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B A�K E R. S F I E L D
MEMOR�INDUM
April 19, 1996
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL-__
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
We reached agreement with Riverlakes Ranch this week. On the 8th of May their maps will be
presented to you for e�rtension, including the payment of traffic impact fees. The agreement will
get us more money to address the transportation needs in the northwest, and it will accelerate
the construction of improvements - a good deal for all. The commercial property owner is not
in the settlement and is, in fact, trying to get the bankruptcy court to admit their "error" in
terminating the development agreement.
2. Enclosed is the latest status report on the progress of our annexation marketing strategy. We
met with residents of Old Stockdale last week and another meeting for that area is scheduled for
Tuesday, Apri123rd.
Also enclosed is an activity report from Economic and Community Development regarding their
on-going projects for the first quarter of 1996.
4. We've been fortunate in cutting a no cash swap of debts and some unneeded land with Castle
& Cooke for a piece of land adjacent to our corporate yard. It gives us needed space for now
and perhaps, someday, less right-of-way to acquire for a freeway. That will also be before you
on the Sth of May.
The next few agendas look light in terms of overall workload, but on the 8th we may have some
long executive sessions. If that comes true, we may move my annual budget presentation (we
know it's always a highlight) to the regular agenda. After the kick-off, your workshops consist
mostly of budget presentations for several meetings.
6. The Calloway bridge is coming along nicely and is still expected to open in July. There is rumor
of the land deal breaking on Coffee, which might even allow that project to get started.
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April 19, 1996
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7. The Marketplace building permit has been issued, as have the permits for the Price Club to be
made into a skating facility. Three new hotels are working with the Building Division on
possible permits.
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Economic and Comnnunity Development Department
MEMORANDUM
.A,aaa Tandy, City Manager
Jake Wager, Economic bevelopment Direct r
UPDATE ON MADISON PLACE PROJECT
April 19, 1996
I had previously advised you t�hat a lawsuit had been filed against the Tax Credit Allocation
Committee. The immediate impact was that an injunction was issued preventing the Committee
from making its low income housing tax credit allocation on March 15, 1996. The lawsuit was
generated from a tax credit applicant challenging tt�e coznmittee's requirement that the proposed
site had been under the a�plicant's control for a minimum of twelve months. The injunction
placed on hold our ex�ected recei�t of the low income housing tax credit necessary for the
Madiean Place project.
At a court hearing on Apri13, 1996 the committee agreed to rank approximately twenty
additiona� applicatioz�s that had bee� rejected on the twelve mvnth s�te control requiremen� Of
these twenty applications at least fourteen projects would rank high enough to qualify for an
allocation with the ensuing potential of displacing projects that would otherwise have received
their own allocation (including Madiso�n Place),
Following this court hearing, a strate,6Y was develo�ed to ensure that the projects which would
have originally been "funded" would be kept whole. From this point 7im Burke played a key role
by placing a r�urr�ber of telephone calls. Earlier this week we wexe informally� notified by Mercy
Charities Housing California that Mr. Burke's calls may have had tlae desired effect.
�t appears at this time that an official notification will be made on May 1, 1996 and that Madison
Place will xeceive its allocation. We will advise as soon as we are in receipt of the official
notification.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
April 15, 1996
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FRO : .B. TEUBNER, ASSISTANT TO TI� CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ANNEXATION STRATEGY
This is an update on the progress of our annexation marketing strategy in the four target areas.
Dennen #1
So far we have held four meetings in this area, all with very positive response. We are scheduling
at least one additional meeting and will be distributing the second edition of the newsletter at the
end of April. We have addressed all issues which have been voiced in the area including the plan
for sewers, zoning, traffic enforcement and street improvements. Residents see their biggest
issues as traffic, including enforcement of speed limit and truck parking regulations, and difficulty
with ingress and egress from the subdivision. I believe that after the distribution of the second
newsletter, we can begin to close out Phase I of the marketing effort. We are currently
developing the survey tool for Dennen which will be included in a third edition of the newsletter.
If their are any remaining issues which need to be covered, the survey should identify them.
Casa Loma
We have held three meetings in this area and have had positive feedback. We will be scheduling a
large meeting and coming out with a second edition of the newsletter in early May. The big issues
for this area have been zoning, law enforcement and code enforcement. We have addressed all of
the issues to the satisfaction of resident that we have met with thus far. I believe that we can
begin closing out the Phase I marketing effort in Casa Loma in late May. The survey should go
out in early June. .
Chester #3
We have encountered are lowest response rate in this area. So far the response has been one of
general apathy. Major businesses in the area are supportive of annexation. The school has been
useful in distribution of the first newsletter to parents of children in the area. We are also doing a
targeted mailing to owner occupied dwellings and to out of town landlords. So far zoning has
been the only issue to surface. The business license issue is of mild concern to businesses and we
have already formulated a proposal for this issue which will be coming forward in the ne�ct few
weeks. Distribution of the second newsletter will not occur until mid-May. If we continue with
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the low response rate through April, I would suggest closing out Phase I of the marketing effort
in this area and going to the survey to uncover any issues which have not surfaced as yet. We
may want to do a two part survey in this area to identify additional issues and finally to gauge
opinion.
Old Stockdale
This area continues to be the most difficult in that residents in this area seem to be the least likely
to listen and absorb information that the City is distributing. All residents in the area have
received the first newsletter and will receive the second edition in about a week. An anonymous
flyer has been circulating the area which contains incorrect information and we will be addressing
that in the newsletter. Residents in this area have become bogged down in the detail of the
marketing strategy and are not focusing on issues which the City can address.
To illustrate the point, residents which have attended meetings and have been clearly told that the
City has not filed an annexation and has no intention of doing so in the near future are still putting
out signs that say "VOTE NO ON ANNEXATION". Also, a resident which attended last week's
meeting is circulating a"Vote No on Annexation" Petition. My feeling is that even in the face of
these events, we continue with the informational efforts and Phase I marketing effort. It is
important that we continue to reiterate our message so that residents are aware of the City's
stance on major issues. It may be that regardless of the issues, that residents just don't want to be
in the City but we must continue to reinforce our message. This is important to keep the door
open to future attempts. I am still convinced, however, that there are enough reasonable people
out there that can concentrate on our message that we should not give up. We need to continue
to look for ways that we can reach this silent group and work around the few residents who are
trying to strong arm their neighbors.
Additional meetings are scheduled or are in the process of being scheduled. I would like to do at
least 2 more issues of the newsletter and end with the survey. I would like to keep flexible on the
schedule for Old Stockdale at this point.
Phase II Marketing Effort
For the other three areas, we will begin to formulate what we are calling the Phase II effort. This
effort will be continued marketing and contact through the annexation filing process. This will
include regular updates on the process, design of hearing notices in our marketing theme and
additional newsletters and meetings to keep residents focused on the positives. Our intent is to
steer any remaining objections to the hotline so that they can be handled separately from the
formal annexation process.
In addition, staff is beginning to formulate strategy for 4 new annexation areas which will likely
include Southgate, Castro, Curran and possibly the Laborde Extension. Area captains are being
identified and we are doing issue identification and case sheets on these four new areas.
If you have any other questions, please let me know.
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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
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This memo will serve as an update for the past quarter regarding on-going community
development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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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 in%11 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. Construction started on January 2 and is scheduled
to be completed by end of April, 1996. Budget is approximately $278,000.
Union Ave. Annexation #IO Street Lightin� Proiect
Installation of approximately 30 street lights in Union Avenue #10 Annexation area
(residential streets only). Area was annexed in November, 1994. Construction was
completed in February, 1996. Budget was approximately $30,000. .
Architectural Barrier Removal Program - Public BuildinPs
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 July, 1996. Budget is approximately $41,000. Additional
funds in the amount of approximately $192,000 are earmarked for ADA improvements
to various City owned public facilities. Design is underway.
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4. Lowell Park/Carnation Area Lighting Improvement Proiect
Replace approximately 133 lights with higher wattage and install 16 new street lights on
residential 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. Construction was
completed in February, 1996. Budget was approximately $37,000.
5. Terrace Wav Storm Drain Extension Proiect (Phase I)
Design of drainage project to extend storm drain pipe on Terrace Way 1,880 feet from
Union Ave. to Berneta Ave. Design is scheduled to start in May with construction to be
completed by July, 199b. Budget is $11,000.
6. Panama #10 Sewer Proiect
Construction 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 have access
to city sewer service. The low bid was approved by the City Council on December 13,
1995. Construcrion started in January, 1996, and is anricipated to be completed by April,
1996. Construction budget is approximately $369,750.
7. Baker Street Curb Cut Project
Removal of azchitectural barriers along Baker Street from E. Truxtun Ave. to Hwy. 178.
Currently out to bid. Construction anticipated to start by the end of May, 1996. Budget
is approximately $16,000.
8. Street Barrier Removal/Reconstruction Improvements
Funds in the amount of $15,000 are available for reconstruction of existing street barriers
by installing various bollards for improving pedestrian and traffic flow in the downtown
area. Public Works has developed a preliminary design for replacement of steel street
barriers within this area. The design will complement the streetscape design being
developed for the Chester Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. The first street
barrier reconstruction to be addressed will be those at 20th & H streets adjacent to the
Fox Theater and include a combination of bollards and landscaping. Construction
anticipated to be completed by summer of 1996.
9. James Street/Weill Park Area Curb and Gutter Proiect
Construcrion of about 531 lineal feet of sidewalk and about 314 lineal feet of curb and
gutter along the north and east sides of Weill Park. Currendy out to bid. Construction
is estimated to begin by late May, 1996, with completion by July, 1996. The construction
budget is approximately $12,300.
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10. Lake Street Area Curb and Gutter Project
Installation of approximately 385 lineal feet of in iill curb and gutter with street
reconstruction along Lake street in an area bounded by Highway 178 and Oregon Street
on the north, Gage Street on the east, California Avenue on the south and Union Avenue
on the west. Design is anticipated to be completed by end of April, 1996, with
construction completion by summer of 1996. The funded construction budget is about
$143,000.
11. Lake Street Area Street Reconstruction Proiect (Phase I)
Funds in the amount of $113,000 aze available to reconstruct Lake Street from Gage
Street to Williams Street. The reconstruction includes approximately 2,000 lineal feet
of street improvements along the East Side Canal (a portion of the canal will be covered
to facilitate surface drainage and traffic flow). Reconstruction improvements will also
include the installation of approximately 4,000 lineal feet of curb and gutter. Design is
anticipated to be completed by end of April, 1996. Construction is estimated to start by
July and be completed by the end of the year.
12. Lowell Park Basketball Court Replacement Proiect
Replacement of approximately 6,046 square feet of deteriorated basketball court at Lowell
Pazk. Construction was completed the .end of Mazch, 1996. The construction budget was
approximately $17,000.
13. Martin Luther KinP Ir. Communit�Center Drivewav Installation
Installation of a 2,800 ± square foot rear entrance driveway to allow direct access to
major meeting rooms when delivering equiprnent to the community center. City Pazks
desires to redesign the project by switching the access to the front of the building, and
combine the activity with the parking lot reconstruction project proposed for FY 96-97.
By combining the two projects there is expected to be cost savings of approximately
± 10%. The redesign is estimated to start by May, 1996 with installation by October
1996. The FY 95-96 budget is approximately $8,000.
14. Sidewalk Reconstruction Project
Funds in the amount of $75,000 have been set aside for removal and reconstruction of
substandard and deteriorated sidewalk improvements in low income neighborhoods.
Currently out to bid. Installarion is anticipated to be completed by summer of 1996.
15. 20th Street Area Curb and Gutter Project
Installation of approximately 1,2101ineal feet of infill curb and gutter for an area bounded
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by Golden State Avenue, 24th and 23rd Streets on the north; by Union Avenue on the
east; by California Avenue on the south; and by M Street on the west. Currendy out to
bid. Construction is estimated to be completed by summer of 1996. The construction
budget is approximately $34,813.
16. Union Ave #10 Area Water Main and Fire Hydrant Upgrade Improvement Proiect
Design and construction of about 2,SOO l.f. of water line in the newly annexed Union #10
area. Improvements to be owned and operated by Ca1-Water. Preparation of an agreement
is underway with anticipated execution by City Council by late May, 1996. Design by
Cal-Water is estimated to be completed by June, 1996. Construction is anticipated to be
completed by November, 1996.
NON-PROFIT PROJECTS
Community Development staff is assisting the following various non-profit organizations to
acquire or improve their facilities.
1. Bakersfield Senior Center Phase III - Services Building Project.
Acrivity was amended from new construction to acquisition of three buildings containing
4,713 square feet of classroom, ofiice and storage space adjacent to the Bakersfield Senior
Center. The Bakersfield Senior Center will operate and own the facility. Acquisition was
completed in July of 1994. Relocation of prior owner, Society for Crippled Children and
Alcohol (SCAA), was completed at the end of February.
2. Societ� for Crippled Children and Adults (SCAA)
The modification of the recendy acquired facility to meet the needs of the agency was
completed by Ladco Construction. Budget is approximately $40,000. Move-in occurred
last February.
3. Kern County Economic Opportunitv Corporation(KCEOC)
KCEOC is the designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) under
the HOME Program guidelines. Using HOME funds (FY 92/93 -$121,500 and FY 93/94
-$81,000), they identiiied, acquired and rehabilitated three single family residences.
Upon completion, these homes are sold to HOME Program qualiiied low income first
time homebuyers. Upon close of escrow, KCEOC repays the HOME funds to the City
and the process is repeated. A new FHA insured loan program (203K) will a11ow
KCEOC to acquire up to twenty properties at one time with the same amount of money
that previously allowed for the acquisition and rehabilitation of only two properties.
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Alliance Against Farnilv Violence
An agreement for $92,265 in CDBG funds was approved January
a part of the purchase of a larger outreach and counseling facility.
to close in mid-April.
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Escrow is estimated
In addition, implementation of the $14,950 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds for shelter
rehabilitation and the acquisition of a cargo van is underway. The rehabilitarion and
vehicle procurement will be completed by December, 1996.
Community Services Organization (CSO) Rehabilitation Proiect
Funds in the amount of $150,000 have been budgeted for rehabilitating the 15,476 sq.ft.
CSO facility at 715 Lake Street. An agreement was approved by Council on December
13, 1995. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is being prepared to obtain an architect to
complete the design of the facility. T'he RFP will be made available in May, 1996.
Construcrion is anticipated to be completed by October, 199b.
Boys and Girls Club Communitv Center Construction Proiect
Funds in the amount of $16,000 have been budgeted to pay "up front" development fees
associated with preconstruction costs to construct a 20,160 square foot facility at 801
Niles Street. T'he agreement with the Boys Club was approved by the City Council on
January 24, 1996. Expenditure of the funds is planned for May, 1996.
Bakers�eld Homeless Center (BHC)
An agreement between the City Council and BHC was approved in December for ESG
funds. The $60,OQ0 grant will re-establish a part-time medical and dental clinic for the
homeless. Funds will be used to purchase equipment, supplies and other basic tools as
well as medical screening and the coordination of volunteer medical staff. Provision of
services and purchase of equipment is underway.
In addition, the City Council appropriated $41,675 in State EHAP funds to expand the
Center's kitchen and complete other related work. The project is expected to go out to
bid in May, 1996.
8. Fox Theater Foundation Improvements
An awazd of $19,000 was made by the City Council for costs associated with compliance
with ADA requirements. The funds will be used for modifications to existing restrooms
and the construction of a handicap accessible restroom on the ground floor.
Environmental review is underway. The agreement is anticipated go before the Council
in summer of 1996.
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9. Kern Countv Mental Health Association (KCMHA)
An agreement between the City Council and KCMHA was approved in December for
ESG funds. The $11,500 grant is for facility rehabilitation and expansion of their
representative payee program. The expansion and rehabilitation is underway with
completion estimated by fall of 1996.
10. Elderlife Adult Dav Health Care Facilitv
About $73,000 is budgeted for the rehabilitation of a County owned senior day care
health facility at 1111 Columbus. The County's contribution is approximately $263,Q00.
The 70,000 ± sq.ft. building will consist of a multi-purpose room, offices, physical
therapy room and support facilities. The County awarded a construction contract in the
amount of $225,739 to Walker Development & Construction. Construction is underway
and anticipated to be completed by July, 1996.
11. Mercv Charities Housing. California
The City will provide Mercy with approximately $550,000 to assist with the construction
of a 56 unit affordable apartment complex designed for low income residents with large
families. The total project costs approximate $4,600,000 and will be primarily financed
through the California Debt Limit Allocation tax credit program. Acquisition and design
have been completed. Approval of construction financing (primarily low income tax
credits) is pending from the State. Estimated notification of tax credit awazd is May,
1996. If funded, construction is anticipated to be completed by spring of 1997.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING
1. Gra,,�ti Pro�ram
A total of 795 HOTLINE calls were received from January to March, 1996. The
percentage of graffiti calls were 69°Io from non-low income areas and 31% from low
income (CDBG targeted) areas. Another painter was added to the eradication of grafiiti
which has had a positive effect on the program. Neighborhood Watch meetings in low
income azeas have contributed to increased citizen awareness of the program. A total of
six community paint-out acrivities were coordinated this quarter, involving a total of about
90 residents.
2. First Ti�ne Home Buyers Program
This program continues to assist a significant number of low/moderate income first dme
home buyers. Up to $3,500 per applicant is provided in the form of a no interest, no
monthly payment loan for use toward the downpayment and non-recurring closing costs
associated with the acquisition. The loan is repayable in full at the time the borrower
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sells the residence. Over 230 households have benefited from this program to date.
Approximately $250,000 in HOME funds for FY 95-96 have been budgeted for this
program. Approximately 20 applications for funding under this program are received each
month.
3. Looking Good Neighborhood (LGN) Program.
At least three neighborhood clean-ups were held in the Oregon-Pacific Street LGN using
volunteers and neighborhood residents. The Department participated in an Easter-egg hunt
at Jefferson Park using the venue as an opportunity to promote City programs. The
Department will be part of the April 21 CSO Baker Street Fair.
4. VISTA Volunteer Program
Even though the number of VISTA Volunteers was reduced to 7 this quarter, their work
continues to positively impact the community. The Food Bank VISTA is participating in
educarional programs such as Partners in Progress, which provides the opportunity to
educate students about hunger, nutririon and other food related subjects. The Homeless
Center VISTA placed 31 individuals in jobs. The Living Connections VISTA together
with Kern High School District Service Learning are developing a program that will have
South High School students participate in physical education/social relations activities
with mentally challenged teens. The Safe Hazbors VISTA continues to link health and
social services and make them available to needy school children and their families. The
Neighborhood Revitalization VISTA's continue to work with targeted neighborhoods
helping them organize themselves and work towards a better living environment.
5. Multi family and Single Rehabilitation Proiects
Units at 306 Rodman (5 units), 526-530 E. 3rd Street (7 units), 1018 3rd Street (3 units),
1331 2nd Street (one unit) and 1419 E.18th Street (one unit) are currently under review
for loan approval. These projects combined represent approximately $165,000 in CDBG
housing loans.
During this quarter, we completed seven single family rehabs; nine are in various stages
of construction, and 12 are under review for approval. We also received 15 rehabilitation
applications this quarter; 15 work write-ups have been completed by rehab staff, and 16
work write-ups are currently in progress. We will use HOME funds to complete future
single family projects.
U.S. Escrow, an independent contractor, was selected to provide escrow services and loan
servicing for housing related activities. The transition of our loan files to USE
Community Services Group (aka U.S. Escrow) is on-going; amortized loan customers
have received their payment coupon books; deferred customers are making their periodic
payments to U.S.E.
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6. Home Accessibilitv - Paint Programs - Marketing
Approximately ten applications for Home Accessibility Grants were processed. Forty-two
previously approved applicants received assistance under the program. Additional funds
were made available to complete ten Home Accessibility grants.
We anticipate a paint day in the "Looking Good Neighborhood" areas later this yeaz. In
addition, we received approximately 42 inquiries about our various programs and mailed
that many applications for assistance to our potential clients.
The rehab staff has also personally marketed the rehabilitarion program and as a result,
35 additional contacts were made. CD staff plans to market housing related programs at
the CSO Street Faire on 4/21/96, and at the Bakersfield Associarion of Realtors Home
Buyers Expo on 5/4/96. We plan to market housing programs on television this year;
currently we are reviewing a proposal from KGET.
7. URM Incentive Program
Under the incentive program, 7 applicants have been granted reimbursement funds.
Fourteen commercial owners of unreinforced property have been given consent to proceed
with their project. Of these, all but one are retrofit projects (one is scheduled for
demolition). At this time, we are processing approximately 42 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 CDBG Jobs Fund. Staff is currently working with Guy
Chaddock & Co., a furniture manufacturer on relocating their facility from Los Angeles
to Bakersfield which would create about 130 positions. The company has requested
financial assistance of $200,000.
To facilitate Guy Chaddock's relocation into an existing building, staff is assisting a small
manufacturer, L& A Oak, by moving their operations into a smaller and less costly
facility. Approximately 51% of the 61 jobs to be retained will be low income employees.
The City is assisting L& A Oak in the purchase of air pollution control equipment
(approximately $30,000) which will be required in their new location. L& A Oak's
relocation is due to be completed by mid-April.
Additionally, staff has developed an agreement with ART (Advanced Records
Technology) to provide assistance up to $150,000 for acquisition. 51 °Io of a11 retained and
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newly created jobs will be flled by low income individuals.
9. Fair HousinE
The Fair Housing Office distributed over 1,000 fair housing coloring books during the
first quarter of 1996 through the Kern Learn and Serve program. Coloring books were
handed out at various elementary schools after fair housing presentations were made by
local high school students.
The consulting firm of Cotton/Beland & Associates has been awazded the HUD
mandated analysis of impediments contract and has begun work in determining what
impediments to fair housing exist, if any, within the City of Bakersfield. Expected
completion of the project is scheduled for mid June, 1996.
The Fair Housing Office coordinated the annual poster and essay contest news
conference which consisted of the Mayor and Supervisor Barbara Patrick as masters of
ceremonies. The poster and essay contest attracted approximately 600 posters and essays
from schools throughout Kern County. In addition, the Fair Housing Office raised
$2,000.00 in private contributions to fund this year's contest. Major sponsors include the
Bank of Stockdale, Coleman Homes, Inc., Prudential America West Real Estate, and the
Community Housing Resources Board.
The Fair Housing Hotline has received approximately 500 ca11s the past three months.
This figure reflects a more than one-hundred-percent increase in calls from the same
period last year. The Hotline receives various inquires and those calls not regarding
housing discrimination are referred to appropriate agencies which may best assist the
caller. Approximately 10-15% of hotline calls are genuine fair housing related calls.
10. Communitv Reinvestment Act (CRA) Lenders Group
City staff assisted in the formation of a public/private partnership with local lenders to
address the need for affordable housing in the City of Bakersfield. A number of lenders
aze participating in the fnancing of single family and multi-family housing projects
affordable to low income families. To date, approximately $500,000 of federal funds for
first time home buyers have been leveraged with $14,000,000 of private sector financing
to provide mortgages for 230 low income families within the City.
11. MortgaQe Credit Certificates (MCC) Program
The City is currently administering the MCC program for the City of Bakersfield, as well
as the cities of California City, Delano, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, and Wasco.
This program provides housing affordability through Federal Tax Credits. To date,
approximately 45 MCC certificates have been issued. Fifty-seven additional homebuyers
will be assisted with this program (maximum total is 102). City administrative expenses
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for operating this program will primarily be funded through cost recovery based on fees
from participating lenders, cities, and applicants.
12. Commercial Facade Grant Program
The Tejon Theater project was recently completed. An agreement for another commercial
facade activity with the owners of 606 through 630 18th Street was cancelled. Letters
were sent mid-December advising commercial owners how to apply for the balance of the
program funds (approximately $10,000). There has been limited response to date.
13. Business Environmental Incubator Project
The City has set aside approximately $170,000 in FY 95-96 funds for design and
construction of a business incubator facility in Census Tract 25. The estimated total cost
is $400,000. The business incubator is expected to provide environmental related jobs to
low and moderate income residents. The proposed lessee for the facility will be the
Bakersfield College Foundarion (BCF). PG & E and Wells Fargo have each committed
$10,000 in support of this project. Solicitation for additional corporate support by BCF
continues. County matching funds for this project have yet to be committed. Staff is
currently exploring alternative financing mechanisms (e.g., HUD Section 108 Loan
Guarantee) to complete this project.
14. Incentive Area Marketing/TraininQ
The City, County, Employers' Training Resource (ETR) and Kern Economic Development
Corporation have approved the 1996 Incentive Area Agreement. The agreement sets out
the duties and responsibilities of each organization in marketing the Incentive Area. A
majority of the funds within the $15,688 agreement goes towards ETR to provide
assistance in business certification, job training, and employee referral services. City and
County each contribute one-half of the funding for the agreement. Marketing and training
aze underway.
15. HOME ProPram Match Waiver
The City applied to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for a
waiver of the 25°Io match requirement of non-federal funds normally required when
accessing HOME funds. The waiver was granted under the Robert T. Stafford National
Disaster Relief Act. No match funds will be required for program funds expended from
October 1, 1994 through September 1, 1996. The estimated value of the HUD waiver
match is approximately $200,000.
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Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
Myra McArthur, Planning Technician
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Graffiti Update
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Aprii 10, 1996
HotLine
The number of HotLine calls was 177 in March, 84 calls less than February. The distribution
is as follows:
South West 76 calls = 43%
CDBG areas 55 calls = 31%
Other areas 46 calls = 26°l0
In analyzing the situadon, the addition of one painter to the graffiti crew had an impact on how
quickly the graff u has been removed, diminishing the number of phone calls. Staff's active
participation in Neighborhood Watch meetings in CDBG areas has made cirizens aware of the
City's program, thus increasing the number of CDBG calls.
Community Participation
Six paint-out activities were coordinated this month. They involved about 40 individuals who
are members of church groups, Scout troops, and high school clubs.
Three individuals joined the Adopt-A-Wall program. One for the South est and two for CDBG
areas. The total of volunteers in the program is now 161.
1996 Anti-Graffiti Poster & Essay Contest
Classroom presentadons continue to be scheduled. Up to this date, about 1900 students will
receive an anti-graffiti message. Program staff, VISTA Volunteer Sylvia Sousa, and two
community volunteers are giving these presentations. The effectiveness of the presentations is
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enhanced by the presence and remazks of either a Police Officer (Grubbs or Wimbish), or a
County Probation Officer.
The contest started on April 9, 1996 and will continue until Apri123, 1996. Donations totaled
$2,700. These funds will cover the expense of publishing anti-graffiti calendars and T-shirts.
A calendar will be given to all contest participants and will feature some of the most outstanding
entries. A T-shirt will be given to first place winners from each school. The Awards Ceremony
will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday May 23, 1996, at the Stella Hills auditorium.
Mayor's Youth Councii
This year, the Mayor's Youth Council decided to fight graffiti again. Each high school's ASB
will adopt up to five azeas surrounding their schools. On TAG Day, April 23, 1996, all
participating high school students will paint their adopted areas. The Youth Council is eagerly
seeking monetary and food donations. After painting all adopted sites, the students will gather
at Beach Park to celebrate the event.
xc: Ed Kuehn, Public Works
Vince Zaragoza, Ed/CD
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�°�° gein of 13.000 in servicea, Wholesala trade, sry, ln 1895, the dvllar value oi g�a
largely export related, added �.D00 joba through the state's cuatom9 distrtcts
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■ Preliminary Gene�al Fund aqency cash tor
March was $21 mlllion helow the
G,pvel'nqr's Budget iorecaet of $2,833
m1111on. •Year-to-date, agency cash Is $394
mllllon above foreCast The P��re of fiscat
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whan �Aprll revenues are available. ApNI Is
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than expected and ather reCei�ts were $13 , I
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d�te revenue9 are.$16 mllAon abave forecaet. month's brecasi of $1,103 m1111on, bringing the year-
Maroh was'a �igniflc�nt°mon� for this tax �ince tne tadate total to $106 million above farecast. Mar�cn
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far � belaw ihe estimate o1$42 mil{ian. This appears to be
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�s- ,"' '' the flrst prepaymen�t to' 1996 are due AprIM 1. Estate
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CITY ATTORNEY
Judy K.Skousen
CHIEF ASSISTANT C[TY ATTORNEY
Robert M. Sherfy
ASSISTANT CTfY ATTORNEYS
Alan D. Daniel
Laura C. Marino
Allen M. Shaw
Walter H. Port, Jr.
Michad G. lUlford
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEYS
Janice Scanlan
Cazl Hemandez III
V'vginia Gennaro
LAW OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Frances E. Thompson
Keith Drinnon
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORIYEY
1501 TRIJXTUN AVEN[]E
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
T'ELEPHONE: 805-326-3721
FACSIIvIII.E: 805-325-9162
April 18, 1996
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19100 Slover Avenue
Bloomington, California 92316
Re: Continued Disrepair of Railroad Grade Crossing
Dear Mr. Drinnon:
I am writing this letter to solicit your assistance in solving a longstanding problem
regarding the disrepair of a railroad grade crossing in the City of Bakersfield. As I am sure
you are aware, any damages to vehicles or injuries to individuals that result from this
condition could lead to liability against the railroad company.
I understand that the railroad crossing at "M" and 30th Streets which is owned by
your company is in a state of disrepair.
Please let me know as soon as possible when you anticipate the appropriate repairs
will be made at this location. If you need any assistance or further information, please do
not hesitate to contact Mr. Jack LaRochelle of the City Public Works Department at
�805) 326-357�. � �
Ve truly yours,
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ROBERT M. SHERFY
Chief Assistant City Attorney
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cc: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
Judy K. Skousen, City Attorney
Alan Tandy,, City Manager
Jack LaRochelle, Engineer IV
Jerry Maxwell, Trainmaster
Public Utilities Commission
S:�R MS�I.ETTERSIDRINNON 1.LTR
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