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Home My WebLink About10/21/2011TO: FROM: SUBJECT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager General Information ��h OctobE Please Note: If you are viewing the document online, you may now cli blue underlined words throughovt the text which will take you direc background files referenced for each applicable topic. Miscellaneous News ✓ As a reminder, the grand opening ceremony for the City in the F scheduled for next Wednesday, Oct. 26t" at 3:30 p.m. The Park is I� 10000 City Hills Dr. To get there from the west: Take Hwy. 178 east tc Drive. Turn left and follow road until it dead ends at the Park. A ne� and map is enclosed. ✓ Enclosed is a copy of our Bikeway Master Plan. In accordanc Council referral from the October 19th meeting, we will be invesf compliance with standards referenced by Bike Bakersfield, anc modifications to the Plan are necessary to open up grant possibilitiE ✓ Next Monday, October 24th, resurfacing of the Visitors' Parking L Hall North will begin. The project will require closure of the parking - 4 weeks. During this time, visitors will be redirected to the vacant the north parking lot, and the Council will be provided with parkir on the east side of the building. We want to thank everyone in ad their cooperation and patience underway. Redevelopment News •!• WP rPrPivPrl cr while this much-needed Honorable Mayor and City Counci General Information October 21, 201 1 Page 2 ❖ Speaking of the lawsuit, the California Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments in the case from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on November 10, 201 1. The Court will televise the proceedings and st available to watch. A news release from the Court is High Speed Rail News ■ In a symbolic gesture, the Kings County Board of Supervisors voted to oppose the High Speed Rail project in its entirety. The vote stem County's feelings of poor treatment by the Rail Authority, accord enclosed Hanford Sentinel news article. Interestingly, one of reasons behind the Authority's plan to revise and reissue the Dra consider a once-rejected rail route within Kings County. Even so, ii look like the newly reconsidered route is gaining local support! TRIP News o Motorists are advised to expect lane closures and traffic delay� Road, between Stockdale Highway and Brimhall Road, beginninc October 25, 201 1 and lasting for approximately two weeks. The c for Westside Parkway Phase 6a plans to restart the earthwork anc operation across Allen Road. Please see the enclosed news rE further details. Event Schedule There are multiple public events scheduled for the next week at City facil ✓ Disney On Ice: Toy Story 3 Oct. 22nd - 1 1 Cl.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Oct. 23rd - 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Rabobank Arena Tickets: $16-$45 ✓ Julieta Venegas OCt. 23rd; 8 p.m. Rabobank Theater Tickets: $17.50 - $47.50 ✓ Judas Priest w/ Black La Society Oct. 25; 6 p.m. Rabobank Arena Tickets: $25.50 - $75.50 ✓ Trunk or Treat Planz Park; 5- 7 p.m. Free Hosted by CouncilmembE and Johnson Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information October 21, 201 1 Page 3 � Councilmember Weir: o Expediting Department Budget Presentations Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: ➢ The Streets Division work schedule for the week beginning Octobe AT:rs:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk LJ F A I� E I� � F I E L D DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS DIANNE HOOVER, DIRECTOR MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2011 CONTAC Terry Mc 661.326.; Grand Opening Ceremony - City in the Hill Park Please join Mayor Harvey Hall, Councilmember Ken Weir, along with c and representatives from the project and community in opening the Cit park, City in the Hills, on Wednesday October 26. Funded by Park Improvement Funds, the 1.74 million dollar project im acres of park land with shaded picnic facilities, exercise area, playground; tennis, basketball, sand volleyball courts; and an 18 - holE course. Other features include a perimeter walking trail, open turf arec outcroppings, and drought tolerant plants on the picturesque slopes. When: Location: Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 3:30 p.m City in the Hills Park 10000 City Hills Drive Truxtun Ave to City in the Hills Park - Google Maps http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source= ��`' , Directions to City in the Hills Park �- � �... 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Turn left onto Canteria Dr About 2 mins p, City in the Hills Park City Hills Drive, Bakersfield, California 93306 http://maps. google. com/maps?f=d&source= These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events ma differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your rc Map data 02011 Google Directions weren't right? Please find your route on maps.google.com and click "Report a problem" at the bott� TO: FROM: SU BJ ECT: B A K E R S F I E L D Development Services Department — Planning Division M E M O R A N October 20, 2011 ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER JIM EGGERT, PLANNING DIRECTOR BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN D U M There has been misrepresentation that the City does not have a Bike Master Plan. 1 incorrect. The City has an adopted Bike Master Plan, which is integrated into the C Element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. The Bike Master Plan was init adopted in March 1990 with the 2010 General Plan based on a bikeway plan ado� County in the mid 1970's and a 1984 Kern COG bikeway study. The bike plan has b updated with subsequent revisions to the General Plan, the last occurring in 2002. Since this is a joint-adopted General Plan by both the City and Kern County, both j� implement the same goals and policies of the Bike Master Plan for the metropolitar Implementation of these policies over the last 21 years has resulted in the creation c paths and lanes throughout the greater Bakersfield area, changes to development require offsite and onsite bicycle facilities, and inclusion of bicycle and multiple-usE new master-planned communities that are linked to the existing bike lane system, ir Kern River Parkway. Attached is a copy of the Bike Master Plan map, and the goals, policies, and imple measures from the General Plan. CHAPTER III - CIRCULATION ELEMENT - BIKEWAYS C. BIKEWAYS OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Bicycling accounts for a small proportion of 4otal miles traveled in Bakersfield (less than 2 percent}. Nevertheless, the relatively flat terrain and fair weather are conducive to bicycling for transportation to work, recreation, and school. It is estimated that one-third the population utilizes bicyciing in one form or another. Kern County developed and adopted a bikeways plan in the mid 1970's foliowing the energy crisis. The pian called•for bike lanes on various streets and exclusive bike paths on canals, along raiiroad rights-of-way, and along the Kern River. in 1984, Kerrt GOG sponsored a bikeway study for the metro area that cailed for more on-street bike lanes and fewer paths along canals and railroad rights-of-way. The bike path along the Kern River was retained as a major component of the pian. Part of the planned bikeway system has been implemented. The bike path along the river is constructed between Stockdale Highway at the Kern River crossing and Gordon's Ferry, and over 30 miles of bike lanes exist along various streets including Stockdale Highway to Cal State Bakersfield and along part of Coffee Road, Calloway Drive, Ming Avenue, Panorama Drive, Chester Avenue, Old River Road, Wible Road and White Lane. The ex'�yting Bikeway Master Plan is contained under Figure Iil-4. BIKEWAY iSSUES The following issues have been identified: Encouragement to use bicycles necessitates the pravision of bike lanes and bike paths. The existing county bikeways plan is outdated in many locations. GOALS AND PQLICIES The foilowing presents the gaals and policies for bikeways in the planning area. Implementing programs are contained in the foilowing sub-section. At the end af each policy is listed in parenthesis a code beginning with the letter "I" foilowed by a number.. This code refers to the pertinent implementing program. GOAIS Provide a circulation system which recognizes and responds to the needs of bicycle travel. 2, Provide a circulation system that minimizes cyclisVmotorist confiicts. III-23 : '� °a :� s L�a1 � Z W �o V W €4 � '� � Z � � N� a 3' Z a a �� Q ; �w E �;:� `W1 g W w w w W om � . C - o Q d � Y Y Y Y 000d : � €n m J (J) m m m �� +' 2 Q T m � o m Q N M W Z. LL s c�' ;� ��.w� la— W � Cn (� (n d' � W °w uw ° a� J Z r t� V! (n � a a¢� 0 W Q J J J� ooam •, � o� ?� v v v � � a..��_,..ox• ��, � „a.� • � W � � ..�°' W Y i � m � • � y,y....... .�� , . . � H ' u. 0 3 . -� � � � � � � m . �' �,:. 1 � z�s G i�.�� fi;°a't�5 aaa��;� . sS� ...... .z .. � 3 �� • • � � o�: ..��. � ; �� M.HN']itle � is � 15NMY HN�ytlEG_3N ` ��•I� �• �r /��i�� d3 ...... � l.�.. ;.� n„ c • • � �. i�Ff��t\�� F��. �I . _ � au606 F �� . . , . . , . . > 11!�4d�'!!' �' ' ,�i�:s ��. �. _�'�. .. . 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'.. vbL3V3f � � . ��N��I�� v ' ' .. , . .. . t , . e• ` � e � .. ;. � . - . ^ ' ��a� �i��n��'�i n0'E4R�t�� v�4�9R��IR1S��n� ��o'n� :... ,..... � , � 1 1 o� � ti��t��un ;� . n�n��.. .�..J..'__'_"__ h .. s �. ��d�}il�^�"�� W �h� . . € � i .... annamp ...� . � .. .. a_:i�� .. � x ' q e � ti ahtlott3a's ..... . ��. . ObtlJ�L3d05 �. � � v � . �� . . ��. u�SCY3 . �. , ...... ..... I I I-24 FIGURE III-4 CHAPTER III - CIRCUI.ATION EI.EMENT - BIKEWAYS 3. Provide a continuous easi{y-accessible bikeway system within the metro area. 4. Provide mechanisms to ensure the prompt impiementation of the bikeway system. POLICIES Goais wili be achieved through the following policies which set more specific directions and guide actions. 1. Require bicycie facilities to be designed in accordance with the State Bikeway Design Criteria (1-1). 2. Periodicaliy review, and update if needed, street standards to accommodate bicycle lanes where indicated on the Bikeway Master Plan (I-2) 3. Design bridges, over passes, under passes, etc. to be compatibie with bicycle travel (i-3). 4. Maintain bicycle facilities so they do not become hazardous (i-4). 5. Consider bicycle safety when implementing improvements for automobile traffic operatians (I-3). 6. Coordinate the Metro Bakersfield Bikeway Master Plan with the regionai bicycle system (i-5). 7. Provide bicycie parking facilities at activity centers such as shopping centers, employment sites, and pubiic buildings (I-6). 8. Provide an information/education program to encourage use of the system and to promote safe riding (I-7). g, Require new subdivisions to provide bike lanes on collector and arteriai streets in accordance with the Bikeway Master Plan (Figure Iii-4), (1-2). 10. Encourage new subdivisions to provide internai bike paths where feasible and where natural features make bike paths desirable (I-2). 11. Construct bike lanes in conjunction with all street improvement projects that coincide with the Bikeway Master Plan (I-3, 1-10). �1 CHAPTER III - CIRCULATION ELEMENT - BIKEWAYS 12. Where feasible, stripe and sign existing streets to include bike lanes as shown on the Bikeway Master Plan (I-8). 13. Give priority to bikeway construction that will link existing sections of the system (I-9). IMPLEMENTATION The following are programs to be carried out by the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern to implement the goals and policies of the Circulation Element affecting bikeways. This listing is not to limit the scope of implementation of this plan. State law requires that planning agencies recommend various methods of implementation of the general plan as part of their on-going duties. Update, as needed, the public works design specification sheets to conform with State Bikeway Design Criteria. 2. Revise city and county subdivision ordinances as necessary to incorporate bicycle lane requirements. 3. Review all street design plans, inciuding those of Caltra�s and the Greater Bakersfieid Separation of Grade District, for compatibility with bicycle traveL 4. Include bicycle lanes and public paths on public property in the street maintenance program. Require publicly used bike paths on private property be maintained by a special maintenance district or other entity. 5. Maintain consistency between the policies of the Regional Bicycie Plan and the Metro Bakersfieid Bikeway Master Plan. 6. Revise city and caunty zoning ordinances to address bicycle parking faciiities as needed. 7. Produce and distribute to the public a descriptive pamphlet of the existing bikeway system. Ensure that safe riding techniques are taught in the elementary schools. 8. Continue inclusion of bike lane striping in the city's and county's annuai Capital Improvement Program. 9. Prioritize bikeway linkages when including bikeway projects in the Capital Improvement Program. 10. Seek alternative methods of funding for the bikeways system. �� C��NT o�� Q' �" �'L Q "� Z W IIII � � � �. DEPARTMENT OF . EoMUNO G. BROwN J CA��Ra`P F 1 N A N C E 91 °S L 5TREET ■ SACRAMENTO CA ■ 95B 1 4-37C October 14, 2011 Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Smith: Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 34194, you submitted an appeal dl the remittance amount calculated by the California Department of Finance (Finance) n� to participate in the Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program. HSC Section 341 <, states that the Director of Finance may approve or reject an appeal in whole or in part Director's sole discretion. Finance has reviewed your appeal including any supporting documentation that you provided and has denied your appeal. Specifically, we have disallowed the principal costs for non-tax allocation bond debt th; proposes to include in the calculation of 2008-09 and 2011-12 tax allocation bond and payments. Pursuant to the relevant statute, Finance may only consider tax allocation I principal payments and interest payments in this calculation. Consequently, Finance r determined the tax increment necessary to pay for tax allocation bonds and interest h� increased by ten percent or more between 2008-09 and 2011-12. For further clarification of RDA's payment calculations, refer to our website at www.dof.ca.qov/assembly bills 26-27. Sincerely, �-�� '{- � MARK HILL Program Budget Manger �..�;:��;[ �I Dn � �. � � � C � •: JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Public Information Office 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 www. co urtinfo. ca. gov 415-865-7740 Release Number: 53 Release Date: Oct� California Supreme Court to He; Redevelopment Case on November Cou�t App�oves Live TV Broadcasts of Redevelopment and B�inke� Employment Cas Lynn Holton San Francisco—The California Supreme Court today announ� Public Information Officer hear oral arguments in a case involving the validity of recent : that created a new statutory framework for California redevel� agencies from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, � (Califo�nia Redevelopment Assn. v. Matosantos, S 194861.) The arguments will be part of the Supreme Court's three-day session from November 8 to 10 in the Supreme Court Courtrc Warren Building, Fourth Floor, 350 McAllister Street, San Fr California Channel Broadcast The state's high court approved a live statewide TV broadcas� redevelopment case on California Channel, a public affairs ne www.calchannel.com . The network also will broadcast oral � in the first three cases to be heard on Tuesday, November 8, 2 including Brinke� Restau�ant Cor�p. et al. v. Supe�io� Cou�t o� S 166350, a closely-watched case involving the duty of emplo provide meal and rest breaks to hourly employees. Overflow seating for public and press will be provided during oral ar�uments in the Hiram Smith State Office Buildin� Aud SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA ORAL ARGUMENT CALENDAR SAN FRANCISCO SESSION NOVEMBER S, 9 and 10, 2011 SECOND AMENDED The following case summa�ies a�e issued to inform the public and the p�ess of cases th� Sup�eme Court has scheduled for� o�al a�gument and of thei� gene�al subject matte�. C desc�iptions set out below a�e �ep�oduced f�om the o�iginal news �elease issued when , each of these matters was g�anted and a�e p�ovided fo� the convenience of the public a The desc�iptions do not necessa�ily �eflect the view of the cou�t o� define the specific i,s be addressed by the cou�t. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011-9:00 A.M. (1) B�inke� Restau�ant Co�p. et al. v. Supe�io� Cou�t of San Diego County (Hohnbaz Real Pa�ties in Inte�est), 5166350 #08-157 Brinker Restaurant Corp. et al. v. Superior Court of San Diego County (Hohn Real Parties in Interest), S 166350. (D049331; 165 Cal.App.4th 25; Superior Court of � County; GIC834348.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition i peremptory writ of mandate. This case presents issues concerning the proper interpret� California's statutes and regulations governing an employer's duty to provide meal and to hourly workers. (2) Rossa et al. v. D. L. Falk Construction, Inc., 5183523 #10-94 Rossa et al. v. D. L. Falk Construction, Inc., S183523. (A125567; 184 Cal.Ap Superior Court of San Mateo County; 442294.) Petition for review after the Court of � affirmed a postjudgment order in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: California Rules of Court, rule 8.278(d)(1)(F), which permits a successful appellant to � cost to obtain a letter of credit as collateral," allow the recovery of interest paid on sum to fund a letter of credit used to secure a surety bond? questioned by police constitute a request to speak with an attorney that required the off the questioning immediately? 1:30 P.M. (4) In �e C.H., 5183737 #10-102 In re C.H., S183737. (B214707; nonpublished opinion; Superior Court of Ve County; 2005040811.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in wardship proceeding. This case presents the following issues: (1) Was minor ineligibl commitment to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division � Justice, because he was not found to have committed an offense enumerated in Welfarf Institutions Code section 707, subdivision (b), although his offense was enumerated in section 290.008, subdivision (c)? (2) Assuming the juvenile court had the statutory aut order such a commitment, did the court abuse its discretion in doing so on the ground t showing that minor would benefit from that commitment and because the court failed t consider alternative placements? (5) People v. En�aca (Sonny), 5080947 [Automatic Appeal] This matter is an automatic appeal from a judgment of death. (6) People v. B�ents (Gary Galen), 5093754 [Automatic Appeal] This matter is an automatic appeal from a judgment of death. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011-9:00 A.M. (7) People v. Maultsby (William F�ede�ick), 5182042 (Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., not par�; Bruinie�s, J., assigned justice p�o tempore) #10-80 People v. Maultsby (William Frederick), S182042. (C060532; nonpublished o Superior Court of Yolo County; 08868.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal � appeal from a judgment of conviction of a criminal offense. The court limited review t following issue: Was defendant required to obtain a certificate of probable cause to rai (8) O'Neil et al. v. C�ane Co. et al., S177401 #09-85 O'Neil et al. v. Crane Co. et al., S 177401. (B208225; 177 Cal.App.4th 1019; � Court of Los Angeles County; BC360274.) Petition for review after the Court of Appe the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Can the manufa� valves and fittings installed on Navy ships, and designed to be used with asbestos pack and insulation, rely on the "component parts" defense or related theories to preclude st� for asbestosis injuries years later suffered by seamen on those ships? (9) People v. Ahmed (Ami�A.), S191020 #11-39 People v. Ahmed (Amir A.), 5191020. (E049932; 191 Ca1.App.4th 1407; Sup of Riverside County; RIF 145548.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal modif affirmed a judgment of conviction of a criminal offense. This case presents the followi Does Penal Code section 654 apply to enhancements and thereby preclude imposition c enhancements in this case for both personal use of a firearm and personal infliction of � injury under circumstances involving domestic violence? 1:30 P.M. (10) People v. Cravens (Seth), 5186661 #10-134 People v. Cravens (Seth), S186661. (D054613; nonpublished opinion; Super San Diego County; SCD206917.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal modifi� affirmed a judgment of conviction of criminal offenses. This case presents the followi� Was the evidence sufficient to support defendant's conviction for second degree murde of implied malice when defendant, during a lull in a fight between the victim and one c friends, knocked the victim unconscious with a single punch, causing him to fall to the fracture his skull, and die? (2) Did the Court of Appeal properly reduce defendant's m conviction to voluntary manslaughter on the theory that any unintentional killing witho that occurs during the commission of a felony assault is voluntary manslaughter? THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011-9:00 A.M. (13) Califo�nia RedevelopmentAssn. et al. v. Matosantos et al. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause directing the parties to sr why the relief prayed for in the petition for writ of mandate should not be granted. Thi� involves the validity of recent legislation (Stats. 201 l, lst Ex. Sess. 2011-2012, ch. 5[� No. 26 X1]; Stats. 2011, lst Ex. Sess. 2011-2012, ch. 6[Assem. Bill No. 27 X1]) disso reenacting with changes the statutory framework for redevelopment agencies. Supes say `no' to high speed rail - period Hanford Sentinel http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/article_87� Supes say `no' to high speed rail - period Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 12:29 pm Kings County supervisors who feel they have been badly treated by the California High-Speed Rail Authority vote today to oppose the rail project completely. The project, which if finished would connect the Bay Area with Southern California with trains moving as fast as � pass through Kings County. The alignment mostly follows the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks. To av� Hanford, two routes have been proposed, one swinging west along 13 1/4 Avenue and the other going east along 7 Tuesday's vote comes after a local strategy called "coordination" failed to achieve the desired result of moving the 99 or Interstate 5. County leaders said they will continue to pursue that strategy if the California High-Speed Rail Authority moves f� current Kings County alternatives. The Authority has delayed its draft environmental impact report for the Fresno- segment going through Kings County until spring. The Authority is proceeding with its environmental report for t1 section, with a final document expected early next year. Construction is planned to start sometime next year in Fre; Thomas Roads Improvement Program 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 200, Bakersfield, California 93301 Telephone: (661) 326-3700 • Fax: (661) 852-2195 Tpo�u R Co FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Janet Wheeler October 21, 2011 TRIP Public li (661) 326-3491 Traffic Advisory Westside Parkway earthwork to restart at Allen Road Motorists are advised to expect lane closures and traffic delays on Allen Road Stockdale Highway and Brimhall Road, beginning Tuesday, October 25, 2011 and approximately two weeks. The contractor for Westside Parkway Phase 6a plans to earthwork and dirt haul operation across Allen Road. This work is expected to take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. C operation, the outside traffic lanes will be closed in both directions and flaggers w traffic intermittently to allow trucks to cross the road. Traffic delays of up to five minu be anticipated. The northbound outside lane on Allen Road, in the vicinity of the Westside Parkway, i under a 24-hour closure while the contractor works on a sewer line tie-in. When tr completed, the contractor will move the lane closure about 300 feet north to work on a Motorists should anticipate encountering a 24-hour closure of the northbound lanf Road for the next three weeks. Motorists are advised to select alternate routes if possible. Please stay alert whilE through the work zone, and watch for construction equipment and personnel th� entering or leaving the job site. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologiz inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. For additional information on the Westside Parkway project, please visit our www. Bakersfield Freeways. us. :F'�� S A K E I� S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: October 17, 2011 SUBJECT: Roadway on Planz Road Referral No. 272 COUNCILMEMBER SALAS REQUESTS STAFF TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT A PORTION OF ROADWAY RIGHT IN FRONT OF PAULEY SCHOOL ON PLANZ ROAD THAT PRESE� TRAFFIC HAZARD. THERE IS A LARGE GAP PROBLEM IN THE WIDTH AND UNDEf ROADWAY IN THIS AREA. Staff has visited the project site, is studying the issues related to the street wider will provide a report when that study is completed. �°1��111 =�o� ll��ii �� ... : TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER GREG WILLIAMSON, CHIEF OF POLICE October 21, 2011 State Budget Impacts on Public Safety Council Referral No. 257 Council Member Salas requested that staff provide a report on the recently adopted bud it relates to public safety. 1) The state cut 71 million dollars from DOJ/Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (BNE) of a BNE supervisor assigned to the HIDTA drug task force. Monies allocated for run through the county so impact is minimal. Impact to the City is minimal. 2) The Governors Realignment Plan of the California Department of Corrections (CC million dollars was realigned from CDCR to the County. A Community Correction; was developed per state guidelines. I sit on this committee. A draft plan has bee and will be presented to the Board of Supervisors next week. $100,000 is propos frontline law enforcement. The rest is allocated for Sheriff's facilities, Probation ai personnel and social services for released inmates. (generally mental health rela Impact to the City is unknown. 3) Vehicle License Fees for COPS and SLESF funding were eliminated due to the s� voter passed initiative in 2009. The Governor then signed SB 89 which increased per vehicle. The COPS and SLESF money was restored under this bill by redirec million of VLF fees slated for the City's general fund back to fully funding the COP SLESF funding. Impact to the City is $1.2 million while law enforcement dollars w Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. GSW/vrf TO: FROM: SU BJ ECT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM Alan Tandy, City Manager Chris Huot, Administrative Analyst III Council Referral No.256 Expediting Department Budget Presentations October Councilmember Weir requested staff find a more expedient departments to convey their budget information to Council. Over the past few budget cycle's staff has worked to streamline the process - including ending the voluntary lunchtime workshops and wor departments to make the process more efficient internally. Overall, thE process is optimally streamlined in most areas. The department budget presentations are the primary venue in which and the public receives a comprehensive annual overview of each deK and its divisions. The budget presentations provide an opportunit� departments to highlight accomplishments and achievements over fiscal year and allow for Councilmembers to obtain an aggregate viE budgetary impacts and patterns. The presentations serve an important within the budget process, as they tend to encourage Council an discussion on impactful items which shape the budget for the upcom! year and beyond. Additionally, there is no other presentation given thr the fiscal year which contains the breadth of information include� department budget presentations. Staff has discussed alternate department budget presentation formats - Expediting Department Budget Pr Octob presentations online or attend luncheon meetings - thus Councilmembers may have differing levels of knowledge on any givE Staff would then have to bring all Councilmembers up to speed durinc meetings before discussion could begin. This could elongate the proc further than it takes for a department to run through its presentation. Staff recommends the current budget presentation process remain a each department and SMG staff providing a presentation in front of Nevertheless, during the budget process, the budget team will closely each department to consolidate and streamline its budget presentatl will work with departments to emphasis appropriate topics during presE with a goal to reduce the number of slides and thus reduce the amour each presentation takes to complete. cc: Steven Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Nelson Smith, Finance Director Sandra Jimenez, Assistant Finance Director Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE Week of Oct. 24, 2011 — Oct. 28, 2011 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Sealing streets in the area between Stine Rd & Wible Rd north of Wilson Rd ResurFacing Streets in the area north of 21 St St between "B" St & Elm St Blade Sealing in the area north of Brundage between "H" St and Chester Ave also be1 and Oleander Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: (CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area easl north of Niles St and preparing streets for resurFacing Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Repairing Curb & Gutters at Bus Stops Grading at Sports Village for a temporary parking lot THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. — Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary. Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct. City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. — Verdugo Ln. to the west City I Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk S Wy. From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave. Between W. Columbus St. & 34t" St. — Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. — Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln. Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 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, Oct. 27, 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. Between 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. Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. -- Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary. Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. — Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd.