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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/2011OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Septem TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager C� SUBJECT: General information Please Note• Cifiy Hall will be closed on Mondcxv September 5th in observance of High Speed Rail Draff EIR Update We continue to have a staff team review the draft EIR for High Speed Rail. On March 18th, I wrote a letter to the CEO of the High Speed Rail Autr among other things, expressed surprise that we had seen plans which taking the City Corporation Yard. I indicated that it was a$150 million asked that they move the proposed facility off City property. We received a respor�se on June 21 St that we read to mean they had rr facility to another location. When the draft EIR went out for circulation recently, it showed them Corporation Yard with the proposed red alignment. This is the facility frorr run sanitation, streets, parks, and do the automotive work for City operatior Additionally, the Bakersfield High School situation has never been resolvE same as it was when the Council Chambers were full with protesters. It is by the blue alignment. Although both alignments impact East Bakersfield, the red alignment impacts it the most since it runs along the north side of California Avenue EIR dropped East Bakersfield and ends its study at Baker Street. Even r,.�c�r,+� �rll.� imr�r�+c o�ior�i+hir�r fi irthAr +n �{'1A G�r'1Ct' It l"�(1PC nnt Y>f!>VICiP_ C'11' Honorable Mayor and City Council General information September 2, 201 1 Page 2 could significantly impact the Centennial Corridor project. That is a$ centerpiece of the TRIP Program, and is to be the extension of Highway 58. High Speed Rail proposes to take virtually all of the parking for the � Convention Center (blue and red (worse) alignments), and to takE pedestrian bridge south of the Arena. The City has leases, obligations convention concerts and other shows, and cannot go without parkinc normal revenue threat to the City that could be as high as $4.0 million. Months ago, we provided the High Speed Rail Authority with an outlin mitigation would be needed for the Arena. Nothing appears in the draft EIF The red alignment takes approximately $17 million out of the South Mill Cre that are currently under construction. The red alignment also takes approxi million (including the land) out of the Police garage and some of the park Hall South. All of the above issues have been raised with High Speed Rail in past me exchanges in letters - unfortunately, our comments seem to have been disi Please remember, EIR's done by the City deal with mitigation at a very spE down to the number of trees, hooded lights, wall heights, greenhouse ga� etc. Mitigations are specifically and clearly detailed. The High Speed Ra with nothing in regard to specific mitigation, but very generally by statir cases they will work with the jurisdiction or impacted property owner. We are asking for an extension of the 60-day comment period that they r so that our time to comment and presentation to City Council can be mo and accurate. We believe that Kern County, representatives from Bake� School, and others may join us in asking for more time as well. We will, prepare comments to submit on the draft EIR. A presentation to City Co� the September 14th Council meeting, which will highlight said comments scheduled. Miscellaneous News • Citv officials and honored guests cut the ribbon this week on Honorable Mayor and City Council General information September 2, 201 1 Page 3 grant-funded project! There were many people involved fr� departments and agencies who came together to complete this pr� estimates the solar power system will generate enough electricity fc to reduce electricity costs by $220,000 annually. Please see the pictures. • The City Council meeting scheduled for October 5, 2011 has been c< The one meeting in October will take place on the 19th. • You may have noticed some activity at the now-defunct Kern Pow� Rosedale Highway at Coffee Road. PG&E has begun demolition of t towers which are expected to be torn down and hauled away soc also working to demolish the three Quonset-hut structures that c property. They hope to begin the demolition of those structures next complete all scheduled demolition work by the end of September requested additional cleanup and demolition projects on the site � high priority for PG&E - we will keep you updated as to the status of � demolitions and any future activity which occurs at that site. Plea enclosed pictures. • 51 new housing permits were issued for the month of August. Alt number is still very low, it was the most permits issued so far in a singlE the calendar year. • There have been ongoing concerns from both the Council and related to litter on Highway 99. The Police Department teamed u CHP over the last month to target motorists who did not properly secure loads and for littering. A news release is enclosed. TRIP News ♦ Security Paving Company (SPC) plans to remove the falsework fc bridge crossing Truxtun Avenue on Wednesday night, Septemb between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. This work will require a full Truxtun Avenue, between Commercial Way and Empire Drive. Th� reopen to traffic prior to the morning commute. Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information September 2, 201 1 Page 4 Recreation and Parks News �� The Sports Village hosted its first full weekend of AYSO soccer last Including Friday night games, there were over 1,875 players ages 4 participated in games at the facility. The Recreation and Parks d estimates over 6,000 people visited the complex on Saturday. ��� The City has a total of 158 teams signed up for the fall softball sessio record number of teams for a fall session. We have 4 coed tea waiting list—if we get 2 more, then we will start another division. T take us to 164 teams! Event Schedule There are public events scheduled for the next week at City facilities: ❖ September 3�d: ❖ September 3- 4th: Family Day at the Park Lowell Park (800 4th St) 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bakersfield Shoe Crew Tournament Beach Park 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: :- The Streets Division work schedule for the week beginning Septembe� :- Economic and Community Development Department Activity Re� period of April 1- June 30, 201 1. :- A letter from Bright House Networks regarding changes to its prograrr AT:rs:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Cferk �'� '1:`��� � `� � � l�' � � ._ , � � � � - 1��.;; �F=. .,._. I�T-' . � ' Z �5r"°'� �T �". r � I�1�u' �; • III ' �' ,. t '' �+`N _._�� � y �' �'� � �r � :,, ,, � 3t 'x �� � 'r�, . :r . Y � }:;� � �i � a.. r r•' - x?" ., ' r k'-. . —. - .�''4. 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"�.i#�.!�1 �A, 'ti . • t a a i t. :C 4' .`��:� Y '..���,�kxri <t �� h:�' - ~� k��w �!�� �r� �r+ � � `!:g i �, � �� � �: .. � , � ��:.4 f'� ; '� . � � . .� , , � ��. , � 1 � ' N � ����•� ' a i ` ��. �� � ���; � � �� , ;, � .; �I ' ' �` � � � ;�: � � � ��� =�� 8_ For Immediate Release BAKERSFIELD POLICE D E PARTM E NT PRESS RELEASE Greg Wil(iamson, Chief of Police August 30, 2011 Between July 23, 2011, and August 27, 2011, the Bakersfield Police Department ar California Highway Patrol partnered together in a combined effort to target the prob of litter and debris on the State Route 99 corridor and connecting roadways. As a rE of the combined effort, 161 motorists were issued citations for various vehicle code charges; 82 of those citations were issued for improperly covering and or securing rubbish so as to prevent it from spilling onto the roadway, and six citations were iss for spilling rubbish onto the roadway. All motorists are reminded that no vehicle sh� driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed, covered, or loaded as to prevent any of its contents or load from dropping, sifting, leaking, blow spilling, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle. P�qe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE Week of Sept. 5, 2011 — Sept. 9, 2011 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Sealing streets in the area between Stine Rd & Wible Rd north of Panama Ln Reconstructing Streets in the area North of Harris and West of Wible Resurfacing street in the area between Brundage Ln and 4th St east of Chester Ave Blade Sealing Panama Ln between Mt. Vista and Stine Miscellaneous Streets Division proiects: (CDBG funded area) Preparing the area east of Chester Ave & north of Brundage Ln fo (CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area east c nor�h of Niles St and preparing streets for resurfacing Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Installing catch basin, storm line and curb &�qutter on 22"d St between "B" St & Elm in resurfacing the street in the area south of 24t and north of 21 St THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Mondav, Sept. 5, 2011 (The first Monday's route was done on 8/31/11 due to the Holiday) Between Golden State & 16t" St. -- "F" St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary Between 34t" St. & 30t" 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. Tuesdav, Sept. 6, 2011 Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. — Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesdav, Sept. 7, 2011 Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr. Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. — Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. — Mountain Dr. & Raval St. Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Th�rsday, Sept. 8, 2011 Between Carr St. & Calif�rnia Ave. — Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & nllarella 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. Fridav, Sept. 9, 2011 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. — Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. — Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. Week of Sept 5_2011_Work Schedule �C • C, .. ;, Cit� N B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M Augus� TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager i FROM: Donna Kunz, Econom�� Development Director SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activil _ from April l, 2011 through June 30, 2011. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Lowell Park Restroom Construction Proiect The City Council approved an agreement using CDBG funds to remove anc a 60-year old dilapidated public restroom located at Lowell Park (northwest 4th and "R" Streets). The existing restroom building was completely replacE pre-fabricated structure that is ADA compliant and vandal resistant. EDC working with Recreation and Parks staff to demolish the old restroom faci CDBG funding. The estimated cost of the demolition is under $10,000 and sl completed by September 2011. 2. Lowell Plavground Proiect Funded with CDBG monies the new ADA compliant playground equipment Park has been installed and was opened for play July 15th. This project children in this 79% low-income area by providing safe playground equipm shade structure over the playground is going out to bid mid-August. 3. Central Park Plavground Proiect In April of 2011, City Council approved an agreement using CDBG funding tc the aged and unsafe playground equipment with new ADA compliant pla equipment at Central Park. The playground equipment will benefit children 12 in this 69% low-income area. The new equipment is scheduled to be instc first week of October 2011 with completion 3 weeks later. 5. Bakersfield Airpark Landscapting Phase IV This multi-year phased project uses CDBG funds in the amount of $200,000 t� dust control through landscaping at the City-owned Bakersfield Airpark. This phase of construction in an area bounded by Waits Drive, Madison Ave White Lane, and South Union Avenue. The project is expected to go out t end of August and to begin construction by October, 2011. NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS The following various non-profit organizations are being financially assisted tc the level of service for operating their public facilities. 1. Bakersfield Senior Center CDBG funds are used by this agency to maintain its current level of services, hot lunch program, recreational programs, and entertainment to seniors in � and central Bakersfield. The agency has expended all of its allocation for year. 2. Bakersfield Homeless Center Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for op expenses such as staff, postage, telephone, utilities, insurance, equipment re maintenance costs. The agency has expended all of its allocation for the fi� 3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission ESG funds are used by this agency for essential services and opera� maintenance expenses including staff costs. The agency has expended allocation for the fiscal year. 4. Alliance Against Familv Violence and Sexual Assault ESG funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expen agency has expended all of its allocation for the fiscal year. HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted b� acquire, develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial 1. Home Accessibilitv (HA) Grant Pro rq am The program offers grants of up to $3,500 for constructing accessibility impro in privately or publicly owned structures for those clients who are low incc physically challenged living within Bakersfield's city limits. During the reportin four applications were completed, eiaht applications are bendina whil 2. West Columbus Affordable Housing Pro�ect - Residences at West Col� Columbus Haven, L.P„ a development arm of the Housing Authority of the C Kern was unsuccessful in its bid to receive tax credit funding in the first o round of 2010 Tax Credit Allocation Committee financing. Columbus Hc reapplied for low income tax credit financing in the July 2011 round of state fi Columbus Haven is requesting the tax credit funds to assist with the costs < and project construction for a 56-unit low-income housing project to be lo� 500 West Columbus. The project once completed will be home to both far� emancipated foster youth. Total funding for the project in HOME funds is $2 If Columbus Haven, L.P. is successful in an award of tax credit funding, const scheduled to begin in May, 2012. 3. The Parkview Cottages Housing Pro�ect During this quarter, down payment assistance was provided to two applica� another application is pending approval, and another was withdrawn. The I Cottages consists of 74 single-family housing units, ranging from 1,280 to 1,8� feet across from Central Park. Each unit consists of two stories and a two/t garage, To date 49 units have been constructed and sold. 4. Fair Housinc� During this quarter, 167 calls were received: Twelve were substantial ser� dealing with fair housing issues, and two of the complaint forms were returnE clients. Eight of the calls were race related complaints, two calls discrimination based on sexual harassment related issues, two calls discrimination based on the age of the tenant, and two calls involved discri based on disability. 5. Baker Street Revitalization Pro�ect (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Proiect) Completion is expected by September for Phase I of Baker Street Village. 1 development will feature 24 townhomes and 13 loffs at the southeast cornE Baker and Lake Streets. In addition to the housing units, approximately 9,OC square feet of commercial space will be available fronting Baker Street. Th development is owned by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. 6. South Mill Creek Commercial A"Request for Qualifications and Proposals" was issued June 17 seeking q� developers for the 5.5. acre property in South Mill Creek. The property is dirE east of "P" Street across from Maya Cinemas, adjacent to Mill Creek Linea� between California Avenue and the railroad tracks, Responses from poter �1�� i�l�r�m�r�+ +�rmn rr� �i �� /� i ir� �c�+ � � 7n� � and R Street. The Pocket Park when completed will be adjacent to Mill Cre Park and the affordable housing projects currently under construction. Cor of the project should begin the end of October, 2011. 8. South Milicreek Housinc� Creekview In early 2009, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved a Dispos Development Agreements with Southwest Consulting for the constructi� upscale for-sale townhomes. Construction on the first fourteen (14) uni Creekview Villas townhomes began in May 2010. Construction completion fc of the Creekview Villas is estimated to be September, 2011. Citvplace Apartments In September 2008, the Bakersfield RedevelopmentAgency entered into a D and Development Agreement (DDA) with CIC Millcreek South (Chelsea In� Corporation) for the development of 70 mid-rise garden style affordab apartments. Construction is underway with an estimated completion November 30, 2011. 9. Sister Citv Gardens of Mill Creek - Phase "A" This project will involve two different site locations adjacent to Mill Creek Linec 18th Street. The Sister City Gardens will create individual gardens that repres� of Bakersfield's Sister Cities, providing an additional amenity along Mill CrE project will use a mix of funds including redevelopment bonds, tax increm Proposition 1 C. Construction on the project is expected to begin October, � completion anticipated for April, 2012, 10. Prop 1 C Proiects South Mill Creek Villaqe Street Improvements In June 2009, staff received a$10.8 million, State of California Prop. 1 C provide infrastructure to support five affordable housing projects under deve in the Mill Creek Area. The first infrastructure project funded for $2,121,000 assistance consists of improving the streets, sidewalks, lighting, and landsca� area bounded by California Avenue, the canal, 14th and S streets. This infra project will benefit the planned South Mill Creek Village area. The projec constructed on both public and private streets, which makes it unique from � public works capital improvement street project. City staff continues to co "6i" Street Streetscape Construction began in late July for the improvements along "Q" Street Truxtun Avenue and 24th Street. These improvements will include landscapec islands, new decorative lights and trees in the sidewalk, new sidewalks, a gutters and handicapped ramps at all corners. Enhanced intersections at Tru 19th and 21 St streets will include new decorative traffic signals and dE intersections. In addition there will be some improvements on the cross streE will blend the new "Q" Street design into the existing streets. Work sr completed mid-August 2012, 11. Graffiti Removal Proqram - Citvwide CDBG funds are used to assist in graffiti removal in low- and moderate-incor throughout the city, primarily in wards 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. All funds have been e; to date. 12. 1 qtn Street Senior Housinc� & Parking Structure This project is planned to have 66 units of affordable senior rental hou� manager's unit, and a minimum 132 space parking garage. This projec immediately east of Mill Creek between 18th and 19th streets. The devet� selected a general contractor and is working to secure financing development. This project should be underway later this year. 13. 19m Street Mixed Use Proiect Located on 1/3 acre directly adjacent to the east of Mill Creek Linear Park k 18th and 19th streets, this project will include approximately 22,500 squar� leasable retail, office, and affordable residential space in a three story builc anticipated that the total project cost will be $5.725 million. 14. E. California Avenue Venue Proqertv - Dental Clinic Construction has been completed on a 3,863 square foot dental office at � East California Avenue to be operated by Clinica Sierra Vista. Construction funded by ARRA monies ("stimulus funds"). The Bakersfield I?edevelopmen Agency funded the installation of curb and gutter, a handicapped access installation of a right turn lane, and alley improvements. Once the alley wc been completed, Clinica will open this facility. 15. Haven Cottages Completion is expected mid-August for this development of 24 one-bedroc of permanent supportive housing for chronicc�lly homeless individuals at 23( I IfIIC>t'1 A\/Afll IP TiIPCP I IYIItC A�`Ir`%1 /1 � i cni i�ro foot ��iill ho rff�rrlrhlo +� th�c contains a multi -purpose building, offices, bathrooms, kitchen, a gym, anc classrooms. Friendship House is located at 2424 Cottonwood Road and is � by Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Kern. 17. Neighborhood Stabilization Pro ram The City of Bakersfield has been awarded $3.3 million for the third round of funding, known as NSP3. In June, the City Council approved an amendmE redefine the eligible area and to focus the program's efforts on redevelop vacant properties. NSP3 regulations require that the City spend at least 50` funding by March 2013, and 100% of funding by March, 2014. 18. Homelessness Prevention and Raqid Re-Housinq Our local expenditures remain far ahead of what the program guideline; Rules from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rec 60% of funds be spent by August 18, 2011. Bakersfield's efforts have exceec with 81.77% spent as of June 30, 2011. 3701 North Sillect Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 Tel (661) 634-2260 Fax (661) 395-3378 bright house NETWORKS August 31, 2011 Mr. Alan Tandy City Manager City �f Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Joseph R. Schoenstein Division President Bakersfield Division �-�� From time to time our agreements with cable channels and television stations come up fo While we do not anticipate any loss or disruption of service, regulations require us to notify possibility of losing programming. Please be advised, therefore, that our agreements with Ovation, MoviePlex, Encore, Encc Encore Drama, Encore Love, Encore Suspense, Encore Family, Encore Westerns, E!, Style, � Cinema, Starz Comedy, Starz Edge, Starz in Black, Starz Kids & Family, Zee N, TruN, BB� Playboy, American Life, Current N, FUSE, GOLF Channel, Sprout, TuN De Pelicula, TuTV I Classico, and TuN Bandamax remain in effect on a month-to-month basis, but we may ha� carriage in all formats if our authority to continue is withheld. We are working diligently at t come to acceptable and fair terms with all of these channels. On or after October 1, 2011, the following PPV channels will be dropped from the lineup: InDemand PPV Movies 4 InDemand PPV Movies 5 InDemand PPV Movies 6 InDemand PPV Movies 7 Channel 906 Channel 907 Channe) 908 Channel 909 For more information on Bright House Networks programming, .please call 661-323-4892 c website at www.brighthouse.com. Please let me know if you have any questions.