HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/99 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 24, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY~COU/~CI/~/~'
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. A 2020 Vision Plan update is enclosed.
2. Information on a Volleyball Club inquiry to lease the Convention Center is enclosed
for your information.
Attached is the final Rosedale Recharge Operations summary.
4. A memo from EDCD is enclosed, which reviews the draft Downtown Bakersfield
Implementation Plan. The plan is now available for public review at the City Clerk's
office and at the Economic and Community Development Departmeht.
5. The Public Works Department has submitted a memo regarding the status of the Bike
Lane project on Old Farm Road.
6. The legislature passed optional programs to enhance public safety retirement benefits
the last session. Both Police and Fire will want to reopen negotiations to discuss the
issue. A summary of the legislation is enclosed - SB400. The first step is to get
actuarial calculations from the State on what the costs would be to the City.
7. Progress Report No. 20 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 Expansion Project is
enclosed.
8. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Prepare an agenda item to address a General Plan Amendment;
Update on the Pac Bell issue;
Request for development of a paperless agenda packet; and
Repairs on Pacheco Road between South "H" Street and Hughes Lane.
9. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 23, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Vision 2020- Community Meeting Information
Attached are the comments from the recent Vision 2020 community meetings held at the
following locations:
Highland High School
Beale Library
Centennial High School
Stockdale High School
Boy's and Girl's Club
The sheets show the comments made regarding the strengths and weaknesses and are ranked by
priority vote.
The community meetings are continuing and additional meetings have been set for:
December 4th San Clemente Church 9:00 AM
December 11th Veterans Hall - Mt. Vernon and Ridge Rd. 9:00 AM
December 11th Central Church 425 S. H St. 1:00 PM
December 13th Bakersfield Senior Center 6:30 PM
The meetings at San Clemente Church and the Veterans Hall will be conducted in spanish.
The group is planning to distribute a brief survey form asking for strengths and weaknesses
throughout the community at different various locations (including Centennial Garden) and as an
ad in the Bakersfield Californian.
Vision 2020 - Highland Hi.qh School Meeting
Comments Votes
What do you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Friendly, caring people,community volunteers, easy to get involved in
community 51
Affordable housing 49
Downtown redevelopment/streetscape, revitalization 42
Location: close to oceans, mountains, urban, easy access to world 40
Cultural diversity (including religions) 37
Educational.opportunities: CSUB and Bakersfield College 36
Additional separate listings included:
Great community college: Bakersfield College (9)
CSUB (5)
World leader in agriculture and oil-Greatest Ag area in world. 35
Small city-small town character/atmosphere 29
Family oriented-Good place to raise family 26
Accessible public officials 26
Long-lasting, family owned businesses 25
Community minded people-charitable giving (compassionate community) 23
Cultural activities theatre, performing arts 22
Sympnony (5)
Fox Theater (5)
Museums: Kern County Museum, CALM, Bakersfield Art Museum 22
Buena Vista Museum, Lori Brock Museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History (2)
CALM )(1)
Kern River runs through Greater Bakersfield 16
Centennial Gardens 16
Neighborhood parks 16
Relatively light traffic, uncongested -comparatively speaking, proximity 12
to work, no commute
Low cost of living 9
Kern River Parkway 9
Bakersfield Business Conference 9
Youth Activities ' 8
Unique transportation structure: air, rail, trucking 6
Large companies with small city feel 6
Strong business community 6
Conservative community 6
Law enforcement agencies strong and do an excellent job, safe streets 6
Bike and horse trails 5
Cool evenings, spring and summer/nice summer nights 5
Room to grow, ie: airport 5
Kern Medical Center-teaching hospital (UCLA affilitated) 5
Safe schools/addressing security in school ' 5
6 lane roads/transportation 5
Good community organizations 5
Northeast Bakersfield beautiful place 5
Proximity to rural area (farms) 5
New Soccer Park complex 5
Panorama Parks Walkway 4
Neighborhood Schools 4
International Trade & Transportation Center (ITTC) 4
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Vision 2020 - Highland High School Meetinq
Comments Votes
Community with a history 4
Good infrastructure 4
Business/community partnerships 4
less developed can learn from other cities mistakes 4
Business Conference, Mesa Marin (racing), Centennial Garden 4
Not Los Angeles-no urban sprawl 4
River Walk 3
Any individual can affect change 3
Tree Foundation 3
Trees 3
The Marketplace 3
Crystal Palace & Bakersfield sign 3
Crosstown Freeway 3
Lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation 3
Good water 3
Kern County Network for children 3
Great affordable golf courses 3
View from the Bluffs/Mountain view 3
Economy 2
Beautiful city- rolling, golden hills 2
Good public transportation GET 2
Affordable labor 2
Kern River Canyon 2
Rio Bravo Tennis & Golf 2
Bakersfield Blaze & Bakersfield Condors 2
New Churches 2
New High Schools 2
Have an airport 2
Dewars 2
Planned neighborhoods (Master plan) 2
Nashville West 2
Mesa Marin 2
Good restaurants 2
Beale Park concerts 1
Teen Challenge-drub rehabilitation 1
Assoc. of Old Town Kern · 1
Good newspaper 1
Landscaping Southwest Bakersfield 1
Famous people 1
· Variety in the community calendar 1
Mild/good climate 1
Synchronized stop lights 1
Strong community theatre 1
Arts still in schools 1
Lake Ming 1
Truxtun Lake 1
3 major TV networks and radio 1
Bakersfield City School District does a good job-is very large 1
Hub for freight 1
Heart Hospital 1
Great high school sports program 1
Vision 2020 1
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Vision 2020 - Hiqhland Hi.qh School Meetinq
Comments Votes
Fishing 1
Great Mexican restaurants 1
Basque restaurants 1
Kern Rafting 1
Strong faith community 1
Christmas parade 1
Vegetation 1
Bakersfield College Football 1
Frank Gifford 1
Pro-athletes 1
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Vision 2020 - Highland High School Meeting
Comments Votes
What are Greater Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Poor air quality, air pollution 50
Urban sprawl/uncontrolled development/residential encroachment on ag land;
Fragmented city jurisdictional boundaries/too much new development 41
Underperforming schools K-12; educational achievement below state avg. 33
Antiquated airport (small) & air service 27
Poor image/Negative perception by outsiders 22
High unemployment rate 20
Poor planning-Hwy 58/Freeways to nowhere; Poor downtown (East-West freeway 19
Increasing gang activity 19
Lack of P.M. activities/lack of activities for adolescents 19
Lack of Northeast development/plan 15
No long range plan/lack of adequate planning for growth 14
Some congested roads; traffic flow; lack of freeway 13
Lack of high tech companies 12
Number of blighted neighborhoods 12
Lack of vision 12
Farm land conversion 12
High drop out rate 12
Graffiti 11
Lack of African-American BBQ/Cajun Food/Good Gumbo restaurants 11
Road maintenance-potholes 10
Uneven distribution of resources ($ public/private investment) 10
Lack of Southeast and East Bakersfield development 10
Not enough trade school/vocational education opportunities 10
Lack of economic diversity 9
Lack of trees in parking lots 9
Lack of visionary leadership (elected officials) 9
Failure to follow 2010 Plan, ie: Pacificana 9
County islands /pockets in city limits 9
Poor public transportation/not enough downtown 9
Water contamination/environmnetal contamination 8
Vacant properties-illegal dumping 8
Potential for limited water supply 7
Vacancies in Northeast mall/lack of business 7
Not sufficient parenting skills 7
Lack of cooperation betyween elementary and high school districts/large school dists. 6
Lack of police in Iow income areas 6
Crime 6
Ghetto areas 6
Discrepancy between older and newer neighborhoods 5
Uneven distribution of new housing 5
Limited hi-tech/professional education opportunites 5
Racial bias 5
Substance abuse 5
Lack of neighborhood schools/due to school busing 4
Too much new housing at expense of existing housing 4
Stop giving So. California our water 4
High rate teen pregnancy 4
Low diversity of economic base 4
Low wages 4
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Vision 2020 - Hiqhland Hiqh School Meeting
Comments Votes
Lack of prioritized infrastructure: city/county 4
Low priority of education 4
Lack of higher education opportunities 4
Lack of positive attitude of people who live here-poor self-image 4
Weather: Heat, Tule fog 4
Not aggressive enough on federal grants 4
Zoning for dollars 3
Homophobia 3
Low voter turnout 3
Lack of affordable housing 3
Dumping ground for L.A. 3
Sheriff response time slow 3
Timing on stoplight 3
Drug traffic 3
No sense of place 3
City and county annexation problems 3
Good ol boys still trying to keep control 3
No ag preservation 3
Vacant buildings downtown 3
Vacant strip malls 3
Not enough landscape & trees in Northeast 3
Some schools lack educational quality 2
Poor advertising for city 2
Low attendance at public meetings 2
No recycling program 2
Lack of meeting rooms for non-profits 2
Lack of access to public officials 2
Plans change due to influence 2
Continuing attitude of provincialism 2
Too much pesticide usage 2
Too many overhead power lines in Northeast Bakersfield 2
Lack of intergovernmental relations 2
Commercial building standards/master plan 2
Limited power of Mayor 2
Ratio of government employees to citizens 2
Don't let us be a bedroom community of L.A. 2
Too much control, over regulatory growth compliance 2
No mandatory trash pickup-county 1
Regional prejudice (sibling rivalry SW, NE, NW) 1
Colonial economy 1
Non-pedestrian friendly 1
No high speed rail 1
Erosion of private property rights 1
Not enough public art 1
Lack of emphasis on school attendance 1
City-county cooperation 1
Expensive services 1
Deteriorating infrastructure 1
Attitude about city 1
Limited opportunities in high school for hi-tech training 1
Odd number of city council members 1
National Iow ranking 1
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Vision 2020 - Highland High School Meetinq
Comments Votes
Overzealous D.A. 1
No Nordstroms 1
Outreach to people of color and limited English speakers 1
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Vision 2020 - Beale Library Meeting
Comments Votes
What do you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Low cost of living; economically feasible to live 55
Location: close to oceans, mountains, urban, easy access to world 53
Friendly, caring people,community volunteers, easy to get involved in 50
World leader in agriculture and oil-Greatest Ag area in world 40
Family oriented-Good place to raise family 27
Parks & recreational opportunities 26
Cultural diversity (including religions) 25
Community minded people-charitable giving (compassionate community) 25
Accessible public officials 23
Relatively light traffic, uncongested -comparatively speaking, proximity to work 23
Affordable housing 20
Mild/good climate; conducive to outdoor sports & other activities 20
Good educ. Programs (Elem.-CSUB) 19
Small city-small town character/atmosphere with big city flavor 17
CSUB-having a university 16
Business/community partnerships; businesses community oriented 16
Good restaurants 15
Cultural activities theatre, performing arts 13
Some of the best medical facilities in the state/easy access 12
Law enforcement agencies strong and do an excellent job, safe streets, DARE,etc. 12
Neighborhood parks 9
Strong business community,easy to do business here, trust 9
Bike and horse trails 9
Variety in the community calendar;good affordable entertainment 9
Available land to build 8
Reliable source of water 8
Overall clean city 8
Bakersfield Business Conference 7
Kern County Network for children & Collaboratives 7
Consistent Economy/consistent growth 7
Good transportation system - roads 7
A responsible agricultural community 7
Strong support for local sports teams 7
Downtown redevelopmentJstreetscape, revitalization 6
Great community college: Bakersfield College 6
Youth Activities 6
Community pride 6
Educational opportunities: CSUB and Bakersfield College 5
Good public transportation GET 5
Accessibility to fresh fruit & vegts./Farmers Market 5
Employer's Training ReSource & other opportunities for employment training 5
Attempt to revitalize depressed areas 5
Strong ties among religious community 5
Good public services 5
Centennial Gardens 4
Crystal Palace, Buck Owens, & Bakersfield sign 4
Beautiful city- rolling, golden hills/diverse topography 4
Good affordable parking 4
Low-cost family activities almost every weekend 4
Univ. of Calif., extension colleges, day & night adult educ. 4
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Vision 2020 - Beale Library Meetinq
Comments Votes
Focus on economic development 4
Family roots 4
CALM 3
Kern River runs through Greater Bakersfield 3
Famous people; Personalities give back to community 3
Strong faith community; "Christian Bible Belt" 3
Feels like home, has a heart 3
Efforts to improve air quality 3
Street Fairs 3
Good emergency response 3
Volunteer activities & recreation clubs 3
Symphony 2
Community with a history/historical heritage 2
Great affordable golf courses 2
Outside of area facilities readily available (eg.medical) 2
Good teacher-student ratios 2
Strong work ethic 2
Opportunities for community service 2
Good fundraisers 2
Cutting edge in social & human services 2
Community Connection for child care 2
Beautiful homes 2
Easy ticket access to entertainment 2
Kern River Parkway 1
Conservative community 1
Broad sports community 1
New Soccer Park complex/"soccer mania" 1
Not much crime 1
Great dairies 1
Progressive people
Film production $$$ 1
All America City 1
Nashville West 0
Great Mexican restaurants 0
Women's Business Conference 0
Good library system 0
Fiat mechanic 0
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Vision 2020 - Beale Library Meeting
Comments Votes
What are Greater Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Poor air quality, air pollution 46
Urban sprawl/uncontrolled development/residential encroachment on ag land; 37
Poor image/Negative perception by outsiders/"Hick" town, Truck stop 37
Number of blighted neighborhoods/revitalization incomplete/S.E.Bakersfield 37
Poor planning-Hwy 58/Freeways to nowhere; Poor downtown (East-West) freeway 32
City-county cooperation 23
Lack of P.M. activities/lack of activities for adolescents 21
Potential for limited water supply/water bank/lack of reliable water source 19
High unemployment rate 18
Poor public transportation/not enough downtown; lack of rapid transit 17
Air Service 16
Some congested roads; traffic flow; lack of freeway 16
Road maintenance-potholes 16
Unattractive roads and areas to and from (entrances) Bakersfield 16
Vacant buildings/vacant strip malls/illegal dumping 16
Need neighborhood planning/failure to follow 2010/no long range plan 16
Farm land conversion 14
High rate teen pregnancy 14
Timing on stoplight/regulation of street signals 12
Not enough grocery stores in Central and S/E Bakersfield 12
Underperforming schools K-12; educational achievement below state avg. 10
Too much new development 10
Areas of High poverty 10
Antiquated airport (small) & air service 9
Graffiti 9
Some schools lack educational quality/primary & secondary 9
Parking around Centennial Garden/RR underpasses 9
Not enough trees 9
High drop out rate 8
Racial bias 8
Plans change due to influence/elected officials show favoritism 8
Shopping is limited 8
Lack of affordable senior/retirement communities 8
Parking downtown 7
Low cultural sensitivity 7
High infant mortality rate 7
Lack of more good restaurants 6
"Nimby" attitude affecting progress 6
Unequal tax incentives for new businesses 6
Two or more names for the same street 6
Unsafe neighborhoods 6
Increasing gang activity 5
Not enough trade school/vocational education opportunities 5
County islands/pockets in city limits 5
Lack of positive attitude of people who live here-poor self-image 5
No high speed rail 5
Owner irresponsibility for vacant property 5
Poor street lighting 5
Lack of judicial law enforcement, safety 5
Stereotyping & tracking of certain groupsof students 5
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Vision 2020 - Beale Library Meeting
Comments Votes
Lack of Northeast development/plan/incentive to develop foothills 4
Uneven distribution of resources ($ public/private investment) 4
Lack of Southeast and East Bakersfield development 4
Crime 4
Non-pedestrian friendly 4
Youth leaving the valley 4
Lack of Preventative Services -"Meth" Capital 4
Lack of after school programs 4
Lack of support by Gov. agencies of existing businesses 4
Lack of economic diversity 3
Limited hi-tech/professional education opportunites 3
Drug traffic/"Meth" Capital 3
Lack of access to public officials/poor communication 3
Lack of support for cultural activiites 3
Too many fast food restaurants 3
Obstacles to new industry 3
More services for small children 3
Railroad crossing at California Avenue 3
Homelessness 3
Public officials with big $$ interests 3
Lack of neighborhood diversity 3
Lack of trees in parking lots/shade 2
Lack of affordable housing 2
Insufficient encouragement for new communities in the county 2
Foreign Films 2
Lack of health screening & testing in schools 2
Panorama Bluff - needs grass & trees 2
City closes up too early 2
Geographically isolated 2
Better scheduling of community events 2
Lack of support for small businesses 2
More entertainment in outer areas 2
No charter schools 2
Entry level employment 2
Regional prejudice (sibling rivalry SW, NE, NW) 1
Diverse medical 1
Duplicate street addresses 1
Too much trash 1
Tree trimming 1
Larger Farmers Market 1
Electricity outages; poor drainage when it rains 1
City officials don't listen to taxpayers with respect to expenditures 1
Limited parks and recreation activitie 1
Lack of skilled labor 1
Lack of pride 1
Lack of snow 1
Too many of same restaurants 1
Unsettled medical services supply 1
Government use of resources 1
More senior access to necessities 1
Poor signage to facilities-freeway 1
More access for disabled I
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Vision 2020 - Beale Library Meeting
Comments Votes
High suicide 1
Weather: Heat, Tule fog 0
No parking at the soccer field 0
Dump too far out/fee is too high 0
Lack of govt. support for cultural 0
Fragmented city jurisdictional boundaries 0
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Vision 2020 - Centennial High School Meeting
Comments Votes
What do you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Location: close to oceans, mountains, urban, easy access to world, central 49
Friendly, caring people,community spirit, volunteerism 41
Family oriented-Good place to raise family/emphasis on children 28
Weather-moderate temperatures/8 mos. Ideal weather/summer nights/no snow 27
Affordable housing 25
Low cost of living 24
Open space/Ag land 23
Downtown redevelopment/streetscape, revitalization 22
Relatively light traffic, uncongested, short commutes/no real L.A jams 20
Kern River Parkway 20
Small city-small town character/atmosphere/people work together 19
CSUB 18
Educational opportunities: CSUB and Bakersfield College 17
Good, abundant water 13
Cultural diversity (including religions) 12
Kern River runs through Greater Bakersfield 12
Cultural activities theatre, performing arts 11
Lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation 11
Long-lasting, family owned businesses 10
Centennial Gardens 10
Nice neighborhood parks/accessible and clean 10
Bakersfield Business Conference 9
Diversifying economy 9
Community events: street fairs, jazz concerts, Up on the Roof 9
.Unique transportation structure: air, rail, trucking 7
Not Los Angeles-no urban sprawl 7
Beautiful city- unencumbered vista/scenery & sunsets/good place to come home to 7
Nice older neighborhoods 7
# high school in state 7
Quality of life 7
Great community college: Bakersfield College 6
World leader in agriculture -Greatest Ag area in world 6
Youth activities-social,educational, sports 6
Law enforcement agencies strong and do an excellent job, safe streets 6
K-12 education great 5
Mesa Marin& Buttonwillow Raceway 5
Slow rate of growth 5
Accessible public officials/govt mentality easy to work with 4
The Marketplace 4
Crystal Palace & Bakersfield Sign/"Nashville West 4
Good Churches 4
Good,a. ffordable, variety of restaurants 4
Arts still in schools/Music 4
1950's architecture 4
Good local banks 4
Lots of spectator sports 4
Responsive government 4
Petroleum industry 3
Community minded people-charitable giving (compassionate community) 3
Fox Theater 3
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Vision 2020 - Centennial High School Meeting
Comments Votes
Good road conditions 3
Public/private partnerships 3
Good medical facilities 3
Good sized metro moving to a big town in a good way 3
Geographic diversity 3
Tree Foundation 3
Trees/increasing green 3
Affordable, solid workforce base 3
Good city planning 3
Pockets of individuality 3
Easy to start up businesses 3
Division #2 sports 3
Room to grow 2
New Soccer Park complex 2
Good place to retire 2
Great affordable golf courses 2
Dewars 2
Attractive to'large companies 2
Antique stores 2
Nice wide Blvds-well maintained 2
Calcot-largest marketing coop in California 2
Kangeroo Rat & Kit Fox 2
"Can do" attitude 2
International Trade & Transportation Center (ITTC) 1
Basque restaurants 1
Hart Park 1
Downtown school 1
Baseball stadium project. 1
No local utility/inventory taxes 1
6th fastest growing population in California 1
2nd largest snack food plant-Frito Lay 1
State Farm-jobs 1
Museums: Kern County Museum, CALM, Bakersfield Art Museum 0
Good public transportation GET 0
Housing developments with lakes in them 0
Public swimming pools 0
Largest ice cream factory in the world 0
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Vision 2020 - Centennial Hiqh School Meeting
Comments Votes
What are Greater Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Poor air quality, air pollution 45
Urban sprawl/uncontrolled development/residential encroachment on ag land; 45
lack of in-fill/hopscotch development/old, incomplete dev. Surrounded by new
City-county cooperation/lack of coordination in planning & permitting 31
Poor planning-Hwy 58/Freeways to nowhere; Poor downtown (East-West) freeway 18
No long range plan/lack of adequate planning for growth/planning process 17
Insular govt processes/lack of open govt at all levels/unresponsive 17
Increasing gang activity 14
Lack of P.M. activities/lack of activities for adolescents 13
Antiquated airport (small) & air service 12
Poor image/Negative perception by outsiders/reputation ~ 11
Potential for limited water supply/lack of planning 11
Backroom politics-interest groups too powerful 9
High rate teen pregnancy 9
Lack of trees 9
Litter 8
Some congested roads; traffic flow; lack of freeway 7
Number of blighted neighborhoods (downtown & E.Brundage) 7
Lack of economic diversity 7
Abandoned buildings/businesses 7
Infrastructure around city is inconsistent 7
Low priority of education/lack of emphasis 7
No ag or engineering schools at CSUB 7
Hate crimes in school 6
Unattractive freeway appearance, 99 corridor 6
Inability to attract and keep major businesses 6
Water contamination/environmental contamination 6
County trying to provide metro services/duplication of services 6
Overbuilding homes/retail/offices/strip malls-lack of managed growth 6
Schools need power to discipline 6
Inconsistent development (streets/parks) 6
High unemployment rate 5
Farm land conversion/lack of preservation of ag lands 5
Lack'of transportation planning-mass transit 5
Hazardous waste dump 5
Too strict environmental policies 5
Poor political accountability 5
High residential and commercial vacancies-growth without demand 5
No "sense of place" within the city 5
Lack of public involvement in development (out of town developers) 5
Lack of enforcement of appearance standards-RV/boat parking 5
Lack of jobs with competitive salaries 5
Underperforming schools K-12; educational achievement below state avg. 4
"Ghetto" mentality=keep the problems in "those" neighborhoods 4
Pedestrian unfriendly 4
Not enough trade school/vocational education-need school-industry cooperation 4
Better curriculum 4
County islands/pockets in city limits 4
Abandoning older areas-lack of historical preservation 4
Schools not open enough-insufficient use of facilities 4
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Vision 2020 - Centennial High School Meeting
Comments Votes
Slow redevelopment of poorer areas 4
Timing on stoplights/not synchronized 4
Drug traffic 4
Need more than one newspaper 4
Poor condition of public roads and lines 4
Need more aggressive teach of English 4
Misuse of redevelopment $$ 3
A volunteer City council/not paid .3
Low education level 3
Valley Fever 3
Lack of accountability-disbursement of funds-Kern Co. Fair(poor fairs & facilities) 3
Insufficient resources for non-profits 3
No recycling program 3
Congested, unattractive Rosedale Hwy 3
Too many unuseable autos (visible) 3
Not enough technology in schools 2
Not enough affordable child care 2
High gas prices 2
Poor public transportation 2
Lack of planning for high school boundaries 2
Lack of police and sheriff coordination 2
Annexation process 2
Weak communications between public and govt. 2
Lack of support for the arts 2
Not enough affordable healthcare 2
Poor use of Kern River resources 2
High incidence of poverty. 2
City street lights 2
Child abuse 2
Children in poverty-25% 2
Not training children to have pride in community appearance 2
No housing for transient farm workers on farms 2
Too rapid growth 1
Lack of'consideration by landowners bordering major thoroughfares 1
Students need access to useful information 1
High "speed limits" 1
Union Avenue-unattractive 1
Not enough street sweeping 1
Poor business environment-not helpful 1
Need professional sports teams 1
Giant gap between rich and poor 1
Poor advertising for city/lack of promotion of benefits 1
Lack of enforcement of green card regulations 1
Waste of natural gas from flares 1
Too many movie theaters 0
Need Aquatic Center 0
Lack of affordable housing 0
Overzealous D.A. 0
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Vision 2020 - North Hi,qh School Meetin.q
Comments Votes
What do you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Friendly, caring people,community volunteers, easy to get involved in 21
Location: close to oceans, mountains, urban, easy access to world,unique geography 19
Low cost of living; economically feasible to live 18
Small city-small town character/atmosphere with big city flavor 17
Cultural activities theatre, performing arts 16
Affordable housing 15
Community pride 14
Family oriented-Good place to raise family 11
Good educ. Programs (Elem.-CSUB) 8
Sports facilities: soccer park; bike trail, hockey, CSUB 6
Cultural diversity (melting pot)-ethnic & religious 6
World leader in agriculture and oil-Greatest Ag area in world 5
Job opportunities 5
Labor Market 5
Parks & recreational opportunities 4
Mild/good climate; conducive to outdoor sports & other activities 4
Recreation-children 4
Community minded people-charitable giving (compassionate community) 3
Educational opportunities: CSUB and Bakersfield College 3
Sporting events 3
Media positive-radio & TV 3
Good restaurants 2
Some of the best medical facilities in the state/easy access 2
Bike and horse trails 2
Good transportation system - roads 2
Strong work ethic 2
Common values 2
Master Plan-growth 2
Church choices 2
Centennial Gardens 1
Crystal Palace, Buck Owens, & Bakersfield sign 1
Well-educated people 1
Senior activities 1
Gyms 1
Social Interaction Places- 1
Community support for schools 1
Strong business i;ommunity,easy to do business here, trust 0
Overall clean city 0
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Vision 2020 - North High School Meeting
Comments Votes
What are Greater Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Poor air quality, air pollution 23
Urban sprawl/uncontrolled development/residential encroachment on ag land; 21
City-county cooperation 20
Some congested roads; traffic flow; lack of freeway 15
Lack of diversity in economy 12
Increasing gang activity 12
Number of blighted neighborhoods/revitalization incomplete 12
Lack of affordable activities for youth/no "hang out" places for after school 12
Little opportunity for citizen involvement-city/county arrogant leadership 8
Drug traffic/"Meth" Capital 8
Low educational levels-high school dropouts 8
High unemployment rate 7
Air Service 7
Poor image/Negative perception by outsiders?'Hick" town, Truck stop 7
High rate teen pregnancy 7
Crime 6
Potential for limited water supply/water bank/lack of reliable water source 5
No long range plan/lack of adequate planning for growth 5
Forced annexation 5
No incentive to get off public assistance 5
Road maintenance-potholes 4
Lack of trees in parking lots/shade 4
Declining family values 4
Inconvenient public transportation 4
Poor planning-Hwy 58/Freeways to nowhere; Poor downtown (East-West) freeway 3
Government responsiveness to people 3
Lack of insurance for the working poor 3
Lack of trade schools/vocational schools 3
Social/class divisions 3
No motivation for educational attainment 3
D.A. corruption 3
Apathetic people 3
Lack of high 'paying jobs 3
Areas of High poverty 2
Public hiring policies 2
Polarized community/lack of communication 2
Too many power lines 2
Minimal senior services 2
Little support for the arts 2
Price of Gasoline 2
Non-local construction/shoddy workmanship 2
River Dry 2
More services for small children 1
Homelessness 1
Positive self talk 1
Administration of public funds 1
School discipline policies 1
Inequitable school system 1
The Bakersfield Californian 1
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Vision 2020 - Stockdale Hi,qh School Meeting
Comments Votes
What do'you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Family oriented-Good place to raise family/emphasis on children 32
Affordable housing 31
Location: close to oceans, mountains, urban, easy access to world, central 29
Friendly, kind, caring people,community spirit, volunteerism 26
Downtown redevelopment/streetscape, revitalization 19
Good education-broad spectrum of training 17
Cultural diversity (including religions) 14
Cultural activities theatre, performing arts 11
Growing entertainment-arts. Theatre, sports 11
Educational opportunities: CSUB and Bakersfield College 10
Lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation 10
Weather-moderate temperatures/8 mos. Ideal weather/summer nights/no snow 8
Relatively light traffic, uncongested, short commutes/no real L.A. jams 8
Small city-small town character/atmosphere with Ig. Town amenities/people work toget 8
Kern River runs through Greater Bakersfield 7
Community minded people-charitable giving (compassionate community) 7
Good road conditions/wide streets w/curbs, gutters, sidewalks 7
Good medical facilities 7
Strong economic base 10
K-12 education great 6
Neighborhood collaboratives 6
Responsive government 6
Nice neighborhood parks/accessible and clean 5
Accessible public officials/govt mentality easy to work with 5
Good variety of youth activities 5
Good Churches & variety 5
Long-lasting, family owned businesses/economic climate supports small business 4
Community support 4
Good local TV stations 4
Law enforcement agencies strong and do an excellent job, safe streets, & Fire Depts. 4
Good emergency response 4
Tree Foundation 4
Business opportunities 4
Generous to worthy projects 4
People pull together 4
Growing community 4
Low cost of living 3
Kern River Parkway 3
Social services support 3
Conservative culture 3
Fox Theater 3
Open community-accepting of "outsiders" 3
Concerts-places to hear music et. 3
Landscaping in the SW 3
Libraries 3
Access to housing 3
Open space/Ag land 2
Centennial Gardens 2
Exercising 2
Good,affordable, variety of restaurants 2
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Comments Votes
Corporate volunteerism and donation 2
Downtown nightlife-able to walk around instead of driving 2
Collaboration between govt., business & non-profits 2
Retirement opportunities 2
Bakersfield Heart Hospital 2
Choice of media 2
Cleanliness of city 2
Lots of service organization 2
Community outreach 2
Bakersfield Business Conference 1
Good airport 1
Great newspaper 1
History, pioneer spirit 1
Crystal Palace & Bakersfield sign/"Nashville Wes< 1
Dewars 1
Accessible recycling centers 1
Chamber of Commerce 1
Low crime 1
Free parking 1
Good variety music stations 0
Good transportation: trains, planes, buses 0
Great affordable golf courses 0
Bakersfield's Fun 0
Thematic housing 0
Blend of housing (apartments & homes) 0
Cheap gasoline 0
High speed limits 0
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Comments Votes
What are Greater Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Poor air quality, air pollution 40
No long range plan/lack of adequate planning for growth/planning process 26
Urban sprawl/uncontrolled development/residential encroachment on ag land; ' 24
lack of in-fill/hopscotch development/old, incomplete dev. Surrounded by new
Poor planning-Hwy 58/Freeways to nowhere; Poor downtown (East-West) freeway 20
Antiquated airport (small) & air service 17
Lack of economic diversity/narrow economic base 16
Segregation East-West, Brown-white 11
Not enough affordable child care/especially off hours & emergency 11
Pockets of poverty 9
City-county cooperation/lack of coordination in planning & permitting 8
Increasing gang activity 8
Lack of P.M. activities/lack of activities for adolescents 8
Some congested roads; traffic flow; lack of freeway 8
High unemployment rate 8
Lack of aesthetic considerations in development: trees, pruners butcher trees 8
Too many convenience stores 8
Number of blighted neighborhoods (downtown & E.Brundage, Union Ave, Niles, Baker) 7
Crime rate & juvenile crime 7
Low self esteem-we're our own worst critic 7
Underperforming schools K-12; educational achievement below state avg. 7
Children in poverty-25%/children not ready to learn at school-arrive hungry 7
Not training workforce for 21st century employment 7
Poor image/Negative perception by outsiders/reputation 6
Litter/filth 6
Farm land conversion/lack of preservation of ag lands 6
Disposable attitude toward consumer goods,also houses 6
Lack of trees 5
Infrastructure around city is inconsistent- also doesn't keep up with development 5
Low expectations on educational achievement 5
Underutilized river 5
Poor public transportation 5
Lack or recreation areas on Eastside and/or access for disadvantaged 4
More musical venues-youth entertainment 4
Drug traffic 4
Public facilities maintenance 4
Road maintenance 4
Need mandatory recycling 4
Southeast enhancement needed 4
Insular govt processes/lack of open govt at all levels/unresponsive/govt agenda w/o pu 3
High rate teen pregnancy 3
Water contamination/environmental contamination 3
"Law and Order" mentality-"Lock 'em up and throw away the key" 3
No PBS station 3
Too many streets that change names 3
High illiteracy rate 3
Cheap architecture and building materials 3
Downtown facilities 3
No recycling program/containers 3
Poor enforcement of local ordinances 3
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Comments Votes
High gas prices 3
Sectionalized growth 3
Need more community outreach to parents regarding raising/values/morals 3
Choice of restaurants 3
Lack of quality shopping -. 3
High school dropout rate 3
Too many school districts 3
Youth facilities 2
Infant mortality 2
Need a Nordstrom's - for starters 2
Some areas lack street lighting, bright so you can see 2
Timing on stoplights/not synchronized 2
Rosedale Hwy 2
Too many chemicals used on golf courses and farmland 2
Not enough affordable healthcare 2
E.Bakersfield needs aesthetic improvement-better recruiting of businesses 2
Insufficient libraries 2
Lack of trained educational workers 2
Lack of handicap access/transportation/employment opportunities 1
Too conservative-need to be open to ideas/diversity 1
Newspaper written at 6th grade level 1
Too fast-not pedestrian friendly 1
Big corporations take money out and don't put money back 1
Not enough trade school/vocational education-need school-industry cooperation 1
Too far from the ocean-no freeway to the ocean/widen Hwy 46 1
More and better activities: cultural and fun 1
Difficult to recruit single, professional employees 1
County pockets in the city 1
Athletic opportunities not available to all 1
Unsafe parks 1
Lack of water in Kern River 1
Hot weather, fog 0
Nightime burning 0
Leaf blowers 0
Lack of movie diversity 0
More "married" families 0
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Comments Votes
What do you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our strengths?
Parks and outdoor recreation 20
Cultural diversity/Multicultural activities 20
Geographic accessibility to whole state/close to everything 19
Affordable housing 18
Small town atmosphere/big city convenience 18
Bringing back Downtown/beautification 15
Kind, friendly people 14
Two good colleges 13
Accessible government/politicians 11
Good volunteer base 11
Lower cost of living 11
Family activities/family oriented 9
Easy to get around town 9
General safety/safe, quiet neighborhoods 8
Good Restaurants 8
Centennial Gardens 8
CSUB-university 7
Boys & Girls Club 7
The weather 7
Pioneer Village 6
Economic base (oil and ag) good variety of jobs 6
The river 5
Not too big 5
Wide streets 5
Local collaboratives/neighborhood partnerships-grassroots 5
CALM 5
Library system 5
Good schools/high schools and colleges 5
Local TV stations - participation in community 5
Excellent entertainment/abundance of activities 5
Organized sports programs for youth(AYSO, PAL, B &G Club) 4
Good corporate citizens 4
Churches and synagogues/religious diversity 4
Good sporting events 4
Agriculture 4
Strong work ethic 4
Hospitals/healthcare 3
Soccer Park 3
Bike path 3
Good airport & good connections 3
Growth/bigger markets 3
Homes 3
AMTRAC K/transportation hub 3
Availability of labor 3
Theatre groups 2
Commercial & retail opportunities 2
Golf courses 2
Decent jobs/decent pay 2
Kids' activities 2
Buck Owens 2
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Comments Votes
Many people care about the environment 2
Local banks help smalla business 2
Hart Park 2
Fishing & canoeing 2
County Fair 2
Lack of racism 2
Low crime rate 2
Available land-cheap 2
Opportunities for success 2
Bakersfield Business Conference 2
Tourism 2
Commitment of people to the community 2
People can make a difference 2
Oil 2
Art galleries 1
Condors hockey 1
Hotels 1
Good shopping 1
Active Chamber of Commerce 1
Starbucks 1
Lots of farming 1
Teenagers more centered in what they want 1
Public education leadership 1
Motor sports 1
Quality & development of fine arts 1
Lots of cinemas 1
Crystal Palace 1
Family based businesses 1
Collaboration of major organizations 1
Traffic & parking 0
Dewars Chews 0
Fresh Produce 0
Good freeways 0
2 good business schools 0
Landscaped streets 0
Skate park 0
Fox Theater 0
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Comments Votes
What are Bakersfield's key weaknesses? What don't you like?
Urban sprawl/lack of in-fill development/leapfrog dev. 24
Air quality/pollution 23
Gangs - East side 18
Low educational achievement 15
Dichotomy between East & West (socio-economic development) 14
Vacant strip malls & office buildings/vacant property pockets 14
Blight in E and SE/parts of city need urban renewal 13
Transportation - bus system 12
County "islands" 11
Distribution of drugs - East side 10
Freeways to nowhere/poor freeway system 10
Loss of prime agricultural land 9
Not enough activities for youth 9
Refuse collection system/no universal collection 7
Substance abuse not addressed enough/alcoholiSm 7
Emphasis on new/lack of encouragement to existing business 7
Illegal dumping 7
Too many school districts 7
Lack of trees 6
City & County don't cooperate 6
Poverty-too much 6
Teen pregnancies 5
Not enough youth facilities 5
City/County policies are not uniform/county activities impact urban-septic etc 5
Lead paint in old rental buildings '5
No downtown supermarket 5
Graffiti 5
increasing rate of violent crime 5
Too much "good 'ol boys" system-same people on everything 5
More Boys & Girls clubs 5
No curbside recycling 4
No county ordinance against eyesore property 4
Air transportation 4
Too much traffic on Rosedale Hwy 4
Roadside trash 4
Not enough services for homeless & mentally ill 4
Too many financial incentives to big developers 4
Apathy 4
Limited high income jobs 3
Lack of local govt. effort to work with minority neighborhoods 3
How minorities projected in media 3
Lack of high tech industry development 3
Lack of technical training schools 3
No Silver Creek in East Bakersfield or Oildale 3
Not enough Sheriffs to cover county 3
Poor local media 3
Not enough supplies at school 3
Not enough multicultural activities 3
Not enough jobs 3
Poor water quality '3
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Comments - Votes
Poor health quality 3
Unstable residential property values 3
Too much reliance on freeways 3
Lack of curfew enforcement 3
Public perception of "East"side of town 3
Not enough malls 3
Politically conservative 3
No follow through with proposed plans 3
Too friendly - Grand Canal project 3
Racial groups to get together 3
Weather 2
Lack of opportunity for ex-cons 2
Absentee landlords 2
"White" flight 2
High gas prices 2
Poor quality elected officials 2
Inability to balance quality of life and environment with econ. Dev. 2
Lack of county code enforcement-housing/property, etc 2
Hwy 99 - unattractive entrance to city 2
Hwy 99 divides the community 2
Bureaucracy: Milton Miller syndrome 2
Lack of social services for adults 1
Lack of communication about social services 1
Spotty political leadership 1
Methamphetamines 1
Low elementary and high school test scores 1
Weeds in empty lots 1
Few charter schools 1
No Sunday bus/bus doesn't run late enough 1
Prostitutes-East side 1
Too few nurses 1
Not enough local industry 1
Zoning for tax dollars 1
Too many traffic accidents 1
Lack of employment opportunities for disabled 1
County too large-bureaucracy & overpaid politicians 1
Poor medical care 1
Abandoned houses 1
No advanced hospitals (children's, burn center etc) 1
Too many guns 1
Too friendly - Panatonni 1
Too much hospital competition 0
Health care accessibility 0
Not enough parks 0
Transient businesses 0
Stinky dairies 0
Troubled trailer parks 0
Good o1' boy mentality in judicial system 0
ETR in Stockdale area-move to East side? 0
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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/~~ECTOR
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.
Attachment
AT:al
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BAKERSFIELD SELECT
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
DIRECTOR, KELLY HARDI~
im ._ mm
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 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 dub 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 i~ 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.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~0U-23-1999 12:07
I humbly request the City Council explore our'suggestions and evaluate the feasibility of our
proposal. We have already slimed a contract for thi.~ year with CSUB. We are lookilllI to begin
practice in a new facility in 2001.
You may contact me at Liberty High School, 587-0925.
Sincerely,
Kelly Hardin
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B A K E R $ F I E L D
ROSEDALE RECHARGE PROJECT
OPERATIONS SUMMARY
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Chronology_ of Water Operations
Date Time Comments/Remarks
11-04 2:00 p.m. Cross Valley Canal RRB #2 flow rate reduced from 30 cfs to 10
cfs. Note: Continuous (24-hour) water delivery to Percolation Pond
#2 initiated with flow of approximately 3 cfs. Rosedale intake
channel seepage losses occurring upstream of Allen Road are
approximately 7 cfs.
11-10 6:30 a.m. RRB #2 flow shut off. Note: Project water deliveries terminated.
Water Supply
The Rosedale Recharge Project
discharge summary for the month of October
1999 indicates 1,815 acre-feet of ID4 State
project water was diverted from the CVC
RRB#2 turnout during the month. Of this
amount, 516 acre-feet was utilized for operation
of Ponds #1, #2, #3 and that portion of the
Rosedale intake channel situated easterly of
Allen Road, while 1,299 acre-feet was diverted
for project recharge operations west of Allen
Road. Total project water deliveries thru
November .10, 1999 are approximately 4,800
acre-feet.
Aerial photo of Rosedale Recharge Project area
(photo taken on November 3, 1999)
Project Restoration Activity_
The City will begin removal of weir structures,
dismantling of field recorder installation at pond #3 and
backfilling of the four ponds after the Thanksgiving
holiday weekend. It is anticipated that full restoration of
project premises will be completed by the end of the year.
A draft report of the project will be made available to the
Rosedale Recharge Subcommittee.
From: Mark Lambert
To: Alan Tandy, inet:jbeck@kcwa.com, inet:robrumm@z...
Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 2:47:35 PM
Subject: Rosedale Recharge Project Update
Attached is the final Rosedale Recharge Operations summary
CC: Florn Core, Gene Bogart
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 18, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directox~ "'j
SUBJECT: Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Proj~t-Ax~ Implementation Plan
The draft Downtown Bakersfield Implementation Plan is now available for pubic review at the
City Clerk's Office and at the Economic and Community Development Department. This
document is available for review until December 13 the date of a public heating before the
redevelopment agency. Notice of the public hearing has been published and posted pursuant to
Section 6063 of the Government Code at which time the public may comment on the plan.
Adoption of the implementation plan does not constitute an approval of any specific program,
project, or expenditure and will not change the need to obtain any required approval of a specific
program, project, or expenditure from the agency or the community.
California Community Redevelopment Law (CRL) requires that each agency adopt a five year
implementation plan that describes the agency's goals and expenditures, and provides
documentation for the link between the elimination of blight and the redevelopment agency's
proposed actions. The first implementation plan for the Downtown Project Area was adopted by
the CDDA in November 1994. Similar implementation plans were included in the adoption of
the two redevelopment project areas. CRL states that after adoption of the first plan, the parts of
the plan that address the low- and moderate-income housing fund, expending the housing funds,
and replacement dwelling units for those destroyed must be adopted every five years. The five-
year implementation plan update may be done in conjunction with the City's 2010 General Plan
Housing Element update or may be updated by each redevelopment agency every five years.
We are following the later track.
Highlights of activities for the next five years include the development of public parking east of
Chester Avenue, the creation of additional affordable housing in the downtown, the expansion of
the Chester Avenue Streetscape, and continuing efforts to attract entertainment facilities to the
downtown.
P:~Implementation Plan 99X~Draft Implementation Plan public review.wpd
' NOV 2 3 J999
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1V[E1V[ORANDUiV[
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ _/.
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999
SUBJECT: BIKE LANE PROJECT ON OLD FARM ROAD -
Status of project
The plans were recently reviewed for completeness. The Traffic Engineer had some
minor changes to the plans and those were completed last week.
Work request and copies of the signed plans were sent to General Services on
November 19, 1999. They should be able to do the work around December 1, 1999.
G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\Tandy\BikeLanePrjSTATUS.wpd
November 22, 1999 3:12 PM
SB 400 (Ortiz) - The PERS Pension Equity Bill.
This was the mother of all pension bills this year, and is the piece of legislation which
contains the bulk of the PERS Board's "pension equity" campaign. Although it only
applies to PERS, it already has sparked a great deal of interest in virtually every other
public retirement system in California. Since the Governor had bargained virtually
everything, in this bill, it was pretty clear that he'dsign it - and he did, as Chapter 555,
Statutes of 1999. So, other than a few minor items, here's what's in SB 400:
1. It provides a new retirement formula for state miscellaneous, Cai-State University
and non-teaching school district employees. That formula provides "2% at acje 55".
It's not the exact benefit that the Board initially had in mind because of cost concerns
voiced by the Governor. It now caps out at 2.5% at age 63 and above, down from the
2.7% at 65 as initially envisioned by the Board. It also gets to 2% more slowly than
does the local agency "2% at 55" formula, but it still provides 2% a full 5 years earlier
than does the current "2% at 60" plan that the affected state and school members
now have. This new formula will apply to all past and future service for affected PERS
members employed on and after January 1, 2000.
This new formula is not available to local agencies - surveys by both PERS and PERS
PAC found no interest among local agencies in having this formula in addition to the
existing "2% at 55" formula for local agencies.
The bill includes PERS employees and legislative staff but pointedly does not include
inactive members. As far as we can tell, this is the first time in the history of PERS
that a benefit enhancement has been adopted for a given state group but denied to
the inactive members of that group. The Governor's number crunchers told him that
he could save $86 million by denying this group and out they went. Most observers
feel that there's no way that exclusion is going to hold up over time but for now,
that's the way it is.
2. It provides a new "3% at 50" formula for the California Highway Patrol and also
makes it available to local contracting agencies as a contract option. It would replace
the current "2% at 50" formula for both past and future service and would become
available January 1, 2000. As above, this new formula doesn't include inaCtive CHP
members.
3. It includes a new formula for Peace Officer/Firefighter members (POFF) who retire
after January 1, 2000. That new formula is "3% at 55" and replaces the current
"2.5% at 55". Like the CHP formula above, this new I~OFF formula will be available
as a contract amendment to contracting agencies. This one doesn't apply to inactives,
· either.
4. Provides state safety members with a "2.5% at 55" formula in place of the current
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"2% at 55" formula. No inactive coverage.
5. SB 400 moves all school members from 3-year final compensation to 1-year. All
state and most local members of PERS already have this benefit. Under current law,
no school member does.
6. This bill allows state employees to move into the Tier I retirement formula and get
out of the "1.25% at 65" state Second Tier. retirement formula, although that latter
formula remains an option if someone wants to be in it.
7. Provides an "ad hoc" retirement benefit increase to' state and school retirees. This
was first proposed to be 5 percent for all retirees - including those who retire between
now and December 31st. Explaining that one got a bit difficult, so PERS changed it
to a' sliding amount, depending on how long someone has been retired, but with no
one getting lesS than 2 percent. However, when SB 400 eventually emerged in its final
form, that version of the "ad hoc" had been changed as well. It now ranges from 1%
to 6%, depending on the date of retirement. Those people who retired in 1997 would
get the 1%, with the benefit increasing to 6% for those who retired in 1974 and
before.
This "ad hoc" increase is entirely separate from the regular annual COLA and from the
quarterly PPPA payments already in place. This benefit applies only to state and school
retirees.
8. Creates the new "5th Level" 1959 Survivor Benefit for state and school members
not covered by Social Security and lowers the age at which a surviving spouse is'
eligible from 62 to 60.Currently, this benefit will be paid by existing surpluses for the
next 10 years or so, but when contributions eventually become necessary the
employee and employer will each pay ~2 per month and will evenly split the cost if it
should rise above $4 month. This doesn't apply to local agencies but the 5th Level
benefit for them contained in 'AB 99 (Cedillo) is quite similar.
9. None of SB 400 will become effective if the PERS Board doesn't value state and
school assets at 95% of market value rather than the current 90% and doesn't
shorten 'the state's amortization period to 20 years. Since it Was the Board which
suggested those changes in the first place, those conditions don't seem to be much
of a problem for the state and schools.
In addition, the PERS Board has taken the position that it will only provide the 95%
of market valuation to local agencies if those agencies first grant a benefit
improvement to their employees. However, the Legislature's legal office, the
Legislative Counsel, has recently written an opinion which says that the Board dOes
not have the legal authority to grant the 95% valuation to those' agencies it finds
"politically correct" and-deny it others failing its test. This issue seems a long way
from being settled.
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BAKERSFIELD .....
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ~i:',.: .!,.. '~.. '
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director~
DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1999
SUBJECT: WASTEWATERTREATMENT PLANT#2
Attached are eleven copies of Progress Report No. 20 (October 1999), of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant # 2 - Expansion Project, prepared by Black & Veatch.
Attachments
G:\GROUPDA~Memo\1999\wwtp2report20.wpd
lgak~.t~f idd Wa.qeW~ter Crmtmmt
Plant ?Ta. 2 - £z?an.qan
Sachs Electric
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SUMMARY Nq~MBER TWENTY
October 1, 1999 to October 31, 1999
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
I. Kiewit Pacific Co. performed the following:
Site: Completed all paving except at Primary Clarifiers #1
& #2. Irrigation System complete at Headworks and
Digester # 1
Headworks: Substantially Complete
Primary Sludge
Pump Station: Five (5) Day Test Complete
Raw Wastewater
Pump Room: Substantially Complete
Scum Well # 1 Completed
Grit Chamber: Substantially Complete
Flare: Fifteen (15) Day Test Complete
Digester Control
Building: Started Seeding Digester #4. Boiler #3 complete.
Digester #1: Completed Five (5) Day Test.
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AREAS OF CONCERN
~ The need to have the Boilers in operation for Phase 1, 2, and 3 Start-up.
Installing Screens on Sulfur Drams
CHANGE ORDERS
· Change Order 1 - ($92,342.61)
· Change Order 2 - ($362,133.82)
· Change Order 3 - $25,812.87
· Change Order 4 - $109,382.45
Change Order 5 - $45,294.03
· Change Order 6 - $226,475.63
· Open Change Order Items
Electrical Cost (credit) of deleting Generator for by-pass pumping.
· Demolition & Reconnection of MOV's 15P-6 & 15P-7
· Raceway and Conductor Rewiring ~ Digester Control Building
Associated with Flare Panel Revisions in RFI 159
· Roof'mg Terminations ~ Digester Control Building
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION · 168 RFI's have been received/processed as of October 31, 1999.
· 6 Days on average mm around.
shop DRAWINGS
· 391 Shop Drawings have been received/processed as of October 31, 1999.
11 Days on average mrn around.
Primary Sludge Pump Station
PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER 1999
Site: Complete asphalt concrete paving.
Digester Control
Building: Complete all piping and instrumentation to Boilers.
Begin Seeding Digester #3.
Operator Training: Complete all training.
Plant Starmp: Start 7 Day Test of Liquid Stream.
As Built Drawing: Bring all Drawings up to date with As Built.
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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SLqVIMARY
DESCRIPTION STATUS
Notice to Proceed Dated February 9, 1998
Contract Time, Calendar Days 730
Original Completion Date February 8, 2000
Substantial Completion Date May 7, 1999 .
Time Extensions Approved 69 Days
Revised Completion Date May 12, 2000
Original Contract Amount $29,239,800.00
Change Orders Approved (47,511.45)
Revised Contract Amount $28,741,778
Amount Earned This Period $28,302,901.54
Amount Earned to Date $28,692,583.53
Percent Complete, $ 98.30
Calendar Days Used 630
Percent Complete, Calendar Days 83.00
Mix Flow Pump Room Piping
99461
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 12, 1999
TO: Councilmember Couch
FROM: John W. Stinso~,, ~sTstant City Manager
SUBJECT: Referrals dated 11117199
The following are staff responses to the referrals made by you on 11/1'7/99.
#1 Question: Have the Planning Department prepare an agenda item to address
the Porter-Robertson request regarding the General Plan Amendment
and Zone Change.
Response: Staff is preparing an agenda item for City Council consideration at the
Council meeting of December 15th.
#2 Question: Have Raul Rojas contact me regarding a Pacific Bell issue.
Response: Mr. Rojas has Contacted you and explained that this is not an issue
which the City has any involvement. A memorandum is attached from
Public Works in response to your question.
#3 Question: Have staff look into developing a paperless agenda packet.
Response: Staff has received the article you provided and is contacting the City
of Dana Point and others to explore the process, current technology,
and feasibility of providing the agenda in an electronic format. A
report will be provided to the City Council when the research has
been completed.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director ~"~'~ ~
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1999
SUBJECT: PACIFIC BELL - City CouncilReferral
No. WF0018313/001 (November 17, 1999)
As requested, Councilmember David Couch was contacted and informed the Pacific Bell
concern is not a City issue;, therefore, will be resolved by Pacific Bell's External Affairs
Director Vic Bolton.
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November 22, 1999
City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018313 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11~18~99
REQUEST DATE: 11/17/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 16:59:36
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~'l'~'r: £±~17~99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 11/24/99
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: PACIFIC BELL
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS**
COUCH REQUESTED RAUL ROJAS CONTACT HIM
CONCERNING PACIFIC BELL. COPY OF RELATED
INFORMATION AVAILABLE~AT CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE FRONT COUNTER.
Job Order Description: PACIFIC BELL Cat~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
TasK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE __/__/__ COMPLETION DATE
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PACIFIC BELL~''''''-''--
NEVADA BELL
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE (SWBT)
Network Notification No. SNS19990001.3
Network Change:
ISDN Digital Subscriber Line (IDSL).
Reason for Reissue:
Issue 3 cancels the IDSL deployment and product offering and removes all California
and Nevada offices.
Contact Name(s):
Your Account Manager or Service Representative
Technical Issues
Otis C Armstrong
2600 Camino Ramon, Room 2S450T
San Ramon, California 94583
925-823-3010
ocarmst@pacbell.com
NOV 2 2 7999
Description of Changes Planned:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTM£,~
SBC has canceled plans for deployment of IDSL in California and Nevada, in addition to
the previously announced decision to cancel in SWBT.
Description of Reasonably Foreseeable Impact of the Planned Changes:
IDSL will not be available in SWBT, PaCific Bell or Nevada Bell.
Location of Change:
SBC will not offer IDSL service or deployment equipment at this time. Future equipment
deployment will be determined by customer demand and based on the availability of
funding.
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PACIFIC BELL
Network Notification No. DPNP19980000.2
Network Change:
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (A'DSL)
Reason for Reissue:
Issue 2 -- reissued to correct wording
Contact:
Your Account Manager or SerVice Representative
Technical Issues
William Hurst
2600 Camino Ramon, Room 1S050C
San Ramon, California 94583
925-823-7832 ,.-
wrhurst@pacbelhcom
Description of Type of Changes Planned:
Pacific Bell is offering ADSL in California to address customer demands
for bandwidth and higher speed Internet access. ADSL will provide a
customer with network access at bit rates as high as 1.544Mbps (See
below). Data is transported over an existing twisted copper pair
telephone line with no effect on delivery' Of normal telephOne calls. '
ADSL will be offered in speed levels of:
· 128Kbps Upstream to the Network, 384Kbps to 1.544Mbps
Downstream from the Network
· 384Kbps Upstream to the Network, 1.544Mbps to 6Mbps
Downstream from the Network
Description of Reasonably Foreseeable Impact of the Planned
Changes
Due' to technology and facility constraints such as loop length, loop
make-up, and spectral interference.factors; ADSL will not be available to
all customers served by those central offices which are ADSL-equipped.
To be eligible technically for ADSL, customers must be located within
17,500 feet of the office and their lines must meet certain transmission
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criteria. In addition, ADSL requires a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
modem, customer premises equipment (CPE), which is compatible with
telephone company equipment. ADSL will be offered initially in the
central offices listed below, using the Alcatel 1000 ATM Subscriber Line
Access Multiplexer.
Reference: Technical Publication 76730
For more information, contact:
Technical Publication Information
SBC Communications
530 McCullough, Room 2-E-02
San Antonio, TX 78215
210-886-1192
Location of Change:
Initial deployment. Additional offices may be added based on customer
demand and funding.
CLLI Code City Implementation Date
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~-'-~ ___~.
DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1999
SUBJECT: CHASMS ON PACHECO ROAD
Council Referral WF0018307 / 001
Councilmember Salvaggio referred the issue of chasms on Pacheco Road between
South "H" Street and Hughes Lane for repair.
The large gaps (cracks) on Pacheco Road between South "H" Street and Hughes Lane
will be patched with asphalt next week. Pacheco Road within this area will be
scheduled for crack sealing during the first part of January 2000.
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Citylof Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018307 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11~18~99
REQUEST DATE: 11/17/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 16:59:37
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: S'I'~/~'I': 11~17~99
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 11/29/99
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
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: CHASMS ON PACHECO ROAD
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
SALVAGGIO REFERRED THE ISSUE OF CHASMS ON PACHECO
ROAD BETWEEN SO. H AND HUGHES LANE FOR REPAIR.
Job Order Description: CHASMS ON PACHECO ROAD Catpgory: PUBLIC WORKS
TasK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 19, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /~-~/, ,.-/:._c.
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Riverdance at the Convention Center is an overwhelming success! Thanks, again,
are due Ogden and Jim Foss.
2. A copy of the Mayor's letter expressing your concerns over the Borga Dairy is
enclosed.
3. Freeway 58 update - the tests are over on the water ponds. Results are to be out
soon. It's very good land for recharge.
4. Sad news was received this week. Jack Caldwell, who really came in to save
Riverlakes Ranch and the golf course a few years ago, passed way.
5. The latest update on the URM assistance program is enclosed. In accordance with
Council direction, we are winding that down.
6. Congratulations to one of our long time employees, Gil Rojas, Assistance Finance
Director. He has been appointed Finance Director of the City of Escondido. He will
be missed.
7. Staff will be working with the County solid waste staff on converting our commercial
landfill bills from a per yard basis to a tonnage basis. It would save us enough money
to have a set aside for the landfill cap. The County has made the change for at least
one other City.
8. Bart Thiltgen has expressed to me his discomfort at having legal staff vote on the
BZA, while providing legal advice on the same issues. At his request, we will be
recommending that Jake Wager replace him. Jake's role in development and
redevelopment give him important insight into the issues involving the BZA.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
November 19, 1999
Page 2
9. An updated legend of parks located in the City is enclosed from Recreation and
Parks.
AT: rs
cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
November 19, 1999
Beard of Supervisors
Ce!~nty of Kern, California
cio Clerk of the Board
1'115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Honorable Board of Supervisors:
I am writing this letter out of a deep concern about a proposal which, if approved, would
escalate conflicts between urban and agricultural development. On December 7, 1999, you will
be asked to take several actions designed to result in the approval of the Borba dairy complex
in the southwest portion of metropolitan Bakersfield. City Council members and I have received
numerous calls from citizens concerned that you might be persuaded to approve such an
intensive agriculture operation so close to the city, where odors, flies and other airborne
po!l~utants will drift, and ground water could be threatened.
This is not the normal run-of-the-mill farming operation that most of us expect to live with
in this agricultural valley. This proposed 28,600-cow dairy complex is a use which your own
ordinances rightfully identify as' troublesome', even in an agricultural zone. It may or may not be
approved depending on whether it is compatible with the area. That is why it is being given
such close scrutiny through the conditional use and environmental review process.
I am not a professional planner, engineer or lawyer. You will find them lined up with their
packages of technical arguments supporting both sides at your December 7 hearing. But as
mayor, I feel I must speak up on this issue which so many citizens and City Council members
ha~e expressed such grove concerns about.
Bakersfield has been my home since 1947 and I have seen a lot of change and growth
over the past five decades. It is apparent from some unfortunate decisions of the past that our
earlier City Council and Board of Supervisors members very much underestimated the potential
of our community.
It would be yet another tragic mistake to invite and encourage dairies to relocate from
Southern California to an area in Kern County where they would be doomed to relive the
disruption and displacement they have experienced in Los Angeles County and are now facing
in San Bernardino County. There once was a thriving dairy industry out in the country now
known as Bellflower, Norwalk, Artesia and Cerritos. But it was overrun by urban growth. It
relocated to the Chino Valley, where it was reestablished several miles from Chino and Ontario.
The herds grew to over 320,000 cows in this new bastion of the dairy industry. But today, the
City of Chino lies up against its western flank and Ontario is in the process of annexing 8,000
acres of it.
1501 Truxtun Avenue * Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779
E-mail address: mayorOci.bakersfield.ca.us
· Board of Supervisors
November 19, 1999
Page 2 ·
If we are to welcome dairies into Kern County as a significant part of our economy, we
must direct them to areas where they can prosper and remain economically viable for the long
term. There are over 8,000 square miles in Kern County and even if we were only to consider
the valley, there are certainly places much better suited for the dairy industry to locate than near
cities. This proposed, very intense, highly concentrated complex of cows has unresolved
problems documented in the environmental impact report prepared for it. These 'environmental
impacts ought not to be foisted upon the many nearby homeowners who have invested their
lives and savings in their neighborhoods. Nor should the water banks which supply wat(~'~:'to city
and county residents be placed at risk of contamination after years of work and millions of
dollars have been spent to secure a safe,., reliable water supply.
On behalf of the many residents of the city and county, and City Council members who
have talked to me about their concerns, I ask you not to approve the Borba dairy complex
proposed to be built south of Taft Highway, between Buena Vista Road and Interstate 5. Surely
there must be better locations than this for dairies.
Thank you for your ·consideration.
Sincer/et¥, /
~o~~~ Mayor
City ~ Bakersfield
pit
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 12, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ ~~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc~r ~ x ~-~
SUBJECT: November 1999URM Activity Report ~
This memorandum is intended to provide you with a brief update on the status of the URM assistance
program.
In late OctobeG we sent a letter to each property owner who has an active application with
the program. With this letter~ we asked to know whether each property owner would be
submitting a request for reimbursement through the program and~ if so~ by what date
These mailinga were sent certified mail to each property owner. We included a stamped~
self-addressed postcard so each property owner could easily indicate his or her intentions.
Through thia mailing~ we will be able to determine who plans to submit a reimbursement
request as we approach the termination date of this program of December 31~ 1999.
Currently 62 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of
$283,884.31 in 59 projects and three demolition projects. They include:
801 18th Street, New China Cafe 2509 Chester Avenue, Patton's Discount
1330 19th Street, Serrano's Furniture Office Furniture Building
822 18th Street, Thorp's Motorcycle 1914 Truxtun Avenue, medical office
1918-1920 Eye Street, Jelly's (Former 1919 Chester Avenue, Palla property
Water Company Building) 1228 19th Street, Griffm Pawnbrokers
2526-2530 Chester Avenue, Waterbed 900 18th Street, Cay's Health Food Store
Warehouse and Mattress Outlet Building 1121 21 st Street, commercial property
1025 18th Street, Italian Grocery Store (demolition)
1207 19th Street, The Mint Building 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy
1928 19th Street, Old Paine Mortuary 622 East 19th Street, warehouse
2407 Chester Avenue, Granada Furniture (demolition)
430 East 19th Street, commercial property 2025-2029 Chester Avenue, Red Wing
2101 Chester Avenue, Guarantee Shoes Shoes
1017-1023 Baker Street, vacant retail 2000 H Street, Henley's
space 1812 Q Street, vacant building (demolition)
,40¥ i 8 1999
Alan Tandy
November 12, 1999
Page 2
1517- 1523 19th Street, Williams property 623 Kentucky
2022 Chester Avenue, Palla property 805 Baker Street
1711 - 1717 19th Street, Clifford property 901 19th Street
1219-1221 20th Street, Nighbert property 960-962 Baker Street
506 East 19th Street, Felton property 2020 Eye Street, Reed Publications
2305 - 2309 Chester Avenue 801 Baker Street
618 - 620 East 19th Street, Wool Growers 958 Baker Street
1623 - 1633 19th Street, Goose Loonies 1626 19th Street, The Hayden Building
1529 F Street, Clifford property 1720 D Street
930 18th Street, San Joaquin Supply 901 18th Street
1100 18th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply 625 19th Street
1919-1927 K Street 1813 Chester Avenue
1601 19th Street 1809 Chester Avenue
1605 20th Street 809 Baker Street
1317 Baker Street, Noriega House 1514 Wall Street
1219-1231 19th Street 831(A) 19th Street
1416 20th Street 831 (B) 19th Street
1520-34 19th Street 1400 19th Street
1434 19th Street 2001 Chester Avenue
1438 19th Street
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Jack Leonard, Asst. Building Director
Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer
Jan Fulton, Development Associate, ED/CD
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LEGEND
1, AMBERTON SCHOOLHOUSE&VALLECITO
2. BEACH 21ST&OAK
3. BEALE OLEANDER&DRACENA
4. BILL PARK GREENS SAN ESTEBAN & GUAYMAS
5. CAMPUS PARK NO. HEMINGWAY & PARK VIEW
6. CAMPUS PARK SO, DISTRICT & PIN OAK
7. CASTLE WILSON & SOUTH OF EDGEMONT
8. CENTENNIAL MONTCLAIR&MARELLA
9. CENTENNIAL PLAZA TRUXTUN &N
10. CENTRAL PARK 19TH & R
11. CHALLENGER PARK HARRIS &AKERS
12. CORAL KEYS HARRIS & CARACAS
13, CORVALLIS CORVALLIS& CHEWACAN
14. DEER PEAK DEER PEAK & BECKENHAM
15, GARDEN SOUTH LAURELGLEN
16. GRISSOM WHITE LANE & GRISSOM
17. HAGGIN OAKS LIMOGES & CHINON
18, INTERNATIONAL SQUARE SUMNER & BAKER
19. JASTRO TRUXTUN & MYRTLE
20. JEFFERSON BEALE & BERNARD
21. KERN RIVER PARKWAY STOCKOALE BRIDGE TO MANOR
22. KROLL KROLL & MONTALVO
23, LOWELL 4TH & R
24, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. E. CALIFORNIA & S. OWENS
25. PATRIOTS NEW STINE & MING
26. PIN OAK PARK VIEW & MILL OAK RUN
27. PLANZ PLANZ & S, H STREET
28. QUAILWOOD QUAILWOOD & QUAIL PARK
29. SAUNDERS PALM BETWEEN OAK & REAL
30. SEASONS HARRIS & WINTER GROVE
31. SIEMON REDLANDS& PASADENA
32, SILVER CREEK HARRIS & RELIANCE
33, STIERN MONITOR & KYNER
34, STONE CREEK AKERS & WHITE GATE
35, TEVIS SADDLE & RANCHO VERDE
36. UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY & CAMDEN
37. WAYSIDE EL TORO & MING
38, WEILL JAMES & Q
39. WESTWOLO WESTWOLD & GOSFORD
40, WILDERNESS WILDERNESS & GOSFORD
41, WILSON WILSON & BENTON
42. WINDSOR HOWELL & WINDSOR PARK
43, YOKUTS EMPIRE & TRUXTUN
44, RECREATION & PARKS 4101TRUXTUN
CITY OFBAJ E SFIELD
(661) 326-FUNN