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MEMORANDUM
November 22, 1996
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY CO~NC~/
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL ]NFORMATION
1. We have learned that the County has decided not to pursue the two railroad grade separation
projects at 7th Standard Road and at Calloway Drive. We will ask the Mayor to send a letter to
the Board due to the negative impact it would have on getting the needed improvements done
on Calloway between Brimhall Road and Rosedale Highway. A memorandum describing the
issue is enclosed.
2. A status report on the Panorama landfill issues is enclosed. Soil analysis is ongoing, with a
preliminary report expected in mid-December.
3. A summary of the proposed CDBG amendments, as requested by the Budget Finance Committee
during their meeting last week, is enclosed. This will be advancing for full Council
consideration on the "federal" time schedule.
4. The Police Department is working with downtown interests on the possibility of changing late
night parking restrictions to reduce some policing problems.
5. After three unsuccessful internal recruitments and an approved Charter amendment, we finally
filled the vacant Assistant Fire Chief position. Congratulations to new Assistant Chief Ronald
Fraze.
6. I'll be off next Wednesday afternoon. Please also remember that City Hall is closed next
Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holidays.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, Acting City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
November 21, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Rani M. Rojas, Public Works Director/~//~-----~'
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SUBJECT: County Grade Separation Projects
Currently, there are seven (7) nominated grade separation projects within Metropolitan Bakersfield
on the State's priority list. Two o£the higher ranked projects lying within County jurisdiction are 7th
Standard Road at the Southern Pacific (#13) and Calloway Drive at the Santa Fe (#18).
In order to continue with this program and receive an allocation, a study must be done by the Grade
Separation District which includes geometrics, costs, P.U.C. order and railroad agreement. When
all of this is completed, we can then formally request the allocation From Caltrans.
It has come to our attention that the County is choosing to decline any further work on their
nominations. (See attached letter to Board of Supervisors) This, in essence, eliminates any chance
of funding based on the current list.
In light o£the County's renewed determination to improve Calloway Drive between Brimhall Road
and Rosedale Highway, it would seem inconsistent to drop the grade separation component.
Based on the attached letter, would you desire someone attend the Board meeting and question the
decision? Please let us know how to proceed.
R~DEPARTMENT A~[~i~ RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
CRAIG M. POPE, RE., Director ~ DAVID PRICE III, RMA DIRECTOR
27~)0 "M" STREET, SUITE 400 Engineering & Survey Services Department
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Environmental Health Services Department
Phone: 805-862-8850 Planning Department
FAX: 805-862-8851
TrY Relay: 1-800-735-2929 ' Roads Department
November 26, 1996
Ref: 4-0.0 Calloway Drive, S343X
Seventh Standard. Rd., S196F
8-9.5 Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade
District
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Administrative Center
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Members of the Board of Supervisors:
RE: Not to Pursue Pubic Utilities Commission (PUC) Applications for Railroad Grade Separations at
Cailoway Drive and Seventh Standard Road (S.D. #1 & #3)
FUNDING: unbudgeted; Cost If Pursued: Phase I Engineer $35,000 each location and $1 to $2 Million
Construction each location.
Attached is a letter from Ronald F. Ruettgers, Engineer to the Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
(District) inquiring if the County would "... indicate informally (non-binding)..." its intent to provide local
fundi.ng for potential railroad grade separation projects on Calloway Drive and Seventh Standard Road. The
letter is jointly addressed to the City of Bakersfield for the City's similar consideration for project(s) within City
jurisdiction._
The local funding includes an initial cost of approximately $35,000 for each location for Phase_ I engineering
t~o prepare preliminary layout, agreements and application to the PUC by April 1, 1997. Application(s) to the
PUC would also require County resolution indicating availability of the local agency's share of the project(~)
funding, potentially $1 to $2 Million for each location.
The District letter notes the considerable past success of having proposed projects "on the shelf" ready for
PUC allocation. The letter also-notes the future uncertainty of the PUC program and individual project funding.
_ This Department and the County Administrative Office have discussed the possibility of future funding. It
-does not appear likelythe County could reasonably commit to local agency's share of funding by the Aprii~l,
1997 application date, or the foreseeable future thereafter. This Department could not recommend any
expenditure from our current or foreseeable future budgets. Therefore, we will advise the District that the
County will not, at this time, pursue the grade separation projects.
IT IS RECOMMENDED that this letter be received and filed.
Ve.r~ truly yours, ~
Craig M. P&pe, Director
CMP:LLN:ab '
Attach-~ents
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cc: County Administrative Office
City of Bakersfield. Public Works Dept.
Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District, cio Ronald F. Ruettgers, 1801 21st St., Ste. 4, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Printed on Recycled Paper
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 19, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy
City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager
Economic Development Directgr/2
SUBJECT: Summa~ of Proposed CDBG Amendments
Attached is a summary of the proposed CDBG amendments as requested by the Budget and
Finance Committee during their meeting last Monday (November 18). Please call if you have any
questions regarding the attachment.
NOV t 9 1996
file:cmsumame, vz
Summary of
CDBG Amendments
Centennial Plaza Park Business Port Incubator $167,000
Acquisition - 1033 Tmxtun Ave. $ 500,000 Business Loan Program $139,050
Demolition - 1033 Truxtun Ave. $ 40,000 Commercial Rehabilitation Program $100,950
Relocation Assistance - Chamber of Commerce $ 35,000 Looking Good Neighborhood $ 36,342
................ ~ ......... :~ ......... ~: .................................................. :::::::::::::::: ............. ~ .............................................. Lake Street Area Reconstruction Project $121,186
Clearance and Demolition Clearance and Demolition $15,000
Demolition - 1431 N Street $ 41,000 GeneralManagement Oversight & Coordination $ 65,082
Demolition - 1601 18th Street $ 50,000 First Time Homebuyers Assistance $15,890
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~
DATE: November 21, 1996
SUBJECT: LANDFILL ISSUES UPDATE
Good news from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) - the old landfill
gas condensate well turned up free of groundwater contaminants. This will advance our
progress toward final closure of the landfill.
As the rains begin, we look forward to seeing the benefits of drainage control work we have
done in recent months. In repairing last winter's erosion damage, we installed several
preventative measures to prevent reoccurrence. The RWQCB, Local Enforce Agency
(LEA) and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) appreciate our
efforts and high level of maintenance.
Burn dump soil samples are being lab-analyzed on schedule, and a preliminary report is
anticipated from Kleinfelder in mid-December. The vacant homes are being well
maintained by the Property Manager.
The landfill gas system continues to function well and without interruption. Kleinfelder is
preparing to install additional gas probes as requested by CIWMB and LEA.
t~KB:smp
c: Judy Skousen, City Attorney
Don Anderson, Real Property Agent
Scott Manzer, Risk Manager
NO¥ 2 I 1996
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