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Home My WebLink About09/08/95_ __ � __ /, - `� , � B A K E R S F I E L D � MEMORANDUM September 8, 1995 T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCI �� FROM: ALAN TAiVDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Last year, you as a Cou��cil �ook a risk and made a big decision on a contested issue. At the end of that issue, you authorized execution of a contract which will yield $1 million over five years to the City of Bakersfield. There was great public interest in this decision and that interest remains. The decision started momentum which has led to a total of six western cities becoming members of the West Coast Hockey League, as well as one affiliate member from Russia. Next year, two more cities will be added. The City has invested monies in new plexiglass, new scoreboards and a new zamboni. I am sure the hockey team plans some "special" activities and recognition at the FOG opener of October 25th. We will have a sell-out of no fewer than 3,600 people. It seems to me that, given this set of circumstances, the Council almost has an obligation to try to attend this event to monitor the propriety of your decision. The City h1anager certainly feels that way! So, let's cancel or move the Council Meeting scheduled for that same date which conflicts with monitoring duties! 2. John Stinson and I will be attending the ICMA Annual Conference in Denver September 18-20. Gail Waiters will be in charge during my absence, and my office will have a phone number where I can be contacted in the event of an emergency. 3. Now that the tax split resolution is in sight, I have a task force of employees working up promotional literature for annexations. Later on, we will be developing specific annexation plans for some of the islands. A preliminary look indicates that we should at ieast give early attention to Old Stockdale, Chester No. 3(or the Sam Lynn Ballpark area), Dennen No. 1 (which is a wholly surrounded island which consists of a cemetery and a mobile home park in south Bakersfield), and perhaps an area which is part of the large island on Union Avenue, south of the Union No. 10 annexation area. - - -- _ . . _ i . /• c �� . -r HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL September 8, 1995 Page -2- We would be trying a new strategy and a new level of effort compared to what has been done before. None of them will be easy, and there will be controversy, but they all should be done. We can obviously add or delete areas, if you are aware of interest or opportunities. 4. There was a Council referral on when the vacant positions would be filled in the Fire Department. We have both a Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief position vacant. This is the area where we have had repeated tests, with only one person at the end of the test for each position being interested. We want to bring this matter to resolution. However, this lack of interest on the part of the qualified candidates is extremely distressing. We are considering asking you to put a charter amendment on which would allow for the appointment of these positions on the same basis as the Fire Chief. In other words, it could come from any rank in the department, as long as they had three years experience, not just from the Battalion Chief level, which is currently the charter-imposed constraint. There are only eight Battalion Chiefs and, obviously, most of them are not interested in promotional opportunities. We are working on getting these positions filled. The Chief should have a plan very soon. 5. The progress on negotiating the conversion to automated service with the refuse haulers is going extremely slowly. They, of course, want more money. They also lack sophistication because nearly all cities and private businesses in the refuse business have automated years ago. Having to convince them that it is economical is about ten to fifteen years out of place and time, but we are finding such a sales job to be necessary. An update on various activities in the Solid Waste Division is enclosed. 6. A memo is enclosed from Economic Development regarding a full-service supermarket in Southeast Bakersfield. We are trying to attract one and have at least gotten the attention of a firm. 7. Our Economic Development Department hosted a meeting of several agencies involved in the relocation of our federal offices. A memo regarding that meeting is enclosed. 8. An article is enclosed on the huge success of the two year old new stadium in Rancho Cucamonga! They had over 400,000 attendees this year with a last place team. 9. The new gas flare is working at the old landfill. The old flare burned at 700°F. The new at 1700°F. It is better for the environment and far more effective in gas control. 10. State Farm held a flag-raising ceremony at their new buiiding this week. A memo is enclosed regarding their positive impact to Bakersfield. / -�. / ._ -. / � HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL September 8, 1995 Page -3- 11. Responses to Council inquiries and referrals are enclosed regarding an odor/trash problem near the Convention Center, a traffic signal at Panama Lane and Stine Road, and a request for a crossing guard at Wilson and Akers. 12. Information on the Sphere of Influence change we should soon initiate is enclosed. 13. Three robberies - three Police captures of the suspects. Congratulations and thanks to the Police Department is in order. This instant success is rare. AT.alb Enclosures cc: Department Heads Trudy Slater Carol Williams t,A w ` • B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORRS DIRECTOR DATE: AUGUST 23, 1995 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON SOLID WASTE ACTIVITIES l. The next meeting with landfill neighbors will be Thursday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Caswell residence at 3800 Panorama Drive, the house where the last meeting was held. Copies of the supplemental health risk assessment on soil samples performed by Metcalf and Eddy will be distributed at the meeting. The attached cover letter and newsletter have been mailed to the condominium owners and the eighteen landfill neighbors. 2. Construction of the landfill gas management system is proceeding well. We anticipate lighting the new flare for the first time during the week of September 5th. 3. We have begun renting commercial bins to new customers as we discussed several weeks ago. At a capital cost of $350 each, bins amortize for about $8.00 a month for five years. Since the going rental rate is $18.00 a month and bins last 10 to 15 years, they are a great enterprise. The City's rate is $18.50 a month (50 cents higher than the locals), but custom�rs like getting one consolidated bill. The owner of Kern Dumpster, a local bin rental firm, called this week claiming that the City Council decided in 1970 or 1972 that the City should not rent bins to customers. He said the City is competing with him using "tax dollars". Staff researched rate resolutions back to 1989.and found that�there was no bin rental fee in FY 89- 90. We are awaiting further research to compare the 1970.era information with this. 4. 5taff held a scheduled meeting with Kern Refuse Disposal on August 23rd. The meeting was limited since Mr. Roy Gargano of Kern Refuse is still incapacitat�d with a broken hip and Mr. Bovee did not have a finished cost model from the haulers to present ta the City. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, at Mr. Gargano's home to accommodate his injury. Page 1 of 2 AUG 3 I 1995 .. � .� . � The haulers also wish to survey a few more routes for obtaining productivity figures. We will be scheduling those over the next two weeks. The haulers are still indicating that the conversion would be more cost effective if they are able to convert County routes at the same time as City routes. This topic led to a discussion on mandatory collection for County areas. It appears that the haulers would support a City-sponsored push for mandatory collection. We recommend meeting with Councilmember DeMond on this subject. Please advise. S� � landfilll-memo c: Judy Skousen, City Attorney Alan Daniel, Assistant City Attorney � Page 2 of 2 • 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 , August 31, 1995 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct SUBJECT: Southeast Bakersfield Supermarket Action Following our meeting yesterday, I was able to get in contact with Larry Powell who is acting as a consultant to the Ralph's Supermarket chain. In the recent past Mr. Powell has also provided consulting services to other major supermarket chains. I would also add that my acquaintenship with Mr. Powell extends back to my service with the City of Downey (1986-1988) in his capacity with Downey Savirigs and Loan in charge of development projects. Mr. Powell and I briefly discussed the City's desire to encourage the development of a full service supermarket in the Southeast Bakersfield area. Specifically we chatted about the area fanning out in a south easterly direction from the intersection of Chester and California (with a particular focus on a potential site at Union and California). Based on this conversation as well as prior discussions I have had with him on this specific issue, Mr. Powell is very much aware of our interest. Mr. Powell committed to contacting me again in the immediate future to set a time for an appointment. In addition to this immediate approach I am recommending that the Mayor issue an invitation to Mr. Pat Barber, Vice President Real Estate for Ralph's Supermarket as his guest to the Borton Petrini Business Conference. I spoke to Mr. Whitney (KEDC) yesterday and asked him to tentatively reserve a ticket to this event. Mr. Whitney has agreed to reserve a ticket until I have secured your concurrence on the issuance of the invitation. Should our invitation be accepted, I would propose putting together a community tour for Mr. Barber as well as a series of ineetings with representatives of the Southeast Bakersfield Community. Please advise as to your thoughts. dltjwR ralphs.mem • 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 TO: Alan Tandy, City Mana FROM: Jake Wager, Economic SUBJECT: Kelocarion oi r ecleral Agencies August 31, 1995 As you will recall an announcement was made recently that the federal agencies located at Truxtun and "Q" would begin relocating to other office space in Bakersfield over the next couple of years. As I had indicated to you, this Department is in contact with the General Services Administration (GSA) in an effort to retain the federal agencies in the downtown area. As part of our dialogue with GSA, we have offered the City's assistance in raising the awareness of our local development community of this upcoming need. About ten days ago GSA accepted our offer to invite representatives from our local development community to an informational meeting. , Today we hosted a meeting of property owners, realtors, and developers at the Bakersfield Convention Center. The meeting was attended by twenty-two local individuals. After some brief introductory remarks I turned the meeting over to Wayne Lim who is the GSA lead. After an hour long discussion of the Federal Government's needs with respect to the submission of office site proposals, I again restated our earnest desire to work with GSA in meeting their needs. I will advise you of further efforts in this matter. aic:�Ws gsa.mem , Photos by IRFAN KHAN / f%or The'f+mcs Fans have flocked to the 2-year-old Epicenter stadium, home of the minor league Rancho Cucamonga Quakes basebali team. • a ar . o elr vvn. � r y � . , jjl. �'§y: ,; i �. '�'�' Vi'aJ��.+�__ ., . . , l�:nJ�: . � . N � . � .. � . } . t.' . . � ., � . _ . . � , 1 ��Recreation: Southland cities rush to build minor league baseball stadiums. But critics cite high municipal debt and reduced �ublic services as possible risks. By PATRICE APODACA TIMf:S STAFF WRITGR ast year's California League champs, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, are near the cellar as the 1995 basebali season comes to a close. But that doesn't bother Quake fans much. They're filling the Epicer�ter stadium to near capacity each nigh� anyway, rooting on the home team and delighting in the between-inning antics of mascots Tremor and After Shock. The 2-year-old, $11.5-million Epicenter is regarded as one of the finest ballparks in Class A minor league basebalL Set at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in a former grape field, the cream-colored stadium boasts a modern scoreboard, cup holders on every seat and fireworks for each Quake home run. "This is about the only thing I've seen that brings a sense of community, that brings everyone together," said season ticket-holder Michael Marashlian. "It's an old-time feeling that you just don't see anymore." Now-other Southern-Galifornia communities-are----- hoping to emulate that old-time feeling and are rushing to build minor league stadiums. Lancaster and San Bernardino are breaking ground this month on new ballparks. Ventura is considering one. So is Riverside. And—in addition to Ra�.c.ho Cucamonga—new stadiums have gone up iri Adelanto and Lake Flsinore in the past few years. But the price for such wholesome fun can be steep. Consider Lake Elsinore. Since opening in April, 1994, the Diamond, home of the California Angels-affiliated Lake Elsinore Storm, is by many measures a grand-slam success. The graceful, state-of-the-art ballpark has strong attendance. City leaders say the team's presence has rejuvenated the town by helping it overcome its image as a rundown community of low-income retirees and bikers. And they believe the stadium will encourage a host of new development nearby that witl boost the city's tax base. Please see STADIUMS, A34 Modem electronic scorebo and mascot Tremor are two the attractions at Epicent�. ; baseball stadium, which co ` $11.5 million to build. Othe �are cup holders on the seats a• fireworks after home runs. season ticket-holder says t � stadium in Rancho Cucamo a gives residents a rare chan � to enjoy an old-time community� feeling. r ,. ' � � , ,.... ��' �; ... �� i 3¢ .� " .... , �� ' ; � �'� �� « i` r � � �F Y � � ��.... � ��::. �� , � � �� ,�:. � �£ � � �. , � = F '� �, � �p W3 y � :'. "�i�. a � „,�, a , �.. 3 ` l �� i ¢� ��:; • ,� �5 . � . , ��' t� (�� rI� ��4 �� , `L P �� ... :� A34 FR[DAY, SEPTEMBER l, 1995 * ' ' STADIUMS: Cities Seek New Facilities ,.�� Continued from A3 So far, however, the stadium has plunged the town of 25,000 deeply into debt as cost overruns and added amenities pushed the final price tag to $22.5 mitlion, nearly triple the original estimate. Lake Elsinore is running a $3-million annual deficit on the ballpark, and opponents charge that the city's ability to provide basic services to residents is now threatened. "We have to realize what it's going to cost us for this joy," said Lake Elsinore City Councilman George Alongi, who opposed the stadium. "Some folks in Lake Elsi- nore cannot afford to go to the game. They don't have proper streets and sewers in their neighborhoods. But they're footing the bill." What they're paying for is a piece of the boom in mi- nor league baseball that is sweeping the nation, thanks in part to last season's major league strike. Soaring attendance figures also are credited to a general reawakening of the public to the famity-oriented virtues of watch- ing minor league ball. Added to the mix is a 1990 agreement between major and minor leagues that re- quired minor league stadiums to meet certain minimUm standards. Local politicians who have voted to fund new stadiums in the past few years say they are taking pains `We have to realize what it's going to cost us for this joy. Some folks in Lake Elsinore cannot afford to go to the game. They don't have proper streets and sewers in their neighborhoods. But they're footing the bill.' GEORGE ALONGI Lake Elsinore city councilman � to minimize risks. Most adrriit that the city's investment will never be entirely recouped, but they �con- tend that the money is well spent for a recreational activity desired by their communities. But some critics argue that the leaders in those communities are naively gambling with public mon- ey.—and in some cases the risks of such ventures will be great. . In Lancaster, Councilman Mi- chael Singer cast one of two dis- senting votes against the proposed $7-million stadium—even though the Riverside Pilots agreed to relo- cate to the new ballpark and pay an unheard-of $300,000 a year in rent plus operating costs. Singer be- lieves that the city did not elicit enough voter input and that. the soft, aerospace-dependent econo- my can ill-afford such a luxury. The city plans to fund the project with a five-year loan, which will be repaid by the team's tease payments and sales of city-owned land sur- rounding the stadium. When the principal comes due, that also will be paid off by� land sales, said Lancaster Mayor George Runner. "We felt that in many baseball deals before, many communities were too generous with the teams," Run�er said. "We have not risked any level of service by any stretch of the imagination." Still, such ventures make skeptics uneasy. One concern in Lancaster is that the city is committed to com- pleting its stadium by' April, in time for the team to start its next season tiiere. It was Lake Elsinore's rush to finish its stadium in just eight months that many blamed for ,its ballooning construction costs. What's more, the yet-to-be-re- named Pilots, who are affiliated with the Seattle Mariners, are leaving Riverside because they now reside in an old stadium where alcohol sales are banned and at- tendance is an anemic 800 per game. At the new Lancaster facili- ty, Pilots general manager Matt Ellis expects to draw 3,000 a game right off the bat. That might be, a safe bet, but Zane Mann, publ�sher of the Cali- fornia Municipal Bond Advisor newsletter, worries that in some ballparks "we might see a repeat of past follies by municipalit}es that piled up debt to pay for a vast array of public proje`,cts—from golf courses to convention centers." In building its new, $13-million stadium for the San Bernardino Spirit, the city is taking a common financing route: The city redevelopment agency will float a 20-.or 30-year bond, to.be repaid out of agency funds. To replace that money, the city is counting on tax increment—tkie extra tax dol- lars generated wtien a redevelop- ment project boosts property val- ues. I, If that tax increment does not materialize, Ray Salvador, assist- ant to the mayor of San Bernardi- no, acknowledged that future re- development projects would have to be curtailed. 1 There are other risks. Some economists warn that hopes thai a stadium will serve� as a catalyst for economic growth �are largely un- founded. Robert A. Baade, a pro- fessor of economic`s at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Ill., has studied the effects of stadiums on city economies and found that ihey tend to realign economic activity— citizens may forgo a night at the movies in favor of a ballgame, for instance—rather than boosting the overall economy. ', The exception is when a team attracts many visitors,. who pa- tronize the city's restaurants, stores and gas stations. But even with major league baseball, Baade does not find enough money com-. ing into an area to offset public expenditures. And he deflates the argument that a ba(lpark will help attract other types of businesses. "There's absolutely no correlation between professional sports pres- ence and the locating of other enterprises in the community." Baade notes that stadiums provide mainly low-wage, part-time jobs. '' From an economic standpoint, .he said, public money would be better spent on an industrial park, which would generate higher-paying jobs. Despite the concerns, the.stadi- um building boom will probably continue. Joe Gagliardi, president of tHe 10-team California League, said he �is negotiating with_ four other cornmunities that want minor league ball and expects more stadi- um proposals by next year. Proponents of the new stadiums argue that critics miss the poin� One of the funcCioris of local government is to provide public recreational facilities—and what better than a much-loved activity that generates civic pride and goodwill, they say. "This team has made the whole community proud to be here," said Roy Englebrecht executive vice � president and part owner of the Quakes, a San Diego Padre farm team. "Look at the kids—this is where they want to be." - � ._ _......_ _ � • � 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 September 6, 1995 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Dev opment Dire or SUBJECT: State Farm Update On Tuesday, September 5, 1995 State Farm held a formal flag raising ceremony at its new headquarter building, 900 Old River Road. Vice-Mayor DeMond spoke on behalf of the City of Bakersfield. In speaking with State Farm Officials, they indicated there are now four hundred individuals employed within this facility. In fact, Tuesday represented the first day on the job for forty iive new State Farm employees. Bill Seidler, Regional Vice President also indicated that approximately 150 local hires have been made to date. It is State Farm's intent to commence full operations on December 4, 1995. I will continue to periodically update you. dlt:jw8 stateupdt.mem � � . • B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works DATE: August 31, 1995 SUBJECT: RESPONSE5 TO COUNCIL INQUIRIES Attached you will find our responses to the following Council inquiries: 1. Odor and trash problems south of Convention Center between 13th and 14th Street. 2. Tra,�cc signal being installed at Panama Lane and Stine Road. 3. Request for crossing guard at Wilson and Akers. Please handle in your usual prompt manner. If you have any questions please give me a call. INQUIRY4.8i1 , -- - I �'�t�� ;_., _ �. i - i __ _ ; �Fp I f995 ; � �'-.__-n-�_ _-_ _ � VC E U �IVJP�:l�./^l.�.r�..�� . ,., _ . . . _ . _- _ ._ _ _ " _'_ _ _., . � ' BAKE � p� �,�o�ow,.�'S',� ,�' � U t7 C',y'LIF R�1 MEMORANDUM TO: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: JOE A. LOZANO, PUBLIC WORK5 OPERATIONS MANAGE DATE: AUGUST 25, 1995 SUBJECT: ODOR AND TRASH PROBLEMS SOUTH OF CONVENTION CENTER BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH STREETS The area between 13th and 14th streets just south of the railroad tracks, adjacent to the Convention Center has been a source of trash and odor problems for over a year. �rnis area nas �eci� Y1a��u �_• -�� cleaning's list as a problem spot that requires regular attention. Our clean up efforts have been primarily trash clean up of sidewalks, streets and right of way areas. We have not done any clean up of the "Feed Bin" property since it is private property. On August 24, 1995, Luis Peralez and I checked out the area, the problems are pretty evident. This area has become a gathering place for homeless people, they are living in and around the "Feed Bin" buildings. There are no restroom facilities or even running water so people are urinating, defecating and generally making a mess of the area. We will aaain have city crews clean up the trash around the property and will continue to monitor the area every two weeks and clean up as necessary. The only permanent solution is city acquisition of that property, demolition of the buildings and construction of the planned parking lot. Anything that can be done to speed up that process will help resolve the many complaints received regarding this area. JAL/lh D1:M-082595 � N � B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM MEMO TO: Raul R. Rojas, Public Works Director FROM: Stephen L. Walker, Traffic Engineer DATE: August 25, 1995 SUBJECT: Councilmember Sullivan Inquiry Traffic Signal Being Installed at Panama Lane and Stine Road The poles being located on both northeast and southeast corners are not permanent and are being placed in temporary locations. T'hese corners are currently undeveloped and placing the poles at their ultimate locations would not be feasible or desireable without extensive road widening. Present City policy has been to require the developer of undeveloped property to construct all the road improvements at the time the property develops. The project was budgeted strictly as a signal with minimal road widening involved. The project was designed with poles placed 5 feet behind the edge of pavement. A minor amount of additional paving was added at the corner with a still to be constructed asphalt dike to direct traffic away from and protect the poles as much as possible. There will actually be more pavement area to turn after the project than what existed previously. It may be true that some drivers have cut the corner and driven off road. Placing poles some thirty feet beyond the current edge of pavement, essentially in the middle of a field, would reduce their effectiveness. They would be out of the standard zone of visibility for vehicles approaching the intersection. The underground facilities were designed to allow for the signal to be modified and permanent poles installed as each corner is developed. The poles with short mast-arms would be removed and salvaged and longer mast-arm type poles installed. The post type poles could be re-used and relocated behind the ultimate curb return. s:\wp\pansticc.ref SLW:BJD:bd cc: Project File Intersection F`ile ,, - � '', � � . � B A K E R S F I E L D n��MOR�►NDUM August 24, 1995 T0: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ,�' FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER INQUIRY TRAFFIC LIGHTS BEING INS7ALLED AT PANAMA AND STINE Please review and pr9vide a prompt response to the �ttached ��tizen complaint received by Councilmember Sullivan regarding the traffic lights being installed at Panama and Stine Road. Please direct your response through �ny office for distribution to Council. Thank you. .alb Attachment �� '�` �°'"�"� � I'l��i � 4� �.J�� llB�iC WORKS w�r„,,.:.._��r � ` .� 08i22i1995 16:52� FROM SULLIVRN&SULLIVRN RE :, a1 ' .�i�i��--�.� �� TO 3241859 P.04 � -� v 9�" ... .. . .�,.-. .__. .. . ��-��- � - �- .� � . . _.__ ___. _._._.. � _.___ . � _ _ _ _. _� .---- - --- � --------. - ��_. __�-- . _.__..�=- --�� . .... ._� . . . . _ _. .. _... . . .�� ..�..-----..._._.. ��.-�� . �� _ �� d� o ��.� .._. ._.--- - - ... .. . .-� `�° � - . 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The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal with full pedestrian signal protection for the use of all pedestrians, including students. California Vehicle Code Section 21373 indicates that requests for traffic control devices, which includes school crossing guards, are to come from the school district offices. Stine Elementary School is in the Panama-Buena Vista School District. Since no request has come from the Panama-Buena Vista School District, I will forward a copy of Ms Mahan's letter to the school district, and Stine School, for their consideration. I have observed the location and pedestrian signat operation in the past and have also noticed students disregarding the traffic signal, crossing against the "red" or pedestrian "walk" indications. Some of this may be deliberate disobedience and some may be lack of education regarding how to cross at a traffic signal. In my letter to the school district, I will suggest they contact the Bakersfield Police Department to request a student traffic safety presentation for the school. This has been very beneficial to other schools. Upon receipt of a request from the Panama-Buena Vista School District, we will perform a crossing guard warrant study. In the interim, we will observe the pedestrian operation at the intersection during school hours in preparatian of a full warrant study. cc: Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering PW Memo Files Traffic Engineering File - Wilson/Akers, Councilmember Sullivan referral, school xing slw:�DATA�WP11995\�IAkers.Ref ;. . :. ; . � � � � "'�� B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM T0: STEVE BRUMMER, POLICE CHIEF - �RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER . SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER INQUIRY i REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD A WILSO AND AKERS �� .� AU� 2 � 1�95 PUBLIC INOR�S U�rHP,,,,,,,�T August 24, 1995 Please investigate the attached request for a crossing guard at Wilson and Akers Roads. Please direct your response through my office for distribution to Council. � Thank you. .alb Attachment . .. ^'' 68i22i1995 ,17:63 - FROM SULLIVAN&SULLIVAN RE TO 3241850 P.B1 � �� ., � � � 9 � Jar�uie 5ullivan 1501 Truxton Ave. Bakersiield, Ca 53301 3une 22, 1985 Dear Ms. Sullivan, i ,��'i�%�='vG1'...G� - �"�-G- � �.6• ��.4� � �.i�^� �-P _ `.�s�r�- - x am hoping you ean help with a problem in our neighborhood, before tragedy strikes. There a several very busy intersection� neax Stine Sehool unmanned by s� erossing gu�rd. � The children range in ages from 5 years to 12 years. Khile there is a signal�at the corner of Nilsnn and Akers, I have Nitnessed, many tines, children crossin8 aga�.nst the signs.l. The�e is a crossing �uard ati Lhe school on Wilson for the chi,ldren to cross the street from ths scbool, but �h.e.re should...be a gL18.zd.�L.:.tt� .�_•- corner too�. The ehildren neec� adult supervision. The added prob�.e�► is kest High 5ehaol stud�nts getting dut of schoal at the sa�ue tiwe as the S�ine students are driving howe. Teenagers being teena�ers drive a little recklessly through the area. Nopefuliy, there is something you can do to protect these ehildren, BEFORE there is a tragedy. Sincerely, A Concerned Citizan, I�znda Hahan 283? Rennedy Way Bakersfisld, CA 9�309 /v S ��,�� AuG � :� 9�9� , T�,�1f�1; `f,a!`�LCR�� < �� _..�_�._� TOTRL P.01 i. . _ _. y ,�,�,.,�., - �.ti..r- - - ..,..,� , � ., . _. . ., l ��._._,._.�.____._._----.. � '� SEP - 6 1995 M E M O R A N D U M� �-�_-��--- �-� _. �C�� #'J`..v..r ��........._,..._r. .., .��..�...., August 30, 1995 TO: ALAN TANDY, CIT'Y MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SUBJECT: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE 1-95, SOUTHWEST BAKERSFIELD AREA � The project is to quickly get an SOI application to LAFCO, the following represents a time line and major work products. Area under consideration is shown on attached map and is 10.25 square miles in area. 1. Negative Declaration prepared - August 29, 1995 2. Negative Declaration mailed for (21 day) review September 1, 1995 3. All property owners (in area and contiguous) notified September 7, 1995 4. Negative declaration noticed in Bakersfield Californian September 7,1995 4. 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