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Home My WebLink About03/25/94. ; .- , � � B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDIJM T0: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 � March 25, 1994 COUNCI There was a story in The Californian on water rates, which contained a great many errors and was very misleading. A copy of that, along with a correction of the real situation from the Water Division is enclosed. There is a letter enclosed on the Fire Department's meetings and discussions with the BIA over roofing materials standards for northeast Bakersfield. 3. This is to let you know that we are in something of a"cross fire" between competing downtown interests. We are trying to get the "K" Street parking lot and surrounding improvements finished. However, some groups want to look at a parking garage. Some groups want us to hurry up with the surface lot; other groups say, "hold up, in case the property owners are interested in a garage." We felt that those looking for a garage would probably lose their interest level when they saw some cost estimates, which we have recently provided. If we continue to get conflicting input on that subject, we will probably bring this before Council in the not-too-distant future for a decision. ' 4. Good news! Sales tax receipts are up in excess of 32�0 over last year on an annualized basis. This is the second consecutive quarter with a positive trend, and it is very favorable. 5. We had felt that we were in the clear lead position with respect to an 125- employee dough company. We were notified by the KEDC, very late in the process, that Delano had moved in front of us. This is one of two "hot" prospects. If we do not land the second, we will throw up an old question for your reconsideration, "Is the KEDC representing too wide a geographic area, and are they unable to devote adequate attention to its core, which is Bakersfield?" 6. The California Conservation Corp. is interested in doing some landscaping work for us, whi ch coul d save us some money. A 1 etter i s encl osed as background informa�ion for you. 7. With respect to the Hotel, the developers have given Local No. 12, the Operating Engineers, every chance to come into line. The Hammons people have recompromised their position several times. They have been willing to accept, simply, a legal indemnification from the Operating Engineers, knowing that there would still be pickets, as long as the other unions . ' v • HONORABLE NIAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL March 25, 1994 Page -2- agree not to honor the Operating Engineers picket lines. They also offered union labor on the crane and lift. These were substantial concessions; it is "going the extra mile." They do not plan to go any further and, if the entire deal falls through because of the Operating Engineers, they are sti1T proc2eding with the Hotei, but with not prevailing wage settlements. This may break in the weekend paper. They are going through design modifications on the Hotel. The two most significant are that the atrium will not be as high as the original design, but will be wider and deeper. They also are dropping off the top floor, instead of shelling it out. That would still be in compliance with the DDA, as they would still have 259 rooms. We expect to have the drawings 95% done by April 15, 1994, and we are awaiting confirmation from Mr. Hammons on a possible celebration date in early May. I will let you know as soon as we have it confirmed. 8. At your next regular Council Meeting, we will have a briefing on the landscaping and park maintenance assessment districts, and the proposed amounts to be assessed for next year. We always have a"chicken or egg" problem on those districts. Because the statutes require that we bring them in before the budget is adopted, we either have to notice the property owners that we are going to assess more than what we will if we subsidize the districts, or we have to ask for some sort of early Council commitment on the amount of the subsidy. The documents which will be brought before you at the next meeti ng wi 11 show the same 33% subsi dy 1 evel as was i n place last year for the parks. You would be able to increase the amount of that subsidy, but not decrease it if the notices are sent out on that basi s. I wanted to gi ve you earl y warni ng of th i s so you wi 11 be i n a position to let me know, or raise an issue at the Council Meeting, if you want that 33% subsidy discontinued, or decreased. 9. We are in the midst of departmental meetings on the budget. It is going well. We expect something of a stagnant year in terms of operations, but without terrible hardship. We are also expecting a pretty good year in terms of capital improvements due to a series of things that happened last year giving us some "one time" revenue sources. 10. A permit for construction of a 115 foot to�der has been issued to Cellular One, adjacent to the Bakersfield Niunicipal P►irport, just off South Union Avenue. There may be some concern expressed by airport users and neighbors who have opposed higher towers at this location in the past. There are currently no restrictions preventing the permitting of a tower this size adjacent to the Airport. There may be a need to restrict these types of improvements in the future. The Planning Director is working on a method to protect the air spaces around the airport. 11. The Kern Small Business Loan Fund Program is the recipient of the 1993 Avant-Garde Economic Development Activities Award. The award will be presented on March 30, 1994, at the California Association of Local E�onomic Development Annual Meeting. The City of Bakersfield facilitated in the creation of this new private non-profit organization, provided � " ♦ ` h • HONORABLE MAYQR AND CITY COUNCIL March 25, 1994 Page -3- "seed" money to the organization, which has since been reimbursed, and is a participating lender in the amount of $25,000. 12. Streets which have been selected for the next "Looking Good Neighborhood" Program are 9th and lOth Streets, between Lakeview Avenue and Owens Avenue in Ward 1. The program is expanding into the east Bakersfield area, with Pacific Street, between Gill and Miller. �leighborhood meetings will get underway in early April. The program is a multi-department effort to address, in a focussed manner, significant issues in the targeted neighborhoods. 13. A status report on CDBG Funded Projects is enclosed, for your information. 14. A response to a Council Referral regarding the railroad fencing on California Avenue is enclosed. 15. A memo from the Fire Department regarding the use of a defibrillator is enclosed, for your information. 16. Enclosed you will find a copy of the Block Grant recommendations for next year. This will be formally presented to you at your next regular m2eting, along with some narrative material. This is to give you an early look. 17. We are working with the Kern County City Nianagers and Mayors from each community to address LAFCO appointments, as well as to protest the new County tax split policy. 18. Fire Department issues: We are actively starting the recruitment process for Fire Chief, and will compress the time schedule as much as possible. A committee of the department has drafted a new program for new and higher educational standards. It will be circulated in the department for comment and consensus building. There is a memo enclosed on Fire Department communication improvements done since the transition in Chiefs, for your information. AT.alb Enclosures cc: Department Heads City Clerk .+ � - - - AKE �o d�oawa,:�h',,$�C� � U c � '�1 LIFO TO: FROM: MEMO.RANDUM ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FLORN CORE, WATER ESOURCES DIRECTOR March 24, 1994 SUBJECT: MARCH 19, 1994 BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN ART'ICLE ON VVATER RATE INCREASE An article appeared in the Saturday, March 19,1994 Bakersfield Californian concerning water rate increases in Bakersfield. The article omitted severai factual bits of information, was confusing on ownership and responsibilities of different water systems and, in short, did not accurately reflect the information presented to the City Water Board at the March 16,1994 meeting. It was confusing in the way the article intermingled the City owned domestic water system and operations, with other water suppliers, purveyors and facilities that also serve water in the City of Bakersfield. The article's opening paragraph states that all Bakersfield households will see an 8% increase in their water bills. This is simply not true, as the City may only speak to its own domestic water system. The "information" item that was brought before the Ciry Water Board was to inform the Board of osp sible and (at this time), estimated cost increases that are to be imposed by others, on the City's domestic water system and the potential effects on the City domestic water system rates. Although it was stated an increase in City domestic water rates could occur, the two-step 4% and 4% increase is an estimate and could not be finalized until all budget information and fiscal impacts were set. The biggest omission from the article was the fact that the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) is projecting to raise the groundwater pump tax and the treated water price in their Improvement District that covers the urban Bakersfield area. The groundwater pump tax is projected to be raised by $10 per acre-foot, from $20 to $30 per acre-foot, a 50% jump, and the Agency proposes to increase the cost of treated water from their purification plant from the present $25 to $68 per acre foot, a 172% leap! The Water Board was presented in the March 16, 1994 agenda package, a copy of the Resolution of Intent by KCWA to amend the original formation resolution and set the groundwater charges at the new rate. The KCWA board will be moving ahead with the public hearing process and is projecting to have the rates set by July 1, 1994. The article said the rates have not been increased for 18 years and again implies this was a City water system decision, when in fact, the rates and charges in question are those under the KCWA jurisdiction. Since the City domestic system uses groundwater as its water source there will be additional costs incurred from the pump tax increase and this could be up to $250,000 annually. Within other areas of the Ciry of Bakersfield, California Water Service Co. and to a smaller extent, East Niles Community Services District both receive treated water and use groundwater and will incur significantly increased water costs. It was stated at the Water Board meeting that the KCWA action will have a fiscal effect to the other water purveyors in the City, however, it will be up to those rTM -� Pg. -2- CALIFOItNIAN ARTICLE ON WATER RATE INCREASE entities staff and boards to decide when and how these cost increases will be passed on to their customers. Other factual errors in the story relate to ownership and operations of certain water facilities in the City. The article states (twice) that the City's water system includes a treatment plant. The Kern County Water Agency is the owner/operator of the plant alluded to in the story. Again, the Ciry water domestic water system does not receive water from this plant. The article also leads you to be�ieve the Ciry owns the Cross Valley Canal. This is another KCWA owned and operated faciliry. The intent and purpose of bringing the matter before the Water Board was to inform the Board of the potential action of the KCWA and possible impacts on the Ciry's domestic water budget and rates. The Water Board agenda item (6C.) specifically named the Kern County Water Agency and a�n agenda was given to the Californian, but in interpretation and translation to the published Californian article, the KCWA name was left out. I contacted Tracy Corrington, the article's author, on Monday, March 21, 1994. I explained that the article was very confusing to the public and to those that were at the Water Board meeting. After a lengthy discussion of the "facts", I suggested that it would be appropriate fot a correctory article or retraction be published to un-do the mis-information and set the record straight. The response to the suggestion was a hesitant agreement. I plan on a follow-up call by the end of the week, if nothing is published on this matter. cc: Gene Bogart, Water & Sanitation Manager Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager THE �� ca��FORN�aN .............................................. SAT�RDAY March 19,1994 ............................................ � � � , • �. �: ' � �: � '' • 0 ,wa�er rates c � �l�lot E' o By TRACY CORRINGTON Calitom�an statf writer Virtually every household in Ba- kersfield will see an 8 percent in- crease in its water rates by next year, to help cover escalating costs to operate Bakersfield's municipal water system. The increase would likely mean about �2 per month more for homes that receive city water through the Ashe water system. The increase will likely be about the same for customers of other water compa- nies, such as California Water Ser- vice, according to city water officiaLs. The announcement was made at this week's city Water Board meet- ing, which is made up of three city council members. That board has the authority to raise city water rates. Two members criticized such sharp rate increases. "This showed a lack of fore- sight," said Councilman Randy Rowles, who suggested the city should have been aware this in- crease was coming. "I don't like that we absorbed those costs (earli- er ) and then slug people with this increase." The proposed increases come on the heels of a 4 percent rate in- crease for city water customers that took effect July 1, last year. About 18,000 Bakersfield homes receive city water. However, the city's water system includes a treat- ment plant, which supplies water to other water companies, and ground water recharge programs. That system also includes the Cross Valley Canal, which carries water from the California Aqueduct to the Bakersfield metropolitan ar- ea. That canal allows the city to receive at least 77,000 acre feet of water from the SacramentaSan Joaquin Delta arinually. An acre-foot of water is the amount used by a family of five in one year. The rate increases will help pay the roughly a4 million annual oper- ating costs for the city's water system. Without the increase, the city would have to come up with about a250,004 to pay for the system. A 4 percent increase is proposed to take effect this fall, with another 4 percent increase next spring. The city's water system raises money by selling its ground water and its treated water from its Henry Garnett treatment plant. The water is sold to municipal water compa- ties in the area, such as California Water Service. Those water prices have not been increased for about 18 years, ac- cording to Florn Core, the city's water resources director. But when they do go up, the water companies will have to pass the cost along to its customers, therefore, customer rates will rise, Core said. � � f • � N � _ '� , oF e�Rs �.ccm�Rareo �1 ;,,� I >U _ , � r �`, 8 �- -� � . ._'� �Q��OR� � FIRE DEPARTMENT M. R. Kelly Acting Fire Chief CITY of BA��'RSI�Z�'LD "WE CARE" March 17, 1994 Barbara Don Carlos Building Industry Association 6901 McDivitt Drive, Suite C Bakersfield, CA 93313 Dear Barbara: �,,...,__- ��x� �`��D F'� � � �6y � � .mp1 �m �� yi, : , ,�' �. ,� ��F CARjii �-�..i 2101 H STREET BAKERSFIELD,93301 326-3911 My thanks to Chuck Tolfrey, Don Dozah, and yourself for taking the time to meet with Chiefs Larry Toler, Gary Hutton, and myself to discuss non-combustible roofing. As I stated in the meeting, I am very interested in identifying a mechanism which will accurately determine the required root coverings for new construction in the Rio Bravo area. Hopefully, the recommendation will be agreeable to the Building Industry and also from a life safety standpoint. As I mentioned to you effect on July 1, 199 roofing for all areas wood will be allowed in mandated in high risk take effect for 3-�/2 t area should take place in earlier information, AB2131 will take 5 and will require a minimum of Class C of the state. Although no more untreated California and a minimum of Class B will be areas, these requirements likely will not 0 4=1/2 years. Development in the Rio Bravo much sooner. �- The Rio Bravo area is unique to.the city because of its topography, natural vegetation, and yearly experience of emergency situations. I would like to propose that we create a joint policy agreement designating an area in which roof coverings will be studied and � recommendations made based on established criteria. This would apply to all new construction. This area would be from Fairfax on the west to the easterly city limits, and from the southerly city limits to the northerly city limits between the eastern and western boundary. Each tract and/or parcel will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The final recommendation will be determined after all pertinent information has been submitted as the development continues through the planning process. The criteria would be based on the Bates Bill which was designed to evaluate areas of high risk. The rating factors are topography/slope, fuel type, dwelling density, and weather. Other factors include available infra-structure and past emergency experience. I have included copies of the rating sheet to be used for specific areas. An example of recommendations would be: 1. All new construction in this area must have a minimum of at least Class B non-combustible roofing. 0 ' Page 2 Non-CombustibJ.e Roofing March 17, 1994 2. At least every other roof covering in this particular development must be a rated non-combustible roof. 3. All new development in this area must contain at least Class C non-combustible roofing. There is a possibility that other options might be available which, in fact, would give prospective buyers more of a choice as to roof type. Because of the unusual terrain in the Rio Bravo area, some adjustments in past roof covering regulations need to be addressed to insure an adequate level of fire protection. I feel it is incumbent on both your association and the Bakersfield Fire Department.to take a proactive approach in identifying what measures need to be taken to insure the safe development of this unique area of the city. I look forward to your response and my staff and I are available to meet with you at any time to provide further information. Sincerely, � R. �� Michael R. Kelly Acting Fire Chief cce Alan Tandy Gary Hutton Larry Toler Chuck Tolfrey Don Dozah AGENCY FIELD EVALUATION FORM VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONES PLEASE CIRCLE THE POINTS THAT FIT THE FACTOR THAT REPRESENTS THE RATING FOR THE ZONE. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF THIRTEEN (13) POINTS THAT MAKE UP THE FOUR MAJOR FACTORS. MITIGATING FACTOR POINTS FOUR (4) PLUS AND THREE (3) MINUS MUST BE FIGURED IN THE TOTAL POINT CONFIGURATION. A VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE MUST FALL INTO THE TEN (10) TO THIRTEEN (13) POINT SPREAD. A. FUEL---- POINTS l. SMALL, LIGHT FUELS (GR1�SS, WEEDS, SHRUBS) +l 2. MEDIUM FUELS (BRUSH, LARGE SHRUBS, SMALL TREES) +2 3. HEAVY FUELS (TIMBER, WO�DLAND, LARGE BRUSH OR HEAVY PLANTINGS OF ORNAMENTALS) +3 B. TOPOGRAPHY-SLOPE---- 1. FLAT TO MILD SLOPE (0-9.9�) +1 2. MILD TO MEDIUM SLOPE (10-19.9�) +2 3. MEDIUM TO MODERATE SLOPE (20-39.9�) +3 4: MODERATE TO EXTREME SLOPE (40% +) +4 C. DWELLING DENSITY---- 1. LOW (LESS THAN 1 STRUCTURE PER 10 ACRES) +1 2. MEDIUM (1 STRUCTURE PER 5-10 ACRES) +2 3. HIGH (1 STRUCTURE PER 0-5 ACRESj +3 D. WEATHER---- l. MODER.ATE 2. HIGH 3. VERY HIGH +1 +2 +3 0 MITIGATION �OINTS MINUS POINTS 1. INFRASTRUCTURE---- MET OR EXCEED MINIMUMS OF (ISO 8 NFPA 1231, PUC 103, PRC 4290) —1 2. HOUSING OR ROOFING ORDINANCES CLASS "B" OR BETTER ROOF, SPRINKLERS REQUIRED, FIRESAFE CONSTRUCTION, FUEL MODIFICATION, LOCAL OPTION. —1 3. PRC 4291 ORDINANCE OR BETTER AND BEING ENFORCED —1 PLUS . POINTS 1. ROUGH TOPOGRAPHY-- WITH STEEP CANYONS OR DRAWS THAT WOULD IMPEDE RESPONDING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT. +1 2. FIRE HISTORY--- AN AREA WITH FIRE HISTORY OF HIGH OCCURRENCE, RELATING TO SURROUNDING AREAS, BECAUSE OF HEAVY LIGHTNING,�RAILROAD FIRES, DEBRIS BURNING, ARSON ETC... , +1 3. SEVERE FIRE WEATHER--- AREAS SUBJECT TO STRONG WINDS, - LIGHTNING, AND HAVE CONSTANT SEASONAL WEATHER PATTERNS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASING FIRE ACTIVITY. +1 4. OTHER-- HEAVY CONCENTRATION OF FLAMMABLE ORNAMENTALS OR VEGETATION HUMAN INTRODUCED +1 TOTAL POINTS.......... VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY.ZONE YES.NO.. DESCRIPTION OF ZONE: 1. LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE........00 .................. 2. TOWNSHIP, SECTION, RANGE......em .................. 3. NARRATIVE OF ZONE ...............................o.................. .................................................. .................................................. ....... ....................................... ...............................a.................. .......................... .o.............. ..... ............................:..................... DATE..:......... RATER'S SIGNATURES ......................................... RATER INSTRUCTION GUIDE VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE THE FIRST STEP OF EVALUATIONS BY THE RATERS IS TO DECIDE THE AREAS THAT COULD FIT THE VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONE CRITERIA ' WITHIN THEIR AREA. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THE FIELD OR ' OFFICE ATMOSPHERE. SELECTING THE POSSIBLE ZONE AREAS IS A PRIORITY STEP THAT MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BEFORE STARTING ACTUAL ' GRADING PROCESS. THE RATER MUST BECOME FAMILI.AR WITH SECTION 51184, WHICH ALLOWS FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM SECTION 51182 I (BATES BILL} THAT COVERS CLEARANCES. ONCE THE ZONE HAS BEEN SELECTED, A DESCRIPTION OF THE ZONE MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON RATER'S EVALUATION FORM. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ZONE MUST SET ON GEOGRAPHY BOUNDARIES, SUCH AS ROADWAYS, RIVERS AND SECTION LINES. I A MINIMUM SIZE HAS BEEN SET FOR ZONES. THE CRITERIA IS THAT NO ', ZONE WILL BE UNDER ONE (1) SQUARE MILE, A SECTION 640 ACRES, OR AN AREA THAT HAS THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF A MILE. BUT A ZONE CAN BE AS LARGE AS REQUESTED BY THE AGENCY A5 LONG AS IT FITS THE � CRITERIA. THE RATER MUST BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THIS SECTION, IF THE ZONE IS OFF FROM THE REQUIRED SIZE BY A SMALL AMOUNT BUT IT DOES FIT THE ZONE CRITERIA, THE RATER HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE A JUDGEMENT CALL. THE RATER WILL HAVE TWO COUNTY MAPS SUPPLIED BY CDF. THE ZONES ' WILL BE MARKED ON BOTH MAPS. UPON COMPLETION OF THE ZONING FOR AN AGENCY, BOTH MAPS WILL HAVE TO BE SIGNED OFF BY THE LEGAL ENTITY � FOR THE AGENCY THAT HAS BEEN RATED, ALONG WITH A SIGNATURE OF THE LOCAL RANGER OR HIS DESIGNEE. ONE MAP WILL STAY WTTH THE AGENCY AND ONE MAP WILL BE SHIPPED TO SACRAMENTO TO BE FINALIZED BY D.V.I. BY LEAVING A LEGAL MAP WITH THE AGENCY, SIGNED OFF BY BOTH i PARTIES, WE HAVE MET OUR OBLIGATION OF THE BILL. THIS WHOLE PROCESS HINGES ON WHETHER OR NOT THE AGENCY ACCEPTS THE ZONTNG FOR ITS AREA. THIS IS THE REASON THAT THE BLENDED METHOD FOR ZONING MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED (CDF AND AGENCIES WORKIPiG TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH THE ZONING PROCESS). IF AN AGENCY DOES NOT ACCEPT THE ZONES WITHIN 120 DAYS AS PER THE BILL, AND MITIGATION CAN NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED, A LETTER FROM THE AGENCY WILL BE REQUESTED BY CDF AND NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE NECESSARY. SOME AGENCIES HAVE ADDRESSED THIS SUBJECT AND HAVE SET HIGHER REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE HAZARD ZONES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION WHICH ELIMINATES THE � REQUIREMENT OF BATES. THE AGENCY WTLL HAVE TO SUPPLY OUR DEPARTMENT WITH AN OFFICIAL LETTER STATING THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO PARTICIPATE AND THAT THEIR AGENCY HAS AN ORDNANCE THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE BATES REQUIREMENTS. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: l. MAPS 2. CLIPBOARD 3. WRITING INSTRUMENT 4. FELT PIN, NARROW POINT 5. RULER 6. EVALUATION FORMS 7. COPIES OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES TO USE AS REFERENCE FOR 0 0 d FACTORS.(PRC 4290, PRC 4291., ISO 8, NFPA 299, NFPA 1351 PUC 103, IN5TRUCTIONS FOR'ZONING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY IN STATE RESPONSIBILITY AREA IN CALIFORNrA), 8. ABNEY--FOR SLOPE GUIDE FOR EVALUATION FORM: REGISTER THE AGENCY IN WHICH THE ZONE IS SET. CIRCLE THE POINTS THAT FIT THE FACTOR THAT REPRESENTS THE RATING FOR TNE ZONE THAT IS BEING EVALUATED. A. FUEL---- FUEL HAS THREE (3) EVALUATION AREAS. IN EACH ZONE A FUEL HAZA.RD RATING SHALL BE ASSIGNED. WHERE FUEL TYPES VARY WITHIN A ZONE, THE RATING ASSIGNED FOR THE ZONE SHALL BE THAT WHICH BEST REPRESENTS THE PREDOMINANT FUEL TYPE. B. TOPOGRAPHY—SLOPE---- TOPOGRAPHY—SLOPE HAS FOUR (4) EVALUATION AREAS. IN EACH ZONE A TOPOGRAPHY—SLOPE SHALL BE ASSIGNED. WHERE SLOPES VARY WITHIN AN AREA, THE RATING FOR THE AREA SHALL BE THAT WHICH BEST REPRESENTS THE PREDOMINANT SLOPE RANGE. TO FIGURE AN ACCURATE SLOPE THE UTILIZATION OF AN ABNEY IS REQUIRED. I~ C. DWELLING DENSITY---A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE LIVE DWELLING DENSITY HAS THREE (3) EVALUATION AREAS..THE DWELLING DENSITY FIGURES CAME FROM THE 1991 CENSUS LOCATED AT CDF STRATEGIC PLANNING. THI5 FACTOR AREA SHOULD BE RESEARCHED WITH LOCAL BUILDING AND PLANNING OFFICIALS DUE TO 50ME AREAS HAVING ORDINANCES WITH HIGHER REGULATION5. D. WEATHER---- WEATHER HAS THREE (3) EVALUATION AREAS. THE CRITERIA FOR WEATHER IS FOUND IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ZONING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY IN STATE RESPONSIBILITY AREAS IN CALIFORNIA. THIS SECTION HAS BEEN DONE BY USING THE CLASSIFICATION CHART OF EACH COUNTY WITHIN THE STATE.(EXH 1) 0 0 MITIGATION POINTS------ THE MITIGATION POINTS WERE DEVELOPED TO WORK WITH EACH LOCAL AGENCY TO ALLOW THE AGENCY TO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOWER OR RAISE THE POINTS DUE TO ITS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF ITS LOCAL AREA. THIS IS A NEEDED PHASE TO INVOLVE THE LOCAL AGENCY INTO THE FINAL OUTCOME OF ITS LOCATION AREAS. TAKE NOTE THAT THE MITIGATION POINTS ARE BROKEN INTO MINUS (-) AND PLUS (+) RATINGS. TO UTILIZE THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION POINT SYSTEM AN AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE MUST HAVE IMPUTE INTO THE EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR EACH ZONE. MINUS 1. INFRASTRUCTURE POINTS MEET OR EXCEEDS MINIMUMS OF (ISO 8, NFPA 1231, PUC I03. PRC 4290). -1 2. HOUSING OR ROOFING ORDINANCES CLASS "B" OR BETTER ROOF, SPRINKLERS REQUIRED, FIRESAFE CONSTRUCTION, FUEL MODIFICATIONS, LOCAL OPTION. -1 3. PRC 4292 THERE MUST BE A LOCAL ORDINANCE IN PLACE AND ENFORCED, EQUIVALENT TO PRC 4291, OR BE USING PRC 4291. -1 PLUS . POINTS l. ROUGH TOPOGRAPHY STEEP CANYONS OR DRAWS THAT WOULD IMPEDE RESPONDING PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT TO THE MAJORITY OF THE ZONE. +1 2. FIRE HISTORY AN AREA WITH FIRE HISTORY OF HIGH OCCURRENCE, RELATING TO SURROUNDING AREAS, BECAUSE OF HEAVY LIGHTNING, RAILROAD FIRES, DEBRIS BURNING, ARSON ETC. +1 3. SEVERE FIRE WEATHER � AREAS SUBJECT TO STRONG WINDS, LIGHTNINGP AND HAVE CONSTANT SEASONAL WEATHER PATTERNS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASING FIRE ACTIVITY. +1 4. OTHER-- THIS SECTION WILL ALLOW A LOCAL AGENCY TO DECLARE A PLUS POINT DUE TO A CONCENTRATION OF FLAMMABLE ORNAMENTALS OR �EGETATION THAT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED BY HUMANS. +l WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE EVALUATION OF THE FOUR (4) MAJOR FACTORS AND THE MITIGATION POINTS, THE RATER MUST COMPILE THE NUMBER OF POINTS AS A TOTAL AND LOG THIS INFORMATION ON THE EVALUATION FORM. IF THE TOTAL POINTS FALL INTO THE TEN (10) TO THIRTEEN (13) RANGE, THE RATER WOULD CIRCLE THE "YES" ON TH� FORM. A RATING OF LESS THAN TEN (10) THE RATER WOULD CIRCLE THE "NO" ON THE FORM. DESCRIPTION OF ZONE---- THIS IS A VERY CRITICAL S�ECTION. THERE ARE THREE (3) AREAS IN THIS PORTION OF THE FORM THAT CAN BE UTILIZED TO ACCOMPLISH THE SECTION NEEDS. IT WOULD HELP IF ALL THREE AREAS COULD BE COMPLETED BUT IF ONE AND TWO CAN NOT BE OBTAINED, THEN THE NARRATYVE MUST BE COMPLETED IN GREAT DEPTH. THE NARRATIVE OF THE ZONE IS PROBABLY THE MOST CRITICAL OF THE AREAS THAT IS LISTED. THE MAJOR THOUGHT THAT THE RATERS MUST REMEMBER IS THAT WHAT THEY ENTER IN THIS SECTION WILL BECOME THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ZONE. THE DESCRIPTION MUST BE A TOOL FOR ANYONE TO USE TO NOT ONLY DESCRIBE THE AREA, BUT A GUIDE TO WHERE THE AREA IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED. CAN USE ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR DESCRIPTION. DATE---- THE RATER MUST DATE THE EVALUATION FORM. THE DATE TO BE RECORDED IS THE DATE THAT THE EVALUATION WAS COMPLETED. � - SIGNATURES---- ANYONE THAT HAS TAKEN A MAJOR ROLE IN THE FIELD EVALUATION SHOULD SIGN THE FORM. THIS WAY IT HELPS MAKE THE FORM BECOME A CREDIBLE DOCUMENTATION. MAR-22-94 TUE 1 4: 1 9 ,,..�...�.�- YPos4-It"" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 � of pagea ► �om � Co. -c Co. W � ept. � }Z e � `�, /,.,%'s'"�-� Fax # .► ax � ' crrY o� s�RSr�o�L� �to��►s�n DOwlvrtrUwN PAxKIl�IG A��[' D�,STRI�T P _ 0 1 It is not possib�e to estimate what indivi�itxal praperLies might be assessed fot a par�Cing Structure itt ihe praposed distriet until a preliminary strueture design and cost estinzate are available and a costlbenefit �ssessment formula which is fair and equi�abie for thd district is derived and app�ied to each property. Ic is che pucpos� of the assessment district peritlon co determine if tbere is enough interest in the project fox the City to finance the prelimi�ary deSign, cost estiznate. and prelfminary enginccrs report for the assessment district foztllatiOII. However, for the purpose of illustration only. we have furnished exampfes of possib�e assessments for lhre.e propetties thai eoutd be present In a similar district. Uutil bene�t fo�tnu]as are dc;rived, and aetual caunts are made of pazucia�� rec�uuirements and paztctag defieieneies for each iadivi�ual property wichin the District, individual assessments cannot be determined. Ii � must be enlp�asized tba.t the examples grovideQ are ►�qS the assessments fot this proposed district. The examples ace provided to show the range of costs that occur einder the assumptions indicated, Ii The petition indirxies sufflciern imterest by property owners, the city witl approve a boa�dary map and pass a resolution af intention �to form the Disttict. At that time and Engineers Repart will be prepared and individual assessmeuts will be determaned, �7CA.MPLES OF POTEIV�'lAL ASSESSME�'� ASSUMPTIONS: 1. Total cost for a 400 spaee parking garage, including assessment district fuiancing costs, is $3,204,004. Ttus cvst ;s assutned to be imauced through bonds with a 20 year term at 8 peicent interes� 2, Clty of Bakerstield, anflloc the Ces�tral �istrict Dev�tapment Ageacy {CDDA), witl cont�ribu�e the Iand pIus wll1 fund the Cost of lOQ paxking spaces to be made avai�able to the public, 3. Ass�s�rnents are assumed ro 6e apportioneQ on the followin� basis. a. 5ome benefit occurs to �1_ properties withi,n the District by tlie presence of adequat6 paYking faci�ities. '[�.is benefit euis�s for ali properties regardless of whether or nat individu�l propertics have provaded adequate parking for th�ir own ne�ds. This benefit may range from 10 to 2S percent of tataI costs and arc assumed to be i5 percent €or parposes of the fotlowing exam,p]es. - p _ 02 M��—�R�7 TUE,.....� �..n�_Q-- , �� `J `� �� _... b. Bene�ts derived from the parking stiucture will vary to some degree in accord with their �oCatiOII with respeci to t�1e prop4sed parking scructure toc:ati0n. (The tollowing examples Qo not, however� eonsider tt�s factor.) c. Benefits wi�i be as�essed to propemes in propunion to the i�dividual pro�erties pazki�g deficiencies, as measured by the C�ry'x dawncown zozaing orctina�ce, A praperty with all pazkYng requirements currenCly met would not 6e asscssed under this category nf benefit. A property with 50 percent of its parkin� requiremeuts currentIy met wo�ild be assessed at � rate �qua1 to SO percent of the rate for a similar pro�erty with no on-site parldn,�. a_ 'Tt�e ass cotal parktng de�cfen,cy within the assessmcnt district beneiit azea is 800 spaces, The s 2e totai paricing requirement within the benefit �rea i3 2000 spaceS. L7�AMPL�S 1. Prope A is a 4,000 square foot retail store �n+luch ha� provided 100 percent of aoc�it� ardinance required axltin s aces and is ioGatec� wit4�in a relativ� close pxoximiry to parking structure, Th�is pr�perry is assumeQ to acc�unt or one pezcent of the parki,ng requuements within the assessment district ben;e�t �rea. 'I'he assessm�nt for this exampPe wi�l be $3,400. The annual assessmeni to l�e callected through property taxes wilt be approximately $3'l0. Z. Frope $ is an 18 000 s uace foot office buiic9ing vuith a zonin� ord' requ�ceme t of 40 sDaCeg, The buil as on- � e r n ox s a�es (50 percent af e required spaces), The buildin� parkirig deficiency of 20 spaces is assumec! to represent 2.5 perceut of tbc parking deficiency within the �isuict. ihis propecty is assumed to represeat two percent of the parkl�ag requiremer�ts of the District. The assessxnent fdr this example will be $5�,20tD. ihe annual assessment to be callexced through property taxes is approximacely $5,930. 3. Property � is sinnilar u+ propert except that ao parkAn� is zotvn arainance pacxmo aencienc i u s aces wnicn �s assumed to rcpreseut flvr reent within t�e Di�trict. 'i'his praperty is a o assu,�z�d to repres�nt two percent.of the parking requirements of the Distr�ct. The assessment fUr this example would be $1Q9�200. The annua.t assessm�nc to be collected through property taxes is appmximately $11,100. Fach property owner will have the opporcunity to pay off th�u assessment in cash. Bonds will be 1sSued to pay all unpaid assessments, Property owners will be assess�d an aznount �nnualty for the cezm of the bonds, sufficle� io pay principal and iait�ge,se on tHae bunds. An additional amnunt may be colleeted to pay for operatioII and rataintet�ce costs of the pa�kin� struCture. 8ased on che city•s existing parking structuze, maintenance costs ar� a roximatel $200 space annually, This maintenance cost will ba o-set by par&ing revenues recelved. p�pi,iQ�1`� I.� : 1�� V � � _ �1� ��s1, =na!i�Hplu�� ;,, kP .�;y11p`�h ,� li,rli',1�'j�illll ""�ii;;i„~ • � �r l ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER NlARCH 22, 1994 FROM: GREGORY J. KLIMKO, FINANCE DIRECTOR �C SUBJECT: SALES TAX UPDATE The information regarding Sales Tax for the Quarter Ended, December 31, 1993 is very positive. The revised estimate is a 3.85� increase for this fiscal year over last year. Our adopted budget included a$24,750,000 estimate which is now revised to $25,400,000. The 1992-93 Sales Tax was $24,458,571 down from $26,466,506 in 1991-92. krc MGJK.15 ij==---` -__-- --_---_=-- --,� il I� G�(zC��G�/�� , � . '� � �� I �e/��-J � � I � `_—_ _. . f �V`� l�Ga��Q��e� ��9�� City af Bakersfield General Fund Sales Tax Analysis 1986/87 - 1992/93 Fiscal Year July - Sept _ Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - June 1987-88 Quarterly 5,250,914 5,076,688 5,556,392 4,826,267 Cumuiative 5,250,914 10,327,602 15,883,994 20,710,261 96 Of Tot2tl 25.35% 49.87% 76.70% 100.00% 1988-89 Quarterly 5,580,455 6,167,002 6,048,610 5,826,454 Cumulative 5,580,455 11,747,457 17,796,067 23,622,521 96 oi Total 23.62% 49.73% 75.34% 100.00% 1989-90 Quarterly 5,600,542 6,591,992 6,006,652 5,911,802 Cumulative 5,600,542 12,192,534 18,199,186 24,110,988 % af Total 23.23% 50.57% 75.48% 100.00% 1990-91 Quarterly 6,398,078 6,677,371 6,428,163 6,102,981 Cumulative 6,398,078 13,075,449 19,503,612 25,606,593 X of Tot�l 24.99% �1.06% 76.17% �00.00% 1991-92 Quanerly 6,733,130 6,889,525 6,558,221 6,285,630 Cumulative 6,733,130 13,622,655 20,180,876 26,466,506 % af Total 25.44% 51.47% 7625% 100.00% 1992-93 Quarterly 6,289,311 6,283,919 6,106,472 5,778,869 Cumulative 6,289,311 12,573,230 18,679,702 24,458,571 96 of Tota) 25.71 % 51.41 % 76.37% 100.00% 1993-94 Estimated Quarterly 6,172,560 6,687,938 6,539,020 6,000,482 Cumulative 6,172,560 12,860,498 19,399,518 � 25,400,000 96 of Yotai 24.30% 50.63% 76.38% 100.00% Sales tax for a month is received about the 20th of the following month (i.e, sales tax for Sept. is received in Oct.), Exhibit B-1 Increase 305,595 1.50% 2,912.260 14.06% 488,467 2.07% 1,495,605 6.20% 859,913 3.36% (2,007,935) -7.59% 941,429 3.85% �.. � ��,; � � i : I F� the month of** Ju� July August September October November December .l�n�ry Febrteary Nlarch April nnay Totals City of Bakersfield Sales Tax Revenues 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 �� L� I � 3 � � . , 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 Mordhly Quarter�y Cumulative Mordhly Quarteriy Cumulative Monthly Quart�ly Cumulative Advar�ce Residual To�al Advance Residual To�i Advar�ce Residusl Total $ 2,327,100 S $ 2,327,100 $ 2,496,300 $ a 2.496,300 $ 2,239,100 S $ 2,239,100 1,762,900 880,230 (A) 4.970.230 1,866.400 60,211 4,422,911 1.683,200 567,060 4,489,380 1,762,900 6,733,130 1.866.400 6,289,311 1,683,200 6,172,560 � 1.997.900 8.731.030 2,488.500 8.777.811 2.244.200 8.416.760 I t,812,500 1.266,625 11,810,155 1,984,000 (101,281) 10.660,530 1,828,600 786,538 11,031,898 �I 1,812,500 13,622,655 1,912,700 12,573230 1,828,600 12,860,498 i 2,4i 6,�0 16,039255 2.550,�0 15, f 23,430 2,438,100 f 5,298,598 1.612,700 916.221 18.568,176 1,624,100 365,872 17.113,402 1,513.7� 1,073,520 17,885,818 1,612,700 20,180,876 1,566,300 18,679,702 1,513.700 (� 19,399,518 � 2,150,�0 22,331,176 2,088,40U 20,768,102 2,018,�0 (E) 21,417,818 1.903.�0 359,830 24.594.306 1,679.300 331,869 22.779271 1,872,2()0 26,466,506 1,679.� 24,458.571 $ 23.043,600 $ 3.422.906 $ 26.466.506 $ 23.801.900 $ 656.671 $ 24.458.571 $ 18.990.700 S 2,427.118 $ 21.417.818 **Paid to the city the 15th — 20th of the sec:orxl morrth followi� the monih of sale. (A) Received $261,364 less dus to over receipt in prior year. (E� Estimate � 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA—RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS 1530 GAPITOI AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 �-��'� • (916) 445-8183 ` \ , . California Conservation Corps Sequoia Service District 1406 South Hillcrest Street Porterville, CA 93257 (209) 782-2912 March 16, 1994 Mr. Allen Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfisld 1501 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Tandy: G°3�C��%�(;� --_ -- ��i;',R � I i9Q.� �O�f�T1 Cv�Q�qC�C�°� ��P�f� The California Conservation Corps is very interested in assisting the City of Bakersfield with the landscape work on Stockdale Highway. I saw an article in the newspaper that states the city will landscape the patch of the road with coastal redwoods, liquid amber, trees, shrubs, other plants, and an irrigation system. Our crews are familiar with this type of work. I am sure you would find our work satisfying. I may also be able to save the city money by doing the work at a cheaper price than a contractor may charge. I am interested in meeting with you to discuss this further. You may call me at the number below our address on this letter. Also, enclosed you will find a brochure with information about the California Conservation Corps. Sincerely, Juan Salazar Conservation Supervisor JS/sbr �/ V LI ULr-�l LI �� IL� C�C�� '�'he �alifornia �onservation �orps was created in 1976 to protect and restore �alifornia's natural resources by employing �alifornia residents between the ages of 1� and 23. �T+le give young people the opportunity to learn while working on public service conservation projects. lProject sponsors are an essen- tial component of the ��. It is through the ��/sponsor partnership that the opportunity is realized to complete valuable public service projects and promote youth develop- ment. po��oa� GGC ppop�f�e 'The �� completes a wide range of projects including: Trail Building Tree Planting Fisheries & Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Pazk Development Campground Improvement Wildlife Enclosures Landscaping (Xeriscaping) Erosion Control Forest Improvement Wildland Fire Prevention Energy Conservation Historic Restoration Recycling Wetland Restoration Construction Water Audits & Leak Detection CAL FO' I � SER ATIC•� CO' P ��Q� I�� QO�O�� A�� crew averages 13 corps- members and a civil service staff supervisor. Each crew is an organized, hard-working group of people trained in the safe use of basic hand tools. Staff at many districts are highly skilled in areas ranging from energy auditing to wetland restoration. 'The CC� provides transportation to the work site and basic hand tools. �U V LI �LI� ��U � I � Ll ��Ll�� crews are legislatively mandated to respond to emergen- cies such as forest fires, earth- quakes, floods, and oil spills. �T+Ihen this occurs your project may be postponed. 'The I'roject �oordi- nator will work with you to re- schedule your project work. . If you are anticipating using �� crews for emergency work, contact your local center to receive additional details. C LIF I A I CO ' PS Q�MO�� G�O��C � �✓OG�G� �� crews can work almost anywhere in the state. However, project work that is more than one hour traveling time from a�� center may require crews to be temporarily housed on or near the job site. It may be necessary for you to make arrangements with your local Project �oordinator to provide food, housing and/or support services. V ll LI LIG=�1 LI Ll LI LI � �pO��OQ ��o�a�� As the project sponsor, you will be asked to provide: 1. 'Technical plans and speciiications 2. On-site technical supervision 3. All project materials and special- ized tools 4. An on—site environmental aware- ness presentation 5. Time for "work—learn" activities during the wark day j ��F• � � c�NSE��AT�o C�RPS �Q�OG�C� �OQ �� G�� The �� is required to raise a portion of its annual budget by asking project sponsors to pay for �� labor.lVot all projects require payment for �C� labor. I�owever, projects that include labor pay- ments from the sponsor receive a higher priority over projects with no charge. 'The Project �oordinator will provide the current �� labor rate and discuss your ability to pay far the work. G�� o �C�O�� Q G�QO��-�� G��O�o Doc�� o�� p�o�c�c�� c�c�� c� C�C�C� ��o�r�oaa �'g'he project must have environmental or resource benefits. 0'�'he project must provide public benefit and/or public use. �'�'he project must give corpsmembers an opportunity for on—the job training in a variety of basic skills. 0� ��c� a��c� �o ��c� abodc� o� �c��o ��equest that the �roject �oordinator at the nearest CCC center review the project. ��ive the completed sponsor request card (enclosed) to the Project �oordinator. l L F�? A� E` � TI �{+3 ` PS ��QC� ��c� p�o�c�c�� G�a� bc�c�� c�eoc��c�c�o �'I'he Project �oordinator will complete a project evaluation form. � IVew project sponsors will enter into a cooperative agreement with the CCC by signing a sponsor agreement form. � I'our project will be scheduled as soon as CCC resources are available. �� Project Coordinators try to schedule projects two to six months in advance so maximum lead time is desirable. A phone call to the Project Coordinator will give you an indication of crew availability. �°�°°� �A�� • � • O'E �1 �� ' ROJECTS ? .�� i� � � � iJ � • �ontact the Project �oordinator at the nearest �� center. You may also call the �lanning and �evelopment I�ivision at the �� headquarters in �acramento for questions or referrals. �ALIF��I�A ��IVSEl��1A'g'I�IV �OI�PS 1530 �apitol Avenue Sacramento �A 95�14 (916) 445-6330 or (916) 445-0307 ��L��l�\�1.1�J�� 1�.J�L��1J��1`J ��"� � �� PRIf�lTED Of�! RECYCLED P�,PER ss 2000s � ; .-, ,� �� ,''� _..� � MEMORANDUM Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner `� SUBJECT: STATUS OF CDBG FUNDED PROJECTS �� v _� �� March 18, 1994—�;��' " ' RECEIVED MAR 2 3199d CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE This memo will serve as an update on the status of the following funded CDBG projects. CAPTI'AL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. � Bakersfield Senior Center Phase III - Services Buildin� Proiect. Acrivity has been amended from new construction to acquisition of three buildings containing 4,713 square feet of classroom, office and storage space adjacent to the Bakersfield Senior Center. The Bakersfield Senior Center will operate and own the facility. Project Agreement approved by City Councii on 12/15/93. Appraisal is underway. Acquisition to be completed by June of 1994. Acquisition budget is approximately $110,000. Union Avenue Median Landscape Proiect (PH. I/II) --�nstallation of approximately 23,068 sq. ft. of landscaping in the median between 20th Street and Brundage Lane. This project was delayed due to additional demolition costs for removal of asphalt paving to accommodate the landscaping. A separate agreement with Cal Trans for median asphalt removal was approvecl by the City Council on April 14, 1993. This budget is approximately $80,000. Removal of median asphalt was completed 11/23/93. The estimated cost to install the landscaping/irrigation is approximately $75,000 of which the County of Kern has agreed to contribute up to $25,000. The City-County agreement outlining the cost sharing arrangement was approved by the City Council on November 10, of 1993. Construction began late November, 1993. Completion of landscaping is estimated by April, 1994. � - fi 'i •' �, ' 3. Bakersfield Homeless Center Improvements Bethany Services applied for State Federal Emergency Shelter Grant funds March 1, 1994 including $92,000 for the 500 sq.ft. addition to the family dorm area, energy retroiit improvements and other rehab work on the facility. T'he announcement of grant awards is expected within the next 30 days. CD staff will provide technical assistance in its implementation. 4. Dolores Area St. Curb and Gutter Proiect Installation of approximately 1,830 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter to serve a portion of Census Tract 15. This project will improve the drainage of the neighborhood. Design for the project is scheduled to be completed in April, 1994. Estimated completion date is August of 1994. Construction budget is approximately $68,852. 5. Dobruskv Drive Area Curb and Gutter Project Installation of approximately 935 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter. This project will alle�- iate localized drainage problems in the area. Design for the project azea is scheduled to be completed in April, 1994. Estimated completion date is August 1994. Construction budget is approximately $34,000. 6. "O" Street Curb and Gutter Proiect Installation of approximately 100 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter between 38th and 40th Streets. This project will improve the drainage along "O" Street. Design for the project is scheduled to be completed in April, 1994. Estimated completion date is August of 1994. Construction budget is approximately $2500. . 7. Panama #10 Area Curb and Gutter and Sump Reconstruction (Phase I) Expansion of a sump and design of approximately 6,120 lineal feet of curb and gutter (no curb and gutter currently exists in this recently annexed neighborhood). Design is underway. Completion of design is anricipated by May, 1994. Construction budget is approximately $30,173. 2 >> , 8. Panama #10 Sewer Proiect (Phase I) Design only 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 be served. Design is anticipated to be completed in May 1994. Design budget is approximately $25,500. Construcrion funds for this project are anticipated in a later funding year. 9. Ralston Cul-de-Sac Design and construction of a cul-de-sac on Ralston Street at its intersection with Lakeview Avenue (part of the City's Looking Good Neighborhood program for the Lakeview area). The activity will benefit approximately 50 residences by creating a more aesthetic and safer street. Design is scheduled to be completed in March of 1994 with construction completion by summer of 1994. Construction budget is approximately $23,173. 10. Union Avenue Annexation #10 Street Li�htin� Proiect Installation of approximately 30 street lights in Union Avenue #10 Annexation azea (residential streets only). LAFCO annexation hearings are anticipated to take place by May 1994. Union Avenue is the primary gateway to the low and moderate income residential area to be annexed. Project implementation subject to approval of annexation. Street light budget is approximately $30,100. 11. Union Avenue Street Li�htin� Proiect Installation of approximately 14 street light poles in the street median to illuminate the west side of Union Ave. from llth Street to Brundage Lane. Design will start after the completion of the Union Avenue Median Landscaping project. Completion is estimated by May 1994. Street light budget is approximately $33,979. 12. Architectural Barrier Rernoval Program - Parks Installation of handicap (ADA) improvements in eleven City parks to provide greater mobility to handicapped citizens. Implementation is completed. Budget was approximately $33,173. , . `'• ;, n� 13. Architectural Barrier Removal Pro�ram - Public Buildin�s Installation of handicap (ADA) improvements in the Bakersfield Convention Center to provide greater mobility to handicapped citizens who use the facility. Implementation is underway with completion by June 1994. Budget is approximately $36,823. NON-PROFIT PROJECTS Community Development Staff is assisring various non-profit organizations in making certain improvements to their facilities. Those projects are as follows: 1. 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 823 Lakeview Avenue. Acquisition was completed in December (assistance was $100,000). Additional request for assistance for real property medical equipment has been budgeted in the CDBG FY 93-94. Design is underway and anticipated to be completed in the spring. 2. Livin� Connections, Inc. (LCI) Acquisition of the property on Cedar Street is complete ($106,000) and rehabilitation of the 6 unit board and care facility for the chronically mentally ill is underway. Complerion of rehab is expected in about 60 days. Funding for this project is from the HOME program. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING Graffiti Program Since the first of the year, staff and volunteers have processed approximately 600 work orders. Hundreds of these cases of graffiti vandalism were removed by citizen volunteers who were supplied with City paint. The graffiti Hotline is receiving approximately 12 calls per work day. Staff is currently working with the Mayor's Youth Council regarding their May 14th, TAG DAY. Staff has also been tazgeting severely blighted areas for graffiri eradication through one-on-one neighbor contact. The new Graffiti Program Software has been installed in the Graffiti Office and will be operating to its full potential shortly. The Graffiti Reward/Information Hotline is online and receiving information. One VISTA Volunteer has been hired and assigned to assist with the Graffiti Program. C! a� �' � -�.�. �.} 2. First Time Home Buyers Pro�ram Thirty-four loans for mortgage assistance have been approved since July 1, 1993. Four Lenders have been added to the participating pool increasing our tota.l to seven lenders. Because lender participation has doubled within the past six months, there has been a corollary increase in applicarions and subsequent approvals of city assistance to iirst-time homebuyers. 3. Lakeview Nei�hborhood Improvement ProQram. This program has been renamed the Looking Gaod Neighborhood tLGN) Pro�ram to correspond to the expanded areas in which the program will be focused. In addition to the ongoing efforts in the Lakeview area, the Task Force has branched out to the Baker Street area. A new street will be identified in the coming month with appropriate support activiries to follow. The Lakeview LGN project has been expanded to include East 9th and lOth streets. This brings the program north to the boundaries of the public housing recently rehabbed by the Housing Authority. Street meerings and neighborhood clean-ups are scheduled for the months of April and May for both areas. . 4. Vista Volunteer Pro�ram The renewal application has been approved by Action for 11 VISTA "slots". Recruitrnent and interviews resulted in four new volunteers who in April will join the six VISTAs currently in the program. We have submitted an application for the "Summer of Safety" program to utilize 35 summer VISTAs in various programs for two months. We anricipate a response by the end of month, 5. Mulri-family and Single Rehabilitation Projects An award of $140,000 was made for a multi-family rehabilitation project on 1500 - 1512 Gorrill Street. The project consists of 16 units. Construction is 95% complete. The $60,000 rehab at 1304 Monterey (6 units) was completed in February, 1994. It is anticipated that 32 additional apartment units will be under construction by May 1994. The cost is estimated at $178,000 and nine are under construction. Ta date approximately 10 single family rehab projects have been completed in various city neighborhoods. Four rehab projects will begin in April, 1994. Tota1 funds ` v,:,_'i:� ,., P - �� :�:.. obligated to date is $282,850 and another $100,000 will be set aside for pending projects. 6. Home Accessibilitv Pro� Approximately 34 home access grants have been approved for persons with home accessibility problems. Approximately 20 additional applications await approval for work to be performed. 7. URM Incentive Pro�ram Three workshops have been held for owners of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings. The workshops, mandatory requirement for participation in the incenrive program, outlined the incentive program, compliance with seismic,safety standards, and demolition waste management. The program is being implemented by this department and funded with approximately $270,000 of CDBG funds from three FY94 CDBG acitivities. Of the approximately 175 properties designated URM, we have received 67 applications. Of the 67 received, only 50 have completed the mandatory seminar. We are awaiting further information from interested applicants and a future workshop will be scheduled for URM owners who could not attend the previous workshops. 8. Business Loan Pro� am Approximately $270,000 for economic development activities has been set aside. A brochure outlining financial assistance to businesses who create jobs for low and moderate income persons has been developed for promoting this program. xc: George Gonzales, CD Coordinator lm:v l 1/GC8/updau3.v l l � . �i �: � i �: 'O ':��__'_ ._-� �� , • B A K E R S F 1 E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM RECEIVED M�� 2 � CITY MANAGER'S C?FFlCE TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: FRED L. KLOEPPER, ACTING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ��fCT DATE: MARCH 17, 1994 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL RECORD #12990 Railroad fencing on California Avenue (Ward 2) Attached is a copy of the Street Division's investigation report relating to the above subject matter. .mro Attach. REF12990 � � \\`1,�1''�1 \ �IJ. � -'� �.{j`_ ;�- - -= ; � w_ \� _,,� � �INlluw, • � Q� _�. ly � `��` . -� � ., �•��"' �-„� ';,a�� MEMORANDUM `,-¢{! .ii.'L.��. ��j �-,�"� t ,VI i:�'� 'r ' `4'.- .1"1+! � ' . r„�:� R 1 � 1�4� ��ul�:.:'LR!(C L�^u.rTSr,Li�� . ._i4 � March 17, 1994 T0: Fred L. Kloepper, Actinq Public Works Director FROM: Luis Peralez, Assistant Street Suverintendent SUBJECT: Council Referral #12990 Railroad Fence - Ward 2 3/17/94 - I contacted Joe Mejia, Roadmaster for Santa Fe Railroad Company regarding the fence located on California Avenue. Holes in the fence wi11 be repaired and work will be completed Friday, March 25, 1994. --...�.��....; sii ;��' �� • � ' ��"` � .�'� � �;� ]�r�'• . � � � � �� . CITY--COl1NCIL'-RE-FERRAL—�____-:_:_ ___ _---.---.�.�.s_.. __ � I - _ FEB 1.:� 1994 MEETING OF: 02/09/94 : PUBLIC WORftS CEi'ARTPVIF(yi REFERRED TO: PUBLIC WORKS E SCHULZ �- ITEM: RECORD# 12990 Railroad fencing on C;alifornia Ayenue. (�DeMond) ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: DEMOND REQUESTED STAFF TRY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF HOLES IN THE RAILROAD FENCING ON CALIFORNIA AVENUE WITH THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE: ' BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: NO DATE FORWARDED BY CITY CLERK: 02/11/94 I a � �- ;=. �� ; ��1%,, � ,_ ,� T0: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M "WE CARE" Alan Tandy, City Manager M. R. Kelly, Acting Fire Chief March 24, 1994 Defibrillator Program .� . �. -.• _�� ------------------------------------------------------------------ On March 11, 1994 at 1:30 a.m., the Bakersfield Fire Department responded to a report of a full arrest medical aid call at 4916 Scorpio. This is the residence of Mr. Maurice Higgins, age 65. As you will notice from the attached fire incident report, upon our arrival Mr. Higgins was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The defibrillator unit carried on Engine 7 was attached to Mr. Higgins. After assessing Mr. Higgins, the unit shocked him one time. Fire personnel began CPR after the shock was delivered. Mr. Higgins began to breathe sporadically. The patient was then transferred by ambulance to Mercy Hospital. I have checked with Kern County Emergency Medical Services and have been told Mr. Higgins was released from the hospital on March 20th. Dr. Barnes is the Medical Director of Kern County Emergency Medical Services. He considers this the first save from the Defibrillator Program. A critical factor in the success of this emergency call is the fact that Mrs . Higgins was administering CPR to her husband upon the arrival of Fire personnel. As of this date a total of 96 shocks have been delivered by the Bakersfield City and Kern County Fire Department personnel involved in the Defibrillator Program. Our records indicate the first shock was delivered on November 15, 1991. A report from Max Burdick of the Kern County Emergency Medical Services will be available in the near future. Il� r �� - ` BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE INCIDENT REPORT FDID: 15005 Incident No: 94-003550-000 Date: 03/11/94 Multi-Agency: Dispatch: 0125 Arrival: 0129 End: 0143 Days: 0 Response: 0 04 First Co: E7 District: 12303 Temperature: 000 (F) Situation(s): 32 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL Aid: 8 ' NO FIRE SERVICE ASSISTANCE RECEIVED OR PROVIDED Alarm Method: 7 TELEPHONE TIE-LINE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT Weather: 1 CLEAR. Property Mangmnt: 1 PRIVATE TAX-PAYING PROPERTY Address/Location: 4916 SCORPIO DR Room/Apartment: Zip: 93309 City/State: , Hazard Zone: 5 Census Tract: 000000 Personnel Paid: 0003 Volunteer: 0000 Apparatus Engine: 001 Truck: 00 Medical: 00 Other: 00 General Use: 41 ONE OR TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE Specific Use: 411 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING: YEAR-ROUND USE Bldg Occupancy: R1 HOTEL, APARTMENT HOUSE FOR MORE THAN 10 Struct. Type: 1 BUILDING WITH ONE SPECIFIC PROPERTY USE Struct. Status: 2 IN USE WITH FURNISHINGS IN PLACE, ROUTINELY U Occupied?: 1 YES - - - - - - - - - - - P E O P L E I N V 0 L V E D - - - - - - - - - - Code: PT PATIENT Name: HIGGINS, MAURICE Phone: ( ) 832-8544 Address: SAME City: ST: Zip: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = C A 5 U A L T I E S = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fire Service Casualties: ' . Injuries: 000 Fatalities: 000 Non Fire Se�vice Casualties: Injuries: 000 Fatalities: 000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . I� BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Incident Number: 94-003550-000 Incident Date: 03/11/94 � Alarm Time: 0125 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ COMPLETE FOR E . M . S = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #Patients: 001 Maximum Level of Care Capable of Being Provided at Scene Fire: 5 BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Other: 6 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT Maximum Level of Care Provided at the Scene Fire: 5 BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Other: 6 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT Situation(s): 72 CARDIAC RELATED No. of Patients Transported by Fire: 000 Non-Fire.Amb: 001 Other: 000 INCIDENT REPORT OFFICER IDENTIFICATION Member making report: BLAIR, K. W. Officer in charge: BLAIR, K. W. Shift: C Report Dates 03/11/94 Member Signature: Officer in charge: �'i 'I� Coroner: 000 I .� ` � . BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT REPORT NARRATIVE Page 1 Date: 03/11/94 Incident: 94-003550-000 Upon arrival found 65yr old male lying on bedroom floor not breathing and pulseless. His wife was directed through CPR by ECC. We placed defibb unit on patient. It assessed the patient and delivered.a shock of 200J. We began CPR after that. The unit assessed the patient a few more times after that without giving a shock. The patient started infrequent spontenous breathes prior to ambulance arrival (approx. 4min. after us). Paramedics arrived, we assisted in loading patient and hooking up their heart monitor. Our firefighter went to Mercy Hospital with the ambulance. We reassured wife and got her to call her daughter to give her ride to the hospital. No further action required. � .. .. ; . '�i BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Page 1 03/25/94 STAFF DETAIL REPORT �� INCIDENT #: 94-003550-000 �# Staff Act Name PTS HRS $$ � 1 0008 O1 BLAIR, K. W. 0.00 0.0 0.00 �` 2 0110 O1 MOFFATT, T. 5. 0.00 0.0 0.00 ii 3 0209 O1 CRAWFORD, C. C. 0.00 0.0 0.00 #1 r� � o :� �- ' — -.. CDBG AND HOME APPLICATIONS TIMELINES FY 94-95 FAST-TRACK SCHEDULE DATE ACTION COMMENTS 4/6 Oral Report to Council, Council Request pernussion to publish acrion - 10 days for public review 4/21 Submit both applications to Request approval, Council authorizarion to sign 4/25 Publish Fina1 Notice CDBG only 4/30 Submit CDBG and HOME applications to HUD. WORST CASE SCHEDULE DATE ACTION COMMENTS 4/6 Ora1 Report to Council 4/21 Submit both applications to Request pernussion to publish Council - 10 days for public review 5/4 Request Council approval of If not approved - one more applicarions chance. 5/18 Final opportunity for Council approval 5/25 Publish Fina1 Notice CDBG only 5/31 Submit CDBG and HOME Final due date. applicarions to HiJD. time2/HOMF�jf � Aliocations L� � FY 93-94 FY 9495 CDBG (Inciudes Program Income) $2,525,000 $3,000,000 HOME $534,000 $891,000 Total $3,059,000 ' $3,891,000 ' Housing Programs I Sources i',�, FY 93-94 FY 9495 i ii CDBG (Carryover) $468,457 $97,719 " HOME (Carryover) $472,304 $288,493 " CDBG $438,393 $405,000 ii HOME $480,600 $794,900 Total $1,859,754 $1,586�112 Uses Programs FY 93-94 FY 9495 �; Single Family Rehabilitation $751,304 $435,000 'I Multi Family Rehabilitation $636,153 $493,393 4R �I 1st Time Home Buyers $176,119 $232,719" Home Accessibility Grants $59,537 $50,000 Paint Program $7,500 $10,000 i New Construction $0 $151,250 Housing Development Assistance $27,541 $0 Community Housing Oevelopmt Org. (CHDO) $201,600 $213,750 " Total � $1,859,754 $1,586,112 Estimated expenditures to 06/30/94 $1,473,542 Estimated Balance @ 06/30/94 $386,212'* " Please note this item does not relect carryover amounts II; �� I' k '. Community Development Operating Budget FY 9495 Admintstrat(on - SP 651 Description Personnel Cost {D. Bates (100%), G. Gonzales (95%)} {V. Zaragoza (50%�, L. Moton (50%)} {M. Randail (35%), J. Wager (20%)} { Temporary, Overt(me } Office Supplies Printtng Duplicatlon Legal Advertising Telephone Equipment Maintenance Outside Services Consuiting Services Reimbursable Services Cost Ailocations Insurance Ailocations Audit Fees Vehicle Rental Communication Equtp. - Rental Minor Equipment Computer Equipment Total $241,375 $3,000 $5,OOQ $5,000 $5,500 $8,700 $1,800 $8,161 $2o,Q00 $5,000 $101,950 $975 $2,045 $4,992 $2,300 $1,580 $18,OQQ $435,378 �� Community Development Program Status of Projects FY 93-94 February 25,1995 M. 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OPERATING BUDGET FY 92-93 Salary Savings (HOME FUNDS) FY 91-92 Le�keview NeighbOrttood Revit. FY 92-93 Salary Savings FY 92-93 Commerclal Facade Program FY 92-93 Cost Allocattons FY 92-93 Kem County Alcohol CeMer FY 92-93 First Time Home Buyers FY 92-93 Ciinica Sierra Vista FY 92-93 GraNtti Removal Program FY 92-93 Housing Developmertt Assistance FY 92-93 Neighborhood improvemt. Program FY 92-93 Friendship House FY 92-93 Various Curb Cuts CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET FY 91-92 Tulare St. Curb and Gutter FY 91-92 Priscilia St. Curb and Gutter FY 91-92 Central Park Concrete FY 91-92 Jefferson Park Restroom FY 91-92 MLK Community Center Additlon FY 92-93 Architecturat Barrler Removal Program FY 92-93 Bakersfield Sr. Center Project FY 92-93 Union Ave. Street Improvemts. FY 92-93 Unton Ave. # 10 Lighting FY 92-93 Union Ave. Landscape FY 92-93 0 St. Curb and Gutter FY 92-93 Panama # 10 Sewer ProJect Total Funds Available for Reprogramming $1,862 $a�,2s2 $4,722 $95 $16,038 $11,500 $76,229 $73,342 $7,270 $27,541 $60,671 $15,676 $30,000 $1,734 $7�483 $1,508 $18,515 $11,607 $79,190 $115,928 $47,018 $36,000 $52,230 $3,000 $26,357 �102,964 NO Yes Yes Yes Yes No NO No No No No NO NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No NO NO Only avallable for Home Program Agreement Is being rev�wed by Ariorney's Offioe On-gotng program AwaRing acquisitlon ot f(nal parcel On-going program Agreement is being revlevved by staft Annual Program Change Order No. t pendtng Funds are reserved for City's ADA Improvements Funds are reserved for City's ADA Improvements Awaiting Appraisal and Phase 1 Evironmental CurreMty under oonstructton Awaiting Annexatlon into the City Currentiy under oonstruction Per Public Works design to be completed Feb. 94 Per PubUc Works design to be oompieted March 94 x� � �, _.: Communtty Development Program Proposed Use of Re-Programmed Funds Funds Available Public Service Weili Institute - Small Business Development Center Technical Assistance to micro-businesses CIP Projects Inyo Street Curb & Gutter Census Tract 14, Ward 1 Jefferson Park Basketball Court Replacement Ward 2 Oleander-Sunset Area Curb & Gutter Part C, Ward 1 reprog.doc/ty94-95 budgeU�t $102,964 $16,445 $22,600 8,355 55,564 Total Proposed Projects $102,964 k� II __ -, ,. t �� _ _ ._ . �: .. ,�' I , , � � , I,I ,I�� Entidement Program Income CDBG FY 94-95 Preliminary Budget $2,512,000 488,000 Total $3,000,�0 I. Administration - 651 0 CD Admin Delivery Cost 0 Consultant (HUD Consolidation Plan) 0 Admin Cost Allocation (other depts.) IL Housin� - 652 0 Housing Programs Single Family Rehab Loans Multi-family Rehab Loans 1 st Time Homebuyers Assistance Home Access Paint Program 0 CD Housing Delivery Cost III. Nei�hborhood Revitalization - Part 1- 653 0 Demolition Acdvities 0 Code Enforcement (Staff only) 0 Non-Profit Assistance Clinica Sierra Vista Society for Crippled Children Part 2 (Public Services)* - 653 0 Fair Housing Program* 0 Graffiti* ' 0 Looking Good Neighborhood (LGI�* O CD Staff for Graffiri & LGN* 0 C.O.P.S.* 0 CD N.R. Delivery Cost * See Section N, page 2 cdbgbud9.docnJ4-95 budget2/jf/3-1A-94 $313,428 20,000 101,950 Total $435,378 (14.5%) $135,000 135,000 75,000 50,000 10,000 Sub Total $405,000 $159,468 Total $564,468 (18.8%) � 111 111 11 111 ', � 111 77,000 70,000 25,000 53,700 216 000 Sub Total $646,700 $ I49,193 Total $795,$93 (26.5°l0) il � ,,;, _ . ��;. . ;_ . , - IV. Economic Development Assistance - 672 0 Incentive Area Economic Assistance 0 Commercial Rehab (URM) Assistance 0 Economic Incendve Area* O ED Delivery Cost Allocarion 270,000 60,000 8,300 15 000 Total $353,30Q (11.8%) * Public Services from both 653 and 672 total $450,000 (max Public Service eligible under HUD is IS% of allotment -$450,000) V. Capital Improvement - 765 O CIPs Panama #10 Sewer Line Improvement Phase I- Ward 7 Census Tract 20 Street Light Improvement Program - Ward 1 Improvements to 515 Truxtun Oleander-Sunset Curb & Gutter Project, Part A- Ward 2 Oleander-Sunset Curb & Gutter Project, Part B- Ward 2 Oleander-Sunset Curb & Gutter Project, Part C- Ward 2 ** VI 0 ADA Improvements This amount includes Design, and non-CD Costs. CDBG Debt Service - 894 0 Section 108 Repayment cdbgbud9.doc/94-95 budgetufl3-24-44 2 Sub Total Total $150,000 53,500 25,300 1 ill 29,500 91,b00 $451,300** $ 82,500 $533,800 (17.8%) $317,161 Total $317,161 (10.6%) ------------------------- ------------------------- Grand Total $3,000,000 , _� , �'_ - � ✓' b,4 .i.�-�? . � � �t}��i%UIU � \ �� pA'�f� ,. .. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M "WE CARE" Alan Tandy, City Manager M. R. Kelly, Acting Fire March 18, 1994 Communications / Chief �'' ., ... �.,. � ------------------------------------------------------------------ The following measures have either been instituted or are ongoing or are in the process of being instituted to promote better communications within the department. 1. Weekly newsletter that is circulated to all personnel. 2. Committee to study proposed educational requirements for promotional advancement. This committee is comprised of interested people from all ranks of the department as well as Union representatives. 3. Apparatus Committee to study future recommendations for apparatus specifications and purchase. This committee is comprised of interested people from all ranks of the department as well as Union representatives. 4. Monthly Pyromedia newsletter. This letter has been in existence for quite some time and is published by the Womans' Auxiliary. I understand that there seems to be somewhat of a problem as far as the ability to continue this publication. I will look into it right away and see if we can resolve the problems. � 5. 6. r� :� We will begin to distribute minutes from staff ineetings, battalion chief ineetings, and captains' meetings to all personnel. An effort is being made to keep all personnel up-tc-date about ongoing significant issues in the Fire Department such as the Fire Fund issue and the budget process. The staff Chief Officers have been encouraged to initiate visits to all fire stations on a regular basis in order to share information and solicit feedback. All Suppression battalion chiefs will visit each station they are responsible for at least once during each four shift duty cycle. These meetings will be scheduled in advance and allow ; �t. ' ��i ,., '�,. N Communications Page 2 all personnel to ask questions and provide input concerning ongoing activities. The information gathered from these battalion chief ineetings will be used in many different areas. This information should be very useful for weekly or monthly newsletters for identifying concerns in the department that have not yet surfaced and feedback to be used for identifying areas of concern for setting priorities. For quite some time we have had Departmental Relations Committee (DRC) meetings. These meetings are scheduled once a month and give interested employees the opportunity to discuss a variety of issues within the department which are either ongoing or new. To understand in the format of these meetings that it is unlikely a resolution to the concern or question will be identified in a single meeting, but the issue will be researched and a decision or answer will be forwarded to the appropriate person or the entire department which is appreciated. These meetings have been noticed recently but the level of interest has been very low. I intend to encourage participation throughout all levels of the department in this meeting process so this informal forum will continue.