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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/08/05 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 8, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. The 2005-06 State budget agreement includes several items that are significant to cities. The enclosed memo includes a summary of the items that will affect us. The good news is that we are to receive approximately $1.2 million in Prop. 42 funding for road work. In addition, we may receive STIP funds this year to move forward on several major protects, including the Westside Parkway and the Fairfax/178 interchange projects. However, any funding for those projects will remain uncertain until the CTC decides on their funding priorities and until their revenue estimates are finalized. The proposed budget includes repayment of the $1.2 billion VLF monies, which will not affect us, because we sold our VLF receivable in February to receive immediate funding for road repairs. Booking fee reimbursements were not included in the State budget, but we had anticipated that, so did not include it in our budget. In summary, it appears that the State budget actions, for now, will not further damage our financial status for the 2005-06 fiscal year. 2. We have begun the analysis of the new population numbers that came out from the State. State law requires redistricting when ward populations get too far out of balance. We will need to start that process with the Council in sufficient time for the 2006 elections. The preliminary numbers are enclosed; we will do a presentation at the July 20th meeting on the subject. 3. The meeting that Senator Florez tried to call with Shafter and the County has been postponed to a date as yet unspecified. 4. The reauthorization of the federal transportation bill has been delayed again in Congress. Per the attached notice from the League, the latest extension has a deadline of July 19th. 5. As you are aware, the governor has created the "Central Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley" to bring State representatives and central valley representatives together to work on improving the economic conditions and quality of life for this region. The press release from the Governor's office is attached. Honorable Mayor and City Council July 8, 2005 Page 2 6. The General Supervisory group has agreed to go without a cost of living increase or any other benefit increases through the end of 2005 in order to implement a retiree health savings plan..Their plan will include the same terms the management group agreed upon. The item will appear on your July 20th meeting agenda. We extend our thanks to the supervisors for their understanding of our financial circumstances. 7. The Police Department has developed an on line publication available via the City's website at www.bpdinsider.us. It will include articles on Police issues, programs and investigations and links to other helpful sites. 8. Enclosed is a copy of an article from the July 4th edition of the Los Angeles Times about the positive changes taking place in Bakersfield due to our comparatively Iow housing costs and economic growth. 9. The list of High Five recipients for March through June is enclosed. Congratulations to those employees who were recognized for their outstanding efforts. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM July 8, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: John W. Stinso~,~As~sistant City Manager Subject: 2005-06 State Budget Agreement Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Wednesday an agreement between himself and Legislative leaders on the 2005-2006 State budget. Subsequently, on Thursday the Legislature passed the Sate budget essentially as agreed to with the Governor, and it awaits his signature. The 2005-2006 budget agreement included several significant items for cities. It dedicates $1.3 billion in gasoline sales tax revenues for highways and transit projects, fully funding Proposition 42 for the first time since it was approved by voters in 2002; repays $1.2 billion in VLF funds owed to local government one year early (this receivable was sold this spring by the City to provide $4.2 million in road repairs this year); does not provide any State reimbursement for jail booking fees; and extends the payback period for state mandated cost reimbursement from 5 to 15 years. Based on information currently available, Proposition 42 funding will result in the City of Bakersfield receiving approximately $1,233,957 in funding for maintenance, rehabilitation and storm damage to roads. It is anticipated funding will be available from STIP funds for several major projects, including $4 million for the Westside' Parkway Design and $6.7 million for Westside Parkway Right-of-way in FY 2005-06. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is currently deVeloping priorities for funding both TCRP projects and STIP projects. The funding for these projects remains uncertain and subject to change pending the finalization of the funding priorities by the CTC and finalization of revenue estimates, including the possibility of additional funding resulting from tribal gaming bonds (currently involved in litigation) which may provide additional transportation funds. The proposed budget agreement repays all of the $1.2 billion in vehicle license fee money owed to cities and counties which was scheduled for repayment in FY 2006-07. In earlier budget discussions the Governor proposed paying only half the amount in FY 2005-06. However, the recent budget agreement puts the entire payment in this year's budget. This budget action will not result in Bakersfield receiving any additional funds S:~JOHNX~Budget~FY 2005-06~2005-06 State Budget Agreement.doc since the City sold the VLF receivable this past February to immediately receive funds for road repairs. The sale of the City's VLF receivable resulted in the City 'receiving approximately $4.2 million, which was budgeted exclusively for street reconstruction. The following roads are in process to be rehabilitated using the VLF funds: Street Segment Ward South H Street; Ming Avenue to State Route 58 1 Mohawk Street; California Avenue to Truxtun Avenue 2 Bernard Street; Mount Vernon Avenue to Oswell Street 3 Coffee Rd; Friant-Kern Canal to 900' south of Hageman Road 4 Stockdale Highway; Allen Road to Kern River 4 Camino Media; Old River Road to Lancashire Street 5 White Lane; Dovewood to Wible Road 6 South H Street; Hosking Road to Arvin-Edison Canal 7 The budget news was not as positive regarding jail booking fees. There had been preliminary information that the State was considering including some reimbursement of jail booking fees for cities. Based on current information, the proposed budget does not include any reimbursement of jail booking feeS. Staff had anticipated that we would not receive any reimbursement and did not include it in the 2005-06 budget. Therefore, this does not change our current budget assumptions. The final item affecting local government is a change in the schedule for reimbursement of state mandated costs. The proposed budget changes the schedule from repayment over a five year period to repayment over a fifteen year period. This simply continues to delay the repayment of these costs by the state. Again, staff did not anticipate receiving this reimbursement in the FY 2005-06 budget, so it does not change our budget assumptions. S:XJOHN~udget~FY 2005-06X2005-06 State Budget Agreement.doc -.~,-_,~ , Los Angeles Times: State Legislature Approves $117.5 Billion Budget Page 1 of 2 http://www.latimes.com/news.docal/la-O70705budget wr,0,5033611 .story?coil--la-home-headlines State Legislature ApProves $117.5 Billion Budget Plan headed to Governor Schwarzenegger for approval. From Associated Press 1:48 PM PDT, July 7, 2005 SACRAMENTO -- With uncharacteristic dispatch, the state Legislature approved California's $117.5 billion budget today, sending Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger the same agreement he struck earlier this week with top legislative leaders. The budget was approved 64-13 in the Assembly and 34-4 in the Senate, a show of support far greater than the two-thirds vote required for passage in both houses. The governor is expected to sign the spending plan early next week. It would mark the earliest date California has approved a state budget in five years. Approval in both houses of the Legislature comes just two days after Sehwarzenegger and the top legislative leaders from both major parties announced a compromise negotiated over the Fourth of July weekend. Last year's budget wasn't passed until July 29. The compromise for the fiscal year that began Friday achieves Schwarzenegger's main goals of avoiding deficit spending and not raising taxes. "This is a very good first step," said Assemblyman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, the Assembly's minority leader. "This is the fight step, the fight direction, but let's keep the movement going forward." The budget provides $3 billion more for schools and brings total education spending, including higher education, to $61 billion, a record for the state. Education groups say they are owed about $3 billion more, based on an earlier promise from Schwarzenegger, but Democratic leaders did not insist on adding that extra money into the budget. An unanticipated infusion of about $4 billion from the improving state economy also allowed the state to spend $1.3 billion on road and transportation projects, return $1.2 billion to city and county governments and pay down some of its debt. The budget imposes higher fees on four-year university students and saves the state money by transferring about $235 million in teacher retirement payments to local school districts. It also reduces the expected state deficit in the 2006-07 fiscal year from $15 billion to $4.7 billion. http:ffwww.latimes.com/news/local/la-O70705budget_wr, O,7413781,print.story?coil=la-ho... 7/7/2005 Los Angeles Times: State Legislature Approves $117.5 Billion Budget Page 2 of 2 "This is a good news, bad news budget," said Assemblyman John Laird, D-Santa Cruz. "No one gets everything they want." If you want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2005 Los Angeles Times I Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery I Advertise I Archives I Contact I Site Map Help http://www~~atimes~c~m/news/~~ca~/~a-~7~7~5budget-wr~~~74~378~~print.st~ry?c~~~=~a-h~... 7/7/2005 _~ ~~,Welcome to California Page 1 of 2 Please click here to return to the previous paqe., Press Room Update from the Governor's Office July 5, 2005 Listen to the Governor's Budget Announcment I~g~.~...p.~.tDe Gov(~ [r~.['.~...!~ u d get Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Budget Agreement: No New Taxes, $3 Billion More for Education Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced a'2005-2006 budget agreement with Legislative leaders that does not raise taxes, contains no new borrowing, pays down our debt and invests in education, transportation, public health and public safety. q'ogether we have reached the best budget agreement California has seen in years, proving again that when we are a unified team we are unstoppable. This budget does not raise taxes or increase borrowing. It provides $3 billion more for our'schools, provides $1.3 billion more for crucial transportation projects and invests in both public health and safety," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "This is a budget to put us on the path toward rebuilding California. Now we must work together to reform and repair our broken budget process and break the cycle of budget deficits so that nothing will stand in the way of creating more prosperity and opportunity in California than ever before." The 2005-2006 budget agreement: · Is b~Jlanced and contains no new taxes and no new borrowing. · Funds education at the highest level in the history of California by increasing K-14 funding by nearly $3 billion and going beyond Proposition 98 requirements.. · Pays down our debt and invests in public safety and local services by paying back all of the $1.2 billion in funds owed to cities and counties one year early. · Puts $1.3 billion in gas taxes into California's roads and transportation system by fully funding Proposition 42 for the first time so Californians can spend more time at home and less time on the road. · Invests in health care through education programs that will increase the number of nurses in the face of a growing nursing shortage. Specifically, the budget agreement provides the following in the areas of: education funding, transportation, local government funding and increasing the number of nurses in California. Education: · This year, total education funding including California State University and University of California funding will rise to more than $61 billion, the most ever spent on education in California. · State funding to K-12 and higher education will total $50 billion, more than 50 percent of the state budget. · True to the Governor's May budget proposal, education will receive a $3 billion increase, going beyond Proposition 98 requirements. · Per pupil spending will increase to an all-time high of more than $10,000. · University of California and California State University student fees will continue to be lower than comparable universities across the country. · California Community College fees will remain the lowest in the nation. Paying Back Cities and Counties Early: This budget pays off all of the $1.2 billion state debt to cities and counties one year early. This means: · More savings for taxpayers and more funds for important local services like law enforcement, firefighting and vital health services. · A reduction in next year's budget debt. http://www.governor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_htmlprint.jsp?BV SessionlD=(~@@0214... 7/6/2005 .,Welcome to Califomia Page 2 of 2 Investing in Transportation: Governor Schwarzenegger is the first governor to fully fund Proposition 42, putting $1.3 billion in taxes paid at the gas pump directly back into transportation construction. The Governor's investment in roads and transportation infrastructure will create jobs, improve our economy and get Californians out of traffic so they can spend time doing the things they enjoy. Increasing the Number of Nurses in California: By 2010, California will have a shortage of 47,600 nurses. That shortage will have grown to 116,000 vacant nursing jobs by 2020. In March, Governor Schwarzenegger announced the release of $13 million in funds to support sta. tewide nursing .. job-training and education ini{iatives. In April, he announced the California Nurse Education Initiative, a public-private partnership to provide an added $90 million in funding for nurse education. This budget expands upon that initiative with an additional $20 million to help California produce more nurses by: · Offering loan forgiveness to graduate level nursing students to encourage more nurses to become faculty. · Purchasing simulators to create regional simulation laboratories so that more nursing students have access to clinical education facilities. s Increasing slots in high-demand nursing programs within the California Community College system. The 2005-2006 budget will put California on the path toward rebuilding to make our state great once again. However, California still has a budget system that allowed the state to incur a $22 billion debt which the Governor inherited upon taking office. Without reform, that system could bring the state to the brink of bankruptcy again. Reforming the budget process is essential to keeping California on the path of progress. Back to Top of Page_ Please click here to_retu[n_to_the_p_re_v_jo~s_Page. http://www.govemor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_htmlprint.j sp?BV_SessionlD=~@@@0214... 7/6/2005 Budget deal crafted with no tax hikes - The Sacramento Bee Page 1 of 3 This story is taken from Politics at sacbee.com. Budget deal crafted with no tax hikes But billions in deficits remain By Alexa H. Bluth -- Bee Capitol Bureau Published 2:15 am PDT Wednesday, Suly 6, 2005 ,Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and four legislative leaders reached a budget agreement Tuesday evemng, striking a bipartisan accord five days into the fiscal year on a plan that does not raise taxes and benefits from an improving economy but still fails to fix the state's chronic deficit problem. The roughly $116 billion spending plan is scheduled for votes in the Legislature on 'Thursday and probably will be signed by Schwarzenegger early next week. It achieves two of the Republican governor's major goals, avoiding tax increases and funneling gasoline sales tax proceeds to highway and transit projects for the first time since voters said the funds should be used for transportation. But it takes advantage of the brightening economy to preserve some social services spending - including the state's contribution to in-home care workers - that the governor previously sought to cut. Democrats also successfully rejected Schwarzenegger's plans to shift from the state to local school districts the burden of paying $469 million in teacher retirement funds. The agreement does not make use of voter-approved authority to sell additional bonds to help cover the state's deficit - but still will leave state government with multibillion-dollar deficits in years to-come. "It is a terrific day for California; we have just agreed on the budget," Schwarzenegger declared after three hours of . negotiations Tuesday afternoon, standing side-by-side in a rare display of camaraderie with the top Republicans and Democrats from each chamber of the Legislature. "This is a terrific budget; it's a budget that moves California forward." The verbal agreement came after four days of sometimes tense closed-door meetings among the so-called "Big Five" and after months of acrimony between Schwarzenegger and the Legislature. 'Schwarzenegger has spent the months since Ide released his original 2005-06 budget proposal in January bashing the Legislature for inaction and runaway spending, but has seen his own popularity decline. He is pursuing a menu of initiatives to restrict spending, overhaul the way the state draws its legislative borders and tighten requirements for teacher tenure. As he announced the budget deal Tuesday, Schwarzenegger said he plans to use the good will that came out of the talks to try to work out a compromise over the spending control measure that will appear on November's special election ballot. Democrats have balked at the measure, which seeks to !mpose strict spending restraints and give the governor authority to make unilateral budget cuts at certain times. Schwarzenegger said. he hopes to negotiate a deal with lawmakers to overhaul the state's budget process and permanently repair the state's ongoing gap between revenues and spending needs. http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/v-print/story/13185601 p- 14028990c.html ~ 7/6/2005 Budget deal crafted with no tax hikes - The Sacramento Bee Page 2 of 3 "We have gained tremendous momentum here," Schwarzenegger said. "I think we should use that momentum now." He and legislative leaders acknowledged, however, that the budget talks were not always friendly. "Sometimes the meetings were Very tense; sometimes they were very calm," Schwarzenegger said. "But it all worked out for the better." In recent weeks, leaders were locked in disagreements over a small fraction of the more than $116 billion spending blueprint. Majority Democrats, Republicans who hold enough votes to block passage of a budget and $chwarzenegger had agreed upon many of the large fundamentals, including the absence of tax increases. Democrats last month dropped their calls for tax increases for the state's top income earners to fund a nearly $3 billion increase that they said was due to schools. The budget agreement reached Tuesday spends $3 billion more on schools than last year, according to the governor, but still allocates billions less than Democrats and education officials say they were owed under an agreement made with Schwarzenegger last year. Democrats won some concessions from the governor in the final pact. Schwarzenegger and Republicans agreed to drop plans to cut the state's share of wages for in-home care workers to minimum wage and to cut welfare-to-work grants by 6.5 percent. Instead, cost-of-living increases for welfare grant recipients will be frozen for two years. "Both Democrats and Republicans are protected," said Assembly Speaker Fabian NOfiez. "This budget protects a safety net for the poor, for children, for senior citizens and for the disabled." The budget also backs off the governor's plan from January to borrow from the state's gasoline sales tax-funded transportation account for the third straight year. Instead, it will honor voter-approved Proposition 42 and send $1.3 billion to highway and transit projects across the state. "Now we can start building roads again," Schwarzenegger said. Republicans had complained that a compromise Democrats proposed would widen the deficit for California in future years. The budget deal still will leave the state with a multibillion-dollar budget gap in the next fiscal year and in future years. But leaders agreed during the budget talks to repay a $1.2 billion loan that the state owes to local governments a year earlier than it is due - reducing the state's obligation for the future. "This is a good budget," said Senate Republican leader Dick Ackerman of Fullerton. "It is a compromise budget." Despite tension between Schwarzenegger and the Democrat-controlled Legislature, NQfiez emerged from negotiations Tuesday to heap praise on the governor. "Governor, you brought us all together and you forced compromises out of all of us," he said. "Today's actions are a reflection that we are back on track, that we are going to start working together in the spirit of cooperation." The agreement must be approved by both chambers of the Legislature before it is sent to Schwarzenegger for line- item vetoes and his signature. If he signs it next week, the budget will count as $chwarzenegger's second late budget, but will come two weeks earlier than last year's. Former Democratic Gov. Gray Davis - whose job Schwarzenegger won in the historic recall election - signed the last http://www, sacbee.com/content/politics/v-print/story/13185601p-14028990c.htm! '7/6/2005 Budget deal crafted with no tax hikes - The Sacramento Bee .Page 3 of 3 on-time budget in 2000, when the state's treasury overflowed with revenues from the dot-com boom. Budget highlights The agreement reached by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders on Tuesday: · Increases education spending,by $384 per pupil over last fiscal year but does not include $3 billion more sought by Democrats and education leaders. · Dedicates $1.3 billion in gasoline sales tax revenues for highways and transit projects, fully funding Proposition 42 for the first time since it was approved by voters in 2002. · Does not raise taxes but includes about $19 million in new civil court filing fees. · Will leave the state facing billions of dollars of red ink in future years. · Freezes for two years cost-of-living increases for the state's CalWORKS program, which provides financial assistance and training to help Iow-income parents enter the work force. · Rejects Schwarzen-egger's proposal to reduce the state's contribution to in-home care workers' salaries to minimum wage. · Rejects most of the $408 million in savings the governor sought through state worker concessions but seeks some across-the-board reductions in general government. About the writer: · The Bee's Alexa H. Bluth can be reached at (916) 326-5542 or abluth@sacbee.com. Go to: Sacbee / BacI~_~Q._s_to_~ This article is protected by copyright and should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal use. The Sacramento Bee, 2100 I~ St., P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852 Phone: (916) .321-1000 C.o py~igl~ L.©..iTh e. Sacra meo~ct. B~e http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/v-printJstory/13185601 p- 14028990c.html 7/6/2005 Ward Population Estimates - 71112005 'Building -Population Building 2001 · Permits Added Pop Adjusted to Permits Added Pop I ExiSting' Percentage 2000 Census Reapportionment 4/112000 to 4/1/2000 to 2005 DOF 1/1/2005 to 1/112005 to j Population Growth from Ward Population Population 11!/2005 1/112005 Estimate 7/1/2005 7/1/2005 ' ! Estimate 2000 Census I 37,025~ 38,305 900 3,124 40,149 130 451 40,600 9.66% 2 36,702 36,074 45 156 36,858 "3l 10 36,869 0.45% 3 34,235 34,618 960 3,332 37,567 520! 1,805 39,372 15.00% 4 - 28,464 32,738 8,341 28,949 57,413 1,099 3,814 :61,227 115.10~ 5 34,103 34,843 1,861 6,459 40;562 410 1,423 41,985 23.11 6. 37,139 38,565 1,050 3.644 40,783 105 364 41,148 10.79~,~ 7 35~124 35,960 2,143 7,438 42,562 325 1,128 43~690 24.39% :~-:.~ T.:~_~I 242~,7921 251~,t03I' 15,300 53,101 2~5r8~,~[ 2r5921 a,~,-~.i 3~4.~~ 25.5i~ !- Acceptable PoPulationRan1~es per Ward 15% Over 10% Over 10% Under 15% Under ~.. Average Average Avera~le . , Average Average ~:~. : 50,089 ' 47,911 43,55~,I 39,200 37,02~ es Needed to Match Threshholds :':" ...... Population Average Average Average Average Average 1 40,600 2,956 1 i"::: ' 2 . 36,869 6,687 2,331 3 39,372 4.,184 i--.~ 4 61,227 '..11,138 -13,316 -'i 7,671 ~i 7 . 43,690 · Article from Priority Focus Page 1 of 1 Article from Priority Focus July 1, 2005 Congress Passes 8th Extension for Transportation Reauthorization Bill, As reported last week, it was expected that Congress would pass the Transportation Reauthorization bill. But on the evening of July 30, before concluding business and adjourning for the July 4 recess, the House and Senate passed another short-term extension of current highway and transit law. This will give conferees time to negotiate and iron out the policy details of a comprehensive reauthorization bill. The new extension's deadline is set for July 19, giving House and Senate members less than two weeks to complete a final bill when they return from recess on July 11. While conferees are close to reaching an agreement on the overall spending level of $286.5 billion, they are still seeking consensus on an acceptable minimum guarantee threshold and other policy considerations. Conferees have also yet to agree on the following an adequate highways-transit split, which was an 80-20 percent split in the original TEA-21 law. Additionally, the Bush administration has not signaled its approval for the compromise-spending total, the administration stated earlier this year that it would not sign a bill that was in excess of $284 billion. We will keep you posted as the conferees take up this issue again later this month. Published by League of C.~!i.fQr~i~.,.Cit,{es Copyright © 2005 League of California Cities. All rights reserved. Powered by http://www.imakenews.com/eletra/mod_print view.cfm?this_id=422834&u=priorityfocus&... 7/1/2005 !'Welcome to California Page 1 of 2 Please click here to return to the previous Daue. / Press Release. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GAAS:260:05 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/24/2006 Governor Schwarzenegger Launches the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley "Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today signed Executive Order S-5-05 creating the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. The partnership brings state agency secretaries and Central Valley representatives together to make recommendafiorts to the Governor regarding changes that would improve the economic well-being of the Valley and the quality of life of its residents. I am working to build an effective partnership between state and local government in California. I want to make this task force a model for hew state governments can work together more effectively with local governments and the regional economy," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "The Valley is home to the richest agricultural mi]ion in the world, a pathway for interstate commerce, and one of the tastest growing regions in our /:PlaY!video i~ state. But this region also faces some tremendous challenges, including high levels of poverty and unemployment, some of the lowest air quality in the nation and limited access to health care. The partnership we have begun today will bring state and local representatives together to develop a strategic plan to address these issues." The San Joaquin Valley is currently facing many challenges unique to the region including: ' · A population gi'owth rate higher than the state average. Over the course of the past 13 years, the Central Valley region has experienced a very high population growth rate. · An 8.2 percent unemployment rate, far above the most recent statawide rate of 5.3 percent. · High poverty rates with more than one in five San Joaquin Valley residents living in poverty. In addition, the region's median household income is approximately $12,000 lewer than the statewide median. However, the Valley receives substantially less per capita funding than both the U.S. and State averages. · Air quality levels among the worst in the nation. The Valley is one of only two regions in the nation to be identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an "extreme non-attainment" zone for repeatedly failing to meet air quality standards. The 26-member Partnership, led by the Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, is composed of eight state government members, eight local government members and eight pdvate sector members, along with two deputy chairs. The executive order signed by the Governor today tasks the Partnership with: · Identifying projects and programs to best utilize public dollars and most quickJy improve the economic vitality of the Valley. · Working with members of the state's Congressional delegation and federal officials, including the federal Task Force for the Economic Recovery of the San Joaquin Valley, to gain federal support for projects identified as critical to the region. · Partnering with the University of California, California State University, community colleges, and the state's other research and educational institutions, as well as pdvate foundations, to provide guidance, advice and encouragement in support of studies of particular interest and importance fo the Valley. · Reviewing state policies and regulations to ensure they are and apPropriate for the state's diverse geographic regions, including the San Joaquin Valley, and determine whether alternative approaches can accomplish goals in less costly ways. The executive order requires the Partnership to develop a San Joaquin Valley Strategic Action Proposal to be forwarded to the Governor, Board of Supervisors in each county and city council in each county by October 31,2006, providing recommendations to improve the economic conditions of the San Jcaquin Valley. Link belew to view Executive Order S-5-05: http://www~g~vem~r~ca~g~v/stat~/g~vsite/g~v-htm~p/.intJsp?BV-Sessi~n~D=@~@~9847~556~ 6/29/2005 I Welcome to Califomia .' Page 1 of 2 Please click here to return to the previous Daae. Executive Order EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXECUTIVE ORDER S-5-05 by the Governor of the State of California WHERF_~S, the San Joaquin Valley is a region rich in resources and impo~nt to Califemia's heritage, economy, environment and ident~. It is one of the most productive agriculture] regions in the world - home to farmlands that feed the nation and the wodd. It encompasses three world-class national par~s that preserve the natural beauty of the Valley and the mountains that bound it. The San Joaquin Valley is infer~ected by a transportation cen~dor that is critical to the state's intaeratate commerce. Its people are hardwo~ng and representative of many cultures, races and nationalities; and WHERE~S~ the eight counties and many communities that form the San Joaquin Valley enjoy assets that set the region apart from the rest of the state. But the Valley's unique geography, climate, and economy also pose spec~c challenges for the region that demand the attention of government leaders at the state, local and federal levels; and WHERE~S, the region's population is growing much faster than the state averege. By hearty every indicetor, the economic we~l-being of the residents of the Valley lags behind state and national averages. More than One in five San Joaquin Valley residents lives in poverty. The region's median household income is approximately $12,000 lower than the statewide median. Yet, because of past neglect, the San Joaquin Valley receives substantially less per capita funding than both the U.S. and state averages; and WHEREAS, the region is also one of only two regions in the nation to be identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an "extreme non- attainment" zone for repeatedly falling to meet air quality standards; and WHEREAS, the strength~of California is tied to the economic success of the San Joaquin Valley. Improving the economy and the well-being of the people of the San Joaquin Valley requires a concerted, coordinated and creative response from leaders at all levels of govemment and from community members. NOW, THEREFORE, I ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of Califomia, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of California, do hereby issue this Executive Order to become effective immediately: 1. The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley ("Partnership") is hereby established. The Partnership is composed of eight state govemment members, eight local government members and eight private sector members, in addition to two deputy chairs as provided in section 2..The Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency; Secretary for Education; Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency; Secretary of the Health and Human Services Agency; Secretary of the Labor and Woddorce Development Agency; Secretary of the Resources Agency; Secretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency; and Secretary of the Department of Food and Agriculture shall serve ex officio as the state members. The local govemment members shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three elected officials submitted by each of the eight Councils of Government from the following counties: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern. Eight private sector members shall also be appointed by the Governor. All members shall serve atthe pleasure of the Govemor, and without compensation. 2. The Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency is the chair of the Partnership; the Governor will appoint two additional members, one ' local government representative and one pdvate sector representative, to be deputy chairs. 3. The Partnership shall meet at least once quarterly for the conduct of its business. It may also host town hall meetings in the Valley in addition to or in conjunction with its quarterly meetings. 4. The Partnership shall perform the following duties: (a) Identify projects and programs that will best utilize public dollars and most quickly improve the economic vitality of the Valley, especially those that leverage federal, state, local and private sector resources in a coordinated effort to address cdtical needs in the Valley. (b) Work With members of the state's Congressional delegation and federal officials, including the federal Task Force for the Economic Recovery of the San Joaquin Valley, to gain federal support for projects identified by the Partnership as critical to the region. http://www~g~v~m~r~ca~g~v/stat~/g~vsite/g~v-htm~printJsp?BV-S~ssi~n~D=~@@~843 ~ 8~7~ 6/29/2005 Welcome to California Page 2 of 2 (c) Partner with the University of California, California State University, community colleges, and the state's other research and educational instit~ions, as well as pdvate foundations, to provide guidance, advice and encouragement in support of studies of particular interest and importance to the Valley. (d) Review state policies and regulations to ensure they are' fair and appropriate for the state's diverse geographic regions, including the San Joaquin Valley, and determine whether alternative approaches can accomplish goals in less cosily ways. (e) Recommend to the Governor changes that would improve the economic well-being of the Valley and the quality of life of its residents. · (f) Develop by October 31, 2006, a San Joaquin Valley strategic Action Proposal that prevides recommendations to improve the economic conditions of the San Joaquin Valley. The proposal shall be in the form of a report to the Governor, to the Board of Supervisors of the counties identified in section 1, and to the City Council of each city within thosecounties. The Partnership shall also send progress reports after each meeting. The reports shall focus on recommended strategies at each level of state government for sustainable economic growth that will create jobs and improve environmental quality in the region, while empowering local communities and encouraging entrepreneurialism. 5. The Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency shall provide administrative support to the Partnership out of existing resources. The Director of Finance may accept monetary gifts for the support of the activities of the Partnership. 6. Unless extended by another executive order, the Partnership shall terminate its business and cease to exist on November 1, 2006. 7. This order does not alter the existing authorities or. roles of the executive branch departments, agencies, or offices. Nothing in this order shall supersede any requirement made by or under law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have here unto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this the twenty- fourth day of June 2005. Is/Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor of California Back to Ton of pane Please click here to retum to the previous _~a_~e. http://www.govemor.ca.gov/state/govsite/gov_htmlprintj sp?BV_SessionID=@~008431807... 6/29/2005 BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM Date: July 8, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager ./ From: W.R. Rector, Chief of Police '~'~ Subject: Police Department Internet Publication The Bakersfield Police Department has developed an e magazine available through the. city's website (www.bpdinsider.us). The e magazine entitled BPDINSIDER will be a bimonthly publication which will contain articles about department issues, programs and investigations. The purpose of the internet magazine is to provide citizens a better understanding of department issues and how they relate to the community. BPDINSIDER is only available on-line, and citizens may subscribe via e-mail. The e-magazine takes the public inside the Police Department via their computer. Monthly features will include showcasing a different detail from the Police Department with text and photos, a different crime trend will be examined offering prevention and follow-up information, a question and answer section, traffic safety topics, seasonal crime prevention tips, and a section dedicated to BPD history. There will also be many links to helpful sites to assist readers. Please call if you have any questions. g tl T~ BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIGGER CITY: A neon si~n welcomes visitors to Bakersfield, whichhasaddednearlySO, OOOresidentsstnce 2000. Though many slill commute lo workplaces in Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles Basin, Bakersfield has been steadily attracting jobs. ir fc Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom Low-cost housing attrac~ many new residents to the San Joaquin Valley community, fueling a new e,'a of economic growth, st t~ 1'~m~ Staff Writer B~RSFIELD.~--. Ag town, oil patch, Okievtlle. Folks around here like the title boomtown bett~r. is They'.ve got good reason. Houses are tt sprouting these days, as fast as cotton in the hot 8an Joaquin Valley sun. And this town of humble mots, bad air st, and. the~ pungent smell of dairy farms h~s ali seen~it~ population explode as national · .. ' builders have moved , in to plant dozens of .'We've never .~w subdivisions, de Over the last year ca seen anythingalone, no large cityin qu California has grown []keth~¥]H at a faster rate than NEW STAGE: Actor-singer John Corbett performs at Buck Owens' $OO-seat Crystal ti< ~akersfield.' Bakersfield,averat~d 36 whlChnew Palace. Owens, who came to Bakersfield 54 years aqo, also owns a top-rated radio station. residents and 12 new on - Gene Volland, houses every day. 36-yearresidenton And no metro- du ~hecity'sgrowth politan area in the fer nation has seen housing prices rise faster than Bakersfield, where homes sold for mi 34% mom in the first quarter of t his year than a year before, wc g~ .... We~,e never seen anytlfing like this in ls l Bakersfield," said Gilman Gene Voi]and, 58, whb arrived in 1969. ~Wc've had little spurts. Ja, Bat this is unprecedented." su! - ]t may be hard to believe, but this Depres- pu slOn~era boomtown -- better known for coun- po' try singer Buck Owens and oil-field rough, T~ necks -- has overcome blistering summer heat and chilling winter fog to emerge as a vi- an b.rant center t,f C:,lifomia growth, s~ Increasingly, it's a city of good restau- an rqnts, trendy shops and the stylish new goff lin course communities so familiar to many ex3 Soutfiem Californians. More than ever, It's a city of commuters to jobs in Santa Clarit~ and the Los Angeles Basin, a retirement des- to: tinati°nandarealestateopporturLityforin- CONVERGENCE: An a#ing tractor sits next to a work~ng otl well near new homes, ize [$ee Bakersfleld, Page BlO] About one in four home buyers ~n the ctty is a speculator hoping to rnake a q~ttck profit m~ Los Angeles Times: Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom. Page 1 of 5 http://www.latim es.com/ncwsTprintediti on/call fomia/la-me-bakersfield4j u104,1,1491' 652.story?coll=la-headlincs- pe-califbrnia Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom Low-cOst housing attracts many new residents to the San Joaquin Valley community, fueling a new era of economic growth.. By Daryl Kelley Times Staff Writer ' July 4, 2005 BAKERSFIELD -- Ag town, oil patch, Okieville. Folks around here like -the title boomtown better. They've got good reason. Houses are sprouting these days, as fast as cotton in the hot San Joaquin Valley sun. And this town of humble roots, bad air and the pungent smell of dairy farms has seen its population explode as national builders have moved in to plant dozens of new subdivisions. Over the last year alone, no large city in California has grown at a faster rate than Bakersfield, which averaged 36 new residents and 12 new houses every day. And no metropolitan area in the nation has seen housing prices rise faster than Bakersfield, where homes sold for 34% more in the first quarter of this year than a year before. "We've never seen anything like this in Bakersfield," said oilman Gene Voiland, 58, who arrived in 1969. "We've · had little spurts. But this is unprecedented." It may be hard to believe, but this Depression-era boomtown -- better known for country singer Buck Owens and oil-field roughnecks -- has overcome blistering summer heat and chilling winter fog to emerge as a vibrant center of California growth. Increasingly, it's a city of good restaurants, trendy shops and the stylish new golf course communities so familiar to many Southern Californians. More than ever, it's a city of commuters to jobs in Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles Basin, a retirement destination and a real estate opportunity for investors. Since 2000, Bakersfield has added nearly 50,000 new residents, more than every other city in California except the three largest -- Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose -- and Elk Grove near Sacramento, which expanded partly by annexing a neighboring community. With nearly 300,000 residents, Bakersfield is now the 11 th largest city in the state. In addition, a Cal State university campus that opened in 1970 is.growing steadily, and sophisticated newcomers have arrived from big cities across the nation as the oil industry has rebounded, farmers have prospered and Bakersfield has become a crossroads for goods distribution. After three decades of steady -- and now explosive http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/califomiaAa-me-bakersfield4jul04,1,3230039,print.story?coll=l .... 7/5/2005 Los Angeles Times: Bakersfield Comes Int0 Full Boom Page 2 of 5 -- growth, Bakersfield is no longer mentioned most often as the butt of a Johnny Carson joke. "I remember when Bakersfield went through'its last boom, when the price of oil went up in 1974," said demographic researcher Joel Kotkin, author of "The City: A Global History." "I called it an Okie Abu Dhabi," he said. "It was a place very distinct from Los Angeles, and the notion of Bakersfield as kind of an extension of Los Angeles was unthinkable. But now it's becoming part of the L.A. solar system." As with previous booms -- oil at the turn of the 20th century and the Dust Bowl migrations of the 1930s -- newcomers are moving to Bakersfield for economic opportunity. Mostly that means affordable housing: with condos and houses selling for $220,000 in the first quarter of this year, a median price less than half that of Southern California. But buyers are not just retirees and young families priced out of the coastal housing market. About one of every four is a speculator, quick to flip'properties for a profit, according to property appraiser Gary Crabtree, who regularly surveys the market. About half of the investors are from outside the Bakersfield area, he said. "My flip of the week," said Crabtree, "is a house that closed escrow for $431,500 in April, was put back on the market, had three bidders, and is now in escrow again for $675,000." A sign of how quickly the market is moving, Crabtree said, is that the average sales price of a single-family home in Bakersfield was $275,237 in May, and the average list price of 910 homes on the market last week was $387,911. A San Francisco finance research firm, Loan Performance, recently ranked Bakersfield ninth in the nation for investor loans, which made up nearly 19% of all mortgages in the city in the first ~our months of this year. 'Bakersfield businessman Bellete Gashaw, a 40-year-old from Ethiopia, is one of those investors, having purchased two homes he intends to sell. "When I got my first house last year, it was $139,000; now it's worth $300,000," he said, while examining model homes at an entry-level subdivision in south Bakersfield, where the lowest-price house was $260,000. He had brought along a friend, a civil engineer from Santa Clarita, who was also looking for investment opportunities. "I'm surprised by these prices," Gashaw said. "I don't think I'm going to buy any more." Speculation is so rampant that many Bakersfield builders now refuse to sell to investors, fearing that they will only drive prices up and take the profits. The builders require that owners occupy the homes and h01d them for at least a year or pay a financial penalty. Cheap land and a central location have also triggered a surge in commercial development in Bakersfield, with construction of new office and retail, centers and warehousing and food-processing plants. A Dreyer's ice cream plant recently added 450 jobs, a Target distribution center created 1,250 positions nearby and State Farm Insurance moved 300 employees when consolidating two Southern California regional offices in Bakersfield.. "We took the needs of our employees and our ability to recruit into consideration," said State Farm spokeswoman Hilary Whitcomb. "Our employees can purchase a house here, the schools are good and the commute is shorter than in Los Angeles County." http://www.~atimes.c~m/news/printediti~n/ca~if~mia/~a-me~bakers~e~d4ju~~4~~~323~~39~print.st~ry?c~~~=~... 7/5/2005 Los Angeles Times: Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom Page 3of 5 The result is more jobs for an area of chronic joblessness. Employment in metropolitan Bakersfield has increased about a third since 1994, while unemployment has been cut in half, to 7.6% in May. Though still higher than the statewide rate of 5.3%, Bakersfield has made more progress than California overall. Partly as a result, Inc. magazine has ranked the city high or/its list of the "best places for business" in the United States for the last two years. Despite the economic upturn, Donavan Ropp, director of the Business Research and Education Center at Cal State Bakersfield, said there was a downside to the good news: Most new jobs in Bakersfield don't pay very well, and the vast majority of local students don't go to college. "We have a lot of the high school mentality, and those who didn't even make it through high school," he said. "So the job choice is going to be McDonald's." To address that problem, Horace Mitchell, president of Cal State Bakersfield, said the university hopes to nearly double its enrollment to 15,000 studentsin a decade. The goal is to provide skilled workers for the area's growth industries, such as finance and insurance, mortgage and brokerage, and product distribution. "We're having an increasing presence in this community," said Mitchell, who was recruited from UC Berkeley a year ago after finding there was more to Bakersfield than he had imagined. ."My initial reaction was, 'Bakersfield?' But when you look at the growth and excellent residential areas -- gated communities with multimillion-dollar homes -- you say, 'My goodness, this is really quite a place.'" Mitchell is not'alone in "seeing Bakersfield with different eyes," said business consultant Sheryl Barbich, who led an effort to envision what the city should become by 2020. "We've developed a kind o'f quirky sophistication," she said. "It comes when you've got Buck Owens on one side and the Bakersfield Symphony on the other." Owens, who with Merle Haggard popularized country music's gritty Bakersfield sound, sees the Bakersfield boom as a mixed blessing. Owens still draws crowds every Friday and Saturday night at his $1 O-million, 500-seat Crystal Palace on Buck Owens Boulevard. His KUZZ radio station is still No. 1 in the area. And just last month he sold four properties that he had bought over several years for $2.4 million, reaping a huge profit. "The secret is simple," said the 75-year-old onetime Dust Bowl farmworker. "Find out where progress is going, and get in the way." Progress is running right over the town where Owens settled 54 years ago after falling in love with its honky- tonks, hardtop car races and truck-stop food. And it's changing forever. One thing just about everybody in town agrees on is that Bakersfield needs an image makeover. It's true that agriculture remains Bakersfield's largest employer, accounting for about one-sixth of the area's 300,000 jobs. And it's true that oil companies are still Kem County's three largest taxpayers. And goodness knows, thousands of migrants from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, and their descendants, are still around. What is not so obvious to those who drive through town on California 99 is that Bakersfield has matured, boosters say. http://www.~atimes.c~m/news/printediti~n/ca~if~mia/~a-me-bakers~e~d4ju~~4~~~323~~39~print.st~ry?c~~~=~... 7/5/2005 'Los Angeles Tim~s: Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom Page 4 of 5 Its beleaguered downtOwn is coming back to life, with young families moving in and performances at the Spotlight and Stars theaters.~A new art museum was built four years-ago and recently exhibited wsrks by Diego Rivera, Georgia O'Keeffe and the French Impressionists. Professional ice hockey and football teams -- and entertainers such as Elton John -- play at the 9,000-seat Rabobank Arena, which opened in 1998. "I've had 22 homes in 15 cities," said Bernie Herman, 54, who retired as chief executive of five local hospitals last year and now manages the Bakersfield Museum of Art. "We could move anywhere, but we've stayed here." Still, Herman praised Bakersfield partly by describing what it isn't. He's lived in Fresno, Herman said,-and Bakersfield is not as foggy. He's spent time in the San Femando Valley, he said, and Bakersfield is often cooler in the summer. "I'm from Nebraska, and. I've always said there's a Midwest work ethic here," he said. "And there's still a small- town feel." There's also a Midwestem conservatism to its politics and religious life, with evangelical churches in abundance. But Councilwoman Sue Benham, a graduate of UCLA Law School who married into a Kern County farm family, said views are changing in a county with a small-government mentality, where individual property rights have reigned supreme. More than a hundred people turned out at a recent hearing to argue that Bakersfield should protect the dappled, golden hills of the city's northeast from overdevelopment. "In 25 years here, it was the first time I'd seen this kind of outpouring," Be~nham said. "It was a community awakening." In another political demarcation, the City Council opposed relocating two huge Chino dairies southwest of · Bakersfield, citing air- and water-quality c°ncems. But a split county Board of Supervisors approved the move. Nowhere is Bakersfield's transition more obvious than in the southwest, an expanse of farmland 40 years ago, but now decidedly upscale thanks in large part to the ambitions of developer Castle & Cooke, owned by Dole Food Co. Chief Executive David Murdock. The company's Marketplace outdoor mall -- a complex with fountains, movie theaters, a Starbucks, Baja Fresh and Jamba Juice -- maybe the busiest place in town. And Murdock's red-brick, white-columned Seven Oaks Country Club -- modeled after his Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks -- is the priciest, at $30,000 for a full membership. A Georgian-style home on the golf course sold for $2.35 million not long ago, and a local doctor is building a Mediterranean-style mansion of at least 12,000 square feet. · But if Bakersfield's frenzied housing market is making builders and homeowners rich, it's discouraging to 18-year- old Jeannette .Rodriguez, who works at Vons along with her parents. "I used to think that right out of [community] college I'd try to get a little place of my own," she said. "But now people come here from L.A., and we're going up, up, up to L.A. standards." http://www.~atimes.c~m/news/printediti~n/ca~if~mia~~a-me-bakers~e~d4ju~~4~~~323~~39~print.st~ry?c~~~=~... 7/5/2005 Los Angeles Times: Bakersfield Comes Into Full Boom Page 5 of 5 Some 01d-timers, such as Buck Owens, aren't all that happy about the change either. "Bakersfield's losing it's country flavor," he said. "There are million-dollar homes around here now: In Bakersfield? Are you kiddin' me?" (BEGIN TEXT OF INFOBOX) On the fast track Bakersfield is the fastest growing large city in California. Last year, its population grew by 13,222 to 295,893. Bakersfield California White 51.1% 46.7% Latino 32.5% 32.4% Black 9.2% 7.4% Median $39,982 $47,493 Household Income College 1-9.6% 26.6% Graduates Unemployment 7.6% 5.3% Crime rate per 59.2 40.0 1,000 residents Sources: State Department of Finance, Jan. 2005; 2000 census; State Employment Development Department, May 2005; FBI, Uniform Crime Report, 2003 If you want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. IMSRcpfint,; Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2005 Los Angeles Times ] Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery I AdVertise I Archives I Contact I Site Map I Help http://www.~atimes.c~m/news/printediti~n/ca~if~mia/~a-me-bakers~e~d4ju~~4~~~323~~39~print.st~ry?c~~~=~... 7/5/2005 B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM July 8, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: ~~~, Administrator Employee Incentive Committee SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five Award recipients for the second quarter of 2005. The winners of the random drawing are noted in bold. All of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. Each recipient is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for the fiscal year, and is also recognized monthly on each department's communication board and on the City's intranet page. We applaud these individuals for a job well done! Attachments 2005 HIGH FIVE AWARD April Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments 1 A~luayo ;Raelynn Clerk Typist PD 04/13/05 Elizabeth A~erton Found solution to a prob!em for another employee; credit to the department. 2 Barnes Donna Dev. Assoc. EDCD 04/06/05 Rhonda Barnhard Very dedicated; does an outstandin~l iob of keepin~l everyone informed. 3 Berkshire David AudioNis Spc Pub Wks 04/14/05 Robin Pa~l~li Instrumental to the success of a lar~le proiect; asset to or~lanization. 4 Berri~lan Klm Buyer II Finance 04/06/05 Laure Hinson Goes out of her way to help; very knowled~leable; c, lreat attitude. 5 Cecil Jeff Lab Tech PD 04/15/05 An~lela Tirado Friendly, positive attitude,; ~lreat wo-worker; very efficient; takes pdde in iob. 6 Colitti Jeff Net. Sys An. IT 04/08/05 Sandra Fors~he Always offers excellent customer service; has a happy & professional manner. 7 Findley Kevin Officer PD 04/13/05 Elizabeth A~lerton Took time out to help other office staff. .8 Holmes Scott Hv~/Ec~p Oprtr Pub Wks 04/03/05 Steve Hemandez iWhile performin~l essential duties, takes the times to enhance esthetics of site. 9 Jones Richard An Ctrl Officer PD 04/14/05 Patti Hock iVery professional; worked hard durin~l staffin~l shorta~le. 10 Kenned)f Kristy Dispatcher II Fire 04/10/05 Matthew Moore Volunteered to work an extre shift to'help out when others were ill. 11 Larson Holly . Rec Supr Rec & Parks 04/07/05 Alan Chdstensen Great iob plannin~l underwater weddin~l; suped0r customer service. 12 Lewis Irma Clerk Typist II PD 04/13/05 Elizabeth A~lerton Took time out to help other office staff. 13 Mo~ica David En~lineer Fire 04/09/05 Cpt. Duren While off-dut)/, helped with a maior fire incident. 14 Newton Ken Mtr Swpr Opr Pub Wks 04/14/05. Rene Martinez Dedicated and reliable; efficient example of an employee who puts iob first. 15 Pruett Klm Clerk Typist II i~~ .:~ PD 04/20/05 NanCy Eden Very efficient; helpful to others; always willing to answer questions; ~lives 100%. 16 ~Sawyer Wily Webmaster IT 04/14/05 Robin PaCiOli Instrumental to the success of a lar~le project; asset to or~lanization. 17 Scanlan Debbie ISecretary II EDCD 04/06/05 Tricia Richter Great team member; does whatever it takes to c, let the iob done. 18 Wolf Gre~l Ind. Waste Insj: Pub Wks 04/28/05 Pam Abe Didn~ hesitate to help out another employee; always ~loes the extra mile. 19 Youngblood Sheila ,An Ctd Officer PD 04/14/05 Patti Hock Very professional; worked hard during staffing shortage. 2005 HIGH FIVE AWARD MAY Nom;~-= Title ~'~t" Date Nominated by Comments I AcJuilar Abel Maint. Worker Rec & Parks 05/03/05 !Mayor Hall Provided outstanding assistance with Fwy 99 tree. planting project. 2 ^llred Vlichael Sr. Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 3 Banducci Fa;.~.'cla Lab Tech Pub Wks 05/04/05 *Greg Wolf Assisted pretreatment staff with project; helped out with staff shortage. 4 Brooks Claude Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under ~.~essful Conditions without complaining; very' hard worker. 5 Brown Jim Svc. Maint Wrkr Pub Wks 05/05/05 Karen Bennett Went the extra mile on a proiect for PD: 6 CebrerOs :)ave Tree Maintainer Rec & Parks 05/03/05 Mayor Hall Provided outstanding assistance with Fw7 99 tree planting proiect. 7 Cervantes Domingo Laborer Pub Wks 05/13/05 Debbie Cashi Worked very hard on a large and difficult proiect; very diligent. 8 Clayton Brian Sergeant PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under s[~essful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 9 Coronado Michael Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under ~,fessful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 10 Craig Blaine Detective PD 05/09/05 An~lela Tirado Spends a lot of time assisting the public; always pleasant with personnel. 11 Da;~,on Christopher Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under s~,-essful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 12 Davis Todd Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under $~essful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 13 Denne¥ Patrick Supervisor I Rec & Parks 05/19/05 Alan Christensen Instrumental in saving several trees that may have been lost without his assistance. · ' ~ 05/23/05 Allen Abe Instrumental in saving several trees that may have been lost without his assistance. 14 Dillon James III Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Norks under ~,[eSsful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 15 Dossey Richard Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 16 Dougherty' Joseph Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under ~i[essful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 17 1 Doyle Darlene Clerk Typist PD 05/16/05 Elizabeth A~erton Extremely hard worker; wonderful attitude; team player; asset to the department. 18 Fick Kelly Secretary II Clerk 05/19/05 Klm Gearhart Always helpful and cheerful; treats you like you are the top priority. 19 Flores Jessica Clerk Typist - T Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent iob helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 20 Floyd Ryan Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 21 Forsythe · Sandra Secretary Rec & Parks 05/09/05 'Holly Lars0n Did an excellent iob helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 22 Gonzalez Octavio WW Operator Pub Wks 05/04/05 iGreg Wolf AssiSted and made himself'available during plant samplin~l. 23 Gonzales. Roy Maint. CrftWorker Pub Wks 05/09/05 Deanna Frausto Efficient in repairing desk; great asset to his department. 24 Hale Michael Sr. Officer PD 05/08/05 . Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 25 Hamilton Dustin Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 26 Hernandez Anthony Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 27 Herrera Bentura, Jr. Sr. Officer PD i05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. - 28 Horttor Tim Aq. Coordinator Rec & Parks 195/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent job helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 29 lacopetti Robert Svc. Maint Wrkr Pub Wks 95/05/05 Karen Bennett Consistently goes above and beyond what is asked of him. ' · 30 Lane Tom Vlaint. CrftWorker Pub Wks 95/09/05 ~)ebbie Cashi Goes the extra mile to help a co-worker. 31 Langston Penny Clerk Typist - T Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent iob helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 32 Looney Brian Officer PD {35/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complainingl very hard worker. 33 Love Orbin Sergeant PD 95/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 34 Martin Lyle Lieutenant PD {35/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 35 Mendoza Edgar . Asst. Pool Mgr Rec & Parks {35/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent job helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 36 Miller Brenda Eng. Aide II Pub Wks {35/10/05 Marian Shaw Rec'd verbal appreciation from KHSD. -37 Musick-McCaa Bethany Aq. Coordinator Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent job helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 38 Nelson Charles Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 39 Ortiz 3randle Clerk Typist - T Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent iob helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 40 Paglla Je~,~e~, Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. Page 1 2005 HIGH FIVE AWARD MAY Nominee Title Date Nominated by Comments 41 Per~ Doug Supervisor I Water Res 05/18/05 . ' Cyndee Hluza ' First to step up and offer help; always exceeds expectations. 42 Ph ps Lisa Rec: Specialist Rec & Parks 05~09~05 Holly Larson Did an excellent iob helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 43 Polach Dan Electrician Pub Wks 05/04/05 Greg Wolf Assisted and made himself available durin~l plant sampling. 44 Richardson Don Supervisor II Water Res 05/18/05 Cyndee,Hluza First to step up and offer help; always exceeds expectations. 45 Riddle Lester Sr. Officer PD 95/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 46 Ridge Steven Officer PD 05/11/05 Angela Tirado Helps to keep Intake Room clean, even though he did not create the mess. 47 Riffenbur~l Kathleen Officer PD 05/08/05 Br~on. Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 48 Roark Brad Sergeant ~PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 49 Rodri~uez Dawn Prg. Coordinator ~Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Did an excellent job helping with customers at the one-day registration event. 50 Stringer Aaron Officer PD 05/08/05. Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 51 Tackett Robert Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 52 Talbot John Officer PD - 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 53 Taylor Bel~lher Rec, Specialist Rec & Parks 05/09/05 Holly Larson Instrumental in getting everyone trained for one-day registration event. 54 Tijerina Carlos Svc. Maint Wrkr Water Res 05/18/05 :Cyndee Hluza Huge help with the Employee Appreciation Breakfast. 55 Whale~/ Robert Officer PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. 56 Whitmore Donald Sr. Maint. CrftWorker Water Res 05/18/05 Cyndee Hluza Became the official Employee A~preciation Breakfast greeter; ~lreat attitude. 57 Youn~blood Damon Detective PD 05/08/05 Bryon Sandrini Works under stressful conditions without complaining; very hard worker. Page 2 2005 HIGH FIVE AWARD June Nominee Title De~t Date Nominated by Comments 1 Anson Dan Eng. Tech. I . Pub Wks 06/23/05 Amber Lawrence Very knowledgeable and helpful with local builder. 2 Chow Damon Lt. Equip Oprtr Pub Wks 06/08/05 Chris Johnson Assisted BPD and Fire with roadway spill. 3 Delgado-Parra Genaro Laborer - T ReC & Parks 06/21/05 Holly Larson On a moment's notice, helped get MLK pool ready. 4 Garcia Eddie PST PD 06/02/05 Betsy West Assigned to Property Rm temporarily and has given 150%. 06/08/05 BPD Motors Stocks vehicle with ice, water and sodas.for motor officers. 5 Ga~t_e;um sYlvia Clerk Typist I - T HR 06/23/05 Amber Lawrence Very patient with citizens from .Arvin who needed assistance. 6 Hernandez Anthony Officer PD 06/27/05 IElizabeth Agerton Positive attitude; always willing to help others; team player~ 7 Jones D~,,a~n Rec. supervisor Rec & Parks 06/20/05 IRhonda Smile)/ Coordinated details for spray park/pool openings; great attitude. Glen Grundeis Assisted with translation enabling PD to better investigate a case. 8 Kuo Homer Prg. Analyst I.T, 06/27/05 ~ 9 Moore Gary ' Lieutenant PD 06/06/05 !Holly Larson . Is responsive to concerns at McMurtrey. 10 Morales Roberto Laborer - T Rec & Parks 06/21/05 Holly Larson On a moment's notice, helped get MLK pool ready, 11 Mullich Jeff En(jineer Fire 06/14/05 Michael Johnson Vital part of safety program; stays involved even in off hours. 12 Ortiz Brandie Clerk Typist Rec & Parks 06/06/05 Holly Larson Supervisor bas rec'd positive comments about customer service. 13 Queen Jason Firefighter Fire 06/17/05 John Weber Organized a generous donation to the Assistance League. 14 Scott John Sergeant PD 06/06/05 Holly Larson Is responsive to concerns at McMurtrey. 15 Sherman Charles Officer PD 06/01/05 Scott Miller Rec'd letter of appreciation from District Attorney's office. 16 Silvius Steve Engineer Fire 06/29/05 Iohn Weber Appointed to regional board that helps dev. disabled by the. Governor. 17 We_her John Captain Fire 06/29/05 Howard Wines Astute observation and notification stopped an OSHA violation in progress. 18 Wilson Della Trans. Typist PD 06/16/05 Mark Davis Consistently performs at high level; others seek her out for guidance.