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MEMORANDUM
March 3, 1995
TO' HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COU~ ~
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CiTY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. You may know that the yellow and blue "Bakersfield" sign across Union
Avenue is privately owned. The hotels which own it are now in receivership
and they desire to have it removed. It is also no longer in compliance
with CalTrans' requirements, as it has deteriorated and needs to be
repaired. We are trying to get an estimate to determine the cost of having
it repaired. There are some who consider it to be a historic structure,
although it is not on any lists, to my knowledge. A solution may be to
take it, or parts of it, to the Kern County Museum. The process of us
taking it over and repairing it could be quite costly and incur significant
liability.
2. There was a meeting late last week on the Amtrak Station site'. It is
currently scheduled to go in behind Mercy Hospital. There was discussion
over the railroad's cost estimate to move it down near the Convention
Center Hotel. They had gotten up to $21 million; it may be $10 million, or
less. In any event, we have maintained a consistent position of saying
that, if the State cannot pay for it, we cannot. Nonetheless, it seems to
remain alive in the consideration stage. Meanwhile, the new station does
not get built either.
3. I earlier copied you with a letter I sent to a neighborhood group
representing Stockdale Estates and Quailwood in light of the ever-growing
opposition to the assessment district. I sent them a letter indicating
that staff would be recommending deleting those neighborhoods from the
assessment district, as well as the improvements which would be on
Stockdale Highway, east of Gosford.
4. On the sports complex/baseball stadium, there were a number of events this
week.
County staff, for the first time, has indicated that they may be willing to
participate with some one-time cash and some investment of revenues they
would receive in the future, as a result of the facility. I have included
a cost analysis showing both what our and the County revenues would be by
having the facility. We took a Coopers & Lybrand study done for another
California community and converted it over for ourselves. It saved us
$12,000 to hire a similar study, and should be reasonably accurate. A copy
of Dolores Teubner's conversion analysis is enclosed.
The Mayor and I met with Labor Union representatives on the possibility of
them being willing to donate labor, or do a project agreement with
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 3, 1995
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discounted labor costs, for this project, it turns out that they were
"wildly enthusiastic," and are talking about significant donated time and
effort. It seems their membership includes a number of baseball fans and
they see it as being a positive community contribution. They will meet
with the larger Labor Council and we will know more later.
We are continuing to work internally on revised cost estimating and funding
plans for the sports complex/stadium. With the two items above being
possibilities, it gets more feasible to do without an assessment district,
should both of these opportunities come through.
5. There is a memo enclosed on the possibility of using Voice Mail for some of
your incoming calls to City Hall. Please review it and advise Carol
Williams at 326-3767 if you are interested.
6. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Water Department to California
Water Service Company regarding the change in water rates.
7. Enclosed is a follow-up memo on the Casa Royale Cardroom, which was
considered at the Legislative/Litigation Committee meeting this week. it
involves us having annexed a cardroom that operates beyond our closure
hours. They want a change in rules, or an exception.
8. The 1995 Kern River Water Supply Forecast is enclosed.
9. Enclosed is a memo with information on residential greenwaste/refuse pickup
schedules under the Automated Plan.
10. The Mercy Housing Project is asking for $550,000 in HOME monies - well in
excess of the $300,000 discussed with Council. There is adequate money and
the proforma justifies it. This is early warning so you are not taken by
surprise.
11. The new federal requirements make th'e adoption of the Consolidated Plan the
equivalent of adopting the Block Grant budget for the year. That is all
coming up within thirty (30) days - the Consolidated Plan looks like normal
federal red tape, but it is more than that. We will make a presentation at
the March 22nd Council Meeting, in advance of the final action, to give
question and comment opportunities.
12. A letter from Cathy Palla updating the status of URM building owners'
compliance efforts is enclosed for your information.
~13. Responses to Councilmember Referrals are enclosed regarding lighting at
Planz Park and the current auto theft problem in Kern County.
AT.alb
Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
Trudy Slater
Carol Williams
ST.ATE Oi~.~CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE
P. O. BOX 12616
FRESNO, CA 93778-2616
TDD (209) 488-4066
488-4058 ~, -:- '"
Alan Tandy, City Manager Ref: KER-204-3.05
1501 Truxtun
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Subject: BAKERSFIELD PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING
Attention: Jake Wager
Dear Mr. Tandy,
Enclosed for your review is correspondence to Clifford E.
Bressler concerning the above mentioned property. Mr. Bressler
controls the ownership of this property, since he is the receiver
for Eugene J. Majeski. Mr. Majeski is the legal owner of record,
and he is now in bankruptcy. The encroachment permit for the
structure has expired, and it is now necessary to secure a'new
permit to either repair the structure and bring it up to current
earthquake standards.,, or remove the structure entirely.
It has been brought to our attention that there are
interested buyers for this property. It is our understanding
that both the present owner and prospective buyers do not plan to
save the structure. Since'some people in the Bakersfield
community may cOnsider the overcrossing a historical monument, we
wish to notify the City of Bakersfield that there is a
possibility an encroachment~application to remove the structure
may be submitted within the near future. Before we grant such a
request, we want to insure that'the City of Bakersfield and the
general public is aware of this possibility. It may be, that as
a result of that awareness, the community may want to save the
structure. It must be clear that Caltrans is neutral in this
matter, and our basic cOncern is that if the structure is to
remain, that it be made safe for the motoring public. Our
'recommendation is that a public meeting on this matter be held to
inform the public and seek their input. Would you please respond
as to the City.of Bakersfield's position on this matter.
Alan Tandy
February 17. 1995
Page 2
It is imperative that we address this matter as soon as
possible, and if you have any questions or need further
information, please call me at (209) 445-6578, or contact Bob
James at (209) 488-4289.
Sincerely,
HAL AVAKIAN, Chief
Permits Branch
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
March 1, 1995
TO~_~AN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM ~~.B. TEUBNER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: SALES TAX AND TOT ANALYSIS FOR PROPOSED STADIUM FINANCING PROPOSAL
Per your direction, I have developed estimates of the net new sales tax and TOT
revenue which will be derived from the operations of the proposed stadium
facility. Background information is attached which provides detail on how the
estimates were derived and on the base numbers used in the formula for
calculating sales tax and TOT.
At issue is a draft proposal for a stadium financing plan which was prepared as
a starting point for a dialogue on possible revenue sources with which to finance
the estimated $13,750,000 cost of a 5,000 seat stadium. One of the potential
revenue sources for debt service includes a commitment of new City and County
sales tax and TOT generated from the new facility. The draft proposal suggests
that $100,000 annually in net new sales tax and TOT can be generated for the City
and $50,000 for the County from the operation of the new facility. This $150,000
per year would be pledged to retire the debt on the COP's for the next 20 years.
My analysis estimated the actual amount of net new sales tax and TOT that would
be generated annually and the total fiscal and economic impact of the stadium on
the community. Following is a summary of the estimates generated from my
analysis:
Revenue Source Original Estimate New Gross Estimate*
City Sales Tax/TOT 15100,000 $ 89,951
County Sales Tax/TOT $ 50,000 $ 27,388
ANNUAL TOTAL REVENUE $150,000 $117.,339
* See attached background and spreadsheets for additional detail
As you can see, the total annual sales tax and TOT impact to the City of
Bakersfield is $89,950.91. This amount is not significantly different than the
amount suggested in the stadium financing proposal. The total annual impact for
the County is estimated at $27,387.78 as opposed to the $50,000 estimate that was
suggested in the draft proposed financing plan. This is a fairly significant
difference and is most likely due to the fact that the $50,000 figure was
essentially a guess. Although, the models used in this analysis are accepted in
the industry, they are not definitive and do not take into account every variable
which may effect the sales tax and TOT generated by the proposed facility.
Staff's recommendation is that if the Council wishes to proceed with the idea of
issuing COP's to finance a major portion of the stadium, that a consultant be
retained to further refine the estimates provided in this analysis.
BACKGROUND - STADIUM REVENUE ANALYSIS
In this analysis, staff used a combination of models used in reports prepared by
Kotin, Regan and Mouchly and Coopers & Lybrand for the cities of Palmdale and
Ventura respectively. The consultant models provide a formula for calculating
direct spending and the total economic and fiscal impact of the proposed stadium
project. It should be noted that direct spending is defined by Coopers & Lybrand
as, "the materials, services and labor purchased to support the operations of the
new facility and the operation of a sports franchise." The term economic impact
is defined as, "changes in direct and total spending, earnings and job creation,"
while the term fiscal impact denotes, "changes in tax revenues."
Staff calculated direct spending for stadium operations based on four factors:
in-stadium spending, out-of-stadium spending, visiting team spending and
miscellaneous club spending {salaries, supplies, advertising, etc.). Average
attendance numbers were taken from The Spectrum Group report, the other events
category was increased by two events to take into account the impact of the usage
and attendance generated from the adjoining sports complex which would be part
of the stadium facility. The attendance numbers were then used in the formulas
for calculating in-stadium and out-of-stadium spending, as prescribed by Coopers
& Lybrand. The attached spreadsheet, titled Stadium 1, details the cost
components which make up these two factors. The average ticket price,
concessions per capita, novelties per capita and parking charge were taken from
The Spectrum Group report. The multipliers for average out-of-stadium spending
per capita were taken from the Coopers & Lybrand study. Visiting team spending
was calculated based on the Coopers & Lybrand formula, also using Coopers cost
component data for average hotel, meals and incidental spending. Total other
spending, as noted on the spreadsheet, uses a number provided by the Bakersfield
Dodgers franchise owner in a report prepared in 1992. The total of direct
spending is equal to the sum of the four spending factors. As the spreadsheet
indicates, total direct spending is estimated at $8,235,377.50.
One of the challenges in preparing this analysis was determining an appropriate
leakage factor with which to adjust total direct spending to account for spending
which will leave the area immediately and therefore cannot be subject to
application of multipliers. Spending which does not recirculate in the local
economy, but rather is transferred out of the local economy is called leakage.
Both consultants' reports assumed an 18% to 20% leakage factor, however, leakage
factors can range anywhere from 10% to 35% depending on the area in question and
the type of spending and/or services the leakage factor will be applied to.
In a draft estimate, staff used a 10% leakage factor, however after further
research, staff is recommending a 15% leakage factor as a conservative estimate
of spending which will leave the area immediately. Bakersfield is a central city
and therefore encounters a lower leakage rate than other cities in Southern
California of similarsize. However, the nature of event spending is that event
promoters, owners and entertainers are often from outside the area and therefore
take a larger percentage of direct spending out of the area than may be expected
with other types of goods and services. The spreadsheet, titled Stadium 2, shows
adjusted direct spending to be $7,000,070.88 using a 15% leakage f~ctor.
Alan Tandy
March 1, 1995
Background of Analysis - Page 2
reflects corporate, partnership and other earnings in the area. The column
titled Gross Impacts, on the Stadium 2 spreadsheet, reflects the application of
multipliers to the adjusted direct spending to calculate total gross economic
impact of the proposed stadium project. The column titled net impacts, as
footnoted, reflects the new spending generated from visitors outside the area
only. This differentiation is made in order to note that the output and earnings
of local residents may represent a reallocation of resources rather than a net
increase in resources to the area. The multipliers are noted on the Stadium 2
spreadsheet, most notable is the figure of 2.90 for calculating total output,
which is equal to direct and indirect spending (Coopers & Lybrand multiplier}.
Both consultants' reports assume that roughly 50% of direct spending and 35% of
indirect spending will be subject to sales tax. These percentages were used to
calculate gross sales tax to be generated from the proposed stadium. Annual City
sales tax generation, using the Coopers & Lybrand formula, is estimated at
$81,550.83. Using a similar Coopers & Lybrand formula, the annual County sales
tax generation will be $20,387.71. It is important to note that this analysis
does not adjust downward the gross sales tax amount to account for the fiscal
impact of the existing stadium and baseball franchise operations. However, since
this analysis assumes that the baseball franchise will reloKate out of the area
without a new stadium, it is assumed that without it there would be a total loss
of current sales tax and TOT as well as any increases from a new facility.
The multiplier for calculating Transient Occupancy Tax {TOT} is based on the TOT
rate charged by the City and the County. The formula used by Coopers and Lybrand
is the TOT rate multiplied by .01 and then applied to adjusted direct spending
to determine the estimated annual TOT impact to the City and County. As the
Stadium 2 spreadsheet indicates the multiplier for the City is .0012 and for the
County it is .0010. In a draft estimate of City TOT, staff incorrectly estimated
the annual TOT impact at $20,000. This occurred through incorrectly applying the
TOT multiplier to total output rather than adjusted direct spending as prescribed
by the Coopers & Lybrand formula. The estimate for annual TOT impact for the
City is $8,400.09 and for the County is $7,000.07. As noted for sales tax, TOT
was not adjusted downward to reflect current TOT benefit being realized from the
current stadium and franchise operation.
STADIUM2.XLS
CALCULATION OF DIRECT SPENDING ADJUSTED FOR LEAKAGE AND TOTAL OUTPUT
GROSS IMPACTS NET IMPACTS (1)i
Total Direct Spending $8,235,377.50 $1,729,429.28
Adjusted Direct Spending(.85) $7,000,070.88 $1,470,014.88
Total Output (2.90) $20,300,205.54 $4,263,043.16
Employee Earnings(.99) $6,930,070.17 $1,455,314.73
Total Earnings (1 ~.68) $11,760,119.07 $2,469,625.00
Total Indirect Spending $13,300,134.66 $2,793,028.28
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CALCULATION OF SALES TAX AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT)
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City Sales Tax (2) $81,550.83 $17,125.67
County Sales Tax $20,387.71 $4,281.42
City TOT (3) $8,400.09 $1,764.02
County TOT $7,000.07 $1,470.01
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TOTAL ANNUAL CITY SALES TAX AND TOT IMPACT (4): $89,950.91
TOTAL ANNUAL COUNTY SALES TAX AND TOT IMPACT: $27,387.78
(1) Net Impact is the spending generated by visitors from outside Kern County and is calcuated
at 21% of Gross Impact. [
(2) City and County Sales Tax is based on the assumption that 50% of Adjusted Direct SPending
and 35% of Indirect Spending will be subject to sales tax. Sales Tax was then calculated at
1% for the City and .25% for the County.
i(3) TOT is calculated with a standard multiplier based on the TOT rate in the area. For the City
· it is calcuated at .0012% of Adjusted Direct Spending and for the County it is .0010% of Adjusted
Direct Spending. I [ I I I
(4) Total annual impact is not adjusted to reflect current sales tax and TOT benefit that the City
and County are currently realizing since it is assumed that the baseball franchise will leave
Bakersfield without a new stadium. I
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STADIUM 1 .XLS
ESTIMATED ANNUAL ATTENDANCE
EVENT # OF DAYS AVG. ATTENDANCE ANNUAL ATTENDANCE
BASEBALL 70 4,500 315,000
CONCERTS 6 8,000 48,000
OTHER EVENTS 10 3,000! 30,000
TOTAL 86 1 $,500' 393,000
CALCULATION OF DIRECT SPENDING
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IN-STADIUM SPENDING
EVENT ATTENDANCE AVG.TICKET PRICE AVG. CONCESSION/CAP AVG. NOVELTY/CAP AVG. PARKING CHARGE
BASEBALL 315,000 $4.00 $4.00 $1.00 $1.50
CONCERTS 48,000 $17.60 $4.50 $3.50 $1.50
OTHER EVENTS 30,000 $5.00 $3.50 $0.75 $1.00
TOTAL 393,000 $8~83 $4.00 $1.83 $1.33
TOTAL - TICKETS: $3,470,190.00
TOTAL - CONCESSIONS: $1,672,000.00
TOTAL - NOVELTY: I $ 719,190.00
TOTAL - PARKING:t $522,690.00
TOTAL - IN-STADIUM SPENDING: $6,284,070.00
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OUT-OF-STADIUM SPENDING ATTENDANCE AVG. SPENDING/CAP AVG. SPENDING
LOCAL ATTENDEES I 334,050 $1.95 $651,397.60
VISITOR ATTENDEES 58,950 $5.40 $318,330.00
TOTAL - OUT-OF-STADIUM SPENDING: $969,727.50
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VISITING TEAM SPENDING
ASSUME AVERAGE OF 36 PEOPLE PER VISITING TEAM FOR 70 GAMES
HOTEL (23 ROOMS @ $50 EACH): $80,600
MEALS ($18/DAY/PERSON): $47,880
i INCIDENTAL( $20/DAY/PERSON): $ 53,200
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TOTAL VISITING TEAM SPENDING: $181,580
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OTHER SPENDING (SALARIES, SUPPLIES, ADVERTISING, ETC.)
ASSUME THAT AMOUNTS PROVIDED BY BAKERSFIELD DODGERS OWNER ARE A CORRECT REFELCTION OF SPENDING IN THIS CATEGORY.
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TOTAL OTHER SPENDING: $800,000
TOTAL DIRECT SPENDING: $8,23§,377.50
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
March 1, 1995
TO: _ ~AIL E. WAITERS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM(J~D.B. TEUBNER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: VOICE MAIL OPTIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
I have researched the various options for 'providing voice mail service to
Councilmembers and have identified four viable alternatives. The first two
alternative require that all seven Councilmembers sign up to use the service.
The second two alternatives allow only those Councilmembers who want voice mail
to have the service, while allowing those who do not want voice mail t'o continue
with the present system of receiving messages. If all of the Councilmemberswant
the service then I suggest option II because it is the most cost effective. If
only a few of the Councilmembers want voice mail then I recommend option III
which provides the greatest flexibility at the least cost.
Option I - Call Sequencer with Automated Attendant
This option involves the purchase of a call sequencer which would answer all
Councilmember calls coming in from a new "City Council phone number". The auto
attendant would provide a greeting message and then direct the caller to press
a number which corresponds with each Councilmembers mailbox. If the caller was
unsure which Councilmember he/she wanted then they would be directed to the City
Clerk for assistance. This option requires that all Councilmembers have this
service and more importantly use it so that calls are followed up on. i have had
an experience where the Councilmember did not like voice mail and therefore did
not use the service he was assigned. The City Clerk ended up getting angry calls
from people who had left messages on the voice mail that were never returned.
This option will cost approximately $1,000 for equipment and service installation
with no significant ongoing associated maintenance costs. In addition, it would
require the activation of a new City Council phone number which would be listed
in the phone directory. The advantage of this option is that the City Clerk
would no longer be required to personally direct every Council caller.
Option II - Personal Office Receptionist
This option is essentially the same as Option I with a few differences. The
equipment required for this option would be attached to the phone in the Council
office, similar to an answering machine but with seven different message
mailboxes. The equipment is more limited in the number of messages it can store,
however, it still provides space for up to 13 messages per mailbox. This option
is less expensive, at approximately $400 for equipment and installation. This
option also requires the activation and listing of a separate Council phone
number.
Option III - Voice Mail from ex~stin~ City phone number
This option allows those Councilmembers that want voice mail to have it, while
those that don't could use the existing process for receiving messages. Under
Gail E. Waiters
February 28, 1995
Page 2
this option, participating Councilmembers would be set up with a voice mailbox.
Calls would come in from the existing City phone number and those callers asking
for members with voice mail will be connected with the Councilmembers message and
mailbox. Those without voice mail will get their messages in the current
fashion. This option does require that the City Clerk's office continue to
personally direct and handle each call. On the plus side, this option does not
require the activation and listing of a new phone number. The cost of activating
voice mail for participating Councilmembers will vary according to how many opt
for the service. The basic cost is $20 per month per Councilmember.
Option IV - Voice Mail with separate numbers for each Councilmember
This option would require each Councilmember to have his/her own separate phone
number which would be listed in the phone directory. The numbers would connect
to a single phone with seven extension lines. When a call came in to a
Councilmember with voice mail, the call would go into the Councilmember's message
and mailbox. Calls going to Councilmemberswithout voice mail would ring to the
City Clerk for appropriate disposition. The cost of setting up separate phone
numbers for each member and activating voice mail for those that want it would
be approximately $1,700 per year. The advantage of this option is that the City
Clerk's office would have a reduced number of calls that they would have to deal
with directly while still providing the flexibility of choice to Councilmembers.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please let me know.
February 28, 1995
Mel Byrd, District Manager
California Water Service Co.
3725 South ~rI" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
RE: CHANGE OF CBK WATER RATES AND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Dear Mr. Byrd:
Thc City of Bakersfield Domestic Water System (CBK) has adjusted it's domestic water rates. The
City of Bakersfield Water Board has approved the rate changes and an Executive Order with thc
new Schedule of Rates was issued by the City Manager in June, 1994, which makes the new rates
effective on April 1, 1995.
The new rates are shown on the Schedule of Rates and arc attached to this letter. Both thc
"monthly service charge" and thc metered "quantity rates" have been increased. Thc "private fire
protection service charge" in all instances have been adjusted upward.
Customer billings should partially or entirely include the rate changes, depending upon the route and
billing cycles of each service account. A notification to customers in the form of a billing insert
explaining the rate changes would be appropriate for inclusion in the bills that arc mailed after April
1, 1995. The language to usc in thc City portion of thc CBK service billings is suggested to read:
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
The City of Bakersfield Water System has increased rates effective Apda 1, 1996.
This is the second phase of ii two part rate Increase necessary to offset a 60%
Increase In groundwater pump taxes assessed by the Kern County Water Agency, as
well ae higher coats of operations, power, systems replacement, and more stringent
water quality testing and reporting. The effect of the rate change is a 3.3% Increase
on the average monthly residential water bill or approximately $0.62. The Private Fire
Protection Service fee for commemlal applications has been Increased to bring this
sewlce fee In line with regular monthly service charges.
This Increase will be reflected partially or In its entirety on your current bill. The new
Schedule of Rates is shown on the reverse side of this notice.
1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 · (805) 326-3715
Mel Byrd, District Manager
California Water Service Co.
(Continued) Page - 2 -
If you have suggestions or comments on thc wording or style of the notifications, please contact mc
at this office.
Sincerely,
GENE BOGART
' Manager
Flora Core
Water Resources Director
Attachment
cc: v/Alan Tandy, City Manager
'Gerry Feeney, California Water Service Co.
Ray Worrell, California Water Service Co.
Mike McMasters, California Water Service
Ci~ of B~er~ield
DomesUc W~er Division
A~he, ~irhaven, ~nd Riverlakes ~ch Ge~ice Are~
Schedule ~ R~es
General Metered Sewice ~?~?~::~~~:~?~??~
W~in F~aven &
C~ Lim~s Uninco~-
orated ~e~
Qu~ R~es:
Fi~ ~,~0 cu. ~./m~ 0.~0 0.580
(~r 100 cu. ~./mon~)
All over ~0,~ cu. ~./mon~ 0.~0 0.5~
(~r 1~ cu. ~./mon~)
5/8' x 3/4' Sewice ~.60 ~.77
1' Sewice $10.06 $13.41
1 - 1/2' ~ice $14.89 $19.84
2' Sewice $~.~ $~.19
3' ~ice ~7.63 ~0.17
4' Sewice ~.13 $72.03
6' Se~ice $96.37 $128.00
8' ~wice $147.57 $195.86
10' ~w~e $~1.66 $267.~
1-1/2' Connection ~.85 $7.70
2' O~ne~i~ ~.80 $10.~
8' O~ne~ion $11.70 ~15.~
4' Connection ~15.60 ~.60
6' O~neotion $23.~ ~.65
8' Conne~i~ ~1.~ ~1 .~
10' ConneXion ~.00 . ~1.~
12' ConneXion ~.80 ~1.55
Mon~ly ~wice charge is a madine~-to-~we ch~ ~ich
is applied to NI ~wices ~d ~y qu~t~ ~ w~er u~d is ~
addEional ch~ge com~ed ~ ~e qu~t~ rae.
Conditions of service remain the same.
P :\1 ~ - DATA~IATCOI~3.WK3
MEMORANDUM
February 17, 1995
TO: Lieutenant Bill Horton
FROM: Carl Hernandez III, Deputy City Attorney~ ~
SUBJECT: Casa Royale Card Casino
I met with the operator of the Casa Royale Card Casino to
discuss her operation of the casino within the City. Ms. Mailloux
was particularly aggrieved that the City would not permit her an
exception to operate her cardroom as she now presently operates
under her county permit.
Based on information which you provided us, both the state and
county permits to operate the cardroom expire in March of 1995.
Ms. Mailloux agreed that both permits expire in March of 1995.
I explained that the state would require the Casa Royale to
abide by the requirements of City ordinances. Moreover, I
explained that once a county permit obtained under a county
ordinance expires, Ms. Mailloux would have no further right to
operate under the county ordinance but would be required to operate
under the City's ordinance.
Ms. Mailloux requested that the City grant Casa Royale an
exemption from the current ordinance based on the hardship which
would be imposed upon her if required to abide by the City
ordinance. I explained that the City cannot grant exceptions to
ordinances and that unfair application of City ordinances to
businesses exposes the City to potential liability. I further
explained that the City must require all cardroom operators to
abide by City ordinances. Finally, I explained that the only
recourse open to her was to ask that the City's ordinance be
amended. I explained that that request must be made directly to
the City Council.
Ms. Mailloux then realized that it would be to her benefit to
move her cardroom from the Casa Royale to a location within the
county. I explained that since she had a working relationship with
the county that would perhaps be her best option. She indicated
that she will now discuss this option with the county.
THIS MEMORANDUM IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND IS PROTECTED
BY THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNE~ WORK-PRODUCT PRIVILEGE
Memorandum to Lieutenant Bill Horton
Re: Casa Royale Card Casino
February 17, 1995
Page 2
Hopefully this matter will now come to an end. Should you
have any questions or need any further information on this matter,
please feel free to contact me.
cc: Judy Skousen, City Attorney
Alan Tandy, City Manager
CH:ha
CORRl/casn-217.mmo
THIS MEMORANDUM IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE AND IS PROTECTED
BY THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT PRIVILEGE
1995 KERN RIVER WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
Distribution List
C.H. Williams
Kern River Watermaster
Dana S. Munn
North Kern Water Storage District
John L. Jones
Cawelo Water District
C.W. Bowers
Kern-Tulare W.D. - Rag Gulch W.D.
Robert K. Bellue
Improvement District No. 4
Hal Crossley
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
L. Mark Mulkay
Kern Delta Water District
e/Alan Tandy
Gene Bogan
Thomas Stetson
Scott Slater
Judy Skousen
Alan Daniel
02-22-95
February 22, 1995
RE: 1995 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
The February 1, 1995 forecast, issued by the State of California Department of Water Resources for Kern River
runoff during the 1995 April through July snow-melt period is 119% of normal, or approximately 550,000 acre-
feet. Snowpack verification was performed by the State of California, United States Forest Service and
Sequoia/Kings National Park Ser,,ice during the last week of January 1995 with measurements obtained at
fifteen established snow courses and five remote snow sensor sites located within the Kern River basin. The
February 1, 1995 forecast of Kern River runoff assumes median precipitation amounts will occur over the Kern
River watershed subsequent to the date of forecast. According to procedure, actual precipitation received
after February 1, 1995, will be reflected in the first of the month forecasts to be distributed by the State of
California for March, April and May of 1995.
KERN RIVER FORECAST SUMMARY
1995 April through July runoff = 550,000 acre-feet (119% of normal)
AprilJuly 80% probability range = 370,000 to 870,000 acre-feet
(actual runoff should fall within
the stated limits eight times out
of ten)
1995 March-October runoff = 690,000 acre-feet
Based upon this February 1, 1995 forecast, the following table reflects City of Bakersfield Kern River water
supply during the March-October period of 1995:
I. CITY ENTITLEMENT SUPPLY: 119% OF NORMAL RUNOFF
MARCH-OCTOBER Period = 150,000 acre-feet
Less: River Losses = 20,000 acre-feet
Isabella Reservoir Losses = 10,000 acre-feet
= Estimated City supply available
for diversion MARCH-OCTOBER = 120,000 acre-feet
1000 BUENA VISTA ROAD · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93311 · (605) 326-3715
February 22, 1995
RE: 1995 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
Page 2
II. BASIC CONTRACT DELIVERY (March-October):
1. Lake Ming and Hart Park -- 700 acre-feet
2. North Kern Water Storage District = 20,000 acre-feet
3. Cawelo Water District = 27,000 acre-feet
4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 20,000 acre-feet
5. Rag Gulch Water District = 3,000 acre-feet
TOTAL = 70,700 acre-feet
A 119% of normal runoff will yield a full supply for "Basic" delivery obligations of the City during 1995. The
City also has a commitment to deliver 10,000 acre-feet annually to Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District.
The majority of City's basic obligation to Rosedale for 1995 was satisfied during January and February 1995.
III. BASIC CONTRACT PRIOR-YEAR DEFICIENCIES:
As of January 1, 1995, prior-year deficiencies in delivery of Basic Contract water were as follows:
1. North Kern Water Storage District = 1,919 acre-feet
2. Cawelo Water District = 22,052 acre-feet
3. Kern-Tulare Water District = 50,246 acre-feet
4. Rag Gulch Water District = 7, 631 acre-feet
Total Prior-Year Deficiencies = 81,848 acre-feet
City entitlement yield as projected for 1995 should be sufficient to allow for delivery of portions of prior-year
deficiencies in basic contract water. The delivery of basic contract deficiencies for 1995 will be made in
accordance to the Maximum Delivery Schedule as follows:
1. North Kern Water Storage District = 1,919 acre-feet
2. Cawelo Water District = 5,000 acre-feet
3. Kern-Tulare Water District = 3,700 acre-feet
4. Rag Gulch Water District = 550 acre-feet
TOTAL = 11,169 acre-feet
IV. OTHER DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS:
1. Water for use on lands owned by the City and/or on
lands within City boundaries = 3,000 acre-feet
2. North Kern Water Storage District - "Borrow/Payback"
water, normally delivered between May and September = 10,000 acre-feet
It is forecasted that 1995 Kern River runoff will yield the City adequate supply to deliver "OTHER
DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS" as set forth above.
February 22, 1995
RE: 1995 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
Page 3
V. MISCELLANEOUS QUAN2TI'Y WATER:
After deducting the basic contract deliveries and other obligations as set forth above from City Kern River
supply available for diversion March through October, a miscellaneous quantitywater supply of approximately
25,000 acre-feet would be available during the March-October period. The priority rights to purchase
miscellaneous water are as follows:
1. Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District = 3333%
2. North Kern Water Storage District = 19.05%
3. Cawelo Water District = 25.71%
4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 19.05%
5. Rag Gulch Water District = 2.86%
TOTAL = 100.00%
Under the City/Fenneco Agreement No. 77-71 dated May 2, 1977, assigned to North Kern Water Storage
District effective March 20, 1990, North Kern has the first right of refusal to miscellaneous water following
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District and the four Basic Contractors, as follows:
a). Forty percent (40%) of all water City has available for use within
City boundaries solely for irrigation.
b). Fifty percent (50%) of first 24,000 acre-feet of other City
miscellaneous quantity water including water recovered from City's
groundwater banking operations.
c). Fifty percent (50%) of any other miscellaneous quantity Kern River
water that City would otherwise use for groundwater banking and
replenishment.
VI. DELIVERY SCHEDULES:
On the basis of the above normal water supply forecast for 1995, the City will deliver basic contract water in
conformance with the "Maximum Delivery Schedules' as set forth in Extu"oit "B~ of the Basic Contracts.
Requests for delivery of Miscellaneous Quantity water should be submitted to City by those Districts wishing
to participate as soon after March 1st as possible.
Should you have any questions regarding the above information, please do not hesitate to call our office.
Sincerely,
GENE BOGART
Manager
By:-
Director
Attachments
'FEBRUARY 1, 1995 SNOW SURVEY DATA FOR KERN RIVER BASIN
City of Bakersfield
Water Resources
APRIL 1ST SNOW WATER
AVERAGE DEPTH CONTENT ~ OF
SNOW SNOW CALIF. ELEV. WATER DATE IN DENSITY IN APRIL 1ST MEASURED
COURSE SENSOR NUMBER IN FEET CONTENT MEASURED INCHES (%) INCHES AVERAGE BY
Upper Tyndall Crk. 516 11,450 27.7 2-3 68.0 31% 20.8 75% SKNP
Bighorn Plateau 250 11,350 21.9 2-3 68.7 31% 21.4 98~ SKNP
Cottonwood Pass 251 11,050 13.4 1-24 61.9 25% 15.4 115% DWR
Siberian Pass 252 10,900 18.3 1-26 81.3 25% 20.5 112~ DWR
Crabtree Meadow 253 10,700 18.8 1-29 72.4 26% 18.8 100~ DWR
Crabtree Meadow 253 10,700 19.8 14.8 75% DWR
Guyot Flat 254 10,650 20.0 1-29 77.6 26% 20.5 102~ DWR
Tyndall Creek 255 10,650 18.3 2-3 63.8 29% 18.5 101% SKNP
Sandy Meadow 275 10,650 18.3 1-28 76.5 25% 18.9 103% DWR
Chagoopa Plateau 514 10,300 21.8
Big Whitney Mea. 257 9,750 16.6 1-25 73.5 23% 16.9 102% DWR
Rock Creek 256 9,600 17.2 1-29 72.3 27% 19.4 113% DWR
Pascoe 569 9,130 24.9 1-30 95.8 29% 28.0 112~ USFS
Round Meadow 258 9,000 24.9 1-30 86.0 32% 27.9 112~ USFS
Tunnel Guard 830 8,960 15.6
Wet Meadow 518 8,950 30.3
Ramshaw Meadow 259 8,700 11.3 1-31 50.6 28% 14.4 127% DWR
Little Whitney Mea. 260 8,500 13.5 1-31 63.5 299/0 18.2 135% DWR
Casa Vleja Mee. 262 8,400 19.6 1-31 64.9 36% 23.3 119~ USFS
Casa VleJa Mea. 262 8,400 20.9
Quinn Ranger Sra. 264 8,350 19.4
Bonita Meadows 261 8,300 13.8 1-30 64.6 33% 21.3 154% USFS
Beach Meadows 265 7,650 8.9 1-31 44.9 35% 15.5 174% USFS
Beach Meadows 860 7,650 11.0 1-31 44.4 290/0 12.8 116~ USFS
Basin-W'~e Average [ 116~
CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE SNOW SURVEYS
February, 1995 Forecast of Unimpaired Runoff
In Thoueands of Acre-Feet (TAIc)
April-July Forecasts
% 80%
April-July of Probebility
Average Rar~e
Total Inflow to Shasta Lake 2,100 115 1,500-3,000
Sacramento River above Bend Bridge 2,880 116 2,(XX)-4,200
Feather River, Inflow to Lake Oroville 2,770 149 2,000-3,9(X)
Yuba River at Smartville 1,530 146 1,150-2,200
American River, Inflow to Folsom lake 1,800 140 1,300-2,700
Cosumnas River at Michigan Bar 185 143 130-320
Mokelumne River, Inflow to Perdea Reservoir 660 142 520-900
Stanislaus River, Inflow to New Melones Lake 1,0(X) 140 780-1,400
Tuolumne River, Inflow to New Don Pedro Res 1,700 142 1,330-2,200
Merced River, Inflow to Lake McClure 900 146 690-1,200
San Joaquin River, Inflow to Millerton Lake 1,740 142 1,300-2,300
Kings River, Inflow to Pine Flat Reservoir 1,570 131 1,150-2,150
Ka-weah River, Inflow to Terminus Reservoir 360 127 250-500
Tule River, Inflow to Lake Success 80 127 50-130
Kern River, Inflow to Lake Isabella 550 119 370-870
W~ter-Year Forecast and Monthly Distribution
Oct Aug Water 96 80~
Thru Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul & Year of Probability
Jan ~ Sep Average Flange
Inflow to Shasta 2,740 1,030 880 900 610 340 250 450 7,200 120 5,9(X)-9,100
Sacramento, Bend 4,660 1,500 1,300 1,200 860 490 330 560 10,900 126 8,900-13,900
Feather, Oroville 1,680 740 800 1,030 1,000 530 210 210 6,400 139 5,200-8,300
Yuba, Srnartville 1,000 400 450 520 540 380 90 60 3,440 144 2,800-4,500
American, Folsom 1,140 470 500 580 690 430 100 40 3,950 144 3,200-5,300
Cosumnes, Mich. B. 230 100 120 100 65 20 5 5 645 168 520-950
Mokelumne, Pardee 170 90 110 170 260 190 40 10 1,040 139 850-1,350
Stanislaua, N.M 290 130 185 270 400 250 80 25 1,630 142 1,330-2,150
Tuofumne, D.P. 480 210 250 360 580 560 200 40 2,680 142 2,200-3,3(X)
Merced. L. McClure 260 100 150 200 340 280 80 30 1,440 149 1,150-1,850
San Joequin, M.L. 350 130 180 330 580 580 250 100 2,500 141 1,960-3,200
Kings, Pine Flat 280 90 140 270 550 530 220 90 2,170 130 1,670-2,880
Kaweah, L. Kaweah 60 30 55 . 85 135 110 30 15 520 117 380-700
Tule, Success R. 30 20 30 35 25 15 5 5 155 114 110-250
Kern, Isabella 85 40 70 130 180 160 80 55 800 112 570-1,200
This is the officiaJ State water supply forecast.
Consult the Department's Bulletin 120 for more information.
Prepared by the California Cooperative Snow Surveys
MEMORANDUM
February 23, 1995
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director jl~ ~' FFR ~ 3 t995
BY: Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director~J~
SUBJECT: Pickup Schedule for Residential Greenwaste and Refuse
Upon completion of the Automated Conversion Plan, approximately 26,000 homes will be
serviced weekly by 12 collection routes each day. While residents will continue to receive two
pickups per week (one green and one refuse), it is important to note the departure from traditional
pickup day combinations of Monday and Thursday, Tuesday and Friday, Wednesday and Saturday.
To use City crews and trucks most efficiently, green waste pickups will be made on two days per
week rather than three. This is because trucks can collect more greenwaste containers per day than
normal refuse containers. Since three weekdays are still necessary to complete all the refuse
pickups, some residents will have new combinations of pickup days shown below.
Original
Group # Homes Green Day Refuse Day
A ,, 8,600 Monday Thursday
B 8,600 Tuesday Friday
C 8,600 Wednesday Saturday
Proposed
A 8,600 Monday Thursday
B 8,600 Tuesday Friday
C 4,300 Monday Wednesday
D 4,300 Tuesday Wednesday
Collection days will be made up one day later than normal following any observed holidays
(July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day). Residential Solid Waste Collection crews will
normally be off on Saturdays but will work Saturdays to make up any holidays observed during the
normal Monday through Friday work week.
As shown in the table, Group C and D residences would have less separation between pickup
days. This may be perceived as a problem. However, it should be emphasized that essentially all
homes receive once per week green and refuse pickup under the new system, so space between
days should not affect them. If this concept of new pickup day combinations is acceptable, staff will
proceed to lay out approximate route boundaries and develop an implementation schedule for all
city-served residential areas.
Cathy Palla
6615 Kane Way
Bakersfield, Calif. 93309
834-7826 February 27, 1995
Dear
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter written on your behalf by
Nels Roselund, tO the City of Bakersfield. I know that many of you
are anxious about your property. This letter should ease your con-
cerns. I suggest that you contact Nels directly to check his sche-
duled trips to Bakersfield.
I would like to remind you that even though we~have several years
until the U.R~M. deadline, y0u-~Should-~now- be ~seriouslY planning
your strategy. Keep'in mind that if you start retrofitting after
the Dec. 1998 deadline, you will be .required to comply with all of
the provisions of the UCBC Code, greatly increasing the cost to you !
I have also included a copy of a letter to the editor of the Bakers-
field Californian, written about me. Another view on U.R.M. for your
file !!!
As always, if I can be of any help to you, feel free to call.
~?C: As one who tins devoted
Sincere ly. "~armand ~ to g~ redden~l ·
was appa~ed at your recent article
c.~m~s O3RM) m downtown
Cathy Palla
a~fitional seven-year de]ay and
cc: Dennis Fiddler 0~Fa~d0wn~quh~nen~, The'
! __l~ ',~_. ' ~ ~ 'praised Cathy Pa~a for
Alan Tandy ~ -~_~_~ ~ ~4~ that n~y old
Jake Wager ~"~~ ~ ~ ~ucracy.
Tom DeNatale ~ - .-' ~-i<,~URMs~fled~the1933Lon~
D.B.P.O.A. - ; [~3~ ~1~ I.t t?l/tt:U V Ct: ~-i:- --?~.~ .The Legislature, after years of
ndangers public
passed.a law whose purpose was not
~,~X~ k ko,._~-_ ~ Tuesday, February 21, ~9~i~ (g~iinancewiit~a1991deadline. Palla
· . , '-~iigoti~ted anaddifional seven years
:_' , .'~:l.,see where the property owners
--consideration for the public? Seismic
, , ,, .-,3y. ern~ge~ We have had some major
' - ....
', ripe for movement, and yet The
!~ , Ca/from/aa praises the owners of old
'i :'L ._ ~'~ bu/ld/n~ (which have been
~ I', depreciated several times) for
,.,t ~ Y ~: ...... ~ addilional f~gging.
- 7' ROBERT L. PATRICK
ROSELUND'
ENGINEERING COMPANY
8453 E. YARROW ST., S. SAN GABRIEL, CA 91770 · TEL: (818) 573-2441 · FAX: (818) 573-2572
February 21, 1995
City of Bakersfield ....
Economic and Community Development Department
515 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Attention: Andre Devereaux
Subject: URM Incentive Program
Dear Ms. Devereaux:
As we discussed during our phone conversation of February 13, 1995, I am preparing
Initial Seismic Assessment Reports for a number of buildings in Bakersfield. The owners
of these buildings intend to participate in the City of Bakersfield's URM Incentive
Program.
My progress in evaluating these buildings has been hampered by commitments that I
made to assist with evaluation and repair of buildings damaged by the Northridge
Earthquake of January 17, 1994; several damaged buildings for which I have made
commitments are still unrepaired or repair construction is underway. Most other Los
Angeles area structural engineers who have specialized in repair and strengthening 'of old
buildings are similarly backlogged. I have been trying to continue progress on the
Bakersfield URM program; I have been proceeding with Evaluation Reports for the
Bakersfield buildings at the rate of about two per month. As repairs on earthquake
damage buildings are completed, I intend to accelerate that pace. This letter is to
indicate to you the clients for whom I intend to prepare reports, and the status of my
work for each.
I hope this information will be helpful to you in administering the program, and that all
who have contacted me will be allowed to participate in the URM Incentive Program with
my services. Please inform me of any mandatory deadlines that will need to affect the
pace of my work.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
/
StrUctural Engineer
copy to: Downtown Business Association, attn: Cathy Palla
Structural Engineering for Rehabilitation and PreServation
CLIENTS OF THE ROSELUND ENGINEERING COMPANY
FOR THE BAKERSFIF113 INITIAL SEISMIC ASSESSMEN I'
FOR THE URM INCENTIVE PROGRAM
OWNER ADDRESS STATUS
Atkinson, Mel 1401 19th Street Request from owner
Kress Building
Beckwith, Michael -~- 2019-23 Chester Avenue Report completed
Bentley, J. Philip 1200 18th Street Request from owner
Bryan, Ruth W. 2010-2014 Chester Avenue Report completed
Casper, Vincent 1809 Chester Avenue Request from owner
Clare, Jack 1623-33 19th Street Proposal written
Clifford, Gerald 1420 19th Street Report completed
1434 19th Street Report completed
1438 19th Street Report completed
Cobh, Joyce 2407 Chester Avenue Report completed
Crites II, Angus D. 1931 Eye St.; 1605 & 1607 20th Street Proposal written
1925-27 Eye Street (Babe's Gym) Proposal written
1817/1823 Eye St.; 1601-1607 19th St. Request' from owner
Delaney, Jack 900 18th Street Proposal accepted
Dennis, Paul 801 18th Street Report completed
Diebel, Fred 2509 Chester Request from owner
Elder, J.L. 631 E. 19th Street (Sequoia Paint) Site visit completed
Engel, Bob 1105-1107-1111 19th Street Request from owner
Felton, Don 506 E. 19th Street Request from owner
Griffin, Michael A. 1234 19th Street Request from owner
JJJ Partnership 821 18th Street Report completed
Koontz, Otho 1928 19th Street Report completed
Laxague, Marianne 729 E~ 21st Street Request from owner
Pyrenees French Bakery, Inc.
Lectorium Rosicrucianum 2430 19th Street Request from owner
Lipco, Marvin 1207-17 19th Street Report completed
2
OWNER ADDRESS STATUS
Maitia, Danny 620 E. 19th St. (Wool Growers Rest.) Request from owner
Meyer, Gene 505-509 E. 19th Street Report completed
Meyer, Paul 901 18th Street Site visit completed
903-905 18th Street Site visit completed
Nichols, James 1914 Truxtun Avenue Site visit completed
Nighbert, J.T. 1219 & 1221 20th Street Request from owner
Palla, Catherine & Don 1919 Chester Avenue Proposal written
2022-24 Chester Avenue Proposal accepted
Phillips, Sally 1022-1028 Baker Street Site visit completed
(Building sold, no arrangement with new owner)
Ralph Smith Trust 1918 Eye Street Report completed
Ramage, John C. 1906 18th Street (The Manley) Proposal written
Thorp, Tex '824 18th Street Report completed
(Thorp's Harley-Davidson, Inc.)
Ware, James 1407-19 19th Street Report completed
Williams, Walt 2025-29 Chester Avenue Report completed
1517-23 19th Street Site visit completed
Wilson, Lane & Kirk 1017-21 Baker Street Request from owner
(Kern Turf Supply)
Women's Club of 18th and D Streets Site visit completed
Bakersfield
Wong, Judge Delbert E. 1219-1221 18th Street Report completed
STATUS - From beginning to completion.:
Step Action Number Completed
1. Requests from owner 43
2. Proposals written 30
3. Proposals accepted 25
4. Site visits completed 23
5. Reports completed 16
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 1995
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ·
FROM: LELAND J. ANDERSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER
SUBJECT: PLANZ PARK LIGHTING
At the Council meeting of February 22, 1995, Councilmember Rowles referred
to staff the issue of lighting at Planz Park. A citizen had called
Mr. Rowles and advised him that security lighting was not available at
Planz Park and that they were concerned about personal safety when walking
during the evening hours.
I have contacted parks staff who investigated the lighting system for
possible corrections. It was discovered that the system was not operating
properly and that repairs could be handled immediately. As of this date
lighting has been restored and the system is fully operable. I do not be-
lieve we should have further complaints at Planz.
If you need further information, please contact me at your convenience.
LJA/lg '. ~1
cc: Councilmember Rowles ~i " MAR ~ ~
Counci lmember Salvaggio -
P~) 64-2759
MEMORANDUM
March 3, 1995
TO Honorable Mayor Price and Council Members
FROM s.E. Brummer, Chief of Police~ ~: ~
SUBJECT Response to Inquiry of Council Member Randy Rowles
The attached memorandum provides an overview of the current auto
theft problem throughout Kern County. The benefits of a multi
agency task force proposal will be discussed at the next Kern County
Chief's of Police meeting on March 16th.
SEB/vrf
attachment:
1. Memorandum "Auto Theft Task Force Proposal" dated 3/3/95
Copy to: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Verne Jung, Business Manager
~ P~ 64-2759
MEMORANDUM Narch 3, 1995
S.E. BRUMMER, CHIEF OF POLICE
lO
SERGEANT D. MARTIN, INVESTIGATIONS
FROM
AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROPOSAL
SUBJECT
Vehicle theft has become California's most costly crime. In 1993,
California led the nation with 313,804 vehicle thefts.
Unfortunately, in the central valley, Fresno ranks number one in the
state and number two nationally for vehicle thefts in 1994.
With the State of California and the City of Fresno ranking number
one and two respectively in the nation in vehicle thefts, we
ourselves in Kern County are experiencing tremendous increases in
vehicle thefts. Since 1991, vehicle thefts in Kern County have
increased 49%, and at the same time, the recovery rate has decreased
8%. Since 1991, the Bakersfield Police Department has seen a 63%
increase in vehicle thefts and the Kern County Sheriff's Department
has seen a 58% increase in vehicle thefts. In 1994, the Bakersfield
Police Department handled 1945 vehicle theft reports, and the Kern
County Sheriff's Department handled 1674 vehicle thefts.
The Police Department is proposing a multi-jurisdictional auto theft
task force to the Kern County Police Chiefs Association in an effort
to impact increasing vehicle thefts in Kern County.
DM:dpm
PD 64-2759
MEMORANDUM February 28, 1995
Honorable Mayor Price and Council._ _ Members
TO
S. E. Brummer, Chief of Police ~
FROM
Police Activities League Newsletter
SUBJECT
For your information, I have attached an article from the most recent
California PAL Newsletter which outlines Bakersfield PAL program
activities.
SEB/vrf
cc: Councilmember Carson
Councilmember Chow
Councilmember DeMond
Councilmember McDermott
Councilmember Rowles
Councilmember Salvaggio
Councilmember Smith
IFORNIA PAL NEWS
CALIFORNIA POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE. NEWSLETTER 8 · FALL 1994
Program
Produces
Peace
Dividend in
Richmond
Condensed from the
Contra Costa Ti~nes
The long, hot bloody sum-
mer of 1994 that police
and community leaders
feared would happen didn't.
In fact, violence has been
down in the most violent
areas of West Contra Costa
County. Many speculate that
residents, particularly
teenagers and young adults,
just got fed up.
"I think evewone was tw-
lng to get cool with evewone From left to right: National PAL President L. B. Scott, Congressman Mathew Martinez, CAL-PAL Executive
because they xvere sick of peo- Director Sam Holtan, CAL-PAL President C. ,4. Robertson
ple dying," said Ralph
Robinson, 19, of Richmond. CALIFORNIA PAL GOES TO
"There were too many funer-
als going on in Richmond"
During thefirst5months WASHINGION D C
of 1994, 6 youths were killed.
Recently appointed Richmond · ·
Police Chief Bill Lansdowne
credits PAL with helping to ~'~alifornia PAL President and Urban Development
keep the peace on the streets. ~ }C.A. Robertson and and the Juvenile Justice
This summer's quiet has been ~Executive Director Sam Department.
a welcome contrast to last Holtan, along with other mem- The purpose of the trip was
summer, when 16 people were bers of National PAL, made a to introduce National PAL to
shot and 2 killed during one trip to our national capitol in members of the Legislature in
June weekend, late September to meet with an effort to find a vehicle to
Community leaders attrib- members of the House and fund National PAL programs
uted the peace to an unprece- Senate regarding the Crime and eventually to funnel the
dented number and variety of Bill which recently passed, money down to the local PALs.
programs ranging from the The PAL delegation met The PAL delegation was
presence of 13 California with 22 Congressmen, very well received and the trip ~
Highxvay Patrol officers in Senators, and representatives was very successful. Further
colloquia o~ ~^a[ ~4 of the Department of Health meetings will be scheduled.·
Bal[ersfield PAL-
Another New Member!
Submitted by Lt. Neil Mahan, Bakersfield PAL
Tyo e Bakersfield PAL, The boxing matches also
rmed in May of this attracted a number of on-duty
ear, is off to a fast o~cers who dropped by to see
start. Officers Chad Jackman the show and encourage the
and Greg Jehle organized par- kids. Patrol Sgt. Jess Molinar
ents, kids and staff of the Ora who dropped by between calls
Vista Housing Project into a was so impressed with Ricky
team that has reclaimed an Beltran's "heart and skill" that
unused recreation center, and he wanted to buy Ricky boxing
formed boxing and cheerlead- shoes for the upcoming state
ing teams. PAL tournament
Christi McGill, police cadet Wow! From May to July,
and former cheerleader, held a the Bakersfield PAL is on a
summer cheerleading camp at fast track to a successful part-
the PAL center for girls ages 8 nership of kids, police officers,
- 14. The "Blazing Blades" and community supporters.
put on quite a show during the Many individuals have con-
intermission of our first spar- tributed to this new partner-
ring demonstration on July 29, ship, but without the help of
1994. California PAL, we would still
Coaches Jackman and be months away from deliver-
Jehle had the boxing team in ing needed services to our
great form for a crowd of about community's youth. To all the
100 at Martin Luther King Jr. staff at California PAL, my
Park. Boxers ages 9-17 personal thanks and pledged
sparred in 9 bouts that had support for the best juvenile
the crowd roaring. PAL direc- crime prevention program in
tops were on hand to present the state of California. ·
medals to each boy participat-
ing. Volunteerism was evi-
dent everywhere from police ~.
cadets manning the sot~ drink
stand to the Bakersfield Police
Spouses Association in the .i ..... . :
food booth. Boxer Sterling Ensley (age 12), gets instructions from officer Chad Jackman
Bakersfield PAL Blazing Blades Cheerleaders: Front- Michelle Willis, Ashley McGill, Laura Olivares, Cindy Lozano Officer Kevin Legg, and boxer
~not shownJ. Back- Nicole Ochoa, Felicia Willis, C~,stal Sepeda, Wendy Lozano. Harold Bonner (age 9).
Bakersfield PAL Boxers Duke It Out
Condensed from the Bakersfield Californian
By Marc Benjamin
O n Friday, July 29, 1994, really proud of these kids. nice the way they extended it. "Blazing Blades" cheerleading
families, friends and They worked hard and showed It will keep him offthe street." squad, which performed dur-
boxing fans filled the up every day". Ten~2 Robbins watched his ing intermission at the boxing
bleachers at the Martin The Bakersfield PALbegan nephew John Taylor fight, event, and a three-on-three
Luther King Jr. Recreation a boxing program during the "His mom didn't want him to basketball league at Martin
Center Gymnasium. They summer in. what once was an doit, but I thought it would be Luther King Jr. Park.
came to watch the Bakersfield unused OroVista housing pro- good for him. It's a disci- Additionally, PAL will work
PAL boxers, ages 8 - 17, ject storage building. In that pline-type thing, and since the on an educational mentoring
square off. The $2 per ticket South Robinson Street build- Police Department was program called "Wings" for
proceeds would help pay the ing, the young pugilistic talent involved, I knew they would youngsters beginning in the
young boxers' way to a is being honed by Bakersfield not only teach him to fight, but winter.~
California PAL Boxing police officers and a team of sportsmanship, too. They can
Tournament in Stockton, young coaches. . shake hands after a good fight ~ ~i
where they would meet other The program is gaining and be friends after it's over,"
young PAL boxers from across momentum. Other parents on he said. '~ey are boxing w~th '
the s~ate, the east side of Bakersfield are other kids they might have ~ ~'
It was a win-win situation waiting to get their children fought anyway, and they are
for all the boxers in the tour- involved. Seated with his still friends at~rward."
nament, since each was 8-year-old son Darwl, Bruce Bakersfield PAL is also
awarded a gold medal follow- Hollis said he is impressed by involved in several other activ-
ing the bouts. Office Chad the boxing program. "In the ities; a baseball league that
Jackman, who helped train next round, I am going to get they want incorporated into ~;
the young boxers, said, "I am him involved in it. I think it's the PAL program, the
California PAL Fighters Have
An Open-Air Experience
I n front of approximately It's good for us, and it's good
800 fight fans, young box- for those kids. It gives them a
ers from all over the state venue."
competed in the 1994 Winners of the California
California PAL Boxing PAL Boxing Tournament i~
Tournament at the Stockton Stockton will represent the ~
Open Air Mall on September state at the National PAL
24-25, 1994. Championships in Kansas
More than 70 boxers from 8 City in late October.
PAL member cities competed The winners in the Open
in the event. Boxers came category are: Shawn
from East Los Angeles, Beenblossom, Joey Garcia,
Bakersfield, Napa, Oxnard, Jose Navarro, Edgar Jasso,
Long Beach, Modesto and Larry Mosley, Alejandro
South Lake Tahoe. Stockton, Rodriquez, Octavio
the host PAL, also had 4 box- Hernandez, Andres Bravo,
ers. Michael Chavez and Javier
Frank Dobales, boxing Gonsalez. ~ ....
coach for Stockton PAL, said, Winners in the Novice cate-
"It's history for us. This is the gory are: Ruben Ambriz, .?:
first time we have hosted Michael Tate, John Dickerson
something like this. It's an andDavidVansteon.~
honor to work with California
PAL on something l/ke this."
Ed Barkett, an owner of the
Stockton Open Air Mall where
the event was held, said, 'We
think it's a great opportunity
to bring people out to the mall.