HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/05 B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM ~,
July 29, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager 'ff"Z'/d '
SUBJECT: General Information
1. We received some great news this week! Congressman Thomas announced
Monday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will
release a grant of $277,760 for the City to use in our ongoing redevelopment of
Baker Street. We very much appreciate the Congressman's efforts on our
behalf.
2. More thanks are due to Congressman Thomas! The long awaited federal
highway bill was passed by the House of Representatives today. Now it will go
to the President in the hopes it will be signed into law within the next few days.
This bill provides for a six-year national program for highway and transit
programs and includes significant funding increases over those levels seen in
past bills. In addition, additional revenue is expected due to a shift in policy
concerning how the money is distributed to each state.
The City applied for additional money for specific projects and hopefully those
projects will be included in the bill. Overall, this bill is very good for the City of
Bakersfield.
3. The final update from FY 04-05 regarding on-going housing, economic and
community development projects is attached.
4. The list of street maintenance projects for the week of August 1st is enclosed.
5. A memo from the Recreation and Parks Department is also enclosed regarding
swim programs, pool attendance and upcoming events.
6. In response to a previous Council referral, a memo from Economic and
Community Development is attached regarding increasing public parking in the
downtown area.
Over
Honorable Mayor and City Council
July 29, 2005
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7. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham · Traffic issue at 1400 Easton Drive;
· Issues raised by Planning Commissioner Blockley regarding collector
streets
Councilmember Ma,q,qard · Concerns at H&S Body Works - 314 California Avenue;
· Update regarding the condition of Mesa Marin ballfields;
· Update on the implications of the new State budget on the local level,
particularly how it relates to Highway 178/Fairfax interchange, the Hageman
Flyover and the Kern River Parkway;
Councilmember Couch · Widening of Truxtun Avenue Extension and Coffee Road;
· Status of a traffic signal installation at Old River and White Oak
Councilmember Hanson
· Noise and dust problems in the Chandler Ranch Development;
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cc: Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
From: Alan Tandy
To: Amber Lawrence
Date: 7/25/05 4:05
Subject: Fwd: FW: Thomas Announces $277,760 for Baker Street Redevelopment
gen info- although we may have already done this one recently
>>> "Fong, Vince" <Vince. Fong@ mail.house.gov> 7/25/05 4:00:12 PM >>>
> ..... Original Message .....
> From: Wood, Tim
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 3:59 PM
> Subject: Thomas Announces $277,760 for Baker Street Redevelopment
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tim Wood
> Monday, July 25, 2005
> (202) 225-2915
> Thomas Announces $277,760
> for Baker Street Redevelopment
> Congressman Bill Thomas announced today that the U.S. Department of
> Housing and Urban Development will release a grant of $277,760 for the
> City of Bakersfield to use in its ongoing redevelopment of Baker Street.
> Specifically, the City will "streetscape" four blocks; this will involve
> the renovation of sidewalks, streets and crosswalks and the installation
> of historic street lamps, benches, trash bins, historic signs, and
> landscaping. At Thomas' request, the funding was included in the
> Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005, which President Bush signed into
> law in December 2004.
> "1 was pleased to assist the City of Bakersfield in its effort to
> revitalize the Baker Street area and am hopeful these efforts will bring
> new businesses and residents to this once-thriving area," said Thomas.
> ###
>
> For additional information on the redevelopment of Baker Street, you may
> call City Manager Alan Tandy at 326-3751.
RECEIVED
JUL 2 8 2005
B A K E R S F I E L M^N^G .'SOF CE
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
July
28,
2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manag
FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report
This memo will serve as the last update for Fiscal Year 2004-05, 4th quarter (April 1 to July
1) concerning on-going housing, economic and community development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Projects implemented by the PW Department)
1. Acquisition and Demolition Pro.qram
Funds in the amount of $311,340 (FY03-04 and 04-05) are available for acquisition and
demolition of deteriorated industrial, commercial and residential properties in economically
distressed areas for economic development projects. EDCD Staff has selected specific
sites potentially eligible for these funds in the Baker Street corridor in connection with the
Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project. The acquisition process is complete and demolitions
are being scheduled for the remaining multiple commercial sites and will be completed by
December.
2. Baker Street Streetscape Improvement Project (Phase II)
In November 2004, Congress appropriated funds for special projects under HUD's Special
Economic Development Initiative (EDI). As part of this appropriation, the City received
$277,760 for use towards the Baker Street Corridor, streetscape improvement project,
Phase 2. The City of Bakersfield will be the lead agency and recipient of those funds.
The project is streetscape improvements on the west and east sides of Baker Street,
Truxtun Avenue to the south and Jackson Street to the north. Streetscape elements will
include: installation of trees, tree grates, automatic irrigation, lights with banners, and trash
cans. The project will reconstruct the railroad crossing; install curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
streetlights between Sumner to Jackson streets. This location was designated by staff as
the best suited site for the use of these monies since staff completed the blocks between
Jackson and Niles streets during Phase I of the streetscape project. Additionally, the
railroad tracks act as a natural divider of Baker Street. Additional funding includes
$271,000 of CDBG (FY 03-04) funds currently allocated for the project.
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4. Fire Station #5 Construction Project
Funds in the amount of $324,000 (FY 02-03 and 04-05) were budgeted for acquisition,
design and construction of a new Fire Station No. 5 to be located at 102 East White Lane.
Property management completed site acquisition in December 2004. The agreement for
project design with RRM Design Group was approved April 2005. Design is expected to be
completed by end of 2005. Construction is scheduled to start by May 2006 and to be
completed by no later than March 2007.
5. f9th Street and Eye Street Streetscape Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $344,000 (FY 03-04 and 04-05) were budgeted for streetscape
improvements on 19th Street from "H" Street to Eye Street and on Eye Street between
18th and 19th streets. Construction was delayed due to area drainage problems which
have been resolved. Designs for the 19th & Eye Street intersection should be completed in
September 2005. Construction scheduled to start in November 2005 and expected to be
completed by early 2006.
6. The Park at Riverwalk Improvement Project
Staff received approval notice of their application for $314,822 in grant funds to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development. The grant requires funds
go towards constructing the children's playground for the park. The park .is located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of Stockdale Highway and the Kern River. A contract
has been awarded, and construction is expected to be completed by October 2005.
7. Southeast Bakersfield Street Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $300,651 (FY 02-03) were budgeted to install curb and gutter and
to rehabilitate sidewalks in an area bordered by California Avenue on the north, Pershing
Street on the east, Brundage Lane on the south and Q Street on the west. Construction
started with City PW forces in June 2004 and is scheduled to be completed by October
2005.
8. Southeast Bakersfield Street Li.qht Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $81,621(FY 01-02) were budgeted to upgrade street lighting in
southeast Bakersfield. Due to a shortage of City forces and/or funds available to complete
the PW lighting project, the project will have to go out to bid to a private contractor. The
Engineer's Estimate for the project is $140,500. General Services is deciding whether or
not to downsize the project to fit the available budget, or to recommend an increase in
funding to meet the Engineer's Estimate.
9. Southwest Corner of Chester Ave. and Brunda.qe Ln. St. Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $91,046 (FY 01-02) were budgeted for curb, gutter and sidewalk
reconstruction. The adjoining property owner has completed the construction of a
McDonald's Restaurant. Off site improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) were completed
with City forces last month.
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CITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS (Projects implemented by Fire Dept. and BPD)
1. Fire Protection Services
City of Bakersfield Fire Department used $252,000 in CDBG funds to hire three additional
firefighters for Station #5 at 700 Planz Road, which will provide full strength crews of four
persons per shift. Services are underway and on-going.
2. East and Southeast Crime Prevention
The Bakersfield Police Department is using $227,000 of FY 04-05 CDBG funds to lease
and staff a satellite office in southeast Bakersfield, and hire 3.5 FTE police officers to
increase police coverage in East and Southeast Bakersfield. This activity will benefit
23,162 citizens of Bakersfield within the boundaries of Highway 178-North, Oswell Street
and City Limits-East, White Lane-South, and Union Avenue-West. Services at the satellite
office are on-going.
NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS
The following various non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to improve the
level of service for operating their public facilities.
1. Bakersfield Senior Center
The Bakersfield Senior Center located at 530 4th Street will use $50,000 (FY 04-05 - CDBG
funds) to continue its current level of services to seniors in southeast and central
Bakersfield. The current services provided include: noon time meals, recreational
activities, physical fitness activities, senior advocacy, human services referrals, and
transportation for clients. The senior center will also add noon-time meals and periodical
access to a nurse on their premises, this year. Services at the center are on-going.
2. Bakersfield Homeless Center
Agreement #04-311 between the City and the Bakersfield Homeless Center was approved
for ESG funds for $61,850 by the City Council on October 20, 2004. The approved FY
2004-05 funds will be used for operation and maintenance.
3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission
Agreement #04-312 between the City and the Bakersfield Rescue Mission was approved
for ESG funds for $61,850 by the City Council on October 20, 2004. The approved FY
2004-05 funds will be used for operation and maintenance.
4~ Alliance A.qainst Family Violence & Sexual Assault
Agreement #04-313 between the City and the Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual
Assault was approved for ESG funds for $15,427 by the City Council on October 20, 2004.
The approved FY 2004-05 funds will be used for operation and essential services for
counseling
HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to acquire,
develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial facilities.
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1. Habitat for Humanity
An a§reement has been executed that allows Habitat to utilize a total of $100,000 in CHDO
HOME funds to build five affordable single family homes. These homes will be sold to
families whose income is between 30% and 50% of the area's median income. The
selected Habitat family and volunteers provide the needed sweat equity labor to construct
the homes. In addition to assisting with acquisition costs, the loan to Habitat will assist in
paying for such construction costs as school fees, building permits, appraisal fees and
construction supervision. Habitat will initially have access to $50,000 to expend within 18
months. If they per~orm satisfactorily, Habitat may access the additional $50,000 to expend
also in 18 months. Habitat currently has the property located at 337 Haley in escrow after
clearing up title problems so that the property may be legally purchased.
2. Tax Defaulted Properties
The County of Kern compiled a list of real properties for which property taxes have not
been paid for a minimum of five years. Pursuant to the County selling these properties at
auction, the City can object to the sale of the properties and purchase them for future
public use. EDCD staff has been successful in gaining the right to purchase six properties
over the past few years. The current tax sale takes place in August of this year and EDCD
staff is objecting to the sale of a total of 13 properties. Four of the properties are located
on Union Avenue and are zoned commercial with the remaining properties all residential
empty lots in the Southeast Redevelopment Area. The necessary paperwork has been
forwarded to the County of Kern and we are waiting for the necessary signatures from the
County and the State of California.
3. The Parkview Cotta.qes Housin.q Pro~ect
The City was awarded a $1.4 million HELP grant which was used to acquire a portion of
the old foundry site located at 21st and "R" streets. The project will consist of 74 single-
family housing units, ranging from 1,280 to 1,820 square feet. Each unit will be two stories
and have a two/three car garage. The estimated total project cost is $10.4 million of which
$1.4 in HOME and $970,000 in RDA funds have been set aside for the City's Down
Payment Assistance program. Six homes are currently under construction. Three are
complete with the exception of final grading and landscaping. The anticipated completion
date for the entire project is November 2006.
4. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housin.q Pro~ect
The City was awarded a $500,000 CHFA loan to build affordable housing on scattered lots
in southeast Bakersfield. The RDA assumed all rights and obligations of the CHFA HELP
Loan on February 26, 2003. Round four of the infill housing project is expected to begin
September. Staff is currently working on a RFP for new 2 developers. Key round four
changes include increasing the loan amount from $100K to $150K, the down payment
assistance to $40,000. The project boundary has also been increased to the entire
Southeast Redevelopment Project area. The agreement time frame will be in place for two
years and each developer will be obligated to complete at least four homes within the two-
year period which expires July 2007. To date a total sixteen new homes have been
constructed. Rising lot costs have created some hesitance in licensed builders wanting to
participate. When the program was first initiated lots were available in the price range of
$7000- $10,000. Currently this range has increased to $30,000 - $40,000.
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5. Bakersfield Colle_(le Foundation Construction Alliance for Student
Achievement (CASA) Pro,qram
The Redevelopment Agency will be asked to donate residential lots to Bakersfield College
Foundation (BCF) to build infill affordable homes in the Southeast. Bakersfield College
(BC) was awarded approximately $500,000 in HUD 2004 funding under the Hispanic
Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSlAC) program. This grant will be used to
fund the Construction Alliance for Student Achievement (CASA) project.
BCF has collaborated with Bakersfield College, Coleman Homes (Lennox currently) and
other agencies to train students in the construction trades. The CASA program will
enhance job opportunities among Iow income residents while assuring developers and
construction firms have an adequate skilled labor pool to meet market demands for
affordable housing. This activity would address the demand for skilled craftsmen/women in
the construction field, and provide job training skills among minority populations within
older impoverished neighborhoods of Bakersfield.
Staff revised and forwarded the draft agreement to BCF in late December, 2004. BC
Foundation responded to the draft agreement in February, 2005, requesting significant
changes to the agreement. Changes were made and a new final draft agreement was
submitted to BCF on May 25, 2005. Staff received no response from BCF, so an email
was directed to Ed Knudson of Bakersfield College in June, 2005. Mr. Knudson responded
that he and Walt Howald were reviewing the agreements and would give us their final
comments within days. A follow up letter to Mr. Howald and Mr. Knudson on June 21st,
asking for their comments or approval of the draft agreement has gone unanswered.
6. Sin.qle-family Rehabilitation (SFR) Program
Rehabilitation is underway on four home improvement projects. Twelve applicatiOns are
currently under review and three projects were completed during the quarter. Fourteen
SFR rehabilitation applications were received during the quarter. Approximately 17'
housing rehabs were completed in FY 2004-05.
7. Home Accessibility (HA) Pro.qram
An extension of the annual HA contract with Muxlow Construction was approved October
2004 in the amount of $55,000. To date approximately 22 disabled families have been
assisted with home access (grant) improvements. Currently 12 jobs are underway. This
program is on-going.
8. Housin.q Rehabilitation Marketin_cl
Staff received approximately 35 inquiries about our Housing Rehabilitation program and
mailed marketing information to home owners. Staff gave out another 20 applications at
various marketing events. Effective July 1, 2005, staff has discontinued marketing or
distributing housing brochures to new homeowners due to the discontinuance of the
rehabilitation program in FY 2005-06.
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9. Fair Housin,q
Quarterly statistics compiled from reporting data collected from April through June indicate
approximately 323 calls on the fair housing hotline. There were 47 substantial service calls
that dealt with fair housing issues. There is one formal complaint that will be forwarded to
DFEH. The fair housing discrimination complaints and inquires to the Fair Housing Hotline
breakdown as follows: Familial Status - 25%, Race- 45%, Disability- 15%, Other 15%.
In May, Fair Housing staff submitted an Education and Outreach Initiative grant application
to HUD requesting funding in the amount of $100,000 to be used to education the public
regarding their Fair Housing rights and raise public awareness on the issues of housing
discrimination. Grant awards are to be announced in August.
10. Restoration Community Project INC., Youth Buildin.q Bakersfield (YBB)
An agreement has been approved that will allow RCPI to receive $195,000 in CHDO
HOME funds for the purchase and rehabilitation of deteriorated housing in the Lakeview
Avenue area. RCPI will employ at-risk youth from 16-24 years of age to do the
rehabilitation work. YBB will have a training component for the youth, an educational
component to secure a GED, and other counseling and referral services. The program will
last for three years after which, graduates will receive a monetary bonus and referral to
apprenticeship programs or higher education. The rehabilitated homes will be sold to Iow
income families and the sales proceeds will be used to purchase and rehabilitate other
properties in the target area.
The property, located at 1306 Potomac, was acquired and rehabilitated through the Youth
Building program. Escrow closed on March 23, 2005. Since that time RCPI has not
purchased another property. They are experiencing internal organizational problems that
are jeopardizing their ability to complete the agreement, which expires in September of
2005.
Staff issued a letter to RCPI, setting three conditions that must be met by August 15th or
the City will allow its agreement with RCPI to expire, with no renewal recommendations.
The conditions are: RCPI must open escrow on a substandard property in the project area;
they must secure the services of a licensed builder by contract; and they must document
the search for a qualified homebuyer for the new property. To date, approximately
$110,000 of the $195,000 has been expended.
11. Baker Street Revitalization Project (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project)
The project scope of the proposed Baker Street project is being revised. The RDA will
consider entering into an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with a new developer on August 8.
Staff has terminated negotiations with the former developer Jim Hammett of Urban
Innovations. The inability of Hammett to perform in a timely manner caused delays in the
project. To date, the project has utilized predevelopment activities including land
acquisition, relocation and demolition for the project site funded via multiple federal
sources including Section 108 loan proceeds ($1,000,000), CDBG Commercial/Industrial
Acquisition and Demolition program ($620,000), the Brownfield Economic Development
initiative grant ($250,000), HOME New Construction Assistance ($1,135,000), and tax
increment funds ($360,000). Subrecipient agreements with the RDA have been developed
for transferring some project responsibility and funds for compliance with HUD
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requirements for this project. Requirements for this funding include timely expenditure of
funds and specific job creation and retention activities which will ultimately benefit Iow and
moderate income persons. In order to meet these federal requirements, the City needs to
proceed expeditiously with a different developer who will be able to develop the project and
assist the City in the facilitation of these objectives.
The City/Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency has acquired or has orders of possession to
all project properties. Two residential tenants and ten businesses have been relocated.
Scheduling for the demolition of these vacated buildings is currently underway.
12. Employment Reports
Staff continues to review annual (performance)'employment reports for businesses that
received CDBG funds.
13. Community Family Center Ramp Construction
Community Family Center (CFC) is receiving CDBG funding assistance for a ramp to a
modular building owned by Praise Tabernacle Church to accommodate 34th Street
Collaborative Meetings and other community service organizations. CFC's estimate to
construct a ramp and overhead cover is about $10,000. Staff was able to allocate savings
from a completed project for this activity through an amendment to the City's FY 04-05
Action Plan.
A federal environmental review was completed in March. The City Council project
agreement for the ramp was executed in June and design of the ramp and bid package are
now underway. Once a contractor has been competitively procured by the agency and a
contract award has been made, the ramp construction will take approximately 45 days to
complete,
14. 24th and "M" Street Development (The Villa.qe at Towne Centre)
Staff, through the Redevelopment Agency, worked with a local developer to acquire a
vacant Caltrans parcel at 24th and M street. Staff received Caltrans approvals to purchase
their parcel, which the Agency transferred to the developer for the same purchase price.
The developer is currently constructing an upscale mixed use project at the long vacant
(formerly Sangera Buick/Volvo) auto sales site across the street. The acquired Caltrans
parcel will allow adequate parking for the future tenants. The project will contain over
40,000 square feet of commercial space at an estimated cost of $6 Million and is expected
to be completed by 2006.
15. Mill Creek District Project
The City has developed the Mill Creek conceptual improvement plan for the downtown
canal from just north of Central Park to California Avenue. The improvement plan includes
canal improvements, exercise areas, art areas, walking paths, designed to enhance the
commercial/residential potential for downtown. The City received notice from the California
Department of Parks and Recreation that the City was not awarded their request for a $3
million grant to fund the 1.5 mile linear park. However, an application to the Kern Council
of Governments (KernCOG) to help fund the trail and pedestrian bridges was funded. The
City was awarded a grant for $282,400. Also a funding request was submitted and
declined by the California Wellness Foundation to purchase and install two sets of exercise
equipment designed for seniors. Staff is continuing to search out additional grant
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oppo'rtunities for the project.
16. Bakersfield Redevelopment Areas Cleanup Effort (BRACE)
This revolving loan program, funded by a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), funded its first project. A subgrant of $51,050 was made to the
Assistance League of Bakersfield to fund the cleanup of asbestos from its new location at
1924 "Q" Street. This first project assists the relocation of the Assistance League in order
to make room for private development around the new Aquatics Center and Ice Sports
facility. In the coming months, a major marketing effort will begin to promote the availability
of these funds in the three redevelopment areas.
17. SW Bakersfield Chardonnay Tract Down Payment Assistance Pro,qram
In June, Council approved a resolution authorizing the application for State grant funds
and part!cipation in the Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods (BEGIN) Program to
secure funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD). Staff anticipates receiving approximately $1,560,000 in grant funds, with those
funds being used to provide mortgage assistance to 52 Iow income first-time homebuyer
families interested in purchasing a home within a 260 lot residential development near
Ridgeview High School (between Ryzona Dr. alignment and McKee Rd.). The Matthews
Company, which owns the land, will develop 208 market rate homes. The development
received a density bonus provision under Chapter Fifteen of the BMC (Section 15.79),
and 20% of the total lots (52) are required to be constructed for lower income households
with continued affordability for thirty years. The regulatory relief measures approved were
modification of density and zoning standards. The density bonus lots will be purchased
by Self-Help Enterprises and they have agreed to be the affordable housing developer for
the 52 lots that will be receiving the BEGIN down payment assistance. The down
payment assistance to Iow income first-time homeowners will be a 30 year (silent second)
loan (deferred) at 3% simple interest. Staff anticipates an award notification from State
HCD to be made by August 2005.
18. Park Real Apartment Rehabilitation - KAH
Kern Affordable Housing, Inc. (KAH) is sponsored by the Housing Authority of the County
of Kern. Their purpose is to develop, acquire, operate and maintain affordable housing
through programs that are not available to the Housing Authority itself. KAH qualified to be
a community housing development organization (CHDO) last fiscal year. An agreement
was approved in June that grants to KAH $300,000 in HOME CHDO funds for the
rehabilitation of one of its converted HUD Section 236 projects, the Park Real Apartments,
located at 414 Real Road. There are a total of 16 units in the Project, eight one bedroom
and eight two bedroom units. Currently, they are occupied by Iow-income families whose
incomes are below 80% of the area median for family size.
Rehabilitation will include: water heater replacement; painting; bathroom fixture
replacement; kitchen fixture replacement; roof replacement; fence repairs and installation;
flooring replacement; termite work; and other CITY approved rehabilitation items. KAH has
18 months from the date of the execution of the agreement to expend the funds. They are
currently working on the bid package for the rehabilitation and should go out to bid by this
September, with rehabilitation work anticipated to start by the end of the year.
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STREET MAINTENANCE SECTION - WORK SCHEDULE'
WEEK OF AUGUST 1, 2005
Resurfacing in the area between Truxtun to Golden State from "Q" st to Sonora
Resurfacing in the area around Highland High School
Street sealing in the area South of Rosedale to Stockdale from Coffee to west city limits..
Concrete work in the area south of California to 8th st from "P" st to "T" st
Reconstruction of streets in the area East of Old River to Scarlet Oak from Laurel Oak to White
Oak.
B A K' E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 29, 2005
To: Alan Tandy
From: Dianne-HOover
Subject: Weekly items
Some summer programs are winding down due to school starting in three
weeks. One more session of swim lessons will be held at most pools, then
~ifeguards start leaving to go back to school and college. The City Swim
meet will take place tomorrOw at McMurtrey Pool beginning at 8:00am. The
city pools compete against each other for ribbons and prizes. New this year
will be a short synchronized swim demonstration by some of the lifeguards.
to encourage people to sign up for an introductory fall class.
Day Camps at Martin Luther King and Silver Creek have been very
successful this year with full attendance each week. The Sprayparks
continue to be popular with high participation at eaCh location.
Two more Movies in the Park are planned, both start at sunset: Silver Creek
Park on Friday, August 5 and River Oaks Park on Friday, August 12.
The end of summer celebration is back. Rockin' by the River is scheduled
for Thursday, August 18 beginning at 5:30 at Yokuts Park. The headliner
band is Blue Oyster Cult and is expected to play around 8:30pm.
The Taste of Downtown event will be held this year at McMurtrey Pool on.
September 8 from 5:30 to 8:30. It should be a great opportunity for us to
host many people that may have never been to the pool, opening a new
door for hosting events there.
Pool attendance information is attached.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
POOL ATTENDANCE 2004 vs 2005
TyPE 06 25 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 08 28 05 TOT^,
Jastro Rec Swim 94 82 0 0 100 76 352
Program Swim 173 173 0 0 0 78 424
Total 2005 267 82 0 0 100 154 0 0 0 0 603
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
Jefferson Rec. Swim 918 847 858 746 538 544
Program Swim ~, 170 212 130 130 184 115
Total 2005: 1,088 847 988 876 722 659 0 0 0 0 5,180
Rec. Swim 1,050 644 647 322 307 233 348 401 238 96 4,286
Program Swim 91 95 168 160 109 122 80 85 86 3 999
Total 2004: 1,141 739 815 482 416 355 428 486 324 99 5,285
MLK Pool Rec. Swim 514 417 174 0 331 176 1,612
Program Swim 412 653 71 0 41 271 1,448
Total 2005: 926 1,070 245 0 372 447 0 0 0 0 3,060
Rec. Swim 637 431 450 290 298 221 182 194 179 55 2,937
Program Swim 86 65 164 152 25 251 104 330 185 3 1,365
Total 2004: 723 496 614 442 323 472 286 524 364 58 4,302
McMurtrey Rec. Swim 3,735 4,712 4,398 3,716 3,634 3,597 23,792
Program Swim 996 1,534 1,096 1,155 770 1,277 6,828
Total 2005: 4,731 6,246 5,494 4,871 4,404 4,874 0 0 0 0 30,620
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
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
POOL ATTENDANCE 2004 vs 2005
II II WEEK ENDING DATE II ¥,u
FACILITY TYPE ' 06/26/0511 07/03/0511 07/10/0511 07/17/051l 07/24/0511 07/31/0511 08/07/0511 08/14/0511 08/21/0511 08/28/05 TOTAL
Planz Rec. Swim 179 520 561 614 372 439 2,685
Program Swim 0 62 128 65 26 281
Total 2005: 179 520 623 742 437 465 0 0 0 0 2,966
Rec Swim 592 561 376 439 395 333 331 160 240 3,427
Program Swim 164 164 288 388 242 202 166 166 35 1,815
Total 2003 756 725 664 827 637 535 497 326 . 275 5,242
Siemon Rec. Swim 108 125 81 189 143 217 863
Program Swim 222 180 133 165 197 130 1,027
Total 2005: 330 305 214 354 340 347 0 0 0 0 1,890
Rec Swim 234 279 254 371 310 262 200 221 333 2,464
Program Swim 456 456 382 382 470 480 337 337 130 3,430
Total 2003 690 735 636 753 780 742 537 558 463 5,894
Silver Creek Rec. Swim 729 382 600 477 538 371 3,097
Program Swim 1,233 1,286 670 826 108 831 4,954
Total 2005: ' 1,962 1,668 .1,270 1,303 646 1,202 0 0 0 0 8,051
Rec. Swim 985 799 647 416 423 476 362 425 659 192 5,384
Program Swim 863 847 865 836 144 638 558 569 641 0 5,961
Total 2004: 1,848 1,646 1,512 1,252 567 1,114 920 994 1,300 192 11,345
2005 YTD Weekly Total: II 9,483 II 10,738 II 8,834 II 8,146 II 7,021 II 8,148 II 0 II 0 II 0 II 01 52,370
II I I I I I ' I ' I II
~004' YTD Weekly Total: II 11,465 II 11,323 II 10,351 II 8,54o II 9,764 II 10,389 9,601 II 8,765 8,531 II 2,5261 91,255 II
*Pools not open during the 2004 season will have the 2003 season attendance substituted for 2004 YTD Total.
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 6 Z005
B A K E R S F I E L D C TYMANAGE.'SOFF'C___ _
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
July 25, 2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manage
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Econom'ie-B~velopment Director
SUBJECT: Public Parking in Downtown- Revised
As requested, notices were mailed to five parking lot owners in the downtown inquiring about
interest in increasing public parking in the downtown area. Staff received five responses and
conducted meetings with the responsive property owners which include Sherman Gross (1402 20th
Street), Wes Bradford (1515 20th Street) and Twentieth Street LLC (represented by Pete Rameriz-
1317 20th Street); Sherman Lee (Bill Lee's 1230 18th Street) and the Kern County Superintendent of
Schools represented by Jenny Hannah. The following is a summary of information obtained from
the property owners during these meetings:
> Sherman Gross stated that 40 of the 47 total spaces are leased to tenants and that
he needs 35-40 more spaces. An observation of the parking lot at 1402 20th Street is
that it is very often vacant and underutilized. No other pertinent information was
obtained from Mr. Gross.
> Mr. Pete Rameriz with Twentieth Street LLC stated that the lot located at 1317 20t~ is
made assessable for special events and that the owners may be open to metering if
liability issues are addressed. There is currently no monthly parking and to date, no
other party has inquired about public parking at the site. Mr. Rameriz also stated that
the partners have been approached recently by a developer looking to build a 50,000
square foot building at this location.
> Wes Bradford stated that PG & E is currently using 40 of the 80 spaces at 21st & Eye
Streets and that all spaces are open for public use from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily.
Mr. Bradford also stated that he is open to placing signage on the lot indicating
public accessibility to parking. He also expressed concerns he has with street
parking along 20th Street from Chester to "G" and the increase in parking violations
being issued recently.
>. Sherman Lee stated that the lot at 1230 18th Street is being utilized by various
patrons in the area in particular those for Sequoia Sandwich Shop. The property
contains 40 spaces and there are no current long term lease agreements with the
surrounding business owners.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Jenny Hannah stated that they no longer
own the property located at 1301 20th Street. Staff also discussed with Ms. Hannah
the parking structure located at 2020 "K" Street. She indicated that the structure is
open to the public during special Downtown events and that it regularly closes at
7:00 p.m. The facility is used to store KCSOS vehicles and there would be
concerns of vandalism should the facility be accessible on a more permanent basis.
In summary, most of the property owners were open to the idea of increaSed signage on
their properties indicating the hours the lots were accessible to the public. This would be a
consideration only if liability issues were addressed and clearly delineated between the
parking lot owners and the City. One discussion point consistent with all owners is the
perception that the lots are underutilized and that on-street parking times should be
enforced. Staff recommends no further change at this time.
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RECEiVED_
JUL 2 8 ?.005
~ [CtTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A K E R' S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: 0/~(¢ Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ISSUE AT 1400 EASTON DRIVE
Referral No. 1~197
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ISSUE l
AT 1400 EASTON DRIVE.
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Traffic Engineering will review the location for possible installation of curve warning
signs and chevrons to warn the drivers of the street "knuckle" curve on Easton Drive in
the 1400 block. Mr. Brandon will also be contacted.
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 8 2005
B A K E R $ F I E L. D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: _ ~ Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: ~F Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: J~ July 25, 2005
SUBJECT: COLLECTOR STREETS
Referral No. 1198
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF AND THE PLANNING &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ADDRESS ISSUES RAISED BY PLANNING
COMMISSIONER TED BLOCKLEY REGARDING COLLECTOR STREETS.
In his letter, Planning Commissioner Blockley is concerned that Collectors that are
eliminated from the Circulation Element of the General Plan can cause pedestrians and
non-motorized vehicles .(bicycles) more problems as development builds out. He
contends that Collectors are inherently safer for pedestrians and bicyclists because they
are "low-speed, Iow-volume method for traveling between various sections" in an area
or community. Collectors may have a lower speed limit than some Arterials and may
have a lower volume of traffic than some Arterials, but they are not what traffic
engineers consider a Iow volume, Iow speed roadway.
Collectors are multi-lane roadways that allow more opportunity for access than the
limited access Arterial roadways while collecting the traffic off of the local residential
areas and connecting to the Arterial road network. The prima facie speed limit of 65
miles per hour on the Collector is the same under the California Vehicle Code (CVC) as
for the Arterial roadway. With full development of the area along the Collector, the
speed limit can usually be lowered when justified under the requirements of the CVC, as
also done on an Arterial road. Many of the Collector roads in Bakersfield have a speed
limit of between 40 and 50 miles per hour. The prima facie speed limit of the local
residential street is 25 miles per hour.
Collectors will typically have a traffic volume of 4,000 to 6,000 vehicles per day, with
some Collector roads having over 10,000 vehicles per day. The typical local residential
street will have between 200 and 800 vehicles per day with some exceptions of up to
1500 or more where the local road functions as a local collecting road for the
neighborhood and connects with the Collector roadway. Collectors are also sometimes
designated as bicycle routes and may have bike lanes for the commuter bicyclist.
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Harris Road, mentioned as an example of a desirable Collector road, has about 7500
vehicles per day and a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The Traffic Engineer does not
consider this classification of road to be more bicycle or pedestrian "friendly", and
therefore more preferred, than a local residential road with only 800 vehicles per day
and a speed limit of only 25 miles per hour.
The General Plan - Circulation Element states that "This pattern (of collectors) is
deviated from where physical constraints are present, where collectors are not needed,
or where existing development precludes the grid pattern of collector streets." The
Traffic Engineer suggests consideration that the wording may be modified to state "...
where collectors are not needed for motorized vehicles, non-motorized vehicles
such as bicycles, or pedestrians..."
Changing the wording of the Circulation Element definition of Collector roads.would
make the process of eliminating a Collector from the Circulation Element of the General
Plan more difficult. The proponent of Collector road elimination would then have to
prove that the need for both bicycle routes and pedestrian routes, in addition to the
motorized vehicles route, would not be adversely affected by a change. This wording
change, or similar phrasing, may accomplish what Planning Commissioner Blockley
desires.
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Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
July 27, 2005
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manage~ ,~,~-
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Eminent Domain 314 California Avenue
Council Referral No. Ref001193
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff keep Council apprised of concerns of Richard & Kellie
Shepherd and Richard & Barbara Compton and their business, H & S Body Works,
Located at 314 California Avenue.
Staff has answered questions with the above referenced parties in relationship to the
process and timeline. The project is in the very early stages of negotiation and planning.
During the next 6 months to one year, we will be in an exclusive right to negotiate phase
with the developers. During the next few weeks as part of the pre-development phase, the
relocation plan and related guidelines for Mill Creek South will be provided to all property
owners in the proposed area.
As always, this process will continue to emphasize cooperation wherever possible. Staff
will continue to keep Council apprised of this activity and any additional concerns the public
may have regarding Mill Creek South.
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--" CEiVED
JUL 2 8 2005
,CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A K E R $ F I E L D'
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 27, 2005 ~
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne r, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Mesa Marin Ball Fields
Referral # 001205 - Ward 3
Vice Mayor Maggard requested an update regarding the condition of Mesa Marin
Ball Fields
Our main concern at this point is to save the existing trees and begin recovery of
the turf areas at' Mesa Marin. City crews are currently addressing watering issues
by repairing the automatic irrigation system and watering as needed.
Unfortunately, the complex is not in a condition to program atthis time.
The city has funds available to (~reate, develop and implement a long term plan
for the Mesa Marin ball fields and an adjacent 20 acre parcel that the city may
soon be acquiring. At the August 17 city council .meeting, recreation and parks
staff will be recommending approval for a consultant to design a concept plan for
the entire area.
The concept plan should be completed by the end ·of 2005. Once the plan is
completed, staff can begin to implement the recommendations in early 2006.
Some of the options include improving the ball fields for youth and adult
programming, lights, concessions, restrooms, a playground, a wet playground,
soccer and additional field sports such as rugby and football.
Over 2.5 million dollars has been set aside for this major development at Mesa
Marin, and we are excited about what this complex will become in the near
future.
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLICWORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
TO: ~Alan Tandy, City Manager
0d JUL 2 8 ?.005
FROM: Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: 25, 2005 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SUBJECT: STATE BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
Referral No. 1206
VICE MAYOR MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE UPDATE ON THE
IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW STATE BUDGET ON THE LOCAL LEVEL AND
PARTICULARLY ON HWY 178 AND FAIRFAX INTERCHANGE, HAGEMAN
FLYOVER, AND KERN RIVER PARKWAY.
The recently passed State budget includes $1.3 billion in Proposition 42 (Prop 42) funding for
tr~:nsportation. Prop 42 required that the 71/4 percent sales tax on' gasoline be dedicated to
transportation uses (this is in addition to the $.18 cent per gallon State "gas tax" that goes for
transportation uses). Unfortunately, several years 'of reduced revenue, diverted transportation
funding, and borrowing of transportation dollars for the State general fund has resulted in a backlog
statewide of delayed projects waiting for construction funding, and thus the implications for State
funded projects the City is pursuing are unclear.
The $1.3 billion Prop 42 funding breaks down as follows:
1. $678 million - Traffic'Congestion Relief Program (TCRP)
2. $254 million - State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) and
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
3. $254 million - Local Streets and Roads (County and City road maintenance)
4. $127million - Public Transportation Account (transit)
There are three primary programs currently in State government for funding large transportation
projects: the STIP, the SHOPP and the TCRP. The SHOPP and STIP are comprised of state and
federal transportation dollars, while the TCRP consists of only state funding. Many projects statewide
use a combination of these programs as well as local dollars. The funding of these transportation
programs is overseen by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), a State commission
appointed by the governor and legislature.
The STIP has been around for many years and involves a process of developing a prioritized list of
projects at the regional level (this is done by the KernCOG Board locally) based on the anticipated
revenue coming to the region from the State over the upcoming 5 years. These regional project lists
are then incorporated into a statewide project list (the STIP). Both the Westside Parkway and the
State Route (SR)178/Farifax Road interchange are STIP projects. Both are shown to receive funding
in the 05-06 fiscal year. However, until the CTC actually approves a funding allocation for the
projects, the funding is uncertain. The Hageman Flyover is not yet in any State funding program and
so is not directly affected by the State budget at this time.
State Budget Implications
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The SHOPP has also been around for many years and is a list of projects that is develoc~ed by
Caltrans that primarily deal with operational and safety issues to existing State facilities. For instance,
the shoulder widening project planned for SR178 this fall and the southbound SR99 exit lane and
ramp improvements at White Lane are both SHOPP projects. Last year, the CTC only minimally
funded SHOPP projects and no STIP projects.
In July of 2000, Governor Davis signed AB 2928 which, as its primary function, created the TCRP.
The TCRP is a program made up of 158 projects that were selected by the Governor and legislature
for funding at a cost of nearly $5 billion. AB 2928 initially provided $1.5 billion as seed money frOm the
State general fund, and then the remaining funding was to come from the sales tax on gasoline. Many
appropriations occurred quickly for TCRP projects and by December of 2002, nearly $1.5 billion had
already been appropriated by the CTC for TCRP projects.
At about this same time, the State began to run into financial difficulties with its general fund budget.
So it took back from the CTC the original $1.5 billion Seed money initially provided for the TCRP
projects and also stopped the transfer of the gasoline sales tax to the TCRP program. Without
revenue, the CTC stopped appropriating TCRP funds for projects. But this still left the CTC with
having to use funds originally planned for the STIP and SHOPP to cover the appropriations already
given and spent for the TCRP. Also, revenue received from the federal government and from state
commercial vehicle license fees (there had been a change to State tax law for commercial carriers) for
transportation was less than expected.
Last year, Governor Schwarzenegger signed compacts with several tribes for gaming, and these
compacts were to provide $1 billion immediately for transportation projects. But pending lawsuits
regarding these compacts have held up the use of these funds for transportation. Also, the federal
government has not yet passed a highways bill and so the revenue to California for transportation
projects from this source is unknown.
With all the above uncertainties, estimates of transportation revenue seem to change month to month
and accordingly, the ability to fund projects statewide also changes monthly. Plus there exists a
backlog of STIP and SHOPP projects that were supposed to have already received funding in prior
fiscal years but that have not yet been funded.
Every new dollar of revenue that goes into transportation is good and potentially helPs the funding of
City projects whether it goes into the SHOPP, the TCRP, or the STIP as all of these programs are
somewhat financially intertwined. However, the precise implications for Bakersfield STIP projects and
a determination as to whether they will be funded in the upcoming year can not yet be defined even
with the passage of the State budget. Only just before we are ready to bid the projects can we ask the
CTC for the project funding allocation, and we may not know until the CTC actually votes as to ·
whether we will be successful and receive the funding or not.
RECEIVED
B .A K :"El .R" S F I E L' D' CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMOI~NDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM' ~'"Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: L/~' July 20, 2005
SUBJECT: WIDENING OF TRUXTUN AND COFFEE
Referral No. 1189
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE
WIDENING OF TRUXTUN AVENUE EXTENSION AND COFFEE ROAD: IDENTIFY
WHAT IS NEEDED FROM COUNCIL TO PROCEDE, THE COST, AND WORST CASE
SCENARIO.
Based on their study, Traffic Engineering staff previously provided information regarding
the additional lanes that would be recommended to provide additional capacity through
this intersection. That study did not include the proposed improvements that are
proposed to extend Mohawk Street from California Avenue north to Rosedale Highway
and to Hageman Road. Traffic Engineering staff will re-run their study with the Mohawk
Street improvements included in the model to determine if those improvements have
any impact on the volume of traffic at the Coffee Road / Truxtun Avenue intersection.
While that study is being performed, Design Engineering staff will have one of the
recently awarded On-Call Civil Engineering and Surveying Consultants, TY Lin, start
preparing project cost estimates for the design; permitting; right-of-way acquisition, if
needed; and construction of the improvements at the Coffee Road / Truxtun Avenue
intersection. TY Lin has experience in the design of these types of improvements which
includes widening bridges. The estimates prepared by TY Lin will reflect any
modifications to the proposed improvements recommended by the revised study
prepared by Traffic Engineering. TY Lin's work effort will provide the City with a
feasibility study of these potential improvements. That feasibility study, including cost
estimates, will include recommendations on construction phasing in the event that full
funding is not available in one fiscal year.
Upon completion of that feasibility study, staff will provide a report to the City Council
outlining the proposed improvements, project cost estimates, potential funding sources,
and probable time schedule. The City Council will then need to determine whether or
not to add these improvements as a project in the Capital Improvement Program.
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RECEIVED
JUL 2 8 005
· ~*~'~ CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A tC E'"R S 'F I 'E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: ~1~ ~, Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: U~'K July 25, 2005
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT OLD RIVER & WHITE OAK
Referral No. 1203
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF TO PROVIDE STATUS ON
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT OLD RIVER AND WHITE OAK.
The intersection of Old River Road and White Oak Drive is warranted for a traffic signal
but has not yet been funded. The location was determined to meet one or more
minimum warrants on July 2, 2002. At this time, the location is ranked at number 12 out
of a list of 33 warranted, but unfunded, future traffic signal locations. The location may
be proposed for funding in the next available CIP.
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RECEIVED
K.. E R."$ :F I E ':1_.,' CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: (~>Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: (J~/¢' July 25, 2005
SUBJECT: NOISE AND DUST REGULATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS
Referral No. 1194
COUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED STAFF FOLLOW UP WITH FRANCISCA
GARCIA AND ASSURE THAT NOISE AND DUST REGULATIONS ARE MET BY
CONTRACTORS IN THE CHANDLER RANCH DEVELOPMENT.
Staff has contacted Pulte Homes, the developer of the project, regarding Ms. Garcia's
concerns. Pulte Homes has assured Staff that they will be diligent regarding dust and
noise control issues. Pulte has contracted with an additional water truck exclusively for
dust control of the area. The interior streets are scheduled to be paved by mid August
and the exterior streets by the end of August. This should greatly reduce the source of
dust from the project.
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