HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/95 BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 1995
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GAIL~TERS, ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM:
SUBJECT: GENIRAk iNFORMATION
1 A memo f~om dake Wager is enclosed ~egarding the Mercy Charities Housing
project and their application for low income housing tax credits.
2. A quarterly update on Community Development activities is enclosed for your
information.
3. Responses to Council inquiries and referrals are enclosed regarding the
lighting of the soccer/rugby field at Beach Park and new speed limits on
Ashe Road between Nottingham and North Half Moon Drive.
4. Late Thursday afternoon, we received a FAX copy of the County's proposed
booking fee for 1995-96. They are recommending increasing our fee to
$669,857 from the $511,385 we paid for 1994-95. City staff will be
appearing at the County's public hearing on Tuesday, April 25, to oppose
this increase and request that the City be given consideration, as we were
last year, of approximately $150,000 in costs to transport prisoners to
Lerdo. Staff will also request that, due to the short notice regarding the
City's portion of the booking fee, the hearing be continued for 30 days to
allow for negotiations of the proposed booking amounts. Staff is
continuing to look at alternatives to the booking fee.
It is also interesting that the City's Prop. 172 allocation of $548,190 is
not sufficient to cover the County's booking fee cost. The County receives
an estimated $25 million in Prop. 172 revenues annually.
5. Enclosed is a memo which shows some of staffs' efforts to address the issue
of increased costs to maintenance districts.
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Enclosures
cc: Department Heads
Trudy Slater
Carol Williams
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
April 14, 1995
TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
FROM: Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner ~
SUBJECT: Status of Community Development (CD) Activities
This memo will serve as a quarterly update concerning on-going community development
projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
1. Jefferson Park Basketball Court Replacement
Replacement of approximately 2500 square feet of delapidated basketball surface at
Jefferson Park. The project was completed on December 22, 1994. Construction budget
was approximately $8300.
2. In~o Street Curb and Gutter Proiect
Installation of approximately 436 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter to serve a portion
of Census Tract 14. This project will improve the drainage of the neighborhood.
Construction was completed on March l, 1995. Construction budget was approximately
$20,000.
3. Dolores Area St. Curb and Gutter Pro]ect
Installation of approximately 1,830 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter to serve a portion
of Census Tract 15. The improvements will provide better drainage for the neighborhood.
Construction was completed on March 1, 1995. Construction budget was approximately
$68,852.
4. Dobruslq Drive Area Curb and Gutter Pro]ect
Installation of approximately 935 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter. This project will
alleviate localized drainage problems in the area. Construction was completed on March
1, 1995. Construction budget was approximately $34,000.
5. "0" Street Curb and Gutter Project
Installation of approximately 100 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter between 38th and
40th Streets. This project will improve the drainage along "0" Street. Construction was
completed on March 1, 1995. Construction budget was approximately $2500.
6. 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). The activity
will benefit approximately 50 residences by creating a more aesthetic and safer street.
Construction was completed on March 1, 1995. Construction budget is approximately
$23,173.
7. Oleander - Sunset Park Area Curb and Gutter Project (Part C)
Design and construction of approximately 1,210 lineal feet of infill curb and gutter in an
area bounded by Dracena Street on the north, Oleander Avenue on the east, Second Street
on the south and A Street on the west. Design of improvements to be completed by mid-
April 1995, and construction to start in early summer.
8. Bakersfield Homeless Facility
Construction of the 500 square foot addition to the family dormitory area, energy retro-fit
improvements and other rehab work to the facility began in mid-March 1995. Gary
Lassater Construction, general contractor, is expected to complete the project by end of
April. The budget is approximately $92,000 from a State Emergency Shelter Grant.
9. Union Ave. Annexation #10 Street Lightint: Project
Installation of approximately 30 street lights in Union Avenue #10 Annexation area
(residential streets only). Area was annexed in November 1994. Design is complete and
construction to begin by mid-April, 1995. Budget is approximately $30,000.
10. Architectural Barrier Removal Program - Public Buildings
Installation of handicap (ADA) improvements in the Bakersfield Convention Center to
provide greater mobility to handicapped citizens who use the facility. Procurement is
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underway with completion in mid 1995. Budget is approximately $36,823. In addition,
plans and specs are being developed for handicapped accessibility improvements to the
council chambers. The budget~ is approximately $79,000. Anticipated completion date is
summer 1995.
11. Lowell Park/Carnation Area Lightin~ Improvement Project
Upgrade wattage of approximately 133 street lights and install 16 new street lights on
non-commercial streets in an area bound by California Ave. on the north, Union Ave. on
the east, Brundage Lane on the south, and Chester Ave. on the west. Design is completed
and procurement/installation is to start by early April. Street light construction budget was
approximately $37,000.
12. Panama #10 Area Curb and Gutter and Sump Reconstruction (Phase I)
Expansion of a neighborhood sump and addition of approximately 6,120 lineal feet of
curb and gutter (no curb and gutter currently exists in this recently annexed
neighborhood). Design for the sump improvements is complete. Sump reconstruction
started in November and is approximately 50% completed. Estimated completion date for
sump related improvements is end of April, 1995. Construction budget is approximately
$30,173. Design and construction of curb and gutter improvements is anticipated to begin
in FY 96 subsequent to approval of additional funding for this project.
13. Panama #10 Sewer Project (Phase I)
Design only of about 4,200 lineal feet of sewer main and approximately 2,100 lineal feet
of sewer laterals for the Panama #10 area. Approximately 81 residences will be served.
Design is anticipated to be completed in July, 1995. Design budget is approximately
$25,500. Construction funds for this project are anticipated to be budgeted for FY 95-96.
NON-PROFIT PROJECTS
Community Development Staff is assisting the following various non-profit organizations to
acquire or improve their facilities.
1. Clinica Sierra Vista Medical Facility.
Acquisition assistance to acquire a 60,000 sq. ft. site for the construction of a 10,1900 to
15,000 sq. ft. medical facility at 823 Lakeview Avenue was completed in March for
$100,000. Additional assistance in the amount of $300,000 for real property medical
equipment has been encumbered through an agreement. Construction work and
procurement for real property equipment is underway. Project completion is on schedule
for September, 1995.
2. Bakersfield Senior Center Phase III- Services Building Pro]ea.
Activity was 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 was approved by City Council end of 1993. Escrow closed in July, 1994.
Relocation of prior owner from site is pending. Anticipate relocation to be completed in
July, 1995.
3. Society for Crippled Children and Alcohol (SCCA)
An agreement for renovation was executed in February of this year. Budget is
approximately $40,000. The bid package is being finalized by SCCA's architect.
Anticipated completion of the project is Spring, 1995.
4. Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (KCEOC)
KCEOC is a designated Community Housing Development Organization under the HOME
Program guidelines. Using HOME funds, KCEOC will identify, acquire and rehabilitate
single family residences which will be affordable to low income residents. At the
completion of the rehabilitation, KCEOC will select Program qualified "first time
homebuyers" to purchase and occupy the properties. Upon sale of the Project properties,
the recaptured funds will be utilized to acquire additional properties and repeat the
process. KCEOC has acquired two single family residences and the rehabilitation phase
will begin within 30 days.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING
1. Gra_fftti Program
Approximately 630 calls were received on the HotLine. Of these 30 of them were referred
to the County. Staff has been working together with the Police Department and has
participated in 8 Neighborhood Watch meetings in low income neighborhoods. From
those meetings, we have recruited many volunteers who have adopted their neighborhood.
Three sections of the canal along Lake St. have also been adopted.
An essay and poster contest is underway which will involve the City School District
fourth graders. Several Jr. High School paint-out activities have been done and more are
being planned for the near future. Staff continues to work with Jr. High Schools' PTA
Boards to get their support and participation in eradication activities.
The Mayor's Youth Council will have their 1995 Teens Against Graffiti Paint-Out Day
on May 13, 1995. This activity will involve students from all High Schools in
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Bakersfield. This activity may also involve county areas. Preparations are being done
for this event. It is estimated that 600 students will participate and we are planning on
erasing at least 175 vandalized addresses.
2. First Time Home Buyers Program
The success of this program resulted in the expenditure of the 94/95 budgeted allocation
within the first 90 days of the budget period. Additional funds were identified and the
program has been refunded. The use of additional funding sources has created the need
for new program quidelines and documentation. Approximately 18 lenders will be
participating in the program when it resumes in mid-April. We anticipate a minimum of
15 loans per month. Resources available to service the requests through June 95 total
about $180,000.
3. Looking Good Neighborhood (LGN) Pro. am.
Spring LGN activities are being planned for both the Baker Street and Lakeview
neighborhoods. A"Prep Day" and a "Paint Day" is scheduled for April 22 and April 29,
respectively, for both locations. Volunteers are being recruited.
4. VISTA Volunteer Program
Nine VISTA Volunteers came on board this quarter. Together, they made 538 contacts
with individuals and businesses soliciting community participation and donations for the
agencies they serve. These contacts have resuleted in some fantastic results: $4,000 worth
of donations in medical supplies for Clinica Sierra Vista; 39,464 lbs. of food for the Kern
County Food Bank; 2 desks, 3 chairs, 7 beds, plus a $1,000 donation for Living
Connection.
Also this quarter, the VISTAs received training on marketing, newsletter writing and
publishing, and making media releases. Three of the VISTAs worked together on the Fair
Housing essay and poster contest, and in the "Gourmet Gala" fundraising dinner for the
Homeless Center.
5. Multi-family and Single Rehabilitation Projects
Twelve units at 331,335, 345, and 351 Lakeview Ave are complete; nine units at 328
and 330 Monterey Street are complete; four units at 1304 E. California are complete, and
1312-1320 E. California is currently under review for loan approval (8 units). These
projects combined represent approximately $219,000 in CDBG housing loans.
To date six single family rehabs are in progress, two have been completed, and eleven
are under review for approval. 36 rehab applications have been received; 28 work write-
ups have been completed by rehab staff, and eight work write-ups are currently in
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progress.
6. Home Accessibility_ and Paint Programs
Thirty-two home accessibility rehabs are complete. The bidding process is underway on
12 home accessibility rehabs and six are under review for approval. This program
continues to be popular with our disabled and elderly clients.
Fourteen free paint projects are underway. The department is also preparing for a paint
day in the "Looking Good Neighborhood" areas on April 29, 1995. The paint will be
provided primarily through the "Free Paint Program".
To date we have received approximately 98 inquiries about our various programs and
mailed that many applications for assistance to our potential clients. The rehab staff has
also personally marketed the rehabilitation program and as a result, 50 additional contacts
were made.
Community Development staff participated in The Home Buyer's Expo at the Convention
Center on March 25, for the purpose of marketing the housing and rehabilitation
programs.
7. URM Incentive Program
Under the incentive program, 7 commercial owners of unreinforced property have been
given consent to proceed with their project. Of those, all are retrofit projects with one
scheduled demolition. At this time, we are processing 37 active applications for URM
assistance. These applications represent properties that have either applied or have
completed environmental review and are currently awaiting their initial seismic study
from their engineer.
8. Business Assistance Program
Marketing efforts continue for the "$2000 per job program". At present the City has
about $540,000 available with an additional $270,000 proposed for FY 95-96.
9. Fair Housing
April is National Fair Housing Month and the Fair Housing Advisory Committee
Poster and Essay Award is set for April 29, 1995 at Emerson Junior High School. First
place contestants in each category will receive a fifty dollar U.S. savings bond and
county-wide recognition. This year, the number of poster and essay contestants numbered
471, topping last year's total of just over 250.
The Fair Housing Program continues to field approximately 200 hotline calls per month
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with housing discrimination claims being investigated and eventually forwarded to the
California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The fair housing standard
operating procedures are being finalized as is research regarding investigation and
mediation methods best suited to serve the City's residents. The Fair Housing Program
will receive additional support from the Program's newly hired Development Associate,
Bret Helgren, and newly recruited VISTA volunteer, Alice San.
10. Community Revestment Act (CRA) Lenders Group
City staff has been involved in forming a public/private partnership with local lenders to
address the need for affordable housing in the City of Bakersfield. A number of lenders
have committed to participate in the financing of single family and multi-family housing
projects affordable to low income families. This financing includes both acquisition and
rehabilitation. The CRA Lenders Group meet bi-monthly to discuss existing low income
housing programs and make suggestions for any revisions to cun'ent programs or the need
for additional programs not presently available. To date, approximately $350,000 of
federal funds have been leveraged with over $8,000,000 of private sector financing to
provide mortgages for 142 low income families within the City.
Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC's)
On March 10 the City of Bakersfield submitted an application for the California Debt Limit
Allocation Committee (CDLAC) for authority to issue MCC's.
During the application process, the City was apprised that CDLAC was proposing a change to
their issuance policy. Historically, sixty- seven percent of allocation available for distribution
by the State was reserved, by law, for use by local governments, and the remaining thirty-three
percent was available to CHFA, a State agency. CDLAC staff has recommended to their
committee leadership that the following policy changes be implemented.
1. Decrease overall amount available for housing.
2. Increase to sixty-seven percent, the amount reserved for State agency CHFA.
3. Reduce or eliminate local government voice in design of housing programs and
transfer authority to CHFA.
4. Eliminate Mortgage Revenue Bond Authority for local governments.
5. Reduce or eliminate MCC programs (under the proposal, Kern County and it's
communities would not be eligible for the MCC program as it is viewed to be
well served by CHFA.
The City's Economic Development Director expressed his concerns to the CDLAC committee
membership regarding the proposed policy changes. This committee is Comprised of Gov. Pete
Wilson, Treas. Matt Fong, Comptroller Kathleen Connell and CDLAC acting Executive Director,
Donald Maddy. In addition, the senior staff member of our state legislators (Costa & Harvey)
have been asked to review the proposed changes and its impact on their district.
Should the CDLAC proposal prevail, another tool to create affordable housing will be lost. The
issue is scheduled to be finalized at a meeting on May 3, 1995 in Sacramento.
Consolidated Plan 2000
After seven extensive months of citizen partiCipation and planning efforts, a final Consolidated
Plan has been developed and calendered for City Council action on April 19. The Consolidated
Plan also contains an Action Plan for FY 95-96 with a total budget of $4,430,500 in CDBG,
HOME and ESG funds. Deadline for submittal to HUD is May 15, 1995.
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, ......wager..s~id a. Bakersfield hous~..~ ~"]r~'J~.t; ~. ~t ~g . . ;director of the Building. Ind. ust,ry
; hold 'o! threeLo~ more couid quar~ -,rli~:,,~,~! #,~ .I-'~nl nJ~.' ' 'Associaiion o! Kern *County;: said
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. ne~:~0mei~:cohld:.j~.:.aa much as ~/Id.~r ~tGf~e .coJ~t~'O~ , te~l~eiY, while others don%
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i '~u0n~:~,.~o.~-_~e~. i~na1- Mort- · - ' , .,,. .... 'She said she feels MCC '~d
i ~iiii~'.~?~dev~-~oh~ she had..~ ' ~' ' ! [be a far more efficient.p~'
i' ixi~[/,i~}'~ithe ~ide~ executive.'-- ' "": -- :,,'~2'. .... DeVil°" !had been t~aPlc~, ' ". . ~'.
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.... :riled MCC,pr0gram loans., It Is not '~ ~" ~,: ..... ":!~ ' instead of being under
,,;:a. burden to,either the lender or the CHFA is the,acronym for Califor- trol," she said. "We don't wa~e
[:. '.borrower," .~he said. nia Housing Finimce Agency, which money to disappear when w~..~tre
~.: '"". Patti Phillips, loan officer/ad- offers a variety~.of programs.. Phil- just on the verge o! gettin~ .tlie
ministrator tor World Savings, said lips said the IV[CC'program can progrmn."
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
April 14, 1995
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directord~
SUBJECT: Madison Place Project (Mercy Charities Housing California)
The concern I shared with you earlier this week has unfortunately come to pass. You may recall
that Mercy Charities Housing California (MCHC) had an application for low income housing tax
credits pending with the California Tax Allocation Committee (CTAC). The process for applying
for these funds is very competitive. Applications are given points on a variety of issues.
Applications receiving the most points are awarded the tax credits.
Based on a letter faxed to me today it appears that the CTAC staff will be reducing the points
awarded due to the "lack" of legislative commitment of the $550,000 at the time the application
was submitted (March 10, 1995). This is despite correspondence and telephone calls from me
expressing the council's full support dating back to October 1994 when a resolution in support of
the project was passed unanimously.
The net effect of the point deduction is that in all probability the tax credit application will be
rejected for the spring allocation. Another effort will be initiated for the Fall 95 round. Although
too soon to tell, there are some rumors that the administrative process may be changed prior to
the Fall allocations. I will be coordinating strategies with MCHC in the next couple of weeks in
order to maximize our chances for success. I was somewhat relieved to hear today in my
conversation with Sister Amy Bailey that in spite of this setback Mercy Charities remains
committed to this project. I will keep you advised, as we continue to move forward with this
project.
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~ I 9 ~995
SI'ATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE , ~ ~
915 CAPITOL MALL. ROOM 485 ~ I
P.O. BOX 942809 ~
SACRAMENTO, CA 94209-0001 !
TELEPHONE: (916) 654-6340
FAX: (916) 654-6033 MEMBERS:
Matt Fong, Chairperson
State Treasurer
Russell Gould
Director of Finance
Kathleen Connell
April 11, 1995 State Controller
Charmaine Curtis
Mercy Charities Housing California
1028A Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
RE: Madison Place
95-042
Dear Ms. Curtis:
In its review of the above named application, TCAC staffhas determined that $550,000 of
the HOME funding from the City of Bakersfield was only conditionally approved when
the application was submitted on March 10, 1994. The Qualified Allocation Plan requires
that points be deducted when a portion of the soft seconds are only "conditionally"
approved. The $550,000 portion of HOME funding was not brought to the City Council
for a final commitment until April 5th; therefore, those funds were not fully committed to
Mercy Charities prior to TCAC's application deadline.
Likewise, the application does not provide proof that $150,000 in Kern County HOME
funds have been committed by the Board of Supervisors. Further, TCAC's Local
Reviewing Agency evaluation submitted by the Kern County Housing Authority does not
verify any local financial assistance to the project. To avoid negative points for
conditional approval of these funds, please provide a Board resolution verifying a final
commitment of funds from the County.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact J'anae Davis.
Sincerely,
Jayne Raab
Program Manager
cc: Joel Rubenzahl, Community Economics
John F. Wager, Jr., City of Bakersfield
MEMORANDUM
TO Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT - BEACH PARK RUGBY LIGHTING
DATE 18 April 1995
In conjunction with the Purchasing Department, request for proposals for the Beach Park
rugby lighting project is underway. The project includes the installation of four (4)
60 foot poles that would light the rugby/soccer field. We will only have to remove several
trees that ended up in the designated rugby field. These trees will be replaced by the
Rugby Club.
This project is expected to be completed sometime in late June 1995 if everything goes
well.
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APR" 9 1995
B A K E R.S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Raui Rojas, Public Works Director/~,~,L~~
DATE: April 17, 1995
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST
Attached hereto is a traffic speed survey performed by Traffic
Engineering staff at Ashe Road between Nottingham Lane and
North Half Moon Drive, as requested by Councilmember
Chow.
CHOW.REQ
Attach.
'-"- 1 8 1995
B A KE 1~ S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Traffic Engineering Memorandum
DATE: April 14, 1995
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER.,~~J
SUBJECT: REFERRAL BY COUNCILMEMBER CHOW REQUESTING NEW SPEED
LIMITS ON ASHE ROAD BETWEEN NOTTINGHAM AND NORTH HALF
MOON DRIVE. WARD 6.
On behalf of a property owner, Councilmember Chow is requesting a new speed limit
on Ashe Road in the area between Nottingham and North Half Moon Drive. The current
approved speed limit for radar enforcement is 50 mph on this major arterial, 110 foot
right of way width, road.
The segment of Ashe Road between Ming Avenue and Herb Street, which covers the
request segment, was already in our schedule for speed survey updating this summer.
The surveys will be starting in the next few weeks, depending on weather conditions.
I will direct my engineers to do this road segment with the first group. I will forward our
results to you as soon as they are available.
cc: Lt. Brad Wahl, Police Department - Traffic
Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering
Brad Underwood, CE III, Traffic Engineering
PW Memo Files
Traffic Engineering File - Ward 6 referral, speed on Ashe'
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PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
City of Bakersfield Department of Public Works
ROADWAY: ASHE ROAD
LIMITS OF SPEED SURVEY: MING TO HERB
DATE: 6/14/90 TIME BEGIN: 1520 TIME END: 1538
WEATHER: SUNNY AND CLEAR OBSERVER: EM EXISTING SPEED LIMIT: 50
PREVAILING SPEEDS
MEAN SPEED 47.13
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED 52.80
PACE 43-53
TWO YEAR HISTORY OF ACCIDENT RECORDS: NOT A FACTOR
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS NOT READILY APPARENT: NONE
In accordance with methods determined by Section 8-03.3B, sub-sections
2.a through 2.c, of the California Department of Transportation Traffic
Manual and as required by Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code,
I recommend the following to be the safe enforceable speed limit for the
above section of roadway:
RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMIT: 50
_~..,==.J~TE: 1/18/91
,~~~ ~ /'Stei~heff L. Walker
~~].:~F/~,~ /.~,'~~~OA~]'--~, Traffic Eng i neer
~~.~ / ~~q~:>"~ R.C.E. 32300
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METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD SOLID WASTE
SUBCOMMI'R'EE MEETING MINUTES
March 24, 1995
City of Bakersfield Manager's Office
Those in attendance were: Bob Bovee, Vice-Mayor Pat Demond, Fred Cox, Daphne Washington, Nancy
Ewert, Joel Heinrichs, and Kevin Barnes.
A_qenda
1. Disposal Reporting for AB 939 Compliance Tracking. Nancy Ewert reported the first survey
pedod for the disposal reporting system was conducted March 8 to 14. Surveys have gone very
well. All information from various haulers should be compiled by May 15. In June, the information
will be reported to the State. Second survey period begins June 8.
2. Quarterly Clean Up Days to Prevent Illegal Dumping. Discussion was held about holding
quartetly~ic=~.n-u~-days albhg With the "fr6e dump" days Offe~F6d bY the i3~-u~t~,--V~iil-~e~ues~t ....
assistance from haulers in providing roll-off boxes at locations with high visibility (i.e., Home
Depots). This will allow residents to drop off large bulky items at these locations and keep traffic
down at the landfill dudng "free dump" days. Nancy Ewert is concerned that each site would have
to be "manned" to avoid the disposal of household hazardous waste, etc. Daphne Washington
stated that the problem with using roll-offs, is that gate attendants cannot distinguish residential
from commercial disposal. In response to Bob Bovee's question regarding letters of exemption
for these types of events, Nancy Ewert stated that the County can issue waivers for gate fees, but
the haulers will have to coordinate that. The County has recommended to continue quarterly '~ree
dump" days.
3. Update on City Green Waste Facility. Kevin Barnes reported that the green waste facility is
getting about 200 tons per day. 30% of that comes from the County. Had 976 vehicles of grass
only in one week. Experiencing some problems with contamination. Will follow up in those
neighborhoods with education information. Possibly hire part-time employee to randomly check
green waste containers and tag carts as needed. At full implementation of green waste program,
anticipate a 20% increase in material. City discussing collection of green waste on Monday and
Tuesday only, allowing for stockpiling at the beginning of the week and grinding the rest of the
week.
4. Northwest Metro Green Waste Facility. Nancy Ewert reported that the County is looking at co-
managing three facilities, each using different technology: Arvin-alternate cover; South Mt. Vernon-
co~p~o..s.~ing; and.Meadows-land application and alternate cover. Will ac_ce_pt both C_ ounty and City
residents. The County met with Kevin Barn~s I~.st'~ek to discuss the existing contract it has with ....
the City. County will no longer fund the compost center; however, they are proposing $40,000
for development of drop-offs. Drop-offs benefit both City and County residents as well. Will have
a formal agreement for the drop-offs sites and Memorandum of Understanding for green waste
facility. Program will consist of two landfills: Arvin and .Shafter-Wasco, and three green waste
facilities that will be networking to handle the material among the different sites. The County will
know in advance where the material is needed and will make contact with haulers so trucks can
be re-routed. Kevin Barnes said the City green waste packers could be dispatched to various
sites to reduce costs related to reloading for sharing materials. He also reported that curbside
green waste is more labor intensive to process into saleable products, and that it could be routed
to Arvin for ADC to minimize overall system costs.
In response to Bob Bovee's question, Nancy Ewert reported that County-wide diversion in 1994
was at 51.4% By mid-May should knowwhat the average for each jurisdiction is. Can then focus
on those areas that are Iow.
~ ~ A~djourned at 1:15 p.m. The next meeting will be on April 28, 1995 at noon at the County of Kern.
MEMORANDUM
TO Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent ~
SUBJECT . CITY/uNIoN GRoUp DISCUSSION ON ·
~.i EMPLOYEE AND DIVISION EFFICIENCY
DATE 19 April 1995
The Parks Division met with Chuck Waide, Union Representative and three (3) Parks
Division shop stewards to discuss ways to reduce maintenance costs in the City and in
particular, reduction costs in the Maintenance District areas.
Chuck Waide also made a similar presentation to the entire Parks Division staff at the
monthly Safety Meeting on April 19, 1995. He asked the employees if they had any ideas
regarding efficiency of operation to advise him or their respective supervisor.
Park Staff will organize small groups to discuss methods to reduce maintenance costs in
the Maintenance Districts. This information will then be combined and discussed at the
May 10, 1995 meeting with Chuck Waide.
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