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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/2010OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Novem� TO: Honorable Mayor and City Counci FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Generallnformation � Congratulations to Vice Mayor Scrivner on his election to the Kern Counfi Supervisors, 2r��� District. We wish you a successful tenure! � As noted in the last week's memorandum, a Special Meeting of the City Cou held on Friday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. to award the bid on the Truxtun Tie- 4 of the Westside Parkw►ay. The bids will be opened on Wednesday, Decemt we were advised to take this action as soon as possible thereafter bs legislature is going into a special budget session on December btn. Because of the short time frame, for this meetin_c�onlv, we will e-mail you th administrative report and backup on Thursday, December 2nd, to ensure yo� information in a timely rmanner. � The annual holiday lighting of Chester Avenue will be on Monday, November p.m. The Downtown Business Association encourages everyone to attend event, which will take place in front of San Joaquin Hospital. Honorable Mayor and City Council November 24, 2010 Page 2 Reinvestment Rescission Act was introduced last week, and it includes remc in stimulus funds promised to California to kick-start the project. Staff participated in a conferenc� call today, where it was announced th� Rail Authority staff is recommending to the Authority Board that the fir construction be a 65-mile stretch between Herndon, south of Madera, c This segment of construction includes 54 miles of high-speed rail track ai connecting track, in order to provide a link to the existing BNSF line. F� station locations is also included in the project, one in downtown Fresnc east of Hanford. This first phase of construction is estimated to cost $4.3 bi not include the purchase of any high-speed trains. Without future funding segments of the project, this section will simply be connected to existing trc utilized by the Amtrak San Joaquin line. Attached is a press release ar provides additional information. The Authority Board will be meeting on D� consider the recommendation, as well as other alternatives. Budget News ✓ Pension reform continues to be a major issue throughout the State; o The Stanford University research team announced that local goverr systems are nearly $200 billion short; o Last week, the Los Angeles City Council put a measure on the M� that would cut police and firefighter retirement costs; and o The Mayor of San Diego proposes that all new city employees, excE firefighters, get a 401(k)-style individual investment plan, instead of a Miscellaneous News - An article is enclosed from the League of California Cities that provic! questions raised about the proposal to form a new non-profit organization on behalf of its members for the preservation and enhancement of loca position is taken by the League on this matter; it is provided for informati only. • There are two letters from AT&T enclosed that are directed to U-verse TV c first indicates some pricing changes, and the second is in regard to changes. • The following reports are enclosed: Format Dynamics :: CleanPrint :: http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county/ci_16687559?, �� e�e�c�u� �'ew� MercuryNews.com � GOP House aims to take $2 billion back from California high-speed rail By �tiike Rosenberg m rosenberg@bayareanewsg roup.com Pasted: 11122i20�i D 08: 9 5:28 I'tvt l�'ST Updated: 11/23/2010 08:31:21 AM PST Wasting no time after a victorious midterm election, GOP congressional leaders who promised to slash spending are looking to make an example of the nation's priciest public works project: California's $43 billion high-speed railroad. A coalition of 27 House Republicans, led by the ranking member of the committee that controls spending, wants to yank $2 billion in stimulus funds promised to California to kick-start the massive project. Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, last week introduced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Rescission Act, which would return the final $12 billion in unspent and uncommitted stimulus funds to the U.S. Treasury to help fight the $1.3 trillion U.S. deficit. About half the remaining stimulus money is set aside for planned high-speed rail projects. The largest is in California, which has spent nearly $200 million of its $2.25 billion award on planning but is saving the rest for construction. Wthout stimulus funds -- which unlocked another $2 billion in matching state bond money -- California would not have enough cash available to start construction and no timeline to do so. Advertisement N�l� ���p�e Ir� ����. Da�arte y�ur ���, �aa� �a� R� F:r�� T�r�ri�� � T�� ���d��ti�E�e The state plans to spend more than $4 billion to start laying tracks in the Central Valley by the stimulus deadline of September 2012. The tracks would extend to the Caltrain line from San Francisco to San Jose and to Southern California, with service starting by 2020. Although the funds would barely make a dent in the deficit, Lewis said the bill was only the "tip of the iceberg" in "dramatically scaling back funding" during the next two years. "There is no better place to begin this process," Lewis said in a letter to President Barack Obama dated Nov. 15. "This represents a first down- payment in GOP efforts to eliminate wasteful government spending and reduce the deficit." The Obama administration sent back a response defending the project, saying the bill would "negatively impact our economic strength both now and in the future." High-speed rail is a signature program for Obama, who sees such projects as a way to create jobs and improve transportation options. "We can ill-afford to take such action at this time of heightened economic challenges," Jeffrey Zients, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, wrote on behalf of Obama. Although the bill would have to get past a Democrat-controlled Senate and Obama's veto pen, the sentiment behind the legislation is enough to give the California High-Speed Rail Authority pause. The agency is banking on not only keeping its stimulus money but attracting another $15 billion from the federal government during the decade. Authority spokeswoman Rachel Wall said Monday that agency officials know it will be a challenge to �� � � � - .� �� ,�.�.K . �.n��;: � Format Dynamics :: C1eanPrint :: http://www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county/ci_16687559' t��je�e�c �'evc�� u�� MercuryNews.com secure the money but that leaders aren't panicking. "True high-speed rail is worth funding," she said, adding she thought the benefits of the project were too great for Congress to pass the bill removing the funding. Also subject to losing stimulus funds under the bill is the Doyle Drive replacement project in San Francisco, which has been awarded $46 million. H.R. 6403 is awaiting discussion in three House subcommittees, including appropriations, of which Lewis is the ranking member and hopes to chair come January. Among the bill's 26 co-sponsors as of Monday are four Republicans from California, although none from the Bay Area. Contact Mike Rosenberg at 650-348-4324. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Rescission Act would return the final $12 billion in unspent and uncommitted stimulus funds to the U.S. Treasury to help fight the $1.3 trillion U.S. deficit. 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Press Release Far [mmediate Release: November 24, �o�a Contact: Rachel � 91 �.384.9026 HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTNC3RITY STAFF R�CUMMENDS STARTING FOR STATEVi/(DE CC}NSTRUCTION SACRAMENTO — To meet federal and state requirements while buiidinc backbone of a high-speed train system that wili eventual[y run from Los � fo the Bay Area, engineers for the California High-Speed Rail Authority tc submitted to the Board a recommendation that the project start construct criiical portion of track in the heart of the Centrai Valley. ln making his recommendation, which the Autharity's Board of Directors � consider nexk week, Autharity CEO Roelof van Ark noted that the firsfi se� enter construction would make the best use of the $4.3 billion in currentl� a�ailable constructian funds and meet all state and federal legal requiren "The decision befare tf�e Authority is an important one, but we should all remember that this project is a marathon, not a singfe stride," van Ark sai not abaut the first 100 yards, the first mi{e, or even the first 5� miles. It's < finish iine — buiiding the nation's first true high-speed rail system, connec California's great cities the entire distance between them." The recommendation follows a decision lasi month by Federal Railroad Administration, wF�ich directed that the federal funding awarded to tne prc both the stimulus funding and fihe Fiscaf Year 2010-11 dollars — must be dedicated to a single section of the project in the Central Vafley. Spanning about 65 miles, the recommended segment wouid start near M include the construction of two new stations — vne in dawntown Fresno a ofher east of Hanford — and continue south to Corcoran. Es#imates place the cost of the proposed section at $4.15 billion, which c�nni �n.h mnnc3v tn ..... if narACCan� ._ rnnnart thti�cA trarkc tn�ith Pxictinn ra ' CALI FORN IA High-Speed Rail BAY AREA TO LOS ANGELES: STARTING IN THE CENTRAL VAL� The Start of a Statewide System: With only the Central Valley eligible for initial federal construction funding, high-speed rail engineers have recommended* that the Authority's Board of Directors begin construction with these first 65 miles. Starting from near where the trains will turn west toward San Jose, south through Fresno toward Bakersfield, these tracks would form the backbone of the statewide system connecting the Bay Area to Los Angeles, starting in the Central Valley. ��:r:� � ..atoer _ ...._.,,.,, �t L+ anw GMNw • ��,�;� li�cc,�n �' �__�_ .,�.:�- ' `+�'� _ .,'. � :. � �_, � �fI �', °; �,;� r� �; ..;:.. > ,� � a ) «� � i , , _ - ?�.. r �,.,�.;.;�T. �' - r'� �<tY�i,. � H. ,��v'�":._ . t : � '��! �' �..! ' J R Tp MERCED / SAN JOSE �'-�:�'" �"` • -"„�_ . � L � -� ..� �r ! .�e.+�. �. � li�.�.+.ai� �" � �"° y� *� .yr._... ._. , .. .... . ��`�_� �4:S:i-._ - . ,��:��� �� j � �, ^ �' ._�_.. . �;, `�_: �,.. � �� � � £ ,..�,� '' � - _ :. . . ,,,r �......r j. � . , '_i ��"{'�Ht r�{��... . autv<K a�. . � i . (1 ...j':at.� .,. � i0 BAKERSF/ELD / LOS ANGI LEGEND � Planned Station �, High-Speed Rail Tra —f--E- Other Railroa s Mainr Hinhwavc � , .�� v � � � .f�: � � £~ � � �.";�,.,�� � � ]� �� "`^w.� � ;�,� The latest on California politics and government November 18, 2010 The Stanford University research team that shocked Sacramento this year by declaring th three pension systems are more than $400 billion underfunded has struck again, government pension systems are nearly $200 billion short. The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research team, headed by former Assemblyman Joe Nation, applied the same standard to the local funds as it did to the large systems - a risk-free "discount rate" of about 4 percent on future pension fund earninc All public funds now use rates that are nearly twice as large, but that understates futurE critics, who include outgoing Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneqger. By using unrealistically high a� future earnings, Schwarzenegger and other critics say, the funds are misleading em government policy makers about the future costs of pensions. The most recent contract with state employee unions by the Schwarzenegger administration included lowei guarantees to future employees. Defenders of the current discount rates counter that they reflect past earnings and reasonable assumptions of what will happen in the future. "This report confirms that all levels of government have been understating the pension de taxpayers to government workers, and that the pension reforms we achieved at the sta be extended to all pension systems throughout the state," Schwarzenegger said in c "Taxpayers are already suffering the consequences of billions of dollars in undisclosed p which is crowding out vital programs and services, and they are entitled to an honest a� the pension promises made by their elected officials. As the parties who bear all the cons undisclosed and unfunded pension debt, they deserve the truth. I encourage local ele� and leaders to demand pension reform and full disclosure." The latest Stanford study delved into the independent systems that are typically used populous cities, counties and special districts. Smaller governments typically use the Cal Em�lovees Retirement System (CaIPERS), which covers state employees, for their pension K While the local systems officially contend that their liabilities are 75 percent-plus covere assets and assumptions of future contributions and earnings, the Stanford team, using discount rate, drops those numbers by roughly half - some into the 35 p�rcent range couple over 50 percent. Pension reform: New wave of proposals « Calpensions : � , �►. , �: (:'��I['i:�:T�t.�, t�`��1�"1�I�.`� <zn� c�ih�:��� �7t>�°�;rrz������t p����;�i���s « Legislative_ Analy_st;_CaIPERS state rate won't soar Pension reform: New wave of proposals By Ed Mendel San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders dropped the big one on public pension advocates last week, propo employees except police and firefighters get a 401(k)-style individual investment plan instead of a The mayor's announcement that he plans to put an initiative on the next city ballot is the most far- emerge so far after voters approved seven of eight local pension reforms this month. The Los Angeles city council last week put a measure on the March 8 ballot that would cut police retirement costs. After San Francisco voters gave pension reform its lone setback this month, offic are discussing new plans. At the state level, two reform groups are talking about an initiative. University of California Reger pension reform next month. State worker union holdouts will test incoming Gov. Jerry Brown in n contracts. And the possibility that public pensions will become a federal issue has Ca1PEKS officials plannin Washington, D.C., next month to begin staking out a position in case there is a national debate. San Diego voters rejected a Sanders-backed proposal for a sales tax increase linked to pension refc deals in 1996 and 2002 lowered city pension contributions below actuarially required levels, while benefits. "Eliminating pensions is a radical idea in municipal government, but we must acknowledge that w current defined-benefit system, which was designed in another era for completely different circum said in a news �elease. "Public employees are now paid salaries comparable to those in the private sector, and there's sim i.L.�..�r� i..-..��• r� tn« «��NOS. �+ot�r��v��v�f Y10v10T1+ +��]1'� �]YltlllYlGa P�C�P �� YlP C��1/l Pension reform: New wave of proposals « Calpensions "The luster has gone off public safety (workers)," said Marcia Fritz, president of Californians for F A campaign against a 401(k) proposal briefly backed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005 fea firefighters, who traditionally have strong public support. Most private-sector employers that offer retirement benefits now use 401(k) plans rather than pens makes a"defined contribution" and avoids the long-term debt of pensions. Workers have a retirem shifted to a new employer. A 401(k) plan also shifts the risk of investment loss from the employer to the employee. Pensions � investment earnings for much of their revenue, 75 percent for many public plans. One reason public pension costs are going up, diverting money that could be spent on other progra investment losses in the stock market crash two years ago. Critics contend that optimistic earning forecasts conceal massive public pension debt. A Stanford € study said state pension debt is $500 billion if a risk-free bond rate is used, not the $55 billion repc diversified investments. Fritz argues against switching new government employees (current workers have pension rights pr courts) to a pure 401(k) retirement plan. Some of the problems she cites: Most public employees in California do not receive Social Security, a backup if investments fall sr pension plan ends revenue from new members, driving up employer costs. Pure 401(k) plans in Al Nebraska have not provided enough retiree income. Fritz prefers a"hybrid" plan that combines smaller pensions with a 401(k)-style individual investrr that an initiative is needed, because public employee unions are unlikely to agree to the necessary ] Her group has not been working with the new Think Long Committee for California backed by $2� financier Nicolas Bruggruen. Its broad �errdafof°__a_n ove�haul of state government reportedly incl pension costs." Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger got two-thirds of unionized state workers to agree to cut pension cos contribute more toward their pensions, new workers get lower pensions, and the sweetener is a top two or three years. Unions representing the other third held out, hoping for a better deal from the new administration. was an early advocate of pension reform, proposing lower benefits for new hires in the final budge term as governor. His argument for a"two-tier" system in 1982 was that pensions and Social Security gave some reti than they earned on the j ob. Pension reform: New wave of proposals « Calpensions increased worker pension contributions and cut health care coverage for dependents of current worl But the ballot measure sponsor, Public Defender Jeff Adachi, told a news�a�er columnist he may said they are working on their own plan to cut pension costs in San Francisco. A federal lobbyist, Don Marlais, told the California Public Employees Retirement System board la: Congress and federal officials are beginning to be affected by "the relentless drumbeat of negative � pension plans. "We assured them and congressional staffers that public pension plans are sound and they are not bailout," Marlais said. Two Ca1PERS officials, chief executive Anne Stausboll and external affairs director Patricia Machi go to Washington next month to gather information about the national pension situation. If there is going to be a federal discussion of long-term retirement security, as some expect, CaIPE� ready to participate, possibly with guidelines to be considered by the board next spring. Reporter Ed Mendel covered the Capitol in Sacrarrcento for nearly three decades, most recently for Union-Tribune. More stories are at http: //calpensions. com/ Posted 22 Nov 10 �� L�AGUF �-- O F CA L I F O RN I:-i __C ITI E S TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: �43.L6s+� �� �" - ���� 1400 K Street, Suite 400 • Sacramento, C� Phone: 916.658.8200 Fax: � Mayors, Council Members and City Managers of Orange County Jim Ridenour, President and Mayor, Modesto Mike Kasperzak, First Vice President, Council Member, Mountain V Bill Bogaard, Second Vice President and Mayor, Pasadena Judy Mitchell, Past President and Council Member, Rolling Hills Ests Chris McKenzie, F,xecutive Director November 12, 2010 Some Answers About the State League, Orange County Division and Proposed Association of California Ciiies—Urange �ounty Introduction Congratulations on our successful and overwhelming passage of Proposition 22 by a - 39% statewide and in Orange County! (See p. 6). Some city officials believe this is League's most significant local control victory since its founding in 1898. This victo will give city leaders �nuch greater budget predictability and flexibility in the month: years ahead. Thank you for your assistance in helping pass this historic ballot measu protect city� revenues from state raids and loans and promote greater local control. The League board's sometimes controversial decision to focus all of the organizatiot resources on passing Proposition 22 was clearly validated by the level of public sup� received, notwithstanding the substantial funded opposition we faced from teachers, firefighters and other groups. Victories like Proposition 22 and the League's outstanc 2010 legislative track record clearly demonstrate the strength we have in unity as an organization and the importance of your city's continued involvement and members� the League as we face the challenges in 2011. Thank you for all your support. As yo� kr�ow, y�ar ;,ity has been approached about a proposal to form a r�ew nar�-prc association to "advocate on behalf of its members for the preservation and enhancerr of local control." i In fact, some of you may have already signaled your city council' � intention to join. The memo answers a number of questions that have been raised wi1 state League about the proposal. Without offering an opinion on this proposal since i matter of local control, here are answers to those questions. We also have provided y some questions you may want to ask about the proposal along with general backgrou on the services the state League has provided the Orange County Division and cities thP vParc Wa l�nr�P tl�ic ie l�alrifi�l 3. If the New Association is Established, Will the Orange County Divisio Continue to Exist? Yes it will continue to exist and its officers, directors and memb will consist of city officials from cities that are members of the state League. 4. �-Iow Does the New Association Compare to the Existing Orange Coun Division of the League? The description of the purposes and functions of the new association sound identical to those of the existing Orange County Division. As a separate entity, however, it could adopt policy positions that conflict with the state League, but it would have no connection to the policy-making decisions of the state League. That privilege is reserved to state League members only and its divisions. U. a state League division, the new association would receive no services or oversight fi the League (see No. 7) unless the state League agreed to provide them under contraci 5. May the New Association Serve as the Orange County Division? No, i� may not since the Division is legally part of the state League. 6. May the Two Organizations Have The Same Officers? Yes, but only if cities are members of the state League as well. The officers would act in two separatE fiduciary capacities, however, and would have to hold legally separate meetings. The meetings could be held consecutively in the same location, with one meeting being adjourned before the next is called to order, but only members of the state League co participate in the Division meetings. 7. What Services/Benefits Does the State League Currently Provide the Orange County Divisi�n? Since 1996 the League has administered payroll for the Division. While the Division board of directors makes all financial decisions, in 200' state League also began to provide accounting services for which it is reimbursed. In order to remedy some financial and personnel problems that arose prior to 2006 whe� Division operated without state League oversight (see later section), since 2006 the s League has provided legal services, human resources services, officers' and director� liability insurance, and general administrative support without cost to the Division2. 8. Would Officials from Cities in the New Association be Eligible for Appointment to State League Policy Committees? No, unless their city is a memb the state League as well. Officials from League member cities would be eligible for appointment to state League policy committees by the Orange County Division Presi the state League President, or the presidents of the various League departments. 9. Would Appointed Officials from Cities That Do Not Renew Their Stai League Membership Be Able to Serve as Officers and Receive Services From th State League? No. City officials lose all member services and privileges when their State League Services to Orange County Division Since 1996 the League has administered payroll for the Division and in 2005 began providing accounting services. Following the above-described financial and personr. problems, in 2006 the Division and state League signed an MOU in which the Divisi agreed to follow the League's personnel policies and to consult with the League's ge counsel, for which the state League makes no extra charge unless agreed to by the Division. (The League general counsel now reviews and revises, as necessary, all contracts involving the Division, at no extra cost to the Division). The current relationship includes many features advantageous to the Division for wh the Division is not charged as a League division. These include: (1) a professional H department, general counsel, and other professional services and expertise; (2) office and directors liability insurance; and (3) access to employee benefits, including participation in a 457 plan, health plans and CaIPERS retirement. During the financial crisis of 2005-06 and with the Division board's support the state League staff recruited and contracted with an interim Executive Director until Lacy l was hired. The state League assisted with the recruitment, interviews and the final selection of Lacy Kelly as the new Executive Director by the Division board. Like ot Division employees, she is an employee of the state League and receives the same benefits, but the actual hiring decision was delegated to the Division board. The day- day work of the Division is carried out under Lacy's able leadership.� The state Leag executive director has delegated to her all hiring responsibilities for Division staff (v� League personnel policies and state and federal law) and approval of small contracts, Division Finances and Personnel The Division's board of directors controls the finances of the Division and sets dire on their expenditure--not the state league—and the Division's financial assets are tr as a trust fund by the state League. As it does for other divisions, all Division func accounted for by the state league separately from state League funds, and re financial reports are provided to the board. While changes in state law from year to can affect the format of the reports, the board is given monthly reports and the a� League audit includes the Division's funds. The Division Executive Director has delegated authority to hire and supervise all employees serving the Division. Conclusion � k C _�,�'*'�'��` ` � THANKS FOR HELPING FIGHT BACK AND PASSING PROPOSITION 22! Ballot Measure Protects $18 Billion of City Revenues Congratulations on helping the League make history last Tuesday in passing Proposition 22 and helping and "borrowing" of local revenues. Prop. 22 was approved by an astonishing 61 %- 39% margin on Nov. have been possible without the great partnership we have formed with the California Transit Association, Redevelopment Association, the California Alliance for Jobs, and the State Building and Construction Tr� California. We all came together to pass this important constitutional amendment to protect local government and tr funding. We were supported by great partners like the California Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs Associatic Library Association, the California Contract Cities Association, PORAC (law enforcement officers), the C� Districts Association, the California Chamber of Commerce and over 50 local chambers of commerce, af groups, and hundreds of other groups across the state. The breadth of Prop. 22's revenue proiections is truly astounding, extending to $18 billion of city revenuE including: • Prohibiting the "borrowing" or raids of locally levied taxes (sales, UUTs, TOTs, etc.) that fund puk other vital local services; • Prohibiting the "borrowing" of local property taxes (raiding of them is already prohibited) that alsc safety and other vital local services; • Prohibiting the "borrowing" or raiding of redevelopment property tax increment used to eliminate affordable housing and improve our infrastructure; and • Prohibiting the "borrowing" or raiding of fuel tax funds used for public transit and street and road used to keep our streets safe and move the public safely to school, jobs and recreation opportun For more details on how the revenues of your city are protected by Prop. 22, go to: http:l;www.�a:€�orniacitv�i� �aE���.comiCiini:?rot� OG��:,.��� As we savor our collective victory, we are reminded of the thousands of Californians who worked to pass millions who voted to ,�ro�,�ide #hese important protections. Nothing could f iave happened withoui the gra: our members, our community partners, your League board of directors and League leaders up and down especially our great League regional and central office staff. Collectively we formed an unbeatable team. A number of city officials have observed that this was an "amazing" victory at a time when the Bell contro so many questions about local government. While it is amazing, it also was predictable because Californ to trust their local elected and appointed leaders in a very special way. Presented with the choice of lettir leaders decide how to spend funds that are earmarked for local services, it was an easy one to make. Tt- between your constituents and you is special and sacred. It is worth fighting for. It is worth everything! �� V� '�� r=-:: ��,�� �'��. - November 19, 2010 City ManagerAlan Tandy City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear City Manager Tandy: t-V� ��- � � � 1 ` . .�.,� i „/ _._�. i .._ .. � f.,�._� 6.::...�r�.. � �� g�, ,AT&T i� .,. iy.j .S-.t -4trl�..%1..!'f.r, AT&T California ("AT&T") hereby advises you of the following information regarding pricing chai AT&T U-verseSM N customers. AT&T added more N programming and innovative features during 2010, including: U-verse Mo verse Online, and My Multiview, which lets you watch four channels at the same time. AT&T U- will just keep getting better in 2011. We are writing to inform you that the monthly price of some U-verse TV packages will be changl effective February 1, 2011. These adjustments reflect increased business costs, including costs associated with higher programming fees. Customers will be notified of these changes in separ mailings. For customers who ordered their current N package on January 31, 2009 or earlier with U-far U100 / U200 / U300 / U400: Effective February 1, 2011, the monthly price for existing U-family ; U100 packages will increase from $49 to $54, U200 will increase from $64 to $69, U300 will incr from $82 to $84, and U400 will increase from $104 to $109. For customers who ordered their current N package from February 1, 2009 through January 3 with U100 / U200 / U200 Latino / U300 / U450: Effective February 1, 2011, the monthly price fc will increase from $54 to $59, U200 will increase from $67 to $69, U200 Latino will increase fron $79, U300 will increase from $82 to $84, and U450 will increase from $112 to $117. For customers ordering on February 1, 2011 or after: The monthly price for U-family will be $5� will be $59, U200 will be $69, U200 Latino will be $79, U300 will be $84, and U450 will be $117. For customers who are on a current U-verse TV pricing promotion, the promotional benefit wi continue until the applicable promotion ends or expires. If you have any questions, please contact your local AT&T External Affairs manager, Jan Bans on 661.327.6565. °t j � k ... _..... ._ _._.. 1. . .'-' I ' o � � �� . � . _' r.� . � � ��. �� i . . . .. � . •. . . . � ���:_ _� 4 :� ���� AT&T ��_ ,�:__ November 19, 2010 City Manager Alan Tandy City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear City Manager Tandy: AT&T California ("AT&T") hereby advises you of the following information regarding cha for AT&T U-verseSM TV non-residential customers. As of December 23, 2010, AT&T U-verse Buzz (Channels 1300/300), AT&T U-verse Theat (Channels 1200/200), and AT&T U-verse Sports (Channels 1600/600), will no longer be a in the following non-residential packages: BP200/BH2O0/BVStan/BBasic/UGov/UPublic . If you have any questions, please contact your local AT&T External Affairs manager, Jan 661.327.6565. Sincerely, �'7�'�I�- �' ����1+�..,._ Rhonda J. Johnson Vice President — Regulatory Affairs F •: Y;t. i�'� ,f. A"` . • . � �� � `�� ,� �!'. r � .�,. a �. -I �� � � .�► ..,' � . �.� �� �. �. .� �� �� .. . PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday November 22, 2010 Contact: Luda Fishr Business Manager (661) 326-3114 During the Thanksgiving week, residents and businesses in Bakersfield should holiday trash collection schedule. There will be no trash pick up on Thanksgi� Thursday, November 25, 2010. All Thursday trash, recycling, and greenwaste will be made the next day, Friday November 26t". Friday collections will be i Saturday November 27tn The Mt Vernon Green Waste Facility will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 25t" reopening again Friday, November 26t" at 7am. The City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division wishes residents a very happy Thanksgiving Holiday! For more information, please contact Luda Fishman, Business Manager, Soli Division, at (661) 326-3114. ### Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF November 29, 2010 — December 3, 2010 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Resurfacing streets in the area north of Panama Ln & west of Wible Rd. Reconstructing Streets in the area North of Panama and West of Akers Repairing Ashe Rd. from McCutchen to Berkshire Rd. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Installing Handicapped ramps in the Kern City area. Installing Storm Separator at Mesa Marin Sports Complex. Repairing concrete at various bus stops on Wilson Rd, Hughes Ln, Wible Rd, So. "I- Ashe Rd, Chester Ave and Planz Rd areas THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, November 29, 2010 Sweeping streets in areas that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 Sweeping streets in areas that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr. Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. — Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. — Mountain Dr. & Raval St. Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Thursday, December 2, 2010 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. — Owens St. & Virginia St. Between Union Ave. & Washington St. — E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. — Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment) City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. — Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek [ Friday, December 3, 2010 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. — Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. — W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. — 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene PI. -- !78 Hwy & Hickory Dr. Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. — Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. — McDonald Wy. & N. Stine Rd.