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Home My WebLink About02/19/99 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 19, 1999 · TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER //ll~ ,~',,. SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. In last week's memo, it was mentioned that Recreation and Parks cleans up tree limbs and debris caused by storm damage. To further clarify, they are responsible for clean up of trees and debris that are blocking right-of-way areas or are on City property. They do not pick up material that has been placed on the curb or in the street by people cleaning up their personal property. The Streets Department in Public Works is responsible for clean up of the streets, but they also do not pick up debris that has been placed in the street from personal property. 2. The February URM Activity Report, prepared by EDCD, is attached for your information. 3. The latest Activity Report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. 4. A response to a Council referral is enclosed, as follows: · Provide project time line for the Northeast Bakersfield Bike Path and Water Facilities project. AT: rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM February 16, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc SUBJECT: February, 1999 URM Activity Report The February, 1999 URM activity report has 128 applications for properties participating in the URM Incentive Program. Currently 43 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of $197,364.18 in forty 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 1.918-1920 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) i RECEIVED 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy .! ! FEB ISI999 February, 1999 URM Memo February 16, 1999 Page 2 622 East 19th Street, warehouse (demolition) 2025-2029 Chester Avenue, 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 19th Street, Clifford property 1219-1221 20th Street, Nighbert property 506 East 19~ Street, Felton property 2305 - 2309 Chester Avenue, Campbell property 618 - 620 East 19th Street, Wool Growers Restaurant 1623 - 1633 19th Street, Goose Loonies 1529 F Street, Clifford property 930 18th Street, San Joaquin Supply 1 I00 i8th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply 1919-1927 K Street 1601 19th Street 1605 20th Street 1317 Baker Street, Noriega House 1219-1231 19th Street 1416 20t~ Street 1520-34 19th Street 1.434 19th Street 1438 19th Street In addition, 35 properties have been given authorization to start their projects (i.e. Notice to Proceed). Furthermore, 22 applications are awaiting documents prior to issuance of notice to proceed and 28 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 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: February 15, 1999 · TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Dir, ector of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for January 1999 STORM CLEAN-UP As of yesterday, Mike Doyle reports that the Parks staff has responded to 735 calls regarding downed trees, limbs, etc., blocking right-of-way throughout the city. Staff will continue to work extended shifts, seven days per week until cleanup is completed. Related to the calls, I must acknowledge the office staff for their handling of that large volume of additional calls and providing some world-class customer service to the residents during a stressful situation for everyone. We would also like to acknowledge the assistance from Public Works in our clean-up effort. The additional equipment they provided to us helped greatly. Jastro Park Truxtun Ave. STAFF ACTIVITIES Two of our staff were elected to California Recreation and Parks Society (CPRS) District XV offices. Holly Larson was elected to the board of directors and Linda McVicker will be serving as president-elect. At the annual CPRS awards banquet, two of our temporary staff, Manuel Williams and Faye Feltus were recognized as outstanding part-time employees for 1998 and three of our volunteers, Carrie Askew, and Elli & Agnes Dimaya were honored for their contributions to the citizens through their work in recreation programs. UPCOMING PROGRAMS Several new programs will be offered this year. They include: Springtime in Wonderland in April, All Nations Celebrations beginning in March, Pacific and city Yo-Yo championships in JulY, the first Bakersfield Regatta in June, Mozart for Mom (Mother's Day concert), and Rockin' by the River (classic rock concert series). All of these programs are being planned and organized by our recreation specialists; Terri Elison, Holly Larson, and Jeannette Triscuit. RECREATION Lowell Neighborhood Community Center: Monthly drop-in attendance was 681. Ballroom dancing continues to average between 30-40 students per week. Attendance for the month was 230. Youth basketball started in January with approximately 300 players. Total attendance at the games, including spectators, was 1,71 0. MLK Community Center: Total participation for.the month was 2,121. Special activities included a fashion show, talent show, and essay contest. We will be running several basketball and volleyball tournaments this season instead of leagues. Silver Creek Community Center: Participation in the centers' programs totaled 1,071 in January. On-going classes (clogging, Jazzercise, karate, and golf) had a total attendance of 503. Lap swimming continues to have good participation (125 for the month). Bakersfield B.E.S.T: This program continues to be very popular and successful. Total attendance at the Bakersfield schools was 6,804 and 4,315 at the Greenfield schools. PARKS Windsor Park: The required maintenance period is temporarily on hold until some items are corrected by the developer. Centennial Plaza: The nozzles and valves have been removed and returned to the manufacturer for repair and modification. Central Park: New fencing along the canal is being installed. New Tracts: Five 'tracts (total 2.99 acres) have been accepted for maintenance by the department. c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager John Stinson, Assistant City Manager Department Staff January at the Plaza MEMORANDUM February 16, 1999 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Man~r~' SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL - FEBRUARY 10~ 1999 WORKSHOP In response to Councilmember Mark Salvaggio's request, please find a copy of the "PROJECT TIMELINE" for the Northeast Bakersfield Bike Path and Water Facilities Project. For convenience, we've also included a site map showing the project facilities. These sheets were part of the overhead screen presentation made at the City Council workshop held on February 10, 1999. NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD BIKE PATH AND WATER FACILITIES PROJECT "NEW WATER for the NORTHEAST .... " PROJECT TIMELINE 1998 City to complete the Environmental Impact Report & preliminary design for the bike path and water facilities. 1999 City to complete final design of project and construct initial earthwork for bike path and reservoir site. The Kern River intake structure to be completed near Calm (fall). California Water Service Company will construct the 54" diameter trunk line from Alfred Harrell Highway to future filtration plant site. 2000 City to complete reservoir site, low lift pump station and bike path. California Water Service Company to begin construction of water filtration plant and high-lift pump station. County of Kern to construct the pipeline from the reservoir site to Hart Memorial Park. 2001 Reservoir up and running. Calm & Kern Soccer Complex using new turnouts from reservoir. California Water Service Company to complete connections to pipelines in the existing system at Panorama and Morning Drives'. 2002 First new water supply delivered to northeast Bakersfield residents and businesses. Febmal3t 10, 1999 S:NEWSWORKSHOP PIPELINE TO HART PARK KERN CANAL TO RIVER HART PARK RAW WATER PONDS ALFRED HARRELL HIGHWAY INTAKE 'KERN COUNTY SOCCER PARK MORNING DRIVE ,~ BIKE PATH RAW WATER' PUMP LIVING STATION MUSEUM BURIED S4'INCH RAW WATER PIPELINE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE MORNING DRIVE BIKE PATH "CONTINUES TO F'AI R F'AX '%'3 BURIED *' ' *, . :'i; 36-INCH ACCESS i"i PALADINO i. ' t~*-. ~, ; DIAMETER ROAD DRIVE ;,. ., ~?,, ,., POTABLE i PIPELINE ~ ~ ;,' ': '~:~ ; ~*