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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/97 B A K E R S F I E E D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 18, 1997 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM' ALAN TANDY, CiTY MANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The Grand Canal project does intend to ask City Council for some form of subsidy or tax incentives. That would be extraordinarily controversial with other retailers in town. 2. We are well along in the budget process. 1997/98 should be a solid year - moderate operational growth. The formal presentation and kick-off is scheduled for May 7th. 3. There is information enclosed on additional fire hydrant requests in the Pacheco Road and South H Street areas. 4. A draft of possible uses we have for the Federal Building is enclosed as a starting point for your consideration of that issue. 5. A status report on the economic analysis of potential redevelopment areas is enclosed. 6. The Impartial Analysis prepared by LAFCO, as well as the Argument "In Favor" of the Dennen annexation that will be in the ballet pamphlet are enclosed for your information. 7. We have been notified that representatives from the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will be at the next Council meeting to present a special proclamation to the City regarding our recent achievements in the Fair Housing Program. A memorandum from EDCD is enclosed. AT: rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: April 16., 1997 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Michael R. Kelly, Fire Chief~- SUBJECT: Request for Additional Fire Hydrants.- Ward 7 I recently provided you a request from Councilmember Salvaggio regarding the possibility of providing additional fire hydrants near the area of Pacheco Road and So. H Street. The District Manager of California Water Service has indicated they should be able to replace the two existing 4" county standpipes on Wade Avenue with standard city fire hydrants within this fiscal year (Item 1). California Water Service has, also, stated that they will install two additional fire hydrants, one hydrant on Wade Avenue between Centaur and Elysium Streets and one hydrant on Faxon Avenue between Centaur and Elysium Streets (Item 2). The installation of the new hydrants on Wade and Faxon Avenues may not take place until it is budgeted in the next fiscal year cycle. All four fire hydrants will be supported by 6" water mains which are designed in a loop system. This should provide a fire flow of at least 1,000 gallons per minute which is within city standards for a residential area. 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I B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 14, 1997 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: Donna Barnes, Development Associate~ SUBJECT: Review of Economic Trend Analysis Proposals for Proposed Redevelopment Project Areas in Southeast and East Bakersfield On March 10, 1997 the Economic and Community Development Department sent out a second Request for Proposals (RFP) to four firms specializing in economic analysis of proposed redevelopment project areas. The RFP emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of this analysis by stating that the firm selected for this job would be precluded from bidding on any future contracts related to project area adoption in either of the two areas. On March 28, 1997, two proposals were received in response to the RFP. Staff'contacted the two firms that did not respond and were told that the maximum contract amount of $10,000 was an inadequate fee for their anticipated project expenses. The following is a summary analysis of the two firms that responded: A.C. Lazzaretto & Associates (ACL) Data Collection 1. ACL proposes a "kick-off' meeting with staff to discuss the overall goals for the study areas. At this meeting, the general intentions of the redevelopment agency will be explored. 2. The area will be toured to become familiar with the physical characteristics and to identify key businesses and parcels. ~ 3. ACL will contact the County Assessor's Office to obtain parcel information and property tax history. Assembly of a property value database will be through use of the County's reel tapes or other available media. 4. Contact will be made with the City to obtain business license information and [i~t~.8'~t~tttI~B sales tax data. If this information is not available, it will be gathered from m o~rside sources. · :'. ,, ',.~'.,,~..:,cR S OFFIC= CITY ~' ..... "'" "': "' 5. For comparison purposes, regional and local demographic information on tax rates areas will also be assembled. Assessed Value Trend Analysis 6. Analyze information obtained in steps 3 -5 to identify trends and economic characteristics of the proposed areas. This analysis will determine the economic feasibility of adopting a project area in either or both of the proposed areas. 7. A draf~ report will be reviewed with staff and changes will be incorporated for final delivery to the Agency. ALC will present final report and justify findings to the agency. The consultant is ready to adhere to the project time line, however, past experience has dictated that the economic justification process is one of the most critical points of project area adoption. Therefore, it may be prudent to increase the allotted time to enable a more in-depth analysis, but if necessary they are fully able to comply. The total anticipated cost is $9,825, and includes multiple meetings with Agency staff, and one meeting with Agency/City Council. Any additional meetings with the Agency/Council will be billed at their regular billing rates. HdL Coren & Cone (lldLCC) ltinderliter, Lloyd de Llamas Data Collection HdLCC would download the data in the formats provided by the County for each specified year. They ~eady have five years of secured property tax rolls and six years of unsecured tax rolls in their data base. The accuracy of this data would be checked. Based on maps provided by the Economic and Community Development Department they would create geographic areas reflecting the boundaries of the proposed project areas. They are prepared to offer two alternative geographic areas for each if the proposed project areas. Assessed Value Trend Analysis The geographic areas created would provide the basis for the following analytical reports: 1. Historic Values Roll Summary: This report displays by value type (land, improvements, personal property, and exemptions) the value deviations between the current tax year and each of the four prior tax years, and/or bench mark years. 2. Top 40 Net Taxable Secured Value Changes: The 40 largest valuation deviations (increases and decreases) of secured parcels will be identified. 3. Secured Value Change History: For the top 40 net secured value changes, this report provides an analysis of the past 5+ years of data fi.om the same parcel and identifies the reasons for the value changes such as change of ownership. 4. Geographic Area Roll Summary: This report will detail the land, improvements, fixtures personal property and exemptions for the proposed areas. 5. Use Category Summary: This report lists all parcels within the geographic area by use code and provides parcel numbers, assessed value and property tax information. It can also be prepared for absentee owned and pre-proposition 13 properties. 6. Tax Dollar Breakdown: The County's 1% factor file (this is the 1% the County shares with other taxing entities) is displayed with those portion of the tax collected for the largest tax rate areas. 7. Revenue Calculations: By using the information from the County file detailing the breakdown of the 1% general levy and voter approved overrides, HcLCC extends the lien date roll and furnish property tax revenue projections for each year. 8. Top Secured Property Owner Summary: These listing are complied by a computer sort all parcels owned by the same individual or group of individuals with a common mailing address. This is trend analysis shows secured (liens can be placed on land and improvements) property versus unsecured property (tenants improvements) from which taxes are not collected. 9. Non-Residential Growth: The report identifies growth in a geographic area due to non- residential new construction as opposed to inflation and changes of ownership. In addition to these reports, HdLCC will provide a written analysis of the property tax growth trends they identify. The proposed fee for these services is $10,000. Staff Recommendation After reviewing the two proposals staff recommends selecting HdLCC for this project. For an additional $175 the HdLCC proposal provides a more comprehensive product and an economic trend analysis which best reflects the RFP. The HdLCC proposal provides a more detailed outline of the anticipated end product and specifically describes the reports which will be prepared for the project. Based on the description of data that HdLCC already has, the firm is in a better position to get started on the project. The work would be supervised by Martin Coren, a principal of the firm. He would be assisted by Paula Cone, a principal, associates David Schey and Andrew Nickerson, and other staff members. Mr. Coren has twenty years of experience as a redevelopment and property tax consultant. The ACL proposal is not as descriptive as HdLCC, so it is difficult to ascertain exactly what product the city would receive by selecting this firm. The firm explains that because the project encompasses so many different possibilities, it is difficult to predict the precise steps which will be taken to complete the proposed project. Since their anticipated end product is not yet defined I assume that their start will not be as quick as HdLCC. The work tasks indicate the proposal would be directed by and managed by Andrew Lazzaretto with supplemental assistance provided by Dominic Lazzaretto and Mark Lazzaretto. According to the proposal Andrew Lazzaretto has thirty years of experience in administration, redevelopment and economic development. Please advise if you agree with the staff recommendation. BAKERSFIELD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 17, 1997 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Pamela A. McCarthy, City Cler~ SUBJECT: Dennen No. I Annexation Election Attached for your information is the Impartial Analysis prepared by LAFCO on the Dennen No. 1 Annexation. The Argument "In Favor" of annexation prepared and signed by the Mayor and four residents, is also attached. There were no arguments opposing the annexation filed by the deadline of April 15, 1997. Therefore, with only one argument, there will be no Rebuttal Arguments received. The public may review these documents through May 6, 1997. These documents have been reviewed by the City Attorney and forwarded to Martin & Chapman, Election Consultant, for printing preparation. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact me at Extension #3074. :pmc Attachment cc: Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager John Stinson, Assistant City Manager Dolores Teubner, Assistant to the City Manager Judy Skousen, City Attorney Laura Marino, Assistant City Attorney ;, RECEIVED S:~E LECTI ONAME MOS~AT-DENNEN.wpd I ICFPt' ~" ~' ~ ~'"'~'° · EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS DENNEN #1 The City of Bakersfield proposes the inclusion of the Dennen area within the City limits (annexation). The residents of this area who are registered voters and who vote on or before June 24, by mailed ballot, will determine whether or not annexation will occur. At the current time Kern County provides local police protection to this area (Kern County Sheriff) and local street maintenance and lighting. If annexation is approved these Services will be provided by The City of Bakersfield. In addition, The City will provide street sweeping and garbage collection. These changes will not increase basic property tax rates. By law these rates must remain the same. Annexation will not result in assessment districts or mandatory sewer hookups. However, there will be the following changes in fees and charges. Private garbage haulers are now limited to a charge of $9.55 per month. The City charges $10.85 but offers senior citizens a 50% discount. The county charges $34.00 per year for streetlights and $4.00 for school crOssing guards. The city does not charge for either of these services. Emergency(911) ambulance service rates are regulated by the City. City residents pay substantially less for this service then adjacent County residents. The City of Bakersfield provides sewer service to most of its residents. Facilities are available nearby to extend this service to the residents of the Dennen area. The City charges $110.14 per year for sewer service. In order to receive this service, existing septic tanks have to be abandon and the household waste pipelines must be connected to the city collection facilities. Existing household plumbing and home location varies, so the cost of abandoning septic tanks and connecting to city sewer varies. The City does not mandate connection. Property owners using septic tanks that function correctly may avoid all of these costs even if they become city residents. The City of Bakersfield has a different zoning ordinance than the County. Owners of businesses may want to check with the City to compare costs (business licenses etc.) and regulations between jurisdictions. S/.William A. Turpin Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission It's time for Dennen residents to make a final decision whether to approve annexation to the City. The City has stated in wdting the many services and benefits Dennen will receive in joining the City, including the following: · The. City will conduct a study to determine if a traffic signal is the best way of improving safety at the intersection of Dennen and Panama Lane, and also provide options for emergency access points. · The City will provide City sewer if and when you want it, with flexible payment options and interest free loan programs. YOU ONLY PAY IF YOU HOOK UP. · Residents will see a reduction in their tax bills of up to $74.76 due to the removal of County Service Area assessments for crossing guards and street light maintenance. These services are provided at no additional cost by the City. · Senior citizen homeowners will receive a discounted garbage rate of $65.00 per year. The entire area will receive street sweeping, leaf collection and recycling at no extra cost. · Ambulance rates are 50% lower in the City, resulting in more affordable healthcare costs for Dennen. · City Police will provide more officers, faster response to calls, and traffic patrol to help with illegal truck parking and speeding in your area. · Annexation will NOT cause any significant change to your area or your way of life. It simply means better, more affordable services. Change is always difficult but in this case will mean big benefits for Dennen residents at no extra cost. Join the many residents in your area in favor of joining the City and vote YES on annexation. s/Bob Pdce, Mayor si Betty Pinckard s/William H. Pinckard s/Richard L. Boggs s/Betty Boggs B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 18, 1997 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JAKE WAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SPECIAL PROCLAMATION BY TIlE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD REGARDING FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM. On April 17, 1997, ED/CD was notified that the State of California Department of Fair Employment and Housing intends to present the City of Bakersfield with a special proclamation regarding the Fair Housing Program at the next Council meeting on April 23, 1997. Due to the timing of the notice by the State and the desire to present the special proclamation during National Fair Housing Month, the presentation will occur during the public comment period of the Council meeting. I will introduce Mary Bonilla and Joe Arenas who will make brief statements regarding recent achievements by the City of Bakersfield Fair Housing Program and will present the special proclamation to Mayor Price who will receive it on behalf of the City. RECEIVED I 8 t997 CITY MANAGER'S 04/18/97 FRI 14:47 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & COMM DEV ~ CITY MGRS OFFICE ~001 B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department MEMORAND 1997 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development SUBJECT: Federal Building Use Concept With the recent approval of the Attorney office building, and the Chester Avenue is truly experiencing a renaissance. Another now ch would help magnify the above listed successes. As' initiated the process of of the located at the corner of Truxtun Avenue : addition of this property to our Convention Center complex will al spur considerable private investment throughout the memorandum will explore a number of positive uses which I bold steps the City has taken in approving the expansion of the while at the same time creating new opportunities to expand the City's t and consolidating various economic development related agencies under a single While the addition of the arena has enhanced the Visitor's and Convention Bureau's ability to recruit 1 04/18/97 FRI 14:49 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & COM3i DEV ~ CITY MGRS OFFICE ~002 and secure larger events including conventions, one concern expressed by John Meroski is the adequacy of both the number of break-out meeting rooms, as well as, the available meeting rooms. Simply stated, current plans do not~ a [meeting space particularly when associated with large conventions. to the Convention Center complex offers an unparalled conference space. In discussing the potential Community Services Manager and Mr. Meroski of 10,000 square feet, broken into variable sized meeting rooms would be with the net usable floor space of the Federal Building's it would be quite easy and cost effective meeting rooms through the use of movable or contraction of meeting space based offer Convention Bureau office space within this ications which make this consideration both practical and Bureau within the confines of the Convention Center close contact currently enjoyed by the Bureau in the Center itself and its staff. The ability to literally walk out the [' into the Convention Center complex cannot be underestimated. By relocating ,art of the complex, we actually increase this important connectivity. In addition t's own office I would propose two other sub-elements which would enhance their · to market the complex. The first would be the creation of a Downtown Visitor's Center. The 2 04/18/97 FRI 14:51 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & COMM DEV ~ CITY MGRS OFFICE ~003 Visitor's Center would be operated by the Bureau and would be open to the public seven days a week. As currently conceived, the center would have an information desk d Friday. On weekends, information about community events, art galleries, and museums could be provided through an of electronic display board, etc). The Visitor's Center would ~ to accommodate various community exhibits. The second into the Bureau's space, is a fully equipped office Center user. As visioned this facility would have in pl~ fax, duplicating machines, etc.) and supplies of a modem office. According to Mr. light by any organization considering Bakersfield ~ with Mr. Meroski the type of square footage Office Visitor Center and the Convention office we 8,2: and John Meroski the value of creating a multi-media such a facility would also enhance the marketabiliity both and out of town users. As envisioned, the center Would the ability satellite and fiber optic link-up and thus provide interactive training programs locations (locally, nationally, or internationally). Closely associated with this use also be the development of a sound stage/production studio. In discussing such a number of City departments each expressed an interest in this use. Whether its a describing the City's recreation program, or how annexation works, or earthquake 3 04/18/97 FRI 14:52 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & COMM DEV -~-*-~ CITY MGR$ OFFICE [~004 preparedness, or a video profiling Bakersfield's quality of life, the facility would be of direct benefit to many City departments. The facility would also allow for broadcasting both the Convention Center users. The sound stage/production studio is help differentiate the Bakersfield Convention Center planning purposes staff is estimating approximately 3,000 With respect to the additional meeting space as described it may also be possible to concurrently use this space to enhance This possibility then gives rise to considering the relocation of group to this building. The advantage would be easier the more centralized downtown location. With as much ~l!~),000 sq available and with its offices located within the same ] into a major community center enjoying a wide be enjoyed by conventioneers and alike, ion Administrative group would require in an effort to sell the property it owns at 515 Truxtun and properties are combined into a single holding it makes the site that could act as the eastern anchor to the downtown area. The is enhanced by the City's utilization of 800 Truxtun Avenue as part of the complex, as well as, an active community center. In order to expedite the ~f 515 Tmxtun Avenue I would recommend relocating my department 4 04/18/97 FRI 14:54 FAX 805 328 1548 BFLD ECON & COM~ DEV ~ CITY MGRS OFFICE [~005 immediately upon the City's obtaining title to 800 Traxtun Avenue. I estimate my department's space needs at approximately 6,000 square feet. This move would offer an department to work more closely with the Visitor's and tttributes of Bakersfield to both tourist and industrial prospects. In .' all the potential uses listed in this memorandum there still would recommend that this space be reserved for a user of users function is "economic development" oriented. In this way serve as a one stop center for marketing Bakersfield. In stepping back and looking at the what I have presented is a new activity center for t ' to the existing Convention Center. The of space which is suited for both conventions the . available to out of town visitors ability visible office space to the Visitor's and 'other economic development organizations under develop a fully integrated Convention Center complex uses, positions the downtown to achieve thc next level of :tess. The ~ of 800 Tmxtun offers a tremendous one time opportunity. Please advise you would like me to proceed.