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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 25, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER fl'7"/~¢
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The Streamlining Committee is now getting active with a list of issues to consider.
2. Ray Bishop, Kern County Airport Director, and I had a positive meeting this week,
which explored ways the City and County can cooperate to bring the new terminal
proposal to completion. More will develop on this at a later date.
3. Progress with the cable companies on helping fund the televising system for council
meetings is not strong. An item on the 6/30 agenda funds a two camera system. We
hope to pick up a third camera out of items that may flow from the State budget
adoption when that is signed into law.
4. A schedule is enclosed from the Finance Department reflecting the State revenue /
expenditure shift. State budgetary actions in the early 1990s have affected the City
by reducing our property taxes by approximately $4 million and increasing our
administrative costs through booking fees and City property tax fees for a total of $1
million. Imagine how our budget would have been, absent the State actions.
6. On June 19th, the Recreation and Parks Department hosted the first-ever Bakersfield
Regatta. This event was a race for model or homemade boats, with the course
beginning at Beach Park and ending at Yokuts Park. Attached are some photos from
the event, plus an article from the Californian.
7. The first operational safety audit of the swimming pools was held June 21st. The
lifeguards scored an average of 97.5%, with three earning a perfect score of 100%.
What is especially impressive is the unannounced audit was held the first day the
pools were open, and several of the lifeguards audited were new. Attached is a copy
of the overall audit evaluation and one of the individual lifeguard reports.
8. A letter to Brown & Fowler from the Public Works Department is enclosed which
addresses the new City standard for trench patching.
Honorable Mayorand City Council
June 25,1999
Page 2
9. Responses to Councilmember requests are enclosed, as follows: · Staff to issue notice to clean up property at 600 Windsor Park;
· Information from the Police Department regarding current tow truck policies and
procedures;
· Citizen inquiry concerning installation of traffic signals at various locations;
· Staff to contact citizen regarding the accumulation of debris in gutter in front of his
house and explain street sweeping cycle;
· Provide information regarding complaint from County resident on noise at the Kern
County airport from IFTA;
· Steps taken by staff to clean the ball diamond at Patriots Park;
· Effect of proposed trash fee cuts due to AB 939 compliance;
· Request to patch potholes on Covina Street;
· Status of meetings held with property owner of Sonic Drive-In on White Lane;
· Provide background information regarding the State water cutback related to the
Delta Smelt.
10. A memo is enclosed in response to the two citizen complaints filed at the last Council
meeting.
cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager //.~-
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
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DATE: June 21, 1999
SUBJECT: STATE REVENUE GRAB
Attached is a schedule which reflects the State Tax Shift (City revenues reduced) and the
Booking Fees and Property Tax Administration Fees (City expenditures increased)
imposed as a result of the early 1990's State budgetary problems.
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June 21, 1999 (4:ISPM)
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
STATE REVENUE / EXPENDITURE SHIFT
PROPERTY TAX - DECREASES (ERAF)
BOOKING FEES / PROPERTY TAX ADMIN. FEES - INCREASES
Property Tax
Fund ERAF Booking Admin. Fees
Year Tax Shift Fees City CDDA Total
1992-93 1,713,423 304,095 379,709 27,030 2,424,257
1993-94 3,488,186 300,076 302,155 21,566 4,111,983
1994-95 3,638,680 511,385 354,707 25,269 4,530,041
1995-96 3,787,493 669,857 349,063 26,704 4,833,117
1996-97 3,826,067 694,972 388,914 30,028 4,939,981
1997-98 4,022,590 714,431 377,296 27,545 5,141,862
1998-99 4,138,921 729,434 454,085 31,285 5,353,725
1999-00 (E) 4,235,187 780,000 475,000 33,000 5,523,187
(E) Estimate
ERAF = Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund
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22-Jun-99
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 21, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Bakersfield Regatta
On June 19, the department hosted the first-ever Bakersfield Regatta. This
event was a race for model or homemade boats. We had approximately 100
entries and many more spectators. The race began at Beach Park and
ended at Yokuts Park with awards and entertainment.
The idea for the event came from Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist,
who was also in charge of planning and site operations.
The department needs to pass on special thanks to Gene Bogart and his
department without whose help this event would not have been possible.
We also need to thank Ron Fraze and his staff for their participation.
Attached are some photos from the event, a copy of the event poster, and
an article from Sunday's Bakersfield Californian.
c: Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Department
Ron Fraze, Fire Department
AD:MISSION
Build your own
model boat and
race it down the
Kern Riverl
Bring a boat from
home or build one
with our experts
before the race.
(Sorry, no remote
control boats or
than 36".
:00
1:00 p.m,
1:00- 4:00 p.m.
Yokuts Park
CALL
326-FUNN
For :Details ~
AM l U LAN C:
LEXEY SWALL/THE CAIJFORNIAN
Local public safety officials set off the newly created boats in entered in the contest were awarded prizes for originality,
the Kern River at Beach Park on Saturday. Lower right: Boats creativity and seaworthiness.
Small'8 ale sail
BY cI'nlI$c~mL;wPaE~TERSON About 100 boats of all shapes, sizes launched
,in Kern River in first Bakersfield Regatta
· t was only the first Bakersfield Regatta,
I but people were already talking about the Bakersfield Fire Deparlraent's swift only seemed proper to host an activity for
[ next year. water rescue team, and docked at the end of Father's Day.
1 Boats of all kinds with various decom- the journey at Yokuts Park by members of Stephen Scott was one of the smiling
-~ tions -- plastic bottles, soda cans and the Kern County Sheriff Department's dads. He, along with wife Cindy and chil-
wooden sticks wi~ pirate sails, heart search and rescue volunteers, dren Jason, 10, and Julia, 7, constructed two
designs and even a Barbie doll as a passen- The specially trained personnel also wore boats for launching.
get-- were launched into the Kern River safety gear and life preservem as they The parents noted that children may
Saturday. retrieved the boats, become bored in the suramer, but this was a
"My grandson built a boat out of one of ~The recreation and parks depamnent great idea for families.
those two-liter bottles with sand in the bob has really tried to put together free fannly ."Since there's no beach here, tiffs is the
tom," said Fargo Blair. "But wait tmtil next events where evewone can participate or next best thing," Stephen Scoa said as his
year!" watch,' said Jeannette Triscuit, a recreation dUldren peered toward the rippling river
Ne~ year coald bnng grander designs for ~ecialist for the Bakersfield Recreation and water.
the family and perhaps a canoe with a crew P~ks Deparm~enr. which ~onsored the At the Yokuts Park 'dock.' boat judging,
of action figures, sailing day. ganges, tbod and music awaited the crafts-
"We're gorma design several ne.ct year," The ktea for a regatta began wi~h some men :md sailors.
said the grandfather wifl~ requisire na,~y .jokes about men and t~eir boats, mid ;ts pm~ 'Tll let you get yom' feet weLI jus~ want
bine shorts and sh~. with saiJh~g ships and of a quest to offer even more t'anfily events. ~:o see if onr boat made it," £arher Rodney
gear. "We've g,)t a who~e year to plan." which mint)er about 30 in fi~e smmner Johnson told two of Ids dau~l;ers as fl~ey
About 1(~) b. ):~t,s wcr,, Imtfiched into the months. The Mozm't to[' Mom concert was rric, t t(~ spot fin,b' s_'hip floati;~ down the
Kern River ;tv [3,,;tch P;u'k with the help ,)t' hem at '[bkqlts Park for M, )rhcr's Day --
JUN 2_ 2 1999
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 22, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM' Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Swimming Pool Operational Audit
Yesterday we had our first operational safety audit of the swimming pools.
Audits are performed by the international risk management firm of Jeff Ellis
and Associates. These audits are unannounced and designed to test our
risk management program, including lifeguard skills and facility safety.
I am pleased to inform you that our staff earned their highest scores ever.
The lifeguards had an average score of 97.5%. Three of them received a
perfect score of 100%. These scores are especially impressive since the
audit happened on the first day the pools were open this year and several
of the guards that were audited were new (i.e first day ever as a lifeguard).
I need to recognize our new aquatics supervisor, Sally Ihmels and Holly
Larson, recreation specialist, for their work in the recruitment and training of
the staff that resulted in this very successful test of our risk management
system.
Attached is a copy of the overall audit evaluation and a copy of one of the
individual lifeguard reports.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me
know.
Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc.'
"International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants"
Overall Audit Evaluation
Total numerical score for all individual lifeguard(s) observed: { 4
Number of lifeguards observed [ 390
Overall Individual Lifeguard Average: [ 97.50
Section One: Individual Lifeguard(s) Performance Evaluation: I Exceeds StandardsI
70 - 94 Above Standards 0 - 39 Fails Standards
Section Two: Lifeguard Management of a "Simulated Emergency" Satisfies StandardsI
Section Three: Facility, Supervision, and Administrative Evaluation l Exceeds StandardsI
OVERALL AUDIT EVALUATION
Exceeds + Exceeds + Exceeds = Exceeds Standards Above + Above + Above = Above Standards
Exceeds + Exceeds + Above = Above Standards Above + Above + Satisfies = Above Standards
Exceeds + Exceeds + Satisfies = Above Standards Exceeds + Satisfies + Satisfies = Satisfies Standards
Exceeds + Above + Above = Above Standards Above + Satisfies + Satisfies = Satisfies Standards
Exceeds + Above + Satisfies = Above Standards Satisfies + Satisfies + Satisfies = Satifies Standards
Respectfu~lySubrn~ed Faust, CJ Date
Signature ~/~ ;
Aud~or
Reviewed With: Date
Section Two: Lifeguard Management of a "Simulated Emergency"
Client: [ Bakersfield Parks and iRecreation Deaartment Date: 6121199i
Active Victim Spinal Victim
Video Time Refmnce: I I Video Time Refrence:
Effective Rescue Protocol:
Approach (< 20 seconds): J' Effectice Use of Backboard:
E,e e I
Unconscious Victim Rescue Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Video Time Reference [ 2:00:00 PM Video Time Refrence: f
ActivatesEAS: ] Performed Well Survey the Scene: J
Safe/Effective Entry:. I Performed Well Sloodborne Pathogens Protocol: I
Effective Rescue Protocol: I Performed Well "Shake and Shout': I
Adminmers In-Water/I.and Hemlichs: I, Adequate Act~es F. AS: I
Correct Airway~sk Placement: I Adequate correct Pos~oning/Protec~s Head: I
Effective Breathing/Proceeds to Extrication: I Adequate EffectiveOpenAirway/Aesessment: I
Safe/Effective Extrication < 1 Minute: I' Performed Well corre~ Mask Pa~-nt: I
eloOdbome Pathogens P~oco~(s): J Performed Well (2) Rescue Breaths: J
EffectiveOpenAilway/Assessment: J Performed Well Appropriate Pulse Checks Throughout:. J
Effective Hand/Head/Bedy Position for CPR: J Adequate Effective Hand/Head/Body Position for CPR: J
Effective Rate/Ratio for CPR: I Performed Well Effective Rate/Ratio for CPR: J
Correct Obstructed Sequence: J Adequate Correct Obstructed sequence: J
Proper Equipment in use Within 2 Minutes: J Performed Well Correct Obstructed Positioning: J
Appropriate Pulse Checks Throughout J Performed Well Proper Equipment in use W~thin 2 Minutes: J
Mangement/CornmunicatiorVConr~enos: I Performed Well MangementJCommunication/Conr":lence: I
Good communication! Some things to work on during inservice but
Iced job for new guards on their first day of work.
Overall Technical Performance: ~ EXCEEDS [] ABOVE .'~ SATISFIES [] FAIL
Section Three: Facility, Supervision and Administrative Safety Evaluation
Client: Bakersfield Parks and ~ Date: 6/21/99i
Recreation Deoartment
Facility Insp~fion
Water Quality Satisfy Tube and Stick Maintained Satisfy
Absence of Glare Satisfy Spinal Management Equipment Maintained Satisfy
Depth Markem and No Diving Satisfy First Aid Kit Satisfy
Unattended Fences and Gates Satisfy Safety Signs Satisfy
Supervisory Evaluation
Su~wi~ Pe~nel ~of~ional ~ S~i~ ~ Rotations ~in One Hour [ S~i~ ~
Su~Wi~ Sun P~te~on ~ Satis~ I Su~i~r Available [ ~
Basic Leademhip Training [w/Equ~
Client has o~ BLT tmini~.
Administrative Evaluation
Paper Work On Site for Auditor
Oxygen Tank I Satisfy I Inservice Training I Satisfy
Zone Coverage I Satisfy I Rescue Documentation [ Satisfy
Guard Liscenses on Site I Satisfy 1 Incident Documentation I Satisfy
~Supervis0ry / Administrative i~ertormance [ ~ EXCEEDS I~ ABOVE ~ SATISFIES I--~ FAIL
Overall
I;aCillty
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In order to continue utilizing the services provided by our firm, you must submit written verification of compliance to any and all ~ailed categories
within ten (10) days~to the Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. Corporate Office in I<]ngwcod, Tx.
,, ~*. ~-~ ~ Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc.
"International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants"
Aquatic Safety Operational Audit Report
SECTION ONE: INDIVIDUAL LIFEGUARD PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Date: 21-Jun-99 i Client: Bakersfield Parks and i
I
Recreation Department
I
V.~eo Time Reference: 1:15:00 PM Location: Recreational Pool
1. PROFESSIONALISM AND IDENTIFIABILITY - The "On Duty" lifeguard consistently exhibits a mature and
professional demeanor and is easily identifiable. His/Her behavior does not compromise guest or lifeguard
safety at any time. The lifeguard is identifiable.
SCORE: [] (30) - Exceeds [] (16) - Above [] (10) - Satisfies [] (6) - Fail
Continually Professional
2. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - The "On Duty" lifeguard is consistently protected from environmental
hazards. **SUNGLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES (Indoor pools are exempt)
SCORE: [] (16)- Exceeds [] (10)-Above [] (6)- Satisltes [] (0)- Fall
Hat / Visor
Shirt / Jacket
Face and Upper Torso Shaded (Unless in hip high water)
3. "10 / 20 PROTECTION RULE" - The "On Duty" lifeguard consistently enforces the "10 / 20 Second
Protection Rule while scanning the entire protection zone. Any observed rotation is achieved according to
NPWLTP protocols. --LIFEGUARD AUTOMATICALLY FAILS THE INDIVIDUAL LIFEGUARD
PERFORMANCE IF THiS CATEGORY IS FAILED.
SCORE: [] (46)-Exceeds [] (36)-Above [] (26)-Satisfies [] (0)-Fail
Continually proactive
4. RESCUE READY - The "On Duty" lifeguard is "Rescue Ready" throughout the pedod of observation
SCORE: ~ (20l - Exceeds [] (16) - Above ~ (16) - Satisfies [] {el - Fall
Anticipatory Posture with Personal Protective Devices
Scodng Scale: ~- 1(30 Exceeds Standards Final Score: 100
70 - 94 Above Standards
40 - 69 Satisfies Standards
0-39 Fails Standards ,~ AUDIT PASSED [] LICENSE SUSPENDED [] LICENSE REVOKED
~~ B A K E R $ F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
C!TY MANAGEF~? '; ~::!": 1SOl TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(661) 326-3724
RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR; CITY ENGINEER
June 22, 1999
Brown & Fowler General Engineering Contractors
4211 Atlas Court
Bakersfield CA 93308
Arm: Mr. David L~ Brown
Dear Mr. Brown:
Thank you for your June 15, 1999, letter regarding the street cut along 21st Street. The City
standard for trench patches was changed as a result of problems we encountered in the field with
trench patches by utility companies. It was our intent to develop a new standard to address these
problems and in fact, the resulting new standard was suggested by the utility companies.
A letter from this office went out to all engineering firms to inform them of this new standard
which was effective, January 11, 1999. Although this particular trench patch standard has been
enforced equally to all contractors, unfortunately, you were not informed by your engineer about
this new standard. I do regret this incident as we try very hard to work with the engineering,
development and construction communities.
In an effort to be more responsive to your needs, I will have my Construction Superintendent,
Mr. DeWayne Statues, call you to set up a meeting, if you desire, to discuss how we can help to
improve communications within the construction community.
Very truly yours,
RAUL M. ROJAS
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS. ·
u ,,,7sss, Jt)/ 7 1999
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
June 15, 1999
City of Bakersfield
1501 Tmxtua Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
ATI24: Raul Rojas
Public Works Director
Da a recent project on 21st Street requiring an open slxegt cut, we wcze tequirccl by the City Inspector to rcsaw and
remove additional asphalt and replace with greater quautitics of same in width and dciXh than bas previously bccn
~ by thc City Standards for similar l:rrojccts as late as November 1998.
We wcrc informed by thc CiW Inspcctor that was a new standard in affect as o£ January 1999.
Wc have recently discovc]~l that this new standard has not bccn approved as of yet by thc City Council or thc City
Engineer, and is only a "policy" at thc City Engineers o~cc.
Wc arc writing this letter in Pr°test for what would sccm to be an arbitrary enfozccmcnt policy which came
without prior notice and would request ttmt thc City immediately review and clarify its position on these specific
situation and other "quasi" new standards which will not only add to thc cost of aU private construction, but more
dixcctly will si~L-nificantly increase thc cost to thc City on each and every. _m-o_iect it _~uts out to bid_
FIxrth¢l'mOl~e, we are collsidgring filing a claim with thc City for thc additional cxpgllsg
project, unless thc City can justiT7 its new "policy" as legal and enforceable.
DLB/jb
CC: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Irma Carson, Patricia DeMond, Patricia Smith, Kevin McDermott, Randy Rowles, Jacquie Sulli,c,m and
Mark Salvaggio City Councilmen
4211 Atlas Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93308 · 805/324-4142
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 25, 1999
TO: Councilmember Couch
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Referrals dated 6/16/99
The following are staff responses to the referrals made by you on 6/16/99.
#1 Code Enforcement Complaint. Building Department staff has attempted to contact
Barbara Hedosky regarding her property maintenance complaint and have notified
the contractor to clean up the property in question. A memo detailing the staff
response is attached.
#2 City Attorney Referral. A memo responding to your question is being provided by
the City Attorney separately from this response.
#3 Tow Truck Policy Issue. The Police Department has provided a memo with
information regarding the current tow truck policies and procedures in response to
the letter you provided.
Traffic Signal Referral. PublicWorks has prepared a response regarding the request
by Mr. Doug Smith about installing signals at various locations. Staff has contacted
Mr. Smith and has provided the current priority list of traffic signals in the attached
memo.
#5 Garbage Referral. Per your conversation with John Stinson, you did not need any
further action on this item.
#6 Water Report. Per your request, Florn Core has contacted you directly to further
discuss this issue.
#7 Street Sweeping Referral. Staff spoke with Mr. Robert Geissel regarding his
concerns about street sweeping. Staff explained the cleaning cycle, and the gutter
in front of his property and a siphon located on the east side of his property was
cleaned.
S:klOl-l~Council Referals\Couch~Referrals 6-16-99 Tandy Response.wpd
¢
#8 Meadows Field - IFTA Noise Complaint. There is a memo from John Stinson
regarding his investigation of the noise issue at Meadows Field. The county has an
agreement with IFTA which allows the activity in question. They indicated any
complaints should be sent to the Airport Director, Ray Bishop to explain.
#9 Lauren Barnes Address. Staff has provided the needed address and sent your
correspondence as requested.
#10 Patriots Park baseball fields. Staff has attached a follow-up memo regarding a
previous referral with the status of the Patriot Park baseball fields.
S:XlOl-lN~Council Referals\CouchXReferrals 6-16-99 Tandy Response.wpd
MEMORANDUM
June 25, 1999
TO: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: Council Referral at 606 Windsor Park Drive
Recently we received complaints about construction debris, an open trench and the subcontractor
using power from 606 Windsor Park Drive. Jack Highfill, the Building Department Supervisor for
the area responded to the complaint. He has written two correction notices to the contractor,
Probuilt. He also tried to make contact with Mrs. Hotosky on several occasions and has lef~ his
business card on her door. Jack Highfill has talked to the superintendent about the use of the power.
The open trench has been filled and the construction debris has become a problem because the
contractor is converting model homes back for sale and is using the new house that is being
constructed at 601 Windsor Park Drive to dump concrete and debris from the model homes. Mrs.
Hotosky's house is one of the convened model homes. She is between the new house being built and
the other model homes. I personally went out and talked to Mark Schuman, the owner of Probuilt,
to see what could be done to solve the problem. He stated that he had been having problems with
his cleanup contractor which he hoped he has solved. He stated he has been cleaning the house but
he has to have a place to put the concrete and debris as he is working on the model homes. He also
said he would have it cleaned by Monday. I tried to make contact with Mrs. Hotosky with no luck.
I did see Jack Highfill's card still on the door. His card has been there for a few days so it looks like
they may be on vacation or have not completely moved into the house.
RF:km
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
TO: RANDY FIDCOR, CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER~f
FROM: JACK HIGHFILL, BUILDING DEPT. SUPERVISOR
DATE: JUNE 24, 1999
SUBJECT: UNREASONABLE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - WINDSOR PARK
I issued Correction Notice//19520 to clean construction debris on June 8~h. When I returned on
June 10~h, 600 Windsor was being cleaned and the other lots I had identified were acceptable.
When I received the second referral, I found 600 Windsor Park to have hazardous construction
trash and debris and other lots not previously listed in similar condition. I issued a second
Correction Notice//2070 to one of the superintendents; the owners were not available. Paul
Rhodes telephoned me later that day; I made it very clear the sites are not being cleaned in a
reasonable manner, they represent a hazardous condition, and I would be turning this over to the
City Attorneys Office if they did not comply.
I was never given a telephone number of the complaining party so I let~ my business card on the
door of 606 Windsor when I issued the 2nd CN.
I visited the site at noon today and found the lot at 600 Windsor to be reasonably clean again. I
have told the inspector of the area to keep an eye out for any more problems. I am going to be
offfor at least a week so you might want to have one of your officers drive by as well. (Copies of
documents included)
cc: John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
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1715 CHESTER AVENUE ~ ~ ~ ~~ 1715 CHEWER AVENUE
(805) ]26-3720 (805) ~26-]720
re here~y required ~o ~ke ~e followin~ at,on 3~ ~e above Ioc3~o~; You are hereby require~ ~o ~ke ~e followin~ 3c~on ~ ~e above Io¢3~o~;
KRECT ~ CALL FOR REiNSPECTION ~ CORRECT ~ PROCEED ~ CORRECT ~ ~LL FOR REiNSPECTIO~ ~ CORRECT ~ PROCEED
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
June 22,1999
To: John Stinson, Assisiant City Manager
From: Eric Matlock, Chief of Polic
Subject: Council Referral - Tow Company Policy and Procedures
Council Member Couch
The attached memorandum by Traffic Commander, Lt. Alan Zachary provides an
overview of the current towing company requirements for City of Bakersfield service
contracts. Please refer to Lt. Zachary's memorandum for comPlete details.
.... EWM/vrf
attachments:
1. "Council Referral, An Inquiry into the City of Bakersfield's Tow Company Policies and
Procedures", by Lt. Alan Zachary, dated 6/21/99
2. Resolution No 15-95 ... setting rates and equipment specifications for tow truck services...
3. Informal Council Referral "Letter from unidentified Tow Company Representative with
attachments"
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
June 21, 1999
TO: E.W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
FROM: A.L. ZACHARY, TRAFFIC COMMANDER
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL, AN INQUIRY INTO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD'S TOW
COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Recently, the City Council received an inquiry (from an unnamed individual/s) regarding the City of
Bakersfield's Tow Company Policies and Procedures. This individual/s cited Chapter 5.52 of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code as the basis of the inquiry.'
Effective January 25, 1995, the City Council repealed Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 5.52 relating
to regulations of tow companies. At the same time, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15-95
which sets the rates and equipment specifications for tow services, pursuant to contract with the City of
Bakersfield. These contractual specifications made it easier for the Bakersfield Police Department to
monitor and regulate tow service functions. Currently the City of Bakersfield is contracting with six (6)
light/medium duty tow companies and one (1) heavy duty tow company. The existing program is running
smoothly at present, requiring minimum manpower to monitor and regulate tow company activities.
Resolution 15-95, Section V (Limit on Contracts) states the City of Bakersfield shall contract with no
more than six (6) towing services each for light duty and medium duty towing services, and no more than
two (2) towing services for heavy duty towing. This is based on the amount of police manpower needed
to regulate the tow services and their ability to provide quality service for the Bakersfield Police
Department, as well as to the citizenry of Bakersfield.
With the inception of Resolution 15-95, there is no longer a "Waiting List" to be placed on the City of
Bakersfield's Tow Truck Rotation List. The current procedure is for the Traffic Section Commander to
accept a "Letter of Request" for placement on the rotation list. The selection process for entering into a
contract with a tow company is by proof of their ability to meet the specifications of the contract, past
history of complaints, safety records, and whether the tow company can provide quality service on behalf
of the City of Bakersfield for its' citizenry. Should there be a need for additional tow services to be
placed on the Tow Truck Rotation List, the Chief of Police would make recommendation/s to the City
Council and contract/s would be awarded or denied.
COUNCIL REFERRAL
TOW COMPANY POLICIES/PROCEDURES 2 June 21, 1999
To address specific allegations made by the author/s of this inquiry:
M.C. 5.52.090 A & B were repealed in 1995 and the current contract has no restrictions to the
transfer of ownership (i.e. Jim's Towing, H&S Towing). Also, the current contract has no
stipulation as to mandating that a tow service be located within a five (5) mile radius of Brundage
Ln. and H St. (M.C. 5.52.1 l0 Section B.I., repealed 1995).
Currently, the Kern County Sheriff's Office has approximately 34 tow companies on their county-wide
rotation list. This requires that a full-time sergeant be devoted to monitoring and regulating tow
companies.
In summation, the allegations made by the author/s of this inquiry are predicated on a Municipal Code
ordinance that was repealed on January 25, 1995 by authority of ordinance No. 3627. The current tow
truck resolution No. 15-95 was developed to place tighter restrictions on tow services contracting with
the City of Bakersfield and makes them easier to manage. The existing tow companies on the Tow Truck
Rotation List are providing quality service, which requires minimal supervision and management.
Attachments: City Council Inquiry
Resolution No. 15-95
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I SO .UTIO. 1 § - 9.5
SO UTIO SETTI
E~UIP~N~ SPECIFI~IONS FOR ~O~
~RUCK SERVICES PROVIDED PURSU~ ~O
CONTACT WITH T~ CITY.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has contracted with a
number of tow truck services to provide towing services to the City
and to others at the request of the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to these contracts, the tow truck
services may charge no more than the rates set by resolution of the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the equipment used in providing services
pursuant to these contracts shall meet the specifications set forth
by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to set the rates and
equipment specifications ~or tow truck services contracting with
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Bakersfield as follows:
I. TOW TRUCK SERVICES RATES
Rates to be charged for tow truck services by any business
providing tow services to the City pursuant to contract between the
City and the business shall be set forth as follows:
A. LIGHT DUTY TOW SERVICES - (The towing of any vehicle or
combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of
which is 10,000 pounds or less.)
Ail light-duty towing within a 5-mile radius ..... $ 50.00
Ail light-duty towing using a car carrier ....... $ 75.00
Each mile beyond 5 miles .............. $ 3.50
(Refer to Bakersfield City radius map)
Standby time for each 15 minutes after
the first 15 minutes ............... $ 6.50
Inside storage per day ................. $ 11.00
Outside storage per day ................ $ 8.00
Service call charge .................. $ 25.00
Winching per hour ................... $ 25.00
Setting overturned vehicle on wheels .......... $ 25.00
Use of dollies ..................... $ 25.00
OR;G;~AL
B. MEDIUM DUTY TOW SERVICES - (The towing of any vehicle or
combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of
which is 10,001 pounds to 25,000 pounds.)
All medium-duty towing within 5-mile radius ..... $ 70.00
All medium-duty towing using a car carrier ...... $ 95.00
Each mile beyond 5 miles ............... $ 5.00
(Refer to Bakersfield City radius map)
Standby time for each 15 minutes after
the first 15 minutes ................ $ 10 00
Inside storage per day ................ $ 11 00
Outside storage per day ............... $ 8 00
Service call charge ................. $ 25 00
Winching per hour .................. $ 25 00
Setting overturned vehicle on wheels ......... $ 25 00
Use of dollies .................. .. . $ 25 00
C. HEAVX DUTY TOW SERVICES - (The towing of any vehicle or
combination of vehicles in tandem, the gross vehicle rating of
which is 25,001 pounds or more.)
All heavy duty towing within 5-mile radius
Per hour ....................... $100.00
Each mile beyond 5 miles ............... $ 7.50
(Refer to Bakersfield City radius map)
Inside storage per day ......... ' ........ $ 16.00
Outside storage per day ................ $ 11.00
Service call charge .................. $ 25.00
Vehicles stored twenty-four hours or less shall be
charged no more than one day storage. Each day thereafter shall be
calculated by calendar day. No inside storage rates shall be
incurred unless inside storage is requested or required by the City
or registered owner of the vehicle.
No car-carrier rates shall be charged unless a car
carrier is requested or required by the City or registered owner of
the vehicle towed. Additionally, no mileage may be charged for
towing outside of the 5-mile radius unless the vehicles to be towed
are located outside of the 5-mile radius and the police request
response outside of the 5-mile radius.
LIGHT-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION MD EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS.
A. TOW TRUCK - MINIMUM OF TWO REQUIRED
1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER ONE CAR
a. 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. 4 ton recovery equipment rating
c. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es)
d. 100 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications
e. Tow chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications, J/T hook assembly
f. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications
g. Tow sling rating 3,000 lbs.
h. Wheel lift safety straps or equivalent
mechanical'device
1) Ail required wheel safety straps, or
equivalent wheel retention device, tie
down straps, and safety chains shall be
used as required during towing
operations.
i. Tow dolly
j. One 3 ton snatch block
k. Wheel lift rating - retracted 3,000 lbs.
95" extension 3,000 lbs.
2. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 10,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs of safety chains
for the vehicle being transported.
1) Ail required tie down straps and safety
chains shall be used as required during
towing operations.
3. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER TWO CARS
a. 16,001 - GVWR chassis or more
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs of safety chains
for the vehicle being transported and two
safety chains for the vehicle being towed.
1) Ail required tie down straps and safety
chains shall be used as required during
towing operations.
B. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
1. For each type or classification of towing
equipment (sling, wheel lift, or carrier) certain
types of equipment are required and any other
equipment as may be required by the chief of
police or his designee at a later date.
a. Required Equipment
1) Towing sling - a J/T hook tow chain
assembly, a 4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60"
wooden crossbeam, a pair of spacer
blocks, a steering wheel clamp, a towing
dolly, and safety chains.
2) Wheel' lift - wheel safety straps or
equivalent mechanical device, steering
wheel clamp, towing dolly, and safety
chains.
3) Car carrier - J/T hook loading bridle, a
4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60" wooden
crossbeam, a pair of spacer blocks, and
two pairs of safety chains.
4) Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag
lights) lights to be used at all times
on towed vehicle.
5) Fire extinguisher - mounted
6) Broom
7) Shovel
8) Reflective triangles
9) Flares
10) Trash can(s) with absorbent
11) One 3 ton rated snatch block
12) Shop to truck radio (C/B excluded)
b. Service and other equipment - (for service
calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with
the following service equipment):
O~:GJNAL
1) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an
approved container
2) Booster battery or hot box starting
system
3) Hydraulic jack capable of handling
passenger cars and light trucks
4) Metric and standard lug wrenches
5) Rubber mallet/hub cap tool
6) Lockout tools
7) Motorcycle straps
8) First aid kit
9) Sledge hammer
10) Bolt cutters
11) Crow bar
12) Tool kit - may include:
a) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric,
6-19 mm
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
c) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
p) Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
C. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EOUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. Ail towing equipment, recovery equipment, and
carrier ratings are based on structural
factors only. Actual towing, carrying, and
recovery capacity may be limited by the
capacity of the chassis and the optional
equipment selected.
2. TOWING LIMITATIONS
The criteria to determine the safe towing limits
for a truck are:
a. The total weight of the truck, including the
lifted load, must fall within the
Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) and not exceed either the Front or Rear
Axle Weight Ratings (FAWR, RAWR).
b. The truck must meet all applicable State
and/or Federal standards.
c. For proper steering and braking, the front
axle load must be at least 50% of its normal
unladen weight after the load is lifted.
3. IDENTIFICATION LABELS
a. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a
label or identification tag permanently
affixed to the equipment in a prominent
location to identify the manufacturer, serial'
number, model, and rated capacity.
4. RECOVERY EQUIPMENT RATING
a. The basic performance rating of the recovery
equipment is the weight the equipment can lift
in a winching mode, when the boom is static at
a 30 degree elevation with the load lines
vertical and the lifting cables sharing the
load equally measured with a live load (weight
or load Cell).
1) The structural design of the recovery
equipment must have a higher load
capacity than the performance rating(s).
2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the
specifications set forth by the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook,
SAE J706.
3) Ail ratings for cable and chain
assemblies are for the undamaged assembly
condition. All cable and chain
assemblies should be the same type,
construction, and rating as specified by
the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
for the equipment.
4) Safety Chains
a) safety chains shall be rated at no
less than the rating specified by
the OEM.
5) Control/Safety Labels
a) Ail controls shall be clearly marked
to indicate proper operation as well
as any special warnings or cautions.
III. MEDIUM-DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EOUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS.
A. TOW TRUCK
1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 19,501 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. 14 ton recovery equipment rating
c. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es)
d. 150 ft. 7/16" 6x19 cable or Original
Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications
e. Tow chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM specifications
f. Safety chains, 1/12" alloy or OEM
specifications
g. Tow sling rating 7,000 lbs.
h. Two 8 ton snatch blocks
i. Wheel lift safety straps or equivalent
· mechanical device
1) All required wheel safety straps, or
equivalent wheel retention device, tie
down straps, and safety chains shall be
used as required during towing
operations.
j. Wheel lift or under lift rating -
retracted 10,000 lbs.
85" extension 8,000 lbs.
2. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CAR CARRIER
a. 19,501 pounds GVWR chassis or greater
b. Hydraulic or mechanical winch
c. 50 ft. 3/8" 6x19 cable or OEM specifications
d. J/T hook loading bridle/chains
e. Safety chains, 5/16" alloy or OEM
specifications; two pairs of safety chains
for each vehicle being transported and two
safety chains for the vehicle being towed.
1) All required tie down straps and safety
chains shall be used as required during
towing operations.
B. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
1. For each type or classification of towing
equipment (sling, wheel lift, or carrier) certain
types of equipment are required and any other
equipment as may be required by the chief of
police or his designee at a later date.
a. Required equipment
1) Towing sling - a J/T hook tow chain
assembly, a 4"x4"x48" and a 4"x4"x60"
wooden crossbeam, a pair of spacer
blocks, a steering wheel clamp, a towing
dolly, and safety chains.
2) Wheel lift - wheel safety straps or
equivalent mechanical device, steering
wheel clamp, towing dolly, and safety
chains.
3) Truck hitch - tow chain assembly,
4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden
crossbeams (as necessary), aluminum tow
angle(s), and safety chains.
4) Under lift - an assortment of lift
forks/adapters, safety tie down chains,
and safety chains.
5) Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag
lights) lights to be used at all times
on towed vehicle.
6) Fire extinguisher - mounted.
7) Broom.
8) Shovel.
9) Reflective triangles.
10) Flares.
11) Trash can(s) with absorbent.
12) Two 8 ton rated snatch blocks.
· . 13) Air hoses and necessary fittings to
provide air to the towed vehicle.
14) Shop to truck radio (C/B excluded).
b. Service and other equipment - (for service
calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with
the following service equipment):
1) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an
approved container.
2) Booster battery or hot box starting
system.
OR;G;~L
3) Hydraulic jack capable of handling
passenger cars and light trucks
4) Metric and standard lug wrenches
5) Rubber mallet/hub cap tool
6) Lockout tools
7) Motorcycle straps
8) First aid kit
9) Sledge hammer
10) Bolt cutters
11) Crow bar
12) Tool kit - may include:
a) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric,
6-19mm.
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
c) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
p) Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
C. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. Ail towing equipment, recovery equipment, and
carrier ratings are based on structural
factors only. Actual towing, carrying, and
recovery capacity may be limited by the
capacity of the chassis and the optional
equipment selected.
2. TOWING LIMITATIONS
a. The criteria to determine the safe towing
limits for a truck are:
1) The total weight of the truck, including
the lifted load, must fall within the
Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and not exceed either the
Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings
(FAWR, RAWR).
OR;G;~[
2) The truck must meet all applicable State
and/or Federal standards.
3) For proper steering and braking, the
front axle load must be at least 50% of
its normal unladen weight after the load
is lifted.
3. IDENTIFICATION LABELS
a. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a
label or identification tag permanently
affixed to the equipment in a prominent
location to identify the manufacturer, serial
number, model, and rated capacity.
4. RECOVERY EQUIPMENT RATING
a. The basic performance rating of the recovery
equipment is the weight the equipment can
lift in a winching mode, when the boom is
static at a 30 degree elevation with the load
lines vertical and the lifting cables sharing
the load equally measured with a live load
(weight or load cell).
1) The structural design of the recovery
equipment must have a higher load
capacity than the performance rating(s).
2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the
specifications set forth by the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook,
SAE J706.
3) All ratings for cable and chain
assemblies are for the undamaged
assembly condition. All cable and chain
assemblies should be the same type,
construction, and rating as specified by
the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) for the equipment.
5. SAFETY CHAINS
a. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than
the rating specified by the OEM.
6. CONTROL/SAFETY LABELS
a. Ail controls shall be clearly marked to
indicate pro~er operation as well as any
special warnings or cautions.
IV. HEAVY DUTY TOW TRUCK CLASSIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS.
A. TOW TRUCK
1. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
a. 50,000 pounds GVWR chassis or greater.
b. Air brakes w/air hookup package.
c. 30 ton recovery equipment rating.
d. Hydraulic or mechanical winch(es).
e. 250 ft. 3/4" 6x19 cable or Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) specifications.
f. Tow chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM specifications.
g. Safety chains, 5/8" alloy or OEM.
specifications.
h. Tow sling rating 20,000 lbs.
i. Two 12 ton snatch blocks
j. Under lift rating-retracted 32,000 lbs.
100" extension** 16,000 lbs.
* Measured from the center line of
the rear axle of the towing vehicle
to 10 inches behind the back face
of the lifting bar.
** Measured from the center line of
the rear axle to the center of the
lift forks.
B. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
1. For each type or classification of towing
equipment, certain types of equipment are required
and any other equipment as may be required by the
chief of police or his designee.
a. Required equipment
1) Towing sling - a tow chain assembly, a
4"x4"x60" and a 6"x6"x60" wooden
crossbeam, a pair of spacer blocks, a
steering wheel clamp, and safety chains.
2) Truck hitch - tow chain assembly,
4"x4"x60" and 6"x6"x60" wooden
crossbeams (as necessary), aluminum tow
angle(s), and safety chains.
3) Under reach - an assortment of lift
forks/adapters, safety tie down
chain(s), and safety chains.
4) Extension - brake and tail lamps (drag
lights) lights to be used at all times
on towed vehicle.
5)Fire extinguisher - mounted
6)Broom
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7) Shovel
8) Reflective triangles
9) Flares
10) Trash can(s) with absorbent
11) Steering wheel clamp
12) Two 12-ton rated snatch blocks
13) Axle covers/caps
14) Air hoses and necessary fittings to
provide air to the towed vehicle
15) Shop to truck radio (C/B excluded)
b. Service and other equipment - (for service
calls, each tow truck shall be equipped with
the following service equipment):
1) Adequate emergency supply of fuel in an
approved container
2) Booster battery or hot box starting
system
3) Hydraulic jack capable of handling
passenger cars and light trucks
4) Metric and standard lug wrenches
5) Rubber mallet/hub cap tool
6) Lockout tools
7) Motorcycle straps
8) First aid kit
9) Sledge hammer
10) Bolt cutters
11) Crow bar
12) Tool kit - may include:
a) Assorted open end wrenches;
standard, 1/4" - 7/8" and Metric,
6-19mm
b) Assorted screwdrivers; Straight
blade and Phillips
c) Crescent wrench
d) Ball peen hammer
e) Pliers
f) Battery and terminal cleaning tools
g) Point file
h) Allen wrench for Delco distributors
i) Mechanic's wire
j) Plastic electrical tape/duct tape
k) Tire valve core tool
1) Miscellaneous fuses
m) Small pry bar
n) Shop rags
o) Flashlight
p) ' Socket sets; 1/4" - 1" and 6-19mm
q) Rachet and extensions
C. OENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. EOUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
a. Ail towing equipment, recovery equipment, and
carrier ratings are based on structural
factors only. Actual towing, carrying, and
recovery capacity may be limited by the
capacity of the chassis and the optional
equipment selected.
2. TOWING LIMITATIONS
a. The criteria to determine the safe towing
limits for a truck are:
1) The total weight of the truck, including
the lifted load, must fall within the
Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and not exceed either the
Front or Rear Axle Weight Ratings
(FAWR, RAWR).
2) The truck must meet all applicable State
and/or Federal standards.
3) For proper steering and braking, the
front axle load must be at least 50% of
its normal unladen weight after the load
is lifted.
3. IDENTIFICATION LABELS
a. Each piece of towing equipment shall have a
label or identification tag permanently
affixed to the equipment in a prominent
location to identify the manufacturer, serial
number, model, and rated capacity.
4. RECOVERY EQUIPMENT RATING
a. The basic performance rating of the recovery
equipment is the weight the equipment can lift
in a winching mode, when the boom is static at
a 30 degree elevation with the load lines
vertical and the lifting cables sharing the
load equally measured with a live load (weight
or load cell).
1) The structural design of the recovery
equipment must have a higher load
capacity than the performance rating(s).
2) Winches shall conform to or exceed the
specifications set forth by the Society
of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Handbook,
SAE J706.
3) Ail ratings for cable and chain
assemblies are for the undamaged assembly
condition. All cable and chain
assemblies should be the same type,
construction, and rating as specified by
the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
for the equipment.
5. SAFETY CHAINS
a. Safety chains shall be rated at no less than
the rating specified by the OEM.
6. CONTROL/SAFETY LABELS
a. Ail. controls shall be clearly marked to
indicate proper operation as well as any
special warnings or cautions.
V. LIMIT ON CONTRACTS.
The City shall contract with no more than six (6) towing
services each for light-duty and medium-duty towing services,
and no more than two (2) towing services for heavy-duty towing
services.
vi. FEES FOR INSPECTIONS BY CITY
Each business providing tow truck services shall pay to
CITY a fee of $30.00 annually per tow truck to cover the cost
of inspections by the CITY.
o0o
OR;G;??AL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on ,lAN 25 ~ , by the following
vote:
AYES: OOUNCILMEMBERS DE~DNI), CARSON, SHI~, M~E~X~, ~S, ~OW, S.~VAC~IO
NO~: ~C I ~.~.~E~ NON~
.~TAIN: ~L~CI ~E~ NON~
~L~: ~D~CIL~~ NON~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED JAN 25 ~95
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY K. SKOUSEN
City Attorney
Assistant Cfty Attorney
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K-3\TOWTRUCK\RESOLUTION
1/12/95
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
PLEASE REFER TO.CHAPTER 5.52 OF THE CITY CHARTER, WRITTEN BY
THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING TOW TRUCKS ON ROTATION FOR TOWING
WITH THE BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT.
FIRST LOOKAT SECTION 5.52.030 A: "IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE
CITY REFERRALS OR ASSIGNMENTS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
ORDINANCE CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER, A TOWING BUSINESS SHALL FIRST
HAVE OBTAINED A REFERRAL TOWING PERMIT."
IN ORDER TO TOW FOR THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ON POLICE ROTA-
TION, A TOWING COMPANY MUST FIRST HAVE A PERMIT. THIS SOUNDS VERY
SIMPLE, BUT THERE ARE PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED TO GET
AND HOLD ON TO THIS PERMIT.
IN 5.52.090 A & B IT STATES THAT THE PERMIT IS NONTRANSERABLE.
THIS REGULATION HAS NOT BEEN FOLLOWED BY THE BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT. JIM'S TOWING HAS BEEN SOLD AND AN OWNERSHIP CHANGE
HAS TAKEN PLACE AT H&S TOWING WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS.
SECTION 5.52.100 STATES THAT "THERE SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF SIX
TOWING SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICE IN THE CITY AT THE REQUEST OF
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." THIS WAS DONE TO CONTRIBUTE TO "EFFICIENT
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM OF PROVIDING TOWING SERVICES ON AN
EMERGENCY BASIS." NOT THAT NEITHER THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL,
NOR THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT USE THIS TYPE OF
LIMITATION. THE NEXT SECTION STATES THAT "FURTHER FRAGMENTATION
OF THE LIMITED INCOME DERIVED FROM SUCH SERVICES WOULD TEND TO
REDUCE THE CAPABILITIES OF THE TOWING SERVICES TO MAINTAIN PROPER
EQUIPMENT AND ATTENDANTS, AND DOWNGRADE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE
PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC." WHEN THIS SECTION WAS INITIALLY WRITTEN
THE CONTRACT WAS WORTH LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
PER YEAR... NOW THE ROTATION TOWING COMPANIES OWNERS BRAG THAT
THEIR INCOME FROM THIS AFFILIATION HAS GROWN TO SUBSTANTIALLY
MORE THAN FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PER YEAR...AN AMOUNT
THAT OPENS THE DOOR FOR CORRUPTION.
TAKE CHEAP TOWING FOR INSTANCE. THIS COMPANY SENT IN A
LETTER OF INTEREST WELL AFTER MANY LONG-ESTABLISHED TOWING
COMPANIES DID. THEIR EQUIPMENT WAS SUB-STANDARD, THEIR LOCATION
WAS OUTSIDE OF THE "FIVE MILE RADIUS OF BRUNDAGE AND H STREETS" AS
STATED IN 5.52.110 SECTION B. 1. OF THE CHARTER.
ADDITIONALLY THE COMPANY HAD NO AFFILIATION WITH ANY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICE, NOT THE CHP NOT THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF. IN
5.52.110 SECTION C., THE CHARTER STATES "EXPERIENCE. LIST THE NUMBER
OF YEARS AND LOCATIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR POLICE TOWING
SERVICE TOGETHER WITH ANY COMMENDATIONS OR COMPLAINTS RECEIVED
FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS."
WHEN THE POLICE ARE ASKED WHEN THEY WILL ADD ANOTHER
TOWING COMPANY THEY STATE THAT THE CITY CHARTER HOLDS THEM TO
ONLY SIX COMPANIES. THEY APPARENTLY ONLY USE THIS CHARTER WHEN IT
SUITS THEM.
THE CHIEF OF POLICE IS RETIRING, THE OFFICER THAT MOVED CHEAP
TOWING INTO ITS CURRENT ROTATION POSITION IS NO LONGER IN CHARGE
...WHAT ARE OTHER TOWING COMPANIES TO THINK?
ACCORDING TO THE CHARTER, THE CHIEF OF POLICE IS THE ONE THAT
"...MAY AWARD A FEFERRAL TOWING SERVICE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THIS CHAPTER." IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE CHIEF OF POLICE IS NOT DOING
HIS JOB IN THIS AREA.
AS OUR REPRESENTATIVES YOU NEED TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS.
WHAT IS GOING ON? WHY IS THE CHARTER CITED BY THE POLICE, BUT NOT
FOLLOWED? ARE THEIR PAYOFFS INVOLVED? SHOULD THE GRAND JURY
LOOK INTO THIS MATTER?
PLEASE REVIEW THE COPIES OF THE CITY CHARTER THAT I HAVE
ENCLOSED, ALONG WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CERTIFIED "FICTICIOUS
BUSINESS NAME FILING ON FEBRUARY 27, 1998" THAT RECORDS THE SALE OF
JIM'S GARAGE AND TOWING.
EXPAND THE ROTATION LIST TO BE LIKE THAT OF THE KERN COUNTY
SHERIFF OR THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, OR INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF ROTATION TOWING COMPANIES TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF CORRUP-
TION. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE!
:5 50 330
the writ~n consent oft. he owner, agent, or lessee this sect/on.
o£such building or pr~mi.se~ In the even% that ~he K It is unlawfifl for the driver o£an¥ ~xicab to
occupant, mann/er, owner, a~ent, or lessee men- allow such taxicab to remain in any tax/slaud, as
t~oned abo~e in ~ sub--on refl~e~,, [a/15 or ~ OUt in ~hi_s ~I/OIl~ ullatt~nd~d for a ~od of
negiects to/l=a, nl consent to thc estabiishin~ of a time longer than Ica minur__e~__
taxismnd at the. locati0n proposed, the civ/man- G. No carrier or driver of any taxicab shall
~ shall set a time of hearinl on such appiica- solicit passev4~ at a di.s~-ce/~uer than ten
tion, which shall be not less than ten days nor feet from his taxicab. (OrcL 3189 § 6, 1988; prior
more than thirt-y days from the time of f~ling such code § '/.52.300).
~piication, and each and every per~n qualified
under the~e provisions to make or offer a formal ~.50.330 Arrests for violatioa..~--!~rt, ced~-e.
objection to e~abliflfin$ such taxistand at the A. Whenever a~y person is arrested for a rio-
location proposed shall be notified in wfitint not lafion of this cha~ter, the arrested person ~.h~il; in
less than five da~ prior to ~aid hearin/, at which the j,_,rt~ent of the ane~ officer, either be
time he shall be given.an oplx)rtunity to be heard. immediately taken before the jud/e of the police
Notwi!J~n~ding the failur~ or refusal of the court of the city, or be given a notice to apl:ear
occupant~ manai~, owner, a~ent, or lessee as befor~ said jud~. Said notice to ~ Shall be
mentioned in this subsection to. grant consen~ to in writing, in duplicate, and shnl! otherwise corn-
the establishing of a taxi.stand in front of the ply with the requirements of Section 739 oflhe
builrlini or l~*mi~ as proposed, or any formal Vehicle Code ofthe stale for no~ices to ~ for
objection offered there,, the cit,/rn~i~ shall violations of said Code. The proced~ for hah-
have the ri~t to/rant or den~ any application dlin$ nodce~o allq~ar shall be the sameas pro-.
for a taxistan& and may issue or refuse to issue vided in Sections 739, 739.1, 739.2, 741 and 742 '[
such permit, of the Vchicie Code of the state for notices to
C. At the time of making/~pplication for a appear for violations of said Code, and said sec-
permit as provided for in this seaion, the appli- tions are hereby adopted and made a part of this
cant shall verify, under oath. that he has not, nor chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this
has anyone for him or on his behalf paid, or chapten
promised to pay, or offered to pay, nor agreed to tL It/s unlawful and a violation cffthischapter
pay, deliver or give anything of value for obtain- for any'person to appear in court, regardle~.s of
.... in_g the con.se-_,, or e---do,---,.-men~ by the occupant ~h¢ ".aisposifiou of the charge upon which he was
· :" or per~n required to given such consent to the originally arrested. (Prior code § 7.52.330).
granting of a permit to occupy any stand upon
the stree= as required in subsection B of this
section, and for the violation of subsection B of - Chapter 5.52
thi5 section, such person shall be deemed guilt7
ora misdemeanor. TOW TRUCKS
D. All permits for taxistands so issued shall
contain a pmvisiou to the effect that they are, and Sections:
they shall be, subject to revocation by the dry 5.52010 Definitions.
manager at any time. 5.52.020 Purpose and intent.
E. It is unlawful for any vehicle to occupy any 5.52030 Permit--Required.
reg~flariy eslablished taxi.stand unless such vehi- 5.52.040 Permit--Term.
cie is one being operated by the carrier to which 5.52.050 Permit--Revocation for
such taxistand has been assigned as provided in violatio~ of chapter.
$.$2.250 Operators to cooperatein the police department rotatin8 list f. ot the
removin~ hazards, provision to the city of such towing services, on
5.52.260 Solicitation prohibited. March 21, 1977, providing that such fu'ms apply
for a permit and qualify under tltis chapter.
5.52.010 De~mitions. (Prior code § ?.66.020).
For the purposes of this chapter, the follow-
lng words and phrases shall have the meanings 5.52.030 Permit--Requi_nxL
ascribed to them in thii section, a~ follows: A. I_n order to be eligible to receive city
A. "Tow truck" means a motor vehicle which referrals or assignments after the effective date
has been altered or designed or equipped for and of the ordinance codified in this chapter, a tow-
exclusively used in the business of- towing ing business shall f'trst have obtained a referral
vehicles by means of a crane, tow bar, towline or towing service permit.
dolly, or is otherwise exclusively used 'to r~nder B. No per~n shall operate a towing service
~-,i:tance to other vehicles. 'Tow car" may be under the provisions ~f this chapter unless such
used interchangeably with "tow track." person has a valid permit obtained punua~t to
B. "Tow truck service" or "towing service" the terms of this chapter.
means the provision of towing service in C. Such permit is in addition to any business
response to a police dispatch in police license which such business must acquire under
emergency situations or in response to orders or this code. (Prior code § 7.66.030).
requests for towing service from permit-tees by
members of the police department pumuant 1:o 5.52.040 Permit-Tenn.
the provisions of law. (Prior code § ?.66.010). Pennies required by this chapter shall remain
in full force and effect until revoked pumiant
S.$2.020 Ptul~OSe and intent, to Section 5.~.050. (Prior code § T.66.100).
A. It is the intent of this chapter to prescribe
the basic regulations for the operation of tow 5.52.050 Permit-Revocation for violation
trucks or tow cars in police emergency situations of chapter.
in the removal of and towing away of motor 'rite police chief may revoke a permit issued
vehicles which are involved in an accident~ which pursuant to this chapter if he determines that a
constitute an obstruction to traffic because of permittee hal violated any provision of this
mechanical failure, or which are illegally parked. 'chapter. (Prior code § T.66. I 10).
B. It is the purpose of the council in enacting
this chapter, to provide a fair and impartial 5.52.060 ' Permit-Refusal or revOCation-
mear~ of distrib~:ing police eme~.~..cy requests Appesl--F'din§.
for towing service-~ among a limited number of Any person aggrieved by any decision of the
qualified fum~ and to insure that such service police chief with respect to the issuance, refusal
Ls prompt and reasonably priced and in the best rejec,.tion or r~vocation of a permit t~tuired by
interests of the public, a.s well as the interest of this chapter may appeal to the city council
within ten days after receipt of notification of
efficient policing operations for the removal such decision by i-ding a notice of appeal with
from public streets of such vehicles, the city clerk. (Prior code § ?.66.120).
C. In enacting this chapter, it is not the
purpose of the counc~ to regulate tow trucks or 5.52.070 permit-Refusal or revocation--
towing services other than those dispatched by Appesl-Hearing-F'txin8 time and
the police in police emergency situations, place.
D. It is also the intent of the council to give A. Upon receiving an appeal authocized by
recognition to the towing services which were on Section $.$2.060, the council shall t'ix a time
/
FORM
MUST
BE
TYPED
JAMES A. RHOADES COUNTY CLERK USE ONL'~
'R~tdrn to: fifdifr,,entrro,, t2mdilinga¢Idre~l County Clerk "
.... ~ R. ~arden County of Kern ........
,em.: ;~UU Terrace way 1115 Truxtun Avenue ,-... :.. .......
at,: B~t;cersfiel~ Bakersfield, California 93301
Oe, Phon., (805) 83;2--7080 (805) 861-2961 i "'! '[!: '~"
1. Do not saoarato-submit ell attached col3ios.
2. Filing fee is t26.00 for the first name & $5.00 for each HANDWRITTEN OR INCOMPLETE
additional business & owner name on the lame FORMS WILL BE RETURNED ·. ..
Statement . {Husband/wife 126). '
3. Provide return envelops if mailed.
I .,--; . . . . '~ ----;'"~'"
4. Reed sltached information. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
5. Complete form ustng instructions on reverse.
I 1 Fictitious Business Name{s). Attach FEN addendum page if #sting more than 3.
DBA#1 Jim's Garage & Towing 98-00740-4
DBA #2
DBA #3 {~ASE NUMBER 98007-'
02-27-98 CSHR 31 00~
2 Street a(~o/ess of principal p/ace of business
300 Terrace Way FIC NAME $2,
ST $2~
Bakersfield CA 93304
City: Sta re: Zip: SUBTOTAL
CASH TENDER $4
Same CHANOE $1
Mailing address of business:
fif same, type 'same° - do not leave blank)
City: State: Zip:
3--REGISTRANTS: If corporltlon, lilt ltltl of incorporation. (If more then 2, itllch 2nd FBN Addendun Page)
1 #f husband & wife, list aepdffteiYl State of incorp:
Last Name:
Harden I F/rst Name: Randy
Res/denceAddress: 7500 Huntington Ct.
(P.O. ~Ox no~ acceb~ePlel
city: Bakersfield Stere: CA Z/p: 9'3308
2 )/, husband & wife, list sepafateiYl State of/ncorp:
l
Last Name:
Harden t FirstName: Lisa
e_~_~/de.-c.- ~dd,e=~. 7500 Huntinoton COurt
/P.O. Box not accel;tab;el
c/tv: Bakersfield Sta~e: CA z/p: 93308
This business is conducted by:
An individual r"-] Unincorporated association other than a partnership .~'~ Husband & Wife - $26.00
A general partnership r-'] A corporation (provide articles) r-"] Joint venture
A limited partnership ~ A business trust [----J Other - specify below:
A limited liability co. (provide articles) ~ Co-Partners
The registrant(s) commenced to transect business under the fictitious business name listed above on: 0 3/0 ]. / 19 9 8
(If business has not commenced to transact business at the time this statement is fi/ed, enter "/VA
The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another t~
a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (sea section 14400 et seq., Business & Professions Code). It Is the
responsibility of the registrant to determine that the fictitious business name selected will not violate another's rights established under law.
Corp lf registrant is a corporation, sign be/ow:
oration Name:
I
Type Signature
Li sa Harden Signature & Title of Officer
COUNTY CLERK USE ONLY
This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: 2-27-98 JAMES A. RHOADES, Count~' Clerk
t',~~~ ,Corporation Name:
Type Signature I
Lisa Harden Si~lnature & Title of Officer
COUNTY CLERK USE[ ONLY
This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: 2--2'~'--98 JAMES A. RHOADES, Courtly Clerk
flied In the County Clerk'. Otfica. A new ,titlment muir be filed on o, before: 2-27-2003 ay: ,De:
BANI( CERTIFICATION
I~JBLICATION NOTICE I hereby certify that the foregoing la i correct copy of [he original on
within 30 days of the ~ile data) Ind an Iffidavi~ el publication Iliad ~th the County Clerk within 30
Dial: JAMES A. flHOADE$. County Cilia
RenewlJ - Publication il nor t~Quired, purJuant to ~ul, & Code
Prof.
Sec.
1
7917(c).
INDEXED
Abandonment filed: Forced Expi~ltiom:
Prevloul rile No. File No.
~/c ,/~.~.,,, ~ FI~ Wl~ COU~ C~RK PUBLIS
IS A~'CrACHED IS A FULL, , Ru: AHD CORRECT
~, ~. ',<' .~. COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON FiLE AND OF
REGORO IN M~ OFFICE,
..~' /'~ ,.. ," ~.,7, ,)
~ .' ATT~S~--/'-~ ,.-/ ...."
JAM~; A. ~HOADES, Country C;~rk
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~"p.~~j
DATE: June 22, 1999
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018155/001, WARD 4, INQUIRY CONCERNING
INSTALLATION OF SIGNALS.
COUCH REQUESTED STAFF EXPLAIN PROCEDURES AND PRIORITIES IN ESTABLISHING THE
LOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND WHEN SIGNALS WILL BE PLACED AT THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS: SCARLET OAK & MING AVE, OLD RIVER & WHITE OAK, OLD RIVER & RIDGE
OAK, BRIMHALL & ALLEN. STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO COUCH AND CONTACT MR. SMITH
WITH THE INFORMATION.
Mr. Smith was contacted by. Traffic Engineering and the determination and funding of
signals was discussed.
A priority list of locations that warrant traffic signals is established and maintained by the
Traffic Engineer .in the Public Works Department. This list represents an engineering
evaluation of locations for consideration of traffic signal control and is not the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) list. Locations that meet warrants for traffic signal control are
considered for inclusion in the CIP and proposed budget for each year based on available
funding. The eleven warrants for consideration of a traffic signal are from the State of
California Traffic Manual and based on warrants developed by the United States
Department of Transportation's Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All
states use either the MUTCD warrants or state warrants based on the MUTCD warrants.
Locations to be studied are based on input from the Police Department, Traffic
Engineering staff observations, public inquiries and City Council referrals. Once the
location meets at least one of the eleven warrants, it is added to the Traffic Engineer's list
of warranted future signals and ranked in priority of engineering need.
The locations that are higher in priority on the Traffic Engineer's list are those that have
met one or more warrants and are ranked higher, using a point system, due to accident
history, high volume, proximity to a school crossing and other operational problems. Those
at the bottom of the Traffic Engineer's list may have only'met one warrant, have no
accident history and Iow traffic volume. Those on the lower portion of the list can usually
be deferred until later years in favor of a location that has accident history and poor
operational characteristics. Those locations in the upper portion of the ranking should be
considered for construction in the near future, depending on available funds.
Page 1 of 3
Allen Road and Brimhall Road was budgeted for design in the 1998/99 fiscal
contract award planned for June 30, 1999 and construction in FY 1999/00. The
Scarlet Oaks Boulevard signal is programmed in the new 5 year CIP in FY
locations on Old River Road at White Oak and at Ridge Oak were studied
and did not meet signal warrants. As the area continues to develop these
be re-evaluated and added to the priority list once warranted.
Engineer. Walker has reviewed the priority list of warranted signal locations and
are no changes to affect the priority order for the intersections listed since
compiled in March of 1999. The priority list compiled in March of 1999 is
follows. Those intersections on the Regional Impact Fee project list are
italic.
Rank Location
1 Signal, New - California Avenue at Owens Street
2 Signal, New - Harris Road at Wible Road
3 Signal, New - Stockdale Highway at Via Riata Street
4 Signal, New - Hageman Road at Patton Way
5 Signal, New - McDonald Way at Stockdale Highway
6 Signal, New- Alfred Harrel Highway at Lake Ming Road
Signal, New - Ming Avenue at Scarlet Oak Drive
8 Signal, New - Beechwood Street at Stine Road
9 Signal, New - Camino Media at CSUB South Road
10 Signal, New - Letzring Lane at White Lane
11 Signal, New - Grissom Street at White Lane
12 Signal, New - San Dimas Street at West Columbus Street
13 Signal, New - 8th Street at Chester Avenue
14 Signal, New - Hageman Road at Verdugo Road
15 Signal, New - Wilson Road at South K Street
Signal, New - Agate Street at Planz Road
17 Signal, New - Auburn Street at Eissler Street
18 Signal, New - Truxtun Avenue at Truxtun Plaza West
19 Signal, New - Hageman Road at Main Plaza Drive
20 Signal, New - Brundage Lane at Washington Street
Signal, New - Brimhall Road at Mondavi Way
Signal, New -Akers Road at Pacheco Road
23 Signal, New - Allen Road at Brimhall Road
24 Signal, New - Planz Road at Wilson Road
Page 2 of 3
Rank Location
25 Signal, New - Buck Owens Boulevard at Rio Mirada Drive
26 Signal, New - Coffee Road at Downing Avenue ~
27 Signal, New - Planz Road at So. Real Road
28 Signal, New, Calloway Drive at Nonfs Road
29 Signal, New - Auburn Street at La Costa Street
30 Signal, New - Hageman Road at Jewetta Avenue
31 Signal, New - Mt Vernon Avenue at Panorama Drive
Signal, New - Fairfax Road at Highland Knolls Drive
33 Signal, Upgrade - California Avenue at Oleander Street
34 Signal, New - Chester Avenue at Terrace Way
1
Funded 50% by Regional Impact Fee
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Page 3 of 3
City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~- WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018155 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 6~21~99
REQUEST DATE: 6/16/99
TIME PRINTED: 13:57:37
CREW: SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: ~'l'~_~'l': ~16~9~
COMPLETION: 23/9
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
CONTACT
DOUG SMITH 'Phone 1 661 - 6648063 ( )
Phone 2 661 - 6642360
(
)
Bakersfield, CA 93301
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC ENG.***
COUCH REQUESTED STAFF EXPLAIN PROCEDURES AND
PRIORITIES IN ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNALS AND WHEN SIGNALS WILL BE PLACED AT THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SCARLET OAK & MING AVE.,
OLD RIVER & WHITE OAK, OLD RIVER & RIDGE OAK ?
~-BRIMHALL & ALLEN RD.. STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO
COUCH AND CONTACT MR. SMITH WITH THE INFORMATION.
Job Order Description: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
at~gory: PUBLIC WOR.KS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
ST~T DATE __/__/__ COMPLETION DATE / /
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENt
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~~.-~-
DATE: JUNE 22, 1999
SUBJECT: STREET SWEEPING
Council Referral WF0018156 / 001
I
Councilmember Couch referred to staff Mr. Geissel's concern with street sweeping in his ]
neighborhood. Staff was directed to contact Mr. Geisset
I
Luis Peralez, Street Superintendent, spoke to Mr. Robert Oeissel on Monday, June 21,
1999.
Mr. Geissel's concern was that their street was not swept often enough and there is
always an accumulation of debris in the gutter in front of his house.
Mr. Geissel was made aware of the once a month sweeping schedule, which he feels is
not often enough. However, part of the problem is that there is a siphon located on the
east side of Mr. Geissel's property which has constant nuisance water running through
it, especially during the summer months.
A survey will be performed to see if the siphon can be connected to a storm line. In the
meantime, the gutter in front of Mr. Geissel's property, 10809 Mohican Drive, was
cleaned and the siphons will be cleaned as needed.
The Street Superintendent will keep in touch with Mr. Geissel and keep him informed
of the progress in regards to finding a solution to his concerns.
Mr. Geissel was satisfied with the action that is being taken to resolve his problem.
Geissel. Complaint/Street Division
~ ~ city of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018156 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 6~21~99
REQUEST DATE: 6/16/99
TIME PRINTED: 13:57:36
CREW: SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: S~i'A/<'i': 6~16~99
COMPLETION: 6/23/99
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT:' CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: COUCH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: STREET SWEEPING
CONTACT
ROBERT GEISSEL Phone 1 661 - 5887909 ( )
10809 MOHICAN Phone 2 -
(
)
BAKERSFIELD, CA
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS***
COUCH REFERRED TO STAFF MR. GEISSELS' CONCERN
WITH STREET SWEEPING IN HIS NEIGHBOP~HOOD. STAFF
TO CONTACT MR. GEISSEL.
Job Order Description: STREET SWEEPING Category: PUBLIC WORKS
Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE __/ / COMPLETION DATE / /
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 23, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinson~,~ssistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Response to Airport Noise Complaint
Councilmember Couch asked me to investigate a complaint by a county resident regarding noise
at the Kern County Airport due to the International Flight Training Academy (IFTA). I spoke to
Ray Bishop the Airport Director who said the County has an agreement with the IFTA which
allows them to fly whenever they want with no restrictions. This was part of the negotiations in
order to bring the IFTA to the airport. The County would have to purchase the IFTA facility to
eliminate this clause. He also indicated that there is an FAA complaint process, which he or his
staff can provide information on. His staff is available to respond to any citizen complaints
regarding this issue. His number is 393-7990.
B A K E 'R S F I E L D ®
1990
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Stan Ford, Director Of Rec. & Parks
DATE: June 17, 1999
SUBJECT: Council Referral - WF0018140 - Weeds At Patriots Ball Diamond
Due to nuisance water draining off the surrounding streets down into the sump area
where the ball diamond is located weeds were growing abundantly. After removing the
excess water and cleaning out all the drains the work of cleaning the ball diamond
began. The entire dirt portion of the infield area was scraped to get rid of weeds and
other debris that had settled on the infield. Then clay and new top soil were
incorporated into the infield area and finally leveled and graded for play. It is now being
used by various groups.
RECEIVED
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue ° Bakersfield ° California ° 93309
(805) 326-3117 o Fax (805) 861-0864
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director .,~z..---/.~J~
DATE: June 17, 1999
SUBJECT: EFFECT OF PROPOSED TRASH FEE CUTS ON AB 939
COMPLIANCE, REFERRAL FROM COUNCILMEMBER MAGGARD
Pursuant to AB 939, all cities must divert 50% of their wastestreams away from landfills
by the year 2000. The City's diversion rate in 1997 was 38%. Staff has been
investigating methods to increase the rate to the required 50%, which the California
Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) will be measuring in January 2001.
The proposal to eliminate the dropoff recycling centers will have a small negative effect
in terms of the diversion rate. However, it is often thought that this popular program has
a very positive influence in promoting recycling and educating the public as to waste
reduction. Eliminating the program, therefore, may cause negative consequences on
the rate that cannot be objectively evaluated.
The proposal to reduce operations at the Mt. Vernon Recycling Center, from 9 hours
per day to 8 hours per day, and to close on Sundays, will also have undetermined
effects on the diversion rate. Closing earlier in the day, and closing on Sundays, will
likely lead to illegal dumping of greenwaste by those who will not wait until the following
day to drop their material. Since staff will have to send trucks and laborers to retrieve
the dumped material, at a higher cost, proposed cost savings may not be fully realized.
Other people will decide they cannot wait and take their materials to the landfill, which
will still be open later in the day and on Sunday.
Finally, ClWMB will react negatively to proposals that retreat from the goal of diverting
50% of the waste away from landfills. The City will be seen as abrogating its
agreement to make a best faith effort to comply with the law. The law states that
violators can be fined up to $10,000 per day for failing to meet the goal.
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B A K E R $ F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JUNE 23, 1999
SUBJECT: POTHOLES ON COVINA STREET
Councilmember Maggard requested repairs of reported potholes on Covina Street
The potholes on Covina Street, between University Avenue and Darwin Avenue, will be
patched Wednesday, June 23, 1999.
RECEIVED
'BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
DATE: ~ JUNE 23, 1999
SUBJECT: VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS (SONIC BURGER)
Council Referral Record #WFO018136
Councilmember Sullivan requested a meeting be set up for her to meet with Mr. Scott
McMillan - Property Owner (Sonic Drive-In) to discuss the vacation of a 50 foot
portion of the dedicated (waived) vehicular access rights on White Lane west of Ashe
Road.
A meeting was held June 3, 1999, in the City Manager's Office regarding the White Lane
access issue. Mr. Scott McMillan was not in attendance. In attendance were
Councilwoman Sullivan, Harold Robertson of Porter Robertson, Bob Smith of, Wallace and
Smith, Paul Skarpohl, architect, and the Garcia brothers. The access question raised by
Mr. McMillan at the Council meeting was discussed. They reported about a meeting that
had been held earlier between the Garcia's and Mr. McMillan regarding access issues.
A solution regarding access was proposed - i.e., cross access at both the front and the
back of the lot - but it was tUrned down by Mr. McMillan.
Another meeting was held with all three property owners to discuss this alternate access
proposal on Wednesday, June 23, 1999. Unfortunately, no agreement was reached on
the alternate proposal. The proponent and the property owner to the west feel that the
alternate proposal does not offer them as good an access as what is being proposed
through this Resolution, and indeed are concerned about the effect the alternate would
have on their parking layout and their overall access. The dissenting property owner feels
that the alternate offers'him a less than adequate, but still acceptable, second access into
his property.
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City o~f Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ~/JOB: WF0018136 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED:
REQUEST DATE: 5/26/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 10:01:07
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: START: 5~26~99
COMPLETION: 6/07/99
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: SULLIVAN ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS (SONIC BURGER)
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
STAFF IS REQUESTED TO SET UP A MEETING WITH MR.
SCOTT MCMILLAN - PROPERTY OWNER (SONIC DRIVE-IN)
AND COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REGARDING THE VACATION
OF A 50 FOOT PORTION OF THE DEDICATED(WAIVED)
VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS ON WHITE LN. W/O A SHE RD.
Job Order Description: VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS (SONIC BURGER)
atpgory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
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MEMORANDUM
June 23, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ('~ .,,
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Man~L~
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION - Cutback i~ State Water Pumping
At our Water Board meeting on June 21, 1999, Councilmember David Couch requested
staff provide background information to the Council regarding the current State Water Project
cutback that has developed as a result of the Delta Smelt. Attached is a summary of the current
water situation as it relates to the Kern County water supply this season. We have also included
general information on the State Water Project for reference.
If there are any additional questions, or for updated information regarding the State Water
Project operations, please feel free to have them contact our office at 326-3715.
Delta Smelt(Hypomesus transpacificus)
Distribution of Delta Smelt in San Francisco Bay and Estuary
Bay and Estuary
The delta smelt is a small, slender-bodied fish with a typical adult size of 2-3 inches that is found
only in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary. Historically, it was one of the most common
species in the Estuary, however, the population declined dramatically in the early 1980's. The
delta smelt was listed as a threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in March
1993 and by the California Fish and Game Commission in December 1993. Delta smelt are
considered environmentally sensitive because they only live one year, have a limited diet, and
reside primarily in the interface between salt and freshwater. In 1993 abundance increased in an
apparent response to an increase in available habitat brought about by a wet winter and spring
which ended the seven year drought.
The delta smelt population is affected by the amount of outflow from the Estuary which varies
from year to year due to precipitation and water management. A positive significant relationship
between the fall midwater trawl abundance index and the number of days the entrapment zone
(where salt and fresh water meet) is in Suisun Bay from February through June has been
observed. This suggests that the delta smelt population does better when outflow is allowed to
flow downstream and create nursery habitat for delta smelt in Suisun Bay.
Delta smelt and the related species of smelt, wakasagi, are not closely related. Electrophoretic
analysis indicated that they are not genetically similar making hybridization unlikely.
Annual abundance indices for the Delta smelt are generated using data from the Midwater Trawl
Survey, Midsummer Townet Survey, and the San Francisco Bay Monitoring Program.
MEMORANDUM
June 23, 1999
TO: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
FROM: Steve Lafond, Hydrographic Supervisor
SUBJECT: State Water Project ~ Curtailment of Delta Pumping
For your information and reference, following is a brief overview on the current situation that has developed
on the State Water Project with respect to the curtailment of pumping from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
Background
In mid-March of this year, the State of California Department of Water Resources (DWR) approved delivery
of 100% of the 3.2 million acre-feet of contractors requests for 1999. This much-improved forecast of water supply
availability on the State Water Project was largely attributable to prolonged and unusually heavy pr.ecipitation in the
northern half of California during February and early March of this year. Prior to this February-March 1999 storm
activity, forecasts of State Water Project deliveries were in the range of 55 % of most contractors entitlement. This
increase in state water allotment resulted in an additional 500,000 acre-foot yield for member units of the Kern County
Water Agency. In a year of full (100%) allocation, state water deliveries to the Kern County Water Agency member units
amount to 1,153,400 acre-feet.
The increase in anticipated water supply for the local Improvement District No. 4 of the Kern County Water
Agency (ID4) allowed for the scheduling of recharge programs involving the discharge of ID4 state water into the Kern
River channel throughout the 1999 calendar year. With assistance and coordination provided by the City of Bakersfield
Water Resources Department, major Kern River Parkway recreational flow programs were conducted for Memorial Day
weekend and the recent June 19~h Bakersfield Regatta. Recreational flow programs for July 4th and Labor Day are in the
initial planning stages.
In mid-April of this year, the California Department of Water Resources began voluntary cutbacks of pumping
at the Harvey O. Banks Pumping Plant on the California Aqueduct (located approximately 22 miles southwest of the city
of Stockton) in an effort to assist in the migration of winter-mn salmon. In mid-May, a mandatory curtailment of pumping
at Banks Pumping Plant was ordered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service under existing agreements with the DWR due
to take of the endangered Delta Smelt, a slender fish with a steely blue sheen on the sides, averaging 60 to 70 mm in
length. According to Pete Weisser, spokesperson for the State Water Project Operations and Maintenance Center (Public
Information Line: 916-653-9712), further reduction in pumping from the delta occurred near the end of May resulting
in only 750 cubic feet per second of pumping at Banks Pumping Plant. Because deliveries off the Aqueduct exceeded the
pumping at Banks, water was withdrawn from State storage in San Luis Reservoir (located 12 miles west of Los Banos).
As of today, Banks pumps are producing 850 cfs while state water deliveries to Kern County interests are in the range
of 4000-4100 cfs. Due to the unexpected storage withdrawals, the water surface elevation at San Luis Reservoir is
dropping at the rate of 2.1 feet per day, or the equivalent of approximately 22,000 acre-feet.
Current State Project Water Outlook
The most recent Delta Smelt update, according to Gary Gerlick with the Kern County Water Agency, reports
that approximately 65 percent of the Delta Smelt have passed the influence of the Banks Pumping Plant. The biological
update can be found on the internet at http://wwwoco.water.ca.gov. Hopes are that further dispersement of the fish will
occur in the next few days or weeks, however, according to Weisser, formerly with the State Department of Fish and
game, the migration habits of the Delta Smelt are peculiar and not fully understood by biologists at this time. On an
interesting side-note, Weisser related that pumps at the Federally operated Tracy Pumping Plant near the delta are
operating at 3,700 cfs with little or no restriction. He stated that the smelt appear to be drawn towards the State operated
Banks pumps because the efficiency of the Banks pumps are so much greater than the pumps at Tracy.
Current deliveries of State Project water (in cfs) to Kern County interests according to Gerlick are as follows:
Cross Valley Canal (ID4 share = 370) = 850
Buena Vista WSD = 520
Henry Miller Water District = 120
Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa WSD = 540
Lost Hills WD = 370
Berrenda Mesa WD = 325
Belridge WSD = 365
Semi-Tropic WSD = 975
Total = 4,075
Should lake storage at San Luis reach critically low levels, which, without increased pumping from the delta
would occur shortly, deliveries to Kern County would stand reduction. The details of how these pending water supply
shortages would be distributed is being addressed by Kern County Water Agency administrative staff. One possible
alternative to offset shortages in State water deliveries to member units would be for the Kern County Water Agency to
operate its wells located in the Kern Water Bank. To the extent demands off the Cross Valley canal are present, the
"pumped" water would be delivered by pipeline to the Cross Valley Canal, thereby reducing the diversion from the
Aqueduct to the Cross Valley Canal, making a like amount of water available for delivery to Agency member units off
the California Aqueduct. Under this scenario, deliveries of ID4 state project entitlement would be impacted because the
cost of pumping would prohibit the use of such ID4 water for spreading purposes; quite probably the only uses of ID4
supply would be for delivery to the Garnett Water Treatment Plant.
Worst Case Scenario
Since the City does not anticipate use of the Kern River Channel below the Calloway River Weir to meet Miller-
Haggin delivery obligations during the 1999 irrigation season, should ID4 spreading water supply be reduced due to the
Delta Smelt crisis, the Kern River bed would go dry below the Calloway Weir. ID4 would likely forego its current
spreading operation until such time as delta pumping restrictions are lifted.
Best Case Scenario
In a best case scenario, the Delta Smelt would disperse from the area surrounding the Banks Pumping Plant. The
take of the fish would fall below the limits imposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and full operation of the Banks
pumps would be restored. ID4 would, under this improved water supply condition, continue with its planned recharge
program using the Kern River Channel throughout the Kern River Parkway. The City of Bakersfield Water Resources
Department would convey 2nd Point Kern River water deliveries via the Parkway to enhance the river view during the
summer. Plans for extensive groundwater pumping in the vicinity of the Kern Water Bank would be reduced or eliminated
altogether.
STATE WATER PROJECT
The California State Water Project is the largest State-built, multipurpose water project in the nation.
The Project's massive facilities include about 660 miles of canals and pipelines, the tallest earth-fill
dam in the western hemisphere, and the highest pumping lift in the United States.
The Project's main purpose is water supply--to store surplus water during wet periods and distribute
it to areas of need in Northern California, the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and
Southern California. Other functions include flood control, power generation, recreation, fish and
wildlife enhancement, and water quality improvement in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Construction of the Project began after passage of a $1.75 billion public bond issue in 1960. The
main storage reservoir is Lake Oroville in Northern California. The water is transported through the
Feather and Sacramento Rivers and a system of canals, pipelines, pumping plants and power plants
for use by agricultural and urban users. Construction of the initial 2 facilities was completed in the
1970s when the Project became operational.
All costs of water development, operation and maintenance, fish and wildlife preservation, and
energy are repaid by the 29 agencies that buy water from the Project.
The entire system is run from a Project Operations Center and satellite area control centers. Through
a computer network at these centers, water is moved through the system to various distribution
points along the aqueduct.
THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER PROJECT
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4000 ELEVAHON -lO00
IN F~E$
0 1 O0 200 300 400 500 600
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SUMMARY OF PROJECT STATISTICS
Largest Annual Energy Output--
Hyatt Pwp 4.9 billion kWh
Highest Dam Structure--Oroville 770 ft
Largest Dam Structure--Oroville 80 million yd ~
Highest Pump Lift--Edmonston PP 1,926 ft
Longest Dam Crest--Thermalito Afterbay 42,000 ft
Highest Dam Crest ElevationmDavis 5,785 ft
Largest Reservoir Capacity--Oroville 3.5 million ac-ft
Generating Units 16
Pumping Units 1:39
Pumping-Generating Units 14
Average Energy Generated Annually 7.6 billion kWh
Average Annual Electrical Use 12.2 billion kWh
Plant Facilities 28
Hydroelectric 27
Thermal 1
Length of Canals and Pipelines 662 miles
Lakes/Reservoirs (primary) 21
Total Reservoir Storage 5.8 million ac-ft
Maximum Water Entitlements 4.2 million ac-ft
Water Contracting Agencies 29
Water Contractor Turnouts 320
Five-year Average Annual Water Deliveries 2.1 million ac-fl
Annual Entitlement Water Deliveries:
1992 1.5 million ac-ft ·
1993 2.3 million ac-fl
1994 1.9 million ac-ft
1995 2.0 million ac-fl
1996 2.6 million ac-fl
Recreation Facilities:
Boating 16
Camping 12
Fishing Access Sites 37
Swimming Sites 13
Visitor Centers 3
Bicycle Trails 136 miles
Fish Facilities:
Feather River Fish Hatchery 2
Average annual fish production 18 million
Skinner Fish Facility 1
Average annual fish salvaged 7 million
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 25, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City__Manager ~ ~
FROM: John W. Stinsoh$', ~s~istant City Manager
SUBJECT: Park Maintenance District Complaints
This memo is in response to citizen complaints made during the maintenance district hearings
conducted on June 16th.
The first complaint was made by Eric Triguero of Rio Vista Estates. His concerns were
regarding the maintenance of the vacant lots and weeds in the curbs and sidewalk areas in and
around the subdivision generally and a small landscaped area at the entry to the subdivision. The
city maintains the small landscaped entry area. I visited the site this week and the area appeared
to need to be mowed and edged, however, it was not overgrown or did not look as though it had
not receive routine maintenance. There were some weeds in the beds but again it appeared that
routine maintenance was taking place. This was consistent with the photos provided by Mr.
Triguero. Mr. Triguero had also provided photos regarding the weeds and construction debris on
undeveloped lots and adjacent undeveloped properties. Staff has contacted the developers of
these areas and has issued a first notice of violation to Patriot Homes and Lennox Homes to
contain their construction debris and clear the remaining lots of weeds. I spoke with Mr.
Triguero and he indicated that the weeds had been scraped on the large lot to the south of his
development fronting on Stockdale Highway and Renfro Rd.. This was also observed by me
during my site visit, and it appears the area is being prepared for development. I also explained to
Mr. Triguero that the City would do a better job of maintaining the landscaped entrance area. I
spoke to Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Alan Abe and he indicated that city crews have
applied weed pre-emergent chemicals in the landscaped areas would properly maintain the area.
He also indicated that he had a concern that an area with such limited landscaping as this area
was assessed at tier 3 within the maintenance district, he is meeting with Public Works staff to
determine if this landscaped area should be included under tier 2 which would result in a lower
assessment. Mr. Triguero seemed satisfied with city efforts to address his concerns. Mr. Abe
will also be meeting personally with Mr. Triguero to discuss what city crews will be doing
regarding the maintenance of the entry area.
The Second complaint was made by Mr. David Stanton representing Riverlakes Ranch Master
Association. Mr Stanton expressed his concerns regarding the level of maintenance provided by
the City in the Riverlakes Ranch area. His concerns regarded replacement of trees damaged in
winter storms, large amounts of weeds in the shrub beds, dying plant materials, and bare spots. I
made two visits to this area. One when city crews were cleaning up the section north of the
Riverlakes clubhouse and another visit where Alan Abe, Parks Supervisor Lee Ochoa and I met
with Mr. Stanton and toured the area. When I met with Mr. Stanton, we drove around the area
and he pointed out specific problem areas of concern. Mr. Stanton expressed concern that
promises had been made by staff before and not been followed through regarding the planting of
trees.
In addition to the issue of missing trees, and areas with dead plants, he pointed out areas where
the vegetation and shrubs had become overgrown and had obscured trees and other plant
materials. Some of the areas pointed out by Mr. Stanton were still under the control of the
developer and were not maintained by the City. These areas were some of the ones with dead or
dying plant materials. Staff told Mr. Stanton that we would contact the developer regarding the
maintenance of these areas and to address the Association's concerns for those areas they
maintain, particularly the landscaping at Riverlakes and Northshore where there are traffic
visibility issues and a desire for more landscaping to enhance this entrance. Regarding the
missing trees, staff had identified the areas where trees were missing and they are scheduled to be
replaced next week according to Alan Abe. There have been concerns expressed by some
residents to parks employees about replacing certain trees because of concerns about
maintenance impacts on their yards and pool areas. We explained this to Mr. Stanton and he
requested that the association handle any individual homeowner concerns of this nature, and that
he would like all trees replaced. Staff will notify Mr. Stanton of any resident concerns they have
been made aware of.
Staff indicated to Mr. Stanton that the maintenance of this area was not up to city standard and
additional resources would be assigned to bring the area up to an acceptable standard. Parks staff
suggested that they meet with the association at their next meeting July 13th to confirm what the
maintenance standard will be and to explain what steps will be being taken to bring the area up to
that standard. Staff will also be discussing possible changes to some plant materials in order to
improve the maintenance and appearance of these landscaped areas. They. will also be reviewing
methods of weed abatement in order to reduce landscape damage. It was also suggested that staff
provide monthly updates regarding what is being accomplished to bring the area up to standard
to the association and the City Manager's Office. Mr. Stanton was satisfied with staffs efforts
and indicated his willingness to cooperate with staff. Additional crews have been assigned to
clean out the overgrown landscaping starting this weekend and will continue until the area is
brought up to standard.
MEMORANDUM
June 24, 1999
TO: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
FROM: Bob Garcia, Code Enforcement Officer ~~.
SUBJECT: Trash and Debris at the Rio Vista Development
I have spoken with the two contractors in Rio Vista Estates. Patriot Homes has not started
construction of their three model homes, however they do o(vn the vacant land between Rio Vista
Estates and Stockdale Villas. They have cleared the weeds, but have left piles of rubbish and
concrete and were unable to give me a time when it would be cleaned.
Lennox Homes does have several houses under construction. Their office has assured me they
will talk with their superintendent and contain the construction trash until it can be picked up.
They will also clear remaining lots of any weeds.
I sent a first notice of violation on June 18, 1999 to both contractors to comply within seven days;.
if compliance is not met a second notice with a hearing date will be sent for further legal action.
BG:cm
cc: Councilmember Couch
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
REC'D & PLACL,., ON FILE ~ ,~ ~ ~.~/: //~ ,~
,,,~-, , AT COUNCIL MEETING OF
FIlVEFILAKE$ RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION
cio Pacific Management Company
2131 "G" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
June 16, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA
93301
Re: Riverlakes Ranch Master Association -- Consolidated Maintenance District
Hearing, June 16
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
I am the president of the Riverlakes Ranch Master Association Board which
represents in excess of 1100 homes. The Board has asked that I represent it and the
homeowners in this hearing and express our concems.
First, please understand that we are being specifically assessed for
maintenance for our community, which maintenance not only benefits us, but the
entire City of Bakersfield. If the Council will recall the considerable discussion
concerning the "linear park" which Association members pay the City to .maintain, this
should be evident. The ~ack of maintenance which i want to cover in this .letter affects
the entire City, and not merely those.homeowners whom the Board and I represent
and who pay for the maintenance.
The Board has advised the. City Public Works Department repeatedly about its
concerns with poor maintenance:
· During the winter of 1997, we lost numerous trees along Southshore. City
representatives attended our board meetings on at least two occasions and
promised that they would be promptly replaced; We recognized the very
difficult weather conditions of that winter. We accepted the necessity of a
delay. We were repeatedly promised that the trees would be replaced when
spring came. They have not been replaced. To this day, one can see the
missing spots.
· We have repeatedly complained about the corners on Riverlakes and
Southshore. True, some plants were added last year after our protests, but the
area is still poorly landscaped and maintained. It is weed infested with large
bare spots.
· The lawn and landscape strip along Riverlakes is weed infested, has dead
spots and bare spots.
· On Southshore the landscaping on the south side of the street, in addition to
the bare spots left by unreplaced trees, is an untrimmed jungle in which shrubs
have been allowed to grow to the point at which they appear to smother the
remaining trees.
· Similar conditions, perhaps to a lesser degree, exist along the north side of
Hageman.
· The flower beds in the "linear park" along Coffee ai'e weed infested, and
contain dead plants.
· The drainage structures in the "linear park" are blocked by tumbleweeds and
assorted debris.
I have photographs on all of these points.
We have had City Public Works representatives at our Board meetings,
promising that matters will improve. A former Board member met with City Public
Works employees to attempt to improve conditions, From time to time as the result
of our complaints.the city will take the "one shot" approach. A crew will be sent to
clean up the mess. But that does not result in any long term solution. Even the most
inexperienced amateur gardener knows that good landscaping requires constant
attention, on at least a weekly basis.
The Association members pay the City for landscape services to be rendered,
just as the Association members pay the Association dues to have the Association
maintain Association property. The Association does. The City doesn't.
The amount paid is not small. Association members pay $45.74 per home per
year to the City. The annual sum paid to the City using 1100 as the number of homes
is $50,314 per year. That sum is computed unilaterally by the City as the cost to
maintain the landscaping. It is imposed upon Association members without the right
to bargain, set reasonable performance standards, obtain competing bids, or do
anything else which a reasonable consumer of services would do. Since the City sets
the price, it is reasonable that the City should at least perform the service.
And the price is no bargain, based on what the Association can estimate from
its own landscaping maintenance costs. Please note that the 1999 calendar year
Association budget for its private landscape maintenance contractor is only $20,000
per year. Currently, after five months of the year, the Association is approximately
16% below budget. The Association budgets $7,800 for landscape repairs. It is
approximately 96% below budget. The Association budgets for $4800 for landscape
supplies. It is approximately 45% below budget. Of course our area is less than
that which the City is supposed to maintain, but unlike the City's efforts, our
landscaping is well maintained, free of significant weeds, without large bare areas.
But the issue is not money. We have not argued about the amount of the
assessment. The issue is quality of service. If the City is going to charge the
Association members for maintenance, the Association and its members feel that
appropriate maintenance is a reasonable expectation.
Very truly yours,
Riverlakes Ranch Master Association
David Stanton, Board President
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6-16-99
BAKERSFIELD
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
December 2!, 1998
TO: ALL REGULAR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
FROM: CARROLL HAYDEN (~
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
SUBJECT: 1999 HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS
The City Council recently approved contracts for our health insurance programs fOr 1999.
There will not be any changes in our 'current benefits. However, there was an increase in the
premium rates for all of the medical plans. Blue Cross dental premium decreased slightly.
DDS, Pacific Dental Benefits (formerly HBI), Medical Eye Services and PacifiCare Behavioral
Health premiums will not change.
Open enrollment for all of our health care plans (medical and dental) will be held in the Risk
Management Conference room in City Hall on January 6, 7, 8, 1999. I would like to encourage
all employees to attend "VENDORS DAY" which is Wednesday, January 6th from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. This is the time you will be able to speak with the various health care vendors
regarding any concerns YOu might have with your benefits. All employees, other than Safety
Bargaining Units, may apply for Long Term Disability (UNUM) at this time.
A Benefits Staff member will be at the Corporation yard main lunch room with change on
Friday, January 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., forms and informational materials.
All enrollment changes are due in the Benefits office on Monday, January 11, 1999.
The effective date for any plan changes will be January 18, 1999.
Should you have any questions, please call Benefits Technician, Ginger Rubin or her assistant,
Lori Brackett at 326-3094.
P:\WP OPEN ENROLLMENT\From C Hayden Active Letter. wpd
Coverage For Reconstructive Surgery
Following Mastectomies
A recently enacted federal law requires group health plans and insurers that provide
coverage for mastectomies to also cover reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy,
effective January 1, 1999. While our plan generally covers the services now
mandated by the new law, we are required by the law to provide the following
notice:
Under Federal law, group health plans and health insurance
insurers that provide medical and surgical benefits with respect to
a mastectomy must, in the case of a covered individual who is
receiving benefits in connection with a mastectomy, provide
coverage for:
· reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has
been performed;
· surgery and reconstruction of the other bi'east to produce a
symmetrical appearance; and
· prostheses and physical complications in all stages of the
mastectomy, including lymphedemas;
in a manner determined in consultation with the attending physician
and the patient.
Such coverage may be subject to annual deductibles and
coinsurance provisions as may be deemed appropriate and as are
consistent with those established for other benefits under the plan or
coverage.
1999 OPEN ENROLLMENT
FOR ALL INSURANCE PLANS
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
(~) This is the time you may change your medical and/or dental insurance plans 'or
enroll in the Long Term Disability (LTD) plan. Please note, Safety Bargaining Units
(except Supervisory) are excluded from LTD. ~ .
"-t~ay" will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, January 6, 1999 in the Risk Management Conference Room.
Representatives from Blue Cross - CaliforniaCare, Kaiser Permanente, Bakersfield Family
Medical Center, Gem Care, Pacific Dental Benefits (HBI), DDS dental and UNUM Long
Term Disability will be here on this day only to answer any questions you might have
concerning your insurance coverage. However, material will continue to be available in
the 'conference room on January 7th and 8th.
A Benefits staff member, insurance forms and informational material will also be available:
FRIDAY, JAN. 8th, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
CORPORATION YARD MAIN LUNCH ROOM
(~)If changing or enrolling in new plans, all forms are due in the Benefits office
no later than 5:00 P.M. Monday, January 11th.
~'The effective date for all new plan changes will be January 18, 1999.
Please note, insurance rate changes will be effective on the pay check
you receive 12/23/98. Any rates changes due to switching carriers will be
effective 1/22/99.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 1999
Full Time Employees Group Health Insurance Bi-Weekly Rate Schedule for the 1999 Plan Year - Effective 12/21198
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION = 20% OF PREMIUMS
BLUE CROSS MEDICAL CALIFORNIA CARE MEDICAL KAISER MEDICAL
and and and and and and and and and
DDS DDS DDS
DENTAL PACIFIC DENTAL PACIFIC DENTAL PACIFIC
, DENTAL B~.UE DENTAL BLUE ~: DENTAL BLUE
SINGLE ~ BENEFITS CROSS SINGLE BENEFITS CROSS SINGLE BENEFITS CROSS
I (Hal) DENTAL (Hal) DENTAL (Hal) DENTAL
Medical $80.28 Medical $63.87 Medical $56.55
Mental Health $3.01 . Mental Health $3.01 Mental Health $3.01
Vision $2.42 Vision $1.73 Vision $1.73
Dental $8.08 $8.37 $11.16 Dental $8.08 $8.37 $11.16 Dental $8.08 $8.37 $11.16
Total Premium $93.79 $94.08 $96.87 Total Premium $76.69 $76.98 79.77 Total Premium $69.37 $69.66 $72.45
City Pays $75.03 $75.27 $77.50 City Pays $61.35 $61.59 63.82 City Pays $55.49 $55.73 $57.96
Employee Employee Employee
Pays $18.76 $18.81 $19.37 Pays $15.34 $15.39 $15.95 Pays $13.88 $13.93 $14.49
TWO .~ TWO TWO
PARTY ~ PARTY PARTY
Medical $160.57 ~ Medical $128.01 Medical $113.10
Mental Health $4.77~ Mental Health $4.77 Mental Health $4.77
Vision $4.87~ ~ Vision $3.46 Vision $3.46
Dental $16.15 I $16.70 $22.35 Dental $16.15 I $16.70
$22.35
Dental
$16.15
$16.70
$22.35
Total Premium $186.36 $186.91 $192.56 Total Premium $152.39 $152.94 $158.59 Total Premium $137.48 $138.03 $143.68
City Pays $149.10 $149.54 $154.06 City Pays $121.92 $122.36 $126.88 City Pays $109.99 $110.43 $114.95
Employee Employee Employee
Pays $37.26 $37.37 $38,50 Pays $30.47 $30.58 '$31.71 Pays $27.49 $27.60 $28.73
FAMILY I FAMILY FAMILY
Medical $240.85 Medical $186.74 Medical $160.03
Mental Health $7.04 Mental Health $7.04 Mental Health $7.04 ~ [
Vision $6.35 Vision $4.50 Vision $4.50
Dental $24.23 ~ $24.75 ~ $37.28 Dental $24.23 $24.75 $37.28 Dental $24.23 $24.75 $37.28
Total Premium $278.47 $278.99 $291.52 Total Premium $222.51 $223.03 $235.56 Total Premium $195.80 $196.32 $208.85
City Pays $222.77 $223.19 $233.21 City Pays $178.00 $178.42 $188.44 City Pays $156.63 $157.05 $167.07
Employee Employee Employee
Pays $55.70 $55.80 $58.31 Pays $44,51 $44.61 $47.12 Pays $39.17 $39.27 $41.78
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Page1
1999 Medical Benefits for City Employees and Retirees
California CareI Kaiser Permanente Fee For Service
ILifetime Maximum
None None $5,000,000
Deductible I
Individual None None $150.00
Two Party None None $300.00
Family None None $450.00
Carryover Provision None None Yes
(last 3 months of calendar year)
Common Accident Yes
' Stop Loss Limit I
$ 500 copay max single $1,500 copay max single After Blue Cross pays
$1,000 copay max two party $1,600;
$1,500 copay max family $ 3,000 copay max family plan pays 100%
Hospital I
INPATIENT
Room and board and all
medically necessary services, No charge No charge PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
including general nursing care (all care must be referred by (all care must be referred by Non-contracting: 25% penalty
services, operating and special Primary Care Provider and Pdmary Care Provider and plus $500 deductible per
room fees, diagnostic x.ray authorized by your facility) authorized by Medical Group) admission
and laboratory services Non-PPO: $500 deductible
OUTPATIENT No charge $5.00 Co-pay
Physicians, Surgeons & Assistants (all care must be referred by PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 60%
Anesthesiology, Surgical room fee, Pdmary Care Provider and Additional $500 deductible
Radiation and Chemotherapy autt~orized by your facility) for Non-PPO
treatment, renal dialysis
*Non-certification penalty: *
25% penalty plus $250 deductible if precertification is not obtained
prior to admission
rPhysician Care I
Office/Home Visits $5.00 copay $5.00 copay PPO: 80% of negotiated fee
Non-PPO: 80% of allowable fee
Hospital No Charge No Charge PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
Outpatient surgical center PPO: 100%/Non-PPo: 80%
Allergy Testing/Treatment No charge No charge 80%
Immunization-Influenza No charge (if approved by . No charge PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
Medical Group)
Well Child Care $5.00 copay (no charge for $5.00 copay PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
(including immunizations) immunizations) (Up to age 19)
Wellness (annual physical exam, $5.00 copay $5.00 copay $50.00 copay, no deductible
papsmear, mammogram, prostate exam) (subscriber and spouse only)
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I California Care
Diagnostic X-Ray & Laboratory
Outpatient
Diagnostic X-Ray and No charge No charge PPO: 90%/Non-PPO: 70%
Laboratory Services
Prescription Drugs
Formulary Brand or Generic
Drugs (approved by the $10/$5 copay (Actives) $5.00 copay No deductible
Food and Drug Administration $5/$2 copay (Retirees) up to 100 day supply Inpatient: PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80
and prescribed by a physician) for brand/generic Outpatient: $10/$5 co-pay
30 day supply for brand/generic
do-day supply; thereafter
PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 50%
Mail Order Program $5 copay (Active) Same as above $5 copay
... $2 copay (Retirees) 60 day supply
60 day supply
[Emergency Care/Services
In Area $25.00 copay $5.00 copay PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
(waived if admitted) (waived if admitted) (Hospital Only)
Out of Area $25.00 copay PPO: 100%/Non-PPO: 80%
(waived if admitted) (Hospital Only)
Ambulance I
Ground Ambulance Services No charge No charge 80%
(when medically necessary)
Family Planning I
Sterilization $50 copay: Vasectomy' ' ' $5.00 copay .... Same as any other
$150 copay: Tubal Ligation -,
Infertility Testing/Treatment 50% copay 50% copay Not covered
Contraceptive Devices/Fitting Not covered Not covered Not covered
Home Health Services
Medically necessary services No charge No charge PPO: 90%/Non-PPO: 70%
obtained through a licensed (limited to (Limit; 100 visits/year)
Home Health Agency; 3 two hour vis,ts)
{custodial care not covered)
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Skilled Nursing
Services provided in a licensed No charge No charge 100%
skilled nursing facility when (up to 100 days/year) (up to 100 days/year) (Limit: 365 days/year)
medically necessary;
custodial care not covered
ITherapy
PPO: 90%/Non-PPO: 70%
Speech - Only covered if due .. No charge Inpatient: No charge $25 max benefit/visit
to surgery, injury or disease (short-term/60 day max Outpatient: $5,00 copay
per injury or illness)
Physical Same as above Same as above PPO: 90%/Non-PPO: 70%
Chiropractic
Not covered Not covered PPO: 90%/Non-PPO'. 70%
$50 max benefit/visit;
- $750/year max
[Durable Medical Equipment
No charge No charge 80%
$2,000 max per year
Other
Acupuncture Not covered Not covered 80% up to $500/year
Biofeedback Not Covered Not covered Subject to review
Unreplaced Blood and Blood Products No charge No charge 80%
Health Education Classes Offered by Medical Group Offered by Medical Group Not covered
at no or little charge
Hospice Not covered No charge 80%, $5,000 lifetime max
Organ and Tissue Transplant No charge No charge Same as any other expense
Supplemental Accident N/A N/A 100% up to $300
(no deductible)
Eye Care Exam, contact pdmary care Exam, contact primary care Exam and Eyewear
physician. For eyewear physician. For eyewear contact Benefits office
contact Benefits office for contact Benefits office for for Medical Eye Service form
Medical Eye Service form. Medical Eye Service form. (Not available to Retirees)
I Pre-Existing Condition I Treatment 3 months before
None None coverage will not be covered
until the member has been
covered for 6 consecutive
months
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Page4
1999 Medical Benefits
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Benefits for Employees & Retirees
By: PacifiCare Behavioral Health (formerly Psychology Systems Inc.)
Note: You must contact PacifiCare at 800-998-8448 for pre-approval of treatment
In cases of emergency, you must contact PacifiCare within 72 hours
See PacifiCare brochure I California Care & Fee For Service & Kaiser Permanente
for further details
Preferred Non -Preferred
Provider Panel Provider Panel
[Lifetime Maximum
$~oo,ooo' sso,ooo*
Annual
Maximum
J 2 courses of . One course of
treatment** treatment**
I Institutional Deductible for Outpatient I
Acute None .... $150/day
Day Treatment None $100/day
Structured Outpatient Program None $600/program
Inpatient I
Psychiatric Service 100% 100%
Psychiatric Facility 100% up to 30 100% up to 30
days/year days/year
Detox and Rehab 100% up to 5 100% up to 5
days/year days/year
Detox Only 100% 100%
Residential Treatment 100% up to 45 days 100% up to 45 days
(psychiatric or substance abuse)
I Outpatient I Copays Copays
Outpatient Psychotherapy 1-20 visits: $10.00 1-20 visits: $60.00
21-30 visits: $20.00 21-30 visits: $70.00
up to 50 visits/year up to 50 visits/year
Day Treatment Center 100% up to 60 100% up to 60
days/year days/year
days/year days/year
Structured Outpatient Treatment 100% up to 6 months 100% up to 6 months
* Preferred Panel provider:. Lifetime maximum: 30 courses of treatment
* Non-Preferred Panel Provider: Lifetime maximum: 30 courses of treatment
** Maximum annual treatment is 30 acute days in a psychiatric or substance abuse treatment facility. 1.5 Residential days equals 1.0 acute care day. 2.0 Day Treatment days equals 1.0 acute day,
4.0 structured outpatient sessions equals 1.0 acute care day, Psychiatric services are limited to one service daily,
These charts are informational only, please consult your-
benefit booklets/brochures for specific details.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1999 Dental Benefits (Dental benefits not available to Retirees)
BLUE CROSS FEE FOR SERVICE
Maximums
) Annual Maximum $1,500
) Child Ortho Lifetime Maximum $1,500
) Dentures One set every four years
Deductible
) Individual $50
) Two Party $100
) Family $150
Preventative Services
) Visits and consultations 100%
) Diagnostic procedures including dental x-rays Deductible does not apply
) Prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing and to teeth cleaning and x-rays
fluoride treatments twice a year
) Space maintainers
Restorative Services
) Fillings
) Oral and dental surgery
) Crowns not attached to a bridge
) Endodontics, including pulpal therapy & root 80%
canal fillings
) Periodontics, including procedures for treating
gums and bones supporting the teeth
) Antibiotic injections
) Anesthesia
Prosthodontic Services
) Preparation and installation of partial or full dentures 80%
) Crowns attached to a bridge .
Orthodontic Services
) Orthodontic appliances that move teeth or expand
the arch 50%
) Photographs and tracings
) One case per lifetime
) Limited to dependent children to age 23
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1999 Dental Benefits Dental benefits not available to retirees)
DEDICATED DENTAL PACIFIC DENTAL
SYSTEMS BENEFITS (HBI)
Annual Maximum Unlimited Unlimited
Deductible None None
Prophylaxis As needed, no charge No charge
X-rays Full Mouth No charge No Charge
Limit once in 2 years
Amalgam No charge No charge
Root Canal Therapy - One Canal No charge 'No charge
Root Canal Therapy - Four Canals No charge No charge
Osseous Surgery per Quadrant No charge No charge
Simple single extraction No charge No charge
Gingivectomy per Quadrant No charge No charge
Complete Upper Denture $55 copay $55 copay
Limit once in 5 years
Complete Lower Denture $55 copay $55 copay
Limit once in 5 years
Crown - Porcelain to Metal '$45 copay '$45 copa~
Limit once in 5 years ~
General Anesthesia Not a benefit 50% of UCR
Orthodontia
Must be referred by participating dentist
Records $200 copay $200 copay
Phase I - Child or Adult $525 copay $600 copay
Phase II - Child or Adult $1,125 copay $1,200 copay
Retainers $100 copay $100 copay
These charts are informational only, please consult your benefit
booklets/brochures for specific details.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1999 Vision Benefits
MEDICAL EYE SERVICES (MESC) (MESC CLAIM FORM REQUIRED)
CALIFORNIA CARE BLUE CROSS
~ and .. FEE FOR SERVICE
.. .~ KAISER. PERMANENTE
'~ '~ ~" '~ ~' ' Group #2397 ' ? '., Group #2398
(Not available to Retirees)
Deductible None None
Exam Contact your medical group $40 Maximum benefit
One each 12 months
Lenses
Single $30 Maximum benefit $30 Maximum benefit
Bifocal $50 Maximum benefit $50 Maximum benefit
Trifocal $65 Maximum benefit $65 Maximum benefit -
Lenticular or Aphakic $125 Maximum benefit $125 Maximum benefit
Contact lenses
Medically Necessary $250 Maximum benefit $250 Maximum benefit
Cosmetic or Convenience $100 Maximum benefit $100 Maximum benefit
Frames (Standard) $40 Maximum benefit $40 Maximum benefit
Limitations Frames / Lenses Frames / Lenses
Every 2 years Every 2 years
Exam
Comprehensive - 24 months
Follow up- 12 month interval
These charts are informational only, please consult your benefit
booklets/brochures for specific details.
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DEDICATED DENTAL SYSTEMS
DECEMBER 1998
BAKERSFIELD Niles Point Family Dentdsty Town & Country Dentistry DELANO
2219 Niles Point 8200 Stockdale Hwy. Suite M-9
California Dental Center (805) 323-2871 (805) 834-9042 Delano Family Dentistry
3400 Wible RD Trang Tran, DDS Brenda Busby, DDS 2232 Girard St.
(805) 835-8672 (805) 725-4690
Greg Denton, DDS Daniel Nolan, DDS * ARVIN Ade Rynders, DDS
Crosstown Family Dentistry Panama Wible Family Dentistry Sandra J. Gong, DDS LAKE ISABELLA
2415 G St. 3150 Panama Lane Suite I 101 Comanche Dr.
(805) 323-2527 (805) 396-0156 (805) 854-5558 Lake Isabella Dentistry
Robert Bang, DDS Randall Ayers, DDS Sandra Gong, DDS 4516 Lake Isabella Blvd.
(760) 379-3654
Gentle Dental Care Rosedale Family Dentistry Mountain View Family Dentistry John Choi, DDS
731 California Ave. 9600 Rosedale Hwy. Suite A 734 Bear Mt. Blvd.
(805) 321-9348 (805) 589-5248 (805) 854-5210 RIDGECREST
Raffi Najadan, DDS Mark Richardson, DMD Luis Estrada, DDS
Ridgecrest Family Dentistry
"H" Street Dentdsty Ming & H Family Dentistry TEHACHAPI 815 North Downs St. Suite B
833 H St. 1621 South H St. (760) 371-7701
(805) 631-1113 (805) 833-1556 Valley Family Dentistry Anne Bohman, DDS
Rodney Henddcks, DDS Clarence Au, DDS 20300 Valley Blvd. Suite A
(805) 822-1134 WASCO
Rene Herrera, DDA Gregory E. Hanford, DDS * Randall Kann, DDS
2200 Chester Ave Wasco Family Dentistry
Bakersfield, CA 93301 McClenny & McMillan, DDS * 1414 7th St
(805) 334-1923 (805) 758-7955
Chinh Nguyen, DDS
PACIFIC DENTAL BENEFITS
DECEMBER 1998
BAKERSFIELD Isreal Salin, DDS DELANO TEHACHAPI
2016 E Street
Bakersfield Dental Group Bakersfield, CA 93301 Casiano "Sonny" Cajimat, DDS David Sanchez, DDS
1518 Niles St (805) 323-2919 416 11th Ave 20041 Valley Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93305 Delano, CA 93215 Tehachapi, CA 93561
(805) 326-0766 Hal Shipiro, DDS (805) 725-7166 (805) 822-7517
3403 Wilson Road
East Hills Family Dentistry Bakersfield, CA 93304 '" Paul Mallouk, DDS VlSALIA
2600 Oswell Suite F & G (805) 833-9966 1319 Main street
Bakersfield, Ca 93306 Delano, CA 93215 Keth Williams, DDS
(805) 871-4132 Thomas Berry, [:)DS * (805) 725-9105 2744 W. Main Street
Jesse Sacdalan, DDS Columbus Family Dentistry * Visalia, CA 93291
Gregory Hartford, DDS * Noel DeLos'Reyes, DDS (209) 734-6492
Stephen E. Kann, DDS Rene Herrera, DDS * 1201 Jefferson St, Suite 1
1919 G Street Reese McClenny, DDS * Detano, CA 93215 WASCO
Bakersfield, Ca 93301 Robert McCracken, DDS * (805) 721-3656
(805) 323-8585 Evan McMlllan, DDS * Rosetown Family Dentistry
Edwin Nelson, DDS * Leticia Rivera Tolentino, DDS
Lynn Nilson, DDS * 624 Main Street
Delano, CA 93215
(805) 725-9393
BAKERSFIELD FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER & HERITAGE PHYSICIAN NETWORK
4580 CALIFORNIA AVE. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 :,, (805) 327-4411
DECEMBER 1998
THE FOLLOWING PHYSICIANS ARE PROVIDERS FOR: CALIFORNIA CARE, SENIOR SECURE AND SECURE HORIZONS
ABARTE, SAMUEL, M.D. OL1066 INTERNAL MEDICINE KENI, ARUN, M.D. OHB044 INTERNAL MEDICINE
ALJAWAD, JASlM, M.D. OHB066 PEDIATRICS KlM, JAE, M.D. OL1043 GENERAL PRACTICE
AMAZONA, CARLOS, M.D. OHB108 INTERNAL MEDICINE KlM, JOO, M.D. OL1055 GENERAL PRACTICE
ANZAI, TAKASHI, M.D., FAAP OEY034 PEDIATRICS KIMPO, JOY, M.D. OHB088 PEDIATRICS
AWAD, YOUSSEF, M.D. OHB055 INTERNAL MEDICINE KLUPSTEEN, MATHILDA, M.D. OHB050 PEDIATRICS
AYERS, CHARLES, H., M.D. OEY079 FAMILY PRACTICE
AZAB, AMANY, M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE LEE, CHUCK, M.D. OHB061 PEDIATRICS
LEE, JU HWAN, M.D., MPH OEY023 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BELLA, GEORGE, M.D. OHB011 GENERAL PRACTICE LEE, SUN HI, M.D. OL1054 PEDIATRICS
BERNARDINO, RICARDO, M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE LEE HO, JAMIE, M.D. OHB082 GENERAL PRACTICE
BHANGOO, SARUP, M.D. OHB024 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BHARDWAJ, MANICK, M.D. + OHB085 INTERNAL MEDICINE MADDELA, VINCENT, M.D. OHB074 FAMILY PRACTICE
BHOGAL, MADHU, M.D. OL1A41 PEDIATRICS MADRILEJO, NELSON, M.D. OL1A81 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BOGUTA, BARBARA, D.O. OHBll 1 FAMILY PRACTICE MASON, KATHRYN, M.D. OHBl12 FAMILY PRACTICE
BOYD, NANCY, M.D. OHB086 PEDIATRICS MERRILL, G.A., M.D. PEDIATRICS
BROWN, EDWARD, M.D. OHB123 INTERNAL MEDICINE MITCHELL, ANDREW, M.D. OHB018 FAMILY PRACTICE
BUCK, JOHN, M.D., FACG OEY028 FAMILY PRACTICE MOON, JONG, M.D. OL1040 GENERAL PRACTICE
BURG, LISA, M.D. OHB101 FAMILY PRACTICE MORASCA, GARY, D.O. OEY054 FAMILY PRACTICE
CAREY, TONY, D.O. OHB025 INTERNAL MEDICINE NEWBROUGH, STEVEN, M.D. OEY012* FAMILY PRACTICE
CASTANARES, ARACELI, M.D. OEY052 INTERNAL MEDICINE HGUYEN, CUONG, D.O. OHBl15 FAMILY PRACTICE
CHANG, FRANK, M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE
CHEN, CHUNG K., M.D.,MPH OEY009 INTERNAL MEDICINE PARK, YOUNG, M.D. OHB020 FAMILY PRACTICE
COMELLI, RUBEN, M.D. OHB014 FAMILY PRACTICE PATEL, DILIP, M.D. OEY063 INTERNAL MEDICINE
PATEL, PRAGATI, M.D. + OHB075* FAMILY PRACTICE
DALEY, PATRICK, M.D. OHB058 FAMILY PRACTICE PATEL, RAJ, M.D. OHB091 * INTERNAL MEDICINE
DAUG, ROY, M.D. OHB103 PEDIATRICS PATEL, RAJU, M.D. OEY046 INTERNAL MEDICINE
DEOL, SHIVINDER, M.D. OEY073 FAMILY PRACTICE PATEL, VI JAY, M.D. HB130 INTERNAL MEDICINE
DEVASIA, NED, M.D. + OHB070 INTERNAL MEDICINE PAUL-GORDON, J., M.D. OHB109 INTERNAL MEDICINE
DOZIER, E., M.D. OHB099 INTERNAL MEDICINE PESCHE, MARK, D.O. FAMILY PRACTICE '
PORMIR, HOSHANG, M.D. OHBl13 PEDIATRICS
FINSTAD, GARY, M.D. OHB081 INTERNAL MEDICINE
FUENTES, LEO, M.D. RAFIQ, REHANA, M.D., FAAP PEDIATRICS
ROLDAN, XENIA, M.D. HB131 PEDIATRICS
GARClA, LAWRENCE, M.D. OL1B64 OB/GYN
GARCIA-MARTINEZ MARIA, M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE SAINI, GURSHARANi M.D. OL1042 INTERNAL MEDICINE
GEHLAWAT, DILBAGH, M.D. PEDIATRICS SANTOS, MARIA, M.D. OEY055 PEDIATRICS
GORDON, SANDRA, M.D. OEY065 * GENERAL PRACTICE SARKIES, NADIM M.D. EYB005 INTERNAL MEDICINE
GRIFFIN, ARTHUR, M.D. OHB016 GENERAL PRACTICE SAWAL, SONIA, M.D. OHB029 INTERNAL MEDICINE
SHAH, BHARATI, M.D., FAAP OEY038 PEDIATRICS
HAGEN, ROBERT, M.D., FAAFP OEY060 FAMILY PRACTICE SHAH, HITESH Z., M.D. OHB097 PEDIATRICS
HALLER-WADE, TINA, D.O. OL1063 FAMILY PRACTICE SHIUE, SHYI-TANG OL1041 INTERNAL MEDICINE
HEIDRICK, JOHN, M.D. OHB092 * FAMILY PRACTICE SINGH, AMRIT, M,D. OL1056 INTERNAL MEDICINE
HIEBERT, BRYAN, M.D., FACS GENERAL PRACTICE SMILE, SUSAN, M.D. OHB105 FAMILY PRACTICE
HSU, KENNETH M.D. OL1A63 INTERNAL MEDICINE SRIJAERAJAH, T., M.D. OHB039 INTERNAL MEDICINE
SUEN, VITUS, M,D. OHB063 PEDIATRICS
IDEA, LILITH BESS, M.D. OHB104 PEDIATRICS
IM, JAMES, M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE THOMAS, ANTHONY, M.D., FAAP OEY05 PEDIATRICS
TIWANA, AJITPAL, M.D. OHBl16 FAMILY PRACTICE !
JUNG, JOHNSON, M.D. EYB009 * INTERNAL MEDICINE
JUNG, SUNG, M.D. OHB073 PEDIATRICS WALES, DIRK, M.D., Psy. D. OEY024 * INTERNAL MEDICINE
WONG, KENNETH, M.D. OEY048 FAMILY PRACTICE
YEH, CHENG, M.D. OL1052 INTERNAL MEDICINE
+ Dedicated to senior plaril)atients *Not accedting new patients YOKOYAMA, LARRY M.D. EYB004 INTERNAL MEDICINE
For more detailed information contact the Benefits Office.
GOLDEN EMPIRE MANAGED CARE
(805) 632-5687
The following physicians are providers for: California Care, Senior Secure and Secure Horizons
ABRAHAM, JENNIFER, M.D. # * SG 060 INTERNAL MEDICINE RABBAN, JOSEPH, M.D. SG 086 INTERNAL MEDICINE
AHMED, MUSHTAQ, M.D. * SG 085 INTERNAL MEDICINE RAGLAND, ALAN, M.D. # SG 063 INTERNAL MEDICINE
ALAM, SYED, M.D. SG 101 INTERNAL MEDICINE REMMES, MICHELLE, M.D. * SG 017 FAMILY PRACTICE
ALVAREZ, CARLOS, M.D. SG 056 INTERNAL MEDICINE RIOS, TOMAS, M.D. SG 082 INTERNAL MEDICINE
AMIN, HASMUKHBHAI, M.D. * SG 055 PEDIATRICS
AMIN, NAVIN, M.D. * SG 084 INTERNAL MEDICINE SHAH, HITESH, M.D. SG 096 PEDIATRICS
ANDERSON, JOSEPH, M.D. SG 054 INTERNAL MEDICINE STRATEGOS, EMMANUEL, M.D. SG 092 INTERNAL MEDICINE
STRATEGOS, STEPHEN, M.D. SG 091 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BAKER, WILLIAM, M.D. * SG 052 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BHANGOO, SARUPINDER, M.D. SG 051 INTERNAL MEDICINE VALDEZ, ANTHONY, MD. * SG 013 INTERI;~,L MEDICINE
BHOGAL, MADHU, M.D. SG 049 PEDIATRICS YEH, CHENG-TSUNG, M.D. SG 088 INTERNAL MEDICINE
BUSTAMANTE, JAVIER, M.D. SG 048 PEDIATRICS YOUNG, JOHN, M.D. SG 012 FAMILY PRACTICE
CAMPBELL, JAMES, M.D. SG 070 FAMILY PRACTICE DELANO
CARBONELL, ANTONIO, M.D. SG 089 GENERAL PRACTICE
CARBONELL, EMMA, M.D. SG 115 PEDIATRICS CHANDRA, RAMANI, M.D. SG 047 INTERNAL MEDICINE
CHANG, FRANK, M.D. SG 090 FAMILY PRACTICE GEHLAWAT, DILBAUGH, M.D. SG 040 PEDIATRICS
CLAIBORNE, RONNIE, M.D. SG 079 GENERAL PRACTICE
COUSIN, LUIS, M.D. SG 071 FAMILY PRACTICE LAKE ISABELLA
DAVIS, BRADLEY, M.D. # SG 061 FAMILY PRACTICE FINSTAD, GARY, M.D. SG 068 INTERNAL MEDICINE
DEJESUS, HECTOR, M.D. * SG 093 INTERNAL MEDIC1NE~ HO, JAMES S., M.D. SG 024 FAMILY PRACTICE
DELTORO, JORGE, M.D. SG 072 FAMILY PRACTICE ~ SAWAL, SONIA, M.D. SG 069 INTERNAL MEDICINE
DINICOLA, WILLIAM, M.D. SG 042 PEDIATRICS ) WISER, RAY, M.D. SG 099 GENERAL PRACTICE
DOUGHERTY, JOSEPH, M.D. SG 041 INTERNAL MEDICINE
LAMONT
FADEFF, CHRIS, M.D. SG 111 FAMILY PRACTICE
ALVAREZ, CARLOS, M.D. SG 056 INTERNAL MEDICINE
GILLI, WILLIAM, M.D. * SG 039 INTERNAL MEDICINE SANCHEZ, IRENE, M.D. SG 095 INTERNAL MEDICINE
GVOZDENO, FRANK, M.D. * SG 076 GENERAL PRACTICE
HEISS, RICHARD, M.D. SG 035 FAMILY PRACTICE
HEWITT, J. MICHAEL, M.D. * SG 034 INTERNAL MEDICINE SHAFTER ~
HO,SZE, M.D. SG 033 PEDIATRICS
MARTINEZ, LUIS, M.D. SG 104 GENERAL PRACTICE
JOHNSON, ROYCE, M.D. # ~ SG 057 INTERNAL MEDICINE
JUNG, SUNG, M.D. SG 030 PEDIATRICS TAFT
KALSI, JULIE, D.O. SG NEW FAMILY PRACTICE BITZER, JOHN, M.D. SG 098 . GENERAL PRACTICE
KARUNAKAR, ARSRA, M.D. # SG 058 INTERNAL MEDICINE CLAIBORNE, RONNIE, M.D. SG 079 GENERAL PRACTICE
KLUPSTEEN, MATHILDA, M.D. SG 028 PEDIATRICS GRIFFIN, ARHTUR, M.D. SG 037' INTERNAL MEDICINE
KUBO, CALVIN, M.D. * SG 027 FAMILY PRACTICE TANG, VIBUL, M.D. SG 065 .' FAMILY PRACTICE
KUMARI, SURESH, M.D. SG 113 PEDIATRICS VANICHAROEN, YUPIN, M.D. SG 077 PEDIATRICS
LEE, CHUCK, M.D. SG 025 PEDIATRICS
LEE, SUN, M.D. SG 083 FAMILY PRACTICE TEHACHAPI
MOORE, DAVID, M.D. SG 105 INTERNAL MEDICINE HOROWITZ; KlM, M.D. * SG 066 FAMILY PRACTICE
MUI, BYRON, M.D. SG 106 INTERNAL MEDICINE OLSEN, GARY, M.D. SG 067 FAMILY PRACTICE
MUNOZ, AUGUSTINE, M.D. SG 059 FAMILY PRACTICE REYNA, ANA, M.D. SG 108 GENERAL PRACTICE
RUIZ, LUIS, M.D. SG 109 INTERNAL MEDICINE
NEUFELD, RAMON, M.D. * SG 023 INTERNAL MEDICINE
NIZAR, HOWARD, M.D. SG 112 INTERNAL MEDICINE
PEtNADO, ALBERT, M.D. SG 021 FAMILY PRACTICE * NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
PEREZ, JOSE, M.D. SG 020 PEDIATRICS
PERSHADSINGH, H., M.D. # SG 062 FAMILY PRACTICE # PHYSICIAN ADMITS TO KERN MEDICAL CENTER
POH, SUE, M.D. SG 114 PEDIATRICS
POLSON, RICHARD, M.D. SG 019 PEDIATRICS