HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/98 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
January 16,1998
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Acts are shaping up very well for the new arena. A country-western concert,
Champions on Ice, Disney on Ice, an NHL exhibition game, rodeo, monster trucks,
Sesame Street Live and many others are in the works.
2. Earlier this month, the Federal Court issued a Preliminary Injunction barring further
enforcement of any portion of Proposition 208, until the California Supreme Court
reviews the measure. The court concluded that the proposition's contribution limits
to political candidates were too Iow to effectively campaign and that it's voluntary
expenditure limits would be coercive. The court concluded that while those provisions
were unconstitutional, other portions of the proposition might be constitutional. A
statement issued by the California Fair Political Practices Commission on the decision
is enclosed.
3. Congratulations go out to the Recreation and Parks Department on their award from
the California Park and Recreation Society. They received top honors in the Facility
Design and Park Planning - Community Division for their submittal of the Kern River
Parkway project. They are now eligible to receive the Award of Excellence, which will
be announced in March.
4. Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent to residents in the Panorama Bluff area notifying
them of work being done in the landfill this week.
5. A mid-year review of the action items'in the EDCD FY 1997-98 budget is enclosed.
6. Also enclosed is the December 1997 Graffiti program update.
7. A memo from Public Works is enclosed summarizing the subdivision activity within
the city during 1997.
Honorable Mayorand City Council
January 16,1998
Page 2
8. The County has notified us that the cost-sharing agreement for the Mount Vernon
Recycling Facility will be on the January 27th Board of Supervisors' agenda.
9. Due to the continued decline in the wood fuel market, we have been rationed to 2
loads per day by the local buyer. Until our composting capacity is increased to handle
more volume, we will be sending wood fuel to a plant in Mendota, which will accept
up to 3 loads per day. A report is enclosed from Public Works.
10. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows: · Respond to correspondence regarding noise from Calcrete plant;
· Respond to resident at 1323 L Street and make repairs to front sidewalk.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
FPPC Statement On US District Court Prop 208 Decision http://www.fppc.ca.gov/fppc/prop_208_decision.htm
California Fair Political Practices Commission
428 J Street, Suite 800, Sacramenta. CA 95814
For Release: January 6, 1998
Contact: Gary Huckaby (916) 322-5737
FPPC Statement On US District Court Prop 208 Decision
In a 43 page opinion released on Tuesday, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District
of California issued a Preliminary Injunction barring further enforcement of any portion of
Proposition 208, until the California Supreme Court has had an opportunity to review the
measure.
The court concluded that the contribution limits contained in Proposition 208 were too low
to permit a typical political candidate to mount an effective campaign for office, and that
these limits were therefore an unconstitutional abridgement of free speech rights.
The court also found that Proposition 208's voluntary expenditure limits would, in practice,
be coercive and that these provisions were also unconstitutional.
Although the court concluded that these provisions of Proposition 208 were unconstitutional
as written, the court also recognized that many other portions of Proposition 208 might be
constitutional. The court was therefore unwilling to strike down the entire measure until the
California Supreme Court had an opportunity to decide whether it could rewrite portions of
the measure to bring them into conformity with constitutional requirements, and whether it
could "sever" any unconstitutional provisions from the remainder of the law, leaving the
constitutional portions of Proposition 208 in effect. The court ordered the FPPC to petition
the Supreme Court for a hearing on these questions.
After the California Supreme Court has spoken, or if the Supreme Court decides not to act,
the federal court will render its final decision on the fate of Proposition 208.
No decision has yet been made by the FPPC on an appeal of this decision. The Commission
will consider that option at its January 15, 1998 meeting.
Questions and comments: Please call the FPPC at (916) 322-5660.
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DIVISIONS OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: January 13, 1998
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: CPRS Award
The California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) has an awards program that
recognizes individuals and agencies for excellence in a variety of areas related to the
profession. A few months ago I suggested to the staff that we participate in this
program.
Last month we submitted a package on the Kern River Parkway for the Facility
Design and Park Planning award (see attached criteria). I am pleased to inform you
that we were selected as the award winner in the Community Division (see attached
notification letter). If I understand the notification correctly, each division winner
is eligible for the Award of Excellence. This winner will be announced at the CPRS
annual conference in March.
Attached, for your review, is a copy of our submission. If you require additional
information, please let me know. We will be notifying all organizations that
collaborate with us on the parkway as well as the media.
RECEIVED
, JAN! 3 19.qR
MANAGER'S iT.
PU~OSE: To honor California park, rSCmation and communiw se~ice agencies
Commiuee Chair: SM Failla (562) 464-3360 for excellence in printed and audio/visual materials.
PU~OSE: To honor oumtanding facilities m~d parM that demonstrate high standards ENTRY CATEGORIES, CRITERIA & WHAT TO SUBMIT:
of planing, design, operation, ~d maintenance. = LO~O-Entries judged on use and application of logo by agenc~ park or a special
ENTRY CATEGORIES: program. Submit: ~o identical color photos or gaphic renditions of the logo not to
exceed 8.5 x 11; ~o different samples of logo in use on agency letterhead, newsletter,
= FACILI~~ DESIGN-Recognizes ou~tanding buildings, structures and facilities T-shi~ or brochure; ~o different color slides of any applications of the logo, ~d ent~, fee.
that are used primarily for park and recreation pu~oses. = SPEC~ PROG~ BROCHU~ OR POSeR-Entries j~dged on graphics,
= P~ P~lNG-Recognizes outriding park and recreation l~ where readabili~ (l~guage, ~e, layout), and consistent presentation of one theme through-
the majori~ of the site does not contain buildings or facilities, out. Ent~ must relate to one pa~icular activiqs special event or series of related activities.
ENTRY DIVISIONS (replaces population divisions): S~b~it'. ~o copies of the bFochuFe oF poster, ~o differeHt co]oF slides a~d e~t~ fee.
= NEIGHBO~OOD-~ss th~r'~elve acres, sm,es immediate neighborhood. = BEST SINGLE BROCHU~-Entries judged on s~le, ~se of g~aphics, photos, read-
abili~ page layout and identification of agency within the brochure. The brochure
= CO~~-~ss that f~, ac~s, se~es sever~ neighborhoo~ or mee~ communi~~ nee~. adve~ises a varie~ of progr~s that are not related to one specific event (i.e. quarterly
= ~GION.~More than fif~, acres, seines sever~ communities, brochure, department p~blication). Submit: Two copies of the brochure, ~o different
= SPEC~ PU~OSE-No acreage requirement, size varies ~th facili~, ~e. color slides ~d ent~ fee.
AWARDS CRITERIA: · ~TING ~ C~MGN-Entries j~dged on an agencys use of a
= P~NIN~ PROCESS (30 p~.)-Briefly describe the project and i~ pu~ose, cohesive, unified theme to promote ~ activiqs event or facili~ through the use
the degree of communiq, involvement in the pl~nin~development ph~es, and of brochures, flyer, poste~, b~ne~ and promotional items. Submit: Two copies
of submitted martials in a binder, ~o different color slides and entD, fee.
the relationship of the project to open space, recreation elemen~ or m~te~lm ';' = ~D~ CO~UNICATION~W or radio public se~ice ~nouncement, or
= DESIGN (50 p~.) Briefly describe what is special about the project from ~ aesthetic, .~ i~o~ational videos. Entries judged on technical qualiw, sound, scripting, creativi~,
enviro~ental and use st~dpoint. ; ~d theme. Television or radio PS~ must be nineW secon& or less ~d relate to an
= OPE~HON ~D ~N~CE (20 p~.) Briefly describe significant, alternative ; activiw or a series of related activities. I~o~ational videos must be ten minutes or
or unusual 9peration and maintenance practices that are resource efficient and cost effective, less. Submit: Two copies of ento, in either written, audio c~sette, or video c~sette
= Nomination Porgolio not to exceed 12 x 18 and contain ~enis' pages or less. ~ = ~B SI~S~AGES-Entries judged on technical quali~s sound, scripting, creatMw
Porgotio must include project narrative addressing awar& criteNa, and can include and theme. Include website n~e~RL (they will be visited during judginO. Submit: ~o
plus, drawings & photographs, copies of entD' either written (ten pag~ m~imum) or taped on video c~sette (three rain-
= Notification of completion or other documentation that project xv~ completed in 1997. ut~ or less) only, ~o different color slides of the progr~ and ento, fee. Do not send dis~.
~ ~o different color slides of ~e project wi~ signed photo rele~e(s). Slides will not be re,med.. P~E NO~: M1 materials may not be returned. Ple~e do not send your only copy/
= EntD, fee. edition of any item.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
7630 S. WASHINGTON AVENUE, WHITTLER, CALIFORNIA 90602-1 772
(310) 94.5-8205
January 8, 1998
Mike Doyle
City of Bakersfield
4101 Truxttm Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Doyie:
Congratulations! The City of Bakersfield has been selected as a 1997/98 California Parks
and Recreation Society award winner in the division of Community for Park Planning.
Your agency's award will be presented with the other agency award winners at the
C.P.R.S. Awards and Installation Banquet during the 50th Annual California Pacific
Southwest Recreation and Park Conference in Long Beach. The Awards and Installation
Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 14, 1998, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Sheraton
Hotel. The fee for attending the reception and the banquet is $40 per person, $50 if
purchased after February 25. This is a very exciting evening where all the award winners
are honored and the Award of Excellence is announced. All a~vard winners are
automatically eligible for the Award of Excellence.
At the reception, all award winners will have the opportunity to have their photo taken, to
be utilized for publicity in your local community. You may bring up to three
representatives from your agency for these photos. In order for us to accommodate all
those wishing to be photographed, you must contact Dave Anderson at (714) 724-6611,
by March 3, 1998, to set your photo time. It is important to note the reception is for one
hour only. Please arrive in time for your photos to be taken.
Other activities thitt' have been planned to celebrate and share your award-winning
program or project include a 12-minute video, which will be shown to conference
delegates during the opening general session and the education al session, entitled "the
Best of the Best." The educational session provides your agency the opportunity to
develop a table-top display tbr conference delegates to view and share information on the
planning, funding, and implementation aspects of your agency's award-winning program.
T~vo representatives from your agency are asked to attend to set up your agency's display
and discuss and answer any questions tbr delegates attending this session. This is a very
popular session and is well attended. The session is scheduled tbr Saturday, March 14,
1998, t'rom 10 to I l:30 a.m. Marilyn Fisher will con/act you soon with more intbrmation
and answer any' questions you may have.
Again, congratulations on your award. We look forward to seeing you at the conference.
The Awards Program is a very exciting program and could not be possible without the
support from our sponsors, RJM Design Group. Little Tykes. and RAIN BIRD. The
sponsors enjoy very much meeting the award winners, learning more about the projects
and your community. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (562) 464-3360.
Sincerely,
Sal Failla
Director of Community Services
c: Dave Anderson, C.P.R.S. Awards Coordinating Committee Chair
City of Irvine, Community Services Department
Jane Adams, Executive Director C.P.R.S.
The Kern iver arkway
A Community Effort In Realizing A Dream
The Kern River Parkway:
A Community Effort In Realizing A Dream
Historical Perspective
The Kern River carves a distinctive corridor through the southern San Joaquin Valley.
Originating in the Sierra Nevadas in the northeast area of Kern County, it completes its journey
in the southwestern flood plain adjacent to the Coastal Mountain Range. This corridor has held a
predominate role in government, private, and commercial enterprises, and special interest groups
throughout the century. Along with other visionaries, the Kern River Foundation has recognized
this area as a valuable community resource, including water recharge, recreation, flood control,
and open space. As a result of this interest, for many years the citizens of Bakersfield and Kern
County have worked to preserve and utilize the many resources of the lower Kern River.
As far back as 1949, visionaries conceptualized the potential economic, educational, and
recreational benefits of the Kern River corridor. With preliminary planning in the early 1950's
and through the 1960's, time and again the dreams of a few were filed away for serious
consideration at a later date. In 1975, the City of Bakersfield purchased the Kern River water
rights. By the early 1980's, concerns for the Kern River and its potential resources were
regenerated within a multitude of planning efforts. As a prominent issue in the "Year 2000"
Kern County General Plan, the City of Bakersfield's "2010 General Plan" and in the visionary
efforts of the Kern River Foundation, the realities of a dream were beginning to unfold.
An Environmental and Jurisdictional Challenge
The idea that the lower Kern River, which makes its way through a large metropolitan area such
as Bakersfield, could be utilized as a recreational area, at times seemed unattainable to say the
least. The development of natural and formal recreational areas along a river which at once
borders residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and military areas was met with a
multitude of challenges. The preservation of floodplain management, riparian vegetation and
wildlife, and maintaining the general integrity of the river, presented the visionaries with a series
of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) that put them to the test. However, by 1988, with the
final adoption of the Kern River Foundation, and the final EIR, the combined efforts of
governmental resources, private organizations, and special interest groups where about to
embark on a materialization of a dream.
Continuous environmental considerations had to be reviewed time and again by all agencies
involved. The challenge in mitigating the impact to the integrity of the river flood plain, was
matched in determining a selection of up to 65 varieties of large and small trees, shrubs, ground
covers and herbs, which could be maintained or utilized. Along with this, an immense list of
wildlife species including 2 varieties of amphibians, 4 reptiles, 142 birds, and 15 mammals had
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to compiled and reviewed in terms of maintaining, as much as possible, the necessary natural
resources necessary for their well being.
With the culmination of all these efforts, four primary purposes were designated to the
development of the Parkway:
1. Flood control and water conservation.
2. Preservation and restoration of native riparian habits.
3. Open space greenbelts, recreation and formal parks.
4. Active, on-going public and municipal participation in a community project.
Realization of a Dream in the Community
An example of active, on-going public and municipal participation in a community project was
expressed in an excerpt from the Kern River Foundation entitled, The Kern River Parkway 1988
to 1997:
"The Kern River Parkway Plan was written with extensive public input. A community concerns
report included the results of public workshops, newspaper questionnaires and a series of
interviews with community leaders, private property owners, and Bakersfield residents."
The result of these methods of interchange between planners and the public indicated that the
majority of residents said they would use the parkway and support the family-oriented
environment produced by such an endeavor.
The City of Bakersfield was instrumental in providing these recreation environments by
obtaining various state and federal grants, and in playing a major role in coordinating the
development and maintenance of the formal, park-recreational aspect of the parkway. Other
community efforts of nonprofit fund-raising, sponsorship and organized volunteers, paved the
way for further development. Private industry, such as Texaco, Shell Oil, PG&E, Mercy
Hospital, and the Chamber of Commerce also contributed to the development. Finally,
recreation and parks employees and employees from many other departments, donated endless
hours in the development of major segments of the greenbelts along the river.
The parkway includes 1,400 acres along the Kern River corridor between Manor Street and
Stockdale Highway Bridge. The original 8.0 mile bike path, developed in the late 1980's, now
extends an additional 2.5 miles past Manor Street, and 1.5 miles west of Stockdale Highway
Bridge, for a total of just over 12 miles of uninterrupted bike path. Conceptual plans are in the
making to extend the bike path well beyond its present length. Starting from the east, a
participant can bike, run, walk, or skate their way along the river through natural riparian areas,
areas enhanced with planted trees (all of which are designated as indigenous to the area), large
community parks, recreational areas, a lake, and equestrian trails.
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I The major features of the Kern River Parkway include:
i · 320 acres of primary
river
channel.
· 275 acres of natural and riparian lands.
· 460 acres of educational studies area within a natural habitat.
I · 25 acres of recharge basins, known as Truxtun Lake.
· 12, continuous miles of bike path with 9 rest areas, and a shower.
· · 8 miles of equestrian trail.
· Multi-station exercise Par Course.
· 31.5 acres at Beach Park, featuring, lighting for baseball, rugby, soccer, and horse shoes.
', · 15 acres of the newly developed Yokuts Park with group picnic areas, playgrounds, and
lighted rugby/soccer fields.
· Greenbelts that extend several miles, providing recreation activities, parking, and staging
'l areas.
Since inception, more that $2.5 million in Federal, State, and private grants, plus community
donations have paved the way for such accomplishments as the following:
° 3,200 trees planted.
I · 320,000 feet of irrigation lines installed.
· 40 acres landscaped for public use.
i · 50 acres developed for recreation and public access.
· 100 acres acquired by the city for the parkway.
Finally, the Kern Rive Parkway has been awarded and recognized through the following:
· Honorable Mention for Specific Planning Project: California Chapter American Planning
I Association, 1989.
· · Outstanding Planning Award: California Central Section American Planning
Association, 1989.
I · Resolution of Support for the Kern River Parkway adopted by the California State
Department of Parks and Recreation Trails Committee (Resolution #92-04).
· Award for Merit for the Water Recreation and Recharge Program: Kern Council of
I Governments.
Focal Point: Yokuts Park to the Truxtun Lake
Since 1988, visionary plans included the entire scope of the parkway. However, because of the
I immensity of the project, a focal point was needed to formally begin the process. That focal area
is described as the section along the Kern River from Yokuts Park to the Truxtun Lake. Several
factor influenced the choice of this focal point:
I · The available open flood plain and riparian areas.
· Truxtun recharge basin lake.
· · Its proximity to travelers.
· High visibility
· Its central location.
With all these factors in place, and all the hard conceptual planning work behind them, the time
was optimum for the community effort to be formalized and implemented.
In the late 1980's, two major developments set the stage for the focal point of the parkway. The
first was the development of the 20 acre groundwater recharge lake along Truxtun Avenue. The
second was the construction of the bike path adjacent to the lake and Truxtun Avenue. The
planting of hundreds of Poplar and Sycamore trees was coordinated between the City of
Bakersfield and the Kern River Foundation throughout the riparian areas along the Kern River
and Truxtun Avenue.
I As the popularity of the area grew in the early 1990's an informal park setting with a parking lot
was developed just east of the lake. Here users of the bike path or those needing parking access
to the lake could find an area that was not only suitable to their needs, but provided an aesthetic
I park setting to utilize. Al! along, the volunteers and the City of Bakersfield combined efforts for
the best product. As expected, this was only the first in the development of the greenbelts
between the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue, that transformed unused land into what is now
I lush recreational
areas.
The next phase was to develop a multi-stationed par course, a large parking lot for the users of
I the bike path and an enjoyable park setting for all to use. As the decade rolled along, the
greenbelts were extended to enhance the area from the lake to commercial property. Finally,
Ithree sand volleyball courts nestled in the turfed areas, with a shower, were added to this
aesthetic recreational area. This area was named after the Yolomne Indians, a tribe of the Yokuts
Indian Nation, who lived in and around what is today known as Bakersfield.
I An integral part of these developments was the implementation of a centralized computer
irrigation system that would be utilized to irrigate the entire area from Yokuts Park to the west
I end of Truxtun Lake. This system, call MAXICOM, which can be operated and monitored by
one person, revolutionalized the way the City Recreation and Parks Divisions irrigates a variety
of park areas, streetscapes and medians. Some of the features of this system are:
I · The amount of irrigation is controlled via a weather station.
· Multi-station capabilities to limit the irrigation window.
I · A flow which detects flow.
manage
system
excess
· A complete and concise data based monitoring system for water usage.
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The City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Divisions were the first municipality throughout
I Kern County to utilize a centralized computer irrigation system of this nature. The success of
· this system in water and labor savings provided the city with enough confidence to implement a
required landscape installation standard of using this type of system in other major developments
I throughout the city. As a result of implementing this system along the Kern River Parkway and
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in other areas, a nationally distributed Site Report by Rain Bird Corporation noted the following
accomplishments:
"In 1995, the Parks Division was awarded statewide recognition from the California Water
Awareness Campaign for the best water conservation program for landscaping. That same year,
the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, considered the world's preeminent water agency, honored the
City with a conservation award in the "Promising Products category for using MAXICOM."
After the completion of the lake and greenbelts, by the mid 1990's, the need for a formal park
was realized through the development of Yokuts Park, named after the Indian nation native to
the San Joaquin Valley. This 15 acre park nestled along the south side of the Kern River, the
north side of the bike path, the west side of Interstate 99, and the east side of a riparian area
landscaped by volunteers years previously, provided the best example of a formal park setting
within a natural riparian area. Designed by the city, this park provides barbecues, sheltered
picnic areas, playground areas, a lighted soccer field, a running bath along the river and a large
open area for other recreational usage.
An area of interest is the riparian area west of Yokuts Park where a wildflower sanctuary was
developed by the Kern River Foundation with irrigation designed by the City. Also the Native
naming a running through area as Hoe-y cross country
American
theme
is
continued
in
trial
that
running course. The Hoe-y are also a tribe within the Yokuts Indian Nation
Conclusion
The primary reason that the Kern River Parkway has been submitted to the California Parks and
Recreation Society for award recognition, is realized in understanding the history, complexity,
and visionary characteristics of the project. Not just a design project that was formulated by a
municipality alone, the Kern River Parkway stands out as a unique and exciting demonstration
of how an entire community through combined efforts can realize a dream.
The Kern River Parkway provides an exceptional aesthetic setting, for recreational programs,
educational facilities, equestrian enjoyment, natural habitat research, group picnics, volunteer
programs, leisure and organized sporting events, and basically an enjoyable place just to go to
get away from the cares of the day. Most importantly, the Kern River Parkway provides an
opportunity where the people of the community, be they private citizens, special interest groups,
governmental, or in industry, can come together to realize a dream that has long lived in the
hearts of the residents of Kern County and Bakersfield.
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Appendix
Texaco parking lot before and after .......................................... Page I.
Yolomne volleyball court area before and after ................................ Page 2
Multi Par Course ......................................................... Page 3
General greenbelt area ..................................................... Page 4
Volunteers plant native trees ................................................ Page 5
Pathway to Yokuts Park and the river ......................................... Page 6
Bike trail along Lake Truxtun ................................................ Page 7
Bike trail in riparian area and greenbelts ....................................... Page 8
Yokuts Park with blessed indian rock ......................................... Page 9
Rain Bird Site Report .................................................... Page 10
Conceptual Master Plan for Kern River Parkway .............................. Page 11.
Yokuts Park ............................................................ Page 12
Riparian area adjacent to Truxtun Lake ....................................... Page 13
Wildflower riparian area with Hoe-y trail ..................................... Page 14
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Martin-Mclntosh, /nc.
Bakersfield, California
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._. - * _ The leaders of Bakersfield, California have made historic strides in managing water. A
I ~~'::"~--~:~¢:~ ~:::~:~ decade of drought and a dwindling water table led the city's Parks DMsion to begin
~ ....... :, :- ': upg~:ading its electromechanical controllers to a Rain Bird MAXICOM Central Control
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~:-~4"~m-_.~-~:-_?~_..:. ........ Drou§ht Threatens Water Supply
"~'~ .... ' ~' ~~ During the late 1980s, so little precipitation fell in California that most cities faced
'l ~~1 ~ drought conditions. Bakersfield, located in the state's semiarid Central Valley, was no~
~ exception. The city's steady population growth was putting demands On the ever-
· ~ ' dwindling water table. The water level in some wells had dropped as much as 60 feet
I ,.,-,.....,,~.-.~,. .~, . and nearby Kern River flowed at less than 50 percent capacity. Yet city leaders were
· ~* determined not to raise water rates. The need for lean management was becoming
paramount.
For Bakersfield's Parks Division, responsible for irrigating the city's parks and street
I The Parks Division for the city of
Bakersfield, Ca/if., needed a way to reduce landscapes, the drought years forced a hard look at operations. "Not only were we
operating costs, concerned with the potential need to ration water; but we needed ways to reduce our
I A MAXlCOM Central Control system operating budget," said Mike Doyle, one of the Parks Division's supervisors and water
eliminated the time and money spent managers.
manually programming controllers Doyle and fellow supervisor Terri lVlcCormick implemented a plan to manually
throughout the city and saved more than program electromechanical controllers used throughout the city to fit changing weather.
I I0 million gallons of water in one year. Ho~veve[; it took one full-time staff person just to accmnplish this, and there was no way
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(805) 326-3724
RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER
Januaw 13,1998
To: Panorama Bluff Residents
RE: LANDFILL WORK ACTIVITIES
We would like to inform you about the City's work activities on the landfill below the bluffs this
week. A drilling rig will be used to make three new wells for an upgrade to the gas collection
system. These wells are to take the place of a few older ones. Although the system is working
very well, the City wants to maintain it in top condition.
If you have any questions about this project, please call me at (805) 326-3114.
Sincerelv, ¢ ~
Kevin'Barnes
Solid Waste Director
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Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Judy Skousen, City Attorney
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM' RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JANUARY 14, 1998
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
Attached is a copy of the December report regarding Graffiti. If you need additional
information, please do not hesitate to call.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy - City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas - Public Works Director
DATE: January 8, 1998
SUBJECT: Subdivision Activity in 1997
In 1997, the Public Works subdivision section processed for recording 52 final tract maps encompassing
approximately 556 acres, and adding 1,428 lots to the available inventory.
There were 9 parcel maps recorded over approximately 208 acres divided into 37 parcels
In 1997, the Planning Commission approved 12 tentative tract maps with a potential for 1,980 lots.
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Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
January 9, 1998
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Dir
SUBJECT: Mid Year Status Report
Staff has prepared a mid-year review of the action items contained in the FY 1997/98 budget.
Please call if you have any questions.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1) Continue implementation of the KEEP (Keeping Existing Employers Profitable) program as a
comprehensive business retention tool.
On behalf of Mayor Price, arranged for three mailings totaling approximately LBO0 letters to new
business owners thanking them for taking out a city business license.
2) Foster positive relationships with the State of California, Kern Economic Development
Corporation, Employers' Training Resource, Employment Development Department, and other
economic development agencies.
Coordinated training on the new enterprise zone vouchering process for various agencies involved
in putting people to worl~
Coordinated workshop for southeast Bakersfield businesses regarding changes in the enterprise
zone.
Worked on task force to develop a Request of Proposals (RFP)for an economic development
strategy for all of Kern County.
Participated in Kern County Works Collaborative that acts as a clearinghouse for programs and
services focused on preparing welfare recipients for employment.
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3) Capitalize upon economic development opportunities associated with the Bakersfield Business
Conference, such as the Mayor's Tent and community tours.
At the Bakersfield Business Conference in October, coordinated displays and staffing in the
Mayor's Tent to provide information on Bakersfield to conference goers.
Coordinated materials and provided staffing at Mayor's Table for the California Truck Stop 300,
Featuring the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, at Mesa Matin Raceway in October, to provide
information on Bakersfield to those attending this even~
Provided city or site tours to five businesses and two agricultural tour groups of Chinese officials.
4) ContinUe monitoring revenues/expenditures at the city-owned 18th and Eye parking structure to
ensure profitability, provide sound fiscal management and grow the off-street parking fund.
In coordination with Allrlght Management Services, instituted a comprehensive signage program,
extended operating hours, after-hours access equipment, and revenue control system operations.
Staff is monitoring revenues and expenditures on a monthly basis. As a result, staff has been able
to ensure that the parMng structure's management is accountable and responsive. Specifically,
we've been able to determine that while the costs of expanded operating hours exceed the
revenues generated, they are a good investment and should provide a financial return when
combined with efforts to market the structure. Overall, the parking structure has been breaking
even over the last four months. For the year, the structure made a profit of $865.00. The
operation wouM have been more profitable had it not been for several (one time expenses) capital
improvements and large maintenance expenditures that occurred during the year that are
designed to improve customer service, safety and marketability.
5) Pursue development opportunities at Bakersfield BusinessPort.
Worked with the new General Services Superintendent and Property Manager to propose lease
rates to Council for approval Upon such Council action, we will coordinate a tour for local
brokers and lenders to acquaint them with the benefits of the BusinessPort for their clients.
6) Act as a liaison between various city departments and organizers of community events, such as
the Old Town Kern Railroad ArtsFest, Up On The Roof, Las Fiestas Cinco De Mayo, and
Downtown Street Faires.
Coordinated city permitting and review of Up on the Roof, Las Fiestas' Cinco de Mayo, and
downtown street faires. In addition, coordinated (9) specialty banner requests along city streets
by community groups, such as the Bakersfield Symphony, and coordinated the Great American
Whistlestop Tour at the Amtrak Station.
7) Provide staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission to prepare agendas, attend
meetings, and process applications as needed.
Prepared agendas and attended three commission meetings, four committee meetings, and
coordinated two public hearings for alterations to designated cultural resources.
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8) Provide staff support to Community Advisory Council as needed in cooperation with County
staff.
(Enabling legislation that authorized the Community Advisory Council expired December 31,
1996.)
9) Provide staff assistance and economic development opportunities while hosting the Mayor's tent
at the Bakersfield Business Conference.
(See Item 3 above)
10) Develop updated marketing materials for the Incentive Area to promote the area's benefits to
potential employers.
In the updated Industrial Park Map, the new enterprise zone benefits are detailed In addition,
we have updated the "We Want Your Business in Our Enterprise Zone" brochure to reflect the
changes in the program.
11) Continue to provide marketing expertise to promote the availability of the Bakersfield
BusinessP0rt.
Specifics of available sites were included in the updated Industrial Park Map, assuring that the
Bakersfield BusinessPort is promoted along with all other business parks in metro Bakersfield.
12) Continue implementation of Unreinforced Masonry Incentive Program (URM) to promote public
safety.
One hundred eight applications have been received and 22 reimbursements have been made to
owners of URM properties.
13) Continue actions to enhance attraction efforts for Southeast Bakersfield Supermarket.
Continued to provide updates on proposed redevelopment project areas to local representatives
of a supermarket chain interested in Southeast Bakersfield. At a Councilmember's request,
attended a meeting with a second supermarket chain's representative exploring a site in Southeast
Bakersfield.
14) Continue to seek new economic development strategies focused on Southeast and East
Bakersfield.
Coordinated an Economic Development Feasibility study for east and southeast Bakersfield to
explore possibilities of establishing redevelopment project areas. Provided information requested
by City Council committee examining new project area feasibility.
15) Marketing of city-owned downtown property for development.
Only city-ownedproperty in downtown is a small parking lot adjacent to Hotel Bakersfield. This
property offers limited sales opportunity.
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16) Identify a project for Housing Set-Aside Project Opportunities to improve housing oppommities
for low- and moderate-income residents.
Identified housing set-aside monies to supply a required match for the HOME program. Have
had discussions with (3) housing developers regarding interest in a downtown housing project
Initiated CDDA and City Council action approving use of housing set-aside for HOME match.
17) Complete the construction of streetscaping, landscaping, and other enhancements to downtown
public right-of-way as detailed in the Chester Avenue Streetscape plan.
Construction began in Fall 1997. Pending no delays, completion is scheduled for February 1998.
18) Provide staff support to the Central District Development Agency for agenda preparation,
representation at meetings, and with the implementation of Agency policies, plans and activities.
Prepared agenda items for Agency action as needed for two meetings and forwarded them to City
Clerk for distribution.
19) Continue to foster cooperative efforts with the Downtown Business Association to revitalize
the Central Business District.
Worked closely with the DBA to coordinate the downtown mural program, special events, and
have involved the association with communicating progress of the Chester Avenue streetscape
efforts to area business and property owners.
20) Continue to support Building & Safety to get 100% compliance of the Unreinforced Masonry
Ordinance prior to the December 31, 1998 deadline.
Encouraged applicants in the URM Incentive program to be aware of the deadline and how the
Incentive program can assist in that regard (See Item 14)
21) Miscellaneous additional activities:
oprovided film liaison assistance to three productions:
Breakstreet Pictures, which generated in excess of $1 million in production costs spent in
Kern County for a feature length motion picture;
Twentieth Century Fox, for a feature length motion picture; and
an independent production company which plans a feature film to begin in the first
quarter of 199&
oAs part of the Annexation Task Force, successfully brought Casa £oma area into the city.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1) Prepare the Consolidated Plan Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1996/97 for submission to HUD
by September 30, 1997.
The Annual Performance Report was completed on Sept 26, 1997.
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2) Compile, prepare and submit the Annual Plan (CDBG and HOME Applications) for Fiscal Year
1997/98 by May 15, 1997.
The Annual Action Plan was completed on May 6, 1997.
3) Provide the general public and specifically the low-income population, with timely information
concerning the available and proposed uses of HUD-sponsored programs.
Staff held two public meetings (April 16, 1997; Sept 25, 1997), one non-profit application
workshop (Sept25, 1997), and the second annual HUD consultation meeting (Dec 18, 1997).
4) Convert to an Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) which will automate HUD's
financial tracking and reporting system for cities.
IDIS conversion was completed in September, 1997. The department has converted to the IDIS
system. All HOME and CDBG projects have been set-up in the system, and we have successfully
drawn down funds for reimbursement of project costs from HUD's letter of credit bank. These
draws are transferred directly to the City's bank account via wire transfer. We are reporting
receipts of program income to the IDIS system as well We have also trained the Finance staff
to approve the drawdowns.
5) Implement the CDBG and the National Affordable Housing Act Title II, Home Investment
Partnership Program for affordable rental and homeownership housing opportunities through
acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction for low income persons.
Under the HOME program, eight single family dwellings have been rehabilitated and applications
for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) are currently under review. Under
the CDBG program, federal environmental reviews for the following capital improvement
projects were completed: Chester Ave. Streetscape (Ph II), Casa Loma Street Improvements (#6
Annexation), Chester Ave. Street Improvements (#3 Annexation), Lake Sa Area Street
Reconstruction (Ph. IF), Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Ph. II), and Sidewalk
Reconstruction Project (PhlII). Additonally, the following non-profit activities have been
completed and project agreements have been initiated: Clinica Sierra Vista Services Building
Acquisition, Desert Counseling Center's Women's Center Acquisition, Kern Bridges Youth Home
Acquisition, and Lowell Park Recreation Projeca
6) Continue the First-time Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Program.
Under the First-time Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Program, 34 homeowners have been
assisted with current funds. We continue to smoothly process FTHB loans of up to $3,500 to
qualified home buyers. The department has developed an improved processing system that
guarantees a check to the buyer's title company within 10 days after a final inspection of the
property is made. Staff is also able to completely process a FTHB loan within three weeks from
when all information is provided by the home buyer. Furthermore, all FTHB loans are kept in
a computer database by the department upon submission of an application by the home buyer.
The database allows the city to instantly search or report by several different fields, including
name of borrower, name of lender, amount of assistance, and ward where assistance was given.
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7) Contribute to the implementation of a non-profit public facility activity.
Project agreements for the Alliance Against Family Violence and Bethany Services were approved
in November, 1997.
8) Coordinate the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program together with other Kem County
communities and agencies.
The Mortgage Credit Certificate program was phased out and replaced with the California Rural
Home Program which will provide financial assistance for first and second mortgages to middle
income families county wide. Informational meetings were held in November with the real estate
community announcing the new program.
9) Continue the Looking Good Neighborhood program by empowering residents to improve
community awareness of drug and crime prevention, graffiti eradication, and Fair Housing
educational information.
The Annual Good Neighborhood Festival was held in October and well attended by city residents.
Staff provided technical assistance and educational and program information to residents.
10) Work with existing non-profit service providers in fund raising activities to improve the quality
of life for low income individuals and families.
Provided technical assistance to six non-profit service providers for a $ 4 million HUD Supportive
Housing Program grant application. Recently staff received notification that $2.3 million in
Continuum of Care funds were awarded to four non-profit agencies: Clinica Sierra Vista -
$429,470; Alliance Against Family Violence - $283,268; Bethany Services- $1,018,223; and Kern
County Economic Opportunity Corporation - $631,000.
11) Contribute funds to the graffiti removal program within the City and specifically CDBG eligible
low-income neighborhoods.
Budgeted $150,000 in FY 1997-98 CDBG funds for graffiti removal (operation of the graffiti
removal program, a multi-funded program, has been transferred to the Public Works
DepartmenO.
12) Provide Fair Housing educational information to consumer and housing providers.
Provided fair housing information through education & community outreach (8 events); technical
training (six parties involved in conciliation agreements); compliance activities (21 cases/47
inquiries); and counseling to housing consumers and providers (490 callers). Additionally,
fourteen individuals received fair housing tester training for sales, rental, insurance and lending.
13) Work with the County of Kern to create employment opportunities for residents of the State's
High Density Unemployment Area.
Coordinated efforts with County staff and Employers Training Resource to train job developers
about the new enterprise zone program to market its benefits to employers. In addition, a
workshop for zone businesses and accountants provided detailed information about how
employers can access the program 's tax incentives.
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BAKERSFIELD
ENGINEERING DEPT.
Public Works Department
MEMORANDUM
January 8, 1998
TO: Brad Underwood, General Services Superintendent
FROM: Myra McArthur, Planning Technician "'~q4
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI UPDATE - December 1997
Fund Raising for Educational Activities
Staff is seeking financial contributions to fund the 1998 anti-graffiti educational activities.
Letters were sent out in the month of December to local businesses, and individuals, giving
them the opportunity to sponsor the program. This year, our educational/preventive measures
will reach approximately an additional 8,000 children. Specifically, staff will be working with
the Panama Buena Vista School District and the Rosedale School District, in addition to the
Bakersfield City School District. Potentially, our activities will reach 16,000 fourth, fifth and
sixth grade students in 1998.
Anti-Graffiti Assemblies and Poster & Essay Contest
Schools have began to schedule anti-graffiti assemblies. These assemblies will be conducted
through the month of March. The 1998 poster & essay contest is scheduled to take place from
Monday, March 23 to Friday, April 3, 1998. The awards ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m., in
the Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, May 26, 1998.
Graffiti Eradication
Hot line Calls Paint Crew Hrs. Sites Serviced
CDBG areas 93 252.5 219
Other Areas 111 243 207
CDBG % 45% 50% 51%
Totals 204 495.5 426
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Cost recovery
The following chart summarizes December 1997's cost recovery activities.
Graffiti Loss claims Potential Cost Recovery Potential Criminal: Amount
arrests requested by Cost to began by Cost to Court- Paid to
Probation recover City Attorney's recover Ordered to City
from City criminally Office civilly pay
14 juveniles 1 $400 15 cases $11,400 0 cases 0
xc: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager
Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
Sgt. Phillip Clarke, P. D. Special Projects
Judy Skousen, City Attorney
Virginia Gennaro, Deputy City Attorney I
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Dir.ector~~'-~~
DATE: January 7, 1998
SUBJECT: COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT FOR GREENWASTE RECYCLING OPERATION
We have received a letter from the County indicating that the annual cost-sharing agreement for
the Mt. Vernon Recycling Facility will be placed on the January 27 Board of Supervisors agenda.
Hopefully it will be approved so we will not have to deny County residents the use of the facility.
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MEMORANDUM
January 15, 1998
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DI~~/'
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL # WF0017821 REGARDIN~ NOISE FROM
CALCRETE PLANT (LETTER AND VIDEO FROM ALEX CANDIA
In December Mr. Fidler and I reviewed the video prepared by Mr. Candia. There was noise that
could be heard apparently coming from Calcrete as well as cars traveling along Pacheco Road.
The noise source as determined from the video is 30 feet tall negating any benefit that a sound
wall would provide. Calcrete was in business at this location prior to approval of the subdivision
for Tentative Map No. 4241.
Subsequent to completion of the subdivision, the 2010 Plan identified Calcrete as a noise
source. This information was provided in two memos from Mr. Fidler to Mr. Hardisty in February
and March 1996. The situation described by Mr. Candia is a pre-existing condition
acknowledged in his letter dated November 1997.
In his letter he posed five questions which are responded to below.
1. Is it true there is no noise ordinance in Bakersfield?
No, the City does have a limited scope noise ordinance and it is contained in Section
9.22 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. (Attached to this memo for your review.)
2. How do businesses get away with such noise pollution in residential areas?
Businesses are not allowed to generate noise that exceeds the standards contained in
Section 9.22 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
3. Why will the Bakersfield Police Department respond to a complaint of loud noise in the
neighborhood but say they cannot do anything about industrial noise?
Loud noise is associated with disorderly conduct which is a matter enforced by the Police
Department. Noise generating sources are associated with business operations and are
enforced based on standards in the general plan and local ordinance.
4. Was there an environmental impact study done for this area?
Environmental review is conducted on all projects as was the case for Mr. Candia's
subdivision. However, an EIR was not prepared for this project.
Alan Tandy, City Manager
January 15, 1998
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5. Did someone drop the ball and not do their job properly and do I have to suffer the
consequences?
This project was approved in compliance with rules in effect as of the date the application
was accepted as complete.
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9.20.030--9.22.020
~atrons, guests, or invitees of the owner 9.22.010 Noise generally.
cupant of any of the premises set forth in A. It shall be unlawful for any person to
:ion; willfully make or continue, or allow to be made or
To lodge in any public building, .nds, continued, any loud, unnecessary noise which
streets, sidewalks, or use an' disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or
dler, bus, truck or in any which causes discomfort or annoyance to persons
park, ~lic grounds, streets, or for residing within one thousand feet of the noise
sleeping r lodging purposes; ;ection source.
shall not )ply to any organize~ recreational B. The standards which may be considered in
outing und, the supervision of recreation determining whether a violation of the provisions
department the city or county, or of this section exists may include, but are not
when authoriz ion is duly by the council limited to, the following:
of said city for milar purp as set forth in 1. The level of the noise;
this chapter; 2. The level and intensity of any background
C. To enter including the noise;
grounds of any residence, for the 3. The proximity of the noise to residential
purpose of particil in any festivity, party, sleeping facilities;
social function, social tlr, dance, ceremony or
4. The nature and zoning of the area within
private gathering of s, unless such person which the noise occurs;
so entering the .grounds, was at the
time of such entel an in'tee or guest of the 5. The density of habitation of the area within
i~/~ anon which the noise occurs;
occupant of sa )remises; o person under
false pretense flf being an invite or guest shall 6. The time of the day or night the noise
gain admittance to any sucl~ premises or occurs;
~ounds. (O//d. 2606 § 3, 1980;'X~rior code § 7. The duration of the noise;
10.08. )20It ~ 8. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent
/
or constanL
C. Refrigerator trucks shall be permitted to
9.20. ~0 Exceptions. ~ operate in any commercial or manufacturing zone
_1~: chapter shall not apply to members~f the at all hours; provided, however, that such use does
mi i~tu ~, or naval forces of the United Stah~s or not emit noise or vibration detrimentally impacting
of ~e State Militia in obedience to la~ul neighboring residential properties and the
o ers of duly constituted authority. (Pdllr occupants thereof between ten p.m. and seven
§ 10.08.030). a.m. For purposes of this section, noise
measuring fifty decibels at the property line of
.,
residential property shall constitute a rebuttable
Chapter 9.22 presumption of excessive noise. (Ord. 3254 § 1,
1989).
NOISE
9.22.020 Noise during construction.
Sections: A. Except as provided herein or in subsection
9.22.010 Noise generally. B or C of this section, it is unlawful for any
9.22.020 Noise during construction, person, firm or corporation to erect, demolish,
9.22.030 Reserved. alter or repair any building, or to grade or excavate
land, streets or highways, other than between the
345 (Bakersfield 3-92)
9.~2.030--9.24.010
hours of six a.m. and nine p.m. on weekdays, and Chapter 9.24
between eight a.m. and nine p.m. on weekends;
provided, however, that city crews and those of ~, , AMPLIFIED SOUND
the city's contractors performing street work
between nine p.m. and six a.m. are exempt ions:
herefrom if the city engineer has directed that work 9 4.010 Definitions.
be performed between such hours to alleviate Noncommercial usewRe
potential traffic congestion, istration and informati n
B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of required;
this chapter, if the city manager determines that the 3 0 Noncommercial
public health and safety will not be impaired by the istration statement a
erection, demolition, alteration or repair of any ment.
building or the excavating and grading of land, Noncommercial u:
streets or highways between the hours of nine istration copies tnd dis-
p.m. and six a.m., and if he further determines play.
that loss or inconvenience would result to any 9.24.050 Noncommercial g.
party in interest by virtue of the requirements ions for
provided in subsection A, he may grant a permit 9.24.060 ~ommercial use--Pro-
for such work to be done between the hours of bited.
nine p.m. and six a.m., upon application being 9.24.070 ~plificati from aircraft
made at the time the permit for the work is
awarded or during the progress of the work. Such 9.24.080 Am sound from
permit may be granted for a period not to exceed vehi~
three days,'and may be extended by the city 9.24.090 Rese: .d.
manager for a period not to exceed three days.
C. The provision of this section shall not 9.24.010
apply to any work of construction performed one For the purpose ol the following
thousand feet or more from the nearest residential words and phrase., the meanings
dwelling. (Ord. 3254 § 1, 1989). specified in
A. "Central that portion
9.22.030 Reserved.* of the city defir as such by >ter 10.08 or
-~ an} the city.
B. ercial purpose" the use,
operation or ~ aintenance of any equipment
: for the of advertising any or any
goods, merchandise or service or for the
purpose c .g the attention
or for or soliciting pau or
to or for any pc show,
exhibition or event, or an lottery
*Editor's Note: Former Section 9.22.030, or raffle, or for the purpc e of
Violation---Penalty, previously codified herein and g any such sound equipment.
containing portions of Ordinance No. 3254 was "Noncommercial purpose" tse,
repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 3432. maintenance of any
(Bakersfield 3-92) 346
Alex Candia, Sr.
3500 Slate Court '' R[G'D & P[~C[DON F~[~
Bakersfield, CA 93313
834- 5963 Al COUNt, IL IJEETING OF
November 22, 1997
Councilman Mark Salvaggio
City Council
1501Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Councilman Salvaggio:
I recently spoke to you on the telephone regarding a noise
problem in my neighborhood and you requested that I voice my
concerns in writing. The following letter will provide you
with the history of this problem for which I am seeking a
resolution to.
My name is Alex Candia, my wife's name is Denise. I have been
employed with the Kern County Fire Department for 25 years,
presently a captain at Lament Substation ~51. I have resided
at 3500 Slate Court for 10 years.
After living out-of-town and commuting for a few years, we
decided to buy a home in Bakersfield. At that time, 1987,
we chose a housing tract which we felt ~fered the Des% nouse
for the money. The tract is located west of Wible Road, south
of Pacheco Road, adjacent to the Crest Drive-in, and south-
west of the Cai-crete brick manufacturing plantJ(which is the
source of my complaint.
We were concerned about potential noise problems from both
the Crest Drive-in and Cai-Crete. We asked the sales agent,
Mr. Larry Oliver, about this. He tbld us that the ar~ve-~n~s
lease would be up in 3 years. When we specifically asked him
if Cai-Crete was noisy, he replied "You can't hear anything."
We went ahead with the purchase of our home and moved in.
After we moved in, we noticed noises coming from the direction
of Cai-Crete. At first we were not sure of the source because
we made several weekend trips during the construction of our
home and did not once hear the noise. It started as an inter-.
mittent annoyance, but soon became an unbearable violation of
our right to "quiet enjoyment."
Councilman Mark Salvaggio
November 22, 1997
Page Two
The noise is grinding and rhythmic, followed by pulses of hissing
sounds. Then there is a pause, and the noise begins all over
again--ALL DAY!
That is not the end of it. After a "batch" of bricks goes to
the kiln, the fans operating the equipment emit a high-p~tch
shrill sound that does not fluctuate. This, too, is unbearable
and hard to block out. This high pitch is heard for 8 hours--
after 5:00 p.m.! At peak periods, we have been awoken at 5:00 a.m.,
and have had to endure this noise at times after 10:00 p.m.
At times we are afforded a reprieve from this constant noise as
the machine breaks down or business is slow, but the reprieve
is short-lived. The lack of a consistent working schedule on
Cai-Crete's part makes the whole situation particularly hard
to endure.
We have addressed this problem several times in the past to our
representatives at the time, Mr. Kevin McDermott, and then
Ms. Jacquie Sullivan. With Ms. Sullivan's help, an inspector
came out and verified the problem. After waiting several weeks
for his report, he finally told us that nothing could be done
because there was no noise ordinance in Bakersfield. We asked
about the possibility of a sound wall, but he told us it would
have to be at least 30 feet tall in order to provide a barrier.
As far as Cai-Crete's responsibility, it is our feeling that
they are not willing to make any concessions because they told
us their representatives attended the planning commission meet-
ings for this tract and informed the Commission that they pro-
duce a lot of noise. Nevertheless, the Commission approved
a residential zone for our neighborhood.
At this point, it seemed our only option was to move. We con-
tacted~several real estate agents and they all told us the same
thing. We would have to disclose the noise problem that we lived
with and, consequently, our home was not worth much more than we
paid for it ten years ago. Since our source for a do%rn payment
on another home would be our equity, what we thought was our last
option was now no longer available to us.
With a feeling of hopelessness, no recourse, and being "stuck,"
we again decided to contact Cai-Crete to see if there Yas any
new information. We were told that they would be relocating
within three years. Based on this information, we thought i%
would be safe to build an in-ground swimming pool and put up
with the noise until Cai-Crete relocated. We went ahead and
hired a contractor, but recently found out that Cai-Crete is
now not sure if they are relocating or not.
Councilman Mark Salvaggio
November 22, 1997
Page Three
Mr. Salvaggio, we are asking for your help in this regard.
We are at our wits' end because we are not experiencing the
quiet enjoyment of our property which we are rightfully
entitled to.
We would be grateful for any assistance or information you
could give us in this regard. We would also be interested
if we could have answers to the following questions:
1. Is it true there is no noise ordinance in Bakersfield?
2. How do businesses get away with such noise pollution
in residential areas?
3. Why will the Bakersfield Police Department respond to
a complaint of loud noise in the neighborhood but say
they cannot do anything about industrial noise?
4. Was there an environmental impact study done for this
area?
5. Did someone drop the ball and not do their job properly
and do I have to suffer the consequences?
Thank you very much for your time and consideration in
this matter. I look forward to hearing from you.
Res ~ fully,
Alex Candia, Sr. /
3500 Slate Court
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(h) 834-5963
(w) 845-1212 (Lamont fire station)
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cc: J~k.H~s~, Development Se~ces Director :" ·
MEMORANDUM
March 6, 1996
TO: Jack Haxdisty, Development Services D~rector . :;i.:,~:,g:.~',~i~:~i
FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer ~
SUBJECT: Inqu from Councilmember Sullivan regarding complaint received from
resident at 3500 Slate Court regarding noise level of CalCrete Cement Plant
During my investigation of the CalCrete Plant, I spoke with the general manager, Dwight
Carleton, in an attempt to mediate and resolve the complaint from the above mentioned
resident. I asked Mr. Carleton if something had changed in the operation of the plant that
might have triggered the complaint. He told me that during the month of December they
had a computer shutdown which stopped operations for four weeks and to get caught up
they were working from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. However, three weeks ago they returned
to their regular hours of operation which are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mr. Carleton explained the operation to me and also stated it has not changed. He showed
me the machine that makes the most noise. There is a curing process which uses steam
generators to cure the bricks which I could not hear over the traffic on Wible and Pacheco
Roads; however, during the nighttime hours it is possible the noise could carry to the
resident in question. The other machine is a mixing machine which stands about 25 to 30
feet above the housing tract and has been in operation for many years prior to the
subdivision. This machine will be a real problem because there is no way of shielding the
noise from the residents. Trees and block walls would not be feasible because of the height
of the machine. This is a real dilemma because while the plant wishes to be a good
neighbor, it must meet its business demands. The city has no means of enforcement for
noise and if a noise ord',mance is adopted this business would be legal nonconforming.
I recontacted Mrs. Canada and explained the dilemma. She vented her frustration to the
point of mentioning a lawsuit. After speaking with her further, I asked if she had a solution
to the problem. Mrs. Canada asked if the city would be willing to buy trees for her
backyard. I stated I would take her request to the department head for consideration.
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cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Judy Skousen, City' Attorney
Carl Hernandez, Deputy City Attorney~-
Councilmember Sullivan
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ME M ORA N D U M
February 15, 1996
TO: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: Inquiry from Councilmember Sullivan regarding complaint received from resident
at 3500 Slate Court regarding noise level of CalCrete cement plant.
Per your request I am investigating the above mentioned complaint. During my research I
discovered there have been other complaints about this problem, not only with CalCrete but also
with Kern Rock and oilwells down Pacheco Road.
As you know, we do not have a noise ordinance. I do know you or one of your staff has been
working with the attorney's office on drafting such an ordinance. We should try and get this
ordinance on line as soon as possible. On February 15, 1996, I spoke with Alex Canada, the
complainant, and found that I had worked with him on this same matter a few years back. At that
time, I had gone to the plant and discovered they had installed vibrators on their mixing machines.
I spoke with the manager of the plant who stated they would remove the vibrators and use air
blowers instead which solved the problem at that time. Mr. Canada informed me his house is in
the comer closest to the plant. He stated he has talked with the plant manager regarding the noise
late at night and the manager said they would be quitting at 9:00 p.m.
I have reviewed the 2010 Plan Noise Element Policies, which address the above mentioned
location along with Kern Rock Company as industrial facilities stationary noise sources. Studies
were done between 1985 and 1986. I also reviewed goals, policies and implementation (see
attached copies). There is some confusion with the policies which I will discuss with Jim Eggen.
We are in the process of borrowing a noise meter from the Convention Center to make some
readings. Also, I am going to look into the possibility of having trees placed alongside the
roadways to help with the noise level.
I will visit with the plant manager to see if he has any suggestions or solutions to solve this
problem, it is my understanding that we may have no leverage as we do not have a noise
orainance for enforcement.
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cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager .
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Jim Eggert, Principal Planner
Councitmember Jacquie Sullivan
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METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD
GEN. ERAL PLAN
CHAPTER VII NOISE
This may be accomplished by mitigating noise conflicts where they
presently exist and by minimizing future noise conflicts by the adoption of
specific policies intended to achieve land use compatibility with respect
to noise within the community.
Appendix C provides a discussion of the effects of noise on people, tech-
niques for noise control, and a model community noise ordinance. It is
intenUed that this data serve as reference when reviewing documents which
refer to the measurement and effects of noise within the community.
OVERVIEW OF.EXISTING CONDITIONS
MAJOR NOISE SOURC£S
Based on discussions with government officials and the results of field
studies by Brown-Buntin Associates (BBA), it was determined that there
are four major sources of con~nunity noise within the study area. These
sources are traffic on state highways and major local streets, railroad
operations, airport operations and local industrial activities. Specific
noise sources selected for study are listed below and their generalized
locations are depicted in Figure VII-1.
STATE HIGHWAYS
- State Route 58
- State Route gg
- State Route 119
- State Route 178
- State Route 184
- State Route 204
MAJOR LOCAL STREETS (See Appendix C)
RAILROAD OPERATIONS
- Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF)
- Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTCo.)
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
- Kern County Airport (Meadows Field)
- Bakersfield Airpark
- Rio Bravo Airport
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND OTHER MAJOR STATIONARY NOISE SOURCES
- Lake Ming Boat Races
- Mesa Marin Raceway
- AT&SF Classification Yard
- SPTCo. Class-ification Yard
- Kern Rock Company
VII-2
CHAPTER VII NOISE
- Calcrete
- Coors Recycling Center
- United States Cold Storage
A combination of noise monitoring and analytical noise modeling techniques
was used to develop generalized noise exposure contours around the major
noise sources identified above for existing (1985 or 1986) and future
(2010) conditions.
Analytical noise modeling techniques generally make use of source-specific
data including average levels of activity, hours of operation, seasonal
fluctuations, and average levels of noise from source operations.
Analytical methods have been developed for a number of environmental
noise sources including roadways, railroad line operations, railroad yard
operations, industrial plants and aircaft/airport operations. Such methods
will produce reliable results as long as data inputs and assumptions are
valid for the sources being studied. The analytical methods used in this
report closely follow recommendations made by ONC, and were supplemented
where appropriate by field-measured noise level data to account for local
conditions. It should be noted that the noise exposure contours presented
in this report are based upon annual average or in some cases maximum noise
level conditions, and are not intended to be site-specific where local
topography, vegetation or intervening structures may significantly affect
noise exposure at a particular location.
1. Highways and Major Local Streets
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Traffic Noise Prediction
Model (FHWA-RD-77-108) was used to develop Community Noise Equivalent Level
(CNEL) contours for state highways and major local streets within the study
area. The FHWA Model is based upon reference energy emission levels for
automobiles, medium trucks and heavy trucks, with consideration given to
vehicle volume, speed, roadway configuration, distance to the receiver and
the acoustical characteristics of the area surrounding the roadway. The
FHWA Model was developed to predict hourly Leq values for free-flowing
traffic-conditions, and is generally considered to be accurate within plus
or minus 1.5 dB. To predict CNEL values, it is necessary to determine the
hourly distribution of traffic for a typical 24-hour day and adjust the
traffic volume input data to yield an equivalent hourly traffic volume.
Traffic volumes and truck percentages for existing (1985-85) and future
(2010) conditions on the state highways in the study area were obtained
from Caltrans as summarized in Appendix C. Future projections of annual
average daily traffic volumes on state highways are based upon a yearly
growth factor of 3.6 percent which is the five-year average for 1979-1984
as published by Caltrans. Traffic volumes for existing and future condi-
tions on major local streets were obtained from the City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern Public Works Departments.
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VII-4
CHAPTER VII NOISE
Many of the assumptions which were the basis for the 1986 contours ba~e
not been realized. Daily operations are now estimated at 288 and~Jet
training operations are an occasional rather than a continual ~haracteris-
tic of the airport. The INM has also been updated to Version 3.8 which has
been found to more accurately predict aircraft noise exposure. Based upon
the above-described changes in airport operations, airport configuration
and noise modeling methodologies, it is recommended that new CNEL contours
be prepared for the airport.
b. Bakersfield Airpark
In February 1988, a noise impact study was conducted by consulting firm
Peat Marwick for the Supplemental EIR of the Bakersfield Airpark Master
Plan Update. The methodology used to derive the noise contours was the
"FAA's Integrated Noise Model (INM) Version 3.9."
Bakersfield Airpark is owned and operated by the City of Bakersfield.
Current annual operations at the Airpark are approximately 50,000 includ-
ing general aviation and commercial (crop duster) operations. The airport
presently has a single runway (Runway 31-13). Under this existing airpark
configuration, the area exposed to 65 dB CNEL and above is property owned
and used exclusively by the Airpark. The noise contours for Year 2010 were
base on a 16-34 runway (the 13-31 runway would be decommissioned) and the
projected increase in the number and type of aircraft operations. The 2010
noise contours show the 7D and 75 dB CNEL contours on Airpark property.
The 65 dB CNEL contour extends approximately 600 feet south of East White
Lane. This area within the 65 dB CNEL is designated for industrial uses
deemed compatible within airpark operations.
c. Rio Bravo Airport
Rio Bravo Airport, a privately-owned facility, is located adjacent to State
Route 178 about 9 miles east of downtown Bakersfield. One runway, 26-8, is
located at the airport. CNEL contours for 1982 and projected 1996 opera-
tions at the airport were prepared by Brown-Buntin Associates in 1982,
based upon data supplied by Nickle Enterprises. According to the airport
owners, the data and assumptions that formed the basis of Brown-Buntin
Associates' 1982 analysis have not changed significantly, indicating that a
new analysis of noise impacts at the airport is not needed at this time.
4. Industrial Facilities and Other Stationary Noise Sources
a. Calcrete
The Calcrete plant is located near the intersection of Pacheco and Wible
Roads. The plant manufactures lightweight concrete blocks 5-6 days per
week between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Occasionally the plant
operates a 12-hour shift which ends at 7:00 p.m. The most significant
sources of noise associated with this operation are vibrators located in
the sand and cement bins to keep materials moving through the system.
VII-lO
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM' Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~
DATE: January 8, 1998
SUBJECT: CONTINUED DECLINE IN WOOD FUEL MARKET
The wood fuel market is continuing a predicted decline. In December, we were rationed
from 8 down to 5 loads per day by the local wood fuel buyer. We are increasing the
compost operation to absorb the remaining material, as reported last month. We are now
being further rationed to 2 loads per day due to an increasing glut of wood fuel. In the
short term, we will use the surplus material to cover the wastewater pond borders with
woody mulch. When this is complete (in about one month), we will begin sending wood
fuel to a more distant energy plant in Mendota, which will accept up to 3 loads per day.
Unfortunately, the cost of trucking the extra distance (310 miles @ $1.00 per mile) will be
more than the revenue for the fuel by about $46.00 per load. However, it will be necessary
to use this outlet for woody material until our composting capacity is increased to handle
more volume.
RECEIVED
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~"1/¢/.~.....~-
DATE: JANUARY 7, 1998
SUBJECT: BUCKLED SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF 1323 "L" STREET
We received correspondence from Mr. Walter E. Stewart, dated December 29, 1997
(see attached letter), regarding the condition of the sidewalk in front of his property.
Mr. Stewart's correspondence makes reference to a previous letter sent to Public
Works in November 27, 1995. We are unable to locate the November 1995 letter;
however, we have responded to Mr. Stewart's recent concern.
On January 6, 1998, the Street Superintendent (Luis Peralez) reviewed the condition of
the sidewalk. The sidewalk is in a state of disrepair and is in need of reconstruction.
The cause of the raised sidewalk cannot be determined. However, the deterioration of
the concrete is due to age.
Mr. Stewart was contacted (01/07/98) and informed that, in order to make the sidewalk
safe for pedestrian travel, the Street Division will patch the sidewalk by January 9,
1998. However, it is only a temporary repair.
Permanent repair of the sidewalk will be scheduled when we have an annual concrete
repair contract in place. A target date for the permanent repairs is February 2, 1998.
Mr. Stewart was satisfied with our response.
Attach.
Copy: Pamela A. McCarthy, City Clerk
RECEIVED
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Bakersfield City Council
1501 Trux~un Avenue' ENGINEERING OEPT.
BaEersfield, Oalifo~ 93301
RE: BUCKLED SID~NALK
Gentlemen:
The older thinner sidewalk, in front of my' residence, buckled
afte~ the newer thicker sidewalks were laid at both ends.
Heating and cooling expansion and contraction have caused the
enigma. No expansion Joint 'was installed. The newer side-
walk, which fronts Michael P. Dolan's law office, abuts the
south end of the sidewalk fronting my residence. It.is also
beginning 'to push up (observe the curb).
I "~ent a letter, November 27, 1995 (copy on file), to the
Bakersfield Public Works Department in regard to the severely
buckled and broken sidewalk fronting my residence. The city
did not respond.
I appeared, in person, June 26, 1997, 9:00 AM, at the Bakers-
field .Public Works Department and discussed the buckled side-
walk with a young city engineer. He said, "He would check
into it." The city has not contacted me, and nothing has
been done.
Whereas I am in no way the cause of this problem, I ask anew:
who is responsible for the repair of the city sidewalk in
front of my property; and who is libel if a person stumbles,
falls, and initiates legal action?
Sincerely,
Walter E. Stewart
1323 L Street
Bakersfield, California 93301 Telephone 323-1721
cc: City Attorney
City Manager ~
City Public Works .-
Michael P. Dolan, 'Attorney at Law
Copy on file