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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 17, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
1. The grand opening events for the MLK Spray Park and the Jefferson Park Pool
Renovation and Spray Park were enthusiastically received this week. Both
facilities are expected to attract high neighborhood usage. While McMurtrey has
been open on weekends since late May, the City pools open on a daily basis for
the summer season beginning Monday, June 20th.
2. Senator Florez has confirmed the July 13th special meeting date with Shafter and
the County. It will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers.
We will notify you of further details as we receive them.
3. Responses to questions from the May 16th and June 6th budget presentations are
enclosed.
4. CalTrans will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 28th regarding the bridge
replacement project on State Route 204 over Chester Avenue and 30th Street.
The meeting notification is enclosed.
5. I will be on vacation during the week of June 27th. John Stinson will be in charge
during my absence.
6. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Carson
· Staff actions to address safety and code enforcement concerns with the
North Stine neighborhood;
Councilmember Benham
· Process for the closure of the "tree" streets along the south side of 24th
Street/State Route 178;
Vice-Mayor Ma.q.qard
· Staff report on the feasibility of using donated tennis courts for indoor/outdoor
soccer use.
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In a letter dated June 7, 2005, I wrote tlmt a public meeting betwoen the City of'
Bakersfield, City of Shat~ter and the County o~'Kem had been scheduled for Wednesday,
June 29, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. at the Korn County Board of Supervisors Chambers.
In talking to vai'ious individuals., it appears that Wednesday, July 13, '2005 would
accommodato more schedulcs, Thc tJme and location remain fl~e same.
Please make this change to your calendars. I apologize for any confusion. Ir'You have
any questions or comments, please contact my office at (661) 395-2620.
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FY 2005/06 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Date: .Monday, May 16, 2005 Department Presentations to Council
Question/Request Response ' Councilmember
No. 14 Request for staff to identify personnel costs A response memorandum dated May 24, Harold Hanson
included in budget increases and provide a 2005, from the Development Services
breakdown of increased costs for the Director is attached.
Development Services Department.
(Stan Grady)
Date: Monday, June 6, 2005 Department Presentations to Council
Question/Request Response Councilmember
No. 1. An update was requested from staff on the A response memorandum dated June 9, Irma Carson
Stockdale Highway sewer project on the north 2005, from the Public Works Director to the
side of Stockdale Highway. City Manager is attached.
(Raul Rojas)
No. 2 Staff was requested to meet with Kern Tax to A response memorandum dated June 15, David Couch
hear their concerns regarding the fiscal year 2005 is attached from Assistant City
2005-06 proposed budget. Manager John Stinson to the City Manager.
Also attached is information submitted from
(John W. Stinson) Kern Taxpayers Association.
Date: MondaY1 June 6, 2005 Department Budget Presentations Questions/Responses - continued Page 2
Question Response Councilmember
No. 3 Referred to the Water Board with a request This issue has been placed on the July 13, Vice-Mayor
that staff bring back a report to the Council 2005 Water Board agenda and a report will Mike Maggard
regarding the adequacy of future City water be forwarded to the Council upon conclusion
supplies and having a strategic plan in place by the Board. A response memorandum
to meet 'those needs, reflecting this action is attached.
(Florn Core)
No. 4 A response was requested from staff A memorandum is attached from Recreation Sue Benham
describing the process followed by staff to and Parks Director Dianne Hoover dated
determine the replacement of playground June 14, 2005 responding to Questions 4, 5,
equipment; the status of playground 6, and 8.
equipment replacement at Quailwood and
Beale Parks; and how the community can be
'solicited to provide input in that process.
(Dianne Hoover)
No. 5 A response was requested from staff A memorandum is attached from Recreation Vice-Mayor
regarding the cost to facilitate additional and Parks Director Dianne Hoover dated Mike Maggard
movies in the park. June 14, 2005 responding to Questions 4, 5,
6, and 8.
(Dianne Hoover)
Date: _Monday, June 6, 2005 Department Budqet Presentations Questions/Responses- continued Page
Question Response. Councilmember
No. 6 Staff was requested to provide a response A memorandum is attached from Recreation Vice-Mayor
regarding the City's strategy to maximize pooland Parks Director Dianne Hoover dated Mike Maggard
usage at all pools in City parks; and June 14,2005 responding toQuestions4, 5,
requested attendance figures comparing 6, and 8. A matrix is attached with
attendance at McMurtrey Aquatics Center to comparisons of pool attendance. Also
all other City pools, attached is a graph and pie charts showing
pool usage.
(Dianne Hoover)
No. 7 Referred to staff (Intergovernmental RelationsStaff will place this item on the next City Irma Carson
Committee) with a request that staff place an Intergovernmental Relations Committee
item on the next joint City / County meeting agenda for placement on the Joint
agenda to discuss the process in place to get City/County meeting on September 19,
upgrades at Casa Loma Park which is located 2005. A response memorandum to that
in the City of Bakersfield but owned by Kern effect is attached.
County.
(Alan Christensen and John W. Stinson)
No. 8 Staff was requested to provide a plan A memorandum is attachedfrom Recreation JacquieSullivan
evaluating locations for potential new skate and Parks Director Dianne Hoover dated
parks. June 14, 2005 responding to Questions 4, 5,
.6, and 8.
(Dianne Hoover)
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B A K E R S F I E L D
May 24, 2005
TO: Darnell Haynes, Assistant to the City Manager
FROM.' Stanley Grady, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: FY 05/06 Budget Presentation - Response to Question No. 14
Development Services' Proposed Budget for personnel costs is $7,086,999 which is a
12.85% increase from the FY 04/05 Amended Budget. The total increase is $807,012 which
include funding of $474,300 for seven additional positions and $332,712 primarily
associated with increases in medical and PERS costs.
FY 04/05 FY 05/06 H/(L) % CHANGE
Amended Proposed
Salaries & Benefits
Planning Division 1,492,249' 1,715,294 223,045 14.95%
Building Division 4,787,738 5,371,705 583,967 12.20%
Total $6,279,987 $7,086,999 $807,012 12.85%
PLANNING DIVISION
Planning's Proposed Budget for personnel costs increased by $223,045 over the Amended
Budget. Of this increase, $179,744 is associated with increases in salary and wages for the
addition of three new positions and the balance of $43,301 is primarily associated with
increases in medical insurance and PERS costs for the existing 20 employees reflected the
Amended Budget for the Planning Division.
The Planning Division ProPosed Budget for personnel costs reflects funding for the approval
of three positions:
· $67,635 to restore a partially fee supported Associate Planner positi.on in Permitting
& Zoning;
· $67,635 to add an Associate Planner to process annexations in Advance Planning;
and
· $44,474 to add a fee supported GIS/DIS technician position in Current Planning to
help with increased mapping demands.
BUILDING DIVISION
Building's Proposed Budget for personnel costs increased by $583,967 over the Amended
Budget. Of this increase, $294,555 is associated with increases in salary and wages for the
addition of four new Positions and the balance of $289,412 is primarily associated with
increases in medical insurance and PERS costs for the 54 existing employees reflected in
the Amended Budget for the Building Division.
The Building Division Proposed Budget for personnel costs requests funding for the
approval of four positions:
· $135,620 to restore two Code Enforcement Officer II positions;
· $71,815 to restore a Code Enforcement Officer III position; and
$87,120 to add a Civil Engineer III position in Permitting and Plan Checking.
The need for all of these positions is directly related to the overwhelming level of growth in
development being experienced.
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John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Darnell Haynes, Assistant to the City Manager
Jim Movius, Planning Director
Jack Leonard, Building Director
Phil Burns, Assistant Building Director
M. A. Dunwoody, Business Manager
P:~2006 proposed budget~Response to Question 14.doc
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MEMORANDUM
June g, 2005
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR .,~ ~
FROM:
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2005~06 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Monday~ June 6~ 2005 Department Presentations to Council
provide an update on the Stockdale Highway sewer project
on the north side of Stockdale Highway.
This project was to be funded entirely with Sewer Enterprise Funds which would then be
reimbursed to the City by the property owners when the owner chooses to abandon
his/her septic system and connect to the City's sewer system. In order to connect to the
sewer system, the property owner would be required to pay for their applicable portion
of the project's costs, in addition to paying the sewer connection fee. The total of these
two fees is estimated at close to $7,100.
In eady 2005, the bids received for this project were significantly higher than the
Engineer's Estimate. In fact, the bids received were more than double the Engineer's
Estimate and would have caused .a significant increase in fees to the property owners.
Therefore, staff recommended at the January 26, 2005 Council meeting that the project
be re-evaluated in regards to other funding sources and be re-advertised once
additional funding is identified.
The resurfacing portion of the contract will be removed from the next bid and will be
done in-house. In addition, the plans will give the contractor more time in which to
complete the project, again in the hopes that this will result in reduced project costs.
Staff is also investigating the availability of other grants for this type of project.
Obtaining a grant is the best method of reducing the fee that would eventually be
charged to the property owners. Staff will then re-advertise the project with the
aforementioned changes to the original plans and specifications in the hopes of
obtaining lower costs.
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June
15,
2005
TO: ALAN mANDY, CITY MANAGER //~~
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FROM: JOHN W. STINSO~),i~STSISTANT GER
SUBJECT: Budget Comments by Mike Turnipseed
At the City Council meeting on June 8th Mike Turnipseed, representing the Kern
Taxpayers Association, made several comments regarding his analysis of the City
Budget. Staff had previously received several requests for budget information from
Kern Tax, which was provided. Subsequently, the representative of Kern Tax made
some comparisons .which he shared with the Council. Unfortunately, he did not
communicate his intent to perform these comparisons with staff and several
assumptions were made, most likely unintentionally, that resulted in what I believe
are significant inaccuracies and misinterpretations of the data provided. The City
budget is a very detailed and complex document which can be very challenging to
understand and interpret because of the many levels of detail and due to technical
governmental accounting requirements which most people are not familiar with. I
will illustrate some of the concerns with the figures presented to the Council which
are attached to this memo.
First, Kern Tax requested total expenditures for salaries, PERS retirement, worker's
compensation, healthcare benefits. Finance Department staff provided, through me,
the actual expenditures for the years requested for all City funds. However, for the
current fiscal year, actual figures are not complete since we are still operating.
Therefore, staff provided the figures for the amended budget. This created a
problem when the comparisons of the 2000-01 to 2004-05 fiscal year's figures were
made, in that it is does not provide a reasonable comparison since budgeted figures
are typically higher than actual expenditure figures, due to staff turnover, the timing
of filling vacant positions and other factors. The amount unexpended varies from
year to year, depending on a variety of circumstances (such as when we recently
had self imposed hiring freezes).
The 04-05 Fiscal Year was unique in that a significant mid-year budget amendment
was made in October which added $1.5 million and 24 positions back into the
budget: Additionally, in October there was a budget adjustment of $657,425 to the
Development Services Department which added 6 positions. There was also a mid-
year budget adjustment which added 2 Heavy Equipment Operators for refuse
services' in February (adding approximately $69,000 in appropriations).
These mid-year adjustments also made comparisons of line items as shown by Kern
Tax less accurate since mid-year budget appropriations are posted only to the salary
accounts and not spread to individual personnel line items (such as PERS
retirement and medical benefits) for budgetary purposes since budgetary control is
at the "personnel services" group level for each department.
The comparison of Workers Compensation costs also does not take into account
that $1,127,856 of these costs were one-time costs for FY 2004-05 charged to
departments to pay for increased costs associated with prior years' claims which
were identified from an actuarial study. These costs are not recurring.
The data as presented was further distorted by the fact that he compared the
individual salary information above for "all funds" to the total General Fund numbers.
Additionally, The costs per employee shown were based on 1321 employees, which
does not include the 32 employees mentioned above which were added mid-year.
The General Fund numbers used in the analysis also include transfers to other funds
(including the Self Insurance, Equipment, Refuse, Capital Outlay Funds and Cash
Basis Reserve), and other essentially one time funds such as grants. The inclusion
of these one-time funds also tends to distort measurements of ongoing costs.
The calculation of the per employee cost of retiree medical benefits is also less than
accurate, in that they were arrived at by simply dividing the cost estimated by the
City's health care consultant by the current number of retiree receiving benefits.
This cost is not only based upon the cost to existing retirees, but all existing
employees, so the analysis provided does not represent an appropriate allocation of
costs. Further, the actual cost per employee/retiree will depend on benefit levels as
well as other factors, such as heath insurance options, family members covered, and
age at retirement. So any meaningful analysis of this item requires detailed actuarial
study.
The illustrations of increased personnel cost trends which the Kern Tax analysis
attempts to show are evident over the past several years, and reflected in the actual
cost data provided by staff, ( as noted earlier, the Kern Tax analysis overstates the
costs in the fifth year by comparing the 2000-01 actual figures to the 2004-05 budget
figures). Staff is certainly aware of the increases to medical insurance, workers
compensation and retirement costs and their impact on the City's budget over the
past several years. The increases to medical insurance reflect the costs of the City's
health plans as currently structured and utilized by employees since they are self
funded. Staff has been working with the City's Health Care consultants and
employee groups to restructure the plan to encourage more cost effective plan
utilization and cost control. The City has also worked for workers compensation
system reforms which were recently passed by the legislature. These reforms
however, have yet to have a demonstrable effect on the City's workers
compensation'experience and costs. Increases to the PERS retirement cost have
been impacted by several factors, including impacts of the stock market on PERS
investment returns, and therefore, the rates we pay to fund our plans, changes in
benefit levels implemented by the state and locally, and increases in the number of
employees over the past five years. We continue to work with the Council and
employee groups to address these cost issues and their impact on our ability to
provide public services in a cost effective manner.
The analysis of reserve accounts reflects an incomplete understanding of the City's
accounting and budgeting practices. The analysis presented simply shows the
unreserved balances for various enterprise funds and the Equipment fund. The
amounts shown as unreserved balances reflect the potential unfunded depreciation
for those funds and, therefore, are not considered true reserves. Generally the City
has had a pay as you go philosophy regarding facility replacement. Most City
facilities are replaced through debt financing, grants or other one-time resources,
depending on the type of facility,' when and if replacement is warranted or needed.
The depreciation in the equipment fund relates to the potential replacement of
vehicles..Funds are generally sufficient in the fund to pay for the year to year
replacement of the fleet. If there was a need to replace a greater portion of the fleet
than the funding available, financing coUld be utilized.
As you can see, it is difficult to do meaningful budget analysis and comparisons from
year to year, 'particularly when the City is experiencing extreme budget volatility
caused by state budget actions, and significant changes in staffing levels, benefit
costs, and accounting/reporting requirements. One cannot simply take the gross
numbers without understanding the detail and make assumptions as to their true
meaning.
Staff is more than willing to meet with Mr. Turnipseed to discuss his analysis and this
response further, as necessary.
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Request for Info - Selected Salary / Benefit Costs'- JWS
Amended
Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05
Total Expenditure for Salaries (10-01 thru 10-14) $ 65,670,653 $ 69,557,666 $ 75,362,997 $ 78,009,304 $ 84,302,844
Total Expenditure for Medicare (10-33) $ 542,176 $ 615,343 $ 692',509 $ 727,198 $ 737,688
Total ExpenditUreforldedicallnsurance.Active<10-35) $ 5,695,936 $ 6,385,014 $ 7,487,960 $ 8,325,974 $ 9,877,177
Total Expenditure for workers comp (10-38, 39) $ 2,854,306 $ 3,086,487 $ 3,713,859 $ 4,037,793 $ 6,909,164
Total Pension costs (PERS 10-42, 43, 44) $ 4,234,966 $ 4,504,433 $ 6,336,783 $11,652,047 $ 20,779,108
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
June 9, 2005
TO: Alan Tan~~ger
FROM: FIorn Cor~,"~C'ater Resources Manager
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2005106 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following is in response to a City Council question from the Water Resources
Department budget hearing on Monday, June 6, 2005.
Question (Listed as Question No. 3 in June 9, 2005 Memo): Councilmember Maggard
requested staff refer to the Water Board and bring back a report to the Council regarding
the adequacy of future City water supplies and having a strategic plan in place to meet
those needs.
Response: Staff is compiling this information and this matter will be placed on the agenda
for the next Water Board meeting scheduled for July 13, 2005. Staff will present information
to the Water Board on the various water supply options available to the areas within the
City relative to future development. A report from the Board will be forwarded to the full
council upon the conclusion of this matter.
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Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 14, 2005
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Di~lhTi'e'~loo~e~t; Recreation and Parks Director '
Subject: RESPONSES TO FY 05-06 BUDGET PRESENTATION
QUESTIONS
The following are responses to questions raised by the City CounCil during the
budget workshop conducted on Monday, June 6, 2005:
Question No. 4
Councilmember Benham requested a response from staff describing the process
followed by staff to determine ~the replacement of playground equipment; Also
requested status on playground equipment replacement at Quailwood and Beale
parks; and how the community can be solicited to provide input in that process.
Response to No. 4
In 2000, the Department had a private firm perform a Safety Audit on playground
_equipment in all the City parks. This audit was reviewed by staff and the
playground equipment that was deemed dangerous and unsafe was removed
immediately. The remaining parks were rated on their conditions of "good" to
"excellent" which includes meeting safety standards on our equipment. This rating
determined the priority of the equipment replacement. Since the year 2000, we
have either totally or partially replaced playground equipment at six (6) parks.
Future plans include updating 20 more playgrounds by installing more creative and
innovative play structures over a period of several years. Beale, Campus Park
North, and Quailwood have been scheduled for some play equipment
replacement. Staff will produce several equipment options which will be presented
at the neighborhood meetings. Notification of these meetings will be done through
distribution of flyers in the neighborhood and using the City's Teleminder system.
Responses to Budget Presentation
06/14/05
Page 2
Question No, 5
Councilmember Maggard requested a response from staff regarding the cost to
facilitate additional movies in the park.
Response to No. 5
The cost of promoting and conducting a "Movie in the Park" is $275.00. This
includes all labor, materials, and equipment.
(~uestion No. 6
Councilmember Maggard requested a response from staff regarding the City's
strategy to maximize pool usage at all pools in City parks; and requested
attendance figures comparing attendance at McMurtrey Aquatic Center to all other
City pools.
Response to No. 6
The following are strategies to maximize pool usage:
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
1. Joint programs with Ice Center
a. Corporate team building
b. Summer teen activities
c. Family events
d. Summer camps
2. Research feasibility of having own clubs
a. Club polo
b. Swim team
c. Master's
d. Diving
3. New aquatic events
· ' a. Halloween aqua costume contest
b. Polar Bear swim
c. Easter egg hunt and carnival
d. Corporate challenge
4. Create a process and fee structure for renting deck areas for events like
weddings and receptions.
5. Certify staff as Aqua Fitness instructors
6. Train staff on a Synchronized Swimming Program
7. Add "Water Walking" to lap swim times
8. Incorporate ."Water Safety Program" to go along with the Aquatic Safety
Awareness Program (A.S.A.P.)
Responses to Budget Presentation
06/14/05
Page 3
Outdoor Pools
We will continue to promote swim lessons, swim teams, pool rentals, and
recreation swim, and initiate synchronize teams next year. Attendance reports will
be provided on a monthly basis to the City Manager's Office and additional reports
will be provided as requested.
Attached are the Summer 2004 pool attendance figures.
Question No. 8
Councilmember Sullivan requested a plan evaluating locations for potential new
skate parks.
Response to No. 8
Staff will continue to evaluate and recommend future park sites and other
properties for a possible skate park location. We recognize the need for more
recreational activities including skateboard parks in other areas of the city. It is
difficult to locate .a skateboard park in existing parks due to neighborhood
concerns. Funding for skate parks is not an amenity included in the calculated
park development fee; therefore, they would need to be budgeted as a capital
improvement project or funded by grants or private donations.
If you have any further questions, please let me know.
Attachment
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
POOL ATTENDANCE 2003 vs 2004
wEE~ E.O,.G O^T~ 09~05~04 wr°
F^ClUTV T¥.a 06"7/0411 086a460411 07m¢0411 0760060411 076~5mll 07¢22¢04 0762060411 0860560411 '0861260411 08/~6mll 08622ml1 00629mll TOTAL
Beale Pool Rec. Swim 028 584 421 280 261 246 373 329 282 168 N/A NIA N/A 3,763
Program Swim 133 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 246
Total 2004: 961 699 42t 280 261 246 373 320 282 168 4,011
Rec Swim 766 608 622 460 272 259 295 375 297 3,954
Prog ram Swim 118 93 68 68 125 156 80 40 80 828
Total 2003 884 701 690 528 397 415 375 415 377 I N/A NIA NIA N/A 4,782
astro Total 2004: NIA NIA N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA N/A 0
Rec Swim 486 354 391 407 502 230 299 · 270 267 ! 3,206
Program Swim 166 366 430 470 218 268 174 174 95 2,361
Total 2003 652 720 821 877 720 498 473 444 362 NIA N/A NIA NIA 5,567
Jefferson Rec. Swim 1,050 644 647 322 307 233 346 401 238; 96 N/A NIA N/A 4,266
Program Swim 91 95 160 160 109 122 80 85 86 3 999
Total: 1,141 739 815 482 416 358 428 486 324 99 5,285
Rec Swim 1,340 973 1,120 851 764 719 726 806 730 ! 6,037
Program Swim 36 76 28 98 20 20 58 58 0 394
Total 2003 1,384 1,049 1,148 949 784 739 784 864 730 NIA N/A NIA NIA 8,431
V1LK Pool Rec. Swim 637 431 450 2g0 298 221 162 ' 194 179 55 NIA N/A NIA 2,937
Program Swim 66 65 164 152 25 251 104 330 185 3 1,365
Total 2004: 723 496 614 442 323 472 286 524 364 58 4,302
Rec Swim 1,288 862 624 655 202 192 231 427 545 5,026
Program Swim 300 300 248 248 184 184 196 196 0 1,856
Total 2003 1,588 1,162 872 903 386 376 427 623 545 N/A NIA N/A N/A 6,882
iMcMurtrey Rec. Swim 5,238 5,906 4.640 2,924 5,544 5,541 5,699 4,740 4,779 2,07,7 3,242 2,758 1,253 54.341
Program Swim 417 356 649 983 777 1,132 761 693 664 100 102 90 113 6,837
Total 2004: 5,655 6,262 5,289 3,907' 6,321 6,673 6,460 5,433 5,443 2,177 3,344 2,848 1,366 61,178
Total 2003 NIA N/A N/A N/A N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A NIA ~/A NIA NIA 0
,Planz Total 2004: NIA N/A NIA N/A NIA NIA N/A NIA NIA NIA N/A NIA NIA 0
Rec Swim 592 561 376 439 395 333 331 160 240 3,427
Program Swim 164 164 288 388 242 202 166 166 35 1,81 5
Total 2003 756 725 664 827 637 535 497 326 275 N/A NIA N/A N/A 5,242
Siemon Total 2004: NIA NIA N/A N/A N/A N/A NIA NIA NIA I NIA N/A N/A 0
Rec Swim 234 279 254 371 310 262 200 221 333 2,464
Program Swim 456 456 382 382 470 480 337 337 130 3,430
Total 2003 690 735 636 753 780 742 537 558 463 N/A N/A N/A NIA 5,894
Silver Creek Rec. Swim . 985 799 647 416 423 476 362 425 659 192 N/A N/A NIA 5,364
Program Swim 863 847 865 836 144 638 558 569 641 0 5,961
Total 2004: 1,848 1,646 1,512 1,252 567 1,114 920 994 1,300 192 11,345
Rec Swim 1,210 1,310 1,426 913 813 844 725 723 1,909 9,873
Program Swim 974 924 820 950 906 966 784 775 130 7,309
Total 2003 2,184 2,234 2,246 1,863 1.799 1,810 1,509 1,498 2,039 NIA NIA N/A NIA 17,182
Wayside Total 2004: NtA N/A NIA NIA NIA N/A NIA N/A N/A NIA NIA N/A NIA 0
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Rec Swim 390 295 266 233 0 120 138 130 136 1.708
Program Swim 52 92 48 46 52 52 48 45 0 440
Total 2003 442 387 314 281 52 172 186 t 78 136 N/A NIA N/A NIA 2,148
2004 YTD Weekly Total: II 10,320 1 9,842 1 8,681 1 6,383 1 7,8851 8,880 1 8,467 1 7,757 1 7,713 1 2,694 Il 3,344 II 2,848 II 1,368 II 88,121
t003 YTD Week1 6,981 56,128
Each year represents number of regular season weeks in that year. Date ending 8115104 represents last three days of regular swim season.
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BEALE JASTRO JEFFERSON MLK McMURTREY PLANZ SIEMON SILVER CREEK WAYSIDE
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 15, 2005
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ALAN CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2005~06 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
RESPONSE
Monday, June 6, 2005 Department Presentations to Council
Alan Christensen Question No. 7: Councilmember Carson requested staff
John W. Stinson include an item on the next joint City / County meeting
agenda to discuss the process in place to get upgrades at
Casa Loma Park which is located in the City of Bakersfield
but owned by Kern County.
Staff will place this item on the next City Intergovernmental Relations Committee
meeting agenda for placement on the September 19th Joint City Council/Board of
Supervisors meeting agenda.
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a~;~ :.STA3~E.oF CALIFORNIa--BUSINESS. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 6 RECEIVED
2015 EAST SHIELDS AVENUE, SUITE A-100
FRESNO; CA 93726-5428
PHONE (559)243-3457 JU~J 1 6 2005 Flex your power.!
FAX (559) 243-3426 Be energy efficient/ -
TI'Y (559) 488-4066
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
June 15, 2005
Alan Tandy
City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
'Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy: .......................................................
STATE ROUTE 204 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to replace the existing bridge on State Route
204 over Chester Avenue and 30th Street, commonly referred to as Garces Circle, in Bakersfield, Kern County.
The bridge would be constructed to current standards.
Due to the community's interest in the preservation of the Father Garces Statue, located within Garces Circle,
Caltrans is holding a Public Information Meeting to address questions, provide information, and allow the
public to comment on this project. At the meeting, Caltrans will give you an opportunity to learn more about the
project and provide your input. Caltrans staff will be present to provide information, discuss your concerns, and
answer any questions regarding this project. The date, time, and location are listed below. An informal format
will be used at the meeting, so you may arrive at any time.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 28, 2005
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Barbecue Factory
1616 30th Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301
'Enci-osed i-~ a coPy Of the Pubfi-c N0ti~e Br additi°fial inf°riniifi0n."If ~ou have'ny qu~S-ti0ns; please
contact me at (559) 243-3457 or Lea Spann, Environmental Planner, at (559) 243-8286.
Sincerely, ,
Judy Aguilar-Luna
Project Manager
Enclosure
"Caltrans improves mobility across California"
Announcement of Public Information
Meeting on the State Route 204
Project/Father Garces Statue
akersfie d
To San Luis Obispo ~ To Lake Isabell~
Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 Place: Barbecue Factory
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 P.m. 1616 30th St., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301
The Califomia Department ofT~nsportation (Caltrans) is proposing to replace the existing State Route
204 bridge over Chester Avenue and 30th Street (Garces Circle) in the City of Bakersfield.
Preliminary Design maps and other project information will be available for viewing. Caltrans staff
including project managers, design engineers and environmental planners are available to answer your
questions. You are invited to attend the open house at the time indicated above. Noformal.presentation~ - -
will be made.
Due to the community's interest in the preservation of the Father Garces Statue'we are holding this Public
Information meeting to address questions, provide information, and allow the public to comment on this
project. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but have comments, questions or concerns regarding this
project, please submit them in writing no later than July 28, 2005 to: Caltrans, Environmental Planning,
Attention; Lea Spann,2015 East Shields Avenue,Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93726. '
For more information conceming this project, please contact Judy Aguilar-I_una, Project Manager at (559)
· 243-3457, judy_aguilarC~lot.ca.gov or Lea Spann, Assodate Environmental Planner at (559) 243-8286,
lea_spann@dot, ca.gov. For other state matters, please contact District 6 Public Affairs at (559) 48&4067.
Individuals who require special accommodations (e.g. Arnerican Sign Language, interpreter, accessible
seating, documentation in altemate formats, etc.) are required to contact District 6 Public Affairs Office
at (559) 488-4067 at least 5 days prior to the scheduled Open House date. Telecommunications
Devices for the deaf (TTY) users may contact the Califomia Relay Sen4ce TFY line at (!-5594884066).
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER RECEIVED
FROM: W.R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE ~ JUN 1 7 Z005
DATE: JUNE 16, 2005
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SUBJECT: CONCERNS WITH NORTH STINE NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 1159 (WARD 1)
Council Member Carson requested staff address concerns with the North Stine Neighborhood
regarding unkempt yards, gang activity, etc., with the possibility of creating a Neighborhood
Watch Program.
This referral encompasses several divisions within the police department and staff will work
together to address resident concerns.
Staff from the West Side Substation has been assigned to increase patrol efforts utilizing the
Special Enforcement Unit to contact and identify gang members living or loitering in the area.
The Graffiti Enforcement Officer will be utilized to identify and arrest taggers in the area. Other
issues of unkempt yards and illegally parked or abandoned vehicles will be addressed by both
patrol and code enforcement officers. Crime Prevention staff will be utilized to contact and
identify prospective watch captains to launch a successful neighborhood watch program.
RB/vrf
RECEIVED
1 7 Z005
15 A, K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager'
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director/~.-/~_.~_.~_
DATE: June 13, 2005
SUBJECT: TREE STREET CLOSURE
Informal Referral
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED · ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF THE TREE STREETS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE
OF 24TM STREET/STATE ROUTE (SR) 178.
The closure of only one street along SR178, such as Elm Street, could be pursued with
Caltrans fairly simply and quickly. With the closure of only one street, impacts to SR178
and its intersections would be minimal and Caltrans has indicated a detailed traffic study
and analysis would not be required. However, if other street closures were then to be
added and pursued, detailed traffic studies and analysis would be required by Caltrans
and the process would take longer.
For the traffic analysis, existing volumes on SR178 and other streets in the area would
first need to be collected. Then, after the initial temporary closure had been in place for
several months, a second collection of traffic volume data would be performed. These
volumes would be compared to the initial volumes to determine areas of immediate
impact. Then a growth factor would be applied to account for greater traffic volumes
occurring in the future and using these future volumes, analysis of traffic flow on SR178
and its intersections with and without the closures would be performed. Caltrans has
said they would require mitigation for any SR178 intersections negatively impacted by
the street closures. This mitigation could include widening of the intersections with
additional through lanes or turn lanes, which could be very costly.
Whether one street or multiple streets, the normal process for a road closure should be
followed including a public hearing before the Planning Commission and then a public
hearing before the City Council. After receiving approval at these hearings, staff would
obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans for the temporary closure(s). And then
Public Works staff would install the interim temporary barrier(s) and modify signage and
striping for SR178 as required by Caltrans.
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You may recall, Caltrans had initially denied the street closure request without detailed
studies of the Oak/24th Street and F/24th Street intersections, and then mitigating any
impacts predicted to occur to those intersections based on projected traffic volumes.
The City then proposed an initial temporary closure using only barricades and then
analyzing actual traffic volumes and impacts during the temporary closure period, and
Caltrans agreed with this idea. This temporary closure would also give the
neighborhood a trial period to see how these closures worked' for them. These
temporary closures and striping and signage modifications could be paid for out of
Public Works operating funds.
However, once the trial period ended and if the closures were deemed successful by all
stakeholders (Caltrans, City, neighborhood), then permanent closure improvements
would have to be installed. These permanent improvements will include requiring
additional right of way from adjacent residents fronting the' new cul-de-sacs,
constructing curb and gutter, and potentially dealing with street drainage issues. These
permanent improvements will be relatively costly and would be in addition to any SR178
intersection mitigation Caltrans might require; so staff recommends a funding source be
identified now for these improvements to be sure there is funding to pay for their
installation presuming the lengthy and time-consuming closure process is successful.
Finally, the residents should understand that Caltrans could ultimately find these street
closures unacceptable, and so the temporary barricades would be required to be
removed, the striping restored, and the streets reopened.
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15 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: June 6, 2005
SUBJECT: ELM STREET CLOSURE
Referral No. 1154 (Meeting: 5/25/05)
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM PROVIDED A PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF ELM
STREET AND REQUESTED PUBLIC WORKS STAFF PROCEED WITH THE STREET
CLOSURE.
Staff can begin the process for the temporary closure of Elm Street south of 24th Street.
Once the temporary monitoring period is concluded and the closure is determined to be
acceptable (by the City, residents, and Caltrans), then funding for permanent closure
improvements will need to be identified and the permanent improvements constructed.
As previously presented to Council, the closure process will involve:
1. Caltrans Submission
a. Traffic analysis of before and after conditions
b. Gain acceptance/approval from Caltrans
2. Planning Commission
a. Public hearing
3. City Council
a. Public hearing
4. Obtain Caltrans Encroachment Permit
a. Install interim barriers
b. Striping/signage modifications
'J 5. Monitor and if acceptable, plan for permanent closure improvements
However, there may be issues with homeowners residing on adjacent parallel streets
that could experience additional traffic if the temporary closure of only Elm Street is
proposed. Therefore, if street closure is to be pursued, staff recommends proposing the
temporary closure of all streets between Elm Street and C Street along the south side of
24th Street.
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31TY MANAGER,S OFFICE
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 15, 2005
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Di o tor of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Donation of Tennis Court for Soccer Facility
Referral # 001164 - Ward 3
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff investigate location of donated tennis court
and feasibility of conversion to a soccer field.
Staff investigated the possibility of using city tennis courts for an indoor/outdoor
soccer court. Several tennis court facilities were looked at but were either
rejected due to neighborhood objections or the facility was heavily used by tennis
players.
The Mesa Marin sports facility is a potential site for the indoor style soccer
facility. An area would have to be located in or around the current five (5) softball
diamonds, concession building, and restrooms. Once an area is chosen, a
concrete pad with fencing and lighting would have to be constructed at an
estimated cost of $50,000. Then, the additional turf, wall boards, goalS,
scoreboards, etc, could be added.
If a special interest group were to "construct" and program this facility, an
agreement between the City and group would have to be negotiated..The
agreement would include delineating who is responsible for maintenance,
repairs, scheduling, programming, liability, and related costs. In addition, we
would clarify the potential revenues 'and the City's portion of those revenues.