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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/05 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 22, 2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~-L,,./f-~. SUBJECT: General Information 1. In regard to the South Mill Creek project, let me clarify the following: For the next six months to a year, we are in an exclusive right to negotiate phase. The developer does their economic analysis, tests market conditions, and discusses with the City what the terms and conditions would be, if they should proceed. There is no certainty of a project and no land acquisition during that phase. At the end of the "exclusive right" stage, the City and Agency either enter into a development agreement, or not. If "not", there is no project and no land acquisition. If there is, the development agreement would specify how any land acquisition would occur. Every project attempts to acquire land in a free market transaction and, in over 90% of cases, historically, that has been done. Incidentally, media clips, rumors, etc. imply a jump from concept to condemnation. That simply is not how redevelopment is done. It is, instead, a fairly slow and open process which emphasizes cooperation wherever possible. Please call if you have questions or concerns. 2. We received some good news this week from the State Housing and Community Development Department that our application for Proposition 46 grant funding was approved. The jobs housing balance grant rewards cities that are proactive with affordable housing by providing a per unit rebate for every Iow to moderate building permit issued during 2004. Bakersfield is to receive $148,458 for 22 permits. The funds can be used for community projects such as parks, streetscapes - virtually anything that is community oriented and of a capital nature. Our grant application. earmarked the grant funds to assist in funding the proposed Chester Avenue Streetscape Phase I1. It was selected due to the availability of matching funds and the large community impact of that corridor on the city and downtown image. Honorable Mayor and City Council Ju~y 22, 2005 Page 2 3. A copy of the updated 2005 Goals, as adopted by the Council this past Wednesday, is enclosed. 4. A report from the Police Department as an overview of graffiti enforcement efforts from February through June is attached. 5. The Community Services Committee has a pending item to consider the feasibility of adding future skateparks. The committee is not scheduled to meet until late September but, in the interim, a report on the issue is enclosed from Dianne Hoover. 6. I will be taking vacation from Wednesday afternoon, July 27th, through Tuesday morning, August 2nd. Alan Christensen will be in charge of the office during my absence. 7. With the issue of eminent domain at the forefront in the Legislature, it would be appropriate to provide some clarification to the general public about how the process works and why it is sometimes necessary to use. I am working with staff to produce some educational information on that subject. 8. The June activity report from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. It includes pool attendance statistics, with a comparison to last year. For pools not open last year, statistics for 2003 are included for comparison. 9. The County will begin their budget hearings next month. The transmittal notice from the CAO is enclosed, which includes a broad summary of their proposed budget. 10. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Carson · Status report on availability of CDBG funds; Councilmember Benham · Status on the tentative closure of the IRS Cen_ter; · Supplemental information regarding the parking concerns at 2415 G Street; Councilmember Couch · Efforts to control weeds in sidewalks, gutters, and streets. AT:rs cc: Department Heads ,Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk ~'f~t;l~ OF,-~-~ALIFC)RNIA -RUSINESS; TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWART~:NI=G{~FR_ Govemor DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~ Division of Housing Policy Development 1800 Third Street, Suite 430 P. O. Box 952053 Sacramento, CA 94252-2053 (916) 323-3177/FAX (916) 327-2643 www.hcd.ca.gov June 30, 2005 ,RECEIVED Mr. Alan Tandy, City Manager City of Bakersfield CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Tandy: The Department is pleased to announce the City of Bakersfield as a recipient of a Workforce. Housing Reward Grant Program (WFH Program) award. Funding for the WFH Program is available pursuant to the Housing and Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2002 (Proposition 46), The goal of the WFH Program is to encourage new housing affordable to lower-income households and to reward local governments for approving housing projects affordable to lower- income households and the workforce. The WFH Program reflects the Department's commitment to work in parmership with local governments to address California's critical housing and community development needs. As you know, all local government applicants who approved new affordable housing units and are in compliance with State housing element law, are awarded WFH Program grant funds for use in any local capital improvement projects. Your City's application indicated that the City of Bakersfield met the program requirements and has implemented the objective of the WFH Program, approving new housing affordable to lower-income households. The WFH Program recognizes and reinforces the critical linkages between housing and jobs, housing and the economy, and housing and vital, livable communities. This letter constitutes a conditional commitment of grant funds in the amount of $148,458. This amount is less than applied for because total requests exceeded the amount available. Pursuant to Section 50544(d) of the Health and Safety Code, if application requests exceed the available funding amount, the per unit incentives must be prorated. The program was oversubscribed by $15.1 million; therefore the grant amounts for all applications have been adjusted. Given California's critical housing shortage, the WFH Program also rewards local governments who are on track to meet thekRegional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals. We are pleased to award the City of Bakersfield $7,764 in RHNA bonus grant funds for its significant efforts to meet its overall housing needs. City of Bakersfield Page Two Staff will be contacting you shortly to initiate the process of preparing the Standard Agreement for fund distribution. Please note no funds may be expended, nor any costs incurred, until a contract is fully executed. Again, congratulations for meeting the program goals of the WFH Program. For further information concerning this award, please contact Robert Smith at rosmith@hcd.ca.gov or (916) 445-7412~ Sincerely, Cath~ll~~ Deputy Director · City of Bakersfield 2005 - City Coundt GoaLs and Guidin~ PrincipLes Adopted - duly 20, 2005 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD' 2005 City Council Goals GOAL # 1' PROVIDE QUALITY PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES Police Services: 1. PROVIDE CONSISTENT SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT GREATER BAKERSFIELD. 2. Support and enhance proactive, city-wide efforts to reduce gang violence, illegal drug .use, domestic violence and child abuse. 3. Increase the number of actual participants and neighborhoods participating in the Neighborhood Watch program. 4. Support implementation of the strategic plan developed by the Police Department to address delivery of Police services. Plan for and develop funding mechanisms for proposed substations and associated staffing when possible. Continue efforts to increase Police patrol and progress towards a goal of 1.3 officers per 1,000 population. 5. Continue the implementation of the red light camera enforcement program and support increased traffic safety efforts through targeted red light violation enforcement and public education regarding the hazards of excessive speed and distracted driving. 6. Encourage community efforts to identify and address the root causes of crime in Greater Bakersfield.* 7. Pursue and coordinate Homeland Security programs and facilitate information sharing with state and federal agencies regarding regional security concerns. 8. Pursue additional grant funding for Police Service Programs. 9. Explore new or alternative funding mechanisms for constructing and staffing new police facilities. 10. Enhance the City's graffiti enforcement efforts using community education, information on the City's graffiti Web site, City crews and volunteer clean-up efforts, and Police enforcement. Work with the City Attorney's office to develop a plan to prosecute "quality of life" misdemeanors in conjunction with the District Attorney's Office. Fire Services: 1. PROVIDE CONSISTENT FIRE AND RELATED EMERGENCY SERVICES THROUGHOUT BAKERSFIELD. 2. Perform a comprehensive study for fire service needs and future station locations based on planned growth within the Metropolitan General Plan. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7~20~05 Page (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) Implement new station development plans (Pursuant to Joint Powers Agreement with County, including funding the construction and staffing of Station #12 and Station #14). 3. Use technology to develop faster, safer, and more efficient responses to emergencies. 4. Continue Weapons of Mass Destruction training and preparation. 5. Pursue additional grant funding for fire service programs. 6. Maintain as much as possible, fire safety and public safety programs through grants and program sponsorship efforts. 7. Explore new or alternative funding mechanisms for constructing and staffing new fire facilities. 8. Complete relocation of Fire Station #5. GOAL #2: ENHANCE THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 1. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EXISTING SURFACE STREETS AND ARTERIALS BY CONTINUING TO ENHANCE THE ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM, INCLUDING A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF THE MAINTENANCE BACKLOG AND INCREASING FUNDING FOR STREET MAINTENANCE. A. Evaluate the condition of city streets and develop a measurable plan to achieve street resurfacing improvements. Develop strategies for reconstruction of segments of selected arterial streets, based on priority, using state and federal road funds or other available funding sources. B. Implement a long term program for reconstruction of arterial streets using recurring state road funds and pursue a plan through KernCOG using 10% of state road funds allocated for Bakersfield for rehabilitation of local streets and roads. C. Identify and create additional revenue sources to obtain all available state and federal transportation funding.* D. Set aside one-time eligible monies as a priority for street maintenance projects as they become available. E.Support passage of the "Safe Roads Measure" for transpodation funding. 2. PURSUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FREEWAYS AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS CONSISTENT WITH THE PREFERRED ALTERNATE FROM THE URS GRIENER REPORT. A. Secure necessary rights-of-way and adequate funding. State and Federal funding is being used to acquire rights of way for the Westside Parkway. B. Meet with Kern County and encourage Caltrans to amend preferred alternate 15 and change the designation of Highway 58 from'the vicinity of 7th Standard Road to the South Beltway. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 2 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) C. Provide periodic workshops to update the Council on status of the freeway and beltway projects. D. Encourage completion of the Westside Parkway. E. Increase education efforts with the community and the opportunity for public input. F. Pursue the. prudent acquisition of needed properties on designated transportation corridors from willing sellers with available funds designated for transportation purposes. 3. High Speed Rail A. Actively pursue high speed rail system. 4. Promote and encourage public transportation.* 5. Support efforts for adequate air transportation. A. Work with Kern County to insure good quality air service and increase local usage. (Fly Bakersfield first). 6. Maintain/construct trails for cycling, walking, jogging and equestrian uses.* 7. Recognize the link between land use and transportation through adoption and implementation of General Plan policies including development and transportation standards which promote a balanced transportation system of pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motor vehicles. Explore alternative development concepts which promote pedestrian and transit oriented communities. 8. Work with the County and other governmental entities to cooperatively plan for and fund multi-jurisdictional transportation facilities in the metropolitan area. GOAL #3: CONTINUE POSITIVE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 1. Support the implementation of the Downtown Charrette Ham* Include in that process consideration of: A. 19th Street streetscape extension. B. Chester Avenue Streetscape extension from ~.4th Street to Garces Circle. C. Encoura§e commerdat development that includes plazas and pocket parks. D. Creation of districts- arts, education, theater, government, finance, etc. E. Central. Park expansion. F. Milt Creek project G. Selection of downtown site for Federal Courthouse. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 3 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) 2. Continue to build on the success of the Convention Center Hotel, Centennial Ptaza, Centennial Garden and Amtrak Station. A. Develop concepts for projects which contain the fo[lowing elements: entertainment, trees, landscaping, family activities, pedestdan-fdendty design, safety, attractiveness. Minimize the negative aspects of rat[road. B. Devetop parks of various sizes to provide green space for wa[king, re[axing, jo_Rging, biking, and picnicking. Provide a pedestrian friendly atmosphere by linking the parks with historic trolteys, a dyer walk, or water taxis on a canal system.* C. Clear blight from the redevelopment areas around the arena, Amtrak Station and Hotel. Identify underutilized and blighted properties in the downtown core area as potent[at sites for improvement. D. Promote mixed use devetopment that supports the entertainment district atong California Avenue to Union Avenue including additional entertainment venues, landscaping and innovative urban design elements, urban housing, restaurants, retail and other commercial uses. 3. Address downtown Parking needs by developing a comprehensive plan in cooperation with public and private downtoWn interests which addresses joint use and other creative ways to integrate parking downtown.* Initiate discussions with owners of smalt parking tots on ways to make them accessible for public parking. 4. Encourage quality downtown housing devetopments which bring families to the downtown area. A. Implement housing development in the Southeast and Old Town Kern Redevelopment areas. 5. Expand the downtown street tight design and streetscape design, and incorporate benches, refuse containers, tables and chairs and explore the use of solar lighting.* 6. Encourage mixed use development that includes a diverse mixture of housing, retail and commerciat uses.* A. Implement a mixed use development in the Southeast and Old Town Kern (Baker and Kentucky Streets) Redevelopment areas. 7. Encourage water features in the downtown. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 4 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) A. EncouraBe use of canals and river elements in the downtown. Develop the Kern Island Canal to become a center for community activities and outdoor enjoyment.* B. Encoura8e the use of various water elements - fountains, pools, and ponds to enhance the parks, town squares, etc.* C. Develop a plan to incentivize water features in the downtown throuBh implementation of plannin8 requirements for water features as a design element required of certain size or types of projects,, or use alternative revenue sources to assist with funding such amenities. 8. Encourage private courtyards and landscaped spaces that provide opportunities for formal and informal leisure use and activities (e.g. the alley/court at the Superintendent of Schools Office).* 9. Encourage the use of trees and flowers, lighting, street furniture, public art, signa~e, fla~s. Use surface material that endches the pavin~ options on our streets, sidewalks, and curbing.* 10. Pursue property acquisition in the downtown from willin~ sellers for projects that fulfill stated downtown planning objectives. GOAL #4: PLAN FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 1. Facilitate annexations where staff is sensitive to the areas and where support starts with the neighbors. Provide information to explain financial incentives or other benefits of annexation which encourage urban areas in the County to be annexed into the City.* 2. Proceed with Sphere of Influence chan~e to include areas which are likely to develop within the City so adequate advanced planninB for infrastructure and delivery of public services can be done. 3. Work with major corporations/homebuilders and land owners to facilitate master planned additions to Bakersfield includinB the use of development agreements. 4. Support affordable housin§ for seniors and Iow/moderate income residents. '~ "~:/' "? 5. Encourage and support redevelopment project areas to promote development in the Old Town Kern-Pioneer and Southeast areas of Bakersfield through use of redevelopment, Enterprise Zone incentives, community planning efforts, and other available revitalization tools. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 5 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) 6. Encourase and support redevelopment and neighborhood improvements in Southeast Bakersfield area includin8 the foliowin8 improvements: a. StreetUshts b. Street repairs c. Median island landscapin8 and streetscapes 7. Encourase and support redevelopment and neishborhood improvements in 34th Street area between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue.includin8 the followin8 improvements: a. Streetli~hts b. Street repairs c. Median island landscapin~ and streetscape on 34th Street 8.Support implementation of the southeast Bakersfield Charrette Plan. 9. Work with the FAA to review the appropriateness of the zonin8 asreement around the Bakersfield Municipal Airport resardin8 potential residential and commercial development in that area. 10. Continue to provide consistent urban services within the metropolitan area defined by the City's General Plan.* 11. Meet jointly with Kern County Board of Supervisors to discuss maintenance standards and development of parks owned by the County that are within the City and explore opportunities for improvements. 12. Plan for development of City facilities such as fire stations, police stations, parks, etc., with other 8overnmental'asencies and orsanizations and locate such facilities in a manner which will provide economies of scale, reduce costs and maximize the public benefit of City facilities and other related public fadUties. 13. Provide property owners with incentives to create in-fill or redevelopment.* 14. Require non-conti§uous development to provide all necessary infrastructure or provide economic disincenQves throuBh variable fees.* 15. Develop strateBies to reduce consumption of prime a§dcultural land for urban development.* 16. Develop policies for specific incentives for residential in-fill in bUsh[ed areas.* 17. Streamline and provide incentives for first time homebuyers in bliBhted areas.* 18. Create stricter code enforcement to help maintain neiBhborhoods and increase visual standards.* 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 6 (Vision 2020 related ifems are shown with a *) 19. Involve youth in re-developing blighted neighborhoods through ~ various efforts, such as tree planting, graffiti removal, trash clean- up, and other neighborhood improvement programs.* 20. Retrofit existing neighborhoods to be more pedestrian friendly and provide for pedestrian friendly thoroughfares in new developments.* 21. Adopt incentives for reuse of commercial zones and improving utilization of existing problem commercial areas.* 22. Encourage pocket revitalization of commercial centers and/or individual city blocks which may benefit from a targeted approach to economic assistance, which does not conflict with or duplicate existing redevelopment efforts. 23. Support implementation of the Baker Street Charrette Plan. 24. Continue efforts to secure a permanent position on Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) board by finding a sponsor for required special legislation. GOAL #5: STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY OUR ECONOMIC BASE 1. Enhance the City's economic development opportunities. A. Encourage business retention through programs which collaborate with local organizations such as trade unions, vocational training centers, schools and universities to provide technical assistance, employee training resources and other business assistance. B. Assist in business expansion and job opportunities by encouraging development of workforce training and infrastructure development which are consistent with identified Strategic business attraction goals (.N~tetson~.~.,,c*"~" Vision 2020). C. Attract industries which are best suited to our Iocational advantages, which include availability of energy production, access'to major transportation corridors, and geographic diversity for film locations and recreational activities.* D. Focus on improvements and. opportunities within the Southeast and Old Town Kern Redevelopment Project areas, and the Incentive Area. 2. Continue to enhance the TEAM BAKERSFIELD concept and develop a fast-track process for establishing a business.* 3. Implement job creation strategies identified in the Old Town Kern and Southeast Economic development plans which address high unemployment area needs by attracting targeted industries that provide higher paying jobs which can support families. 4. Expand telecommunications and other infrastructures to support new and existing industries.* 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 7 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) 5. Build on existin8 economic base: AsdcuttUre (for example; appUed technoiosy, value- added asdculture, Genetic techno[osy) and Enersy (for example: natural 8as, micro-enersy 8eneratins).* 6. Encourase and provide business devetopment and entrepreneurial opportunities.* GOAL #6: PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND IMAGE 1. Implement "Bakersfield Life as it Should Be" imase too[kit. 2. Continue the campaisn asainst littedn8 (Keep Bakersfield Beautiful and CUB Prosrams) and 8raffiti. 3. FaciLitate development and encoura§e corporate capital investments towards cultural and recreational faciUties includin8 the use of 8rants, contributions, in-kind services and other unique or appropriate one-time lundin8 sources which may become available, while Umitin8 the use of General Fund revenues for such capital construction. Such facilities would include the foLlow[ns: A. Performin8 and cultural arts center. B. Community recreation buildin§s. C. Aquatics Facilities. D. Multi-purpose stadium. E. FaciUtate 40 acre soccer park development. F. PLan and develop a 200 acre plus complex to address soccer, baseball, 3 par 8olf, aquatic facilities and related needs. G. Expansion and enhancement of City recreational facility adjacent to Mesa Matin Raceway. 4. Continue the operation of existin8 city swimmin8 poots in a safe and cost effective manner. 5. Create tandscaped 8ateways, freeways and arterial roads. Increase freeway and entry point landscape standards. Support implementation of the hishway landscape improvement plan by secudn8 fundin8 to complete improvements in cooperation with Cattrans and other local asencies, and encourase community invotvement. * A. Median island landscapin8 and streetscape on 34th Street between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue. 6. Continue efforts to enhance the city's urban forest by promotin8 the pLantins, proper care and maintenance, of trees throushout the city. GOAL #7: FISCAL SOLVENCY 1. To incorporate best practices from the private sector as an element of conducting business. 2. To prudently govern to all areas of discretionary spending, including personnel, benefit and pension costs so that funds to provide services can be balanced with the need to attract and retain quality personnel. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7~20~05 Poge 8 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) 3. To conservatively govern the financial operations of the City so that long-term liabilities are controlled as best as practicable for the benefit of the tax payer. 4. To budget conservatively by using one-time revenues for capital rather than operating costs, with streets being of particular importance. 5. To preserve General Fund revenues for core services of the City, such as public safety, streets, parks, and quality of life issues. 6. To respect the history of the City by keeping tax rates, fees and assessments as Iow as can be while still providing quality services. 7. To maintain reserves adequate for dealing with contingencies. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 9 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) City of Bakersfield - I uiding Principles In addition to the City Council Goals, the City of Bakersfield recognizes the following guiding principles in providing public services to the Citizens of Bakersfield: · To maintain responsible fiscal policies which insure fiscal solvency, promote the pursuit of grants and private donations, maintain the lowest possible fee structure for all services and streamline government operations to be more responsive and cost effective. · To recognize that pension costs are a large percentage of the General Fund and to therefore pursue fiscal policies which prudently govern such costs. · To encourage utilization of local vendors wherever possible and continue an investment policy that provides opportunities for City funds to be invested locally if all other conditions such as rate of return are the same. · To attract and foster a qualified workforce by creating an environment that encourages employees to achieve and provide quality customer service. · To maintain positive and effective labor and employee relations through enhanced employee reward and recognition programs, involving all staff in implementing the goals and objectives of the City. · Continue to implement cultural diversity in all aspects of the employment process. · Provide safe working conditions and train employees in sound safety practices. · Improve city government communications which promote a positive image of the City's projects, programs and accomplishments. · Continue enhancement to the public communications process including, use of television broadcasts for meetings and to provide public information; enhancement of the city's WEB site; use of press releases regarding city activities; use of surveys to obtain customer service and other citizen feedback information; and distribution of the city-wide newsletter. · Provide more positive council interaction with public through improved response to citizen complaints and inquiries through use of constituent tracking software. · Improve internal Council relations by promoting common goals, respecting individual positions on issues, reducing the level of "political" decision-making, and conducting annual team building and goal setting sessions. · Work with the County to provide efficient government services for metropolitan area which reduce the duplication of public services. · Pro-actively pursue intergovernmental legislation at the county, state and federal levels by monitoring, taking a position and actively pursuing pending legislation; expanding annual lobbying efforts with state and federal representatives; inviting legislators to Council woi'kshops or other activities; holding joint City Council/County Board of Supervisor meetings to discuss various issues. · Continue to partner with school districts on recreation and education programs to reduce youth violence, drugs and crime. 2005 City Council Goals - Adopted 7/20/05 Page 10 (Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *) BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 2005 RECEIVED To: Alan Tandy, City Manager JUL 2 2 Z005 From: W.R. Rector, Chief of Police CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Subject: Graffiti Adjudication/Prosecution Survey I have attached an overview of the graffiti adjudication/prosecution surveY for the months of February through June 2005 for your information. Staff assigned to Graffiti Enforcement continues to do an excellent job coordinating efforts with other City. departments to reduce the graffiti problems within the City. To: LT. W. Bailey and Sgt. G. Jehle, Operations Division From: Detective M. Hilliard, G.H.O.S.T. Subject: February to June 2005 Graffiti adjudication/prosecution survey. Section I. Chart of survey: February March April May June Arrests - 22 Arrests - 13 Arrests - 13 Arrests - 11 Arrests - 22 Adults - 1 Adults - 4 Adults 0 .Adults - 1 Adults - 0 Guilty Plea Nolo Plea (To be re-filed for 1 4 Juveniles - 13 clerical error) Juveniles - 21 Completely Completely Jail sentences Jail sentences Adjudicated JUveniles - 10 Adjudicated 1@ 27 days 2@ 9mo. s 1 Completely 1 I@20 days Adjudicated Court Supervised 1 Confinement Probation Court Probation 1@Crossroads 3 years Probation 1 Supervised (a year comm.) 2@ 3 years (1 is "DEJ") Probation $155. O0 Fine Felony I Supervised Probation Prevention ( 0 "DEJ") Probation No search terms. 2@ 5 years 0 1 Prevention (0 '"DEJ") Juveniles - 21 Fines vaded Pending Court 0 Completely 12 Adjudicated All given search Prevention terms. Pending Court 0 17 7 Confinement Juveniles - 9 DA rejections Pending Court 19 1 @18 days Completely 1 Juv., Hall Adjudicated Not forwarded to 3 Pending Filing KCJPD Supervised 1 2 Probation Confinement (clerical error) 14 l ~Crossroads (5 are "DEJ") (a year comm.) Prevention Supervised 3 Probation 3 Pending Court (1 is "DEJ") 2 Prevention Not forwarded to 0 KCJPD 2 Pending Court (clerical error) 6 B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: July 18, 2005 To: Community Services Committee From: Dian f Recreation & Parks Subject: Future Skate Parks in Bakersfield The Recreation and Parks Department has one skatepark at Beach Park to serve a growing population of residents who are interested in adding more locations or adding more challenging levels to the existing skate park. Skateboarding is a sport that has various levels of skill required, depending on the amount of risk one wants to pursue. Once the basic skills are mastered, skateboarders seek other venues to challenge themselves such as stairs, railings and deep pools. The Recreation and Parks staff recognizes the need for more skateparks. However, locating one in existing neighborhood .parks would create an issue with current residents due to the noise and perceptions of additional problems that may or may not be reality. On the positive side, creating more skateparks in the city could reduce the damage done in front of'businesses and in areas that are currently attractive to skateboarding. One area we have discussed is adding another, more challenging level to the existing skatepark at Beach Park. Beach Park is an ideal location because it is centrally located and on the parkway where kids can access it easily, and has already been accepted as a skatepark by area residents. Another location to consider for a skatepark includes the large 40 acre soccer park being proposed off Jewetta Road and Stockdale. This would be an ideal location because the area is large enough to not impact existing homes, it is on the Parkway in a growing area of the city, and there are other activities nearby. In addition, the new businesses would welcome a planned skatepark within the area because the skateboarders would have a place to go that is designed specifically for their needs, and not in front of their stores or restaurants. The new housing development off Taft Highway between Buena Vista and Allen Roads is .also proposing a skatepark in one of their larger parks. Much more discussion will follow with this particular location. Cost is an additional factor to be considered. In today's market, an average ~ skatepark is about 20,000 square feet. At about $30.00 per square foot, the total is over- $600.000. That cost includes design fees, materials and labor, but does not include land acquisition costs, lights, fencing and ongoing maintenance. As time goes on, that cost will continue to rise. A well designed skatepark should include features that the skateboarders will use, no matter their skill level. Skateboarders can participate in a series of design meetings so they have input in the features and how one element flows into another. By providing an opportunity for input, the users feel a sense of pride and ownership, resulting in less vandalism. Staff will continueto work with those skateboarders interested in raising money or finding funding sources for a new or' expanded' skatepark. I am aware of the Tony Hawk Foundation which does provide some money toward the construction of skateparks, but those dollars are limited and come with some restrictions. We will continue to research and follow this and other possible funding sources. The Recreation and Parks staff also recognizes that there are various unmet recreation needs in Bakersfield. City Council has approved in the 2005-06 budget to begin updating our Recreation & Parks Master Plan, which will help us identify and prioritize some of those needs in the next five to ten years. RECEIVED d,'.;L i ' ?_005 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Department .of Recreation and Parks Date: July 15, 2005 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Monthly Report for June Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: . July 15, 2005 To:' Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity (May) City Council approved the acquisition of Antongiovanni Park. The park is a 15 acre site located on the west side of Mountain Ridge Ddve south of Berkshire Road. The grand opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. park wet playground was held on June 13, 2005. The grand opening of the Jefferson Park Swimming Pool Rehabilitation and Wet Playground was held on June 17, 2005. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Monthly Report June 2005 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Community center Monthly Attendance Fitness 504 Game room 665 Gym 1125 (including basketball game days) Quilting (Canceled for summer) Aerobics 112 Camp Kin.cl The camp began on June 20; we have a total of 60 youth ages 6 to 12. Our first local trip was to the Beale Library all.the children enjoyed a stOry and some treats. Sports Basketball The Shell Oil Youth Sports program is going great; we have a total of 15 teams in the individual sign up league. The 1st through 4th grade teams play on Mondays, 5th, through 8th play on Wednesday. Our team league play on Thursdays, there are 4 teams in that Program. Track We will be hosting a track meet on July 16, at Cai State University at Bakersfield. Movies in the Park We are half way through the movies in the park series. Three movies are remaining; the next movie will be shown at Pin Oak Park on Friday, July 8th. Movies in June. 6-03-05 Siemon Chicken Run 255 6-17-05 Windsor Jimmy Neutron 230 Dean Jones Page 1 7/1/2005 1:07 PM Spray Park We assisted with the grand opening of MLK and Jefferson Spray Park. Martin Luther King Jr. Spray Park is going great! Dean Jones Page 1 7/1/2005 1:07 PM B A K E"R S F I E L D DATE: July 1, 2005 TO: Dianne Hoover, Director Recreation & Parks FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor RE: June Monthly Report Aquatic Attendance: See attached statistics for aquatic attendance at all seven pools. Aquatic Trainin_q: Pre-season training for managers was held on June 11 with 12 in attendance. Pre-season training for all aquatic staff was held June 13-18 with 110 in attendance. Coaches training was held on June 4 with 30 in attendance. Events: The Jefferson pool grand opening was held on June 17 in coniunction with the spray park opening. The first teen night, "Grad-Night" was held on June 11 at McMurtrey. Fifteen teens attended. The "Father's Day Family Night" was the first family event held at McMurtrey on June 19. Fifty were in attendance. The "Bathing Suit Drive" was held on June 27. We collected 125 swim suits to provide to those in need. Today Cleaners is cleaning them for us free of charge. C:\DOCUME~I\sforsyth\LOCALS- l\TempLmonthly repotx_l .docC:\DOCUME~l\sforsyth\LOCALS-l\Temp\monthly report_l .doc 7/5/20058:24 AM CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, AND PARKS POOL ATTENDANCE 2004 vs' 2005 AC",T¥ TY.E 06 26 0511 07 03 0511 07 10 0511 07/17/0511 07 24/051l 07Z31 0511 08 07 0511 08 14 0511 08Z21/0511 "_8 26/05 TOTAL '~ 176 Jastro Rec Swim 94 82 0 0 Program Swim 173 173 0 0 346 Total 2005 267 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "; 0i 349 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 5,567 i Jefferson Rec, Swim 918 847 858 746 Program Swim 170 212 130 130 Total 2005: 1,088 847 988 876 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,799 I Rec. Swim 1,050 644 647 322 307 I. 233 348 401 238 ~1 96 4,286 Program Swim 91 95 168 160 109 122 80 85 86 :'1 3 999 Total 2004: 1,1 41 739 815 482 416 355 428 486 324 i 99 5,285 MLK Pool Rec. Swim 514 417 174 0 ~ ~( 1,105 Program Swim 412 653 71 0 ~ 1,136 Total 2005: 926 1,070 245 0 0 , 0 0 0 0 iI 0 2,241 Rec. Swim 637 431 450 290 298 ~ 221 182 194 179 55 2,937 '~' 3 1,365 Program Swim 86 65 164 152 25 251 104 330 185 Total 2004: 723 496 614 442 323 472 286 524 364 ~. 58 4,302 McMurtrey Rec. Swim 3,735 4,712 4,398 3,716 16,561 Program Swim 996 1,534 1,096 1,155 [ 4,781 Total 2005: 4,731 6,246 5,494 4,871 0 '1 0 0 0 0 0 21,342 Rec. Swim 5,238 5,906 4,640 2,924 5,544 5,541 5,699 4,740 4,779 ', 2,077 47,088 Program Swim 417 356 649 983 777 , 1,132 761 693 664 100 6,532 Total 2004: 5,655 6,262 5,289 3,907 6,321 6,673 6,460 5,433 5,443 2,177 53,620 " 1,874 Planz Rec. Swim 179 520 561 614 i 190 Program Swim 0 62 128 Total 2005: 179 520 623 742 0 ,. 0 0 0 0 0 2,064 Rec Swim 592 561 376 439 395 I 333 331 160 240 ,! 3,427 Program Swim 164 164 288 388 242 202 166 166 35 .{ 1,815 Total 2003 756 725 664 827 637 I 535 497 326 275 ,~ 5,242 - WEEK ENDING DATE 08/28/05 TOTAL FACILITY TYPE 06/26/0511 07/03/0511 07/10/0511 07/17/0511 07/24/0511 !07/31/0511 08/07/0511 08/14/0511 08/21/0511 Siemon ~ec. Swim 108 125 81 189 I '" 503 Program Swim 222 180 133 165 700 Total 2005: 330 305 214 354 0 0 0 0 0 i'~ 0 1,203 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 I 742 537 558 463 ~. 5,894 i Silver Creel Rec. Swim 729 382 600 477 ! ,I 4,015 prOgram Swim 1,233 1,286 670 826 1,668 1,270 1,303 0 . 0 0 0 0.'1 01 6,203 Total 2005: 1 ,962 Rec. Swim 985 799 647 416 423 476 362 425 659 , 192 5,384 Program Swim 863 847 865 836 144 I 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 2008 YTD Weekly Total=II9,483II10,738II8,834II8,146II o II ~ o Il o II o II o II :=,, o I37,201 112oo4' ~TD Weekly Total: II 11,465 11,323 II 10,361 II 8,540 II 9,764 II 10,389 II 9,601 II 8,765 II 8,531 II 2,526 1 91,255 II *Pools not open during the 2004 season will have the 2003 season attendance substituted for 2004 YTD Total. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: July 1, 2005 To: Alien Abe, Assistant Director From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Subject: Monthly Report for June BROCHURE · We will soon be going out to bid on the next brochure. We are in the process of determining how many times a year the brochure will be distributed and how many pages it will be. ADULT SOFTBALL · League play began June 1st and will end August 19. · For the month of June we had 2,120 players and 1,500 spectators on a weekly basis. Total Players and spectators for the month was 14,489. · We conducted our first Softball Tournament on June 18th at Beach Park. We had 4 teams participate. We will be offering 2 more tournaments next month. BEALE BAND CONCERTS · We conducted two Sunday evening concerts in June starting on Father's Day. · Each concert.had approximately 300 participants. · Several participants expressed their appreciation in bringing the concerts back. YOUTH SPORTS · T-Ball, for children 5 to 7 years old, began June 11th. We have 138 p~rticipants. We conducted a parent meeting and training for coaches. The first'session was a clinic for the children conducted by coaches and players from North High and Shafter High School baseball teams. · Soccer Camp began June 13th with 28 participants. · Blitz Football camp began June 20th, with 45 participants · Pee Wee Sports camp began June 27th with 30 participants. · Total attendance for the month was 1,375. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: July 1, 2005 To: Dianne Hoover, Director From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Subject: June 2005 Monthly Report Sliver Creek After School Pro.qram ....................... 240 Attendance ....................... 24 Average Daily Attendance The After School Program ended on June 9th with a big party complete with games, pizza and clown ice cream cones. It will start again on August 22nd and will operate Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Parents do have the option to pay a program extension fee and pick up their children by 5:30 pm. ATTENDANCE FIGURES SilVer Creek Rentals ................................................... $1,362.00 (F,gure ~oo,,ot include deposits) The Silver Creek multi-purPose room and/or pavilion were rented four times during the month of June. The center was rented for two graduation parties, a birthday party and company picnic. Total attendance was approximately 420. Classes at Silver Creek: _ # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6 -11 ) 12 48 Ballet & Gym (3-5) 16 64 Belly Dancing 35 140 Calligraphy Workshop no class no class Chess(Beg. & Inter.) 12 48 Clogging 12 48 Dance & Gym (4-5) 3 12 Dance & Gym (2-3) 10 40 Dog Obedience 21 84 Guitar (Beg.) 8 32 8:36 AM 7/5/2005 Terfi June 2005 Report.doc created by Terri Elison Kardio Kick 29 232 Karate 53 -424 Latin Dance (Beg. & Inter.) 24 96 Pilates 8 163 Tai Chi 7 56 Tennis (Child-Beg) 20 160 Tennis (Child-Iht) 11 88 Tennis (Adults) 6 48 Upholstery 7 14 Yoga 14 63 TOTAL 308 1,860 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 5 40 Tennis (Adult) 8 64 All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 ½ - 4) 2 8 Dance & Gym (4 - 5) 1 4 American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (Mom .& Me) 3 12 Gymnastics (4-5 yrs) 4 16 Gymnastics (K-6 Girls) 5 20 Gymnastics (K-6 Boys) 2 8 Corp Yard Lunch Room Cartooning : 18 72 Conversational Spanish (Beg.) 15 60 Conversational Spanish (Inter.) 11 44 Creative pursuits Knitting and Crocheting 4 16 Bead Connection Jewelry Making-Beading 2 2 Helfrich's Jewelry Creations Jewelry Creations 3 12 Bikes Rides City Bike Path Rides 11 21 Stars Gymnastics Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 1 4 Gymnastics (3 - 4.5 yrs) 5 20 Gymnastics (4.5 - 6 yrs) 1 4 Gymnastics (Girls - Level 1 ) 4 16 Gymnastics (Boys - Level 1 & 2) 2 8 Tumbling & Trampoline 6 24 TOTAL 113 475 8:36 AM 7/5/2005 Terd June 2005 Report.doc created by Terri Elison Silver Creek Day Camp "Camp Fun" .............. 875 Session 1 ........ 270 41 Full Day / 13 Half Day = 54 Campers The Silver Creek Camp Fun started June 13th. This session's specialized instructor was Warren Fenton who taught the campers chess. The children learned how to play and concluded the week with a small tournament. The field trip this week was to Skateland where the children enjoyed roller-skating. Session 2 ........ 305 44 Full Day / 17 Half Day = 61 Campers The specialized instruction this week was cartOoning taught by Shelly Melton. The campers learn how to draw their favorite cartoon characters. The campers went to CALM and Hart Park on their field trip. Campers also enjoyed swimming, arts and crafts and games. Session 3 ....... 335 42 Full Day / 18 Half Day = 60 Campers Parent Show .... 35 The specialized instruction this week was puppetry presented by Susan Roussel. The campers designed and created some wonderful puppets. These puppets were used to present a puppet show to the parents on Friday, July 1st. Campers made all the props and put on three puppet shows. The first and second graders did "Three Little Pigs"; third and fourth graders did "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"; fifth and sixth graders did "Three Billy Goat Gruff". The parents really enjoyed watching their child perform. The campers took a tour of the Fire Station #1 and then went to the new spray park at Planz Park on their field trip. The spray park was a big hit with the children! Musicfest Concert ............... 575 June 21 st--Thee Majestic ....... 300 June 28th- Fat Daddy Blues Band .......... 275 Families enjoyed the music presented by local bands at these free concerts on Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Silver Creek Park. These concerts are sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Parks and Castle and Cooke. Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ............... .~ ........................ 420 Classes ........................................ 1,860 Registrations Taken: 676 After School Program ................ 240 # of Guests Served: 1,730 Meetings and Trainings .............. 110 (The # of Guests served does not include registration) T-Ball Program ....... . .................. 1,337 Day Camp ............................... 910 Musicfest ................................. 575 Super Soccer Stars ................... 140 Pee Wee Sports Camp ............... 300 Blitz Sports Camp ..................... 275 TOTAL ....................... 6,167 8:36 AM 7/5/2005 Terri June 2005 Report.doc created by Terri Elison Ke~II Coun~ Ad ' 1115 Truxt~ Telephone 661-868-3198 · FAX 661-868-3190 · TTY Relay 80~-735-2929 County Administrate Officer July 26, 2005 Board of Supervisors Kern Cotmty Administrative Center · 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 FY 1005-06 RECOMMENDED BUDGET DOCUMENT Fiscal Impact: None Attached :is the Recommended Budget for FY 20054)6 for the County of Kern and special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors. The only Board action necessary at this time is to receive and file the Recommended Budget documents. Discussion and final decisions on the budget will take place during the FY 2005-06 budget hearings scheduled to begin on August 9, 2005. A special evening meeting to receive public comments on the Recommended Budget has also been scheduled for August 8 at 7:00 P.M. in the Board Chambers. Adjustments may be made to the Recommended Budget based on public input and differing perspectives on County service priorities. The $1.14 billion recommended regular County Budget is more than last year's budget by $90 million, an increase of approximately 8.6 percent. The increase results chiefly from stronger oil prices and growth in commercial and residential property values, increased federal and State funds for mandated programs, and a strong carryover balance from FY 2004- 05. These gains, however, are offset by the continued shift of property taxes to the State budget and actuarial changes impacting: County employee retirement funds. The FY 2005-06 recommended budget maintains service levels for most County services, and in a few instances, such as in Sheriff, Fire, Planning, Roads, and Mental Health, provides additional resources. In addition to the regular County Budget, the Recommended Budget document separately identifies "special budgets" totaling $441.2 million, a decrease of less than one percent, for enterprise funds, internal service funds, and 100% grant-funded Employers' Training Resource and Community Development programs. · An over, flew and descriptive summary of the FY 2005-06 Recommended Budget is provided in the "County Administrative Officer's Budget Message" included as the preface to the accompanying budget document. Various charts and graphs visually illustrating the sources and recommended uses of budget resources, as well as other pertinent budget information, are also included in the front of the Recommended Budget document. .The specific impact of the Recommended Budget on services in each department is described in the narrative section accompanying each individual budget unit under the section entitled "Program Discussion." Copies of the Recommended Budget document are available to the public in the County Administrative Office. The Recommended Budget is also available to the public for viewing at all branches of the Kern County library system and is available for viewing and printing from the County Administrative Office's Internet website located at: www.co.kern.oa.us/eao. Therefore, IT IS RECOMMENDED that your Board receive and file the accompanying FY 2005-06 Recommended Budget documents for the County of Kern and special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors. Sincer~.ly~ ~/ R6fiald M. ~.~J County Administrative Officer RME:BLIDR.ECDUDG0506.DOC Attachment RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'SOFFIOE Economic and community Development Department MEMORANDUM July 18, 2005 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manag~¢¢¢¢ FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: CDBG Monies Council Referral No. Ref001185 Councilmember Carson requested staff provide information regarding what CDBG monies have not been used or unfunded programs. The fiscal year-end process for 2004-05 is currently underway which includes the close-out of CDBG projects completed during the past year. This process is coordinated with the City Finance Department and will not be finalized until late August, 2005. EDCD staff will know at this time if there are any CDBG savings available. S:\DEBBIE'S\Council Referrals\CDBG Monies.doc B A K £ R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM July 22, 2005 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City'Manager/~. SUBJECT: Congressmen Thomas and Costa Letter-IRS Center Closures Council Referral #001190 COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED MAYOR TO WRITE LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL TO CONGRESSMEN BILL THOMAS AND JIM COSTA ADDRESSING THE CLOSURE OF THE IRS TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE CENTER. At the July 7th City Council meeting, Darrell Burgess'and Rebecca Sanch'ez spoke in opposition to'the closing of the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in Bakersfield. Earlier this year the IRS.proposed closing many"centers nation-wide.- The Bakersfield TAC is one of 7 centers in California that were proposed to be closed. Since that time, public pressure and IRS employee demonstrations have convinced a Senate subcommittee to study the impact of the IRS recommendation prior to any actual closings. Because the issue will be studied and the closings have been delayed, letters to the congressmen are not necessary at this time. Attached is a Washington Post article announcing the Senate subcommittee vote. · , ~,~&Congress to IRS: Delay Center Closings Page 1 of 2 washinfltonpost.com Adve~'fisemeni Congress to 1ES: Delay Center ]I VEL 'Have Our Too 20® Newsletter Delivered to Your Inbox Each Week! Closings The Most "WOWI" Travel Deals on the Released Internet - here's a sampling: JUL 20, 2005 Stay orr the Strip in Las $43 Tropicana Resori & By MARY DALRYMPLE Vegas Casino The Associated Press JetBlue "Clearance Sale" to $29 & up JetBlue Thursday, July 21, 2005; 5:17 PM 20+ Cities Hawaii: l-Bedroom Suite at $99 Castle Kona Bali Kal Kona Resort WASHINGTON -- Congress told the Internal Roundtri_n to En_~land - Even $288 Continental Airlines Revenue Service to halt plans to close 68 taxpayer in Summerl Grand Cayman &-Star $399 CheapCaribbean.com help centers, concerned that the tax collectors could be Vacation,w/Air making a penny-wise, pound-foolish decision. Click on Any Deal and Check Them Out Today! *Fares listed may not include al~ taxes, charges and government fees. More information. © 2005 Travelzoo Inc. In separate spending bills for the tax agency next year, House and Senate lawmakers told the IRS to delay its plans to close the centers until independent auditors study the effect on taxpayers. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the bill on Thursday. It asks the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration to study consequences for taxpayers and their voluntary cooperation with the tax agency, as well as IRS estimates of money saved. "The committee is highly skeptical of the projected savings from closing these walk-in centers," the panel said in an accompanying report. A House bill that was passed last month als0 called for a study of the closures impact on taxpayers. An IRS spokesman said it would be premature to comment on the bills.before a final version of the appropriation legislation emerges from the process. IRS Commissioner Mark Everson announced in May the planned closure of 68 help centers this fall in anticipation of cuts to the agency's budget for customer service. The agency said the centers are the most expensive type of customer service it offers and that fewer taxpayers use them each year. Many questions can be answered more accurately by routing taxpayers to experts over the telephone, the agency said. The House Appropriations Committee, in a report accompanying its IRS bill, said some centers may need to be closed or realigned, but the criteria for closure should be examined more closely. "It is clear to the committee that the IRS has rUshed to meet an arbitrary figure specified for cuts to service programs," the report said. "The methodology used to develop the list ... leaves a great deal to be desired." The closures would affect cities in 29 states from Maine to California. The 1RS said it tried to minimize the inconvenience to taxpayers by choosing sites with high costs and Iow taxpayer usage. The IRS also considered how many volunteer organizations exist in the area to help taxpayers. Critics have urged the IRS to reconsider its decision to close some of its 400 help centers, where taxpayers can get face-to-face assistance with problems and forms. Some fear low-income and older taxpayers, along with those who have limited English skills, will not find help elsewhere. http://www~washingt~np~st.c~rn/wp-dyn/c~ntent/artic~e/2~~5/~7/2~/AR2~~5~72~~~647-p... 7/22/2005 ' ~:¢~Congress to IRS: Delay Center Closings Page 2 of 2 More than 7.6 million people used the help centers last year, down from almost 9 million the year before, while the number of taxpayers seeking IRS help online increased. On the Net: Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov © 2005 The Associated Press i Advertising Links What's this? 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RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE ¢ JUL 2 0 Z005 DATE: July 15, 2005 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE SUBJECT: PARKING PROBLEM AT 2415 "G" STREET Council Referral No. 1181 0Nard 2) Council Member Benham requested Traffic division to review signage and police to review time enforcement at 2415 "G" Street regarding Enterprise Car Rental parking rental vehicles in City street parking spaces. Traffic Commander, Lt. Jay Borton, contacted personnel from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 1800 24th Street. He advised them of the complaint we received about their rental cars being parked over the time limit in the parking stalls in front of the businesses in the 2400 block of G Street. Enterprise staff advised they were not aware that parking vehicles there was a problem and they would refrain from doing so if at all possible. They did say they may on occasion need to use a few of the parking spaces, but would be sure to adhere to the time limits. At the time of Lt. Bort°n's contact with the car rental agency, (7/13/05, 0845 hours), every parking stall along the west side of the 2400 block of G Street was full, but none of the vehicles were from Enterprise or their customers. JCB/vrf B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM July 22, 2005 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Weeds and Debris Council Referral #001190 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM OF WEEDS GROWING IN SIDEWALKS AND DEBRIS'IN THE STREETS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS. REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT CASTLE & COOKE REGARDING THE SMALL STREET SWEEPER USED AT MARKETPLACE. Typically, because we generally have light rainfall, weeds in the sidewalks are not a problem. However, this year because of persistent rainfall in the spring, our spraying operation was interrupted and we were not able to apply chemicals during our normal intervals. As a result, weeds are evident in some areas. Some are starting to die because of the hot weather, but some still exist. The maintenance crews have been instructed to deal with the problem in two ways. First, crews performing pruning and clean-up activities in the medians and streetscapes have been instructed to pay attention to weeds, in the sidewalks and to remove them. Second, the spray crews will also be Spraying these weeds as part of their work in the medians and streetscapes around town. Even with spraying the weeds may take several weeks to die. We contacted Castle and Cooke regarding the small street sweeper used at the Marketplace, and they said that service was contracted out to a private firm. No other information was available from the company that provides the service.