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MEMORANDUM
June 21, 1996
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUN~/~ ~-~ ~
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBXECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Regarding the proposed Panorama Hills Park property exchange, attached is correspondence we
have sent to the principals outlining the process.
2. A status report on Phase II of the Transportation Impact Fee program is enclosed for your
information.
3. Public Works is recommending that we discontinue the recycling of concrete and asphalt at the
Mt. Vernon site. ' The site could be used for other purposes, such as general City storage and
production/inventory space for the compost facility adjacent to the property. The economics of
operating our site are just not there - we had difficulty getting the grinding machine in, and we
don't want a mountain of untracked rubble on our property'. See the attached memorandum for
details.
4. We have been notified that the Bakersfield Homeless Center stands to receive a much bigger
funding allotment since we opted to return our Emergency Shelter Grant allocation to the state,
per the enclosed memo from the Economic and Community Development Department.
5. We are in discussions with the Fox Theatre and Bakersfield Symphony regarding a possible joint
effort with the City. The concept proposal is enclosed.
6. The latest department report from Development Services is enclosed.
7. A response to our recent letter to the County on fire station location is enclosed.
8. Sunland Oil is not cooperating with us on the start of the Coffee Road bridge project, despite
a court order giving us possession. We are apparently going to have to go back to court. They
will not shut off' or relocate their flare, even with the monies from the court order being on
deposit.
9. Remember next Wednesday night - it's vacation - yOu don't start until the regular meeting time
at 7:00 pm and no meal is to be provided.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
June 21, 1996
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10. Based on requests from more than one councilmember - we will expand the survey of other cities
to see how they make more than one City Physician work - what their rules are, etc.
11. Staff.met with Kleinfelder and the DTSC project manager regarding the Burn Dump this past
Tuesday. The next scheduled meeting is the Site Plan Conference on July 1 lth. Progress report
is attached.
12. An LEA Task Force meeting was held yesterday. Staff presented our concerns, as noted in the
attached memorandum, to the County. They are to reconvene next Friday, June 28th, at which
time the County is to respond to our issues.
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cc: Department Heads
Carol Williams, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
May22,1996
Walter F. Heisey, President
ACE Financial Corporation
315 East 18th Street
Bakersfield, California 93305
SUBJECT: P-36 - PARKS - Panorama Hills Park - Exchange of Properties
Dear Mr. Heisey:
I checked with the City's Traffic Engineer, Steve Walker and he confirmed that the future street
adjacent to the west side of the proposed park site will need to align with Stone Canyon Street.
For your information, the process from here is:
Please review the attached exchange agreement and forward your comments, if any, to me
by July I st.
Concurrently, your engineer prepares a legal description for the City's review and
incorporation into the exchange agreement (Exhibit "A"). You may have him forward it to
me directly to save time. I would like this by July I st to give our stafftime to review it.
· The Planning Commission will be asked to find the proposed exchange consistent with the
2010 General Plan at their July 18th meeting.
If I receive your comments and legal description by July I st I will schedule this matter for the
City Council's July 24th meeting.
If the City Council approves the agreement then City staff will seek the State's approval of the
exchange. If necessary, we may seek your assistance in this matter. Upon receipt of the State's
approval we will consumate the transaction per the exchange agreement.
As always, please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Real Property Agent
Attachment
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Leland J. Andersen, Community Services Manager dUN
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
Frank Fabbri, Park Superintendent 'C~TY
Virginia Gennaro, Deputy City Attorney · -
City of Bakersfield · Property Management Division · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
(805) 326-3061 · Fax (805) 324-7483
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMO~NDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director ~~
DATE: June 14, 1996
SUBJECT: Transportation Impact Fee - Phase II
Status Report
At the May 22, 1996 Urban Development Committee meeting, staff received the following instructions:
1. Modify the proposed ordinance so that developers are provided the opportunity to develop an
independent study of the proportionate share of the cost of new or expanded transportation facilities
required by their development.
2. Develop uniform criteria for traffic studies that will be used in the Metropolitan Bakersfield area to
make the determination of proportionate share of cost referred to above.
Staff is reviewing the current City and County policies on traffic studies and is comparing them to the criteria
used by similar communities. A joint City/County policy will be developed on this and will be presented to
the Council as a part of the second reading of the ordinance.
In the course of the coordination meetings between City and County, an item regarding current City policy
regarding the determination of Average Daily Trips (ADT) for Fast Food Restaurants, Service Stations and
Convenience Markets was discussed. The City Attorney's Office is very concerned about the use by both the
City and County staff of an ADT for these uses that is one half of the nationally recognized value. The use
of one half of the national ADT value is based on a determination that the national values do not adequately
reflect local driving habits, but this determination is not supported by a traffic study. CEQA requires that a
defensible basis for the determination of impacts and mitigation measures be provided. The ADT used for
other commercial uses is set forth in the nationally recognized ITE Manual, which is supported by data
gathered in traffic studies. These ADT's, therefore, have a defensible basis in case of a legal challenge. The
City's deviation from the nationally recognized ITE manual's ADT,' on the other hand, has no defensible basis.
Laura Marino has requested that this be referred to the Urban Development Committee - I understand that her
recommendation will be that we not carry this practice forward to the Phase II program.
Staff will be bringing the ordinance and the fee resolution to the Council at the earliest possible date, but I do
not expect that this will be before the second meeting in July.
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Sacque~ R. La Rochelle
Marian P. Shaw
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
June 11, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director/~~
SUBJECT: CONCREYE/ASPItALTRECYCLING AT THE MT. VERNON FACILITY
We have just had Granite Construction Company finish crushing a two-year accumulation
of broken concrete and asphalt per the contract which was set up by the previous Solid
Waste Administration. Not surprisingly, Granite wishes to cease the operation and has
given notice. They will have until November 22, 1996 to remove the stockpiled rock
products and any remaining rubble.
The ten-acre site looks good, and we recommend keeping it for other uses by the City in
the future. These uses would be general City storage and additional production/inventory
space for the adjacent compost facility. We anticipate renting a few acres to Hondo, Inc.,
our new bulk buyer of compost, for storing finished compost as it awaits seasonal
application for their farm customers.
While the concrete and asphalt processing site was useful in helping the City and County
divert material from landfills when landfill gate fees were implemented, it is no longer
necessary to operate the site. This is because other rock crushers take the same materials.
They do so for a fee which is lower than the landfill fee. Thus, there is an economic
incentive for material to avoid the landfill.
We recommend stopping the intake of concrete and asphalt at Mt. Vernon. However, we
could structure a new contract for bid to periodically crush material for a fee. We would
in turn charge gate fees for the material. Charging gate fees would be appropriate since
material comes from outside the City and the County is not interested in a cost-sharing
agreement. Please advise. '
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cc: Kcvin Barncs
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C~TY MANAGER'S OFFIC~
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
June 18, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc
SUBJECT: Emergency Shelter Grant Funds 1996-97
It seems that our strategy of returning the ESG allocation to the state has paid off. As you
will recall, we declined the 1996-97 allocation in order to provide the opportunity for our
local non-profits to apply for potentially a much larger pool of money at the state level. The
Bakersfield Homeless Center applied for the State's ESG funds and was awarded $160,835
(see the attached award letter). By not retaining the 96-97 ESG entitlement of $75,000, the
non-profit benefited with a 214% increase in potential funding over the amount available to
the City.
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JUN I 9 1996
CITY MANAGER'S
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Richard Temple, Executive Director
Bethany Services
1600 East Tna~on Avenue
Bakcrsiicld, California 93305
Dea~ Mr. Temple:
I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Housing and Community Development
has awarded Betha~ty Services a $160,835 grant from the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant
(FESG) Program as an important part of Governor Wilson's continuing efforts to promote
housing opportunities for all Californians.
The Wilson Administration strongly believes that thc key to resolving homelessness is in
hclping individuals achieve economic and social independence through their own efforts.
Accordingly, FESG combines basic shelter assistance with services such as counseling, substancc
abuse treatment, and job training. This year, we will be awarding $4.3 million in FIrS(} funds.
Enclosed is a Fact Sheet showing FESG awards.
As you know, these funds are awarded on the condition that all program requirements arc
met. Please note that we do not have the authority to disburse any funds, nor are you authorized
to incur any costs, until the Standard Agreement is fully executed and the conditions for Rmding
have been met. The Standard Agreement will be forwarded to you in the neat' future.
If you have further questions about those conditions, please contact Ken Pcterson, FESG
Coordinator, (916) 327-3747.
Very sincerely yours,
Lira G. Flores
Acting Director
Enclosure
B A K E R S F I E L'D
Alan Yandy · City Manager
June 19, 1996
TO: Councilmember Pat DeMond
~ Black
John Farter
Lee Clark
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
- SUBJECT: Fox Theatre Concept
This is a drat~ of the concept we discussed at our recent meeting. It is very open to Change and
enhancement.
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Attachment
cc: Lee Andersen, Community Services Manager
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
(805) 326-3751 · Fax (805) 324-1850
CONCEPT OUTLINE OF FOX THEATRE - JOINT EFFORT WITH
FOX BOARD, SYMPHONY AND CITY
Issues
· The Fox still has considerable debt obligations - monthly payments reduce available funding
for improvements and limit ability to address long term needs for parking, storage space, etc.
· The success of the Convention Center in attracting new conventions is creating a problem for
the Symphony to get reasonable performance and practice dates.
· The City has a revolving loan fund available.
Concept Proposal
Create a three-way partnership between the Fox, City and Symphony as follows:
· City revolving loan fund (about $190,000-~ available) could be used by the Fox to help buy
down the current debt of $379,000. It is believed that the buyout could be for $320,000 with
that figure being negotiable. The City could offer favorable terms such as holding only a
second mortgage and deferring principal and interest payments as well as interest charges for
some years along with preferred interest rates. That would allow for a new first position loan
of about $125,000. With all debt local - and at more favorable terms than the current 9%, the
Fox will improve its monthly cash flow and can develop plans to put future funding into other
needs such as parking, storage space and theatre improvements.
· The Symphony is interested in moving into the Fox for at least the core of its performances
and practices, but needs certain improvements in place in order to have the facility in
appropriate condition for their artistic needs. The concept is that if they make a contribution
to the Fox either for debt service or physical improvements that benefit the Fox by enhancing
its attractiveness to other events, that they would be given the equivalent of an equity position
in the building. That is, they would be guaranteed preferred dates permanently with issues
such as rent and term being based on the amount of their contribution. One way,
conceptually, for that contribution to be enhanced would be for the City to "forgive" its
revolving loan at the amount of the annual contribution made to the Symphony. $35,900 per
year would be forgiven for the 5-7 year term of the debt.
The Symphony needs to identify the improvements needed to make the Fox suitable and to
identify what they can contribute from either available monies or a fundraiser to that end.
The Fox, Symphony and City further need to determine whether, with renovation, parking,
storage, etc., the Fox can be a suitable long-term home for the performing arts in Bakersfield
or whether a new facility is required. To that end a field trip is proposed to a fully
rehabilitated Fox which houses symphony, ballet, theatre, etc., in Billings, Montana. Efforts
will be made to find a local corporate or privately owned plane to hold costs down. A
tentative schedule of events at that location is attached - dates will be provided in a few
weeks.
After the determination of suitability and what kind of facility is desired, the community can
work on fundraising efforts.
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Alan - the following are some of the major events booked for the upcoming season at the Alberta
Bair Theatre. (Season runs from September - May) '
Who's Tommy - Tony award winning show, national touring company
Ain't Misbehavin - featuring Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
The Red Star Red Army Corp and Dance Troupe - from Russia
The Glass Menagerie
The following shows will all be performed by national touring companies:
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Annie Get your Gun
The Sound of Music
The Odd Couple
Some of the major musical events booked at this time (they will get more):
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Baltimore Concerts
Julliard String Quartet
DEKELOPMENT SERKICES NOTES
JUNE 21, 1996
1. Castle & Cooke's project south of Brimhall between Calloway and Mien is offto a rocky
start. Atter they filed their application and we hired a consulting firm to write the EIR,
Castle & Cooke has decided to revise the project.
2. Castle & Cooke's application for general plan approval of urban development west of
Buena Vista in Section 12 is due on June~.8.
3. Tom Carosello purchased Section 1 west of Buena Vista between the canal and the river.
He has told staffhe also expects to submit a general plan proposal for development of that
area by June 28.
4. Chevron representatives came by last week to show me their new service station concept.
It is a combination of gas pumps, convenience market and McDonalds. Four sites in
Bakersfield, west of Highway 99 are going to be developed with the new complex design.
5. The consultant working on the feasibility study of the city assuming environmental health
services has returned from Sacramento with very positive feelings about a proposal to take
on some of EHS responsibilities. For the last 15 years the State has been withdrawing
from involvement with local health departments and environmental health issues are
becoming more of a local responsibility like building inspection. His next task is to
quantify the work and employee issues.
6. Kern COG, Amtrack, Caltrans and I met to outline the Amtrak Station Relocation Study
to be used as a part of the RFP. Ron will ask his board for approval of the contract on
August 1, 1996, if Caltrans can get its funding paper work to him by July 19, 1996.
7. After the Amtrak meeting, Ron mentioned that he'd like to strengthen the working
relationship between Kern COG and the city especially with respect to the MTIS. I
suggested he give you a call.
8. The City Attorney and Building Director have agreed to give Guy Wilkins the additional
120 days to clean up his property. Mr. Wilkins claims to have removed 17 tons of junk
during the last couple of months.
9. We have heard that Casa Royale's neighbor is interested in buying the Casa to expand the
maintenance facility. If that were to happen, we could save over $150,000 (money we
don't have) in eventual demolition cost.
10. We are deferring the Casa Loma Specific Plan hearings to a time when that activity would
not confuse the annexation work in the area.
RECEIVED
iiC[p/~ANAGER'S OFFtC~
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11. In response to your questions:
a) The Ice Place could be done in September if they step up the work effort.
b) Parking on school property adjacent to Silver Creek Park was negotiated as a
desirable not mandatory facility.
12. Jamieson has submitted an incomplete application for approval of commercial
development along Rosedale Highway, west of Coffee Road. We are sending him a letter
explaining what needs to be included before we can begin processing it.
13. Stanley will be in charge next week.
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RECEIVED DANIEL G. CLA~
DE~IS L. THOMPSON,
5642 Victor Strcet' Bake rsfield, CA 93308 MAYO R'S O F FI C E ~on~ oxbow, o~,,,o~s
STEPHEN A. GAGE, OPEK~T1ONS
%lephone 805-391-7000' Fax 805-399-2915 LeCOSTEL HALLEY, ol'~lL.vrloNs
~ Relay Se~ice 1-800-735-2929 CARY L. EC~, tt~szics
June 18, 1996
Bob Price, Mayor
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mayor Price:
I received your letter regarding placement of the new fire station in the Rosedale area. While the
intersection of Renfi'o and Brimhall was identified as a location, it is not the only site being
evaluated.
I am aware of the Fairways Project and will give it and other proposed development full
consideration before we build the new station. My goal is to work closely with the City of
Bakersfield to provide the best level of customer service.
DANIEL G. CLARK
FIRE CHIEF
IRECE /=D
JUN 2 0 1996
CITY MANAGER'S
Service · Pride · Commitment
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
June 20, 1996
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Directo~/~j
RE: BURN DUMP PROGRESS REPORT
Staff met with Kleinfelder and the Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC) project manager on Tuesday in Fresno. This was the
first working meeting for the project, and it went very well. Both
staff and Kleinfelder agreed that more progress and direction were
made in one hour with the DTSC than with one year with the County
LEA.
The DTSC gave Kleinfelder specific direction on soil sampling to be
done. The direction included where, how, what depth, and what
analyses to run. Kleinfelder will submit the required plan
document for formal review on July llth. There will be a Site Plan
Conference on July llth at the City Manager's conference room. The
purpose of the conference is to allow interested parties and state
and local agencies opportunity to review and comment on the plan.
The DTSC anticipates smooth sailing.
The DTSC will also offer an evening meeting with the bluff
residents, if the residents desire. Thus far, DTSC has been told
by the residents to contact their attorney.
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}C~TY MANAGF:R'S OFFlC~
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 Dir
DATE: June 21, 1996
SUBJECT: LEA Task Force Meeting of June 20, 1996 in
Public Works Conference Room, City Hall
The County's approach was to streamline its operations through an activity-based evaluation. They
were here to ask what Was important, what the areas of concern are, and they were interested in any
misunderstandings and working through the problems.
Staff explained the problems:
1. The first issue of concern was our cost of $45 per hour versus theirs of $80 per hour and the
truck inspections at $250 versus $25 per truck.
2. We also explained the problem of the Zoning Change at Mount Vernon.
3. The bum dump was a major issue discussed that was under County control and that we were
not given answers in a timely fashion. This has taken two years or more to just get to a
starting point and that the County is taking too long to respond to our concerns.
4. Next issue discussed was the Greenwaste facility permit.
5. Another issue discussed was the Landfill Gas Probes, which we have yet to receive an
answer.
6. Also of discussion was the fact that we have to continually write letters to their attorneys
from our legal counsel in order to get a breakdown of the billings. This has been ongoing for
several years--just to get a simple breakdown.
7. The last issue is-- What is the County going to do with the burn dump at the Rosedale area.
An issue is the City has a bum dump; the County has a burn dump near a school--no big deal,
fence it and let the children play.
Conclusion to Meeting:
Staff will reconvene on Friday, June 28, 1996 at 8:15 A.M., in the Public Works Department
Conference Room, Second Floor. County will respond to our issues. We will continue to have
weekly meetings until the next Budget & Finance Committee, at which time they hope to have a
response to the problems. No answers were given to any of our concern at