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MEMORANDUM
August 27, 1993
TO- HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL //ti/
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT' GENERAL INFORMATION
1. You will find some notices enclosed talking about the process for applying
for the federal grant that would go into the Convention Center Hotel.
2. I have made a special appeal to County officials to attempt to make
progress, or give us some positive note, relative to the Fire Fund by the
next Council meeting. They have advised me that they, first, have to have
a meeting with the Fire Department and then with theCountY Board. We will
hear more later on that subject.
3. There is a responseto a Council inquiry enclosed relative to the bus stop
at 19th and Oak.
4. I have, finally, gotten a list of three candidates for the Assistant City
Manager position, and I will be scheduling interviews as soon as individual
schedules allow. Twenty applied for the Water and Sanitation Manager
position.
5. I met with the Labor Council representative this week on the Hotel project.
We agreed to a couple of steps which might provide room for positive
solutions, including having the contractor meet with them.
6. In response to Council inquiries, enclosed is a memo from the Police Chief
regarding Crossing Guard legislation.
7. The Minutes of the Mayor's recent Economic Development Committee are
enclosed for your information.
8. Some referrals and other matters are runni~gmore slowly than I like. john
and Trudy return next week and I hope to get back more on schedule. Thank
you for your patience.
AT.alb
Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
August 25, 1993
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~¢
Jake Wager, Economic DevelOpment Director
FROM: George Gonzales, Community Development Coordinator~
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SUBJECT: Legal Notices for Section 108 and Amendment to the FYI9'3 CDBG
Application
Attached are copies of the legal notices needed to initiate the Section 108 and the
Amendment process for the Hotel project. They will be published on Thursday,
August 27, 1993, in the Bakersfield Californian. They will also appear in both the
Bakersfield News Observer and EI-Mexicalo next week. These notices are required to
comply with HUD regulations. These notices will allow the City to maintain the
schedule previously developed for the project.
Im.'GGg~TAN DY.MEM
CIT~' ~ANAGE~R~
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Notice of Intent to Submit a Section 108 Loan Guarantee by the City of Bakersfield
As. a entitlement jurisdiction under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), the City of Bakersfield is required to obtain citizen's views and community
development and housing needs in the submission of a Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Application: The City of Bakersfield will be conducting public meetings to provide all
citizens the opportunity to make comments on the proposed use of a Section 108 Loan.
Public Meeting.
September 7, 1993 September 7, 1993
Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Bakersfield Senior Center Council of Government
530. 4th street 1401-19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Bakersfield, CA 93301
NOTE: Disabled persons requiring special arrangements for the September 7, 1993,
public meetings should contact the Economic & Community Development Department by
September ~3, 1993.
The City of Bakersfield proposes to submit an Section 108 Loan ApPlicatiOn pursuant to
Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development ACt of 1974, as amended.
Funds anticipated to be available to the City of Bakersfield from the Section 108 Loan for
FY 93-94 is $2.5 'million. These funds are proposed to be used for direct economic
development assistance to a private for-profit business, the Bakersfield Convention Center
Hotel (BCCH), located at 801 Truxtun Avenue. The funds will be used to provide financial
assistance for predevelopment and eligible Fixture, Furniture and Equipment Cost (FF &
E) for the BCCH. With this $2.5 million assistance, the developer will be able to complete
the construction and operate the 9 story, 257 room hotel. Total cost of the project is in
excess of $17 million. Over 200 permanent jobs will be created. It is anticipated that
nearly 90% Will be held by Iow- and moderate-income individuals.
To fund this activity the City proposes to submit to HUD a request for a Section 108 Loan.
The City will repay $2.5 million loan from future CDBG entitlements. The repayment of
the principal and interest of approximately $375,000 will be made annually for the next
10 years (at 8% interest rate) from the CDBG program. No program income will be
generated from the proposed project nor will this activity result in displacement of persons
or businesses. One hundred percent of theloan funds will be uSed for activities to create
jobs that will benefit Iow and moderate income persons.
Citizens wishing to preview and comment on the proposed Section 108 Loan Guarantee
application can do so at the City Clerk's Office, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, and at the
Economic and Community Development Department, 515 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield,
CA 93301 (805) 326-3764, FAX (805) 328-1548 or TDD (805) 324-3631, c/o George
Gonzales, CD Coordinator, or Vince A. Zaragoza, 'Principal Planner. Citizen comments
should be submitted on or before September 7, 1993 to the Economic and Community
Development Department. On or about this date, the proposed Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Application will be finalized and made available for review at 515 Truxtun
Avenue and County libraries within the City of Bakersfield. In addition, the City will be
Submitting the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Loan Application to the Federal Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Im:GG9/NOTICE2
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Amendment No. I to the Final Statement for FY 93-941 and Amendment No. 2 for FY 92-93 of the
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the City of Bakersfield.
In compliance With 24 CFR Part 570.305 - Amendments, the City of Bakersfield is required to, publicly
notice a Final Statement Amendment when a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project
is created, canceled, or.an existing project has substantially changed in purpose or scope and to provide
City residents with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, such proposed changed in its use
of funds. Amendment No. 2 for FY 92-93 reflects a change in an existing project. Amendment No. 1 for
FY 93-94 reflects the creation of 3 activities.
Citizen comments to the proposed Final Statement Amendments should be received on or before
September 7, 1993 at the Economic and Community Development Department,' Community Development
Division, 515 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3764, FAX (805) 328-1548 or
TDD (805) 324-3631, c/o George Gonzales, CD Coordinator, or Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner. On
or about this date, the pm'posed Final Statement Amendments will be finalized and made available for
review at 515 Truxtun Avenue and County libraries within the City of Bakersfield. *ln addition, the City will
be submitting the Amendments to the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development notifying
them of the adopted changes to the Final Statements.
The .City of Bakersfield is providing the. following information as *part of the proposed Amended Final
Statement. '
Amendment No. 2
CDBG Final Statement
Program Year July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993
Grant Year B-92-MC-06-0510
City of Bakersfield, USA
Activity Name/Description Implementing Location Total Regulatory Cites
Agency Funding Elig/National
Objective
24-CFR-570
Public Facilities - Senior Center City of 624 Fourth $115,000 201(a)(c)/
1. Bakersfield Senior Center Acquisition Bakersfield Street 208(a)(2)(i)(A)
Project. Economic &
Acquisition of real property will enlarge the Community
existing facility located at 530 Fourth Street Development
which will benefit iow and. moderate income
seniors. Project scope changed from
construction of a 1,200 sq. ft. building to
acquisition of 2 buildings totaling 2,246 sq. ft. on
a 21,940 sq. ft. parcel. Property to be owned
and operated by the Bakersfield Senior Center.
NOTE: No change in funding sources for Program Year July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993
"' "~ Amendment No. 1
CDBG Final Statement
Program Year July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Grant Number B-93-MC-06-0510
City of Bakersfield, USA
Activity Name/Description Implementing Location Total Funding Regulatory Cites
Agency Elig/National
Objective
24 CFR 570
Public Services - Lot Clean-Up City of Bakersfield Within vadous $10,000 201(e)/
1. Lot Clean-up Program Economic & Iow and (Reprogrammed 208(a)(1)(i)
Removal of debris, fire hazards Community moderate Funds)
and neighborhood clean-up Development income
campaign on private property. California neighborhoods
Conservation
Corp.
..Code Enfomement Program City of Bakersfield Within various $15,000. 202(c)/
1. Service Delivery Cost for Code Economic & Iow and (Reprogrammed 208(a)(1)(i)
Enforcement related activities. Community moderate' Funds)
Staff and overhead cost directly Development income
related to carrying out code 'neighborhoods
enforcement activities.
Direct Economic Development City of Bakersfield 801 Truxtun $2.5 million 203(b)/
Assistance to Private For-Profit Economic & Avenue (Source of 208(a)(4)
Entities Community Funding Section
1. Bakersfield Convention Center Development 108 Loan Funds)
Hotel Project.
Financial assistance for
predevelopment and eligible FF&E ..
cost'. Two hundred permanent
jobs will be created, 51% or more
will be made available to Iow and
moderate income individuals.
A'FI'ACHM ENT
Funding Sources
CDBG Final Statement
.Program Year July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Grant Number B-93-MC-06-0510
City of Bakersfield, USA
CDBG Funding Sources Available for use:
19th Year CDBG Fund Allocation: $2,308,000
Repayments on Single-Family Rehab Loan Program: $ 135,000
Repayments from Commercial Loans: $ 68,200
Lease Payments from City Owner Commercial Property (720 Lakeview
Avenue): $ 3,600
Miscellaneous Revenue: -$ 10,200
'Section 108 Loan Guarantee: $2,500,000
TOTAL $5,025,000
TO: E. W. SCHULZ, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /~ (
'~ .-' ' .' FROM': .'.STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: AUGUST 18, 1993
S~BJECT: RESPONSE ~0 COUNCIL REFERRAL ~12085 ~CDE~MOTT)
LOCATION: OAK AT 19TH
COUNCIL WARD: 5
I received, this date, a copy of a council re£e~ral regarding
"...research the feasibility of a G.E.T. bum stop at 19th and Oak
Streets," I have been working with G.E.T. ~ta~f on a'related
problem they have encountered on the Oak Street route and have
the following information that may be of interest in responding
to the referral. I have been told by G.E.T. that they will have
stops on 19th Street near Oak soon.
I was contac'ted by M.r. Chester Moiand, of Golden Empire Transit,
on August 2, 1993 with a request, to investigate the possibility
of relocating lane lines on 21st Street west of Oak. The
District is preparing to modify the Oak Street route to go west
on 21st, then south on Westwind and then east on 19th to Oak
Street~ I,n~.checking the route they discovered that their buses
were too long to make the turn at 21st and Oak without
encroaching into the left turn lane on 21st Street. W~ are now
in the process of removing the striping on 21st Street and will
be restriping the lanes to accomodate the buses in the next few
days. ~t
Mr. Moland had told me they would be starting, the route change,
with stops on Westwind and on 19th at Oak, by the first part of
September., All of our changes'to accomodate, their request will
be in place well 'before they begin the ro6te change. They have
not requested any additional changes.
cc: . F~d Kl~pper; Assistant Public Wcrks Director' Bruce Deeter, CE ~I~ - ~rafric Design
Jacques LaRochelle, CE Iii - Traffic Operations
Public ~rks r, em file '
Traffic File- Council ~ef. ~,c~o ~ .... o=
CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
MEETING OF: 07/28/93
REFERRED TO: MANAGER'S OFFICE H'ROSS ~~'
ITEM: RECORD# 12085
Bus stop at 19th and Oak Streets. (McDermott)
ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
MCDERMOTT REQUESTED STAFF RESEARCH THE
FEASIBILITY OF A GET BUS STOP AT 19TH AND OAK
STREETS,
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: .NO
DATE FORWARDED BY CITY CLERK: 07/30/93
NOTE: STATUS CHANGES ARE TO BE ENTERED FOR EACH REFERRAL
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH EVEN IF NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN!
MEMORANDUM August 26, 1993
TO ]~ONO~,~LS MAYOR PRICE, CI~ CO~~~~
FROM S.E. B~, ~ief of Police
SUBJECT CROSS~G GU~ LEGIS~TION
On June 30, 1993, Governor Wilson approved Senate Bill No. 452, ~hich, in part,
repeals the requirement that the city pay for the cost of school crossing guards.
I have attached for review a copy of the bill. Subsection (2) addresses the
crossing guard issue.
During the budget process, a nm-her of council members expressed interest in this
issue. It appears this legislation~rill allo~ for consideration of alternatives
to our present method of funding this program.
cc: Mayor Price
CounciZmembers (7)
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City Fm~ager~
CITY t~ANAGER.-,
~nacted
.. Co~tLtee on Secttons"~
An act to amend Sectton 8g~l 'of, and to repeal
4545~.5 of, the Edpcat~on Code, to a~end Section 30501 of the Food and
Agriculture Code, ~o ~end Se~.tion 8~90.6 of the Gove~ment Code, to
amend 5~t~on 46050.1 of the Health and Safety Code, to ~nd Section
3711 of the. Labor Code, ~to amend Section 42911 of the Public Resources
Code, to amend Section 4108.S of, and to add Section 10878 to, the
.. Revenue and Taxation C~e, to amend 'Section 2105 of the Streets and
HJghvays Code, and to ~end Sectton.275 of the ~elfare and [nst~tuHons
Code, relating to gover~ental operaHon~, making an apPropr~aHon'
therefor, and declaring the urgency*Lhereof, to take eFFe~ J~ed~ately.
[Approved bY Governor'*0une 30, ]993. Filed w~th Secretary' of S:a:e Oune 30,
LEGiSLATiVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
S8 452, Committee on Budget and F~sca] Review. Govern~ntal
operations. . .......
(1) Ex~s:~ng ~aw ~equ~es. the Superintendent: of Public ~nstruct~on
to adop~ rules and regulat~offs for the ~on~tot~ng of contractors who
provide child care and' development 'progr~ SedUces.
Th~s b~l~ ~ould. exempt any county agency that contracts ~th the
state to provide child care and development pr~raa seduces from any
rule~ and regulations adopted by the superintendent vh~ch provide for'
self-evaluation or self-assessment. ~. :
(g) Under.existing law, governing.boards of school', dJstr~cts that
~ploy school crossing.gua~s may be reimbursed:for th~s purpose by a
c~ty, county, or.c~ty and county .out of a special fund ~n ~h~ moneys
from f~nes and forfeitures collected"'~n ~un~c~pa~ .or ~ust~ce coups are
deposited. 'Ex~st~ng lay .further requites Lhat those governing ~ards be
~mbursed ~n that manner when a.ctty,~ county, or c~ty and county fails
or refuses to adopt standards under vh'~Ch the c~ty' county, o~ city.and
county sha]] p~vJde school crossJng guards. ~istJng law also.~u~tes
that, except as othe~ise provided by written agre~ent, ~f the c~ty,
county, or ct~y and courtly p~v~desCrossing gua~s, the c~ty, county,
or c~[y and c~unty shat1, pay for the cost of Chose guards.
Th~s bill woUld repeal the requtremenc that governing boards
school d~s:ttcts be tembursed when a c~ty, county, or c~ty and county
fa~lS or refuses to adopt .standards under ~hich the c~ty, county, or
c~t~ and county shall provide School crossing gua~s.' Th~s.bill ~uld
also repeal ~he requirement that, ~except as othe~se provJd~ by
agreement, tf the c~ty, county, or c~ty and county provides cross~ng
~ guards, the c~ty, county, or C~ty and county shall p~y for the cost of
those guards. '
(3) ExSsting law provides that tf certain provisions of the Food and
Agricultural Code relating to animal control have been adopted by the .
board of supervisors of any county, and the governing body of any ctty
that is located wtthtn the county requests, by ordinance, the
application of the provisions withSn the confines of the city, those'
sections shall also apply within the city.
This bill would also authorize.a City to adopt those provisions and
provide that nothing in the p~ovSsions of the Food and Agricultural Code
related to animal control requires a county to enforce those peovisions
within the territorial limits of an~ city located within the county~
(4) Existing 'law establishes the Disaster Response~Emergency
Operation Account in the Reserve. for Economic Uncertainties,*moneys in
which are continuously approPriated,,wi~hout regard.to fiscal years, for
allocation bythe Oirector of Finance to state agencies"for disaster
response operation COS~g' f~6~rr&~:~'b~-~ agencies as a result of a
.state emergency proclamation by the Governor. This account will become
inoperative on June 30, ~993, and as of January 1, 1994, will be
repealed.
This bill would extend the operation of this account until June 30,
1996, and would extend its repeal-date to January 1, ~997, thereby.
making ~n appropriation.
($) Existing law requites the Office of Noise control to adopt, in
coordination with the Office of Planning and Research and each state
department and agency as it deems appropriate,: guide]ines for the
preparation and content of noise elements. ,
This bill would provide that the reqUirement that the office*adopt
guidelines for the preparation and content o~ noise elements would be
inoperative during the 1993-94 fiscal yearJ
(6) Existing law, the California Solid. Waste ReUse and Recycling
Access Act of !991, requires local agencies, by September 1, 1993, to
adopt an ordinance for collecting end.loading recyclable materials in
development'projects.
This bill.would delay that requirement until .September 1; .~994.
(7) This bill would* also Prohtbllt the imposition of certain civil
penalties by the ~tegrated Waste Management BOard for a period of 2
years.
{$) 'Existing law continuously appropriates 'funds for apportionments
to cities and'counties of'a portion qfthe revenues.derivbd ~rom a per
gallon tax on.motor'vehicle fuels ieaccordance with prescribed
formulas, A city's or county's'entitlement to the apportioned funds from
the tax imposed at a rate. of more than g cents per gallon is conditional
upon its expenditure from its.general fund for street' and highboy
purposes of an.amount ~ot less than th~annual average of its
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· MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING
HELD AUGUST 11, 1993
Mayor Price asked Trish Richey how plans for the tours were progressing. She said"
there will be3 tours on Friday October 22nd, a 1-hour, 2-hour and a half-day tour.
The tours are departing from the 5 main' hotels but some other hotels will offer shuttle
service for their patrons to the hotels providing tours. KEDC, the Convention
Bureau and Economic Development staff will act as guides for the tours. KEDC is
deSigning some self-drive tours.
Mayor Price thought it would be nice to have a councilmember on each of the buses
and the council is invited to be in the Mayor's Booth. Also, if someone wants to see
Bakersfield on Sunday, something will be made available for them.
Judy Salamacha said they have a 5-person van which could be made available.
Mayor Price and Trish Richey met with representatives ~ five local hotels. He
requested a Mayor's desk with a display in the lobby of the hotels during the
conference. Each hotel agreed to have a TV and VCR set up with tapes of
Bakersfield and Kern County to be played for guests. The hotels will staff the desks
and would like their employees to have some training on the types of questions
visitors might ask. They would also like a special name tag saying Mayor's
Representative or something similar. Trish is working on the name tags. Also staff in
the Mayor's Booth will wear a name tag.
David Lyman of Economic Development will be in charge of displays for hotels and at
Rio Bravo.
Mayor's tent will be 40 x 40. Auditorium staff will provide tables and chairs. George
Martin said perhaps a monitor can be placed in the tent so people there can see the
rest of the Conference. Mayor's tent will be staffed by people from Convention
Bureau, KEDC, and Economic Development. Mayor needs to know how many
people are going to be volunteering who are not ticketed guests. George will provide
parking passes for them.
George said the desk-top publishing section of his office will do signs promoting
Bakersfield and Kern County. He will work with David Lyman.
Ann Gutcher thought it would be advantageous to obtain some billboards.
Mayor would like to have some type of banner at the airport if possible. He would
also like to send out a letter to the cab companies, hotels, airport, restaurants, rental
car businesses, etc., encouraging them to be especially courteous and helpful to
visitors.
24 AUB 9~ Z2_: 12 ·
Minutes
Page 2
August 18, 1993
George said there will be a special area for the press during the conference which
will accommodate them with computers. Also, they will not have to go through the
regular food line.
Jim Meadows suggested a breakfast for the press at Seven Oaks and then a tour
before the event. He said a dinner the night before the conference for press people
arriving early would also-be possible.
Ann Gutcher, Greg and Trish said they have printed materials they will make'
available. Mike Fisch said The Bakersfield Californian will print an 8-page tabloid on
October 11th which will become part of the Conference package. He has asked for a
letter from the Mayor to be included in the package.
Greg Whitney said a 28-page glossy will be available as a training piece for various
groups. A survey is being sent out to 53 organizations today.
There will be a prize give away in the hotels and in the Mayor's.tent. Trish is working
on prizes.
Mayor Price will call a news conference on the steps of City Hall a week before the
conference to tout the conference itself and encourage~folks to be especially alert to
people who look like they. might need help or directions.
Ray Watson Would'like to do some welcome spots for the attendees. He suggested
a conference just for the media to let them know there will be over .9,000 visitors in
the southwest. Mayor said he will work with Ray on preparing a news release at least '
a week in advance.
The next meeting will be on September 13th at 12:00 noon in the'Bank Room at the
Convention Center.
PLEASE R.S.V.P. BY SEPTEMBER 3RD IF YOU WILL'
BE ABLE TO ATTEND,
MEMORANDUM
~ugusc 23, 1993
TO COONC~~ De~OND ~,
FROM s.E. BF,1]I~II~[E~, Chief oE Police
SUBJECT sm.ca s~]~e-~.T ~JL~ZC coNc]mas
As a result of various co~plaints received from residents in the Beech Street
area, the attached survey~as conducted to determine the actual n, mher of traffic
accidents occurrin§ on Beech Street, and the feasibility of radar enforcement in
the area.
SEB:
cc: Ed Schulz, Public ~/orks ~
Alan Tandy, City Manager~
Nayor Price
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C£T~ MAN~GBH-,
25 AUP~ 95 8:42
MEMORANDUM
AUGUST 12, 1993
S. E. BRUMMER, CHIEF OF POLICE
lO
C. A. BLACKBURN, LIEUTENANT, TRAFFIC SECTION
FROM
SPEEDING COMPLAINT ON BEECH STREET, 24 - 2900 BLOCK
SUBJECT
PER YOUR REQUEST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING
THE COMPLAINT OF SPEEDING ON BEECH STREET, FROM THE 24 - 2900
BLOCK.
SINCE JANUARY 1, 1993, T~ERE HAVE BEEN ONLY TWO ACCIDENTS ON THAT
AREA OF ROADWAY. ONE INVOLVING A DRUNK DRIVER, ~WHICH STRUCK A
PARKED VEHICLE, AND THE OTHER A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE AN
ELDERLY FEMALE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A TREE IN A FRONT YARD.
FROM JANUARY 1ST TO DATE, THE TRAFFIC SECTION HAS ISSUED FIFTEEN
CITATIONS ON BEECH STREET, HOWEVER ONLY THREE OF THOSE CITATIONS
WERE ISSUED FOR THE VIOLATION OF SPEED. OTHER VIOLATIONS INCLUDE
TRE RIGHT OF WAY, STOP SIGNS AND EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS.
AS BEECH STREET IS NOT A SURVEYED STREET FOR RADAR ENFORCEMENT, I
INQUIRED FROM THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER STEVE WALKER WHAT TRE
STATUS OF THE STREET WAS REGARDING T~E STATE MAP FOR STREETS
REQUIRING SURVEYS FOR RADAR ENFORCEMENT. MR. WALKER INFORMED ME
THAT ALTHOUGH THE STREET COULD BE ON THE STATE MAP, IT WAS NOT, AND
BECAUSE IT WAS NOT LISTED AS. AN ARTERIAL OR COLLECTOR ROUTE, IT
QUALIFIED AS A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHICH JUSTIFIED THE 25 MPH SPEED
LIMIT. HE DID INDICATE THAT IF THE STREET WERE TO BE SURVEYED,
THAT THE SPEED WOULD PROBABLY COME IN AT A HIGHER SPEED LIMIT
BECAUSE OF THE SPEED THAT MOST PEOPLE DRIVE ON THAT ROADWAY.
IN THE PAST WE HAVE HAD SOME PROBLEM WITH TRAFFIC COURT REFEREES
AND JUDGES REGARDING OUR LACK OF A SPEED SURVEY TO JUSTIFY THE
RADAR ENFORCEMENT ON BEECH STREET. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, CITATIONS
HAVE BEEN DISMISSED BY THE COURT FOR THE LACK OF A "SPEED SURVEY".
SINCE THE INSTALLATION OF THE TWO STOP SIGNS AT SPRUCE STREET AND
DRAKE STREET, THE SPEEDING PROBLEM ON THE NORTH END OF THAT STRETCH
OF ROADWAY SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN REDUCED. HOWEVER, FROM THE STOP SIGN
AT DRAKE STREET TO 24TH STREET, DUE TO THE WIDTH OF THE STREET AND
THE FACT THAT PEOPLE ARE USING IT AS AN ARTERY FROM THE WESTCHESTER
AREA TO ROSEDALE HIGHWAY OR OAK STREET, THE TRAFFIC SPEEDS ARE
DEFINITELY IN EXCESS OF THE POSTED 25 MP~{ SPEED LIMIT.
TRAFFIC SECTION
CAB/ik
Time War.er Cable
Bakersfield DivLsion
CAB
August 20, 1993
Alan Tandy, City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy:
As promised, t'his letter is to keep you informed of changes that'
are the result of the 1992 Cable Act. Enclosed is a letter that we
are sending subscribers regarding the most recent changes. They
should be getting this notification no later than September 1.
We will continue to keep you informed as other changes occur in our
implementation of the Cable Act. .If you get any calls about this
letter, as always, please feel free to call myself or Bill
Grinstead at 327-9935 or have your 'constituents call us at 327-
9671.
Sincerely,
James E. Munoz ~
Director, Human Resources,
Community & Government Relations
JEM:lh
Enclosure
Dear Time Warner Cu~mer, August 25, 1993
Please take a moment to read U~is letter. As mentioned in the letter we sent you on July 15, today's letter contains additional
important service and rate changes,that result from the '1992 Cable Act. Important changes will take place in the following areas:.
' · Monthly Rates and New Service Levels
· Converter and Other Equipment Charges
· AddiUonsi Outlet Rates
· Premium Service Rate Reduction
· Retransmission Consent and Channel Changes ,
Monthly Rates and New Service Levels Effective September 1,1993
PROGRAMMING SERVICES MON'rHLY RATE
~,.Tier(28 Channas) .:'.
. STANDARD SERVICE (Basic. Tier, Super Pac) $20.95
A La Carte Premium Sen/ice (Except Disney) . $ 8.95
Standard Additional Outlet (No equipment) $ 0.00
Premium Additional Outlet (Programming cost) $1.95
EQUIPMENT (If Required)
Premium Converter $. 2.00
Non-Premium Converter $ 0.60
Amplifier (Applicable for some subscribers with multi-outlets) $ 0.68
FCC RULES ON STANDARD SERVICE RATES
FCC Regulation
FCC Rules require cable companies to base the rates of their Basic and Tier sen/ices on a rate per channel basis.
What this means to you ·
The overall price of our Standard Sen/ice WILL NOT CHANGE ($20.95). However, we must further adjust the rates of the two
existing components of our Standard Service (Basic and Tier).
Super Pac Special Note
Please note the addition of the "Super Pac", We have created this sen/ice level to comply with Congress' desire that, as it is
technically possible, cable companies offer some of their Standard channels on a per channel basis. These channels (WGN and
TBS) can now be purchased either individually for 75 cents per month or as a discounted package for $1.10 per month.
You need not take any actiOlt to keep the sen/ices and eouinment to which you cunentiv subscribe,
FCC RULES ON CONVERTER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT CHARGES
FCC Regulation ,
The FCC states that we must show a separate rate or charge for each category of sen/ice and each item of equipment in use.
What this means to you
We must now itemize a converter equipment charge. If you currently use a converter, this charge now must be itemized
separately on your monthly statement. The monthly rate for use of a non-premium converter is 60 cents; the monthly rate for use
of a premium converter is $2.00.
FCC RULES ON ADDITIONAL OUTLET RATES
FCC Regulation
The FCC states that this service be itemized by equipment or programming charges only.
What this means to you
Premium AddiUonal Outlets
There is NO Overall' CHANGE in the price of this service ($3.95). However. the Premium additional outlet charge will now be
itemized by a $2.00 equipment charge and a S1.95 programming charge.
Non-Premium Additional Outlets
Programming fees will not apply to this service level. If a non-premium converter is necessary, non-premium aJditional outlets
will be itemized by a 60 cent converter equipment charge only.
FCC RULES ON PREMIUM SERVICE
FCC RegulaUon
Premium Services are not subject to .government regulation. However, they have been indirectly affected by the new converter
equipment charge.
What l~is means to you
Because all Premium service subscribers require a Premium converter, the law as written would require us to increase the overall'
bill of our single premium customers by the new $2.00 converter equipment charge. To offset this large increase, we have
reduced our $10.95 Premium sen/ice charge for HBO. Showtime, Cinemax. The Movie Channel and Playboy by $2.00. The new
monthly rate for these premium services is S8.95. Disney will remain at its already reduced price of only S4.95 per month plus
· the new $2.00 converter charge. The prices for multi-premium packages, including the converter, will remain the same.
_ RETRANSMISSION CONSENT AND THE BROADCAST STATIONS
Recently, you maY have seen or heard advertisements or discussions regarding the continued carriage of broadcast stations on your
cable line-up, The topic is "Retransmission Consent". The issue is whether cable companies and their customers should pay for
programming which, by law, is available to the general public for free.
What ll~ broad~md~ ~ay...
What the broadcasters say is that cable customers are already paying for broadcast programming. THIS IS SIMPLY UNTRUE.
Before.ever receiving cable service, our customers were getting broadcast programming by an antenna either on their television or
on the roof of their house. Our customers subscribe to our service because they want CLEAR RECEPTION of broadcast programming
and the INCREASED VIBNING OPTIONS which cable television provides. Just ask Yourself... "Why do I subscribe to cable?"
We Conanue.tO Negotiata
We continue to negotiate wi~ the broadcast station owners. We want to continue to provide you with clear, trouble free reception of
these stations. Unfortunately, the broadcast station owners of KGET channel 17, KERO channel 23, KBAK channel 29, KABC channel
7, KCBS channel 2, KNBC channel 4, KCOP channel 13, KTrV channel 11 and KMPH channel 26 continue to demand that we and our
customers subsidize their businesses by paying what essentially is a network tax on programming otherwise flee to the general
public: We are refusing their demand. As it now stands, the broadcast station owners will not allow you to continue to receive their
programming if it comes to your home through our cable wire.
As of today, we have not come to mutually agreeable terms with any of the broadcasters listed above. We must inform you that
unless we can come to terms which not only benefit the broadcast station owners but also you and the rest of our customers, on
October 6, 1993 the broadcast station owners will not allow us to deliver their programming to you.
Therefore, we need to formally inform you that as of October 6, 1993 we expect that the aforementioned stations will not be
available on your cable channel line-up. At that time, we will send you a new channel line-up card. It will include these as well as
other channel changes which have resulted from the new govemment regulations.
We are pleased, however, to announce that we have come to mutually agreeable terms with KU7_Z channel 45, KTLA channel 5,
KCAL channel 9, KFTV channel 21 and KCET channel 28. These channels as well as WGN, TBS and TBN will remain on our cable
service. Considering these successful negotiations, we know terms exist which can benefit both broadcast :and cable. We remain
hopeful that we can arrive at similar, mutually beneficial terms with the remaining broadcast station owners.
Your. opinion is important! If you feel that cable subscribers should not pay for what, by law, everyone has the right to receive free,
call the broadcast stations listed above and tell'them. Or, you can call 1-800-FREETV3. Your vote against paying for FREE TV will
automatically be registered and passed on to the broadcast stations.
Thank You
The new govemment rules and regulations are complex and confusing. We thank you for your understanding and patience. Please
contact us if you have any questions or comments regarding any of these very important issues.
As always, we will continue to provide you with any new information as it arises. Tune to cable channel 2 for updated information.
Thank you for your support and let's keep
FREE TV... FREE FOR ALL!!
sincerely,
Bill Gdnstead
Division President
T I M E W A R' N E R
C A B L
E
B A K E R'S F I E L D
Alan Tandy · City Manager
August 26, 1993
The Honorable Mike Gotch, Chair
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
4146 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Gotch:
SUBJECT: THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD STRONGLY OPPOSES SB 1234
GOVERNMENT FINANCE (BERGESON AND ISENBERG)
This bill is ill-conceived and the method it employs to promote dialogue between local and state
government is not acceptable. SB 1234 would hold local governments hostage and subject to the
actions of the Joint Legislative Committee on Realignment, a committee with no visible local
government input.
The threat of "impounding'' local government revenues as a rationale to bring the state and local
governments to the table for serious discussion and reform of public finance is extreme, to say the
least, and further, polarizes local g°vernments and the state.
In addition, the withholdilag of these revenue sources would have an adverse affect on the city and
impede our ability to provide basic services--services a!ready reduced due to action taken by the state
in the past.
If this bill is sent to the Assembly Local Government Committee, I urge yOu in the strongest possible
terms to vote "no" on SB 1234 as it would not be a solution to the problem, but rather part of the
problem.
City Manager , .-
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cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Members of the Assembly Local Government Committee
League of California Cities
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst II
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City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
(805) 326-3751 · FAX (805) 325-9162
Distribution for August 26, 1993, Opposition to SB 1234: Assembly Local Government Committee
The Honorable Mike Gotch, Chair
Assembly Local Government Committee
Thc State Assembly
4146 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Valetle Brown, Vice Chair
Assembly Local Government Committee
The Sma: Assembly
2130 Capilol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Fred Aguiar
Assembly Local Oovernment Committee
The State Assembly
$126 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Sa{ Canneila
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
5155 Capitol B~uilding
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Robert C. Frazee
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
6028 Capitol Building
Sacrhmento, CA 95814
The Honorable Thomas Hannigau ..
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
3104 Capilol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814 ~
The Honorable Diane lVlartinez
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
4158 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Willard H. Murray, Sr.
Assembly Local Oovernment Committee
The Staie Assembly
3091 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Grace F. Napolitano
Assembly Local Government Committee
The Staie Assembly
6011 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Curt Pringle
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
4208 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Nao Takasugi
Assembly Local Government Committee
The State Assembly
2016 Capilo{ Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
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B A K E R 'S F I E L D ..
Alan Tandy * City Manager
August 23, 1993
The Honorable Johan Klehs, Chair
Assembly. Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly ~
2013 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814 -
Dear Assemblyman Klehs:
SUBJECT: THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD STRONGLY OPPOSES SB 1234
This bill is ill-conceived and the method it employs to promote dialogue between local and state
government is not acceptable. SB 1234 would hold local governments hostage and subject to the-
actions of the Joint Legislative Committee ' on Realignment, a committee with 'no visible local
government input.
The threat of 'impounding" local government revenues as a rationale to bring the. state and local
governments to the table for serious discussion and reform of public finance is extreme, to say the
least, and further, polarizes local governments and the state.
In addition; the withholding of these revenue sources would have an adverse affect on the city and
impede our ability to provide basic services-services already reduced due to action taken by the
state in the past.
Once again, I urge you in the strongest possible terms to vote "no" on SB 1234 as it would not be
a solution to the problem, but rather part of the problem.
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cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Local Legislators ·
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst II
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
August23,1993
The Honorable Charles Quackenbush, Vice Chair
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
2111 Capitol. Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Assemblyman Quackenbush:
sUBJECT: THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD STRONGLY OPPOSES SB 1234
This bill is ill-conceived and the method it employs to Promote dialogue between-local and state
government is not acceptable. SB 1234 would hold local governments hostage and subject to the
actions of the Joint Legislative Committee on Realignment, a committee with no visible local
government input.
The threat of "impounding" local government revenues as a rationale to bring the state and local
governments to the table for serious discussion and reform of public finance is extreme, to say the
least, and further, polarizes local governments and the state.
In addition, the withholding of these revenue sources would have an adverse affect on the city and
impede our ability to provide basic services-services already reduced due to action taken by the
state in the past
Once again, I urge you in the strongest possible terms to vote "no" on SB 1234 as it would not be
a solution to the problem, but rather part of the problem.
City Manager ' /
/
AT:jp
cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Local Legislators
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst II
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
.~, Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
Distribution list August 23, 1993 - Opposition to:
SB 1234, Government Finance (Bergeson and l, senberg)
The Honorable $ohan Klehs,' Cl~air
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
.2013 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Charles Ouackenbush, Vice Chair
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
2111 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Louis Caldera
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
2176 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Tom Connolly
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
2170 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Dominic L Cortese
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
6031 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Gil Ferguson
Aasembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
5135 Capitol Building ~
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Barbara Friedman
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The'State Assembly
5150 Capitol Building.
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Thomas Hannigan
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
3104 Capitol Building ~.
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Phillip Isenberg
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
6005 Capitol Building
Sacramento, Ca 95814
The Honorable Ross $ohnson
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
3151 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Honorable Curt Pringle
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
The State Assembly
4208 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
,,~,~ 18, 1993
TO: City Manegers
Since the ~ co,m,,micalion of_.the'Le~o on ~ the bill b~ be~n smend~
subsiangally and it has been scheduled'for an additfonal h~ring in the A.ssemb~
Revenu~ and Taxation Con~,,,ittee. This hearins will take place on Monde. Auges~ 23 at
1:30 p.m. in Room 447 of thc Sta~ Capitol. It is out--ding that
p'ass~ the R~enuc nnd Taz~tion Committee it wUl be heard in Assembly'local
Oovernmcnt, perhaps as entry a~ Wedn~day, August Z~.
The ame. ndments to the bill haVe not improved.~]~ in thc least. As a nmtter of fact.
the bill is nmcb more of a tttre~t to local govcrnme_~ than it was before tho
amgndmen~ I, its current ~orm the bill does the following.
1. R _e~e~ls the Bradl _;?Bm'ns Un~form. l~enl ides snd Use Tnx l.~w.
Z. As of July 1, 1994, it repeals thc section of law which nppegions vehicle
fees to. cities a~d counties and deposits. ~ose ~ in the Ve~cle License Fee
Account of the Specinl St~te Se(~ze~ter Fund.
~. Pro~n"oits th~.legislntive body of a city.or county from enacting an ordinance to
nmend or adopt a redevelopment plan for a project area on or after Sanna~ 1,
4. Requires on July 1, 1994 ti~ 70 percent of state sales and use tax revennes be
~.0 ~'J3 ~.J :...3 :'- d~posited in the ,~ale~ and Use Tax Revenue Account of thc Specia.[
Seqnester Fund.
5. R,:pcnJs thc prm~ons whereby the nUocation of property tax~ are made to
locnl gove~ments nnd decl~e~, t~t for the 1994-95 fiscnl yem', the ~mount of
property tn~ revenue deemed nlloc~ted for the prior ~cal yenr m each jm*isdicti°n
diaU be zero. 'l'ne.property tax no~ ~o~tcd as a restdt of _tt,;~ langnnge is then
deported in the Government Eqtdty Revenue ,P, Hocation ~ ~ enc~ ~Gilty.
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& ~ ~e $otnt ~e Co~ on I~ to reco
~ wa~j to orga,~c the delivery of ~r,~e and local public muvig~ allocate
l~gislamre with no via'ole local governmeat fnpuL
9.* On or beforo December 10, 199~, ~e Com-~uee.shall isme
repo~, and.then, on or ~ ~areh ~, ~..,**bo co,mnim~ shall Issue
to vote for the bill in that house. ~ bill Js fll. cm~etved, but a 8ood m, mbe~
legislators are ~ persuaded to vote for ttte bt'Il as. the *only memld' to
mea~uS~t ~thlosuo on mc ismc.o£ xUuu., .c~m~. ~ and local government in
The meml~rs o~ the Assembly Revenue and TaXation Comndttee a.*m: l~ehs (Ckair),
Quagk~atmsh (Vice Chsh.), Caldcrd, Conmolly, Cortese, Ferguson, Barbara Friedman,
lhnnig~ Isenlx:rg, JohnSon and. Priug~ Plea~ conu~ these msmbem, the mmnlx~ of
tho Assembly Local Gover-,-ear Committce and all o~her Assembly members
inmmliately aad ask for a NO yore on rids prep(me~us measure.
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League of California Cities
mmm. 1400 K STREET ·
~~.-- ~ SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 · (916)444-5790
California Cities
Work Together
MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1993
TO: City Managers and Mayors '
FROM: Terry Dugan, Assistant Director of Training
RE: Requests for City Slides, Posters and Trivia Questions and AnsWers
We know that your year has been full of difficult, challenging times and you need an
opportunity to get recharged. This year, more than ever, we have tried to plan the Annual
Conference to meet the needs of California City Officials.
The League Annual Conference meets in beautiful San Francisco October 16 -19, 1993.
Aside from the informative and useful sessions the Conference normally offers we are
planning events that celebrate the heritage, natural beauty and diversity of California cities.
These events will provide an opportunity for city officials to be upbeat about cities and the
future of California. We need your help to make these plans become a reality.
We are hosting a slide show featuring shots of yOur city, your employees, famous landmarks,
interesting architectural features in California cities. We also are holding a trivia contest
about interesting and unique people, events and history of California cities. Finally, we are
sponsoring a display of city posters that advertise your festivals, special events and promote
your city.
We hope you are able to respond to these requests so that all cities are represented in these
special events. Windsor, TruCkee, Shasta Lake, Buellton, and American Canyon -- we hope
you take this opportunity and introduce us to your communities.
Specific information about these requests are listed on the next page.
Starring California Cities, City Officials and Staff
At this year's Annual Conference yOu have-an opportunity to boast about your city, council,
and city staff in front of 3500 attendees at the Conference. We plan to hold a slide show
at a general session during the Conference...but we need your participation!! Take photos
to show what is great about your city, council and staff and what makes it the best city in
California to live in. We'll show the other 469 cities.
Do you have a photogenic fire house, city hall, famous landmark, beach, pot hole (being
filled, of course) or maybe a gorgeous golf course. It could be something small and special,
a cupola, the mayor's desk. Make sure you include your council and city employees in the
shots. Let creativity guide your photo taking.
Please send 35 mm slides to the League of California Cities, 1400 K Street, Suite 400,
Sacramento, CA 95814, Attn. Joni Larsen no later than Friday, September 17, 1993. Please
label each slide with your city's name. Please note: We are not planning to return the
slides,' Unless special arrangements are made.
If you have any questions, please give Joni Larsen a call at 916/444-5790.
A Call for Interesting Facts About Your City
Can you name the city that was originally established by a Russian-American fur trading
company? Can you identify the famous monument in San Francisco dedicated to volunteer
firefighters? Do you know which city has a mermaid on its logo? If you do, you're ready
for this year's Annual Conference Trivia Contest.
But we need more questions! We need your help to prepare the Trivia Contest. We know
each city has things that make it special and a great place to live. Please tell us what is
Unique about your city (events, festivals, origins of your city, special geographic features.,
etc.).
Look for the trivia .quiz in your registration packet. A grand prize of a League
complimentary meeting registration will be awarded to the first person who answers the
most questions correctly. The complimentary registration can be redeemed at any League
conference from November 93 - October 94 and can be Used by any employee or council
member of your city..
Please send your suggested trivia questions and answers to League of California Cities, 1400
K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento,. CA 95814, Attn. Joni Larsen or FAX questions to
916/444-8671 'no later than Friday, September 17, 1993. If you have any questions about
the trivia contest, please give Joni Larsen a call at 916/444-5790
Thank you for your help!!
A Call for City. Posters
At this year's Annual Conference we are hosting a city poster display. Many cities have
developed posters that promote their city, a festival or special event.
If you are interested in displaying a poster, please mail the poster, unmounted and in a
mailing tube, to the League of California Cities, 1400 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814,
Attn. janel Fors, no later than Friday, September 17, 1993.
Please don't send your last poster; posters will not be returned. Posters will be displayed
throughout the Moscone Center. Show other cities your claims to fame! .l
If yOu have any questions, please contact Janel Fors at 916/444-5790.
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California Cities ~ . .
Work Together
August, 1993
TO: Mayors and City Managers
FROM: Terry Dugan, Assistant Director, Education and Conferences
SUBJECT: Annual Conference "City Solutions Center"
The League cordially invites your city to participate in an informal, informational "City
SolutiOns Center" display during the League's Annual Conference, October '17 - 19, 1993
in San Francisco.
The Solutions Center tables will allow city officials to share information on city projects
in which other cities might be interested. Cities will be scheduled for time periods of
hours on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Space is limited and reservations are on an
advance first-come, first-served basis. Your participation in this informative activity
would be greatly appredated. There is no charge for participating in the. Solutions
Center displays.
To participate please submit the attached application with a description not longer than
50 words of what will be displayed or disseminated, and the benefits to other cities. The
description should be able to be printed as submitted. Conference packets will include a
Solutions Center schedule, including the description submitted by the city.
Applications and descriptions need to be received by SEPTEMBER 10, 1993. You will
be informed by September· 25 when and where you will be able to set up your display.
Please note display .limitations.. You are urged to keep the display simple and
ineXpensive, and to concentrate on providing useful information to other city officials.
If you have any questions, please call Barnaby Nnaji at 916/444-5790.
Mail To: Barnaby Nnaji
League of California Cities
City Solutions Center
1400 K Street, Suite 400
czTr ~./m~u~,f~.,, Sacramento, CA 95814
24 AL)3 95 1!: 54 ,
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY SOLUTIONS CENTER
I. The purpose of the displays is to disseminate information on specific city
programs that might also be useful to other cities.' The. information should
include the following:
,,,, A description of the program/Program benefits/and needs met
,,}, 'Information which describes how the program or information might be
used in other cities
',,,, The name of the person to contact in your city for more information on 'the
program
II. Emphasis should be on handing out. helpful information and answering questions
rather than on a fancy display. You are urged to keep your cost to a minimum.
III. You will be assigned to one Specific space at the Convention Center during one of
six time periods. During this time period your space must be staffed by one or
more city employees knowledgeable about the-program on display.
Sunday, October 17 10:'30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 18 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
IV. Ple{tse follow these simple rules:
1. Each space will be limited to a 6' X 6' area.
2. Each space will have one 6' X 30" table along the back wall.
3. Table top posters can not exceed 4 feet above the table top.
4. Displays~will have to be able to be set up and taken down in less than 15
minUtes,
5. Displays must be able to be carried in and out by hand - no hand trucks
will be allowed.
6. Electrical power and utilities will NOT be available. (Do not plan to use
slides, video, recordings, etc.)
7. No floor displays or easels will be allowed.
League of California Cities
1993 Annual Conference
"CITY SOLUTIONS CENTER" SPACE
APPLICATION
Name of City:
Contact Name:
Title:
Phone: (~.)
Description for print (limited to 50 words):
Description of what materials your city Will have to display and handout:
Name(s) of on,site staff member(s):
Hotel where on-site staff Will be staying:.
Signature and phone number of contact person
Return by Friday, September 10, 1993 to:
Barnaby Nnaji.
League of California Cities
City's Solution Centers
' 1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
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