HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/97 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
February 28, 1997
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY CO[
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
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SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. At the request of Council, we have sent a letter to the CDDA asking them to consider that a
minimum of 25% of the tax increment from the District Attorney's office building go into the
off-street parking fund. This matter is scheduled for consideration at the March 10th CDDA
meeting. A copy of the letter is enclosed.
2. Attached are reports from the Director of Recreation and Parks regarding the status of the
Mohawk Extension landscaping and improvements at the Highland High School stadium and
Siemon and University Parks.
3. A detailed memorandum is enclosed from EDCD providing an update of on-going housing and
community development projects for the past quarter.
4. An update on the Graffiti Program for December and January is enclosed.
5. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows:
· review recommended speed zones for Wards, 4, 5, and 7 and Chester Avenue in Ward 2;
· respond to constituent and Council regarding bid on anti-graffiti vans;
· various concerns regarding Grissom Park (joint response from Public Works and Police).
6. On Wednesday, February 26th, Channel 29 did a news feature on an illegal dumping problem
across the street from new homes in the Ridgeview High School area. Enclosed is a
memorandum from Public Works that provides information about what the City is doing to deal
with these types of problems, which was not covered in the news feature.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
February 28, 1997
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7. We have gotten our COP issue for the new arena insured. That guarantees the equivalent of
a triple A rating and will provide very favorable interest rates.
8. The fundraiser for the Centennial and Plaza that took place this week was very successful. · Bricks for the Plaza are now for sale. Flyers are enclosed.
10. The Design/Builder for the arena has not yet given us the final building pricing. They will meet
in Los Angeles next week, and staff will join them on Thursday in an effort to maximize
progress. We will let you know more as information comes available.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
February 26, 1997
Ms. Yvonne M. Cohrs, AIA
Central District Development Agency
6401 Ambergrove Street
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Dear Ms. Cohrs,
On Wednesday, February 19, 1997 the City Council directed me to write a letter to the Central District
Development Agency, in response to concems voiced at a recent meeting regarding downtown parking.
As you may be aware the Lee Development Group has received a t6htative award from the County of
Kern, to construct the new Family Services and Crime Lab building. The site proposed includes a City-
owned parking lot (89 spaces) at 19th Street and "K" Street. The City Council, on February 19, 1997,
approved the sale of this parking lot to the developer. The sale is contingent on the Lee Development
Group honoring the terms of the lease currently in place with the City of Bakersfield. This would include
honoring the balance of time remaining in the leases, the number of spaces and the monthly cost. The
Lee Development Group will also be required to provide interim parking for the City's leaseholders
during construction. As the time for the City Council meeting approached several property owners stated
their concern regarding the potential impact this sale might have on the revitalization of this part of the
downtown.
Councilmember DeMond, in making the motion approving the sale of the parking lot, suggested that the
CDDA consider setting aside a minimum of twenty-five percent of the district attorney's office building
tax increment for a period of five years and to deposit these funds in the off-street parking fund. These
funds could then be utilized to address any identified parking needs on a mid-term and long term basis.
As your executive director, I believe your favorable consideration of this suggestion could act as a
positive force in maintaining the forward momentum our downtown is enjoying.
! have taken the liberty of including this topic on the C DDA's agenda for the March 10, 1997 meeting.
Yours truly,
City Manager
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City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California · 93301
DIVISIONS OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: February 21, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: MOHAWK EXTENSION LANDSCAPING
Below is a progress report of the landscaping plan for the Mohawk extension area which is the
proposed site for the Mohawk bridge extending over the Kern River to the north.
We are currently moving dirt and grading the area in preparation for the installation of irrigation
lines and eventually turf. This area will be prepared for seeding and when the weather permits,
probably in March or April, we will hydro-seed. The planting of shrubs outlining the bridge
borders will be completed after the seeding.
The overall plan has been discussed with Public Works and Jack LaRochelle.
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact me at X3117.
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O DMSIONS OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: February 21, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: DESTEC - HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM, SIEMON AND
UNIVERSITY PARKS IMPROVEMENTS
This summary will outline the recent improvements being made at Siemon and University Parks and
Highland High School Stadium.
SIEMON PARK
The concrete basketball courts were removed and a new court was installed. A new sand volleyball court
was constructed next to thc basketball courts. This will provide volleyball participants a favorable place to
play and our overall maintenance requirements will bc less.
Tennis Court resurfacing specifications are currently being reviewed by the Public Works Department and
the project is expected to be out to bid this spring. Th6 rcstroom modifications are in the conceptual design
stage with no current time frame.
UNIVERSITY PARK
Twenty 24" box trees were planted on the northeast corner of the park which will add shade to the area.
An additional security light will also be added to the same area and is expected to be delivered in March.
Public Works Department has completed its review of thc drainage problems in the sump. Some regrading
will hopefully resolve thc problem.
A worn set of swings were removed from the playground and replaced with a new set.
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS
The last part of January work began on the light improvements at Highland High School. P.G. & E. and
others dug trenches and laid major conduit for the wiring. Thc Kern High School District has gone out to
bid on the lights and those results are expected to be announced soon.
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cc: Lee Andersen, Community Services Manager
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
February 25, 1997
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 regarding on-going housing and community
development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Architectural Barrier Removal Program- Public Buildint~s
A bid for about $10, 000 to install handicap (ADA) improvements in the Bakersfield Convention
Center to provide greater mobility for handicapped citizens was awarded to American Seating
Company. The Convention Center also installed transmitters for the heating impaired. The contract
was approximately $8,000 and it was awarded to Tech Time communications. Both projects were
recently completed.
2 Terrace WaF Storm Drain Extension Proiect (Phase H- Design OnlF)
About $11,000 has been set aside for Phase II design. Design consists of about 1,8801.f. of
storm drain pipe on Term~ Way fi'om Union Avenue to Berneta Avenue. Construction to be funded
with non- CDBG funds. CDBG participation for the design of this project is under review. Phase
I consisted of storm drain from Union Avenue easterly on Terrace Way to the sump which was
completed with non- CDBG funds in November, 1996.
3. Street Barrier Removal/Reconstruction Improvements
Funds in the amount of $57,000 ($15,000 in FY 95-96 and $42,000 in FY 96-97) are available for
reconstruction of existing street barriers for improving pedestrian and traffic flow in the
downtown area. The street barrier design will complement the streetscape design being developed
for the Chester Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. Among the first ban/ers to be addressed
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will be those at 20th & H streets adjacent to the Fox Theater and include a combination of
ballards and landscaping. Public Works is developing a project estimate fi.om the preliminary
design. If approved by council, and bids are acceptable, construction is anticipated to start
by mid year. The barriers at 20th betweenL and M streets have been removed and the block has
been re-stripped.
4. Baker Street Curb Cut Proiect
Removal of architectural barriers along Baker Street fi.om E. Truxtun Avenue to Hwy. 178 (P.W.
staff combined the project plans and specifications into a consolidated bid package that includes
the 20th Street, James Street/Weill Park, and Lake Street improvement projects). Construction is
· underway with completion estimated by March, 1997. The budget for this activity is approximately
$11,100.
5. James Street/Weill Park Area Curb and Gutter Proiect
Construction of about 531 lineal feet of sidewalk and about 314 lineal feet of curb and gutter
along the north and east sides of Weill Park (P.W. staff combined the project plans and
specifications into a consolidated bid package that includes the 20th'Street, Baker Street, and
Lake Street improvement projects). Construction is underway with completion scheduled for
March, 1997. The budget for this activity is approximately $25,000.
6. 20th Street Area Curb and Gutter Pro~ect
Installation of approximately 1,210 lineal feet of in-fill curb and gutter for an area bounded by
Golden State Avenue, 24th and 23rd Streets on the north; by Union Avenue on the east; by Califo~
Avenue on the south; and by M Street on the west (P.W. staff combined the project plans and
specifications into a consolidated bid package that includes the James Street/Well1 Park, Baker
Street, and Lake Street improvement projects). Construction is underway with completion
estimated by March, 1997. The activity budget is approximately $39,813.
7. Lake Street Area Curb and Gutter Pro~ect (Phase I & Il)
Installation of 1,550-J: lineal feet of in-fill curb and gutter with street reconstruction along
Lake street between Tulare and Beale Streets and between King Street and Beale Avenue in an area
generally bounded by Highway 178 and Oregon Street on the north, Gage Street on the east,
California Avenue on the south and Union Avenue on the west (P.W. staff'combined the project plans
and specifications into a consolidated bid package that includes the 20th Street, Baker Street,
and James Street/Weill Park improvement projects). Construction is underway with completion
scheduled by March, 1997. The budget for this activity is approximately $233,000. '
8. Lake Street Area Street Reconstruction Pro~ect (Phase III)
Approximately $122,000 is available to reconstruct the East Side Canal on Lake Street fi.om Owens
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Street to Williams Street. The reconstruction includes 2,275+ lineal feet of Lake Street. Total
reconstruction improvements will also include the installation of approximately 6,550 lineal feet
of curb and gutter. These funds were reprogrammed for the Centennial Plaza Park Project in
December, 1996. The fimds are now in the process of being reprogrammed back to this project. This
project is anticipated to be completed by late March, .1997.
9. Lake Street. Area Reconstruction Proiect (Phase IV)
Installation of 1,550 +/- lineal feet of in-fill curb and gutter with 775 +/- lineal fee~ lineal
feet of street reconstruction along Lal~e Street between Beale Avenue and Owens Street. The project
was fumed last September through an amendment and an implem~tation schedule is pending from
Public Works. The budget for this activity is approximately $110,000. Design to begin by
Spring, 1997.
10. Panama #10 Curb and Gutter Project (Phase II)
Construction of 6,040 +/- lineal feet of in fill curb and gutter and the reconstruction df 11'6,920
+/- square feet of streets in the Panama #10 Area. Part 1 of this project was completed in
Novemlx,, 1996. Construction for additional roadwork along Panama Lane between Low~y and Nadeau
streets (Part 2) is scheduled to start in early March, 1997. The budget for this activity is
approximately $224,000.
11. Union AvL #10 Area Water Main and Fire HFdrant Upgrade Improvement Proiect
Design and construction of 7,000+ l.f. of water line in the newly annexed Union #10 area.
Improvements to be owned and operated by Cai-Water. Project agreement was executed by the City .
Council last December. Design by Cai-Water is anticipated to be completed by early spring, 1997.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by summer, 1997.The City's budget is approximately
$512,170 (FY 95-96 - $298,000; FY 96-97 - $214,170). The lead City department for this project
is Water Resources.
12. Martin Luther King Jr. Communi~ Center DrivewaF Installation
Installation of a 2,800 + square foot rear entrance driveway to allow direct access to major
meeting rooms when delivering equipment to the community center. City Parks desires to have the
project switch the access to the front of the building, and combine the activity with the parking
lot reconstruction project funded for FY 96-97. The redesign is estimated to begin in March, 1997
with installation by July, 1997. The FY 95-96 and 96-97 CDBG budgets are approximately
$8,000, and $25,000, respectively. A CDBG amendment is now being prepared to replace
approximately $45,000 of general funded rehabilitation improvements to the building.
13. Sidewalk Reconstruction Project (Phase II)
Removal and reconstruction of substandard and deteriorated sidewalks in low-income neighborhoods.
Project design is scheduled to start at the end of February, 1997 and be completed in the beginning
of May, 1997. Construction scheduled to start by June, 1997 and be completed at the end of July,
1997. The budget for this activity is approximately $70,000. Public Works has not finished their
review of potential low income sites for the proposed sidewalk improvements.
14. Chester Avenue Streetscape Improvement Proiect
Approximately $332,000 in CDBG funds have been earmarked for streetscape improvements witl-fin the
public fight-of-way along Chester Avenue between Truxtun Avenue and 23 rd Street. An additional
$1.5 + million in Federal, State and local funds will also be needed to fund the improvements.
Complete design plans and specifications are anticipated to be completed by March, 1997.
Construction is estimated to be completed by late Fall, 1997.
15. Neighborhood Street Liehtin~ Improvement Proiect
Upgrading of existing street lights to City standards and the placement of new street lights and
poles to existing residential streets (non commercial) in low income targeted areas. Design was
completed last January. Installation will start at the beginning of April and be completed by
June, 1997. Approximately $74,000 has been budgeted for this activity.
16. Central Park Pool Demolition and Removal
Removal of a substandard swimming pool located at Central Park (2020 19th Street). Demolition
started in February and is scheduled to be completed by March, 1997. Approximately $32,000 has
been budgeted for this project.
NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS
Economic and Community Development staff'is assisting the following various non-profit organizations to
acquire or improve their facilities.
1. Kern Coun~ Economic Opportunit~ Corporation(KCEOC)
KCEOC thede aedComu Hou g on(CX-I O)under eHO EP/ogram
guidelines. Using savings fi.om previous CHDO allocations (approximately $33,.000) and the HUD
203K program, KCEOC will acquire and rehabilitate residences throughout the city. These homes
will be sold to low income households at an affordable price. Four properties have been purchased
and rehabilitated using this method. Currently staff is performing an annual monitoring
compliance review of KCEOC.
2. Alliance Against Famill~ Violence
Emergency Shelter Grant funds of the $14,950 for counseling center rehabilitation and the
acquisition of a cargo van completed in December, 1996.
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3. Communit~ Services Organization (C$0) Rehabilitation Project
Funds in the amount of $150,000 have been budgeted for rehabilitating the 15,476 sq. ft.
CSO facility at 715 Lake Street. An agreement was approved by Council on December
13, 1995. A design of the facility is complete and bid documents have been prepared.
Project to go out to bid in late February, 1997. Completion is expected in late Spring,
1997.
4. BoFs and Girls Club Communi~ Center Construction Project
Funds in the amount of$16,000 were budgeted to pay "up front" development fees associated with
preconstruction costs to construct a 20,160 square foot facility at 801 Niles Street. The
agreement with the Boys Club was approved by the City Council on January 24, 1996. Construction
was recently completed.
5.. Bakersl~eid Homeless Center (BHC}
An agreement between the City Council and BHC was approved in DeCember for ESG
funds. The $60,000 grant will re-establish a part-time medical and dental clinic for the
homeless. Funds have been used to purchase equipment, supplies and other basic tools as
well as medical screening and the coordination of volunteer medical staff. Provision of
services and purchase of equipment is underway, with project completion enpecled in
March, 1997.
In addition, the City Council appropriated $41,675 in State EHAP funds to expand the
Center's kitchen and complete other related work. JTS Construction has been awarded the
bid with completion expected by the end of March, 1997.
6. Fox Theater Foundation Improvements
Approximately $19,000 was set aside by the City Council for costs associated with
compliance with ADA requirements. The funds will be used for modifications to existing
restrooms and the construction of a handicap accessible restroom on the ground floor.
Environmental review is complete. Construction should be underway by the end of March,
1997 with completion the following month.
7. Kern Count~ Mental Health Association (KCMttA)
An agreement between the City Council and KCMHA was approved in December for ESG
funds. The $! 1,500 grant is for facility rehabilitation and expansion of their representative
payee program. The expansion and rehabilitation was recently completed.
8. MercF Charities Housing~ California
The City will provide Mercy with approximately $550,000 to assist with the construction
of a 56 unit affordable apartment complex designed for low income residents with large
families. The total project costs approximate $4,600,000 and will be primarily financed
through the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) tax credit program.
Construction is underway and anticipated to be completed by Summer of 1997.
9. Anne Sippe Clinic (ASC) Riverside'Ranch
On MarCh,. 1996, the Council aWarded $140,000 in multi-family funds to ASC for
rehabilitation improvements to the residential care facility on 18200 Kern Canyon Road.
The multi-family project is also receiving funding assistance from the County for
acquisition and renovation. Project bid is in negotiation to lower price after two bid
periods achieved unacceptably hi.'gh bids. Construction is expected to be completed by the
Summer, 1997.
10. Golden Empire Gleaners Rehabilitation Improvement Proiect
Approximately $340,000 in FY 96-97 funds have been earmarked for rehabilitating a
37,033 sq.ft, facility at 3100 Chester Avenue into administrative offices and a food
distribution warehouse. The County will also be providing acquisition assistance for the
Gleaner's new facility. Acquisition is pending. An agreement for the rehabilitation portion
of the project is being drafted.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HOUSING
1. First Time Home BuFers Proeram
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 downpayment and non-recurring closing costs associated with the
acquisition. The loan is repayable in full at the time the borrower sells the residence. Over 343
households have benefited from this program to date. In the past three months, about 2.7. loans
were made. FY 96-97 had approximately $280,000 allocated for this program, and was spent in
the first 6 months of the fiscal year. However, another $240,000 was recently added to the
program budget. $70,122 has been expended this past quarter which has leveraged $1,755,000 in
home purchases.
2. Lookine Good Neilthborhood (LGN) Proeram.
The LGN Program for C.T. 's 13, 15, 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 November 2, 1996
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with positive results. This was the first year that coordination of the event was handled
by the Bakersfield African-American Cultural Association who wish to continue in tlaat
role. Staff will continue to participate as a member of the Good Neighbor Festival
committee. The City will ~remain as a co-sponsor of the event.
3. Multi-[amilv and Single Rehabilitation Projects
During this quarter, we completed six single family rehabs; four rehabs are in various
stages of construction, and 22 applications are under review for approval. We received ten
' rehabilitation applications this quarter; 6 work write-ups have been completed by rehab staff,
and 9 work write-ups are currently in progress. Additional funds in an amount of$170,000 were
approved in an amendment to meet the demand of the single family rehab program..
4. Home Accessibilit~ Program
We received 10 requests for assistance through the Home Accessibility Program this quarter. Six
disabled clients were assisted, and we are working on another 7 applications. The lower output
is due to a lack of funds to provide service under this program. Public demand for this pr..ogram
6ontinues to be high.
5. Housing Rehabilitation Marketing
We received approximately 26 inquiries about our various programs and mailed that many
applications for assistance to our potential clients.
A marketing video is under production for the single family rehabilitation program. This will
allow us to, more effectively, inform clients about our program and what to expect in a
rehabilitation. Unforeseen delays have hampered stafffrom finishing the video by the expected
date. Video is expected to be completed by spring, 1997.
6. URM Incentive Program
As of last month under the.incentive program, 11 applicants have been granted reimbursement funds.
About 18 commercial owners ofunreinforced property have been given consent to proceed with their
project. Of those, all are retrofit projects with two scheduled demolitions. At this time, we are
processing approximately 41 applications for URM assistance. These applications represent
properties that have either applied or have completed environmental review and are currently
awaiting their initial seismic'study from their engineer.
7. Business Assistance Program
Marketing efforts continue for the CDBG Jobs Fund. Facih'ties for Guy Chaddock & Co., a furniture
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manufacturer, are now complete and they are in full operation. About to 130 positions will be
created with over half allocated to low income persons. The company received $200,000 in financial
assistance.
Staff is currently in negotiations with two existing businesses to provide financial
assistance. One of these firms wish to construct a new facility and relocate to the Enterprise
Zone near Mt. Vernon and Hwy 58. The new facility would hire 10 additional people beyond the
42 current employees. The other business which is located near Baker Street needs an equipment
loan to expend their manufacturing capacity. The new equipment will increase orders and
provide additi°naljobs. Council approved agreements last December for 2 southeast businesses
(Southwest Contractors and Hammonds Meat Sales) which provide assistance in the mounts
of$150,000 and $35,000, respectively. Approximately 17 new jobs will be created (Southwest
Contractors - 9; Hammonds Meat Sales- 8) with over half'going to low income persons: Both
companies are proceeding with their development plans.
8. Fair Housin~
Staff continued the implementation of the Fair Housing Plan 2000, containing over 200
pages of analysis, strategic actions and reporting methods to affirmatively further fair
housing as a requirement for federal funding. HUD recently stated that the Fair Housing
Plan 2000 is "one of the best efforts coming out of Southern California." As part of the
implementation of the Plan, CSUB's Department of Teacher Education has incOrporated
the Fair Housing Coloring Book into its curricula materials for teaching credential
candidates. A major highlight of implementation last quarter Was the distribution of 1000
coloring books and crayon packets by credential candidates during lesson plans
emphasizing diversity education. Another 1000 coloring books will be distributed again
in the CSUB spring/summer quarter through the teacher credential program.
The Fair Housing Program received over 260 calls during the past quarter, handled 39
reports of housing discrimination and investigated 16 formal cases of alleged housing
· discrimination. Seven of the formalized.cases were mediated and five of the mediations
resulted in successful settlement agreements between the parties to the complaints.
9. Community Reinvestrnent Act (CRA) Lenders Group
City staff assisted in the formation of a public/private partnership with local lenders to
address the need for affordable housing in the City of Bakersfield. A number of lenders
are participating in the financing of single family and multi-family housing projects
affordable to low income families. To date, more than $650,000 of federal fffnds' have
been leveraged with over $16,000,000 of private sector financing to provide mortgages for
275 low income families within the City.
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10. Mort~atte credit Certificates (MCC) Proeram
The City has contracted with Danny Fred and Associates to administer the MCC program for the City
as well as for the following cities: California City, Delano, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft,
Tehachapi, and Wasco. To date, approximately 125 MCC's have been issued which includes 25
certificates for the past quarter. Additionally, the City has been awarded $3.9 mil!ion ?n FY
96 bond allocation to continue the program.
11. Commercial Facade Grant Proeram
Applications for three facades on 1100 Union Avenue (Wellsprings Facility) are being reviewed and
processed. If approved, these facade improvements will use the remaining balance of funds in the
program (about $20,000).
12. Enterprise Zone Marketine/Training
The City, County, Employers' Training Resource (ETR) and Kern Economic Development
Corporation are developing the 1997 Enterprise Zone Agreement. The agreement sets out the duties
and responsibilities of each organization in marketing the Enterprise Zone. A majority of the
funds goes towards ETR to provide assistance in business certification, j ob training, and employee
referral services. City and County each contribute one-half of the funding for the agreement.
Marketing and training are on-going.
13. Self Help Enterprise (SHE) Home Acquisition Proiect
SHE, as a designated CHDO, used approximately $238,650 in HOME funds to acquire
ten single family residential lots. The purchase was completed in November, 1996. SHE
is in the process of selecting low-income qualified first time homebuyers 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 supervised
under the direction of SHE managers. The project will be completed in about 1 year.
14. New Construction Assistance
The FY 96-97 budget has earmarked about $116,000 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 July 10 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. Three
affordable housing 'developers have agreed to participate. We are waiting for the County
to complete the transfer process, expected by the end of March, 1997.
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PUBLIC WORKS
BAKERSFIELD
Public Works Department
MEMORANDUM
February 11, 1997
TO: Larry Jamison, Public Works Superintendent
FROM: Myra McArthur, Planning Technician-~'':0''
SUBJECT: ,,Graffiti Program Update (December 1996-January 1997)
Billboards
In December, City Manager Alan Tandy approved the design to be used on billboards to promote the City's
Zero ToleranCe Stand on graffiti. Martin Outdoor Advertising, as part of its public service campaign, has
offered to display the approved design on several Martin's billboards throughout the city. Martin's service
will be free of charge, and on a continuous basis for years, to come. At the present time, Martin's monthly
rental charge is $633 per billboard. It is estimated that Martin's generous offer amounts to $32,000 per
year. The yearly production of the billboards will cost the City a total of $2,500. City staffhas begun
fundraising to Cover'that cost.
On Friday, February 7, 1997, the Public Works Dept. held the unveiling ceremony of the first billboard.
The ev~t took place at. 10:00 a.m., at the S.E. comer of California Ave. and Owens St.' Mayor Price did
the honors. The event received coverage from all three local T.V. stations and The Bakersfield Californian.
Chief of Police Steve Bmmmer, Sgt. Bill Henry, Sgtl Phil Clarke, and several police officers were present,
as well as several business owners, graffiti program sponsors, Public Works Dept. administrators and staff,
community members, and a representative from Assemblyman Prenter's office.
State-of-the-art Paint Trucks
The Public Works Dept. will hold a press conference in front of the Bakersfield Convention Center, on
Sunday, March 2, 1997. Mayor Price will present the City's new state.of-the-art paint trucks. The Public
Works Dept. will do a demonstration of how the.use of advanced technology enables the user to "scan" the
original paint color of a vandalized location, mix the correct formula, and create a perfect match in seconds,
The Public Works Dept. will also recognize the major contributors to the graffiti program. These major
contributors will have an informational booth about their businesses at the event.
1997 Anti-Graffiti PoSter & Essay Contest
A committee consisting of several community volunteers will help plan and organize the 1997 Anti-Graffiti
Poster & Essay Contest. With the support of the Bakersfield City School District, the contest will be from
March 31, 1997 to April 11, 1997. It will be open to all fourth, fifth and sixth grade students in_the~Distric;t.;.
On Tuesday, January 14, 1997, about 200 fourth and fitch grade students participated in a
graffiti assembly at Hort Elementary School. On Friday, January 17, 1997, the student council of the same
school participated in a graffiti paint-out activity. Seven additional schools have scheduled anti-graffiti
assemblies. In 1996, over 3,500 students participated in similar assemblies; this year, staff expects that
number to increase to about 6,000.
Fundraising
A fundraising campaign is underway to cover the production cost of the billboards, promotional materials,
and the educational/preventive aspect of the Graffiti Program. In addition, staff has begun to work on a
grant proposal.
Community Awareness
On Saturday, January 18, 1997, Graffiti Officer Matt Hilliard, an ex-tagger, and Myra McArthur were
interviewed during AttorneY Dennis Beaver's "You and the Law" radio talk-show. It was a good
opportunity to inform the citizens about the City's Graffiti Program, and about the steps that are being
taken in the'prosecution and cost recovery areas. On Wednesday, January 22, 1997, Channel 29 addressed
the subject of graffiti and informed the public about the recently purchased anti-graffiti paint trucks.
Law Enforcement
In the month of~ber, Officer Matt Hilliard arrested two juveniles for graffiti vandalism. One of them
was a member of the NaZi Low Riders gang (NLR), and the other belonged to the Public Nuisance Crew
(PNC) tagging group. The filing of hundreds of pictures acquired during the past year has been completed.
Cadet Brooke Munoz continues to work at the graffiti office keeping the files updated. An average of 350
pictures a month is obtained fi.om the painters' work orders.
Community Volunteers
The growth of the program has created a considerable backlog in the officel City staffhas recruited three
Community volunteers to help with office work, but due to the sporadic nature of volunteer service, staff
faces a constant backlog problem. This situation, makes it difficult to keep updated information needed to
pursue cost recovery in a manner that would be most beneficial to the City.
Graffiti Removal
The following chart summarizes December and January's graffiti removal activity:
December December January January
Hot Line Calls Sites Serviced Hot Line Calls Sites Serviced
CDBG Areas 64 111 73 200
Other Areas 146 254 123 369
Totals 210 365 196 569
CDBG % 30% 30% 37% 35%
xc: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager
Ed Kuehn, Assistant Superintendent, General Services Division
Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
Sbt. Phillip Clarke, .P.D. Special Projects
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~
DATE: February 27, 1997
SUBJECT: DESIGNATED SPEED ZONES RESOLUTION
City Council Referral Record #WF0015059 / 001
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 28-97. The amended resolution contains speed
zones as recommended and approved by the City Council at the last Council meeting for
Wards 2 and 3 only. ~ Staff will review the current List of Designated Speed Zones as
requested.
WF0013059.001
Attachment
CiTY IVtANAGF--','~ S
m~SOLtmON NO. 28-97
m SOLUnO VmN nq UST
DESIONA~D SP~D ZOOS.
W~E~S, the Co~c~ of~e Ci~ ofB~gsfiel& P~t to S~om 22~57
~d 22358 of~e C~o~a Ve~cl~ Code ~d CMpter 10.24 ofth~ B~e~eld M~dp~ C~,
deskes to en~ prima facie sp~d ~ts on po~iom of a roadway ~ ~ Ci~ of B~gsfi~ld;
~d
W~~S, ~d p~a hale sp~ ~ts ~e b~8 ~Hsh~ for ~s ~ ~e
Ci~ ofB~ersfield ~er ~c en~eedn8 ~s were mndu~; ~d
NOW, ~~FO~, BE ~ ~SOL~D by ~e Co~ of~e C~ of
B~er~eld ~ follows:
1. ~e forego~g r~i~s ~e ~e ~d ~m~omt~ h~
2. Under pro~sions of S~o~ 22357 ~d 22358 of~e ~o~a Ve~cle
Code, the p~a facie sp~ ~t for the fo~o~g str~s; or poffiom ~[ ~ h~y
d~e~n~ ~d decided to be ~ shorn below, ~d s~ be ~clud~ ~ ~e offi~ C~ '~ia of
Sp~ Zone:"
Sp~. E~ ~pos~
. . . .
~unc~ ~ ~2
Q S~.~om 34~ S~ to We~ Coleus S~ 45 ~h 40 mph
Hei~ S~, ~om H~ S~ to Su~y ~e ~ ~h 35 mph
~ Corn S~, ~om Aub~ S~ to U~v~i~ Avenue 55 ~h 40 mph
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I I~EREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on , by the
following' vote:
CITY CLERK and EX OFFICIO CLERK of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
BOB PRICE
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
Page 2 of 2
City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~ .... WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0013059 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 2/25/97
REQUEST DATE: 2/19/97
SCHEDULE DATES
CREW: STAR's': Z/19/97
~_~ATION: COMPLETION: 3/03/97
GEN. LOC: CITY WIDE FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: CC 8. ~.
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - CITY~IDE ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: DESIGNATED SPEED ZONE RESOLUTION
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRALTO PUBLIC WORKS***
COUNCIL REFERRED BACK TO STAFF FOR REVIEW THE
RECOMMENDED SPEED ZONES FOR WARDS 4, 5, 7 AND
CHESTER AVENUE IN WARD 2.
JOB ORDER DESCRIPTION: DESIGNATED SPEED ZONE RESOLUTION
Category: PUBLIC WORKS
TASK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~
DATE: February 28, 1997
SUBJECT: ANTI GRAFFITI BID
Cit~ Council Re[erral Record #I~F0013058 / 001
Recently Council requested staff to investigate and respond to a concern from Mr. Paul
Aguilar, 8803 Darby, Suite 108, Northridge, California regarding the Anti Graffiti Vans
which were presented to Council for approval as a sole source item.
Attached for your information, is our investigative report prepared by the Equipment
Division. Also, attached is a copy of the City Attorney's Opinion relative to Authority for
Sole Source Purchasing.
In addition, a letter of apology will be sent to Mr. Aguilar for the erroneous finding. The
Public Works Department will take measures to assure these issues do not occur in the
future. If you have any questions, please call me.
MEMORANDUM
February 28, 1997
TO: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
FROM: Joe A. Lozano, Public Works Operations Mana~,er
By: Ernie Medina, Fleet Superintenden~
SUBJECT: Anti-Graffiti Vans
The process in which the anti-graffiti vans were purchased was based on the information that was
available to the Fleet Services Division at the time, which was that there was only one source of
manufacturing.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our regrets and to stress to both the City Council
and CompuColor that declaring a sole source bid is not the normal procedure within this Division.
A long standing system of specifying, bidding and finally purchasing of equipment and vehicles for
the City, in a manner that allows multiple manufacturers to submit a proposal, has a proven track
record. The sole source process is used only in exceptional cases where there is no other vendor
known to the Fleet Services Division, Public Works Department.
Normally all bid specifications are routed through the Fleet Services Division and the Purchasing
Division to assure consistency is maintained in allowing all known vendors the opportunity to bid a
piece 0fequipment to the best of their firm's ability. All bid specifications are written in a fashion that
allows for competitive bids from multiple suppliers, and not written for one manufacturer's type of
equipment; however, at the time that information was being acquired, the only available manufacturer,
known to the Fleet Services Division, Public Works Department, was ProPaint, who is not longer
doing business. This information was provided in lieu of the fact that an employee of another Public
Works Division was well aware of multiple vendors, but failed to advise the Fleet Services Division.
As a result, a sole source request was deemed the best way of securing the equipment for the City.
At this time, a purchase order number has been issued to Color Connection for two anti-graffiti vans
and Color Connection is in the process of building the units. However, we have .not begun the
process of soliciting bids on the paint for the anti-graffiti vans. I would like to inform CompuColor
that the City of Bakersfield will be including CompuColor on the list of acceptable bidders for this
portion of the project, and for any future purchases pertaining to anti-graffiti equipment or supplies
purchased. Also, the Fleet Services Division will be in contact with CompuColor and address their
concern and provide the information they requested.
February 28, 1997
TO: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Anti-Graffiti Vans
Page Two
Furthermore, on behalf of the pUblic Works Department and the Fleet Services Division I would like
to apologize to the City Council and CompuColor for the errors made in this situation.
If there are any further questions, please contact me at extension 3795.
cc: Darlene Wisham, Purchasing Officer
JUDY K. SKOUSEN
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY ATTORNEY OPINION
97-5
Opinion No. __
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD 1501 Truxtun Avenue
City Attorney's Office Bakersfield, California 93301
(805) 326-3721
February 27, 1997
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM' JUDY K. SKOUSEN, CITY ATTORNEY ~Q~-'~-~
ISSUE: AUTHORITY FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASING
At a recent Council meeting a Mr. Aguilar spoke at the public comment section
concerning the legality of the "sole source" resolution adopted on November 14, 1996 to
purchase two computerized mobile antigraffiti system vehicles from Color Connection.
Bakersfield City Charter section 136 authorizes the City Council to dispense with the
requirement to go out to bid and award the purchase to the lowest bidder when the Council
determines that the equipment can only be reasonably obtained form one vendor because
of restricted availability of such equipment. The same exception is listed in Section
3.20.060D of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
In the present case City staff ( the Graffiti Task Force) had researched and
investigated the availability of the type of equipment needed and found only one company
that could supply the quality and type of equipment to perform the necessary functions in
a timely manner. City staff was aware of another company in the business but the staff's
investigation led them to the conclusion that the circumstances of that company precluded
them from being able to supply the same equipment in a timely manner if at all.
Based on staff's investigation and the information available to staff upon which the
recommendation was made to Council, Council's adoption of a sole source resolution was
both legal and appropriate.
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Ed Kuehn, Grafitti Task Force
Attorney Opinion File
S:\COUNCIL\REFERRAL\SOLSORCE.OP
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN EQUIPMENT,
TWO (2) COMPUTERIZED MOBILE ANTI-GRAFFITI
SYSTEM VEHICLES, CAN ONLY BE REASONABLY
OBTAINED FROM ONE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR (COLO/~
CONNECTION) AND CANNOT BE OBTAINED THROUGH
THE USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING
THEREFOR, NOT TO EXCEED $195,000.00.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department is in need of
two (2) computerized mobile anti-graffiti system vehicles to implement zero tolerance anti-
graffiti program;
WHEREAS, said vehicles are specialized and require extensive lead time
for purchasing;
WHEREAS, the expeditious purchase of said vehicles is necessary to allow
the zero tolerance anti-graffiti program to be successfully implemented in the City of
Bakersfield;
WHEREAS, the Finance Director has determined, and recommends that this
Council find that said vehicles for the Public Works Department cannot be expeditiously
obtained through the usual bidding procedures because of the speciality of the vehicles,
and because of the urgent need the City has for implementation of an anti-graffiti program,
it is recommended that this Council authorize dispensing with bidding therefor in
accordance with Section 3.20.030 D of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. The Council hereby finds that the purchase of two (2) computerized
anti-graffiti system vehicles from a sole source vendor, Color Connection, for the City of
Bakersfield Public Works Department cannot be reasonably obtained through the usual
bidding procedures because of the urgent and immediate need of said vehicles, and
authorizes the Finance Director to dispense with bidding therefor and to negotiate the
purchase of same, not to exceed one hundred ninety-five thousand dollars ($195,000.00).
City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0013058 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 2/25/97
REQUEST DATE: 2/19/97
CREW: SCHEDULE DATES
START: 2/19/97
~ATION: COMPLETION: 3/03/97
GEN. LOC: CITY WIDE FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: PUBLIC
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - CITYWIDE ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: ANTI GRAFFITI BID
CONTACT
PAUL AGUILAR Phone 1 818 - 7008762I
8803 DARBY, SUITE 108 Phone 2 -
NORTHRIDGE, CA
'REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
COUNCIL REQUESTED STAFF RESPOND TO MR. AGUILAR AND
THEM REGARDING THE ANTI GRAFFITI BID.
JOB ORDER DESCRIPTION: ANTI GRAFFITI BID Category: PUBLIC WORKS
TASK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
February 28, 1997
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: S.E. Brummer, Chief of Police~
Subject: Response to Council Member Jacquie Sullivan
regarding Drug ActivitY and Loitering at Grissom Park '
On 2/7/97, you received an informal request from Council Member Jacquie Sullivan
regarding police department and public works enforcement issues at Grissom Park.
Two of the items listed for police department action were previously addressed in
Council Referral WF0012237/001 dated January 14, 1997.
As indicated in the response of January 14th, the Special Operations Bureau will
continue to monitor the park and provide enforcement action as necessary.
The two issues regarding garbage in the park were referred to Public Works for
response.
· The problem of "dogs running loose in the area" was referred to the SPCA for
enforcement action.
vrf
Attachments: Copy of Council Referral WF0012237/001
Copy of Council Referral Response dated 1/14/97
Copy of Written Request by Jacquie Sullivan dated 2/7/97
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
~anua~ ~4, 1997
To: Honorable Mayor Price and Council Members
From: S.E. Brummer, Chief of Police
Subject: Council Referral WF0012237/001
regarding Drug Activity and Loitering at Grissom Park
Referral from November 201 1996 - Council Meeting
Council Member Jacquie Sullivan
Members of the Special Operations Bureau were assigned to investigate the report of
drug activity and loitering in Grissom Park. Officers have provided extra patrol to the
area, as well as surveillance in the park. On January 4, 1997, officers completed three
field interrogation cards on suspicious subjects in the park, however they have not
observed any illegal activity.
The Special Operations Bureau will continue to monitor the park and provide
enforcement action if necessary.
vrf
Attachments: Copy of Council Referral WF0012237/001
WORK . QUEST . PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0012237 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 12/,_1_7/.96
CREW: SCHEDULE DATES
STAR'r: 1-/.20 ~ 96
LOCATION: COMPLETION: 12 / 09 / 96
GEN. LOC: WARD6 FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: COUNCIh
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - SULLIVAN ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: GRISSOM PARK/DRUGS/LOITERING
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO POLICE DEPT.***
SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF CHECK INT0 CORRECTING THE
UNSAFE CONDITIONS AT GRISSOM PARK ON WHITE LN.
(DRUG TRAFFIC, LOITERING, ETC.)
JOB ORDER DESCRIPTION: GRISSOM PARK/DRUGS/LOITERING
Category: POLICE SERVICES DEPT
TASK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
ASSIGNED DEPAR%~4ENT: POLICE SERVICES
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /
DIVISIONS OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: February 25, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director 5~-'---~
SUBJECT: Referral from Councilor Sullivan - Call from Vera Higgenbottom
We have discussed the issues brought up by Ms. Higgenbottom (see attached)
and have taken the following action:
· I discussed trash collection problem with Kevin Barnes and he has
corrected the situation.
o garbage cans have been secured to prevent overturning.
· areas under shrubs have been cleaned and we will ensure that they are
cleaned on a regular basis.
· Kern Delta Water District has repaired the hole in their fence.
Apparently, bicyclists have been using this as a short cut.
Also, the restroom building has been vandalized several times in the past
month (i.e. graffiti). The building has been repainted each time.
If you require additional information, please let me know.
cc: Lee Andersen, C~mmunity Services Manager
FEB-l.O-97 NON ii'01 CITY If¢~NO~GER'S OFFIOE F,q× NO. 805 324 1850
Post-it" Fax Note 7671 Oa~e ~ [¢aoe*- /
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works DirectVoe //~,,--
DATE: February 28, 1997
SUBJECT: CHANNEL 29 NEWS FEATURE ON ILLEGAL DUMPING
On Wednesday, February 26, Channel 29 News featured an illegal dumping problem across
the street from new homes in the Ridgeview High School area. To answer concerns raised
about the City's ability and willingness to deal with the problem, it is necessary to look at
the rest of the "picture" that was not covered by the media.
Cleanup on private property is the responsibility of the owner, and is being enforced by the
Code Enforcement Section. The media incorrectly presumed that the $30,000 weed
abatement budget in Code Enforcement was for cleanups like this. In comparing
Bakersfield's $30,000 "budget" to Fresno's $360,000, the media failed to include
approximately $250,000 spent by the SOlid Waste, Streets, Parks, and Water Divisions each
year on illegal dumping abatement on public property.
In order to stretch our resources and prevent illegal dumping, we have been planning a
monthly free drop off day for bulky items. It is planned as a jointly-funded Metro Area
program to serve both City and County residents. Staff proposed the program to the
County last fall and we.anticipate bringing a six month pilot program online in May 1997.
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c: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
S:WPDATA\R_ILDP29.MEM .2~'i'Y MAb!AGER'$ 0FFIC~i!
Centennial Celebration Foundation
Celebrating Bakersfield's past, by "paving" the,way to the Future!
Brick by Brick
You can participate in this once in a life time opportunity to be a part of Bakersfield's 100th
Birthday, by buying a brick paver for Centennial Plaza! Centennial Plaza is located on the
corner of "N" and Truxtun Ave. in the heart of downtown. We, the people of Bakersfield, will
build it brick by brick, to be a symbol of the best of Bakersfield, our PEOPLE!
$1oo
Red Brick is 33/4" by 8"
$250
Teal Brick is 12"by12" Memorial Example
Maximum of 3 lines
of 15 characters each ~
I!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ( spaces count as a character)
Personal Example
Print or Type what you would like printed on your brick.
Total # of letters 33/4 "x8" 12"x12" Personal Gift Business Memorial
Name
Address
Phone WK Phone Date
Options as a gift or memorial please send the card to:
Address
Please fill out one form per brick. Amount Enclosed
If you are purchasing a 12"by12" brick paver and you want your logo on the brick, please attach a camera
ready copy of your logo. Make your check out to the Centennial Celebration Foundation and mail to:
1501 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, California 93301 To use your VISA/Mastercard- Please call (805) 326-3186
' 02/25/97 . TUE 15:i~,,FAX 805 322 7503 CITY BKFD SANITATION DIV 0002
MINUTES OF THE ~ '~/~
METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD SOLID WASTE
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 24, 1997
12:00 P.M..AT BAKERSFIELD CITY HALL
IN ATTENDANCE: Kevin Barnes, Pat DeMond, Roland Burkert, Nancy Ewert, and
Howard Morris.
ITEM NO. 1. MANDATORY COLLECTION/AUTOMATIONUPDATE
Supervisor Perez asked a dozen questions at the Last Board meeting. The Board wanted
survey information from other jurisdictions; what they are charging and getting from it, and
how did the County arrive at their rate. Larry Moxley is working to justify the rate. Pie is
going to use the spreadsheet that they used in the negotiations with the City, with some
slight modifications for the differences in the County program.
Larry Moxley has talked with COunty Council and CAO office, and he sees no legal
impediments to their proposal, it is strictly a policy issue. With this point of clarification,
he will be talking with the Board of Supervisors. If there is enough support for the
proposal, another report will be prepared for thc Board. If it gets adopted, then the County
will work on thc negotiation of a detailed agreement similar to the City's contract.
ITEM NO. 2. BULKY ITEM DISPOSAL/RECYCLING PROGRAM
No action.
The County suggested the haulers add 10 cents to the hauling rate charged to County
residents. Thc 10 cents would then be passed through to thc City for operating costs
proportionate to participation from County residents. (This would be similar to the cost-
sharing method at the Mt. Vernon facility.) The haulers did not receive that suggestion well
because it would have raised the 'County rate higher than the City rate. The haulers are
meeting to discuss their alternative,s. The Board of Supervisors and SWMAC made it clear
we should include bulky waste in the mandatory collection program, if we are going to tell
people that it addresses the illegal dumping problem.
City staff is in a position to start a bulky item program. The City is looking into the
advantages of being part of the County's contract with Oxford for the bulky item program.
The City wants to do an information report on a pilot program to the Council. The County
will also need to inform the Board of Supervisors when they are going to start a pilot
program. After the Board decides if this is something they want to do, then staff will put
together an agreement. Staff will discuss the bulky item program and mandatory collection
with Larry Moxlcy.
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MINUTI~
lV[]~i'RO~L~AN BAKERSFIELD SOLID WA~,TE
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 2~,, 199'7
Page 2
ITEM NO. 3. WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The draft ordinance that thc City presented to the State was rendered useless due to the
change in regulations that occurred at the first of the year. Previously, the tire sellers
would report the number of scrap fires kept and a fee that was paid by the consumer to the
Board of Equalization. The State changed the tire surcharge to new fires. The tire sellers
will have to report to the State the amount of 'new tires sold. There is no report on the
amount of tires coming in to the sellers. A new requirement will have to be created for tire
sellers to log in the tires coming in and it will have to be on an honor system. This attempt
would probably be useless, because it will not have the heavy implication of reporting to the
Board of Equalization, The State will be doing audits of the tire manifest quantities under
the manifest law. The results of the audits will be compared with the number of new tires
sold.
City staff has talked to other people in several cities in the state about the ordinance, and
everyone is waiting to see if the State would monitor the reconciliation of the numbers
rather than have the locals pay for it. The State does not anticipate doing many audits. We
are back to the drawing board as far as trying to place an upstream control on waste tires.
The County has a current contract with Oxford to take fires. The County collects the tires
at eight landfills and stockpiles them. Once a stockpile is large enough, the tires are loaded
onto a trailer and the County pays Oxford based on the amount of trailers the County
sends. When Oxford picks up a full trailer, they will leave an empty one in its place. The
County charges $1,00 per fire at the landfills,
ITEM NO, 4. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Howard Morris reported that the City only needed one ground person at CSUB. The level
of contamination was not bad. People acknowledged the signs and did a good job on the
whole. The volume of Christmas trees at all sites was down from last year, Apparently,
people are cutting them up small enough to be serviced in their greenwaste containers or
taking their trees along with other stuff to Mt. Vernon. The actual volume of trees might
be up, but because of the mixing of Christmas trees with other stuff, the City has no way
of counting them. The County will report to the Board that the counting of Christmas trees
is difficult now that they are mixed in carts and self hauled to Mt. Vernon.
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/~]~TROPOI~FFAN BAIr.,ERSI~IF=LD SOLID WASTE
SU]:ICOMMITTI~
JANUARY 2~1, 1997
Page 3
ITEM NO. 5. DROP. OFF RECYCLING CENTER AT ENDEAVOR SCHOOL
Community Clean Sweep would like to establish a drop-off recycling center at Endeavor
School under the County program. The school is within the City limits surrounded by
County area on three sides. The City will talk to the Council representative of the area to
see if there is a problem with the County establishing a center, there. City and County staff
are to discuss the center and make sure that the City representative is aware of what is
going on. Supervisor Barbara Patrick has no problem with the proposal.
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