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FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Generallnformation
Miscellaneous News
• The lineup for the 2011 Riverwalk Park Concert Series at the Brighth<
Amphitheatre has been finalized. Ai Stewart kicks it off on April 16'", followec
and The Hot Licks on June 1 1 th. Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff is scheduled
10'h, and rockers, Lisa Haley and the Zydecats round it out on October l st
more information about each of these acts in the attached media rele<
quality acts in a beautiful setting, and it is very low cost. Please help spread tf
• At the Council meeting of February 16, 201 1, a report will be presented
Consultant regarding retiree medical liabilities, and strategies for reducing th
Their report is attached, and it provides the detail that will be discussed that e
• Donna Kunz attended a hearing in Sacramento on Thursday in which more
elected officials and advocates crowded the Senate hearing at the State
members of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee =
redevelopment is the best way to create jobs. Also emphasized by those c
specific redevelopment examples dealing with projects impacting basic corE
as creating community centers; providing after school homework centers
facilities; affordable housing development; fire stations; elimination of blight
enforcement and Brownfield property cleanup; and investment in core infrc
as streets; sewer and water facility improvements. The California R
Association (CRA) is asking communities to also encourage the public to writ
legislature in support of keeping these local redevelopment dollars in their
continue this good work.
The Legislative Analyst and Finance Office reported that the Governor's �
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
General Information
February 4, 201 1
Page 2
Good News!
�' Enclosed you will find lists of employees who received High Fives throughout
program whereby employees are recognized by their peers, supervisors or rr
public for a job well done. The City of Bakersfield has many excellent ei
deserve this recognition, and we are happy to acknowledge them.
�' The California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) honored Emily
Technician at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 as Lab Tech of the Year for 201
our congratulations to her.
�° The Wastewater Treatment Plant #3 continues to receive well-deserved recoc
A memo from Public Works provides more detail.
Budaet News
✓ Fresno: The County's annual retirement bill will jump 30�o to $180 million be�
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the latest pension figures this month to d
further cuts can be made.
✓ Riverside County: In an effort to close a$31 million budget gap, officials mc
for the Sheriff's Department and reduce the number of deputies patrolling �
areas. If approved, this will reduce the patrol ratio to 0.85 officers per 1,000 re
In addition, a two-tiered retirement system for firefighters was approved ec
This program will require new hires to pay the employee share of pension cor
delay eligibility for retirement until the age of 55.
✓ Sonoma County: For the past two years, supervisors have relied mostly
concessions, reserve funds and attrition to address the budget shortfall.
perhaps as many as 500, appear to be the main way out of a projecte
deficit. Vacant positions would be eliminated first.
Reports
For your information, we enclose the following information:
> A letter from Bright House Networks regarding some pricing changes customf
in 201 1 .
> The Streets Division work schedule for the week beginning February 7th
Today's Date: 2/2/11
Contact: Ken Ouellette — 661-852-7327
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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AMPHITHEATRE
RIVERWALK PARK CONCER'
SERIES RETURNS TO BHNA
Bakersfield, CA- The Bright House Networks Amphitheatre is proud to announce tr
the 2011 Riverwalk Park Concert Series, featuring 4 talented, nationally-renownec
Scottish pop balladeer AI Stewart kicks things off April 16t" at 7:30 PM, followed k
roots legends Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks June 11 th at 8:00 PM. Chart-topl
songwriter Karla Bonoff continues the series September 10th at 8:00 PM, w
rockers Lisa Haley and the Zydecats serve as a fitting finale to this run of great r
the stars.
Known for penning chart-toppers "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages,"
evolved his sound over the years from radio-friendly pop to soulful folk.
longtime accompanist Dave Nachmanoff, Stewart will play his familiar hits
material from his recent release Uncorked, a musical ode to wine.
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A true rock legend, Dan Hicks has appeared on the cover of the Rolling Stone thrE
collaborated with Tom Waits, Elvis Costello and Bette Midler. Performing hE
longtime backing band, The Hot Licks, Hicks' western swing and country blues i�
the crowd out of their seat and dancing all night.
A seminal songwriter who has penned hits for such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Wynon
Linda Ronstadt, Karla Bonoff is also a great performer in her own right. Fresh off
of her first live album, Karla Bonoff Live, the songstress will perform both her
ballad� as well as her harmonious new acoustic material.
A fourth-generation fiddler trained in the Cajun Zydeco tradition, Lisa Haley and h�
Zydecats are dedicated to preserving the soul of Louisiana's native music. -
Enjoy a beautiful night of music under the stars at the picturesque Bright Hous
Amphitheatre, located at the Park at Riverwalk. The Bright House Networks Am�
located on the corner of Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista roads.
For more information go to www.bhnamphitheatre.com
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Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assE
facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestri�
and convention, congress and exhibition centers.
With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.
square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG
construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, salE
marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage o
through an in house catering company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 ac
worldwide. For more information visit �av�'vv.s�gv����ic�.�,���.
City of Bakersfield
Review of Retiree Medical Liabilities and
Annual Valuation
Strategies for Reducing Liability and Cost
February 2, 2011
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Content of Report
, Background of GASB Statement 45 Accounting Principles for Retiree Medical Liabilities
� Results of the FYE 2009 Actuarial Valuation
: Strategies to Reduce Retiree Medical Liabilities
� Supporting Survey Information
o Actuarial Valuation Report and GASB Statement 45 Disclosure as of
June 30, 2009
Actuarial Valuation of Other Post
Empioyment Benefits
GASB Statement 45
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Fiscal Year End 2009 Actuarial Valuation of Retiree Medical
Liabilities — GASB Statement 45
.- A valuation must be performed of the liabilities for retiree medical benefits every two years and
signed by the Actuary
.- The last valuation was for FYE June 30, 2007
o The valuation provides information for the City to disclose in its financial report
� Components of the liability to be calculated in the valuation include:
• Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL)— The present value of the benefit to be paid for eligible
active employees when they retire and for existing retirees, based on the service that they
have already provided to the City. Also referred to as "past service liability". The group was
closed as of January 2006 to newly eligible members.
� Asset Value — the market value of the investments as of the date of the valuation (June 30,
2009) deposited by the City into an irrevocable trust
Annual Required Contribution (ARC)— the contribution that would be necessary for the
City to make into the trust, in order to fund all of the Actuarial Accrued Liability over a
declining 30 year period, plus pay for the liability for current year's service
Projected Bene�it Payments
>�enefit payments are the insurance subsidies paid by the City for its share of the retiree
medical premiums, based upon two formula
� Years of service at retirement times 3°/o of the cost of the lowest cost active HMO, and
• For Anthem PPO participants, an additional 42°/o of the cost of the Anthem Retiree PPO plan
for any level of coverage (single, two party or family)
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
Projection of Ben�fit Payments
FYE 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2Q17 2018
2.010
Liability for Each of the Two Pieces of the Subsidy
=�=58%, $65,893,220
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42%, $47,715,780
Projected Annu�l Requirecl Contributions
.�� The annual required contribution (ARC) includes the projected payments, plus a supplemental
amount. The five year projected contributions to fully fund the plan are:
m FYE June 30, 2010
� 2010-201 1
� 2011-2012
� 2012-2013
a 2013-2014
ARC Benefii Pavments Additional Cost for ARC
$ 9,496,000 $ 2,835,655 $ 6,660,345
9,967,000 3,118,013 6,848,987
10,459,000 3,316,818 7,142,182
10,979,000 3,742,893 7,236,107
11,514,000 4,205,146 7,308,854
Projected Annual Required Contributions
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000, 000
$6,000,000 $6,660,345
$4,000, 000
$2,000,000
$2,835,655
$0
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$E,8�a.�87 �7,142,18?_
$3,118,013
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$3,316,818
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$7,308,854
$7,236,107
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$3,742,893 $4,205,146
Strategies to R�duce Liabality and Cost
;� Reduce eligibility for benefit
�Benefit was eliminated for future hires as of January 2006
�9 Freeze current subsidy amounts at 2011 levels
�� Advantages:
�:Total Actuarial Liability reduces by 50%
��:Accrued Liability reduces to approximately $57 million from $113 million
C:.iUnfunded liability reduces to $45 million from $101 million
LAnnual Required Contribution reduces by 50% from $9.4 million to $4.7 million
� Percentage of funded liability increases to 20% from current 10%
�Savings to the City equals over $120 million over the 30 year amortization period
�No immediate impact to retirees until 2012 increases, if any
� City Council may increase dollar amount of subsidy "ad hoc"
�"Ad hoc" increases can be a one time expense consideration
�.� Impact of Insurance Exchanges under Affordable Care Act in 2014 may give
retirees lower cost alternatives
�:Older retirees (over 65) would be impacted the least as their premium is lowest
❑X Alrcady undert<iken hy the City
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Strategies to Reduce Liability and Cost
� Disadvantages
� Future plan cost increases may be born by retirees as additional premiums
�' Example: a 5% increase in plan cost would increase retiree premiums 13.5% on
average. For older retirees {over 65) there would be minimal impact as they currently
pay little or no contributions
�As an alternative to plan cost increases, benefit levels may be reduced to hold down
retiree increases
:� MOU language would have to be negotiated
Strategies to Reduce Liability and Cost
� Reduce cost of plans that determine the amount of the subsidy
L13% years of service subsidy is based on lowest cost active HMO plan (currently Kaiser
HMO) — 42% of the total liability or $43 million
❑42% of the cost of the retiree Anthem PPO Plan —
❑ 58 % of the total liability or $59 million.
'� 70 % of the retirees are in this plan.
❑Advantages
❑ Each 1% reduction in the cost of the current plans reduces the liability by the same
corresponding percentage
'� 1% of the Accrued Liability is $1 million
�:1 % of the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) is $90 thousand for 30 years ($2.7
million)
�S 10% reduction to the active HMO and retiree PPO reduces the Accrued Liability by $10
million and the ARC by $900 thousand each year for 30 years {$27 million)
�There is an additional savings to the City for its contribution for Active Plans of $1 million
each year
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Strategies to Reduce Liability and Cost
.�Advantages
� Current plans are more generous than comparable public plans — based upon a survey
of other California Public Employer plans and Segal National Survey
C.'Anthem Active and Retiree Prescription copayments are less than other public
jurisdictions throughout the state
!_'s78% have a three tiered drug copayment with a strict formulary of drugs
City Plan does not have a formulary or three tier copayment
�.;72% have an increase in the copayment for a 90 day supply that is two times that
of a 30 day supply
City Plans have the same copayment for a 30 day supply and 90 day supply
�� Kaiser Active and Retiree drug copayments for 100 day supply should be two times
that of a 30 day supply
City Kaiser Plan has the same copayment for a 30 day supply and 100 day
supply
��' PPO Plan out-of-pocket limit of $1,500 and annual deductible of $350 are more
generous for retirees and active employees than half of the survey base
�:50% of the plans have a maximum out-of-pocket limit of $3,000 per year or higher
Strategies to Reduce Liability and Cost
'� Lim itations
m Changes to the Active and Retiree Plans must be agreed to by the Insurance Committee
"Uncertain implications contained in Health Care Reform (The Affordable Care Act) with
respect to future "grandfathered" status of plans
'�The City must make more changes in the future to control cost increases
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Distribution of Enroliment in the City of Bakersfield Retiree
Medical Plans a�d Average Monthly Contributions
Average Retiree
Contribution as a% Average Retiree
Retirees As a% of i"otal of Premium Monthly Contribution
Single 313 67% 30% $212.74
2-Party 145 31% 43% $655.99
Family 9 2% 52% $1,225.86
Total 467 100% 37% $369.89
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Distribution of Enrollment in the City of Bakersfield Retiree
Medical Plans and A�erage Monthly Contributions
Number of Retirees
Distribution of Enrollment in the City of Bakersfield Retiree
Medical Plans au�d Average Monthly Contributions
Retiree Contribution
as a% of Premium Retirees As a% of Total
0% 2.5 5%
1%-19% 6 1%
20%-24% 117 25%
25%�29% 43 9%
30%-34% 36 8%
35%�39% 76 16%
40%-44% 65 14%
45%-49% 36 8%
50%-99% 44 9%
100% 19 4%
lotal 467 100%
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Survey of PPO �enefits f�r Selected Public Entities
e.�e.m.,�i��o-n:�vi RF-ldailOrtlar�SU-Day)
Annu�l GIanE�r Vc.�r (GOn�r�cJ (Gener�r/
Datluctible �u:�o(-VOCI:e� �A>.�imum I�n�M1et:��urVi Fra(arrod 6rand/ �'�eferro�l C��nd/
�.��nglo/Family� I�ingle/F�m�ly� Ou[��(-1Jatwo�V:J N�.n-F�o(arrotl C�antl� Non-Pre(orrod 6rantl�
CtyofBakenftaW $350/$3,�SJ� 51,500($4,SOU 90°5/60: $10/$20 $10/$20
CountyolAern-GOS 50 �+ S00"L/IOYo :.5/$IS/;;30 $lU/,�.30/�f,0
iityuffrr.no $��%$600� $'..WOperin�ividual .°A"':(SG: 50YJE0`.l]0^: $5/$20/i20
CauntyofFra:no i250porintlintlual� $3,000/$`..000 iW".L/`AYo $30/520/$35 $20/$40/$]0
Cityofln.nngele:-Firn $]OOperind'iriCual� Nono 1W"./&JYL $8/530/$.G $8/$10/$.0
CityafLrnndela:-Polin $�W/$600- $1,SOOperindivitlu3l� 9P!�/70: $15Jj25 i15/$25
CounryoflosAngale:-Flax i350/$9.`i0 $1,000/$3.UW 90?L/]0% $10f530 530/,`,30
CouncyofW;Angelo:-Me6aFle�� i150/$450 51,000/$3000 90?:�10% i30/$30 $30/j:0
CountyoflosAngole:-OD[�ion; $300/$1.500 >5,000/$15,000 °0'!./.50": $5/�20�535 $30/.90/5'0
CountyolW:Angelas-Choirn: i:W/$G00 $450perper.on 90^ar0^: iili30 55/55
C'ityolVOntura-Hid�Option i�0/51,000� 52.W0/$6,000 90"�r0`�. 510)535/>a5 $10/jJ0/$90
CityofVantura-LOwOptii�n $500/j3,000� $:i.000/$9,OW °-0'.'±(60� $10/535/545 i20/,`,]OJ$90
CountyofVOntura i1,000j53000' 55,000/$15,000 °OY6(50'.': $30/520/$35 $]0/$i0/$]0
cnyo(s.��a ea�o�ra $500/$1,000 $3,000/$6,000 EU"'•/60,'�. $20/$30/$45 i40/$60/$40
CountyofSintaBarbara $SW/.3,500� $4.G00/$°.000 :A".6/bU": $1OJ535/j50 $.0/570/$300
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SEGAL 2009 Survey of State
Benefit Plans
,-. -.,.. .�'.'o lo hy �rr.r. s vjn� Guwp. �n.:.. vara„t cd -rn;� ::cy:�i C�,r,pany. nu ngn�s re���od.
PPO H MO"= H DH P indemniiy*'�*
Unlimited 2i 53 1 2
�1-$999 10 6 1 4
$1,000-$1,999 28 25 1 1
$2,000-$2,�99 29 16 5 2
$3,000-$�,�99 10 5 1 � 1
$5,��(3+ 3 0 3 �
� Data on annual out-of-pocket maximums for c�ut-or,�etivc,rk s2rvices s�as available for 9� of the
PPOs. Of those plans, four have rnaxirnums in the $1-$99a range; nine ha��e rnaa:imums in the
$1,000-$1,999 range; 25 have maxirnums in the $2;000-$2,999 range: 37 have rnaxirnums in *he
$3,0��0-$4,999 range; 1�� have maxirnums ef $5,Q00+; and five have no maxirnums/unlimited_ annuai
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Retail** MailOrder*** Key:
1%-� _ S $1-4
• $5-9
;, , $10-19
v1°io ,, $2a29
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" � $30+
2$°/a
' Copayments are rnuch rnare common than coinsurance. Nevertheless, 19 plans use coinsurance
for retail generic prescription drug5, broken down as foliows: The coinsurance far five plans is in
the 1-19% range. The coinsurance for nine plans is in the 20-39�1u range. The coinsurance for
three plans is in thc 40-59% range. The coinsurance for two plans is 60�/a or more, and 10 plans
use coir7surance for rnail order generic prescription druys, braken down as follows: The coinsur-
ance for two plans is in the 1-19�/u range. The coinsurance for four plans is in the 20-39% range.
The coinsurance for two plans is in the 40-59% range. Two plans have zero coinsurance for mail
order generic prescription drugs.
''' The retail percentages are based on 179 plans.
*'* The mail order percentages are based on 121 plans.
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Retail
4%� ri%
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34% ,,,,
Key:
s ��-20
• $21-40
$41-60
$61-79
': $80+
Mail Order
- 24alo
8%
35%
Key:
• $1-29
� $30-59
$60-99
$100-129
>:: $130+
"` The retail percentages for brand-name, non-formulary prescription drugs are based on 168 plans.
The mail order percentages for brand-name, non-formulary prescriptioii drugs are based on 1 16 plans.
Appendix
June 30, 2009 Actuarial Valuation Report
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
February 4, 201 1
Honorable Mayor and City Counci
Caryn Claiborne, Administrator
Employee Incentive Team
Employee Incentive Program
The Employee Incentive Team is happy to provide you the lists of High Five
recipients for the year 2010. The winners of the random drawing are noted in b�
of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members
public for exceptional work and/or customer service.
Each recipient is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for the fiscal ye
is also recognized monthly on each department's communication board and
City's intranet page.
In the past, we provided you with a quarterly report of High Five Award recipiei
we will resume that practice for the first quarter of 201 1.
We applaud these individuals for a job well done!
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Hig�h Five Award R�cipier�ts for January 2QIQ
This month, 26 employees were recognized for Q job well done by their peers,
or members of the public. Congratulations are extended to everyone listed, as a
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk are the recipients of a gift certif icate, by ra
` Awnrd Recipient °°�
' Bakersfield Fire Department
Ja'Nette Beck
: Robin Bice
' Mari Blowers
Jeff Ceci I
Sam Chernabaeff
James Enriquez*
Robertcz Gccfford
Chuck Grnviss�`
Christine Gutierrez
Sandra Jimenez
David Judson
Amber Lawrence*
Tabitha Marsh
Destinie Martinez
Maria Mojicct
Sectn Morphis*
Mimi Placencia*
Judy Ross*
Ginger Rubin*
Mariela Sanchez
Keith Shelton
Becky Stokes*
Stephanie Teague*
Fidel Venturn
aepartment
Fire
Recreation nnd Parks
CMO - Clerk's Office
CMO - Humnn Resources
Police
CMO - Humctn Resources
Recreation and Parks
CMO - Clerk's Office �
Recrention and Pnrks
EDCD �
Finctnce
CMO - Informntion Technology
City ManQger's Office
P.W. - Solid Wnste
Police
CMO - Human Resources
17olice
CMO - Human Resources
Finance
CMO - H�oman Resources
police
CMIO - Information Technology
Police
Police
Recreation nnd Parks
Sub�nifitec
Wendy Ziel
Terri Eli:
Linda Co�
Cnryn Clnir
Cathy Kib
Cindy Ig
Michnel K�
A Ian Tar
Terri Eli:
Wendy Ziel
Cctryn Clai E
Melissn R�
Rhondn Sr
Ruben Rnrr
Cctthy Ki b
Cnryn Clni�
Brian Cla�
Mnria Mo
Cnryn Clait
Cindy Ic�
Pntty Cat
Mel�ssa R�
Cathey Ki (
Atr�y Pow
Anthony T�
!-iigh Five Award Recipients for l�ebruary 201Q
This month, 17 employees were recognized for o job well done by their peers, ;
or members of the public. Congrntulcitions are extended to everyone listed, cts v�
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk nre the recipients of 4 gift certificate, by rn
Award Recipient
Dnvid Ante*
Steve Chnvez*
Julie Daniel*
Shctne Denton�`
HVAC Staff
Pnm Lawrence
Wandct Liu*
Tera Loveless
Dctvina Montes
Lisa Moton
Dnve Peterson
Gregory Pronovost*
Elaine Sack*
Debbie Scanlan*
Jeff Shealy
Natnlie Welty*
Bobbi White*
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PW- General Services
PW-Generctl Services
Police
DS-Code Enforcement
PW-General Services
c:MO-City Clerk's Office
Police
Fi nance
PW-Fleet
Submittec
Lindn McV
Linda McV
� Lisa Ager
Terry Bi
Nelson Sr
Robertn Ga
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Recrention & Parks
CMO-Information Technology
CMO-Information Technology
Finance
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CIIA4-Information Technology
�MO-City Clerk's Office
f'olice
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Julie Dai
Nelson St
Julin Rhc
Joe Novc
Richard Tc
Andrew W
Julict Rhc
Tricict Ric
Cyndee H
Amber Law
Lisa Ager
High Five �twar�d Recipients for March 2010
This month, 26 employees were recognized for a job well done by their peers, :
or members of the public. Congratulations nre extended to everyone listed, cts w
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with czn asterisk are the recipients of a gift certif icate, by ra�
Award Recipient
Manuel Bnrraza
Anthony Brown*
Agustin Carmona
Kathleen Coates'�
Greg Cronk'�
Jose DeJesus*
Shane Denton
Snndra Forsythe
Robert Garz4*
Roy Gonzcties
Dawn Haven
Susan Hernandez
David Judson
Pctm Lctwrence
Lisa Moore
Lee Ochoa*
Gregory Pronovost
Kimberly Pruett
Dctvid Quimby
Lorraine Reza
Ju I i a RhoQds*
Melissa RoQrk*
Lucia Salinas*
Stephanie Sctlmon
Kim Stanifer�
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Qe�nrtr�ent
PW-Comm
CMO- IT
PW-Sewer
Police
Rec & Parks
PW-Sewer
Dev. Svc
Rec & Parks
PW-GS
PW-GS
Fi nance
P1�ti-SW
C1V'10- IT
CMU- Clerks
IT
Rec & Parks
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CIIJIO-IT
CM(�-Clerks
Funance
Police
Police
CI�J10-IT
Police
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5ubrnitted
Wayne Hc
Tim Broi
Sam Merc
Amy Pow�
Terri Eli:
Sam Merc
Dnvid Pnqu
Liscz Phill
Linda McVi
Linda McVi
Caryn Clnir
Kevi n Bnr
Ti m Bro�
Roberta Ga
David He
Terri Eli;
Dctvid He
Kim Stctni
Sylvict Nea
Roberta GQ
Shnnandoah Mc
Amy Pow
Amy Pow
Tim Bro
Amy Pow
High F�ve Award Recipients for Apri! 2OlU
This month, 29 employees were recognized for ct job well done by their peers, :
or members of the public. Congratulntions nre extended to everyone listed, ns w
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk are the recipients of a gift certificate, by ra�
Award Recipient
Mari Blowers*
Robin Bice
Lisa Bustamante*
Wendell Choctte
Matt Cieri
Caryn Clniborne
Mi ke Coronado
Jena Covey
Snndra Forsythe
Anthony Gonzales
Apri ( Grnnt*
Chuck Graviss
Jeremy Grimes�
Mutt Harvick
Mike Hollon*
Terry McCormick
Scott McDonald*
John McVicker*
Tom Meek
Marin Mo jica
Erin NoriegQ*
Lisct Phillips
Mimi Placencia
MQUrice Rondal�*
Katie Reed*
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CMO- HR
CMO- City Clerk
CMO-Clerks
R&P
CMO-IT
CMO- HR
Police
CMO-Risk
R&P
CMO- HR
Police
R&P
Police
Dev Svc
CAA�-IT
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Police
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CN'l0- HR
CMO-IT
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Amber Lawi
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Greg Crc
Jctnet Tucker & Fer
Mctria Mo,
Mctria Mo,
Tirn Broi
Marisn Itur
Maria Mo,
Noemi Snl
Sylvia Ne�n
Marict Mo
Gary Fenstei
Jessicct F
Sylvin Nev�
Sandrn For
Mnria Mo
Mnria Mo
Caryn Clnir
J4net Tucker & Fer
Sylvit� Neu
Caryri Clnir
Gilbert AI�
JQnet Tucker & Fer
Hiqh Five Award Re�i�ients for May 2Q1Q
This month, 25 empioyees were recognized for n job well done by their peers, .
or members of the public. Congrntulations nre extended to everyone listed, as H
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an nsterisk are the recipients of n gif t certificctte, by rni
Awnrd Recipient
Abel Aguilnr*
Mnri Blowers
Sevelynn Castillo
David Cebreros
Guilibaldo CoronQ*
Mi ke Coronado*
Justin Crumley*
Michelle Cruz
Jennifer Evans*
Sctndra Forsythe
Robert Garza
Roy 6onzales*
Mnrisa Iturrnlde
Mario Jr. Jimenez
Rau I Ji menez*
Thomas Meek
Dennis Moore
Angel Nevnrez*
Mimi Plncencia
Kat i e Reed
Linda Reitz
Noemi Sctlazctr
Bryon Sandrini
Fidel Ventura*
John Yaeck*
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CMO- HR
Police
R&P
R&P
Police
CAO
CMO
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Secretctry
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CN10- HR
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Race Slcty
Mnrin Mo
.� Kcctie Coa
Rctce Slcty
Lee Och
� ' Joe BiQr
Terry McCc
;� Mnrisn Itur
Bel i nda Roi
Roberta 6a
Andrew W
Andrew W
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Steven Roc
Lee Och
Joe Bictr
Joe Biar
Rnce SIa�
Marin Ma
Sylvin Ne�
Angie Mer
Angie Mer
Joe Biar
Mike Kel
Steven Roc
Hic�h Five Award Recipients for J'une 2Q1Q
This month, 38 employees were recognized for a job well done by their peers,
or members of the public. Congratulc►tions nre extended to everyone listed, as w
who took the time to ncknowledge the extrn specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk are the recipients of 4 gift certificate, by rai
Awnrd Recipient a'�`
Fabiczn Adnms*
Gilbert Alemao*
Anron Benhm�
Justin Berhow
Robin Bice
Mari Blowers
Anthony Brown
Darin Budnk
Caryn Clniborne
Mike Connor
John �unn
Joseph Enriquez
Kevin Findley
Lyudmi Ict Fishmnn*
Deannn FrQUSto*
Roberta Gnfford
Chuck Graviss
Tyler Hartley
Rick Kirkwood
Pam Lawrence
Henther Mayberry*
Terry McCormick
Marin Mo jica
Jennifer Obert*
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PW- Solid Waste
PW-Generctl Service
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PW- General Service
CMO- City Clerk's Office
CMO-Humctn Resources
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Pam Lawrence/Ant�
Mimi PlacenciQ/R�
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CMO- Human Resources Lee Ochon/ Dnrin Budc
PW- Streets Anthony Goi
Police Robert Cc
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CMO- City► Clerk`s Uffice
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Fire
City Mar�nger's Office
CMO- City �lerk's Office
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Recreation & Parks
CMO- Human Resources
CMO- Cit�� Clerk's Office
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Anthony 60�
Robert Cc
Amber Lnw
Mike Kel
Anthony Go
Robertn Gct
Amber Lnwrence/Ra
Ruben Rart
Antha�ny Go
Mike Kell�yl Mc
Pam Lawr�
Lisa Moton Recreation & Pctrks Greg Crc
Hi�h Five Award Rectpients for June 2410
Page 2
Mike Rogers*
Noemi Salazar
Rhonda Smi ley
Mitchell Smith
Dawn Swartsf ager
Abel Torres Jr.*
Mike Vrandenburg*
Natnlie Welty
Bobbie Znragozn
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April Grc
Robertcz 6n-
Heather Mn�
Tricict Ritc
Heather Mct�
Bobbie Zctrc
Rhonda Srr
Anthony Gor
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This month, 33 employees were recognized for n job well done by their peers, .
or members of the public. Congratulations nre extended to everyone (isted, ns �n
who took the time to ncknowledge the extra specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an cisterisk are the recipients of Q gift certificate, by rni
1 Award Recipier�t
` Wes AlemQo
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Bob Allen
David Berkshire*
Ralph Cnrrasco
Pcttricia Cathey
Caryn Claiborne
Mayrcz Contreras
Rachelle Cooper
Jamie Defoor*
Jennifer Evans
Dnrrick Fnrley
Mnrcos Fernandez
Dennna Frausto
Roberta Gafford
Chris Johnson
Pam Lawrence*
Amber Lnwrence
Jni me Lawson*
Georginn Lorenzi*
Zeke Mortinez*
Sylvin Newlnnd
Jennifer Obert
Jennie Pnrker
Lorrnine Reza*
Luis Rodriguez*
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Police
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Recreation & Parks
Police
CMO- Human Resources
PW- Solid Waste
Police
Police
Police
Recreation & Parks
PW- General Services
Police
CMO- City Clerk's
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CMO- City Clerk's
City Manager's Office
Recrention & Parks
Public Works
PW- Ger�ernl Services
Recreation & Pnrks
CMO- City Clerk's
Police
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Lee Och
Cherie Ste�
Robin Bi
Lee Och
Cherie Ste�
Mimi Place
Jackie Mar
Kellie Woc
Ralph Ko
Kellie Woc
Lee Och
Sergio Benc
Angela Tirado/ T�
Robin Bi
Angela Tir
Robin Bi
Robertn Ga
Lee Och
Stuart Pat�
Sergio Benc
Terry McCc
R�bin Bi
Kathy Thc
Rc�bin Bi
Angeln Tii
Hiqh Five Award I?ecipients �or July 2alt�
Page 2
Award Recipient
Lisa Wedeking - White
Natalie Welty
Mark Wilbanks*
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Cristina Ri�
Robin Bi�
Kctthy Tho
Tricha Ricl
Hi�h Five Awe�rc! i2ecipients for Auc�ust 202t�
This month, 30 employees were recognized for n job well done by their peers,
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or members of the public. Congratulations are extended to everyone listed, as v�
who took the time to acknowledge the extrct special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with ctn asterisk are the recipients of n gift certificate, by rni
Award Recipient
Aaron Benhm
Kevin Bel!*
David Berkshire
Dnrlene Doyle*
JessicQ Felix�
Andrew Ferguson
Deanna Frausto
Olimpia Frederick
Brent Hctyslett
Cyndee H luza
Tiff4ny Horfion*
Troy Hughes*
Christine Im
Melvin Lopez
Greg Lumpkin
Gctrth Milctm
Lisa Moore*
Charity Ochoa
Brian Paddock*
Sheena Parrish
Kimberly Pruett
Vnlerie Rodriguez
Nori Sanchez*
Mi ke Sarr
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Police
PW- General Service
PW- Telecommunication
Police
PW- Solid Waste
Police
Police
PW-Solid Waste
Recrention & Parks
Finance f
CMO- IT
CIIJ10- IT
City Attarney's Office
PW- Solid Wnste
PW- Tele�ommunications
Fi re
CMIO- IT
PW- Solid Waste
PW- Genernl Services
PW- Solid Waste
f'olice
Recreo�tion & Pnrks
Deveiopment Services
CMO- IT
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Bel i ndn R
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� ���� Noemi 5al
Ludct Fish
Bel i nda R
Melissa R�
� Henther Ma'
Shctnon McRE
Wctyne Hc
Don Cohen/ Dctnm
Stephnnie Ortiz/ Rc
Robertct Ga
Ludn Fish
Melissa R�
Mi ke Kel
Stephanie
Susan Hern
Tammany
Luda Fish
Julie Dnr
Sctndra For
Gary FenstE
Record� Dep�
Willy Snwyer CMO- IT Amber Law
hliqh Five Award Recipi�r�#s for September 2QitJ
This month, 10 employees were recognized for a job well done by their peers, :
or members of the public. Congratulations are extended to everyone listed, ns �n
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn special efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk are the recipients of a gift certificate, by rai
Awnrd Recipient
Snm Aguirre*
Rosa Bnrrera*
SeQn Cacn)
Justin Crumley
Paula Kitchen�
Blanca Lopez*
Ignctcio Morales*
Delores Oldham*
Debbie Scanlan
Natalie Welty
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Police
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Development Servi ces
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Louis Si
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Jennie E
Rhonda Ba
Roberta Gct
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This month, 22 employees were recognized for a job well done by their peers, :
or members of the public. Congrntulations ctre extended to everyone listed, as N
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk ctre the recipients of a gift certificate, by rni
Awcsrd Recipient
David Ante
Ja nette Beck
Pi Inr Colunga*
Mi ke Connor*
Rachelle Cooper*
Marcos Fernandez
Theresct Flores*
Christopher Huot*
Rick Kirkwood*
Nicholns Koskie*
Jerry Mnrtinez
Noe Martinez
Ignacio Morctles
Jnime Nunez*
Jose Pi lar*
Lorraine Reza
Mike Starr
Dnvid Stricker
Abel Torres
Charles Webb
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Recrention & Pnrks
Recrention & Parks
Public Works- Streets Division
Police
Public Works- General Services
City Attorney
CVB
Ci ty Mctnnger's Off i ce
Fire
Recreution & Parks
Recrea-tion & Parks
Development Services
Public Works- Solid Waste
Public VI/orks- Fleet Division
GMO- City Clerk's Off ice
E�CD
Terri Eli:
Terri Eli:
Terri Elison/ Belii
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Public Works� General Services
Public 1�Vorks- TRIP
Kathy Thc
Sergio Benc
Roberta Ga
Jessicn F
Amber Law
Bryan Pe
Terri Eli;
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David Pnq�
Kevi n Bar
Howard 1I�
Robertct Ga
Rhondn Barnhard/
Terri Eli,
Sergio Benc
Maria Mer
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This month, 21 employees were recognized for n job well done by their peers, :
or members of the public. Congratulations are extended to everyone listed, as v�
who took the time to acknowledge the extrn specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an ctsterisk are the recipients of a gift certificnte, by rai
Award Recipient
Dctvid Ante
Jessie Ayaln*
Robin Bice*
Anthony Brown
Adolfo Celedon*
KarenQ De LQ Gnrza
Jennie Eng*
James Enriquez
Jny 6reen*
Jessicct Grogan*
Molly Hessler*
Aaron Kennedy
Amber Lawrence
Terry McCormick
Chris Newman*
Billy Patterson*
Lucia 5al i nas
Stephnnie Salmon
Kate Shea*
Ki m Statni f er
Nntalie Welty
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PW - General Services
PW - 6enernl Services
CMO- City Clerk's Office
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Police
Development Services �
Recreation & Pnrks
CMO- Informcttion Technology
Recreation & Parks
Police
CMC� - Infort�ation Technology
City Manc�ger's Off ice
Recrectirion & Parks
PW - S�olid Waste
Recren�ion & Parks
Police
CMO - Infornnation Technology
Development Services
Police
CMO - City� Clerk's Office
Subrrtitted
Cherie Ste
Georgina Lc
Rhonda Sn
Ci ndy Ig
Henther Mn�
Cherie Ste
Glenn Stanton
Jose Cor
Ci ndy Ig
Jct'nette Beck & Dc
Kim Stani
Cindy Ig
Robertn Gn
Jci nette Beck & Dc
Kevi n Bar
Greg Crc
Kim Stani
Cindy Ic�
Glenn Stnnton
Deanna Frc
Glenn Stanton
Hiqh �ive Award RecipEents for �e�ember 201a
This month, 46 employees were recognized for n job well done by their peers,
or members of the public. Congratulcttions ctre extended to everyone listed, ns v�
who took the time to acknowledge the extra specinl efforts of City emplc
Those highlighted with an asterisk are the recipients of a gift certificate, by rct
Award Reci ient
Kevin Albertson
Ja'Nette Beck
Karen Bennett
Jon Berumen
Chris Bowles*
Darin Budnk
Rudy Castro
Steve Chnvez
Dana Cornelius
Pamela Elisheva
Stephen Elrod*
Jorge Gomez
Chuck Grnviss
Troy Hughes
Marisa Iturrnlde
Jccson Johnson
Rynn Kingsbury
Jason Lawson
Greg Lumpkin�
Debbie Lund
Sus4n Magana
Trevor Martinusen
Terry McCormick
Randy McKeegnn
Mctrin Mercctdo
De�nrtment
Fire
Recreation & Parks
Police
Police
Fire
Recrention & Parks
Recreation & Parks
PW- Genernl Services
Development Services
�evelopment Services
Fire
Police
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C11A0- Information Technology
CMO- Hurnan Resources
Fire
Fire
Fire
PW-Cot�tmunicntions
City Attc�rney's Off ice
Fire
Fire
Recreation & Pnrks
Finance
PW- Trip
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Bi I I BQlla
Caryn Clni�
Cnryn Clair
Angela Tir
Bi I I Bal la
Donna K�
Randy Whit
Lorrnine F
Caryn Clair
Jennie E
Bill Bctlla
Cnryn Clair
Sylvia New
Delores Oldhctm/ CN
Caryn Clnir
Quincy 5�
Bill Balla
Quincy 5�
Stephanie Ortiz, Ramica A
Caryn ClQit
Cary� Clait
Bill Ballc
Cctry� Clait
Cary� Ciai t
Carya� Clai t
High �ive �tward Recipients fvr �ecember 2010
Page 2
Award Reci�pient
Chuck Nelson*
Lee Ochoct
Martin Ortiz
Garrett Pacheco
Sheena Pnrrish
Tony Pinedo'�
Jason Queen
Noe Reyna*
Stephnnie Snlmon*
Brian Schramm*
Kate Shea
Mike Starr
Missy Torres
Abrinn Wade
Mnry Wagner*
Curtis Webb
Jason White *
Bobbie Zarngoza
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Fire
Recreation & Parks
Development Services
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PW- Solid Waste
PW- General Services
Fire
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CMO- Information Technol
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Development Services
EDCD
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Police
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Dianne Ho�
Stephanie Ortiz, Ramica A
Bill Bctlla
Caryn Clai�
Lorraine Rezn/ Ke
Bi I I Bnl la
Bi I I Bnl Ict
Ariel RobE
Dnnny Brc
Jennie E
Caryn Clni�
Rctndy Whit�
Angela Tir
Bi I I Bal Ict
Bill Bctlla
Dana Lind
Caryn Clai�
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 27, 2011
TO: Alan Tandy, Cuty Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 Employee Recognition and
Expansion Project Recognition
The California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) honored Emily Winth
Technician at Wastewater Treatment Plant 3, as Lab Tech of the Year for 2010.
trains and certifies wastewater professionals, distributes technical informatic
promotes sound policies to protect the water environment. CWEA rec
outstanding professional achievements within the wastewater field.
The City of Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 Expansion continues to i
recognition by organizations and publications. Recent recognition and
include:
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Californic
awarded the Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Projec
with an ACEC California 201 1 Engineering Excellence Honor Award. ThE
award will be presented on February 1, 201 1 at the ACEC Californic
Award Banquet in Sacramento. In addition to receiving this honor, thE
project was submitted as a nominee to the ACEC national leve
Engineering Excellence Award competition.
Civil Engineering Magazine, the magazine of the American Society o
Civil Engineers, featured the Bakersfield Wastewater Treatment Expansior
Project in an article entitled, "Benefitting Bakersfield," in its January 201 �
issue. The article describes the design of the plant and many of it
benefits to the community.
Water & Wastes Digest 201 1 Reference Guide, a resource publication fo
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Fresno County pension payouts to soar
Posted at 11:10 PM on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
By Kurtis Alexander / The Fresno Bee
Fresno County's annual retirement bill will jump 30% to $180 million beginning in July, making further service cuts all but c
County officials knew higher pension costs were coming, but they didn't know just how big those costs would be next year
made plans to address them.
The Board of Supervisors is expected to call a special meeting this month to discuss the latest pension figures and review
covering the expense.
The increased cost, estimated in a new report for the county's retirement system, comes as county leaders already are str
a roughly $1.7 billion budget. Programs from parks to public safety have been slashed, and the pending retirement contrib
mean further reductions.
"There's no question that there will have to be service delivery cuts," Supervisor Henry Perea said after reviewing the repc
county's pension consultant, Segal Co. of San Francisco. "We just don't know where [the cuts] are going to be right now."
In addition, Perea and Supervisor Judy Case said the county should look at asking employee unions for concessions to of
pension expenses.
Union representatives remain wary of further concessions.
"The county supervisors made promises and failed to adequately finance those promises," said James Geluso, spokesma
Employees International Union Local 521, the county's biggest employee group.
Geluso blames supervisors for failing t� set aside more money for pensions when the fund was flush with investment retur
The county's pension liabilities have been growing for years. While the county grand jury last year called the retirement sy
unsustainable, supervisors have committed to boosting contributions to keep it whole.
A generous payout formula, recent investment losses and increased costs -- as employees live longer and collect more --
higher liability. Annual costs are not likely to subside for at least three years, according to the Segal Co.
In 2005, county leaders negotiated less costly benefits for new employees. That savings, however, will not materialize for
current retirees and most of the county's work force remain entitled to the more expensive payouts.
While county employees make a relatively fixed contribution to the pension system, the county must depend on investmer
its financial commitments.
The Segal report estimates the county has 73% of the funding it needs to meet its future obligations, down from 79% last �
systems are generally considered adequately funded if they have 80% of necessary funding.
Most pension systems are not fully funded, says Bob Stern, president of the Center for Governmental Studies in Southern
that too many government leaders have staked their commitments on overly optimistic projections.
"The question is, 'Is there anybody who is not struggling now?' " he said.
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that have been used to prop up the system, according to Vicki Crow, the county's auditor.
Last year, Case convened a task force to ensure that pension obligations are met with the least hardship.
"To continue to provide these levels of benefits is going to reduce services to a level thaYs not going to be acceptable to th
said.
The task force is beginning its work and has yet to issue any recommendations.
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Riverside County
mulls cut in
sheriff's deputies'
ranks
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Ri�erside County officiais may freeze hiring
for the sheriff s department and reduce the
number of deputies patro6ling the
unincorporated areas.
The reductions, being recommended fio
supervisors on Tuesday, are part of the
county`s broader effort to close a$31.3
million budget gap.
Public safety departments make up the
largest share of the county's discretionary
budget, but supervisors have traditionaily
tried to cushion them from the deeper cuts
other departments have faced in this
economic downturn.
The sheriff's department already reduced
the patrol ratio fram a peak of 1.2 officers p
er 1,000 people to about 1 officer per
1,000 residents.
The proposed reductions would take that
down to 0.85 officers per 1,000 residents.
how many officers the county must providE
Supervisor Marion Ashley said all plans ar
worth looking at, but he's "not inclined" to
support the lower public safety staffing as
outlined in the mid-year budget proposal.
"Up unti! now, we've been able to mainfair
a very strong public safety presence. If w�
go below 1(officer per 1,000), I don't
know if we can do a great job," Ashley toic
The Desert Sun. "It's not just for the safet}
of the public. It's for the safety of fihe
officers."
Sheriff Stan Sniff said he would reserve
voicing his opinion on the patrol reduction
for Tuesday's meeting.
But he said the hiring freeze "would
basically derail the jail expansion" at the
Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in
Banning. Supervisors iast year approved
spending $12.6 million to fund the 142
positions needed to operate 582 addition�
beds
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"The sheriff (departmenfi) is going to follow
the board direction on it."
Riverside County has made it a policy to
regularly review the discretionary budget
and make adjustments throughout the
fiscal year.
Supervisors have previously dipped into
reserves to avoid massive iayoffs of public
safety empioyees and to avoid closing fire
stations.
The report prepared for Tuesday's
meeting indicates $46.7 million budget
deficit projected in the iasf quarter has
been reduced to $31.3 million.
Of that, $10 million is in the sheriff's
department budget.
The departmental budgets for the district
attarney, registrar of voters, fire, and
public social services also project
ShOI��aI�S.
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ordered each depariment to keep reducing
expenses and to seek out alternative
funding such as granfs.
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including $'l2.5 billion in cuts suggested by
Gov. Jerry Brown — would also impact
programs countywide.
overages will carry over the structuraf
deficit into next fiscal year, and make a
dditional cuts deeper and more painful,"
Luna wrote in his repork.
Karen Esposito, chairwoman of the
Thousand Pafms Community Council, saic
he community is "always concerned" abo�.
maintaining public safety levels in the
community.
During the last council meeting, she said
officials introduced two new officers and a
police dog that are now serving tne
community.
Supervisor John Benoif said he wouldn't
prejudge the recommendation until he
heard Sniff s presentation and had a
chance to consider other cost-cutting
op#ions.
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the county's operations and that these
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Riverside council OKs two-tiered pensions for firefighters
io:oo PM YST on Wednesday, January 26, 2ou
By ALICIA KOBINSON
The Press-Enterprise
Riverside officials' approval of a two-tiered retirement system for firefighters went off without a hitch Tuesday,
but early indications suggest pension talks with some other employee groups may not go as smoothly.
The firefighters' three-year agreement, unanimously approved Tuesday by the City Council, guarantees
current staffing levels, does not grant raises and keeps major benefits the same for current fire employees.
Incoming firefighters would be required to pay the 9 percent employee share of pension contributions, and
they would become eligible for retirement at 55, five years later than current employees.
The firefighters' employee and management groups include about 220 employees. City officials are poised to
negotiate with representatives of the rest of Riverside's roughly 2,400 workers, some of whom have been
without a contract for several years.
Mayor Ron Loveridge has set pension reform as a key goal for 2011.
He said Wednesday that while the city is fiscally solvent now, officials want to reduce the future costs of
pensions.
"When you look at the numbers over time, they rise quite radically," Loveridge said. "It makes it difficult to fund
basic city services because your money's going to pensions."
But Sgt. Brian Smith, vice-president of the Riverside Police Officers Association, said a two-tiered pension
system means asking employees to do the same job for different compensation, which could be "very
dangerous and problematic in the long run."
He thinks the state's money problems and national economic slump have focused a disproportionate amount
of attention on pensions.
"I think (Riverside officials) have jumped on the bandwagon because it's easy to do," Smith said. "The
council's going to use this opportunity to force bargaining groups into a different pension system."
He said the 340 or so members of the association have been working on an expired contract for nearly three
years and they haven't had raises or benefit increases in four years.
Lt. Ed Blevins, president of the Riverside Police Administrators Association, said he won't know how the
union's 23 members feel about pension changes until an upcoming meeting.
"I think for RPAA, the majority of inembers know that something has to be done. It's just what particulars need
to be worked out that is equitable to both sides," he said.
The city's contract with Service Employees (nternationa! Unian Local 721, which represents 900 Riverside
employees, is set to expire June 30. SEIU spokeswoman Tracy Silveria declined to comment on contract talks
Wednesday.
Some city employees are represented by the internationai Srotherhood of Electrical Vilor�Cers. No one at
IBEW could be reached for comment Wednesday.
Reach Alicia Robinson at 951-368-9461 or arobinson@PE.com
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Supes look for options to erase $42 million deficit
Posted by Ted Appel in County on January 25th, 2011 tags: Brown, bud�et, Carrillo, Ferguson, McGuire, Rabbitt, Sonoma C
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By BRETT WILKISON
THE PRESS UEMOCRAT
For the past two years, Sonoma County supervisors have relied mostly on employee concessions, reserve funds and job attriti
budget deficits.
But now county leaders say job cuts, which were utilized to a lesser degree in the past, appear to be the main way out of a pro
deficit for the budget year that starts in July.
"In the last three years, we've gone from bad to worse to devastating," Board of Supervisors Chairman Efren Carrillo said ab�
impact of further downsizing on the county work force.
The Board of Supervisors began its public deliberations Tuesday on the county's current and future budget woes.
At the center of the nearly two-hour discussion was a preliminary proposal to cut county spending at all departments by 25 pe
3,700-member workforce by as many as 500 positions.
Hundreds of layoffs could result from any final decision, which would come in June when supervisors approve a 2011-2012 :
"It's going to be a very difficult and trying time," County Administrator Veronica Ferguson said at the start of her presentatic
The job cuts are an attempt to address head-on a three-year shortfall caused mainly by a historic drop in property tax revenue,
costs including those linked to retirement benefits and reductions in state and federal funding.
The new strategy would rely more on job cuts and less on the employee concessions and one-time special reserve funds used
solve deficits of nearly $62 million and $22 million, respectively.
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She said cutting vacant jobs first could spare some employee layoffs. About 240 unfilled positions still exist in the county woi
said not all ofthose open jobs would be in line for elimination.
A package of retirement incentives also could help limit layoffs. "I'he board will discuss those incentives later this spring.
Supervisors touched briefly on the rising cost of retirement benefits. County contributions to pensions, now around $90 millic
rise by millions of dollars over the next five years to account for the 2008 stock market losses and other benefit changes.
"Unless we bend that curve downwards, we're not going to make a lot of progress in the long-term," Bob Williamson, a retire
executive,told supervisors in his public comments.
Ferguson said she hopes to reach some agreement by June with employee groups about creating a lower tier of pension benefi
Because of the county's informal hiring freeze, savings from such a move would likely not help the county budget for several
Supervisors also discussed ways to boost county revenue through tax increases on sales and hotel occupancy, or through new
licenses and utility users.
Any move in that direction would need to be clearly explained and justified to taxpayers, supervisors agreed. "I'm not sure th
done on that yet," said Supervisor David Rabbitt.
Supervisors said they would look carefully at any plans to raise service charges levied on local agencies and fees for everythii
planning and building permits.
Past attempts to raise those fees and recover the full cost of county services were seen as untenable by the building communit
acknowledged.
McGuire called on county mana�ers and leaders to "share in the sacrif ce" made by workers, who by next fiscal year have wi
increases for three consecutive years and who have given up 3 to 5 percent of their pay in three years of furloughs. Union offi
Tuesday nodded their heads in agreement.
Supervisors and county mana�ers, mvst of whom were in the audience, also have had pay freezes and been part of the furlouf
After the meeting, McGuire confirmed that he has followed through on a campaign pledge to take a 30 percent pay cut, reduc
standard supervisor's salary of $134,097 to $93,864. The difference will be returned to the general fund.
County officials said they were not aware of a similar move by the other four supervisors.
Tuesday's discussions also focused on the state and federal funding reductions expected to impact health and human services
F3rown's proposal to transfer to counties some fire and emergency services, child welfare and adult protective programs and s
state inmates and all youth offenders.
Whether that shift of state services would be accompanied by the necessary funding is a big concern for counties, supervisor�
Gov. Brown has made the funding dependent on voter approval of a five-year extension of taxes on sales, income and vehiclf
What happens if voters don't approve those taxes, or, if they do, what happens after the five-year extension expires, supervis�
"We have them promising that they'll pay five years out," said Supervisor Valerie Brown, who is leading a statewide county
realignment of services. "I have huge issues that that will not come to pass."
Supervisor Shirlee Zane was not in attendance Tuesday following the death of her husband Peter Kingston last week. 'I'he bo
memory.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- "F" St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary
Between 34t" St. & 30th St. — Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. — 34t"/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) — Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Between 99 Hwy. & So. "H" St. — Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave.
City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave.
Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. — Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr.
Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. — Madison Ave. & Hale St.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Between Carr St. & California Ave. — Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. — California Ave. & Montclair St.
Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. — Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd.
Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. — No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. — Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd.
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Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. — Ming Avenue & Adidas.