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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/2018AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER February 23, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  On Wednesday of this past week, a press conference was held at the State Capitol to announce the introduction of AB 3171 (Ting). This legislation comes after the Mayors of California’s eleven largest cities (known as the Big 11) sent a letter to legislative leaders in early February requesting state funding to assist cities with the growing issue of homelessness. This legislation is designed to utilize a portion of the state’s current budget surplus to provide one-time funding to cities in California to assist them with combatting homelessness. Several Mayors from the Big 11 and legislators participated in the press conference which emphasized the importance of state action to help address this statewide crisis. Both the letter and the press release are attached. The Big 11 includes: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim and Santa Ana.  The Recreation and Parks department is moving along in their effort to replant approximately 2000 trees across the city. See below for some photos of the latest plantings on Baker St.  Last week Friday, city and contract crews completed work on repairing the sinkhole and other line work at Harris & Ashe. Tremendous thanks goes to the Public Works Department and their staff for their quick action and non-stop efforts to remediate the issue! General Information February 23, 2018 Page 2 Councilmember Referral  Vice Mayor Smith o Speeding on Allen Rd. Traffic Advisories  Northbound State Routh 99 and Ming Avenue off-ramp closures The nighttime closures previously scheduled for paving operations in the vicinity of the northbound State Route 99-Ming Avenue off-ramp have been re-scheduled to Sunday, February 25 through Thursday, March 1 due to low nighttime temperatures. The two outside lanes on northbound State Route 99, as well as the Ming Avenue off-ramp, are expected to be closed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. while work is underway. Electrical work along State Route 58 continues, requiring closures of the eastbound State Route 58-Union Avenue on-ramp, the westbound State Route 58-Union Avenue on-ramp, and the westbound State Route 58-Chester Avenue off-ramp. The two outside lanes of eastbound State Route 58, between State Route 99 and H Street will also be needed for placement of a new sign structure. This work is expected to be underway Sunday through Thursday nights, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. At least one freeway lane will remain open to traffic while work is underway, but motorists will need to enter or exit the freeway from an adjacent interchange during the ramp closures.  Full Weekend Closure for Northbound State Route 99 to Eastbound State Route 58 Connector Ramp: March 2-5, 2018 A full closure of the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 Connector Ramp has been scheduled for the weekend of March 2-5. The closure, which is expected to be in effect from 9 p.m. Friday, March 2 through 5 a.m. Monday, March 5, is needed to complete work prior to switching traffic onto the newly constructed connector bridge. During the closure, northbound truck traffic should use State Route 223 to access eastbound State Route 58. Other vehicles can exit northbound State Route 99 at the Stockdale Highway exit and enter eastbound State Route 58 via the on-ramp at Real Road. Reports  Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 26th Event Notifications  Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  For a limited time, Critters Without Litters is offering $10 feline spay and neuter procedures to City residents. Appointments are limited and can be scheduled by calling 661-831- 6000. See attached flyer. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 21, 2018 Contact: Jaycob Bytel, JBytel@CityofSacramento.org or (916) 538-0781 California Big 11 Mayors and State Lawmakers Announce Legislation for $1.5 Billion to Address Homeless Crisis Sacramento, CA – Today, the mayors of the eleven largest cities in California and a bi-partisan group of state lawmakers announced the introduction of AB 3171, which targets 25 percent of the $6.1 billion budget surplus to help address the growing homeless crisis. Assemblyman Phil Ting (D- San Francisco) and State Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) will champion the effort in their respective houses. “Homelessness is first and foremost a humanitarian crisis, but it is also the single greatest threat to the economic prosperity, opportunity and growth our cities are fighting for,” said Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, who leads the Big 11. “We are on the front lines of providing compassionate and effective solutions to this issue, and we request that our state partners make alleviating homelessness in our cities an even greater priority.” According to 2017 statewide counts, California’s homeless population has ballooned to 134,278. In response to the surge, cities across the state have utilized their general fund resources and local voter-passed revenue measures to provide housing, shelter, supportive services and outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Despite these efforts, substantial assistance from the State is needed to address the magnitude and complexity of the statewide homelessness issue. AB 3171 calls for one-time funds to be allocated to cities on a matching basis, resulting in over $3 billion in collective State and local funds to meaningfully address one of the most intractable issues facing cities. “Last year, I fought to get billions appropriated in our state budget to fight homelessness across California, but we have so much more work to do,” said Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), who is also Chairman of the Assembly Budget Committee. “Homelessness is a state crisis, but we cannot do it alone. This year, we need to identify resources to partner with cities to build more shelters and augment additional services so we can get people off our streets and into shelter as fast as possible.” “The Legislature has confronted the crisis of homelessness with new funding for supportive housing and by helping people overcome their barriers to finding homes,” said Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens). “Despite all of our efforts, homelessness is on the rise, and we need to partner with local leaders who are coming up with humane and creative solutions.” The mayors sent a letter to legislative leaders earlier this month, urging them to set aside part of the budget surplus to help boost services to the homeless. The group of mayors are planning to lobby lawmakers next month to ensure the passage of AB 3171. "Cities across California are struggling with a homelessness crisis that requires an extraordinary statewide response," said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. "This critical funding will help cities like L.A. provide emergency bridge housing and services that help people with the most desperate needs — so that they can begin rebuilding their lives safely and with dignity." “Homelessness is not just an issue. It is the most pressing issue facing California cities today,” said San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “Cities are responding to this crisis with more local resources and programs, and we need support from our partners in the Capitol too. We are asking State leaders to help us make a real difference on our streets.” “Cities across the state must continually grapple with the human, economic and social toll being caused by the growing homelessness crisis. This funding will go a long way to support some of the innovative measures being taken at the local level to house more of our homeless neighbors and confront this crisis head-on.” “While we are exploring every solution possible to address our homelessness crisis, cities alone cannot solve this challenge,” said San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell. “Additional funding support from the state will help San Francisco expand homelessness initiatives proven to be successful, including our Navigation Centers, which have become a nationally recognized model.” “I am glad to join with my fellow Mayors in a bipartisan effort to address this crisis,” said Fresno Mayor Lee Brand. “The problems and issues are different for every city in California and this proposal will help give our cities the resources they need to develop comprehensive, compassionate solutions.” “Long Beach, like most large cities in California, is facing a housing affordability crisis,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. “Cities need the state’s help to finance affordable housing developments and this proposal to use surplus funds to match cities’ housing investments will help California build its way out of this crisis.” “Oakland stands united with California’s largest cities to call upon the Legislature and Governor to address the homelessness crisis now,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. “Although we are investing in innovative strategies, cities cannot sufficiently contend with the rapid increase in people living on our streets simply because they cannot afford to pay skyrocketing rent. As one of the wealthiest and most innovative places in the world, California can and must do better. We need a substantial investment from the State, one that acknowledges the severity and the human costs of this crisis.” The Big 11 also strongly encourage the Governor and the Legislature to get out funds from the No Place Like Home initiative passed in 2016. Those resources are an important compliment to AB 3171. The California Big 11 Mayors is a bipartisan group comprised of the most populous cities in the state. Member cities include: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Long Beach, Sacramento, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim and Santa Ana. February 5, 2018 The Honorable Kevin de Leon President Pro Tem California State Senate State Capitol, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 The Honorable Anthony Rendon Speaker California State Assembly State Capitol, Room 219 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator de León and Speaker Rendon: As the mayors of the eleven largest cities in California, we write to you about a crisis that has grown to epic proportions in the last two years. Our communities, and those of our smaller sister cities throughout the state, have been ravaged by the societal and fiscal effects of exploding homelessness. Sadly, the latest U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report shows California has experienced year-to-year increases in our homeless population by 13 percent in 2016, and nearly 14 percent in 2017. The overall statewide count has ballooned to 134,278 as of 2017. Your leadership has resulted in the passage of legislation and budget allocations that will undoubtedly lay the groundwork for long-term, systematic solutions to the underlying problems of homelessness – from the historic housing package last year, most notably SB 2 (Atkins) and SB 3 (Beall) which will provide a permanent source of housing funding in future years, to the No Place Like Home initiative to increase permanent supportive housing for people with mental illness. However, the problems our cities face today are dramatic and we need immediate intervention to stem the tide. As city leaders we have invested significant local resources to addressing the homeless crisis in our jurisdictions. These new resources are bridging the gap in service needs and focus on preventing chronic homelessness and positioning those in need on the path to a permanent housing solution. City and county voters have seen the need and also stepped up, with voters in metropolitan areas across California passing revenue measures devoted to homelessness services in 2016 and there will likely be additional measures in 2018 elections. Despite our local efforts and the creation of long-term solutions, city leaders need immediate, focused and significant assistance from the State to address the magnitude and complexity of the homeless problem we all face. Governor Brown’s recent budget proposal identified a $6.1 billion surplus. We believe that addressing the epic homelessness crisis with a portion of those funds is not only a fiscal imperative, but a moral one. Such an appropriation should be guided by three basic principles: 1. Significant – The explosion of homelessness in such a short timeframe requires a significant percentage of the surplus. We believe that 25 percent of the surplus, with a matching requirement from recipient cities, would be the appropriate allocation to address the crisis. 2. Simple – By not creating an overly-bureaucratic state program, funds can be disbursed and immediately put to work to improve the lives of thousands of Californians this year. Modeled after proposals which allocate one-time funds directly to recipient local agencies based on clearly defined formulas, we can ensure a fair, broad-based and swift solution. 3. Subsidiarity – Funds should be allocated directly to cities – the level of government which is closest to the people suffering from the crisis and which do not currently receive any direct subvention of resources to address homelessness. We stand ready to partner with you, the entire Legislature and the Governor to bring this critically important proposal to fruition this year. The homeless crisis is severely impacting thousands of families and children; it is costing lives and livelihoods. It is also impacting our local businesses – from local storefronts to the greater tourism industry. The crisis and the solution we seek has no geographic boundaries, as it is felt in nearly every corner of California, nor is it a partisan issue. Given the relative strength of our state budget, coupled with the local resources we are committing to the crisis, we implore you to consider this historic request made by all eleven Big City Mayors as your grapple with the many issues before this year. Sincerely, Darrell Steinberg Kevin L. Faulconer Mayor, City of Sacramento Mayor, San Diego Eric Garcetti Sam T. Liccardo Mayor, City of Los Angeles Mayor, City of San José Mark Farrell Karen Goh Mayor, City of San Francisco Mayor, City of Bakersfield Lee Brand Tom Tait Mayor, City of Fresno Mayor, City of Anaheim Robert Garcia Miguel Pulido Mayor, City of Long Beach Mayor, City of Santa Ana Libby Schaaf Mayor, City of Oakland OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 23, 2018 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Christopher Gerry, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Speeding on Allen Road Vice-Mayor Smith referred City staff to conduct speed surveys and explore placing red-light cameras on Allen Road at Palm Avenue and Brimhall Road. City staff from the Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division, conducted a speed survey on Allen Road between Brimhall Road and Old Town Road. Based on the results of the speed survey, no additional traffic calming measures are warranted. Please see the attached speed survey for additional information. City staff from the Bakersfield Police Department and City Manager’s Office met with Redflex Traffic Systems (Redflex) to discuss potentially placing red-light cameras at the intersection of Allen Road and Brimhall Road. Please note that red-light cameras primarily deter violations from occurring at intersections (e.g., running a red light); that is, they are not necessarily intended to reduce vehicular speeds. Redflex conducted a 12-hour video survey of this intersection to understand the volume of violations. The survey results displayed a low volume of left-hand turn and through violations. As a result, City staff does not recommend the addition of red-light cameras at this intersection. Finally, the intersection at Allen Road and Palm Avenue is controlled by the County of Kern; therefore, a video survey was not conducted at this intersection. Attachments: A. Speed Survey (Allen Road between Brimhall Road and Old Town Road) Week of February 26_2018_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of February 26, 2018 – March 2, 2018 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Section repairs in preparation for a Grind & Pave on Monitor between White Ln and Fairview (SB1) Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Bernard St between Union Ave. and Kern St. (SB1) Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Campus Park between Old River and Buena Vista (SB1) Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Allen Rd between Olive Dr. and Noriega (SB1) Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Miramonte from Hwy 178 to south end (SB1) Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned sewer and storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the City Concrete repairs to various bus stops throughout City limits Concrete work on Streets that are funded with SB1 money Miscellaneous work at Sport Complex NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of street sweepers are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month only when possible. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of February 26_2018_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, February 26, 2018 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 Limit. Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. Tuesday, February 27, 2018 City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. – Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including Patton Wy. From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave. Between W. Columbus St. & 34th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Morning Dr to Masterson – Bluffshadow to Hwy 178 Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. – Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln. Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. – Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit. Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Coffee Rd. & El Portal / Laurelglen Blvd. Thursday, March 1, 2018 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St. Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Gosford Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment) City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr. Friday, March 2, 2018 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Pensinger & Panama Ln. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr. Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. Stine Rd. 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