HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/99 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
December 23, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. We will be prepared to deal with any Y2k issues on New Year's Eve. While we are
not expecting anything, we will be geared up for contingencies on that day. A report
is attached with details.
2. The Convention Center schedule and costs did not fit the volleyball club's needs.
Stan Ford has written them a letter with some alternate suggestions, which is
included with the referral responses in your packet. The issue points out our need for
public recreational space.
3. We believe the skateboard park will be open by mid-January, a little later than the
January 1" goal, but close. Donations have raised $8,000. $6,000 more is needed
to complete a perimeter fence.
4. I will be taking most of next week off. During my absence, John Stinson will be in
charge on Monday, December 27th, and Alan Christensen will be in charge for the
remainder of the week.
5. A report on the status of the ADA improvements to Wilson Park is enclosed.
6. Staff correspondence to the Bakersfield City School District concerning the status of
installation of a traffic signal at 20th and M Streets is enclosed. We believe this
school crossing issue will be permanently resolved by early January.
7. Attached is a sheet showing the numbers of responses and community participation
in the Vision 2020 process.
8. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows:
· Wrecking yard located on Wible Road (response from City Attorney under
separate cover);
· Request from Kern High School District for installation of a crosswalk at
Gateway Drive and South Mount Vernon Avenue;
Honorable Mayor and City Council
December 23, 1999
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· Completion of handicapped access ramps on Fremont Street and Wilson Road;
· Street repair on Planz Road between Hughes Lane and Larson Lane;
· Contact constituent regarding curb and gutter drainage project in front or
residence;
· Trash and debris on property at 4900 Zinfandel Place;
· Status of flashing beacon for pedestrian crossing at SR 178/Aider Street and
traffic signal modifications at SR 178 (24th Street) at Chester and F Streets;
· Feasibility of installing landscaping in the median islands in California Avenue
east of Union Avenue;
· Estimated cost to install full landscaping in the median islands in California
Avenue between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue;
· Report outlining process for TE funds;
· Concerns regarding preferential resident permit parking in desig~nated areas;
· Ticket scalping at Centennial Garden;
· Referral to Legislative and Litigation Committee regarding annexation resolution
or ordinances;
· Referral to Legislative and Litigation Committee regarding individual
Councilmembers' ability to place an item on meeting agenda;
· Traffic Impact Fee request reminder;
· Volleyball Club request for use of Convention Center;
· Clarification regarding KernCOG agenda;
· Call from citizen regarding intersection at Palm and Jewetta;
· Concern of Haggin Oaks resident regarding horse pulling wagon for
neighborhood;
· Referral to Traffic Engineer regarding intersection design;
· Citizen request to be included on Urban Development Committee mailing list;
· Prepare response to Coleman Homes regarding park development fees and
maintenance districts;
· Contact citizen regarding massage establishment at Valley Plaza;
· Forward citizen letters regarding hearings to Planning Commission;
· City Attorney's office to prepare correspondence to County District Attorney's
office regarding business owner's concern.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
December 23, 1999
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager/"~6
SUBJECT: Year 2000 Readiness Report
Status of City Department Systems
City departments in conjunction with MIS have analyzed our computer hardware and
software to ensure Y2K compliance. We are confident that all the city's major computer
systems are compliant based upon the professional judgement of the MIS staff and
information provided by software manufacturers.
We continue to check and double check all systems for compliance, and make software
modifications where to further strengthen our systems. During the past couple of weeks
we have installed software "patches" to the HTE software which runs the city's payroll,
accounting and personnel subsystems. We've also upgraded our Oracle software, which
is a database running parallel with the "Permits" system that processes building permits.
We feel that these efforts are additional safeguards to ensure that our systems will function
properly on January 1,2000.
City Department Readiness
Police-The Department Operating Center (DOC) will be in place by noon on the 31st
Activating the DOC really means the department is in a state of readiness. While we
do not anticipate major problems, an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) would be
activated if an emergency situation presented itself. If ever activated, the EOC for the
entire City would be located at Communications on the 2nd floor of the Police
Department.
Fire-The department has been coordinating the City's overall emergency
preparedness efforts. The Department's DOC will also be in operation by noon on
the 31st
Public Works-An additional 18 employees from Streets, Communications, General
Services, and Equipment Maintenance will be on-call in the early .evening through the
morning to respond to potential problems.
MIS-All MIS employees will be on call from the late afternoon on the 31st until early
morning of the 1st
Other Departments-Parks crews and building inspectors will have normal on-call
status.
First Night-City staff will be assisting with First Night in the downtown. Most of the
street area between Truxtun, Chester Avenue, "Q" Street and 18TM Street will be
blocked off for the event, and an information tent will be located on Truxtun near the
Arena. First Night staff will be in communication with Police and Fire EOC's. For
more information on First Night, a copy of their webpage and map of the venues is
attached.
Community Readiness
City Police and Fire departments have been working with other local government entities
and utility providers to prepare for potential Y2K problems. PGE and City Fire is
coordinating emergency response in case of power outages and related emergencies. The
response plans for the County and all nearby cities are being coordinated, and
communication networks are in place.
Again, City staff feels that we are prepared to respond to service needs and emergencies
as we ring in the new year. However, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns.
cc Alan Tandy, City Manager
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First Night Bakersfield
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First Night~ Bakersfield 2000 introduces a new, exciting, safe, wholesome,
alcohol-free way to celebrate the New Year with your friends, family and the
entire community.
By featuring some of the most talented and entertaining artists of our city, First
Night~ becomes a thrilling adventure, a downtown extravaganza, and a cultural
spectacle without equal.
But First Night Bakersfield® 2000 is more than just another festival. It is a public
celebration that marks the passage of time through new traditions or art, ritual
and festivity.
First Night~ is an all day, all night New Year's Eve celebration, the day will be
filled with twelve hours of music, dance, art and other festivities.
Judging from the experience of other cities in California such as Santa Cruz,
Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Martinez, we are expecting crowds between
30,000 and 50,000 to enjoy the performances throughout the day and night.
Beginning at noon and ending at midnight, attendees will have the opportunity to
see, feel and participate in a variety of activities.
How to do "First Night"-Right!
1. Wear you Admission Buttons!
2. Remember Adults and Children's buttons are different!
3. Select your favorite performances, study your First Night map and plan
your tour. Try to schedule at least one nearby alternate event in case the
one you have selected is "sold out".
4. Park your car and ride the Chevron GET Bus Shuttle. Parking near the
event will be limited. Four parking locations with day long security are
available for your vehicles. Check your program for locations. The
shuttles will run every half hour from 11:30am to 1:00am. Parking and
shuttle services are free.
5. Wear comfortable shoes and layered clothing...you can expect it to be
cold. Remember First Night is weatherproof and performances will take
place rain or shine. Make sure children are appropriately dressed.
Admission buttons need to be clearly visible at entrances to venues.
6. Don't lose your buttons, they are your only "ticket" to the entertainment.
Remember, your admission buttons are collectors items because they are
designed differently every year.
7. Be patient. First Night seating is always on a first come first serve basis.
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
December 15, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic De~/elopment Direc~-~'uj,~
SUBJECT: Wilson Park ADA Improvement Project
At the March 17, 1999 City Council meeting, a CDBG amendment was approved to
transfer $114, 546 in savings from Panama #10 - Curb and Gutter Project to the ADA
Improvements for Wilson Park playground equipment and surfacing.
On November 17, 1999 City Council awarded a contract to Heisler Landscape for $58,162
to provide and install playground equipment and rubber surfacing at Wilson Park. The
work at Wilson Park should be completed by January 2000. Recreation and Parks
Department has indicated that they will be doing additional ADA improvements, outside of
the contract, using the City's crews. Their estimated cost for sand, drinking fountain,
additional rubberized surfaces and enclosed area is $25,000.
Councilmember Salvaggio has requested that any program savings from the Wilson Park
ADA Project be reallocated to another Ward 7 CDBG eligible project.
The reallocation would require a CDBG amendment and could be initiated once all project
costs have been paid out and Recreation and Parks has closed out the Wilson Park
project.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(66t) 326-3724
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December 17, 1999
B~ersfield Ci~ School Dis~ct
Dept. of M~ntenmce md Operations
Education Center - 1300 B~er S~eet
B~ersfield, CA 93307
A~: Louis G. V~g~ D~ector
~: T~FFIC SIGN~ AT 20TM ST~ET ~ND M ST~ET
Dear Mr. Varga:
City staff has just completed the traffic signal warrant study for the referenced intersection. It
has been determined that is traffic signal is warranted and therefore may be constructed.
The City also understands your desire to have the traffic signal completed and operation as soon
as possible. To that end, we will assist you in supp!ying the necessao' poles for the signal
installation and, if the need arises, additional surplus equipment that we have on hand. Please
note that a permit will have to be secured due to potential liabilities and other complications that
can arise out of a construction project within a public right of way. In addition we will need an
"As-Built" drawing of the finished product.
Please coordinate the remaining work with Brad Underwood, General Ser-¢ices Superintendent,
who can assist you with the equipment.
Very truly yours,
Raul M. Rojas,-
Public Works Director
cc: Alan Tandy
Jack LaRochel!e
Brad Underwood
Steve Walker
Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020, Inc.
Community Participation - Phase II (Strengths & Weaknesses)
Community Meetings:
Highland High School (Northeast), November 2, 1999 56
Beale Library (Central), November 8, 1999 98
Centennial High School (Northwest), November 9, 1999 60
North High School (North), November 10, 1999 25
Stockdale High School (Southwest), November 11, 1999 54
Boys & Girls Club (East), November' 15, 1999 27
San Clemente Mission (Bilingual), December 4, 1999 11
Mt. Vernon Veteran's Hall (Bilingual), December 11, 1999 l0
Central Church (South), December 11, 1999 9
Bakersfield Senior Center (Southeast), December 13, 1999 30
380
Mini-Meetings:
Kern County Superintendent of Schools Staff, November 16, 1999 80
Greenfield Collaborative, December 9, 1999 18
Martin/McIntosh Engineers, December 3,1999 8
East Bakersfield Collaborative, November 18, 1999 20
Aera Energy, December 9, 1999 19
Jim Burke Foundation , November 10, 1999 20
Hispanic Businesspeople, November 1999 15
Safe Harbor Coalition 23
34th Street Collaborative 15
CSUB-Political Science Class, November 9, 1999 25
GBCC-Govt. Review Committee, October 22, 1999 25
Weill Institute-Facilitator/Recorder Training, November 4, 30, 1999 63
Bakersfield Adult School 133
Watson Realty Company 40
504
Youth Input:
4-H Leadership Camp for 7th, 8th, & H.S. members, Dec.4-5, 1999 48
Girl Scouts, October 1999 137
High School classes, December 1999 10,263
10,448
Survey Input:
Kiwanis 19
South Bakersfield Rotary 15
Blue Ribbon Circle (Museum of Art) 14
Californian Ad 16
Email (thru 12/17) 63
Fax (thru 12/17) 147 226
274
TOTAL INVOLVED TO DATE 11,606
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M E M O R & N !) U M BY ATTORNEY/CLIENT AND
ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT
PRIVILEGES
December 21, 1999 [~E0 2 2 1999
TO: BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY ~. "::i:;~J-:
FROM: CARL HERNANDEZ Ill, ASSISTANT CITY AIIORNE~~-
SUBJECT: WIBLE ROAD WRECKING YARD
CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018319
This memorandum is in response to Councilmember Salvaggio's report of
complaints regarding the wrecking yard located at 7725 Wible Road.
On December 14, 1999, Code Enforcement officers responded to complaints
regarding junk vehicles parked in front of the subject wrecking yard. Furthermore, junk
vehicles were stacked above the fence barrier of the yard.
The wrecking yard appears to have been established in the early 1960s and
perhaps as early as the 1950s. When annexed to the City, the wrecking yard became a
legal nonconforming use.
The owner's storage of vehicles appears to violate the City's legal nonconforming
use ordinance which provides that a legal nonconforming use~ may not "increase in
intensity, or of the area, space, or volume occupied or devoted to a legal nonconforming
use."
The City may require the property owner to reduce the intensity of the use to a level
that existed at the time the use became legal nonconforming. The City has requested that
the property owner bring the use back into compliance by removing the vehicles from the
front area of the business and removing vehicles which are stored above the yard fence
line.-City ordinance does not allow the City to eliminate the legal nonconforming use. The
City can prevent the use from expanding; a course of action which it is taking at this time.
Normally, legal nonconforming uses cease to exist when they have been abandoned
for a continuous period of one year, or are converted to a conforming use.
Code Enforcement officers have indicated that little progress has been made
towards compliance since the informal notice was served on the property owner. The
property owner has until December 21, 1999 to bring the property into compliance. The
Code Enforcement Officers have been instructed that if the property owner has not made
December 21, 1999 CONFIDENTIAL
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a good faith effort at bringing the property into compliance as of December 22, 1999, the
property owner will be cited for violation of the City's nonconforming use ordinance. This
step is warranted since the property owner had similar problems in April of 1997 for which
notices were issued and compliance gained.
· Code Enforcement officers will continue to monitor this problem closely.
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ALAN TAND¥, GITY' MANAGER--~~ ~ ~
From: Steve Walker
To: Raul Rojas
Date: Monday, December 20, 1999 2:17:02 PM
Subject: school pedestrian crossing for high school on Mt. Vernon
I did receive the copy of the letter requesting crosswalks and markings on Mt Vernon at the Regional
Occupational Center of the Kern High School District last Thursday. I was able to review the location on
Friday. Mr. Frank Johnson was unavailable on Friday and the offices are closed today for the winter
recess. I will be sending a work order out to General Services to place a crosswalk and pedestrian
markings and request that they install it during the winter break, if possible. Since the school is closed, I
will also be sending Mr. Johnson a short letter informing him that a crosswalk will be installed.
Stephen Walker
Traffic Engineer
326-3959 or
swalker@ci, bakersfield.ca, us
CC: Bruce Deeter, Ryan Starbuck
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
December 10, 1999
TO: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ALAN TAND'Y, CITY MANAGER ~V'-'~.~,
FROM:
SUB,JECT: REQUEST FROM KHSD REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CENTER
Attached is correspondence from the Kern High School District Regional Occupational
Center requesting installation of a cross walk at Gateway Drive and South Mount Vernon
Avenue and a school crossing warning painted in the north and southbound lanes of South
Mount Vernon Avenue.
Please report back on the appropriate action to be taken.
AT:rs
Attachment
· RE IONAI, OCCUPATIONAI, CENTER K RN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
._~-lcrbert ~. c/Martin Center BOA~O or TRVST~,r,S
J. Bryan Batey
501 SO. MOUNT VERNON AVENUE Bo~ J. Hampton
Joel Heinrichs
BAKERSFIELD, C~IFORNIA 93307-2859 S~m Tnom~
.~ (661) 831-3327 ConnieWattenbarger
~ (661) 398-8239 SUPERINTENDENT
"~ra{.i~ fOr ~0~ %~" William D. Hatcher
WILLI~ SANDOV~
PRINCIPAL .:-~
.December 7, 1999
Bakersfield Ci~ Council
1501 Truxmn Ave. '
Bakersfield, ~ 93301
Dear Ci~ Council Members:
This is a request from the administration of the Kern High School District's Re~onal
Occupational Center, 501 South Mount Vernon Avenue, to have a crosswalk ins~lled
where Gateway Drive intersec~ with South Mount Vernon Avenue. This would provide a
safer passage for studenB crossing the street near the GET bus stop.
As a result of increasing student enrollment, studenB park their cars on the West Side of
South Mount Vernon Avenue. At the be~nning and end of the school day, studenB are
crossing this street during peak traffic periods. The addition of a crosswalk in the
immediate area would encourage studen~ m cross in a safe manner and would also caution
drivers of potential pedestrian traffic.
A second request is to have a school crossing warning painted on the street surface in both
the no~h and southbound lanes of South Mount Vernon Avenue. This would provide an
additional measure'of safe~ for smdenB using the crosswalk.
Your prompt consideration of this request would be appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
[rank Johnson,
Dean o[ Studenu
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 17, 1999
SUBJECT: HANDICAPPED ACCESS - FREMONT & WILSON
Council Referral WF001832/OOI
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff complete the handicapped access ramps on
Fremont Street and Wilson Road.
The installation of Handicapped ramps at Fremont Street and Wilson Road has been
completed.
Staff finished the asphalt tie-in and all clean up work on this project, Thursday,
December 16, 1999.
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City of Bakersfie~ ~ *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018321 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12/17/99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 11:03:08
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~TaKT: 12/15/99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/27/99
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: SALVAGGIO ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMPS - FREMONT & WILSON
REQUEST COMMENTS
*** REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
SALVAGGIO REQUESTED STAFF COMPLETE THE HANDICAPPED
ACCESS RAMPS ON FREMONT AND WILSON ROAD.
Job Order Description: HANDICAPPED ACCESS RAMPS - FREMONT & WILSON
at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/~,~ /
DATE: DECEMBER 17, 1999
SUBJECT: STREET REPAIR
Council Referral WF0018322 / 001
Councilmember Salvaggio referred to staff the issue of street repair on Planz Road
between Hughes Lane and Larson Lane.
The week of December 20, 1999, a Street Maintenance crew will be assigned to patch
all potholes and large cracks on Planz Road between Hughes Lane and Larson Lane.
Planz Road between Wible Road and South "H" Street is scheduled for repairs in the
latter part of January 2000.
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City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~ ~'~=WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018322 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12/17/99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 11:02:52
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~'l'a~'l': i2/15/99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION:' 12/27/99
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: SALVAGGIO ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: STREET REPAIR
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
SALVAGGIO REFERRED TO STAFF THE ISSUE OF STREET
REPAIR ON PLANZ ROAD BETWEEN HUGHES LANE AND
LARSON LANE.
Job Order Description: STREET REPAIR Catpgory: PUBLIC WORKS
TasK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /__
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~ ~
DATE: DECEMBER 17, 1999
SUBJECT: COTNER AVENUE - Curb & Gutter drainage project
Councilmember David Couch requested staff contact constituent Sean Bonas, 1200
Cotner Avenue regarding the curb and gutter drainage project in front of his residence.
Mr. Bonas Was contacted by Street Superintendent Luis Peralez and informed that the
project will be completed before the Christmas holiday. Records indicate work on this.
project was scheduled to start on this date (12-17-99). Mr. Bonas was very pleased
when he saw City crews working on the project.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~..~
DATE: DECEMBER 17, 1999
SUBJECT: 4900 ZINFANDEL PLACE - Trash and debris
Councilmember Mike Maggard referred to staff the issue of trash and debris at 4900
Zinfandel Place.
4900 Zinfandel Place is an empty lot and found some debris and weeds on this lot.
The area is still under development and there are several empty lots with weeds and
debris on them. No trash and debris were found on the street or the City's right-of-way.
Trash and debris is on private property and staff has notified Code Enforcement. A
copy of the Complaint/Service Report is attached.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMPLAINT MEMORANDUM/SERVICE REPORT
TO: Randy Fidler~ Chief Code Enforcement Officer DATE 12/17/99
FROM:Luis Peralez. Street Maintenance SUDS.~- TIME: 8:00 A.M.
SOURCE OF CALL: Councilmember Maggard
NAME PHONE NO.
ADDRESS
NATURE OF CALL: Councilmember received a complaint~from a citizen~ that
there is trash and debris at 4900 Zinfandel Place: which may have been
illegally dump at this location.
pi,EASE COMP?,RTE THE FOIJ,OWING AND RETURN TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
INVESTIGATED BY: Luis Peralez DATE !2/16799 TIME p.M.
CONDITION FOUND: 4900 Zinfandel Place is an empty lot and there is trash
on the lot. However~ it is private property. The area is new and houses
are still under construction.
ACTION TAKEN/REMARKS: There are several lots in this area with weeds
and debris. Code Enforcement will be notified.
WORK COMPLETED: DATE. TIME
S I GNATURE:
White - Division
Yellow - Director of Public Works
Green - Pending
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director ~ ~-
FROM:
DATE: December 17, 1999
SUBJECT: Flashing Beacon for Pedestrian Crossing, SR 178 at Alder Street
Traffic Signal Modifications, SR 178 (24a Street) at Chester and F Streets
At the City Council meeting of December 15, 1999, Councilmember DeMond inquired as to the status of
the above-referenced projects. The pedestrian flashing beacon plans were submitted to the Caltrans Permit
Section for review, and were returned just this week with their comments. Staff expects the plans to be
resubmitted next week for Kw. al Caltrans approval. After receiving Caltrans approval and a permit for the
installation, the project will be bid. Approval and subsequem bidding is anticipated to occur in January,
2000.
The plans for the traffic signal modifications (which include the installation of raised median islands in both
Chester. Avenue and F Street, between 23rd Street and 24'~ Stree0 are approximately 75 % complete, and
submittal to Caltrans for their review is anticipated for early January. Based on their review process, it
is expected that this project will be ready to be advertised for bids in late February, 2000.
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
Theodore D. Wright, Civil Engineer IV
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director //~
DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT: Council Referral WF0018231/00'l(Carson)
Median Island Landscaping
In a previous response to the above referral which primarily dealt with the City policy regarding
landscaping of median islands, Staff indicated they would follow-up with another memorandum
addressing the estimated cost to install full landscaping in the median islands in California
Avenue between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue. This landscaping would include trees,
shrubs and turf. Staff estimates a cost of approximately $145,000 to fully landscape this
median island, which does not include other streetscape enhancements such as decorative
lighting, banners, etc. The streetscape project recently submitted to KernCOG for
Transportation Enhancement funding which included trees along the sidewalk area, tree grates,
decorative lighting, banners and bollards had an estimated cost of over $600,000.
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ' ~ ~ ......
DATE: September 16, 1999
SUBJECT: MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018231/001, CARSON (WARD 1)
Councilmember Carson questioned the City policy regarding median islands. Council
policy has been in the past to allow landscaping of median islands only when there is a
method in place to pay for the maintenance of the landscaping. Usually, this method has
consisted of a landscape maintenance district. All newly developing areas have as a
condition of their development approval the requirement to form a maintenance district,
and this district pays for the maintenance of the landscaped parkways and median islands
in the newly developed area (BMC Chapter 13.04). A number of years ago, an analysis
was conducted and it was determined that annual administrative costs to form, notify, and
maintain even a very small maintenance district were about $1,000. As such, Council
elected to allow landscaping of small areas (such as Gorrill Street) where annual
maintenance costs did not exceed $1,000 without the requirement to form a maintenance
district.
There are many existing median islands throughout the City that are covered with asphalt
and that have trees spaced at about 200' intervals. As funds have allowed, this asphalt
covering has been replaced with other better-looking Iow-maintenance hardscape
treatments such as concrete, river rock, or stamped concrete. This often occurs
concurrently with an adjacent street construction project such as along California Avenue
between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue.
Currently the initial cost' to install landscaping is about $3.50 per square foot, while the
initial cost to install hardscaping is between $5 and $7 per square foot depending upon
treatment. However, once installed, the annual on-going cost to maintain a square foot
of hardscape is virtually zero, while the current annual on-going cost to maintain a square
foot of landscaping is about $0.25.
Staff will follow-up with another memorandum specifically addressing the costs to fully
landscape California Avenue.
c: Jacques LaRochelle
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REQUEST DATE: 9/08/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 13:23:50
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: $'I'~U<T: ~08~99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 9/09/99
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: CARSON ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
CARSON REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE POLICY AND
PROCEDURES REGARDING REPLACING LANDSCAPING IN
EXISTING MEDIANS. INFORMATION TO INCLUDE
PROVISIONS FOR ENHANCED LANDSCAPING IN
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AREAS.
Job Order Description: MEDIAN LANDSCAPING
Category: PUBLIC'WORKS
TasK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
INSTRUCTIONS
~ounciimember Carson requested staf~ provide
Dolicy and procedures regaraing reD±acing
landscaping in existing medians. Information to
include provisions for enhanced landscaping in
maintenance district areas.
Currgntly.the inital cost to installl l~ndscaping
is about $3.50 per square foot, while the initSai
cost to install ~ardsqaping is between $5 and $7
Rer square loot d~pending upon treatment.
However, once installed, the annual on-going cost
to maintain a square foot of hardscape is
virtually zero,while the current annual on-going
cost tQ maintain a square foot of land~capin~ is
about $0.25. Still will follow-up with another
memorandum specifically addressing the costs to
fully landscape California Avenue.
START DATE / /.__ COMPLETION DATE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Directo~--,~ ~..~
DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT: Council Referral WF0018231/00t and WF0018316/001 (Carson)
California Avenue Median Island Landscaping East of Union Avenue
At the City Council workshop of December 15, 1999, Councilmember Carson requested staff look
into the feasibility of installing landscaping in the median islands in California Avenue east of Union
Avenue.
It is technically and physically feasible to install landscaping in the median island in California.
Avenue east of Union Avenue. However, a funding source to pay for the landscaping installation
would need to be identified, and determining how the maintenance of the landscaping would be
paid for would also need to be established.
Staff will prepare an estimate for this work and then will apply for appropriate grant funding as it
becomes available. Were the project to be submitted as part of the Capital Improvement Program,
the project would compete for available funding with other City projects during the budget cycle.
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
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City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
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REQ/JOB: WF0018316 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12~17~99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 10:28:33
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ST~_~T: 12~15~9
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/27/99
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: CARSON ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPING E/O UNION AVE.
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
CARSON REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INTO THE FEASIBILITY
OF PLACING MEDIAN LANDSCAPING IN THE AREA EAST OF
UNION AVE.
Job Order Description: MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPING E/O UNION AVE. Catpgory: PUBLIC WORKS
TasK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: PAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director//~...,--L_.~.~~-
DATE: December 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Council Referral WF0018315/001(Couch)
Transportation Enhancement (TE) Project Submittal Process
Councilmember Couch requested staff prepare a memo outlining the process for TE funds
including deadlines for future applications.
As part of the Federal TEA-21 program, Kern COG is apportioned RSTP funds for the entire
area under its jurisdiction based on two primary criteria: road miles and population. The City
commonly uses these RSTP funds for resurfacing arterial and collector streets as part of the
Capital Improvement Program. The Federal TEA-21 program requires that a portion of this
RSTP funding be set aside as TE funds. The TE funds available for the entire 6 year TEA-21
program are approximately $8.6 million. Due to the limited TE funding, the amount of projects
requested to be funded and the work involved with the project applications, Kern COG elected
to split the available funding into two "cycles", half to be allocated in 1999 and half to be
allocated in 2000. The six project applications submitted this month were for the 2000 (second)
cycle, and staff has learned that tentatively only the downtown streetscape project has been
approved for funding. The Amtrak Station landscaping was submitted by the City for the 1999
(first) cycle, but the project was not approved for TE funding by Kern COG.
Once the project applications are submitted, a committee consisting of staff members from
Kern COG Cities and the County grade each application on a point system. Once the grading
is complete, a project rating list is created with the highest rated project being the one receiving
the most points. The going down the list, projects are allocated funds starting with the highest
· rated project until the entire $4.3 million for the cycle is used up.
The 2000 cycle completes allotment of all currently available TE funding under the TEA-21
program. It is a popular program nationwide, and Kern COG staff believe it will be continued
with future Federal road programming legislation just as the TEA-21 program continued the
ISTEA program. However, the TEA-21 program does not expire until late 2003, so that
additional TE funds would not be anticipated to be available until 2004 at the earliest assuming
the program is continued. Kern COG sets the schedules and deadlines for submission of
project applications, and dates for submission of projects for a possible future program have
not been determined. However, when staff is made aware that this program is to be continued
and a schedule for project submission is developed by Kern COG, staff will notify the City
Council of this schedule and request recommendations regarding project submission.
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
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'~EQ/JOB: WF0018315 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12~17~99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 10:28:40
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: $'l'~U<'i': 12~15~9~
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/23/9
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: TE FUNDS
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
COUCH REQUESTED STAFF PREPARE A MEMO OUTLINING
THE PROCESSS OF TE FUNDS AND INCLUDE DEADLINES
TO APPLY.
Job Order Description: TE FUNDS
at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~
DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018318/001, WARD 4, PREFERENTIAL
RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING.
"COUCH REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INTO CONCERNS REGARDING PREFERENTIAL
RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS. SPECIFICALLY, MORE
DEFINED CRITERIA AND ACTUAL ENFORCEMENT. BRING BACK TO COUNCIL."
The Traffic Engineering Staff will be working with the Police Department, Assistant City
Manager Christensen and the Attorney's Office to develop a draft policy for the Council to
consider. The draft policy will include criteria for determination of applicability, costs and
enforcement. A draft is expected to be available in a few weeks.
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REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
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SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: S'l'~/~'l': 12~15~99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/23/99
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: PREFERENTIAL RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING
REQUEST COMMENTS
***DUAL REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS AND ASST. CITY
MANAGER, AI~AN CHRISTENSEN***
COUCH REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INTO CONCERNS REGARDING
PREFERENTIAL RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING IN DESIGNATED
AREAS. SPECIFICALLY, MORE DEFINED CRITERIA AND
ACTUAL ENFORCEMENT. BRING BACK TO COUNCIL.
Job Order Description: PREFERENTIAL RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING CatEgory: PUBLIC WORKS
Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
December 23, 1999
TO: Councilmember Couch
FROM: John W. Stinson~,t)UA~ssistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Referrals dated 1218/99 (Referred to staff 12/15/99)
The following are staff responses to the referrals made by you on 11/17/99.
#1 Question: Ruth Cronquist contacted me concerning ticket scalping @ Centennial
Garden (specifically the Lakers game). Should this be referred to
Legislation and Litigation? What is our policy? Ordinances? Etc.
Response: I spoke with Mrs. Cronquist and prepared a written response including
a copy of the letter by Scott Norton of Ogden Entertainment which
appeared in the Bakersfield Californian regarding this subject. Mrs.
Cronquist appreciated the response.
#2 Question: Referral to Leg. & Lit. Committee discussion of an annexation
resolution or ordinances that would clearly outline the process for
annexation, including notification, protest. Etc. Discussion should
include full briefing of recommendations from the Citizen's Advisory
Committee on Annexation.
Response: This item was referred to the Legislative and Litigation Committee by
the Council at the December 15th Council meeting.
#3 Question: Referral to Leg. & Lit. Committee the question of individual
Councilmembers having the ability to place an item on the agenda
and the possible need for a policy or resolution outlining the
procedure or protocol.
Response: This item was referred to the Legislative and Litigation Committee by
the Council at the December 15th Council meeting. All that is
necessary is to make the request in accordance with customary time
frames for considering agenda items. The desired cut off date is
Friday at 5:00 p.m. - eight working days prior to the meeting. Minor
Councilmember Couch
December 23, 1999
Page 2
items or special circumstances allow some flexibility after that,
depending on the complexity of the issue. In no case, except Brown
Act emergencies, can the time be extended beyond Thursday
afternoon - four working days before the meeting. That is when the
agenda is printed. The reason for the deadlines is to have time to
prepare the necessary background documents and to go through
legal and departmental review processes prior to Brown Act
deadlines.
To be added after that, the Brown Act requires that the item be an
emergency that arose after the agenda was prepared, and that its
nature requires emergency action.
#4 Question: Traffic Impact Fee request Reminder - First request was August 25,
1999.
Response: This format you provided was sent to the Public Works Department
per your request. Marion Shaw is continuing her work to complete
your request.
#5 Question: Please refer Volleyball Club request to Jim Foss @ Ogden and Stan
Ford.
Response: The letter was referred to Jim Foss and Stan Ford per your request.
Jim Foss has met with the group to discuss the proposal, however it
does not appear the Convention Center will work for their activity due
to scheduling conflicts and the price. A response from Stan Ford is
also attached.
#6 Question: Please Have John Stinson call me re. this. (KernCOG agenda)
Response: Per our phone conversation I have prepared a letter for your signature
to send to Ron Brummett to correct the KernCOG minutes to add the
"South Beltway" to your comments.
#7 Question: Received call from Jack Kimball re. Intersection of Palm and Jewetta.
Response: Public Works has spoken with Mr. Kimball and prepared a response
which is attached.
Councilmember Couch
December 23, 1999
Page 3
#8 Question: David Lee - lives in Haggin Oaks, has concern re. horse manure from
horse pulling wagon though Haggin Oaks to view xmas lights. Parks
next to Haggin Oaks Park next to tennis courts @ 5-6 P.M.
Response: Code enforcement has spoken with the owner of the horse and
wagon and he has agreed to clean up after the horse. I have a call
in to Mr. Lee to let him know we have resolved his concern.
#9 Question: Referral to Traffic Engineer, Steve Walker. (Memo to Steve Walker
re. intersection design)
Response: This was referred to the Traffic division, Planning Commission per
your request for review. Public Works has prepared a response
which is attached.
#10 Question: Mark Smith request to be on the Urban Development Committee
mailing list.
Response: Mr. Smith has been added to the Urban Development Committee
mailing list by staff in the City Manager's Office.
#11 Question: Please supply a copy of this to Tom Coleman @ Coleman Homes.
Per my conversation w/him, he is ok w/this but we probably need a
response to Mr. DeBranch w/a copy to Mr. Coleman.
Response: Per our conversation staff is preparing a response to Mr. DeBranch.
It is expected that the response to him and correspondence to Mr.
Coleman will be finalized for your review and sent after the holidays
as we discussed.
#12 Question: Referral to Trudy Slater- Contact Citizen re. Massage establishment
at Valley Plaza.
Response: This was referred to Trudy Slater to contact Mr. Releford. She has
prepared a memo describing her communication with Mr. Releford
and has provided copies of information previously reviewed by the
Legislative and Litigation on this topic per your request.
#13 Question: Forward to Planning Commission (Citizen letters re. Hearings.)
Councilmember Couch
December 23, 1999
Page 4
Response: The letters you provided were forwarded to the Planning Department
to provide to the Planning Commission.
#14 Question: Please have Mr. Thiltgen prepare an appropriate response and
forward to the County.
Response: This was referred to the City Attorney to prepare a response to the
sender of the letter and to forward to the County. It is attached.
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
Mrs. Ruth Cronquist
4409 Onyx Ct.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Dear'Mrs. Cronquist:
Councilmember David Couch recently referred your concern regarding sCalping of tickets at the
recent Lakers game at Centennial Garden Arena to the City Manager's Office. As we
discussed in our recent phone conversation, attached for your informatiOn is a copy of a letter
from Scott Norton, the Director of Marketing for Ogden Entertainment, which addresses the
ticket sales for the Lakers game and the scalping issue.
The California Penal Code section 346 prohibits the sale of tickets in.excess of the printed
amount on the premises where the event is being'held. It is permissible for an individual to sell
a ticket on premises, as long as the price is equal to or lower than the :printed amount on the
ticket. It is also permissible for an individual to sell a ticket in excess of the printed amount on
the ticket as long as the solicitation occurs off the premises where the event is being held. As
the letter explains, Ogden tries to discourage scalping through their randOm number distribution
policy and limiting the number of tiCkets sold for certain events. The Bakersfield Police
Department is working closely with the Centennial Garden staff to address any illegal ticket
sales activities which may occur on their premises in violation of the Penal Code.
The city will continue to work with Ogden to provide quality entertainment for the citizens of
Bakersfield. We appreciate your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
John VV. Stinson
Assistant City Manager
cc. Councilmember David Couch
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney
Eric Matlock, Police Chief
Jim Foss, Ogden Entertainment
City of Bakersfield ° City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · 'California · 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 852-2050
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This is in response to the recent column by Robert Price
concerning ticket policies at Centennial Garden.
Price mentioned that Centennial Garden should establish
a policy that limits the number of tickets sold to high
demand events, such as the Los Angeles Lakers game, as
well as deter the scalping of tickets.
Had Price better researched our ticket policy over the
past year of operation, he would have found that most of
the concerts put on sale at Centennial Garden had a six-
or eight- ticket limit and were conducted using the
random number (wristband) ticket distribution system.
Both of these actions are designed specifically to deter
scalping and allow all fans an equal opportunity to
purchase tickets. Enforcing these policies is not always
the most popular way to handle ticket sales in the minds
of fans, but we at the Garden, as well as other major
entertainment venues across the country, feel it is the
fairest way to conduct major on-sales.
The Centennial Garden ticket policies are no secret; they
have been included in major news stories concerning
ticket sales for Elton John and Aerosmith. In addition to
being referenced on radio and television, these policies
have been mentioned numerous times in Price's own
publication, The Californian, in both articles and paid
advertisements.
It is surprising and disappointing to us that' Price was not
aware of these policies considering that during much of
the past year his position at The Californian was
entertainment editor.
In the case of the Los Angeles Lakers game, Centennial
Garden had three and a half days to sell 9,400 tickets.
The typical time period between on-sale date and the
event date is four to six weeks. Given the time frame we
had to work with, and the fact that sporting events rarely
have ticket limits, we decided against enforcing our
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wristband and ticket-limit policies.
Upon researching how tickets were sold for the game, we
found that the average ticket transaction was 3.82 tickets
purchased per transaction, far under the limit of eight that
may have been established had we set a ticket limit. The
game sold out quickly not because scalpers bought all the
tickets, but because of high demand and the ability of
fans to quickly purchase tickets (65 percent of all sales)
via the Intemet and charge by phone.
Even with this information we realize that demand was
higher than expected for this event and will reassess our
ticket policy should we be lucky enough to host another
Lakers game at Centennial Garden.
In the interim we will continue to deter scalping through
our random number distribution policy and a ticket limit
of eight tickets per transaction for concerts.
As always, we are open to any ideas that will allow us to
better serve our patrons. If Price has any suggestionsl
which we do not currently have in place, we and others in
the entertainment industry will eagerly await his next
article on the subject.
Scott M. Norton is the director of marketing, Ogden
Entertainment, Bakersfield Centennial Garden &
Convention Center. Another View takes issue with a
Californian editorial, policy or handling of the news. It
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December 22, 1999
Ms. Kelly Hardin
Bakersfield Select Volleyball Club
7912 Okanagan Court
Bakersfield, California 93309
Dear Ms. Hardin:
On behalf of the city of Bakersfield and Alan Tandy, City Manager, I would like to thank
you for your letter regarding facilities for the Bakersfield Select Volleyball Club.
The department has discussed the options that may be available to meet your needs and
we believe that the best option is to make arrangement to use the local high school
gymnasiums. We have found these facilities to meet our program needs and there should
be sufficient availability to accommodate the club. In addition to convenient locations
throughout the city, the design of the facilities are ideal for activities such as volleyball.
Another option would be to rent space at a North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District
facility. The district's River View facility can accommodate two courts simultaneously.
They also have other facilities that may be suitable. You can reach the district office at
392-2000.
Also, the city has the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center that has a gymnasium
that is equipped for volleyball. The gym floor is 92' x 50' and the facility has bleacher
seating. Depending on the users tax status and type of event (e.g. admission charge to
the public), the facility can be rented from $30-$75 for a two hour period. The gym is
available after 8:00 P.M. Monday - Thursday and after 6:00 P.M. on Fridays. If you are
interested in using the center, please contact Allen Abe at 326-3138 and he will be able
to explain the fee schedule and provide you with a rental agreement.
If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at 326-
3014.
Sincerely,
Start Ford,. Director
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue · Bake~:sfield · California
(661) 326-FUNN · Fax (661) 861-0864
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: December 6, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Memo Regarding Volleyball Club Inquiry
At your request, I have reviewed the request from the Bakersfield Select
Volleyball Club and considered options that the club may have.
From Kelly Hardin's letter, I could not determine the number of hours needed
for each practice. However, it is likely that their need is sufficient to impact
other programs and activities at the Convention Center.
I believe the' most viable option would be to use the gymnasiums at the local
high schools. In addition to having sufficient space, the gymnasiums were
designed for activities such as volleyball and should also be very affordable.
Also, the gymnasium at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center could be
made available.
To my knowledge, the only issue that may arise is scheduling. To make
these facilities meet the club's needs, may require flexibility with the club's
practice times, much the way the we have to work around the school's
schedule when the department uses school facilities for our leagues such as
basketball.
The gymnasium at Martin Luther King, could be rented after 8:00 P.M.
Monday - Thursday and after 6:00 P.M. on Fridays.
I would also suggest that the club contact the North Bakersfield Recreation
and Park District and explore the possibility of renting their facilities.
If you require any additional assistance, please let me know.
BAKERSFIELD
° CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JIM FOSS, DIRECTOR OF CENTENNIAL GARDEN
STAN FORD, RECREATION AND PAR/~S,~/RECTOR
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: VOLLEYBALL CLUB INQUIRY
By copy of this memorandum, I am requesting Jim Foss of Ogden to contact the author'
about issues surrounding rental of the Centennial Garden.
I am also asking Stan Ford to help brainstorm other possible locations in cooperation with
the club. Both Jim and Stan will provide a written followup.
Please call if you have questions.
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VOLLEYBALL CLUB
DlP~CTOI~, KELLY HARDIN
II III
November 23, 1999
Mayor Bob Price
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mayor Price:
My name is Kelly Hardin. I am the athletic director and girls volleyball coach atLiberty High
School. I am also the dixector of Bakersfield Select Volleyball Club, a girls volleyball club
consisting of 9 teams covering girls in the age groups of 12, 14, 16 and. 18 years of age. We
are a 501(C)-3 non profit corporation. We have over 100 girls in our club and were voted the
bast club at the annual volleyball festival in Davis, CA in 1998. This festival is the largest
women's athletic event in the world. While our club has been in existence for only two years,
we have equalled or exceeded all the other volleyball clubs in California. We have a very
successful program. The volleyball programs in Bakersfield have a terrific reputation throughout
California and the rest of the United States
We, as well as the other local volleyball club, Kern River, currently hold our volleyball
practices 4 nights a week on alternate nights at the Icarclo Center on the campus at California
State University Bakersfield. Each club, Select and Kern River, are currently paying
approximately $12,000 each per year to use CSUB's facilities for the six months that our club
operates. With CSUB adding women's basketball in 2002, gym availability is expected to
decrease. We, as well as the Kern River volleyball Club, have been searching for other
facilities in case the activities center becomes no longer available.
I am asking ff it may be possible to lease that part of the old Civic Auditorium where CSUB
us(gl to play basketball and where the Condors played last year. We would like enough space
to put down 6 volleyball courts. We feel that if the space is available, Kern River would join
with Select to lease the space for th(: six months each club would need it. We propose
furnishing all the needed fixtures such as poles and nets. In order to use the space, a cushioned
covering, such as Sport Court would have to be placed as athletes cannot play volleyball on bare
concrete. We may be able to provide the Sport Court. We feel issues such as liability, security,
parking and possible use for other sporting events during the year must be addressed. In our
past conversations with the City Parks and Recreation Department, I have been told there is a
nad for more indoor athletic facilities. If we can help improve the Convention Cemer site, this
could be another facility for public use.
I humbly request the City Council explore our suggestions and evaluate the feasibility of our
proposal. We have already signed a contract for rl~is year with CSUB. We are lookir~g to begin
practice in a new facility in 2001.
You may contact me at Liberty High School, $8?-0925.
Sincerely,
Kelly Hardin
TOTAL P.O~
December 23, 1999
Mr. Ron Brummett
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Brummett:
I recently received a copy of mr 21, 1999 meeting
of the Kern Council of ;nts T~ ion Planning Policy
Committee. Under here was a paragraph
which described my~referral Taylor, Director, Office
of Environmental~iicy ~artment of Interior.
The nment would meet the conditions
of both th, last purpose and need statements and
to natural resources." This reference
"the 7th Standard and South Beltway
conditions of both the existing and past
and need statements and would result in less overall
resou roes."
more accurately reflect the comments made by Mr.
the reference made by me. Thank you for your consideration
this matter.
ly,
David Couch
Councilmember
attachment
KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING POLICY COMMITTEE
Minutes of Meetinq of October 21. 1999 ,-, '~' .[ ,.,L~-,.,,
KERN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OFFICE THURSDAY
1300 I~H STREET, ROOM 1-B (FIRST FLOOR) OCTOBER 21, 1999
BA~RSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 6:30 P.M.
~e meeting was ~iled t° order by the Chair at approximately 6:30 p.m.
I. P~DGE OF A~EGIANCE:
II. ROLL CALL:
Members Present~- Newton, Rowles, Lessenevitch, Armendariz, Throop, Gar'za, Carter, Prout,
Ackermann, Smith, White, McQuiston, Perez, Silver, and McCuen
Members Absent: O'Bannon
Alternates: None.
Others: Approximately 170
Staff: Brummett, Hildebrand, Taylor, Beardslee, Palomo, Smith, Bitner, Sriram, McNamara,
Flic~nger, Toy and Perkins
111. PUBEC COMMENTS: This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the
Committee =n any maffer not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Committee. Committee
members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for
clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the
Committee at a later meeting. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR
NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD PRIOR TO MAKING A PRESENTATION.
David Couch, Bakersfield City Council Member, referred to a letter received from Willie Taylor, director,
Office of Environment Policy and Compliance, Department of the Intedor addressed to Mr. Jeffery
I..indley, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, regarding their comments to the draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/EIR) for Route 58 adoption
Project ('lqer I) between I-5 and SR 99. Mr. Taylor said the proposed Route 58 alignment would impact
the 100 year floodplain of the Kern River by 0.5 feet and that the 7th Standard Alignment would meet
the conditions of both the existing and past project purpose and need statements and would result in
less overall impacts to natural resources.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: All items on the consent agenda
are considered to be routine and non-controversial by Kern COG staff and will be approved by one
motion if no member of the Committee or public-wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or
discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be
considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the
Committee conceming the item before action is taken. ROLL CALL VOTE.
A. Approval of Minutes - Geotember 1(~, 1999
- Estimate:
B. Revised FY1999100 TDA Fund ADoortionment ~
o
!
C. FY 1999-2000 TDA Streets and Roads Claims - Cities of Arvin. Bakersfield. Delano.
T~hachaDi and Wasco (Resolution No. 99-27)
D. Kern Multi-Aqencv Aedal Ima(~erv Pro!ect: Call For Partners
E. Memorandum of A(=reement between Kern COG and the City of Arvin for Technical
Assistance
F. Memorandum of A(3reement between Kern COG and the City of Taft for Technical
Assistance
MOTION BY DIRECTOR WHITE, seconded by Director Silver, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion carried by a roll call vote.
~ END CONSENT CALENDAR***
V. FiVE-YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY ON KERN COUNTY STATE HIGHWAYS:
Mr. Taylor reported that during the latest calendar year there has been a rash of auto accidents on Kern
County highways. Due to the increased accident and fatality rate, he said that Kern COG had been
directed by the Board of Supervisors to take a close look at all state highways and their accident rates
over the last five years. Mr. Taylor gave a bdef overview of the affected routes and their accident rates.
VI. STATUS REPORT ON ROUTE 58:
Mr. Brummett reported that at the request of the Kern COG Board at its meeting in July, Staff has
prepared the requested information. He indicated that technical staff were in attendance to make
presentations on vadous parts of the report.
Alan McCuen, District Director of Planning, Caltrans, gave a brief history of the development and
activities of the Route 58 corridor from the early 1970s to the present. He also said that the purpose
of the project was twofold; 1) to can'y through trips over the Route 58 corridor;, and 2) to relieve
congestion in the westem Bakersfield Metropolitan area. Mr. McCuen said the route adoption to identify
the actual location is almost complete.
Mary Fredericks, project manager of Route 58 project, Caltrans, reported on the alternatives that were
studied and the various reasons for making the final selection of the Kern River altemate as the
prefen'ed alignment. The alternatives were evaluated and tested against cost benefit analysis, range
of impact on the public and the environment and the amount of congestion that would be relieved. She
said that 7th Standard and the South Beltway altemates did not meet the criteria of relieving traffic in
metro Bakersfield; also, other altemates were disruptive to the developed portions of the City of
Bakersfield and had other problems which led to their being eliminated from further studies. Ms.
Fredericks said that staff was asked to retest the route 178/204/Seventh Standard Road alignment;
however, this was deemed to. be too costly. She said that transportation system management should
not be overlooked when doing future transportation programming. Ms. Fredericks said that as far as
the environmental work, EIS/EIR, not only has a draft final document been. transmitted to the Federal
Highway Administration but Caltrans have been working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
have received a biological opinion; however, since Section 7 consultation and negotiation process has
not been completed, the Federal Highway Administration will not start the full final review of the draft
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF00'18328/00'1, WARD 4, INTERSECTION OF
PALM AND JEWETTA.
"COUCH REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT MR. JACK KIMBALL REGARDING THE
INTERSECTION OF PALM AND JEWETTA
The Traffic Engineer contacted Mr. Kimball regarding the intersection of Palm and Jewetta.
Mr. Kimball asked that a 4-way stop be installed. The Traffic Engineer had reviewed the
intersection when school started. At that time the warrants were not met. The intersection
will be reviewed again after school starts in January to see if there is additional traffic to
warrant a 4-way stop installation. The intersection has only two recorded accidents in the
past 12 months. This information was satisfactory to Mr. Kimball.
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~¥ City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~' WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018328 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12~17~99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 13:22:41
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~'l'a_~'l': 12~15~99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/23/99
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
' FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR:, COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: INTERSECTION OF PALM AND JEWETTA
CONTACT
MR. JACK KIMBALL Phone 1 661 - 5873778
11321 PALM AVENUE Phone 2 -
Bakersfield, CA 93301
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
COUCH REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT MR. JACK KIMBALL
REGARDING THE INTERSECTION OF PALM & JEWETTA.
Job Order Description: INTERSECTION OF PALM AND JEWETTS Catggory: PUBLIC WORKS
Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORAN BUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ _~...~.
DATE: December 21, 1999
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018329/001, WARD 4, TRAFFIC DIAGRAM
REVIEW.
"COUCH REQUESTED TRAFFIC ENGINEER, STEPHEN WALKER, REVIEW THE
PROPOSED TRAFFIC DIAGRAM PROVIDED AND RESPOND BACK TO COUCH."
The Traffic Engineer reviewed the traffic diagram provided.
The City does not use a "free right turn" channelization at signalized intersections because
of operational and liability problems. The FHWA's Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and the California Traffic Manual do not support a "free right" configuration for a
traffic signal controlled intersection. The City's exposure to liability is increased if we do
not conform to State and Federal guidelines. With such intersection design, there is no
protection for the pedestrian to cross the intersection. This would be a serious problem in
the foggy areas of the City such as Stockdale and Buena Vista. The configuration would
· also conflict with policies of the Americans with Disabilities Act for access since the
crossing would be uncontrolled and additional ramps required. Over the past 20 years,
older intersections with this type of channelization at one or more corners have been
modified when signals are installed. No changes are recommended.
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~ City of Bakersfield *REPRINT~
~ WORK REQUEST PAGE 1'
REQ/JOB: WF0018329 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12~17~99
REQUEST DATE: 12/15/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 13:22:45
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~'1'~'1': 12~15~9~-
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 12/23/9
GEN. LOC: FRoM:FACILITY NODES
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: TRAFFIC DIAGRAM REVIEW
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERP~AL TO PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC ENGINEER***
COUCH REQUESTED TRAFFIC ENGINEER, STEVE WALKER
REVIEW THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC DIAGRAM PROVIDED AND
RESPOND BACK TO COUCH. COPY OF DIAGRAM AVAILABLE
AT CITY CLERK'S OFFICE FRONT COUNTER.
Job Order Description: TRAFFIC DIAGRAM REVIEW
at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE __/__/
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
December 20, 1999
TO: JOHN W. STINSON
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER ~
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III
SUBJECT: CHAIR MASSAGE IN VALLEY PLAZA
Per CouncilmemberCouch's written request, I contacted both Mr. Rick Relerford of 3708
Tracey Court and Mr. Darrell Rheingans, Valley Plaza General Manager, regarding Mr.
Relerford's interest in a chair massage establishment in Valley Plaza.
At Mr. Relerford's request, I faxed him a copy of the Legislative and Litigation Committee's
Reports 2-98 and 3-98, the administrative report, and a page indicating the action taken
by Council on those reports. My fax with attachments is enclosed. It is my understanding
that Mr. Relerford desires to build up a clientele in Valley Plaza which he will be able to,
in the future, visit at their business sites.
Mr. Rheingans indicated that his discussions with Mr. Relerford have centered on having
Mr. Relerford use a store front or a cart, on a temporary basis, where chair massage could
be used in Valley Plaza. He indicated Mr. Relerford would be applying for the appropriate
permits.
If you need any further information, please let me know.
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Attachments
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3751
FAX TRANSMISSION
PAGES: 7, including cover sheet DATE: December 20, 1999
TO: Mr. Rick Relerford
3708 Tracey Court
Phone: (661) 665-8108
Fax: (661) 665-0549
FROM: Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III
City Manager's Office
Phone: (661) 326-3751
Fax: (661) 324-1850
SUBJECT: Massage Parlor Ordinance Information
Rick, attached is the information I indicated earlier today I would fax to you relating to chair
massage. The administrative report is the cover sheet that encapsulates what is in the majority
and minority reports attached to it. Page 10 of the minutes indicates Council acted upon the
majority report.
Please feel free to call me should you have any questions.
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cc: Councilmember David Couch
City Manager Alan Tandy
Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson
Attachments:
Administrative Report and Legislative and Litigation Committee Reports No. 2-98 and 3-98
Page I 0 of Minutes of Council Meeting of July 15, 1998
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 15, 1998 '1 AGENDA SECTION: Reports
I
ITEM: 10.a.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVED
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD~/~~
DATE: June 30, 1998 CITY ATTORNEY /'/~'
CITY MANAGE~
SUBJECT: Legislative and Litigation Committee Reports:
1) Majority Report No. 2-98 Regarding Massage Parlor Ordinance
2) Minority Report No. 3-98 Regarding Massage Parlor Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and accept reports and take action as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
At the Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting of June 16, 1998, committee members reviewed a request
to allow open-view, out-call mobile chair neck massage within the City. A change in the City's existing massage
parlor ordinance would be required as the ordinance requires a massage to be performed at an establishment for
which a permit has been issued.
The Police Department conducted a requested survey of other cities regarding their policies and procedures on
mobile chair neck massage. They found, as it is a new area, there was not enough data to quantify pros and cons.
The Police Department, however, was strongly opposed to any change in the current ordinance which would favor
out-call mobile massage, indicating that. it would contribute to prostitution and other illegal activity. Additionally
cited were difficulties in effectively regulating client appointment dates, times, and locations as well as the safety
of the individual masseuse when encountering unfamiliar clients.
A majority of the members of the Legislative and Litigation Committee advocated maintaining the existing strong
ordinance as recommended by the Police Department and maintaining the integrity of professional massage within
the City. The majority report of the committee (No. 2-98) reflects the majority position of the committee to make
no changes to the existing massage parlor ordinance at this time.
A minority position was taken by the remaining Legislative and Litigation Committee member who advocated
crafting an ordinance which would be stringent enough to allow open-view, mobile neck massage only in
businesses with more than one person, only during business hours, on a case-by-case basis, to licensed
individuals. The minority report of the committee (No. 3-98) reflects the minority position of the committee
requesting the Council consider a modification to the existing massage parlor ordinance to include provisions for
out-call mobile chair neck massage.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 2-98
JULY 15, 1998
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: MAJORITY REPORT REGARDING MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE
At the Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting of June 16, 1998, the
Committee reviewed a request to allow open-view business out'call neck massage within
the City, which would require a change in the City's existing massage parlor ordinance
which requires the massage to be performed at an establishment for which a permit has
been issued.
The Committee reviewed a recommendation from the Police Department
which strongly opposed changing the ordinance to allow out-call massage, citing a number
of possible problems, including contributing to prostitution and other illegal activities, the
inability to effectively regulate client appointment dates, times and locations, and the safety
of the individual masseuse. The majority of the committee advocated maintaining a strong
ordinance as recommended by the Police Department and maintaining the integrity of
professional massage within the City.
After considerable discussion among members of the Committee, a motion
was made and seconded to make no changes to the existing massage parlor ordinance
at this time. The motion passed, with Councilmember Carson opposing and requesting a
minority report supporting an ordinance change to allow out-call massage.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PAGE 2
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE JULY 15, 1998
REPORT NO. 2-98
Legislative and Litigation Committee members Jacquie Sullivan and Patricia
DeMond, therefore, respectfully request the City Council receive and file this majority
report.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, Chair
Councilmember Patricia J. DeMond
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 3-98
JULY 15, 1998
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: MINORITY REPORT REGARDING MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE
At the Legislative and Litigation Committee meeting o~ June 16, 1998, the
Committee reviewed a request to allow open-view business out-call neck massage within
the City, which would require a change in the City's existing massage parlor ordinance
which requires the massage to be performed at an establishment for which a permit has
been issued. The Police Department strongly opposed changing the ordinance to allow
out-call massage.- A majority vote of the committee recommended no changes to the
existing massage parlor ordinance at this time. A minority report was requested
recommending a change to allow out-call mobile chair' neck massage.
The minority position advocated crafting an ordinanCe which would be
stringent enough to allow open-view, mobile neck massage only in businesses with more
than one person only during business hours, on a case by case basis, to licensed
individuals and suggested monitoring controls could be developed regarding open view
business operations and call logging.
Legislative and Litigation Committee member Carson, therefore, respectfully
requests the City Council to accept this minority report and consider a modification to the
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PAGE 2
LEGISLATIVE AND LITIGATION COMMITTEE JULY 15, 1998
REPORT NO. 3-98
existing massage parlor ordinance to include provisions for out-call mobile chair neck
massage.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Irma Carson
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Bakersfield, California, Ju~y 15, 1998 - Page 10
10. REPORTS ACTION TAKEN
a. Legislative and Litigation Committee Repods:
1. Majodty Report No. 2-98 regarding Massage
Pador Ordinance.
2. Minodty Report No. 3-98 regarding Massage
Pador Ordinance.
Motion by Carson to receive and accept reports, APPROVED
Motion by Sullivan to take action on majority report. APPROVED
NS CARSON
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
a. Allen Road Planned Sewer Area: (Ward 4)
1. Ordinance amending Subsection E. of Section ORD 3854
16.32.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relative to fees for construction of Planned
Sanitary Sewer Facilities pursuant to adopted
plans, or connections to Sanitary Sewer
Facilities, and adding reference to plans adopted
for Allen Road Planned Sewer Area. (First
reading June 24, 1998)
2. Resolution adopting the Allen Road Planned RES 103-98
Sewer Area and making findings relative thereto.
Motion by .McDermott to adopt ordinance and APPROVED
resolution. AB CARSON
12. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance repealing Section 3.20.065 and substituting a FR
new Section 3.20.065 and amending Subsection C of
Section 3.20.068 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
relating to the determination of responsible bidders and
bid protest.
b. Ordinance amending Chapters 17.46, 17.47 and 15.67 FR
of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Drilling
Island District, Petroleum Extraction Combining District,
Oil and Gas Production zones and Unrestricted Oil and
Gas Production in Industrial zones. (Wards 4, .5)
- CI'~Y ATTORNEY ,'~':'~ "~: :. -"?~"?"' '
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December 21, 1999
Michael Yraceburn
Deputy District Attorney
121.5 Truxtun Avenue, Fourth Floor
Bakersfield, California 93301
Dear Mr. Yraceburn:
Please find attached correspondence from Debra Gable which was sent to
Councilmember David Couch. councilmember Couch requested that we draft a letter to
the County making them aware of Ms. Gable's concern. Based on your position within the
Consumer Fraud Division of the District Attorney's Office and your long-standing working
relationship with the Bakersfield Police Department, we felt you would ensure that the
attached correspondence is dealt with appropriately.
We appreciat~ your cooperation in this matter. Of course, if there is anything our
office can do, please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly, yours,
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· VIRGINIA~-~ENNARO
Deputy 6ity Attorney
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Attachment
cc: Councilmember David' Couch
Bart' J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
Debra Gable
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MULTI-FAMILY 2 $828 $1.471
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HEAVYISERVlCE INDUSTRIAL 3 $87 $87
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4 $38 $38
OFFICE COMMERCIAL
Under 100,000 ~1. [ 5~ $33 $33
100.000-199.999 sa~ ft. 6 $39 $39
.200.0(X}. sq. ff~ & over 7 $41 $41
REtAiL COMMERCIAL
Under 10,000 sq. fL 8 $39 $35
10,000-49,~ sq. P~ 9 $25 $45
50,CX}0-99,999 ~. fL 10 $28 $60
100,000-199,999 sq. fL 11 $31 N/A
200,(XX}-299,999 r~:l. fL 12 $35
300,CX)0-399,999 m:l. fL 13 $44 N/A
400,~,999 sq. fL 14 $53 N/A
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City of Bakersfield
November 1999 Summary Report
Permits Permits Units Units Valuation Valuation
Description No No No Valuation to Date to Date to Date to Date to Date to Date
Bids Units Permits 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999
I Single FamilyResidence 139 139 139 $17,412,722 1789 1751 1790 1753 $181,484,060 $200,717,840
2 Condominium 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0i $0 $0
3 Two-Family Bldg.(Duplex) 0 0 0 $0i 3 I 6 2 $405~246 $90~240
4' Three-Four Family Bldg 0 0' 0 $0i 26 16 87 59 $6,035,070 $3,274,206
5, Five or More Family Bldg 0 0! 0 $0i 7 2 41 10 $8,374,862 $428,640
13~ Hotel/Motel 0 0' 0 $01 1 0 0 0 $9,250,214 $0
14 Other Non-House-Keeping Bldg 0 0 0 $0 0 3 0 0 $0 $3,446,590
18 Amusement Recreation Bldg. 0 0i 0 $0 0 1 0 0 $0 $4~000
19 Church/Religious Bldg 1 0 1 $308,160 7 4 0 0 $4,532,407 $2,063,036
20 Warehouse BId,q 2 0 2 $79,242 39 26 0 0 $7,668,409 $9,232,966
21 Commercial Garage 0 0 0 $0 3 1 0 0 $4,061,680 $254,240
22 Service Station/Repair 1 0; 1 $209,208 7 3 0 0 $850,264 $347,173
23 Hospital/Medical Office 0 0 0 $0 4 4 0 0 $104,467 $3,748,773
24 Office/Bank Bldg 2 0 2 $2,870,983 46 27 0 0 $22,995,634 $6,073,756
25 Public Works BIdg 0 0i 0 $0 1 4 0 0 $164,510 $946,453
26 School/Education Bldg 0 0 0 $0 2 0 0 0 '$486,699 $0
27 RestaurantJStore Bldg 0 0 0 $0 48 35 0 0 $16,634,534 $14,012,014
28 Other Non-Residential Bldg 0 0 0 $0 34 23 0 0 $7,950,765 $8,930,448
29 Swimming Pool 0 0 37 $0 457 543 0 0 $6,129,350 $2,850,105
30 Pool and Spa 0 0 3 $0 0 54 0 0 $0 $215~000
31 Spa Only 0 0 I $0 0 5 0 0 $0 $6~500
33 Garage Conversion 0 0 2 $6,650 I 6 0 0 $4,000 $15~140
34 Residential AltJRep/Add 0 0 61 $162,465 423 594 0 8 $3,194,787 $4,460,785
35 Fire Sprinkler System 0 0 0 $0 37 27 0 0 $0 $0
36 Change of Use(Res to Corn) 0 0 0 $0 0 34 0 0 $0 $1,072,692
37 Commercial Alt/Rep/Alt 0 0 26 $683,097 288 284 0 0 $12,952,368 $17,376,619
38 Residential Gara,qe/Carport 0 0 0 $0 3 16 0 0 $124,151 $195,091
40 Mobile Home Accessory Struct. 0 0 0 $0 21 9 0 0 $921,000 $450,000
41 Mobile Home Installation 4 4 4 $0 6 29 6 29 $260,000 $452,000
421 Commercial Coach/Office Traile 0 0 0 $0 4 7 0 0 $101,000 $10,000
451 Demolition/Single Family Res 0 0 0 $0 15 15 0 0 $2,500 $0
46' Demolition/Multi-Fam Res (DupI 0 0 0 $0 0 1 0 0 $0 $35,000
47 Demolition/Multi-Faf Res (Thre 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
48 Demolition/Multi-Fam Res (Five 0 0 0 $0 I 0 0 0 $1,500 $0
49 Demolition/Commercial Structur 0 0 1 $0 22 31 0 0 $48,000 $87~500,
50 Fire Damage Repair/Residential 0 0 2 $45,000 45 22 0 0 $844,752 $509~523
51 Fire Damage Repair/Commerci 0 0 0 $0 3 3 0 0 $38,400 $115,000
52 Moved Bldg.- Residential 0 0 0 $0 0 4 0 0 $0 $30,000'
53 Moved Bldg. - Commercial 0 0 I $0 0 5 0 0 $0 $0
54 Re-roof- Residential 0 0 64 $0 888 833 0 0 $4,771,913 $1,730,400'
55 Re-roof- Commercial 0 0 17 $0 35 64 0 0 $397,335 $69,960
58 Fireworks Stand 0 0 39 $0 0 74 0 0 $0 $0
59 Christmas Tree Lot 0 0 1 $0 0 7 0 0 $0 $0
60 Demo of Interior Wall 0 0 0 $0 0 19 0 0 $0 $0
64 Other Miscellaneous 0 0 4 $100,000 192 62 0 0 $404,941 $233,767
65 Permanent Si,(]n 0 0 25 $0 254 260 0 0 $1,164,235 $748,110
66 Temporary Sign 0 0 2 $0 92 14 0 0 $29,850 $3,400
67i Balloon/Banner 0 0 3 $0 0 28 0 0 $0 $2,200
701 Mechanical Permit 0 0 39 $18,100 408 382 0 0 $787,951 $529,550
71; Plumbing Permits 0 0 46 $0 400 496 0 0 $248,500 $71,930
72 Electrical Permit 0 0 24 $0 436 382 0 0 $370,9601 $93~100
73 Combination Mech/Plmg/Elect 0 0 12 $0 73 73 0 0 $161,356~ $674,000
80 CD/ED Rehab Project 0 0 0 $0 7 5 0 0 $65,916 $110,703
90 Special Inspection 0 0 4 $27,937 24 21 0 0 $1,440 $58,718
Totals 149 143 563 $21,923,564 6152 6310 1930 1861 $304,025,026 $285,777,167
Fees Collected This Month= $161,016 Construction of Interest
'-~- Fees Collected To Date 1999= $2,149,213 99-03049 s.c. Anderson - New Office $2,803,256
.-~ ~.~ Fees Collected To Date 1998= $2,538,599
~ ~ COUNCIL MEMBER
co _; DAVID COUCH
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BAKERSFIELD SELECT
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
DIRECTOR, KELLY HARDIN
November 10, 1999
David Couch
Bakersfield City Council
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Couch:
My name is Kelly Hardin. I am the athletic director and girls volleyball coach at Liberty High
School. I am also the director of Bakersfield Select Volleyball Club, a girls volleyball club
consisting of 9 teams covering girls in the age groups of 12, 14, 16 and 18 years of age. We
are a 501(C)-3 non profit corporation. We have over 100 girls in our club and were voted the
best club at the annual volleyball festival in Davis, CA in 1998. This festival is the largest
women's athletic event in the world. While our club has been in existence for only two years,
we have equalled or exceeded all the other volleyball clubs in California. We have a very
successful program. The volleyball programs in Bakersfield have a terrific reputation throughout
California and the rest of the United States
We, as well as the other local volleyball club, Kern River, currently hold our volleyball
practices 4 nights a week on alternate nights at the Icardo Center on the campus at California
State University Bakersfield. Each club, Select and Kern River, are currently paying
approximately $12,000 each per year to use CSUB's facilities for the six months that our club
operates. With CSUB adding women's basketball in 2002, gym availability is expected to
decrease. We, as well as the Kern River volleyball Club, have been searching for other
facilities in case the activities center becomes no longer available.
I am asking if it may be possible to lease that part of the old Civic Auditorium where CSUB
used to play basketball and where the Condors played last year. We would like enough space
to put down 6 volleyball courts. We feel that if the space is available, Kern River would join
with Select to lease the space for the six months each club would need it. We propose
furnishing all the needed fixtures such as poles and nets. In order to use the space, a cushioned
covering, such as Sport Court would have to be placed as athletes cannot play volleyball on bare
concrete. We may be able to provide the Sport Court. We feel issues such as liability, security,
parking and possible use for other sporting events during the year must be addressed. In our
past conversations with the City Parks and Recreation Department, I have been told there is a
need for more indoor athletic facilities. If we can help improve the Convention Center site, this
could be another facility for public use.
I humbly request the City Council explore our suggestions and evaluate the feasibility of our
proposal. We have already signed a contract for this year with CSUB. We are looking to begin
practice in a new facility in 2001.
You may comact me at Liberty High School, 587-0925.
Sincerely,
Kelly Hardm
KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING POLICY COMMITTEE \
Minutes of Meetin~ of October 21 .~1999 ' ,-
KERN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OFFICE THURSDAY
1300 17TH STREET, ROOM I-B (FIRST FLOOR) OCTOBER 21, 1999
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at approximately 6:30 p.m.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
II. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Newton, Rowles, Lessenevitch, Armendadz, Throop, Garza, Carter, Prout,
Ackermann, Smith, White, McQuiston, Perez, Silver, and McCuen
Members Absent: O'Bannon
Alternates: None.
Others: Approximately 170
Staff: Brummett, Hildebrand, Taylor, Beardslee, Palomo, Smith, Bitner, Sdram, McNamara,
Flickinger, Toy and Perkins
III. PUBUC COMMENTS: This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the
Committee on any maffer not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Commiffee. Committee
members may respond bdefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask a question for
clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the
Committee at a later meeting. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO TWO MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR
NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD PRIOR TO MAKING A PRESENTATION.
David Couch, Bakersfield City Council Member, referred to a letter received from Willie Taylor, director,
Office of Environment Policy and Compliance, Department of the Interior addressed to Mr. Jeffery
Undley, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration, regarding their comments to the draft
Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report (DEIS/EIR) for Route 58 adoption
Project (Tier I) between I-5 and SR 99. Mr. Taylor said the proposed Route 58 alignment would impact
the 100 year floodplain of the Kern River by 0.5 feet and that'the 7th Standard Alignment would meet
the conditions of both the existing and past project purpose and need statements and would result in
less overall impacts to natural resources.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBEC COMMENT: All items on the consent agenda
are considered to be routine and non-controversial by Kem COG staff and will be approved by one
motion if no member of the Committee or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or
discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent agenda end will be
considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the
Committee conCerning the item before action is taken. ROLL CALL VOTE.
A. Approval of Minutes - September 16. 1999 ~ ;:~
B. Revised FY1999/00 TDA Fund Aooortionment Estimate:
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C. FY 1999-2000 TDA Streets and Roads Claims - Cities Qf Arvin. Bakersfield. Delano.
T~hachapi and Wasco (Resolution No.'99-27)
D. Kern Multi-Agency Aerial Imac~erv Proiect; Call For Partners
E. Memorandum of Aa~reement between Kern COG anct the Ci~ of Arvin for Technical
Assistance
F. Memorandum of Aa_reement between Kern COG and the City of Taft for Technical
Assistance
MOTION BY DIRECTOR WHITE, seconded by Director Silver, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion carried by a roll call vote.
**" END CONSENT CALENDAR***
V. FIVE-YEAR ACCIDENT HISTORY ON KERN COUNTY STATE HIGHWAYS:
Mr. Taylor reported that dudng the latest calendar year there has been a rash of auto accidents on Kern
County highways. Due to the increased accident and fatality rate, he said that Kern COG had been
directed by the Board of Supervisors to take a close look at all state highways and their accident rates
over the last five years. Mr. Taylor gave a bdef overview of the affected routes and their accident rates.
VI. STATUS REPORT ON ROUTE 58:
Mr. Brummett reported that at the request of the Kern COG Board at its meeting in July,- Staff has
prepared the requested information. He indicated that technical staff were in attendance to make
presentations on vadous parts of the report.
Alan McCuen, District Director of Planning, Caltrans, gave a brief history of the development and
activities of the Route 58 corddor from the early 1970s to the present. He also said that the purpose
of the project was twofold; 1) to carry through tdps over the Route 58 corridor, and 2) to relieve
congestion in the western Bakersfield Metropolitan area. Mr. McCuen said the route adoption to identify
the actual location is almost complete.
Mary Fredericks, project manager of Route 58 project, Caitrans, reported on the altematives that were
studied and the vadous reasons for making the final selection of the Kern River alternate as the
preferred alignment. The alternatives were evaluated and tested against cost benefit analysis, range
of impact on the public and the environment and the amount of congestion that would be relieved. She
said that 7th Standard and the South Beltway alternates did not meet the criteda of relieving traffic in
metro Bakersfield; also, other aitemates were disruptive to the developed portions of the City of
Bakersfield and had other problems which led to their being eliminated from further studies. Ms.
Fredericks said that staff was asked to retest the route 178/204/Seventh Standard Road alignment;
however, this was deemed to be too costly. She said that transportation system management should
not be overlooked when doing future transportation programming. Ms. Fredericks said that as far as
the environmental work, EIS/EIR, not only has a draft final document been transmitted to the Federal
Highway Administration but Caltrans have been working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
have received a biological opinion; however, since Section 7 consultation and negotiation process has
not been completed, the Federal Highway Administration will not start the full final review of the draft
response to comments until that process has been completed. Ms. Fredericks bdefly highlighted Phase
I of the Kern River Alignment and indicated that two of the interchanges along the segment were not
included but will be constructed at a later date or, as needed, when funds became available. She also
added that four alternative Route 58/99 connections have been developed. Ms. Fredericks said that
Caltrans will begin the review of interchange alternatives and preliminary engineering design in the
years 2000/01.
Flom Core, Water Resources Director, City of Bakersfield, said in response to concems of the loss of
recharge basins in the area west of Allen Road, the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District, the city
had undertaken testing on property immediately east of Allen Road to see how it would take recharge.
He stated that they had ddlled 40 feet down to see how the soil was and it was found to be very similar
to the existing recharge basins. Over a period of several months water was added to the new study
area and found that the soil took recharge as well as if not better than the current recharge basin. Mr.
Core said the Rosedale-Rio Bravo sub-committee selected the preferred freeway alignment that would
run south of the existing R°sedale-Rio Bravo ponds with the interchange at Allen Road shifting east.
Mr. Taylor gave a bdef report on the available revenues expected for future TiPs in support of the Kem
River project. He said the 60/40 agreement was developed at the request of the Califomia
Transportation Commission to show a continuing commitment by Kem COG to the Route 58 project.
He further stated that this also was set up to guarantee that non-metro projects would move forward
in an orderly manner.
Director McQuiston said he recalled that a certain portion of this project to connect I-5 originally was
Phase III and that it was Caltrans' responsibility. Mr. Brummett replied that since the passage of $B45,
the metro boundary is now out to Enos Lane, Highway 43.
Director McQuiston asked if the 60~40 split were started in the 2002 cycle, assuming that the $90 million
is available in the first cycle, would the $559 million available for the project cover the cost of the
obligation under any scenado contained in the report. Mr. McCuen said this would fail'within the range
and there may not be an answer until the other development estimates are done.
Ms. Frederick reported on the possible future phases and indicated that there are three future segments
to be completed after Phase I of Route 58 (Kern River Alignment); however, none of these projects
have been prioritized and no funding has been programmed:
Mr. McCuen reported that during the re-authorization of ISTEA, funding was obtained to include the
Centennial Transportation Corridor as a demonstration project. However, at this time, no work has
begun on the corridor as Caltrans is required to develop a Project Study Report before funding can be
identified in the STIP.
Director McQuiston said he appreciated staff's time and effort in compiling this report; however, he felt
it was too technical in that he still does not have the basic answers. He still does not understand the
scope of the project and does not feel there is an understanding of what it will take to connect to 99.
If the obligation for this project is a half million or a billion dollars, then other roads need to be prioritized
throughout the County. Director McQuiston said he does not have a problem with the Kem River
Freeway Alignment; however, he asked what it would take to get a one page summa~/of the level of
project definition that would show each project by phase and by cost projected for FY1998-2012.
In response to Director McQuiston's concerns, Mr. Brummett said it is partially the process. He has
asked Mr. Bohn to begin the process of defining that second phase, the connection to Route 99.
However, until the other alternatives have been evaluated, the range of the cost of an interchange can
be defined but until the geometric design is settled upon, the final cost of an interchange cannot be
defined.
Mr. McCuen said a project study report will provide better information on the scoping of a project but
a project must first go through the preliminary engineering and environmental stages. Director
McQuiston asked why this cannot be considered a single project, both phases, in order to deal with all
those issues simultaneously.
In response to a question by Director McQuiston as to how much has already been spent on the
freeway, Ms. Fredericks said that between 1990-1994, Caltrans has spent approximately $4-$5 million
on consultant's studies. Internally, Caltrans has spent about $1-$2 million.
Mr. Brummett addressed the question regarding the volume of information that was provided and said
that staff was specifically asked by various board members to retest the alternatives and all the
modeling data were provided is a result of that request. Director McQuiston said that a simple summary
sheet would have been fine. Mr. Brummett said it is his hope that before the next TIP cycle for FY2002,
that the question of an interchange is addressed. Mr. McCuen said a selection of the preferred
alignment cannot be done but only the alternatives, the associated cost and estimated delivery
schedule can be identified. Director McQuiston said he is not sure what the four altemative Route
58/99 connections are but noted that the dollars are substantially different and that 'some threshold
inquiry would be warranted. Mr. Brummett said the project study reports will identify those options and
what will be the impact. .
Dire=or Armendariz said he, too, was expecting options and phases and that a lot of money has already
been spent on the interchanges. He said he needs some definite numbers on the projects and does
not feel he is getting any type of answers from the experts.
Director MCQuiston asked that staff report back after they had a chance to meet with Caltrans. The
Chair said staff can be directed to make further inquiries. Mr. Brummett said he will meet with Caltrans
to address these issues and to discuss some type of time line and a report will be brought back.
The chair questioned the $400 million' parallel freeway to Route 99 and wanted to know if the estimated
costs are in present dollars and what might be available. 'Ms. Frederick replied that these were
reasonable cost estimates based on the year 2000, using similar criteria and cost figures and were
developed utilizing standard contingencies in order to build the preliminary estimate. She said the
parallel freeway concept is a very complex engineering design and it will be an expensive alternative
to study.
Director Silver asked if what is being done in projecting or setting aside the funds the norm for any
major freeway to be built for the present or for the future. Mr. McCuen said the impact on the
metropolitan area is much more complex and is difficult to estimate what those impacts might be and
how to respond to them. He said Caltrans will be working with staff to move forward to'scope th® 99
connection; however, until the environmental study is done; no definitive cost information will be
available. He said the cost projections which were identified with these alternatives, range from about
$435-$735 million, with the 99 connection being the big vadable in the group.
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In response to a question by Director Armendadz regarding the parallel freeway, Mr. McCuen replied
that the $400 million includes the purchase of property. He said if this is not affordable or feasible, then
CaltranS would concentrate on one of the other alternatives.
Director Rowles commented on the overall impact of the south option of Routes 99~58 and said that a
viable cost effective route needs to be identified. He said he will look forward to the information on the
project study report on Phase II to help better define the alternatives and hopefully the continued
request for more information will not dilute this Board's commitment to find the best alternative.
In response to a question by Director Rowles regarding the number of homes which will be purchased
for the Kern River Freeway alignment as programmed, Ms. Frederick said that some of the earlier
information showed between 100-115 planned lots. Currently, there are about 10 or 20 home parcels
affected; however, the right-of-way requirements have not been fully defined. She said she will check
these figures and report back. Director Rowles asked staff to continue the effort and that it would be
nice to know just about when the PSR can be done on Phase II. He said the people of Bakersfield
would like to continue to solve the congestion problems that are beginning to worsen in the community.
Director Rowles said he appreciated the efforts of staff on the report; however, it did raise more
questions and the need for a better definition of the proposed route.
In response to a question by Director McQuiston regarding projected cost, Mr. Brummett replied that
he only has the cost of Heath Road to Enos Lane. Mr. McCuen said the last segment of concem is
from $75 to $125 million and this would vary depending upon how the connection to.l-5_will take pl_ace~ .......
Director McQuiston said he is unclear on some of the route options and asked for clarification as the
dollar amounts do not add up to the amount that is available for the project.
At this time, the chair called upon those in the audience who would like to comment on this item.
John Rombouts, mayor, City of Tehachapi, president of the Kern County Association of Cities,
commented on the 60/40 split. He said the small cities also have problems and that it is important that
this project does not get so huge that it will take more and more dollars away from the small
communities. As the project has to be completed in a certain pedod of time, the small communities in
the rural areas get depdved of the money earmarked on the 60140 split. He said he is concerned that
the city of Bakersfield indicated that they also want to be included in the 40 percent split with the small
communities. Mr. Rombouts said this was not part of the odginal 60/40 split agreement.
Renee Nelson said it was good to see staff and the city managers work together as a group. She also
referred to the letter from the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the groundwater recharge in the
impacted areas and indicated that these areas are important for migratory waterfowl breeding and
foraging. Ms. Nelson said with the change, in the project purpose, the Seventh Standard Alignment in
combination with the proposed South Beitway Freeway would meet the conditions of both the existing
and past project purpose and need statements and would result in less over all impacts to natural
resources. She said nothing was mentioned in staff's report regarding the Texaco/Equilon project and
hoped that the community as a whole will work to clean up this severe problem, whether or not a
fl'eeway goes through this area. Ms. Nelson said that transportation dollars should not be used for this.
She urged that consideration be given to how a roadway is designed and said there are other options
than a freeway through the metropolitan area.
Matthew Brady, member of the Planning Commission, City of Bakersfield, said the Kem River Freeway
process should 'not be stopped just because all of the information was not available.
Director McQuiston said he is not t~ing to stop the process of the Highway 58 freeway but just wanted
to know how much it will cost to connect it to Highway 99 and to know what options are available and
to what extent the remaining disposable dollars can be used for other projects. ~
Stephen Boyle, member of the Planning Commission, City of Bakersfield, concerned c~zen, said the
Kern River Freeway has been the backbone of the city's planning for more than ten years and the
planning process is 50 percent vision and 50 percent detail. He encouraged the board to look at the
vision and that the needs of the 350,000 people in this urban area should not be held hostage due to
the fact that Caltrans is three or four years behind the vision.
VII. PUBUC HEAPJN(~:
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE 1998 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (1998 FTIP):.
Mr. Taylor reported that the 1998 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (1998 FTIP) is a six-
year schedule of multi-modal transportation improvement projects. It is a dynamic program subject to
change. Amendment No. 5 t° the 1998 FTIP will modify the following program of projects: 1) State
Highway/Major Local Street and Roads; 2) State Highway Operations and Protection Program
(SHOPP); 3) Rail; 4) Non-transit CMAQ; and 5) Landscape/Pedestrian program of projects.
Mr. Taylor bdefly highlighted those projects affected by the revisions to Amendment No. 5 to the FTIP. "
Mr. Brummett said that as a result of TEA-21, more federal programs will be included in the FTIP in '~
which Kem COG will have no jurisdiction but that there be a joint coordination between the agencies.
Mr. Taylor went on to rePort that a compromise proposal has been developed between the Kern County i!5,
Association of Cities and Assemblyman Fiorez. (A copy of this funding proposal is on~,file.) This r
proposal will provide funding for Route 46 by allowing all existing projects to move forward .and also
assures that a maximum of $45 million in Kern RIP funds be available until such time the Route 46
project is ready to move forward. Mr. Taylor went on to highlight the recommended actions that can
be taken by this board. He said that staff asked that Amendment No 5 be approved to include the first
seven items and authorize Chair to sign Resolution No. 99-28; to direct staff to come back with the
agreement for final Kern COG's consideration dudng the November meeting.
~ln response to a question by Director Perez regarding the $36 million already programmed for the
Highway 46 project, Mr. Taylor replied that an additional $9 million will be added.
Before opening the public hearing, the Chair announced that proponents will speak first, followed by
opponents'and that each group will be limited to 20 minutes, with a five minutes rebuttal.
At this time, Assemblyman Florez was introduced. Assemblyman Florez thanked the board, the staff,
the city managers, and especially John Guinn of Shafter, for their efforts in bringing about this
compromise to make improvements to Highway 46. He said this board .was very responsive to the
people of Kern County by providing the necessary funding, by looking at all the projects and for allowing
the public to comment on this issue. Assemblyman Fl°fez said the compromise is wonderful in that not
only is Highway 58 important but so is Highway 46. He said he looks forward to working with all in an
effort to bdng back some dollars.
The Chair thanked Assemblyman Florez for his comments and that in the future all of us who are
concerned with these dangerous highways in Kern County will consider going out door-to-door and work
for a-half-cent sales tax so that this county can be a self-help county so that 95-100 percent of these
projects can be fixed.
At this time, the Chair opened the public hearing to invite those proponents who wish to comment on
this item.
Hearing none, he then invited those opponents 'who wish to comment on this item.
Bob Campbell, long-time tax payer and resident of greater Bakersfield, said politicians should not be
allowed to run or push things over on us. They need to know that there are regular channels to get the
roads fixed and that funds be allocated based on sound evaluation and evidence. Mr. Campbell said
that in this case there was a move to get it going; it failed in the legislature and then it was tried here
. locally. He said this was done in a big hurry and was done for publicity reason.
David Gay, representing the Bakersfield Association of Realtors, said that the impact of traffic,
transportation and circulation issues affect their clients. He said they too are concerned with the traffic
accidents on Highway 46 and that funding is long overdue for Kern County's hazardous roadway such
as Highways 58, 65 and 178. Mr. Gay said their board supports the completion of the Kem River
Freeway and the desire to direct funds to improve highway safety is important; however, the lives of the
residents in the metropolitan area could also be in jeopardy if any funds are removed from the Kern
River Freeway that would stop or delay the projected timetable. He said that any efforts on behalf of
Highway 46 should stand on their own and not be at the expense of any other project. $._
Brian Todd, Building Industry Association, said they were particularty interested in the staff report, the
compromise proposal and that they will be involved in the process as a mechanism for maintaining the
Kern River Freeway as the number one priority of Kem COG, as well as allowing other important road ·
projects throughout the county to move forward.
Dale Mills, former director of Kem County Public Works, said that we would not be here tonight if we
were a self-help county and our efforts should be directed toward getting a half-cent sales tax for our
transportation system. He said hopefully this can be done in the very near future.
At this time, the public headng was closed, with no rebuttals necessary.
Mr. Brummett suggested that two actions be taken: 1) to approve the FTIP Amendment No. 5, items
1-7; and 2) that staff be instructed to carry out the two board actions, as outlined in the Route 46
proposal and to report back next month.
Mr. McCuen said he appreciated the efforts by Assemblyman Florez, the city managers and all those
involved to make this process work. He said that Caltrans definitely fully supports the proposal and that
both projects can move forward without a direct effect on the ability to deliver. With regard to Route
46 itself, Caitmns is working diligently tO accelerate and move forward all work for that segment of road
between San Luis Obispo county line and I-5. The first seven miles segment has already been
prog~; work has begun on the preliminary engineering and environmental work; the project study
report .scoping on the other two segments of road (Keck's Comer to Route 33 and Route 33 to I-5) has
also moved forward; these two segments will then be eligible to be included in the programming of the
STIP; then the environmental work will be combined so that the four lane segment can be accelerated.
Mr. McCuen said that Caltrans look forward to being a partner with Kern COG on that development.
Director Prout commented about regionalism and that it does show that this board represents our
county and that the county will certainly be more reflective on the valley and this is just one of many
steps in solving and working together on many issues that will come forward.
Director Perez said he was against the diversion of funds from Route 58 when it was first proposed,
as he could not see jeopardizing those funds set for a project that has been planned for so long.
However, the compromise is a common-sense solution and he especially appreciated Mr. Guinn's
efforts. It is a win-win situation as $36 million had already been programmed for Route 46; however,
he is concemed how the projeCts are prioritized and ranked and therefore, would like to direct staff to
bdng back the criteria used for ranking these projects. He said the community members in attendance
to support Highway 46 is commendable; however, other community members and families who have
lost lives on other freeways or roads feel the same way. Director Perez fears that this board will be
approached again to move on another project out of the criteda base discussion that Kern COG had
in setting those projects. Unfortunately, there is only a small pot of money to address these situations.
He said this county does need to address the issues of a half-cent sale tax to become a self-help county
as it is not getting the funds necessary for as many roads as there are in this county.
Director Rowies commented that he also appreciates all the efforts that have taken place as he that the
initial proposal compromised other projects in the community, aside from Highway 58, and added there
is not enough money to solve all these problems. The 30-day spent investigating, thinking and coming
to a concept was a prudent way for this board to move forward.
In response to a question by Director Rowles regarding a joint transportation impact fee program
entered into by the County of Kern and the City of Bakersfield, Mr. Perkins said the shift of funds might
cause a one year potential delay, however, it would probably not have a significant impact on those
environmental documents. ' ~' ·
Director Rowles asked how will we be able to determine the environmental impacts on the other
communities and asked if staff could come back with a report. He said that at its meeting last night,
the Bakersfield City Council took the prudent approach which was to let the Kern COG Board discuss
it, weigh the information and then decide.
Director White commented that had the staff brought the information to the Kern COG Board, the city
managers would not have had to address this issue as the decision should have been made .by this
board and not by the City managers. He said this board is the elected officials; however, he appreciated
the cooperative efforts of all the parties involved.
MOTION BY DIRECTOR PROUT, seconded by Director Smith, TO APPROVE BOARD ACTION #1
AND RETURN AGREEMENT FOR FINAL KERN COG CONSIDERATION DURING BOARD'S
NOVEMBER 1999 MEETING. Motion carded by a roll call vote.
MOTION BY DIRECTOR PEREZ, seconded by Director Rowles, TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5
TO THE 1998 FTIP/RTIP, INCLUDING ITEMS 1- 7 ONLY AND TO APPROVE BOARD ACTION #2, AS
OUTLINED. Motion carded by a roll call vote.
VIII. CALTRANS' REPORT: (Report on Projects in Progress)
Mr. McCuen reported that AB1020 would add two additional years to the STIP to allow more projects
to flow through the programming process. One of the provisions of the bill identifies that there shall be
four project delivery advisory teams created throughout the state 0f California. Mr. Bohn, district 6, has
been selected as one of those districts to establish one of the advisory teams and that reports will be
provided back to the Govemor and the legislator. Mr. McCuen said that currently they are looking for
either a city or a county representative to participate on the team who will represent this district.
Mr. McCuen reported that as a result of the traffic problems on Cai City Boulevard, an interim sign
bridge has been installed as motorists were still having difficulties with the tuming lanes at the
intersection. He said there has been a major improvement since the installation of this bridge.
Mr. McCuen reported that final funding for the Amtrak Station is in place and a ground breaking has
been scheduled for Fdday, October 22 at 2 p.m. He encouraged all those interested to attend.
Director White asked for a status report on the traffic signal on Kimberlina Road. Mr. McCuen said that
the design on this has been completed; however, the cooperative agreement with the county has yet
to be completed. He said the necessary paper work has to be processed and since it is a partnership
project, there is some money involved with the county. Mr. McCuen said that once eve~jthing is in
place, work can be done as soon as possible and that it need not wait until next spdng.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: (Report on Projects and Programs in Progress)
Mr. Brummett announced that staff will be meeting with the Southem Califomia Association of
Govemments Thursday, October 28 in Palmdale and asked if any members would.~_e int_ere~s~ed_, in_ ........
attending.
X. MEMBER STATEMENTS:
Director Armendariz concurred with the statements made by Director Perez; however, in his portion of
the county which includes Highway 65, there have been a lot of accidents, and sooner or later
something needs to' be done and urged all those interested to help this county become a self-help
county and to include a half-cent sales tax on a ballot soon.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjoumed at approximately
9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted/
Rol~ld E~. Br~mmett,~tive Dire
A'I-rEST:
Paul Ackermann, Chair
DATE: November 18 t 1999
9
KERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Minutes of Meetinq of October 21. 1999
KERN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OFFICE THURSDAY
1300 17TH STREET, ROOM 1-B (FIRST FLOOR) OCTOBER 21, 1999
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 6:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the Chair at approximately 9:15 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Newton, Rowles, Lessenevitch, Armendadz, Throop, Gar-za, Carter,
Prout, Ackermann, Smith, White, McQuiston, and Perez
Members Absent:. None
Alternates: None
Congestion Management Agency Ex-Officio Members: Silver, McCuen
Others: Approximately 30
Staff: Brummett, Hildebrand, Taylor, Beardslee, Palomo, Smith, Bitner, Sdram, McNamara,
Flickinger, Toy and Perkins
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the
Committee on any matter not on this agenda but under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
Committee members may respond bdefly to statements made or questions posed. They may'
ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff
to report back to the Committee at a later meeting. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED~O TWO .~.:~'~
MINUTES. PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD PRIOR TO
MAKING A PRESENTATION. NO ONE HEARD.
III. CONSENT AGENDA/OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Ail items on the consent
agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by Kern COG staff and will be ...
approved by one motion if no member of the Committee or public Wishes to comment or ask
questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item Will be removed from the
consent agenda and will be considered in the listed sequence with an oPportunity for any
member of the public to address the Committee conceming the item before action is taken.
ROLL CALL VOTE.
A. ADDroval of Minutes - Meetinq of September 16. 1999
B. Concurrence in Actions of TPPC
C. Local Cleafin(~house - City_ of Ridqecrest/Economic Adjustment Assistance
D. · GIS Maintenance Agreernellt with the city_ of Wasco
MOTION BY DIRECTOR ROWLES, seconded by Director Carter, TO APPROVE CONSENT
CALENDAR. Motion carded by a roll call vote.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**'
IV. KERN COG: (None)
V. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: (None)
(OVER) 1
VI. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AGENCY: (None)
VII. KERN MOTORIST AID AUTHORITY: (none)
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: (Report on Programs and Projects in Progress)
Mr. Brummett said the following items have been included in the board's folder.
A. Wan'ant Reaister
B. Ir3~edm Combined Financial Statements.
IX. MEMBER STATEMENTS: On their own initiatiVe, Council members may make a brief
announcement or a bdef report on their own activities. In addition, Council members may ask a
question of staff or the public for clarification on any matter, provide a reference to staff or other
resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the Council at a later meeting
conceming any matter. Furthermore, the Council, or any member thereof, may take action to direct
staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.
~ (Director Newton)
Kern County AIDS statistics as of September 1999:
AIDS cases HIV+ Deaths Children under*13
988 1,662 443 38
Congratulations and good wishes were extended to Randy Rowles and his wife on the recent birth
of their son, Bennett. ·
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (none)
Xl. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately
9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ro~nald E. Brum~et~, Executive Director
ATTEST:
DATE: November 18, 1999
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Second Vice President-Investments
Financial Consultant
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
800-421-2171
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SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC
5000 California Ave., Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0711
Fax 661-327-9417
Castle&Cooke
CALIFORNIA, INC.
Stephan J. DeBranch
Vice President ~
'December 1, 1999
Councilman David Couch
Bakersfield City Council
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Coleman Commercial Site ....
Dear David,
In accordance.with our recent discussion regarding the Coleman Commercial site, I have enclosed
for your review, the final council resolution, the minutes of the November 3~ City Council meeting,
and also, a transcript for that portion of the November 3r~ meeting for this particular headng item.
As you will remember, Castle & Cooke and the City have agreed to certain conditions regarding the
new 30-acre park along Stockdale Highway. Two of those conditions are as follows: 1) Pay
$700,000 to City no later than October 6, 2000, and 2) Agree to an immediate covenant running with
the land to pay that portion of the maintenance costs as applicable. (See attached agreement). It is
our understanding that Coleman agreed to the terms and conditions of our park agreement.
To the contrary you will find that for Coleman's project, the resolution conditions, correctly require
Coleman to pay $100,000 toward park improvements and inclusion into the park maintenance
district, but not until such time that a building permit is requested for the commercial project. (See
conditions ~r28 & 29). This is not in accordance with the agreement between Castle & Cooke and the
City for the 30-acre park, and is not in accordance with our understanding of what Coleman agreed
to at the City Council meeting.
We would like to have the resolution conditions amended to correctly reflect our understanding of the
agreement (the two conditions referred to above), which we feel, were reached between Coleman
and Castle & Cooke. We feel this was cleady represented by statements made at the November 3r~
City Council meeting, and which are reflected in the attached meeting minutes. Upon your review
and concurrence with our understanding we would like to have this matter cleared up as soon as
possible so there is no further misunderstanding. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance in
this matter.
Sincerely,
Stephan J. DeBranch
Vice President, Land Development
Enclosure (1)
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cc: Bruce Freeman, Castle & Cooke
Roger Mclntosh, Martin-Mclntosh
bcc: Mark Jones
10000 Stockdale Highway (93311) · P.O. Box 11165 · Bakersfield, CA 93389-1165 · (661) 664-6503 · Fax (661) 664-6042
David R. Couch
Second Vice President-Investments
Financial Consulta,~~
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From: Leslie A Hill <hills5804@juno.com>
To: CITYDOM.citypol(City_Council)
Date: Thu, Dec 2, 1999 2:45 AM 99 OEO -] AH 9:3 t
Subject: Rezoning 16.36 acres on southwest corner of Calloway Dr. and Olive Dr.
SAF, ER:S~: ~L~ [;t~ Y CI. ERF,
Leslie A. Hill
Telephone 588-5323
Fax 587-9182
5804 Running Brook St.
Bakersfield, Ca. 93312
Dear Councilman Couch,
My name is Leslie Hill. My wife and I have just moved into our dream
home. We have
lived here since June 30, 1999. We just love the neighborhood. It's like
we have went
back into a time when you could feel really good about with who and where
your children are growing-up!!! But for you to fully understand just what
this home and neighborhood means to us you need to know a little of our
history.
During our married life my wife and I have worked very hard to get
this home. We
have bought one fixer-upper after another. I workedat the Post Office
during the day and fixed the houses up at night. We saved every penny we
could with the goal of one day working our way to Rosedale away from all
the traffic, gangs, crime, noise, over crowded schools and apartments.
We have six beautiful daughters who love it here just as much as we
do. The
neighborhood here is like a dream come true. The street ends one house
down from us to the north, and ends in a cul-de-sac to the south. The
children in the neighborhood run from house to house playing, eating
dinner with each other and doing homework
together. There is not one parent on our street that we are not on a
first name basis with. The children play in the steers like we did when
we were kids with out worrying about getting ran over or gangs or all the
other things that rob our children of being children. Its just great!!!!! ~
But all this know is in danger of be jeopardized by the proposed zone
change on the
property directly behind our house from commercial to multi-residential.
We feel that
apartments would bring the following problems to our neighborhood;
1 .Property depreciation
2.Over crowded classrooms at
nearby schools
3. Increased crime rates
associated with larger populations 4. Traffic congestion
5. Environmental Impacts
As our home backs up to this 16.36 acres we would be the first to be
effected by theft or
property damage, and our home would be subject to greater and swifter C~9 D~ -~' ~ 9; ,3 I
property
depreciation. SAKER$~'~Lr3 ';;l ~ ¥' ~'.,(.r,.Rit~- '
One important factor we considered in choosing this lot to build our
home on was
the zoning on the property behind us. Had the property been zoned
multi-residential at
the time we were shopping for a home site we would not have considered
this location an option. We are dismayed by this proposal.We have heard a
rumor that Martin-Mclntosh is willing to pay for the Olive Dr.
improvements in exchange for this zone change. Although this would be of
financial benefit to the City it's unfair to the home buyers in this
neighborhood who bought based on the present zoning.The pride of a city
should not be its wide streets or overpasses, but its safe and fairly
developed neighborhoods.
We look to you Councilman Couch to be the voice for our neighborhood
in this matter.
Please stand with us in our efforts to protect both our family's quality
of life and the
financial investment we have made in this home. As our elected official
representing
Ward 4 We have confidence that you will fight for the interests of your
present
constituents.
Sincerely,
Leslie A.
Hill & Shelley L. Hill
City ~0~nbil 1' G~nerai Plan Amend~e~ P99:0697 ........ Page 1 7
From: "Fred & Donna" <adf332@earthlink.net>
To: CITYDOM.citypol(City_Council)
Date: Sun, Dec 5, 1999 10:00 PM 9°J 0E[~ -'~ ~,~ 9: 3t
Subject: General Plan Amendment P99-0697
BAKER'SFi,~L(~ ~.:ii Y f]t. ER~
Councilman David Couch:
This letter is in regards to the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for
the commercial lot on the southwest corner of Calloway Drive and Olive
Drive, P99-0697.
I am a homeowner in this area and am opposed to the zone change. My main
reason is that I think that a change in the zoning will decrease my property
values.
Thank you,
Donna Webster
9804 Cheyenne Dr.
391-1291
Attn:Councilman David Couch ( Local Ward 4 Council )
From: Mr. & Mrs. Bill C. Richardson
Re: Zone Change law proposal at Southwest corner of Calloway Drive and Olive
Drive. (General Plan Amendment and zone change P99-0697. Amend the
zoning from C-1 to R-2 on 16.36 acres )
Recently, we have learned that the firm of Martin-Mclntosh (2001 Wheelan
Court, Bakersfield Ca.) is trying to get a zone change for the commercial lot on the
southwest corner of Calloway Drive and Olive Drive to place multi-family dwellings.
We are totally against the rezoning proposal to locate multi family dwellings. We
are opposed to this proposal for the following reasons:
1.) Overcrowding of neighborhoods
2.) Overcrowding of local Schools
3.) Increased crime and trespassing
4.) Increased traffic and congestion
5.) Negative enviormental impacts
6.) Property depreciation
These are just some of the reasons my wife and I are opposed to this proposal. We
have come to appreciate the River Lakes area of single family dwellings. This is the
main reason we decided to move to this area. We feel that the rezoning amendment
will increase neighborhood problems and decrease our property value.
Bill & Tami Richardson
10008 Balvanera Ave.
Bakersfield, Ca. 93312
Home (661) 588-5129
Work (661) 398-3100
December 8, 1999
David Couch
Ward 4
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Couch,
I am writing to share my feeling about the proposed General Plan Amendment and zone
change for the commercial lot on the SW corner of Calloway Dr. and Olive Dr. I reside
at 9707 Balvanera Ave. and have moved to this area because of the location. I paid a fair
price for the location---thegolf course, the price of the home and the school district. I
don't want the commercial lot to be zoned for multi-family dwellings. There are
currently lower priced houses ($70,000.00 to $90,000.00) being built at Noriega and
Calloway. I want to protect my property value. With multi-family dwellings moving so
close to medium priced housing ($130,000.00 to $170,000.000) it will bring a negative
affect; more people, more traffic, more students in already crowded schools, increased
crime associated with dense population and the classic "renter not owner" attitude.
Kyle Carter Homes is building at Norris and Calloway and that land (C-l) could easily be
zoned for more single family homes. However in this area there is a problem with traffic
flow due to the Calloway Canal. There needs to be a pass over the canal' such as the
canal off of Panama into Coral Keys and Silver Creek. Hopefully you will bring this
canal pass concern up at the meeting to join the neighborhoods and relieve the
traffic flow problem. With more people residing in this area traffic will only get
worse.
I hope you seriously think about the effects Of our lives in making your decision on this
matter. Think of this as your family and if this was the situation in your neighborhood.
I know it sounds good (if the rumor is true) that Martin-Mclntosh will pay for road
widening projects for the city. But at what price? I am a tax-paying citizen and I don't
want a"good offer" and then sacrifice the safety and serenity of my family.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Sincerel3~, ~
"Robe~ & Gena Lieske
9707 Balvanera Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
587-8328
GRANDMA'S PLACE
DEBORA GABLE, OWNER
521 TWINLEAF DR. 9q. g~r.. -q, TM t'. ~ ~
BKRS., CA. 93308 ~~:~.~,~'~.~..~~ 9. ~999
(661)393-4877
AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN, AND BUSINESS OWNER, I AM
DEEPLY. CONCERNED ABOUT THE BOUNCED CHECKS,
(UNSUFFICENT FUNDS). I PERSONALLY HAVE RECIEVED
THREE WITHIN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS. IN ONE CASE, THE
CHECK FRAUDER, TRACY WANT, DID FIECIEVE THE PROPER
COURT DECISSION, NOT UNTIL ! PERSONALLY HAD TO BEG
THE AGENTCIES TO TAKE A REPORT. WE HAVE A CHECK
BUSTERS WITH THE D.A., BUT THEY WERE RUDE TO ME.
ANYWAYS, WHAT I WOULD LIKE FROM YOU, AND OTHER
ELECTED OFFICALS, TO JOIN IN WITH US CONCERNED
CITIZENS , AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICALS, IN THE FIGHT
AGAINST THESE FRAUD UNSUFFICENT FUNDERS.
WE NEED TO CLAMP DOWN ON THE BANKS. AFTER ALL IT
IS THEIR CLIENT$,(CUSTOMERS), THAT WRITE THE CHECKS,
AND THEIR BANKS THAT THE CHECKS COME FROM. THE
BANKS ONLY TELL YOU THAT THE FUNDS ARE OR ARE NOT
AVAILABLE. IF THEY AREN'T THEY NEED TO HELP OUT.WITH
THE CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION, NOT GIVE U8 ALL. KINDS OF
DETOURS.
! AM ASKING YOU, HOW MANY HOUR8 DOES IT TAKE FOR
A UNSUFFICENT FUND CHECK TO BE INVESTIGATED. THAT
TIME COULD BE 8PENT MORE ON HIGH INTENSE CRIMES.
PLEASE BRING THIS UP WITH YOUR COLLEGES, AND HAVE
THESE BANKS STEP IN AND GET THESE CHECKS BACK FROM
THE PERSON WHO WROTE BAD CHECK AFTER BAD CHECK.
NOT TAKE MONTHS TO DECIDE IF THEIR IS ANY WRONG. THE
PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING, FOR THE TELLER
SAID,'INSUFFICENT FUNDS'.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS
MATTER. HAPPY HOLIDAYS,
/,t~_ '~.~_ (- ?- o o DEBORA GABLE