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MEMOR�lNDUM
T0: HONORABLE 'MAYOR AND CITY
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
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•July 21, 1995
1. It is our understanding that the courts may impose a fee on prisoners which
recollects the booking fees we have paid. We do not know what the
collection procedures will be, or what we might get back from the large
amount we pay the County on baoking fees, but, apparently, the courts are
doing something to help recover part of it. More information will come
forward at a later date.
2. Raul Rojas, Lee Andersen and I will be doing review of the HUAC consulting
contract submittals, in advance of your next Council meeting, to see
whether we agree with the committee which made the initial recommendation
for Honeywell. In the interim, Andrea will have copies of those submittal
books. They are quite lengthy, but if you wish to read them, I think it is
quite revealing as to the quality of what was submitted. Let her know if
you want to borrow them for a time.
3. It seems like the tax split negotiations are taking a long time - a lot of
that is due to summer vacation schedules. I had another meeting with the
County and there was conceptual progress, but needs for language changes.
Once again, they have some vacations, and then will get back a re-write.
It is moving forward, although it is slow. The concepts are very close and
it is a matier of pinning down language at this point in time.
4. Bids on the Police Station expansion came in $1 million over the budget
estimate. We are re-thinking what can be done in light of this and more
information will follow later.
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Our response to a letter we received from Kate Rosenlieb regarding the
property at 4200 Truxtun Avenue, west of Empire sump, is enclosed.
You should have received an additional check for your car allowance this
past Wednesday. An explanation regarding the taxes on your car allowance
is enclosed.
The Community Development Division has provided a status report of
Community Development activities for the past quarter.
8. Additional information regarding the Casa Royale Motor Inn is enclosed.
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- July 21, 1995
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9. A meeting with Homeless Center and church representatives is scheduled for
next week regarding feeding of transients in the park. A memo giving
details of this meeting is enclosed.
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Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
Trudy Slater
Carol Williams
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Alan Tandy • City Manager
July 12, 1995
Ms. Kate Rosenlieb, Property Manager
Stockdale Investment Group Inc
4042 Patton Way
Bakersfield, California 93308
Reference: 4200 Truxtun Avenue Area West of Empire Sump
Dear Ms. Rosenlieb:
This letter is in response to your correspondence dated June 29, 1995.
The area you refer to at the Northwest corner of Truxtun and Empire, just West of the
sump, was sold by the City in 1988. The purchase agreement included a clause in which
the buyer agreed to deed back to the City of Bakersfield sufficient property to
accommodate parking for 21 stalls adjacent to the bike path.
The above mentioned agreement was before any development of the Kern River
Parkway in the area directly North of Empire sump on the river side of the bike path.
This area is currently under development and includes sufficient parking for the
City-owned recreational area. There is no longer a need to develop the parking area
next to the sump.
You have been very persistent in your requests, inquires and your recommendations
regarding this area. Staff has addressed many of your concerns, evidently not quickly
enough and not to your complete satisfaction. You must have noticed that several
improvements have been made:
1. You indicated concern about the lack of lighting in the area and the security
problems that created. City staff worked on that issue, installing a short pole
light at the corner and adding an additional light to the e�usting street light on the
bike path.
2. You requested the City repair the drainage on City property and rebuild the
sump area. As soon as weather allowed, street crews repaired the washout and
modified the drainage system to prevent future problems. In Mr. Lozano's letter
of March 15, 1995, he informed you of the work to be done and that "...the City
will maintain the paving and drainage system on Ciry properry."
City of Bakersfield • City Manager's Office • 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield • California • 93301
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July 12, 1995
Ms. Kate Rosenlieb, Property Manager
Stockdale Investment Group, Inc
Reference: 4200 Truxtun Avenue and Surrounding Area
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3. You have noticed that City crews have done some concrete and asphalt paving
work. The remaining dirt areas have already been piped for irrigation of shrubs
and trees that will be planted when the Parks Division is able to work it into their
schedule.
It appears to me that Public Works and Parks Division staff have been attempting to
address your constantly changing urgent concerns, even though this project was not
budgeted or scheduled.
The improvements made to this area are being done as fill in work for City crews, as
budget, weather and time permits. I am certain that when all the work is completed it
will blend in with the surrounding areas. You also need to understand that the City no
longer has a need for that space as designated parking. There is sufficient parking for
City needs on the North side of the bike path. The work done to the site was done to
solve dust, erosion, drainage and lack of lighting problems. The landscaping yet to be
done is intended to create a pleasant, attractive entrance to the Kern River Parkway
area.
I hope this clarifies the City's intent and plans for this area, which seems to be so very
important to you.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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STOCKDALE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
4042 PATTON WAY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93308
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June 29, 1995
City of Bakersfield
Mr. Alan Tandy, City Manager
Ms. Judy Skousen, City Attomey
Honorable Mayor and City
Councilmembers
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Dear Mr. Tandy, Ms. Skousen, Mr. Mayor, and Councilmembers:
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Several years ago, our company purchased property from the City of Bakersfield at the north
west corner of Truxtun Avenue, and Empire Drive. We ended up ivin the City a portion of
the property back to use as parking for the bike path. The City had, until recently, never paved
it.
I began to send letters to the City on March 9, 1995 inquiring about the paving of this vacant
area. While I was happy to hear that the City would finally be paving the parking azea, rumors
were that the Public Works Department, in order to save money, would not be construcdng the
parking lot according to existing ordinance. An excerpt from my March 9th letter to Raul Rojas
is as follows:
"It appears the City is attempting to provide a parking area that isn't really a parking area,
meaning the City would not have to comply with its' own ordinances with regard to lighting,
landscaping, etc. This is not right Mr. Rojas. We would like the City to build a parking lot just
like we had to-according to ordinance. It should have landscaping, lighting and signage. "
An excerpt from my March 21, 1995 letter to Joe Lozano in Public Works is as follows:
"I would like to know the type of landscape the City intends to put into the City owned area that
will soon be paved. I would like to know if the City intends to meet their own ordinances when
paving the parking lot with respect to lighting and landscaping. Frankly, it scares me that I
asked this in my March 9th letter, and didn't get an answer to it."
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An excerpt from my April 12, 1995 letter to Joe Lozano in Public Works is as follows:
"Please note that to date, I have not yet heard a single answer to my questions in the letters to
Raul Rojas, dated March 9, 1995 or to you, dated March 21, 1995..."
I even called 7ack Hardisty who assured me Public Works could not exempt themselves from
City ordinances.
I wrote a letter to John Stinson dated April 12, 1995 expressing frustration that I could not get
any answers from Public Works to my questions regarding this vacant lot.
Finally, on 7une 12, 1995, over three months after my first letter to Raul Rojas, I attended a
meeting with 7ohn Stinson, Raul Rojas, Don Anderson and Greg Klimko. The City's position
was they did not want the vacant lot and wanted us to � it back. Our position, as stated in
a follow up facsimile to John Stinson that same day was we had no intention of buying it back.
We wanted it paved and expected the City to do it, or give it back to us and we would do it.
The City paved the parking lot this week. The Public Works Department failed to meet the City
standard for parldng lots. The reason no one in Public Works would answer my letters is they
never had any intention of ineeting their own ordinances.
We can't understand the Public Works Department's position on this. We understood due to
financial constraints, the landscaping would go in at a later date, but the areas paved clearly
preclude future landscaping in areas where the landscaping is required by ordinance.
I have been told that "someone higher up" in City government made the decision that City
projects are exempt from site plan review. To my knowledge, there is no one person in City
government that has the right to exempt Public Works, or any other City Department from site
plan review or any City ordinances.
We want, just as we have been expressing for several months, for this parking lot to be
completed according to City standards. We want an investigation into this situation.
We hear the buzz word in Public Works is "flexibility". We're all for flexibility but how about
a little accountability?
We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
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Property Manager
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COUNCIL PAYCHECKS
July 14th
1. The car allowance portion of the Council's pay was incorrectiv left off of their
paychecks issued July 14th. Additional checks for the car allowance portion
will be given to the Council on Wednesday, July 19th.
2. The memo from Payroll, dated July 13 (attached), which was given out with the
last paychecks was misleading. Under the "Taxes" section, it states, "Car usage,
in addition to car allowance, will be taxed in the new system." This leads the
reader to believe that car allowances had not been taxed under the old payroll
system, which is not the case. Under the new payroll system, we are able to
separate out the car allowance and tax it under the tax table (approx. 16%),
as opposed to the flat 28% tax under the old payroll system. This
"separation" is a luxury we now have which was not available under the
PRIME system.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ALL CITY EMPLOYEES
FROM: SANDRA JIMENEZ, PAYROLL SUPERVISORS�.
SUBJECT: PAYCHECKS
JULY 13, 1995
Your July 14, 1995 paycheck represents the first City payroll processed on our new financial
software. Changes have occurred to both the manner in which we process checks and the
calculation and format of your checks. I will highlight some of the changes:
• Hourly Rate: Your printed hourly rates will be your base rate. All additional
; percent pay (ie longevity, education, canine, etc.) will be added in the
earnings column of your check stub.
�Reported Time: Your department Payroll Clerk (see attached list) is
responsible for entering your hours worked, special pays and leave time
recorded. If you have any questions regarding these items contact your
Department Payroll Clerk. Any corrections for missed items other than
paying you for a full 80 hours (ie overtime, premium hours, etc.) will be on
your next paycheck
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Current Earnings: Earnings will now be itemized according to your reported
hours/amounts such as regular pay, sick time, vacation, administrative day,
comp.` - time off, personal necessity, longevity, educational pay, etc. In
� addition, your gross pay will have penny differences due to rounding your
, daily hours worked times your hourly rate.
�-Accruais: All vacation, sick leave, comp. time and floating holiday balances
rwill: now be reported on your checks in hours not days or shifts.
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Taxes: Federal and State taxes will increase slightiy due to the new system
t��using the��annual tax rate schedule. The differences should be relatively
;.minor.,;Car _usage, in addition to car allowance, will be taxed in the- new
system. w�
In reviewing your paycheck, if you have any questions regarding time worked see your
Department Payroll Clerk. If you have questions regarding the actual calculation of your
check, please call 326-37�8, leave a voice mail message that includes your name, social
security number, an explanation of the problem and a phone number that you can be
reached at. If you are working in the field, please leave a home phone number and the
hours that we can reach you at home. We expect to be answering a lot of questions so
please be PATIENT.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Economic and Community Development Department
M E M O R A N D U M
Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner
Status of Community Development (CD) Activities
July 7, 1995
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This memo will serve as an update for the past quarter regarding on-going community
development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Oleander - Sunset Park Area Curb and Gutter Proiect (Parts A.B &C)
Design and construction of approximately 4,7001ineal feet of infill curb and gutter in the
Oleander area bounded by Park Street on the north, H Street on the east, Second Street
on the south and A Street on the west. Bid opening was on June 9,1995, and a bid awazd
in the amount of $221,750 was made on June 28, 1995. Construction to start by mid-
July with completion by mid-September. The contractor is Griffith Construction.
Bakersfteld Homeless Facilitv
Construcrion of the 500 square foot addition to the family dormitory area, energy retro-fit
improvements and other rehab work to the facility is complete except for the installation
of exterior doors (expected the first week in July). Construction contract was awarded to
Gary Lasater Construction in spring of 1995. A ribbon cutting ceremony is tentatively
scheduled in August when the new beds and mattresses purchased by the Center are
received.
Union Ave Annexation #10 Street Lighting Project
Installation of approximately 30 street lights in Union Avenue #10 Annexation area
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(residential streets only). Area was annexed in November, 1994. Design is complete and
construction to begin by mid July 1995, with completion by mid September, 1995. Budget
is approximately $30,000.
4. Architectural Barrier Removal Program - Public Buildings
Installation of handicap (ADA) improvements in the Bakersfield Convention Center to
provide greater mobility to handicapped citizens who use the facility. Procurement is
underway with completion by September, 1995. Budget is approximately $36,823. In
addition, plans and specs are being developed for handicapped accessibility improvements
to the council chambers. The budget is approximately $79,000.
5. Lowell Park/Carrtation Area Li�htin� Imnrovement Proiect
Replace approximately 1331ights with higher wattage and install 16 new street lights on
non-commercial streets in an area bound by California Ave. on the north, Union Ave. on
the east, Brundage Lane on the south, and Chester Ave. on the west. Design and
procurement are completed. Installation started in June, 1995. Completion is anticipated
by late August, 1995. Street light construction budget is approximately $37,000.
6. Panama #10 Area Curb and Gutter and Sump Reconstruction (Phase I)
Expansion of a neighborhood sump and addition of approximately 6,120 lineal feet of
curb and gutter (no curb and gutter currently exists in this recently annexed
neighborhood). Design for the sump improvements is complete. Sump reconstruction
started in November and was approximately 50% completed when it was stopped for
redesign at the request of a neighboring property owner's who is developing a nearby
housing tract (P.W. staff inet with property owner, and owner agreed to pay the additional
cost to construct a larger sump than the City had proposed). Work resumed in June and
construction is anticipated to be completed by late July, 1995. Construction budget is
approximately $30,173. Design and construction of curb and gutter improvements is
anticipated to begin in FY 96 subsequent to approval of additional funding for this
project.
7. Panama #10 Sewer Project (Phase I)
Design only of about 4,200 lineal feet of sewer main and approximately 2,1001ineal feet
of sewer laterals for the Panama #10 area. Approximately 81 residences will be served.
Design was completed on May 10, 1995. Design budget is approximately $25,500.
Construction funds for this project was budgeted for FY 95-96. Bid advertisement is
tentatively scheduled to begin by mid-July. Completion is anticipated by early 1996.
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NON-PROFIT PROJECTS
Community Development Staff is assisting the following various non-profit organizations to
acquire or improve their facilities.
1. Clinica Sierra Vista Medical Facilitv.
Construction of the 10,000+ square foot medical facility at 823 Lakeview Avenue is
running ahead of schedule and is nearly complete. A ribbon cutting ceremony is
tentatively scheduled for August 3, 1995.
2. Bakersfield Senior Center Phase III - Services Building Proiect.
Activity was amended from new construction to acquisition of three buildings containing
4,713 square feet of classroom, office and storage space adjacent to the Bakersfield Senior
Center. The Bakersfield Senior Center will operate and own the facility. Acquisition was
completed in July, 1994. Relocation of prior owner, Society for Crippled Children and
Alcohol (SCAA), is pending and is scheduled for fall, 1995, when SCAA's new facility
is completed.
3. Societv for Crinvled Children and Adults (SCAA)
The agreement was awarded for $40,000 to assist with the cost of modifying the recently
acquired facility to meet the needs of the agency. The bid package has been approved
and the agency will go out to bid by mid July. Work is expected to take 90 days to
complete.
4. Kern County Economic Onnortunitv Corporation(KCEOC)
KCEOC is the designated Community Housing Development Organization under the
HOME Program guidelines. Using HOME funds, they will identify, acquire and
rehabilitate single family residences which will be affordable to low income residents.
At the completion of the rehabilitation, KCEOC will select Program qualified "first time
homebuyers" to purchase and occupy the properties. Upon sale of the Project pmperties,
the recaptured funds will be utilized to acquire additional properties and repeat the
process. KCEOC has acquired two single family residences and the rehabilitation phase
has begun.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING
1. Gra�"rti Program
The Anti-Graffiti Poster and Essay Contest was a great success. After much planning and
prepazation by program staff, the project which was done in conjunction with the
Bakersiield City School District, established a valuable partnership among the two parties.
The contest was open to fourth graders in the Bakersiield City School District and had
221 entries. The City's logo "Support Your Town, Put Taggers Down" was beautifully
expressed both in picture and word. Numerous classroom presentations, both in English
and Spanish, were done this quarter as a graffiti preventive measure, as well as part of
our educational program. This effort received a very positive response from the students
and school administrators.
The Program's first Coloring Book was published in May. The book contained some of
the poster contest entries. It was a great success and a welcomed part of the
congratulatory package received by the Poster & Essay contest participants. The coloring
book was done in-house and was funded entirely by donations solicited by a couple of
VISTA Volunteers and program staff.
The HOT LINE continues to be a great asset to the program. This quarter we have
answered 629 requests. About 20% of the total ca11s were in CDBG low income azeas.
Staff continues to work with the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Program
providing graffiti presentations, particularly in low income neighborhoods.
2. First Time Home Buvers Program
The success of this program resulted in the expenditure of the FY 94-95 budgeted
allocation within the first 90 days of the budget period. Additional funds were identified
and the program has been refunded. The use of additional funding sources has created
the need for new program guidelines and documentation. Thirteen lenders are
participating in the program at the present time. We anticipate an average of 15 loans
per month. The First Time Home Buyers Program budget is approximately $180,OQ0.
3. Looking Good Neighborhood (LGN) Program.
Spring Looking Good Neighborhood activities were held in both the Baker Street and
Lakeview neighborhoods. A"Paint Day" coupled with graffiti removal and clean-up
activities found over 50 community volunteers and City staff working in the
neighborhoods on Apri122 and 29. The Good Neighbor Festival planning committee is
meeting bi-weekly to plan for the October 14 event.
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4. VISTA Yo[unteer Program
Three VISTA Volunteers finished their services this quarter, and five VISTAs will be
sworn in by the end of June. The VISTA Volunteers continue to make a big difference
in the agencies they work at. The Food Bank received 39,300 lbs. of donated food this
quarter. T'he VISTA Volunteer recruited 80 people from the Adventist Church who
helped pack 600 "brown bags" full of supplementary food to be given to shut-in senior
citizens. Living Connections published their newsletter completely free again, thanks to
services donated for its publication. Through their VISTA's Adopt-A-Room project,
Living Connecrions was able to complete the furnishings for the Cedar House, the
agency's new boarding facility for mentally ill youth. The City of Bakersfield continues
to gain ground in its fight against graffiti with numerous paint-out activities. Also, the
recruiring of community volunteers for the Adopt-A-Wall program continues, raising its
number to a total of 173 people helping keep the City graffiti-free. Four VISTAs acted
as advisors to the Mayor's Youth Council for their Teens Against Graffiti project which
involved close to 300 students and 75 adults who removed grafiiti from about 125 sites.
Alliance Against Family Violence raised about $20,000 with its Mardi Gras event, owing
a lot of its success to the efforts of their VISTA Volunteer. Together, the VISTA
Volunteers recruited 90 community volunteers this quarter.
As a VISTA sponsor, the City continues to provide the VISTAs with monthly training.
This quarter, the training included report writing, recruiting, and keeping and firing
community volunteers.
5. Multi family and Single Rehabilitation Proiects
Eleven multi-family units are under review for approval and four property owners are
reviewing applications for housing rehab. Twenty-five units have been completed to date.
Units considering rehabilitation include 1304 and 1312 E. California (1320 E. California
has been rehabilitated).
Sixteen single family rehabs have been approved, eight single family rehabs have been
completed, six are underway, and 21 applications are under review. A TV ad marketed
the rehab program from 4/24/95 to 5/1/95 on channel 17. From this commercial about 300
calls were generated. Approximately 125 applications were mailed out as a result of the
calls. We anticipate another TV airing in the fall.
An RFP for escrow services and loan servicing was developed and advertised. Four
proposals were received and a recommendation for City Council approval is anticipated
in August.
CD staff participated in the May 17th Southeast Community Festival. The event was a
special outreach to residents of S.E. Bakersfield. Staff was able to distribute first time
homebuyer, fair housing, and housing rehab information to interested citizens. Staff also
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networked with other agencies at the festival who were unaware of City sponsored
services. Over 150 persons attended the event.
Rehabilitation sta.ff continues to market the home improvement program door to door
which includes neighborhood open houses after the completion of the rehabilitated home.
6. Home Accessibilitv and Paint Programs
Forty-six home accessibility rehabs have been completed. Six are currently under
construction, and 15 are ready to be bid. All home access grant funds budgeted for FY
94-95 were expended.
Paint Day on 4/29/95 was a great success. Eighty volunteers prepared and painted four
homes of disabled and elderly residents in the Baker Street area neighborhoods. Another
15 vouchers for free paint were given to low income households.
7. URM Incentive Program
Under the incentive program, about 13 commercial owners of unreinforced property have
been given consent to proceed with their project. Of those, all are retrofit projects with
one scheduled demolition. At this time, we are processing approximately 30 applications
for URM assistance. These applications represent properties that have either applied or
have completed environmental review and are currently awaiting their initial seismic study
from their engineer.
8. Business Assistance Program
Marketing efforts continue for the $2000 per job program". At present the City has about
$690,000 in prior year funds with an additional $270,000 budgeted for FY 95-96.
Currently, about $65,000 in financial assistance has been requested from Holiday
Recreational Vehicle Dealership for relocation from its present location on So. Union
Avenue to 2701 Auto Mall Drive. The project is scheduled to begin this summer and total
project cost is approximately $1.5 million and will create about 15 new positions within
the next year primarily for low income persons.
9. Fair HousinP
April was National Fair Housing Month and the Fair Housing Advisory Committee
lOth Annual Poster and Essay Awards luncheon. Over twenty awards were issued to
elementary school children. Vice-Mayor, Pat DeMond, presented the poster and essay
awards to a11 the winners. Keynote speaker, Deputy John Kramer of the Kern County
Sheriff's Department, gave an outstanding speech on the D.A.R.E. program.
Additional community outreach and education efforts have also been underway since
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April. First, the debut issue of the Fair Housing News was published and distributed to
over 1,000 readers. The Newsletter contains articles regarding developments in fair
housing law and reports concerning community activities. Second, the Fair Housing
Coloring Book, a 24 page multi-cultural and multi-ethnic collection of drawings and
posters, has been designed and awaits publishing and distribution to elementary schools
within the Bakersfield City limits.
The Fair Housing Office continues to receive approximately 200 ca11s per month and has
undertaken a total of nineteen cases during the past three months.
10. Communitv Reinvestment Act (CRA) Lenders Groun
City staff has been involved in forming a public/private partnership with local lenders to
address the need for affordable housing in the City of Bakersfield. A number of lenders
have committed to participate in the financing of single family and multi-family housing
projects affordable to low income families. This financing includes both 1/oacquisition and
rehabilitation. The CRA Lenders Group meet bi-monthly to discuss existing low income
housing programs and make suggestions for any revisions to current programs or the need
for additional programs not presently available. To date, approximately $365,000 of
federal funds have been leveraged with over $8,200,000 of private sector financing to
provide mortgages for 147 low income families within the City.
11. Mortga�e Credit Certi�cates (MCC) ProPram
The City's application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for authority
to issue MCC's was approved on May 3, 1995. The value of the MCC authority totals
$8,681,666.00 and will provide approximately 102 families with another "affordable
housing" program. The City of Bakersiield will administer the MCC program in
conjunction with the cities of California City, Delano, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft,
Tehachapi, and Wasco. Program workshops were recently held for local lenders and
realtors. The official start-up date will be July 17, 1995.
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B A K E R S F I_E L D
MEMOR�lNDUM
July 20, 1995
CONFIDENTIAL
TO: Ala Tandy, City Manager
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FROM: Gai aiters, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Ca�a Royale Motor Inn
The Police and Fire Departments have compfeted their reports of the events surrounding
the Casa Royale Motor Inn. The Fire Department detailed a chronology of their fire
responses and inspection calls. The Police Department provided the results of the
special investigation into the allegation that the Fire Department was not timely in
responding to a fire which burned down the building behind the Motor Inn.
When Chief Kelly, Randy Fidler and I met with the owner, Soly Bina, he stated to us that
he felt, and had witnesses that believed the Fire Department could have set the fire. This
allegation was not brought out during the special investigation. Some of the witnesses
did testify that the Fire Department was slow to respond, but that claim was disputed by
one of the employees of the Motor Inn that was on duty at the time. The special
investigation is complete, and in my opinion, does not warrant any additional
investigation that the Fire Department did anything other than conduct business in a
timely and professional manner.
Since these events, however, the City has been notified that the Casa Royale Motor Inn
has continued to have problems. Most recently PG&E cut off their utilities because they
owed a$23,000 bill, then they brought in illegal generators. The Building Division gave
notice to remove the generators, and the county health department posted the 100 wing
uninhabitable. Subsequently they paid their bill with PG&E.
As far as the prior code violations with the Building Department, Casa Royale has failed
to meet the deadline to clean up the burned site on the property. The City will pursue
obtaining a contractor to clean it up and then bill Casa Royale. Also, no progress has
been made to clean up the 300 wing, so it is still closed down.
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"WE CARE"
JULY 12, 1995
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
MICHAEL R. KELLY, FIRE CHIEF�'�'�
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
251 S. UNION AVENUE - CASA ROYALE HOTEL & CASINO
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Attached please find the chronological listing of Fire Department
activities at the Casa Royal Hotel & Casino from March 1992 through
June 1995. This listing includes emergency responses as well as
Fire Department inspections where violation notices were issued.
On June 14, Assistant City Manager Gail Waiters, Chief Code
Enforcement Officer Randy Fidler and I met with the owner of the
facility at 251 S. Union Avenue. During the meeting, the owner
expressed his concerns regarding violation notices he had been
issued and emergency services that had been provided.
On June 19 an inspection was conducted at 251 S. Union Avenue which
ultimately resulted in the 300 wing being closed. Present at this
inspection were Councilmember Irma Carsen, Assistant City Manager
Gail Waiters, representatives from the Fire Marshal's Office, City
Attorney's Office and the Health Department.
On June 20 another inspection was conducted by the Building, Fire
and Health Departments of the 100 and 200 wings of this facility.
Correction notices were issued by the Building Department on this
date.
Future reinspections of this facility for conformance to establish
regulations has been turned over to the Building Department.
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CASA ROYALE HOTEL & CASINO
251 S. Union Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
Fire in laundry room
$8000 damage
September 4, 199Z Inspection violation
Recharge extinguishers
Chain and lock used on door in ballroom
Panic hardware need repairing
Covers on electrical panels are missing
October Z6, 199Z
July Z7, 1993
September 4, 1994
Trash can fire
$10.00 damage
Structure fire in door frame and wall
$1000 damage
Structure fire in wall
$1500 damage
October Z8, 1994 Inspection violation
Combustible storage on 2nd floor
Lobby closet - repair hole in ceiling to attic
exits
Remove all chains from panic hardware
Repair all exit lighting over exit ways
Janua�cy 30, 1995 Structure fire (electrical)
$500 damage
January 30, 1995 Correction Notice (Building Department)
Licensed contractor to bring electrical wiring
system up to safety standards and code.
Include exit, security lighting laundry room.
Smoke detectors and electrical rooms.
No occupancy until approved by Building and
Fire Departments.
April 17, 1995 Inspection violation
Provide fire extinguishers in 300 wing
Recharge existing extinguishers
Provide exit signs
Electrical light at exits in 300 wing
Install smoke detectors
April Z6, 1995 Correction Notice (Building Department)
Replace - repair damaged windows
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Provide secondary egress for all rooms (48
hours)
Provide proper heating and Title 24 (State
Building Code) for all rooms
Provide hot and cold running water
Repair fire-damaged roof
Don't reoccupy any room until Building, Fire,
and Health Departments approve
Ap=il 30, 1995 Structure fire (storage building)
damage not listed
May 17, 1995 Correction Notice
Building Department
Demolition Report
Get permit to remove debris from the fire
damaged storage building
JuAe 14, 1995 Assistant City Manager Gail Waiters, Chief
Code Enforcement Officer Randy Fidler and Fire
Chief Michael Kelly met with the owner of the
facility at 251 S. Union Avenue to discuss his
concerns
June 19, 1995 Councilmember Irma Carsen, Assistant City
Manager Gail Waiters, representatives from the
Fire Marshal's Office, City Attorney's Office
and the Health Department present
300 wing closed
June Z0, 1995 Building, Fire and Health Departments present
• 100 and 200 wings - correction notices issued
by Building Department
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMOR�lNDUM
J�aly 19, 1995
T0: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ,��
SUBJECT: SCHEDULED MEETING WITH HOMELESS CENTER AND VALLEY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
REPRESENTATIVES
On Wednesday, Juiy 26 at 3:�0 p.m.� a�neet?n� wiii �� hel� at L'ne �inma���s :;ante�
to bring together �epresentativ2s f;om ��;� �enter (4ichara T2mpi2; a�� Va11ey
Sible �ellowship tiharch ;n�;� '-;fi�wL; �:�1 -�?�.+� ' ��►a�� �s ��" �s 4ity staff to
di scuss possi b', e a� tz; nati v�s to th� �!���rLh' s�e�di ng of the transi ents an a
regular �asis at .r.en�ral Park.
John Stinson, George Gonzales, Frank Fabbri, Sgt. Henry and I will be in
attendance. Mayor Price has indicated he would tiry to be there (as requested by
the church) even though he is scheduled for vacation at that time.
(m0719952)
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MEMORANDUM
July 17, 1995
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
JUDY K. SKOUSEN, CITY ATTORNEY \}�
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS N�MO
I would like to apologize to you for the misunderstanding
concerning your memo regarding Civil Service status for Department
Heads. Unfortunately, neither Bob nor I noticed the word "draft"
on the memo and we assumed it had already gone to Council. For
this reason, I prepared my response and sent copies to Council
based upon the assumption that they had read your memo. Bob
strongly disagreed with my position and feared I had mislead you
and through your memo, the City Council.
I completely support your position regarding Civil Service
status for Department Heads. I think it stifles performance and
makes it impossible to reward upper management based upon merit.
I am also in favor of eliminating the system for my department.
Unfortunately, because of situations which occurred during recent
years, there are some attorneys who view this as threatening.
Again, I am very sorry for my mistake. You may forward a copy
of this memo to the Councilmembers if you feel that is appropriate.
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�al�ersiield Police Departn�ent Announcesv
"National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs"
August 1, 1995
Bakers�eld to Join Cities Nationwide for
'America's Night Out Against Crime'
On Tuesday, August 1, 1995, the city of Bakersfield will join forces with thousands
of communities nationwide for the "12th Annual National Night Out" crime/drug
prevention event. National Night Out" is sponsored by the National Association of Town
Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Bakersfield Police Department, and will involve over
__ 8,700 communities from,all_50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases .
around the world. Over 27 million people are expected to participate in "America's Night
Out Against Crime" on August lst.
"National Night Out" is designed to: _(1) Heighten_ crime and drug prevention
awareness; (2) Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; (3)
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community relations; and (4) Send a message to
criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6 to 9 p.m. on August lst, residents in neighborhoods throughout Bakersfield
and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the
evening outside visiting with their neighbors. "National Night Out" is an ideal opportunity
for citizens and law enforcement nationwide to form powerful partnerships in the fight for
a safer America. On August lst, millions will join forces to "Give Crime & Drugs A Going
Away Party" � �
Participating in the local event will be representatives from the Bakersfield Police
Department: COPPS Unit, Crime Prevention, K-9 Units, Dare, Explorers and Patrol
Officers. Also, represented will be the Bakersfield Fire Department, Economic and
Community Development, Housing Authority of Kern County, Golden Empire Ambulance
Co., Pacific Gas and Electricity, Homebase, Alliance Against Family Violence, and other
community-based organizations. MaGruff the crime dog, will be on hand to distribute
autographed cards, stickers and balloons to the children. KK.��X will be broadcasting live
from the park and Jose Gaspar from KBAK Channel 29 will be the emcee for the event.
Through the generous contributions of local community businesses; Food-4-Less, Pepsi,
Frito-Lay and Rainbo Bread food will be provided for the first 1000 people.
Join us on August 1, 1995 at California Avenue Park between 6:00 and 9:00 pm for
a fun and informational evening for the entire community. Come out and bring your
friends, meet your community leaders, show your support to the Bakersfield Police
Department, and show the rest of the nation that the Bakersfield community cares and is
iighting back against crime.
For additional information or if your group wishes to p�rticipate in this event
contact: Tony Martinez, COPPS Unit, Bakersfield Police Department,lViartin Luther King
Jr. Center, 1000 So. Owens St. Bakersfield, or phone (805) 326-3922.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
July 19, 1995
T0: JUDY SKOUSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III �u�
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SUBJECT: FEEDING OF TRANSIENTS IN CENTRAL PARK
In a discussion with Frank Fabbri this morning, he indicated that certain
portions of Chapter 12.56 in the Municipal Code might be applicable to the
problem of continuous feeding of the transients in Central Park. Could you
review Chapter 12.56 to see if indeed portions of it would be applicable to this
situation?
Also, at the City Council meeting of June 28, Councilmember McOermott mentioned
that he thought v�hen the Homeless Center was built that the City had passed some
sort of ordinance to prohibit the type of feeding that is going on in Central
Park. If you haven't already, could you piease provide any information you might
have that would be applicable to this particular question.
Next week staff will be meeting with both the Valley Bible Fellowship Church and
the Homeless Center. After that, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee will
be scheduled for a meeting. ?f I could have a response within the next two
weeks, it would be very helpful.
Thank you.
(m0719953)
cc: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Alan Tandy, City Manager