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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
March 19, 1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /~ 7'"~.?,
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. During last Sunday's World Wrestling Federation event at Centennial Garden, a
portion of the show was on live national television. The ratings showed over four
million viewers - and we still have a few unsold signs!
2. We put the Amtrak station out to bid. Per the enclosed memo from Public Works,
staff has approved five firms to submit bids to serve as the general contractor.
3. We will have a light to moderate agenda for March 31st. I received no calls indicating
it was a serious conflict.
4. The County has approved a pilot program to allow refuse haulers to provide County
residents a 64 gallon trash cart, in lieu of the customer's own pair of 32 gallon cans.
Trash pick up will remain at twice per week, with no greenwaste recycling. It will
begin with about 50 homes next to the recent Panama 12 Annexation, and is mainly
for the convenience of the hauler, who services City homes in the surrounding area.
Apparently, the pilot program has no limit on the number of homes, so haulers will be
able to add to it whenever they deem it necessary for their operation.
5. An update on the latest PAC meetings held last week is enclosed from EDCD.
6. Congratulations to the Building Department for receiving a level 2 rating from the
Insurance Services Office (ISO). ISO assists insurance agencies in evaluating fire
defenses and building code enforcement. The level 2 rating places our Building
Department in the top 2% across the nation.
7. The February Activity Report for LEA regulated projects within Bakersfield is
enclosed.
8. The March 1999 URM Activity Report is attached.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
March 19, 1999
Page 2
9. Progress Report No. 11 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant #2 - Expansion Project
is enclosed.
10. Recreation and Parks' February Activity Report is enclosed.
11. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
· Investigate possibility of marking handicap parking spaces at curbside for the
church at 630 California Avenue;
· Assist in formulating a letter for submittal to residents concerning the alley
vacation on Manitou Way.
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 16, 1999
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Subject: New Bakersfield Amtrak Station
To help ensure award of a contract to a responsible contractor for the above referenced project,
City staff solicited Responsibility Statements and Questionnaires from general contractors. On
March 8, we received submittals from seven firms in response to our invitation. Staff then
evaluated the firms in terms of financial data, safety review, insurance, litigation history, and
bonding. Based on that evaluation, the following five firms were approved to be included in the
Final Bidders List:
Colombo Construction, Bakersfield, California,
Granite Construction, Bakersfield, California,
Luis C. Nelson Company, Selma, California,
PCL Construction, Glendale, California, and
Wallace & Smith, Bakersfield, California.
These are the only five contractors that have been approved to submit a bid as general contractor.
They will, of course, be seeking bids from many other local and out-of-town firms as sub-
contractors and material suppliers. However, we will not accept bids from contractors who have
not been included in our Final Bidders List.
Please note that the two firms that were not approved to be included in Final Bidders List were
offered the opportunity to appeal staff's decision. However, they chose to not appeal. One of
those firms was a local firm, Klassen Corporation.
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Date: March 12, 1999
Subject: AUTOMATED REFUSE PILOT PROGRAM IN COUNTY AREAS
On TuesdaY, March 9, 1999, the Board of Supervisors approved a pilot program which
will allow refuse haulers to provide County residents a 64 gallon trash cart in lieu of the
customer's own pair of 32 gallon cans. Trash pickup will remain twice per week, and
there will be no greenwaste recycling cart as with City service. As an option, the
customer may elect to use a larger, 96 gallon cart serviced only once per week. Either
way, the rate will remain the same as with manual service for approximately one year.
The pilot program will begin with about 50 homes next to the recent Panama 12
Annexation. This is mainly for the convenience of the hauler, who services City homes
in the surrounding area. The pilot program apparently has no limit on the number of
homes, so haulers will be able to add to it whenever they deem it necessary for their
operation.
While the automation program does not currently include greenwaste recycling, the
possibility has been discussed between City and County staff and the haulers. We
informed County staff that the Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility would require expansion
to process material from a County curbside greenwaste program. In turn, this would
require County funding via either capital infusion or a long-term agreement.
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Economic and Community Development Department ,
MEMORANDUM ~
'CITY MAN&GEiVS OF~C~'-
March 15, 1999
'TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager [ \~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Update of Old Town Kern-Pioneer and Southeas-'gt"Bakersfield PAC meetings
the week of March 8
Two Project Area Committee (PAC) meetings were held during the week of March 8. A
summary of each of the meetings is outlined below.
The fourth meeting of the Project Area Committee (PAC) for Old Town Kern-Pioneer was
held on Tuesday, March 9. The agenda covered the following items:
Staff report regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Old Town Kern-
Pioneer Redevelopment Plan;
Advisory comments on the Draft Redevelopment Plan for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
Redevelopment Project Area; and
Receipt of correspondence from the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee.
PAC chair Jerry Randall called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM. All members of the PAC were
present. Four members of the public were in attendance.
During Public Statements, Mr. Richard Smith, a resident on Q Street in the Homemaker Tract,
said that his area was as mn down as any other area and he wondered why it was not included in
the proposed Project area. Staff and PAC member Morales responded to his question.
Roberta MacGlashan of Quad Knopf Consultants, led a chapter by chapter review of the Draft
Environmental Impact Report for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer Redevelopment Plan. The
following summarizes questions from the PAC and responses from Ms. MacGlashan and staff.'
Regarding Chapter 4's discussion of"project reduction", it indicates that leaving our the
"railroad" portion of the project area (i.e., 16th Street between Truxtun and California Avenue)
could weaken the project.
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Ms. Herd asked how an area is considered for inclusion/exclusion in the plan.
Ms. MacGlashan explained that with respect to this particular segment - the consideration was
geographic.
Ms. Morales inquired about the biological impact of the plan. She has seen kit foxes on Union
Avenue near canals and seen snakes around Sam Lynn Ball Park. Does this report monitor
further impact?
Ms. MacGlashan explained the basics of the Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan which
formalizes mitigation measures for development.
Ms. Herd asked what potential consequences public comments on April 12 might have on the
Report.
Ms. MacGlashan explained that any comments are recorded, any issued raised, would be
responded to in writing by Quad Knopf and bundled in the Final EIR which then goes to the
CDDA and City Council.
Mr. Burch asked if when surveying the area, were any abandoned landfills found?
Ms. Mac Galshan referred him to page 3-88 showing that none were found through record search.
Mr. Castro asked what mechanism is in place to prohibit "over-development" of the area. He also
expressed concern about increased traffic flows.
Ms. MacGlashan explained that what keeps it under control is that the land use plan, at the time
of adoption, is the same as the City's General Plan in which standards, densities and land uses are
outlined. The traffic discussion beginning on page 3-22 of the EIR provides an analysis of the
level of services in main roads in the project area with projection of operating future conditions.
All of which is tied to the City's plans for road improvements.
Mr. Wager further explained the City's street A-F grading policy in which level "C" is the lowest
acceptable level after which mitigation is implemented. On project specific situations, an
additional EIR would be required and the Agency, City Council would required traffic control
improvements. The Agency could help with such improvements.
Ms. MacGlashan indicated that features of the Redevelopment Plan offer a number of ways to
mitigate environmental impacts.
Ms. Herd asked what types of industries might be attracted to the area which might create
hazardous waste.
Ms. MacGlashan indicated that it couldn't be predicted, but any industry would have to get its
own EIR which would address such impacts.
Mr. Randall asked what relationship the PAC had with regard to the EIR versus the
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Redevelopment Plan.
Ms. Scanlan explained that the PAC had no official role to play in the review of the DEIR, but as
members of the public, all comments are welcome.
Ms. Morales asked about the noise measurement.
Ms. MacGlashan explained that they relied on the Noise Element in the City's General Plan and
projected future noise using a formula. No additional studies were conducted.
Ms. Morales commented that there are "good" noises - the church bells and, at times, the trains.
Mr. Wager advised that with regard to housing directly affected by "too much" noise of the trains,
housing set-aside funds could be used to mitigate the sound through home improvements.
Mr. Castro referred to section 3.5-1 of the DEIR summary on page S-5 regarding mitigation
measures.
Ms. MacGalshan explained the relevant state law.
There being no further questions, this portion of the meeting concluded with Mr. Randall thanking
Ms. MacGlashan for her information and complemented her on the thoroughness of the document
and her presentation. Ms. MacGlashan then left the meeting to travel home.
After a brief recess Ms. Morales made the motion, seconded by Mr. Burch: "That the PAC make
a recommendation to the City Council and Agency for the adoption of the Draft Redevelopment
Plan as drafted for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer Redevelopment Project Area." Discussion ensued
regarding the Draft Redevelopment Plan for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer Redevelopment Project
Area:
Ms. Herd asked what is the difference between the "Draft" Plan and the "Final".
Mr. Wager explained that until the Council adopts the plan is remains a "Draft".
Ms. Welch asked if changes could still be made, to which Mr. Wager replied "certainly."
Mr. Randall commented that as it (the Plan) is received, we can recommend to adopt "as is," or
we can recommend changes to the City Council and the Agency.
Mr. Wager explained that the PAC may wish to alter certain sections, refer to staff for research
and develop language for future approval of the staff.
Ms. Herd asked if approval of Plan as is, is that an endorsement of the Plan? If, in the future,
issues arise which cause the PAC to reconsider Plan and wish to modify the Plan, how would that
occur?
Mr. Wager explained that action on a recommendation would stand. Subsequently, any changes
recommended by PAC would advise Council and be a part of its consideration. All comments are
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a part of the Council's documentation.
Ms. Warren expressed her concern about eminent domain. Looking at chapter 2, page 11 it
appeared to her that property owners were giving away all their power under the Plan. She is
concerned about her home, zoned commercial, might be taken as a part of a larger commercial
project.
Ms. Welch commented that sometimes the overall benefits might outweigh personal issues. Mr.
Randall said that eminent domain is only used as a last resort.
Ms. Herd asked in situations involving land use citizens can call their Councilperson, elected to
represent them. Is the CDDA as responsive as the individual councilmembers?
Mr. Wager responded that the redevelopment board is very sensitive to needs of the residents and
property owners. He further commented that Ms. Warren was right on target with concerns;
eminent domain is the most difficult aspect facing agencies; although it was somewhat easier to
impact businesses than residents.
Mr. Burch commented eminent domain could take place as a part of a non-redevelopment activity
such as street widening.
Ms. Herd asked how the Agency are chosen.
Mr. Wager explained the process: published notice announcing openings, applications submitted
to Mayor who interviews, then appointment confirmed by City Council.
Ms. Welch had a few minor comments about the Preliminary Report although she thought the
documents were well prepared. Page 29, first paragraph refers to low income persons in the
project area who are "overpaying" rent. She thinks that word is misleading - she suggested
"overburdened". On page 61 a list of high profile sites does not include the Hopper property near
Union Avenue and Espee and should be included.
Ms. Herd commented that her overall opinion is that the report is very general as is discusses a
long period of time. She asked if we were more specific would it be helpful or beneficial to a
business or property owner.
Mr. Randall made 2 observations: 1) the wish list of public projects appears to be pretty
comprehensive; and 2) looking 30 years down the road the impression of the plan is broad policy,
giving the Agency as many tools and as much flexibility as possible.
Mr. Wager added that the document as it stands now is based on ones that have been tested
legally and is based on the cumulative experience of the consultants.
Mr. Castro asked if there should be more specificity such as recommendations on design?
Ms. Herd asked if all possible tools were included.
Mr. Burch commented that the Plan was broad and big enough to accommodate all things. His
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business didn't exist 12 years ago; too much specificity could hinder furore projects.
Ms. Herd indicated she had to leave for another meeting and asked if she could make a statement
"out of order". She complemented staff on the organization of the tour of the PAC area held on
February 27. She indicated that she learned things about activities currently underway in the area
that she would not have learned on her own.
After a brief recess Ms. Welch also indicated she appreciated the tour. She noticed that one street
to the next might not be included in the area but appear "just as bad." She understands that the
boundaries cannot be increased, but wondered why some streets were not included.
Ms. Barnes explained that some areas were in adjoining county pockets while others were in the
abutting project area boundaries.
Mr. Randall observed that we had thrown the "net as wide as we could."
Mr. Wager indicated that we could have included a lot more, but a judgement call had to be made,
finally drawing the line.
Ms. Welch indicated that in all good conscience she could not approve the Plan without reviewing
the DEIR which she had not yet had time to do.
Mr. Cohen thanked staff and consultant on doing a great job and he is prepared to move forward.
Mr. Randall had a concern he wished to refer to staff. While the Plan addresses historical and
cultural resources, he would like to see the Plan be sensitive to historical and cultural issues. He
asked if there was a way to have language in the Plan that doesn't limit Agency power and
objectives but is sensitive to historical and architectural aspects of the area.
Ms. Scanlan advised that while Mr. Randall, as Chair, cannot offer a motion, he could ask for a
motion. Mr. Cohen made a Subsidiary Motion, seconded by Ms. Morales: "Staff come up with
language on historic and cultural preservation for the project area" which carried by voice vote.
Mr Wager indicated that staff would come back with the language at the next PAC meeting.
Ms. Morales asked about the status of the railroad station on Sumner Street. Mr. Randall
indicated that the Association of Old Town Kern has been monitoring the status and the group
has associated with a national historic railway preservation organization. He reported that there
are possibilities in the future to do "something."
Ms. Welch made a motion, seconded by Ms. Warren: "To table the motion to recommend to the
City Council and Agency for the adoption of the Draft Redevelopment Plan as drafted for the Old
Town Kern-Pioneer Redevelopment Project Area. To the next scheduled PAC meeting." The
motion carried by voice vote.
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The correspondence noted on the agenda was briefly discussed. Mr. Randall indicated he had
done some research and asked for confirmation or correction by Ms. Scanlan. He found that Ms.
Campbell's suggestion of 2 additional members of the Agency representing the PAC could not be
accomplished as the Agency is as large as state law allows. Ms. Scanlan concurred with his
understanding.
Ms. Morales wondered why this was proposed.
Mr. Dean asked to speak. He explained that he was a member of the Southeast Bakersfield PAC
and was surprised to see this item on the OTK-P agenda as the SE PAC had not yet acted on the
item.
Ms. Welch commented that the public can attend all public meetings including the PAC members.
Ms. Fulton explained that since the correspondence was addressed to both PACs it was staff's
obligation to provide it to the OTK-P PAC under correspondence where no action would be
taken other than to receive.
As a part of PAC member statements Ms. Morales reminded members to "look at the big
picture".
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
The fifth meeting of the Project Area Committee (PAC) for Southeast Bakersfield was held
on Thursday, March 11. The agenda covered the following items:
Staff report regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Plan
Provide advisory comments on the Draft Redevelopment Plan for the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
Review of guidelines for subcommittees formed.
Continuation of request to discuss an operational budget for the PAC
Continuation of adoption of PAC meetings until January 2000
Request by PAC for City Council to create two new member positions on the CDDA that
would be filled by the Chairpersons of the Old Town Kern-Pioneer and Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Areas.
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Chairperson Art Powell called the meeting to order at 6:35PM. In attendance were all PAC
members, two of the three alternates, Councilmember Irma Carson, and six members of the
public.
Roberta MacGlashan from Quad Knopf Consultants presented an overview of the Draft
Environmental Impact Report. She explained that the law requires an EIR for any project, and
that a redevelopment plan is considered a "project."
Gil Anthony complimented Ms. MacGlashan on her work.
Ricky Peterson asked about the mention of police substations on page 2-21. Ms. MacGlashan
replied that these items were already in the city's general plan.
Jake Wager mentioned that redevelopment can help fund such stations, but it is up to the City
Council to decide if such stations should be established.
Marvin Dean asked if the public can have input in changing the EIR. Ms. MacGlashan replied
yes, and discussed the public comment period and public heating.
Mr. Wager mentioned that the PAC is not required to take action regarding the DEIR but that
individual PAC members may make comments during the 45 day review period.
Art Powell asked about the section dealing with endangered species, and Ms. MacGlashan and
Mr. Wager explained the Habitat Conservation Fee.
Stephanie Campbell asked about possible expansion of the Bakersfield Municipal Airport and was
concerned that streets had been closed in the area due to previous airport expansion. Mr. Wager
replied that there were no plans to close additional streets and that the expansion of the clear zone
may be what is being proposed.
Under Old Business, the PAC discussed comments on the Draft Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Dean
passed out a proposal from a redevelopment consultant who could provide services to the PAC.
Regarding the PAC's recommendations from the last meeting and their request that staff review
each suggestion for practicality and compliance with California Redevelopment Law, Mr. Dean
said he would like to keep the original wording of the recommendations.
Councilmember Carson asked the PAC to be cautious and stated that we don't want to kill it
before we have had a chance to do something. She wants to present the two project areas to the
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Council together and does not want a split.
Mr. Anthony said we do not want to push things down people's throats.
Mr. Dean said he does not see his recommendations as liabilities to businesses.
Mr. Wager said the spirit in developing staffrecommendations was three-fold:
1. reflective of PAC issues
2. to have a plan that City Council will approve.
3. the need to make it easier for private investment to come into the area.
The PAC voted to go through staff recommendations one by one. Each recommendation was
approved. Mr. Dean abstained on seven of the eleven recommendations.
On a roll call vote, the PAC then voted to recommend to City Council and the redevelopment
agency the adoption of the draft redevelopment plan with the recommendations adopted earlier.
The motion carried 9-1, with Mr. Dean dissenting.
On the issue of developing guidelines for PAC subcommittees, Mr. Dean distributed a memo
suggesting changes to staff recommendations. With one change, Mr. Dean's recommendations
were approved.
On the issue of an operational budget for the PAC, the issue was tabled until the next meeting
when the PAC would discuss how a budget would be put together.
On the issue of setting meeting dates through January 2000, the dates submitted by staffwere
approved.
Under new business, the PAC approved a motion to draft a letter to Mayor Price and signed by
the chair to request the Mayor's consideration of representatives of the southeast area when
making appointments to the Central District Development Agency.
Under PAC member statements, Mr. Peterson requested staff reports send to City Council
requesting the formation of the proposed project areas. He also requested Ms. Scanlan to review
these reports and make a finding that funding of these reports falls under Section 33388 of the
California Health and Safety Code.
Jonathan Webster said he feels the PAC is still missing the point and that he feels frustrated. We
need to clue in the community about what is happening and we need to put into place what we
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want to benefit the community.
Ms. Campbell asked for help in locating office space for her business within the area bounded by
East California Avenue, Mt. Vernon Avenue, East Brundage Lane, and Union Avenue.
Ms. Campbell also mentioned she has contacted San Bemardino County regarding the incubator
she had discussed previously and she is writing a letter to request additional information.
Ms. Campbell added that the community is supportive of the PAC. On the next agenda, she
would like to discuss the idea of forming a new subcommittee.
Mr. Dean said he wants staff and GRC to be available at no cost to review recommendations he
presented earlier with the consultant he hired (Mr. Rosen) and that staff and the chair should
make input into this material.
Mr. Wager said he would contact Mr. Rosen and discuss his thinking with him.
Mr. Dean said he is considering stepping down from the PAC and feels too restricted. He will
give his formal decision at the next PAC meeting.
Mr. Anthony asked for information about when the next Town Hall meeting is scheduled.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35PM.
Staff will continue to provide these updates as the PAC meetings progress.
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MEMORANDUM
March 15, 1999
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGEFI'S OFFIC~
FROM: DENNIS FIDLER, BUILDING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ISO RATING OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The City's Building Department recently received a level 2 from the ISO (Insurance Services
Office, Inc.). This places the Department in the top 2% across the nation.
ISO was developed to assist insurance agencies in evaluating fire defenses and building code
enforcement. An "effectiveness grading scale" is used to rate cities from one to ten, one being
the best and ten the worst. No one has received a rating of one.
Ratings are determined through evaluation of personnel (i.e., experience, qualifications,
education, professional registration and certifications), training, public awareness, code
adoption, enforcement, and participation in code organization.
The intent of this program is to encourage code complaint construction to reduce catastrophic
damage and lower insurance premiums. Insurers will also take advantage of this program to
heavily market their coverage in the higher rated areas.
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director/~l~~
DATE: March 16, 1999
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
Attached is a copy of the Activity Report for the month of February 1999, from the
Environmental Health Services Department, describing the status of the LEA regulated
projects within the City of Bakersfield.
Attachment
G:\GROUPDAT~Memo\1999\LEAreportFebruary1999.wpd
MAR 1 6 1999 PROGRESS OF PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Activity For The Month Of February 1999
Bakersfield Sanitary ,,,,,,,o,~,,=;' -' ' ,.~.,.~,. ...... ,.o,,,o.,,ol,,.,:- :__, .,,A The City has ~ncreased. The City will modify the original '
&.,, ..... ,' ..... I I ,I,
Landfill/Burn Dump ,~-,,, ,,,..lo,,.-., o., ,ouu,.o,o,,,,,,,,al~ monitoring frequ, ency of affected Draft Closure Plan. to integrate the
Closure. '~.- '---"'- -:-' ..... '-:-'~" '--:'" probes and adjusted the gas burn dump closure with the landfi!l
'- .... ash Completed 5/1/1998 collection system in order to closure.
SWIS #: 15-AA-0044 reduce methane levels.
r~ -, .- :-- · ,,- ,--.~,:,,,--,~--- ~ Residential properties which
- · , - - . are
.... · ,'-- ---=,.',.- ~- .... --'--. '- ', owned by the City, and remediate, d
LEA WO #: 102 and 319 ~,-.o ,:,. l, ,o ,o,.,,,lx ,.,~,,,, ,~,o, ~, l~,
,--- ,'--- :o, -- ,'-- ' ...... ~ under direction of the State
Sections 10, 11 14, and ,----,--:--- ,:-:, ,, ~,, Department of Toxic Substancesil
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15, T29S, R28E Completed 8~29~97 Control, have been listed for real
4200 Panorama Drive " estate sale.
Long Term Goal:
Property Owner: Closure of the sanitary landfill The City will install new gas
City of Bakersfield and burn dump in compliance probes at the southwest perimeter
with Title 27, CCR. ~':: and establish a representative
point of compliance.
No Change
China Grade Burn ,,,,,,,~,~,o,~'-'~'-" :-' - ,.~,.,~,,'"--" '. . ,,~,,,~,.,,..,,,.,,'-'---" :-':--, ,.,,-' Grading and drainage LEA staff will Conduct routine
p/L ' ' ':"-:-
Dum andfill Closure '- ........ :- -- improvements at!the landfill inspections of the burn dump
IJiJI I I I I ICiI.~;::~I I'"'~1 Will III I I'""1 I~11 III
.... ' ' ' where completed February 1999. areas within the legal boundary of
iV I ~;7~.,ll.l~..~;:~lt~lll I III I'""lv .
SWlS #: 15-AA-0048 "-- '---'"- -~-' ....... ~-'--'---~'"' the landfill.
[I I~;:~ I Ira"till I I IOr1,~ OOOU~.~I~II.~;;~I,J Will I J
~' ....ash Completed June 4, 1997. i
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LEA WO #: 108 LEA staff will monitor compliance
Long Term Goal: with the Notice.and Order
Location: Closure of the sanitary landfill requiring submittal of Final
Sections 1 & 12, T29S, and burn dump in compliance Closure/Postclosure Maintenance
R29E with'Title 27, CCR. Plans.
Property Owner:
Kern County No Change
Soilrem Corporation Immediate Goal: Soilrem will Soilrem submitteld a FaCility The LEA will review the Facility
Facility Compliance Plan complete a Facility Compliance Compliance Pla~, F~ebruary 22, Compliance Plan and provide
Plan in lieu of permits from 1999. The LEA Will/review the comments to the City of
SWlS #: Not Assigned at individual agencies, including the plan to determinle i~ the Bakersfield by March 31, 1999.
this time. Local Enforcement Agency. requirements foi S°ilrem to
conduct business a's a The facility will be inspected eve[
LEA WO#: 450 Long Term Goal: contaminated sod/;transfer quarter to determine compliance
Compliance with State Minimum processing operation have been with State Minimum Standards,
408 E. Pacheco Rd Standards, Title 14, California met. Title 14, CCR.
Bakersfield, CA 93307 Code of Regulations (CCR),
Section 18224.
Property Owner:
John Arnold & Glenn "
MacQueen
March 12, 1999
* SWlS = Solid Waste Information System number issued by the California Integrated Waste Management Board
(ClWMB).
** LEA WO# = Local Enforcement Agency Work Order number used by E~sD.
RECEIVED
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Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 15, 1999
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT: March, 1999 URM Activity Report
The March, 1999 URM activity report has 128 applications for properties participating in the
URM Incentive Program.
Currently 48 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of
$222,364.18 in forty retrofit projects and three demolition projects.
They include:
801 18th Street, New China Cafe 1228 19th Street, Griffin Pawnbrokers
1330 19th Street, Serrano's Furniture 900 18th Street, Cay's Health Food Store
822 18th Street, Thorp's Motorcycle 1121 21st Street, commercial property
1918-1920 Eye Street, Jelly's (Former (demolition)
Water Company Building) 1701 18th Street, Turk's Copy
2526-2530 Chester Avenue, Waterbed 622 East 19th Street, warehouse (demolition)
Warehouse and Mattress Outlet Building 2025-2029 Chester Avenue, Red Wing
1025 18th Street, Italian Grocery Store Shoes
1207 19th Street, The Mint Building 2000 H Street, Henley's
1928 19th Street, Old Paine Mortuary 1812 Q Street, vacant building (demolition)
House 1517- 1523 19th Street, Williams property
2407 Chester Avenue, Granada Furniture 2022 Chester Avenue, Palla property
Building 1711 -1717 19th Street, Clifford property
430 East 19th Street, commercial property 1219-1221 20th Street, Nighbert property
2101 Chester Avenue, Guarantee Shoes 506 East 19th Street, Felton property
1017-1023 Baker Street, vacant retail space 2305 2309 Chester Avenue, Campbell
2509 Chester Avenue, Patton's Discount property
Office Furniture Building 618 - 620 East 19'~' Street, Wool Growers
1914 Truxtun Avenue, medical office Restaurant
1919 Chester Avenue, Palla property 1623 - 1633 1¢h Street, Goose Loonies
March, 1999 URM Memo
March 15, 1999
Page 2
1529 F Street, Clifford property 1520-34 19th Street
930 18th Street, San Joaquin Supply 1434 19th Street
1100 18th Street, Bakersfield Floral Supply 1438 19th Street
1919-1927 K Street 623 Kentucky
1601 19th Street 805 Baker Street
1605 20th Street 901 19th Street
1317 Baker Street, Noriega House 960-962 Baker Street
1219-1231 19th Street 2020 Eye Street
1416 20th Street
In addition, 34 properties have been given authorization to start their projects (i.e. Notice to
Proceed). Furthermore, 18 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
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director
DATE: MARCH 15, 1999
SUBJECT: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT#2
Attached are eleven copies of Progress Report No. 11 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
# 2 - Expansion Project, prepared by Black & Veatch.
Attachments
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Eakersfi?ld WastgWat~r Cr~atment
Plant/Vv. 2 - &;/cans/on
e4 Partnered Pwj;ct
Y~bruar~ 1999 Pr~parcd b~ ~l~k ~ 1/¢atctt
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SUMMARY NUMBER TWELVE
February 1, 1999 to February 28, 1999
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
I. Major construction quantities to date include:
· Man Hours To Date: 137,100 mh
Plus Electrical, Iron and Coating Workers
· Square Feet of Concrete Formwork: 438,900 sf
· Concrete-Steel Reinforcing Installed: 1015 tons
· Cubic Yards of Concrete Placed: 13,530 cy
· Cubic Yards of Structure Excavation: 26,300 cy
· Cubic Yards of Site Excavation: 70,230 cy
* Cubic Yards of Trench Excavation: 43,800 cy
· Cubic Yards of Bedding and Backfill: 39,400 cy
· Linear Feet of 42-inch, 48-inch and60-inch
Diameter Cement Mortar Lined Steel Pipe: 4959/4959
· Linear Feet of UG Piping (All): 20,700/20,853
· Linear Feet of Above Ground Piping (All): 4,500/8,598
II. Kiewit Pacific Co. performed the following:
Site: Finished placing sidewalks at the Primary
Clarifiers, Trickling Filters and Secondary
Clarifiers. Graded the slopes around the
Secondary Clarifiers.
Headworks: Finished the Headworks ramp. The bypass
pumping system is operational from the
Headworks structure to the Grit Chamber.
Primary Clarifiers: Installed the new gear drive, weirs and baffles in
Primary Clarifier No. 2.
Trickling Filters: Started running Trickling Filters No. 2 & 3 as part
of the initial testing of equipment.
Recirculation Pump Station: Conducting partial, preliminary testing of the
pumps.
Secondary Clarifiers: Installed the scum pumps and piping in Scum
Wells No. 3 & 4. Installed process piping in
Secondary Sludge Pump Station. Painting the
Secondary Clarifier equipment.
P~el
Digester Control Building/
Digesters: All major pieces of equipment are set in place.
Installing heat exchanger and digester gas system
piping.
Drying Beds: Finished installing cleanouts on the decant lines.
Pressure tested the sludge and decant lines serving
the sludge beds. Completed grading around
Sludge Beds No. 1 & 2.
Rehab. Work: Painted the center column and cover inside of
Digester No. 1. Added supplemental supports for
Digester No. 1 cover.
Grading West Slope of Secondary Clarifier Area
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· There are no claims and construction changes are minor.
AREAS OF CONCERN
· The injured laborer was released fi:om the hospital in early February.
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PROPOSED CHANGE ORDERS
· Change Order No. 3 has been completed and is in the approval process.
· Potential items for Change Order No. 4 include:
· Electrical duct at digester area replaced with direct buried conduit.
· Relocated exterior light at Secondary Sludge Pump Station.
· Backflow prevemer additions.
· Pump Room window revision.
· DCS instrument revisions.
· Digester No. 1 radial beams and center column coating.
· City of Bakersfield compensation for electrical cost of by-pass pumping.
· Delete Digester No. 1 scupPers/drains
· Delete Digester No. 1 cover insulation.
· RPS Electrical Building and Secondary Sludge Pump Station access ladder
addition.
· Delete propane gas line to waste gas flare.
· Revised Secondary Clarifier drive control schematic.
Primary Clarifier No. 2
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
· 142 RFI's have been received/processed as of February 28, 1999.
· 6 Days on average turn around.
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SHOP DRAWINGS
· 344 Shop Drawings have been received/processed as of February 28, 1999.
· 12 Days on average turn around.
Initial Testing of Trickling Filter No. 3
PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR MARCH 1999
Site: Install the sludge line between Primary Clarifier
No. 1 and the Primary Sludge Pump Station.
Headworks: Remove the existing comminutors. Start structural
modifications to the Headworks structure.
Primary Clarifiers: Install the new gear drive, weirs and baffles in
Primary Clarifier No. 1. Perform initial testing of
Primary Clarifier No. 3 equipment.
Trickling Filters: Complete initial testing of the trickling filter
distributors.
Recirculation Pump Station: Continue preliminary testing of the pumps.
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Secondary Clarifiers: Finish painting the clarifier equipment. Perform
the initial testing of the clarifier equipment. Start
grouting the bottoms of the clarifiers.
Drying Beds: Do final cleanup of the drying beds.
Rehab. Work: Start process piping modifications and install two
new pumps in the Primary Sludge Pump Station.
Float the cover on Digester No. 1 in preparation of
interior work.
Trickling Filter No. 3 - Preparing to pour the sidewalk
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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION STATUS
Notice to Proceed Dated February 9, 1998
Contract Time, Calendar Days 730
Original Completion Date February 8, 2000
Substantial Completion Date May 7, 1999
Time Extensions Approved 25 Days
Construction Revisions Delay Days 29
Revised Completion Date March 8, 2000
Original Contract Amount $29,239,800
Change Orders Approved (454,476.43)
Revised Contract Amount $28,785,323.57
Amount Earned This Period $1,035,240.87
Amount Earned to Date $25,306,093.00
Percent Complete, $ 86.55
Calendar Days Used 385
Percent Complete, Calendar Days 50.72
Loading Sulfer Removal Media into Sulfer Tanks
99-100
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~~-~x~ ~
DATE: MARCH 18, 1999
RE: COUNCILMEMBER'S REQUEST
(Irma Carson - Ward 1)
Councilmember Irma Carson requested staff investigate the possibility of marking
Handicap ?ar/ring spaces at curbside for the church at 630 California Avenue.
Attached is the Traffic Engineer's investigative report regarding the above subject
matter.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC woRKs DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: March 15, 1999
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL (no number), WARD 1, Handicap Parking for
church at 630 California Avenue.
'CARSON REQUESTED STAFF INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF MARKING
HANDICAP PARKING SPACES AT CURBSIDE FOR CHURCH AT 630 CALIFORNIA
A VENUE"
The Traffic Engineer reviewed the site at 630 California for the possibility of marking
handicap spaces at the curb in front of the church. There are no handicap ramps at the
corner, or mid-block, that could be used with marked curbside handicap spaces, as
required by the Americans with Disability Act. Funding possibilities for construction of
handicap ramps will be researched and a request for ramps forwarded to Engineering as
a future project. When ramps are constructed, curbside handicap spaces can be marked.
cc: Ted Wright, Design Engineer
Jack LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
Traffic Engineering File - REF.Ward1.hcparking.630California.wpd
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO~.~.._~/,~
DATE: MARCH 18, 1999
SUBJECT: RESIDENT LETTER FOR MANITOU WAY ALLEY VACATION
Council Referral Record #WFO018056 / O01
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff's assistance in forwarding a letter to residents concerning the I
I
vacation of the alley on Manitou Way.
I
Please review the attached letter for submittal to residents concerning the alley vacation
on Manitou Way.
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March 18, 1999
Re: Vacated alley East of Manitou Way, North of DR~~T
Wilford Court (Tract 4364)
Dear Property Owner:
On February 24, 1999, City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-99 ordering the vacation of the
ally East of Manitou Way, north of Wilford Court in Tract No. 4364. At the request of the property
owners, the City did one last cleaning of the alley on March 4, 1999. The alley became officially
vacated by the City on Friday, March 12, 1999 upon recordation of the above Resolution with the
County Recorder.
As has been discussed with some of the adjacent lot owners, Resolution No. 19-99 contains a
reservation by City Fire Services for an easement over the entire alley area for emergency
access. A City Fire access easement requires that any gates placed on the alley must have a 20
foot minimum opening, among other requirements. With the fire access easement in place, only
the ends of the alley can be gated, the Fire Department must be supplied with keys to the gates,
and the alley must remain open.
However, upon further study, the City Fire Department has determined that Tract 4364 and the
surrounding neighborhood can be provided Fire Service without an easement through the alley.
As a result of this finding, the City is taking action to remove all Fire access easement rights from
the vacated alley. All lot owners adjacent to the vacated alley will be notified when this matter is
completed.
Once the fire access easement is removed, the alley will no longer have to remain open. The
adjacent property owners can reclaim the alley area as back yard. Please note that because of
the way that the lots were originally created, the property owners on Manitou Way (addresses
2612 to 2720) are legally able to claim the entire 20 foot width of the alley that runs north and
south, should they so wish. The houses on Hilton Head Way would be legally entitled to half of
the alley running east and west, splitting it with 2612 Manitou Way (please see the attached map.)
If you have any questions, please call Marian Shaw at (805) 326-3579.
Very truly yours,
RAUL M. ROJAS
Public Works Director
By:
Jacques R. LaRochelle
Engineering Services Manager
Enclosure DRAFT
cc: JacquJe Sullivan, Councilwoman, Ward 6
Ron Young
Marian Shaw
Reading
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City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~ % WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018056 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 3~17~99
REQUEST DATE: 2/24/99
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 10:14:29
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: $'i'~'i': 2~24~99
COMPLETION: 3/08/99
GEN. LOC: WARD6 FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR: CS13
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: REFERRAL - SULLIVAN ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: CVALFRE WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: ASSIST IN LETTER TO RESIDENTS RE ALLEY VACATION.
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REQUESTS STAFF'S ASSISTANCE
IN FORWARDING A LETTER TO RESIDENTS CONCERNING THE
THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY ON MANITOU WAY.
Job Order Description: ASSIST IN LETTER TO RESIDENTS RE ALLEY VACATION.
at~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
asK: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE / /