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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 18, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /-~7-/z¥
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Several members of staff met to attempt to run Ward boundary scenarios which
attempt to incorporate the Council discussion from November 9th.
A very loose translation from that discussion was that none of the scenarios we
had run were a "home run", and we were asked to look at disparities in ward
boundaries of more than ten percent, with justification for the short term. That was
to be coupled with longer term solutions, such as going to an eighth ward and/or
seeing if "contiguity" was mandated by State law.
Enclosed you will find two new runs at "new solutions" with the short term issues in
mind. By increasing the percentages of disparity, we think we lessen, though do
not eliminate, some of the councilmembers' concerns. That would mean, however,
redistricting would again be necessary before the 2008 election. Also enclosed is
a draft of an eighth ward configuration. The idea of an eighth ward, while it does
not resolve things for the 2006 election, seems to be a logical long term solution,
though it requires a Charter election and not all the legal issues have been fully
researched. The City Attorney is researching the contiguity issue.
This item will be back on the November 30th agenda for further consideration.
2. You may have noticed that the Kern River near Beach Park has recently gone dry.
This is a normal occurrence for this time of year. The excellent 2005 water year is
drawing to a close, the City has reached the carry-over limit at Lake Isabella and
river operations involving Kern River water are over. However, there is a very
strong possibility of periodic flows to occur over the next few months if State water
supplies become available or there is storm activity over the Kern water shed.
3. The Kern County Water Agency Board of Directors has extended the Kern River
Parkway Water Agreement for the holiday period in 2005 through the July 4th
holiday period in 2006. The KCWA had sent a letter terminating the agreement at
the end of 2005, but City staff and the Water Board Chair, David Couch met with
KCWA staff and board members and the result was the extension of the
agreement. It was agreed that City and KCWA staff would work diligently to have
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a new agreement in place prior to the end of the extension period. The goal of the
new agreement is to stabilize a long term program to continue to have water in the
Kern River channel through Bakersfield during Memorial Day through Labor Day
holidays.
4. Chief Rector has prepared the enclosed report on the Police Department's plan of
action for enhancing their gang enforcement enforcements.
5. A report is enclosed from Recreation and Parks Director Dianne Hoover
concerning the City's tree trimming practices and costs for a systematic city-wide
pruning program. The information is provided in response to a request from the
Planning and Development Committee.
6. The Economic and Community Development Activity Report for the first quarter of
this fiscal year, July through October, is enclosed for your information.
7. Per the enclosed memo, the McMurtrey pool will undergo the annual draining and
maintenance work during the week of November 28th through December 5th.
Those dates were chosen to cause as little inconvenience as possible to the users
of the facility.
8. The October activity report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed.
9. The Public Works Street Division work schedule for next week is enclosed.
10. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Carson
· Status report on the Stockdale Highway sewer service project;
Councilmember Benham
· Supplemental information provided on the City's website regarding the
Veterans' Memorial Foundation;
Councilmember Couch
· Status on the County's efforts to construct Verdugo Lane from Brimhall to
Shellabarger;
· Report on the feasibility of using roundabouts in future development projects;
· Repair of damaged traffic signs on River Run and Camino Media;
Councilmember Sullivan
· Staff report on the effectiveness of speed bumps.
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Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 16, 2005
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: W.R. Rector, Chief. of Police`/'[''
Subject: Gang Enforcement Strategy
Over the scope of the last year we have seen a significant increase in gang related
activity and specifically gang related shootings and homicides. Based on this increase
we are enhancing our enforcement efforts inthe following ways:
· On December 1,2005 we will be adding six officers and one sergeant to the
gang unit, which will now total 20 officers and three sergeants. We haven't had
an increase in personnel since 1999 yet City population has increased and gang
activity has become more diverse in various areas in Metropolitan Bakersfield.
This will also allow for better coverage each day of the week.
· Continue to work with the community and neighborhoods affected by gang
activity. We want to build those relationships in neighborhoods to gain
information to prevent gang related crime and to solve investigations.
· The Narcotics Unit will focus more time on street level sales of narcotics; which is
a major source of revenue for gang members.
· Continue to work closely and share information with the Kern County Sheriff's
Department, Kern County Probation Department gang units and Kern County
District Attorney's Office. We have also established a liaison with our local state
parole office.
· Through the media,.encourage the community to use the Secret Witness and
Gang Tip Hot-line to confidentially report gang activity.
· Continue to place focus on youth intervention programs such as P.A.L./School
Resource Officer Programs; to impact youth prior togetting involved in gangs.
· Utilize the resources of the local FBI and DEA offices in .investigations.
· Evaluate the use of emerging technology such as video cameras to prevent
crime and identify suspects.
· Evaluate'the use of civil injunctions against gang members in certain areas of the
community and use existing abatement statutes to impact specific residences or
businesses where gang/narcotic activity is occurring.
Again, the above listed plan of action is an enhancement of our current gang
enforcement strategy. Department staff will have on going dialogue with other law
enforcement agencies to identify what was successful in other cities in combating gang
crime.
Please call if you have any questions.
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Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 14, 2005
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Di f Recreation & Parks
Subject: Attached
At the previous Planning and Development Council Committee meeting',
Councilmember's Benham and Couch requested information on our tree
trimming practices and recommendations for a systematic city-wide pruning
program.
The attached includes:
· Current staffing and equipment for tree maintenance
Cost of staffing and equipment for 8 year city wide pruning program
· Contractual systematic pruning costs
· Staff recommendation and associated costs
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Estimated Pruning Cycle
Parks Division
November 8, 2005
CURRENT EXPENSES
Staffing of(7) at step 5: (3) Tree ll's, (4) SMW's, (1) Supervisor 1 and (1) Supervisor 11.
Staffing '05-06 Annual Cost $558,678
All staffing expenses are noted at step 5 with a current benefit package estimate.
Our current personnel comprise a combination of only two full crews. Normal operations
consist of street, alley and sign clearance, removals, safety trimming, emergencies, green waste
collection, fallen trees and branches, plantings, residential, council request and intermediate
pruning cycle work.
With significant building activity comes tremendous requirement to address new tree issues.
In 2004, developers planted an estimated 2,100 trees. Currently, we have inventoried
approximately 42,000 trees located within of all parks and all Maintenance District streetscapes
and medians throughout the city as of March 2005. We estimate this number to approach
100,000 - 120,000 trees upon the additional count of city easements/rights of way trees
'Our culmination of data over the last two years reflects close to 50% of our time spent within
the General Fund and Maintenance District performing our various Urban Forestry activities.
Existing Equipment 2004-05 Annual M&O
55' Aerial Truck #4299 $ 16,357
55' Aerial Truck #4300 16,357
Chipper #4305 5,469
Converted Chipper (Dump) Truck 7,433
Stump Grinder #4303 3,278
Loader #4370 15,012
Brush Truck #4390 11,753
Brush Truck #4391 8,944
Brush Truck # 4136 8,700
Brush Truck #4140 6,404
Brush Truck #4382 10,116
Brush Truck #4383 10,116
Dump Truck-Bobtail #4340 10,733
'04-05 Actual Annual M&O Cost $130,672
Existing Staff and Annual M & O Cost $ 689,350
ADDITONAL CREWS AND EQUIPMENT TO MEET 8 YEAR PRUNING CYCLE
Additional Equipment Purchase Costs (1 Time costs)
(7) 55' Aerial Lift Trucks $105,000 x 7 = $ 735,000
(7) Brush Chippers 30,000 x 7 = 210,000
(7) Chipper Box Trucks 55,000 x 7 = 385,000
(2) Walk-Behind Stump Grinders 19,000 x 2 = 38,000
$1,368,000
One Time Acquisition Costs $1,368,000
Estimated Annual Maintenance and Operation Costs
(7) 55' Aerial Lift Trucks $16,357 x 7 = $114,449
. (7) Brush Chippers 5,469 x 7 = 38,283
(7) Chipper Box Trucks 10,733 x 7 -- 75,131
(2) Walk Behind Chippers 3,000 x 2 -- &000
$233,863
Annual M&O Estimate $ 233,863
Additional Personnel
(7) Tree Maintainer II $421,667
(14) SMW 720~740
$1,142,407
New Additional Annual Personnel Costs $1,142,407
Estimated Annual M & O Costs 233~863
$1,376,270
One Time New Equipment Acquisition Costs $1,368,000
New Annual Additional Personnel and M & O Costs 1~376~270
$2,744,270
CONTRACT SERVICES
(West Coast Arborist)
Estimated unit price $55.00 per tree (average cost)
100,000 Trees 5 year cycle cost = $1.1 million annually
8 year cycle cost = $700,000 annually
Additional work to provide an audit only, no G.I.S. map, at time of pruning is an additional $2
per tree. G.I.S. mapping services, compatible to City software, can be provided for $4 per tree.
RECOMMENDATION
Contract out a substantial portion of our annual tree pruning work load. Budget the estimated
$700,000 cost towards block pruning activities. Add one (3) person crew to assist with
existing tree pruning activities. In conjunction with city staff, the combination will help
achieve our target of an 8 year pruning cycle for all trees within the city's streetscape, medians,
parks and easement/right of ways.
The summary below also addresses a key element of continual tracking of our Urban Forest
assets via a recommendation to hire a person at Park Technician comparable rates. This
person would have botanical and computer knowledge sufficient to keep the asset inventory
updated. Again, all City labor rates are adjusted to include current benefit package estimates.
Annual
Acquisition Cost M&O Cost
(1) 75' Aerial Lift Truck (Taller) $140,000 $19,000
(1) Brush Chipper 30,000 5,469
(1) Chipper Box Truck 55,000 10,733
(1) Walk Behind Stump Grinder 19~000 3,000
$244,000 $38,202'
(1) Tree Maintainer II $ 60,238
(2) SMW 102,962
(1) Park Tech (G.I.S.) 78,069
$241,269
One Time Acquisition Cost = $244,000
(not included below)
Annual M & O Estimate = $ 38,202
New Additional Annual Personnel Cost = $241~269
Annual M & O + New Labor Cost = $279,471
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED COSTS
Existing Urban Forestry '04-05 M & O and Labor $ 689~350
Recommended: New Crew & G.I.S. Technician $ 241,269
New Equipment Acquisition 244,000
New Annual M & O 38,202
New Contracted Services 700~000
Recommended Revisions to Urban Forestry $1,223,471
Existing U.F. Labor, Annual M & O Plus Recommendations $1,912,821
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Economic and Gommunity Development Department
MEMORANDUM
November 16, 2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director ~ (:~ff~
SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report
This memo will serve as the first update for Fiscal Year 2005-06, 1st quarter (July 1 to
October 1) concerning on-going housing, economic and community development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
(Public Works is the lead department)
l. Acquisition and Demolition Proqram
Funds in the amount of $423,853 (FY03-04, FY 04-05 and FY05-06) are available from for
acquisition and demolition of deteriorated industrial, commercial and residential properties
in economically distressed areas for economic development projects. EDCD Staff has
selected specific sites potentially eligible for these funds in the Baker Street corridor in
connection with the Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project. The acquisition process is near
completion and demolitions have been scheduled for the remaining multiple commercial
sites and will be completed by December.
2. Baker Street Streetscape Improvement Project (Phase II)
Final approval of HUD's Special Economic Development Initiative (EDI) has been received.
As part of award, the City will have $277,760 for use towards the Baker Street Corridor,
streetscape improvement project. Project funding includes $531,000 (FY03-04 and FY05-
06) of CDBG funds.
The project includes streetscape improvements on Baker Street, from Truxtun Avenue to
the south and Jackson Street to the north. Streetscape elements are to include the
installation of trees, tree grates, automatic irrigation, lights with banners, and trash cans.
The project will reconstruct the railroad crossing; install curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
streetlights between Sumner to Jackson streets. This location was designated by staff as
the best suited site for the use of these monies since Phase 1 was composed of blocks
between Jackson and Niles streets. Additionally, the railroad tracks act as a natural divider
for Baker Street. City Staff is still waiting for the Union Pacific Railroad to provide a
preliminary schedule in order for the City to put a final project schedule together.
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3. Fire Station #5 Construction Prolect
Funds in the amount of $4,124,000 (Southeast tax increment- $1,090,000; CDBG funds -
$1,024,000 FY04-05 and 05-06; State Supplemental Law Enforcement Safety grant -
$410,000; and pending approval of a Section 108 Loan - $1,600,000) were budgeted for
acquisition, design and construction of a new Fire Station No. 5 to be located at 102 East
White Lane. Property management completed site acquisition in December 2004. The
agreement for project design with RRM Design Group was approved April 2005. Design is
expected to be completed by January 2006. Construction is scheduled to start by June
2006 and is targeted to be completed by no later than April 2007.
4. 19th Street and Eye Street Streetscape Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $344,000 (FY03-04 and 04-05) were budgeted for streetscape
improvements on 19th Street from H to Eye streets and on Eye Street between 18th and
19th streets. Construction was delayed due to area drainage problems which have been
resolved. City staff is currently working on the redesign. With the redesign, new
landscaping and street lighting and other improvements will be added. Construction is
scheduled to start in 2006.
5. The Park at Riverwalk Improvement Project
Staff received a Jobs Housing Balance Incentive Grant in the amount of $314,822 from the
California Department of Housing and Community Development. The grant requires funds
to go towards construction of the children's playground at the park. The park is located at
the southeast corner of the intersection of Stockdale Highway and the Kern River.
Construction is underway is expected to be completed by early 2006.
6. Southeast Bakersfield Street Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $300,651 (FY 02-03) were budgeted to install curb and gutter and
to rehabilitate sidewalks in an area bordered by California Avenue on the north, Pershing
Street on the east, Brundage Lane on the south and Q Street on the west. Construction is
now complete.
7. Southeast Bakersfield Street Light Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $81,621 (FY01-02) were budgeted to upgrade street lighting in
southeast Bakersfield. Due to a shortage of City forces and/or funds available to complete
the project, the project will have to go out to bid to a private contractor. The Engineer's
estimate for the project is $140,500. General Services is deciding whether or not to
downsize the project to fit the available budget, or to cancel the project at this time.
8. P Street Area Sewer Project
Funds in the amount of $250,114 (FY05/06) were budgeted for the installation of sewer
lines on P Street between the Kern Island Canal and 2nd-street and on 2nd Street between
P and N streets. Public Works has completed the bidding process and the bid was
awarded to Nicholas Construction in the amount of $238,114. The agreement was
approved by Council last month and a pre-construction meeting was held on October 19th
with construction starting no later than November. Construction is anticipated to be
completed by December, 2005.
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9. Street Reconstruction Project- Wards 3, 6, and 7
Funds in the amount of $700,000 (FY05/06) are budgeted for street reconstruction and
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sidewalk mstallabon on the follow ng areas: 38 Street from Jewett Avenue to K Street;
San Dimas Street from West Columbus to 38th Street; portions of eleven streets in area
bordered by Parker Avenue on the north, Real Road on the east, Wilson Road on the
south and Old Stine Road on the west; and portions of nine streets in an area bordered by
Beryl Drive on the north, Monitor Street on the east, Ivan Avenue on the south and Balboa
Drive on the west.
The Purchasing Division has recently gone out to bid on the City's annual Curb, Gutter and
Sidewalk contract. Bids have been received and staff is reviewing the bids for
responsiveness. Street reconstruction projects will begin after an annual contract is
executed this year.
10. Chester Avenue Streetscape - Phase II in OTK-P
In January 2005 staff submitted a Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) application
requesting $653,300 to continue enhancements along the public right-of-way along
Chester Avenue between 24th Street and Garces Circle. The TEA funds will be combined
with $312,000 CDBG funds (FY05-06), $310,300 Gas Tax funds, $490,000 Capital Outlay
funds, $148,458 Workforce Housing Incentive grant, and $200,000 tax increment funds for
an estimated total project cost of $2,114,058. The project is approximately one half mile in
length by 110 feet wide encompassing a total of 6.7 acres. The project includes installation
of street trees and shrubs along the center median and parkway, new kiosks, decorative
benches, tree grates, automatic irrigation, bollards, decorative lights and trash receptacles.
Project construction is anticipated to begin Spring of 2006, and completed in Fall 2006.
CITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
(Projects implemented by the Fire Department and Bakersfield Police Department)
1. Fire Protection Services
City of Bakersfield Fire Department will utilize $252,000 in FY05-06 CDBG funds to pay for
salaries and benefits for three firefighters for Station #5 at 700 Planz Road, which will
continue full strength crews of four persons per shift. Services are underway and on-going.
2. East and Southeast Crime Prevention
The Bakersfield Police Department is using $227,000 of FY05-06 CDBG funds pay for
salaries and benefits for four police officers for increased police coverage in East and
Southeast Bakersfield which provides a higher level of public safety for this Iow income
area. This activity will benefit 23,162 citizens of Bakersfield within the boundaries of
Highway 178 north, Oswell Street and* City Limits east, White Lane south, and Union
Avenue west. Services are on-going.
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NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
The following various non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to improve, the
level of service for operating their public facilities.
1. Bakersfield Senior Center
An Agreement with the Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) located at 530 4th Street was
approved by City Council on October 26th for $50,000 (FY05-06 CDBG funds). BSC will
use the funds to continue its current level of services to seniors in southeast and central
Bakersfield. The services provided include: noon time meals, recreational activities,
physical fitness activities, senior advocacy, human services referrals, and transportation for
clients. Services at the center are on-going.
2. Bakersfield Homeless Center
Agreement #05-340 between the City and the Bakersfield Homeless Center was approved
for ESG funds for $60,875 by the City Council on September 28, 2005. The approved
FY05-06 funds will be used for operation and maintenance.
3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission
Agreement #05-341 between the City and the Bakersfield Rescue Mission was approved
for ESG funds for $60,875 by the City Council on September 28, 2005. The approved
FY05-06 funds will be used for operation and maintenance.
4. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
Agreement #05-354 with Alliance Against Family Violence was approved for $15,000 in
ESG funds by the City Council on October 7, 2005. The approved FY 05-06 funds will be
used for operational expenses.
HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to acquire,
develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial facilities.
1. Habitat for Humanity
An agreement was executed that allows Habitat to utilize a total of $100,000 in CHDO
HOME funds to build five affordable single family homes. These homes will be sold to
families whose income is between 30% and 50% of the area's median income. The
selected Habitat family and volunteers provide the needed sweat equity labor to construct
the homes. In addition to assisting with acquisition costs, the loan to Habitat assists in
paying for such construction costs as school fees, building permits, appraisal fees and
construction supervision. Habitat initially has access to $50,000 to expend within 18
months. If they perform satisfactorily, Habitat may access the additional $50,000 to
expend also in 18 months. Habitat currently has the property located at 337 Haley in
escrow and is clearing up title problems so that the property may be legally purchased.
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2. Tax Defaulted Properties
The County of Kern compiled a list of real properties for which property taxes have not
been paid for a minimum of five years. Pursuant to the County selling these properties at
auction, the City can object to the sale of the properties and purchase them for future
public use. EDCD staff has been successful in gaining the right to purchase six properties
over the past few years. The current tax sale took place in August of this year and EDCD
staff objected to the sale of 13 properties. Of the 13 properties, 11 were available to
purchase and two were redeemed by the property owners. Four of the properties located
on Union Avenue and zoned commercial are part of the 11 with the remaining properties all
residential empty lots in the Southeast Redevelopment Area. A resolution by the RDA to
purchase the properties has been executed and the purchase agreements and other
necessary paperwork have been forwarded to the County of Kern for the final steps in the
purchase process. Processing by the County and the State of California should be
completed by the end of the year.
3. The Parkview Cotta.qes Housin.q Project
The City was awarded a $1.2 million HELP loan which was used to acquire a portion of the
old foundry site located at 21st and "R" streets. The project consists of 74 single-family
housing units, ranging from 1,280 to 1,820 square feet. Each unit will be two stories and
have a two/three car garage. The estimated total project cost is $10.4 million of which $1.4
in HOME and $970,000 in RDA funds have been set aside for the City's Down Payment
Assistance program. Nine homes are currently under construction. Three units have been
completed as models. A ribbon cutting was held on October 20th. The anticipated
completion date for the entire project is November 2006. New home owners are expected
to be moving in by no later than the first of the year.
4. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housin.q Project
The City was awarded a $500,000 CalHFA loan to build affordable housing on scattered
lots in southeast Bakersfield. The RDA assumed all rights and obligations of the loan on
February 26, 2003. Round four of the infill housing project is expected to begin in January
2006. A RFP for licensed builders was sent out. Hybrid Construction and Fallgatter
Construction were selected participate. Key round four changes include: increasing the
loan amount from $100K to $200K; providing down payment assistance up to $40,000;
providing a lot rebate to the builder of $20,000; and increasing the project area boundary to
include the entire Southeast Redevelopment Project area. These changes are necessary
due to rising construction and lot costs. The agreement time frame will be in place for two
years and the contractors will be obligated to complete at least four homes within the two-
year period which expires July 2007. To date a total of sixteen new homes have been
constructed. When the program was first initiated lots were available in the price range of
$ 7000 to $10,000. Currently this range has increased to $65,000.
5. Bakersfield Colle.cle Foundation Construction Alliance for Student
Achievement (CASA) Pro.qram
The Redevelopment Agency approved the donation of three residential lots to Bakersfield
College Foundation (BCF) to build infill affordable homes in the Southeast. Bakersfield
College (BC) was awarded approximately $500,000 in HUD 2004 funding under the
Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) program. This grant will be
used to fund the Construction Alliance for Student Achievement (CASA) project.
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BCF has collaborated with Bakersfield College, Coleman Homes (Lennox currently) and
other agencies to train students in the construction trades. The CASA program will
enhance job opportunities among Iow income residents while assuring developers and
construction firms have an adequate skilled labor pool to meet market demands for
affordable housing. This activity would address the demand for skilled craftsmen/women in
the construction field, and provide job training skills among minority populations within
older impoverished neighborhoods of Bakersfield. Bakersfield College has 10 students
enrolled in its CASA program and attending classes currently.
The CASA program will be participating in the Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project.
The three lots are currently being transferred to Bakersfield College and they are preparing
to begin construction on the first lot. BC will also receive an infill housing loan from the
CalHFA funds for $100,000. Staff anticipates construction to commence by November 30,
2005.
6. Single-family Rehabilitation (SFR) Pro.qram
The remaining funding for FY04-05 is being used for those applications that were in various
stages of the process of approval. Current rehabilitation is underway on seven home
improvement projects. Staff will continue to process the applications received prior to the
program ending on July 1, 2005 until the funding is depleted. Approximately 25 housing
rehabs will be completed with the available funding.
7. Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Pro.qram
At the end of FY04-05 23 disabled families were assisted with home access improvements.
An Agreement for $55,000 in HOME funds was approved by City Council on October 12,
2005. Currently, approximately 8 physically challenged families are awaiting use of the
funding. Another 16 are in various stages of approval for use of the program pending their
response to documentation requests.
8. LINC Housinq - West Columbus Apartments
LINC Housing, Corporation (LINC) has requested $500,000 in HOME CHDO funds from
the City of Bakersfield to assist in the construction of 50 units of multi-family housing. The
funds would be used for the acquisition of the property and pre-development costs for the
proposed two and three bedroom townhouse style units. A purchase agreement is in place
between LINC Housing and the property owner for the purchase of the project property
located at 500 West Columbus Avenue. The 50 units will consist of 30 three-bedroom
units and 20 four-bedroom units, 1,000 and 1,200 square feet respectively. Future rents
will be subject to federal, HOME restricted rent schedules. The total project cost is
approximately $15 million and is proposed to be financed using various funding sources
including TCAC funds.
The Environmental Assessment has been completed and is currently under the public
comment period. A Request for Release of Funds will be requested from HUD in early
November. The agreement between LINC and the City of Bakersfield for the $500,000 in
HOME CHDO funds is currently being drafted and is anticipated to be executed by the end
of the year. The funds will come from FY04 and FY05 HOME CHDO funds.
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9. Fair Housin.q
Quarterly statistics compiled from reporting data collected from July through October
indicate approximately 212 calls on the fair housing hotline. There were 23 substantial
service calls that dealt with fair housing issues. There were four complaints filed this
quarter. One complaint was forwarded to DFEH and the remaining three were handled by
staff. The fair housing discrimination complaints and inquires to the Fair Housing Hotline
breakdown as follows: Familial Status - 25%, Race- 50%, Religion- 25%.
10. Restoration Community Proiect lnc., (RCPI) Youth Buildin.q Bakersfield (YBB)
An agreement with RCPI was approved in 2002 that provided up $195,000 in CHDO
HOME funds for the purchase and rehabilitation of deteriorated housing in the Lakeview
Avenue area. The agreement required RCPI to employ at-risk youth from 16-24 years of
age to do the rehabilitation work. YBB would have a training component for the youth, an
educational component to secure a GED, and other counseling and referral services. The
program was to last for three years after which, graduates would receive a monetary bonus
and referral to apprenticeship programs or higher education. The rehabilitated homes were
to be sold to Iow income families and the sales proceeds used to purchase and rehabilitate
other properties in the target area.
A property, located at 1306 Potomac, was acquired and rehabilitated through the Youth
Building program and sold on March 23, 2005. Since that time RCPI has not purchased
another property. The agreement with RCPI expired in September 2005.
Staff met with RCPI and prepared a letter formally canceling the program and requesting
remittance of the escrow proceeds from 1306 Potomac (approximately $50,000).
11. Baker Street Revitalization Project (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project)
The revised development proposal with Triumph Companies for the Baker Street Village
includes 49,200 square feet of new retail, the rehabilitation of a 20,000 square foot, 2 story
building/with a basement that has been vacant for a number of years, 28 lofts to be built
over several new retail buildings on Baker Street, a separate 20 condominium unit complex
and 30 new town homes. Staff has negotiated with Triumph Companies and a DDA will be
prepared for RDA and City Council consideration in January 2006. The site has been
assembled and demolition will be complete by December 31, 2005.
Estimated total project value is about $21 million. The City has utilized multiple funding
sources including a $1,000,000 Section 108 loan, $250,000 Brownsfield Economic
Development Initiative (BEDI), $408,000 tax increment funds, and $696,000 CDBG funds
to assist in land acquisition and relocation of existing businesses/tenants.
12. Employment Reports
Staff continues to review annual (performance) employment reports for businesses that
received CDBG funds.
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13. Community Family Center Ramp Construction
Community Family Center (CFC) is receiving CDBG funding assistance for a ramp to a
modular building owned by Praise Tabernacle Church to accommodate 34th Street
Collaborative Meetings and other community service organizations. CFC's estimate to
construct a ramp and overhead cover is about $10,000. Staff was able to allocate savings
from a completed project for this activity through an amendment to the City's FY04-05
Action Plan.
A federal environmental review was completed last March. The City Council project
agreement for the ramp was executed last June and Praise Tabernacle has procured
Alex's Mobile Home Services to build the handicap accessibility ramp and other
improvements.
14. 24th and "M" Street Development (The Village at Towne Centre)
Staff, through the Redevelopment Agency, worked with a local developer to acquire a
vacant Caltrans parcel at 24th and M street. Staff received Caltrans approvals to purchase
their parcel, which the Agency transferred to the developer for the same purchase price.
The developer is currently constructing an upscale mixed use project at the long vacant
(formerly Sangera Buick/Volvo) auto sales site across the street. The acquired Caltrans
parcel will allow adequate parking for the future tenants. The project will contain over
40,000 square feet of commercial space at an estimated cost of $6 Million and is expected
to be completed by 2006.
15. Mill Creek District Project
The City has developed the Mill Creek conceptual improvement plan for the downtown
canal from just north of Central Park to California Avenue. The improvement plan includes
canal improvements, exercise areas, art areas, walking paths, designed to enhance the
commercial/residential potential for downtown. The City was awarded a grant for $282,400
from the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG) to help fund a segment of the trail and
pedestrian bridges along the 1.5 mile linear park. In December 2004, the City submitted an
application for 2002 ResoUrces Bond Act funding in the amount of $250,000 to the
California Department of Parks and Recreation for the construction of canal walk
hardscape in the first phase of the project.
The City has secured the necessary funding to begin the first phase of construction design
plans for the Mill Creek project. The design phase of the project is anticipated to go out to
bid during 2006. Staff is continuing to search out additional grant opportunities for the
project.
16. Bakersfield Redevelopment Areas Cleanup Effort (BRACE)
This revolving loan program, funded by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), funded its first project. A subgrant of $51,050 was made to the
Assistance League of Bakersfield to fund the cleanup of asbestos from its new location at
1924 "Q" Street. This first project assists the relocation of the Assistance League in order
to make room for private development around the new Aquatics Center and Ice Sports
facility. In the coming months, a major marketing effort will begin to promote the availability
of-these funds in the three redevelopment areas.
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17. SW Bakersfield Chardonnay Tract Down Payment Assistance Pro.qram
Last June, Council approved a resolution authorizing the application for $1,560,000 in
State grant funds and participation in the Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods
(BEGIN) Program to secure funding from the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). These funds will be used to provide mortgage assistance
to 52 Iow income first-time homebuyer families interested in purchasing a home within
Tract Map 6170 which is a 260 lot residential development near Ridgeview High School
(between Ryzona Dr. alignment and McKee Rd.). The Matthews Company, which owns
the land, will develop 208 market rate homes. The development received a density bonus
provision under Chapter Fifteen of the BMC (Section 15.79), and 20% of the total lots (52)
are required to be constructed for lower income households with continued affordability for
thirty years. The regulatory relief measures approved were modification of density and
zoning standards. The density bonus lots of Tract Map 6170 will be purchased by Self-
Help Enterprises and they have agreed to be the affordable housing developer for the 52
lots that will be receiving the BEGIN down payment assistance. The down payment
assistance will be a 30 year (silent second) loan (deferred) at 1% simple interest. An
award notification from State HCD was made in August and an agreement has been
processed for the $1,560,000 grant. Construction is expected to be started by Self Help
Enterprises by Spring of 2006.
18. Park Real Apartment Rehabilitation - KAH
Kern Affordable Housing, Inc. (KAH) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization
sponsored by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern. Their purpose is to develop,
acquire, operate and maintain affordable housing through programs that are not available
to the Housing Authority itself. KAH qualified to be a community housing development
organization (CHDO) last fiscal year. An agreement was signed with the City of Bakersfield
last June that grants to KAH approximately $300,000 in HOME CHDO funds for the
rehabilitation on one of its converted HUD Section 236 projects. The project is known as
the Park Real Apartments and they are located at 414 Real Road. KAH purchased the
project property in 1991 to keep it as affordable housing units as it was in danger of
converting to market rate. There are a total of 16 units in the Project, eight one bedroom
units and eight two bedroom units. They are currently occupied by Iow-income families
whose incomes are below 60% of the area median for family size.
The $300,000 (FY02-03, $80,034; FY03-04, $191,487; and FY04-05, $28,479)in CHDO
funds will be used exclusively for rehabilitation costs including: water heater replacement;
painting; bathroom fixture replacement; kitchen fixture replacement; roof replacement;
fence repairs and installation; flooring replacement; termite work; and other City approved
rehabilitation items. KAH has 18 months from the date of the execution of the agreement
to expend the funds. They are currently working on the bid package for the rehabilitation
and should go out to bid by November, with rehabilitation work anticipated to start by the
first of next year.
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19. Mill Creek South
The proposed Mill Creek South project is the redevelopment of an area along California
Avenue, south of 13th Street, between Q Street and on the east side of the canal from the
railroad tracks to Union Avenue (50+ AC). Lennar has proposed 65,000 SF of commercial
space to include retail, restaurants, community events and neighborhood service space
and recreational areas and a residential component that will include 100 units of affordable
rental housing and 600 units of various types of affordable and market rate urban style for-
sale housing.
In June 2005 staff submitted to HUD a Section 108 loan request of $3,750,000 and a
Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grant request of $750,000 to assist
with the development of the $33.3 million mixed-use Mill Creek South project. The project
is a mixed-use commercial and residential plan that will include 100 units of affordable
town-home style high rise two and three bedroom rental units along with 65,000 square
feet of commercial development. The project is Phase 1 and is located in the Southeast
Redevelopment Project Area, alongside the southern tip of Mill Creek. The restaurants in
the planned retail development will have outdoor patio seating overlooking Mill Creek, a 1.5
mile stretch of agriculture canal which is being redeveloped into a major recreational
amenity with a white water look and will travel through the heart of downtown Bakersfield.
The planned $33.3 million, 8 acre mixed-use project will replace a contaminated auto
wrecking yare and an auto repair and body shop. In addition, it will replace a dilapidated
empty warehouse and a predominantly vacant commercial dilapidated building with several
abandoned partial structures.
On July 11,2005 the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency (Agency) approved an exclusive
negotiation agreement between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency and Lennar
Communities, Bakersfield Division for the construction of the Mill Creek South project. The
Agreement covers a period of 360 days from the date of execution to allow Lennar and the
Agency to reach a Disposition and Development Agreement that will include the specific
scope of the development and any Agency financial participation.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
DATE: November 16, 2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and ParksL#'/~,~/~
SUBJECT: McMurtrey- Annual Draining of Pool
McMurtrey had experienced a high build up of salt in the water during its first years of
operation. Staff had the chemical controller tested and re-calibrated along with a water
specialist reviewing the chemicals being used. This specialist recommended we use ,
some "conditioners" to reduce the high salt count. It has reduced the problem in all
areas of the complex but a once a year draining of the pool is necessary to minimize the
salt levels and damage it may do to the pool equipment.
We will drain the pool and perform maintenance during the week of November 28 thru
December 5, 2005. While the pool is empty, we will be deep cleaning all of the tile and
grout areas, re-painting the play structures in the splash area, waxing the slides and
pressure washing the locker room areas. This period was chosen so it would
inconvenience the least amount of groups and individuals.
NOV 1 5 ~005 i
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 15, 2005
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover,' Director of Recreation and Parks
Subject: Monthly Report for October
Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. If you
have any questions or require additional information, please let me
know.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Parks Division
October aoos, Report
PARK RESERVATIONS
An estimated 22,969 people encompassing 149 different reserved events kept
Park interest on a high note during the month of October. Pleasant temperatures
helped promote vibrant usage of our park system. This of course does not
include the thousands of people who utilize one or more of our many park
settings each month in a nOon-reservable activity.
NEW ACREAGE
October saw 5 parcels awarded a Final Acceptance letter totaling an estimated
3.30 acres. Included within these parcels, 270 trees, 1,838 shrubs and several
areas of turf/ground cover Were installed. There were no General Fund parcels
to be considered for acceptance.
There were no Maintenance Period parcels begun in either the Combined
Maintenance District or General Fund locations.
WET PLAYGROUNDS
Cooling temperatures due to our onset of fall season signaled an end of our wet
playground operations. Wayside, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Beale, Planz and
Jefferson Parks all closed their seasonal operation on Friday, October 28, 2005.
After monitoring usage for declining numbers, notices were posted in advance
advising users of the eminent closers. We plan on opening these locations late
next spring for another, well received and refreshing season.
HAUNTED TRAIL SUCCESS
Following an unexpected weather situation forcing closure before we opened two
years ago and a second difficult budget season, the Recreation and Parks
Department was once again pleased to offer a "Haunted Trail" event to the
public. The response was a resounding positive response from the community
as approximately 3,000 people turned out for the event.
A special word of thanks to the volunteers who transformed themselves into
various characters to staff the numerous scenes depicted within the event.
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works staff requested Parks assistance in completing several median
projects. The initial focus will be upon medians located on Brimhall, Jewetta
west of Liberty Park, and between Jenkins and Renfro. The other set of
medians is located upon Hageman fronting Centennial High School and west of
Calloway to Verdugo. Preliminary estimates were generated from field
measurements.
Staff is in the midst of finalizing site investigations into existing services including
control wires, irrigation water supply, irrigation clocks and power availability to
same. -Contact has been made with contractors to provide necessary hardscape
· and landscape improvements.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Dep~rtment of Recreation ~nd P~rks
Date: November 14, 2005
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director
From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner
Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity (October)
The new Park Technician position was filled with current city employee Gary
Weaver.
A committee of city staff with representatives from public works, planning, traffic,
and parks has been developed to research pedestrian circulation opportunities
and connectivity utilizing road, utility, rail and water corridors.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Monthly Report October 2005
·, Dr Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Community Center
Monthly Attendance
Fitness room 394
Game room 238
Gym 332
Quilting Class 42
Aerobics 272
Tennis 59
Youth Activities
Flag Football
Our Shell Oil youth football program is under way. Our third through fifth grade team is still forming
and will have its first official game on Tuesday November 8. It is our focus in our program to teach
each player the important skills needed to be successful in life. Each participant is required to
spend two hours a week in class on Monday and Wednesday discussing the importance of team
work, leadership and attitude on and off the field, these classes are mandatory to be a part of the
program. Our sixth through eight grade team played its first game October 27, beating PAL 30 to
18.
Adult Activities
Basketball
We are anticipating being involved with the annual 30 years and older adult basketball league to be
played on Sundays starting November 20, here at the center.
Special event
Car Show
This year's program was a huge success. It was estimated that over 30,000 people passed through
the downtown area during the event. The final count was 622 cars registered which is up from last
year of 524.
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Leisure Classes
Computer Lab
We are in the process of preparing the new computers in the lab here at MLK for our upcoming
Computer class.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 3, 2005
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Director
From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: Monthly Report for October
BROCHURE
· The Winter Brochure went out the week of October 17th.
· We are starting work on the Spring Brochure which will be out the 2nd week of
January.
ADULT SOFTBALL · The Fall Softball league began September 6th with 91 teams registered.
· We conduct approximately 48 games a week.
· Each week we have approximately 80 participants & spectators at each game.
· We have approximately 15,360 'people enjoying playing or watching softball on a
monthly basis.
· Total revenue for the year is $131,850.
FLAG FOOTBALL · Our Flag Football program began September 24 at Silver Creek.
· We have 45 players registered.
· The league will end November 5.
CROSS COUNTRY MEET · The Cross Country Meet was held.at Yoktus Park on October 1%
· We had 150 participants and approximately 100 spectators.
· The meet began at 10:00 am and ended at 2:30 pm.
· Children from ages 5 to15 participated in the race.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAIL AND STORYBOOK LAND · All full-time staff participated in the Halloween event.
· My job was costumes and make up for all of the staff and volunteers working the
event. We put make-up and costumes on approximately 50 people.
· The event ran very smoothly. We heard raving reviews from the participants.
LMC
B A K E R S F I E L D
DATE: November 2, 2005
TO: Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation & Parks
FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor
RE: October Monthly Report
Aquatic Attendance:
See attached statistics for aquatic attendance at McMurtrey
Please note that overall monthly attendance is up from last year at the same time with
lap swim numbers that are double the amount of last October.
Groups currently using the facility include Bakersfield Swim Club, Kern River Divers, lap
swim, water walking (new program),, youth water polo and event rentals.
There is also an agreement currently in process for Garces High to begin using the
facility as soon as it clears. In addition, one other swim club is on the waiting list if lanes
become available during the prime evening hours.
We are beginning to rent the facility for corporate events as well. The Downtown
Business Association rented the facility on October 13 for an event attended by 150
participants. Reviews of the facility were very positive.
Special Events:
The Halloween Haunted Trail took place on October 29. The event featured the
Haunted Trail, Storybook Land, entertainment, costume contest, games and food
booths. Approximately 4,000 children and adults attended the event aimed at providing
a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating. Evaluations were very positive. $2,839
was collected from wristbands and vendors in addition to in kind donations from many
sponsors.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 2, 2005
To: Dianne Hoover, Director
From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: October 2005 Monthly Report
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Silver Creek After School Program ........................ 710 Attendance
....................... 36 Average Daily Attendance
The Silver Creek After School Program held a very successful "Lights On Afterschool"
event on October 21st from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. This event is part of a national event which
focuses on how important after school programs are to children. We celebrated our
After School Program by having the children perform several musical numbers, make
special crafts with their parents, and play some games. We also had artwork the
children made decorating the room and served refreshments. In addition, we
participated in the Greenfield Union School District's "Lights On Afterschool" event held
on October 20th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Ollivier Middle School. This successful
celebration is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to after school
programs by 2010.
Other highlights this month included several Halloween crafts, nature activities, and
outdoor games.
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $1,753.00 (F,gur. does.or ,nc~ud, d.,o$~t=>
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented four times during the
month of October. The center was rented for three company picnics and a birthday
party. Total attendance was approximately 735.
Classes at Silver Creek:
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6 -11 ) 4 16
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 5 20
Belly Dancing 7 15
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Calligraphy Workshop no class no class
Clogging 19 76
Dance & Gym (4-5) combined class combined class
Dance & Gym (2-3) combined class combined class
Dog Obedience 8 32
· Guitar (Beg.) 5 20
Guitar (Inter.) 3 12
Kardio Kick 13 52
Karate 45 360
Pilates 9 54
Tai Chi 10 40
Tennis (Child-Beg) 5 40
Tennis (Adults) 6 48
Upholstery 5 20
Yoga 12 48
TOTAL 156 853
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 6 48
Tennis (Adult) no class no class
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 ¼ - 4) no class no class
Dance & Gym (4 - 5) no class no class
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 1 4
Gymnastics (K-6 Girls) I 4
Gymnastics (K-6 Boys) 2 8
Corp Yard Lunch Room
Conversational Spanish (Beg.) 7 21
Latin Dance no class no class
Creative Pursuits
Knitting and Crocheting no class no class
Bead Connection
Jewelry Making-Beading 1 1
Helfrich's Jewelry Creations
Jewelry Creations 1 4
Bikes Rides
City Bike Path Rides 6 12
Stars Gymnastics
Gymnastics (Tots) 1 4
Gymnastics (Gymbees) 1 4
Gymnastics (Girls/Boys 6 - 12 yrs) 4 16
Tumbling & Trampoline 1 4
TOTAL 32 130
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Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ........................................ 735
Classes ........................................ 853 Registration Transactions: 170
After School Program ............... 710 # of Guests Served: 320
Flag Football Games ................ 780 (The # of Guests served does not include registration)
TOTAL ..................... 3,078
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PUBLIC WORKS
STREET MAINTENANCE SECTION - WORK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 21, 2005
Continue msurfacing alleys in the area north of Monterey Street, between Union
Avenue and Alta Vista Drive '
Continue reconstructing streets in the area north .of Auburn Street, east of Oswell
Street :~
Continue work on the Fox Clock installation project
Installing sideWalk ~in the area north of 24th Street, east of Chester Avenue (CDBG
FUNDED) .
Continue Video inspection of the sewer line on Gosford Road
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Paul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: November 17, 2005
SUBJECT: STOCKDALE HWY SEWER REPORT
Referral No. 1271 (Meeting- 9/28/05)
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON REQUESTED A PROGRESS REPORT. REGARDING THE
SEWERS IN THE STOCKDALE HWY AREA.
The Iow bid of $1,586,294 received on December 15, 2004 exceeded the budget for this
project which will provide sewer service to 256 houses in the project-area. To help ' "~
reduce the cost of the project and the resultant charges to th~'pr-operty owners, 'staff
recommends that the pavement reconstruction be done by City crews and that
additional time be allotted for construction of the sewer improvements. The cost of the
pavement reconstruction in the previous bidding was $270,000; having that work done
by City crews will reduce each property owners' share of the project by at least $1,000.
Also in an effort to reduce the charge to the property owners, staff researched potential
grant funding for this project. Staff found some grant funds for sanitary sewer collection
systems; however, those programs are limited to small rural communities. So those
funds cannot be used for this project.
It is unlikely that HUD grants, such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG),
could be used for all the construction of this project since a majority of the residents /
property owners of the project area do not meet the requirements for Iow income. So
that funding source is also not available to fund 100 percent of this project.
Economic Community Development staff has, however, verified that those property
owners who do meet the CDBG .requirements would be able to use CDBG grants to pay
for 1) their share of the capital improvement construction costs, 2) their payment of the
City's sewer hook-up fee, and 3) their costs associated with abandonment of their septic
system and hook-up (installation of sewer line to the City's lateral at the property line)
depending on the amount of CDBG funds made available for this activity. To qualify for
those CDBG funds, the property owner must meet the Iow income requirements and
must occupy the property as. their primary residence. An intake questionnaire and
income screening Will take place by EDCD staff subsequent to a timely submittad
application by the interested resident. In the event residents who may qualify choose
not to apply for City CDBG assistance in a timely fashion, there can be no CDBG share
of the sewer collection system for their property. In addition, City staff will be required to
prepare an environmental study as required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
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The City's construction contract will have to include all of the federal labor standards
even though federal funds would not be part of the actual compensation to the
contractor. Those federal standards include contractor's compliance with Davis Bacon
wage rates and the Minority and Women Owned Business Affirmative Action Plan.
Those HUD requirements tend to result in higher construction costs compared to
projects funded with local monies which do not impose those requirements.
Funding options for this project are limited. Options for the project do include the
following:
Do not build the sanitary sewer collection system; let the property owners continue
to provide their own sewer service through their individually owned and maintained
septic systems.
OR
Construct the project and then charge the property owners their full share of the
construction cost when the property owner connects to the system. (The property
owners' share per parcel was estimated at $7,100 based on the last bidding of the
project. To help reduce that amount, the project will be modified to allot more time
for construction of the sewer system and to have the pavement resurfacing portion
of the project done by City crews.) Note that in addition to their share of the
construction cost, property owners will also be required to pay for abandonment of
their existing septic system and the City's sewer connection fee current at the time
they connect. These three charges could easily exceed_ a total of $10,000 for each
of these property owners. It has been the City's policy to allow the prope~rty owner
to spread out their payment to the City over three years via their property taxes; this
will be offered for this project. A block grant allocatiOn of $3,300 (estimated) per
qualifying property per year for each of the three years will ~"e-m, quired to cover the
costs for those property owners who qualify for the CDBG funding. That allocation
amount would need to be adjusted based on the re-bidding of the project should the
City determine to go forward with the project.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
November 15, 2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager~
SUBJECT: Veterans Memorial Foundation
Council Referral #001332
Councilmember Benham requested staff to provide supplemental information on the
website with newly provided information; create a link from the City site to the Kern
Veterans Memorial Foundation site; and suggest to Kern Veterans Memorial
Foundation that they include on their website an opportunity for donations to be
made on line.
Staff has set up a link from the City's main website to the Veterans Memorial website.
Staff has also added an invitation and address for those who would like to donate to the
Veterans Memorial Monument project.
With regard to credit card payments, City staff will make contact with the Veterans
Memorial Foundation and discuss with them creating a facility for receiving credit card
payments.
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
?
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~
DATE: November 8, 2005
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF VERDUGO LANE
Referral No. 1328 (11/08/05)
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PROVIDE THE
STATUS OF THE COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO CONSTRUCT VERDUGO LANE FROM
BRIMHALL TO SHELLABARGER.
City staff has contacted County of Kern staff who is in charge of the County's project to
construct Verdugo Lane from Brimhall Road to Shellabarger Road. County staff has stated that
their schedule is to advertise their project for construction bids in March 2006.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD i .....
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMO~NDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: November 9, 2005
SUBJECT: ANALYZE FEASlBILI~ OF ROUND ABOUTS
Referral No. 1315 H0/2u0s)
COUNClLMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED THAT STAFF ANALYZE THE FEASIBILITY OF
USING ROUND ABOUTS IN FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND REPORT BACK TO
COUNCIL.
Roundabouts, sometimes called rotaries, are used throughout the United States, and
the world, for intersection management of the traffic. At roundabouts, the entering traffic
yields the right-of-way to the circulating traffic. This yield-at-entry rule allows free-flow
movement for circulating vehicles and reduces vehicle backup at the intersection. The
splitter and center islands of a roundabout deflect entering traffic and reinforces driving
speeds lower than 25 mph in the approaches and the roundabout itself.
Roundabouts equally serve vehicles from every approach simultaneously, which may
reduce delay. Unlike Traffic Circles, roundabouts are used on medium volume streets to
allocate right-of-way between competing movements. Traffic Circles are created by
constructing a small circular island in a neighborhood intersection and leaving the
existing curbing in place. They are primarily used for traffic calming and speed control
on Iow volume local streets. The "Garces Traffic Circle" is actually an old style
Roundabout and not a Traffic Circle.
Some new developments in Bakersfield are proposing the use of Roundabouts, and/or
Traffic Circles, within their private street subdivisions. Thus far, there are no
developments using Roundabouts on public streets and intersections.
Roundabouts are primarily single lane in configuration. Two lane Roundabouts are used
for larger streets, such as a Collector class street. They are not used for Arterial class
roads, as we have in Bakersfield, which are 3 lanes wide for each direction and high
volume. Single lane Roundabouts can accommodate only up to about 20,000 vehicles
per day entering the intersection. Two lane Roundabouts will handle only about 35,000
to 40,000 vehicles per day.
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Roundabouts are also difficult for large vehicles, such as Fire trucks and refuse
vehicles, to circumnavigate. Crosswalks are not used within a Roundabout, so
Pedestrian traffic must cross in advance of the Roundabout. This causes confusion to
the vision impaired pedestrian and is a disadvantage. A Roundabout also takes
considerably more land to develop, as opposed to a standard intersection. Estimates of
about 50 percent more area is required to develop a Roundabout. This makes it difficult
to retrofit in a Roundabout at a 'standard existing intersection because of the additional
property to be acquired along approaches to the Roundabout and within the intersection
area. Roundabout work best where there is abundant right of way available.
Some of the advantages of Roundabouts are:
- They can handle large volumes of U-turn type traffic
They work well at intersections with irregular approach geometry
Traffic speeds are generally moderated since vehicles must slow to enter a
Roundabout
They are generally aesthetically pleasing, if well landscaped
They can minimize queuing of vehicles at the approaches to the intersection
- They are less expensive to operate, compared to a traffic signal
Some disadvantages of Roundabouts are:
- They require the elimination of all parking on the approaches
- They must be designed so that the circulating lane does not encroach on the
crosswalks
- Vision impaired pedestrians have difficulty in crossing at Roundabouts
- They can be difficult for large vehicles (such as Fire Trucks or Refuse Trucks), as
well as other emergency vehicles or police vehicles, to circumnavigate
- They require an abundant amount of right of way area, making them costly and
difficult to retrofit at an intersection due to the expense of acquiring more right of
way
- Multi-lane roads are difficult to implement with a Roundabout
- Bicycle lanes cannot be continued through a Roundabout
Currently, there are no proposals to construct a new Roundabout intersection or to
retrofit an existing intersection in the City of Bakersfield. Due to problems identified for
Police, Fire, other Emergency Vehicles and refuse trucks, the Public Works department
cannot recommend their use in the City at this time.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Directo~_~.~
DATE: November 8, 2005
SUBJECT: DAMAGED TRAFFIC SIGNS
Referral No. 1329 (11/08/05)
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FIX
DAMAGED TRAFFIC SIGNS: 1) IN THE MEDIAN ON RIVER RUN, WEST OF BUENA VISTA
AND; 2) ON SOUTH SIDE OF CAMINO MEDIA, EAST OF THE MARKETPLACE.
The signs in both of the locations were repaired by the Signs and Marking section of General
Services.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~
DATE: November 10, 2005
SUBJECT: SPEED BUMPS
Referral No. 1335 (t1/09105 Meeting)
COUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF REVIEW THE BENEFIT OF
ADDITIONAL SPEED BUMPS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOCATION
AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT SPEED BUMPS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS NEAR
RIDGEVlEW.
At present, there are no speed bumps, or pavement undulations, in the area east of
Ridgeview High School. There are three areas of the City with speed bumps in place, in
conformance to the City Council's adopted policy on speed bumps. One is on Kleinpell
Avenue, located north of Stockdale Highway and east of Rio Bravo Drive. Another is
located on Toluca Drive, south of Stockdale Highway and east of Renfro Road. The
third set of speed bumps is located on El Toro Drive, south of Belle Terrace and east of
South Chester Avenue. Past studies show that a minor amount of speed reduction and
diversion of traffic may be attributed to speed bumps in Bakersfield. In general, the
neighborhood perceives a benefit to having speed bumps on the residential street
although the quantifiable speed reductions are small. Per City Council policy, the
residents requesting the speed bumps are responsible for all costs of installation.
Residents desiring speed bumps on their neighborhood street can obtain a copy of the
City Council Policy with petition and an informational brochure via the internet on the
City's website at:
http://www, bakersfieldcity, us/cityservices/pubwrks/TrafficEn.q/speed bumps.htm.
Residents may also contact the Traffic Engineer and a copy will be mailed to them,
upon request.
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