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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/98 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 13, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER//~ )'/ / SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION './ 1. The City received awards in the categories of New Architectural Project and Landscape Design at the 1998 Arts Council of Kern 1998 Arts Awards held on Sunday, November 8th. 2. The filing period for Project Area Committees (PAC) closed November 9th with 37 completed applications. These committees will serve the Old Town Kern-Pioneer and Southeast Bakersfield redevelopment project areas. Details are enclosed. 3. The latest newsletter for the California Police Activities League is enclosed. 4. Attendance at Centennial Garden events has been outstanding. In a 12-day period from November 4t~ to Sunday the 15t~, we had 14 events on 11 of those days. Estimating attendance for the weekend, we should be at over 60,000 for the 12-day period, including 40,000 that attended Disney on Ice. 5. A memorandum sent by EDCD provides a brief update on the status of the URM program. Cathy Palla, URM chair, sent a letter to all URM Property owners encouraging compliance. That is also enclosed. 6. The Fox Theatre streetscape project is underway. It should be completed by the end of this month. 7. The following responses to Council Referrals are enclosed: · Traffic Enforcement near Nichols Elementary School; · Status of road repairs to the alley behind the Downtown Post Office; · Status of various road repairs and signal adjustments on Old River Road; · Tentative schedule of road repairs to the alley between Nottingham and Hollyhock Lanes. 8. Concerning a recent editorial on the City's web page - ours has only recently been formed. It will surpass Kern County's by February of 1999. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department I MEMORANDUM November 10, 1998 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct¢~ SUBJECT: PAC Election Candidates On Oct_,ober 7, the City Council adopted procedures for the formation and election of Project Area Committees (PAC) for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer and Southeast Bakersfield r&development project areas. The City Council also adopted a formation criteria based on the proportionate share of land use in each project area for four categories - Resident-Tenants, Resident Owner-Occupants, Businesses and Community Organizations. While both PACs can have up to eleven members, the number of persons in each category differ for the two redevelopment areas. A filing period for candidacy for both PACs was also established. That period ended Monday, November 9 at 5:00 P.M. At the close of the filing period 37 completed applications were received, broken down as follows: OLD TOWN KERN- SOUTHEAST PIONEER slots candidates slots candidates Business 5 10 2 8 Community 2 5 2 10 Organizations Resident Owner- 1 0 3 2 Occupant Resident Tenant 3 0 4 2 TOTAL 11 15 11 22 BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: S.E. Brummer, Chief of Police Subject: Council Update on California Police Activities League I thought you might be interested in the enclosed California Police Activities League Newsletter. Bakersfield PAL is mentioned on pages 8 and 13. Vrf ....... R'ECEivED ...... i !CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Please... c~ROUT~NG, & R~QUEST~--~ {--] Read To: ~--~ Handle I-'1 Approve And... ~ Return Recycle ~ Keep or ~ Review with Me PAL NEWS CALIFORNIA POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE o NEWSLETTER 17oSUMMER/FALL 1998 National PAL Turns Out Record Numbers MoreLegislative Happenings for First Ever California Conference! anding joke mong PAL staffers and many mem- T ~he 54th Annual National bers is that Director of Govern- PAL Conference and merit Relations Ron Exley Training Seminar was held in spends more time in Sacra- Burlingame, Ca. recently and if mento than does Governor Wil- the attendance figures were the sOn! Exley's hard work in tan- benchmark for success it is dcm with your Sacramento leg- clear that the 1998 version was islative advocate Jim Lombardo the most successful one ever. continues to pay large divi- Close to 350 PAL members dends for all Cal PAL members. were registered and the packed In the latest in a long string of breakout sessions indicated that successful endeavors at the the content and presentations state capital, the tag team of by the speakers were well re- Exley and Lombardo properly ceived by all those present, manipulated the thorny process National PAL Executive Director Joe Wilson (second from right) is seen here of advancing AB 1756 (Havice) National PAL Executive with from left to right Cal PAL Executive Director Rob Miller, State Parks Ranger Director Joe Wilson was Michaele Deboer, Cai PAL Board Member Ranger Danita Rodrigue~, Keynote through the bureaucratic and thrilled with the record turnout. Speake~ former FBI agent Gordon McNeill, and Ranger Pat Lyons following the political war zone known as the "Obviously the fact that this opening ceremonies. State of California Legislature. years Conference is being held .................................................................................................................................. Exley explained, "Two years here in California has helped ago Dave Craig and I were just boost the attendance figures. Governor WilsonSigns sitting over coffee brainstorm- This is not all that surprising in- lng about possible ways for our asmuch as California PAL now AB 1756 Into Law members to use unoccupied has over 100 members and it school classrooms to serve as after school centers for local was convenient for them to at- As this issue of your news- through grants from the State tend." Speaking further regard- 81 letter was being prepared Department of Education. PALS.membersWedidkneWnot thatenjoymanYthe lng California Wilson added, to go to press, an important de- lit will be for grants of luxury of operating out of their "California PAL is clearly velopment took place in Sacra- $100,000.00 annually to 30 dif- growing in stature in the eyes own buildings, and we saw this of other PALs across the United mento. The Governor signed ferent school districts over a vacant classroom situation as a States and elsewhere and it into law Assemblywoman Sally three year period to establish way for law enforcement and Havice's bill which is directly after school programs in part- the education establishment to seemed appropriate to recog- patterned after the PAL nership with law enforcement come together to do something nize that by taking our Confer- on Campus outline that agencies. The arithmetic adds to help the kids. I asked Dave ence to their state. As you can observe, their staffhas worked was put before her al- up to a cool $10 million, and to draft up a concept paper, a most two years ago by inasmuch as PAL programs fit sort of outline or wish list of wonderfully with ours to make Cal PAL Director of the very narrow definition of what would be a perfect sce- this time well spent by all who Government Relations agencies which school districts nario for us regarding an after attend." Ron Exley and Gov- can partner, it makes sense that school, on-campus PAL opera- When asked about the ernmental Affairs Cal PAL affiliates have a leg up tion. That was the genesis of overall theme that National Consultant JimLom- in the process. For more back- PAL on CAMPUS, and little PAL was trying to impart to bardo. The legisla- groundon the bill, together with did I know that two years later members Wilson responded: tion calls for $10 other news on the legislative it would have grown to be the "Opportunities...recognizing million over a three and governmental affairs front y e a r p e r i o d t o read the following report. See Conference page 6 be ~ppropriated See Governor; page 4 ! · What's Happening at Local PALs this feature in your News- a feature story on a particularly letter was obviously well successful cai PAL member received by the readers, as program in addition to.the many PAL Directors sent infor- shorter summaries on others. marion to the Editor to include This issue's feature is on the in the current edition. Begin- Vailejo boxing program. ning with this issue we will do Hayward PAL Always upbeat and pOsitive, prised how willing the local re- who so ~cio!]s!y.set aside'[~k 6wh:~aciiti0h Hayward Community Service porters are to help you place ~plans irt ,0rder~ bepge to~ again proved tic.x vities like Rookie Ball," said that a good atti~ _~ Victor. Sylvon added, "What During the:course of th~ :we tude and an en- ' with all the negative things gaging de- you read and hear about meanor can and gangs, youth violence, and does result in posi- the like, the fact that there volleyball. (Editors Note: A.eompletk stlmmary ...... tive public and me- . are many more good apples dia relations with lo among kids as opposed to cal newspapers. Vic- ~ bad all too often goes un- tor oversees the Oak- TN/I/ r~x, reported to the local land Athletic spon- ill /,,. ~,~'~ ~ readers. We help pro- slide, go~ fishing sored Rookie vide a bit of balance have kept Ball youth base- to that, while at often we get caught- ball program in ~ the same time ...... '::~'~ ~:' ~'-~' ' Hayward, con- )~ help spread the ducting games ~ word about every Monday through Thurs- what PAL is all about." Keep up day from 9 am to noon during the good work Sylvon! communiii%: ~ ~.; ~ ............ ~' July and August. "You'd be sur- Tak~ · · · · · ~°mem Salinas PAL. Officer Keith Blanchard, the baseball bicycle rodeo, bowl- Director of Salinas PAL is lng, computer training, allstate keeping his kids busy as al- sponsored field trips, flag foot- ways. NO kid at Salinas PAL ball, golf, off-road PALs, roller can say to his Mom or Dad, .hockey, tennis and the Young "There is nothing to do!." Eagles program. Now THAT is Blanchard may be t~'ying to set a full plate. Do your wife and ~...~,~ the record for the number of children ever SEE you, Officer gr~atm~e, activities that he makes avail- Blanchard? Perhaps fellow able to the kids that participate PAL Directors will give Keith in his PAL. In addition to the a call to see how he recruits the recently added ballet class he volunteers and other res0urdes has added for the young ladies, required operating such a vas( Blanchard oversees'a small array of activities. ~ ~ army of volunteers who help run programs in basketball, SeeLOClll, page 7 Cai PAL Kids Get a Two-Day Reprieve from Inner and Central Valley Heat! · N n August 4th and 5th Hun- two days--with no costs being M o u n t a i n D e w t h e r e involved in this event. Wait till tington State Beach was assumed by their hard working distributing soft drinks to ev- the word gets out! Next year the site for this years Beach parents or guardians. To see the eryone for the day was above should be a doozie!" Play Days, a first time event excitement in their eyes and to and beyond the call of duty. I For therecord, the kids par- sponsored by California PAL. hear all the laughing and horse- can't imagine how many sodas ticipated in numerous beach If the turnout and the after event play is personally very reward- those kids consumed. It was games, watched a simulated comments from kids and ad- ing to me and all the other dedi- nice of the Los Angeles Sparks helicopter sea rescue, saw life- ministrators alike is any indica- cated State Parks and Cal PAL (WNBA) to bring their inflat- guards perform their skills with tion, the inaugural event will be folks who worked hard to pull able play gym for the kids to the latest of modem technologi- a Cal PAL mainstay for many this together." use. One thing is for sure, if that cal assistance (Whatever hap- years to come. Cal PAL Director of Op- thing could survive the test that pened to the good old guy and State Parks Ranger erations Elisa Myzal was busy all those kids gave it, it can sur- ,. gal in the big chairs with the pith Michaele Deboer worked as usual reaching out to spon- vive anything! Thanks also go helmets?), a presentation on closely with her colleague Pat sors and others who donated to In and Out Burgers for pro- sharks by state rangers, and of Lyons and Cal PAL staffer Elisa time, equipment and products, viding the dinners. We are very course a traditional supervised Myzal to work out the many "This is truly a team effort," grateful to all those I have men- beach bonfire after dark. Andoh, logistics required for this am- said Myzal. "For example the tioned, I'm sure I'm forgetting lest we fo/get, they got to do lots bitious undertaking. Deboer United States Army National somebody because as I have of swimmingandboogieboard- explained, "it was worth every Guard not only donated the said there were a lot of folks lng too! minute that we put into this tents in which the kids slept project. I can't tell you how (Did any of them actually sleep, Here is a potpourri of photos from the 1998 Ca! PAL and State Parks Pal First Annual Beach Play Day. The photos tell the story... PAL helps kids.., no t3vo ways about it~ cooperative and enthusiastic all Elisa?), but also had of my associates were from the them all set up for the other participating state agen- kids and broke them cies, and also from the various down when the last members of the private sector Cal PAL kid left for that participated. The displays home. If you have and presentations were excel- ever seen a bunch of lent. The materials for the kids kids attempt to put up regarding water safety, and a tent you know what other health issues were excel- a valuable service the lent. This event really demon- National Guard did strates that Cal PAL is deft- for all of us! We also nitely more than just recre- owe a debt of grati- ational activities for kids." tude to Hoag Hospital Lifeguard Supervisor Pat for providing all the Lyons added, "to be able to kids with tee shirts partner with Cai PAL to put this and for manning their together has been just magnifi- health awareness cent. To see our state parks re- booth for the day." sources utilized in this fashion Further detailing the is the essence of our 'great rela- value of partner- tionship with these cops and ships Myzal kids. What I see here is almost explained, "having 500 kids who al- most all come from fi- nancially strapped families having a ball for Please Note: Cai PAL officials recognize the importance of self- ..:: are interested and willing to esteem as an essential ingredient in the overall SOcial.develop- attend practices and games~ ment of the youngsters who participate in PAL activities. The Emphasize that die goal is not following article speaks to that ~ssuel and was published in the to win but to try their best." Summer 1988 edition of Lifetimes, the official newspaper of 'What about Catholic Healthcare West. those kids who aren't natural ath- letes but who ~till Kids Score High want to play? "The ' hope is that they won't, be put ~ into direct competition with With Self Esteem children who are physically '" gifted," Dr. Owens says. "You don't want them sitting on the Kids gain more'than strong ' sonalities," Dr. Owens says. bench the whole time." It's .also important to muscles from l~hysical ac- ! "They learn the value of work- 'keep an eye on your children's tivity. Regular exercise can ! ing with others and of being level of satisfaction. Dr.. make them more alert and re- part of a whole. It's a satisfy- Owens says, "If they seem laxed. Best of all, playing a ing thing to learn. This ability frustrated, they may be play- sport can make them feel good to work as part of a team can sibility, caring, fairness, trust- lng a sport they don't like or on about themselves and their translate into adulthood, where worthiness and citizenship. My a level that's too competitive. abilities, a benefit that can last you see it emphasized in the favorite is respect. We teach the "Learn whether you chil- the rest of their lives, business world." kids to respect themselves-- dren are enjoying what they are Recall the powerful feel- Former pitcher Vida Blue something they have to learn doing by playing with them. If ing you had as a child when you who now works with the Jun- before they can respect others." they are on a ba&eball team, got in your first serve in tennis, ior Giants, a summer baseball Get your child started pitch balls to them: If they play made a free throw in basketball league for kids, recalls his years right. Dr..Owens says that par- basketball; shoot hoops with. or got your first base hit in base- with theOak[andA's, When the ents can do a gre~/t dealto fps- .them. Be willing to play with ball., team won the World Series 3 tera child's interest in sports, them."- "Kids who are involved in times in the early '70s. "We felt "Show you children that you sPorts gain confidence;" says like a team off the .field," he Terrence Owens, PhD, program says. "That helped us play bet- . ................................................................................................................................. ~ mhnager of~ adolescent psychia- ter on the field.'] try afSt. Mary's Medical Cen- Sports can also promote IIO¥OffiOLfrom pagel have a seasoned and experi- ter: "By concentrating andtry- self-control. Children need an extensive legislation into which enced professional in Sacra- ing hard, they are more l(kely i. appropriate outlet for their natu- it'evolved. We tweaked it here mento to get the dirty work to achiev6 success. As they im- !.ral aggression; without it, they and there to be in conformity done. In steps Jim Lombardo p.r0ve tlieir' performance, they i 'canfeel frustrated. "There is not with the legislative process and who 'for a bit -more than two gain self-esteem." , such .thing as a bad kid," Mr. to mold it into a concept that years has advised and assisted Although any sport 6an ! Blue says. "Ifyou teach kids the could withstand the scrutiny Exley on this matter.."You just build self-esteem, team sports, right stuff--that there is right and questioning of legislators have to know. the likes and dis- suCh a~ baseballor-soccer, also and wrong, and no in-be- who served on the numerous likes, the mind set so to speak, develop social skills. "Children tween--they'll do the right committees that it would have of each legislator. You have to who are put in with a group of stuff." to clear. We also learned a lot have a sense as to which depart- kids they may not have chosen . Mr. Blue adds that some during our first run at it last ment w.ithin the vast govern- as friends meet a variety of per- ~ cities have attributed their lower year, and that knowledge to- ment bureaucracy would be ~, j u v e n i 1 e gether with the credibility [hat most supportive of your pro- crime rates to Cai PAL gained during 1997 posal, then go for it if you are having JUni°r really helped us this time committed to stay the course Giants teams around." over a 10ng period of time." in town. Concept papers and think Adding, "I knew that Sally "Kids learn tank pieces in and of them- Havice was a strong supporter more than' selves are useless unless a spe- ofboth law enforcement as well - baseball," he cific legislator Can be convinced as education when I floated the s ay s. "We to take the idea and shaPe it into PAL on Campus concept by her. teach what abill, especially in that legisla, It didn't take a great amount of we call the six tors are limited in the number convincing. She liked the idea pillars of of bills they are allowed to in- from the start and has been ~ character: re- troduce each session. It is at this great with her enthusiasm, and Vida Blue poses with Paulette and Lattce Quillory, Junior specf, respon- point where it is essential to See~O¥11gliOg, page 5 Giants from Willits PAL. _ ', Governor, from page4Cai PAL GoesPAL are currently doing in Sac- from the Senate Minority ramento, it has to be a con- leader, Senator Alf6nSe her accessibility to Cai PALto the Hillcerted, persistent, and coordi( D'Amato (D-NY)in which the officials. It would have been easy for her to be satisfied with Although not as impassioned as hated effort.., not unlike the Senator embraces enthufiasti- the much smaller success we the late Jimmy Stewart's "Mr. daily team effort produced by cally Boxer's Concept. His sup- achieved last session, the allo- Smith Goes to Washington" our respective police depart- port is essential if Boxer;s bud- cation of $200,000 to the two performance, Cai PAL's Presi- ments." ding effort is to bloom. southern California school dis- dent Gregg Wilson recently car- The highlight of the trip The whole thing sounds tricts for a PAL on Campus pi- ried the gospel of PAL back to was a personal one on one 45- 'an awful 10t like PAL on Cam- pus doesn't it? We wonder. ........ · minute meeting with lot study. Last years success our nation s capnm uunng a · . . , . . . ..... / Calfforma s Junior Umtea where our fair Senator came up only served to motivate Sally to tnree oay worKsnop spun- ~ _ ....... ~111 States Senator Barbara with THAT .idea? Do we See even greater lengths to broaden soreo Dy me ^mencan ~o- .~. .... the number of school districts ciety of AssociationEx- ~ Bo,xer..D~,m~.nu.t~ve !n Exley's hand in this? We'll keep to be funded. She deserves a lot ecutives. As a support- ~0! Du_k~ pnys~ca~ stature ~n you posted in the future issues of credit for her passion for cf- lng cast Wilson took ~ 2 2 ~ ~ contrast to the large of your newsletter. fective after school juvenile with him Cai PAL ~ I I I Ill!~ shadow she casts violence reducing programs." Director of Gov- ~ a m o n g h e rYet More from Our In its current format, if ernment Rela- peers, Boxer ~ ~ was so im-Nation's Capital signed, (Editor's Note: Cover- tionsRonExley, : ; Wi i i pressed with nor did indeed sign AB 1756) a n d f o r m e r AB 1756 would provide in the longtime Cal Wilson and Not that Cal PAL should be state budget an allocation of PAL President ~] [ Iii ~ [~ [~ [~ ti] ~] E x lc y's re- crowing about being out front on the after school youth rio- S10 million over a three-year and current Ns- counting of period to fund a PAL on Cam- tional PAL 1st ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PAL on Cam- lence reducing battle or any- pus legislation thing (WE SHOULD!), but the pus like model. The bill calls for Vice-President that she extended her originally two plus year effort in this area a $100,000 annual grant to 30 C.A. Robertson. "The trip was scheduled 15 minute session for has picked up considerable cities over three years. There is phenomenal, a huge success," a sunset clause in the bill's lan- said C.A. Robertson. He then almost 30 more minutes. Al- steam of late both here at home, guage which will require the se- said, "It was like going to ways supportive of law andinthe halls of Congressin lected districts to work towards school and taking a test at the enforcement and police related Washington D.C. Currently private funding sources, or sub- same time. We listened to the issues, Boxer and her staff are there are. two bills being de- mit new legislation in year four expertise of the ASAE staff, currently Putting together lan- bated on Capitol Hill, S-1967 and thereafter. The legislative learned some proper and effec~ guage for a bill that would pro- authored by Senator Edward process does not permit the tivetechniques, then fanned out vide federal funds to school dis- Kennedy (D-Mass.), and HR state to delegate a specific non- throughout Capitol Hill to hit tricts to create after school pro- 3400 advanced by Represents- grams to hopefully reduce ju- tive Louise Slaughter (D-NY) profit organization to which the bricks and talk to legislators venile violence and crime, each calling for expanded after funds will be directed. The pro- and their aides concerning is- cess requires that a partnership sues important to us. I thinkNa- Boxer related to Wilson and school programs to hopefully must be forged between indi- tional PAL Executive Director Exley that she would like to see reduce juvenile crime. The vidual school districts and a law Joe Wilson is on the right track more proactive community po- Kennedy legislation calls for enforcement agency related or- when he encouraged all the licing in schools located in high almost $250 million to be made ganization that deals with youth state PALs to take part in this crime and gang infested neigh- available to states to help un- towards the purpose of reduc- lesson. For PALs across the borhbods. In an encouraging derwrite such programs. Inns- lng juvenile crime (Sound like country to make strides in development, National PAL re- much as the PAL on Campus PAL!?). It would seem that due Washington D.C., as we at Cal cently received correspondence template seems to include ev- ery component that S-1967 es- to Cai PAL's diligence in stay- tablishes as guidelines, this lng out front on this issue, and could develop into a major the credibility Cal PAL now windfall for PAL's across the enjoys in Sacramento, that Cal country if proper procedures PAL members putting tO to- are followed. National PAL gether strong grant proposals strongly endorses S-1967 and would receive serious consid- local PALs here in the Golden eration. State are encouraged to contact For more information on your member of the House of how to prepare yourself for pos- Representatives and our two US sible inclusion in AB 1756 call Senators in support of the bill Run Exley at Cal PAL -- if he as well. If you do not know who is not in Sacramento! your Congressperson is, call From left to right: Cai PAL President Gregg Wilson, Senator Barbara Boxer, and Director of Government Relations Run Exley See Governor, page 15 National Conference the six days are mostly business, but with a little local fla- vor thrown in there as. ' well. The 1998 edi- tion was no excep- .tion. There was free time for attendees to make the short trip to San Francisco to ex- plore what many in- ternational visitors California PAL Directors and other Cai PA:L delegates congregate for this groap consider to be among.. shot at the Annual Awards Banquet: the most beautiful cit- ies in the world. With Coflference,,frompage.1 leagues from other states and breathtaking sights, exchanging ideas has been a world class restau- where they eXist then utilizing ~oositive experience for me. I am every-possible means ofexploi- ~ure that all my fellow Califor- rants, cable cars Cal PAL Executive Director Rob Miller and FBl hero climbing San Gordon McNeill (seriously wounded in Miami bank tation to make those opportu- nia Pal members feel the same Francisco's fabled robbery shoot-out) strike a pose as they are intro- nities work to the benefit of way. I also want to take a.mo- steep hills, and stores ducedfor thefirst tbne each respective PAL location, ment to applaud the Cai PAL It will be the creative, aggres-' l~xecutive Director, Rob Miller in which to shop from morning Candlestick Park. sive, proactive PALs that will find his hard working staff for to evening, attendees had no The many General Meet- move aheadin creating new all the groundwork they per- problems filling what limited' ings and Breakout sessions programs and funding sources formed to-arrange all the recre- free time the schedule provided served to impart much helpful as we move ever so quickly tO- ational, social, and hotel needs to them. In addition the staff and ifisightful information to all wards the new millennium. fOr all the wonderful folks who had put together a full array of who attended. Some of the planned activities including highlights included a moving People who are resistant to may be visiting the San Fran- change or new ideas are really ~isco Bay Area for the first trips to Napa's famed wine talk by the Opening Luncheon limiting themielves when 'it time. I know that they were in ' country, a trip to the famous Keynote Speaker, Mr. Gordon comes to improving their own ~,irtual. constant contact with "Rocl~," Alcatraz Islandl an McNeill. Mr. McNeill, a former organiz_ations. The 01d adage of ~erilda at National PAL and the evening dinner and cruise FBI Agent who survived an in- 'If YOur not part of the soluti6n s, mooth way that things have around the San Francisco Bay, tense firefight' in Miami at a then your part of the problem' gone so faris testimony to their' a wives shopping day in San bank i'°bbery gone bad re- is 'never more appli~,cable th~n- fiard Work and solid communi- Francisco, and a good old fash- cot~nted the details of th~ inci- in todaY's quick moving and ~ation with one another." ion baseball game at the home dent which t~ok the lives of two fluid business environment. It :~ . As is always the case at a of the San Francisco Giants, fellow agents. His sobering re- is my fervent hoPe that some of ~ marks were interspersed with ' humor to bring levity to the se- the new ideas and concepts be- rious nature of his comments. lng discussed here in In general Mr. MCNeill ap- Burlingame will be taken back plauded the Police officers in to the local PALs and used to the room and others across the help make those PALs better jn nation for the valiant service their day to day operations."' they provide on a daily basis to California PAL President keep our streets and neighbor- Gregg Wilson commented on hood safe. He received a re- his state serving as the host for sounding standing ovation at the event. "It is a great honor to the conclusion of his com- serve as host to all these wo0- ments. derful people from across this Of interest to members of great country of ours. You kind the California delegation Was of get caught up every day in the meeting of members from the hard work of running your Region 3, of which Cai PAL af- own local PAL and you tend to filiates are members. A com- forget how many other dedi~ mon theme expressed by many cated police officers there are Was the need to streamline the out there trying to make a posi- lines of communication among tive difference within their own communities. Seeing CO1- Cai PAL Boardmember Gil Granado (Redwood City PAL) gets ready to take off fqr a ride following the workshop given on Cal PAL's Off Road PALs prograrn. See gllllfSgSl~g8, page ] 5 Local from page 2 Trujillo and his staff of volun- work with such dedicated and · · · · · teers oversee the training and classy people like Drew, Andy, VallejoPAL sparring every Monday through ' and their staff. The personal Friday between the hours of 4 reward has been tremendous. I pm and 7 pm. Kollar noted, "In also want to thank the kids and In 1997 Ire citizmls of Vallejo high standard for the kids to the more than 20 years that I coaches from PALs from would drive by a for the most- strive for, and we keep very have been involved with PAL Vacaville, Roseville, Concord, part vacant shopping center, close tabs on them away from both here in California and also San Jose, San Francisco, and Vallejo PAL Director Mike ihe gym to ensure that they con- as a Board member ofNational Sacramento for coming to our Kollar and local boxing fan tinue going to school and stay PAL I can honestly say that this competitions. The intra-PAL Drew Trujillo saw not a vacant away from gang activity and boxing center is one of my most bouts were very spirited and the shopping venue, but rather an other sources of trouble. Box- rewarding experiences. Things kids really pulled together." opportunity. They teamed to- ing requires excellent physical have changed quite a bit in 'Vallejo PAL boxing has gether to put a proposal in front conditioning, and a vast amount Vallejo during my watch at conducted two boxing cards of the owner of the building to of courage and tenacity. It is not Vallejo PAL. Kids are more di- recently which were sell outs allow PAL to refurbish one of easy for a kid to get knocked . verse and their exposure to and received considerable cov- the units and convert it into a around a bit and continue to crime and bad guys is greater erage from the Vallejo Times youth center. In short time the battle. It would be easy to just than ever. The job of keeping Herald newspaper. owner agreed and the easy part call it quits, but rarely have I wholesome and positive activi- For more information was done. The square footage seen that happen...and when it ties available to them is one of about how to begin a boxing inside was not properly config- does it is amazing how the other the most important services we program at your PAL, call Drew ured to suit the dream of Kollar kids encourage and support the at PAL provide to our neighbors Trujillo at 707-648-3341 Mon- and Trujillo to operate a box- kid who had the bad bout, and and community. I'm proud of day through Friday between ing and training facility. "We before you know it that kid is this boxing program and 4PM and 7PM. back at the speed bag or heavy equally proud to know and -' bag working on his or her box- ing skills anxious to give it an- · · · · · other try. There are a lot of great kids in this program." Yet MoreVallejoPAL Vallejo PAL boxing club volunteer and teacher Dave I~lllle K011ar lra¥010s cross- had occasion to work with him Mares commented, "I espe- country to bring the best wishes on PAL related issues, Scott cially enjoy leading the Satur- of all Cai PAL family members worked his last shift after 28 day morning runs. I take the on the event of the retirement years of service to his commu- kids up hills and over long dis- of fellow National PAL Board nity. Indeed it will not be an tances to demonstrate to them member L.B. Scott. Beloved by easy task to fill the large void how important it is to be in box- his colleagues in the Jackson- created by his retirement. On ing shape. Once in a while we'll ville, Florida law enforcement behalf of all your friends here get a kid who thinks that box- community, and respected and in California, L.B., best of luck really had to start from scratch," ing is just standing toe to toe revered by all those who have during the years ahead. said Trujillo. He added, "My and slugging it out. Those kids nephew Andy and I together are amazed at how quickly the · · · · · with a small army of friends gas tank goes to empty and how and volunteers completely re- that results ina competitive dis- Parlier"'rat vamped the interior of the advantage. Afters few Saturday building. We were very grate- morning mns and some one-on- The central valley farming about a path to change things ful to the building's owner for one conditioning work with me community of Parlier, and sur- for the kids. Pimentel told the providing us with this opportu- those samekids have the proper rounding towns of Sanger, Parlier Post, "the simple fact is nity and even more grateful to stamina level to compete seri- Selma, Fowler, and Reedly for. that as small as we are in rela- all the worker bees that helped ously. Not only have we then years had more in common than tion to our larger PAL counter- cut boards, paint walls, hammer helped him as an athlete, but an agrarian based economy, parts, we have the same prob- nails, and in general do every- also we see huge improvement The commonality however was lems in our area as everybody thing necessary to complete this in his confidence and self es- not all that positive. What the else does. Compounding those wonderful project." teem. We are not here to sim- communities had in common problem areas, we did not have Boxing has always had a ply develop boxers, but always was a glaring lack of facilities any facilities or community net- special place in the heart of the look towards the development and activities accessible to work in place with which to Trujillo family. "Boxing re- of character as well." young people. Grabbing the deal with the situation. Despite quires many character traits of The sage of Vallejo PAL, bull by the horns, Parlier PAL our relative small size we have the kids that serve them well in recently retired Mike Kollar is Director Trinidad Pimentel and a growing polSulation, and life," said Drew's nephewAndy often seen dropping by the cen- a group of corporate patrons Trujillo. Adding, "We have a ter to observe the proceedings, and community leaders set See L0cal,page 11 Programs Rep'od ' and winners of recent statewide tournaments and If frequent flyer miles were needs that Myzal arranges. "It from home worthwhile." For other activities, program ever converted over to fre- is a kind of behind the scenes the record, in recent months Elisa Myzal wants it to be quent driver miles, Cal PAL function," explained Myzal. Myzal has been to Bakersfield known that the events hap- Director of Operations Elisa Adding, "The only time you are twice, once for soccer, and once ~pen with the precision that Myzal would probably have ac- really aware of what I'm doing for wrestling. She was iff they do only because of the cumulated enough miles to earn is if a detail here or there gets Benicia for girls fastpitch soft- great work done by the Di- a free 'round the world trip. overlooked. When things go ball, in Huntington Beach for rectorsin thehost cities. A Myza! spends so many days on absolutely perfect at an event it State Parks Beach Playday, in giant Cai PAL thanks goes the road that recently she was ~ is almost as if I am invisible. I Ventura for beach volleyball, out to the following people at home and went to the phone am lucky to have so many cam- and to Lincoln in the Sierra for a job well done! to arrange a wake Up call'for petentandfocusedCalPALdi- foothills for golf...oh, also herself for the next morning! rectors and volunteers to get the managed to slip in a trip up the Pete Fox in Bakersfield for' Seriously however, Elisa has local grass roots work done road from her residence to San the soccer tournament, been all over the state coordi- ; prior to my arrival at their Mateo for the Junior Giants hating the many tournaments venue. It is a fun and challeng- Festival. It is clear that Myzal. ITel, DeL~0n in Bakers- and field trips that our kidslare ing spot to be in -- making all sees more interstate time than field for Wrestling, fortunate enough to enjoy. Eh- i this stuff happen for these kids most Caltrans employees! Steve Hamill in Benicia · joyment by the kids is clearly is special for me. The looks on What follows is a brief for the girls fastpitch the end result, but few other. , their faces when they are able summary of some of the state- softball, than those who see her in ac- '; to have fun at one of our events wide events and tournaments tion are even aware of all the ~, is priceless. It makes all the since the last newsletter. Steve White in Ventura pre planning and logistical ;,driving, flying, and nights away for the.beach volleyball ......................................................... : ........ ~ ................................................................................................................................... clinic, Wrestling Michaele DeBoer from State Parks PAL for the : beach play day at 234 Ifld$ participatefl in this :Dan Cuevas was on hand to Huntington Beach, event. The grapplers came from *~present each winner with his or as far north as Reno, Nevada i her medal. At the conclusion of Paul Shelgren from and as far south as Bakersfield. *:the tournament Cal PAL hosted Lincoln PAL for the The two days saw lots of action !a pizza party at the hotel pool golf tournament. and well -executed wrestling !and took the kids to the Ice Pal- skills. The Ramada Inn ser~,ed ~.ace, an indoor skating rink for as a wonderful host and made ithree hours of cool fun. Now numerous concessions to the that's ONE way to beat that PAL kids and staff. Former :Bakersfield heat! NCAA wrestling champion Col PAL kids receive great one-on-one attention from their coaches and vol- unteers. Here a young man is seen re- ceiving some input from his coach as the boy prepares for his match. Wrestling Results The old expression of "a picture is worth a thousand words" was never more Arms and legs are all intertwined as true than in this shot. Here some members!of Bakersfield's Simba Wrestling Club these two roll around the canvass· You hang and pal around one of the Bakersfield b~ack and whites as they unwind wouldn't believe the contortions these from the mat competition· ~ kids can get themselves into./ Soccer ^ "^" thanks goes out to the sponsors who helped make the event The well kept and spacious such a magnificent success. Kern County Soccer Park with Thanks to Gatorade for their its 16 full sized fields served as product and cups, coolers, ban- the venue for this three-day ners and mini-soccer balls for tournament which saw ahnost each kid. Thanks to CalistogaJ 600 kids participate. Eighteen Arrowhead for the water they PALs sent at least one team. donated for the referees and Due to the huge turnout the kids volunteers. Thanks also to the were put up in three different SoccerWarehouse for donating local hotels, each of which the bags in which all the good- served as gracious hosts. The les were held for each of the kids enjoyed the swimming 600 kids! pools as a way to beat the heat! Soccer Results '"! ' '~ · , '~ ~? :~ ~' '~ ,~ ;~-: ~;~' ,,~:- )' 2 ~,~v ,,~ ~;~< Well let's see four players in red looking into the net and one player in white looking pleased with himself preparing to celebrate. Doesn't look good for the BOYS: 16 and Und~ .... ~ · - '~ ~ red guys/ El Cen~o~over Salinas~!3 ~o.,1. :~ -- - Richmond over City, 11 to 1 BOYS12 and t~der: Girls 14 and Under:.' Common over RedWood City., 2 to 1 PAL Kids and Volunteers in the News Here the 16 and under winners from El Centro show off their medals as they pose Parlier PAL grader is a budding Tom Clancy for a team photo with their'coaches. Well coached and well behaved these boys it would appear. The Ukiah put on a good show and represented Eric Scoville's PAL in a classy fashion. Vincent Alvarez and Daniel PAL program is well known for Garza of Parlier PAL advanced activities that go beyond sports out of the Central Valley to 3- competition. The development G~l! of a tie one golfer from each Com Park (Please call me of the kids as people is a key team was to be designated to Candlestick!) in San Francisco part of the Ukiah mission, serve as the team representative for Major League Baseball's The beaulilu! Sierra Mountain in a "Chip-Off." Berkeley se- foothill town of Lincoln put on lected Steve Solis, who pre- DIAMOND SKILLS competi- Montebello PAL one heck of an event for over vailed and in so doing took the tion. The hit, throw, and 100 Cal PAL golfers in August. First Place distinction home to baserunning competition saw Montebello's Sergio Morn won The scenic setting of Twelve the BayArea for Berkeley PAL. thousands of entries, and to see the California Golden Gloves Bridges Golf Club was where Cai PAL is indebted to two kids from the same PAL 156 lbs. division and then went they teed high and let it fly as RayCom Sports for the prizes program is a major accomplish- to Mississippi to compete in the the golfers got it together at the and soft drinks they provided. ment. GO PARLIER! NationalGolden Glove tourna- Shotgun Start. Playing a best A thanks also goes out to golf . ment. The PAL product is ballscramble, with each golfer pro Jim Lucius from San Uldah's PAL ranked tenth in the country in being required to have two Francisco's fabled Olympic his weight class. Good going drives accepted, the 18 hole Club (recently the host of the Ukiah's Scott Babb won a writ- Sergio! event came down to a two way United States Open) for the lng competition recently with tie between Berkeley PAL and donation of the U.S. Op'en hats his 21-page story entitled, "The Lincoln PAL. According to to use as prizes for the kids. Dragon of Doom." The sixth See News, page 15 Tournament Rules in the event Continued on next page... Beach Volleyball Clinic Games between informally as- be a role model for my younger sembled teams concluded the sister. If I don't do bad things, I wildly successful first ever get to do good things like come beach volleyball clinic put to- to this beach event." gether by Cal PAL and State Jack Shu, Superintendent Parks PAL. The two day of the State Department of beachfest took place at San Parks and Recreation said, Buenaventura State Park in - "This has.been just great.~The Ventura. "What we are doing is collaboration between State primarily preventive," said Cal Parks and Cal PAL has been a PAL Executive Director Rob beauty to behold. It does my One look at this photo an.d you can clearly see how well maintained the fields were kept at the Benicia Community Parl( Softball Complex. It is great to see that Miller. Miller added, "we like heart good to see all these kids our Cai PAL kids get to compete on such professionally manicured fields, to refer to them as kids who here without having to pay a have an excessive amount of cent. I know from talking with GirlsFastpitchSoftball time ontheirhandsasopposed many of the PAL chaperones to characterizing them as at-risk that there are a whole lot of kids youth. What we do is provide here who otherwise would not N~Bl'ly 300 young women got girls. Once again Cal PAL an alternative to antisocial ac- have had a chance to enjoy the to show off their skills during proves that athletics arejustpart tivities." Miller's comments fun, the beach and the ocean. the annual three day extrava- :.of what we do for the kids. were made to the Los Angeles Believe it or not, I have been ganza at Benicia's meticulously Making them responsible, po- Times and were part of a much told that there are some kids well kept Community Park ~lite, and dignified is also what larger story which appeared in here who have never been to the Softball Complex. Complete ~theseaway from home trips are the 8-26-98 Ventura County beach--and they live in LA!!" with four regulation sized all about--great job coaches edition of the LA Times. Some fields, a building to serve as and volunteers!! other reflections that were part Tournament headquarters, and of the article deserve reproduc- a playground on site, the host tion. city proved once again that it is Softball Results: Part of the Times piece tough to beat when it comes to ,. · reads as follows: putting on the girls fastpitch Recently Mary watched event, her good friend endure the The kids enjoyed the death of her uncle wh0 was shot swimming pools and hot tubs and killed by a gang member's at each of the two hotels used, bullet. Then another best buddy and nary a one problem was was expelled from school for reported back to PAL officials getting into fights. Mary herself concerning the behavior of the is no stranger to trouble. She said she was suspended from Ventura High School for five ..,--.,;.~ ~ ' · days last year for violations of school roles. Barely a teenager and approaching the 9th grade Mary felt that she had reached a fork in the road. "PAL has helped me. I enjoy their pro- grams and I am not a trouble- maker anymore." Melyssa Camp~u, 10, and her 13 year old sister, Jennifer, considered the Beach Volley- ball.event a positive distraction to their chaotic daily lives in East Los Angeles. Jennifer said Part of the Cai PAL mission is to breate a,n atmosphere for our kids that results in her mother made her join PAL them becoming friends and confidants of one another. The support that our kids after she caught her ditching show for one another is an incredibly enjoyable sight to behold. Here we see school. Hundreds of Cai PAL kids learned vol- some Cai PAL kids mugging it up in their softball uniforms. Clearly they are "I leyball skills at the August 4th and 5th enjoying themselves and are happy to be away from the distractions to w/zich lost my mom's trust," First Annual Cai PAL/State Parks Vol- . they are exposed on the streets. Jennifer said. "Now I want to leyball Clinic/ · Local, from page 7 the right place, a clean con- wrong. When I went to check scious and the desire, has out the Delano PAL this pro-  within that growth is an in~ helped our kids stay off the gram was full of kids partici- creased number of youngsters streets and out of trouble. It pating. I counted 35 kids and with few if any resources tO al- makes you believe that- some- was told that many others par_ leviate boredom and idleness body cares enough to make ticipate but were not there that they had experienced. Securing things happen, not with just day. Let's all help. If we can theYouth Center building from words, but with examples, save a kid from going to juve- the city, and using it as the fo- which carry the message. You nile hall or some other tragedy, cal point to apply for admission x and your children are invited to it makes us feel good." Mr. to Cai PAL has given us a real see for yourselves what a great_ Gamez, we couldn't have said boost and instant credibility." job the police department is it better! Thanks to Cai PAL Pimentel explained that his staff doing. You can come and feel supporter Alta Dodd for send- are all volunteers who admin- good that somebody is doing ing us a copy of Mr. Gamez's ister PAL in free time away. something that can change the letter. The Delano resident took from the professions they do to fed close tO 500 families that lives of these youngsters. I the time to write us to congratu- support their families. Charging otherwise would not have been didn't think that the boys late Cai PAL and Delano PAL right into things, Parlier has able to enjoy the traditional wanted to get close to the cops. for a job well done and attached participated in various Cai PAL "turkey day" festivities. But what can I say? I was the Gamez letter. related programs such as Din- . All in all Pimentel and his mond Skills, girls' fastpitch network of supporters have · · · · · softball, wrestling, field trips seemingly raised the hurdle a San Mateo PAL and basketball. More impor- bit higher for fellow Cal PAL tautly, in keeping with the Cal members. This Cal PAL affili- PAL desire that local PALS in- ate has accomplished an incred- San Matoe PIL I)ir0ct0r Rarely the unique but effective col- troduce community service ible amount of good for their Bickel, the product of a law eh- laboration on kids related pro- projects into the mix of things kids and surrounding commu- forcement family (his Dad was grams by the two separate city Cal PAL kids do, Parlier PAL nities in a rather short time, and SFPD), must have picked up a 'departments..Bickel explained, kids have helped senior citizens in so doing shows PALs of all few tricks along the way to his "This is a match made in paint their houses, organized a sizes that hard work and perse- current post. How else can it be. heaven. The city recreation Red Ribbon Week parade and verance pays off. Congratula- explained how he worked his folks have vast resources to anti-drug rally, and helped pre- tions Parlier!! magic so as to have the San bring to the partnership, and we pare Thanksgiving meals that Mateo PAL program become have the strong infrastructure the feature cover story for the and backbone provided through · · · · · City of San Mateo Summer Cai PAL programs. For ex- etanislansCmmtyPA1 1998 Activity Guide. (Note: ample, Cal PAL had the contact Sources have discounted with the San Francisco Giants Nd! lO lie alildallO Itl/[lie Sail state of attempts to reduce ju- Bickel's assertion that it had to with respect to the Junior Gi- Mateopiece, StanislausCounty ~enile crime and drag use. The do with his self-proclaimed ants, while Park and Rec pro- Deputy SheriffLouie Galendez book walks parents through the movie star looks!) vides us with the fields and (former PAL Director for process of what to expect, to Seriously though, thisex- some of the coaches and vol- Stanislaus County PAL) over- look for, and as important how posure.of the PAL program to unteers. It is the type of joint saw the production of a very to keep open a dialogue regard- the thousands upon thousands venture that in my opinion will well done booklet entitled "The ing drug use with your kids of households that receive this provide a model for maximum Stop Youth Crim~ Anti-Drug starting in kindergarten and publication in San Mateo is a use of city resources as we Book." Underwritten through continuing through their high huge bonus for Cal PAL as it move towards a better and more the generous support of local school years. It is a wonderful continues to emerge from the efficient use of the taxpayers businesses and private sector publication and StanislaUs packofothernon-profitgroups dollars. I really believe that you donations, the almost 50 page County PAL can be proud if the vying for recognition and fund- piece is.full of interesting and effort it took fo raise the funds ing. The article was entitled Local, continued on nextpage informative statistics and ar- ' and see the project to comple- "Building Safer Communities: ticles concerning the current rich. '. Partnership Between Police -' and Parks and · · · · · · Recreation." The piece was 'u,aa.ur'"'""" PAL the formal an- IleJall0 PAL OJr0ct0r Officer ters to the editor of the Delano nouncementof Drake Massey must be doing Record newspaper. Local citi- something right, because his zen Gil Gamez recently·wrote program has been the subject of in part, "What a great job! several unsolicited, positive let, Somebody who has the heart in Local, continued Saturday's 'lunch was donated lose sight of the important fac- environments. This could not by San Mateo PAL. Each team tors such as friendship, team have happened without Cai are going to see more and more brought its own pitching ma- spirit, city pride, and more im- PAL programming and in this partnerships among city, chineand charged batteries, and portantly, true sportsmanship. I particular case the generosity county, state and federal re- San Mateo PAL supplied the think the Gustine and RiCh. and class demonstrated by both sources in the future." If what bases and the baseballs. The mond players accomplished Gustine PAL and the Van is happening in San Mateo is an Junior Giants leagues run inde- what PALs everywhere aspire Foeken family." indicator, Randy will receive pendent of each other, and the to create, a true friendship be- Very well spoken Officer few arguments on that. point. .festival allowed for the kids to tween diverse groups of kids Corr! Continued good luck of this in- see other programs like their from distinctly different social novative venture, own and have a weekend of Speaking of Junior Gl- friendly and low key competi- · · · · · ants, San Mateo PAL joined tion. Those familiar with the forces with the Redwood City Junior Giants credo know that Desefl Hot Springs PAt PAL program to conduct the .winning is NOT what is First Annual California PAL stressed to the kids.., sports- Dssafl #01 $11rl11§$ pAL illay b9 we here in DHA didn't enjoy Junior Giants Festival in early manship, positive self-esteem, a relatively new PAL, but they that luxury. When we began to August. Eight PALs and one and most of all FUN is what it are making loud noises in the do the research on Cal PAL and Park and Rec team participated is all about. The Festival al- community as far as kids re- were educated on all the help- in the two-day party. Redwood lowed for 250 kids to experi- lated programs are concerned, ful ways that they help you get City PAL hosted a Friday after- gnce all of that for a Couple of Formed in 1997 to fill a huge up and operating, as well as all noon barbecue for the almost days. A job well done by both void in the area of youth activi- the wonderful resources and 250 kids that attended, while PALs! ties and crime prevention ef- programs that accompany , forts there, the DHS PAL pro- membership we looked at one · r · · ·' · · gram spearheaded a public ' another around here and won- fiustine PAL awareness campaign over a full dered why we had not applied week period recently concern- for membership sooner. The lng gun safety. The effort fol- PAL program here is a blessing Readel~will recallthat in your of the Gustine PAL program, lowed the accidental shooting for our kids. There are many last newsletter we related a Readers will also recall that the of a local nine year old boy by that would have absolutely heartwarming account of an in- ,Van Foeken family of Hilmar a friend who gained access to nothing to do were it not for vitation to the kids from Rich- ~xtended an invitation to the the weapon following shoddy PAL. The combination of idle mond PAL to visit the small Richmond team.to travel to the security measures taken by its time and long stretches of op- Central Valley farm town of Valley to receive some good owner. Tammy Borde, DHS pressive heat is not good for Hilmar. The invitation stemmed old-fashioned farm hospitality. PAL Executive Director noted, kids. The PAL helps take care from a competition between the Through the diligent efforts of "We are so happy to have the of that:' two PALs at the state basketball Gustine PAL and Richmond PAL up and running, Ican'ttell Itlooks asifDHS Police championships at OXnard in PAL we are pleased .to report you how happy. Some of our Chief Paul Sotesbury has a win- late February. The Richmond that the visit indeed took place more affluent neighbor commu- ne? on his hands in the desert kids prevailed, and were im- this past summer. Master Of- nities may have the resources town. pressed with the fight showed ricer Jim Corr from Richmond to offer programs for the by the Valley team and the PAL reported, "On July 18, youngsters in their towns, but Local, continued on next page sportsmanship that was like- i998 the Richmond PAL teams wise a mark of the losing kids. visited the Van Foeken family What was NOT properly related ranch and had the time of their in the newsletter note was the life. We were given the red car- fact that the Hilmar kids are part pet treatment. The kids toured a cheese factory and observed  ~the manufacturing process from A to Z. Some kids got to milk ~ some cows, and we actually got to watch the delivery of a new- r- ~ born calf. As if all that was not ~nough, we were then treated to a delicious tri-tip valley bar- becue with all the fixings: I am not sure who enjoyed it all Who IS this guy and how come he is always having his photo taken with pretty ~ more, the kids or my staff and I! women ?/Oh it is just your Director of Government Relations, the omnipresent Ron Exley. Exley is seen here with State Congresswoman Mary Bono, in whose ' "In sports there is much district the town of Desert Hot Springs is located. Bono was a special guest at - too much talk about who won the recent dinner put on to celebrate the first anniversary of the PAL program or lost a game and we tend tO there. Exley was also a speaker at the affair. Local, continued Ukiah PAL hosted aka- regarded as a success and par- · · · · · rate competition recently. In ents and kids alike received Montebello PAL conjunction with the many favorable comments. Mendocino County Sheriff?s It is clear that under the Office Activities League, th~ aggressive leadership of Presi- Cai PAL Board member Kathy from the co-ed league pulled event had almost 100 competi- dent Julie Whalen that Ukiah Salazar, one of Montebello's double duty and also partici- tors, and more than 200 spec- PAL is pushing other PALs to most active civic leaders and pared in the Rookie BallYouth taters. Held at Ukiah High attempt to exceed the accom- currently the Mayor Pr6-Tem of Baseball Season. The summer School, the event was widely plishments up there! the southern program, is well documented  California city, and well known among PALs, is constantly what with the Junior Giants and working with Oakland A's Rookie Ball local police of- leagues being so successful.  ficials to help "I am just happy to be part the kids in her of this process," said Salazar. town. In addi- "We sometimes forget that our tion to main- purpose as civic leaders and taining the nb- PAL activists is to look towards merous PAL proactive efforts to keep our programs at kids occupied in a positive man- Montebello, ncr. The more programs we Kathy found have for them the more acces- Kids are never too young to learn the discipline and skills associated with competi- i the time and sibility we have to them. The tion. This photo shows kids who competed in karate recently at Ukiah High School. ~ volunteers to more accessibility we have to The event was coordinated by' and spearheaded by Ukiah PAL. ~ put tWO new them the better our chances to · · · · · ~_ programs into reach them as human beings Vacaville,-,,,.""' the ~ for her youngsters, and impart solid values and More than 60 girls there structure to their lives. I think Net t0 he elltdelle ell the cern- "Although I will be leaving all competed in a girls only league we do a good job of that here for the first time and the results in Montebello, as do my col- munications front, Vacaville the friends and colleagues who PAL has also established a gave me the drive and passion and skill development were suf- leagues at other PALs." ficiently advanced to where Kathy's comments hit Newsletter for their community forVacavillePAL, Iwillbetak- they competed with boys in a home. It is the character aspect entitled, "TEAM PAL." That is ing all that I learned to yet an- summer co-ed league this year. of Our programs that is the es- the good news. The bad news other PAL and will have an op- for Vacaville PAL is that found- portunity to help kids there." Meanwhile, some of the kids sence of what PAL is all about! . . ing editor Laura Whitsitt.has re- For the record, Laura took cently leftVacaville PAL to take the position of PAL Director · · · · · a position with Turlock PAL. and Recreation Supervisor with Ulliall "I have mixed emotions the city of Turlock. for sure," said Whitsitt. Adding, PAL Director Wayne McBride munity involvement. These · · · · · remains very busy as the torch- traits are invaluable in the per- Ballersfield,-,,. bearer for PAL in the north sonal development of the PAL coast community of Ukiah. kids in Ukiah. Officer Pete Fox slid wife Tina the host PAL Director for last Junior Giants, fishing trips, car The Ukiah PAL newslet- are busy parents these days year's Fall Business Meetings, washes to raise money, dance ter continues to be the effective dealing with their newborn son. Pete volunteered to be the host competitions for b0Ys and girls, voice of PAL in the region. Such minor details never PAL for both the state soccer music festivals, and citizenship/· Readers will recall that the stopped Pete from continuing to tournament and also the state leadership training through the piece, edited by Dale Greenlee, push ahead at Bakersfield PAL. wrestling tournament. These Devil Pups program, and yard is a simple yet thorough publi- In addition to spearheading the events require a great deal of sales are just. a partial list of ac- cation that keeps donors, vol- previously reported "MAKE A derail'work and personal atten- tivities that Ukiah PAL orches- unteers, business and civic lead- DIFFERENCE DAY" (graffiti tion. Pete and his staff get a big trates. It is clear that Ukiah PAL ers, and local newspapers in- removal, trash abatement, home PAL pat on the back for these sees itself as something other formed of all the wonderful painting and remodeling, and efforts and their willingness to than just a sports related ergs- work being done at the behest community landscaping), be so helpful to fellow PAL pro- nization. Having the kids be of Ukiah PAL. The latest edi- which is now an annual event grams. involved in such a diverse range tion of their newsletter was pro- at Bakersfield PAL, Pete has 'Now Pete, go change a of activities allows the young- duced through the generous now assumed Cal PAL's role as few diapers! sters to better understand the donation of local business hostmaster el supreme! concept of teamwork and com- "Washington Mutual." Not content to have been Local, continued on nelrt page Local, from page 2 it takes to be successful through news reporter who would do · · · · · the activities they have a similar piece in his or learned." her town. Call that reporter LAPD Ho'llenbeck PAL EachPnLdirectorinall today! probability knows a local PAL Director Serglo Villasenor and supportive letter from none · · · · · (AKA Orca) and his able part- other than the LAPD Chief nar Julie Eagle have arguably himself! Chief Bemard Parks in Banning-"PAL one of the most crime ridden a letter to National PAL in part districts in LosAngeles as their read, "Hollenbeck PAL's link AItll011gll relatively small allhe Ceived lunch and T-Shirts domain. The amount of gang ' up with Cal PAL has provided moment, and also rather young thanks to donations from local · activity and.youth related crime . inner-city kids with local day in terms of length of member- citizens and business people. in the East LA region is indeed trips and weekend sports activi- ship, Banning PAL got its feet Never let it be said that the plentiful. The recruitment of ties to parts of the state to which wet recently insofar as the de- "brass" doesn't pull its weight kids to gangs takes place at such few of the youth have ever seen., tails needed to put on a multi- at events like this! Banning Po- early ages that the PAL chal- Hollenbeck PAL's facility, lo- team .event. Officer Scott lice Chief Terry Dove helped lenge is as tough or tougher cated within a housing devel- Forbes coordinated the volun- with score-keeping and referee- than anywhere else in the state, opment, has been declared a teers and other necessary de- ing, as did nine other off-duty "We are determined to 'Gang Neutral Zone' and has tails to successfully complete a officers. Congratulations to continue to move ahead and try played host to youth sports 3-on-3 basketball tournament Banning PD for having so many to combat the infestation of teams from throughout the city, for local youth. More than 60 officers participate in the PAL gangs and the resultant negative without incident." kids participated. All kids re- program! influence they have on the kids The fact that a very busy around here," said Villasenor. individual such as Chief Parks · · · · · "There are lots of great kids took time to learn of and write ce"Centr0l'#L"'' here.., kids that want to suc- in support of Cai PAL member ceed and that resist all the temp-. LAPD Hollenbeck speaks vol- tations put in front of them by umes as to how Cal PAL stands El Cslllro PAL II|rsclor Eric streets and out of harm's way. the bad apples," added the PAL in the eyes of the powers to be Scoville is continuing to maintain Myself, George (bowling super- Director. in the California law enforce- his status as one of Cai PALs visor), and Omar Hollenbeck PAL'was re- ment community, most effective collaborators. His (soccer coach), co- cently the subject of a glowing "bowling alley/motel" coup has ordinated 15 volun- been well documented. Now Eric teers over a three · · · · · has used his powers of persua- day period to get this sion to secure over $6,000 worthdone. It was a lot of Fresno--.elnlPnl of supplies and building materi-work but we all fel.t als from his local Home Depot good about what we did Cai PilL B0anl Member Rey with.activities to occupy their to help with a PAL project. The to help PAL and espe- Wallace was recently the sub- time couldn't be overstated. ·'I hardware was used to convert an cially the kids." El Centro ject of a r~ther extensive article think it is necessary to get these excessively worn wooden gym PAL will use the new floor in The Fresno Bee, one of the kids involved in anything. Idle floor into a spanking new dance for a variety of multi-purposed floor. Local volunteer Raymond activities now that it is functional. Central Valley's most widely time is the enemy. We are try- was quoted in the El Centro PAL VOLUNTEERISM AND COM- read newspapers. Written by ing to get these kids to do some- Newsletter as saying, "The put- MUNITY INVOLVEMENT Bee columnist Stephen Smith, thing positive with their time. pose for this is to have dances for WORK. Take a page out of the piece let the general metro- Ninety-five percent are good the kids so they can stay off the Scoville's book and give it a try! politan Fresno population in on ~ kids. The peer pressure within the wide range of activities and the program is to do the RIGHT · · · · · programs coordinated by thing.'" Smith concluded by Sanla ~0ni~a ~At Wallace and his staff of volun- reporting, "One of the truly teers, wonderful thing about sports is Smith wrote, "There IS the lessons that can be learnbd Santa ~0nica Board Preslllelll gual. In addition to publishing in one citywide program however from competing in them. PAL Judi Barker and her fellow Board English, the publication is now that is making an impact and is is teaching youth that you need members can take a great deal of printed in Spanish and networked pride on the level of proficiency among leaders in the Latino com- available nearly free of charge, not be rich and privileged to exhibited on a daily basis by the munity. This ambitious undertak- all year. The Police Activities play sports; all that is required staff; volunteers, and community ing allows Santa Monica to gain · League, or PAL, sponsors a va- is a little time and competitive leaders associated with this PAL access to Latino civic and busi- riety of sports and recreational spirit. And with the help of powerhouse. The diversity and ness leaders and thereby tap into programs on a year round basis these types of programs, hope- cultural sensitivity in Santa all the resources which then open for area youth. ReyWallace, the fully when these children enter Monica took another step for- up as a result. Nice job Santa PAL's Director, said the impor- adulthood, they already will ward recently when their news- Monica! tance of providing children have gained some of the tools letter, PEN PAL, became bilin- News, from page 9 outreach program for minority women out there. Her work ships in Orlando, Florida re- youth. The intense four-day ethic is phenomenal and her cently. Gonzalez is a product of Santa ~[0nica PAL program focuses on educating competitive spirit is really fun Mike Kollar's Vallejo PAL and developing young mipority to watch. We will all be pulling where she competed for years. PAL wouldn't be able to exist leaders to the ideals and ethics for her and supporting her in her Currently competing for Solano were it not for the wonderful of the Olympics. efforts to make the Olympic Junior College, Julie also hopes job and time put in by volun- team. Red Bluff is not all that to make the U.S. National team teers. Santa Monica volunteer Red Bluff PAL big of a town, and Jazmin has and then compete for a spot on Karen Humphrey received an really given us all a feeling of the Olympic team. award from the AIDS service unanimity. I am proud to have Cal PAL offers hearty organization ALPA (Aids Red Bluff PAL Produces had her in our PAL program!" congratulations to both of these Project Los Angeles). i! Junior Olympic We will keep you posted wonderful young ladies and an Humphrey was honored for the Boxing Champion! on the progress of the career of equal amount of kudos tO both countless hours she put in on Red Bluff PAL Director Jim this special young lady in fu- Jim Ainsworth and to Mike activities like the Commitment Ainsworth has lots to be proud ture Newsletters. Kollar and their coaches for the to Life summer party, the ALPA of what with his northern Sac- Vallejo's Julie Gonzalez success of the girls. Fashion Show, the Dance-a- ramento Valley PAL now boast- took second at the US Women's GO GET THEM JAZ- Thon, and Walk-a-Thon. Con- lng of a national champion! National wrestling champion- MIN AND JULIE!! gratulations to you Karen! 16 year old boxer Jazmin ..... ,.~ Congratulations to Santa Siguenza, a senior at Red Bluff Monica PAL's Gema Santiago, High School, traveled recently Johnny Flores, and Jason Mar- to the Everlast Women's Na- tin for completing the recent tional Boxing Championships 26.2 mile L.A. Marathon Bike in Anaheim and fought her way Race. All three received L.A. to the gold medal in the 125 lb. Marathon medals! Weight classification. 1998 marked the first year WilIitS PAL that female Juniors have been allowed to compete in this na- Shelly Falkenberg from Willits tional event. Jazmin aspires to PAL was chosen recently to at- join the United States Olympic tend the FLAME program at Team when they compete in the U.S. Olympic Training Cen- Sydney, Australia. ter at Colorado Springs, Colo- "We are so proud of rado. FLAME stands for"Find- Jazmin," said Jim Ainsworth. lng Leaders Among Minorities Adding, "The whole town is Red BluffPAL's Jazmin Siguenzafought her way to the GoldMedalin the 125 lb. Weight Classification recently in Anaheim at the Everlast Women's National Everywhere." The program, behind her. Obviously she is an Boxing Championships. The competition is a qualifying event for the next Sum- founded in 1994, is a national inspiration to all the young mer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Governor, from page 5 the California Mentor Initiative Conference, from page 6 curate data concerning crime re- Office (adivisionoftheDepart- duction due to PAL programs. Ron Exley at 1-800-6-CALPAL ment of Alcohol and Drug Pro- Region 3 members. National Cal PAL members will recall that ext. 1814 and he will help you grams) to participate in a one PAL 3rd Vice-President Greg more than a year ago Cal PAL out. We will keep you posted on day summit meeting to help Kosloff (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) distributed a membership survey the progress of the legislation, map strategy for the relatively suggested that perhaps a Re- to each member for the purpose new mentorship concept. Of gional Newsletter might help the of compiling precise demo- communication process. Na- graphic information to use in Mentoring in course long time Cal PAL ob- servers will recall Ron's hand tional President Ralph Giardina grant requests and corporate Disne¥1and? in the "Reach One, TeachOne" added that members must be bet- sponsorship solicitations. Clearly ter at responding to calls for ac- your California PAL leadership Over the years that he has effort that was by definition tion out of the National office, is ahead of the curve of many loyally served Cai PAL, more mentoring on its face. Before it particularly as it related to send- organizational issues. than one observer has charac- became fashionable, Exley had lng letters and Faxes to elected Plans for the 1999 National terized Ron Exley's humor as vast experience in the officials. This was a theme ex- Conference in Miami are already at times being a bit goofy. Well mentorship arena and Cai PAL pressed also by Cai PAL Presi- well under way. We here in Call- now Exley can actually meet will surely be well represented dent Gregg Wilson during last fornia offer a good spirited and Goofy and perhaps compare by his presence. We are not sure winter's Cal PAL Conference in friendly challenge to our cross- notes! As part of his persistent however that Goofy will ever be Palm Springs. Mr. Giardina's country associates in Florida... the same after Exley is through other comments also echoed pre- TOP US IF YOU CAN! Good door knocking around the state house, Ron has been asked by with him! vious comments by Wilson as luck and best wishes to Florida related to the accumulation of ac- PAL as you plan the event. Board of Directors General Membership Ofc. Paula Muro-Hollister Ofc. Victor Boswell-Oxnard Officers 0lc. Ron Bennett-Albany Mrs. Frances Barcy-Holtville Mr. Bob Babilino-South Nevada PRESIDENT Mr. Scott Tinseth-'Alpine County CSO Ch~'istine Boatman-Huntington Park Ofc. Nelson Figueroa-Palm Springs Ofc. Gregg Wilson, Los Banos PAL SEt. Joe Vargus-Anaheim Ofc. Ray Valenzuela-lmperial Mr. Trinidad Pinmentel-Parlier VICE PRESIDENT DPt. Michael Keeler-Atwater Dep. Edward Preciado-Imperial Co. SEt. Denis Petersen-Pasadena SEt. Everet Prins, Martinez PAL Ofc. Peter W. Fox-Bakersfield SEt. Don Gray-Industry Ofc. Roger Degnan-Paso Robles SECRETARY Ms. Francee White, Willits PAL Ofc. Scott Forbes-Banning Ofc. Alex Rouch-King City DPt. Jim Ainsworth-Red Bluff TREASURER Mr. Steve HamilkBenicia Dep. Robert Valdes-Kings Co. Ofc. Russ Hughes-Redwood City Mr. Ove Wittstock, Berkeley PAL Mr. Ove M. Wittstock-Berkeley Boosters Ofc. David Anthony-LA Schools Ofc. Ross Aguiar-Reno Beard Members Ofc. Starla Link-Blythe Mr. Dave Borjan-Lake Co. Ofc. C.A, Robertson-Richmond Rngr. Danita Rodriguez, State Parks PAL Mrs. Judy Chilcofl-Brawley Ofc. Greg Cottrell-LAPD 77th St Ofc. Jay Jones-Rio Dell Ms. Kathy Salazar, Montebello PAL · Ofc. Paul Slay-Brentwood Ofc. Sergio Villasenor-LAPD Hollenbeck Ofc. Michael Steel-Roseville Ofc. Terrance A. West, Oakland PAL SEt. Lloyd Schwengel-Buena Park Ofc. Katie Ibarra-LAPD Hollywood Dep. Rick DeBusk-S. Merced Co, Ofc. Gilbert Granado, Redwood City PAL Ofc. Victor Legasbi, Jr.-Calexlico Ofc. John Vasquez-LAPD Newton Ofc. Keith Blanchard-Salinas Ofc. Rey Wallace, Fresno PAL Ofc. Art Vieira-Carlsbad Ofc. Frank EIIman-LAPD North East Chief Jim Granucci-San Carlos California PAL Staff Ms. Joanne Fry-Upton-Chowchilla Ofc. Larry Covington-LAPD Rampart Ofc. Randy Bickel-San Mateo Robert Miller-Executive Director Lt. Doug Taylor-Clovis Ofc. John DeRouen-LAPD South West Ofc. Calisse Lutcher-Santa Monica Jane Meads-Assistant to the Ofc. Gary Davis-Compton DPt. Chuck Smith-LAPD West SEt. Jamie Fernandez-Soledad Executive Director Ofc. David Nye-Concord Capt. Ruddie Jefferson-Lennox Sheriff's Dept. Ofc. Pete Van Arnum-South Lake Tahoe Department of Administration and Finance Ofc. Jim Roark-Corcoran SEt. Paul Shelgren-Lincoln Chief Brad Burris-Stallion Springs Barbara Robertson - Director of Ofc. Gregg Peterson-Covina Ofc. Jeff Benancourt-Livermore Mr. Marlo Cisneros-Stanislaus County Administration and Finance Mr. Drake Massey-Delano Agent Rich May-Lompoc Rngr. Danita Rodriguez-State Parks Linda Burnett - Bookkeeping Carmen Sandoval - Bookkeeping Mr. Adam Sanchez-Desert Hot Springs SEt. Greg Allison-Long Beach Ofc. Dave Hatchard-Stockton John Kraft - Information and Mr. Alex Blanco-East LA Sheriff's Dept. Ofc. Gregg Wilson-Los Banos Ofc. David Stoesz-Tulare County Technology Manager DPt. Brian Miller-East Merced County Ofc. Jason Valdez-Madera Ms. Laura Whitsitt-Turlock Department of Operations Lt. Rahn Sibley-East Palo Alto Ofc. Jim O'Neal-Martinez Ofc. Lou Milani-UC Berkeley Elisa Myzal - Director of Operations Ofc. Eric Scoville-El Centro Ofc. Pat Seiple-Mendicino County Capt. Wayne McBride-Ukiah Robert Me jla -Assistant Program Director Ofc. Ramiro Rodriguez-Firebaugh SEt. Joe Candelaria-Milpitas Mr. Richard Valle-Union Tfdd Rutledge - Operations Planning Manager Ms. Kathy LanE-Fort Bragg Ofc. Randy Buchanan-Modesto Mr. Frank Luna-Vacaville Department of Development Ron Exley - Director of Government Relations Ofc. Rey Wallace-Fresno Ms. Kathy Salazar-Montebello Mr. Michael Kollar-Vallejo Jim Lombardo - Government Relations Ofc. Lynn Pozarich-Garden Grove Ms. Daniele Roth-Monterey Bay Ofc. Jon Castellanos-Ventura Consultant Mr. John Lara-Gilroy SEt. Craig Pakish-Monterey County Lt. Dave Wheeler-Visalia Dave Crai~ - Public Relations Consultant Mr. Dave Bishop-Grass Valley Dep. Ken Ditton-Moreno Valley Dep. Dan Edmondson-W. Mercer Co. Mr. Dan Rocha-Gustine Dep. Greg Buffington-mapa Dep. Richard Pena-West Hollywood 1-800.6CALPAL Capt. Roger Power-Hayward Dep~ Steve Szirake-North Merced County Mrs. Francee White-Willits (800-622-5725) SEt. Chuck Steadman-Hemet Ofc. Terrance A. West-Oakland CAL-PAL NEWS ~ ~vo~v P~Orlr California Police Activities League ORGANIZATION 305 Washington St. v.s. POSTAGE PAID Oakland, CA 94607 OAKLAND, CA PERMITNO. 1251 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED B A K E R S F I E L D vSIa°~ ? , onomi an , ommunity m nt MEMORANDUM November 9, 1~98 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: November, 1998 URM Activity Report The November, 1998 URM activity report has 122 applications for properties participating in the URM Incentive Program. Currently 34 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of $152,364.18 in thirty-one retrofit projects and three demolition projects. They include: 801 18th Street, New China Cafe 1330 19th Street, Serrano's Furniture 822 18th Street, Thorp's Motorcycle 1918-1920 Eye Street, Jelly's (Former Water Company Building) 2526-2530 Chester Avenue, Waterbed Warehouse and Mattress Outlet Building 1025 18th Street, Italian Grocery Store 1207 19th Street, The Mint Building 1928 19th Street, Old Paine Mortuary House 2407 Chester Avenue, Granada Furniture Building 430 East 19th Street, commercial property 2101 Chester Avenue, Guarantee Shoes 1017-1023 Baker Street, vacant retail space 2509 Chester Avenue, Patton's Discount Office Furniture Building 1914 Truxtun Avenue, medical office 1919 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1228 19th Street, Griffin Pawnbrokers ..~ 900 18th Street, Cay's Health Food Store 1121 21st Street, commercial property (demolition) 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy 622 East 19th Street, warehouse (demolition) 2025-2029 Chester Avenues' Red Wing Shoes 2000 H Street, Henley's 1812 Q Street, vacant building (demolition) 1517- 1523 19th Street, Williams property 2022 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1711 -1717 19t~ Street, Clifford property 1219-1221 20~h Street, Nighbert property 506 East 19~h Street, Felton property 2305 - 2309 Chester Avenue, Campbell property 618 - 620 East 19~h Street, Wool Growers Restaurant 1623 - 1633 192 Street, Goose Loonies 1529 F Street, Clifford property 930 18th Street, San Joaquin Supply 1100 18th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply In addition, 46 properties have been given authorization to start their projects (ie. Notice to Proceed). Furthermore, 8 applications are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed, 9 applications are awaiting expression of intent by property owner, and 24 applications have been determined inactive or ineligible. This memorandum is intended to provide you with a brief update on the status of the URM assistance program. cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director Dennis Fidler, Building Director Jack Leonard, Asst. Building Director Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer Jan Fulton Development Associate, ED/CD p:~urm\urmmemo.at 1 O0 YEARS Of THE ARTS ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN~ 1998 ARTS AWARDS Above Bakersfield's sweeping plains - above the rolling hills is the circle, a symbol of perfection. Within the circle we find a personal order - the goal all true artists strive for. ---Ed Reep ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN 1998-99 ARTS AWARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPONSORS Mel Rubin, President BENEFACTOR Kandis Peake, 1st Vice President KERN COUNTY Nada Nuanez-Bryum SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL~ 2nd Vice President Marilyn Doter, Secretary PATRON Cathy Brown, Treasurer ESTATE OF BERTHA HOENSHELL M.D. ATKINSON CO.~ INC. DIRECTORS DONOR Yvonne Blanton, Annette Bridgman, MONTGOMERY INSURANCE Lois Chaney, Royce Cox, Helene Flickinger, Penny Garcia, Elizabeth CONTRIBUTOR Howard, Ed Hughes, Ronald J. Langley, KARPE REAL ESTATE BROWN ARMSTRONG Jess Nieto, Richard Papst, Rosco Rolnick, Sonja Swenson-Wolsey, SUPPORTER Betty Younger RAY MISH SAN JOAQUlN BANK STAFF James J. Johnson, Executive Director TABLES SPONSORS CHAIN-YOUNGER Brandi March, ,4dministrative ./lssistant Cox COMMUNICATIONS Karen Shah, Arts in Education RAY MISH Project Coordinator PACIFIC BELL ! 998 ARTS AWARDS HOLIDAY INN SELECT NOVEMBER 8, 1998 ARTS AWARDS COMMITTEE Kandis Peake, Betty Younger, Chairpersons SPECIAL THANKS Jeanette Richardson, C.L. Clark, Nancy Magner, John Meroski, Winnie DeSchutter, Nancy Marvin, Bakersfield Art Association, Charlotte White, KGET TV-17 Cox Communications PROGRAM COCKTAIL HOUR ,. 5:00 PM Artwork Courtesy of Bakersfield Art Association DINNER - 6:00 PM 6:00 p.m. Chef Eric Stroud WELCOME Mel Rubin, President ~ ACK Board of Directors James J. Johnson, ACK Executive Director ARTS AWARDS CEREMONY - 7:00 PM Kandis Peake & Betty Younger - Introduction Jeanette Richardson - Centennial,4 wards Charlotte Starck & John Elliott - Masters of Ceremonies KGET TV- 17 ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN -- ARTS AWARDS The Arts Awards were created to provide awareness of the arts in Kern County and underscore many activities that comprise the arts. These Awards also recognize the importance of the arts in education and in the lives of every citizen. Nominations come from the community, and then nominees provide documentation to the Arts Council. An independent peer review form the community judges the support material. The award winners are announced the night of the event. Tonight's ceremony celebrates the efforts and achievements of individuals and institutions throughout Kern County who contributed to the quality of life around us in every aspect of art and culture. From artists and institutions to patrons, planners, and volunteers who enrich our society through their efforts, this ceremony is a modest recognition of their commitment. ! 997 ARTS AWARDS WINNERS Architecture New Design - The Marketplace - Castle & Cooke Historic Preservation - Tehachapi Heritage League Community Support Arts Advocate - Shirley Rowles Business Sponsor - Occidental Media Coverage -- KTRJ Classical 1050 Design Graphic - Holly Hart Interior- Ken Marino Landscape - Renfro & Ell/oR Events Festivals - Thorner Magnet School "Pageant of the Arts" Exhibitions - Ted Kerzie "Process Art" Individual Arts Practitioners Arts Educator --Winnie Deschutter Music - Jerome Kleinsasser Theatre - Delilah Shank Dance - Martha Knight Literature - David Scott Milton Visual Arts/Two-Dimensional - Al Davis Visual Arts/Three-Dimensional - Jim Yurk Arts Eminence -- Georgia Lynn Bowden (posthumous) Cultural Arts Achievement -- Jack Palance and Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale Arts Institutions--Maturango Museum Ted Fritts Memorial Theatre Arts Award Bill Ryan & Hazel Foxx BAKERSFIELD CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOUNDATION 1998 CENTENNIAL ARTS AWARDS The Bakersfield Centennial Foundation would like to honor those individuals and/or institutions that have contributed to the arts over the last 100 years. Nominees will be announced. AWARDS Literature Sponsored by: Russo's Books Music Sponsored by: Cox Communications Visual Arts Sponsored by: Pacific Bell Theatre Sponsored by: Wells Fargo Arts Education Sponsored by: Chevron Dance Sponsored by: KGET TV-I 7 1998 ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN ARTS AWARDS NOMINEES ARTS COMMUNITY SUPPORT Arts Advocate Honoring an individual who, through personal effort, has promoted the arts in the public or private sector. Dr. Kelly Blanton, Ann Brown, Lois Chaney, Peggy Darling, Sue Deininger, Ken Hackman, Vida Hackman, Holly Hart, Robert Johnson, Pat Kerley, Charles Meyer, Phil Wyman Business Sponsor Honoring businesses or corporations that have made significant contribution toward the furtherance of the arts. Bakersfield Californian, Benz Companies, Castle & Cooke, Mountain Music, "E3" Performing Arts Center, Time Warner Cable Media Coverage Honoring an individual or organization that has significantly enhanced understanding of the arts through coverage in the print of broadcast media. Bakersfield Californian, Time Warner Cable EVENTS Festivals Honoring an arts festival which has contributed to the cultural life of Kern County. Bakersfield Centennial Committee (Jeannette Richardson) Dee Slade (African American Network) Tehachapi Wind Fair Exhibitions Honoring an exhibition which has furthered understanding of the visual arts. Kern County Library/Kern County Library Foundation Gallery Jazz-Bakersfield Civic Dance Co. "If It Flies" Art Show Margaret Nowling (Todd Madigan Gallery) Bakersfield Museum of Art Mexican Art Exhibit ARCHITECTURE New Architectural Project Thirtieth Street Architects Jim Nardini CWA/KSA City of Bakersfield / Alan Tandy DESIGN Graphic Design Nelson Richardson Brian Collins Interior Design Michelle Davis CWA/KSA Carolyn Bryant Holly Hart Honda Proving Center of CA Landscape Design Jake Wager/City of Bakersfield Bakersfield Centennial Plaza : PRACTITIONER Arts Educator Family Affair, Heather Benes, Susie Booth, Lois Chancy, Pat Gosch, Kathy Kalson, Lia Kamminga, Stephanie Marley, Nancy Pumey, Jackie Sedam, Linda Smith, Lou Taylor, Maria Guadalupe DeLa Rosa, Carla Rosenlieb, Charlotte White, David Zent ARTS ACHIEVEMENT OR INNOVATION Music George Van Dreal Robert Martinez David Zent Visual: 3-Dimensional Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Karen Lewis-Klew Joyce Kohl Theatre Pat Reep Pat Kerley Willie Ray Vasquez Hank Webb David Zent Dance " Chris Hobbs Visual: 2-Dimensional Holly Hudnall Alberto Herrera Heather Benes Aliza McCracken Nancy Merrick Literature Koberta Jean Owen Murray Eiland, Jr. A~t Sherwyn Michaela Roessner ARTISTIC EMINENCE C. Lee Clark Jim Fillbrandt Catherine Me]o Maria Guadalupe DeLaRosa CULTURAL ARTS ACHIEVEMENT Gene Albitre Samuel Pierro Dianne Nelson Cindy Trueblood Sherman Tyler Aliza McCracken Dee Slade Grupo Folklorico "Oyohualli" ARTS INSTITUTIONS Arts Coalition of Tehachapi Bakersfield Art Association Bakersfield Civic Dance Company Bakersfield Community Theatre "E3" Performing Arts Center Bakersfield Museum of Art Melodrama Musical Theatre Todd Madigan Gallery (Margaret Nowling) Tehachapi Dance Theatre Tehachapi Valley Arts Association ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF KERN The Arts Council of Kern is a non-profit local arts agency with a mission to provide arts awareness to the citizens of Kern County. The Arts Council began serving the community as the Arts Council of Bakersfield in 1977. As services were expanded to other communities, the name was changed to the Arts Council of Kern to provide a broader reach to the populace. The Arts Council of Kern is committed to serving the community in a number of ways. Its goal is to promote advocacy, develop arts in education programs and provide technical assistance to local arts organizations. With support form the California Arts Council and the County of Kern, ACK plays a major role in the development of arts programming and awareness of Kern County. As part :of Our commitment to building partnerships, the Arts Council focuses on advocating for art in public places, creating opportunities for increasing arts programming in the surrounding county ~nd expanding its efforts in arts education. The Arts Council of Kern produces a quarterly newsletter, Arts Connection, to provide information about events, advocacy and education that is important to Kern County residents. Arts Connection also has information bringing pertinent arts perspectives to the attention of its membership and readershipl If you wodld like additional information about the Arts Council of Kern please call the office at 805/324-9000 v~eekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. MONTGOMERY INSURANCE AGENCY 5500 Ming Avenue Bakersfield 456 E Street Wasco Bob Montgomery 832-9311 KARPE REAL ESTATE CENTER for a£f your~rt Supp£ies, ~rushes and~aints ~veryaCay 25% Oq~ 1108 Baker Street Specia£oraCers avaifa6fe 4500 Stine Road (805) 323-7611 from ourart cata~ott Fax 327-5299 1-800-328-0048 http://www.stinsons.com URM Incentive Program Status Report November 2, 1998 REPORT ACTIVITY SUMMARY APPLICATIONS GRANTED REIMBURSEMENT CHECK 34 APPLICATIONS GRANTED NOTICE TO PROCEED 46 Note: total of applications granted reimbursement checks and applications 80 granted notice to proceed APPLICATIONS AWAITING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF 9 NOTICE TO PROCEED APPLICATIONS AWAITING EXPRESSION OF INTENT BY PROPERTY 9 OWNER APPLICATIONS INACTIVE OR INELIGIBLE 24 jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd i revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment , issued received 801 18th Street X X X X X X X $4,744.62 Retrofit New China Cafe 1/11/95 8/3/95 1330 19th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Serrano's Furniture 3/6/95 8/31/95 822 18th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Thorp's Motorcycle 5/15/95 12/5/95 1918-1920 Eye Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Former Water Company 2/3/95 12/5/95 Building 2526-2530 Chester Avenue X · X X N/A N/A N/A N/A $5,000.00 Retrofit Edwin W. Wilson 2/20/96 1025 18th Street X X X X X X X $3,206.85 Retrofit Italian Grocery Store 5/8/95 3/27/96 1207 19th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit The Mint Building 5/8/95 5/22/96 1928 19th Street X X Pending SHPO ruling X N/A N/A $600.00 Retrofit X 1/12/97 2407 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Granada Furniture Building 7/22/94 9/25/96 430 East 19th Street X X $1,597.22 Retrofit 11/21/96 11/21/96 2101 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $2,398.50 Retrofit Guarantee Shoes 4/8/96 1/15/97 1017-1023 Baker Street X X X X X X X $4,631.45 Retrofit 3/11/96 2/4/97 jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 2 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 2509 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $2,818.44 Retrofit 3//9/96 4/21/97 1914 Truxtun Avenue X X X X X X X $4,096.87 Retrofit 3/11/96 4/22/97 1919 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit 5/1/97 6/24/97 1228 19th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit 11/21/96 6/26/97 900 18th Street X X X X X X X $4,318.07 Retrofit 8/19/96 8/25/97 1121 21st Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Demolition Porter/KCSofSchools 6/2/97 8/25/97 1701 18(h Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Turk's Copy 12/6/96 8/27/97 Turk Darehshori Basseri Engineering 622 East 19th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Demolition Jim L. Elder/owner 4/22/96 10/16/97 2025-2029 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Red Wing Shoes 2/10/95 10/21/97 Owner/Walt Williams Basseri Engineering 2000 H Street X X X X X X X $3,952.16 Retrofit Barbara Henley/owner 7/10/97 10/30/97 1812 Q Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Demolition Kuwahara 10/23/97 10/8/97 1517-1523 19th Street X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Walt Williams/owner 5/1/97 2/10/98 Basseri Engineering jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 3 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 2022 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Cathy Palla 8/27/97 2/13/98 1711-1717 19th Street X X X X X X 10/29/97 $5,000.00 Gerald Clifford/owner 3/3/98 Basseri Engineering 1219-1221 20th Street X X X X X X 11/14/97 $5,000.00 Retrofit Nig hbert/owner 3/25/98 Basseri Engineering 506 East 19th Street X X X X X X X X Retrofit Donald Felton/owner 11/7/97 $5,000.00 Basseri Engineering 4/15/98 2305-230ffChester Avenue X X X X X X $5,000.00 Retrofit Campbell/owner 6/8/98 Basseri Engineering 620 East 19th Street X X X X X X 2/19/98 $5,000.00 Retrofit Wool Growers 7/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1623 -1633 19th Street X X X X X X 2/6/98 $5,000.00 New owner applied 12/18/97 Goose Loonies 8/7/98 Retrofit 1529 F Street X X X X X X X $5,000 Retrofit Gerald B. Clifford 3/23/98 11/2/98 Basseri Engineering Carosella X X X X X X X $5,000 Retrofit 930 18th Street 3/24/98 11/2/98 1100 18th Street X Ordered 9/14/98 9/23/98 x x 9/24/98 $5,000 Bakersfield Floral 8/7 11/2/98 John Sarad jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 4 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 821 18th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit American Business 6/7/95 Machines Richard & Dennis Jones/owners 507-509 East 19th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Creative Photography 6/7/95 Erwin E. Meyer/owner 2019-2021 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Retrofit Tandy Leather 6/7/95 Stephanie Beckwith/owner 1817 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X New owner Jerry's Pizza 8/3/95 Retrofit Jerry Baranowsky/owner Basseri Engineering 1419 19th Street X X X X X X X New owner Musica y Electronica Mexico 8/3/95 Retrofit Dada A. Fuentes/owner Basseri Engineering 1407-1409 19th Street X X X X X X X New owner Golden Carrousel 1/8/96 Retrofit Marlton B. Simpson 605 Sumner X X X X X X X Retrofit John Williams Lewis/owner 9/11/96 300 East Truxtun Avenue X X X X X X X Retrofit Walt Heisey/owner 11/21/96 Basseri Engineering jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 5 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 1525 - 1531 19th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit The Downtown Center 12/4/96 Baynes W. Bank/owner 903 18th Street X X X X X X X Demolition 12/6/96 1416 18th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Christine Surgener/owner 2/21/97 420 East 19th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Lee Seigel/owner 5/1/97 1919-1927 K Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Sarad #1 5/1/97 John Sarad/owner Basseri Engineering 2020 Eye Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Tony C. Reed/owner 5/1/97 1212 18th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit J. Phil Bentley/owner 5/8/97 1200 18th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit J. Phil Bentley/owner 5/8/97 1601 19th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Angus Crites/owner 6/18/97 Basseri Engineering 1101-1105-1111 19th Street X X X X X X X Note: Previously owned by Ed Moss/owner 8/1/97 Bob Engel Basseri Engineering X John Sarad/new owner 10/21/97' for Moss jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 6 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 1708, 1710, 1712 Chester X X X X X ' X X Sarad #2 10/21/97 Berkshire Propertieslnc. (John Sarad) Basseri Engineering 1605 20th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Angus Crites/owner 10/22/97 Basseri Engineering 958 Baker Street X X X X X X 12/15/97 Romley #1 Phillip Romley/owner Basseri Engineering 960-962 Baker Street X X X X X X 12/15/97 Romley #2 Phil Romley/owner Basseri Engineering 623 Kentucky Street X X X X X X 2/19/98 Romley #3 Phillip Romley/owner Basseri Engineering 2026-2028 Chester Avenue X X X X X X 2/23/98 Bui #1 Basseri Engineering 2010 Chester Avenue X X X X X X 2/23/98 Bui #2 Basseri Engineering 901 19th Street X X X X X X X John Van Alstyne 3/26/98 Basseri Engineering jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 7 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 1806 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Westamerica Bank/owner 4/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1416 20th X X X X X X X GG Community 4/14/98 Enterprises/owner Basseri Engineering 1219 - 1231 19th Street X X X X X X X Garry Stein/owner 4/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1434-1438 19th Street X X X X X X X Gerald B. Clifford 4/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1809 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Sherman Gross/owner 4/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1813 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Pacific Jewelry Company 4/14/98 Mario Alvarez/owner Basseri Enigneering 1720 D Street X X X X X X X Werner Epp/owner 5/6/98 Basseri Engineering 622 East 21st Street X X X X X X X Narducci's 5/6/98 Basseri Engineering 1420 19th Street X X X X X X X Gerald B. Clifford 5/14/98 Basseri Engineering jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 8 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 624 - 626 Jackson Street X X X X X X X Gus' Barber Shop 5/14/98 Uttam Mistry/owner Basseri Engineering 210 - 226 Sumner Street X X X X X X X Mirkazemi/owner 5/14/98 Basseri Engineering 813 Baker Street X X X X X X X Yldonso Gonzalez/owner 5/14/98 Basseri Engineering 701-703 Sumner Street X X X X X X X Juana Gonzalez/owner 5/14/98 Basseri Engineering 1520 - 1534 19th Street X X X X X X X Sherman/Martin Gross 8/12/98 Basseri Engineering 1317 Baker Street X X X × X X X Jerry Randall 8/13/98 Noriega House 2018 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Retrofit Mike Artz 8/18/98 Basseri Engineering 831 19th Street X X X X X X X Retrofit Bob Foppoli I 8/20/98 Basseri Engineering 801 Baker Street X X Ordered on 8/18 10/06/98 X X X Retrofit Mrs. Frank Noriega rec'd 9-23-98 10/06/98 Basseri Engineering jf:P:\URM\No¥98URM rpt.wpd 9 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 805 Baker Street X X Ordered on 8/18 9/23/98 X X X Retrofit Mrs. Frank Noriega rec'd 9/14/98 9/24/98 Basseri Engineering 809 Baker Street X X Ordered on 8/18 9/23/98 X X X Retrofit Mrs. Frank Noriega rec'd 9/14/98 9/24/98 Basseri Engineering 2011 Chester Avenue' X X X X Anderson/Pipkins 1219 18th Street X X X X 2210 Chester Avenue X X X X Susan E. Ossola/owner 1626 19th Street X X X X Curtis Darling The Hayden Building 901 18th Street X Applicant has been informed Paul Meyer to get clearance and produce a receipts eligible for reimbursement. 1202 19th Street X X Ordered on 5/11/98 X X Bakersfield Hotel Basseri Engineering 2300 Eye Street X X Ordered on 5/11/98 X X , Tom Carosella Basseri Engineering 2027 19th Street X X Arvin Patel Decatur Hotel jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 10 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 1600 19th Street X 623 Sumner Street X 601 Sonora X : 709-711 Sumner Street X 1821 B Street X 1219-1221 20th Street X , 1000 18th Street X 1310 18th Street X 812 Baker Street X ,~ jf:p:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 1 1 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received Knapp X X X X X X Sold property 930 18th Street 1910 19th Street X X Pending SHPO ruling X ~ Owner has elected to declare property a warehouse 625 19th Street X X X Ordered 2/20/97 Applicant did not follow Grey program instructions and forfeited reimbursement. 1806 D Street X X Pending SHPO ruling X X ~ Applicant did not follow X program instructions and , forfeited reimbursement. 1401 19th Street X No reimbursement allowed receipts pre-date program start date. 1700-1712 19th Street X X Requested Decided to proceed without ~ program. 1219 18th Street X X X Sold property 1817 Chester Avenue X X X X X X X Sold property 1409-1421 19th Street X X X X X Sold property 1014-1028 Baker Street X / Sold property 1809 Chester Avenue X I Sold property 2415 Chester Avenue X No action needed per Building Dept. 1000 Chester Avenue X Meets standards per Building Dept. jf:p:\IJRM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 12 revised 11/02/98 Site address Application CSUB letter SHPO letter received Environmental Initial Workplan Notice to Request for Comments received received evaluation seismic received proceed check assessment issued received 430 East 19th Street X X Meets standards per Building Dept. 432 East 19th Street X X Ineligible exempt warehouse status 2430 19th Street X ! Ineligible church 1609-1617 19th Street X , Ineligible 901 18th Street X , Property not on URM list 820 18th Street X I Property not on URM list 725 East 19th Street X i Property not on URM list 729 East 19th Street X I Property not on URM list 1001-1005 Baker Street X Applicant did not purchase property 1928 19th Street X X X X withdrew- not eligible -not on Jr. League I list Payne Mortuary House 807 Baker Street X I Mailing returned no forwarding address jf:P:\URM\Nov98URM rpt.wpd 13 revised 11/02/98 Dear URM Property Owner, i ~ On December 31 of this year, 1998, the opportunity to re'{rbfii' ~o--u~ bm~--~'ldm-~--~ un--~e-~ the URM Ordinance, written by URM property owners and the City of Bakersfield will expire. If you have not retrofitted, or started the permitting process by that date, you will not be able to take advantage of the special considerations given to URM property owners within the City of Bakersfield. Briefly stated those considerations are: 1. Retrofitting for only safety issues, not structural issues. 2. Engineer allowed to consider work done in the 1952 earthquake, in ,,. evaluating new work to be done. 3. No additional improvements required i.e.: handicapped facilities or sprinkling systems for fires. 4. Tax incentives for those wishing to demolish. 5. Building incentives for those who build new properties. · 6. Up to a $5000.00 reimbursement on engineering soft .costs. After December 31, 1998 you will be subjected t° the California State Code when retrofitting. It was estimated by our consultant, Nels Roseltmd, that the cost of retrofitting to State verses City could add an additional 50% to 100%. State code requires structural, as well as safety retrofitting. State code does not take into consideration retrofitting work from the 1952 earthquake. Additional costs will occur because you will be required to upgrade to all State handicapped and fire regulations. As of January 1, 1999 any URM building in Bakersfield not retrofitted will be required to post, in a public place, that the property has not complied with the URM Ordinance. As of January 1, 1999 if the occupancy of a non-conforming URM property changes, the property owner will be required to retrofit to State code. Occupancy means sale or rental change. I am writing to encourage those of you who are not planning on retrofitting, to reconsider. Those of us who have retrofitted truly believe that this boost of activity has been at the core of rejuvenation in Bakersfield. We passed this ordinance five years ago. Think of the changes to our City in those past five years. The positive impact of newly retrofitted buildings can not be denied.. --' " RECEIVED CITY MANAGER'S OFFIC7~ I urge all URM owners to take advantage of the last small window of time. To start the process of retrofitting now. If you need more information on any aspect, please call me at 834-7826. I can help you be in touch with engineers and contractors who will do the work at a reasonable cost. In closing, I'd like to say that the goals for every property owner are the same. To live in a community where one can make a reasonable profit on their investment. To have a safe building. To participate and enjoy the growth and improvements of our "All American City", Bakersfield. Thank you, Volunteer URM Chair Downtown Business and prOperty Owners Asso. cc. Tom DeNatale Nels Roselund Dennis Fiddler Alan Tandy Jake Wager Alan Tandy Bakersfield City Manager 1501 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, Calif. 93301 B A K E R S F I E L D ~/~'~~ Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM November 5, 1998 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct°r~x~~'~{ ~x~ SUBJECT: FOX THEATER STREET CAPE PROJECT ~ The Fox Theater streetscape project has finally begun. The curb, gutter and sidewalk are currently being demolished by Public Works, which should complete removal this week. Public Works will form up the curb and gutter and pour next week. The concrete contractor volunteering for the Fox Theater will form up the sidewalk areas for pouring the following week. PG & E will install historical street lights provided by the City. City crews will follow up with planting landscaping and trees within the planter area, along with the installation of the lighted bollards adjacent to the Fox. Also to be coordinated with Public Works, is the relocation of the traffic signal blocking the Fox marquee. It is anticipated the project will be completed the week of November 30th. cw/jw P:\BARRIERS\fox memo tandy 6.wpd BECE[VED NOV - 6 1998 CITY MANAGER'S OFFIC' BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER _ /~ _ FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: November '10, 1998 SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0017999/001, WARD 3, TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 'SMITH REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS THE ISSUE OF TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT NEAR NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL." The Traffic Engineer contacted the Police Department and requested enforcement of the traffic control and parking restrictions around Nichols Elementary School. During the past year, the Traffic Engineering staff had incorporated several changes and improvements on the streets surrounding the school to improve safety for the students. Staff worked with the principal and the school district to implement the improvements. Mrs. Bonnie Hubble was also contacted by the Traffic Engineer. Enforcement is now being provided by the Police Department. No changes are proposed by the Traffic Engineer. cc: Traffic Engineering slw: P:\DATA\WP\1998\WF0017999.NicholsSchool.ref. wpd Page 1 of 1 City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 REQ/JOB: WF0017999 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11~09~98 REQUEST DATE: 11/04/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: ±±~06~98 LOCATION: COMPLETION: 11/16/98 GEN. LOC: WARD3 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIL REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - SMITH ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTACT BONNIE HUBBLE Phone 1 805 - 8729469 ( ) Phone 2 - ( ) REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL PUBLIC WORKS*** SMITH REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS THE ISSUE OF TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT NEAR NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Job Order Description: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 ~"L..~~. DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1998 SUBJECT: ROAD REPAIR - DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE Council Referral WFO017998 / 001 Councilmember Salvaggio referred the issue of road repairs to the alley behind the Downtown Post Office. The alley behind the Downtown Post Office is scheduled to be resurfaced in early March 1999, when the Street Division starts their resurfacing projects for that year. There is a request for a wheelchair ramp to be installed at the east side of the alley and the requested ramp will be installed before the end of December 1998. Street Division staff will inspect the alley periodically and patch the potholes, as needed, until the alley is resurfaced. G:~GROUPDAT~STREETS~DOWNTOWN.POSTOFFICE,wpd ~i WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 R~Q/JOB: .WF0017998 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11/il/98 REQUEST.DATE: 11/04/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: 11/06/98 LOCATION: COMPLETION: 11/16/98 GEN. LOC: WARD7 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIL REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - SALVAGGIO ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: ROAD REPAIR - DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE REQUEST' COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS*** SALVAGGIO REFERRED THE ISSUE OF ROAD REPAIRS TO THE ALLEY BEHIND THE DOWNTOWN POST' OFFICE. Job Order Description: ROAD REPAIRS atggory: PUBLIC WORKS as~: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL .Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / / BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: PAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: November 12, 1998 SUBJECT: VARIOUS ROAD REPAIRS & SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT Council Referral WFO018000 / 001, McDermott Councilmember McDermott requested staff look into signals at Old River Road, Construction along Buena Vista Road and the intersection of Stockdale Highway and Old River Road. 1996/97 AND 1997/98 RESURFACING VARIOUS. STREETS Due to the storms related to El Ni6o last year, most of the 1996/97 paving projects were postponed and combined with the 1997/98 paving projects which are currently being worked on at this time. This represents over $3 million in resurfacing which is being done by one contractor, Griffith Company. Typically, the order of work would be to grind existing pavement, resurface, adjust manholes to grade, stripe, cut signal loops. Because this project is so large, it is taking more time to finish each street. At present, California Avenue from "P" Street to Union Ave., 17~h Street from "Q" Street to Union Avenue, Stine Road from Wilson Road to Ming Avenue are all which remain to be paved. Stockdale Highway is currently being resurfaced (11-12-98) once this is complete, the striping contractor can mark out lane lines and signal loops in Old River Road can be cut and installed. It is anticipated that signals on Old River will be taken off recall within the next two weeks. Intersection work at Stockdale and Old River will be done this week with the exception of permanent striping and cutting of signal loops. Construction of Buena Vista Road is the responsibility of Castle & Cooke as a part of their requirement associated with the Seven Oaks development and is not a part of the various street resurfacing projects. According to Castle 8, Cooke's contractor, this construction is anticipated to begin in about three weeks. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~WF0018000-001 .wpd City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* WORK REQUEST PAGE R~Q/JOB: WF0018000 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11/.09/,98 REQUEST DATE: 11/04/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: £±/.04/.98' LOCATION: COMPLETION: GEN. LOC: WARD4 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIl. REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - MCDERMOTT ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: VARIOUS ROAD REPAIR & SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL PUBLIC WORKS*** MCDERMOTT REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS THE FOLLOWING: ADJUSTMENT OF SIGNALS AT OLD RIVER ROAD; ROAD REPAIRS ON WHITE LANE TO STOCKDALE HIGHWAY AND BUENA VISTA ROAD; AND ROAD REPAIR AT STOCKDALE HWY. AND OLD RIVER ROAD. Job Order Description: ~VARIOUS~,~ROAD REPAIRS & SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT Ca~_ego-ry: PUBLIC WORKS Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / / BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER . ,,q FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~'~'~//.,/~~ DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1998 SUBJECT: REPAIR OF ALLEY BE'rWEEN NOTTINGHAM & HOLLEYHOCK Council Referral WFO018001 / OOI Councilmember Rowles requested staff repair the alley between Nottingham Lane & Holleyhock Lane. The Street Division will add the alley to their resurfacing list. Early rains have set resurfacing projects behind s~hedule and winter conditions are not suitable for resurfacing. The alley will be resurfaced in March 1999, when the Street Division starts their resurfacing projects for that year. In the meantime, potholes will be patched. G:\GROUPDAT~STREETS'~IOTrlNGHAM.ALLEY.wpd ~ City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* ~r~' WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 R~Q/JOB: WF0018001 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 11~09~98 REQUEST DATE: 11/04/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: ±~04~98. LOC3%TION: COMPLETION: 11/16/98 GEN. LOC: WARD5 FACILITY NODES FROM: FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIL ~'~'~T~. REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - ROWLES ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: REARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: REPAIR OF ALLEY BETWEEN NOTTINGHAM & HOLLEYHOCK REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS*** ROW-LES REQUESTED STAFF REPAIR THE ALLEY BETWEEN NOTTINGHAM AND HOLLEYHOCK STREETS. Job Order Description: REPAIR OF ALLEY BETWEEN NOTTINGHAM & HOLLEYHOCK  at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS as~:. RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned-Department: -~PUBLIC WORKS~ -. START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / / ~-~ ~ BAKERSFIELD POLICE  MEMORANDUM November 12, 1998 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: S.E. Brummer, Chief of Police Subject: Council Referral #WF17996 - West High School Council Meeting 10/21/98 Council Member Rowles At the request of Council Member Rowles, police staff conducted an investigation into the recent criminal activity and lighting conditions in and around West High School. Please refer to the attached memorandum by Sr. Officer Anthony Mosley for a complete overview of criminal activity, and the action taken by law enforcement. vrf attachments: 1. Council Referral WF0017996 2 West Hi_qh SchoolArea Community Problem Assessment, memorandum by Sr. Officer Anthony Mosley, dated 10/28/98 ' RECEIVED '-:'Y h,':;;:N?'~GER'S OFFIC~. BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM October 28, 1998 To: P. Clarke, Sergeant, Special Projects Office From: A. Mosley, Number 611, Senior Police Officer, COPPS Subject: West High School Area Community Problem Assessment On October 22, 1998, Officer B. Craig and I received information about ongoing problems in the West High School area. These problems centered around juveniles. The basis of these problems was juveniles loitering as well as possible poor lighting conditions near the football field area. On October 26, 1998, Officer Craig and I made contact with Abelardo Celedon, the investigator assigned to West High School. Celedon told me that on October 2nd, at about 2200 hours, a shooting had occurred sOuth of Fjord on Valhalla Avenue, in which the victim Billy Richardson, a BMJ who at the time attended West High School, was injured by a gunshot to the leg. This shooting occurred near the football field and the investigation was issued Case Number 98- 38888. Celedon said that on October 16th, Richardson was dropped from the West High School roster and that he no longer is allowed to attend West High School. The shooting was gang related and Richardson admitted to investigating officers that he is a West Side Crip and he believes the suspects were Country Boy Crips. "Celedon also said that since the initial shooting there had been ongoing incidents of fights and name calling involving a number of Black students at West High School. Celedon said that it appears that these ongoing minor confrontations with subjects siding with or against Richardson were based on the aforementioned shooting. Celedon said that most of these incidents had been occurring in the Patriots Park area between the hours of 1700 and 1800, on various days. The investigation by us was closed due to uncooperative victim and key witness. Celedon advised me that the lighting and several overgrown trees in the northwest portion of Patriots Park, have had an adverse effect in the West High School area as students will often congregate in these areas and cause problems. During school hours the north gate at Patriots Park is locked, however students will often scale the fence and congregate in the park. Officer Craig and I have increased our visibility dUring daylight hours and have advised the other shifts to increase west High School Problem AsseSsmen~ October 28, 1998 their patrol of the area.' Celedon said there had been a number of changes in how ~he Kern High School District Police patrols their football games because of this shooting incident, celedon told me there is a patrol unit which parks in the main entrance for higher visibility. The Kern High School District hiresBakersfield Police Department officers for patrolling the outside perimeter during football games. There are also two high school district police officers and two investigators . assigned to patrol within the football stadium. Celedon said since these changes have been in place there have been minimal acts of violence. There have also been numerous compliments from attendees at the football games indicating that the changes have been well received. Celedon also advised that their last home football game will be October 30~, with West High School versus Centennial. Officer craig and I then conducted a visual check of the area of Valhalla and Fjord, and noticed a number of trees covering the existing street lights which are along the east curb line on Valhalla. Officer Craig and I also noticed that a number of the trees because of their branches covered or partially obscured some of the downward direction of the street, lights. After observing these problems, Officer Craig and I made contact with Michelle Walton, General Services, and explained the situation there and in the park area. Michelle Walton indicated that she was going to perform a work order requesting that the lights along Valhalla be upgraded from 70 watts to 100 watts. Walton advised she would contact the Parks Department for the tree trimming. I conducted a calls for service survey surrounding the area of West High School from January 1, 1998 through May 31, 1998, and determined that there were 247 calls for service. These calls generally consisted of peace disturbances and various thefts. This is not an unusual amount of calls for an area consisting of mostly multi unit residential housing and commercial businesses. I did not detect any adverse crime patterns within the West High School area. I also conducted a calls for service survey from September 1, 1998 through October 22, 1998, and there were 91 calls for service. District officers have been requested to provide extra patrol. Officer Craig and I will continue monitoring the situation at West High School and advise or conduct any follow up investigation/appropriate action as needed. 2. 1Vio~ey, senior.~olice Officer #611 C.O.P.P.S. AM/ik 2 WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 REQ/JOB: WF0017996 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 10/~23/.98 ~ REQUEST DATE: 10/21/98 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES STAR'r: 10/.21/~98 LOCAT I ON: COMPLET I ON: 11 / 02 / 98 GEN. LOC: WARD5 FACILITY NODES FROM: · FACILITY ID: TO: REF NBR: COUNCIL-~"I~T~ REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - ROWLES ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: PLAWRENCE WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: WEST HIGH SCHOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ***DUAL REFERRAL TO POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS; POLICE AS LEAD*** ROWLES REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INT0 THE ISSUES OF INCREASED ACTIVITY AND ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE AREA OF WEST HIGH AND REPORT BACK TO HIM. Job Order Description: WEST HIGH SCHOOL Category: POLICE SERVICES DEPT Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL Assigned Department: POLICE SERVICES START DATE ?__/__ COMPLETION DATE