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Home My WebLink About11/23/2011OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER ��'f I �`�►rr� ' `�1�1,��1�1�� November TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,�� SUBJECT: Generallnformation If you are viewing the document online, you can click the blve underlined words thro� text, which will take yov directly to the background files referenced for each applicab High Speed Rail News ■ An article in Wednesday's Los Angeles Times provides insi members of Congress who are working to reallocate high speed to other transportation infrastructure projects in California. Spea by Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Jeff Denham, the plc rescind the approximately $3.3 billion in previously approved grants for the project and reallocate the funds to highway constr the Central Valley. Miscellaneous News • Staff inet with representatives of Kern County and the Lamont week to see if the City could assist with a wastewater effluent that exists between the two parties. It did not seem promisinc distances and other issues - however the intentions of the City wei • Single family residence permits issued in October 201 1 totaled 41 is 10 less than the same month last year. However, the number rE the third highest monthly total for 201 1. Overall the first two quartE Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information November 23, 201 1 Page 2 Event Schedule There is one public event scheduled at a City facility: ✓ Winter Pla�,qround at the Ice Sports Center Beginning this Friday, November 25th, this Friday through Sunday through Christmas through 24th. event will take plac Eve, including Decerr Hours: Friday and Saturday - 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Details can be found at: www.bakersfieldicesports.cc viewing the enclosed news release. Tickets: $1 1 per person Council Referrals ❖ Councilmember Johnson: o Possible Overtime Funding for Amgen Event Security Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: ➢ Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Update; and ➢ Notice from Southern California Gas Company regarding a rate ir AT:rs:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk Congressional Republicans want to take back high-speed rail funds - lati... http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-h latimes.com/news/local/la-me-high-speed-money-20111123,0,3164155.story latimes.com Congressional Republicans want to take back high-speed California's Jeff Denham and Kevin McCarthy argue that the project is de They want as much as $3.3 billion in federal grants held back. By Ralph Vartabedian, Los Angeles Times November 23, 2011 California's proposed bullet train, the nation's largest public infrastructure project, has become the focus of an intense federal funding battle that could undermine its survival, as Republican leaders in Congress attempt to claw back as much as $3.3 billion in federal grants already approved for the start of construction next year. The case against the bullet train is being led by a group of California Republicans, including Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Atwater) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), the House majority whip, who have argued the project is deeply flawed and has become unaffordable as the cost has spiraled to $98.5 billion. FOR THE RECORD: advertisement High-speed rail funds: A headline on an earlier version of this online article misidentified R (R-Atwater) as Jeff Dunham. Denham, a subcommittee chairman on the House Transportation and Infrastructure CommittF believes all of the project's grants can be rescinded by Congress and should be reallocated to construction in the Central Valley. Republican staffers are formulating plans to grab the bulle which they said has not been spent or put under contract. Congressional Republicans want to take back high-speed rail funds - lati... http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-h Federal Railroad Administration that "secures" through the obligation process remaining port billion needed to start construction. That action covers $928 million set aside for the project 1 The agreement shows that the state's funding tio starti constiruction "is identified, committed ar moving forward," said Thomas J. Umberg, chairman of the rail authority. Denham said he doubts that obligating money that hasn't actually been spent can stop Congre recouping the funds. Any attempt to take back the federal money would face an uphill fight in the Democratic-con But the effort demonstrates the growing opposition to the California project by House Repub weakening support across the board. Denham once voted for the bullet train as a state senator but now says the program's worsenil makes it a"bait and switch." And last week, both houses of Congress voted to strip all high-s from 2012 spending legislation. If California were to lose the money, it could put the project — the only remaining high-spee� in the country — in jeopardy. State voters approved a$9-billion bond for the project in 2008, commitment that federal and private money would pay the balance. Gov. Jerry Brown said he intends to ask the Legislature to provide approvals necessary to sta� next year. The state plans to start building an initial 130-mile segment of track from Chowchi Bakersfield next year with $6 billion, including $3.3 billion in federal money and $2.7 billior The completed system, stretching from the Bay Area to Southern California, is supposed to b in 2033. Brown has said that a new business plan released this month by the California High Speed R� provides a sound blueprint for moving forward with the project and issuing the state bonds. I� the bullet train will lay a foundation for economic growth with a transportation system that c� millions of additional Californians in future decades. The bullet train has been largely exempt from congressional oversight. Next month, however, spotlight will be turned on the project for the first time when the House Transportation and Ir Committee convenes an oversight hearing. House Republicans see the bullet train as poorly planned and out of control. McCarthy has in legislation that would freeze federal funding for the project and subject it to a comprehensive Even if the House were to rescind all or a portion of the California fundin�, the U.S. Senate v� Congressional Republicans want to take back high-speed rail funds - lati... http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-h In a statement, Mika did not rule out an effort to take back the California money, saying he "i judgment." But an aide on Mika's committee said, "Any money that would come back to Was be much better spent by bringing high-speed rail to the Northeast Corridor." r�alph. va�tabedian(a�latimes. com Copyright �O 2011, Los Angeles Times Today's Date: 11 /21 /11 Contact: Scott Hay — 661-852-7401 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINTER PLAYGROUND RETURNS TC BAKERSFIELD ICE SPORTS CENTI Bakersfield, CA- For the 7t" straight year, the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center will be into Bakersfield's Winter Playground, the #1 holiday experience in Kern County. W Playground features ice skating, a snow play area, an arts and crafts room -- and c the one and only Santa Claus. At only $11 per person including skate rental, it's a value that can't be beat! The Ice Sports Center is excited to partner with the Ronald McDonald House as th designated charity for this year's event. A portion of all proceeds from Winter Playc go to Bakersfield's local Ronald McDonald House. "We're proud to once again host the Winter Playground at BISC," says Ice Sports � Director Scott Hay. "Even though it may be sunny in December outside, inside the hope to provide a fantastic Winter Wonderland experience for children and adults ; The Winter Playground will be open on Friday, November 25 and will be open eac Sunday through Christmas Eve, as well as December 20-24. Exact dates and timE found on the Ice Sports Center website, or by calling 661-852-7400. The Ice Sport located behind Rabobank Arena and directly next to the McMurtrey Aquatic Cente Cinemas at 1325 Q Street. ... OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM November TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Chris Huot, Administrative Analyst III SUBJECT: Possible Overtime Funding for Amgen Event Security Council Referral No. 281 Councilmember Johnson requested staff determine if there is a need tc transient occupancy tax to the Police Department's Budget to Assist in Overtime for the Police Department in Their Security Efforts Relate< Amgen Time Trial Event in 2012. During the Council meeting of Nov. 16, 201 1, the City Council appr� agreement with AEG Cycling, LLC to host the 2012 Amgen Tour of C Time Trial event on May 17, 2012. As part of this agreement, the hosl provide certain event security and police services to AEG as part of the requirements. Through approval of a separate memorandum of under during the same Council meeting, the coordination of these services k the responsibility of the Bakersfield Sports Foundation. As was done during the City's hosting of the 2010 Tour of California sta the actual route will not be announced until three to four months pri� race day. The route will more precisely determine the jurisdictional res� related to police services. As in 2010, the Police Department will ac Bakersfield Sports Foundation as to the required level of security relatE footprint and logistical layout of the route and auxiliary facilities. As in 2010, the Police Department will shuffle shift schedules to reduce s B 1-� K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M November 22. TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Rhonda W. Barnhard, Assistant Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Update Attached is the HPRP Progress Report. Among the highlights: • Our local expenditures remain far ahead of what the program guidelir Rules from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development required that 60% of funds be spent by August 18, 2011 and 100% b 2012. Bakersfield's efforts have far exceeded that, with 97% spent a 31. This is an increase of 5% over last month's figures. • Homeless Prevention services have assisted about 2524 individuals i households. • Rapid Rehousing services have assisted about 1823 individuals in 8q households. HPRP Eligible Uses/Programs Homelessness Prevention HPRP Progress Report October 31, 2011 Purpose Financial Assistance payable to third party vendors are short term subsidies, medium term rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, utility payments, moving costs, hotel/motel vouchers, mediation programs, legal services programs. Homelessness Prevention Services include case management, outreach and engagement, housing search and placement, legal services, bookkeeping services and credit Rapid Re-Housing Financial Assistance payable to third party vendors are short term subsidies, medium term rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, utility payments, moving costs, hotel/motel vouchers, mediation programs, legal services programs. Rapid Re-Housing Services include case management, outreach and engagement, housing search and placement, legal services, bookkeeping services and credit Data Collection ministration - Service Provider Sub-Recipient Activities Administration & Direct Program Delivery - City HPRP TOTALS Data Collection and Evaluation consists of software, computer equipment, data collection and staffing. Administration consists of Salaries and Taxes to pay for Service Providers and Staff who work with projects. Sub-totals Administrative funding for Staff for processing purposes. Budget I Expended to I Balance date $ 617,920.00 � $ 617,920.00 617,920.00 . :•� �� 56,594.00 $1,360,328.00 $1 12,023.00 608,129.45 42,251.39 56,594.00 12,023.00 � �� 9,790.55 25,642.61 � �� $35,433.16 0.00 $1,372,351.00 I $1,336,917.84I $35,433.16 Homele assistec househc Rapid R about 1. Southern California Gas Company NOTICE OF PROPOSED RATE INCREASES Triennial Cost Allocation Proceeding (TCAP) APPLICATION NO. A.11-11-002 I ! E'�`.� � � On November 1, 2011, Southern California Gas Company (SoCaIGasO) filed its TCAP Application No.-A.1 ("Application") with the California Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") to revise its rat,es,for natural, service, effective January 1, 2013. In this Application, SoCalGas proposes to establish and revise gas rates to reflect the updated allocation c Utility's costs of providing service among its customer classes. These a�e costs that have been previously by the Commission for recovery in rates, except where noted. This Application also includes updating So( forecasts of natural gas demand, balancing accounts, and gas prices for the three-year TCAP period (201 and includes a Transition Adjustment which will reduce the initial impact of moving towards fully cost base� The adjustments will then be phased out over time, at which time rates will be fully cost based. Finally, thE Application also proposes to continue balancing account treatment for noncore transportation revenues an continue storage allocations adopted in the prior cost allocation proceeding through this proposed TCAP p Commission wil� consider whethzr th�se proposals are just and � eas�nab�e and should be adopted when i establishes new rates for SoCalGas. EFFECT ON GAS RATES AND BILLS In this Application, SoCalGas proposes an increase in overall transportation revenues of $59 million, or 3.' overall increase would only apply to the transportation component of a total gas bill and is primarily due to accounts. A phasing-out of the Transition Adjustments over the TCAP period will additionally affect some 2015. A summary of the proposed rates for the various customer classes for 2013-2015 are shown below SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY Illustrative Change in Ctass Average Rates Due to Proposed TCAP Effective January 1, 2013 Proposed /therm % Cr Present Rates for Chanqe Ra Rates 2013 Customer Class /therm /therm /therm Residential Core * 52.5 55.9 3.4 6 Avera e Residential Bill $/month $38.96 $39.92 $0.96 2 Commercial/lndustrial Core * 30.5 25.6 -4.9 -1� (Noncore Distribution Level Service)** Commercial/Industrial 6.5 5.1 -1.4 -2 Electric Generation 3.0 3.1 0.1 5 Transmission Level Service '`** 1.6 1.4 10.2 -1; Backbone Transmission Service*''** 11.0 15.4 4.4 4( SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY Illustrative Change in Class Average Rates Due to Proposed TCAP Effective January 1, 2014 Proposed Proposed /therm % Cr Rates for Rates for Chanae Ra 2013 2014 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY Illustrative Change in Class Average Rates Due to Proposed TCAP Effective January 1, 2015 Proposed Proposed /therm % ( Rates for Rates for Chanqe F 2014 2015 Customer Class /therm /therm /therm Residential Core * 55.9 55.9 0.0 Avera e Residential Bill $/month $39.92 $39.92 0.0 CommerciaVlndustrial Core * 25.5 25.5 0.0 � (Noncore Distribution Level Service)*'` Commercial/lndustrial 5.1 5.1 0.0 Electric Generation 3.4 3.7 0.3 Transmission Level Service **" 1.4 1.3 0.0 � Backbone Transmission Service"'"�" 15.4 15.4 0.0 '` Core customers generally use smaller quantities of gas and the Utility purchases their gas. . "" Noncore customers are generally large gas users who purchase their own natural gas supplies for SoC *** Transmission Level Service is for noncore service on the Local Transmission System from the SoCal( *"** Backbone Transmission Service are rights that customers may purchase to transport gas over the Sc system to the SoCalGas Citygate. Core customers who purchase gas supplies from SoCalGas will have � in the gas commodity rate. Customers that do not purchase gas supplies from SoCalGas may purchase t from SoCalGas. A typical monthly bill for a residential customer using 38 therms per month will increase 2% from $38.96 < $39.92 in 2013, and remain at that level for 2014 and 2015.(1) (1) These monthly bill estimates include charges for transportation, Public Purpose Program Surcharges commodity and Backbone Transmission Service. The impact on each customer and each customer class could vary depending on individua! usagE Commission's fina/ decision. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION You may view a copy of the application at the address listed below or obtain a copy of the application anc writing to: Greg Healy, Southern California Gas Company, 555 W. Fifth St., GT14D6, Los Angeles, CA 9C may also view a copy of the application at the following address: California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. The application is available electronically on the SoCalGas Website: www.socalQas.com/requlatory/cpuc. Copies of this insert will be available for viewing and printing on the SoCalGas Website at www.socalgas. THE CPUC MAY HOLD EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS The CPUC may hold Evidentiary Hearings (EHs} whereby parties of record provide testimony and are su! examination before a CPUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ}. These hearings are open to the public, but formal parties of record can participate. The CPUC has its own court reporters who will record the comm� parties of record participating in the EHs. The Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) is an independent created by the Legislature to represent the interests of all utility customers throughout the state to obtain t