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BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 5, 1999 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Airport Terminal Steering Committee had a half day meeting this week. The building shape and size are being determined. I will try to schedule Ray Bishop for a workshop to update you. 2. As an update on the Kern River Freeway, enclosed is a copy of a letter from the Federal Highway Administration to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting some amendments to the Route 58 Tier I environmental document. Also, Water Resources has' provided the attached operations summary for the Rosedale Recharge Project. 3. There is a report enclosed from KernCOG concerning Regional Surface Transportation Funds (RSTP) and Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) funds that are likely to be available to the region for 2001/02 and 2002/03. 4. Attached are very preliminary project lists from staff and the Parkway Committee. These are being worked on in case the water project / park bond referendum passes in March. We will refine the list further, do some more cost estimates, and get it to Council or a committee, at a later date. 5. A time line report is enclosed on the acquisition/improvement for the building at 304 East 4th, which the Bakersfield Police Activities League intends to use as a youth center. 6. "America Recycles Day" will be November 15, 1999. Public Works will be including the enclosed flyer in this month's commercial refuse bills. 7. The October Activity Report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. 8. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: · send a letter to the California Transportation Commission concerning ear-marking of funds for freeway projects; · update on Shellabarger Road cul-de-sac issue. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1999 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ROUTE 58 CORRESPONDENCE RE: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS Attached is a copy of a letter to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding their comments to the Route 58 Tier I environmental document. In it, the Federal Highway Administration requests Fish and Wildlife remove four (4) items that appear to be inappropriate. In addition, the last statement requests Fish and Wildlife amend their report in an "...expeditious..." manner because the local jurisdiction considers this project "...critical...". We will continue to keep you abreast of any new developments regarding this issue as they unfold. cc: Jack LaRochelle Mr. Wayne S, White, Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2800 COt'mge way, Dear Mr. Whim: SLI~J'ECY: IOT FOX STiJ'DY & pROGRAMMATIC BA FOR ~OR PR~~S ~clo~ for yo~ ~view ~ ~ pw~ pm~fic h~loa[~ ~ment for ~~fion ~vifi~ ~d pwjec~ ~d ~ ~~ ~t fox ~niiW ~Y pl~ include C~ DM~ 4, 5, 6, ~ I0. D~8 ~e ~~ ~d at ~ offi~ on J~ 15.19~. ~- Pemr C~ of y~ s~ ~ F~ ~way ~i~ (~A) ~d Cd.s, W ~e~ ~ Biologi~ ~on, iss~ o~ M~ ~, 1999, for ~ ~-~fe~ ~oj~t ~n m~iv~g ~e ~bj~t ~en~. We ~st ~t ~s Biol~ ~n be ~nd~ m: ' 1. ~ve ~ no~~ m~mble ~ pmdem ~m~s ~ ~q~ a pm~~c Biolo~ Op~on. 2. ~~ ~ ~~ ~ F~A ~ ~ eff~ of ~o~ not co~~ ~ ~W~ ~t ~ of Nord ~ ~ ~ ~i~ ~pm~s ~, ~m Co~ V~ey ~l~r HCP 9nd a HCP m ~s ~v~lopment ~st offs L~. co[l~on of ~t fox retie s~km on hi~ ~shin ~ ~e of ~ ~t ~x ~ ~m ~c coll~d ~ ~ ~ m ~nimi~ vehicle ~st-ltTM brand f~ transmitt~ memo ~] ]+ ~,,~e* · ~ 11/02/99 04:10 FAX ~)2 4. l~--moYe the nondis~m~ionary reasonabl~ end prudent study, to dgtermine tl~ slatm of Least Bell's Vireo on Karo River f:mm t.~ outlgt of Luke Isabella m Inter,ate 5. ~cause the local jurisdiction considet's the project schedule critic, al, you~ nmfmdfl~n~ of your l~axch 22. 1999, .q~nm Routg 58 Biological Opi~on will be apl~'cciatf~l. you turve any questions, pl~a.~ e~ll 1~'. lOtoi I~tmu at W~shtnan at (9163 49g-5056, $inam'~ly, /r,/I~,nnls ,~- Scovill Jeffrey A. Lindley D~v~ion Enclosm~s 1~. Brian SmitE. Calu-ans HQ, Environmental Mr. Oary Winter, Caltrans HQ, Environmental lVk. Jay NorvcLi, Calu.~s Di~tr~ 6 B A K E R S F I E L D ROSEDALE RECHARGE PROJECT OPERATIONS SUMMARY OCTOBER 29. 1999 Project Activi _ty Schedule - Period of October 29 thru November 5. 1999 On or about Sunday, October 31st, plans are to begin filling Percolation Pond #2 to a maximum gage height of 3.00 feet. The following week, RRB Turnout #2 will be reduced from 30 cfs to approximately 15 cfs, and a continuous (24- hour) water delivery to pond #2 will commence. Ponds gl, #3, & ~4 will cease water delivery and fill operations at this time. Downstream of Houghton Inlet Aerial Photo_m'aphy Aerial photography of the project has been scheduled for the first week of November 1999, in order to capture operation of the percolation ponds before they are restored back to original condition. Rosedale intake channel below Allen Road Water Supply Improvement District No. 4 estimated water deliveries into the Rosedale intake channel during the period of October 1-29, 1999 are 1,725 acre-feet. All told, approximately 4,400 acre-feet has been diverted for Rosedale Recharge Project purposes. Next Project Update: November 5. 1999 . PREL~I~I~NARYDATA ,, A ,<: ~ R s F · = ,~ ~, SUBJECT TO REVISION ROSEDALE RECHARGE PROJECT · PIEZOMETER MEASUREMENTS October 1999 Month -- Year Piezometer #1 Piezometer #2 Piezometer #3 Piezometer #4 Depth to Depth to Depth to Depth to Water Water Water Water Day Time (Feet) Time (Feet) Time (Feet) Time (Feet) Previous Day 09:00 AM 32.75 08:53 AM 28.33 08:47 AM 15.35 08:33 AM 14.46 1 08:48 AM 32.75 08:55 AM 28.27 09:08 AM 15.48 08:35 AM 14.50 2 01:28 PM 32.90 09:43 AM 28.40 10:39 AM 15.31 09:35 AM 14.52 3 08:52 AM 32.69 08:59 AM 28.25 08:46 AM 15.38 08:34 AM 14.42 4 08:59 AM 32.58 09:06 AM 28.27 08:52 AM 15.31 08:38 AM 14.54 5 08:53 AM 32.69 09:04 AM 28.00 08:47 AM 15.33 08:34 AM 14.58 6 09:02 AM 32.60 08:55 AM 27.79 08:45 AM 15.29 o8:3o AM 14.40 7 08:56 AM 32.65 09:30 AM 27.85 09:24 AM 15.33 08:49 AM 14.42 8 08:46 AM 32.58 08:56 AM 27.83 09:34 AM! 15.31 08:36 AM 14.52 9 08:50 AM 32.38 08:59 AM 27.79 11:50 AM 15.08 09:24 AM 14.60 10 o8:59 AM 32.56 09:23 AM 27.83 08:50 AM 15.42 o8:35 AM 14.60 11 O8:54 AM 32.73 09:03 AMi 27.69 08:46 AM 15.27 08:29 AM 14.75 12 O9:O8 AM 32.58 09:16 AM 27.69 09:00 AM 15.33 08:46 AM 14.69 13 O8:57 AM 32.46 09:23 AM 27.79 08:51 AM 15.21 O8:34 AM 14.83 14 11:56 AM 32.63 08:47 AM 28.13 O8:59 AM 15,23 O8:35 AM 14.79 15 ' 09:46 AM 32.46 09:26 AM 27.71 09:41 AM 15.35 08:31 AM 14.71 16 09:40 AM 32.67 09:30 AM 27.75 09:59 AM 15.27 11:34 AM 14.81 17 08:32 AM 32.40 08:41 AM 28.60 08:55 AM 15.48 08:23 AM 14.79 18 08:49 AM 32.54 08:43 AM 27.79 09:00 AM 15.63 08:30 AM 14.88 19 11:49 AM 32.54 11:14 AM 27.88 12:04 PM 15.50 12:11 PM 15.13 20 08:40 AM 32.63 08:47 AM 27.81 09:03 AM 15.77 08:31 AM 15.08 21 08:46 AM 32.31 09:16 AM 28.00 09:02 AM 15.50 09:06 AM 15.00 22 O9:O8 AM 32,52 09:28 AM 28.25 08:58 AM 15.67 08:30 AM 15.00 23 24 25 12:31 PM 32.60 12:44 PM 27.56 12:27 PM 15.69 12:14 PM 14.65 26 09:16 AM 32.40 09:24 AM 27.39 09:43 AM 15.77 09:32 AM 14.68 27 O8:44 AM 32.31 08:53 AM 27.59 09:38 AM 15.82 08:33 AM 14.68 28 08:49 AM 32.57 08:41 AM 27.69 09:00 AM 15.64 08:28 AM 15.21 29 30 31 ,~~ · , PRELIMINARY DATA .. B A K 'E R S F I E L D sUBJECT TOREVISION *' ROSEDALE RECHARGE PROJECT PERCOLATION POND INFILTRATION SUMMARY Percolation Pond #1 Percolation Pond #2 Percolation Pond ~3 Percolation Pond ~4 A Staff ~ Staff ~ Staff ~ Staff Date Time Time Gag z~ :=?.~=:~!:~i~t~:/:Time Time Gag & :i~e Time Time Gag & Time Time Gag & (h~) (~) (~) ~a~; (h~) (~) (~) ~a~:~ (h~) (~) (~) (h~) (~) (~) :~da~: 10/1~99 13:10 2.68 11:47 2.50 09:28 2.51 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 11:28 2.50 10/13/99 11:32 22.37 1.86 0.82 ::~:~:~.~ 09:12 21.42 BG 2.50 08:19 22.85 1.20 1.31 08:07 20.65 0.66 1.84 10/13/99 12:32 2.50 11:23 2.50 : 09:10 2.51 ::~ :.~:~ 11:00 2.50 10/14/99 11:45 23.~ 1.80 0.70 09:19 21.93 aG 2.50 ~ ~4 ~:~:~:~ 08:20 23.17 1.07 1.~ 08:08 21.13 0.55 1.95 10/14/99 13:15 2.64 11:36 2.54 ' 09:17 2.52 11:27 2.50 10/15/99 11:30 22.25 1.92 0.72 :::::.?::.~Y~ ~:,, 09:15 21.65 BG 2.54 ~:::;::~: ~::::~:::::~ 08:17 23.00 1.11 1.41 0:736~ 08:06 20.65 0.59 1.91 10/15/99 12:20 2.~ 11:20 2.50 09:13 2.50 11:04 2.50 10/16/99 11:55 23.58 1.71 0.83 09:19 21.98 aG 2.50 ~:.~.:~:::~ 08:21 23.13 1.07 1.43 08:10 21.10 0.52 1.98 10/16/99 12:53 2.51 11:45 2.50 09:18 2.50 11:23 2.50 10/17/99 11:37 22.73 1.80 0.71 ;:: ~75 09:11 21.43 BG 2.50 08:11 22.88 1.08 1.42 08:00 20.62 0.56 1.94 10/17/99 12:30 2.50 11:25 2.50 09:09 2.50 11:10 2.50 10/18/99 11:40 23.17 1.68 0.82 09:15 21.83 aG 2.50 ~ ~5 ~ ~4 08:18 23.15 1.00 1.50 08:07 20.95 0.61 1.89 10/18/99 12:40 2.~ 11:30 2.50 09:13 2.50 11:12 2.50 10/19/99 ~1:37 22.95 ~.87 0.61 09:16 21.77 BG 2.50 ~:~:::~: ~?:?.~. 08:19 23.10 1.10 1.40 08:09 20.95 0.65 1.85 10/19/99 12:20 2.50 11:28 2.50 09:15 2.50 11:07 2.50 10/20/99 11:56 23.60 1.88 0.62 09:17 21.82 BG 2.50 ~:;~:~ ~::?::~::~ 08:18 23.05 1.11 1.39 08:05 20.97 0.53 1.97 10/20/99 13:15 2.67 11:50 2.~ ~ :::: ~: : 09:15 2.51 11:38 2.50 10/2~/99 11:58 22.72 1.96 0.71 ~7~ ::~:~:.:~:::?::~75 09:36 21.77 BG 2.~ 08:37 23.37 1.08 1.43 08:10 20.53 0.60 1.9 10/21/99 13:12 2.60' 11:55 2.50 09:35 2.50 11:28 2.50 10/2~99 11:50 22.63 1.90 0.70 ~7~ ~ 09:18 21.38 aG 2.50 ~ ~D3 08:15 ~.67 1.14 1.36 ~::~:~ ?::~;:~ ~08:05 ~.62 0.60 1.9 10/2~99 14:30 2.77 11:45 2.51 09:16 2.60 11:35 2.50 10/23/99 ~1:33 2~.05 ~.99 0.78 09:05 21.33 BG 2.51 08:10 ~.90 1.20 1.40 08:02 2O.45 0.64 1.86 10/23/99 12:20 2.50 11:10 2.50 09:03 2.57 11:22 2.50 10/24/99 11:53 23.55 1.88 0.62 ~ :~:::~:.:~:~:~ 09:18 22.13 BG 2.50 08:20 23.28 1.13 1.~ ~.~ 08:13 20.85 0.52 1.98 10/24/99 12:48 2.50 11:40 2.50 09:15 2.50 12:12 2.46 10/25/99 11:42 ~.90 1.81 0.69 09:18 21.63 BG 2.50 0S:~ 23.12 1.15 1.35 ~ ~70~ 08:12 10/25/99 12:38 2.49 11:35 2.50 ~;~;?:~;::~::~::i~??~?~?~ 09:15 2.51 11:00 2.52 10/26/99 11:20 ~.70 1.86 0.63 ~::~: ~:. 09:05 21.50 BG 2.50 ~:~::::~?:~ 08:10 22.92 1.20 1.31 08:00 21.00 0.63 1.89 10/26/99 12:25 2.51 11:12 2.50 09:03 2.52 11:38 2.50 10/27/99 11:40 23.25 1.95 0.56 ~:??::;:~ 09:16 22.07 BG 2.50 08:19 23.27 1.14 1.38 08:10 20.53 0.70 1.8 10/27/99 12:30 2.50 11:35 2.50 09:14 2.52 11:54 2.50 ~o/28/~ ,:~, ~.~ ~.oo o.~o o~:~ ~.~ ~ ~.~o ?~?.~:.~:: o~:~ ~.o~ ~.~ ~.~ o~:o~ ~o.~ o.~ ~.~ 10/28/99 12:31 2.~ 11:45 2.50 09:10 2.50 11:36 2.50 10/29/99 10/29/99 ~ 0/30/00 ~ OI30100 ~ 0/3 ~ ~ 0/3 ~ 11/01/99 ,, 11/01/991 11/0~99 ~ 11/0~99 ~ 11/03/99 11/~/99 ] Notes: BG = Below Gage NA= Not Appli~ble - (Inflow to pond du~ng ~lation test pegod) Page 3 of 3 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1999 TO: ALAN' TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR '~ ..... SUBJECT: MEMO FROM KERNCOG REGARDING FUNDING ESTIMATES FOR RSTP AND CMAQ FUNDS The attached memo from KemCOG is an informational document to identify RSTP & CMAQ funds that will likely come to the region in the years 2001/02 and 2002/03. The following will outline what each document represents: Page 1 The table on page 1 indicates that $4,698,636 in RSTP funds will come to the region in each of the last three years of the cycle. We use RSTP funds to repave our major streets. Page 2 Page 2 represents population estimates for all cities and the unincorporated area of Kern County. These percentages are used to distribute RSTP funds to each city and the County. Based on a population share of 34.65% for Bakersfield and a revenue estimate of $4,698,636 in RSTP funds, Bakersfield will receive approximately $1,628,077 for each of the remaining years of the TEA-21 cycle to resurface major streets. Bakersfield's share is made up of 88% Federal Funding and 12% Local Gas Tax Funding. This funding level has increased slightly from prior year amounts. Page 3 Similar to page 1, this chart indicates funding estimates that will come to the region for CMAQ type projects. We utilize these funds for traffic signals, traffic signal hard wire interconnect projects and other minor congestion relief type projects. Historically, the City received approximately $500,000 in CMAQ funding each year which was utilized for the Traffic Operations Center and traffic signal interconnect projects. That number has increased by approximately $300,000 per year which we are applying towards construction of traffic signals as well as the Traffic Operations Center and traffic signal interconnect projects. Page 4 This chart shows how the CMAQ revenues will be distributed. Five categories have been established by KemCOG which include: 1. Public Transit Projects - Most of this money goes to GET and the County's transit system. We may be able to utilize some of this money for improvements to the AMTRAK Station. 2. Alternate Fuels Vehicle Projects (Partnership Program) - This money is used to fund the incremental costs of purchasing alternate fuel vehicles. 3. Fueling Stations - This is for funding of new alternate fuel stations. It should be noted that the Superintendent of Schools has approached us to allow them to utilize our position within the COG to fund a fueling station for themselves. Any entity outside of the COG that wants to utilize this money, must first partner with a member. Our initial indication was that we were not interested in partnering with them since they have no alternate fuel fleet and would charge us to utilize their station. 4. Transportation Systems Management Projects - This money is used for traffic signals and hard wire interconnect projects. 5. Discretionary Projects - This money could be used for minor projects such as right mm lanes or other low cost high impact projects. It should be noted that CMAQ revenues have increased substantially. However, our ability to tap into these funds is quite limited since we do not operate a transit system. RSTP revenues have increased somewhat, but not to the extent that would help us for our resurfacing efforts. cc: Jack LaRochelle Ted Wright Alan Taridy - 119gtc1 a.pdf Page 1 OCT 2 9 1999 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT November 3, 1999 TO: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee FROM: RONALD E. BRUMMETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR By: Joseph Stramaglia, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Funding Estimate for Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Fundingestimates consider 1) the latest fundih~ormation from Caltrans and 2) recent programming of fair share lump sums. The estimates define the remaining balance of the Transportation Equity Act for ~e 21 Century(TEA-21 ) RSTP transportation program for K~We are programmed out to 2000/01 ~ present time. The estimates will be projected out to 2002~03. iFair sharei estimates will ~mlieidl~:~ramming dollars so that fin~largetsi reflect adjusted amounts for each member agency. Estimates below are project total amounts and assume an 11.47% local match and 88.53% federal participation. TEA-21 REVENUE SUMMARY FOR REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM TEA-21 ESTIMATED ACTUAL REVENUE PROGRAMMED AVAILABLE CYCLE REVENUE 1997/98 $4,528,751 $5,152,767 ($624,016) 1998/99 $4,345,582 $3,660,718 $684,864 1999/00 $4,698,636 $6,291,850 ($1,593,214 2000/01 $4,698,636 $5,615,861 ($917,225) 2001/02 $4,698,636 $4,698,636 2002~03 $4,698,636 $4,698,636 TOTAL $14,095,908 $13,572,969 $20,721,196 $6,947,681 TOTAL INCLUDING 11.47% MATCH $7,847,827 Addition of 5% planning contingency to round out the TEA-21 program $8,240,218 H IWPV~ N[TTAC\I 199TC 1A V'v'P D November 3, 1999 RSTP Estimates Page 2 REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING ESTIMATE TO PROGRAM PROJECTS IN THE YEARS 2001/02 AND 2002/03 TEA-21 FUNDING ESTIMATI~I~ICLUDES FORMULA MATCH) Agency Fair Share % Fair Share Programmed Remaining Arvin 1.76% $ 550,065 $ 412,333 $ 137,732 Bakersfield 34.65% $ 10,829,398 $ 7,896,635 $ 2,932,763 California City 1.37% ~ $ 428,175 $ 486,001 $ 0 Delano 5.34% $ 1,668,946 $ 1,216,304 $ 452,642 Maricopa 0.19% $ 59,382 $ 44,053 $ 15,329 McFarland 1.32% $ 412,548 $ 149,102 $ 263,446 Ridgecrest 4.39% $ 1,372,036 $ 1,240,096 $ 131,940 Shafter 1.75% $ 546,939 $ 434,373 $ 112,567 " Taft 1.08% $ 337,540 $ 255,028 $ 82,512 Tehachapi 1.03% $ 321,913 $ 235,399 $ 86,514 Wasco 3.15% $ 984,491 $ 717,691 $ 266,800 Kern Co. '43.97% $ 13,742,240 $ 10,288,833 $ 3,453,407 Kern COG 0.00% $ 0 $ 29,999 $ 30,000 TOTALS 100% $ 31,253,673 $ 23,405,847 $ 7,965,652 November 3, 1999 TO: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee FROM: RONALD E. BRUMMETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR By: Joseph Stramaglia, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Funding Estimate for Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program (CMAQ) Fundingestimates consider 1) the latest fundii~ormation from Caltrans and 2) recent programming of fair sharelump sums. The estimates define the remaining balance of the Transportation Equity Act for~e 21 Century (TE/~-I) CMAQ transportation program for Kd~le are programmed out to 2000/01 at the present time. The estimates will be projected out to 2002/03. Adjustments in the ifair share~,~etitha~(program willconsider earlier programming as the dollars so that final itargetsi reflect an approgri~t~ed arno[tn for each member agency. Estimates ba~mvproject total amounts and assume an 11.47% local match and 88.53% federal participation. TEA-21 REVENUE SUMMARY FOR CONGESTION MITIGATION/AIR QUALITY PROGRAM TEA-21 REVENUES AVAILABLE TO CYCLE PROGRAMMED PROGRAM ESTIMATED ACTUAL 1997/98 $2,559,106 $2,308,947 $250,159 1998/99 $4,652,916 $2,256,186 $2,396,73(; 1999/00 $5,635,266 $8,485,913 ($2,850,647', 2000/01 $5,635,266 $7,390,033 ($1,754,767', 2001/02 $5,635,266 $5,635,266 2002/03 $5,635,266 $5,635,266 TOTAL $16,905,798 $12,847,288 $20,441,079 $9,312,007 TOTAL INCLUDING 11.47% MATCH $10,518,476 Addition of 5% planning contingency to round out the TEA 21 program $11,000,000 H:WVPVVIN~TTAC~I 199TC 1 B.WPD November 3, 1999 CMAQ Funding Targets Page 2 REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING TARGETS TO PROGRAM PROJECTS IN THE YEARS 2001/02 AND 2002/03 CMAQ POLICY CATEGORIES Amount Category 1: Public Transit Projects $ 4,500,000 Eligible projects shall include but are not limited to rolling stock, transit shelters and signs. Projects shall be distributed by small urban areas; regional transit; and metropolitan transit. Category 2: Alternative Fuels Vehicle Projects(Partnership Program) $1,500,000 The cost differential of eligible projects shall include but are not limited tc rolling stock; utility fleet vehicles; other maintenance utility vehicles such as delivery trucks using alternative fuel technology. Category 3: Fueling Stations $ 1,100,000 Eligible projects shall include but are not limited to natural gas fueling stations or other alternative fueling facility. There shall be an emphasis ~n multiple-agency and public access to these facilities. Category 4: Transportation System Management Projects $ 2,500,000 Eligible projects (Transportation System Management Projects) shall inc Jde traffic signal interconnect projects in the metropolitan Bakersfield area; a ~d Traffic Operation Center projects. Category 5: Discretionary Projects Eligible projects (Discretionary $ 1,400,000 Projects) may include projects to mitigate~,lVhon-motorized projects or safety / traffic flow projects that can demonstrate an air quality benefit to :he non-attainment area. TOTAL $, 11,000,00C Received: from isp.zeus.kern.org ([206.227.0.50]) by gwise.ci.bakersfield.ca.us; Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:48:50 -0700 Received: from zeus.kern.org (206-227-45-75.kern.org [206.227.45.75]) by isp.zeus, kern.org (8.8.7/8.8.7) with ESMTP id IAA17678; Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:47:04 -0700 Message-I D: <3819C2F6.27955EA8@zeus. kern.org> Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:53:26 -0700 . ,, .. ~ From: Joseph Stramaglia <jostram@zeus.kerni0r'g>. ~ Organization: Kern Council of Governments X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.61 [en]C-NECCK (Win98; I) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: John Ziegler <zeigler.john@aaa-calis.com>, Tom Payne <arvin@kern.com>, Alan Tandy <atandy@ci. bakersfield.ca, us>, Jack Hardisty <jhardist@ci. bakersfield.ca.us>, Jack LaRochelle <jlaroche@ci.bakersfield.ca.us>, Frank Lane <pubwork@ccis.com>, Jack Stewart <cityl@ccis.com>, Jim Schroeter <pubwork@ccis.com>, Jeremy Tobias <ctymngr@ci.delano.ca.us>, Les Crist <skipcc22@aol.com>, Gary Johnson <gmjmcfld@lightspeed.net>, Ken Kelley <kckelley@city.ridgecrest.ca.us>, Jo Barrick <jbarrick@shafter. com>, Brett Dawson <bdawson@shafter. com>, Eric Ziegler <taftl@lightspeed. net>, Jason Caudle <tehach@lightspeed.net>, Bud Kopp <planning@wascocity.com>, Larry Pennell <cmanager@wascocity.com>, Chester Moland <chmolan@zeus.kern.org>, Steve Woods <stwoods@zeus.kern.org>, Jerry Helt <helt@lightspeed.net>, Dale Mills <ducko8@aol.com>, Tom Paxson <kcapcd@co.kern.ca.us>, Kirk Perkins <kperkins@co.kern.ca.us>, Ted James <planning@co.kern.ca.us>, Andy Richter <andyr@kerncounty.com>, John Wilbanks <johnw@kerncounty.com>, Craig Pope <roads@co.kern.ca.us>, Lloyd Norton <Lloydn@co.kern.ca.us>, Mark Dawson <markd@co. kern.ca.us>, Barbara Patrick <newmanj@co.kern.ca.us>, Fernando Cisneros <KCWA@lightspeednet>, Dale Hawley <JayDee5@lightspeed.net>, Henry Agonia <NORrec@norbakrec.org>, Mike Gaston <mgaston@ci.delano.ca.us>, Susie Mears <taftfin@lightspeed.net>, Dave James <tehach@lightspeed.net>, Kathy Gibbs <norrec@norbakrec. org>, Ronald Ruettgers <RSCivil@aol.com>, Dennis Wahlstrom <tehach@lightspeed.net> Subject: TTAC Mailing: CMAQ and RSTP Funding Information Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="- ........... FB8FEAB020084FF1798950A9" PARKWAY "BARNSTORMING" PROJECTS On Friday, October 22,' 1999 a meeting was held at the Water Resources building with staff from various City departments, the attendees were: Name Department Jim Movius Planning Don Hoggatt Public Works John W. Stinson City Manager's Office Bart Thiltgen City Attorney's Office Don Anderson Property Management Gene Bogart Water Resources Florn Core Water Resources Maurice Randall Water Resources The purpose of the meeting was to reviewthe status of the two bond issues AB 1584 (Water Bond) and AB 18 (Park Bond) and identify good projects within the City that would be eligible for bond funding should the two bond measures pass. Both bond issues will go before the voters of California on the March 7, 2000 general election for approval. Each of the bond measures contain $2.5 million designated for the Kern River Parkway. The City could also receive over $2 million in park bond funding for the development of local parks based on population plus additional funding would be available on a competitive basis for water projects or other park projects. The committee will identify good projects and have information ready to submit to the state for early consideration should the bonds be approved. This will increase the City's chances of obtaining the maximum funding level available under each bond. A list of potential projects as identified by the group is shown below: POTENTIAL PROJECTS 1). Re-surface/Widen bike path (Manor to Stockdale) to full 12' width and extend to Enos Lane. 2). Develop park site ~ Buena Vista Road (30+ acres - possibly similar to Silver Creek with amphitheater and multi-purpose recreation shelter). 3). Purchase land-soccer fields (soccer/polo/equestrian + 100 acres north of river): AYSO = 50 acres; Rosedale Lake = 25 acres; other open space uses = 25 acre~ 4). Construction of river weir and bike path/footpath crossing at Bellevue/Stockdale Highway. (Park inter-connection). 5). Safety curbs/barriers ~ bike path ~ Truxtun Avenue Extension. 6). Develop equestrian (corral) area north side of river, just eaSt of Santa Fe Railroad crossing. 7). Landscape/Parkway improvements west of Cooper's Nursery (across from Cai-State University). 8). Bike path parking lot and trailhead, included with recharge ponds ~ Enos Lane. 9). Equestrian bridges: (1) Manor Street drain, (2) Friant Kern Canal, and (3) near Rocky Point Weir. 10). Expand Manor Street parking area, including additional recharge ponds near Manor Street and Golden State Highway. OTHER ITEMS and/or ISSUES a. Soccer greens and park landscaped areas (grass/water/maintenance) - how do we fund long term, ongoing maintenance costs? b. More trees throughout PARKWAY. c. 'Safety fencing and/or barriers at key locations. d. Set themes for trails (postmarkers, equestrian signage, trailhead areas, etc.). e. More water elements. f. Entry signs, monuments, medians and information signs. The above projects were not ranked or prioritized by the group. The committee is exploring ways to allow public or citizen input into the project development process. The issue of funding for long-term and ongoing maintenance costs was discussed. Staff will review options for ongoing maintenance costs and if any maintenance monies are included in the bond measures. Projects should be prioritized and supporting data be ready by February l't, 2000. sSBamstorming Proj MEMORANDUM October 8, 1999 TO: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager FROM: Maurice Randall, Business Manager ~/~0~~ /~~ SUBJECT: AB 1584 (WATER BOND) AND AB 18 (PARK BOND) As you requested, I have researched the two Assembly Bills (AB 1584 and AB 18) recently approved by the Legislature. Both bills were approved by a two-thirds majority and will go before the voters on the March 7, 2000 general election. Since the two bills were passed by a two-thirds majority in the Legislature they only require a simple majority (50% + 1) of approval by the voters to pass. As you know that greatly increases the changes of successful passage of both bills. Listed below is a brief summary of the two bills and the additional revenue that could be available to the City of Bakersfield should the bills be approved by the voters. AB 1584 Water Bond - this 1.97 billion water bond issue could provide funds for improvements to water quality and supplies throughout the state. This investment will help the state prepare for the projected increase of 15 million people by 2020 through a variety of clean water, watershed, flood protection and water supply improvement programs. Our cities, farms and environment all stand to benefit from this bond measure. Should this bond issue pass, the City of Bakersfield could receive at a minimum $2.5 million as designated in the bond for the Kern River Parkway Project under the statewide Watershed Protection Program. It should be noted that the City could also get additional funding under other water programs (i.e., Groundwater Storage, Urban Streams Restoration and Water Conservation) contained within this bond measure. Based on available information it appears that the funding for many of the water programs will be allocated on a competitive basis. AB 18 Park Bond - this $2.1 billion park bond issue is the largest park bond in the history of the United States. This bond issue could provide funds to local jurisdictions for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation and restoration of real property for park purposes. The bond measure October 8, 1999 Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager AB 1584 (Water Bond) and AB 18 (Park Bond) contains $338 million that will be allocated to cities and counties on the basis of population. It also contains $200 million in grants that will be available to cities and counties under other programs for local open-space projects. Should this bond issue pass the City of Bakersfield could receive an additional $2.5 million that is earmarked for the Kern River Parkway. The City could also be eligible for additional funding in the $2 million range for development of local parks under the population and open-space programs indicated above. Since the funding for several programs will be allocated on a competitive basis the City should take immediate action to identify good projects and put together information and be ready to submit to the state for early consideration should the bond measures pass. I will continue to track both bond issues and provide you additional information as it becomes available. Please let me know should you need additional information or wish to discuss this matter. 'MR:sr. 2 Kern River Parkway Committee P.O. Box 1B~l * Bakersfield. CA III ] _ I I I I I _Il Ill I I 10-19-99 To: Bakersfield Californian Editorial Staff Ref:Briefing regarding the growth and development and the future of the Kern River Parkway "The Kern River Corridor offers the Citizens of Bakersfield the greatest potential for the development of its recreational and community resources-". Tam Derring, Planner for the City of Bakersfield, 1949. In order to more fully plan, fund, and implement the various elements of the Kern River Parkway, we feel that it is ~ime to extend the boundaries and sphere of influence of the Kern River Plan as designated by the Kern County Plan Year 2000.and the City of Bakersfield General Plan Year 2010. The following Drojects are b~t a sampling of ongoing and future projects along the Parkway: 1. Establishment of a minimum water flow in the River. 2. Establishment of the Equestrian Trail along River near Rosedale and Hwy 99. A forty foot corridor purchased by Prop 204 Funds. Levee will be restructured. A stream restoration and tree planting will be included.'Work is ongoing. 3.Southwest Soccer Fields need a new home. (Allen Road and River) 4. Coleman Homes Parkway at Buena Vista Road and Stockdale has a six acre.'linear park, new levee bike path and here the Kern River Bike Path can be extended downstream another six miles. 5. Cooper's Nursery property .purchased at East Hart and Stockdale. This can be a Parkway access point with parking a~d land- scape enhancement. 6.Equestrian staging area and new recharge basins near Allen Road and Pioneer Sleugh. 7.Softball diamonds,-tennis courts, and natural area might be built on 30 acres near Buena Vista and new Castle and Cook Commercial Center. 8. Small park and.trail head at Manor Street. 9. Turf the beaches at Truxtun Lake. Add a drinking fountain and benches for fishermen. 10. The park facilities at Hart Park, and Kern River Golf Course can use upgrading and enhancment. Many ~' trees there are getting old and ~an use replacemnt. -.-~- 11. The recently purchased 758 acreas below the Panorama Bluffs and held by the Kern River Endowment and Holding Co. is in need of a management plan. Editorials Focus.on Kern River Parkway C onsidered a nuisance -- perhaps water flow coilditiOl~S penmt. In other even a dangerous threat -- to words, non-droughtyears. homes and businesses in its path, This agreement reflects years of nego- the Kern River over the course of decades tiation and straggle to balance the needs was danmaed and diverted. Its fiver bed of all water users -- agrictdmral, c'om- through Bakemfield was . merci,xl and residential, dried to dust and its pres- ~'(,':;!'~i ~':~:~':' '~-~> .~ :' ':-. :'~""~ :~ ;'~ -~'l ~ts well as recreation'al. ,(:i '. The willingness of But visionary volun- [...~ ~¥~.~!~q. ~:i3 .~ -- water users to sh~u'e fl~e teem in the 1970s saw ~,. ~:.:: ~ fiver for the benefit of the flaw in this strategy. Clearly swimming against greatly appreciated and the current of public '~'~-:':¢:~ ~ ~::.~' demonstrates we have opinion and political ,'~Jl, ::i i come a long way. The m v isno,onge pushing the community ~ cursed and ignored. It is to reclaim its treasttre. "- ~'4~ ~ii-:: loved and celebrated. The Kern River is our :¢'- 77.~;2~_-:'i-~_s~':-~.:..t~. M e t r'o p o 1 i t a n community's umbilical '::-::-.,,, ~:~7.~-:?~ ~.. ~.. ~":.. .... :..~.:~:'::..<,~¢~:' Bakersfield soon may be ':' ~':"'~'~ ~ ~':"~'~given a unique opportu- kshment for our bodies ~'''~' "' ~'~:~:: ::' ~ ,: ~ .~ ~ ttity .t.o speed the reviver and souls. It is truly ;~ ~ ~;~':'"'~':~ ':% of tiffs treasure. impressive what groups c~s~¥c~st~m~c~um~^~ Two bond issues -- a of volunteers have When there's water in the Kern water bond ~md pm'ks accomplished with rela- ~iver channel through bond -- will al)pe~ on BaRersfield, residents get a the March ballot. If vot- tively little money to chance to wade in the bring this .fiver back to and refroshin9 waters, ers approve these hxitia- life, to enable metropoli- tives, local officials esti- tan residents to celebrate its existence, mate $5 nfllion might be available to · . '.~'A;-~'tament."to-~wha~ the ci.ty and make Kern River Parkway improve- county can do ff they cooperate, lhe ments. adoption of the Kern River Parkway A~s with most bond issmmces, pro- Plan in the 1980s established the blue- jects that ~tre planned, designed anti print from which groups such as the ready to go will stand the best chance of Kern River Parkway Conunittee and being fimded. Tree Foundation, 'as well as individuals, Whether it is expmrsion or improve- public agencies, non-profit organizatioms ment of the bike pafl~, construction of and companies have worked, i)m'lcs, or addition of new features, the Theft efforts 'have restflted in park Kern River Ihrrkway Conumttee is seek- improvements and construction of the bike ing suggestions from'the conununity. and equestrian paths. Lake qhaxttm, once The botmdaries ,'md scope of the Kern an occasiorud drainage pond, now sl~im- River Parkway will be reviewed mers in the setlmg sun every day, b~ging the upcoming updates of the smiles to the lips of weary conm~uters. Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 Plan anti Recently the city of Bakersfield and Kern Cotmty's Year 2000 Plan. the Kern County Water Agency forged But wlffle tt~ process proceeds, we an agreement that will keep water in the must all submit our ide~rs for the potem fiver -- at least on peak recreation'al tial use of water ,xnd park bond money weekends during the summer when to the Kern River Parkway Committee. Share your parkway suggestions C alifornia2, readers are invited to to Opinion Section, The Balccrsfield subrrdt their ideas and dreams for OtliJbr~dan., P.O. Box 440, Bakemfield improving and expanding the by e-nu~ail to oph~ion@bake~field, com; and Kern River Parkway. by f~ to (O31) 305-7380. Please include your All ideas will be forwarded to the Kern m~m~e, addrt~ and telephone number. River Parkway Committee. In addition, 7he The Speakout feature's "~uestion of tt~e Californian will publish selected suggestions Week" on bakersfield.corn also invites Web on an upcoming Sunday Viewpoh~t page. page visilors to submit their suggestion,s Readers can send their sugges~on by nudl for Kern River Pm'kway improvements. B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM October 25, 1999 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: George Gonzale~munity Development Coordinator SUBJECT: Bakersfield Polic~ Activities League (PAL) Acquisition and Rehabilitation Project - 301 East 4tn Street As part of the CDBG 1999/2000 Action Plan, the City Council approved $116,500 for the PAL acquisition/improvement project. The project provided for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 17,865 square foot building that PAL would use as a youth center at 301 East 4t~ Street. At the August 25, 1999 City Council meeting a CDBG amendment was approved to expand the project to include the adjacent 6.1 acre parcel to be developed as a recreation/athletic field. The County Community Development Program is matching the City's contribution towards this project. The County's allocation will be used for the rehabilitation of the existing facility. A separate contract and timeline will be prepared by the County for the rehabilitation for the existing building. Below is the tentative City project timeline for the acquisition of the 6.1 acre site: Environmental Assessment 9/15/99 11/30/99 Statutory Checklist 9/15/99 a) Southern San Joaquin Valley Archaeological Information 10/6/99 11/1/99 Center b) Phase 1 Environmental Report 10/1/99 10/25/99 c) Departmental Consultations 10/11/99 11/11/99 Publish NOI/RROF (Release of Funds) 11/15/99 11/30/99 Request Release of Funds from HUD 12/2/99 12/17/99 Prepare and Sign Agreement/City Council Approval 10/25/99 ~zrl~,o'r ~ dlk:P:\GEORGE\pal update mem II Review Appraisal 11/15/99 11/30/99 Determine Just Compensation 11/30/99 N/A Make Purchase Offer 12/15/99 12/20/99 Open Escrow 12/27/99 2/14/00 Deposit Funds in Escrow 1/3/00 1/17/00 Project Close Out - Acquisition Only 2/14/00 2/14/00 dlk:P:\GEORGE\pal update mem B A.K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM DATE: November 1, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~- SUBJECT: AMERICA RECYCLES DAY - NOVEMBER 15, 1999 This year's America Recycles Day focuses on buying recycled-content products to help create markets for recycled materials. It also features a drawing for an American Green Dream House. To help promote awareness, the attached information will be sent to local media and added to the City's web page. It will also be included as a stuffer in this month's commercial refuse bills to about 5,000 business owners. KB:smp ' c: .Gregory Klimko, Finance Director Nelson Smith, Accounting Supervisor Martha Haslebacher, Solid Waste Supervisor SMP G:~GROUPDAT~$OLIDWAS'TE~AMERICA RECYCLES DAY. wpd November 1. 1999 The America Recycles Day WHY GET INVOLVED? preserve natural resources, campaign is entering its America Recycles Day extend the life of our third year, and you're focuses specifically on the landfills...and it's easy to .' invited to be a part of this importance of recycling do! Californians year's celebration. This and buying r~cycled- understand the importance year's theme: Keep the content products. These of the recycling process, Promise of Recycling. And are actions all citizens can and your involvement the message, as always is take to create long-term, demonstrates an interest in this: If you're not buying positive environmental the issues Californians recycled, you're not really impacts. Recycling and care about. recy_oling! .... buyir"rg-r~cyoled ,h~tps Promt e [ aho~ae [~ of Recycling! --'*"";%: ............ California Celebrates America Recycles Day Nov. 15 ~.'~L"Z~ -,::,.~,~.,::~,~ Jill in ~he form below and join ~ '~ :,:r-== ....... %~:_' :L:~ =~ :~ ~.~_~' ~?i:_?~4~.;°' :5:EF.:L;'.-.'[,~. thousandSespeciallydeclaring your buying°f other support recycled-contentindividuals for recycling,in ~, CALIFORNIA CELEBRATES products! And if you respond by ONLINE Internet users can learn November ~6, z999, you could win a TheArnorican Green Dream He.se about recycling, and enter the -'huuseY. (l:mawing'tmbe-hfld-in-December-~ooo=) Mation~l Drawing onlino. 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':'"'":"~:':::::"::'::'~:"?'"'":"~':" U.S. Environmental WasteWise web site. Protection Agency and the California's Buy Recycled Business Alliance. California Celebrates Online America Recycles Day site: The Forum, entitled Buying This year, California's America Recycles www. ca-recycles.org Recycled: The Real Story about Day web site will have a special section Visit the special sections for Cost, Availability and Quality, is an ' for businesses, governments, and ...,:,::::.:.-:,w .......'"::businesses , '-";;- "-"~--- ......... - ...... ~ ......and interactive program designed to ; other organizations. The section will ~"~' provide governments, businesses ' feature reference materials, model ~£alilfirni",,,, .,...~,,~ :?:;:-:m~.t~:. organizations and other organizations with tips., policy statements, case-studies, and ~.,-: ............. ............... ~ for buy- on reviewing product .. other practical materials, allselected ~~~iiiiii-~recycled!: support specifications and testing ~ and designed to help you implement i materials. procedures, identifying cost- your buy-recycled program. competitive quality products with DEPARTMENT OF. RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: November 4, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for October 1999 Attached are the monthly reports from the recreation supervisors, the assistant superintendent of parks, and program participation numbers. Of note in October was the completion of a landscaping project along Gosford (near Silver Creek) and our largest special event, the Halloween Haunted Trail. This year, the Haunted Trail was held for two nights and we had an estimated combined attendance of 8,000 (i.e. 2,000 on Thursday and 6,000 on Friday). Of the evaluations that were returned, 72% rated the event as excellent, and 28% rated it good. The evaluation summary is attached. If you require additional detail or other information, please let me know. c: Citizen's Community Services Advisory Committee Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager John Stinson, Assistant City Manager R e c re atio ngt ParksCITY OF BAKERSFIELD OCTOBER 1999 Monthly Re op_e Aquatics and Special Events Submitted by: Sally Ihmels, Supervisor Holly Larson, Recreation Specialist Aquatics An Ellis and Assoc. Instructor Course will be held at Silver Creek Pool on December 17, 18 &19. This course will train instructors for the City of Bakersfield as well as other clients of Ellis & Assoc. Halloween Haunted Trail It took a Team Funn effort to conduct this year's Halloween Haunted Trail event on October 28 and 29 at Yokuts park. Staff and volunteers worked diligently to create a spooky atmosphere for all participants. Volunteers designated to count event attendance estimated the number of participants were just short of 8,000 people over the two-day period. There were 138 evaluations collected for the event. Seventy-two percent of them marked that the overall event was excellent, 28% said it was good and .1% said it was fair (no one marked poor). The facility/park was rated excellent by 84.7% of the people completing the evaluations. A copy of the evaluation report is enclosed. Program Attendance Report: Lap Swim Attendance (Silver Creek only): 167 Total Leisure Class Attendance: Class Total Registered Monthly Attendance Yoga 30 120 East Coast Swing 25 100 West Coast Swing 17 68 Country Two Step 25 100 Nightclub Two Step 8 24 4]2 Report for Halloween Haunted Trail Evaluation 1. How did you find out about the Halloween Haunted Trail? A. 18.1% marked television B. 15.2% marked Newspaper C. 8.7% marked Radio D. 10.9% marked posters E. 47.1% marked other. (Mainly from word of mouth) Out of 138 replies off the evaluations. 2. What improvements would you suggest for next year's event? - Not on a school night - More advertisement outside of booths - More variety of food - more games and activities - mention food on flyers and variety - a real yellow brick road - more scary things and game - more activities (event went by too fast) - longer trail - more things for small children - craft booths, face painting -judging done easier - more candy and things to do - better music - more stops on trail - more lights - more advertisement - more trails - more "jumping out" characters. - more chainsaw - more fog - more interactive - candy at the end of the Haunted trail - more larger groups going through - more information about the contest 3. Would you come next year? Yes: 100% all evaluations marked down yes, not one no. But there was one maybe (they will attend next year). Report for Halloween Haunted Trail Evaluation 4. What did you enjoy the most.9 Haunted Trail: 29.9% Fun Trail: 17.8% Michael Myers/Chain Saw: 6.4% line moved more quickly: .6% Parents watching their children enjoy the event: 4.5% theme: 6.4% The doctors: .6% the whole event: 10.8% costume judging: 5.1% entertainment: 1.3% safe place to bring the kids: 1.3% great food: 1.9% Chucky at the Haunted trail: .6% price: 1.9% atmosphere: 1.9% all the friendly people working the event: 1.9% 5. Please rate the following: Excellent Good Fair Poor A. Overall Quality of Event72.2% 27.7% .1% 0% B. Variety 59.7% 31.1% 9.2% 0% C. Facility/Park 84.7% 14.5% .8% 0% These numbers were based on the total number of evaluations received. Comments about the Program - To be held a few more days, than just two - Let older kids enjoy and go through it - everyone in costumes - first year excellent - first year to attend, I think it was great and kids enjoyed it too - more games - bounce house - really great the city puts this on, especially for free! - can't believe it's free - I loved it, I think I had more fun than my kids. - more activities and games - I hope you do the same next year - It was a lot of fun for kids to enjoy a safe Halloween - family event that was fun and easy. Expect to see it next year. - very safe and fun for the kids - keep up the good work - Thank you, my children had a lot of fun. - This was a great program for children This was based on 130 evaluation forms. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parlcs October 1999 Monthly Report Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Lowell Neighborhood Community Center Submitted by: Tim Ruiz, Recreation Supervisor Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist Lowell After School Procjram Using the 1998 monthly attendance figures as a base line, participation has increased 24% in September and 30% in October. The actual numbers served for 1998 September, October was 2,225, this year the same two months totaled 2,834 for an increase of 609 participants. The Lowell Center staff is to be commended for efforts in the homework program, special events and day to day activity at the center. Lowell Center is helping to meet the needs of the youth in this area. After-school Program - 101 Youth participated in our 1999 Halloween Celebration. Overall attendance is on the rise. The computer lab and homework mentor program are two more programs that will be added soon at the Lowell Neighborhood Center. Homework Mentor Program - Several members of the Alpa Kapa Sorority have been cleared to start the program next month. Ballroom Dancing - This program which is free to the public is held at the Richard Prado Senior Center, from 6 pm - 8 pm on Wednesday evenings. Weekly participation figures are from 40 to 50 participants a week. Attendance Figures Monthly Participation After-school Program 1,617 Ballroom Dance 184 Halloween Celebration 101 City of Bakersfield ADA Workshop October 15, 1999 - The Recreation Department hosted an ADA Workshop and invited all City Departments as well as County and interested. neighboring agencies. It was well attended with over 80 participants. Women of Color Conference October 16, 1999 - This all day event was an informative workshop that dealt with issues that face women of color in today's .society. Attendance was approximately 150 for the day. Good Neighbor Festival October 23, 1999 - The 4th Annual Good Neighbor Festival spOnsored~ by the Bakersfield African American Cultural Association, was held in the park. City, county, health, non-profit, information, and food booths made up the more than (60) vendors at the festival. Approximately 1,500 were in attendance throughout the day. Holloweeny Hot Dog Fest October 29, 1999 - Over 100 youths participated in our holloweeny event. The participants were treated not tricked, to a movie, hot dogs, popcorn, punch and candy. Southeast Partnership Workshop October 30, 1999 - The workshop which incorporated education pertinent information that deals with topics that face our youth today i.e., teen pregnancy, drop out rate, safe sex, drags and the benefit and powers of education. Attendance was 65 youths for the day. · MLK Attendance Figures: / Activity Total Participants Monthly Attendance Fitness Room -0- 549 Game Room -0- 798 Gym -0- 790 Tennis -0- 98 Women's Exercise · 15 60 Dance Class 27 102 Salsa Class 9 36 Quilting Class 42 168 October 1999 Monthly Report Silver Creek Community Center Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Terri Elison, Recreation Specialist Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program Bakersfield City School District: All five elementary school sites have a full roster of 80 children and waiting lists of students wanting to join the program. Both Sequoia and Washington Middle Schools attendance has grown daily with the various contract classes offered such as Drama, Cheerleading and Dance, Music, Computer Skills, and Sports Skills. With the experienced Program Coordinators at each site the quality of activities, arts and crafts, games, and sports has increased. The flag football league started their games on Saturday, October 9th and have been playing every Saturday morning throughout October. The teams play at Yokuts Park. We have seen some exciting games as the players' skills and competition increase. We also have cheerleaders from our program performing routines and cheering their school on. Highlights of the various sites this month include an outdoor mural, a site newsletter written by the students, a Halloween puppet show, lots of Halloween arts and crafts such as witches, bats, spiders, pumpkins, ghosts, and Halloween masks, outdoor games, music and dance, and of course Halloween parties, costume contests and parade. Greenfield Union School District Attendance conbnues to increase at the six schools in the Greenfield Union School District with waiting lists at each site. Schedules have finally developed at each site in keeping with the implementation of the after school grant. Our recreation/enrichment program has three different activities offered each hour for the children to enjoy. The sports program is going strong with the start of the flag football games. Games are played on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. at the various school sites with transportation provided by the Greenfield School District buses. Cheerleaders from each of the schools, as well as parents and teachers, have come out and watched the games. School spirit is high at each of these games. Highlights of the activities at the various sites include dance, a Halloween scavenger hunt, cheerleading and gymnastics, outdoor games and arts and crafts such as Halloween mobiles, scarecrows, sunset trees, haunted houses, monsters and more. DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: November 1, 1999 TO: Stan Ford Director of Recreation and Parks FROM: Mike Doyle, Assistant Parks Superintendent SUBJECT: October Monthly Report NEW TABLES AT YOKUTS PARK Five new concrete picnic tables, with a natural look, now grace the northem side of the park, along the scenic Kern River. Each table weighs 2,800 pounds, with a seating capacity of 6 to 8 people. These tables are a great addition to the park, allowing for more picnicking and visiting. NEW LANDSCAPING ALONG GOSFORD ROAD In the mid 1980's, Tenneco Development Company installed landscape improvements along the block wall on Gosford Road, east side, north and south of Harris Road. The original planting consisted of Bradford pear trees and Oleander shrubs. Unfortunately, in time, the trees and shrubs out grew the limited area provided and began to damage the sidewalks and irrigation system. After some consideration and a lot of hard work, Park supervisors Lee Ochoa and Neil Tierney came up with a solution. First, all the existing shrubs and irrigation system needed to be removed. Then, after repairing and replacing the majority of the irrigation system, a careful selection of 22 small trees and 318 shrubs were chosen to be planted along the wall north of Harris Road. This project took considerable time, so it had to be approached in phases. The first phase consisted in re-landscaping the wall north of Harris Road, with much success. Phase two, south of Ha~s Road, is in the planning stage and will be completed by the spring of 2000. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Park Supervisor Terry McCormick, has had a busy schedule, with her involvement with the following local and statewide events: · Completed two Eagle Scout Projects by Giovanni & Justin Dillon. The scouts worked with Park Operations and Las Plilitas Nursery to select the appropriate and available indigenous plant material for the shrub beds at the Yowlumne parking lot along the Kern River Parkway. Two hundred and fifty one native riparian plants were planted. · Recreation and Parks were involved in the set up of the Mayor's tent at the Bakersfield Business Conference in placing 40 various shrubs, flowers and trees. · As sign committee chairperson, Terry attended the local host meeting of the California and Pacific Southwest Training Conference 2000 in Ontario. The California Parks and Recreation Conference is scheduled in March of 2000. Terry has made a tremendous contribution to that ella. · Assisted ED/CD with the set-up and coordination of the First Night booth for the Downtown Business Association's Monster March at Centennial Plaza and the Good Neighbor Festival at Martin Luther King Park. · In conjunction with Recreation staff, Terry planned, created, performed, and coordinated the trail for the older children. UNIVERSITY PARK PLAYGROUND Replacement of all University Park playground equipment began in late October. By late November, the playground will again open with variety of entertaining and challenging toys. In addition to all new sand, specific locations of rubberized surfacing will afford increased safety and access by mobility impaired members of our community. This project is funded by the balance of the Destec monies. BEACH PARK SKATE PARK Preparation for construction began with removal of turf and irrigation. Staffmet with Cathi Guerrero, volunteer coordinator for Friends of the Skate Park. "Friends" will be spearheading local fund raising efforts towards a goal of $20,000. Bakersfield Foundation accepted a request to receive funds derived from the community to be utilized towards this project. Greg Cronk, Director of Operations has done an excellent job in planning, coordinating, and implementing the contract for this project. RECREATION & PARKS MONTH OF: Oct 1999 ATTENDANCE REPORT FALL BROCHURE t999 ACTUAL REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE AQUATICS: Lap Swim 0 Pending Jr. Lifeguard 0 Pending Recreational Swim 12 12 Swim Team 0 Pending Swim Lessons ~ 139 Pending Private Lessons 0 Pending Semi-Private Lessons 0 Pending ACTUAL REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: Lowell N/A 1617 MLK N/A 798 Silver Creek N/A 287 City Schools: Casa Loma N/A 1439 Munsey N/A 1441 Evergreen N/A 1277 Sequoia Middle N/A 1441 Stella Hills N/A 1606 Washington Middle N/A 1886 William Penn N/A 1549 Greenfield: Fairview N/A 2133 Kendricks N/A 2258 McKee Primary N/A 4087 Palla N/A 2150 Planz N/A 1990 Plantation N/A 1747 ACTUAL REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE SPORTS: Adult Tennis Social 6 6 Volleyball League 0 Pending Softball 0 Pending Youth Basketball 6 Pending Cross Country 200 200 ACTUAL -%' ~: REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER: Aerobics N/A 162 Adult Sunday Basketball N/A 96 Fitness Center N/A 549 Gymnasium N/A 790 Game Room N/A 798 Tennis Lessons N/A 98 ACTUAL REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE CONTRACT CLASSES: Aquamotion 0 Pending Baton 0 Pending Breakdance 0 Pending Calligraphy 0 Pending Cheerleading 6 13 Cycling 0 Pending · Country 2-Step 17 Pending Clogging 59 59 Dance Classes 47 52 Dog Obedience 0 Pending Drums 0 Pending Golf 6 11 In-Line Skating 1 1 Jazze'rcise 17 10 Karate 3 6 Nature Hike 2 6 Night Club 2-Step 2 Pending Pressed Flowers 0 Pending Rollerskate 0 Pending Scrapbook 0 Pending Spanish 0 Pending Self Defense 0 Pending Salsa 6 5 Swing Dance 38 Pending Tao Jo 12 14 Tennis - Adult 0 Pending Tennis - Kids 0 Pending Yoga 23 31 ACTUAL REGISTRATIONS ATTENDANCE CITY-WIDE EVENTS: Country Market October 16 N/A 200 October 17 N/A 200 .1999 Alpo Canine Frisbee Championship ~: October 16 N/A 2000 Fun Carnival for Kids 'September 28 N/A 500 Halloween Haunted Trail October 28 N/A 3000 October 29 N/A 3000 Luminaria December 11 N/A Pending NFL Punt, Pass, Kick September 25 N/A 50 Rockin by the River September 7 N/A 500 September 14 N/A 450 September 21 N/A 250 YO-YO Championship September 11 N/A 485 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3724 RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER October 29, 1999 Mr. Edward B. Sylvester, Chairman CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 1120 N Street, Room 2221 (MS-52) Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: FUNDING OF MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Dear Chairman Sylvester: The California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted the 1998 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) at its June meeting of that year. One of the many projects that was placed within the STIP was the Route 58 freeway project in Kern County. This project has, for many years, been KernCOG's number one priority project and was funded with both Regional Improvement Program (RIP) and Interregional Improvement Program (liP) funds. At this time, we are diligently working with CaITrans to deliver this much needed facility as soon as possible. Although we continue to move forward on this project, the Tier I Environmental Document is not finalized. It is our understanding that one outstanding issue exists regarding comments by a Fish and Wildlife representative. We also understand this issue is currently being resolved by FHWA and that federal agency. As a result of this delay, questions have arisen regarding existing funds and future STIP cycles. The questions that has been asked and the reason for this letter is as follows: 1. "Can KernCOG borrow against funds earmarked for the Route 58 project or change the alignment to one other than what is shown in the approved Project Study Report without jeopardizing the liP funds?" 2. "If the answer to number 1 above is 'yes', can the GTC guarantee in writing that the liP funds for the Route 58 project will not. be jeopardized? Your specific respons~.~ to these questions are extremely important to any future considerations by the City of Bakersfield and/or Kern COG. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please do not hesitate to call me at (661) 326-3596 or Jacques LaRochelle at (661) 326-3574 should you have any questions. Sincerely, l~. /~----,~ ~.-7/ _R(u:rrM' R°jas' ' Public Works Director c: Honorable Mayor and City Council City Manager Alan Tandy '~:"'~ ..... ' G:\GROUPDAT~Letters'~ 1999\ctc- m0ney Itt. wpd ~. ~ City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* WORK REQUEST PAGE REQ/JOB: WF0018285 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 10~22~99 REQUEST DATE: 10/20/99 CREW: TIME PRINTED: 13:2R:37 SCHEDULE DATES LOCATION: ~'r~'r: £u~20~99 LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 11/01/99 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: CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMM. REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS - J. LAROCHELLE*** COUCH REQUESTED STAFF DRAFT A LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) REGARDING EAR-MARKING OF FUNDS FOR FUNDING FREEWAY PROJECTS. Job Order Description: CALIFORNIA'TRANSPORTATION COMM. at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS asm: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE __/__/__ BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC_~ORKS DEPARTMENT Traffic Engineering Memorandum DATE: November 2, 1999 TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER./~ SUBJECT: SHELLABARGER ROAD TRAFFIC As requested, I have reviewed the Shellabarger Road use and the possible change from a cul-de-sac condition at the west end. If the west end was opened up to the new development, there would be some interaction of traffic from the old Shellabarger neighborhood and the new development. There are about 60 parcels on Shellabarger. For access to schools, other shopping and developments, I estimate that about 60 to 100 trips, generated from the existing Shellabarger neighborhood, would use the new streets to the west to exit and enter the area. The newer neighborhood has about 55 parcels that might use Shellabarger. However, because of their easy access to Palm and to Jewetta, the use of Shellabarger would be minimal. I would estimate about 20 to 40 trips would come from the neighborhood to the west and use Shellabarger to reach Calloway. A net change of only 40 to 60 trips per day, most of them from the Shellabarger neighborhood. The street can accommodate 4000 to 6000 cars a day with a level of service "A". In summary, the connection of Shellabarger to the neighborhood to the west will benefit the Shellabarger residents with convenient and emergency access. The traffic volume change is expected to be very minor. cc: Marian Shaw, CE IV, Subdivisions. Bruce Deeter, CE III, Traffic Engineering Ryan Starbuck, CE III, Traffic Engineering PW Memo Files Traffic Engineering File - Shellabarger.wpd