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MEMORANDUM
April 30, 1993
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNC
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. We had a technical committee advisory meeting with the County Solid Waste
this week. They will be bidding the long-~rm greenwaste/woodwaste
program. We are welcome to participate in a/ bidding process against
private sector interests. We .offered to do/it for cost
only.
They,
apparently, prefer to take a bid route. It ~ncreases' our potential for
profit but,' unfortunately, potentially puts ~s in competition with the
private sector.
2. Also on the solid waste issue, the Mayor appeared before the County
Supervisors this week, making an appeal to not adopt gate fees without
universal collection. They went ahead and adopted the ordinances for the
gate fees'anyway. Ken Peterson was successful in getting them to undertake
a 90-day study to look at universal collectioni We will be thinking about
other ways of trying to influence them or to get involved in the process.
I would not, however, be overly optimistic at this point.
3. A copy of a letter to LAFCO, raising questions and concerns about their fee
increases, in enclosed. We are pursuing several sources of information
about how other county LAFCOs handle issues in comparison to ours, and how
our LAFCO has handled other cities in the County, to develop a basis of
comparison to how we are being treated by LAFCO.
4. I hate to build expectations, and I know that the Hotel has had an ever-
slipping date, as far as bringing it to fruition, but I believe we are in
a critical stage with the out-of-town developer. We are discussing a
letter of intent and hope~to have that exchanged within the next week or
two. There are many issues connected with the content of that letter which
are not clarified and reduced to writing yet. If you would like more
information,-please give me a call.
5. The Renfro #3 Annexation is coming up for action on April 12th. That will
bring about a triggering of the issue of the Fire Fund, which will have to
be addressed prior to that annexation being completed. The legal work is
nearly done.
6. The Intergovernmental Relations Committee met this week. We had discussion
of the gate fee issues, where we have only a promise of the 90-day study.
The County, suddenly, "found" money that is available for the business
attraction program in the Incentive Zone. Although their Redevelopment
Director will put personal obstacles in the way of bringing about a
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April 30, 1993
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positive program, we will continue to work on that. It is a positive step
that they "found" money. Finally, regarding the Groundwater Ordinance,
they see many complications because of the different perspectives between
the City and County, but will continue to study the issue.
7. For your information, upon Paul Dow's retirement (Tuesday, May 4th), Gene
Bogart will be Acting Water and Sanitation Manager.
8. There is a status report on CDBG projects enclosed.
9. In order to begin processing, in .a timely manner (to be effective
'July 1, 1993), an increase in the transient occupancy tax which I have
assumed in my proposed budget, we must provide notice to the public at
least 45 days prior to the hearing at which the Ordinance for this increase
is to be adopted. This notice must appear no later than May 7, 1993, which
is before our next Council Meeting. This information is to let you know we
are proceeding with the notice requirements in order to meet State law, and
that we understand the ultimate resolution of this matter will be
determined by the City Council during the budget meetings and upon final
adoption of the Ordinance increasing the tax. We have had ongoing meetings
with the Hotel Owners' Association and the Convention and Visitors Bureau
regarding a possible increase and have received a neutral response as of
this date.
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Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
City Clerk
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
April 27, 1993
LAFCO
2700 "M" Street, #302
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Commissioners:
City of Bakersfield staff has reviewed the fee schedule proposed for your
adoption. On the one hand we are grateful the fees have been stable for so long but the
increases for annexation would be something of a shock to our budget.. Some city
council members have expressed concern over more than doubling some fees. Assuming
that you will find some level of increased fees to be necessary, we ask that during this
time of cutbacks for all of us please be sensitive to the need to hold down costs in other
areas. Please minimize requirements for time consuming expensive studies or reports.
Expedite reviews whenever possible.
It appears that fees for negative declarations and EIRs contain a
component for payment of the Fish and Game tax on them (i.e. $1,275 negative
declaration and $825 EIR). If this is the case, the schedule should clarify that they are
only due if required by the State since they may have already been paid on another
phase of the project. You may also waive them as specified in State law and legislation
is now pending that would do away with them. If they are not reflective of the State tax,
then we object to them as unreasonable, unjustified and illegal. It is suggested that the
cost of a negative declaration be considered included in the basic application cost since it
is really a conclusion reached at the end of an initial study of the application and it
would seem difficult to separate the initial review work so definitively and categorically.
The same knowledge derived from reviewing the application should be useful in reaching
a conclusion on whether it should be approved or denied.
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'_./Alan Tandy
City Manager ,
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cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
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City' of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
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BOB PRICE
MAYOR
April 27, 1993
Dear Property. Owner:
On April 23, 1993, the area known as Stine No. 9 Almexation was officially
annexed to the City of Bakersfield. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to
welcome you to the City and offer some information about Bakersfield.
The elected city representative for the Stine No. 9 Annexation area is
CoUncihnan McDermott. If you reside within this newly annexed area, your first
opportunity to vote on city issues will be November 1993.
Enclosed is a telephone list of various city services with contact names.
This list is being provided for your cOnvenience, of course, additional phone numbers are
in your local telephone book under Bakersfield, City of. Please feel free to call on us if
you require additional information or have any questions relative to your new status.
Once again, welcome to the City. of Bakersfield. We are here to serve you.
Sincerely,
Bob Fr/ce
Mayor
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Attachment
cc: t. itv Counc~imem0ers
Planning COmmission Chairman Darren Powers
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1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (805) 326-3770
MEMORANDUM
April 28, 1993
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager /
'Jake Wager, Economic Development Director y / /
· ' ~r~inato~'
FROM: George Gonzales, Community Development Coord' at)~/fJ"
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON MEMORANDUM
DATED APRIL 6, 1993
This memo is in response to Councilmember Brunni requesting the funds budgeted for
the various projects reported in memorandum dated April 6, 1993, concerning the
Status of CDBG Projects. ~
Item #
2. Bakersfield Senior center Dining Building Roof Repair: Expended
$6,140, Budgeted $15,000. (Status: ~Completed) .,~
3. Jefferson park Restroom Construction Project: Expended $72,248,
Budgeted $107,000. (Status: Completed)
4. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Addition: Bid award $61,864,
Budgeted $62,127. (Status: Construction in Progress)
5. Priscilla Lane Sewer Project: Expended $7,529, Budgeted $22,556. Of
this amount budgeted $5,533 was transferred to Jewett Avenue Project.
(Status: ComPleted)
10. Bakersfield Homeless Center Improvements: Bid award $19,505,
Budgeted $20,572. (Status: Construction in Progress)
The project savings from these various activities are scheduled for reallocation as part
of Amendment #1 to the 1992-93 CDBG application to be presented at the May. 12,
1993, City Council Meeting.
Im:GG8
BRUNNI.MEM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Jake Wager, Economic Development'Director
'FROM: George Gonzales, Community Development Coor
SUBJECT: STATUS OF CDBG PROJECTS
This will serve as an update on the status of the following approved CDBG projects.
Community Development· Program is providing funding assistance to the following:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Bakersfield Senior Center Phase III - Services Buildin,q Project. Construction of
· a 1,200 s .~fl~c~ces building at the Bakersfield Senior Center site -
· ~!ional use permit was approved by the BZA. Bid opening ·
scheduled for May 1993. Estimated completion date is July 1993.
~-'~ Bakersfield Senior Center Dininq Buildinq Roof Repair. Notice of completion to
· be filed April 14, .19931 $6,,140 expended. ]u(-~d ~q,~ ~.t ~ ?
Jefferson Park Res"t'r0om Construction Project. Construction of a 1,000 sq. ft.
restroom. Notice of completion filed on September 30, 1992, $72,248
(~ Martin Luther Jr. Center Addition. Construction of a 800 ft..
Kin.q
Community
sq.
addition. Bid awarded to Findley Construction on March 3, 1993 -$6.1,864.
Estimated completion date is May 1993. ~ ~~(. ? ~ '/./'Z~ I ~O
~ Priscilla Lane Sewer Proiect. Installation of approximately 400'linear feet of
sewer line to serve 8 Iow income residents. Notice of Completion approved'by._ ,...,_,
City Council on December 9, 1992, $7,529 expended. /~'~r .~,~~,. '~-
6. Castro Lane Curb & Gutter Project. Installation of approximately 400 linear feet
of'infill curb and gutter to alleviate localized drainage problems. The project'will
serve 7 Iow and moderate income residents. Plans and specification approved
by City Council on March 24, 1993. Public Works Department has received.
some concerns from the adjacent property owners; however, no resolution has
been finaled in the design of the-project.' Public Works will be meeting with
these property owners before the project is awarded. Anticipated award date is
scheduled for the May 12, 1993, City Council meeting, $13,200 budgeted.
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04/06/93
2. Friendship House Community Center Sport Complex. Construction of a 400 sq.
ft. restroom and installation of security fencing, outdoor lighting and landscaping
improvements, for their facilities located at 2424 Cottonwood Road, The
scheduled completion date is April 1993 - $215,000. ·
3. Arthritis Therapy Pool and Facility Construction Pr°iect. Construction of a
7,000 sq. ft.. facility with a 968 sq. ft. indoor heated therapy pool. Total cost of
the facility is $1,237,924, the City's share is $200,000. Notice of Completion
has been approved, v/
4. Alliance Aqainst 'Family Violence Counselinq Center ACquisition. Acquisition
assistance was provided to purchase a 2,180 sq. ft. building to house a
counseling center located at 2211 17th Street. The City's share of the total
$155,860 project was $70,000. Acquisition is completed.
5. Kern County Food Bank Acquisition Proiect. Acquisition of an existing 24,500
sq. ft. warehouse building located at 800 14th Street. The City's share of the
total $546,200 project was $224.000. Acquisition was completed on January
10, 1993. v,/'
6. Ebony Counselin.q Center Acquisition Project. Acquisition assistance was
provided to purchase a 4,000 sq. ft. building to house a counseling center
located at 1301 California Avenue. The City's share of. the.total $200,000
project was $100.000. Acquisition has been completed.~//
) Clinica Sierra Vista Medical Facility. Acquisition assistance to acquire a 60,000
sq. ft. site for the construction of a 10,000 to 15,000 sq. ft. medical facility at
623 Lakeview Avenue. Appraisals have been completed and offers made to
property owners. Acquisition is scheduled to be completed August 1993 -
$100,000. Additional request for assistance is pending.
ADMINISTRATION · ~
~ Proqram. staff has been working with General ServiceS in the
CD
implementation of the Graffiti Removal Program on private pr°perty. To date,
600 calls have been recorded. Four hundred fifty instances of graffiti 'were
removed with 625 gallons of Paint. C:~/~/~::~ .~ '
2. First 'Time Home Buyers. Thirty-nine loans for mortgage assistance have been
approved. Additional mortgage lenders are being included in this program..
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BAKERSFIELD
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April 27, 1993
Honorable Pete Wilson
Governor
State of Caiifomia
State Capitol, First Floor
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Governor Wilson,'
I am excited about locating the new Mercedes-Benz plant in Kern County. Leaders from
throughout our county are working together to bring this project to Kern County and California.
As you know, our county is large--over 8,000 square miles. To have our numerous communities,
and the county itself, unified to attract Mercedes-Benz affirms our commitment and' vision to
make this .project a success. Rather than competing against each other, we stand ready to
approach this project on a regional basis. ~
While Bakersfield would be my first choice to locate such a plant, our city will work just as hard
to locate this plant in any other community in Kern County.. ~
I am proud to be part of a county which shows such leadership to work together, promote unity,
and bring .new jobs to California.
TEAM. BAKERSFIELD is ready to serve.
City Manager.
dl/mbenz, l~'
'City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield. · California ·. 93301
(805) 326-3751, · Fax (805) 325-9162
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION ~"' .:~( . _
PAUL DOW, Manager
GENE BOGART. Director of Water Resources
FLORN CORE. Assistant D~rector of Water Resources
MIKE SLOES, Sanitation Superintendent
April 19, 1993
Governor Pete Wilson
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SWRCB Draft Decision 1630
Dear Governor Wilson:
This letter is written on behalf of the Bakersfield City Council to thank you for your
personal involvement in the D-1630 decision process. Representing the largest urban
community located in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County, the City of
Bakersfield and its citizen's realize the difficult task of finding the correct balance between
the urban, agricultural and environmental interests in the Bay-Delta proceedings.
Your timely action to ask the SWRCB to Stop work on the interim standards and
re-focus efforts on long-range solutions was very much appreciated by our community.
Sincerely,
Mayor
KE~IN McDERMOTT
¥~ce Mayor/Councilmember
1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 · (805) 326'3715
WARDS
Cou~ilmember
PATRIC
Councilmember
PATRICIA M. SMITH
Councilmember
CONNI BRUNNI .... ~
Councilmember
'DANIELJ. ~ '
Councilmember
MARK SALVAGGIO ,t
Councilmember
GB:sr' bcc: Mayor & City Council Members
Alan Tandy, City manager
Larry Lunardini, City Attorney
cc: Mr. Walter Pettit Paul Dow
Secretary Doug Wheeler Gene Bogart
Secretary James Strock Florn Core
Senator Don Rogers ' Tom Clark, KCWA /
John Stovall, KCWA
A~emblyman TH~ Ha~ey Scott Slater, Hatch & Parent ~'~
A~emb~man Jhn Costa Tom Stetson, Stetson Engineers, Inc.
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