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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
August 27, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. We met with the County staff on CSA-71 this week. I believe we are headed toward
a positive completion of this contract in the fairly near future.
2. EDCD met with a downtown property owner this week who is pursuing two national
tenants; one is a food and beverage chain, and the other is a national technology
firm. Staff also met with a new individual representing a developer who is interested
in locating a grocery store in southeast Bakersfield. Their focus appears to be on
Union Avenue.
3. The Council approved a General Plan Amendment and zone change for the Cooper's
Nursery on Stockdale Highway on August 11th. As a follow-up, Coopers is planning
to donate a strip portion of the property west of the their nursery to the City for use as
a parking facility for the Kern River Parkway. The land donation will be considered
by the Planning Commission for it's compatibility with the General Plan on Sept 2nd.
The agreement to donate the land will go to Council on Sept. 8th.
4. We were recently contacted by the Mayor of the City of Tehachapi regarding City
support and co-sponsorship with other Kern County cities of a Police, Fire and Local
Government Service Funding Initiative and a resolution regarding the distribution of
proceeds from the Tobacco Settlement MOU between the tobacco companies and
the State to include cities. The Initiative proposes shifting'3 of the 6 cents of sales tax
received by the State to fund local government services in addition to current 1 cent
of sales tax funds allocated to local government. Both items were presented to and
approved by the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee
(Chaired by Mayor Price) on August 26th. The Kern County Association of Cities also
voted to support them at their August 26th.meeting in Tehachapi. The proposed
initiative and resolution will be reviewed by the Legislative and Litigation Committee,
and they will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding further action by
the City. Detailed information on each item is included for your information.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
August 27, 1999
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5. Congratulations go out to the Recreation and Parks and MIS Departments for the
awards from the National Recreation and Park Association in the categories of Best
Print Catalog and Best Website/Homepage Promoting Recreation.
6. An update on EDCD activities during the second quarter of 1999 is enclosed for
your information.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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JA~)N D. CAUDLE JOHN H.E. ROldBOUT$
CH Manager Mayor
DAVID A. JAMES, REA PHILIP A. SMITH
Dir. of Planning & Econ. Dev. Mayo~ Pro-Tempe~e
MICHAEL M. BI.AZENSKI, CPA MARIANA B. TEEL
Rnence Direotor Council Member
OENNIS WAHLSTROM JAMES O. FRANKLIN
Public Works Director Cour~ll Membe~
A. A~ ANTHONY WES KITCHEN
Fire Chief Coufteil Member
THOMAS F. SCHROETER JEANETTE M, HAUBRICH-KELLEY, CMC
City Attorney City Clerk
REX A. MA~ON ROSE B. FRENG
City Engineer City Treasurer
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Date: August 13, 1999
TO: League of California Cities ("LoCC")
Attn: Yvonne Hunter
Fax No. (916) 658. 8240 Phone No. (916) 658- 8242
E-mail: huntery~cacities.org
From: George Eries, City Manager Fax No. (559) 935-5912
155 West Dudan
Coalinga, CA 93210 Phone No. (559) 935-1533
E-mail: citymenagerl~coalinga.com
· Number of Pages (including this Transmittal Form): Three (3)
Message: Re: Pmp0sed LoCC Resolution m: distribution of proceeds from
Tobacco Settlement MOU,
Following up on our telecons Wednesday and yesterday, set forth on the following
page is a 'revised' Resolution for consideration by the LoCC Policy CommRtee, and.
turn. by the General Resolutions Committee and General Assembly at the Annual
Conference in October,
please note that, in dlscussions since this subject first came to our attention at
conferences over the last ~o weeks, Mayors. Councilmembem and Managers from
several cities have expressed Interest in and support of the concept of a resolution of
this Sort. Thus, while the City of Coaiinga may be noted as the Sponsor of Record at
this time, it is anticipated that other Cities may wish to become co-sponsom over the
next few weeks, as time permits more information sharing and consultation.
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"WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the State of California, its 58 Counties, and its
four Largest Cities, through a Tobacco Seffiement Memorandum of Understanding
("MOU") developed by their attorneys in 1998, have agreed t~ divide among themselves
by a specified formula some $25 billion in anticipated revenues in the form of payments
from Tobacco Companies over the next 25 years under the MOU; and
WHEREAS, it'[s per(;eived that such anticipated revenues may be considered by et
least some State officials to be an offset or relmbursernent for the $4 billion + of tax
receipts which have been redirected by the State. in the 1990's to date, to the State
Treasury from the previous distribution to Counties, Cities and other local-agencies; and
WHEREAS, the MOU provides for four large Cities and 58 Counties to receive some
$12.5 billion in anticipated revenues over the next 25 years, but does not provide by
formula or otherwise for any of the other 469 of California's 473 Cities - from whom the
bulk of the "redirected.* $4 billion to date has been taken - to receive even a penny for
their residents; and
WHEREAS, it would seem most appropriate that all 47;3 California Cities be equitably
included as recipients (or 'payees") of revenues received under the Tobacco Settlement
MOU, and that any reimbursements to those local governments and agencies which
lost revenues to the State in the 1990's be made on an equitable basis proportionate to
the revenues so Io~t; now therefore, it is
RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of Califemia Cities, assembled
in Annual Conference in San Jose, October 12. 1999, that the League assist its
interested member Cities to achieve guaranteed appropriate, fair and equitable shares
of Tobacco Settlement revenues currently anticipated to be received by the State and
Counties, and due under the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the
State of Califomla Attorney General and four Cities and 58 Counties of the State; said
assistance could be in the form of LoCC sponsored legislation. LoCC support in
negotiations between Cities and their respective Counties, or by other means; and, it is
Further RESOLVED, that a mechanism be set up such that all proceeds and revenues
received from the Tobacco companies be placed in trust funds, or other appropriate
instruments, immediately upon receipt from the Tobacco companies, for payment only
to the appropriate payee(s) (i.e. State, Counties and CRies), so that no agency in the
future can divert any such proceeds f~om the appropriate payee, without that payee's
prior agreement In writing."
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Please note that lhe first 'RESOLVED" paragraph of the above proposed Resolution
contemplates two general types of options:
1. Either legislation (which may or may not be an adequate instrument to
'oorrect, the existing MOU). For example, State legislation could provide
for distr~ution to the (other 469) Cities of (a large portion of ) the State's
~tam of the Tobacco Settlement revenues (I?l), or could provide
for the Counties to distribute annually to the Cities payments equal to
some portion (say, proportionate to incorporated vs unincorporated
populations) of the Counties' receipts of monies under the MOU.
2. Or, some type of contract (or amendment to the MOU) which provides
adequate assurances of appropriate payments to the Cities.
Please note that the second 'RESOLVED" paragraph is intended t° provide for a
mechanism to prevent any future unilateral changes tothe distribution of Tobacco
Settlement revenues, once the Cities have secured an appropriate fair share. Stated
another way, the second paragraph is intended to avoid a repeat of the recent threat to
Cities' revenue streams, such as the reduction of Motor Vehicle License Fees.
Some arithmetic, may help put this 'issue" in perspective.
For example, the State Demographer's estimate of the State's population as of
January 1, 1999 is over 37.7 million. Assuming a perhaps generous 6% annual growth,
the projected population at January 1, 2000, would be about 35.7 million. Using this
projected 35.7 million population, the $25 blilion estimate of Tobacco Settlement
revenues for California would amount to about $700 per resident over 25 years, or
about $28 per resident per year. If just.one-fourth of this amount were distributed to
Cities on the basis of population, a City of 10,000 population would receive $70,000 per
year, or $1.75 million over 25 years from Tobacco Settlement' revenues. A City of 5,000
population would receive half those amounts ($35,000 per.year); a City of 20,000
population would receive twice as much ($140,000 per year); etc.
Finally, it is understood that "sponsors' of this proposed Resolution will have an
oPportunity to participate In LoCC Policy Committee reviews, scheduled for later this
month. It would be much appreciated if you could confirm same, and give as much
notice as poss~le of such Policy Committee review meetings, so that various parlies
interested in this resolution could arrange to participate.
Many thanks for your help to date. Loo~lng forward to working with you further.
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~r.n~ August 10, 1999
~u~o Frances Medema
~zmA League of California Cities
~= ~.~ao 1400 K Street
.=~..~ Sacramento, CA 95814
~ Deer Ms Medema:
~=~u~ As you know, the Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC)
is a proponent of the Police, Fire and Local Government
w~co Service Funding Initiative which was p~esented to the
League's Revenue and Taxation Committee for
consideration in March.
=wo~u:t~ At a June meeting of a Revenue and Taxation subcommittee
~,~a,,~ m appointed to study this issue, KCAC was asked to submit a
f~ resolution of support for consideration by the Revenue and
r~a.=~ Taxation Committee and the Public Safety Committee and,
~c~ ~_s~J~T hopefully, by.the general membership at the League's
~ ~z annual meeting in October.
I~.0, BOX ~
~u.,m,c~ mtf Attached hereto Is a resolutio~ of the Kern County
· r~.r~.a~ Association of Cities in support of the proposed Police, Fire
and Local Government Funding Initiative.
Please forward it to the appropriate party to assure its
inclusion in the League's policy making process.
Thanks lot' your assistance.
Slnce~v. _
For John I~ombouts, President
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Pro=osed bv
Kent Coun,,ty Association of Cities
~qs. ol.utiqp Re Supportfor Police, Fire and Local G0verrlrnent Service Fundina
Initiative
WHEREAS the California Legislature has, for the past two decades, deprived
California cities of various revenue sources including, but not limited to Business
Inventory Exemption Reimbursement; Liquor License Fees; Highway Carriers
Uniform Business License Tax; Bank In-Lieu Tax; Cigarette Tax; and e portion of
local property tax; and
WHEREAS the loss of such revenues has limited the ability of California cities to
provide local government services to municipal residents and placed a
substantial number of Ceiifornia cities in financial distress; and
WHEREAS the California Legislature has refused to restore municipal revenue
sources notwithstanding an extended period of economic prosperity With a record
surplus in the California state budget; and
WHEREAS the California Legislature has been unable to provide a reasonable,
reliable and consistent method for funding local governments ~in California; and
WHEREAS failure to resolve these issues leaves California cities to the caprice
of the California Legislature on an ongoing basis; and
WHEREAS the membership of the Kern County Association of Cities which
includes the eleven incorporated cities of Kent County have voted unanimously
to support the Police, Fire and Local Government Service Funding Initiative and
to recommend that the League of California Cities do likewise;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities
assembled in annual Conference in San Jose, October 12, 1999, that the League
supports the Police, Fire and Local Government Service Funding Initiative and
that it encoureges the voters of California to Bring Our Tax Dollars .Home by
supporting and voting for this initiative conslitutional amendment.
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AN INITI,~.TIVE AMEN[:~IENT
TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
POLICE, FIRE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE I[::UNDING INITIATIVE
This initiative measure is submitted to the people in accordance with Article II,
Section 8 of the Constitution.
This initiative measure expressly amends the Constitution by adding a seCtion to
Article XI thereof.
PR.OPO.~I~D AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI
SECTION 1. TITI~E
This measure shall be known, and may be cited, as the Police, Fire and Local
Governnlent Service FUnding Amendment. . .
SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT
It is the intent of the People of the State of california in enaCting this measure
to provide an adequate and reliable source of funding for California dries,
counties, cities and counties, schools, and other special distriCts; to restore
certain local government revenue takon by the California Legislature prior to
June 1, 1998; and to prohibit the California Legislature from reducing local
government revenue, from transferring the cost of existing state programs to
local government agencies, or from imposing the cost of new programs upon
local government agencles.~
SECTION 3...FINDINGS
The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the provision
of adequate local government services is critically Important to the security, well-
being and quality of life of the State's citizens and to the growth and prosperity of
the State and its communities and that providing a reliable source of funding for
local government services is of paramount importance to the people of this
State.
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'-* The people further find that protection of the public safety is an essential
**reSponsibility of local government and that local officials have an obligation to
provide adequate public safety services. Local officials are also responsible for
quality of life services suCh as land use regulation, parks and recreation
services, street maintenance., traffic control, building safety and similar services
traditionally provided by local government ag .~ieS. ....
SECTION. 4~ POLICE, FIRE AND LOCAL.GOVERNMENT SERVICE FUND
a) An amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total sales and use tax revenue
collected by the State of California during each fiscal year shall be deposited in
the Police, Fire and Local Government Service Fund, whiGh fund is created by
this Amendment.
For purpose of this Section, sales and uae tax revenue collected by the State of
California shall not include revenue derived .from any sales or use tax imposed
by any city, county or city and county or any political subdivision which is
collected for them by the State, whether-pursuant to the Bradley Bums Uniform
Sales and Use Tax Law, the Transactions and Use Tax Law (Revenue &
Taxation Code 7251 et seq.), or any other law;, nor any sales and use tax
revenue collected by the State of California pursuant to Article 13, Section 35 of
this. Constitution.. ..
b) The Legislature shall approPriate all monies deposited in the Police, Fire and
Local Government Service Fund during each fiscal year for distribution to local
government agencies as follows:
1) One-third of ell monies deposited in the Police, Fire and Local
Government Service Fund shall .be appropriated for distribution by the
State Controller to cities, counties and cities and counties based on point
of sale.
2) One-third of all monies deposited in the Police, Fire and Local
Government Service Fund shall be appropriated for distribution by the
· State controller.to cities, counties and cities and counties on a per .capita
basis.
3) One-third of all monies deposited in the Police, Fire and Local
Government Service Fund shell be appropriated for distribution by the
State Controller to special districts which receive a portion of the property
tax authorized by Section t(a) of Article XlIIA in accordance with law in
effect on the dat.fl this Amendment takes effect.
c) Should distribution of funds fr~n 0~e Police, Fire and Local Government
Service Fund result in anY city, co.u. nty, city and county or special district
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receiving 'revenue in excess of its appropriations'limit as specified in Article 13B
of this COnstitution, all such i~evenue shall revert to the said fund for
redistribution in accordance with Section 4(b) of this Amendment.
d) In implementing this Amendment,..the Legislature.shall not reduce~ eliminate
or. redirect the revenues raised by local genera! and special.taxes nor any .' -.
revenue source allocated to local government agencies under law in existence
on June 1, 1998; nor shall the Legislature require any local government agency
to undertake any activity or to provide any service not being provided on June 1,
1998 without providing an appropriation to.cover the entire cost of that activity or
serve, provided, however, the enactment of a criminal statute shall not be within
the scope of the prohibition of this paragraph.
e) Should the Legislature reduce or abolish the State sales and use tax below
the rate in-effect on the date this measure takes effect, an amount equal to fifty
percent (50~) of the total sales and use tax revenue collected by the State of
California in the fiscal year immediately prior to such reduction Or abolition of the
said taxes shall be appropriated from other State revenues and shall be
deposited in the Police, Fire and Local Govemment Service Fund and shall be
distributed in the manner specified in Section 4(b) of this AmendmenL The
replacement revenues required by this paragraph shall be adjusted for inflation,
for each year following the fiscal year immediately prior to any reduction or.
abolition of the State sales and use tax, in p .roportion to increases in the
Consum~ Price Index for All Urban Consumers maintained by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or any successor to
that 'Index.
SECTION 5. PROPERTY TAX RE~TORED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
All property taxes collected in this State pursuant to Section l(a) of Article XIIIA
of this Constitution are hereby declared to be local government revenue and
shall be distributed among local government agencies in accordance with the
law in effect on July 1, 1990. The distribution required by this Section may be
only be altered in accordanCe'with: (i) Article XVl,.section 16 of this
Constitution; (ii) a locatiOn determination made as part of a change, of
organization (including an incorporation, annexation, detachment, consolidation,
disincorporation or dissolution); or (iii) a local determination to modify the
proportionate share of the.property tax in accordance with a modification of
serviCe responsibility.
SECTION 6,..~CHOOL FUNDING AND GROWTH IN FUNDING P .R. OTECTED
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This Amendment shall not be interpreted or applied in any manner that will
diminish the financial obligation of the State of C~lifomla pursuant to Prop. 98 or
in any manner that will result in any loss of funding whatsoever or any loss
whatsoever in the growth of funding to elementary or secondary schools in this -
state or to any institution of higher learning. It is the intent of this measure that .
· ..'the revenues required by Sections 4 and 5 of this measure be provided from .. ...
State revenue~ and that, if those revenues are insufficient to provide those
revenues and to accomplish State priorities that the squired local government
funding and the requirements of Prop. 98 shall take precedence.
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this amendment or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the amendment which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this amendment are
severable.
..SECTION 8. RELATIONSHIP TO QTHER MEASURES
If anY proVision of this measure, or the applicat, ion of'this measure to any person
or circumstance is held to be invalid or in conflict with another measure which is
approved by a greater number of votes at the same election as this Amendment
is approved, the remainder of this measure shall remain in effect. In the event
the conflicting ballot measure is later invalidated, it is the intent of the' People
that this measure be .reinstated and given the full forbe of law.
SECT, IpN 9~ CONSTRUCTION
This measure Shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes of enhancing
loca. I government funding and reducing State influence in local fiscal affairs.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: August 26, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks ~
SUBJECT: NRPA National Marketing and Communications Awards
Earlier today we were informed that Our program brochure and Website each
earned recognition from the National Recreation and Park Association.
Both the brochure and Website were entered in the NRPA Marketing and
Communication KUDOS Award program. This program recognizes agencies
and departments that "best market and communicate the value of recreation
to the public." The actual categories that we won for were Best Print
Catalogue and Best Website/Homepage Promoting Recreation.
Although the department will actually be the recipient of these national
awards, the credit goes to Coleen Blair, Clerk Typist, who does all of the
layout and design of our brochure and Joy Colier, Programmer/Analyst, from
MIS who designed and maintains the city's Website. Each of them should
be recognized and thanked for their great work and for the positive image
their work brings the city.
The awards will be presented at a ceremony at the NRPA Congress in
Nashville on October 23, 1999.
c: Citizens' Community Services Advisory Committee
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Bob Trammel, MIS Director
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
August 23, 1999
TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
FROM: Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Status of Housing and Community Development Activities
This memo will serve as an update for the past quarter (April 1 to June 30) regarding on-going
housing and community development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Neighborhood Street Lighting Improvement Project (PH H)
Upgrading of existing street lights to City standards and the placement of new street lights
and poles to existing residential streets in an area bounded by East California on the north,
the Southern Pacific RR tracks on the east and on the south and Lakeview Avenue on the
west. Design was completed last year. Installation is expected to start in August and be
completed in September, 1999. Approximately $52,000 has been budgeted for this activity.
2. Chester Avenue #3 Annexation Street Improvement Project
Approximately $100,000 was budgeted for street improvements for this area in FY 1997-
98. Street lights were installed in October, 1997. Remaining funds will be used for
designing a water system upgrade and improving fire protection. City Public Works is the
lead agency, and they requested a cost estimate from Cai-Water on 6/9/99. Construction
is scheduled to take place in the Spring of 2000.
3. Casa Loma #6 Annexation Street Improvement Project
Approximately $110,250 has been budgeted for street improvements for this area in FY
1997-98. Installation of street light upgrade project is 90% completed, with a scheduled
completion date of August, 1999. Design for storm drains is underway with completion
by the end of October, 1999. First phase of curb and gutter installation and street
reconstruction to be largely completed by August, 1999. Curb and gutter and street
reconstruction to be completed after the water improvements described in Item #5 are
finished.
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4. Casa Loma #6 Fire Hydrant and Water System Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $189,750 (FY 1997-98) for design and construction of fire
hydrant installation and water line upgrade have been budgeted for this project. Design
will begin after approval of a project agreement between City and Cai-Water Company.
City Public Works is the lead agency, and they requested a cost estimate from Cai-Water
on 6/9/99. Construction is scheduled to take place in the Spring of 2000.
5. E1 Toro Street Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $15,000 (FY 1997-98 Amendment #3) are available for design and
installation of speed bumps to deter speeding and drive through traffic along Wayside
Park. Design has been completed. The street materials bid was awarded on April 14, 1999
and installation was completed last May.
6. Architectural Barrier Removal for Parks Playground Equipment
Funds in the amount of $105,000 (FY 1998-99) have been set aside to meet American's
with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance for stationary playground equipment at 17 existing
City parks. Design and bid package preparations are underway. Installation is planned for
Fall of 1999.
7. Casa Loma #6 Storm Drain (Phase I!)
Funds in the amount of $245,500 (FY 98-99) have been budgeted for design and
construction of storm drainage improvements to alleviate drainage problems in the Casa
Loma #6 Area. Design is currently underway with anticipated completion by October,
1999. Construction to take place by the Spring of 2000.
8. Casa Loma #6 Curb and Gutter Project
Funds in the amount of $15,652 (FY 98-99) are available for design of curb and gutter
improvements in the Casa Loma #6 Area. Design was completed in April, 1999 and work
is underway. Construction to take place by the Spring of 2000.
9. Casa Loma #6 Fire H~drant and Water System Project (Phase H)
Funds in the amount of $85,000 (FY 1998-99) have been earmarked for replacement of
undersized water mains and fire hydrant upgrade in the Casa Loma//6 Area. City Public
Works is the lead agency, and they requested a cost estimate from Cal-Water on 6/9/99.
Construction is scheduled to take place in the Spring of 2000.
10. Chester Avenue #3 Fire Hvdrant and Water Systems Improvements (Phase H)
Funds in the amount of $40,000 (FY 1998-99) are available for design and engineering
costs and related improvement to replace undersized water mains and fire hydrant upgrade
in the Chester Avenue Area. City Public Works Department is the lead agency, and they
requested a cost estimate from Cai-Water on 6/9/99. Construction is scheduled to take
place in the Spring of 2000.
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11. Haley Street Area Reconstruction Project (Phase H)
Funds in the amount of $71,400 (FY 1998-99) have been budgeted for reconstruction of
sidewalks in the Haley Street Area. The annual CDBG concrete contract was awarded to
Jim Alfter on March 17, 1999. Construction started last March and is scheduled to be
completed in August, 1999.
12. Lake Street Area Reconstruction Project (Phase VII)
Funds in the amount of $116,364 (FY 1998-99) have been budgeted for the reconstruction
of Lake Street from Robinson Street to Haley Street. Design to be completed in Fall of
1999, and construction is scheduled to start in January, 2000.This is the final phase.
13. Street Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $300,000 (FY 1998-99 Amendment/gl) are to be used for street
materials for street resurfacing in CDBG eligible neighborhoods. The street material
contact was awarded on April 14, 1999. Installation of street materials started in Casa
Loma #6 last April and Phase I is scheduled to be completed by the end of August, 1999.
14. Demolition of the Casa Royale Motor Inn at 251 S. Union Avenue
Funds in the amount of $150,000 (FY 1996-97 Amendment #9 and FY 1997-98
Amendment #4) have been budgeted to demolish the approximately 67,520 square foot
motel. The remaining vacant structures are a pool building, the main building and two
wings of rooms. Asbestos has to be removed before these dangerous and uninhabitable
buildings can be demolished. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools has the
purchased the Casa Royale on April 15, 1999. The new owner will be financially
responsible for demolishing the structures on the property with his own funds. Funds to
be reprogrammed in July.
15. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center HVAC (Phase H)
Funds in the amount of $14,500 ( FY 1995-96 Amendment #10) have been budgeted for
the installation of two HVAC's to an existing neighborhood community center. Installation
to take place in the "off season" (March or April, 2000).
16. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Kitchen and Conf. Room Rehab. Project
Funds in the amount of $10,522 (FY 95-96 Amendment #10) have been budgeted to
rehabilitate the kitchen and conference room at the MLK Jr. Center. General Services is
planning to install the improvements by January, 2000.
17. Martin Luther King Jr. Communi~ Center Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
Funds in the amount of $114,546 (FY 95-96 Amendment #10) to resurface two tennis
courts and two practice courts at the MLK Center. Installation is planned for the Fall of
1999.
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18. Wilson Park ADA Playground Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $114,546 (FY 96-97 Amendment #10) have been budgeted to
install handicap accessible playground equipment and surfacing. Three construction bids
were opened last month and they are being evaluated. Installation is scheduled for the Fall
of 1999.
NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS
Economic and Community Development staff is assisting the following various non-profit
organizations to acquire or improve their facilities.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT & HOME FUNDED
1. Self Help Enterprise (SHE) Home Acquisition Project
SHE, as a designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), used
approximately $238,650 in HOME funds to acquire ten single family residential lots. The
purchase was completed in November, 1996. SHE has selected 10 low-income families
who qualified as first time home buyers to assist in the construction of their own homes
under the Self Help program guidelines. Each applicant is estimated to give approximately
1,200 hours of volunteer labor and will be supervised under the direction of SHE
managers. Construction is complete, and all homes are occupied as of June 30, 1999.
2. Restoration Communi~_ Project, Inc. (RCPI)
RCPI used City HOME funds to acquire a single-family home, and to rehabilitate the
house and the adjacent property (main structure), formerly known as the Friese Maternity
Home, for use as a transitional housing project. Approximately $130,000 has been set
aside for this project. The facility will house women and their children as they recover
from substance abuse and gain the skills to be self-sufficient. Kern County is also
contributing to this project.
Construction began in July, 1998 and completion was expected by February, 1999.
The project has been delayed by unexpected items. These items include termite damage
discovered in the foundation area of the main structure; the City Building Department
requiring curb, gutter and sidewalk in front of the property to be replaced; electrical
wiring requiring total replacement; a one hour fire wall needing to be constructed in the
main corridor of the main building; and plumbing problems throughout the main structure.
The curb, gutter and sidewalk have been installed, the termite damage to the main
structure has been repaired, and the electrical wiring is being replaced. RCPI is working
on finding funds to pay for the additional plumbing and fire corridor construction work.
A new estimated date of completion will not be given until the funding is secured.
3. Golden Empire Gleaners Rehabilitation Improvement Project
Approximately $340,000 in FY 96-97 funds have been earmarked for rehabilitating a
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37,033 sq.ft, facility at 3100 Chester Avenue into administrative offices and a food
distribution warehouse. The County provided acquisition assistance for the Gleaner's new
facility as well as a portion of the rehabilitation costs.. The design was completed in
April of 1999, the project was bid out and awarded to JTS Construction, Inc., at $647,500.
Construction started on July 27, 1999 and is scheduled for completion by the first of
December 1999.
4. Clinica Sierra Vista Communi~ Services Center Site Acquisition
Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) was proposing to use approximately $286,900 in CDBG funds
to acquire property (700 block of East California Avenue) and pay for permit fees. CSV
will use other funds to then develop an urgent care drop-in facility. Acquisition was
completed April 30, 1998. CSV was not able to procure the necessary financing to
implement the project. A default notice was issued to CSV. A meeting was held with the
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation to discuss their interest in the E. California
property as a possible location for a child care center.
5. Bakersfield Homeless Center
The 1998-99 budget allocated $55,000 in CDBG funds for the Bakersfield Homeless
Center to acquire the property and buildings at 1620-1626 E. Truxtun Avenue. The total
project consists of acquisition, rehabilitation and construction. The purpose of the project
is to expand services at the existing center. Total cost of the project is approximately
$560,000. The City's acquisition assistance was completed in June of 1999. Bethany
Services is now owner of the property and they are working with the County of Kern on
the design and construction of the project. County of Kern is contributing about $240,000
towards design and construction with the remainder of funds coming directly from the
Federal Department of HUD ($265,000).
6. Rehabilitation of the Union Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
The 1998-99 budget allocated $10,000 to help with rehabilitation efforts. The funds were
untouched and the bridge has since been removed. Funds were recently reprogrammed.
7. Mt. Elgon Market Project
The project is acquisition assistance to Mt. Elgon, a community-based development
organization (CBDO). The CBDO was incorporated to carry out neighborhood
revitalization and community economic development projects. Property at 407 and 417
Lakeview is currently owned by the city and is under consideration for possible granting
to Mt. Elgon. The property is to be developed as a non-profit job training and
administrative center. The Mt. Elgon project will primarily serve residents of the
southeast area. The CBDO is currently preparing a business and financing plan which is
expected by early Fall, 1999.
8. Bakersfield Senior Citi:,,ens Center
CDBG funding will be used by the Bakersfield Senior Citizens Center to replace
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approximately 15,000 square feet of roof for the administration center, kitchen, dining and
recreation rooms of senior center. The cost is estimated to be approximately $75,000. An
agreement has been executed by the City Council and the project design is underway.
The Senior Center is receiving funding from the County of Kern for additional design and
rehabilitation of the facility. The County and Senior Center anticipates being ready to bid
this project by Summer of 1999. The Senior Center is proceeding with technical assistance
from the city staff regarding the completion of the roof design and bid specifications.
9. Haven Enterprises (HE) and Mercy Charities Acquisition/Rehabilitation
City Council approved an agreement with Haven Enterprises and Mercy Charities in
December 1998. The agreement grants HE $230,000 to purchase and rehabilitate 24
residential rental units located at 231 Quantico Avenue. After the rehabilitation is
completed, HE will turn the property over to Mercy Charities. Mercy Charities will
assume all terms and liability of the agreement. As of June 1999, the lot line adjustments
were complete, and Haven has acquired the property. Bids for rehabilitation are pending.
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDED
1. Bakersfield Homeless Center
An agreement between the City and Bethany Services for FY 1998-99 ESG funds
($57,500) for on-going services was approved by City Council action in December of
1998. Bethany Services, (d.b.a. Bakersfield Homeless Center), will continue operation and
services at the facility using Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. These funds will be
used to support operation and maintenance costs of the center as well as the expansion of
child care services over a twelve-month period. Services are on-going.
2. Alliance Against Family Violence
An agreement between the City and Alliance Against Family Violence for FY 1998-99
funds ($27,900) for on-going services was approved by Council in December of 1998.
These funds will be used to support homeless services and facility maintenance over a
twelve-month period. Homeless prevention services at their shelter site using Emergency
Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are being expended.
3. Kern Count_ Mental Health Association (KCMHA)
An agreement between the City and KCMHA for FY 1998-99 funds ($17,200) was
approved by City Council action in November, 1998. Staff has conducted an orientation
to the ESG grant process for KCMHA personnel at the day facility site on Chester
Avenue. ESG funds will be used to support assessment and outreach activities for
homeless and high at-risk for homelessness persons with mental disabilities. Services are
on-going.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING
1. First Time Home Buyers Program
This program continues to assist a significant number of low/moderate income first time
home buyers. Up to $3,500 per applicant is provided in the form of a no interest, no
monthly payment loan for use toward the down payment and non-recurring closing costs
associated with the acquisition. The loan is repayable in full at the time the borrower sells
the residence. Over 675 households have benefitted from this program to date. From
April 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999, 28 loans were funded, and $70,818.00 was
expended (about $1.2 million was leveraged).Total expended for last fiscal year was
$452,277.This leveraged about $12,066,000 for the past fiscal year.
2. Looking Good Ne~hborhood (LGN) Program.
The LGN Program for C.T.'s 13, 15, 21 and 22 is for general public service activities
such as clean-up days, public health awareness, educational campaigns and an annual
neighborhood awareness festival. The Good Neighbor Festival was held on October 10,
1998 at Martin Luther King Park. Approximately 60 vendors participated in the festival
and 800 to 1,000 people attended. This is the third year that the Bakersfield African-
American Cultural Association has coordinated event.
A reception was held in April to recognize committee members and participants for the
success of the event. Staff will continue to participate as a member of the Good Neighbor
Festival committee.
3. Multi-_family and Single-_family Rehabilitation Projects
The proposed changes from the previous report have been implemented. During this past
quarter, rehabilitation staff completed five single family rehabilitation projects; three
rehabilitation projects are in various stages of construction, and nine applications are under
review for approval. Eight rehabilitation applications were received during quarter.
In an attempt to enhance the multi-family rehabilitation program, staff put out an RFP for
an interest subsidy program. The responding proposals RFP did not meet staff's
expectation, so all proposals were refused. Staff is reviewing its approach to multi-family
rehabilitation funding. A second modified RFP was issued and zero bids were returned.
The program is now on hold pending further review.
4. Home Accessibili~_ Program
Community Development Division received thirty-two requests for assistance through the
Home Accessibility Program this quarter. Seventeen disabled clients were assisted, and
staff is working on another nine applications. Public demand for this program continues
to be high.
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5. Housing Rehabilitation Marketing
Staff received approximately 36 inquiries about our various programs and mailed that
many applications for assistance to potential clients. Staff has also enhanced marketing by
installing rehab program marketing signs in front of all current construction projects.
6. URM Incentive Program
During the past quarter, 10 applicants have been granted funds for a total of about
$45,355. These properties were all retrofits. This brings the total to $267,719 in assistance
for about 58 applicants (55 retrofits and three demolitions). Furthermore, 10 applications
are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed and 28 applications remain
inactive or ineligible.
In an effort to close out the URM Program, 51 applicants were notified that the program
was expiring. The applicants were given specific instructions on how to remain qualified
for reimbursement based on their application status. Staff received 35 responses to the
letters in addition to 12 current applications (applicants within the 6omonth window who
did not require a response). Work for these remaining active applicants is moving rapidly
towards completion of their respective projects.
7. Business Assistance Program
Marketing efforts continue for the CDBG Jobs Funds. An agreement for Stier's RV was
approved by the Council on April 14 for $60,000. The assistance will pay for equipment,
permit/fee related costs, and provide 30 jobs.
An agreement with Pleasant Holidays, LLC for assistance up to $250,000 was scheduled
for July Council action. The assistance will help create up to 150 jobs. Staff is currently
working with other industrial and service related clients for expansion and retention of
their facilities.
8. Fair Housing
Quarterly statistics compiled from reporting data collected between January through March
indicate approximately 197 calls on the fair housing hotline. All discrimination cases were
referred to DFEH during this quarter. Housing discrimination complaints and inquires to the
Fair Housing Hotline breakdown as follows:
Race ............. 40%
Disability .......... 10%
Familial Status ......30%
Gender ............ 10%
Other Arbitrary* .... 10%
*Other includes age, marital status, sexual preference and other protected classes under case law.
The Fair Housing Arts Contest was a success. The Bakersfield Association of Realtors
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coordinated this year's event. All school children in Kern County were encouraged to
participate. There were approximately 350 entries. Winners were honored at an awards
ceremony and dinner banquet on April 15, 1999. The winner of the essay portion of the
contest was entered in the national competition and placed in the finals.
Additionally, the former fair housing Development Associate left city employment to
become a Community Builder in the City of Reno with the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development. The Community Builder positions are a new category of
employment with HUD. They act as HUD liaisons to the community. A new fair housing
Development Associate has been recently hired to fill the vacancy.
9. Enterprise Zone Marketing/Training
The City, County, Employers' Training Resource (ETR), and Kern Economic
Development Corporation continue to market the Enterprise Zone. An agreement between
the agencies sets out the duties and responsibilities of eaCh organization in marketing the
Enterprise Zone. City and County each contribute one-half of the funding for the $28,000
agreement that extended through June 30, 1999. A majority of the funds goes towards
ETR to provide assistance in employee vouchering, job training, and employee referral
services. Staff is working with the County on a new agreement.
10. New Construction Assistance
The FY 96-97, FY 97-98 and FY 98-99 budgets have earmarked about $116,000,
$50,000, and $140,000 respectively for housing development assistance for construction
of affordable housing. Currently, staff has identified about eight vacant lots that are being
offered in a public tax delinquent sale by the County. On August 21, 1996 the Council
approved a request that the County withdraw these sites from the tax sale in order for the
City to make an offer to purchase them for future housing development. Two affordable
housing developers have agreed to participate. Transfer of title on five of the properties
was completed in September, 1997. Construction of the first unit was completed in
September, and Mayor Bob Price and Council member Irma Carson participated in a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the house at 700 South Brown Street. The developer of these
five properties, Engineered Communities Inc. (ECI), started construction on two more
houses in April. No anticipated date of completion has been offered by ECI.
The City assisted Habitat for Humanity in closing escrow on three tax sale properties
earlier this year. Habitat is 'also seeking additional HOME funds to pay the costs of
construction related fees connected with their three acquired properties. It is anticipated
that Habitat for Humanity will complete their units by the end of this fiscal year.
11. Ci~_ 's Home Buyers' Expo 99
Approximately 4,000 residents attended the Home Buyers Expo last April at the Kern
County Fairgrounds. About 1300 attended various housing workshops and 773 HUD
certificates were issued. There were 76 vendors/booths on real estate, mortgage, and
insurance related services and over $12,000 was raised from donations and fees to help pay
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for putting on the Expo.
12. Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc. (GEAHI)
On June 30, GEAHI was approved by Council to receive $550,000 of HOME funds for
acquiring 3 acres for a senior housing project at the northeast corner of 21 and "R" streets
(north of Central Park). The total cost of the project is $6.18 million and will create 80
senior using units. GEAHI, which is a non-profit arm of the Kern County Housing
Authority, will operate and maintain the project. Implementation of the project is contingent
upon GEAHI receiving tax credits of $ 4.6 million from the State of California Tax Credit
Allocation Committee (TCAC). The remainder of the funds will come from City tax
increment financing ($800,000) and Developer's equity ($208,972). We aniticpate that
GEAHI will know by September of this year if low income tax credits will be allocated to
them.
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