HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/97 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 6, 1997
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER~/"'J"/
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION""~"
1. As you are aware, the Amtrak station project has been long delayed. It appears that
the City would have the opportunity to become the lead on that if we wish. Part of the
reason is that it is adjacent to the Q Street grade separation. We believe $1.8 million
in costs could be saved if the two projects were done together. The savings is on
environmental work and on design and construction elements due to their proximity.
We believe full funding for it is in the pipeline. The only caution - The Railroad has
an excessive wish list that must get more reasonable.
2. Per the attached memorandum from Public Works, northbound and southbound
traffic has been directed onto the west portion of the new Coffee Road bridge
structure, as of Wednesday, June 4th. As reported earlier, the entire bridge is
expected to be open for traffic in about 30 days.
3. The Public Works Director has announced the appointment of Brad Underwood to the
position of General Services Superintendent. Brad has been employed in the
Engineering Division for 10¼ years and will assume his new position on Monday,
June 9th.
4. Responses to the questions posed at the Budget Hearings earlier this week are
enclosed.
5. Responses to Council requests and referrals are attached, as follows:
· Correspondence from the Kern County Superintendent of Schools' office
regarding the exterior design of the new downtown elementary school at 2021
M St.;
Honorable Mayor and City Council
June 6, 1997
Page 2
· Investigate and respond regarding curb and gutter problems at 615 Myrtle St.
· Request for staff to notify Council a month prior to the beginning of construction
and paving of streets in Kern City.
6. Two newspaper articles are enclosed - one from the San Francisco Chronicle on the
sale of luxury suites at the various sporting venues in that area and one from The Los
Angeles Times, written by the mayor and city manager of Lafayette, on the
Governor's announcement to route $100 million from the state's budget to local cities
and counties.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director~
DATE: June 3, 1997
SUBJECT: COFFEE ROAD SEPARATION OF GRADE PROJECT
Public Works staff has been informed that northbound and southbound traffic will be transferred to the
west portion (future southbound lanes) of the new bridge structure tomorrow morning. The entire bridge
should be open for traffic in about 30 days.
RECEIVED
i JUN 5
'iCtTY MANAGER"S OFFICE
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
John W. Stinson, Assistant City. Manager
Gail E. Waiters, Assistant City Manager
Judy K. Skousen, City Attorney
Leland J. Andersen, Community Services Manager
Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
Steve Brummer, Chief of Police
Michael R. Kelly, Fire Chief
Jake Wager, Economic Developmem Director
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Directo~/~~ /
DATE: June 4, 1997
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT
! am pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Underwood to the position of
General Services Superintendent. Interviews for this position were conducted Friday, May 30,
1997. Brad placed No. 1 and has been selected to fill this position effective Monday, June 9,
1997.
Brad has been employed with the Public Works Engineering Division for 10 ½
years and an asset to this Department. Under management and administrative direction, Brad
will assume Citywide general services functions, i.e., plan and administer the day-to-day
operations of the General Services Division including plant and facilities' maintenance, traffic
signal maintenance, traffic marking and signs, the City-owned airport and related activities of the
department.
RECEIVED
Copy: Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Public Works Division Heads
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
FY 1997/98 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Date: June 2, 1997
Question Response Councilmember
May 19, 1997 Workshop
No. 1: Explain the differences between FY 96/97 and Attached is a memo from Risk Management summarizing the McDermott
FY 97/98 expenditures and revenues for Risk differences between expenditures and revenues. The memo further
Management and the reasons a deficit is projected, recommends a budget reduction of $137,000 to wipe out the projected
deficit.
June 2, 1997 Workshop
No. 1: What is the assessment for Tevis Park prior to Residents were assessed half of the tier one park assessment in FY McDermott
the park coming on line? Suggest a process for 95/96, however because of delays in park completion they were not
rebating or lowering the assessments to residents in charged any assessment in FY 96/97. The residents will be charged a
the interim, reduced assessment of $11.50 in FY 97/98 due to continued problems
with park completion. A memo is attached which discusses the
assessments in greater detail.
No. 2: Provide a cost estimate and a time line for A memo is attached which discusses the restrictions imposed by the McDermott
extending the Kern River Parkway landscaping west Kern River Parkway EIR on landscaping west of Coffee.
of Coffee Road.
No. 3: Provide a time line for completing beach area Staff estimates that the beach area improvements will be completed by Rowles
improvements near Yokuts Park. early August, 1997. Seeding of the shoreline will occur soon due to
the favorable climate conditions.
No. 4: Provide a detailed proposal outlining a full-time Staff is still researching the needs of the Lowell Park area. A memo Carson
recreation program for the Lowell Park area which outlining the issues is attached.
addresses facilities needs and proposed program
costs and content.
No. 5: Explore the possible use of the Boys and Girls A memo is attached which discusses the expanded use of the Boys DeMond
Club facility for City recreation programs, and Girls Club facilities for recreation programs. Staff will be
evaluating appropriate programs for the facility.
No. 6: Explain how park maintenance for Stramler The County will continue to have jurisdiction over the park and DeMond
Park will be handled after the annexation of Chester continue to provide all maintenance. A memo is attached with
#3. additional detail.
No. 7: Assess the feasibility of establishing a policy Staff is preparing information to determine the feasibility of such a McDermott
encouraging all employees to fly out of Meadows policy. A report will be submitted to Council within the month.
Field when traveling on City business.
No. 8: Contact the Tree Foundation for a time line for This project should be completed by November 15, 1997. Jim Alfter DeMond
completing the landscaping on Manor Street using the Construction is responsible for the concrete work and building of the
Texaco grant funds, equestrian trail and Kern Sprinkler will be doing the irrigation and tree
planting.
No. 9: Detail the current program for dealing with Currently the City does not have an up-to-date comprehensive Carson
substandard drainage around the City. drainage plan for the City. A memo is attached which details how the
Public Works Department currently handles repairs of problem
drainage.
No. 10: Provide a proposal for developing an anti- Public Works staff is contacting Community Services and Police to Sullivan
littering campaign. Consult with Community Services develop a comprehensive proposal to address littering. In addition,
regarding their adopt-an-aroa program. Contact other staff is contacting the League of California Cities and other aroa cities
cities to find out if they have anti-littering campaigns, for additional information on established anti-littering programs.
No. 11: Provide an update on the progress of Construction of this roadway segment will be accomplished as part of McDermott
construction of Olive Drive between P, iverlakes and development in the area. A memo is attached which discusses the
Calloway. timing of this development.
No. 12: Funding the construction of the signal at Public Works will schedule this traffic signal as one of the first CIP McDermott
Hageman and Riverlakes should be a priority for the projects to design and construct for FY 1997/98.
FY 1997/98 CIP.
No. 13: Traffic signals on L Street between 23rd Public Works has begun preliminary work on upgrading the signal DeMond
Street and Truxtun Avenue need to be synchronized, synchronization on L Street. A memo is attached which outlines the
steps to be taken to improve the signal synchronization.
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No. 14: Summarize the City's current policy on Staff will address the needed sidewalk repairs for Park Way and Carson
addressing "trip and fall" sidewalk repairs. Repair Oleander. A memo along with a copy of the City's hazardous sidewalk
sidewalk at Park Way and Oleander. policy is attached, which outlines how the City addresses repair of
sidewalks.
No. 15: Provide an analysis of the KEDC's request Staff recently met with Greg Whitney of KEDC to discuss their funding McDermott/Rowles
for additional funding, how the City could benefit from request and possible changes to the contract scope of work. An
additional representation on the Board by the CVB overview of this meeting is provided in an attached memo.
and on developing specific performance measures to
determine KEDC's effectiveness in representing the
c~ty.
No. 16: Research the feasibility of the City creating its Staff believes that this question could be addressed as a component of Rowles/Carson
own Economic Development Corporation. potential changes to the terms and conditions of the City's agreement
with KEDC. This subject will be included in the City's negotiations with
KEDC regarding the increased funding level request.
No. 17: Provide a status report on the feasibility study According to the consultant commissioned to prepare the report, it is Carson
for the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area. approximately 50% complete. The final product is scheduled to be
delivered in the next two weeks. Staff will schedule a presentation of
the report on an upcoming Council Meeting agenda.
No. 18: Provide a history of the South Beltway project A detailed chronology of the South Beltway project is attached as well Sullivan
and a time line for its construction, as a schedule of work to be completed in the next two years.
No. 19: Devise a quarterly status report to monitor The Planning Director is in the process of formalizing a program to McDermott
development for mitigation purposes outside the City monitor and report on developments approved by the County in order
limits, to track unmitigated impacts.
No. 20: Provide a status report on proposed A status report is attached which recaps the annexations and pre- McDermott
annexation areas, zonings which are in progress as well as all of the areas that we are
currently working in or targeting for the annexation marketing
campaign.
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Public Works is currently working with the County to identify a McDermott
No. 21: Monitor and coordinate efforts with the County preferred alignment of Mohawk Street. Development Services will be
regarding the Mohawk Street alignment, coordinating all hearings and environmental reviews of the project with
the County. In addition, they will be developing a proposal to annex
the area along the alignment to minimize the difficulties of multi-
jurisdictional coordination.
No. 22: Schedule the General Plan scoping project for A briefing of the General Plan Scoping identified in the budget McDermott
the next Urban Development Committee Meeting. presentation will be prepared for the July 9, 1997 Urban Development
Committee.
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BAKERSFIELD
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
May 28, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinsor~, ~stant City Manager
SUBJECT: Response to budget question of May 19 re. Risk Management
This memo is to respond to the questions asked by Councilmember McDermott
regarding the Risk Management Budget. The first question was to explain the
differences in the numbers between the department budget figures and the fund
analysis at the back of the budget. According to the Finance Director, the reason these
numbers differ somewhat is that the budget figures do not include the accrual of capital
expenditures (acquisition of the homes on Panorama) due to the timing of the
purchases and the posting of actual budget figures. The budget figures also do not
reflect depreciation expense which is included only in the fund analysis (this is
consistent for all departments and funds).
With regard to the second question about the deficit projected for the fund, there are
typically some differences in revenue and expense figures due to timing and
information available when the budget is prepared. Certain expenditures such as
liability claims are estimated based on information available at the time the budget is
prepared early in the year. Risk Manager, Scott Manzer and I have reviewed the
proposed expenditures based on updated information and we recommend reductions to
the budget equal to the $137,00 projected deficit. These reductions reflect lower costs
projected for liability claims and liability professional services.
P:\BUDRESP.MEM
To: Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager
From: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 5, 1997
Subject: Fiscal Year 1997/98 Budget Workshop Questions/Responses-
Community Services Department
The following is in response to City Council questions raised at the June 2, 1997 budget hearing.
1. Question: What is the assessment for Tevis Park prior to the park coming on line? Suggest a
process for rebating or lowering the assessments to residents in the interim. (McDermott)
Response: Residents were charged one-half ($16.27) of the tier one park assessment for-the
95/96 fiscal year since the park was anticipated to come on line mid-year. Since this date was
later revised to January 1997, a park assessment was not collected for the 96/97 fiscal year. The
City began maintenance responsibilities of the park in May, 1997. For the 97/98 fiscal year, Tevis
area residents are to be charged 67% ($11.50) of the tier one park assessment because the park
was not completed to the City's satisfaction when the notices were mailed to property owners in
April, 1997.
Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that no adjustment be made to the proposed 97/98
assessment of $11.50 since it has already been adjusted.
2. Question: Provide a cost estimate and a time line for extending the Kern River Parkway
landscaping west of Coffee Road. (McDermott)
Response: In 1988, an Environmental Impact Report was completed for the proposed Kern
River Parkway project. The Parkway area west of Coffee Road to the point where Stockdale
Highway crosses over the Kern River to the North was declared a riparian habitat in the
Environmental Impact Report (Section 11I page 4 refers to this area as the "Bakersfield
Educational Studies Area"). A copy of this page of the report is attached.
Thus, this designated area was to be left in its natural state with no changes in the natural
landscape and native environment.
3. Question: Provide a time line for completing beach area improvements near Yokuts Park.
(Rowles)
Response: it is statYs estimate that the beach area will be completed by early August, 1997.
Remaining work consists of fine grading, installing irrigation parts and seeding the shoreline at
Yokuts. Seeding will occur soon due to favorable temperatures.
4. Question: Provide a detailed proposal outlining a full-time recreation program for the Lowell
Park area which addresses facilities needs and proposed program costs and content. (Carson)
Response: Information on this request will be sent under separate cover.
cc: City Manager
Community Services Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
Bakersfield' =ducaflonm =tumes Ar:ea. (Li~ht:-Green). This""area would
be set aside for educational research in cooperation with 'the local educational
community (such as California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield
College; Kern High School District, etc.} and The Nature Conservancy and
would remain virtually in its natural state. Some enhancement of the rip-
arian habitat could occur through restoration projects. The Studies Area,
including the primary river channel (199 acres} and the riparian area '(261
acres}, is located between Coffee Road and Stockdale Highway Bridge and
comprises approximately.a60 acres, or 32.6 percent of the total Parkway.
Landsca ed Areas~ (Dark ' Green) :""' This category contains areas that
woul · tur · an or p ante w t native or nonnative park landscaping
and artificially, irrigated.. It is the City"s intent to plant native species
within the floodway and a mixture of native and nonnative (ornamental}
species outside the floodway. (See Chapter' 8, "Biological Resources,"' for a
recommended list of compatible plant species.} Portions. of the Parkway that
would be landscaped include the amphitheater site, major road crossings,
parking lots, rest areas, areas adjacent to existing canals and the bicycle
path, and areas that would serve as a visual ..screen from adjacent land
uses. These areas comprise 65 acres, or q.6 percent of the Parkway.
Existin~l Recreation Areas (Dark Green and Bordered in Brown). This
categOry includes one existing City park, Beach Park, and two existing
County parks, Riverview and the Metropolitan Center (Metro) Parks. Beach
Park is developed with recreational facilities, such as softball fields for
organized teams, playgrounds, horseshoe and shuffleboard courts, and pic-
nic areas. Riverview and Metro Parks contain developed .recreational
facilities, such as softball fields, game courts, horseshoe and shuffleboard
courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, recreational buildings, restrooms, and
swimming pools ......
This cateclory contains lqS.acres, .or .!0.q perce t Of the Parkway, com-
prising Beach'Park{30"'acres),' Riverview Park (15 acres), and Metro Park
( 100 acres).
Proposed' Recr~ti°n A"~'~ "(Yellow 'with' DOts). The'"'~ecreation areas
are proposed in Reaches q and 5 between Truxtun Lake and Freeway 99.
This land use category may contain the following uses:
o volleyball; .... ':'"
o walking :and"' Jogging" paths; ".. ~ ....~'.. :.
o picnic areas with.barbequ, e pits (BBQ}; '
o horseshoe pitching ar. eas, .. . ,.. .
o restrooms, ' ',~. :- ,....-,+~ .." . ' . .... ~ ,,=,v.'" ' '.'.. ' ·
o, h sical fltness.stations,,.,.~ ......... ~.., ~, ...... .
o bird watchin areas, - ..., .. .... ,, :.:. .
o archery range; ~ :'... ., ....... :, ..
odel'airplane, 'boat, and" car areas
: 'o° battery-poweredskite flying a_.r.e~.,m;.. ::' ~ ....
o equestrian staging areas~ ~.."
o over-the-line softball areas; an,d : ~. .~ s .
o canoeing and rowing areas. .
DIVISIONSOF RECREATION AND PARKS
RECEIVED
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DATE: June 5, 1997 :~C~TY MANAGER'S OFFF~
TO: Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: Recreation Programs at Lowell Park
In response to your request regarding recreation programs at Lowell Park, we have
taken the following steps:
· As I have informed the council, we will offer a program this summer that is
similar to programs at other parks (see attached memo for additional
information).
· Staff has met with representatives from Emerson school to discuss facility
availability for this summer. We were informed that space was only available
from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Staff believes that this time period is inadequate to
meet programming needs. I will contact the school staff and see if I can
negotiate a more favorable time period. We did not address a school year
.program at this time. McKinley school is on a year round schedule.
· In evaluating the potential for convening the shop into a recreation facility,
we are dealing with the issues mentioned during the budget presentation.
They are:
· Identify a suitable alternate location for the shop.
· Determine the logistics and costs of the shop relocation.
· Assess the suitability of the existing building for the proposed use (e.g.
capacity, potential programs, cost vs. benefit).
· Determining any environmental concerns that may arise as a result
from the buildings' previous use.
· Identify problems with meeting building codes, fire regulations (e.g.
currently no emergency exit), accessibility requirements, etc. In its'
present condition, the building has only one restroom that does not
meet accessibility requirements, doors are not suitable for the
proposed use, HVAC is probably inadequate, visual inspection
indicates that the roof and walls leak, windows have been blocked,
and there are many other issues that must be addressed by an agency
with the proper expertise to determine all problems.
· Parking and emergency access (if on-site parking is necessary, we
must determine how to design this into the park setting and deal with
existing trebs and the irrigation system).
,-If necessary, the relocation of the recycling bins.
· If renovation is feasible, determine costs and funding source(s).
· We need to investigate the suggestion of acquiring some of the houses
that are adjacent to the park as programming space and determine the
suitability of these structures.
· For the purpose of offering a well-planned year round program, we need to
obtain and analyze survey data. Related to this, we need to identify potential
partners for cooperative programs. The neighborhood associations have
offered volunteer resources and we need to evaluate how to take advantage
of this resource.
Staff'has already contacted city departments to request assistance in gathering needed
information. I believe that new concerns will be brought up that also require research.
We understand the concerns of the area residents and the need for recreational
opportunities in all areas of the city, but also recognize that the solution is very
complex. As we have new or more detailed information, it will be forwarded.
.T,,un..~c~ , c_:j? 16:50 - FR.'X :3261248 P. 2
DATE: June 4, 1997
TO: Stan Ford, Director
FKOM: Dean Jones, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Lowell Summer Playground Program
The summe~ playground program offers supervised recreational
activities for children ages 6 to 15. Activities include games,
tournaments, arts a~d crafts, sports, music, contests, and more.
There is no registration fee for this "drop-in" program; however,
there may be fees for certain craft projects or special
activities. A registration card and waiwer form are required for
every child participating in the program. The registration card
will provide the leaders with important emergency information to
be kept on file at the playground site.
Monday through Priday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Program runs: June 9 - August
Activity Calendar
June I9 ............ Disc Golf Tournament
June 26 ............ Carroms Tournament
July l0 ............ Magic Mountain Trip
July 24 ............ 3 on 3 Basketball
August 7 ........... Wild Water Adventures
Excursions
Each park site is guaranteed lO seats per trip and the remaining
seats are first-come, first-serve. The cost for Magic Mountain
will be $15 per participant and $10 per participant for Wild
Water Adventures.
The program will run for approximately 9 weeks. Two staff
persons at $6.50 per hour for 7 hours a day salary and benefit
total $4,898.00, there will also be 2 JTPA (Job Training and
Partnership Act) high school students there at no cost.
Concerns:
Mckinley is a year round school and will be out a total of 5
weeks, which may affect the program attendance after their summer
session is over on July 7, 1997.
Efforts have been made to run a program at Emerson to attract the
young teenager, due to a limited time period that the school is
available (gam-ll:30am) it would not provide for a quality
program.
DIVISIONS OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 4, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: Request from Councilor DeMond
During the departments' budget presentation, and on two previous occasions, Councilor
DeMond requested that I explore the possibility of the city providing recreational programs
at the Boys and Girls Club.
This afternoon I met with Zane Smith, Executive Director of the Bakersfield Boys and Girls
Club, to discuss this matter. Mr. Smith expressed that he is very interested in ensuring that
the facility is used to its' capacity in providing programs to the community. He is willing to
work with us in either joint programming or renting the facility to us. Further, he stated that
the Boys and Girls Club focus is programming for youth and that they offer no adult
programs. Because their focus is on youth, the facility is generally available before 2:00 p.m.
when public schools are in session, and before noon and after 4:00 p.m. during summer.
Based on this, we will evaluate what programs may be appropriate to take advantage the
opportunity in this facility.
I will keep you informed of our progress.
c: Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager
RECEIVED
CITY MANAGER'S OFF,C2
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
JUNE 5, 1997
TO: GAlL E. WAITERS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM~D.B. TEUBNER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: BUDGET WORKSHOP RESPONSE
Question: Explain how park maintenance for Stramler Park will be handled after the
annexation of Chester #3.
Response: County parks that are annexed, remain County parks unless they are
specifically transferred to the City by agreement and resolutions approved by both the
Board of Supervisors and the City Council. Their is no intent by either the City or the
County to transfer Stramler Park to the City. Therefore, the County will continue to
maintain the park and have jurisdiction over its operations. City residents will still be
able to use the park. This is also the case with Casa Loma Park in the Casa Loma
annexation area.
S :\98BUDPRO~BQ5.RES
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 1997
TO: Gail E. Waiters, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director ~~~
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 1997/98 Budget Workshop Responses
The following are responses to questions posed by the City Council during budget workshop sessions.
If you have any questions or need clarifications, do not hesitate to call me.
Public Works: 7. Contact the Tree Foundation for a time line for completing the
landscaping on Manor Street using the Texaco grant funds.
(DeMond)
This project is scheduled to be completed by November 15, 1997.
o Jim Alfter is the contractor for the Equestrian Trail and
concrete work.
o Kern Sprinklers is responsible for the irrigation system and
tree planting.
Kern River Parkway is funded project plans were prepared by Martin-
McIntosh.
8. Detail the current program for dealing with substandard drainage
around the City. (Carson)
The Engineering Services Division reviews individual drainage issues
when requested. Currently an Engineer in the Subdivision Section,
who normally reviews plans for private development projects, reviews
these drainage issues. A drainage study and master plan for portions
of the downtown area was prepared 40-45 years ago, and this plan is
still referred to on occasion for background information. The Streets
Division also responds to localized drainage issues as their time and
budget allows.
Fiscal Year 1997/98 Budget Workshop
June 5, 1997
Page 2
The Streets Division has a list of areas where drainage is a problem.
Each budget year, as funds allow, these areas are repaired. During the
1996/97 budget year, the Storm Maintenance Section has eliminated
flood problems in some areas by installing catch basins and storm
drains.
9. Provide a proposal for developing an anti-littering campaign. Consult
with Community Services regarding their adopt-an-area program.
Contact other cities to find out if they have anti-littering campaigns.
(Sullivan)
The Solid Waste Division will research the development of an anti-
littering campaign.
Staff will contact area cities and the League of Cities for additional
information.
11. Funding the construction of the Signal at Hageman and Riveflakes
should be a priority for the FY 1997/98 CIP. (McDermott)
Public Works staff'will schedule the traffic signal at the intersection of
Hageman Road and Riverlakes Drive as one of the first CIP projects
to design and construct for FY 1997/98. This project is already in the
CIP 97/98 for construction.
What is the status of the construction of Olive Drive between
Riverlakes Drive and Calloway Drive?
Construction of this roadway segment would be accomplished by the
Riverlakes Developer as part of their development. As the project is
on the Regional Transportation Facilities List for the Transportation
Impact Fee, construction of the roadway could occur prior t° adjacent
development with the developer receiving Transportation Impact Fee
credits for the construction as allowed under this program.
12. Traffic signals on L Street between 23rd Street and Truxtun Avenue
need to be synchronized. (DeMond)
Fiscal Year 1997/98 Budget Workshop
June 5, 1997
Page 3
The synchronization timing on L Street is several years old and is
indeed in need of upgrading due to new businesses and added traffic
load now using the street. Traffic Engineering staff'began collecting
data on Tuesday, June 3, 1997 in order to run new coordination
modeling programs. Individual intersections will also be analyzed for
new timing needs. Staff will have new timing parameters installed
over the next few weeks and evaluate the effectiveness of the changes
for "fine tuning" of the timing.
13. Summarize the City's current policy on addressing "trip and fall"
sidewalk repairs. Repair sidewalk at Park Way and Oleander.
(Carson)
We will review the needed sidewalk repairs on Park Way west of
Oleander. In areas where tree roots are raising the sidewalk, we will
seek permission from the property owner to have the tree removed
and we will replace the damaged section of sidewalk. If permission is
not granted, we will ramp the raised sidewalk with asphalt in order to
make it safe for pedestrians.
Attached is a copy of the City's current policy addressing repairs of
hazardous sidewalks.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT NO. 1-95
February 22, 1995
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM
Them is a need to ado~ a formal policy regaining sidewalk repairs and or
replacement. While the California Street and Highway Code and Bakersfield
Municipal Code Chapl:er 12.40 indicates property owner responsibility for
sidewalks, it is very difficult to enforce such codes.
- The City of Bakersfield does not have adequate resources to fully address
these issues, however, a partial solution could be as follows:
I. Enhance the current complaint program:
a) Document all complaints on a standard form.
b) Define what is considered a sub-standarcl sidewall~
Set up different levels of sub-standard sidewalks and establish
guidelines for each level.
1. Trivial defects will be addressed according to the situation.
2. 1" 1:o 2" offsets would be repaired using aSl~halt concrete to
ramp the lower slaD to match 1:he higher slab.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT CQMMITrEE
REPORT NO. 1-95
FEBRUARY 22. 1995
Page -2-
3. 2" or greater offsets would require the removal and
replacement of the sidewalk.
d) As budget allows, mal(e repairs as per established
guidelines and document rel~airs. While this is s'cill the
resl~onsil3ilitV of the prol3er~v owner, the CltV may
consider budgeting $75,000 to $100,000 for
rel31acement of the more severe prol31ems.
II. Worl( with the Community Development Division to explore
funding for the new or replacement sidewalks utilizing
Community Develol3ment Blocl( Grant funds where al313tical31e.
II1. Cause the property owners to remove the prot31ems such as tr~e mots that
damage the sidewalks.
The Commmee recommenas the policy outlinea in this reDor~ De_
implementea.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 1997
TO: Gail Waiters, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Dire{or ~
SUBJECT: Replies to Budget Questions.
Below are responses to questions asked at the Budget Hearing on June 2, 1997.
Question 14: Provide an analysis of the KEDC's request for additional funding, how the City
could benefit from additional representation on the Board by the CVB and on
developing specific performance measures to determine KEDC's effectiveness in
representing the City. (McDermott/Rowles)
On Tuesday, June 3, 1997, the City Manager and Economic Development Director
met briefly with Greg Whitney regarding the new funding proposal made by KEDC.
Staffconveyed to Mr. Whitney the comments made by Councilmembers on Monday,
June 2, 1997 regarding the KEDC contract.
Mr. Whitney indicated that he has made a proposal to other Kern County cities
requesting a higher level of funding support. He also indicated he has made a similar
request to the County of Kern. Since these requests have only recently been
advanced, the outcome is still unclear.
Based on this information staff at this time would suggest that it would be
appropriate to renew the existing three year contract and address any changes in the
scope of work or in the annual contribution amount when the level of participation
by the other cities and the County of Kern comes into sharper focus. Staff will
provide additional information regarding KEDC's progress as that information is
made available to us.
Question 15: Research the feasibility of the City creating its own Economic Development
Corporation. (Rowles, Carson)
In consulting with the City Manager, staff believes this question can be addressed as
a component of any contemplated changes in the terms and conditions of the
agreement with KEDC. The discussions with KEDC could also include a
fundamental shift in the mission of this organization that would directly address Mr.
Rowles' question.
Question 16. Provide a status report on the feasibility study for the Southeast Redevelopment
Project Area. (Carson)
Based on a progress report obtained on Wednesday, June 4, 1997 from the consultant
commissioned to prepare a fiscal feasibility study regarding the possible formation
of two redevelopment project areas, staff was informed that the work is
approximately fifty percent complete. The final product is scheduled to be delivered
to the city of Bakersfield within the next two weeks. Staff will then schedule a
presentation for the next possible City Council meeting.
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 1997
TO: ALAN TANDY, CitY MANAGER
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRE~
SUBJECT: RESPONSES TO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET QUESTIONyg'
17. A report on the History, Status and Future Schedule of the South Beltway is attached.
18. The Planning Director will formalize our program to monitor developments approved by
the county to track unmitigated impacts on the city and the community is general.
19. The status report on annexations is attached with expanded commentary on the cases.
Existing staff will be shifted to provide more effort to annex areas of concern to the City
Council.
20. Public Works will be working with the county on the alignment of Mohawk Street.
Development Services will coordinate hearings and environmental reviews of the project
and revisit the proposal to annex the area to minimize the difficulties of multi-
jurisdictional coordination.
21. A briefing of the General Plan Scoping identified in the budget presentation will be
prepared for the next Urban Development Committee meeting on July 9, 1997.
JH:pjt
cc: Gall Waiters, Assistant City Manager
Stanley Grady. Planning Director
Melanie Dunwoody, Business Manager
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RECEIVED
JUN - 5 1997
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SOUTH BELTWAY CHRONOLOGY
Chronology And Document Type
April 25, 1991
Ron Brummett of Kern COG (KCOG) addresses the Building Industry Association of
Kern County - Topic: Financing Growth Transportation.
September 10, 1991
City, County and KCOG Public Meeting (South Beltway Alternatives) held at McKee
School, questions asked by attendees.
December 18, 1992
Correspondence from Fred Kloepper to KCOG, Southside Transportation Corridor
Administration Draft Environmental Impact Report (ADEIR) - comments on ADEIR.
February 2, 1993
Correspondence and DEIR - SOUTHSIDE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY
from KCOG to Interested agencies - notification of March 18 public hearing and public
review period ending March 5, 1993.
February 16, 1993
Correspondence from Jack Hardisty to KCOG, Draft EIR (DEIR) - Southside
Transportation Corridor Study - summary of impacts.
February 25~ 1993
Public meeting Comment Sheet from Joe D. Garone to Ron Brummett - Alternative
No. 1. is not desirable.
April 14, 1993
Correspondence from Mark Salvaggio to City Council, response to McDermott's
comment regarding "slowed-down" SBW study, includes brief chronology.
JUNE, 1993
FINAL EIR SOUTH BELTWAY TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR received from KCOG.
August 6, 1993
Memo from Ed Schulz to Alan Tandy, SBW land acquisition cost.
December 28, 1993
Correspondence from KCOG to Jack Hardisty requesting review and comment on A -
ADEIR AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE TIER I EIR FOR THE SOUTH BELTWAY
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY, said document attached to correspondence.
February 16, 1994
Correspondence from Joe Garone to Ron Brummett complimenting KCOG for
expanding SBW alignment study and recommendations.
May, 1994
FINAL TIER I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SOUTH BELTWAY
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR receiver from KCOG.
June 21, 1994
Memo to Marian P. Shaw with suggestions for South Beltway (SBW) project
description.
June 28, 1994
Memo to Marian P. Shaw and Fred Simon stating SBW EIR Milestones necessary to
complete EIR.
November 20, 1995
Memo to Stan Grady and Marc Gauthier from Raul Rojas (by Fred Kloepper) 2000
scale map and legal descriptions attached, proceed with EIR process.
December 12, 1995
Memo to Raul M. Rojas and Fred L. Kloepper from Start Grady requesting the need to
clarify both project description and to provide other items necessary to proceed with
RFP.
June 12, 1996
KCOG Resolution No. 96-19 - ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FEDERAL CLEAN AIR
ACT AMENDMENTS CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 1996 REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND THE 1996 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION'
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
June 12, 1996
KCOG Resolution No. 96-21 -THE 1996 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1) FINDING OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE 1996
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN: 2) FINDING OF CONFORMITY TO THE
FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1990 AND THE STATE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AIR QUALITY; AND 3) ADOPTION OF THE 1996
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
June 24, 1996
Memo to Stan Grady from Raul Rojas advising that Jack LaRochelle will be assuming
responsibility for the SBW project.
July, 1996
Correspondence from KCOG to Stan Grady - information on funding for the South
Beltway environmental impact statement.
July 22, 1996
Correspondence from Ron Brummett (KCOG) to Stan Grady, SBW EIR funding, money
available.
August 28, 1996
Correspondence from Ronald A. Brummett, KCOG to Jack Hardisty: review
Memorandum of Agreement between KCOG and the COB outlining technical
assistance.
September 18, 1996
Memo to Urban Development Committee from Raul Rojas, status report on various
freeway and state highway projects including SBW.
September 30, 1996
From time card: begin SBW RFP.
October 1 or 2, 1996
Set up meeting with public works to discuss SBW needs, status.
October 2, 1996 (KCOG received date)
Correspondence to James W. van Sels (Caltrans) from Federal Highway
Administration: Re approval of California's 1996/97 - 1998/99FSTIP.
October 7, 1996
Meeting with public works personnel to discuss SBW needs, responsibilities and other
concern, issues, etc. Jack LaRochelle and Marian P. Shaw among public works
employees in attendance. Stan Grady, Marc Gauthier and Richard Dole attend for
planning department.
October 7, 1996
Public works to continue preparing RFP.
October 23, 1996
Admin Report to CC from Raul Rojas: recommend approval of SBW memorandum of
understanding (funding, responsibilities).
October 23, 1996
Memorandum of Agreement No. 96-302 between KCOG and City stating funding and
responsibilities of KCOG and City.
November 7, 1996
Correspondence from kimley-Horn and Associates - thanks for meeting and discussing
the proposed SBW EIR.
November 13, 1996
Memo from Marc Gauthier to Marian P. Shaw - additional items for RFP.
November 13, 1996
Memo to Marian P. Shaw from Marc Gauthier, add to RFP: consultant determines level
of environmental review, better review of alternatives, public involvement program and
experience with route adoptions.
November 23, 1996
Memo from Marian P. Shaw to Marc Gauthier - review RFQ&P's.
December 6, 1996
RFQ&P mailed to consultants. RFQ&P's must be returned by January 10, 1997.
January 13, 1997
Four consultants submitted RFQ&P's: Environmental Science Associates, Sacramento,
CA; Kimerly-Horn and Associates, Orange, CA; Ricon Consultants, Inc., Ventura, CA;
and Woodward-Clyde, Oakland, CA.
January 13, 1997
RFQ&P's to reviewers (Ted James, Roger Taylor, Laura Marino, Marian Shaw and
Richard Dole). Return evaluations by January 17,1997.
January 13, 1997
All evaluations, except for Marian P. Shaw's, have been returned.
January 22, 1997
Picked up Marian P. Shaw's evaluation. Rated evaluations. All evaluators, rated
Woodward-Clyde first. Report same to Marc Gauthier and Stan Grady. Contact all
consultants - congratulations to Woodward-Clyde.
February 12, 1997
Correspondence from Jack LaRochelle - Administrative Amendment of STP-Transfer of
funds (additional $30,000.00 to cover cost of EIR preparation).
February 12, 1997
Correspondence to unsuccessful EIR bidders.
February 12, 1997
Correspondence from Jacque LaRochelle to Roger Taylor (KCOG), additional
$30,000.00 needed for SBW EIR.
February 21, 1997
Memo to Scott Manzer from Richard Dole, Woodward-Clyde proposes changes to
insurance requirements.
February 25, 1997
Memo to Richard Dole from Scott Manzer, Scott's reply to proposed insurance
changes.
February 25, 1997
Memo from Scott Manzer to Richard Dole - Comments regarding consultant's
proposed insurance changes
March 13, 1997
FAX from Woodward-Clyde to Richard Dole - info transmitted to Scott Manzer from
Woodward-Clyde requesting changes to insurance requirement.
March 19, 1997
Memo from Marc Gauthier to Scott Manzer - Woodward-Clyde Consultant's proposed
insurance changes.
March 19, 1997
Memo to Laura Marino and Marian Shaw from Marc Gauthier, review City-Consultant
SBW agreement, standard contract with exception of insurance changes.
April 3, 1997
FAX from Woodward Clyde - Certificate of insurance, Endorsement, FAX message -
waiver of subrogation endorsement will follow under separate cover..
April 3, 1997
FAX from Woodward Clyde transmitted to Scott Manzer for review - insurance
document, Certificate of insurance.
April 7, 1997
Memo from Richard Dole to Jack Hardisty regarding background information on
consultants who submitted proposals for South Beltway EIR.
April 9, 1997
Received Certificate of Insurance (Plan Dept stamp 4/9/97).
April 9, 1997
Agreement No. 97-86, City Council apprOves agreement for Woodward-Clyde to
prepare SBW EIR.
April 18, 1997
Phone call from Marian P. Shaw, problem with money, forgot to go to State for Request
for Authorization, hold contract until said authorization received, will prepare forms
immediately.
April 25, 1997
FAX from Woodward-Clyde, ... "'bad' copy of the waiver of subrogation endorsement
required by City of Bakersfield. I will forward a 'good' copy of the original upon receipt."
(NOTE: FAX copy not legible).
April 25, 1997
FAX from Woodward Clyde - insurance document, Workers Comp. Waiver
Endorsement.
May 5, 1997
Phone conversation with Marian P. Shaw - Re: Request for Authorization from State,
have spoken to James W. van Sels (Caltrans), will prepare forms this week.
May 6, 1997
FAX Insurance Document (Waiver of Subrogation) from Woodward-Clyde, delivered to
Scott Manzer.
May 7, 1997
Call from Scott Manzer, have all requested insurance certificates, waivers, etc.
insurance is no longer a problem.
May 8, 1997
Memo from Stan Grady to Jack LaRochelle - South Beltway EIR process status -
difference between EIR consultant's insurance and City's insurance requirements and
waiting for Request for Authorization from CALTRANS.
May 15, 1997
Correspondence from Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) to Raul Rojas -
"Enclosed is the approved FNM-76 authorizing the City of Bakersfield to proceed with
the preliminary engineering phase for the above-noted project."
June 2, 1997
Called Jeff Zimmerman of Woodward-Clyde - proceed with EIR process.
May 29, 1997
Ron Brummett in office - wants to know the holdup on SBW EIR, Supervisor Patrick
wants to know. Answer - Marian Shaw put hold on process, public works did not apply
for "request for authorization" prior to City Council approval of City-Consultant SBW EIR
agreement. Brummett - that form has been in our office for a couple of weeks.
May 29, 1997
Contacted Marian' Shaw - we need the Caltrans approval (request for authorization)
before consultant can begin EIR.
May 29, 1997
Picked up approved "request for authorization" from Marian Shaw - cover MEMO from
Jack LaRochelle (Signed by Marian Shaw): proceed with SBW EIR, Council reapproval
is not needed.
June 2, 1997
Now have all necessary documents; called Woodward-Clyde (Jeff Zimmerman) -
proceed with EIR process.
June 5, 1997
Call from Woodward-Clyde (Jeff Zimmerman) - need maps, NOP form, previous
environmental documents.
TENTATIVE SOUTH BELTWAY EIR SCHEDULE
Tentative EIR processing is based on a 219 day schedule beginning June 2, 1997
through January 5, 1998. This 219 day schedule is a best case scenario.
June 2, 1997
Woodward-Clyde directed to proceed with EIR process
December 18, 1997 (Quarterly General Plan Amendment Hearing)
SBW EIR recommended for certification by Planning Commission. SBW Circulation
Element Amendment and SBW "specific plan recommended for approval by Planning
Commission.
February, 1998
City Council certifies SBW EIR. City Council approves SBW Circulation Element
Amendment and approves "specific plan line".
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MEMORANDUM
June 5, 1997
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECT R~2/~
SUBJECT: COUNCIL BUDGET REFERRAL ON ANNEXATIONS
Greenlawn Cemetery Annexation located in the northeast Bakersfield area was completed on
May 15, 1997.
City staff have met with the neighborhoods of Dennen #1, Casa Loma #6, Chester #3, Palm #1
and Olive Drive #3 areas on several occasions. The Casa Loma #6 and Chester #3
Annexations are proceeding and are scheduled for their last hearing on June 11 and June 25,
1997, respectively. Dennen #1 is scheduled to have the annexation election on June 24, 1997,
which will decide the annexation.
Staff is working toward prezoning the Palm #1 and Olive Drive #3 areas and included in the
prezoning is the northwest corner of Stockdale Highway and Allen Road. The Planning
Commission is tentatively scheduled to hear the prezoning item on July 17, 1997.
City staff will meet with representatives from the North of the River Sanitation District, which
owns a substantial amount of property southwest of Freeway 99 and Olive Drive, north of
Rosedale Highway to discuss a possibility for annexation. The area is undeveloped and
designated on the 2010 General Plan for industrial uses.
I have been discussing annexation opportunities with several agricultural interests south and
west of the city. These discussions have been positive.
MO:pit
cc: Marc Gauthier
Martin Ortiz
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RECEIVED
JUN - 5 1997
CITY MANAGER'S
ANNEXATIONS/AREAS OF INTEREST - STATUS REPORT
JUNE1997
1. Dennen No. 1 Pop. 188 ± Application submitted to Inhabited county island that
West of Freeway 99, . 92 LAFCO 10/14/96. LAFCO includes the SW Green[awn
North and South of 85 ± approves 1/28/97. C.C. Cemetery and mobile home park.
Panama Lane. Mobi[ehomes protest hearing 3/12/97.
Going to Election.
2. Greentawn Cemetery NE Greenlawn Cemetery
Southwest Corner of 44 0 Complete May 15, 1997. Facility.
Panorama and River
Blvd.
3. Casa Loma No. 6 Pop. 2018 ± Application submitted to Inhabited area includes Casa
South of Casa Loma Dr. 550 LAFCO 10/28/96. LAFCO Loma park/school.
to White Ln., East of 630 ± Houses approved 4/22/97. C.C.
Union Ave. hearing 6/11/97.
4. Chester No. 3 Pop. 563 ± Application submitted to Inhabited county is[and that
Along Chester Avenue, 198 LAFCO 12/10/96. LAFCO includes the Sam Lynn Baseball
north of 34th to 245 ± Houses Hearing 5/27/97. C.C. Stadium and County Museum.
Columbus St. hearing 6/25/97.
5. Pierce No. 2 78.89 ~ 0 C.C. approved prezoning Pierce Road right-of-way for
Pierce Road near Rio 4/23/97. Resolution of the CHP Memorial along with
Mirada Drive. Application to C.C. businesses along Freeway 99.
6/25/97.
6. Palm No. I 939 _+ Neighborhood meetings. County Subdivisions adjacent
South of Roseda[e 463 _+ to the City limits.
Highway between Allen 275 + Houses Prezoning needed.
Road and Jewetta Ave. Fact gathering.
7. Olive Drive No. 3 2,587 ± Neighborhood meetings. Inhabited county island
South of Olive Drive, 320 _+ located in northwest
between Fruitvale 793 ± Houses Prezoning needed. Bakersfield.
Avenue and Coffee Rd. Fact gathering.
8. Southaate No. 1 2876 _* Portion is in the Casa Inhabited island includes
South of Helle 400 ± Loma Specific Plan Area. Floyd's on S. Chester,
Terrace, between 1017 ± Houses Lumberjack on Ming & K.C.
Union Ave. & Fact gathering. Fairgrounds.
So. 'H' St.
9. Castro No. 4 4,098 ± Is Prezoned.
East of Frwy. 99, 520 _+ Inhabited county island.
South of Brundage 1680 ± Houses Fact gathering
Lane and north of
Ming Ave.
Annexations/Areas of Interest - Status Report
June 1997
Page 2
10. Curran No. 3 Pop. 3,537 ± Is Prezoned.
West of Frwy. 99, 441 ± Inhabited county island.
South of Stockdale 1383 ± Houses Fact gathering.
Highway.
11. White Lane No. 10 1,325 z Portion is in the Casa
East of Union Ave., 320 ± Loma Specific Plan Area. Inhabited county island.
South of So. Chester 446 ± Houses
Ave. Fact gathering.
12. Allen No. 2
Northwest corner of 1.33 ± 0 Prezoning needed. Uninhabited county area.
Allen Road and - ' ~
Stockdale Highway.
NOTE: Population and housing unit estimates were compiled from the 1990 Federal Census by the City of
Bakersfield Planning Department, as of 07-May-96.
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ANNEXATIONS/AREAS OF INTEREST - 5/97
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City Manager's Office Memorandum
June 3,1997
TO: D E P/~iT_~!)E NT HEADS
FROM: GAlL ~/VAITERS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following questions posed by the City Council during budget workshop sessions
requires a response from your department. Responses are to be in mem~ form and
forwarded to me not later than the Thursday proceeding the workshop in question. All
responses will be forwarded to the Council in their Friday packet. If you have any
questions or'need clarification, do not hesitate to ask. Responses to budget inquiries
must be immediate!
Budget Hearing: Monday, June 2, 1997 Responses Due: Thursday, June 5, 1997-
Community
Services: 1. What is the assessment for Tevis Park prior to the park
coming on line? Suggest a process for rebating or lowering
the assessments to residents in the interim. (McDermott)
2. Provide a cost estimate and a time line for extending the
Kern River Parkway landscaping west of Coffee Road.
(McDermott) _
3. Provide a time line for completing beach area improvements
near Yokuts Park. (Rowles)
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 BUDGET WORKSHOP
JUNE 3, 1997
PAGE 2
4. Provide a detailed proposal outlining a full-time recreation
program for the Lowell Park area which addresses facilities
needs and proposed program costs and content. (Carson)
Executive 5. Explain how park maintenance for Stramler Park will be
handled after the annexation of Chester #3. (DeMond)
6. Gather cost and departure/destination data for employee air
travel and provide comparison costs for equivalent
departure/destinations from the Kern County Airport.
(McDermott)
Public Works: 7. Contact the Tree Foundation for a time line for completing
the landscaping on Manor Street using the Texaco grant
funds. (DeMond)
8. Detail the current program for dealing with substandard
drainage around the City. (Carson)
9. Provide a proposal for developing an anti-littering campaign.
Consult with Community Services regarding their adopt-an-
area program. Contact other cities to find out if they have
anti-littering campaigns. (Sullivan)
10. Add to the CIP funding for a traffic signal at 24th Street and
Beech Street. (DeMond)
11. Funding the construction of the signal at Hageman and
Riverlakes should be a priority for the FY 1997/98 ClP.
(McDermott)
12. Traffic signals on F Street between 23rd Street and Truxtun
Avenue need to be synchronized. (DeMond)
FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 BUDGET WORKSHOP
JUNE 3, 1997
PAGE 3
13. Summarize the City's current policy on addressing "trip and
fall" sidewalk repairs. Repair sidewalk at Park Way and
Oleander. (Carson)
Economic Dev.: 14. Provide an analysis of the KEDC's request for additional
funding, how the City could benefit from additional
representation on the Board by the CVB and on developing
specific performance measures to determine KEDC's
effectiveness in representing the City. (McDermott/Rowles)
15. Research the feasibility of the City creating its own
- Economic Development Corporation. (Rowles/Carson)
16. Provide a status report on the feasibility study for the
Southeast Redevelopment Project Area. (Carson)
Dev. Services: 1-7. Provide a history of the South Beltway project and a time
-~ line for its construction. (Sullivan)
18. Devise a quarterly status report to monitor development for
mitigation purposes, outside the City limits. (McDermott)
19. Provide a status report on proposed annexation areas.
(McDermott)
20. Monitor and coordinate efforts with the County regarding the
Mohawk Street alignment. (McDermott)
21. Schedule the General Plan scoping project for the next
Urban Development Committee meeting. (McDermott)
cc: City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Developmem Department
MEMORANDUM
June 4, 1997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc
SUBJECT: Downtown School_
At the request of Councilmember DeMond, we have asked the Kern County Superintendent of
Schools office for information about the proposed downtown school at 20th and M streets.
Attached is a letter from Assistant Superintendent Thomas G. Valos providing details about the
school.
In addition, we understand that the ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10
at 9:15AM.
attachment
dI:~P:~DTSCHOOL3
., RECEIVED
~ ~ITY MANAGER'S OFFICE!
KE.~N COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
KELLY F. BLANTON, Superintendent
June 2, 1997
The Honorable Council Members ~EDCD'~'
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Ave. JUN 0
Bakersfield, CA 93301
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Re: Downtown Elementary School Exterior Design
The Downtown Elementary School is a partnership between the Kern County Superintendent of
Schools and the Bakersfield City School District. Located at 2021 M Street, it is intended to
enhance educational options to parents of school-age children, who work or live downtown.
Construction, colors and landscaping are intended to provide an attractive interior and street
appearance that will enhance neighboring properties, create a positive learning environment and,
hopefully, be a catalyst for additional desired development in this area.
Built into the plan is generous landscaping that will complement the upcoming Chester Avenue
streetscaping project. Elements in the landscaping include trees, benches, lamp posts and
generous color.
The building design incorporates two neutral tones of plaster, brick veneer on columns, fence
posts and raised planters. A metal standing seam roof will cover the school buildings.
The buildings will feature a tasteful appearance that will appeal to kindergarten through third-
grade students while still reflecting a serious approach to public education. To better ensure
student safety, all student activities will be contained within the campus, which will be
completely fenced.
Again, all colors will be integrated to enhance the downtown environment.
We are extremely pleased to undertake this downtown project and feel confident it will integrate
and complement other city-supported projects designed to enhance our downtown area. We are
extremely appreciative to the City of Bakersfield staff and City Council for the considerable
assistance and support provided in our efforts to construct the Downtown Elementary School. _
~s
Assistant Superintendent, Support Services
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CITY CENTRE
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/~/~
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DATE: JUNE 5, 1997
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0013364/001, DEMOND
GUTTER SITUATION AT 615 MYRTLE STREET
The curb and gutter at 615 Myrtle Street was installed
approximately two years ago. The area is fairly flat and at times
debris in the gutter may cause water to pond.
There was a vehicle parked too close to the curb south of 615
Myrtle Street. Debris had collected in the gutter and water was
ponding. City crews cleaned the gutter and grass that was causing
the problem and the gutter seems to be draining properly, however,
we will continue to monitor the area to see if the problem was in
fact caused by the debris in the gutter.
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~y of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~ '~ ~ WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0013364 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 5/29/97
REQUEST DATE: 5/21/97
SCHEDULE DATES
CREW: START: 5/23/97
LOCATION: COMPLETION: 6/02/97
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: WARD2 FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: COUNCIL
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - DEMOND ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: 615 MYRTLE/GUTTER
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
DEMOND REQUESTED STAFF RESPOND BACK ON THE GUTTER
SITUATION AT 615 MYRTLE.
Job Order Description: 615 MYRTLE/GUTTER
at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: 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: June 5, 1997
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0013366/001, ROWLES
CONSTRUCTION~PAVING OF STREETS IN KERN CITY
Public Works staff is anticipating advertisement and bidding of this project during July of this year, award
at one of the Council meetings in August, and construction occurring in September. Staff will be
contacting Councilmember Rowles during the next week to obtain a schedule of dates for meetings held
by residents at the Kern City Town Hall Building. Staff is hoping to make a brief presentation to the
residents regarding this project, its schedule, and its impacts to them.
city of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
RE0/JOB: WF0013366 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 5/29/97
REQUEST DATE: 5/21/97
SCHEDULE DATES
CREW: START: 5/21/97
LOCATION: COMPLETION: 6/02/97
FACILITY NODES
GEN. LOC: WARD5 FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: COUNCIL
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - ROWLES ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: KERN CITY CONSTRUCTION/PAVING
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
ROWLES REOUESTED STAFF NOTIFY HIM ONE MONTH PRIOR
TO ANY CONSTRUCTION/PAVING IN KERN CITY.
Job Order Description: KERN CITY CONSTRUCTION/PAVING
atggory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /
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' ' ' ' ~g ~ ~ ~ added 65 boxes to the
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~ ~ve to dip d~p ~to tbe~ ex- }~j ;),.,,: .... .ff~:?ne~ luxu~ ~xes to lease. ~'::':' $125,0~ pe[ ~amn.
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. ~ f~l the m~titude of aew luxu- ~?'sui~s before.'P~es for a full s~son, 2', '~. , ~_ anh will have only 65 · '
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~ 1~ Bay ~ prof~i0n~ spor~.': .[¥~, ;.~&~, :~':,~.~e ~kland Raide~ '. {'~ }:"at Pac ~11 Park will cost ~5,000 to ' -:
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' '" ~'~" ~ ~"~" ': ' '' ' "- b~oming obsole~ since many ~ are cn~o~tct~ GU~tC
""J~". ~eir ~ sui~ for the current full ~a- of a deal the ~iders struck with the city
. . . . . ......... , . .,... . field--arem~primarily by busln~ son. Thetmm ~marketing only eight of tn exchange for moving hack from~ .
.... . · for enter~ning egenB. ~eniti~ gert- the ~ new ~t W~g s~tm at the Oak- ~gelm.
':' ' ' "'" "' "'" :""'" ' ' ' ' ........ " ' erally ~elude a wet b~, ~ter~ f~," I~d Co.em b~a~ mint of them ~e Mthough they are a small factor,
~ge scr~n ~lev~iom and telephon~;.., t~ far away for prime ~eball view.g, poor suite sal~ are ma~g it more dfffi-
~ey typi~lly hold ~tween 10 and ~ld ~ BI.m, ~r~tor of mar~g cult lor the Oakland-~am~a Count~
·. ~ ~ple ~d rent for ~,~ to $1~,~ co~mtio~ None of ~e eight ~?e CoBeum Authority to repa~ the ~
per s~on. ~ ~ey're not token for a fu~ b~n 1~ for ~e f~ ~n, a~ough ~e Golden S~ Warriom have
. s~n, they ~be 1~ for ~du~ ~ey ~e of~n r~t~ for s~gle gam~. leas~ offiy 15 of ~ suit~ in the Oa~and
' ' '..' :'.-.. ' ': :-: :--' '. ~" .' ': - gram' - ~e ~idem, which share the Col~ Col~eum ~ena, which ~ currently
~rmdy, some 1~1 ~ are hav~g m with the A's, 1~ o~y ~ of ~ek lng renova~ ~ add luxuu ~xm. But
~ouble f~g ~eR ~x~. 1~ s~t~ 1~ ~on, and no new compa- ~ch M~chell, dR~tor of presto stat
~e Oakland A~le~m, who have ni~ have siam up s~ce then. ~me of market~ for the ~m, ~id he ex~
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...... SUITE will be willing and able to a~orb ~l of~e
new luxu~ box~ ~ diffic~t to pr~ct
Demand for suites depen~ on a ~ of
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my, cor~rate profi~ ~d t~m
~o be "fairly close to full occupancy" when manc~
b~ketb~ scion s~ th~ f~. ~e Bay ~ea h~ a multitude of co~
~e San ~anc~co 49e~ probably rate h~dquarte~ ~ a~ost ~ public
would have little trouble p~d~g ~e ~ compani~ ~e based ~ the l~oun~ r~
luxu~ box~ they have plann~ for a new , ,.
s~dium. ~though ~at's more than t~ce
~many~theynow haveat~mP~k, ~eSan ~anc~co 49ers
the team h~ booked eve~ oneof i~ l~u- probably would have
~ box~ for the p~t 10 y~ ~d ~ ~
compani~ on a wait~g l~t li~le trouble peddling
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produce ~x revenu~of about ~7 ~on the 200 l~ury boxes
annually to help pay back a $1~ ~on they' have planned for a
public bond ~ue. 4~ pr~ident ~ Mur-
am~saidhedo~not~owwhat~ion new stadium. ~e team
of the to~ will come from luxu~ ~x~
became archit~tural plum for the s~ h~ 450 companies on a
um have not been final~ A vote on ~e waiting l~t
bond ~ue ~ sch~uled for June ·
In San J~e, the Shal~ have a d~l -
w~-lo~ r~ord, but they've ~en ch~ gion, But even more ~po~nt ~ the l~ge
~ the lux~ ~ite com~tition. ~e~ ~. numar of I~al ~1~ dep~en~ see~g. ·
box~ have ~n ~ked solid s~ce ~e ente~ent optio~ for ~eir client.
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~nefi~ from play~g ~ a fancy new facfl- P~t Ma~ick ~ b~ ~ New York but
ity and ~g the o~y prof~io~ h~key 1~ a ~x with the Oa~d A's for eh- . .'.... . · . - ... , . .
,~m aro~d. .: .'..~,;.: ,~l~. ~-'~'.'~ ;/ ~ng i~ Bay ~ clientele, ywo to~{ru~t{~n Worker* ~he~ked out ~ {uxuq ~uile dorln9 an Oakland A',-~itimore Orlole* 9amc
~g for box~ at ~e ~u ~c~o ..' ..... Many of the'w~lt~ compani~. ' . ~ ';
Glan~' new downWwn ballpark'~ ~n- ~ ? ~. Ieee sUit~ for several ~ferent spor~ f0~ p~hed their goals, ~ ~id.'~ hel~ the' Pacers ~e comidering reducing the num- .' don't perform ~ well ~ ~.
n~g ~d of plan, d~pi~ a ~p pfi~ · y~-round sc~ng, ~d Brad W~I- company track ~les genera~ by ~e' ber of I~u~ ~x~ pla~ for a new b~ Tea~ hu~ by a ~ut of ~ld
~cre~e, ~d ~r~ ~er, a team ~ce pr~ .
sey, pr~ident of Par~lax M~ke~g ~ ' s~. ketb~l arena to betw~n 75 ~d ~ from . would either have to ~ revenu~
ident. Fo~ne of the ~ Puc ~11 Park s~rch, a ~ co~ult~ f~ ~ ~e's divhion le~ a 4~. suite and ' 1~ and replac~g them them with 1ss ex- ' through ~me o~er m~ or else cut ex-
suit~ have ~n l~ed for at I~t five -
s~om, comp~ W about ~ of ~e 73 in r~cent f~c~ group ~udl~, W~y' w~ have two box~ at Puc Bell P~k. ~e pensive club s~,which offer roomy pe~.
unit ~d not get a ~count b~ause i~ p~- seat~g and acc~ to a clubhouse but are One obvio~ option would
av~lable t~ y~r at ~om Park.. found that executiv~ co~ider luxu~ ent company ~ Puc Bell Park's sponsor, al- ' not enclose& '
~e impact of luxu~ box~ on a ~'s suite"Just about the mo~ effective, pl~ though it did get preferencein choosing Rosentraub ~id the l~ury suite mar-.
bottom l~e can va~ widely. Box~ gener- ant sell~g atmmphere there ~. ~d the~ boxy, ~e said.) In addition, Puc Bell buys ket in Indianapol~ h close to saturation. In I~se more box~
aUy account for about 10 ~reent of rev~ didn't seem to be much price r~ce" ticke~ for in~vidual sea~ at other par~, addition to the b~ketbaH ~ena, a new In- While local t~ expend co~iderabl(
hues at new s~diu~ and 1~ at older s~- at ~e larger co~oratio~ . . according to cli~' preference.., dianapol~ ~ race track and a Col~ foot-, marketing power w~g ~mpa~
diums, where they tend w ~ fewer in ball s~dium a~o have suit. "It's a ve~ · ·
number and I~ luxurio~ ~id ~ew . Bob ~, pr~ldent of Pacific Bell Busl-. Puc Bell may rent more luxu~ box~ r~l problem," he ~id..' the~ luxu~ suit~, ~me com~m~
Zimba~t, c~author of the ~on-t~r~ n~s ~mmunicatio~ Schick, which ca- .. at various venu~ ~ they become avail- In Cleveland, on the other hand, luxu- ply aren't biting.
,, . ,, te~ to co~ra~ clien~ ~id luxury sui~ .
1~ ~k Spor~ Jo~ ~d Tax~. . - .... , . . able, but that d~ion will ~ based on d~ ........... "- ye '. ~ execu~ve wi~ one ~ million
.. - . .. . . ~. . . .~ · . en~e~lnlng plays an ~po~nt role m ' . m~.n fenm oli~nt.m l ~ ~id "I~ W~ ~ ry S~t~ IH two ~6W spo~ lacHl~l~ na
A~ ~ewers~alU~ ~i~oir~ ~ · ~ ............... ,
......... , . _ .. ~..'~ '~. "rela~o~hip buHd~g" ~ c~Wme~. ~ .. "we're havln~ to sVu~'~ to -et -ood ~ ' ' been very suec~f~," ~id David ~ey, s~. fffm in the Bay ~ ~id ~ ~mpany d~
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~lrevenu~ ~ubsea~ en~ate~ r-. ' . , . -,, tomers toattend even~,then wewo~d r~ - · · · bia~ual, thre~y r~w~en& for
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cen~,conc~o~lzpercen~aaav~ - · ........ ~ ............... ' ...... ul ~ rou ~Dall~ ..... ............ ~clien~and~ploy~, - : ,-~,,.~.- -.
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mi ~ percent, ~aim~ ~m./, :; ~q~ ' '~ ~..~;' tween dec,ion ~kem that ~ e~emely ' '. In other citi~ that have increas~ . "~though ~evel~d hn't One of the ' . ~ · Each ret~t, wMch ~ud~ goff out- , ,.,
For the A's, luxu~ suit~ make up o~y; ,~, ~po~nt," he ~d~ ,~, , · · ' ·: ;, their st~k of luxu~ suit~, r~ul~ have' .. top marke~ in ~ of the sheer number., ~, lugs, barbecues and b~ meetly,
about 5 percent of revenue, accor~g ~ ," Account ex~utiv~ at ~'s ~v~i0n ,,; L~., been mixed.. ,,::: ', .... of c6rporati0~, ~ere w~ a lot of hype ~ cos~ about $1~,~."We j~t f~l the r~
Bloom. ~e other t~ d~lin~ W pr~ ~.' are required to 0utll~e theft b~ o~ .. . Mark Rosentraub, a comul~nt to the the beginn~g and the bus~ comm~- - turn on our inv~tm~t ~ more d~
ylde suite revenue lnformatiom.. · ' ;,- Jectiv~ fdr ~ch game, and file a re~ M-.~ ln~anapol~ Pace~ and a pubic policy ty really got beh~d it," ~id ~ey. He said ' than it would ~ wi~ a l~u~ ~x, he
~ether compani~ ~ ~e ~y ~ . ~rward ~ll~g whe~ ~ey accom.' . ~'~;~ prof~r at In~ana U~ve~ity,~id ~e' i that c~uld c~nge, however, ff ~e tea~.. ~: ~id, '-' · '." ' :;' ' '
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-~ LOS ANGELES TIMES
SUNDAY.MAY 18. 1997 ~ ........
Wilson $100-Million Largess to Cities: The Devil Is in AB 8
owners pay; the rest is split among entirely and divert the surplus to Caltrans
B~ DoflTatzin Finally, it's doubtful that the
and Steven FaJk money would be split fairly among schools, counties, special districts or some other needy agency.
and redevelopment agencies. Some Given this patently unfair and dysfunc-
] t~FSV~TmC^UF, the state's citiesandeounties. Cur- cities, however, receive a much tional system, California's lawmakers
Gov. Pete Wilson sure sounded rently, the Legislature is consider-
magnanimous last week when he lng two bills, SB 880 and AB 95, higher percentage, and many get must stop tinkering at the margins and
offered to route $100 million from that parallel the governor's' pro- upward of 20%. More than half of comprehensively reconsider how munici-
California's cities, however, receive pal services are funded. Unfortunately,
the state's budget to California's cities and posal. If passed and signed b)~ less than 10% of the property taxes California's size and diversity, the 7,000
counties. The reaction from local govern- Wilson, these bills would funnel paid by their residents, and 10'/ cities, counties, school and special dis-
ments, however, has been decidedly previously lost revenues back to citiesget?% orless, tricts that would be affected, and the
muted, for several reasons, iooa! governments such that some ~ Thus, despite the fact that all powerful development interests at stake
F'irst. the $100 mil{ion won't really go would receive a much larger share ' California property owners now are formidable barriers to reform. Several
too far. With the state's population now than others. More than 80 cities
pushing 34 million, Wilson's offer wouid receive no money at all. pay the same basic 1% property- attempts, including the recently dis-
tax rate, ,the total proceeds are banded Constitutional l%visionrConminis-
amounts to about $2.95 for each Califor- Why the difference? According distributed to cities in wildly differ- sion, have tried and failed.
nian--the cash equivalent of a bag of to the Leag~ie of California Cities,
lng amounts based upon an archaic Past failures and comple~dty, however,
Doritos for every man, woman and child. Wilson'i{ proposal would send the
', ...... formula institutionalized during the must not give way to a general throwing
~.OF~e d v ded among Cai forma s 470 cities $100 million to those agencies that up of hands in frustration. The first step
and 58 counties, the windfall is certainly historically have received a high hectic and special legislative scs- ,
not enough to pay for significant new proportion of the property taxes sion following passage of Proposi- toward any solution should be to give
community-policing efforts Or to hire new paid by their landowners. This tion 13. cities incentives for more balanced devel-
fire-engine companies. Also. as a means Why raise the issue nearly 20 opment. Wilson's plan and SB 880 and AB
of balancing its own budget, the state has, action would thus perpetuate the
since 1992, reduced the amount of prop- state's inequitable property-tax years after the fact? Because the 95 don't accomplish this, and thus should
· governor's windfall proposal would be scrapped.' Policy-makers must focus
erty taxes returned to cities by a cumuia- distribution system.
rive $2 billion. In this light, the $100 AB 8 is the law that controls how ~rm~,,frou~.en / ~o,~h.~{.~, benefit the "haves"--those cities 'instead on measures that would distribute
million offer seer. ns a little disingenuous, state property taxes are channeled of the property-tax revenues. Fiscally that have historically received sales and property taxes, to some larger
larger property tax shares--while leaving extent, on a per-capita basis rather than
A second major problem with Wilson's back to cities. Adopted in 1979, it allocates conservative districts that held the line
"have not" cities with little or nothing, on where the money is generated.
new-found generosity is that the funding, the money in proportion to the share of on property taxes are perpetually penal- Such circumstances are driving Call- While well-intentioned, Wilson's pro-
small as it is, would not be permanent, property taxes received by the local ized for their pre-Prop. 13 prudence, fornia's cities apart. Those that would posal for diverting windfall revenues to
There is no guarantee that the money entity before passage of Proposition 13.
stream would keep flowing. Local jurisdictions that imposed high The differences remain significant. Ac- benefit are encouraging their local iegis- local government would not deliver
property taxes before 19/8 and, in a sense, cording to the state legislative analyst, lators to support the governor, while enough, would not deliver with consistency
Don Tat. zin i~ mayor and Steuen Falk i~ the helped fuel the taxpayer revolt, get--and cities,statewide receive, on average, 11% everyone else is being asked to remain and predictability, and, perhaps most
city manager o! LaJa{tette. continue to g~t--a relatively larger share of the property taxes that their property silent, lest the state scrap the plan damning of all, would not deliver fairly, rm