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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/2011OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER January TO: Honorable Mayor and City Counci� FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Generallnformation Good News! Congratulations are definitely in order. �° The vacant position of Administrative Analyst in the City Manager's C been filled. Chris Huot, currently the Marketing and Events Specialist Convention and Visitors Bureau, will assume his new position on February 7th. �' On January 17t", Mark Fick stepped into the role of Assistant Building Mark has been with the City since 1992, and an Engineer with the Division since 2005. Both of these gentlemen have proven themselves to be very capable expect great things from them in the years to come. �° The Court of Appeal "summarily denied" the petition filed by North KE Storage District that challenged the Order of the Kern County Superi That particular Order had denied North Kern's motion to stay the Stc Resources Control Board proceedings on the Kern River. There are mor the process, but this is another plus for Bakersfield. Miscellaneous News • On Thursday, the Kern Operational Area's December 2010 Winter Sto received a Presidential Disaster Declaration. The Declaration includes c Honorable Mayor and City Council January 28, 201 1 Page 2 • We are working on a Council referral that relates to extending the e: along eastbound Truxtun Avenue past Oak Street. This is a part of PhasE Westside Parkway, in which the current plans show the extra lane corr stop near the Corporation Yard. A preliminary cost estimate is $4.5 millic is qualified because Caltrans may have specific requirements regarc construction that takes place under State Route 99, and because the not yet done. We believe it is important enough that we should move with the design, which will more precisely articulate the cost and clarify open issues. Please call if you have questions or concerns. • On the February l bt" Council agenda, we expect to have several it� commit Tax Increment funds. The uses are legitimate; most are project� aware of, such as the Sister City Gardens, and others consist of ec replacement for the Convention Center and Arena, etc. The docume been accelerated due to the threatened State capture; but, unlike so� cities around the State, they are not long-term "wish lists". The RedevE Agency has a meeting in February to act on their end of those transacti< There is still no clarity from the State as yet on where the Governor's pro go. It is a battleground! • Attached are some charts that were provided by the Building Division, � are translated as follows: o The "Bar Chart" shows new single-family residence permits issued by each builder since 2007. For clarity, home builders that were is than 10 single-family residence permits were combined in "AI Small" group. Builders that did not pull permits in 2010, were grc "None in 2010". o The "Pie Chart" shows the percentage of single-family residencE issued per builder rounded to nearest percentage point. For clari builders that were issued less than 10 single-family residence perr combined in "All Other -Small" group. • In a recent poll by the Employers Association of America for its 201 1 E Trends Survey, a majority of California employers plan to hire new er and bump up workers' pay in 201 1. With unemployment rates as higr are, no one is celebrating, but it is positive news nonetheless. • LAFCO approved both of the Kratzmeyer Ranch and RosedalE Honorable Mayor and City Council January 28, 201 1 Page 3 Budget News.......... ✓ Chula Vista: The Police Officer's Association agreed late last week to contributions to their retirements and to a less generous retirement plar hires. Officers will begin contributing 3% immediately, and they will incrE increase to 9% by July, 2012. ✓ Fresno: Budget cuts have been so dramatic that officials have v� whether the Parks Department should change its name. The budget r slashed by a third, over half of the workers are gone, swimming pools a in the summer, and parks go weeks without lawn care. A good share o now depend on funding provided by private groups. ✓ Los Anqeles: On Monday, the City Council moved closer to the po� shutting down most city services for one day a week to deal with the budget shortfall. Workers are already required to take 26 furlough days but now may be faced with 10 additional days. A decision on both issues is expected by January 30'" Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: > An article from the January, 2011 edition of Civil Engineering that Wastewater Treatment Plant #3. > The Economic and Community Development Department's Activity Re October 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. > The Streets Division work schedule for the week beginning January 31 S' C6 a--� -� � � � l� � �O O � C O � O � C N 00 N c-I (` ! � � � i , O 0 � N � U i •— � � o a� � -� ° � • � r..i � m W � ' � � I � O II ` w �6 v• j � •� ' � ' ' L ', � a . � 1.1� � � I I � � j � i � � � o � U " � � ::,�' N C: O U d� � /ij d � 3 0 � � � ** 3 �a�o � � � � � <. * o� � �� �� 9 A� 7 PO , s�, '�P J sd�o �"s �s zG �� ,�� �d a,,� �� °'4 . ''o d� 00 J� d�� S� J 4P iG P7 oy � �'o �,o tid,o v 1 , � � � . ..��-; �°��4a I i � J � � � _ � _ _� _• __ _: _ ` •s�d,p�s . . _ . . Y'�� . , �� � I ' t iFi WR'{�d i-?p� 'C��_� Nif..r �.�✓'`}.�. / � . ��� V ♦ � _.. J°�ii � , %� �l - �iib i �r Job Front: 54% of California employers have hiring plans - Sacramento Business, Housing Markel f ��� � ��.• 1,,,/����������1 ��e�, 7 �,�.� ���a�3:.a �-:� ... .. . ... . .. �ob Front: 54% of Ca I iforn ia em lo ers have h i ri ng pla ns a y dvsmith@sacbee.com Published Monday, Jan. 24, 2011 Employers feel better about their prospects in 2011, with a majority of California businesses planning to hire new bump up workers' pay, but the recovery continues to be slow going. California employers were among those polled by the Employers Associations of America for its 2011 Economic Trf Like their counterparts across the nation, employers in the Golden State are breathing easier, but aren't ready to � California and Sacramento-area unemployment rates remain stuck above 12 percent, though recent increases in c for local positions and hiring activity in the area's tech sector have been encouraging. "We're seeing movement," said Kim Parker, executive vice president of the California Employers Association. Emp are going in the right direction, but slowly," Parker said. In all, 54 percent of California respondents planned to hire new employees, with 46 percent planning to hire in thE About 40 percent of respondents nationally said they planned to add staff, most during the first half of the year, a survey. More than six in 10 California businesses said they expect to increase pay this year, while 54 percent said they pl� (k) retirement matching contributions in place in 2011. "Companies are looking at raises and matching 401(k)s. There's a sense of confidence they haven't had in two or Parker said. That confidence is tempered with caution carried over from the recession's rough ride, she said. "People are proud of being conservative and cautious. There's a sense of pride in making it through the storm and themselves to have optimism," Parker said. New career workshops A new workshop series begins Thursday in Sacramento for professionals transitioning into new careers. Job Front: 54% of California employers have hiring plans - Sacramento Business, Housing Markel For more information and to register, call Terry Patterson at the California Employers Association at (916) 921-13: Job fair at Red Lion Job seekers can meet with employers at a job fair Feb. 2 at Red Lion Hotel Sacramento. The free event sponsored by SacHires is il a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hotel, 1401 Arden Way, and will have represent� companies and agencies including Aflac California, Altec Industries, Farmers Insurance and San Francisco Police D� A career expert will also be available to review resumes. For more information, call National Career Fairs at (702) 614-9537 or visit www.sachires.com. Contact us Is your company hiring? Is your organization hosting a career fair? Is your campus rolling out a job skills program Front at dvsmith@sacbee.com. O Copyright The Sacramento Bee. All rights reserved. Call The Bee's Darrell Smith, (916) 321-1040. Chula Vista Police Officers Association agrees to wage concessions - SignOnSanDiego.com _ � . . .. _ �� ���� �._. � � � � � � � � �� Chula Vista Police Officers Association agrees to wage concessions ,:" �NEN1)F FRY ':I'��i: �...;:):':':, .f-�.`di_.-:tf.'l" JO. ::Ci�_i .r�'E' �t-t;3-�3 Y.?:t. CHUI.A VISTA — The Chula Vista Police O�cers Association agreed late Thursday to phasing in contributions to their retirem generous retirement plan for new hires. The city, ���hich has been locked in long-standing union contracts, successfuily negotiated �-vith al] five of its unions for comprehe since an Uct. 5 budget meeting presented a disma] fiscal outlook for South County city. The police officers �vill begin contributing 3 percent immediatel}�, which w•ill incrementally increase to the full 9 percent employc retirement plan by July 2oi2. An o�cer �zth the union estimated total taxpayer savings of $6.8 million through the end of the off cers' contracts. There are ab union. New� hires will receive a 3 percent at 55 retirement plan, calculated with an a��erage of the highest three years of pay, and they wi retirement contribution upon hire. "We did this in hopes of preventing the need for any layoffs now or in the future," Agent Rust}� Rea said. "We believe this �-ould not for the ���illingness of Assistant CitS� Manager Scott Tulloch to �-vork ��-ith us in a reasonable and professional manner." City Manager,Jim Sandoval said about 33 police officers faced layoffs at the beginning of the rocky negotiations. An agreeinent � �vell as a state grant whittled the targeted layoffs do�vn to around 23. Now all officers �•��ll remain on their beat, a factor Counciln said is crucial to public safett-. "We need to put public safety first. The public interest lies in a negotiated solution that provides both common sense pension re': public safet5� staffing levels that Chula Vista citizens need and deserve," Ramirez said in a w�ritten statement. 'I'he City Council is expected to ratify the agreement Jan. 25 during closed session. City Manager Jim Sandoval said: "We're haPPS� about the union's decision and we look forward to bringing it forward to City Coi - Top Stories Fresno parks agency feels budget crunch Budget crisis has led to outsourcing for city parks and corr centers. Posted at 10:01 PM on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 By George Hostetter / The Fresno Bee Fresno's two-year budget crisis has taken a terrible toll on the city's award-winning parks department. The budget has been slashed by a third in two years. Well over half of the workers the department had at its height are goi weeks without lawn care. Swimming pools are closed in the summer. . And, most striking of all, operation of many traditional parks services such as neighborhood centers now depends on the f� competence of private groups. The cuts are so dramatic that city officials in a budget workshop last year wondered whether the Parks Department should - because it no longer has much control over green space. Another concern is the future of millions of dollars in capital improvements made to facilities in the past decade or so, and i ready to be spent. What is to become of Fresno's rising reputation as a destination for sports enthusiasts if its athletic field: skate parks and other expensive assets are left to deteriorate? City officials acknowledge all this, but say it's not a bad thing if a new organization emerges, one capable of thriving while I reduced means. "We're reinventing what Parks is to [city government] and to the community," Assistant City Manager Bruce Rudd says. He officials understand that a quality parks department is vital to Fresno's quality of life. But Randall Cooper, the former San Jose cop who took over the parks department in 2005 and turned it into perhaps City I ambitious department, says Fresnans may regret what has happened. "I've not given up on parks and kids and Fresno," Cooper says. "But the people deserve more than they're getting. We hav nice, clean places to go. "It's up to the people of Fresno: What do they want from their parks system?" Format Dynamics :: C1eanPrint :: http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_17186696`?source=rss r � w . a � .w �.� + � �► :•:. ! ' �` • • # ' • . , By Rick Orlov Staff Writer Posted: 01/24/2011 07:17:25 PM PST Updated: 01/24/2011 07:22:36 PM PST The Los Angeles City Council moved closer Monday to the possibility of shutting down most city services for one day a week to deal with the ongoing budget shortfall. The city is facing a deficit of at least $40 million in its $7 billion budget from now through the end of the fiscal year in June. The council's Budget and Finance Committee reviewed a series of proposed cuts to deal with the shortfall that ranged from euthanizing more animals in shelters to prosecuting fewer criminal cases in court. "The problem we have this year is $40 million and anything we don't deal with will add to next y ear's problem," Councilman Bernard Parks said. "Anything we do to find permanent savings this year helps us when it comes to next year." The city is already requiring workers to take 26 furlough days this year, but now is looking at adding 10 more days, along with shutting many city agencies for one day a week. The committee Advertisement � $ .,,.. . , �. .. . �+����T�'. delayed action Monday on imposing those additional furioughs, and Parks asked for a report back on what it would mean to shut down one day a week. "The problem is we will only have enough workers for a four-day week," Parks said. "And we want it coordinated so all the agencies are working together on this." Among the new issues to consider are which days of the week the City Council meets. It currently meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Friday but it could be forced to change that schedule if workers are off one of those days. Parks said a decision will need to be made by Jan. 30 to achieve the necessary savings. The impacts on the city will be dramatic, from humane services to public safety and general government operations, officials said. On the humane front, Animal Services General Manager Brenda Barnette said it will mean euthanizing more animals and even more limited kennel space. On the public safety front, Chief Deputy Bill Carter in the City Attorney's Office said any more cuts will mean reductions in the number of prosecutors his office can put out to staff the courts. "At some point the City Council has to decide '� � � �.3' s � �. ; a'i a 3I1 ��_���� `�' �� � �, , � r.. �u , ,. � '�i w:Xes::i> ry': L; xY/,;h s„ l y �"' Format Dynamics :: C1eanPrint :: http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_17186696?source=rss how important criminal prosecution is," Carter told the panel. "What ever else you do to the City Attorney's Office, I hope you understand it comes from criminal prosecutions." Fire Chief Millage Peaks also said his department cannot afford any more reductions beyond the cuts already in place and it cannot absorb any more reductions. "Any further cuts will debilitate our ability to deal with public safety," Peaks said. Also, the Police Department said it was still in dispute with the city over whether it should be charged the $9 million for uniform allowances to officers. "We have been told we have to absorb the uniform allowances," said Gerald Chaleff, special assistant to the chief. "We have been meeting $25 million in other expenses. If the uniform allowance is not included, we show a surplus for this year." Officials with the City Clerk's Office and several other departments said the latest proposal adding five to 10 furlough days would force the one-day-a-week closure. City workers already are taking 16 to 26 days off without pay. "It could have a major effect on the city's operations," City Clerk June Lagmay said. "It could force the council to meet another day of the week, rather than Fridays. It could impact what happens when the mayor vetoes a measure and other matters affecting council files." Advertisement Other agencies saying they might need a four- day-a-week schedule include Aging, portions of Building and Safety, portions of General Services Personnel, Planning, portions of Public Works, and Transportation. Planning Director Michael LoGrande said his office might be required to abandon all work on community plans, seven of which are near completion, through this fiscal year. The department has been working to develop new fees and surcharges to keep operating even at a reduced level. "We are coming up to the most intense staff involvement. And if we delay them further, we risk having to do more environmental studies work," LoGrande said. Several cities around Los Angeles are closed on Fridays or alternate Fridays to reduce their overall costs. The state last year had a period when several government offices were closed on Fridays and the Superior Courts were closed on Wednesdays. Los Angeles has resisted this in the past becausE of the size of the city and inconvenience it creates for residents. During the past finro years, even as the city has reduced staffing by some 4,000 workers, it has minimized the impact by adjusting schedules to remain open five days a week. rick.orlov@dailynews.com � � . �``°��:� �. �� ,� ������I ���.��a����}� ����� ����� ���a���������N� �� = � � � � R .. �. _ _ . _ _ � � � Q \,� �.; �: :,.: � � : ��. 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'. ..+_ ._.._.. _._ ..._E_.. ..____. —..._ _._....__. ,._ . _ ___..__ . _.. _ . . . ... _ . I, . 1+ � ; � limits on elearical conductivity and reducing concentrations of total nitro�en to 10 mg/L i� the dischar.ge so that the faciliry could continue to use its eaisting methocls of effluent disPosal. The city rerained Parsons Corporation, of Pasa- dena, C;alifornia, to design che expansion of Plant 3 to .32 mgd, with provision for fiiture expansion to C4 mgd. Parsons's services included planning and designing Plant 3's upgrade and eapansion, Approximately 2 mgd of the secondary effluent is converted into recy- cled water in the tertiary treatment facility, above. Cloth media filters are used to filter the second- ary effluent, followed by chlorine disinfection. . �r ��;�ne�::.:: ,� �� . a�a ._ � f N`� "�-� Y - 5�'.,. �. a,..' . . _... providin�; engineering sup}� tion, assisting the ciry as it tory ��rmits, and training . and maintenance personnc:l upgraded planx had to adc stringent discharge requiren ter protection included in rh by the Central Valley Regi� Control $oard. (See the accc r Requirements fo� ��qu�d Strear� ������� �uality � �. _.. _� .,_ --- - - _ -_ . _ _ - .. . ��.T . , � . > - � . �� _ Biochemical oxygen demand Total susp�nded solids Total nitrogen Electrical conductivity (12-month rolling average) mg/L mg/L mg/L �mho/cm �� Biachemical oxygen demand mg/L 1' , Total suspended sofids mg/L - � Turbidity NTUb 40 (80)a Or 80 percent removal, whichever is mc 40 (80)a Or 80 percent removal, whichever is mc �p Monthly average 500 Nmho/cm plus the weighted average elec of the plant's source water (12-month rol 10 (20)a 10 (20)a 2 Or 90 percent removal, whichever is mc Or 90 percent removal, whichever is mc Average within any 24-hour per a summary c�f rhe requirements.) I3esides regularing rhe efHu- ent concentrar.iens of BCl� ar.d total suspended solids, the new discharge permit imposes eFfluent limits on electrical condtic- civity and the concencration of total nitrogen. The design also had to incorporate extensive odor control, water-recycling, and ener�y-saving features to the fiillest extent �ossiblc: so as r.o m�iximize tl�e benefirs to the community and make the ��lant a valuable asser and a gc�d neigh�r. `I'hrcxighout a!1 pl�ases of the Ylant 3 expansion and ����- gracle project, the project t�m's �oal w��s ro design and c:on- struct a sustainable WWTP, one cha.t �vould ;onsider the "tri- ple bottom line" of the desi�;n. Siich an approacli takes into account environmental ancl scx�ial ��erformance in addiriori to economic efficiency. (See the side- fate of the exisring �rickling filters needed to be deter Altho�igh tiie trickling fiiters at Plant � provicieci a� tive, law-maintenance trearment process for removin, they were facilitating the growth and reproduction ot which in turn was causing operational problems ar thf New aeration basir�s comprisin�� upstream ano:cic •r.oi lowed by "axic" zones, that is, chose witn higher con� rions of o�cy�en, would be essential if the expanded I were to meet the requiremen�s pertaininb co nitroz c��oval. Keepinb the trickling filters upstream of rhE: a� Lasins w�uld impair�lant performance with respect tc gen removal. Suc1� filcers remove the dissolved organic bar at right.) Although this cerm is widely used �������������� ��`' �� ������ �����'� �-�'� in the private sector when referring to cor��orate HE CNIL ENGINEERINCT ��rofession has lon� been commi sustainai�ility, the triple k�c�ttom line cari also be to en�ineering practices grotinded in sustainability. In re� applied to public works projecrs. To achieve r.he y�rs tl�at commitmenc h�LS rome to embrace the triple ��ttom J goal af designing and constnicang a W WTP rhat a methodoiogy rhat ��laces equal emphasis on envirc,�nrnental, would adhere to this approach, Parsotis ma�i- nomic, and social impact. mized the use of existing facilities and applied The "triple Ex�ttom line" is a term coined �yJohi� Elki�gto:�, � innovarive, reliable, and cost-effective technolo� cof�ilnded tl�e Iiritish �hink tailk and strategy consultancy Sust �;ies with an inregraced renewable energy syscem. Ability in 198? and wl�o h�.s been described by the Loradon E1cr Based on its expectations for rhe upgraded Plant St�rn�lard as "a tnie green business gun�" and as "an evan�elist �, the city decided to construct a sports com- ���x>rate scx�ial a��d envirt�nmental responsibility lon�; hefore it plex—the Sports Village—next to rhe ��lant. Bur fashiona��le." According ro SustaizlAbiliry, "the triple bvttom since �x1or emissions from Plant 3 were expecred foctises cor��rations not just on the economic valtie they add, to generate complaints frorn furure neighbors a1S� on d�e envirc�nmental and scxial value they add." and porentially limit growrh in the nearby resi- A5C;E defines "sustainabiliry° as "a set of environmental, econc denrial areas, the ciry also required chat Parsons ic, and sa�ial condir.ions in which all of sa�iety has the capacity ; design a��lant rhac would minimize emissions of �p����iniry to maintain ai�d improve its qt�iliry ��f�life indefini��. odors to the atmosphere. without de�;rading thf: quantity, qualiry, or availability of natu A major economic and environmental consid- eronomic, and scxial resources.° eration in c�esigning plant upgrades involves min- Civil en��ineer.s' role in sustainabiliry is evolvinn t� include po. im;zing waste in any form. For t:his project, the leadership, stakeholder collaborarion, environmental stcwards} eYisting infrasrructi�re w3s salva�ed znd re.used to anc� life-cycle plannin�;. .It is im�x�rtant �hat the pre�fession be � the fullest extent possible. Furthermor.e, the de- in.formed with respecc to developing pr.inciples k�eliind siicces� sign atrempted to maximize the E�enehcial reuse st�.stainable �racrices, and thc starting jx>inr of such understand of treatment by-pr.oducrs. To this end, tlie effluenr is the recognitic�n that t}ie triplc: hotrom line should l�e incorpora rhar has undergone tertiary tre�ztment is L�sed for into all phases of a project, a btisiness, ot an or�;anization. irrigation of the fut�zre s�x�rts com��le�, WWTY, and the medians of arterial roads. Wha� is more, �he dewarered biosolids are applied cc> agricultural land �u fer- tilizer, and the digester �;as is used to produce power and heat. 'I'he �oal of rhe ciry and the design ream vvas to incor��o- rate in rrie design siistainable and environmenrally friendly, or "green," fea�ures. Such features would reduce the carbon fc�otprint of the planr and lower operating costs, thereby ben- efiting the community. Particular attention in the upgrades to Plant 3 was given -- -�— - -- � - - , _____-- , , ,� rial chat is needed in the anoxic -r.ones of the aeration bas complete the nirrogen removal. cycle. Therefore, the ci� cided to decommission the tricklin�; filter units and pei all the biolo��ical treatment in new aerarion basins. The tre�atment train in the expanded plant was desi to handlc Iiquid, solid, odor, and gas streams. Each st consisted of different unit processes that were chosen o basis of their efficiency, effectivenESS, and required le� . . . �ri • i � i i, � � i �' : i 'i -� i , .� i �� Hea� � � �� l_._J � � s�tattion Foul air Primary clarrfiers Aeration basins _ �r �--- -q� � bu3&ng Final Garrfiers Fifters Disinfection - I � _.- ' ,. '�°°°� -•- - °-- Groundwater Retum-activated W� �. k � sludge (w�s) � Waste-activated sludge (wAS) GaS PurifiCation Emergency ftare ''+°' - -- --� i I�= � t � Digester gas FOG _ f�.r— --�-�°—e._.,,eo (fat, o�, � -� and grease) ' R t i� � S�� ` _ , ,,, � �-� �:. _ , Sludge SupematanUcerrtrate Dewatering effort to maintain a low height for the headworks building and thereby reduce rhe amount of foul air requiring tre�at- ment. Screening co.m�nctors are used to handle the marerial collected by the screens, wl�ile grit wasl�ers and compactors ar used to handle the material collc�ctcd by the grir removal tanks The grit washers that �vere spccified for the upgraded head works are more effective than convenrional grit washers in re moving organic material from gri t, rc ducing a si�;nificant sourc of foul odors. TIZe he�adworks also rc�ceives wastewater from th new sration designed to receive septic tank waste thar is haule to rhe plant in trucltis from nearby residential areas. From the headworks, wastewater is conveyed to prima �lar�fier for settlin 'Io �rovide Biomass energy ' yy j' recovery , —'�``._ _: ... Engine Generator� A�flvereci :,,�,,,.� h: .: — he8t :-',�i-ltz:.,:; r.S'i" Fout air '•:.: �;:: :; 1 _ _ ,�r{ : Biofitter .�,< ,. �� i�. ' � - , . i i� ;r" Dewatered sludge for i •� _ hauling and disposal �' Pho:Ov enerc PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM $CHEMATIC OF ry and sec:on� UPGRADED PLANT 3 of deviccs az ties designec e makes it unnecessary to pump flaws b . Ivliaed liquor from the aeration basin - new secondary clarifiers. Settled sludg - is pumped bac.k to the aeration b�isins, e sent to sludge thickening units. e Approximately 2 mgd of the second d terciary trearment, while about 14 mgd �eles--owned "Green Acre Farm," wl�erf - grown using digested sludge from the cii ance of flow is sufficient capacity for�(�e e�anded ��o�� �edia filters were sitethroughfo WvUT'P, four existing secandary clar- , percolation �x>n ifiers were converted toprimary clar- �e�l,�CleU beC��SC� OI ll IG�C �rhe 2 mgd ifiers to complement the four exist- that undergoc ing primary clarifiers. To this end, � is converted ir t11� w�ils of t,l� ���n��rt�� S���na_ �awer head f oss and s�r�pfer com liance wit � ary clarifiers had to be raised so that o eration in eom arisan with lations spelled the water level within rhem matched � p C; o�le of Kegul�at that of the existing ��rimary clarifiers. ' ' media filters arf Sludge. from the primary clarifiers is ath�r filtrat�on teehnoiog�e�, ondary effluenr pumped to anaerobic digesters. The primary effluent then flows to aeration basins in which biological treatment cxcurs. 7en new aeration basins were de- signed wirh anoxic and oxic zones and recirculation lines co re- move or�;anic marerial and nitrogen. In the oxic zones, single- craaP�Pnrr;Fi�aal }�lnw�rcT�rnvi�lPrhvr�rn�irvr�airrhrniio}�fin�' disinfeccion. CI� selected l�cause. of their lower he�ad loss ; in comparisr�n with other filtration tecr small ��rtion of the recycled water is us most is intended ro be used in the s� nlannc�r� rn �r�rvc� nc�� Rakr,r�fi�l�� �mm�- ers. What is more, �rease is hauled to rhe plant from loc:al and regional businesses and received at the new �r�a5e-receiving station that ha5 been added to the di�;esters. Two new digest- ers were designed to operate in series, the six existing digesters providing enough capaciry to handle rhe sludge �;enerated by the plarit. The series configuration makes for a more efficient digestion sysrem. Moreover, future pr<x�uction of solids that meer the definition of class A biosolids given by the tJ.S. En- vironmental Proteaion A�ency in the �ode of Fe�r-al Regr�lu- tiorzi� (title 4�, part �03) can 1�e accommoc.lated by operating che first sec of digesters as thermc�philic digescers and the see- ond set as mesophilic digesters. Digested sludge is dewa�ered by four new centrittiges. The goal ot the soiids-handling pro- cesses is to reduce the volume of generated sludge and prociuce biosolids that can be applied to agricultural lands as Eertilizer. Gas generaced by rhe anaerobic digesters is senr to the new, 1.) MW biomass energy recovery center, where it is created to remove hydrogen s�ilfide and siloxanes. The treat- ed gas is then fed to rwo engine generar.ars, which meet a portion of Plant 3's ener�y needs. Provision rion thickeners, contain hydrogen sulfide, volati compounds, and other odorous corr��x�unds. Gases : stations and tre�arment processes are collected and means of t�vo com�st media biofilters, which were ed within two of the decommissioned trickling filter that had been modified to ho«se com�x�st media. Th use comlx�st materials from the ciry's "�;rc.� n" wast center ro remove odors, obviating the need for synth and avoiding the associa�ed issues of cost and dispo media. After the compost in che biofiicers is s�nt, i� to che composr ficiliry as a soil acnendmenc. Amm� odors from the sliidge dewatering facility are rre�are� oi a separate com�sr media �iotilter. All the biofilters o�xrate on che s�une principle: oc: es move tlirc�ugli the compost media in an upfiow �u id odorous campounds are removed throu�;h sorptic moist compost media and through bioconversion by bial ��pulations within the com�st meclia. Separat� were pro�sed for the two types of c�oroi�s gases txc different types of microEx�s rc�yuirec� f was made to use �he methane-rich ciigester The eity's emphasis on a"ze- c�nversior� of che aiorous com�un gas and avoid flaring to the fiillest extent pos- ro-odor" plant required en- the two odor conrrol systems. sible. In the event that che generators are not closing various odor-produc- The city's extensive requirement onsrream, the digester gas is ucilized in steam ing faeilities and installing control neccssitated innovative app. E�ilers For in-�lanr heating neecls. large odor removal systems. reduce the cost, material requirem Beca��,se of the naa�re of the cxloro��s com- For example, the primary elar- energy consumption associared wit] �unds ��raiuced ar Ylan� �, cxiors from differ- ifiers, below, are enelosed in concrol facilicies. The cicy's empt enr unit processes are handled by two separ�.ite flat aluminum eovers that min- planc chac would noc emit odors m� systems. 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' _ � �, .• ' �, ' .:' S L - �.. •�ras_.` � ,'� � , ,�. : ,r �0., „•��M' -!� y. . - - . . • �. - �°' - .p s.� i . . . �''++� V ^�a.: _.:.+n.+'-" 9 , ,...,._3 .. l C.,�, .P � ..F -! ,y ' s�•• . �. ���_ .. '�:. . . . ,,.�°.' . .. - _ �,� _ sY ...+. .. _ .-. .. _ .. . e . `'r-: - F a � . ..,,t„-.....- used re> enclose the �;rit remaval tanks, primary clarifiers, and aeracion basins minimize the air space between rhe covers and the water surface, reducing the amount of Foul air that needs rreatmenr. As for the cencrifuges thac are provided to dewater digested sludge, only foul air £rom the cec�trifuge casing is withdrawn for trea�ment. I3y consr.ructin� a two- sr.ory dewatering building and a covered conveyor system rhat is used to drop the slud�;e cake directly ro trucks at the lo�ver level, rhe project team minimized rhe volume of foul air frc�m these operations requiring treatment. 'I�he design for the expanded plant included several oth- er significa�zt features, including a 1 MZX1 ground-mounred photovoltaic system operar.ing as a that ��otentially could be certified th Building Council's Le�adership in Enei Design (I.i:F,D) progr.am, and extensi� over, a new, 40 m�;d pump station foi water into Plant 3 was designed after tion failed dl�rin�� r.he design phase. F; arterial roads are currenrly beira�; irnp� Eacilitate rraffic flow around tl�e plant s the sports com�le�:. Throughout the projecr, the des. challenges, including several change< ample, Yarsons was originally rer.aine , expansion of single-� �s tracker. Tlle average con- T� �'� � ('j � � �� ��� ��'�� ��t� ��� trc ��e.n remo� tinuous �,enerar.ing capac�ty is ap- �� g roximatel 300 kW. Renewable � lin 7 filters r nergy produced from the 1..9 M�X� des�g� team faeed many si gn, howev r�herl�MW�photo olt� syst m�are challenges, including several 1,6rmgdwith� integrated to not only cater to Piant p t th p p filters and to c 3's power needs but also to po�en- ����gGS LO ll 1G SCOpG. reyuirements � tially allow �wer to be eaPorted. In addition to incor��rating energy-efficient eyui�_�ment as � part of the project, Parsons was instnimental in securit�g re- . bates and grants for the city from rhe lcxal utility—PG&E, of San Francisca--through the latter's Savings by Design pro- gram. Tliis funding source will help offser the cost of i ncor�x>r�at- ing fearures rl�at filrther the �;oals of sustainable development. ;; I��E rc�:ognized the team's success in providing a sustainable j dc�sign by granting a rebate of nearly �370,00(), and the utility as well as BOI adapted its desi�;n to accept the altered schedulin� delay and no sacrifice of yl� Integrating the new and eaistici� 1 ditional challenges. Far e�:amPle, in pumping sysr.em of the eaisting prim converted primary clarifiers required and reprogrammin�; of the existing c both could work as a single process. M t��� cvcrFm �nr �F�n�inn cl>>��nf� Frnm thF transferred co the power grid. However, electricity produced by internal combustion engines, including those used or�-sice ro �enerate power from di�ester gas, is nor eligible for ner metering. This interconnection of electricity from photovol- taic and biomass energy recovery posed a unique challen�e in terms of integrating the two sources of renewable power wirh PG&E's grid. To address the. issue, unidirecr.ional and bidirec- tional mecers were placed strate�;ically wirhin the electrical system to acciirately account :or power generati�n from each renewable source and to accc��znt for the net transfer of power to and from thP P(;bzE grid. 'I�he project team faced challenges durin� canstruction as weil as during design. Keeping �he exisring planr in opera- tion durin� constr�ECtion proved to be difficult, particularly because Planc 3 had been overloaded before the start of con- struction and because �the up��rade involved decommission- icig the trickling filters, an essential coa�porierit of the treat- ment capaciry of rhe plant. Maintaining plant operations d�trin� constniction required intricate coordination and se- quencin�� between the shutdown of the trickling filters and the star�-up of the new, accivated sludge system, as well as careful monitoring of plant hydraulics while the wastewater was cransferred benveen the two processes. Violatic�ns of the disrharge permit were limited throughout the consrruction phase of the projer.t. The new percolation basins were confi�ured to avoid in- rerfererice with an existing high-pressure ga5 line owned by PG&F. Working with �he utility, the project teani confi�ured the new percolation basins so that a berm separating two ba- sins wauld be consrnicted above the pipeline, thereby help- ing to protec:r it. The �rojecr. team also addressed the challenge of prepar- ing the Plant � staffto operare a new trearment process. Op- erating the activated sludge system requires a considerably higl�er degree of skill than dic� the former trickling filter sys- tem. Warking with the city, Pacsons provided intense on-sire training and maincained continuous assistance to plant staff for several months after the sr.arr-up of the revamped Planr 3. Start-up l�ured 14 months, beginning in May 2009 ancy continuin�; through June 2010. The start-up of rhe activate:' sludge system had to precede the decommissioning and con- version of the tricklin�� filter system. � (;onsrruction was conducted by the Kiewir Pacific Com- pany, of Omaha, Nebraska. Jacobs Engineerin�;, of P�uadena, California, served as consrruction manager. Close ccx>rdina- tion c�f the efforts of all members of the project team at variot�s decision-making levels made it possible to carry out immedi- ate mcx�ifications in response ro ct�an�ing requirements. This proactive approach helped the project team resolve all issues and challen�es while meetin�; tl�e disc��arge �ernlit deadline ,- . . , . _ .... . „ � , . . , ,- , � struction, and the facility h��.5 complied wirh its d requ;rc:ments �ince the upgrades were brought onstr che new equipmenc was subjecred to performance t Project construction required about 1.2 milli< hours, 65,000 cu yd of concrete, 45,000 ft of abov pipeline, anc� 90,000 ft of belowground pipeline. more, the projecc was c�ompleced wich no accide.nts t significanr enough ro be recorded under rules prorr by the U.S. Department of I.abor's Occupa�ianal Sa I�ealrh Administration. Because the contracc � only �0 months for constt ' schedulin�; was oi paramoi � � �� portance. Collaboration on � of the Cicy of Bakersfield, ] ,4 . � Jacobs, Kiewit, and rhe achF `�.:.. holders was required co com�: _ �21)-million constniction pr x� cime and �vichin budgeE. Al change orders amounted to � mately �.5 percenc of the es �,, ,,,� project cosr. The successfiil . "` ���' :�t tion of Plant 3 demons�rate �,� �„, � large, complex project can E ,, � pleted expedixiously and ec � P�, �, � cally when excellent engineer � .�� � r Sun Ahmadi Motiagh .� f constructton management � are used. 'I'he Plant 3 expans ��p�rade projecc also show� ��:'WTP can benefit its comm� Ariore ways than simply meet charge requirements. Properp and design of the plant upgrac intr.oduced to the Bakersfiel munity a valuable new neighl embodies th� principies of sus development. Surendra 7'hakr�rl, P. E. , M. A: S senior vice jrresident, Paaal :Sk.�ger 7�ice �rre.rident, Ali R. Ahnurdr �� Ph. D., a proce.s�- en��ineer; arzd Hcn try a proces.r eragineer fm- the Pars ��rrratiora, of Pasudena, Califrn�zi ,Sun; P. E.; i.r the ua.rtewater �rru� the City of F3aker:rfield, Califorrai� . . � :,-_ �`�_', � _-_� �wn� ot Bakersfield, California ��ad ;w�gi��er: Parsons Corporatic i r� 1'f ._._ _ i►__i__A,___ TO: FROM: SUBJECT: • �3 A K E R S F 1 E L D Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M Januan Alan Tandy, City Manager ���i � Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director Economic and Community Development Department Activi� from October 1,_201_0 through December 31, 2010. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Lowell Park Restroom Construction Proiect CDBG funds of $350,000 (FY 07-08) are available for design and constructi� restroom facilities to replace the existing deteriorated restrooms at Lowell ParG at 4th and "P" streets, Federal environmental review was completed in Octo The Recreation and Parks Department is the lead department, and is workinc in preparing the bid package. Recreation and Parks Department began thE process in July 2010. The project was awarded and the notice to proceed w in September 2010. The project is currently under construction with co estimated to be February 2011, 2. Lowell and Central Park Plavground Pro�ect A color rendering and layout of each project has been completed. Both prc in the design phase and Meyer Engineering has been contracted to prc construction plans and specifications. Project bidding is scheduled for ea 2011 with construction to begin shortly after. The estimated completion is tr 2011, NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS The following various non-profit organizations are being financially assisted tc the level of service for operating their public facilities. 2. Bakersfield Homeless Center Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for op expenses such as staff, postage, telephone, utilities, insurance, equipment rE maintenance costs. The agency has expended 47% of its allocation to da 3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission ESG funds are used by this agency for essential services and opera maintenance expenses including staff costs. The agency has expended � allocation to date. 4. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault ESG funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expen agency has expended 22% of its 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. Home Accessibilitv (HA) Grant Program The program offers grants of up to $3,500 for constructing accessibility imprc in privately or publicly owned structures for those clients who are � challenged. This program aids low income physically challenged people within Bakersfield's city limits, The HA Agreement was approved and awarc Muxlow Construction by the City Council on December 15, 2010 which in budget not exceeding $ 50,000. During the reporting period, about eight ±� challenged households have been provided improvements, with anoth applications pending review, 2. West Columbus Affordable Housing Proiect - Residences at West Col� Columbus Haven, L.P., a development arm of the Housing Authority of the C Kern was unsuccessful in its bid to receive tax credit funding in the first o�� round of 2010 Tax Credit Allocation Committee financing, Columbus HavE reapplying for low income tax credit financing in the March 2011 round financing. Columbus Haven is requesting the tax credit funds to assist with th� design and project construction for a 56-unit low-income housing proje located at 500 West Columbus. The project once completed will be homE families and emancipated foster youth. The City approved an amendme Agreement with GEAHI-II for an additional $255,000 in HOME Investment Pc Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) funds to assist in cor 3. The Parkview Cottages Housing Proiect The Parkview Cottages consists of 74 single-family housing units, ranging fror 1,820 square feet, Each unit consists of two stories and a two/three car ga In June, 20010, staff negotiated an amendment to the disposition agreement the developer/builder to construct two speculative homes at a time and cc build out the development as the houses sell. With the modified schedule tr should achieve sell out in four years or less, Under the revision, the constructi homes is complete and marketing of the units continue. Down payment a for this phase of the project will be provided in an amount not to exceed $� To date a total of 46 units have been constructed and sold. 4. Fair Housing During this quarter, 152 calls were received: Nineteen were substantial ser� dealing with fair housing issues, and seven of the complaint forms were ret the clients, Three of the calls were race related complaints, two calls discrimination based on sexual harassment related issues, and two calls invol� arbitrary excuses. 5. Baker Street Revitalization Pro�ect (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Proiect) Construction has resumed on Phase I of Baker Street Village, This long-delaye is now well underway and construction crews are working toward an e completion in Fall 2011. Phase I of Baker Street Village will feature 24 townhc 13 loffs at the southeast corner of Baker and Lake Streets. The development by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern, 6. South Mill Creek Commercial A retail consultant has been retained to assist in marketing the commercial � in South Mill Creek to potential users. The properties are directly east of ' across from Maya Cinemas, adjacent to Mill Creek Linear Park between C Avenue and the railroad tracks, This location is ideal for retail and restaurc especially considering that the new housing developments are under cor directly across from the properties on the east side of Mill Creek. 7. South Millcreek Housing Creekview & Courtvard In February and March 2009, the City Council and Bakersfield Redeve Agency approved two Disposition and Development Agreements with Sc Consultina for the construction of 36 ubscale townhomes and 57 mid-rise abc Citvqlace Apartments In September 2008, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopmen approved a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Chelsea Ir Corporation for the construction of 70 mid-rise garden style affordak apartments, In March 2010, the Agency approved Amendment No.l to th the use of $3.0 million in federal HOME Investment Partnership Funds as co assistance to construct the apartments. In June 2010, Chelsea Investment Cc was successful in applying for and securing nine percent state tax credits, 2010, the Agency approved an amendment to the DDA with Chelsea � Chelsea and its successors to be responsible for maintaining all street imprc on 14tr, street north a private street, and a portion of "S" street, a public str� the development, and pay for landscaping maintenance and electricity � Agency recently approved amendment No. 3 to the DDA to update th affordability mix, change the Regulatory Agreement, and address sections ir to provide assurance to U.S. Bank an Equity Investor that the project would forward in case of default by the Developer. Escrow closed in October grading in preparation for pouring the foundation began on November Project completion is estimated to be no later than December 31, 2011. 8. Prop 1 C Proiects Street Improvements In June 2009, staff received $10.8 million dollars of State of California Prop. funds to provide infrastructure to support the five affordable housing proje� development in the Mill Creek Area, One of the infrastructure projects app $2,121,000 of this grant assistance consists of improving the streets, sidewalk: and landscaping in the area bounded by California Ave„ the canal, 14th Str� Streets in the planned South Mill Creek Village. As recipients of Prop 1 C grar is the Agency and staff's responsibility to oversee the street infrastructure cc ensure compliance with the grant program requirements. The projec constructed on both public and private streets and private property, which unique from a typical public works capital improvement street project. The Bc Redevelopment Agency approved the construction agreement at the Oc 2010 meeting. When constructed the street infrastructure project will significant improvements that serve all three of the new residential proje< South Mill Creek Village and will compliment the recently constructed N Linear Park improvements. The General Contractor scheduled an or�-site j October 2010 to encourage subcontractors with employment openings applications from interested, aualified applicants seekina constr��c:ti�n Pmr construction projects, and have delayed PG&E's ability to complete the K scheduled electrical relocation and gas connections. Based on the late; construction schedule the final project completion date is estimated to be � "6Z" Street Streetscape Plans to improve the appearance of "Q" Street are moving forward. Th Bakersfield has received funds from State of California Proposition 1 C Bond� improvements on "Q" Str2et between Truxtun Avenue and 24th Stree� improvements will include landscaped median islands, new decorative li trees in the sidewalk, new sidewalks, alley cross gutters and handicapped ra� corners, Enhanced intersections at Truxtun, 18th, 1 qth and 21 St streets will incl decorative traffic signals and decorative intersections. In addition there will improvements on the cross streets, which will blend the new "Q" Street desig existing streets, Work is expected to begin in March; a maintenance district is being formed. 9. 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 89,0( 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 cinema, Maya Bakersfield Cinemas, the developer, has developed the first the project south of Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, and sou 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 800,000 tickets hc sold to date. In addition, construction on the 28,000 sq, feet of entertainmer retail, restaurant space is on hold until the developers can obtain cor financing and tenants for this phase of the project, 10. 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 C'f�RC� f� �n�s f�r thP �� irrPnt fis��l vPC�r �n�J hc�s Pxr�PncJPC� 37% t� c�c�te. garage are being reviewed by the City staff. Selection of a contractor for tr structure is pending. 12. 19t" Street Mixed Use Located on 1/3 acre directly adjacent to the east of the Mill Creek Lir between 18th and 19th Streets, this project will include approximately 22,5i feet of leasable retail, office, and affordable residential space in a tr building, It is anticipated that the total project cost will be $5,725,000. This w $1,400,000 of HUD HOME Investment Partnership Funds to be used to as construction of ten affordable rental units. The remaining $4,325,000 will � financed by the developer/property owner. Upcoming Redevelopmen� actions include (1) an Assignment Agreement between the City Redevelopment Agency regarding the use of HOME Funds and (2) a Participation Agreement. 13. E. California Avenue Property Clinica Sierra Vista has recently been awarded funds from the American I and Reinvestment Act 2009 (A,R.R,A.) Stimulus funds to construct a 3,863 sq dental office on a portion of the parcel located at East California Avenue c Robinson St. One of the major requirements of receiving the Stimulus fur applicant has to demonstrate reasonable site control prior to the start c construction, The site has been conveyed to the developer. On May 10, 2010 the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency entered into a C and Development Agreement (DDA) with Clinica Sierra Vista to develop a 3. dental clinic on the property located at 1125 East California Avenue, installation of curb and gutter, handicap access ramp, installation of a right and alley improvements, Construction of the dental clinic has begu anticipated to be completed by November, 2011, 14. Haven Cotta . es 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 would 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. ff. one-bedroom units, Total project cost is estir approximately $4.4 million and will utilize various funding sources, The �roiect is located at 2300 S. Union Ave.. c�t the n�rthe�st c:�rnPr �f thP i 15. Friendship House -�ommunity 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 projectwas incluc HUD Action Plan to allow the use of funds for design and construction of the I House Center. Late last year the State of California informed CAP of Kerr State Park funding earmarked for this activity is available for this project anc reimbursing invoices submitted for the project. In October of this yea Kern was informed that the project had been extended to June 30, 2011, The project was put out for public bid in May 2010 and in June, 2010 autr granted to award bid to general contractor SC Anderson, Grading and utili have been obtained and on-site construction started on November 29. Tr Bakersfield has requested a back check of the Building plans and it is anticip this will 2- 3 weeks to obtain an approved set and building permit. It is an that the facility will open to the public in July 2011, 16. Neiqhborhood Stabilization Proc r� am The City of Bakersfield was successful in meeting the September deadline for and obligating these federal funds, Down payment assistance efforts exp significant activity, helping to assist with the purchase of 56 homes over the � the program, Rehabilitation work has been completed on all 19 units tl acquired; all are now inhabited by qualified tenants. The largest singlE funded by local NSP funds was rehabilitation of Pinewood Glen RE Community (formerly Castlewood). A ribbon cutting was held there Nove Separately, the City of Bakersfield was recently awarded $3,3 million for round of NSP funding, known as NSP 3, The Substantial Amendment ic projects under NSP3 is due to HUD in March, 2011. 17. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Bethany Services has experienced high demand for these programs and r 56% of its funds to date. As a point of reference, 60% of the funds must be September 30, 2012, 18. Santa Fe Apartments In 2008, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved the sale of purchased tax default properties located at 701 Union Avenue to AmC 19. Bakersfield Community House Work has been completed on this project located in Central Park. The imprc involved a new covered walkway/breezeway, repiacing the roof suppc replacing the air conditioning unit, and painting the building. The improvements match the Mill Creek Linear Park design components, Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF January 31, 2011 — February 4, 2011 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Resurfacing streets in the area south of Harris Rd & west of Wible Rd. (weather permit� Resurfacing Streets in the area North of Panama and West of Akers (weather permittin Reconstructing Streets in the area North of Panama and East of Akers Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects: Installing Handicapped ramps and repairing concrete in the Kern City area Installing 66" Storm Drain pipe at Mesa Marin Sports Complex (CBDG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area east north of Flower St Storm Cleanup & Repairs: Pothole patching in full force NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning perso assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe2of2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, January 31, 2011 All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedul Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. — Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, Februarv 2, 2011 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, February 3, 2011 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 D Friday, February 4, 2011 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.