HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/03/99 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
December 3, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM' ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /~"D.y/-'~-.
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Good news arrived in the Finance Department mail this week - a check from the State
in the amount of $714,341 to reimburse our booking fees! The State passed the
legislation after our budget was adopted. We knew something was coming, but the
amount was open, depending upon claims filed statewide. The reimbursement was
in the full amount.
2. It appears the Jeffries / CSUB matter is not closed, after all. A legal notice we
received, along with a comment from the City Attorney, is enclosed.
., 3. The City Attorney and I will be in San Diego next Monday at a settlement conference
on the U.S. Fire Insurance matter.
4. Our waiting list for suites at the arena is now 18. We are going to take a look at costs
ii to add suites, either in the opening at the northwest corner of the concourse and/or
'~ along the upper level on the west side. It may, or may not, "pencil", depending on
costs, but the suites are an economic driver of the building, so the demand makes it
worth a look. The opening, or overlook, on the northwest corner was left as an
amenity in the original design. At that time, of course, we did not know what the
market was for suites. Also, we have found out we can sell food in that space, so it
.~ usually is not open as an overlook, anyway.
5. In follow up to a Council referral and the Community Services Committee, we are
'i continuing to try to attract an ice skating facility back to town.
6. Our appreciation goes out to the local Rotary organizations for their offer to help raise
funds for the construction of a children's play area at the new Amtrak station. The
Rotarians' goal is to raise $21,000, which is the approximate cost of the play
equipment. A thank you letter that was sent to the coordinator of the fund raising
effort is enclosed.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
December 3, 1999
Page 2
7. I recently received the enclosed letter from the County Elections Supervisor,
recognizing Pam McCarthy for the capable assistance she has provided. Our
compliments to Pam for her job performance.
8. A report from EDCD regarding the signage for the Chester Avenue kiosk on 19th
Street and the two directories to be located at the GET Transfer Station and on
Truxtun Avenue is enclosed. The graphics have been completed and will be on
display in the conference room of the City Manager's office until Friday, December
10th for you to review, if you wish to. The posters will be installed in the
kiosk/directories on Monday, December 13th. ~
9. The League of California Cities sent us a copy of a letter they recently sent to
Assemblyman Dean Florez. The League is requesting his assistance in carrying a
bill next year to redirect a portion of the State's share of the tobacco settlement
money to cities that were not part of the MOU. The letter is enclosed for your
information.
10. A status report on the time frame for completion of the parking lot and improvements
to the site donated by Cooper's Nursery for the Kern River Parkway is enclosed for
your information.
11. The October report from the Chief of Police on the activities of the Special
Enforcement Unit is enclosed.
12. An update on the Drop-Off Recycling Center Program is attached. Please call if you
have any concerns or comments regarding staff's recommendation for operating all
seven of the City-funded sites as a public service, with no charge to the site hosts, to
help keep the program going.
13. We have received a request from the Kern County Soccer Foundation for $10,000 to
be used for the paving and curbing project at the Kern County Soccer Park. Per the
enclosed reply from staff, we will take it under consideration for the next proposed
budget.
14. A report on the Redevelopment workshop that was held on November 19th is
enclosed. The workshop, which was developed specifically for Bakersfield, was
attended by members from the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, Planning
Commission, and the two Project Area Committees, as well as City staff.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
December 3, 1999
Page 3
15. A status report on the AFSA Data Corporation is enclosed. AFSA located at 401 34th
Street, a former Kmart building, in 1998. The only incentive was the expansion of the
enterprise zone to include AFSA's new site. They were not given financial assistance
from the City. AFSA agreed to create approximately 400 new jobs in the first two
years, with at least 51% of the hiring to be Iow and moderate income workers. After
just 14 months, they are employing 337 people and 83.3% of those are in the Iow to
moderate income category.
16. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: · Provide zoning and conditional use permit information for property on
Shellabarger Road in the County;
· Provide a copy of the EIR on the South Beltway Transportation corridor;
· Provide information on downtown properties;
· Status report and continued efforts on code enforcement activities for Union
Avenue motels;
· Contact the railroad companies regarding crossings at Baker Street and other
areas; ~
· Letter of concern to the Board of Supervisors regarding the location of the Borba
Dairy.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
MEMORANDUM
December 3, 1999
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager f
FROM: BART J. THILTGEN, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to File CEQA Lawsuit - CSUB vs. City of Bakersfield
On December 2, 1999, the City Clerk was served with a Notice of Intent to file a lawsuit
alleging violations of the California Environmental Quality Act associated with the
determination of a Negative Declaration and approval of the General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change related to the Jeffries Brothers development on Camino Media & Haggin
Oaks Boulevard. This Notice of Intent was served by the attorneys representing California
State University at Bakersfield.
Be advised that upon the making of an application for a General Plan Amendment and
Zone change, the property owner (FRANMAR CO.) executes an Indemnification
Agreement wherein the property owner "agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the City of Bakersfield .... from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of
Bakersfield ... to attack, set aside, void or annul the Project, the CEQA approval, or any
subsequent related development approvals or condition..." Accordingly, upon receipt of
the lawsuit, when it is filed and served, we will give appropriate notice to FRANMAR CO.,
and tender our defense in this matter to them.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
BJT:rs
Attachment
DEC' 3 1999
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2-99 THU 17',01 CITY PLANNING FaX NO, 805 3270646 P, 02
1 George F. Martin, SBN (;51111
Michael S. Abril, SBN 125471
2 Timothy B. Liebaert, S~!N 178334
BORTON, PETRINI & CONRf~, LLP
3 1600 Truxtun Avenue
Post Office Box 2026
4 Bakersfield, CA 93303
Telephone (661) 322-3051
5
6 Attorneys for, California State
University Bakersfield
7
8 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
9 FOR THE COUNTY OF KERN
10
11 CALIFOKNIA STATE UNIVEI~SITY Case No.
BAKERSFIELD,
12 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
Petitioner, CEQA PETITION
13
14
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DEVELOPMENT
15 SERVICES DEPARTMENT (PLANNING
DEPARTMENT),
16
Respondent.
17
18 JEFFRIES BROTHERS, an Unknown
Business Entity
19
Real Party in Interest.
20
21
22
23 TO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PLANNING DEPARTMENT, PLEASE
24 TAKE NOTICE:
25 That under Public Resources Code §21167.5, petitioner
26 intends to file a petitJ, on under the provisions of the California
27 Environmental Quality Act against .respondent, the City of
28 Bakersfield Planning Department, challenging its Notice of
N~tice of Intent'to File CEQA Petition 317852 - 50429
2-99 THU 17~01 OITY PLANNING FaX NO. 805 3270646 P, 03
1 Determination, filed with the County Clerk's office on Noventber
2 4, 1999, that General Plan Amendment and Zone Change Case No.
3 P99-0435 ("Jeffries Brothers") will not have a significant impact
4 on the environment.
5 The petition will request the Superior Court to
6 invalidate, set aside c.r annul the Notice of Determination on the
7 grounds that the Initial Assessment, upon which the Notice of
8 D~termination is based, does not adequaLely address Growth
9 Inducing Environmental Impacts, Cumulative Environmental Impacts
10 and Cultural Impacts; and also that the Initial Study does not
11 conform with the Bakersfield 2010 Plan in that it fails to
12. address bikepath safety.
13 The petition will also seek a temporary restraining
14 order, and preliminary and permanent injunction against
15 proceeding with the project.
16 A copy of the petition proposed to be filed by
17 petitioner is attached to this notice.
18
19 DATED: December 2, 1999
2O
BORTO PETRINI & CO , LL
22
23 By:
24 :torneys ate
University Bakersfield
25
26
27
28
Notice of Intent to File CEQA Petition 317852 - 50429
2-99 THU 17~02 CITY PLANNING FaX NO. 805 3270646 P, 04
1 PROOF OF SERVICE (Code Civ~ Proc., §~ 1013a, 2015)
2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF KERN
3
I am employed, in the County of Kern, State of
4 California. I am over the age of 18 and not a party to the
within action; my business address is 1600 Tru×tun Avenue,
5 Bakersfield, California 93301.
6 On December 2, 1999, I served the foregoing document
described as NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE CEQA ACTION on the
7 other parties in this action by placing a true copy ~.hereof
enclosed in sealed envelopes addressed as follows:
City of Bakersfield
9 Development Services Department
(Planning Department)
10 1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
11
[x] BY MAIL:
12
13 As follows: I am "readily familiar" with the firm's
practice of collection and processing correspondence for
14 mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with
U.S. postal service on that same day with postage thereon
15 fully prepaid at B{.~kersfield, California in the ordinary
course of business. I am aware that on motion of the party
16 served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancel3ation
date or postage meter date is more than one day after date
17 of deposit for mailing in affidavit.
18 [x] PERSONAL SERVICE HAND SERVED TO THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESSEE.
19 Executed on D~:cember 2, 1999, at Bakersfield,
California.
2~
21 I declare under penalty of perjury under ~ee/aws of
2322 the State of__~California that the/~~ab°v~'~s tr~ a~d_ correct .
24
25
26
27
28
Notice of Intent to File CEQA Petition 317852 - 50429
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 9330!
(661) 326-3724
November 24, 1999
Terry Schroepfer
QUAD-Knopf
$500 Ming Avenue, Suite 410
Bakersfield, CA 93309
RE: Bakersfield Amtrak Station: Children's Play Area
Dear Mr. Schroepfer:
The City of Bakersfield appreciates the funding that the local Rotarian clubs plan on donating for the
construction of a children's play area at our new Amtrak station.
We have reviewed our construction scheduled for this part of the project. To facilitate our ordering
the equipment in time to have it installed by our completion date, please deliver your funds to the City
by April 1, 2000. An official presentation of these funds should made to the City Council at one of
their regular Council Meetings. Please coordinate with Arnold Ramming to schedule that
presentation.
Again, the City of Bakersfield thanks you and all of the local Rotarians for your support of this
project.
If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Arnold Ramming at ((5(51) 32(5-13591.
Very truly yours,
Raul Rojas
Public Works Director
//// ~//t~ngineering Services Manager
c: Alan Tandy
Arnold Ramming
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JAMES A. RHOADES
Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
Norman R. Briggs ELECTIONS DIVISION
Chief Deputy Registrar Telephone (661) 868-3590
PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION
Administrative Building Telephone (661) 868-3588
1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639 FAX (661) 868-3768
TTY Relay (800) 735-2929
November 29, 1999 ~
I
Alan Tandy, City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Tmxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy:
All to often the work of our employees go unrecognized.
I have worked with pam Mc Carthy during several elections, as Assistant City Clerk and as
City Clerk. I find her to be very thorough and professional..She is a real asset to the City of
Bakersfield. Thanks for appointing her to the position of City Clerk, she sure makes my job
easier.
Sincerely,
Sandra Brockman
Elections Supervisor
SB/os
AUDITOR- CONTROLLER - COUNTY CLERK
1115 TRUXTUN AVENUE · ,~,
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301-4639
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Alan Tandy, City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
December 2, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director,
SUBJECT: Chester Avenue Streetscape Signage for Kiosk'Imd491Yectories
The graphic signage which is to be displayed in the Chester Avenue kiosk located at 19th Street
and the two directories, one located at the GET Transfer Station, the other at Truxtun Avenue,
have been completed. I will arrange for my staff to display these graphics in your conference
room starting Friday, December 3 for one week. These posters will be installed in the
kiosk/directories on Monday, December 13.
The graphics for the kiosk and directories are customized for each particular location. The
directory in front of City Hall will feature a map of governmental services, a map of Chester
Avenue addresses, a historic photo display and advertisement for the 18th and Eye Parking
Structure. The kiosk located at the southeast comer of 19th Street and Chester Avenue will
display similar graphics. The directory at the GET Station will feature various posters arranged
by GET, the governmental services map, a map of Chester Avenue addresses, and historic
photos. Featured graphics were designed as non dated materials which would only need to be
modified if a significant development occurred. Additional displays can be generated as needed
to advertise city-sponsored events, such as River Front Jazz, Rock'n by the River, Haunted River
Trail and Luminaria.
As a side note, at a recent public meeting a desire was expressed to have an "electrified" kiosk at
19th and Chester. As part of the Chester Avenue Streetscape Design, staff anticipated this future
need and included the installation of conduit which would allow for future electrification. At this
same meeting an out-of-town visitor spoke of a need for increased lighting, a downtown
directory, and unifying streetscape elements. With respect to lighting and the unifying
streetscape, both of these goals are envisioned for completion through the expansion of the
Chester Avenue Streetscape. Partial funds are already in place. Other current efforts include the
November submittal of a grant application to Caltrans as well as a plan to submit for a second
grant in spring of 2000 and reservation of additional FY 2000 CDBG funds.
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Better Cities-ABetter Life
November 23, 1999
Assembly Member Dean Florez
State Capitol, Room 5135
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Tobacco Settlement Revenue -- Request for Legislative Assistance
_.Dear Assembly Member Florez:
Enclosed is a copy of a resolution adopted at this year's League Annual Conference in October regarding
distribution of proceeds from the tobacco settlement revenues to be received by California. Also enclosed
is a background paper prepared for the League policy committees that reviewed the resolution that
includes information on the tobacco settlement and MOU that allocated the moneys which might interest
you.
As you can see from the text of the resolution, the League now has adopted policy which provides, in part,
that "...anticipated moneys from the tobacco settlement should not be considered to be an offset or
reimbursement for $4 billion in tax receipts which have been redirected by the State from local
government..." and that the "... League support[s] and advocates[s] that all 473 California cities be
equitably included in the distribution of moneys that the state receives from the tobacco settlement." We
also will be working with CSAC and the counties to encourage individual counties to "...assure that the
moneys received benefit all cities within the county and that cities have input into the decision making
process."
Because you have been a leader in advocating that cities receive a share of the settlement coming to
California, we would like to seek your assistance in carrying a bill next year to redirect a portion of the
State's share of the settlement money to cities that were not part of the MOU. Given the loss of revenue
due to the ERAF shift, the positive fiscal outlook for California, and the substantial revenue anticipated to
be received by the State General Fund from the settlement, we believe that it is appropriate that a portion
of the State's allocation be directed to cities.
We would be pleased to meet with you and/or your staff to discuss sdch a bill, which we hope you will
author for the League next year. I will call your office in December to set up an appointment so that we
may explore this in more detail. Thank you in advance for your encouragement and support in this area.
~,-// Yvonne Hunter
/ Legislative Representative
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cc: Mayors and City Managers, 30th Assembly District
Conference Registration Office Headquarters Southern California Office
Post Office Box 1519 1400 K Street 602 East Huntington Dr., Suite C
Lafayette, CA 94549 Sacramento, CA 95814 Monrovta, CA 91016
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Alan Tandy - RePort 0n CooPers .............................
From: Alan Christensen
To: Alan Tandy
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 4:12:12 PM
Subject: Report on Coopers
Report on time frame for completing parking, lot & improvements at Coopers site on Stockdale Hwy:
1. Escrow closed early Nov.
2. AC contacting Cai State to work out parking enforcement issues
3. PW will finalize construction plans in 2 months (approx Feb 1)
4. Concrete and underground conduits done by April 1
5. Pave by July 1
6, Landscape by fall of 2000 (pending trans, enh. grant award in Jan.)
November 23, 1999
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Price and Council Members
From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police ~
Subject: Special Enforcement Unit Progress Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's October report for your information.
Please call if you have any questions.
EWM/vrf
enclosure: "Sanitized" BPD Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Reporf, October, 1999
I~,evin S~okes - monthly report 10-99 redacted.wpd Page 1 ~
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - October 1999
Page 1
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Repod - October 1999
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents / investigations for October 1999.
Performance:
Felony Arrests Guns Seized Special Reports
Misd. Arrests Fl's Offense Reports
Felony Warrants Citations CHP 180's
Arrests
Misd. Warrant Arrests Probation / Parole Search Warrants
Searches
Hours in Training Hours assisting other New gang members
Department sections identified
Gang related shooting incidents:
1. 10/1/99 1727 Orange Street, walk by shooting, victim identified as
, who's brother is a Blood gang member. Suspects in this shooting
were believed to be WSC. Several shots were fired from a .44 caliber
revolver which was recovered in the alley. SEU was not on duty on this
date.
2. 10/9/99 431 Lakeview Ave (Roy's Market). Drive by shooting with 2
homicides and two victims of gunshots, was later arrested
for this shooting.
3. 10/23/99 800 block of L St. Victim was (WSC), suspects
were three OT gang members. Walk up shooting over drugs. Three
suspects were arrested and a stolen .38 Caliber revolver was seized.
4. 10/31/99 810 31 St. Double homicide shooting, and
both victims were Loma Bakers gang members, the suspect
is a Varrio Bakers gang member, , No arrest has been made.
10/2/99 Team personnel had been assigned the task of arresting , who had been
This report has been redacted to remove all identifying information regarding arrested subjects. Gang
affiliation information has been included.
I I~.evin Stbkes - monthly report 10-99 redacted.wpd '~ Page 2 !
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - October 1999
Page 2
involved in two separate vehicle pursuits from law enforcement agencies. After a I 1/2
week long investigation, team personnel located and two associates at 2308
Michael St., three handguns were seized along with an 1/8 ounce of methamphetamine.
is an associate of the NLR.
10/6/99 Team personnel were contacted by Det. Krueger who requested our assistance in locating
an attempt 187 suspect, , who had eluded capture. SEU personnel located
at 1107 E1 Tejon Drive and after a foot pursuit arrested for attempt murder
and two of his associates for Aid and Abetting.
10/7/99 Team personnel arrested , (ESC) for possession of a loaded firearm with
the serial number removed and participation in a criminal street gang.
10/8/99 Team personnel arrested two suspect in a moving stolen vehicle which had just occurred.
SEU was contacted by patrol to assist in the investigation of an armed robbery at Susie's
Deals clothing store, 3767 Ming Avenue. Through SEU investigation, three suspects
were identified and arrested for this robbery, a partial loss of about $800.00 was
recovered, and two related armed robberies at the same store committed by these
suspects were cleared.
10/9/99 SEU assisted Investigations Detectives in the follow up investigation of a double
homicide / drive by shooting, which occurred in the 500 block of Lakeview Avenue.
Through our follow up, SEU was able to assist Investigations Detectives in identifying a
suspect, who was later arrested for this crime. While conducting this follow up, team
personnel arrested four suspects for felony warrants and narcotics violations and seized
eight handguns, three of which had been reported to the Kern County Sheriffs
Department.
10/10/99 Team personnel arrested two sisters, , HF 23 (Varrio Bakers) and
, HF 21 (Varrio Bakers) for Armed Robbery and PC 186.22 based on a patrol
investigation from the previous night (99-38913).
10/13/99 SEU was contacted by Detective Ramsey who requested our assistance in locating and
arresting (WSC) who was wanted for a drive by shooting. SEU developed
information on ' whereabouts and conducted surveillance, was observed and
arrested without incident. During his arrest he was found to be in possession of rock cocaine and
marijuana for sales.
10/14/99 Team personnel assisted Detectives with the service of a search warrant and arrest of
(CBC) for the double homicide on Lakeview Avenue on 10/9/99.
This report has been redacted to remove all identifying information regarding arrested subjects. Gang
affiliation information has been included.
I~evin Stokes - monthly report 10-99 redacted.wpd '
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - October 1999
Page 3
SEU became involved in a vehicle pursuit in which a suspect was arrested and two
pounds of marijuana was seized from the vehicle. Follow up investigation resulted in
two additional arrests for possession of methamphetamine.
10/17/99 Team personnel assisted Vice detectives in an on going undercover assignment.
10/18/99 Team personnel arrested , BM 22 (CBC) for PC 288a and a CDC
parole violation warrant ~ 2401 S. M St.//14. The arrest was based on an investigation
conducted by detectives of the Juvenile / Sex Crimes detail.
'10/21/99 S EU assisted Vice / Narcotics in the service of a search warrant in the Lamont / Arvin
area. 23 pounds of methamphetamine, several firearms and two stolen vehicles were seized.
10/22/99 SEU contacted Neighbor Watch Block Captains in patrol districts 8 and 10.
10/23/99 SEU assisted Patrol and Investigations Division in the investigation of an attempt
murder / shooting in the 800 block of L St. In which a WSC gang member was confronted and
shot several times by an OT gang member. Through follow up investigation, a suspect and
suspect vehicle description was developed. Patrol officers stopped the suspec, t vehicle, driven by
an OT gang member, a short time later and a firearm was recovered. Follow up investigation by
SEU and Investigations Detectives resulted in the arrest of three OT gang members for this
shooting.
10/25/99 Team personnel assisted patrol in responding to a report of a victim of a shooting in
the 200 block of King St. Investigation determined that the female victim and been attacked by a
male suspect who attempted to rape the victim at gun point. No shots were fired. Team
personnel attempted to contact the suspect at his residence, however he refused to open the door.
Entry was forced, the suspect was arrested and the loaded pistol was seized. Patrol handled the
investigation. (99-40985).
Team personnel responded to the Desert Star motel on a follow up of a parole search
from the previous night in which a parolee, fled out a bathroom
window when we attempted contact. Team personnel contacted a prostitute and
customer in the room. Both were under the influence of a controlled substance,
admitted acts of prostitution, and were arrested. Additionally, the customer stated that
a cab driver from American Cab Co. had driven him from the Deja Vu to the Desert
Star when the customer asked to find a prostitute.
10/26/99 Team personnel assisted patrol officers who went in foot pursuit of subjects from 911
8'h St. One suspect who fled was located and arrested (99-41080) The following suspects were
arrested:
, BM 9/10/70 (WSC) PC 3056
This report has been redacted to remove all identifying information regarding arrested subjects. Gang
affiliation information has been included.
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - October 1999
Page 4
, BM 2/16/79 - PC 3056
, BM 6/10/79(WSC) - H&S 11532
, BM 12/19/73(WSC) - Misd. B/W
Team personnel were dispatched to assist patrol officers with a 918 subject, ~ 305
Clyde St., who called the comm center and stated that he had harmed his children.
Several attempts were made to contact the subject by phone, in person, and using
family members. Family members reported that he had recently been released from
Patton State Hospital. When the subject was finally observed in the living room, he
refused to come outside, refused to have his wife and children leave and was
becoming very agitated. Team personnel forced entry and took the suspect into
custody. Suspect was booked for W&I 5150 and child endangerment. Children were
taken to Jamison Center (99-41105)
10/28/99 SEU personnel heard shots fired coming from a residence at 224 Whitlock St.
Through investigation, SEU personnel arrested two suspects for negligent discharge of a firearm,
seized two handguns and arrested a suspect for possession of marijuana for sales.
SEU personnel observed (WSC) involved in the sales of rock cocaine at
911 8th St. Both the seller ( ) and the buyer were arrested and six pieces of rock
cocaine were seized.
10/29/99 SEU personnel made a vehicle stop on a Los Primos gang member, foot pursuit
ensued, the suspect was arrested and 5.2 grams of methamphetamine was seized from the
suspect.
10/30/99 Team personnel were flagged down by the victim of a ADW - stabbing in the 800
block of East 1 lth ST. Based on their investigation, team personnel attempted to stop the suspect
as he fled in his vehicle. A short pursuit ensued and the vehicle was stopped, the suspect was
arrested and the weapon recovered. Team personnel completed the investigation and all reports.
(99-41620)
Team personnel observed , BM 3/23/77, (ESC) at the Elks Club on
East California. Patrol officers had earlier on this shift posted a wanted noticed with
PC to arrest for PC 273.5. fled from officers, a perimeter was
established, and he was located hiding on the roof of an apartment on S. Brown St.
Hanks was arrested without incident. (99-4157 I)
Team personnel assisted patrol officers who were dispatched to a report of a shooting
in the north alley of the 800 block of 31st St. Two gunshots victims were located at
the complex at 810 31st. The first, , HM 4/18/73, Loma Bakers,
This report has been redacted to remove all identifying information regarding arrested subjects. Gang
affiliation information has been included.
was dead at the scene, the second, , HM 6/21/73, was transported to the
hospital where he died from his wounds.
Team personnel assisted in crime scene protection, locating witnesses, and follow up
investigation. Team personnel, in response to a call, responded to 3305 San Dimas St.
where several subjects who were involved in an earlier altercation with the victims
where located. At this residence were , HM 7/26/76, Varrio Bakers
and , HM 11/29/8 Varrio Bakers. Team personnel also responded to
Victim #1's residence, 2903 Q St., where the earlier altercation had occurred, and
conducted the follow up investigation at that scene. (99-41630)
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM '
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director,~"~~
DATE: November 19, 1999
SUBJECT: DROP-OFF RECYCLING CENTER PROGRAM UPDATE
The City operates seven drop off recycling centers throughout the city, at various
schools, parks, and privately-owned sites. The revenue from material sales belongs to
the site hosts, as an incentive for their allowing centers on their grounds. At four of
these sites, the program is operated as a public service, at no cost to the site host. At
Bakersfield College (BC), California State University of Bakersfield (CSUB), and Tevis
Junior High School, the City has been able to charge the site hosts to cover the cost of
trucking materials to the buyer, because material sales has historically exceeded
trucking costs. However, as recycled material markets continue to fluctuate downward,
material sales revenue seldom covers trucking costs anymore. The result is a net loss
for the site hosts, resulting in their desire to discontinue hosting the centers.
A case in point is BC, where Dean Larsen has informed staff that the center must be
removed unless trucking charges can be waived. A similar problem is looming at CSUB
and Tevis Junior High School. Because no other private sites can be found willing to
host new centers to replace these, it may be necessary to either relocate them to City
parks, or to waive the hauling fees to keep the existing centers. However, relocation to
City parks would invite worse-than-usual illegal dumping, and no hauling revenue would
be available from parks as hosts. Revenue for FY 1999-2000 was estimated at
$41,000, before it was known that BC (and possibly others) would withdraw from the
program. (The City has received roughly $14,000 in revenue from hauling fees, to this
point.)
Four (4) County-funded sites also serve the Metro area (listed on the attached). The
County pays Community Clean Sweep (CCS) $60,000 per year for hauling and
housekeeping services and CCS also keeps all of the revenue from the: Sale:of :: ..... ~ ~i~,~ ,~,,:~'F:"
recyclable materials collected from those sites. :'~ i:':',...~. ~,: '~"~,z i~:~
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Staff recommends continuing the program at Tevis, BC and CSUB as a public service,
without charges for trucking. Allowing the site hosts to keep the revenue as an
incentive will help the program remain intact.
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B A K 1~ R S F I E L D
Public Works Department - Solid Waste Division
DROP-OFF RECYCLING LOCATIONS
City-funded
1) Bakersfield College
(At the University Avenue parking lot)
2) CSUB
(Parking lot near Gymnasium)
3) Westchester Recycling Center
(Northwest comer of 'F' & 30th Streets)
4) Valley Plaza Mall
(Behind Rite Aid Drug Store)
5) Tevis Junior High School
(On Pin Oak Park Boulevard - north of White Lane, west of Gosford Road)
6) Lowell Park
('R' & 4th Streets, east of Chester Avenue)
7) Fred L.Thompson Jr. High School
(Northeast corner of Actis & Planz Roads - one block east of Stine Road)
County-funded
8) McKee School
(Opal Street in Greenfield Park)
9) Texaco Refinery
(Charity Street & Fruitvale Avenue)
10) Endeavor Elementary School
(Meacham Road, east of Calloway Drive)
11) Bakersfield Christian Life Center
(Olive Ddve and Victor Street,. West of 99 Freeway)
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B A K E R S F'I E L D
Alan Tand¥ · City Manager
November 29, 1999
Mr. Bob Miller
President, Kern County Soccer Foundation
12340 Backdrop Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Dea~ Mr. Miller:
Thank you for your budget request for a $10,000 grant to fund your paving and curbing project at
the Kern County Soccer Park. Your request will be reviewed during the preparation of the proposed
FY 2000-2001 budget along with funding requests from city departments and other community
groups.
The City appreciates your contribution to the community and your efforts to provide youth soccer
facilities. Should you have any questions or like to provide additional information supporting your
request please comact John W. Stinson at 326-3751.
Sincerely,
City Manager
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City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 852-2050
November 19, 1999
Bob Miller
Pres., Kern County Soccer Found.
12340 Backdrop Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Hm. 805-872-4567
Wk. 805-861-2861
Fax 805-746-2045
Mr. John Stinson
Ass't. City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue ':
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Kern County Soccer Park Paving and Curbing
Dear Mr. Stinson:
The Soccer Park is again seeking support for our paving and curbing project. We need to
seal the oil/sand roads and have good roads for the thousands that use the Park for soccer. We also
host, virtually without cost to anyone, the major high school and junior college cross country
meets. Our facility provides recreation to thousands from the City.
In addition to usage, the tournaments held at the Park add $8 to $10 million to the local
economy per year. The 1999 Regionals generated much more to the City than we asking, close to
$50,000, from room taxes alone. This doesn't include all the purchases from 4,000, participants
who stayed in town for a week, or more. It is my understanding that virtually all the hotels and
motels to be used are in the City. These figures, and much more information, can be collected
from your Convention and Visitor's Bureau. They know how much income our facility brings to
town. John Meroski is familiar with our valuable position.
We are totally self financed, no financial help from any governmental body. This is why we
are seeking help with this pre-stadium development. This is a necessary infrastructure expense for
the 8,500 seat stadium that is on the horizon. The future is very bright for us, especially if we can
keep adding to our offering for recreation users and competitive events. National events, a
professional team, and more importance for local tournament championships will reflect positively
on the image of the City, for sure. The local high schools are looking to have soccer off the football
fields as those fields are too narrow for appropriate high school soccer. There are hints of
participation in our stadium project from the local high schools, local soccer leagues, and regional
and national soccer groups. These groups were partners in our lighting project in 1996.
Our request is a grant in the amount of $10,000. Parkway, Waterway, and other
receationai funds could hopefully apply.
We now have $40,000, collected from grants, donations, and our contribution, so the
$100,000 project is now in our view. Please present this request to the City Council for discussion
during the next budget session. We will certainly respond immediately to provide any information
you might need in the near future concerning our request.
Thanks again for conversing with us last year as we look positively to the future.
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 29, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT: Redevelopment Workshop
Over 50 people attended the "From Plan Adoption to Implementation" redevelopment workshop
on November 19. This workshop, presented by the California Redevelopment Association's
Redevelopment Advisory Service, was developed specifically for Bakersfield.
Members from the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, Bakersfield Planning Commission, and
the two Project Area Committees (PACs), along with city staff and members of the public,
attended. Presenters were
· Steven Dukett, Redevelopment Director, Upland Community Redevelopment Agency;
· John Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Seidler-Fitzgerald Public Finance;
· Kathryn Reimann, Principal, Law Offices of Kathryn Reimann; and
· Beth Stochl, Manager of Housing Development and Preservation, City of Glendale.
Because the focus was Bakersfield, the presentations and question had a direct applicability to the
attendees.
Topics included, · Overview of Redevelopment
· The Role of Public Officials in Redevelopment
· Integration of Redevelopment with Economic and Community Development
· Redevelopment Financing
· Affordable Housing Requirements
· Eminent Domain
· Essential Powers of Redevelopment Agencies
· Restrictions on Use of Redevelopment
· Uses and Restrictions on Redevelopment Funds
· How Redevelopment Can and Cannot Assist Private Development
Following the workshop, we heard many positive comments from those attending. The consensus
was that because the workshop was developed specifically for Bakersfield, the presentations and
subsequent questions from the audience were all directly applicable to local issues. The
presenters had taken the time to learn about om' recent project area adoptions and geared their
remarks accordingly. In addition, the extended question and answer periods allowed for a
dialogue between the audience and the panel members, with enough time to fully answer the
questions raised.
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 30, 1999
TO: Jake Wager
FROM: David Lyman'~
SUBJECT: Employment at AFSA Data Corporation
After its first 14 months of operation in Bakersfield's enterprise zone, AFSA Data Corporation
employs 337 people; 83.3% of these employees and low- and moderate-income individuals.
Background: In April 1998, the City of Bakersfield extended the boundaries of the enterprise
zone to include AFSA's new site at 401 34th Street, the former Kmart building. In return for this
action, AFSA agreed to create approximately 400 new jobs during its first 24 months, and that at
least 51% of these hire would be low- and moderate-income workers.
From its report for the period September 1, 1998 through October 7, 1999, the company has
exceeded the 51% level by a wide margin.
No financial assistance from the city was provided to AFSA. The only incentive offered was the
expansion of the enterprise zone, which provides the company with various state tax credits and
deductions. The credit of most interest to the company is the hiring credit, which provides
significant tax savings when AFSA hire eligible employees. Under the enterprise zone program,
eligible employees are those who are low- or moderate-income, unemployed, underemployed, on
public assistance, or reside within the Targeted Employment Area.
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November 23, 1999
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ~ STANLEY GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL: COUNClLMEMBER COUCH'S REQUEST
FOR ZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INFORMATION
FOR PROPERTY ON SHELLABARGER ROAD IN THE COUNTY.
The property along Shellabarger Road is zoned Residential Suburban (R-S) except for
the southeast area near Calloway Drive. Horses are permitted in the R-S zone (see the
attached map). There are four properties along Shellabarger Road that have
conditional use permits for mobile homes. They are identified on the attached list.
Please let me know if additional information is needed.
SG:pah
cc: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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INDEX-TO ZohING CASES
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DATE CASE NO. APPLICANT -' LOCATION .: · pROposaL
11-19-70 1 E.E. Strange, et al 10331 Rosedale Hwy ~lr~
12'15'7~ 2 Vera Hall . .~, 10820 Shellabarger
6-16-71 3 Walt Smith .i Palm Ave. Tent. Tract
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6-16-71 4 Walt Smith, Palm Ave. Tent. Tract
12-5-72 6 T.M. Coleman '' Lot: 21~ Tent. ~Tract :~, dF0tL+la3~~
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7-24-73 7 E.F. Karpe, Inc. by i.:. ptn.';Lo~s" 22 ~ 24.... :
J- A. Wheelan , Tent', Tract'3643' ,
5-14-74 8 J.D. Rex ptn,' Lot 1, Tent. Tract ibtCt~af~
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5-14-75 9 lone S Taylor .' 9727 Greenacres Dr.
3-5-76 10 Gerold Muth 10708 Palm Ave ~ ~
5-11-77 12 Gordon Lindbery 10205 '& 10211 Rosedale /~' o~.'7'~.!-., /:~
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7-22-77 13 Perry Gotham "i, 2509 Dean St ~/~/'Z
3-5-82 14 Imogene Replogle , ... 10417 Glenn St ~r
4-5-82 15 Broken Drum Insulatio~ 10217 Rosedale Hwy ~o.pr~,-/,~[ ~1~/'7, c~ £.
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6-1-82 16 Thomas & SylVia Gahagan 10700 Brtmhall Rd /~/~ i~/,,-
9-28-82 17 Charles Spurling
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1-18-83 18 Robert Gahagam ':. ', 10620 Shellabarger
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5-10-86 20 Robert & Plorence Gause<. 2408 Dean Ave fire
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KERN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SER%qCES
INDEX TO ZO~G C~ES.~ '
DATE CAS~ ~O. APPLICANT ',, LaCATION ' 1,. ~OPOS~'~, IN*L~
MEMORANDUM
November 23, 1999
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ~ STANLEY GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL: COUNCILMEMBER COUCH'S REQUEST
FOR A COPY OF THE SOUTHBELTWAY TRANSPORTATION
CORRIDOR EIR
The Draft EIR was completed in August, 1998. Public hearings on this draft were
scheduled for October 1, 1998 and continued to December 17, 1998 and January 7,
1999. The Planning Commission asked for a different alignment to be evaluated. That
process was completed on November 16, 1999. A public hearing has been scheduled
for December 16th before the Planning Commission recommending certification of the
EIR and selection of one alignment.
cc: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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B A K E R S F I E L D
November 30, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Council Referral - Environmental Evaluation
Because of the large amount of material related to this request, additional copies of the
backup material referenced in the memo will be available upon request.
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 30, 1999
TO: Councilmember David Couch
FROM: John W. stinso~i~?A)~istant City Manager
SUBJECT: Downtown Properties
Per your request at the Urban Development meeting of 11/22/99 and our subsequent phone
conversation, I am providing an aerial photo of the downtown which shows an area from Chester
Avenue east to Union Avenue and from California Avenue north to 24th Street..I have identified
properties in the area which are government owned (state, county, city and schools); vacant
parcels (as best they could be identified from the photograph); properties identified on the
National Historic Register and the Bakersfield Historic Register (a complete listing is also
attached); and Churches.
As to identifying buildings that would be costly to relocate, that is very difficult to do. Although
there are some obvious ones such as the Pacific Bell Telephone switching building discussed at
the meeting, there is not sufficient information available without doing a tremendous amount of
research and analysis to determine which buildings would be technically (i.e. issues of hazardous
materials, utilities, multiple ownership, etc.), structurally or economically difficult to relocate.
As we discussed, there may also be other less tangible considerations including the willingness
of the property owner to relocate which would affect the availability and cost of property in the
downtown.
If you need additional information please contact me at 326-3751.
cc. Alan Tandy, City Manager
~,11/29/99 MON 17:34 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & C0MM DEV ~1001
State Search .http://www.nr.nps.gov/scripts/Auto,..am=REPORT_DOCSEARCH&DSl= 1143405446
NATIONAL REGISTER INFORMATION SYSTEM
Results
State, County, Name, Address, City, Listed date, Multiple, Reference number
CA -- Kern Bakersfield California Building 1707 Eye St. Bakersfield 19830310 83001183
CA -- Kern Bandit Rock SW of Inyokcrn near jct. of CA 14 and 178 Inyokcrn 19751031 75000431
CA -- Kern Erren House 311 S. Green St. Tchachapi 19970729 97000809
CA -- Kern First Baptist Church 1200 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield 19790102 79000478
CA -- Kern Fort Tejon 3 mi. NW of Lebec Lebec 19710506 71000140
CA -- Kern Fort, The Ash and Lincoln Scs. Taft 19810722 81000151
CA -- Kern Green Hotel 530 James St. SharPer 19890316 89000204
CA -- Kern Gross, Courtlandt, House 18600 Courtlandt Ct. Tehachapi 19870322 87000669
CA -- Kern Jastro B.uilding 1800 19th St. Bakersfield 19830922 83001182
CA -- Kern Kern Branch, Beale Memorial Library 1400 Baker St. Bakersfield 19810401 81000150
CA -- Kern Last Chance Canyon Address Restricted Johannesburg 19721205 72000225
CA -- Kern Long Canyon Village Site Address Restricted South Lake 19800414 80000803
CA -- Kern Rogers Dry Lake Edwards Air Force Base Mojavc Desert 19851003 85002816
CA -- Kern Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Depot 150 Central Valley Hwy. Shafter 19820119
82002187
CA -- Kern Shafter Research Station 17053 Shafter Ave. Shafter 19971017 97001211
CA -- Kern Tevis Block 1712 19th St. Bakersfield 19840329 84000780
CA -- Kern Walker Pass 60 mi. NE of Bakersfield on CA 178 Bakersfield 19661015 66000210
CA -- Kern Wnsco Union High School Auditorium 1900 Seventh St. Wasco 19970930 97001188
CA -- Kern Weedpatch Camp 8305 Sunset Blvd. Bakersfield 19960122 95001554
[~o~ # 11/29/99 4:20 PM
~ . ~ ,~!1/29/99 ~ON 16:35 FAX 805 328 ~548 BFLD ECON & COMM DEV ~002
BAKERSFIELD REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
1) The Hayden Building 8) Corran House
1626 19th Street 222 Eureka Street
2) Women's Club of Bakersfield 9) Standard Oil Building
2030 18th Street 1800 19th Street
3) Frank MunZer House 10) Fox Theater '
1701 "F" Street 2001 "H" Street
4) The Gelid House 11) Spencer House
1905 18th Street 1321 "N" Street
5) Colonial Apartments 12) Hugh Curran Home
1701 "B" Street 1910 Alta Vista Drive
6) The McGill Building
1821-29 "B" Street
7) "China Alley" p:\HPC\REGHIST.LST
Alley Between "L" & "M"
and
21st and 22nd Streets
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 29, 1999
TO: Jack Hardisty, Bart Thiltgen, J~ike ~/ager
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager '~ r
(
SUBJECT: Union Avenue Motels ~/
Thank you for the status report of November 23, 1999. Vice Mayor Carson has requested
that we do everything possible to accelerate enforcement activity on these deteriorated
structures. Her point is well taken, since the condition of many of them is deteriorating the
entire area.
Please dedicate every effort to the acceleration of enforcement efforts. If more resources
are needed for legal or demolition costs, please advise, and we will request it through the
appropriate Council Committee.
AT:rs
Attachment
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
MEMORANDUM
November 23, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer ~: '
SUBJECT: Union Avenue Motels - City Council Referral #WF0018170
The Casa Royale has been completed. The Knight's Rest has been totally remodeled. The Holiday
Inn on White Lane is in the process of being remodeled.
The following summarizes efforts performed on Union Avenue motels to date:
CHAPARRAL MOTOR INN - 333 Union Avenue
3/6/95 Investigated a complaint. Room was posted as a "Dangerous Building" and the
tenants were removed. There were also other violations noted throughout the rest of
the motel. The violations were abated.
9/95 A fire destroyed the 300 wing and is still under investigation of arson. The building
has been stripped to the studs and is still standing.
10/95 Another fire destroyed the restaurant and it is also under investigation of arson. The
structure is also standing. It has been posted as a dangerous building and it is
secured.
9/96 Notice given to go to hearing. It was ordered that the open, vacant units in the north
wing be secured and the trash and debris be removed by October 15, 1996 and obtain
permits for demolition.
1/97 Correction notice issued to re-secure structure, drain pool and clean trash and debris.
2/18/98 A demolition permit was taken out for the south wing building and was stripped to
the studs and work stopped because of an insurance arson investigation.
4/5/99 Notice to cleanup weeds and remove abandoned cars. We will be starting a new
investigation.
7/12/99 The owners have been sent a notice of violation of a dangerous building concerning
the three-hundred wing, which has been damaged due to a fire. They will have sixty
days to obtain the proper permits to either re-build or demolish said property. They
will also have ninety days from the date of the notice to complete the job. If not
Alan Tandy
November 23, 1999
Page 2
completed the City will start the procedure to complete the removal of said structure in a timely
manner.
11/22/99 The owner failed to demolish the structures. The City Attorney's Office will start a
civil suit to get court approval to remove the structures. Meanwhile, we will be
obtaining bids to demolish said structures.
TURNER INN - 701 Union Avenue
8/22/95 Responded to property for transient living in rooms. Property is unsecured and
abandoned. Property is being used as a dumping ground for stolen cars.
8/11/95 Property is cleaned and secured by the owner.
12/23/96 A first notice is issued to the.owner for weeds and trash.
1/28/97 The violations are not abated. A hearing is set.
2/97 The owner failed to abate the weeds and trash. The city abates the property under
contract for $1,395.
3/2/99 Owner requested he be allowed to refurbish single story portion of motel. His
request was denied.
11/22/99 The City Attorney's Office will file a civil suit. We are in the process of getting an
asbestos survey report so we can obtain asbestos and demolition bids.
These buildings are owned by two different individuals. They are both fenced and maintained
secure. Demolition of these buildings could range from $180,000 to $350,000. Rehabilitation is
also a possibility but would require an occupant, business or tenant.
BAKERSFIELD INN - 1101 Union Avenue
10/23/96 Violation notice sent to the owner to remove all overgrown vegetation and to repair
fence.
11/8/96 Second notice to abate public nuisance and order to show cause sent to the property
owner.
11/26/96 Abatement hearing.
Alan Tandy
November 23, 1999
Page 3
11/27/96 Notice and order for abatement of condition constituting a public nuisance sent to the
property owner.
12/96 The property is abated by the city under contract.
5/9/97 Notice of filing report and assessment list for abatement of condition constituting
public nuisance is sent to the property owner.
5/21/97 Property is assessed for $1,345 for nuisance abatement.
12/11/97 Violation notice sent to the property owner for accumulation of dry palm fronds and
dead vegetation.
1/9/98 Second notice and order to show cause issued to property owner.
1/20/98 Abatement hearing held. Violation abated by the property owner.
8/5/98 Violation notice sent to the property owner for overgrown vegetation, junk and trash.
8/17/98 Violation abated by the property owner.
7/1/99 A seven-day notice was issued for weeds, junk, trash, debris and to cover or compact
with dirt the holes created by the palm tree removal.
7/12/99 The owners have been sent a notice for the abatement of weeds, junk, trash, debris
and concealment or compaction of loose dirt caused by the removal of palm trees.
Contact was made with the new owners and work has been started.
11/22/99 The Bakersfield Inn has been cleaned and will be monitored for future cleanup.
VALLEY HI MOTEL - 908 Union Avenue
The motel is currently vacant and fenced. On March 16, 1998, there were ten+ workers removing
furniture and debris and cleaning out the swimming pool. The new owner has employed a contractor
to paint and refurbish the motel which he plans to reopen. Attempts to contact the current owner
have been unsuccessful.
Response to property maintenance violations in March 1997, resulted in the property being vacated
and secured by the owner in July 1997.
10/13/98 Violation notice issued to the property owner for unsecured structure, weeds, trash
and debris.
Alan Tandy
November 23, 1999
Page 4
10/23/98 Second notice and order to show cause issued to property owner.
11/3/98 Hearing held. Owner did not appear. Mr. Mohammed called and said he would
secure and cleanup the debris.
12/15/98 Mr. Mohammed called and said he would be selling the motel and the new buyer
would be contacting me.
1/27/99 Code enforcement boarded the window and secured the fence.
7/12/99 The owner of the Valley Hi Motel has been sent notices for the abatement of weeds,
trash, debris and an unsecured building. The owner has not responded to the first or
second notice and failed to appear for the heating before the Building Director on
June 22, 1999. I have requested and am currently waiting to receive contractor bids
for abatement.
11/22/99 The owners have failed to contact us and we are in the process of re-securing the
structure and cleaning it again. We have several liens against the property and we are
going to ask the City Attorney's Office to look into filing a civil lawsuit.
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Jack Leonard, Assistant Building Director
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1999
SUBJECT: RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Council Referral WF0018308 / 001
Councilmember Patricia d. DeMond referred the issue of lack of concrete paving of the
railroad crossings at Baker Street and other areas. Status on the Baker Street and "L"
Street railroad crossings is as follows:
BAKER STREET RAILROAD CROSSING:
Staff contacted Mr. Jerry Maxwell, Road-Master for the Southern Pacific Transportation
Railroad Company on 11/23/99. Mr. Maxwell informed staff that if the Southern Pacific
Transportation Railroad Company approves funds to install concrete panels at the Baker
Street crossing, they will probably schedule the project for sometime late in the year 2000.
"L" STREET RAILROAD CROSSING:
On 11/29/99 staff contacted Mr. John Palacio, representative for the Burlington Northern
& Santa Fe Railroad Company. Mr. Palacio informed staff that they still plan to install
concrete panels on the "L" Street crossing. The railroad company is contemplating work
to install the concrete panels in March 2000. That is the time their crew is scheduled to be
back in the Bakersfield area.
1999
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REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL-TO PUBLIC WORKS***
DEMOND REFERRED THE ISSUE OF LACK OF CEMENT PAVING
OF THE RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BAKER STREET AND
OTHER AREAS AND REQUESTED RAUL ROJAS MEET WITH
HER TO DISCUSS THIS ISSUE.
Job Order Description: RAILROAD CROSSINGS
TCat.egory: - · PUBLIC WORKS
as~: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE __/__/__ COMPLETION DATE / /
MEMORANDUM
November 23, 1999
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER D'iRE ~-~/
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SUBJECT: REFERRAL FROM COUNCILMAN MAGGARD
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The above referral has been completed with the attached letter signed by Mayor Price,
addressed to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Should you. need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
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cc: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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November 19, 1999
oar o, u e ,sors
County of Kern, California
c/o Clerk of the Board
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Honorable Board of Supervisors:
I am writing this letter out of a deep concern about a proposal which, if approved, would
escalate conflicts between urban and agricultural development. On December 7, 1999, you will
be asked to take several actions designed to result in the approval of the Borba dairy complex
in the southwest portion of metropolitan Bakersfield. City Council members and I have received
numerous calls from citizens concerned that you might be persuaded to approve such an
intensive agriculture operation so close to the city, where odors, flies and other airborne
pollutants will drift, and ground water could be threatened.
This is not the normal run-of-the-mill farming operation that most of us expect to live with
in this agricultural valley. This proposed 28,600-cow dairy complex is a use which your own
ordinances rightfully identify as troublesome, even in an agricultural zone. It may or may not be
approved depending on whether it is compatible with the area. That is why it is being given
such close scrutiny through the conditional use and environmental review process.
I am not a professional planner, engineer or lawyer. You will find them lined up with their
packages of technical arguments supporting both sides at your December 7 hearing. But as
mayor, I feel I must speak up on this issue which so many citizens and City Council members
have. expressed such grave concerns about.
Bakersfield has been my home since 1947 and I have seen a lot of change and growth
over the past five decades. It is apparent from some unfortunate decisions of the past that our
earlier City Council and Board of Supervisors members very much underestimated the potential
of our community.
It would be yet another tragic mistake to invite and encourage dairies to relocate from
Southern California to an area in Kern County where they would be doomed to relive the
disruption and displacement they have experienced in Los Angeles County and are now facing
in San Bernardino County. There once was a thriving dairy industry out in the country now
known as Bellflower, Norwalk, Artesia and Cerritos. But it was overrun by urban growth. It
relocated to the Chino Valley, where it was reestablished several miles from Chino and Ontario.
The herds grew to over 320,000 cows in this new bastion of the dairy industry. But today, the
City of Chino lies up against its western flank and Ontario is in the process of annexing 8,000
acres of it.
1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779
E-mail address: mayor@ci.bakersfield.ca.us
Board of Supervisors
November 19, 1999
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If we are to welcome dairies into Kern County as a significant part of our economy, we
must direct them to areas where they can prosper and remain economically viable for the long
term. There are over 8,000 square miles in Kern County and even if we were only to consider
the valley, there are certainly places much better suited for the dairy industry to locate than near
cities. This proposed, very intense, highly concentrated complex of cows has unresolved
problems documented in the environmental impact report prepared for it. These environmental
· impacts ought not to be foisted upon the many nearby homeowners who have invested their
lives and savings in their neighborhoods. Nor should the water banks which supply water to city
and county residents be placed at risk of contamination after years of work and millions of
dollars have been spent to secure a safe, reliable water supply.
On behalf of the many residents of the city and county, and City Council members who
have talked to me about their concerns, I ask you not to approve the Borba dairy complex
proposed to be built south of Taft Highway, between Buena Vista Road and Interstate 5. Surely
there must be better locations than this for dairies.
Thank yOu for your consideration.
Sincer~¥, /
¢o'e ~',~ce, Mayor
City Of Bakersfield
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