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SUBJECT:
MEMORANDUM
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCI /�
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
GENERAL INFORMATION
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March 1, 1996
1. The proposal to end "double taxation" in maintenance districts is enclosed.
While it carries a considerable cost, it should help make a major
controversy become considerably better. We'll plan on presenting it at a
future workshop.
2. Last week we received an anonymous complaint letter concerning the booking
policy at the Convention Center. The objection raised was that we
concentrate too much on outside convention business, and place local
community needs behind that. The Community Services Manager has responded
with a memorandum which clearly shows that we are committed to supporting
local events. In Fiscal Year 1994-95, 66% of the Convention Center events
were produced by local organizations.
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A memo on Fire Station placement issues is enclosed in respons� to a
Council referral.
I denied a liquor license application for the first time this week. It was
at 827 8th Street. Licenses in the area are double the State standard, and
the crime rate is serious.
5. Is anyone surprised - the private refuse haulers �ay negotiations with the
County on universal collection are going very slowly. If it doesn't
improve, they say they may miss the 1997 window of opportunity.
6. The Economic and Community Development Department has contributed a major
effort towards the development of a proposed bill to unify the enterprise
� zone and incentive area programs. The intent is to combine the best points
of both programs and allow the designated communities to "play on a level
playing field".
7. Attached is an update regarding the Cancer Survivor's Plaza that is
currently under construction at Beach Park. 2he coordinators of this
project anticipate completion by March 30th, as there will be a grand
unveiling ceremony that day.
8. There is a memorandum attached from Economic and Community Development that
describes the tree planting program for areas of Southeast Bakersfield,
which is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th. This effort will have a very
positive effect, and the City will donate composting materials for the
project.
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 1, 1996
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10. In reference to a CounciLnember referral, there is a response enclosed
regarding the flood/drainage problems in Kern City-Westwood Estates.
11. Please notice that in the Agenda packet is a consent item that recommends
we drop the County LEA and go to direct State regulation. It is a referral
to the Budget and Finance Committee. Later, we could consider becoming our
own LEA after the Panorama closure.
In addition to the memorandum in last week's General Information package
addressing this subject, enclosed is a memorandum noting that if we were to
establish our own LEA, it would be more economical for refuse truck
inspection fees.
12. As a reminder, I will be on vacation from Tuesday, March 5th through
Tuesday, March 12th. Gail Waiters will be in charge during my absence.
The office will have my phone number, should I need to be contacted.
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Carol Williams, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDIIM
March 1, 1996
T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL TO ATTEMPT TO ELIMINA
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONTROVERSY
Conclusion and Recommendations
We have calculated base levels of service for parks and median landscaping in the
portions.of the city that are not within maintenance districts. Those calculations
show that to achieve equity, we should increase the park subsidy,in the maintenance
districts from 33� to 66%, and we should pick up 7.3% of the median landscaping costs
in maintenance districts' areas. Those actions would result in reducing parks
assessments by $255,418 and landscape assessments by $94,500 and paying those from the
General Fund. In-the opinion of staff, residents then have a base level of General
Fund support and maintenance districts are only assessed on those levels of service
which are over and above the base level.
Background
The issue of maintenance districts has become very divisive on the City Council. Since
1981 when streetscaping is installed or new parks built, under Council policies, they
have been done under the basis of a maintenance district.
One side of the philosophic argument is that this is a double taxation situation,
because the General Fund pays for certain of these facilities in parts of the city, and
certain other parts of the city are within maintenance districts and pay a separate
supplemental fee on their taxes. The other side of the argument is that the people who
are in maintenance districts have a higher level of service with more parks acreage and
considerably more streetscape, than exists in the older parts of the city. Actually
both arguments hold an element of the truth. This analysis is an attempt to achieve
some equity in that area.
Brief History of Modifications
Over time there have been several modifications in the assessing policies, which have,
at least in part, attempted to address the issue of equity. Over a period of years,
from 1988 through the present, there has been an increasing percentage of the cost of
maintaining the parks maintenance district picked up by the General Fund. For the last
several years, 33� of those charges have, in fact, been paid by the General Fund.
Honorable Mayor and City Gouncil
February 28, 1996
Page 2
In addition to that, because of the multiplicity of districts and significant annual
€luctuations in the individually calculated rates, the Eity Council decided during the
1994-95 fiscal year to consolidate the maintenance districts. Consolidation has helped
significantly to reduce complaints and has helped stabilize the annual fluctuation in
rates. �here are 2 tiers of assessments for parks, based upon level of benefit, and
there are 4+ tiers for streetscape, based upon level of benefit, with the more
intensive landscaping or greater acreage of parks getting a higher assessment under
that tiering structure.
In the 1994-95 fiscal year, the City overhead charges were removed by Council action,
along with building occupancy charges. Since that time, these costs have also been
picked up by the ueneral Fund for both streetscape and parks.
Other efforts have been made to reduce costs and privatize maintenance districts. We
have allowed, and continue to allow, homeowners' associations that are properly
incorporated to take over the responsibility where they demonstrate an interest in
doing so. There have been several efforts to privatize by contracting for service, the
first two of wnich were unsuccessful, and the later two bids were not awarded by City
Eouncil. That particular issue, of course, has led to a considerable level of
controversy and discussion.
Concept Behind Proposed Effort to Resolve the Controversy
We have evaluated service levels in the General Fund maintained portion of the City and
compared it to service levels in the maintenance district areas. It is r�asonable to
assume that the General Fund should provide both areas with the same level of service.
To the extent, however, there is.a higher service level�in the maintenance district
areas, it is also reasonable for those residents to pay the difference between the base
level and the higher level of service obtained. If the calculations are done
correctly, that would effecti�zely eliminate "double taxation".
Results of Calculation Efforts
Parks Maintenance Districts - To Establish a base level of service, we have used a
ratio of General Fund parks cost to population. Those �alculations appear in Appendix
A.
Streetscape Landscaping - To establish a base level of service we have used two
measures. One is based on area (or acreage) of streetscape to population. The second
is based on that same concept, but with only using the population base within half a
mile of the improvements, which is how it is done for the maintenance district
boundaries. Please see Appendix A and B for details.
Translation to Assessing Methodolo�y
Once the base levels of service were established through the above calculations, the
percentages were applied to the assessing methodology used for the maintenance
districts. See Appendix C. This calculation leads to the proposals to increase the
General Fund support in the amounts shown in the conclusions mentioned above.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
February 28, 1996
Page 3
Other Efforts to Control Maintenance District Costs
See the attached memo which reflects ideas generatEd among �mployees to reduce costs
in districts. Staff remains open to further privatization efforts, should Council give
us direction on that, as well.
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ANALYSIS OF PARKS - TIERS 0.5, 1.0 & 1.5
The following calculation is to determine a subsidy for residents in the Consolidated
Maintenance District that is equivalent to what residents in the General Fund area of the
City pay for parks. The comparison is based on the ratio of cost of park maintenance to
population in each of the areas.
General Fund Area:
Park Cost: $2,103,300 �
Population: 170,000
$2,103,300 = 170,000 = $12.37/pop.
Consolidated Maintenance District:
Park Cost: $704,800
Population: 37,700 .
$704,800 = 37,700 = $18.69/pop.
Ratio oF Generai Fund to Consolidated Maintenance District
$12.37=$18.69=66%
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The following is based on a 66% subsidy per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) in each of
the Park tiers.
Column (1) is the actual amount assessed in 1995-96 for each single family dwelling unit
with a 33% subsidy.
Column (2) is the proposed assessment for each single family dwelling unit with a 66%
subsidy equal to that paid by residents in the General Fund area of the City.
Tier
0.5
1.0
1.5
Total Subsidy
February 29, 1996
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95-96 Asmt
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$16
$33
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$209,782
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$9
$18
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$465,200
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ANALYSIS OF STREET & MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
The following calculation is to determine a subsidy for residents in the Consolidated
Maintenance District that is equivalent to what residents in the General Fund area of the
City pay for street and median landscaping. The compaTot 11 cost of street and med an
of landscaping to population in each of the area
landscaping in the Consolidated Maintenance District is $1,372,410.
Generai Fund Area:
Area of street & median landscaping: 17.49 Ac. �
Population: 170,000.
Population within 1/2 mile of streetlmedian landscaping: 87,200.
17.49 Ac = 170,000 = .000103 Ac/pop.
17.49 Ac = 87,200 = .002005 Ac/pop.
Consolidated Maintenance District Areas:
Area of street & median landscaping: 117 Ac.
Population: 42,500.
117 Ac = 42,500 = .00275 Ac/pop.
Ratio.of General Fund to Consolidated Maintenance District:
.00OlU3 = .00275 = 3.7%
.002005 = .00275 = 7.3°Io
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Two street and median subsidies are proposed. The first subsidy of 3.7% is based on the
ratio of area of street and median landscaping to the population in the entire general fund
area of the City. The second subsidy of 7.3% is based on the ratio of area of street and
median landscaping to only that population in the general fund area that is within 1/2 mile
of street/median landscaping.
Column (1) is the actual 1995-96 assessment for street and median landscape maintenance
in the Consolidated Maintenance District per single family dwelling unit in each tier.
Column (2) is the proposed assessment for each single family dwelling unit with a 3.7%
subsidy as described above.
Column (3) is the proposed assessment for each single family dwelling unit with a 7.3%
subsidy as described above.
Tier
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
4.0
February 29, 1996
(1)
95-96 Asmt
w o Sub
$12
$24
$36
$48
$71
$95
Total Subsidy
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Asmt w/3.7%
Subsidv
$11
$23
$34
$46
$69
91
$47,900
(3)
Asmt w/7.3%
Subsid
$11
$22
$33
$44
$66
88
$94,500
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MEMORANDUM
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent �� �
RESULTS OF PRIVATIZATION MEETINGS
26 January 1996
During the past several months, w� have had numerous meetings with the Park Division
supervisors, employees, and the SEIU Union representative (Chuck Waide) to gather ideas and
solutions to lower our overall maintenance districts costs. These items have been reviewed and
their feasibility determined. Cost savings have not been quantified but in most cases the
employees have been able to accept more area and responsibility. Some that currently are being
implemented are:
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•All median and streetscape riding mowers have had mulching units installed. This
has eliminated numerous labor and equipment hours on ha,�dling bags of grass. We are no longer
utilizing or adding to the landiill.
•Spraying around trees, sign posts, irrigation controller boxes, etc. in our turf areas
has eliminated man hours of weedeating and edging.
•Work release program has been initiated in some of the district areas.
Items being prepared for implementation are listed below:
•Utilize 30 gallon sprayer units to treat large landscaped areas, thus reducing many
permanent labor hours so the park maintainers can perform other duties.
•Purchase a cab-over truck with custom designed tool boxes located behind the cab
to carry a variety of small equigment. It would also include a dump bed with side boards to �
handle any debris or be utilized fpr pther maintenance. If this trial program works well it will
eliminate some vehicles and reduce equipment maintenance costs and small equipment theft. The
opportunity to double-up on assignments with this unit is being evaluated �and could possible
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•We intend to transport two (2) mowing crews and their equipment by using one (1)
pickup and trailer unit and possibly eliminating several trailers and pickups in the future which
will reduce equipment rental costs.
Other employee suggestions that have not fully been studied may also reduce the costs and
increase efficiency. Some will require negotiations with the SEIU. They are as follows:
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Employees would be given an allowance to purchase five (5) sets of uniforms for the year which
they would laundry themselves. We would save the laundering costs plus the cost to furnish the
additional six (6) uniforms the employees currently receive.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work ten (10) hour days which would eliminate one (1) day of travel time in a forty hour work
week.
HEALTH INSURANCE �
Elimina.te employee's health coverage on employees that have double coverage, thus reducing
costs.
CENTRAL STOREROOM/�TORAGE
Maintain a central storage/storeroom for supplies, small tools, and equipment. A centralized area
would reduce labor and travel costs, reduce theft, and stabilize inventory.
MINOR IRRIGATION REPAIRS
Park Maintainers could perform small repairs on irrigation heads instead of waiting on the
CraftWorkers which would produce lower labor cost and efficiency.
WORK RELEASE PROGRAM
Expand the work release program and evaluate other similar programs to reduce labor costs.
ASSIGNMENTS-TEAM APPROACH
Assign employees by task, such as maintenance of restroom, shrub beds, parks, medians etc.
instead of making them responsible for an entire area.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call.
cc: Lee Andersen, Community Services Manager
Allen Abe, Assistant Parks Superintendent
Chuck Waide, SEIU
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TELEPMONE (805) 325-7487 • � FAX (805) 325-7814
Jan�uary 31, 1996
,AI.AN TANDY, MANAGER
CHiJCK W,A,IDE, iJNION REPRESENTA?IVE
SUBJECT: RESULTS OF PRNAT7ZATYON MEETINGS
I�eviewed my notes from the Parks employee meetings. In addition to thosc suggestions
covered in �rank's January 26, 1996 memo, the following suggestions may have menit.
��ave emp[oyees report to work site rather than the Corp. Yard.
• Dcve�op 7 day work schedule and eliminate weekcnd call-outs,
• Make assignments that are all parks or all streetscapes_
• Work employees in crews to do speci�ic tasks such as shrub beds and picnic areas
within a sup�rvisor's area.
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There were numerous othex ideas that were rejected for various �reasons.
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Employee Relations Supexvisor
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REPRESENTING Pl18LIC EMPLOYEES SINCE 1939
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ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FEBRUARY 9, 1996
FROM: LEE ANDERSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER �
SUBJECT: RESULT OF PRIVATIZATION MEETINGS
In response to your questions regarding consideration of
suggestions by Chuck Waide in his letter dated January 31, 1996
(see attached), I propose the following:
Regarding his first suggestion, we will begin implementing
something similar. On two man crews, we will have one individual
pick up necessary equipment at the Corporation Yard, while the
other individual reports to the job site. There should be some
savings here.
On a seven day work schedule, we currently have limited use on this
idea. We will continue to explore the option.
In regards to assigning people to specific tasks, we are currently
implementing the idea on a limited basis such as mowing crews. A
couple of concerns are that employees who only do one specific task
will lose some pride. For instance, if employees only clean
restrooms, they will not care what the rest of the park looks like.
In addition, it might create a situation where many employees are
in one park at one time, which could cause citizen concern. We
will continue to evaluate this idea.
As to his final suggestion, we will begin trying to double up
employees. By combining two workteams, there could be significant
equipment savings.
All in all, these ideas have merit and we will make every effort to
implement these suggestions. If you should have questions or
comments, please contact me at your convenience.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LELAND J. ANDERSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: ANONYMOUS COMPLAINT LETTER
26, 1996
MANAGER
On February 22, 1996 I received a copy of a letter from a concerned
citizen who raised questions regarding the booking policy at the
Convention Center. The letter indicated three areas of concern:
1) the Girl Scouts' sponsored public ice skating event, 2) the
Walter Larsen antique show, and 3) the Bakersfield Fog "booster
club” ice skating fundraiser. The overall tone of the letter seems
to state that the Convention Center is working against the
community, a position that could not be further from the truth. Of
the 170 different events held during Fiscal Year 1994-95, 112
events, 66 percent, were produced by local organizations or
companies.
The Girl Scouts - Joshua Tree Council has sponsored public ice
skating as a fund-raising event, during August for the past three
years. However, this July and August the Convention Center will be
hosting a Jehovah Witness Convention on six weekends during the two
months. It is estimated that over the six weekends, the economic
impact to the community will be over $10,000,000.00, based on
attendance figures of 4,500 people per weekend. Girl Scout ice-
skating organizers were informed of the pending Jehovah Witness
convention very early in the preliminary discussion stages. Upon
confirming the convention and ice-hockey season dates, Center staff
proposed utilizing mid-December "hold-ice" dates for Girl Scout
ice-skating. The Girl Scouts' declined due to anticipated
difficulty in securing volunteers to assist in their operations.
Center staff also discussed assisting in developing another fund-
raising effort such as a banquet, concert, or other activity. To
date, the Girl Scouts have not pursued this option. '
Staff at both the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Convention
Center have worked very hard to procure the Jehovah Witness
convention, and the community will benefit. Benefits will come not
only through hotel room rental and restaurant meals, but, in the
long run through exposure the City will receive. Hopefully, this
exposure will lead to return visits by the convention attendees,
for reasons other than convention activities.
The walter Larsen & Associates antique show had been an annual
event for ten years. However, in the pursuit of bringing
professional ice hockey back to the facility, the Bakersfield Fog
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February 26, 1996
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1995-96 season schedule bumped the antique show from its usual
position on the calendar. Upon contacting Mr. Larsen, a set of
dates in February 1996 were put on hold in the Holiday Inn Select
ballroom by Convention Center staff. Although the event was going
to move to the February dates, a logistical problem arose
preventing the antique show from being held in Bakersfield during
1996. Every effort is being made during the scheduling of the
1996-97 Bakersfield Fog season to open up a set of dates for the
antique show in or around the first of the year. To answer the
question asked in the letter, due to the set-up requirements and
logistics for both events, holding both in the facility
concurrently is not possible.
The public ice-skating event was a fundraiser for the Bakersfield
Fog "booster club", which had no direct monetary benefit for the
hockey team. The ice-skating event was completely organized and
produced by club members. The event was handled with the normal
procedures, a deposit was received, permit was issued and the
proper insurance coverage was procured. The event was held on a
Sunday and Monday, and was a test to see if the public would attend�
ice-skating on selected dates in-between season games.
Unfortunately, the everit was not well attended on either of the
days. With more advance time, however, having public ice-skating
in-between season games may provide an option for groups such as
the Girl Scouts to have fund-raising events if no other time is
available on the Convention Center calendar.
The Bakersfield Convention Center is a multi-purpose public
assembly facility with the largest indoor meeting space in the
southern San Joaquin valley. As a result, the Convention Center is
an extremely busy facility and will have been booked approximately
335 days by the end of this fiscal year in July 1996.
The facility has a booking policy which gives priority to
conventions on all dates more than a year in advance, however,
dates less than a year in advance are treated the same and are
given priority based basically on scope or attendance. The
facility had and will continue to book almost any type of event,
with very few restrictions. As a result, the Convention Center has
hosted a wide range of events that appeal to a constantly growing
community. we are committed to providing the community the widest
variety of available dates to choose from for their events.
However, as the City grows and the facility comes under more demand
the dates to choose from will become fewer and fewer.
If you have any questions, or need further information in this
matter please contact me at your convenience.
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City Manager
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A Concerned Citizen
February 18, 1996
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I am growing concerned about how time in the convention center is being allocated. I_
-- -- know that_ it is important to bring in outside convention business to support the area hotel
and restaurant businesses and I agree with that policy to a point. But, I also think the
convention center should be available to the community when possible. After all, it is the
local taxpayer who funds the building and maintenance of such centers.
A friend of mine works for the Girl Scouts. I asked her recently when they were planning
their annual Ice Fever public ice skating event. She told me that the convention center
would not book them this year. The Girl Scouts were told that the center was booked
solid during the entire spring, summer, and fall and not one week and weekend was
available to them, except perhaps during the holidays. _ I find this hard to believe. It the
convention center really booked for every single weekend during the spring, summer, and
fall? It is the local Girl Scout council who took the risk to bring ice skating back to
Bakersfield. They are the ones who invested the enormous time, money, and initiative
to bring pleasure to over six thousand skaters. Now they are being given the "shaft."
I am also an antique show buff and every year on New Year's weekend, Bakersfield
draws "antiquers" from all over the valley to two excellent shows, one at the fairgrounds,
and one at the convention center. This year, the convention center refused to book the
show because of a FOG game. I fail to see what one has to do with the other. The
______ antique show is in the lobby and the hockey game is on the floor. . Why not do both? At -
the fairgrounds show, I heard many people express frustration and disappointment,
especially those who had driven into Bakersfield. My own aunts drove over from the
central coast for the events.
This letter was sparked by a flierI picked up recently. It seems the FOG decided to hold
their own fundraiser. How sad that an organization as worthy as the Girl Scouts, who
took the risk and brought public ice skating back to Kern County three years ago, are
being shoved aside and yet the FOG, a hockey team appealing to a very limited number
of people, is allowed to book a public fundraiser because they can't generate enough
ticket sales to be self-supportive. Where are our priorities as a community?
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
March 1, 1996
T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGE�
MIKE KELLY, FIRE CHIE
SUBJSCT: ADDING A NEW SOUTHWEST FIRE STATION
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL REFERRAL
In order to build and staff a new fire station, the following basic steps are
required:
1) The Joint Powers Agreement prevents both the City and County from building
new stations without the formal consent of the other party. There is an
exception, but it takes time to overcome, and there are monetary issues
which would be negatively impacted without County agreement. While there
have been informal discussions between City and County, we do not have
their approval at this time. Under the current JPA, there are financial
consequences, since a new station coverage area would encroach on the
County's current "territory". There may also be emotional and/or union
issues that would interfere with approval, since the City providing
coverage north of the river is an issue with them.
2) A recent analysis by the consultant doing our fire study shows the lot we
own on Buena �lista is not optimally located. It has a 277 coverage area
overlap with the existing station. The Fire Chief is reviewing that for
alternatives. It appears that a permanent location along the river west
and south of the existing site would be preferable. Those streets are not
to be built out soon, however, so the infrastructure for an "ideal"
location may be five years away.
3) A calculation shows that in the coverage area of the site we currently own,
76% of the property is uacant land. A reasonable policy question is at
� what percent of build out should a station be built and staffed. Castle &
Cooke owns the majority of the vacant property within the potential
coverage area. They currently project a development schedule which would
have the area east of Buena Vista built out within five years. West of
Buena Vista construction would not begin for five years. Based on the
currently planned station location, that would leave a very large amount of
undeveloped land for a long period of time.
4) An attached memo from the Fire Chief projects the costs of building,
equipping, and staffing the station at $2.435 million dollars. Of that
amount, $1.209 million dollars is for construction. Annual operating costs
are projected to be $1,233,545.00.
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While we periodically have events occur, such as PERS rebates which would
provide the capital to build the station, we see no time in the foreseeable
future when $1.233 million dollars in recurring revenue would be available.
There are alternatives, however, which would consist of achieving partial
staffing through reassignment of existing personnel. Options to achieve
that could come from an "extra" position now assigned at Station ��2 and/or
exploring options for replacing apparatus and reassigning personnel.
Another option being �:xplored is a union proposal, which is that the
staffing come out of the staffing pool. Since that means a great deal of
overtime, costs are now being evaluated. A mixture of these ideas is also
possible. These, or any other significant staff changes, would require
negotiations and amendments to the MOU.
Temporary Station
Given the various issues above, planning might best be for the initial
station to be a temporary structure at a temporary location. We have a
building that will be available when Station �1�13, which is now under
construction, is finished. Costs for site improvements and the relocation
of the existing structure could range from $170,000 to $330,OOO,depending
on the location.
There are three possible locations for such a station. One is a property
we could probably trade or lease, at little or no cost, along Stockdale
Highway near Allen Road. The coverage area for that is 27.45% built out,
and would provide a response overlap of only 17 �aith existing fire
stations. Because it does cover an area well north of the river, it is in
a growth area. That would provide excellent coverage to the school and
neighborhood that recently complained. Also, a temporary �ite at this
location could possibly eliminate the need for one "metro area" fire
station in the future by eliminating excessive overlap. It would be a
political and County union issue, because it is North of the River, and
because it would alter revenues under the JPA in a favorable way for the
City. A second possible location would be near Buena Vista and White Lane.
Again, land is attainable, probably for lease or trade. It is more
"politically acceptable" to the County for union and revenue purposes. It
doesf however, do very little, at least in the next five to seven years, to
provide better service to the school and neighborhood complaining. It is
better response time than Station ��11, but it is not within our normal
response standards. That area is 359 built out and would have 19% coverage
overlap with the existing stations. The third option is the site we now
own. Temporary structures are not allowed by zoning, so that would have to
be overcome. Also, because of the coverage overlap, it should not become
the permanent site.
The operating funding issues still exist at any of the locations.
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March 1, 1996
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Summary
Staff proposes to formally request approval from Kern County for a temporary
station at Stockdale near Allen, with the eventual permanent location to go
slightly south of that when the �treet system is built out. We also need to
continue to re�iew station location issues and to pursue affordable cost staffing
through the collective bargaining process.
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SUBJECT: Proposed Enterprise Zone and Incentive Area Unification Legislation
We are on schedule with developing legislation to unify the enterprise zone and incentive area
programs. Based upon the language I drafted, and with input from other members of the
California Association of Enterprise Zones, Senator Jim Costa has agreed to author a
unification bill.
On February 13, I received a call from the Office of Legislative Counsel. At first, they had
thought we were interested only in a"spot bill," where a brief paragraph would be written and
detailed language would later be drafted. When they reviewed the language we had submitted
to Senatar Costa, they realized that our request was very technical in nature. To help
Legislative Counsel meet their deadline for drafting precise language, I was asked to review
all applicable portions of the California Government Code and the Revenue & Taxation Code
and make recommendations about those portions that should be retained, modified, or deleted.
To meet their deadline, I prepared the bill verbiage within 24 hours as requested.
The proposed legislation would repeal the existing Enterprise Zone and Employment &
Economic Incentive acts and replace them with a new act. This act would create a new
program that combines the best of both programs into a single, strong program, allowing all
designated communities to play on a level playing field.
In addition to drafting the bill's language, I have ...
•developed a"point-counterpoint" analysis, detailing 15 issues that have been
raised with the existing programs or the proposed unified program and
providing responses to these concerns.
•developed a listing of committee members of the Revenue & Taxation and
Appropriations committees in both the Senate and the Assembly (these are the
key committees this bill would face) and which members have enterprise zones
or incentive areas in their district.
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1 •contacted each CAEZ board member asking who will contact each zone
coordinator in these districts to educate them on the unification bill so they
'" may, in turn, educate the respective committee member.
Late yesterday, I received the draft bill that totals 25 pages. Several other CAEZ members
throughout the state and I are reviewing it and will be submitting any comments back to
Senator Costa's ofiice by early Friday. All bills for consideration by this year's legislative
session must be introduced in the California Legislature no later than SPM on Friday.
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FEBRUARY 22, 1996
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
LELAND ANDERSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
CANCER SURVIVORS' PLAZA
The following is an update regarding the Cancer Survivors'
Plaza....
I contacted Mr. Paul Burzych who is coordinating this
effort. He has informed me that the statues are in and
the foundation supporting the statues is ready! Also,
computers, lighting, landscaping, irrigation and benches,
etc. are ready for installatian. They are anticipating
completing this project by March 30, 1996.
On Saturday, March.30 a grand unveiling ceremony will be
held at Beach Park and as such, I would expect that you
and Councilmembers will receive an invitation. In
addition, Mr. Richard Block (H & R Block) is suppose to
be flying in for the ceremony. Barring any unforeseen
circumstances, hopefully this project will be completed
by the end of March, especially since it appears they
have set a ceremony date.
If you would like further information or have questions, please
contact me at your convenience. Thank you.
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February 23, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT: Tree Plantings in Southeast Bakersfield
Approximately one year ago the Southeast Bakersfield Incentive Area Advisory Council (CAC)
requested a large donation of trees from Texaco as part of that company's Let Grow It Program.
Texaco agreed to the request and indicated that as many as 1,500 trees would be available for
planting throughout Southeast Bakersfield (City and County). The agreement with Texaco called
for the release of trees to the CAC in April 1996 for planting.
At this time plans call for a massive tree planting on Saturday, Apri127, 1996 (National Arbor Day
is April 26, 1996). The CAC will be hosting a community meeting on March 13, 1996 at Mt.
Vernon School. The purpose of the meeting will be to secure property owner's agreement to have
trees planted on their property and to recruit volunteers for the planting of trees on Apri127th. We
are focusing our efforts in three areas at present. Those areas are as follow:
1) Brunda,�e Lane from Union Avenue East to Weedpatch Hi hwaX. We are targeting
all residential and commercial property on Brundage Lane which back up to the
freeway. Trees would provide for an aesthetic screening from the elevated portions
of Highway 58 and would help break up sound emanating from the freeway.
2) Mt. Vernon Avenue from Virginia Avenue south to Brundage Lane. We are
targeting the industriaUcommercial properties in order to enhance the appearance of
this area.
3) The Kern County Fair o�;r unds. Particularly, interest in improving the aesthetic
qualities of the fairground facing Ming Avenue and Union Avenue. However, tree
plantings will also help reduce noise, dust, and glare from a large parking area
abutting a residential neighborhood. The Kern County Fair Manager has already
expressed his interest in this project.
In order to maximize the health of the trees planted a large amount of composting material is needed.
k� �� Based on my discussion with Don Hoggatt, a minimum of 100 cubic yards of composting material
�� would be needed for the available 1,500 trees. This amount of composting material may be reduced
based on the actual number of trees to be planted. I spoke with Solid Waste today regarding the
availability of this amount of material. They indicated that the availability of 100 cubic yards is not
at all problematic. Based on the volume discount pricing, 100 cubic yards has a value of
approxamately $700. This same amount of materials equates to a total of 3.3 trips for delivery and
given the proximate location for drop-offthe cost of delivery is slightly in escess of $200. Thus the
total cost of material and delivery is approximately $1,000.
With your authorization, I propose to donate up to 100 cubic yards (including delivery) based on
established needs to this worthwhile endeavor. I am available to answer any additional questions.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
FEBRUARY 28, 1996
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO
COUNCIL REFERRAL #WF0008172
FLOODING/DRAINAGE IN KERN CITY-WESTWOOD E5TATES
Status of our capital project to solve the referenced drainage problems is as follows:
1. Study is complete.
2. Plans for pump replacement are complete and being reviewed by staff. This
Project will be out to bid within the next two (2) weeks. This project is the
first phase that will provide immediate relief to the drainage problem.
3. The second phase will involve deepening the terminal sump. Plans for this
work are also complete but construction will require cooperation and
coordination with the Golf Course owner. We are proposing construction of
the sump modification in Fiscal Year 1996-97.
4. The final phase of drainage unprovements in the area is the extension of a
storm drain main on Ashe Road from Ellis Street to Stockdale Highway.
This project has not been designed yet, but will be proposed in the 1996-97
capital budget.
5. Staff will initiate a meeting with those residents in the area to discuss the
problem and the steps that have been taken for its solution. We will work
with Councilmember Rowles to establish a list of those residents affected.
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PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 2/13/96
REQUEST DATE: 2[07/96
SCHEDULE DATES
COMPLETION: 2/21%96
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - ROWLES
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DESCRIPTION: FLOODING/DRAINAGE IN KERN CITY & WESTWOOD ESTATES
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL - PUBLIC WORKS***
ROWLES REFERRED THE ISSUE OF FLOODING AND WATER
DRAINAGE IN KERN CITY AND WESTWOOD ESTATES• AND
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UPDATE THE RESIDENTS. HE SUGGESTED CONTACTING
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JOB ORDER DESCRIPTION: FLOODING/DRAINAGE IN KERN CITY & WESTWOOD ESTATES
TASK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director '
RE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EHS/LEA COSTS
The concept of the City establishing its own Environmental Health Services (EHS) Agency
and Loca1 Enforcement Agency (LEA) should be more economical for refuse truck
inspection fees. Cunently, the County EHS charges $250.00 per truck for annual
inspections of each of the City's 31 refuse trucks. Inspections take just a few minutes each
and the City's could be performed quite inexpensively by our new agency or contract LEA.
In addition, they charge the same for private hauler trucks. To avoid duplicate inspections
and fees for private hauler trucks which operate in both jurisdictions, we would suggest
waiving a City LEA inspection if a truck has a County LEA inspection. This would avoid
costs which the haulers would seek to pass on to us.
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Contact Person: Maxcine Gash
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Castie & Cooke has made a decision to sell approximateiy 3,000 acrss of
excess farmland in Bakersfield and retain 3,000 acres of development praperty.
Castle & Cooke is a master-planned community developer and is not in the agricultural
business. Consequen�tly, we have made the decision to sell off our fiarmland holdings
wh+ch are not needed for d�velopm�nt within a 15-year time frame. This still leaves
us with an enormous investment in Bakersfiefd that will take us beyond 2010.
Obviousiy, we remain committed to Bakersfield.
Castie & Cooke has in no way given up on The Marketplace Shopping Center
and we are riopeful that construction on the Center wilt begin by trie end ofi March
1996. Additionatly, we are continuing development of 1,Q00 acres in the Brimhall
area including our upcoming Fairways community.
We appreciate the support the community and its leaders have given us,
especialiy most recently on the Marketplace Shopping Center, and we are optim9stic
that the politica) and economic climate witl favor deveEopment in the future.
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