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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/2012OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,/��/ch SUBJECT: Generallnformation Miscellaneous News • The first meeting of the newly appointed Oversight Board to the Succe the former Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was held on Monday, A lasted slightly over 2 hours. Actions included approval of the requirE Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) of the former Redevelopment A June 30, 2012, which was transmitted to the State Department of Finc day. In addition, the Board members were briefed on the history of Redevelopment Agency and given an update on various projects thc under development along the Mill Creek. Contracts, debts, notes a outlined on the ROPS and detailed questions were answered k cooperative atmosphere was greatly appreciated and allowed for through the large agenda package in a timely manner. • The next meeting of the Oversight Board is scheduled for May 10, 2012 c Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule depicting obligations due fr� through December 31, 2012 will be considered for transmittal to the Sta of Finance. Future business for the agenda is expected to be considera the former Redevelopment Agency contracts are completed. • Amtrak is on pace to set another new annual ridership record in the recently released data shows. Ridership continues to increase on the trains (Sacramento-Oakland-Bakersfield) with 1 1.5 percent more passer six months of Amtrak's FY 2012 over the same period last year. • The City parking garage at 18th and Eye Streets is experiencing increa� the success of the Padre Hotel and Fox Theater nearby, in addition to 01 attractions and events. Staff is aware that some safety and vandali< occurred. and we are exbeditina an action to add a sianificant securi Honorable Mayo GE on the plan. Planning Director Jim Eggert has provided additional enclosed document. TRIP News ❖ Earthwork operations for the Allen Road Bridge are expected to begin contractor will be using large earth movers to move dirt from the free� between Renfro Road and Allen Road to the new Bridge area. No i traveling public are anticipated with this initial earthwork operation. � expects to begin driving piles for the new Bridge in two or three weeks. ❖ Included in your packet is the 201 1/12 TRIP progress report - higr milestones achieved within the past year, as well as updates on ea projects. While much has been accomplished, there is much more to � continue to work with our partnering TRIP agencies to deliver the remair expediently as possible. Event List ✓ Jenni Rivera - Rabobank Arena Saturday, April 14t" 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 - $85 ✓ Karla Bonoff - Bright House Networks Amphitheater Saturday, April 14tn 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 ✓ Rise Against With A Day To Remember - Rabobank Theater Monday, April 1 bt" 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $35-$40 ✓ U.S. Army Arena Bowl - Rabobank Arena Friday, April 20t" 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 D .. .�. ....i.. http ://www. centralvalleybusinesstimes. com/ � � ��I�T��L'��LlE�' �4��i����'TEl�1 Amtrak on track to record year in Central Valley OAKLAND April 12, 2012 6:53am • Routes nationwide show increase in passengers •`San Joaquin' trains see 11.5 percent increase BLlt�c71�s Print Amtrak is on pace to set another new annual ridership record in the Central Valley and nationwid The national passenger rail system operator says passenger counts across its network for the first fiscal year 2012 (October 2011 — March 2012) were up 3.7 percent over the same period last yea current record was established. Ridership continues to increase on the "San Joaquin" trains (Sacramento-Oakland-Bakersfield) v� percent more passengers in the first six months of FY 2012 over the same period last year. The "; route is consistently one of the most popular in the country. The "Capitol Corridor" trains (San Jose — Oalcland — Sacramento — Auburn) are seeing a 6.7 perc riders. Several Amtrak long-distance routes are experiencing ridership growth in the first six months of the same period the prior year. Among the routes with the strongest percentage increases are the ' Starlight" (Los Angeles — Seattle) up 5.7 percent and the Southwest Chief (Chicago — Los Angel percent All Amtrak business lines experienced growth in the first half of FY 2012 as compared to the sar prior year, including the Northeast Corridor (up 5.2 percent), long-distance trains (up 3.0 percent supported and other short-distance routes (up 2.7 percent), Amtrak says. Copyright �02012 Central Valley Business Times No content may be reused without written permission. An online unit of BizGnus, Inc. All rights reserved. HSR Revised Business Plan Summary - April 2012 • The revised document is a lengthy 212 pages with lots of rhetoric to sif� little detail. • There are two phases of the entire high-speed rail (HSR) project. The firs now identified as a"blended" system that would include three sections; (1) An "Initial Operating System" that would have an operating hi train between Merced and the San Fernando Valley, ($31 construction 2013-2021); (2) Bay to Basin, which extends the HSR from Merced to San Jo billion; construction 2021-2026); (3) Investment/improvements to the "bookends" being the Metro Los Angele basin and Caltrains in the Bay Area. Trains would oK upgraded corridors between San Jose and San Francisco, Angeles and Anaheim ($17.2 billion; construction 2014-2028). The second phase of the project would provide connections to San D Sacramento, but no funding or schedule is shown for this phase in the pl • The Initial Construction Section (ICS), which was the 130-mile section o be constructed between Borden (north of Fresno) to somewhere Bakersfield, is now identified as the "First Construction of the Initial < Section (IOS)". This "first construction" would start in 2013 and be corr 2017. It would not be electrified. • By eliminating the ICS, the Authority avoids the 'train to nowhere' criticisr cosmetic since it really did not change anything from the previous pla becomes a phased section of the IOS). This section cannot be used I speed train until it is electrified. In the interim, it is planned to be used b but there is no mention what happens to the fate of Amtrak when this eventually connects to Merced and the San Fernando Valley when hi service takes over the track. There is only mention that Amtrak w< become some type of feeder service to the HSR system. There was nc about using as a test-track (probably since there is no train or electrifica • Once the "first construction" section is completed, the plan places a K providing the connection through Bakersfield south to Palmdale. Th adjusted for inflation but is now it is just a route between Merced anc Fernando Valley linking up to existing urban rail lines in the San Franciscc Los Angeles areas. The reduction between the draft and revised plar cost reductions from not having to build the rail into the major urb� instead using Metrolink and Catrain (this is identified as the Blended ApK • The revised plan shows a$23 billion in savings that is achieved by not cc the full build option for phase 1 from the San Francisco Transbay Term Union Station/Anaheim. The plan states, "...if required, a Full Build c Phase 1 could be completed by 2033 at an incremental cost of $2;; year-of-expenditure dollars, for a cumulative cost of $91.4 billion." The c between this cost and the $98.5 billion reported in the NovembE attributed to using lower inflation costs in the early years of the projeci cost escalators go from 3� a year for all years to 1�o during years 2011 during years 2013-2015, then 3�o from 2016 forward). • The revised plan is similar to the draft November plan in that it uses thE range of costs. In the draft November plan the range was $98.5 to $11 The revised plan presents lower costs by reducing inflation in the earl� the project saving $7 billion, and by speculating that the $23 billion n� complete a"full build" option in phase 1 can be avoided. How "blended" system would not appear to meet mandated travel times Proposition 1 A. • The original plan estimated construction to be finished by 2020. November 201 1 plan estimated completion by 2033. The April revision completion of the Merced-to-San Fernando Valley route by 2022, connections to Los Angeles and San Francisco by 2028. It is noted that completion of phase 1 is moved up to 2028 by not finishing the "full bui of phase 1, if this "full build" is required to meet Proposition 1 A manda� times, phase 1 would then be completed in 2033. • Regarding fares, the ballot argument for Proposition 1 A estimated a tic of "about $50" to travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The � 201 1 draft estimate was $81. The revised plan is $81, though it is unclE includes transfers to Metrolink or Caltrain to make the entire journey. • It is interesting to note that in the ridership forecasts, the revised plar difference in ridership forecasts between what is presented in the busi verses the Draft EIRs (Merced-Fresno and Fresno Bakersfield). There is ar to paint an improved financial picture regarding cash flow. The pla development, joint funding, cost sharing, and related opport� accelerate development of high-speed rail will be documented ovE additional memoranda of understanding and joint-operating agreemE unclear what this means financially to cities and is there expectation t financial obligation by cities will be required. • Funding for the project is still questionable. The plan states that the key the Central Valley to the Los Angeles basin is "fully funded". Howeve only identified $6 billion to begin construction for the "first segment" ($ federal funds; $2.7 billion in Proposition 1 A bond proceeds). Fundin remaining sections to complete the IOS and remaining sections rely i significant contributions from the federal government ($38.6 billion). � funding comes from later Proposition 1 A bonds ($5.5 billion), other fun are identified as state, local, and private ($4.9 billion), private capi billion), and net cash flow ($0.3 billion). • The plan includes a statement that "...Cap and trade funds are avc needed, upon appropriation, as a backstop against federal and local This funding, which comes from the cap and trade provisions in anticipated to be upwards to $1 billion annually. However, this prograr place, has not generated any funds, and may be subject to fut challenge once implemented. Reliance on these funds is tenuous sir are claims that this funding may fluctuate significantly from year Additionally, the legislature has not yet determined how those funds wi and if they are available to the HSR, and it is likely other agencies c interest groups may believe they should have access some (or all) of th< • Lastly, the document incorrectly describes the status of our plannir around the future station. It states that the station will be located at t the existing Amtrak station and makes other references about plans fo location. The fact is that we have two, possibly three proposed station none of which would remove the Amtrak station. We have put on I range planning efforts until the Authority determines which station locc related rail alignment) they will pursue. Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE Week of April 16, 2012 — April 20, 2012 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Reconstructing streets in the area south of Planz Rd and west of Wible Rd (weather Grind & ResurFace Old River Rd between White Ln & Campus Park (weather permittir Grind & ResurFace Oswell St from Brundage Ln to north city limits (weather permitting Reconstructing Freemont south of Wilson (weather permitting) Reconstructing Saint Clair Ct east of Chester W. Nimitz (weather permitting) Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Grinding streets in the area south of Flower and east of Robinson prior to street resurl (CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area ea: south of Palm St. Installing sewer & storm lines and grading for curb & gutter on Trailer Mart access roa Preparing for street sealing season south of Brundage & east of Wible (weather perm Working on street improvement for AMGEN route THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, April 16, 2012 City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. — Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 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. Wednesdav, April 18, 2012 City areas between Workman St. & Sterling Rd. — 58 Hwy. & Baja Dr. Between Morning Dr. & Park Dr. — College Ave. & Willis Ave. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. — White Ln. & Panama Ln. Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. — White Ln. & Pacheco Rd. Thursday, April 19, 2012 City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd. Between EI Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. — Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. — Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr. Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) — White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr. Friday, April 20, 2012 Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — Allen Rd. & Old River Rd. Between Old River Rd. & Coffee Rd. — Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. Between Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. & White Ln. — Old River Rd., east to the PG&E eas -e ;.;(�� �=�� � � _.� Date: To: From: Subject: � BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM April 11, 2012 Alan Tandy, City Manager Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Directed Policing Unit/Gang Violence Report I have enclosed the Directed Policing Unit's monthly gang statistics report for Mar call if you have any questions. GSW/vrf 47 7 4 19 938 ��_�;;r,r_��.. �ti�, � �'�j"L IYI,�� ad �i � � � � -�.�: � �; �_-��,j, � .�;' ,_� BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTED POLICING UNIT MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 2O12 DPU Monthly Stats for March 2012 Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Felony Warrant Arrests Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests Hours In Training 7 I Guns Seized 146 I FI's 9 Citations 317 Probation and Parole Searches � 21 Hrs. Assisting Other Department Sections 33 Supplemental Re orts 47 GeneralOffense Reports 7 Vehicle Reports 1 1 1 Patrol Call Response Year to Date DPU Statistics January - March 2012 193 Felony Arrests 32 Citations 62 Misdemeanor Arrests 1,251 Probation and Parole Searches 31 Felony Warrant 657 Hrs. Assisting Other Arrests De artment Sections Misdemeanor Supplemental 86 Warrant Arrests � 32 Reports 957 Hours In Training 165 General Offense Re orts 18 Guns Seized 23 Vehicle Reports 4 Searcf 154 Court 2 Comrr Conta 5 Projec Worke 98 Hours I nvesti 3 2012 S 6 201 1 S 8 2010 S 5 2009 S 11 I Searc r. � 22 .• . 398 12 7 i� Court Comr Contc Projec WorkE Hours I nvest 2012 � 201 1 � nn i n r � 16 14 12 10 E: 0 � � � ��_�;;r,r_��.. �ti�, � �'�j"L IYI,�� ad �i � � � � -�.�: � �; �_-��,j, � .�;' ,_� BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTED POLICING UNIT MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 2O12 YEAR TO DATE GANG VIOLENCE INDEX 2010-2012 �,.., 2010 2011 20 , �SHOOTINGS „ . ., . . . , , „ �HOMICIDES* , . „ . ., . , ,. , ��_�;;r,r_��.. �ti�, � �'�j"L IYI,�� ad �i � � � � -�.�: � �; �_-��,j, � .�;' ,,;� 700 600 500 400 300 200 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTED POLICING UNIT MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 2O12 March 2011-2012 COMPARISON Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Guns Seized Search Arrests Warrants ❑ 2011 ❑ 2012 � ;-�: ��_�;;r,r_��.. �ti�, � �'�j"L IYI,�� ad �i � � � � -�.�: � �; �_-��,j, � .�;' � 440 400 360 320 280 240 200 160 120 80 40 0 BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTED POLICING UNIT MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 2O12 2010-2012 YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON 1500 1250 1000 750 � �' 250 Arrests Guns Seized Search Warrai ❑ 2010 ❑ 2011 ❑ 2012 10 : L 0 2 � �.,-. �� ����. y ti i.:: �i1s}. �. �. 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