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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager ��T
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General Information
Budqet News
✓ On Wednesday the State Legislature passed a budget plan that �
created serous financial impacts for the City. On Thursday, GovE
vetoed the plan. As of now, there is still no State budget in place,
us with great uncertainty and many future unknowns.
✓ Unfortunately, the Senate and Assembly passed multiple `trailer' b
signed, will be damaging to the City. These bills were not part of th
have not been, as of this writing, presented to Governor Brown for h
c The `trailer' bills include a dual-bill plan to fundan
redevelopment. One bill kills agencies outright. The other b
option to `pay to play', where redevelopment agencie�
required to pay a one-time payment and then make annu<
to funds that would support schools and transit entities. �
option is not realistic, as current, long-term obligations wo
many agencies from being able to make the annual paym
time it is not known what the exact payment amounts wo
memo from Economic Development Director ponna Kunz
with more detail.
o Additionally, another trailer bill, not yet presented to the Go
impact funding for certain Police activities, including bookir
COPS funding that provides for certain equipment acquisiti�
and the ability to fund some overtime. We will continue to
situation as it develops.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
General Information
June 17, 201 1
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that information to you. Although the sales tax has trended positi�
the economy, both locally and statewide remain unstable. Additio
the uncertainty at the State level, staff continues to proceed into
with the utmost caution.
Miscellaneous News
• We recently closed the application period for our Police Trainee
this past Tuesday. I am happy to inform you that we had 1,O1 1 c
submitted for consideration with 400 applicants invited to partici�
written exam portion of the recruitment next week. It is encoura�
that recently approved pension reductions for sworn personne
corresponded to diminishing interest in these positions.
• I will be on vacation through Tuesday, June 215t. During my absen<
Smiley will be in charge, and the office will have my contact informc
T. R. I. P N ews
■ We are very excited to announce that the first segment of th
Parkway project is scheduled to open during the week of June 2
One, the Mohawk Extension project, will provide a new north-sou�
traffic, extending from the south side of Rosedale Highway, ovE
railroad tracks and the Kern River, and linking to the Truxtun Exten
are currently underway for a ribbon cutting ceremony; we will provi�
more details next week.
■ Security Paving Company is scheduled to re-stripe a section of Truxt
between the railroad bridge and Commercial Way, on Sunday, Jui
re-striping will shift traffic lanes toward the center of the road, <
performed between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Temporary la
for all traffic lanes in both directions of travel will be required. Lane
occur one at a time, and at least one lane will remain open to tra
direction while work is underway. No daytime delays are anticipate<
o The lane shift requires the closure of the westbound le1
currently located just west of the railroad bridge. This closurE
with the re-stripina, and will be in effect as of June 19th.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
General Information
June 17, 201 1
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■ Nighttime construction work is scheduled to continue next week at
Avenue/Mohawk Street intersection and at the Rosedale Highwc
Street intersection. Crews are working to complete intersection imK
as part of the Mohawk Street Extension project. On June 19th, 20th ar
will be performed between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Alteri
closures will be required both nights, but one lane will remain open
each direction while this work is performed. No delays are anticip�
daytime hours.
Recreation and Parks News
♦ Please join us for the grand opening of the City's newest park - Upl�
Kern River Parkway - next Wednesday, June 22nd at 3:30 p.m. PuE
will be available directly behind Sam Lynn Ballpark.
♦ Tonight's Movie in the Park will be held at the Park at River Walk, B
Networks Amphitheatre. This week's free family movie is SHREK, and
dusk.
♦ The Beale Band Concerts continue this Sunday, June 19th, with the �
7:1 S p.m. and the Symphony concert at 8 p.m.
♦ The Silver Creek Day Camp is still accepting registrations for the re
the summer.
♦ The City now has eight spray parks, with the newest one at Grey
Spray Park hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., every day.
Referrals
�� Councilmember Benham:
o Bid Information
�r� Councilmember Salas:
o Annexation Information Packet
r� Councilmember Weir:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
General Information
June 17, 201 1
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y Report for the month of May from the Recreation and Parks; and
:- A letter from AT&T regarding programming changes to its U-Verseo
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Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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Economic and Community Development Department
M�:MORANDUM
June
CONFIDENTIAL
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Alan Tandy, City Manager ,/ ' �
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
State Legislative Majority Budget Approval and Impact to
Redevelopment
On Wednesday affernoon the California Legislature passed a majority a�
budget that includes four trailer bills that significantly impact redevelopmE
Governor has vetoed the budget this morning but not the trailer bills im
redevelopment. The Legislature is holding these bills and they have not bE
to the Governor for signature. These bills will have a devastating imK
redevelopment activities under any of the scenarios and r�any agencie
unable to make the "voluntary" payments required to stay alive. A brief syr
the bills is outlined below:
SBXI 14 and ABXI 26 Bills are similar to the Governor's initial proposal to e
redevelopment agencies. These bills do not provide for any payment to tf
and eliminates Redevelopment Agencies effective October 1, 2011. On th
all agency property and obligations would be transferred to successor ac
except for the assets of the low and moderate housing fund, and overseE
oversight board, the county auditor-controller and the Department of F
Assets in the Low and Moderate Housing Fund would be transferred to the
controller for distribution to taxing agencies. Successor agencies wc
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contents of the ordinance involves the host city or county making a commi
make annual payments from redevelopment resources to a Specia
Allocation Fund (SDAF) and Educational Revenue Augmentation Fun<
established for each county and administered by the county auditor-cc
The formula is different from previous ERAF and SEI?AF calculations and w
calculated by the Department of Finance. Beginning in 2011 /12, it con;
complex formula to determine the net tax increment of all agencies stc
and then determine each agency's proportionate share of a total $1.7 �
2012/13 and subsequent years, the payments would have a different c
formula. Unfortunately it is premature to accurately calculate any c
payments without the Department of Finance financial information. C
suggested that agencies should use their 2010 and 2011 SERAF paymen
estimate. Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency paid $2,780,910 for 2009,
$572,392 for 2010/11. These amounts were based on all California Redevel
Agencies in existence for these years. The amounts to be calculated ur
new formulas will most likely be more based on the number of redevel
agencies that elect to remain in existence and amount of combined
increment that is available to reach the payment amount required. It is e�
that many agencies will not be able to elect this option due to existing obl
and will be forced to close down. Staff will analyze the financial impac�
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and the department's operations and �
It is expected that legal action will be undertaken against the State by t
and League of Cities immediately. Agencies electing to continue operat
required to agree to not join any litigation. We will also be watching for tr<
that follow that have additional impacts on redevelopment. An in-depth s�
of the Bills is attached to this memo.
Analysis of SBX1 14 & 15 and ABX1 26 &
What do the bills do?
SBX 1 14 and ABX 1 26
SaX 1 14 and ABX 1 26 arc vcry similar to thc Uovcrnor's initial proposal to climinate
rcdcvclopmcnt agcncics —�B 101 and SB 77. The bills do not, howcvcr, providc for any
payment to thc State, as the Governor's initial proposal did. Redevclopment agencics woi
ceasc to cxist as corporatc govcrnmcntal cntitics as of Octobcr 1, 201 l. Until that datc, a�
are prohibitcd from taking cssentially any actions othcr than payment of existing indcbted�
and perfonnance of existing contractual obligations. On October l, all agency property ar
obligations would be transferred to successor agencies, except for the assets of the low an�
moderate income housing fund, and overseen by an oversight board, thc county auditor-
controller and the Department of Finance, as previously proposed. Assets in thc low and
moderate income housing fund would bc transferred to the auditor-controllcr for distributi�
taxing a�encies. Successor agencics would be charged with repaying existing indebtcdnc�
completing performance of existing contractual obligations and otherwise winding down
operations and preserving agency assets for the benefit of taxing agencies.
SBX 1 15 and ABX 1 27
SBX 1 15 and ABX 1 27 providc that, notwithstanding SBX 1 14 or ABX 1 26, an agcncy m
continue to operate and function if the community has enacted an ordinance by November
201 1. The contents of the ordinance are not described however, it apparently involves the
city or county making a commitment to make annual payments into a Special District Allo
Fund ("SDAF") and Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund ("ERAF") establishcd for c
county and administered by the county auditor-controllcr. "I'he amount of the payment for �
city or county is calculated by the Department of Finance and communicated to citics and
counties not later than August 1, 2011. '1'he fonnula is different than previous ERAF and
SERA� calculations. For FY 201 1-12, the Dcpartmcnt of f� inancc would:
1. Uetcniiine the net tax increment apportioned to each agency and all agencies state-wid
tax increment is gross tax incremcnt received in FY 2008-09, less pass-through payme:
(contractual and statutory), debt service on tax allocation bonds � and property tax
administration fccs paid to thc county.
2. Detennine each agency's proportionate sharc of state-wide net tax increment by dividi;
each agency's net tax increment by total state-wide net tax increment.
3. Multiply $1.7 billion by the agcncy's proportionatc share of state-widc net tax incremc
4. Perform the same exercise using gross instead of net tax increment.
gross sharc. Thcrc is a provision for an abbrcviatcd appeal of thc calculation to thc Di
of the Departmcnt of Finance.
For FY 20 I 2-13 and subsequent ycars, thc paymcnts would b� the sum of:
i. A basc payment equal to the base payment in the prior fiscal year, increased or decrea
the percentage grvwth or reduction in the total adjusted amount of property tax increm
allocated to the agency from project areas in existence during FY 201 1-12. "Adjusted
amount of property tax revenue" means gross tax incremcnt less debt service or other
paymcnts for ncw debt issuances or obligations. For I=Y 2012-13, the base payment ir
prior fiscal ycar is the paymcnt dcscribcd abovc for 201 1-12 multiplied by a ratio of ��
million to $1.7 billion; and
2. Eighty percent (or a lcsser percentagc, as explained below) of the total net school shar�
debt service for debt issued on or after November 1, 201 1, excluding low and moderat
income housing fiind indebtedness. The "net school share" is defined as the share of t;
increment that would have been received by schools in the absence of redevelopment,
pass-through payments to schools.
7'hc Legislature declares its intention to enact legislation in 2011-12 to prescribe a schedul
reductions in the amount of the paymcnts related to the school share of tax increment for �
issued for the purpose of funding projects that advanee state-wide goals with respect to
transportation, housing, economic development and job creation, environmental protcctior
remediation, and climate change.
Payments are made in two equal installments on January 15 and May 15.
Payments are divided among fire protection districts, transit districts and schools in
rcdevclopment project areas. In FY 2011-12, the total amount paid to schools would bc
considered property taxes and offset State Prop. 98 obligations to fund education. The bil]
ambiguous on this point, but it appears that in subsequcnt ycars, the payments would not b
considcred property taxes and would not offset payments to schools, thus providing no Sta
budgct rclicf.
A city or county may enter into an agrecment with its redevelopment agency whereby the
redevelopment agency will transfer a portion of its tax increment to the city or county in a�
amount not to exceed the required pa}nnents for the purpose of financing activities within
projcct arca that arc rclatcd to accomplishing rcdcvclopment projcct goals. This would
presumably compensate thc city or county for the payments to the State however, use of ta
incrcmcnt is limited by Constitutional and statutory provisions that limit its use for general
municipal purposcs.
If a city or county fails to makc thc requircd paymcnts aftcr adoptiilg thc ordii�ailcc, then
redevelopment agency would become subject to the elimination provisions of SBX 1 14 a
A�iX 1 26.
The bill also contains a provision designed specifically for the Los Angeles Community
Redevelopment Agency that would reverse a court ruling, permittiilg the Agcncy to recei�
incrcmcnt from two rccent rcdcvelopmcnt projccts adopted to replacc the expiring Ccntra
Business District Redevelopment Project, using a base year of FY 2011-12.
What Are the Legal Problems?
Thc basic legal problcm is that the bills are inconsistcnt ���ith various Constitutional provi;
which protect city and county property tax and redevelopment agcncy tax increment. Thc
ignorc thcse protcctions by: (1) accomplishing indirectly what cannot bc donc dircctly; an
calling thc paymcnts "voluntary." "Voluntary" mcans acting or donc willingly and witho�
constraint or expectation of reward." The bills' "voluntary payment" would be done with
constraint and the expectation that the payment would stave off elimination of the redevel
agcncy.
Specifically, the bills violate the following provisions of the California Constitution:
1. Articic XIIIA, section 25.5, which prohibits city or county property tax from bcing us�
schools.
2. Article XIIIA, section 1, which prohibits the transfcr of property tax to transit districts
3. Article XIII, section 24, which prohibits the Lcgislature from restricting the use of tax�
imposed by local governments for thcir local purposes.
4. Article XIIIA, section 25.5, which prohibits indirect allocation of tax increment to sch
transit districts and fire protcction districts.
5. Article XVI, section 6, which prohibits the transfcr of city or county revenues to schoc
transit districts and firc protection districts which is an unlawful gift of public funds.
6. Article XIIIB, which prohibits thc usc of property tax to fund statc mandatcs.
7. Article XVI, section 16, which requires all tax increment to be used to repay indebtedr
incurred by thc redevelopment agency to carry out the redevelopment project.
8. Articic XIIIA, scction 25.5, which prohibits city and county property tax from being
transfcrrcd to special districts without a 2/3 votc.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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S A K E R S F' I E L D
CIN OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ��
June 16, 2011
BID INFORMATION
Referral No. 248
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED THAT STAFF ENSURE THAT ALL PERTI
INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THOSE FIRMS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO S
PROJECT BIDS.
Staff contacted Shirley Lee with Lee's Printing Center to address her concerns
the bid for a city printing job. Ms. Lee was satisfied with staff's response.
Staff reviewed bidding procedures, reiterating that bid results are public infc
and emphasizing the City's goal to maintain positive relationships within the
community.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
Jun
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Chris Huot, Administrative Analyst III �
SUBJECT: Annexation Information Packet
Council Referral No. 245
Councilmember Salas requested staff provide him with an an
information packet for a citizen. _ _ _ _
Staff has attached two documents: a copy of the frequently asked c
document normally sent to residents within an area that is proposE
annexed and an example annexation request letter.
The FAQ document contains common questions about annexation
differences property owners and residents within a proposed annexai
may experience if annexation occurs. Not all answers are applicable
proposed annexation.
The annexation request letter can be used by a property owner to r
City's Planning Division of potential interest in annexation from propert
in an area. In an inhabited area, such as the Sunshine Avenue a
recommended that interested citizens gather letters and/or some
indication from neighboring property owners that there is significant ii
annexation within the area before proceeding.
Specific questions not answered in the FAQ document can be directe<
Huot in the City Manager's Office at 326-3751 or Martin Ortiz/Debbie Le
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B� K E R S F I E L D
Frequently Asked Questions About Annexation
What is annexation?
Annexation is the process by which a city adds land to its jurisdiction. The city
extends its services, laws, and voting privileges to meet the needs of residents li�
the annexed area.
Typically, annexation takes place in areas that are adjacent to a municipality, whe
population already has expanded to densities found in urban areas. People living
urban setting generally need services and facilities beyond those provided by stat
county governments. In addition, annexation encourages orderly growth and prc
standardized services to those who live in the annexed area.
The annexation process is shared procedure. The City of Bakersfield bares most
cost and staff time to complete an annexation. The City works directly with the C
of Kern and the Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to fi
each annexation application. Annexation typically takes between one to two ye
complete, based on a variety of factors specific to the proposed annexation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Will annexation cause my property to be reassessed?
No. Property values are not reassessed when annexation occurs.
2. Aren't City taxes much higher than county taxes?
No. The total taxes that a residential property owner would pay if their property
annexed are generally very similar to those they are already paying in the Cour
some cases, residents in the county are paying for an assessment district (e,
streetlights), which they would no longer have to pay if they annexed into the city.
3. Will my property taxes be higher in the City than in the County?
No. State Proposition 13, approved by California voters in 1978, limits property ta
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4. Will I see changes on my property tax bill?
Yes. You may notice a difference in the special taxes, assessment districts oi
normally listed on your property tax bill. Many of these taxes or fees will be remo�
reduced with a charge assessed by the City of Bakersfield.
5. Will the City require curbs, gutters and sidewalks be installed i�
neighborhood or on my street?
No. As long as there is no substantial redevelopment of the property, the City do�
require curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
6. Will annexation change schoo/ district boundaries or the schools which mj
attends?
No. Annexation of property from the county into a city has no impact on school d
boundaries or the schools that children in the annexed area attend.
7. Will Police protection change after annexation?
Yes. The City will provide police services to residents located within annexed area
Bakersfield Police Department maintains a staff of professionally-trained sworn o�
and civilian personnel to provide both general law and traffic enforcement. ThE
County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol will continue to provic
enforcement services to those areas not within City of Bakersfield limits.
8. Will Fire protection change after annexation?
No. The City of Bakersfield and County of Kern have a Joint Powers Agreement wh
each entity shares the fire protection services in the metropolitan Bakersfield
Thus, regardless of jurisdiction, the designated City or County fire station will cor
to respond to emergencies in your area.
9. Do 1 have to connect to the city sewer system immediately?
No. If your property currently utilizes a septic tank the City does not require y
connect to the City sewer system. However, the septic tank must be operating pr�
and not be in violation health and/or building codes. If you do want to connect 1
City sewer system there are both initial and annual costs incurred by the prc
owner.
10. Does the City offer financing options for the installation of a sewer hook-u
Yes. If you decide to connect to the City sewer system, the City offers a mult
repayment program which allows the property owner to spread the costs of instal
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longer stretches of roads without having to omit sections that remain in the Count
City also receives a predetermined amount of property tax from the County of Kei
all sales tax generated from commercial transactions within the City limits. In ad�
the City receives Federal and State funds based on any current or future increa
population.
12. Will there be any change in my garbage collection or trash hauler?
No. The standard pick up frequency for garbage collection in incorporated areas i�
per week for normal waste and once per week for recycled waste. The C
Bakersfield offers senior citizens a SO percent rebate of the basic rate. If you nE
have large items such as couches, refrigerators, tables, etc. removed, you can c�
City's Solid Waste Department to have your bulky item collection scheduled. Th
FREE service to all city residents. Service is limited to 2 items per quarter.
13. Will the City provide other services besides sewer and police?
Yes. The City provides leaf collection along residential neighborhoods and
sweeping at least once a month. The City will assume responsibility for maintainii
existing street lights in your area. Any additional street lighting installed will be t
standards.
14. Will my Kern County euilding Permit be honored by the City?
Yes. Prior to and during the annexation process, if you receive a building permii
the Kern County Building Department, it will be honored by the City. All inspection
continue to be performed by the County until construction is completed.
annexation, all permits will be received from the City.
15. ! have a home-based business. Will 1 still be able to do business
annexation?
Yes. Generally, businesses which are legal in the County are legal in the City. Th
has a home occupation business license provision, which allows you to have a bu
at your home. The home business must be conducted so that the average nei�
under normal circumstances, would not be aware of its existence. One client at �
will be permitted at the residence between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10
If you have a question or issue not addressed in this document, please contact:
Chris Huot Martin Ortiz or Debbie Lewis
City Manager's Office City Planning Department
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City of Bakersfield
Attention: Jim Eggert, Planning Director
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Annexation of my property to the City of Bakersfield.
Dear Mr. Eggert:
This letter serves as my formal request to have my property anne;
the City of Bakersfield. I understand that with my consent to annex to the
may receive City services at my costs.
Assessor's Parcel Number:
Signature:
Print Owner Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Date
MEMORANDUM
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
June 15, 2011
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: JUSTIN CRUMLEY, ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY �
SUBJECT: PENALTY FOR TEENS
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 249
Councilmember Weir asked staff to report back on what the conseq
might be for the teens, one of whom is 17-years-old, who attempted
puppies alive, as noted in a recent newspaper article.
On June 6, 2011, two teens (ages 15 and 17) were reported a
attempting to bury puppies in the 1900 block of East Planz Road. Botr
arrested on suspicion of conspiracy and animal cruelty and taken to J�
Councilmember Weir asked staff to report back on what consequencE
may face.
General Juvenile Criminal Consequences
Non-violent juvenile criminal cases are confidential to the public.
referenced juvenile cases are classified as non-violent criminal cases
juveniles charged with felonies face a range of general possible consec
General consequences depend on many factors, including gE
individual participation in the crime and juvenile criminal history. The juv
exercise discretion in sentencing those found guilty based on the abc
Generally, felony juvenile sentences can include:
1) Up to 200 hours of community service;
2) Up to 200 hours of a juvenile court program, which includes
and other rehabilitation activities;
3) Up to 60 days in a Juvenile Hall in-custody settinq, whi�
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
June 15, 201 1
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If found guilty of a felony charge, the two juveniles in this case �
sentenced to any combination of the consequences detailed above.
confidentiality of the case, Staff will update the City Council with inform
extent that it becomes available.
JAC:Isc
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE
Week of June 20, 2011 — June 24, 2011
Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas:
Sealing streets in the area between Ashe Road & New Stine from Ming Ave to Panam�
(CDBG funded area) Preparing streets in the area west of "T" St & south of C�
resurfacing
Reconstructing Streets in the area North of Harris and West of Wible
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Asphalt tie-ins and clean-up work from concrete repairs in the Kern City area
(CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area east o�
north of Brundage Ln
(CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area east
north of Niles St
Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Building a temporary parking lot at the Sports Complex for overflow parking using aspl
Installing catch basin, storm line and curb &�utter on 22"d St between "B" St & Elm ir
resurfacing the street in the area south of 24t and north of 21 St
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Mondav, June 20, 2011
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. — Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Between Panama Lane & Woodmere Dr. — Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. -- Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct.
Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. — Oswell St. & Leeta St.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. — Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit.
Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Coffee Rd. & EI Portal / Laurelglen Blvd.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. — Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary.
Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. — Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr.
Between Niles St. & Sumner St. — Union Avenue & Beale Ave.
Befinreen Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. — Beale Ave. & Brown St.
Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. — Union Ave. & Kincaid St.
Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. — Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement.
Fridav, June 24, 2011
Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. -- Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary.
Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. — Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Befinreen Olive Dr. & Noriega Rd. — Calloway Dr. & Verdugo Ln.
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B A 1� E R S F 1 E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 17, 2011
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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From: Dian ��Hoover, Director of Recreation � Parks
Subject: May 2011 Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION:
� May Monthly Total Attendance: 72,350 (Includes all programs, reserv
volunteers combined for the month.)
• City in the Hills Park - Irrigation is being installed. Public opening is scr
Fall 201 l.
• Greystone Park - Grand opening took place on June 7th.
• The Uplands of the Kern River Parkway - Grand opening schedule
22nd
• Bright House Networks Amphitheatre:
o Festival Caliente 5 de Mayo
American General Media's La Caliente 96.9 radio station spo
3r� annual Cinco de Mayo Festival at the amphitheatre. Startir
and ending at 7:0 p.m., the attendees were entertained by
contest, local groups, and two touring groups. After two year�
an average of over 4,000 attendees, this year the attendanc�
dramatically to 1,200. The low attendance can be attribu�
stature of entertainers at this year's
o American Cheer/May 6th - Private Rental, 2,000 Attendees
o Laurelglen Bible Church/May 15t" - Private Rental, 3,000 AttendE
o KRAB Free 4 All/May 21 St Clear Channel Communication's k
radio station sponsored the concert for the fourth year with f
The music kicked off at 5 p.m. and lasted until 9:45 p.m. The
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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• City Events
Central Park at Mill Creek Farmers Market
May 19 - November 10 (Thursdays)
• The market re-opened with a new manager at the
Association event, "Third Thursdays". The first market of 201 1
with the second one, extremely slow due to graduations.
• Special Events for the month of May included:
� May 1: Beach Park, Village Artisans
Walk-500 Guests
o May 1 1: Yokuts Park, Teachers Association
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o May 14:
o May 15:
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was very
Appreciation Day - 1,000 Guests
The Park at River Walk, Kern Economic Developr
Walk - 200 Guests
Central Park, Bike Bakersfield
Ride/Walk - 800 Guests
Central Park, Bike Bakersfield
Criterium - 200 Guests
o May 21: Weill Park, Flood Ministries
Community Outreach - 200 Guests
Jefferson Park, Golden Heart Ministries
Community Outreach - 200 Guests
Total Attendance: 38,408 - Reservations/Special Events
AQUATICS:
• Attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center decreased by 19% as
to the same time last year. Total attendance for May was 4,842
attendance was 6,001. The primary reason for a decrease in attenc
due to reduced programming offered at McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
include elimination of the recreational swim team, spring swim lessc
pool parties at McMurtrey and a reduction of recreational swl
McMurtrey during Memorial Day weekend.
• Lap swim attendance increased by 24�o compared to same time pE
prior year.
• Jefferson Pool - High school swim team attendance for the mon
totalec� 241 visit�rs
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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Special Events:
o Spring Splash - The annual Spring Splash was held at McMurtrey
Center on May 30tr�, Memorial Day. Patrons enjoyed a wide var
events including a water balloon toss, cannonball contest and E
bonanza. Attendance totaled 321.
0 100 Mile Club - The 100 mile lap swim club is currently made up
active members. The club has swum a combined total of 78,94.
One year ago the club had swum a total of 61,896 miles!
• Aquatic activities currently taking place at the McMurtrey Aqua
Include:
o Lap Swimming
0 100 Mile Club
o Water Walking
o High School Swimming/Diving
o Lifeguard Courses
o Water Safety Instructor Courses
o CPR/AED Recertification
o Try Fly Fishing
<> Deep Water Aerobics
o Kern River Divers
o Kayaking
o Aqua Conditioning
o SCUBA
o Pool Care 101
• Total Attendance: 4,842
ATHLETICS:
• Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs over-all attendan�
month of May was 18,762 which is a decrease from last year's atte
21,436.
• Adult Softball league:
o The Spring Adult Softball League completed league play or
Four divisions held championship games to determine first ai
place.
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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• League of Dreams-Adaptive T-Ball:
o The Closing Ceremony for League of Dreams Adaptive T-Ball
on May 1 St. Each player was recognized and received a tro�
was also a barbecue for the families and "Angel Volunteers"
• Adaptive Youth Tennis:
o The Adaptive Youth Tennis Program ended on May 17th. This
a very successful program and partnership with KCTA. We re
lot positive comments on this special program.
• Adaptive Adult Soffball Leagve:
o On May 26t", the Spring Adaptive Softball League ended the
with a special awards ceremony. Each team received a tro�
donated by Kern Trophy and all the players received a t-shirt
o This successful program has generated interest in adding oth
leagues such as adaptive basketball or soccer.
• Pee Wee T-Ball 8� T-Ball League
o There are 6 Pee Wee Teams with 60 participants in the leagu�
.
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has 4 teams with 48 participants.
o The Leagues will start on June 4t" at Silver Creek Park. There <
21 coaches volunteering their time each week so we can ha�
program.
Funding/Donations:
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Softball Trophies
T-Ball Uniforms/Water Bottles/Misc.
Volunteer ponations:
0 105 Angel Volunteers
0 3 Adaptive Tennis Instructors
0 12 Coaches
0 9 Coaches
0 2 T-Ball Instructors
Total Donations:
105 hrs @ $9.60/hr.
9 hrs @ $9.60/hr.
72 hrs @ $9.60/hr.
54 hrs @ $9.60/hr.
4 hrs @ �9.60/hr.
Total Volunteer Hours:
Other Sports Hic�hlic�hts:
o Pee Wee Sports held a session at Silver Creek Park with 21 participants.
o Little T-Ball Stars was also held at Silver Creek Park with 7 participants.
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
• Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 3,204 wr
decrease from May 2010. Attendance has declined this month due
classes that have been eliminated.
• Children's Gardens - The Kern County Public Health Department film
half-hour shows back to back at the MLK garden on May 5, 201
people including Supervisor Goh and Ruby Harris were interviewed. �
called "To Your Health" and it will appear on the Government chanr
feature why gardens are so important to our community.
• Disaster Preparedness Community Workshop - participated in
preparedness event at the California Avenue Church of Christ
agencies along with the Fire Department and the Red Cross were pre�
• Build-A-Bike - Bike Bakersfield escorted ten (10) participants from the E
Program to Mill Creek Park where an event was conducted for the �
our participants. A documentary was shown based on our Build-A-Bik
at the Spotlight Theater on May 23��. The documentary highli
participants and interviewed with city employees, Ruby Harris and Pila
• Camp King - Camp King will begin on Monday, June bt". The camp i�
total of 72 campers and a waiting list of 25 children.
• Funding/Donations:
o Build-A-Bike Donations (Donor: Pismo Bike Shop)
• Total Attendance: 3,204
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY:
• Silver Creek Community Center
o Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 5,
included classes and the After School Program. This is an incre
participants from May 2010. There was one rental and fort
reservations for Silver Creek during the month of May.
o The After School Program had 50 participants enrolled the mor
for an overall attendance of 250.
o Silver Creek Camp Fun - The Silver Creek Camp began its first d<
bt". Weekly trips will be taken to various places of interest ar
County. Guest speakers from the community will also presei
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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o Hockey League- Pick-up Roller Hockey has made an additi
towards a younger age group. This class will be from 6-7 p.m. <
nights. Thirty-three teams are currently enrolled in the Roll
League.
• Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 7
PARKS:
• Plant and Tree replacements were completed at Olive, Hageman, C
TPRW.
• On May 17th, landscape improvements to Stockdale medians from
Stockdale Country Club were accepted into maintenance by
Division. Area 3 will maintain islands between highway 99 and
including the existing two islands nearest to New Stine. Area 4 wi
median islands between Ashe Road and Stockdale Country CI�
acreage accepted was .2 acres.
• Completed all the reconstruction of irrigation to reduce nuisance wat�
sumps at Pin Oak Park, Campus Park North and South.
• New Security light poles for parks arrived on May 19t" and installation
May 23rd at the following parks:
o MLK
o Siemon
o Jefferson
o Weill
o Jastro
o Beale
o Planz
o Wilson
• Wrought iron fencing was installed at the inlet and outlet of the
University Park. Job should be complete by June 3r�.
• Tree staff raised all trees along Coffee Road between Norris F
Hageman Rd. and Beach Park during the month of May.
o The annual tree contractor, Stay Green, is continuing to trim ti
the City; the location was Chamber from Buena Vista to Allen,
and center divider. 155 trees were trimmed.
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MAY 2011 MONTHLY REPORT
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Beale Band Concerts now taking place at 8:00 p.m. every Sunday in J
Admission
• Movies in the Park now showing at various parks through August
admission. June Movies:
o June 1 Oth -"Yogi Bear" at TPRW/BHNA
o June 17th -"Shrek Forever After" at TPRW/BHNA
o June 24th -"Monster vs. Aliens" at TPRW/BHNA
• The Uplands of the Kern River Parkway grand opening - June 22r��.
• Family Fun Night at McMurtrey Aquatic Center - Luau Night - June 24th 6-'
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City Manager Alan Tandy
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue
BAKERSFIELD,CA, CA 93301
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our U-verse members. The current contract for the programming indicated below will �
and AT&T is making every effort to reach a fair agreement to continue carriage. Howev
reasonable agreement cannot be reached with such programmer, we will no longer hav
to carry their programming on U-verse TV.
While the programming listed below will continue to be available to U-verse members t
dates listed, there is a possibility that as of midnight on that date, such programming wi
be carried.
The potentially impacted channel is:
July 31, 2011:
The impacted channel is ESPN 3D (channel 1610).
In addition, effective July 25, 2011:
VH1 Soul will move from channel 521 to channel 522.
Effective July 26, 2011:
In Monterey, CA KGO-7 (ABC) (channel7) and KGO-HD-7 (ABC) (channel 1007) will be �
with KSBW-8.2 (ABC) (channel 7) and KSBW-HD-8.2 (ABC) (channel 1007).
Effective August 1, 2011, we will be replacing:
Comedy Central HD (channel 1140) with Comedy Central HD - West (channel 1141);
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Finally, effective August 10, 2011:
FOX Movie Channel (channel 792) will move from our U200 to U300 package.
Customers will be provided with written notification of these possible programming ch
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third Tuesday of each month, and to the AT&T website att.com�U-verseprogrammin�
information on programming changes.
If you have any questions, please contact your local AT&T External Affairs manager, Jan
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