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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/03 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 25, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ ~ SUBJECT: General Information 1. We recently received a copy of a letter dated April 15, 2003 from Congressman Thomas to the Chairman of the Veterans and HUD Committee on Appropriations requesting a special economic development earmarked grant for Baker Street in the amount of $1 million dollars in the federal FY04 budget. Congressman Thomas previously obtained $490,000 for the Baker Street project in the 2002 federal budget. In previous years, about $100 million dollars or more have been set aside for these kinds of special projects in the HUD budget. If we receive these funds, they will be used for streetscape work, development of a public plaza area and other public improvements. 2. Information from the design firm regarding Aquatic / Ice Center issues, a memo from Recreation and Parks regarding the aquatics swim team program, and a research report from Engineering on a third manufacturer of variable depth bottoms are enclosed. 3. The FY 2002-03 third quarter Economic Development activities report is attached. 4. Articles from the April 24th Los Angeles Times are enclosed, as follows: 1) The Democrats put forward a plan to save some money, which would have cost cities $250 million. It was promptly .rejected, according to this article, so no progress; 2) A controversy in Long Beach over elected officials spending practices during the fiscal crisis; and 3) A pending bill in Sacramento that would make red light video enforcement easier than it now is. 5. Also enclosed is an article regarding City of Long Beach employee reaction to budget cuts, including a 10% cut in employee compensation. 6. The Stockton newspaper reports that their City Council selected Regent Development Partners, a Sacramento firm, to develop a large redevelopment, project that includes a baseball stadium, hotel, and indoor arena. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 25, 2003 Page 2 7. Attached is a memo from the City Attorney describing the recent opinion of the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional Senate Bill 402, the state law which required binding arbitration between public safety unions and the public entity. This case is the one which the League of Cities hired the attorney to represent our interests. 8. I will be out of the office on Wednesday, April 30th, but will be in attendance at the Council meeting that night. I will also be out on Thursday and Friday, May 1st and 2nd. John Stinson will be in charge during my absence. As always, my staff will be able to reach me should anything arise. 9. Attached is a report identifying annexations currently in progress. If ultimately approved by LAFCo, these annexations would bring more than 1200 acres of land into the City. 10. A preliminary review sent by Public Works to KernCOG regarding the "Metropolitan Bakersfield High Speed Rail Terminal Impact Analysis" is attached. 11. The monthly CIP Report is enclosed. 12. Responses to Councilmember requests are enclosed: Councilmember Couch Solar Energy program between the City of Long Beach Utility and Shell Solar; · Update on left turn lanes at the intersection of Riverlakes and Coffee Roads, and result of traffic study at that location; · Update regarding the stop sign(s) at the intersection of North Shore and Riverlakes, and status and results of the traffic study at that location; · Update regarding status of the Patton/Hageman traffic signal; · Response to citizen regarding City's Transportation Development Fee program Councilmember Salvaggio · Insurance charges for City departments; AT:al cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst S~en~ By: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MAYOR; 6613263779; Apr-18-03 IO:40AM; Page 2/2 04/i6/2003 21:27 ~ ~oo2 2~ ~. ~ ~fii 15, 2003 ~e ~omble ~es T. W~sh U~ Dcvel~t Co~m~ on H-143 C~ito] V~, Ho~g ~d Urb~ Dcvd~ent ~pd~ons A~ for thc Ci~ of B~ficl~ C~o~i~, ~ coa~l¢~ ~ B~ S~ Ca~dor ~~on P~. I a~ia~ W~ p~t support for ~s pro~ w~ch ~e Ci~ of B~em~eld is ~ous hum~ s~ces, ~d r~iden~ to re~e B~ S~ one of~e Ci~'s oldest ~d ~ abe use ~ ~ Co~d~ c~ onc~ aS~ b~= ~a~ you for yo~ co~id~6on of~is B~t m~, WILL~M M. ~OMAS RECEIVED: 4/23/03 I :14PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #653; PAGE 2 04-Z3-03 01:13PM FR0~Rossetti Architects + T-503 P.0OZ/OO4 F-43T AQUA~-3C Dss[c;~ 22. April 2003 GROUP -, I_o~us Chau Rossetti -.A-rehkect~ I960 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 510 , E] Segtmdo, CA 90245 RE: 'Bakersfield Aquatic / lee Cen~er Dear lVlr. Chau: Purma~ to your E-mail dated 14 Apzi12003, I am writ~g to respond m several issues raised by Mr. Alan Tandy of the City ofBakev~eld concemlng the above referenced project Kern C. otmty_H.ealth Depar~t Approval' of Mqvab_!e Floor S~ Our office ha~ been advised bythe staff at Kern County Health Department (KCI-ID) that a full set of cation documents is requi~cd for formal review a~d approval of the movable floor system. We have previoUSly provided you with information o~ the impact ~ the design sahedule and additio=~l fees necessary to revise the pool desi~ to aecommoda~ the movable floor. Specific areas of concern mentioned by KCI-ID staff include, but are not limited m: the ability to clean the pOOl floor undemeah flae movable floor system; slope gradients for the lzailing floor portion; and clearances between the movable floor and the pool structure. A_ssuming we are dircctecl io proceed with thc drawiag revisioxls required for submission '~o KCHD, it is implied (by virtue of the fact ihat our project amhiiect's or engineer's professional seal is incorporated into the revised drawings) that we will desiga the pool in conformance with o~ reading of thc rcquirem~ of Chapter 3lB of 199g California Building Code. In our opinion, it is up to KCI-ID a~ file zegulatol~ agency reviewing the documents to render au opinion oR whether the proposed design conforms with thek reading of applicable provisions of the code. Unfortunately, the sf~e._- code is silent on the issue ofmovable floor systcms, so KCHD will be required to exercise their discretion as to whether ~ type of system will be appzovable. We feel on aim worJdni with staff so tl~ the proposed desigm is a collaborative effort has proved guoeessfal on other projects undertaken by our fu'm~ However, it is important to note that w~ cauuot issue guarantees on whether this type o£system is approvable by KC}iD, RECETVED: 4/23/03 I :14PM; ->'CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; 8'653; PAGE 3 04-Z3-03 Ol:13PM · FROI/r-Rossetti Architects + T-503 P.003/004 F-437 Ignatius Chau, Rossetti Az~hi~ects RB: Bakersfield Aquatic / Ice Ccntcr 22 April 2003 Shallow ~.,~H Delilah AS You are aw~c, Sect/on 3108B of 1998 Cal/fomia Build/ng Code rcqu/res tha~ a swimmin§ pool be no dectw, r that 3'6' a~the "shallow" end. Pools with greater depth~ are considered "Special Purpose" pools and have a number of restrictions. Whether guldelincs fr6m orgauizations like the N~0naI Federation of State High School Associations, the Collegiate Athletic Association, or USA Sw~mm_~ng have diffcrmt standards is n~t g~,~,,_e to the central bsuc of code compli~mcc w/thin the Stste of Californ/a. One way to deal with this issue is to incorporate a shallow end "L" at on~ or both corners of thc .~h~!lowest portion of the pool. The trans/tion fxom 3'6" to the desired depth can be accomplished within this area. These "L" areas are typicaUy designed w/th steps, and at thc bottom of the first step, the floor starts to/mmediately transition at 1:10 (as required'by code) to the desired depth (typically 4'0" or 4'6'~) at the "shallow end" wall. Due to site constrain~ on this project, the deepest transition available would probably be 3'6" to ~'0", To sat/sfy code mquiraments, the minimum footprint w~uld be 10' x 15' f~ this '~" section. The consmmtion cost for thc shallow end "L TM would be appro~,-~_tely $16,500 (150 additional square feet of pool area ~ $I 10 / SF. Thc co~t for redes/gr~ would bc ap~groxima~Iy $3,000 to modify all sheets ~ccted and re-run structural and hydraulic calcul,~ons. V~re would ~nticipate 3-5 w~rkin~ days oft/me to complete the redesign and would request one w~ck of advance notice Prior to starting the redesign. Pros to this al~proach [uclude: ~afi-~f'ying code rcquirement~ without the spec/al purpose designation l~,~t/,2 usc; increased abiI/ty for swimm~ to do flip tufas; m~,~,! additional constnmfion cost; mh~mal additional design cost; and m~-~ual delay to the project schedule. Cons to this approach: little or no 3'6" uniform depth for instructional and recrcati,-~! swim progr'~m_~; reduction of'available deck space betwc~n th,, 50 meter pool and recrc~t/cn pool; and th~ inability to ut~e starting platforms at the "shallow" end (more on th/s in next paragraph). Like movable floor systems, the s~tc code is silent on thc issue of water depth under competition sw~mr,;~g startingplatfon~. These platforms are typical~ installed 30" above static water level, which is only 9" lower than a 1 meter sprin~bo~ where code requires a water depth, and the Amczican Red Cross recomme,,d~ a m~,,~,~t,,n of 9'0" water depth at stz~E platforms. In rev/ewing reports prepared by w~tcr safety experts like Ellis and As$ociat~a, we note that the incidents of spinal cord in~urics due to divi~ into pools drops off c. onsiderabiy in 5'0' w~ter dept~, and are extremely rare in 6'0" ~ depths_ Wc typically RECEIVED: 4/23/03, I :15PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFTELD; //653; PAGE 4 04-H-05 01:14PM FR01/-E0ssett i Architects + I~nstius Chau, Rossetti Architects RE: Bakersfield Aquatic / Ice Center 22 April 200~t Page 3 of 3 recommend placing stm't~g pIatform~ in ~Zcr r~o -~hattower. flm~ 6'6"~ ~ ~ d~ ~ ~ I ~ of ~e F~A ~~ off2 ~ (~ ~ ~ for ~fio~ competition). We ~ ~s r~mm~on to prOte~ pa~om of ~e ~c~ ~om pot~ ~j~, ~d s~on~y, to p~otect o~ c~m ~ pot~fi~ ~ab~. ~e f~ ~ o~ ~ ~S pl~ ~ ~ shdlow~ ~ 6'6" or ~del~ tom s~m org~o~ ]i~ ~8~ NC~ or USA ' S~mm~g ~ply ~ s~ow~ dep~ ~ a~ble does not i~~ o~ ~~n~. com~se. I hope this/nfom~at/on/s helFt'nl. If you have futth~ questions, please contact mc at thc earl/est convenience. Resp~y submitted, AQUATIC DESI~3N OROUP, INC. Randall M. Men~omz, 1281 l~'**idont / l:~indpal RMM/c~ From: Alan Tandy To: "lchau @ ca.rossetti.com".inet. CITYDOM Date: 4~23~03 2:56 Subject: depth questions I have received Randys letter of April 22ndo thank you for that. I have additional questions as follows: 1. The letter did not address the question of the 25 foot warm up lanes being integrated into the play pool- feasibility and cost. 2. I had asked whether or not the shallow end "L" could be made big enough to recover our lost 3 foot six recreation space and if so what that version would cost. 3. It was my understanding that the cost estimate of $463,000 for the variable depth floor was for a model that has 'no outdoor reference and no ability to clean under the floor and that the cost estimate for the model that addresses those issues is higher. Is that correct and, if, so how much more cost? -" APR I 8 2003 B A K E R S F-I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: April 16, 2003 To: Stan Ford, Recreation & Parks Director Sally Ihmels, Recreation Superintendent~.~~' From: Subject: Aquatics Swim Team Program Since I have worked at the city of Bakersfield in the Recreation and Parks Department, the youth participating in the swim team program have not been diving off competitive starting blocks from the shallow end of any city pool facility. In 1999, I started working for the city as an Aquatics Supervisor and moved into the Recreation Superintendent one year ago, in 2002. From 1999 to date it has been the policy of this Division to dive off starting blocks from the deep end only. The swim team program is for beginning competitive swimmers who have not been exposed to shallow diving or are just learning to dive from a cOmpetitive starting block. In most cases these inexperienced youth dive too deep creating a serious hazard and the need for this policy. For the first time last year my son, Wyatt, swam on one of the Silver Creek Swim Teams. I attended one swim meet a week for six weeks at Jefferson Pool and one relay meet at Silver Creek Pool last summer (2002). At all the meets I attended staff were implementing the diving policy and the starting blocks were,bolted in at the deep ends of both pools. Cc - Allen Abe, Assistant Director interoffice memo Date: 4/16/2003 To: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation & Parks From: Holly Larson, Recreation Supervisor RE: Starting Blocks I have worked in the field of aquatics for the city of Bakersfield for four years, including two years as a recreation specialist and the past two years as a recreation supervisor responsible for the aquatics programs. During that time, on no occasion have we held swim meets where participants were allowed to dive into the shallow end using starting blocks. The main reason we have had this policy in place has been to reduce risk of spinal injuries obtained in shallow water dives. Design Engineering's Staff Report Movable Floors for Swimming Pools April 25, 2003 Based on Internet research, staff has. found'six manufacturers of movable floors 'for use in swimming pools. The six firms are Paddock Pools (headquarters in South Carolina); Aquatic Development Group (headquarters in USA but their floor is evidently made in Germany); Myrtha Pools (headquarters in Italy .with representatives throughout USA); Malmsten AB (headquarters in Sweden, no apparent representatives in USA); Variopool (headquarters in The Netherlands, no apparent representatives in USA); and Precision Fibre Structures Inc (headquarter in British Columbia, Canada, no representatives in USA). The prime characteristics of each of these floors are compared in the table on the following pages. Paddock Pools responded to staff's inquiry, stating "we do not have a local representative or franchised builder in California at this time. Our company has manufactured movable floors in the past, but we prefer to sell and install them in areas where we have a builder present." (e-mail sent by Paul Nigro of Paddock Pools, dated April 14, 2003, to Arnold Ramming.) Aquatic Development Group has submitted information to City staff regarding their AFW movable floor. The information regarding AFW movable floor by Aquatic Development Group has been thoroughly revieWed by staff and our design consultants. Staff has obtained comments from several owners.of AFW floors, which are summarized in the following pages. Those owners are all pleased with their movable floors, However, they are all indoor pools. So they do not face the same level of cleaning that the City of Bakersfield will be confronting since our pool is outdoors. Some owners did comment that the maintenance of the floor is a burden, but they all stated that the benefits of the movable floOr to their program outweigh the additional maintenance. The information on Myrtha Pools' web site (www.myrthapools.com) has limited information regarding ~their movable floor. Myrtha Pools reply to staff's inquiry .' about their movable floor resulted in receipt of general literature on Myrtha Pools (they make a stainless steel walled pool) and a small amount of information on their movable floor. Staff has followed up with their regional dealer, Knorr Systems in Santa Ana, asking for additional information. Malmsten AB's floor is the Aqua Level. Staff has reviewed literature from Malmsten. AB and printed out information from their web site. Variopool has sent staff literature on their movable floor and bulkhead which has been reviewed by staff. S:\PROJECTSV~NOLD~Aquatic Center Ic~ CenterV~luatic Center adding and Construction~Research on Movable Floors.doc Page I of 7 Precision Fibre Structures Inc markets Adjustable Buoyant Floor. 'They contacted City staff after' they talked with a pool owner that staff had previously contacted. They have sent staff information on their movable floor. As additional information is received from owners of movable floor and from the other manufacturers, staff will update this report. S:~ROJECTS~RNOLDU~uatic Center Ice Center~quat]c Center Bd(~ng and C~nstruc~on~esearch on Movable Room.doo Page 2 of 7 i Comparison of Prime Characteristics of Movable Floors Manufacturer of Location of pre~ious Instal!ation of Ability to Clean Pool Bottom Mechanism for Raising & Approx Cost of 75' x 30' Representative or Need for Special Movable Floor Manufacturer MOVable Floor in Outdoor Under Movable Floor Lowering Floor Floor Dealership in California Pool Construction Pools or'USA PaddoCk Pools South Carolina, They have stated that they Information not provided. See Information not provided. See Information not They do not have a Information not USA do have installations but statement under ."Representative statement under provided. See distributor on the West provided.' See they did not provide or Dealership in California or "Representative or Dealership statement under Coast. They prefer to statement under details. USA" column in California or USA'" column "Representative or limit their installations to"Representative or Dealership in California regions where they Dealership in See statement under or USA'-' column have a distributor. So California or USA" "Representative or · they are not interested column Dealership in California or ' ~' in our project at this . USA"column. ~ - ~ time. AFW floor by USA with Several pools in the USA There is no way to clean to pool There are two choices. The The City's pool design Headquarters are in None stated. Aquatic several parts, if but staff has not yet found bottom underneath the floor mechanical system uses consultant, Aquatic New York state. Development not all, being one that is in an outdoor scissor jacks to raise and lower Design Group, has Group made in pool.: the floor. The hydraulic system prepared a cost Germany ~ uses pistons (or rams) to raise estimate for this floor. It and lower the floor, is in the range of $5,500~000. Myrtha Pools Italy Many pools in USA but There are no cables or Screw jacks recessed into the Not yet provided. Per their web site, Knorr Has not yet been have not yet found anchoring underneath the Myrtha walls. Systems in Santa Ana, verified. movable floors in research movable floor. CA is a dealer - nor in literature from installer. Myrtha Pools. Aqua Level Sweden None. A hatch on the floor is opened. Screw jacks in the pool walls Not yet supplied. They have no Their floOr can be floor by The robotic cleaning system is raise and lower the movable representation in the installed in concrete Malmsten AB lowered through the hatch to floor. USA but they are pools with tiled walls clean pool bottom under the negotiating with Family or in specialty pools floor. The pool bottom is free of Lifeguard in Miami for like the Myrtha any obstacles, an installation in Stainless Steel Pool. Seattle..Their system has never been built in the USA. S:~=ROJECTS~RNOLDV~quatic Center Ice Center~,quatic ConteiBidding and Construction~Research on Movable Room.doc Page 3 of 7 Manufacturer of Location of Previous Installation of Ability to Clean Pool Bottom Mechanism for Raising & Approx Cost of 75' x 30' Representative or Need for Special Movable Floor Manufacturer Mov~ble Floor in Outdoor Under Movable Floor Lowering Floor Floor Dealership in California Pool Construction i Pools or USA Variopool The In the! U.S. they have only Access underneath the floor is Floor is made of floating Not yet supplied. They do not have an None stated. Netherlands one reference and that is achieved via removable panels elements that are pulled down agent or representative the pOOl built for the '96 or the floor can be put into a by means of stainless steel in the U.S. yet although Olympic games in Atlanta "cleaning" position where it rises cables. There are two choices they are in the process at GeOrgia Tech 2 -3 feet out of the water for for controlling the cables. A of searching for a University. That pool was access that way. hydraulic drive system outside possible nationwide originally an outdoor pool the tank actuates the cables., dealer. but has now be converted Or, the cables run through a into ah indoor pool. cable duct over a pulley into the plant room where hydraulic rams are located. Adjustable British None'. ManY options. 1) Scuba diver Raising of the platform $290,000 with a No representative or None stated. Buoyant Floor Columbia, under the floor takes about two accomplished by air pressure movable bulkhead, dealership in USA. by Precision Canada hours. 2) Install an access hatch as buoyancy while the lowering Additional costs for air Fibre in the floor that allows a robotic operation achieved by line chases; compressor Structures Inc. cleaner to be lowered to the pool ballasting and gravity (totally electrical supply; 110 bottom. 3) Raise the floor to non-electric or hydraulic). This volt power to Depth water level. Remove the center air supply system can easily be Display; and 4' by 8' panels so that manual cleaning modified to include spray and floor space for can be done. They recommend bubble systems to add to the compressor. a sloped bottom with a drain recreational activities in the under the movable floor. 13001. S:~PROJECTS~ARNOLD~Iuatlc Center Ice Center~AClUafic CentelBldding and Construction~Researdrt on Movable Room.doc Page 4 of 7 Information Provided by Current Owners of AFW Movable Swimming Pool Floors Manufactured by Aquatic Development Group, Inc. There are two types of AFW movable swimming pool floors - a mechanical system and a hydraulic system. The mechanical system uses scissor jacks to raise and lower the floor. The hydraulic system uses pistons (or rams) to raise and lower the floor. Per Aquatic Development Group, Inc., there is no difference in the life of or cost of either system. The hydraulic system has very parts than the mechanical system. The hydraulic system also runs smoother than the mechanical system, which is important for therapeutic spas where they use the movable floor to lower their patients into the pool. The mechanical system requires a pit next to the pool for installation of the motors, etc. The following is a list of information from current users of AFW Movable Floors. Staff asked a series of questions to each user. Aquatic Development Group, Inc. provided a list of references on March 20, 2003. This is the list that staff utilized to contact twelve different users. As of April 25, 2003, the following owners of AFW movable floors have responded to staff's questions: Gary Aumack, Facilities Manaqer, Rutqers University, Piscataway, NJ, 732-445-6320 Who is the manufacturer of the floor? Aquatic Development Group What size is the movable floor- 80 feet by 40 feet What is total floor size of that pool - L-shaped recreation pool What depth range does the movable floor provide - 0 to 6 feet Is the movable floor in an indoor or outdoor pool- indOor pool What are the annual operating costs of the floor- negligible expense for electricity What are the annual maintenance costs of the floor- serviced ~two or three times a year, $3000 When was the floor installed- 1991 Was the floor installed with initial pool construction or was the floor added to an existing pool- installed with initial construction What mechanism is used to raise floor - mechanical lift floor or hydraulic lift floor - hydraulic lift What is your overall satisfaction with the movable floor. - From the maintenance side, it is a big headache. Tiles on the surface of the floor keep popping off. He recommends we use a membrane floor instead of tiles. 7 on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being positive. From the operations side, it is a big positive. Programming makes a lot of money by having the floor. Their New Horizons programs benefits greatly from the movable floor. Aerobics, senior citizens, etc. The movable floor is a big marketing tool for the center. Are there any negative aspects to the movable floor. On a .hydraulic system, leaks are a problem. Extra expense in using water soluble fluid. Valves, etc are underneath the movable floor so they either have to drain the pool or use scuba divers to perform maintenance operations. 'Joan Studts, Aquatic Director, Area Education ^qency, Marshalltown, Iowa, 641-844-241~ Who is the manufacturer of the floor. - The floor was built before she took over. But she knows that parts come from Germany. Aquatic Development Group, P. O. Box 648, 1 Aquatic Center, Cohoes, NY 12047, Gary Rosen 518-783-0038, ext. 244 What size is the floor. - About 26 feet by 25 What is total floor size of that pool. - About 48 feet by 25 feet What depth range does the movable floor provide. - Variable depth 5 feet to 0 / deep end is 6 feet 6 inches. Is the movable floor in an indoor or outdoor pool. - Indoor What are the uses of this pool - recreation, competition and/or therapeutic. - Infant to adults use the pool - swim lessons - therapeutic for adults - students from schools in the area. What are the annual operating costs of the floor. - Sorry don't have that information What are the annual maintenance costs of the floor. - Sorry don't have that information When was the floor installed. - about 19 years ago S:U:~ROJECTS~,RNOLD'~Aquatic Center Ice CenterV~luatlc Center Bidding and Constructien~Research en Movable Room.doc Page 5 of 7 Was the floor installed with initial pool construction or was the floor added to an existing pool. - Floor was installed with the pool construction What mechanism is used to raise floor - mechanical lift floor or hydraulic lift floor. - hydraulic lift floor - one ram in middle (needs care yearly) What is your overall satisfaction with the movable floor. - must keep up with maintain check ram yearly Are there any negative aspects to the movable floor. - must have people in area who can work on hydraulics and understand the workings of floor; keep good records so others taking over know what to do; Gary Rosen and his workers are very helpful but to far away. Tom O'Connor, Stationery Enqineer, Asphalt Green, NYC, NY, 212-369-8890 I have two indoor hydraulic movable-floors here at Asphalt Green that were installed 10 years ago with the original pool construction. One floor is the entire bottom of my Therapy Pool that meaSures 18' x 26'. Its is a single ram hydraulic floor. The floor itself moves from 6' 7" to 0 depth. This pool is used for programs, recreation and therapy. The annual maintenance cost is minimal (under $2000.00) in comparison to revenue generated. I could not pinpoint operating costs at this time but that also is minimal. The other floor here is 30' x 60' that is in my 50 meter pool. That is a 4 ram floor system that operates off ultra-sound sensors. The travel on this floor is the same as the Smaller floor. This pool is used for programs recreation and competition. The-annual maintenance costs for that floor are approximately double the smaller floorl Both floors were installed by AFW. I have been very satisfied with both the operation of these floors and the service provided by Aquatic Development Group. If you have any further questions or need additional information feel free to contact me anytime. The following owners of AFW movable floors have not yet responded to staff's questions: Ralph Platt, Facilities Manager, Berkshire Children's Home, Housatonic, MA, 413-528-2523 Teri Pagano, Aquatics Director, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD, 605-642-6196 Nicole, Aquatics Director, Mary Campbell Center, Wilmington, DE, 302-762-6025 Lee Hewitt, Facility Supervisor, City of Coquitham, Coquitham, BC, Canada, 604-927-6990 Joe Hampton, Facility Director, Fairland Aquatic Center, Laurel, MD, 301-206-2359 David Tultz, Director, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes Barre, PA, 570-826-3848 Sue Devitt, Aquatics Director, Illinois Center for Rehab, Chicago, IL, 312-413-1775 Connie Williams, Facilities Director, Staten Island DDSO, Staten Island, NY, 718-983-5415 Brad Goodwin, Director, Sunnyview Hospital, Schenectady, NY, 518-382-4554 S:',PROJECTS'~ARNOLDV~:IUatic Center lee Center'~quatic Center Bidding and Constructlen~esearch on Movable Room.doc Page 6 of 7 Information Provided by Current Owners of Movable Swimming Pool Floors Manufactured by Various Other Companies Debbie Dorse¥1 Georqia Tech. Who is the manufacturer of the floor. -- Polymarin B.V. from the Netherlands - Nijverheidsweg 7, 1671 GC; P.O. Box 151, 1670 AD Medemblik; The Netherlands; PH + 31 2274 3044; FAX + 31 2274 3860 STAFF NOTE: April 25, 2003 - In reviewing Polymarin BV's .website, staff did not locate any information about their movable floor. Polymarin BV has informed staff their floor is manufactured by Variopool. What size is the floor. -. 12 meters by 25 meters What size is the swimming pool floor. -- Our pool is 25 meters by 50 meters. What depth range does .the floor provide. -- The floor can go from 0 depth to 7' 8" - the shell of the pool below goes to 10' but thickness of the floor along with the pulley/cable system make up the difference Is the movable floor in an indoor or outdoor pool. -- It originally was in an outdoor pool with a roof (built for the '96 Olympics), but is currently being enclosed for year round use What are the annual operating costs of the floor. -- Minimal electricity, but negligible What are the annual maintenance costs of the floor. -- Minimal - other than labor costs to vacuum under the floor (which can be raised to clean) and inspection of hydraulics, etc. at this time negligible When was the floor installed. -- installed in 1995 Was the floor installed with initial pool construction or was the floor added to an existing pool -- The floor was installed with the original construction, completed in the summer of 1995 What mechanism is used to raise floor - mechanical lift floor or hydraulic lift floor. -- The floor is a floating floor controlled by hydraulics through a pulley and cable systems - hydraulics are outside the pool wall in the mechanical room and the pulleys and cable are underneath the floor in the pool What is your overall satisfaction with the movable floor. -- Very pleased with the floor - definitely allows flexibility in programming for. shallow water activities, area of non-swimmers, etc. We always lower the floor during a swim meet creating a deep pool, therefore not effecting the speed of the pool. Are there any negative aspects to the movable floor. -- The only negative thing is if you have a bulkhead in your pool that submerges 4-4 1/2 feet down into the water, then the floor can only be raised to just below the bulkhead limiting shallow water. We run in to this problem when the pool is set for 50 meters and both bulkheads are at the ends of the 50 meter pool. If we want to create shallow water then we also have to move one of the bulkheads. Its'not that significant of a problem, but I suggest looking at your programming and factor this in if you also have bulkheads in your pool. One question you did not ask was cost; but I thought I would throw that in. At the time of our purchase, the cost was $550,000. S:~PROJECTS'~,RNOLD'~,quatic Center Ice CenterV~quaflc Center adding and Constru~on~Research on Movable Room.doc Page 7 of 7 The references of Myrtha Pools }'age I o~ ~ ~..~ Company Swimming pools for competitions ~ Moveable floor In 40 years of experience Myrtha Pools has built swimming pools in over 60 I~ Moveable floor countries around the world The moveable floor allows the use of one .~..., Products and technologies swimming pool for several activities: Myrtha Pools patented technologiescompetitions, baby swim, aqua dance, and advanced technical solutions disabled/remedial activity, swimming instruction, diving, activities that require ~.~..~ Myrtha Technoloqly different levels of water depth. · Structure and manufacturing process The extreme practicalness of this floor consists · Installation process in the fact that the mechanism thanks to ~. RenovAcUon which it moves, unlike the one of other · The exclusive technology for themovable floors, is placed along the walls and refurbishment of old pools not on the floor of the pool, that can therefore · Structure and installation process be easily cleaned in every point, also with Special equipments for automatic cleaners. .~,~.~ competitions pools The moveable floor is furthermore provided with all the safety elements required from the special equipments for competitioninternational regulations: in fact it is closed frontally by a floor connection flap, or by a poo~s bulkhead, that have the purpose to stay fixed against the floor when this is lifted. ....; Water Parks I~ Floor structure · Advanced technologies for water- - ............................................ The movable floor is formed by a floating parks x~ frame of stainless steel pipes and composite · Attractions resin beams. The heads of the steel beams are ~2 Myrtha Pools Worldwide connected to two screw jacks that allow the Our dealer network all around the movement of the floor up and down. The world structure is then covered by 90 mm wide anti- ,~.~? World references slip PVC boards, co-extruded with closed-cell · References foam. · _P_h_gt_o:g_aJ!ery J' The movement The floor is anchored to the screw jacks (endless screws) recessed into the Myrtha walls. Two screw jacks are required at each stainless steel beam end. The anchoring is http://www.myrthapools.com/ita_competizione_fondo.php 4/25/2003 The references of Myrtha Pools I-'age very simple. The screw jaCkS are moved by an electric motor. One 4 kW motor provides the rotation to the screw jacks on one side of the [] pool. Another motor, synchronised with the first, provides the movement to the screw jacks at the other side of the pool. With just two 4 kW motors it is possible to move a 200 m2 floor. No anchoring or cable is necessary under the floor. The floor moves at a speed of 20 cm/min. ~ The connection with the pool floor A bulkhead can be positioned against the movable floor, providing a safety wall. Alternatively a flap may be provided which' is self-leveling according to the movable floor position. } Installation detail Water inlets are installed inside the recessed Myrtha columns which house the screw jacks, in order to circulate the water inside. The socket is protected by two Myrtha steel panels, that leave a gap that is only 8 mm wide, sufficient for the connection to the floor and suitable to guarantee its movement with the maximum safety. The pool needs only to be 60 cm deeper in order to house the movable floor at its lowest position and maintain a flat bottom. 1, Removable floors for depth reductions An easier possibility to change the depth of the pool consists in the use of a trestle structure (2xl m) resting on the floor and easily removable after the period of utilization. It is a set of structures made of an ABS grating on the upper shelf and of a stainless steel trestle, that are hitched together to cover the whole surface of the pool floor. http://www.myrthapools.corn/ita_competizione_fondo.php 4/25/2003 The references of Myrtha Pools laage .3 ol' ¥, This system is the ideal solution for all those swimming structures that need to change the depth of the pool only periodically, or for some months of the year. In fact, besides being very simple and fast to be installed in the pool, it does not require any intervention on the pool walls and its costs are no doubt less considerable than those of the movable floor. Myrtha Pools®, Commercial Division of A&T Europe S.p.a. - P.O. Box 95 - Via Solferino, 27 * 46043 Castiglione delle Stiviere (Mantova) Italy Te1.+39.0376.9426! - Telefax +39.0376.631482 - E-mail: info@myrthapools.com Company ,, ~qyrtha Technology., Refurbishments o Special equipments · Water' Parks '~I Up · Home Page o News o Info · J http://www.myrthapools.com/ita_competizione_fondo.php 4~25/2003 MYrtha Pools® MOVABLE FLOOR . BLACK CERAMIC TILES ~--FLOOR COVER STAINLESS STEEL BEAM VINYLESTER GLASS REINFORCED PROFILES __ SCREW JACK \ ~-- MOTOR UNIT ~122 c,rn ~BULKHEAD/-MOVABLE FLOOR '~ A bulkhead is' p0~ition~d a~ainst th~' movable' floor, ~.~. >i :'! i be'~~bvided Which isSelf-leveling'd · ~: 850 cm position:-; :-SELF ADJUSTABLE FLAP tit/~ I Wate/ifllets, connected to the filtration system, are installed inside ~ ....... ~:::~':~:~::::~'-'~_r'-? ..~ ~ the reCessed Myrtha columns which house the screw lacks, in order to Circulate the water inside. The two Myrtha panels that form the inside face of the column, allow , an 8 mm gap for the vertical movement of the mechanism to which · : '- ': - ' -'- ~ ...'· thefloorisonchored . The pool needs only to be 60 cm deeper in order to house the movable floor at its lowest position and maintain o flat bottom. For smaller floors the required depth increase could be even lower, s mm down to only 25 cm. ~ This system allows excellent access for easy maintenance. In the case of a problem with one of the screw jacks, it is both simple and easyto '~PROTECTION · / MYRTHA PANEL remove it from the Myrtha column and replace it. Movemeat speed The travelling speed of the floor is 20 cm/mi n. Myrtha .oo,s ............................ Via Solferino, 27 - 46043 Castiglione della Stiviere (MN) - Italy Tel. + 39 0376 94261. Fax + 39 0376 631482 KNORR SYSTEMS, INC. Internet: www. myrthapools.com - E-mail: info~.myrthapo01s.com AQUA LEVEL Movable Floor Movable Floor Pools with flexibility. Aqua Level Movable Floor makes it possible to use a swimming pool for a Aqua Level makes it possible to carry out great variety of activities and it can be installed in both new and existing pools, activities that require different water depths. Aq~ua La'~laSlo~,a&~ Floor is made of Baby $~,ira is a popular activity at many pools beams in stainless acid-proof ste¢t or glassfibre today. This requires a properly adjusted water beams in vinylester, which are relatively lightweight ~- depth to adapt to the size of the babies and ~he parents! but strong, requiring minimal maintenance. Due to the amount of lifting included in the exercise programs, it is important for the adults to stand correctly Aqua l~lMovablo Float is designed to be to minimize the strain on their backs. Suitable water easy to use and maintain, with no attachments depth is 1.2-1.4 meters. in the Pool floor, which simplifies cleaning. Water flows smoothly and evenly through Aqua Level and Splash andPlay is an activity for children aged 3-6 years old who are not able to swim yet. The there are no recesses where dirt can collect. optimal water depth is 0.4-0.5 m, so that the children This means that good water quality is assured. feel safe and secure enough to dare to do the exercises and Aqua L~velMovabl~ Floor is continuously games to achieve confidence in the water. adjustable to obtain any desired position. It is also l~ar~ing to Swim requires a water depth of between 0.6 possible to obtain a fixed and/or variable slope, and 0.9 m. It is a great advantage to be able to adapt the depth to the size of the children in order to obtain the If the movable floor will be used in only one best possible learning environment. part of the pool, it can be equipped with a safety 1 trailer surface to prevent anyone from swimming Rehabilitation requires various water depths in underneath the movable floor, depending on the type of disability, age group and training activity. Aqua l.~vel Movabl~ Floor has undergone an extensive safety analysis based on European Water Workout is an activity that is growing quickly in safety directives. Aqua Level is CE-certified. popularity, where the water must be shoulder-deep so that the participants can perform the exercises correctly and With an Aqua Laurel Movabl~ Floor you can stay warm throughout the entire training session. create a pool with endless possibilities. Pool visitors will delight in different water activities, leading to Deep WatarAer~ies requires greater w~ter depths increased visitor frequency + higher revenues, because the programs are based on exercising in the water while not touching the bottom of the pool. ,,Irt/c~l,~ted/m/d~r functions as a ramp when Aqua Level is in its surface position. As it sinks, thc ladder rises. The ladder is designed to prevent slipping. O~r~e~ c6~ can ~ adapted in height ~nd width ~o fit thc slzc of thc swimming p~l. Bottom ~cHon is fully automatic. Easy co u~ thanks to the ingenious design of the movable floor with no attachments in ~he floor of the pool. Dit~l~ shows thc exact water depth, which provides secu- rity for ~ol visitors. Light-emitting diodes are usM so Ihe numbers arc clearly visible from far away. ~ntrol panel 8 Remote control Dro~own hatch 9 ~tlculated ladder Rtmete teatr~enables the instructor to maneuver the ~ntrol unit 10 Overflow chute movable fl~r fiom a distance. Uotoi unit 11 Drive shaft Hand ~ 12 Worm g~r ff~ad ra~ is designed to be folded down into the overflow Display 13 Dro~own unit Bottom suction 14 Guide nil chute when the rail is not in use. Constituent components Lifting plane /'ha t*~ g~ar~, Which are oil-f fcc, arc lubricated Aqua Level has designed an excellent device for by the water in ~hc overflow chute, persons with physical disabilities. This is a small lifting plane, by which they can lower thcm~lvcs into thc p~l into a guide rail moant~ vertically on thc walls of the Ov~w chute Thc plane is bulk according to thc same principles as pool. Thc drive mechanism requires no holes in the p~l · Aqua Level. The plane can. be installed either in a niche walls, which eliminates the risk of leakage. ~ or in a corner of thc ~ol, where it can then be lowered T~ ~rm geart arc li nk~ via a visible system ~~ down to thc desired depth. of shafts in thc overflow chute. Easy a~css~ ~ As a safe~y feature there is a telescopic wall that prevents All ~rvice and inspection can be carried out from pool visitors from coming in under thc lifting plane. a~ve, even when the ~ol is completely filled with water. Control cabinet With a remote control, per.ns in wheelchairs can D~.i~g the floor up or down is normally done with only maneuver the lifting plane on their own to lower ......... ' .... di .... dj .......... here it is easy to th ..... I ...... he desired level in th ....... .... ice. The l~ation of th ............. I .... ise levels a~ ~tisfies the s~cified safety requirements. Th~ Coat~l unit is mounted in a standard electrical cab- Motor i ..... d ..... insel ...... i .... p ........ danad ..... d Easier for eve one The Control~a~lis wcll-arrangM and easy to under- .... d. Besides the depth of the ~ol. the display indi ..... any faul .... d .... ings. Th ..... gency stop b ........ ...... gically I ....d on both th ....... , panel and ...... , Con~lpan.l cabinet, are clearly vis b c and easily accessible. T~.ovR~.k, in vinyl ........ .uipped with effe ..... anti-skid protection and are comfortable to walk on. With 8-mm spacing between the planks. Aqua Level fulfills EU.r~ommen~tions. The distribution of t he spacing .... ly ..... he whol .... [a ........... iform fl .... d uniform loads Floorp~n~ Contact us for suggestions and quotations! See our web site for information about our other products for professional swimmers, recreational swimmers, and swimming pools. Malmsten M Malmsten AB, Box 73, SE-296 21 Ahus,'Sweden Tel: +46 (0)44 24 71 50 Fax: +46 (0)44 24 74 35 E-mail: info@m-malmsten.se Homepage: www.m-malmsten.se Manufacturer: Aqua Level, Odlingsv~igen 1, SE-343 71 Dii~, +46 (0)476 21 66 0 IVliillll, Lt ll AQUA LEVEL movable floor AQUA LEVEL movable floor gives you a possibility to utilise the pool for a lot of different activities like, children's play, swimming lessons for all ages, rehabilitation, hydro therapy, training and any kind of water aerobics. AQUA LEVEL mOvable floor is designed in a very simple but genius way for an easy service and maintenance and there are no attachments on the bottom of the pool, which interfere with efficient cleaning. The AQUA LEVEL movable floor has no hidden spots and the water through-flow is evenly spread assuring you a better water quality. AQUA LEVEL movable floor can be adjusted to the exact depth you want to obtain and is secured in the position you stop, without any use of extra locking devices. The AQUA LEVEL movable floor is built up by glassfiber reinforced beams ofvinylester or low profile stainless steel.beams which are very lightly but strongly built and have a very goOd resistance to the pool environment. With the AQUA LEVEL movable floor you get the opportunity to'offer your guests many exiting activities and increase the number of bathers for a bigger profit. Contact us for consultation, proposals and quotations! Malmsten G6ran Kjellberg +46-476-21660 +46-44-247150 info~m-malmsten.se www.m-malmsten.se Malmsten Product Description · Aqua Level movable swimming pool floors are designed to offer the opportunity of using the pool for several activities thanks to the possibility of being able to change the depth. · The flexible design makes it possible to manufacture to suite either a new pool or the reconstruction of an existing pool of various sizes and models. · The installation requires no attachments on the pool floor which' guarantees better and easier cleaning and also ~ve a better water quality. · When reconstructing existing swimming pools the pool can be converted to an overflow gutter system. This means that a more effective water circulation is achieved (collection of debris etc.) than with a traditional skimmer pool. · The drive system consists of a series of motor driven shafts, worm gears and screw-jacks which raise and lower the moving floor. The drive system can be placed in the overflow gutter. If the overflow gutter is not to be used the drive shafts can be placed in the handrails (gab bars). · · Operation is achieved by a remote control or via a push button on the control panel. The control panel has a lockable tamper-proof safety switch for extra safety. An extra large sign display indicating the depth can be installed. · All parts in contact with water are made entirely from non corrosive stain- less acid-proof steel or plastic for a long lasting life and minimum of maintenance. · The floor at its upper level can be taken above the water level with the possibility of using the pool space for any dry activities. The normal load is then about 65kg/m2. Play equipment, aerobic and hydrotherapy equipment can be attached to the floor and increase the possibilities of using the pool for many more activities in combination with the various depths. · The floor can be installed with a constant slope or with a variation of the slope at different levels. · We recommended the installation 0fa special stair ramp which follows the floor as it moves. Malmstcn Safety Aqua Level movable swimming pool floors are CE approved. · There are no slots wider than 8mm between the moving and stationary parts as well as in the construction overall to prevent finger and toe etc. entrapment · The floor board has an effective anti-slip surface preventing slipping when the flo0r is at shallow level. Regulations for the floor · only qualified, trained personal are allowed to operate the floor. · The operating panel must be placed close to the pool so that the pool staff have a good overall view of the pool area from the panel location. · The gratings on the overflow gutter must be in position whenever the floor is in operation. · The operating panel has a lockable tamper-proof safety switch and the key must only be possession of trained personnel. · The pool room must be properly illuminated. · If the pool wall has water inlets, skimmers or underwater lights in which a bather can get a toe or a finger jammed when the floor passes, the system can be equipped with a warning signal so that the floor operator will be able to ensure that no one is in any risk zone. Service and Maintenance · Aqua Level movable swimming pool floors require a minimum of maintenance and only requires normal swimming pool cleaning. · The floor must be moved at least once a day from the bottom position to the top for the water-circulation to be in good condition. · The overflow gutter must be cleaned and flushed with water each two weeks. Malmsten Reference list April 2003 A ua l evel movable poolllOOrS No. Delivery PLACE Movable floor Pool size time size 1 1996 BROMOLLA, SWEDEN 5x7m 5x7m Phone: +46-709-17 10 107 Tommy Persson 2 1996 VILHELMINA, SWEDEN 5.5x12m 5.5x12m Phone: +46-940-14 143~ Hans-Olof Eriksson 4 1998 HALMSTAD, SWEDEN Phone: +46-35-13 96 517 Hilkan Arvidsson 8x12,Sm 8x12,Sm 5 1998 UME.i,, SWEDEN 8x12m 8x12m Phone: +46-90-17 08 24~ Barry Briindstriim 6 1998 MALLORCA, SPAIN 8.SX25m 25x50m phone: +39-0376-942 61, Giorgio Coletto 7 1998 ~ WETTEREN, BELGIUM 9x20m 9x20m Phone: +32-475 90 84 24 Luc Pluym 15.5xl l~4m 8 1999 ?REDERICIA, DANMARK and bridge 15.5x50m Phone:+45-97372499 15.5xl.5m 9 1999 EAST ANGLIA UNIVERSITY, ENGLAND 17x25m 17x50m Phone: +44-1603-59 23 80~ Keith Nicholls 10 1999 SIILINJ.~,RVI, FINLAND lxlm 5xl0m Phone: +358-42 42 55 117 platform 11 1999 TORSBY, SWEDEN 4x9m 4x9m phone: +46-706 89 56 76~ Peter R~dstr/im 3x5m and 12 2001 HELSINGFORS, FINLAND platform 3x5m 13 Phone: +358-98 67 87 40, Henry Lemstrfim 1.2xl.2 14 2001 ULRICEHAMN, SWEDEN 6x12.5rn 6x12.5m Phone: +46-321 15 005~ Anne Andersson 2001 Uielkborg, Finland lxlm 15 Phone: +358-42 42 55 11~ Ari Tuhkanen platform 16 2001 Faikenberg, Sweden 8X12,5m 8x12,5m Phone: +46-346- 86 334? Rune Andersson 17 2002 Gentofte, Kildeskovshallen, Danmark Bridge Bridge Phone: +45-46 40 05 02? Karsten Ask 12.5x2m 12.5x2m 2002-3 Gerardsbergen, Belgium, almost ready L-shaped L-shaped 18 Phone: +31-40 243 00 21~ Coen Boons 76m-' 76mz 19 2002-3 Wachtebeke, Belgium, in order, guiderails installed 10x14.5m 10x14.5m Phone: +32-3710 05 00. Geert Dhooge 20 2003 Oggiono, Italy, in order 6.3x7m 6.3x7m Phone: +39-0376-94261~ Giorgio Coiletto 21 2002 Sk/ivde, Sweden Phone: +46-500-49 87 60~ Sven-.i, ke Jacobsson 6x 14m 6x 14m 22 2002-3 Valencia, Spain, 10.5x7 10.5x25m Phone: +39-0376-942617 Giorgio Colletto 23 2002-3. leper, Belgium, in order, guiderails installed 6.2x13.4m 6.2x13.4m ' Phone: +32-93 71 71 71~ Hans Van De Walle 24 2002 Helsingborg, Sweden, 10x12.5m 10x12.5m Phone: +46-708231987 Per Kersmark~ 2002 Ule~tborg Caritas, Finland lxl m 25 Phone: +358-42 42 55 117 Ari Tuhkanen Platform 2003 Viitasaari, Finland lxl m 26 Phone: +358-42 42 55 11~ Ari Tuhkanen Platform 2003 Rovaniemi, Finland, in order lxl m 27 Phone: +358-42 42 55 11~ Ari Tuhkanen Platform 28 2003 Laholm, Sweden, in order 7x12 m 7x12 m Phone: 0430-10249? 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All electrical equipment has to be~electrcal grounded Following specification is recommended types and areas From: To: Nr and areas T~/pe Installation pipes Electric Control Unit Motor - M1 4xl ,5 e25 · LSI:I 10xl e25 CB1 LS1:2 PSWI:I Electic Control Unit CB5 12x0,25 LiYCY Max 100 m ~16 2xl e16 CB5 First 2x2x0,25 LiYCY-P e16 Display 2xl ~16 CB5 Extra 2x0,25 LiYCY Max 100 m e16 Display 2xl e16 Electric Control Unit Control Panel 7xl,5 e25 e32 Electric Control Unit ILevel indicatorI I 3xl I I I e20 Electric Control Unit IHazard-li~ht I I"°t specifiedl I I ~Electrical supply cable, for the Electric Control Unit, supplied With a fuse ratin~ of 25A '1 490-2 PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version http://www.fineprint.com B ~ AQUA LEVEL ~ I Odlingsv~igen 1 Telephone Fax E-maiD PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version http:/Iwww.fineprint.com 43O 20 220 177 33 1 ° 250 5OO AQUA LEVEL 0 4100~ 588 i Odlingsv~gen 1 Telephone Fax E-mail 343 71 Di6 +46 476 21660 +46 476 21309 aqualevel@swipnet.se PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version http://www.~ineprint.com R"R 1.0 P MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL BOOMS Technical Description Contains information for: Leisure Architects Structural Engineers Contractors Pool Management Technical Staff 2003 VARIOPOOL B.V. techndescrilrdon000510 t)C RiO/POOL MOVEABLE SWlMMIN6 POOl FLOORS AND BOOMS Contents · 1 INTRODUCTION: 3 4.2 CABLE DUCTSYSTEM, (OS) 6 1.1 FLOORS: 3 4. 3 DETAILS 7 1.2 BOOMS: 3 4.3.1 PULLEYS: 7 2 ALL ABOUTFLOORS: 3 4.3.2 WATERSEAL: 7 2.1 WORKING PRINCIPLE 3 5 CONTROLS: 8 2.2 CONSTRUCTION 4 5.1 PANELS AND DISPLAYS: 8 2.2.1 FORCES: 4 5.2 SAFETY FEATURES: 8 2.2.2 OPTIONS: 4 6 DRAWINGS AND INST,4LL.4TION: 8 3 ALL ABOUTBOOMS: 4 6.1 DRA WINGS: 8 3.1 WORKING PRINCIPLE: 4 6.2 BUILDERS WORK: 9 3.1.1 SUBMERSIBLE BOOM: 4 6.2.1 FOR FLOORS, SUBMERSIBLE AND INTEGRA TED BOOMS: 9 3.1.2 LATERAL BOOM: 5 6.2.2 FOR LATERAL BOOMS: 9 3.1.3 LOCK GATE BOOM: 5 6.2.3 FOR LOCK GATE BOOMS: 9 3.1.4 INTEGRATED BOOM: 6.3 SITE INSTALLATION 9 3.2 CONSTRUCTION: 7 AFTER SALES: 10 3.2.1 TYPE GFRP 5 7.1 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION: 10 3.2.2 TYPE SS/GFRP 5 7.1.1 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 3.2.3 TYPE SS/PP 5 CONTRA CT: 10 3.3 FORCES: 7.1.2 CLEANING THE FLOOR AND BOOM. 10 3.3.1 SUBMERSIBLE AND INTEGRATED BOOMS: 7.2 CALL OUT SERVICE: 11 5 7.3 GUARANTEE: 11 3.3.2 LATERAL MOVABLE BOOMS: 6 8 , TENDER SPECIFICATIONAND MATERIALS: 3.3.3 LOCK GATE BOOMS: 6 I1 3.3.4 OPTIONS: 6 8.1 FLOORS: 11 4 A CTUA TING sYSTEMS: 6 9 PLEASE NOTE: 12 4.1 DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM (DD) 6 Techndescripfion000510 -2- POOL MOVEABLE swIMMING pOOL FLOORS AND BOOMS 1.1 FLOORS: Variopool's moveable swimming pool floors are the depth-adjustable floors for public- and hydrotherapy pools. Movable floor --~ The installation of the Variopool moveable floor allows all swimming activities to take place in one standard pool, ~~ ~~~ .~ , ~. ~ /- Flap thus contributing to a flexible pool concept. Activities such ~i------'--~/~~'[~x'-~Cabl////////////////////e///L-~~~ as instructional swimming, exercise for elderly people, aquarobic etc, etc, they all can take place in the same tank where at other times competitive swimming or water polo can be held. In this way the pool will be highly efficient and contributes to cost-effective management. The Variopool moveable floor can also be set at "zero" depth and allow for dry activities. The Variopool moveable floors are designed and constructed according to international design- and safety standards. 1.2 BOOMS: Variopool movable swimming pool booms provide even more flexibility, with or without a movable floor. Main purposes for the boom are: · Divide a pool in 2 sections so that 2 groups simultaneously can do their specific exercises without disturbing each other. · Create short course swimming lanes. · Create a safe shallow section in combination with a movable floor. · Create extra positions for the attendant to oversee the learners. 2.1 WORKING PRINCIPLE The Variopool moveable floor is constructed from interconnected floating elements and is pulled down by means of stainless steel cables. When the floor is installed just over a part of a pool, hinged flaps at the open end bridge the gap between the moveable floor and the bottom of the tank. A cable system consisting of separate groups of cables allow the floor to be positioned at any desired horizontal or sloping position. A hydraulic drive system outside the tank actuates the cables. The cables are fixed to recessed plates in the floor and nm over pulleys to the drive system. Two different drive systems are available from Variopool. The standard drive system is the so called Direct Drive System where hydraulic rams are mounted through the pool wall. The second system is the conventional cable duct system, where the cables nm through a cable duct over a pulley into the plantroom where the hydraulic rams are located. Techndescription000510 -~- t,J RIO POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL FLOORS AND BOOMS 2.2 CONSTRUCTION I General: ~ma ,--,, .--,, The floor surface is build up out of slip resistant clements. I Buoyaney's are integrated into these elements to provide sufficient -~. ,,~ ,.,,, floating capacity. Beams serve to link the elements together thus I resulting in a stable construction. Flaps at one end of the floor ~ ~ e,lnnn =m ,-~ ,,~ bridge the gap between the moveable floor and the bottom of the '- tank itself. These flaps are only provided when the floor is installed ,,,,,. ,,~ ,,,, over a section of the pool tank. The constructive height of the floor .' can be chosen between 200 and 600 mm. ""' "'" Used materials options: .' a) Full GFRP elements and beams or: -~. m "'" b) Stainless steel 316L mainfxame and polypropylene or GFRP ~ ' toppanels. ~ The flexibility of our tools allow for any size of length and width. TO allow water to circulate free underneath and above the moveable floor it is equipped with grilles recessed in the floor surface. A rubber strip at the head ends of the floor provide an effective seal limiting the maximum gap to 8mm. Along the long ends hard plastic strips are fixed to close the gap with the long end tank walls. 2.2.1 ForceS: · There is a number of forces working on the pool structure. The exact size and direction of these forces are indicated on our project drawings. To give you an idea about these forces please look into our datasheet "Loadplan" which usually is provided upon request or at time of engineering works. 2.2.2 OPtions: Variopool moveable floors can optionally be equipped with: · Removable and adjustable handrails; · Integrated stairway or AISI 316 moveable stairs; · Nozzles for diving pool air inlet or whirlpool effect. · Many colours, figures, logo etc. · Combination with Variopool swimming pool booms. · Flash light and sounder, additional signs. · Integrated moving trailing edge for disabled. 3.1 WORKING PRINCIPLE: Depending on the purpose a choice can be made between a large number of boom types of which a brief description is given below: 3.1.1 Submersible boom: This boom can go up and down and is most suitable to divide a pool into a diving pool end plus a leisure end. A combination with a movable floor in the diving pool end is a good option. The boom can go down to say minus 2 meters ' and the floor usually goes down up to minus 5 meters. To avoid swimming underneath the boom, sliding skirts usually make part of this design. TechndescriptionO00510 -4- t. JF F;IO POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL FLOORS AND BOOMS 3.1.2 Lateral boom: This boom moves horizontally through the pool and can create short course lanes and also serve as a full safe barrier for the movable floor. Take into account that the length of the pool includes the boom width. A variation is a lateral boom which can be hoisted out of the pool. Lateral booms are actuated by means of air plus manual. How to move the lateral boom/bulkhead? 1. The boom is on its position. 2. Inflate the 2 buoyancy chambers with air. The boom becomes just not buoyant. 3. Take out the 2 locking pins (by hand) 4. Install the 2 angled bars in the ends of the boom 5. Push the boom to its new location (one man or woman easily pushing at each end) 6. Put in the locking pins. 7. Open the valves to release the air. Pushing takes approximately~one minute for every 4 meters. 3.1.3 Lock gate boom: Is a boom in a fixed position and rotates around a hinge in the pool wall. Just like a lock gate. 2 Half lock gate booms create the possibility to swim either 25 m lanes or 50 m. lanes at the same time. The actuation is manually. 3.1.4 Integrated boom: can be integrated in the pool slab or in the movable floor. This boom rotates up and down around a hinge and is actuated by a hydraulic/cable system. 3.2 CONSTRUCTION: A choice can be made of a number of options, each with their specific advantages. The boom shall be designed to support the specified uniform live load while staying within the maximum deflections as stated in the Datasheet. In adclition, the boom shall be designed to withstand a uniform lateral live load of at least 50 kg per m2 and a point load of at least 250 kg. Racing line anchors shall be designed to resist pullout loads of at least 500 kg each. 3.2.1 Type GFRP A full GRP construction including integrated mainframe, covering panels and grilles. 3.2.2 Type ss/GFRP A stainless steel 316L mainfxame covered with GFRP panels. 3.2.3 Type sslPP~ A stainless steel 316L mainfxame covered with polypropylene panels. 3.3 FORCES: 3.3.1 Submersible and integrated booms: (Hydraulic) The drive system of the floor consists of a cable system and a hydraulic actuating system. This system uses separate groups of AISI 316L cables which mn over pulleys. These pulleys are fixed to plates in the floor and to the hydraulic units. 2 Systems can be reeognised: refer to hydraulics. There is a number of forces working on the pool structure. The exact size and direction of these forces are indicated on our project drawings. To give you an idea about these forces please look into our datasheet "Loadplan" which usually is provided upon request or at time of engineering works. Techndescription000510 -5- LJF RIO POOL. MOVEABLE SWIMMING PoOL FLOORS AND' BooMs 3.3.2 Lateral movable booms: (Air plus Manual actuation) The forces on the pool (side) structure depends on the number of lanes and the boom size. To give you an idea about these forces please look into our datasheet "Loadplan" which usually is provided upon request or at time of engineering works. 3.3.3 Lock gate booms: (Manually) The forces on the pool structure are introduces by the weight of the boom plus the number of racing lines. The middle section is rolling over the pool slab and the wheels carry half the weight of the boom. The.other,.hinged, side will carry the other half of the boom weight plus the moment forces introduced by the tensioned racing lines. To give you an idea about these forces please look into our datasheet "Loadplan" which usually is provided upon request or at time of engineering works. 3.3.4. Options: IVariopool movable booms can (in general) be provided With: · Starter blocks · . Hand rails and hand grips · Touch pads · Foot steps · Waterpolo goal posts · Lane marks 4.1 DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM (DD) With the Dbact ~ system the ram~ are mounted perpendicular through the tank wall in such a way that possible oil leakage is directed into the plantroom and can never contaminate the pool water. Each set of cables nm over the mm head to the anchoring/setting fixture in the pool slab underneath the moveable floor. Setting the cables is a matter of tightening the bolts on this fixture. Advantages Direct Drive System: · No cable ducts to cement in. (Variopool takes care of the core drilling works) · No pulley sheaves to disguise above platform level. · Less plantroom space required (part of the cylinder is under the movable floor) · Quick installation and therefore specially equipped for existing pools. 4.2 CABLE DUCT SYSTEM, (OS) The cable duct system uses one Cable duct per group of cables which lead the cables from the pool slab to above water level and usual into an adjacent plant room. Hydraulic rams in the plant room are connected With these cables. The advantage of this system is that it can be located in many positions and locations. Techndescfipdon000510 -6- The floors, submersible and integrated boom are pulled ~~ down by stainless steel 316L cables. These cables nm fi:om the connection point, over a number of pulleys to the hydraulic ram(s) The cables can hold a force much higher than the actual working load. The whole system is designed to survive one cable break without structural damage to the floor or to the boom. 4.3 DETAILS 4.3.1 Pulleys: There are a number of self greasing nylon pulleys which lead the cables fi:om the connection point on the floor ar boom up to the hydraulic cylinder. All these pulleys and their stainless steel 316L brackets will be installed within the total build-in depth of the movable floor or boom. Therefore this build-in depth will remain between 200 and 600 mm depending on the chosen product. 4.3.2 Waterseal: Direct Drive: this waterseal is installed in a bushing. This bushing will be glued in into the pool tank wall and will stay there during the lifetime of the floor. The waterseal will be watertight during approximately 10 years and then have to be exchanged. Exchanging this waterseal is a matter of a few hours work and the pool does not need to be drained. Cable Duct: The pool water enters into the cable duct because both ends are open to have the cables passed. The lower side of the cable duct is provided with a puddle flange and has to be cemented into the pool wall or connected in differem way. The upper side has to end at least 100 mm above water level to avoid over floating of any water. In order to avoid dead water in this duct a pipe connection will be installed as a standard. 2003 VARIOPOOL B.V. techndescription000510 U RIO POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL FLOORS AND BOOMS a control panel in the pool area. The control panel in the pool area is used for day-to-day positioning of the floor and is secured with a key-lock to eliminate tmauthorised use. Remote- control Pool Area Control Pool Area Plant room (SERVICE PANELi¢ · A remote control panel is supplied as well I Mains I I Hydraulic I I Depth indicator signal and can be connected with the control unit. pump I I The position of the floor will be clearly 0 i indicated through [ [ 0 [ I · LED depth indicators. Next to this, as an 5.1 PANELS AND option, the floor installation incorporates · Optional No-Diving displays, which show a DISPLAYS: warning signal at low-depths. The electrical system consists of a · service panel located in the plant room and 5.2 SAFETY FEATURES: · The sloping position is electronically maximized to 6% for floors with a sloping position. · A major failure like one cable break will not cause structural damage to the floor. (Immediate service will be required) 6 IP % V NG8 AN I NSTALLATS©N: 6.1 DRAWINGS: In close cooperation with the client, the architect and/or the main contractor all requirements are specified. 1. Layout and cross sectional drawings. 2. Plan identifying locations and forces.of pulley seats. 3. Layout- and cross-section of drive system 4. Electrical diagram. After approval of these plans Variopool starts with the actual production of the elements. Just before site works commences a second site meeting is held to discuss all aspects of installation of the moveable floor. TechndescriptionO00510 -8- UC RIO POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL FLOORS AND BOOMS 6.2 BUILDERS WORK: 6.2.1 For floors, submersible and integrated booms: Interconnecting cabling (electrical) has to be taken care of by the main contractor. We will supply a diagram and take care of connecting the cabling to the system and starting of the equipment. · The building site has to be reached by a track. Sufficient entrance opening has to be available to enter with all the materials. · Check of the forces to the pool tank as well as the filtration system. · The hydraulic cylinders and the pump unit have to be situated in a dry room besides the pool tank wall. · The pool walls have to comply with certain tolerances (indicated on our drawings). · Specific to the D/rectDr/ve System o floor of the plant room shall be at the same level (or lower) than the bottom of the pool tank. o The Rams perpendicular through the pool wall. · Specific to the Cable Duct System o There is more fi:eedom to locate the rams. o Cementing in cable ducts and anchoring plates. o Cementing in ram foundations o Disguise pulley sheaves above platform level 6.2.2 For Lateral booms: · The building site has to be reached by a truck. Sufficient entrance opening has to be available to enter with all the materials · The pool walls have to comply with certain tolerances (indicated on our drawings).. · Check the forces to the pool tank. · Air supply at required points. 6.2.3 For Lock gate booms: · The b.uilding site has to be reached by a track. Sufficient entrance opening has to be available to enter with all the materials · The pool'walls have to comply with certain tolerances (indicated on our drawings). · Check the forces to the pool tank. 6.3 SITE INSTALLATION The site installation works of the floor starts after the tiling works in the pool tank have been completely f'mished and consists of a dry- and a wet assembly. During the dry assembly the following works are carried out: · Aligning and installing pulley brackets. · Aligning and installing the ram units. · Positioning and inter connecting the floor elements in the tank (on support brackets) · Fixing the cables · Installation of electrical system and hydraulic pump unit After the dry assembly the tank can be filled. When the tank is completely filled a wet assembly is carried out where the supports are taken out and the complete system is tuned and tested. T¢chndcsc dption0005 t 0 -9- U RIO POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING POOL FLOORS AND BOOMS 7.1 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION: 7.1.1 Annual maintenance and Inspection contract: For over 30 years; Variopool has manufactured adjustable swimming-pool floors. Throughout the years, we acquired valuable information regarding the maintenance of adjustable floors and booms. Forecasted maintenance and inspection are essential for a trouble free operation of the floor and/or boom. A maintenance and inspection contract includes a.o. a 24 h call out service, a 20% discount on spare parts and in case this agreement has been signed within 2 months after the hand over (="wet" installation), warranty is extended to a period of 2½ years arno cost. All works carried out are filled in the Maintenance Book, which will be handed over. For spares we only use the original Variopool Movable floor in Assen The Netherlands. parts, thus ensuring a trouble-fi:em operation of In operation since 1968 the floor and/or boon~ 7.1.2 Cleaning the floor and boom. Although the Variopool moveable floor or boom itself will not attract debris, the tank underneath the floor or boom will have to Be cleaned periodically to insure hygienic swimming. Cleaning is quite easy to perform using the cleaning position or the entrance hatches. Every Variopool floor can (option) be provided with this cleaning position. In the cleaning position the extremities of the floor can be raised allowing easy cleaning from the platform using common cleaning methods. When a floor is not provided with the cleaning position one or more inspection hatches are installed in the floor surface that allows divers to inspect and clean the tank underneath the floor. · Underneath the movableflaor or boom: Cleaning of the floor- and flap panel and boom surface underneath: Cleaning underneath with a filled pool can be carded out by underwater divers during inspection or maintenance of the floor or boom with normal handtools like soft brushes, small soft handswempers or hard sponges. Sharp- or abrasive materials may cause carves in the materials and are therefore not allowed. A vacuum cleaner will be of great help. Cleaning of pool slab and wall tiles underneath the movable floor or boom: When the pool is filled: Cleaning can be done regularly by lowering an automatic vacuum cleaner or can be carried out by underwater divers during inspection or maintenance of the floor. When the pool is empty: Before cleaning the tiles the floor must be positioned on appropriate supports. These supports can be supplied and placed by Vaxiopool upon request and the cleaning works can be carded out. · On top of the movablefloor: For cleaning the topside of floor- and flap elements and the boom these must be brought above water level. For bringing the flap elements above the water level,' buoyancy material have to be placed underneath the flap. This work can be carried out by Variopool or you can order these buoyancy's at Variopool and take care of the job with own staff. Techndescripdon000510 - U RIO 'POOL MOVEABLE SWIMMING Pool FLooRs AND BOOMS Please note: cleaning is not included in the standard annual maintenance and inspection visits. This service has to be quoted separately. 7.2 CALL OUT SERVICE: An annual maintenance and imspection contract assures you a 24 hours call out service. In case the problem cannot be solved by telephone than immediate assistance will be supplied bom our local service contact or direct from Holland. 7.3 GUARANTEE: 1 year after delivery. 2½ years on all parts if a maintenance and inspection agreement is concluded at time of commissioning. Proper use and maintenance is to be taken care of. 8 TENI}E 8PEC:P:CAT:©N AN } MATB 8o 8.1 FLOORS: System I Floatin$ Bearing capaci~ 1 40 or 65 or k~m2 Constructional height ] 200mm - 600mm Standard adjustment range 1140 cm - 500 em Materials Floor elements, flaps and beams GFRP with ISO-NPG quality gel coating or Stainless steel 316L with polypropylene or GFRP toppanels Slip resistance: DIN 51097b Watergrilles Polypropylene Wet steel parts AISI 316L Steel parts in plantroom coated Pulleys and guiding wheels Nylon Headbeam seal SBR/NR (ASTM D 2000-AA703) Electrical system Type I Key lock, water-resistant remote control Mains [ 380V/440V- 1.5 kW. Displays I LED - 24V Drive system Speed: I One meter in 3 to 4 minutes. Type I Hydraulically actuated cable system in separate Stoups Nominalpressure I 160 Bar Other Lifetime: ] 30 years Country °f manufacture ' I The Netherlands Techndescription000510 - 11- URRIO POOL MovEABLE SWIMMING POOL 'FLOORS AND BOOMS · This technical description is only meant to give you a good impression about our floors and booms. Your specific project might have certain differences compared with this description. We refer to our quotation for detailed information. · Our products are made according to todays known Health and Safety regulations.. These regulations might be' different between the various local H&S authorities. Variopool will do its best effort to comply with all these roles but cannot be responsible for possible variations. It is to the client to translate the requirements into the tender specifications. Further information: VARIOPOOL BV Aalbos 6 1721 PL Broek op Langedijk The Netherlands phone +31 226 - 313 411 fax +31 226 - 320 780 Email: e.vos(~variopool.nl Techndescription000510 - 12- 24-APR.' O:~(DON) 12:15 S.£.W. FAX:+:51 226 ;520780 P, 001 URRIO POOL' BEWEC:GBARE ZWEMBADBODEM~I EN KEERWANrtEN TELEFAXMESSAGE Naam.. Pul~lic Works Department Fax or.: +1 661 852 2120 CRy of Bakersfield. CA T.a.V.: Mr. A. Ramming Datum; 24-4-03 Betreft: Copy of Varlopool Brochure Paglna's: 1 + t,~o Dear Mr. Ramming, As agreed, following you will find a copy of our ~u~o~hu~ in English. Kind re~ards, ~~ Erik L.C. Product Manager Variopool by Aalboa 6 1721 PL Brock op Langedljk · c Ncthcrlands Tel: +31 (0)226 313 ~11 Fax: +31 (0)226 320 "/80 OSM': +~ I (0)65,3S23401 Email: ~.vos~Z~lvariooool.nl hrtp://w ~vw.vat'i ooooLqJ Varlopool B.V. - A~lbo~ 5 - 1721 PL Bn~ek OD Lisngedllk - Nededend Tel. +31 (0)226 ,t13 411 - Fax +3t (0)226 320 780 - E-mail: ]nfoOvariolx~l.nl - Internal: www. variopool.nl vatlq~=oI I~v 10 4 ~Dsligs~ ~oml;~.~tY ~' ~,taftl~s Equ~ment Wmk~ BV 24-APR.'OS(DON) 12:15 S.E.W. FAX:+31 226 520780 P. OO2 Variopooi movable swimming pool floors and booms Create the swimming pool you require , Morning: Lane swimming, instruction swimming and elderly people Afternoon: Mother and children and leisure swimming =~'-' Evening: Aquajogging, waterpolo training and diving Instructions Variopool ia a spezialized company dedioated to design, supply, installation and maintenance of Variopool -. ' ' movable swimming pool floors and booms in high ? performanoe, leisure and hydrotherapy pools for j adjustment of waterdepth and pooldimensions.,~" i' '""iO POOL i... B..?".:. . T"F-.,, R~-AL,_ DEPTH INVESTMENT 24-APR.'03(DON) 12:16 S.E.W, F'A×:+31 226 320780 P. 003 UF:JFiIOI:POOL The adaptability of a 'Variopooi movable swimming po. gl floor Waterdepth and pooldimensions are the :main criteria which A unique system that complies wllh the hlOhest slandards determine the possibilities a professional swimming pool In close cooperation with a team of professional experts and a~ommodatlon clay offer lis usam. ~,awlmmlng.l~oolaeeOm. enduser$, Yariopoor composed a list with sp.eenma~Jnns and modeling where 1#aec ~Cdterla are fixed san $horefore-~f~ly .be conditions, based upon Int~rnatlo,af standards, where movable used by.1 limited .umber.of users a.d ;a restrloted nUntber of floors add 'booms'have to comply with. Those specificati~,S and · activItles..MoreoVer :1hera Is ne,pbssiblllty,to aMlelpate'far ' Conditions ar, the base '~or a unique system, known worldwide tutore changes in,aaer.prefere,t;gs,dgflng 1he IlfesPan Oflhe .as the Vario/~oolsysterfl. As times chanoe and techniques renew, 'swimming pool.a=,,-omodallOa, these spcSl§cations and conditions are always-put central and ~ subject to cJ~an~e, in the understanOing that innovation ia an ongoing process. The swimmer as the starting point Varlopool offers a practical and financially attractive solution to this problem by taking all potential users and ab"fivitJes aa the starting point. A Varlopool movable swlmfning pool floor enables waterflepth adjustfllent at any required moment..Even a gradually sloping waterdepth is part of the standard adjustment.range, A Variopool movable swimming pool floor adjusts a swimming pool accommodation with rsstrlctlons into a multlfunctional.pool, usable for afl kincls of activities and all kind of users at any required moment thtougJlout the day. It will be obvious that such an accommodation attracts severely more visitors resulting in a high revenue increase. And when tho future shows a change in activities or user preferences, then It is clear that you lqave the solution In hand to adapt your swimming pool accommodation to the required depth an~ dimension. Waterdeplh al request This statement explains exactly what aaa be expected from eve~ Vafiopool movable swimming aool floor. Specific usergroups such ~as instruction swimmers, matchracino Swimmers, watarpoloteams, 'cllvlngcourse Participama or aquaecObioqrs with different programs If1 one pool are allowen to indicate their requiremeflts for their specific activities wiU~ regard to watetdepth. Examples of dffferent waterdepth6 for different IJserAmups am.given in ~e.rlext overview.,., 24-APR.'OJIDON), 12:16 S.E.W, FAX:+3! 226 320780 P. O04 LJ RIO i-POOL Easy to operate, maximum safety. and extremely hygienic Easy operation The Varlopaol movable floor Is controlled by PLC ~echnology and can be operated from platform level through a waterproof 'toucll I screen' operaUng T~anel. This ensures extremely easy operalion !' -tot adJuatmentlo presslectad depths. Aocess for dedicated pool staff membem Is simply restricted by using passwords Before the ; system can be ~permed s~fely. Flexible dimensions end eonelrentlon for purpose Variopool rnovat~le floors and t~ooms are ~usigned ~d supplied I~ almdst every dimension, f~r installatloa from hydrotherapy ~ olympic sized Pools. When a swimming pool is only ~antally equipped wRh a mo~ble floor, and no movable boom is included in the deai0n, the~ the outer end of the movable floor is deeigned with a hln0ed flap to close off the area underneath the 'movable floor for the swimming public. The Va~opool system is oomplstely built up from StainleSS and s~thetic ma~erials fully resis~nt to enduring submemion in swim.in0 pool water. It is a buoyant conStm~loo which adJumed to the Oesircd ~cpth ~y means o~ an hydr~lic ~uating syatam and s~i~ia~ steel cables. This.const~u~lofl ~lows high Me[imum loadings, ~ers m~lmum safe~ an0 is e~remely hygienic. Saf~ ~s and ~11 is one ~c main oo~lons during tho desl0n ~adium, F~r~ls re.on ~poo/mo~ble f~o~ are p~vl~ed ~ s~ral ~ fsamres: - When ~c mo~oor grin ~1~ ~ the poolama, hin~d ~ps~m ~nne~ m ~a o~r end eltra ~ns~uOi~ In order to p~ent ~immcm imm e~ring the area undeme~h. * ~e mo~le floomudam and flaps ~ provided w~ an a~-slip profile i~ compllan~ ~ I~m~onal standers as DIN sg017b ~d BS 70~. - ~e ~p be~an ~he m~ablo floor and lhe p~lw~l is ~pt a m~mum ~ 8 mm ~ ello~ ~ [ntem~nal .. ~e ~ual wa~rdcpth a~ove ~e ~vable flo~ is s~wn Go~nuously ~ ele~onlc displays In the pool hall. . When ~ ~tdep~ ~ove the m~able floor is adjus~d ~ a level Jess t~en a prcs~ vNue, one or ~m d~pla~ in ~o poolh~ will sh~ the ~ ~o dMng' automa~lly. - ~a operating p~nel for wa~r depth adju~ent is only for dedl~ pool ~ff membem ~o am In:p~e~ion right p~wor~ and pmpe~ user Ifla~lo~..~en ~e o~ng :,.~h~n~br~afe opemt on s thru Varietal mombi~ ,- ~;%~~a~s~mply w~h mtemaaonal health- and 24-APR.'O3(DON) 12:17 S.I~.W, FAX:+31 226 320780 P. 005 ' ' UflR[OIPOOL .., .~:.',°' . "', ; ..... , . .... , ~ '~-,, -..~' .~:~ .,~-.~.,. ~~l~'?:'~,;, .-., '.."4" '.'~ ' ', ..... ....,. ,., .... . -Gdfles in the sure secure undimmed ~ter ~ula~on . .,, thmugho~ ~ ~';~' -~ drive ~mm [~ posltlo~a o~ide ~e pool ~ ' remo~ ~ debts ~mm ~ ama ~d~n~h ~e tunable flo~ may ~ I ~p~ neae~a~ fr~ ama ~ ~e. Tn o~er ~ allow eaey ~, · Com~l~ly ach ~p~o~ng ao~u~on m~u~umd ~m full ~ool ~w~ ~ a~ eqalp~d w~ la~e ~os or can Gl~ fibre mlnfor~d ~ol~r fully mO~l~ ~o design of be ~ut in the epec~L ~nl~ pos,ion allowing e~ cJe~ng V~og~l mo~ sMmming ~ot ~o~ lome~ ~ppli~ dl~ Trom pl~o~ I~el ~lng ~ular cleaning equip~ Po~. ~peclal~ ~pllcab~ when flare.els n~d ~ch~oe ;,'. due to ~s of ~o doslOn I~s~, th~ using t~ a~ Actuating s~tems, cMI/mech~l~l foundations, ~nO- ~d ~ml ~ms nan V~Op~I offers ~ differe~ WOoS of ~tuatlng systems, ~ch rem~n oCe~ble ~d minlmum d~e b wl~ i~ di~ngulsh~ ~v~taoes: ~bled~ ~m ~ia ~nw~onal ~s~ includes for one or LO~O lllespan and Iow maintenance momem~d~ cab~du~ tO OOl~ ~e s~Ln~ ~eel ~les M Vado~aol movable fl~ have a Droven Ilfespan o~ mo~ ~ ~?::~:". '~me~l~t ~m ~ m~ ~ be led ~ ~ ~ ZO y~m. ~=nmnanc=~s slmplo bmau~ me comptm a~afing ~:~.~.. mom. Typ~ a~ ~e =~le du~ ~m ,s ~ ~e le~ and control sy~m Is located ou~ide the pool. ~e ln~laaon ~;.': ~[s ~n[ ~m ia nm ~d. (fig. 1.} i=elf does not require much more then a.y~ay Inspe~lon ~n ~:~;~.'.; ~th, mm~ di~ and: ;,~efldicular, ~a pooM~l. · such as ~,lca,les. pulloy, h~es and seals. ' ':""'--":'"' .... ~O ~a[flte~ s~el c~les ~e flire~ ~flnected with the A unique'and favourable ~vantage of eve~ Varlopoal movable r~piungem, so ~at emb~dod pa~s ~re not ~qulmd and civil flooris th~ for such pcriod~a~ I~Spe~lo~, ~ai~0na~ce or ~s are complexly eLIml~ted. (rio 2) Cepalrwork, dralnlaO of the pool is n~ nece~a~, All the~ ...... -' - activiUes ~ .hQ ca~ed eat easily when the pool remains filled with as result that visitors arc ~lc to us~ ~o p~l di~ly after ; ~"-. ~ ~ ~ t~ Variopool Service Engineer has I~ the pool. ~e Va~pool , ,.-~: .-: -, .... ~, ' ~ ~1 dh .' , Pllllldm S~tC~ reduces downtime for malfl~flaflce m ~ absolut ~ . ~. ', ~n[mum ~d d~ not leave visitors unsatisfied. ~ .' ": ~ ~ '" ' Suitable for hydrotherapy pools .~ . .. Variopool movable ~oors ~re ~peclalfy designed tot use ~ hydro~empy Dogie where ~ny small groups of use~ require frequent adaptio~ of the w~terdep~. ~d pro~d the ~vaiMbil~ ~ ~. m~.~. ~.~ ' ' ' ' ' ' ~ '" ~-'- ~ supports, ~e movable floor ~n also be used as a~ electing [nstru~e~ allowing users pro~r ~d ~ acce~ to the pool for ' "' ' .... ~=~ ~ I dibbled people. For en,~nced ease of p~l em~nce these  m.k,d, hie floors can be equipped w~h ~d~ional or ifl~gra~ ~i~ ~.-~ ~psy~s. G~uai dep~ ~lu~meflt st~lng from pla~ Floo~u~aoe systems ~o~ movable f~o~ G~ be ahpplled in 3 different options: -Sm~l~s ~el mal~e co~ ~ polypropy~po ~flel~ ~is is a ve~ durable ~ and Is ~signed ~l~ino ~e hteet "*~nolo~es. ~e su~e compll~ w~ I~m~io~l a~lp ~d~ and ~e c~anca ~r ~ro ~mosis is absofu~ly nil. -S~nl~ ~el mal~o ~md w~ Ol~ fl~ reJnfomed po~ster ~nels; ~nstm~on Is the sa~ ~ ab~ ~ ~at 1he .. su~ P~oIa am m~e ~m high qu~lW la~npo pol~r m~n. 24-,~PR.'O~(DON) 12:18 S.E.W, F^×:+31 226 320780 P. 006 Variopool submersible and - .traversale swimming pool booms.. When programming different actlvltle~ for different users In ~ one and the same pool slmultanlousl¥. Vadopoal may provide tll~ optimal snlotlon- b~ temperary, ilmlllngc t~eaeeswimmlflg~ ';' a rea~ by. mean~ of'a. Wrlo#oal'movai~l~ ~awn; Different: aellvltfes take plaGg, undlsturbed'now, whUeusing;.ihe~. swimming pool aEeommodstlon' at. maximum lava/Ihu,~ generating', thw hlghe~ ito~ibl~ revenues'.. Var~opool ruby. SOlO booms may be supplied in two prima~ conflguratfons either allowing the boom to move in horlzmltai Or in vertical direction whatever fits ths purpose of th= swimming pool accommodation. Both configurations have their own dlstJfl- ~ gulstleCl advantages for flexibility but have irt common that Its keen design is based upun smOoth, safe and easy operation and minimal turrt around time. Variopool submersible booms Variopool submersible booms are desig,ed I.o move vertically inside' the pool b.~sin creating partition of the pool at one fixed position. The ~ystcm is ~asily operated from I~latlorm level by one staff member only pushing tile up or down button at the control panel. The movement df the boom itself is effected by an hyTIraul[¢ actuating system of the same typo as used for actuat[ng movable floor systems. Variepool 'traversale booms Varlopool traversal booms are designed to move horizontally inside the pool basin creating partition of the pool at almost every required position. Due to keen solutions to clear design criteria in terms of SlZeed and turn around Ume, Variopool traver~#l booms excel [f~ ease of movement which can be experienced today in many well known ~igh performance swl~lncj acco~odatlor~s, Va~iopool booms have many oFUons for usage in high pealer- manes swimming pool accommodations including: anchoring of starter blocks, inserting balustrades, connecting time registration systenls, attacttirtg match racing Ilrtes or Including foot ledgeS. Accoraino to the latest international standards Vadopool rflovable (~vory piece of Varlopool equipment is carefulry ~e$igned based t~om des/gAs are based upon partition of the.different swimming upon safety &nd easy operation. In order to prevent the construe- areas to the full depth range in oretor to prevent swimmers from tlon from staining especially at static water level, Varlopooi moving underneath l~e equipment. beams offer the highest degree of mirror polished stainless steel. Moreover this special feature often con~butes much to tile Es'peclally for application in high performance swimming pools interior attractiveness of the swimming pool accommodation, the required strength and stiffness of the boom is acljusted to tl~e lo,dings from racing lines and swimmers turning alongside the Operating systems of movable floors and booms are Interlocked boom. Ma.vJmum horizontal and vertical deflection under these by several safety features prevenUng swimmers from entering specific Ioadl~gs Is related to strict tolerances as given by the pool or the use of air bubble systems when the positions of FINA and are therefore Incorporated in the structural design floors and booms do not comply with preset conditions, by thorough calcLdations. 24-APR.'O3(DON) 12:18 S.E.W, FAX:+31 226 320780 P, O07 URRI.O POOL Quality as a standard VarJopooliS used to work for employers with the highest possible demands wllh regard to quality, The guarantee for a product that complies with all design ~anclard$ i~ that Variopool operates according the ISO-900D quality r-entrol system. However, even mom ImOortantl~.the close- cooperation with the employer, sinc~ Vadopool regards this as the plwt element'to Sul~ply a supador pm/iuct: It-IS not Incidental that .Variopooi has ~ extcndo[t reference'list including ma.ny well known national- a~d [nternaaenal professional ewlmming a~ommodatlonS. Problema~alysce. pl~nlng, monitoring, costcontrol anti a[taption to your ideas and requirements when needed. Quality as standard in every please, from design to attersales. Contact Varlopeol directly or through its agents, arid find Out more about possibllltles and propos~Js for your pool~ URRIOIPOOL .... THE REAL DEPTH INVESTMENT pelyfllAnfl. IO~llfly The Ti'eddsnWng. mpa~ 3m~u~clumr nn I~ PlII~BW fl~ ol 1721 PL Greek ~ ~flgedijk - ~e Net~d~ds, '~mal I~m~ ~Mi m ~ i~ m~MI ibm and W h ~Ir, ~ ~dopool 8V Is a subgl~la~ company or ~less Egulp~e~ WO~ 8[ ~ 04/2.3/03 WED 12:16 FA.X 1 604 888 2897 SOUTHWEST C01V'FR,~ ~]001 Telephone: (6~)4)888-8015 9426 - 192nd Street - Surrey,, B. C. -V4N $R9 'Fax (604) 888-2897 Emu[l: pfs~telus,net TO: Arnold Ramming, P.E. Civil Eng. IV COt'IPANY: City of Bakersfleffd, Public Works Dept. FAX NUNBER: (661) 852-2120 FRO]q: · Doug Thompson DATE.' Apr 23, 2003. NO. OF PAGES (S) (INCL. THIS PAGE) IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ALL PAGES PLEASE CALL (604) 888-8015. Re: City of Bakersfield, Adjustable Buoyant Ftoor (ABF) System and' Movable Pool Bulkhead / Budget Quotation. Dear Sir, Precision Fibre Structures Inc. is pleased to provide the following Budget Quotation for the above project. For t. he Fabrication, Supply and InstallatiOn of one (1) ABF System Complete with One (1) Movable Pool Bulkhead. LS. $290000.00 USE). This includes: Floor area 75 ft. x 30 ft. with a vertical travel range of 0" to -6". Movable Pool Bulkhead to be 75" long, width and depth to be determined. AIl labour, materials and equipment required to fabricate and install ABF System and Movable Pool Bulkhead. - Supply and Installation of required airlines from control panel to main panel and from main panel to ABF System. - Supply of required compressor. ( S'upply and Installation of aidine from compressor to main control panel by others and to appliCable codes). - 'Supply and installation of Guide System into Six (6) approx. 16" drilled shafts in pool floor. ( Ddiled shafts provided by others; as per Precision Fibre Structures Inc. Shop Drawings. This budget quotation reflects the cost of providing shafts.) - Coordination with General Contractor Re: site conditions, staging area, path from staging area to installed position etc. Bubble feature ( approx. 70 bubble streams.) - Rough-ins for future features. F.R.P. SALES - FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - ENGINEERING 04/~/03 WED 12:15 F~ 1 604 888 ~897 $0UTI/~EST CONTRA ~00~ City of Bakersfield, California - Adjustable Buoyant Floor (ABF) System. Page 2. Shop Drawings c/w P.Eng. Supply of depth display system. Pool markings for special programming requirements. Operation and Maintenance Manuals Training for designated staff. This does not include: Modifications to pool walls, deck, concrete, files, etc. Modifications, removal and or installation of any item in the complex to facilitate the installation of the ABF System. - .Supply or installation of airline chase from pool tank through pool wall to ABF Main Panel, and from ABF Main Panel to ABF Control Panel. - Supply and/or installation of any electrical items or requirements. Please find following A.B.F. System Operation and Maintenance Overview. If you have any questions please contact me at any time. Yours truly, Precision Fibre Structures Inc. Doug Thompson, General Manager, DT/nb. F.R.P. SALES - FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - ENGINEERING 04/23/03 ~/rEl~ 11/:16 F,%l 1 604 888 2897 SOUTH!~EST CONTRA ~003 Telaphone: (604i 888-80t5 " ej426 - 192nd Street -Surrey, B. C. -V4N 0Rg' FAX: (604) 8 '~"897 ADJUSTABLE BUOYANCY FLOOR (A.B.F,) SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The adjustable floor system shall be built with Pultruded F.R.P. material and S.S. (316) fasteners throughout, The floor finish shall be epoxy coating c/w glass beads for no-slip surface inCluding lane markings as per specifications. The raising of the platform shall be accomplished by air pressure as buoyancy while the lowering operation shall be achieved by ballasting and gravity (totally non-electric or hydraulic). Fixable positions shall be provided as per the specifications and shall be facilitated by the activation of. 2 S.S: pneumatic pistons located under the platform. Supplied equipment required to operate floor system: -Compressor - 240 volt, 230 volt / 460 volt, or 575 volt / 3 phase / 60Hz / 15bp / c/w one hundred twenty (120) gallon air receiver tank and skid. (Safety switch and/or magnetic starter not included.) -Control Panel - c/w control valves, regulators, gauges and EEMAC 4 x enclosure. The Precision Fibre Structures Inc. (P.F.S. Inc.) Adjustable Buoyancy Floor System (A.B.F. System) has been designed using stock parts all of which are available throughout North America. All materials, finishes and equipment are procured from suppliers resident in North America. All design, engineering, fabrication and installation will be completed by P.F.S_ inc. of Surrey, British Columbia. Precision Fibre Structures inc. can provide a service contract for the A.B.F. System. The contract shall include provisions for local, qualified labour to undertake service work to the floor system in a fast and efficient manner. The cost and duration of the service contract shall be negotiated by P.F.S. Inc., Aquatic Centre Management and or its consultant. Precision Fibre Structures [nc. recommends three levels of routine service checks and preventative maintenance. 1) Weekly: (to be performed by designated Aquatic Centre Personnel) Check oil levels on compressor - Check air intake filter on compressor - Sign off in maintenance log 2) Monthly: - Compressor oil change · - Air intake filter check / change if required ' - Air leak detection ~ Sign off maintenance log Note: The above preventative maintenance proCedures can be carried out by designated Aquatic Centre Personnel. F.R.P, SALES - FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - ENGINEERING 04/23/03 WED 12:17 F~ I 604 888 2897 SOUTI/~EST CONTRA ~004 Ore.iow Cont. Page 2. 3) Annually: (TO be performed dudng annual Aquatic Centre scheduled shut down) - Visually inspect all structural components & finishes of the A.B.F. System - Visually inspect all fittings and lines to buoyancy chambers - Pressure up and confirm all pressures and operation of air system - Check and confirm operation of pneumatic pistons - Check and replenish spare parts inventory - perform monthly preventative'maintenance as above Sign off maintenance Icg POSSIBLE COSTS TO OTHER CONTRACTS One air line chase from control panel to compressor and one air line chase from control panel to adjustable pool floor pit. Compressor electrical Requ[rments as above. Note: Recommended service be dedicated circuit from mainbreaker panel, 110 volt power for Depth Display. Floor space: Approximately 4 X 8 suitable for standard shop compressor. Location can be coordinated with General Contractor and / or Consultant. Compressor location relates to airline chase installation. Due to the unique design and operation of Precision Fibre Structures Adjustable Buoyancy Floor (A.B,F.) System, a number of spray and bubble features can be integrated. Each A.B.F. System is complete with all "rough ins" from the control panel to the floor structure. This allows for the incorporation of special features at time of initial A.B.F. installation or in the future, without the need to drain the pool tank or interfere With aquatic centre operations. _Bubble package for the A.B.F. System: The basic package includes 70 nozzles which create bubble streams that rise from beneath the floor system. These bubble streams can be configured into bubble areas / gdds or shapes etc. The bubble package is actuated from the A.B.F. control panel at any floor depth and can also be zoned, allowing for independent control of bubble areas or shapes. F.R.P. SALES - FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - ENGINEERING .. 04/2g/0~ WED 12:17 F&~ I 604 888 2897 SOUTH~EST CONTRA ~005 Ove~iewcont. Page 3. Spray Features For A.B.F. SYstem: The floor area can be broken into distinct areas each with 2 - 3 spray features therein. Precision Fibre Structures Inc. can provide a number of spray feature options for approval. Focusing on ease of installation, removal and Storage these options can be configured in 2 fashions: A.B.F. System is elevated i.e. approximately 1 - 2 ff of water over floor, allowing patrons to play in, around and with the spray features. A.B.F. System is lowered ie. 3' - 6' of water over the floor, some features are turned off while fountain styte features are turned on creating a different atmosphere and allowing patrons to swim, wade or float in, around and under these particular features in conjunction with bubbles produced from bubble package, If you have any questions or require further information on Precision Fibre Structures Inc. products please contact us at any time. F,R.P. :SALES - FABRICATION - INSTALLATION - ENGINEF-.RING Adjustable Buoyant Bulkhead (ABB) System installed with an Adjustable Buoyant Floor (ABF) system in a 18 m X 25 m competition pool Adjustable bulkhead can be raised above water level when adjustable floor is elevated or lowered flush with the pool bottom for full 25 m pool use. Precision Fibre Structures Inc. A.B.F. System being installed in aquatic facility A.B.F. System just below water surface. Unique FlowgripTM perforated flooring panels allow for fast 8, efficient movement through water, as well allow for creative bubble feature layout. 18 metre X 9 metre AdjUstable Buoyant Floor (A.B.F.) System installed in Aquatic Facility. This particular system is complete with bubble features which rise through perforatiOns on floor surface, to form bubble'walls, shapes etc. Lockable main panel - contains & controls all air pressure, volume & flow required for the operation of the A.B.F. System & special features. Lockable control panel - simple knob controls for raising / lowering & locking / unlocking operations. Panel pictured also has bubble package control. Compact design 12" X '/4" still leaves ample room for special feature controls. High strength, light weight, maintenance free Pultruded F.R.P. Substructure & Buoyancy Chambers allow for simple onsite installation without the need for heavy equipment, costly wall or floor penetrations, corrosion protection or electrical considerations. Specialized P.F.R.P. Panels provide high strength, light weight, maintenance free surface to the A.B.F. System, while perforations allow for easy raising and lowering operations. Traction and safety are enhanced by epoxy coating impregnated with'glass beads. Due to the unique material and fabrication process used in manufacturing our Pool Bulkheads, any configuration of length, width, depth or other special features can easily be accommodated. Precision Fibre Structures Inc. Pultruded FRP Bulkheads installed in aquatic facility prior to pool tank being filled. One bulkhead is equipped with an all FRP barrier screen for use with our Adjustable Buoyant Floor (ABF) System. Precision Fibre Structures Inc. Pultruded F.R.P. Bulkheads complete with built in buoyancy chambers can be manually relocated in the pool using 2 designated staff members. B A K E R S F I E L Economic and Gommunity Development Department MEMORANDUM ,~,~f,,/.,¢~ April 25, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manage(~)~ FROM: Donna/. Kurtz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: FY 2002-03 Third Quarter Economic Development Activities This memo will serve as an update for the third quarter of 2002-03 highlights regarding economic development projects to keep you informed of specific clients and activities the department is involved in. If you require, further information or elaboration please feel free to call. 1. The Old Town Kern Baker Street Corridor Economic Development Strategy is moving forward. The MIG consultant team had a preliminary meeting with staffand. Sue Benham to discuss expansion opportunities for existing businesses, current market conditions (in terms of retail sales and real estate market), recent employment trends, and ongoing community issues in the Baker Street Area. In addition the team began meeting with business owners and community people gathering data, statistics, etc., about economic trends. The charrette has been set for May 16 and May 17 at the Bakersfield Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1124 Baker Street. A flyer regarding the charrette has been developed in English and Spanish inviting the community to participate in the community design charrette. Currently the MIG team is developing an Existing Conditions Report, summarizing market analysis, site opportunities and constraints, and other information relevant to the project area revitalization for the charrette exercise. 2. The Baker Street Streetscape construction project continues to move forward. Construction bids were opened on April 3, 2003 and the City is working with the contractor that submitted the lowest bid. Anticipated council award date is April 30, with a May 12 construction start, and a July 25 completion. This project was made possible through Federal funding of $490,000 through HUD's Special Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program. The project includes street trees, automatic irrigation and pedestrian oriented lighting along both sides of Baker Street from Jackson to Niles streets. The streetscape project is in a maintenance district. On April 15, 2003 we received a copy of a letter from Congressman Thomas to the House Appropriations Committee for an additional $1 million for this project. Funds would be used for additional streetscape, monument markers and other public works activities in the project. dlkS:\ED Projects~Activity Reports\3rd quarter ED Report 2~02-03.DOC 3. Staff continues to work on assembling land for the development of the Old Town Kern Mixed-Use project a two block area targeted along Baker Street between Lake and Kentucky streets. The City of Bakersfield has submitted a request for $250,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grant and $1,000,000 of Section 108 loan funds for the development. Staff is currently working with an interested developer on an Exclusive Right to Negotiate agreement to develop the Baker Street Corridor. 4. As required by the State, staff has prepared the 2002 Enterprise Zone Annual Report to document various data within our State Enterprise Zone. In 2001, the Metropolitan Bakersfield Enterprise Zone issued 642 vouchers (i.e. qualifying job candidates hired by Zone businesses). In addition to these new jobs within the Zone, over $13 Million in new building construction value was created for the year by a number of new businesses building new facilities in the Enterprise Zone. 5. Staff submitted an application for $395,100 in grant funds to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Grant funds were available through the Jobs-Housing Balance Incentive Grant Program. Funding is considered based on the increase of home building permits during 2001. The grant requires funds go towards community facilities. If awarded, the funds will go towards children's playground equipment for Rio Vista Park. 6. Staff, through the Redevelopment Agency, is working with a local developer to acquire vacant CalTrans property to be used for parking. The new commercial/retail project is located downtown at 24th and M Street. The additional parking will allow the development to increase its square footage or additional tenants. 7. Staff continues to co-sponsor with PG & E workshops for small businesses and individuals in southeast Bakersfield. The workshops were held approximately every two weeks and will run through April. 8. Staff processed two banner requests for the Downtown Business and Property Owners Association street faires across Chester Avenue and the Link to Life organization on Truxtun Avenue. In addition, one film permit was processed for an automobile commercial filmed in the downtown. 9. The implementation (Phase II) portion of Connecting Kern County is well underway. A brochure to promote these county-wide efforts will soon be produced. Workshops to educate small businesses about the advantages of being connected have been scheduled by the SBDC. A focus group will be held in the Kern River Valley to assess rural telecom needs. The group has $12,000 in grant funds to pay for various projects. dlkS:\ED Projects~,ctivity Reports\3rd quarter ED Report 2002-03.DOC 10. The Department was notified last Fall that its proposal for $1.2 million in a California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) loan was approved. Funds were allocated in December and were used to purchase land across from Central Park for the construction of a 75-unit clustered cottage-style housing for single-family homeownership. Since the funding allocation, acquisition of the site for the home ownership project has been completed, plans are being drawn up, the site map and zone change have been approved, and a development agreement has been negotiated with a private developer. Approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the project developer is scheduled for the June 9, 2003 Redevelopment Agency meeting. Ground breaking is expected by July 15, 2003. 11. Our final application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was submitted March 19. If approved, the grant would provide $1 million for a revolving loan fund for Brownfield sites in the three redevelopment project areas. EPA expects to announce awards by June. 12. We are gathering detailed Enterprise Zone data to assist the California Association of Enterprise Zones in a cost/benefit analysis of zones statewide. The study will be used to justify to the California Legislature the fallacy of reducing staff support of the program during these difficult economic times. 13. At Mayor Hall's request, a letter to Governor Davis was drafted for his signature requesting the resumption of Enterprise Zone expansions. Similar letters have been sent by the County and Kern EDC. 14. We have analyzed proposed vouchering guidelines developed by the State of California for the Enterprise Zone program. While many of the proposed changes are being advanced by consulting firms hired by employers to maximize their corporate tax benefits, in our view these proposals negatively impact our goal of creating jobs for those individuals that need them most. We submitted a detailed written response during the public comment period voicing these concerns. 15. Economic Development staff prepared a long range redevelopment plan for the east area of downtown between Golden State, Union, Q and California. Five maps were developed depicting the phases of the redevelopment plan. 16. Staff will be submitting a loan request from the Housing Authority in the amount of $300,000 from Southeast Economic Development Block Grant funds to develop a commercial site located on East California near Lakeview. The project will include a training center/community room, building a child development center, and 15,000 feet of retail and neighborhood service pad space. cc: ED Staff dlkS:\ED Projects\Activity Reports\3rd quarter ED Report 2002-03.DOC ejects ' Budge Offer .Democrats craft plan to save the state $6 billion. Republican leader says cuts aren't deep enough. By EVAN HALPER AND NANCY VOGEL ~lmes Sto~f Wrtters "SAgO ~ A com- promise proposal, fi'om Assem- bly Democrats that would have aghieved about $6 billion in state budget savings-- without insti- tuting any new taxes -- wa~ firmly rejected by Republicans on Wednesday. The news ~tunned Demo- cmts, who' had c~ the plan in an effo/t to bring tax-wary Re-, publicans to the table. The (tOP ~ rejection re- pre~ents a significant ~ep back- ward in the Leg~lature'S efforts. to close a budget gap estimated to be as large as $35 billion over the next 15 months. The proposal was rooted in a trade-off: Democrats would agree to make long-resisted cuts 'in he~th care, education and aid to 1 ~oc~," government in exchange for Rkpubllcan ~upport for bor- rowing $2.2 billion in' pension far/ds to PaY offdebt?" '~ ~: ~?i~n~blY sPeaker Herb Wes-'. :'~ sow(l~Culver City) won grudg- lng support'i~for the Proposal' from a reluctant Democmtt~ caucus earlier Wednesday after warning that without the pro- gram cuts noRepublican would go alongwith floating the pen- .~ ~?!f bonds are not approved by ~May,,5, the state4reazurer, has:/) said, California will lose $656 mll~'i man John :~ Campbell of Irvine, chief Republican Spokesm~n on bq,dget l,~ues, splashed cold wa- te/on the We~on plan, asserting that the cut, s'DemocratS pro- .posed were not bold enough to get their votes for raiding the pemion system. Campbell aho criticized the Plan because the cuts would 'come in the next fiscal year in- '~ of the current one, which endSJune 30. · /~' ~"You cannot make reductions ~h~a'~budget that 'doe~n~ exist. ~,~ he'said, adding that Demo- cr~ t~ could reverse the cuts Wes- · ~n proposed on a whim 'a~ the 'b.~ge/debate drags on~ ' ?~ ~vem~rat~ ,~ d~uted 'that, / .saying the cuts would be passed :plgred le~i~ .~lnti~e leaden~' to' re- ,.~prn ~o t~e~:negol~a.fijng table. · -~'?~ ~..~ publicans said~.,they: were ~.. keep, talking2,-We are. <'~!,.T~e pemuion.:: bonds, :were ' ,y. egrly contribution t~ e:~pioyees' ~pens/o ~ .t~.. payment. Thatlwould/me up- .tlm~existiug money.~',helP fix ghe RePubliCans RejeCt .... Compromise Budget 'Offer by Democrats [Budget'frOrnPageBl] .... he said. "This rep. rese~t~:' our state has ever Used pension caucus coming a long way ln try. bonds to ~pay off general govern- :lng.to responsibly' address the men~ debt.~ .-', i .... , .need for cuts.-.~', ..... - Republicans VOted dogm an ~ Several. Dethoemts earlier proposal to.approve the vowe~l,to fight t0malntalnftmd- bonds, but said ~heywould leave 'lng,l~vels :for' health:, car~~ and the door. open to providing the education. ' '? they table With more program cuts. promised to.' protect 'the status .' .AssemblYman Joe Caneiamil- quo for various services: ~.la ,:.(D-Pittgburg),' ~ a, moderate The :cauci~s" support, for'the ,. Who hasbeen worklngWith Re- Wesson comprOmise' seemed/a '.pUbt!eans 'On:budget: solutions, ~I~ :th,at while he has ?mixed major shirr'for Demoerats,,,wfio only days ago said they: ~WOUld · eenngs 'about the,Wesson plan, -. wait until late May to make,more . !t. srejection by Republicans'with "eutsl and they would:onlT?,.0,!.~o · [ne Pension bond deadline loom-.' 'm. gw0rrleshlm.-: ' . then .as..pa~t..ofa~"balaneed proacn [nag mso includes billi0ns : ~' .i:'! :,.~'he gOal of:~his' middle step of dollars in new taxes. "?' I. vms'to try,~ reach some C°nsen: .Assemblyman: Mai-k Ridle~- ",ms that WOuldl.permlt the pen~'~ Thomas (D-LOs Angeles),. W..i~o · o . .On *ought ,' said debate by Democrats ~r ~ Wesson's '.proposal i ~Was,~,.SUb- ,stantive,' ' passionate,.!: but.'. in~ romeo byreanty.~' ' :"-i' '/: The, Wesson ~ prOpOsal measured and it seeks to get us closer to a solution," he said. Among the $2.5 billion in cuts and deferrals in the Democratic plan are $493 million in reduc- tions to health and human serv- ices programs. Cost-of-living adjustments in aid to the disabled and seniors would be suspended and admin- istrative measures would be taken to reduce the Medi-Cal caseload. Also being considered were another $179 million in cuts to the University of California and California State University sys- terr~. About $85 million in cuts to the state prison system were in the Democratic proposal, but Wesson said they would not re- sult~in any inmates being re- leased early. ~irnes' staff writer Carl In- o'ram contributed to this report.' Fi?c al' Crisis Puts Long Beach als' ExPenSes in Spotlight coUncU ers, -' · .~ ~...~ :~. ~,.,~,~ .... . . ~ounen members and me ma~or.,. Ome~us re~ent~ agre~ on a s~nt d~g ~e ~ ~ ye~, '~It-~~ p~ ~ ~ose a s~gofd~mon~, winch, end~ ~pt. 30, ~ on ~;re~ ~d ~ ~ ~d ~ ~ om- enues ~d ~s~ over ~e ne~ requ~°n~. ~: ¥ ~ ~.?, ~, -. , · ~ey ~c~ on the jOb. ~t ~en ~e ~ pm~s~ ~r '~ ~MERL. ~ "' el~ o~c~ ~nd ~ a ~c- w~.ofpub~c cogent ~ANO N~O~'WRZDE 'UOfl of ~e e[~8 ove~ ~u~ clung /f~?,.~[ ~.i~.'not ~n for ~ng' '~'~ ~*~,~ ..... m. 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I' , _:~~p ~ p~.~r a. ~l ~~ ~~l I~~1' they have ~tter ~ to ~p oT ~ ~ wa~e~ ~nat, ~ , ' ~th th ~ ~U~. ~ e~. ~. ~,.'--~--"~~ ' ~~ .~~~ ~~ e ~er-~d~ cent~ appmved[~ a co~-~t- , ~r ~.n ..... ~.~ ~.n .... ~'~ ~?~ ~~ ,~ e? the ~to~ ~ked. ~ , t~g me~ -- 0a~g one le~ ......... ~.~ ~z~uo m~a- ~~ ~1 ~'.~. ~ I~~,~e~,~l ~'~ Webb n~d ~e e~ ~ b~ m~- a mon~ ~- ~ ' ~ ~ e ~up m~ a Web ~ ~ ~ ~ b~e- tho ~.m ....... ~ ~ ~. [ .... ' --, ....... ~.~,~-.o.o,y, ~u ~ " had oce~ on ~ ~on~ 3~;~bsefl~r chat ~t ~d ~-.. IN THE NEWS: ~esho~ have be~ m~ed on spending by ' t~e. . . .. , . ~ e~e~t ~d ~ go cen~ fo~ a poH~ a~ion ~ng Beach.~ty Council ~b~s,,~m ~fl, ~nn~ Ca~ll, ~ Mo~ el~d office' ~ back ~ m~g ~ww~k ff~e commitS,..,,... ,~" '. · Colonna, ~um Richa~on and ~b' Webb. · ,. ' ' that th~ do not abuse ~e ~s~ ch~ge'~s pmble~ or d~s ' ~~~ge~gpubflc' : "; ~' ' ' '",. ' ~.' tem~dthattheeffo~th~.put not save mon~. [ .d~en~', ,~u~ ~e~ .or' ' - . ' . ,: . . , , ~W se~g ~e ci~ f~ out- : O'Ne~ ~d she ~eves ~e S~ ~ t~ , Ci[~op wei~sthe~-~r~. ~me ~c~ ~ ~n i~ o~ ~d ~ s~nd ne~ ~ew eve- ~n~g, ci~g'~e ~e~' or by he/' eljun ,.~~ S~ ~g~dweekendatci~cevents embmc~g the ~ye~ p~ ~r ~d the co.cfi ~d ~ve ~O Off ~Ofl~ or mt~g co~tuen~' phone ~ ~o,~e~ dewragng[ iFoffi . ' ' ' c~, e~ wor~g ~ ho~ a ~o~ess of ~e ~s ~.c~, w~,pub~h~ much ' ' ' w~k or mom on what ~ offici~ Problem. .. [ of ~e ~o~on ~ J~u~..' "Tree] ~~mp, a~ivia a p~-t~e job that p~S ~d ~ ~me 'of the le~e~ of ciW She]~ met ~th ~W~ of ~e. ~ $25,000 ayes. , employ~. ~o~ ' who fe~ 1~, ~ss-Tele~ w~ch -, ? ' ' ' · , . "I~P~Ple~l~gfo~ ~ ~ ~ b~t of~e ~h ~ch~'~ ~ve~on' ~the'ci~s ~ pmble~ ~0,000 'by .s~p~g on. °~er' a ~goat," ~d ~C~ ~ts ~e wo~ke~' ~es, ,~W]offic~'~ofci~d' ~w clear, ~ch~s0n ~d. c0s~. He ~d he had set ~ide wo~ Bo~e,~wen~ who .. ~neflts ~d pe~io~ ~t ~ ~. ~ ~ut ~e.~k ~ve~ s~ps to ~uce $20,000 for a neWslet~r to con- had ~ong ~e loWea ~ei ' f~0%?°fo~o~g d~ ~ -- .~r~ob~es"~do~erco~c~, ". heroffides~n~gw~e~tw-, , . ' ~tuen~, but ~ent~ 'd~id~ of~co~c~mem~rl~ye~, ~n~. ~,, ,~tom~tthen~softheci~s.. W Send $10,000 of ~at back to- "It's ~appwpfia~ ~d ~ ~- ::' ~es~plefa&ofthema~r  . . mo~ ~ve~e .~fi~ -- a blend, ~e ~ne~ ~d ~d ~ve. the · s~t." ,~ . ~ ~t we don't ~e ~e NO~, of black, ~t~os, ~d ~- other ~ W the p~. ~d m- '~ ' ~ - , · ~', · ~-~ '~' , ,'~ ~. At the endof ~e ye~, she cmati0ndep~ment. ' Acco~mb~W.urg~ ..phenE: J~es,'pmadent of ~e :' ~0ng~ ~e~Uo~:' 'p~ to t~'~. the ci~-o~..' ~.' ~ad' 'of p~t~g, a-news- ' =~1o~ .' w~ ~e'~ Wp' ve~cle ~d b~ a ~ W u~ on letteL' ~H s~d, he spends' ' ~c~ D~ B~er ~d , Office~ ~ J~es ci~ ~e ~nder on' ,~e~ c0~-~9 the job. ~00 a month ~m ~ o~' co~c~ s~n~g 1~ ~ a ,.ci~s.pm~ceove~s~e~ ~71!0~ ~ le~ ~ .the 'I ~ believe ~ of us ~ p~ketto ~a col~ ~ a com- poWe~ ~1 ~ the ciW ~- - ~ ~ ~r at[ bud~t ~e,' ~98~000 he ~d. bud~. but ,, ~g W do o~ p~ to ~t~ m~ newspa~r. ~ faC~g h~ dec~o~ W ~- ~d.~en ~g ~-~t of, mon~., WP~ ~ Pm~0~ ye~s ~' 'the. 'ci~;/budget situation" No one, howler, Wok mom plement ~e ~-ye~ P~ ~[~e~u~. ~., :~.... , ' ~~~~ heat~m'~el~pm~th~ adopted~concept~tmonth.:i~i'.,~.~nW~,theco~t~e ~~n~ ~tw~,~,~..,;~~ ._;~ _____ .~. ~c~ ~b Webb, for ex-' ~Ace~~~ffi~ shoed CiWi"~:~'~W""h~lp'~'~de It'" d ~du ' "~ p ' W0. broad a bm~ penes'he ~ -- ~d' p~d mst ~th ~e', co~c~" B~er" ~u~ i~ ~.pmble~ W,, ~ ~e ~a ~r- .... ~d'th~' c~ co.cfi activ~ ~e~ -- d~g ~ ~r-~d-': ~d. ~But I ~ we ~ on ~d he ~dO~s ~e~g ~ ~d the ' 'i ties that h~ C0~ituent se~- ~t' ~cident ~ ~ cia-pm- right track'. Jmes ~d o~e~ f~l Ga~ ~tles ~cH 0f ~v-: ices ~thout ac~e~g me~g-, ~ded ~aer ~b~ ~ De- ~ges ~ co.cfi op- ~gwo~ "~i~' e~en~, ' ~ '. siecor' '; ~ ~.' ' ' cem~r, ~r he had some ~e, emtions s~m ~e~, ~clu~g t~the~o~dpute~m; ~ who ~p~ by - ~ Webb w~ hea~g ~m :thew~la~e~'bud~ ~le~veri~defld~on~ d~n~ on~ ~. , , - ~oc~ .~' ' p~esso~s hOme W a ~ket, a. ~ set. ~n~, ea~ co.cfi . c' ' ' ' ~ H~' ~o ~d' he h~ ~t '~x- .. s~n~g habit, ~ the o~ law-, ' bl~ out. ~e ~'w~ d~aged, , mem~r d~ides what he or she' ~s ~ ~s~g ~ qu~r~ ' m~er who d~s not accept but Webb ~d he ~d not c~h, ~ n~ ~d ~b~ n~et~r on ~ d~ Web ~te el~er a ~ ~ or ~ auW ~ow- the c~ ~d ~emfom he w~ not ~o~t to M~or B~er~ dties~e, whenno onew~ ~d of ~ it ~d' prom- ~ce. But he got ~to hot wa~r ~ W ~on a ci~ at~r- O~e~. O~e~ whose office ~p up W the pl~" ~d ~e · -~t~much~10%~m when W~n-~p's d~u- ney~vestigaWr~the~ene.~-,spen~gw~55,0001~ye~, }ou~d~o~,W~d. - ~ o~ ~s, He d~s not ~ merits ~h ~ up 8 $5,000 . .s~, he ,~ the d~s mad- ' m~ews the pmpo~ ~ ~d h~ '. "~e'~ ~es ~' ~or-' ~pdW~hee~sim~,~; '.~b for a.couch ~d ~o. ~- ade' ~ce, w~ch ~dent~ ~k~forcu~--butthe~de- ~a ~d a~ss'~e ~on '~m~men~ for~ ~ ch~f0r~office. ', s~oned~ngBeachpoHce, c~ion ms~ ~th th~ ~cfl 9~onci~e~. ~I'have ~ fee~s a~ut Webb ~d l~t w~k that he member.~ticss~dthemo~t ~e of the :we~ '~no~,:' =~c~ who s~nt that,"C~Hs~d."~o~cehad, had a couple of ~ses of ~e ~o~d ~ ~he ~e for ea~ .W~ ~d, ~ng,Bea~'s pm~ $2,0~,1e~ ~ ~Io~' ~ves a mt~ old couch that I kePt for much e~Her~ the ev~g, but ~cfl office; they w~t.'mom ' , a cl~ ~Fo~ .~on ~ ye~, ~d when I ~,. w~ not ~ or ~p~. He ove~i~t.' ' ' ~,for~;i~dl~- t~t ~. p~ ~. ~e d~ld~ ~'mplace it, I w~ ap- ~d It w~ o~ ~ office~ ',..~e cl~ ~ ~g i~ fl~t : ~g.~C~'d~iit"' (~ w~ d~ p~d for mp~ to ~e s~ p~ at the coa of ~t~. ' ~, by the' tow track ~ver o~mtio~ ~ ~ ~e W ~g ~d ~ a ~dillaC ~e ~t sho~ But it shoed ~t for ye~ so, smeH~ ~cohol on ~ b~ath co~s. ~em ~ ~ for m~- enues). [ 2~rl;~gshe w~ head.the ~fiOnhome~er~ soP~mted'~d.' I don't ~ it's q~te that he.accepted ~ek offer of a ~g the ~H~ of pm~g ~ ..~e longer you~t, ~e b~ a d~ ~fci~-m~ ~en~ at the ~H~o es~ted ~t he ~' el~ offi~{~ a choi~ ora "~e ~e~cldent. h~ ~v~ ~e~ a~ut question~,~ongothert~, mon~ .~ ~o~ee. (~e. longerk~pit'.upl~; ' '~.~. : ..'~ ~ FOcus on Fines 'for i Billwould let police cite owners of cars caught on camera even if driver's identity isn't known. By NANCY VOGEL ~mes Staff Writer ~~O -- Wading into an area that pits police against automobile organiza- tions, members of the state Leg- islature are debating a bill that wouldmake it easier for police to fine motorists $200 for running a red light if a camera captured an imageof the vehicle in the act. ~nder current law, police must be able to clearly identi~, the driver of a red-light-busting vehicle as its registered owner before they isSUe citations. The new bill would change that by allowing police to cite motorists even ir the driver wa~ not identtt~hle lnthe picture. To escape the flne;a motorist would' have to 0rove that hl~ or her car I~- M~o~,,~ A~ete~ was being driven by someone ~MObllTOR:Aca~k~eps,~ else when the picture was taker~ · watch at VtctortaAvenue and In part because of the current' . ~elegraph Road'tn ~Ventura, one v~l~b~U~einm~nt .t~a.t the driver be ~i of nine at tntersect~on~in intersection camera~, fewer than matically photograph motorl~t~ 25% of the total' violations re-. who bloW'through red llghtz. · corded by the cameras are en- They include the city ancl county forced, according to a 2002 e~i- ~ C. ofLo-~Angeles, BeverlyHlll~ Ox-. mate by~ the Bureau of State nard, ~an Diego, Ventura and Audit~. West Hollywood. Proponentz say In California, 29 local govern- / the camer~ are Ju~tlflecl by the ments have installed cameras at - damage that can result certain lrltersections to auto- .[$eeMotorists, PageB14] [Motor/s~s, from paffe BI] tickets,' Anne B~ ~m w~o ~ ~u~ ~g- . for ~e Au~mObfle ~u~ ~: ~-~ ~g ~. o°U~em 0~o~ tol~ ~he 26,181 c~hes ~ ~o~ ~ ~ Ju~c~ ~t~e on 2001, ~t~g ~ 113 dea~s ~d ~e~. 15,537 ~es, ~o~g ~ ~e · ~e~ mem~ of the com- ~w~ ~L~ '. ~t~ e~s~d contra ~at V~o~.~u~es a~ that ~eap~p~tupbythe ~-~t ~e~ ~ne~. b~ too ~ome. Othe~ ~e ~io~ ~er. ~e ac~ wo~ ~at the le~slation ~dent m~ w~ ~uc~ by 3% ~ no ~eth ~ ~oke the Hce~es of 21% at ~io~ ~th ~- ~at ~-~t ~o~. St~, e~ ~ five cities ~d ~ties ~e b~ w~ approved by the ~u~ by the B~au of S~te · co~tt~, though by a s~e Au~ ~ 2002. vote. A b~ SB 780, by Sen. Tom ~e Torl~on le~slation Torl~n (D-~tioch) ~ ~ goes ~her th~ ~other pend- ~o~ the pm~ution of ~- ~g b~, one sponsored ~d ~p- ~t ~e~ by ~o~g ponce po~ed by the auto clubs. ~at ~ cite the o~er of a veMcle b~,~ 1022 by ~semb~om~ photo~phed, ~g~ess of who Je~e Ompe~ (D-~ng ~ dfi~g. ~ o~er to protect Beach),~tob~st~ve~con: ag~t abuse by the comp~es fidence ~ the f~ess of C~or- that ~e ~d o~m~ the c~- Ma's 6-ye~-old red-HOt ~em e~, the b~ ~o pm~ by ti~ten- wo~d p~ent them ~g gove~ent con- ~m mcei~g a cut of tmls on the t~ pti- ~ the ~e revenue, vate comtes that ~Hce dep~- opem~ the c~e~. ments ~p~ ~e It p~ed the ~sem- Torl~on b~ ~g b~ ~~ation. it; ~ p~h ~sn' ~ttee on Mon- tho~ '~-Hght ~- d~, 20 ~ 0. ne~ who Male them ~e SB 780, f~s or remove them ~'s b~ wo~d p~ ~nt ~ce~ pla~s, it- Mbit the pflva~ yen- ~ff a veMcle ~e ~ do~ ~m ~g p~d a ~o~ · ~n~e of ~e ~e ~t '~lu~ ~enue. ~at pm~- elimin~s ~e :he~- ~On ~ ~nd~ ~he for ~e pm~- . ~,~,0~,'~, e~ ~ ~n~ ~r ~d ~H~ ~p~- Asocial ca~m rive ~ ~p~ ment, ~ ;w~t moun~d atari phons for profit. Her ~k ~ ~e ~e'~ in~ection ~ b~ wo~d ~ ~ ~e ~.' he~," .&st~ ~'cap~.. ~t ~H~. ~d '~ ~' ~L a ~-light ~n~. not . ~m~ em- depuW clW a~mey ploy~s, de~e ~Diego. ~w~,it's~ea - w~oge~a~tiom~dit p~ ~et -- wh~er 0~ wo~d '~ ~e comp~es ~e.~,you'm ms~ble." k~p ~er ~o~on But' op~nents ~clude me dent~. ' 3.~on mem~r ~o~a ~e p~va~ comp~es -- S~ Au~mobfle ~n. ~d the ~ffili~ ~mputer ~s 5.6-~on mem~r Au~mobfle ~c., Near ~c ~e~ ~d ~ub of ~u~em ~o~ ~ ~c ~-- ~- ~o~ ~ups ~e that the b~ ~ ~-~t ~e~ ~ C~or- ~ ~ide pmt~io~ for a ~a One. of tho~ vendor, ACS ~er who lends a veM~e ~ a ~c., dona~ mom ~ $59,000 ~Me~ ~end. ~ s~ ~d 1~ po~tlc~ ~e ~o o~ons ~o p~es ~ 2002; a lob~ ~r the ~e a pm~ion ~ the b~ that ~ endo~d ~ 780 on ~es- ~s a $200 ci~ ~e for ~- d~. ~e comp~ h~ ~en no ~t ~e~ ~t by ac~- . ~qSi~onon~ 1022. ' e~ w~e ~o~u~t by a ~ .~: ~' ~'~e 2002 ~ au~ fo~d ~ officer m~ ~ a ~ m~- that. 1~ gove~en~'n~.~ ~g ~olation ~e ~d have a doa~t~rjobofsu~gthe ~~~t-add~ ~ them d~g ~- vendor. A. S~ Die~ ~)(A ~on s ~veffs Hceme ~ JBd~ e~~ss~ s~ c0n; ~ ~ ~ok~ upon:a~a- ce~ ~ 2001 when he ~ss~ out tion of.~om ~ fo~ po~ fines a~t 300 ~ple. oneye~.) . · ~u~ conclud~ that ~ Dl~ 'SB 780 ~ o~ op~on ~s ~ egS's vendor w~ essen~op:' ~e ~ng ~io~ ~au~ it emt~g the city's pm~ ~d m~es it mom diffic~t for ~o- ~d a profit motive ~ ~ the' cent ~e~ ~ ch~en~ the~ n~r o~citatio~. ' 'citY':wOrkers .pack meet,lng on red Council:officials OK ~, Youth and seniors. Around 150 plan to fill $90M hole that ~ho~ amendments included LOn§ Beach 'goals urging the eity,.to explore Police may lead,to 10% cuts in ."all possible alternatives" to re-' Department' employee compensation; ductions in city employee compen- employees form ' sation, and to preserve existing~ a large part of the unions promise a fight, youth and senior programs, audience at a ~- Union leaders, who have vowed jammed City By JaSon Gewirtz ' a fight over the proposed cuts, said Council meeting Staff w~riter they wer~ encouraged by the TUesday. Council LONG' BEACH-- The City wording. But city employees, who members packed the council chambers and approved a .Council on Tuesday approved the picketed before the meeting, said framework to, framework for $90' million in they would not stand for compen- address a3-year, budget savings over the next three sation cuts. ThOse cuts are expec- $90 million years, ',including a goal to cut 10 ted to include changes to employ- budget shortfall percent from employee compensa- ee pension payments and health that included a tion packages, insurance premiums, possible cut in The Unanimous endorsement of The document endorsed Tues- employee city staff's three-year budget fix day serves as a guide for the compensation. came withthree amendments that council when it formally adopts, jeff Gritchen / included language aimed at ap- Press-Telegram peasing ~city workerS, union lead- PLEASE SEE L.B. ! u da~ s exchange will be from 71 · ' finally, and the world is alive with a.m. till noon (or until sell-out) gr- ail things qui~t and fresh, but noth- Califbrnia Speedway, ing so quiet and fresh as the $449 Cherrg Ave., in Fontina. Thq Black & Decker 24-vOlt cord- April 12 trade event will be*at th~ less rechargeable lawn mow- same time (with the same paren~ er. This baby will gnaw through er your grass as quietly as a lamb, en- thetical caveat) at ~ollywoed ~ ' it · Park,,1050 S. P~airie AVe.~ ~n- of ablingyou to pretty much name ' your own hours as a lawn mowist, ~ '. · - · Par~mpants must be resident,s of b~ · on account ofnobody's going to the AqMD's four-coufityjurisdi~- Ci complain abou~ your disturbance of tion, wlhich includes all of Orange ' Be what passes for peace these days.. C~y and the nondesert por~' at~ Seriously, this sucker's so quiet tions o~Los Angeles, R~ve~s~de do, you can sneak into your neighbor's and S~n ~erna~dino counties:' room at night and cut his nose , · · You can get more ~nformabon, Fo~ hairs with this bad boy withoat ~hough we feel we've been pretty lea even causing so much as a plot shift thorough about all this, by calling in thefellow's dreams. (858~ 4~-6247. ut here s the selhngpolnt: No pollution. Zero. Your bath mat puts Si~AKOUT, ~VHA~S ~i~ Out more fumes. STY~-~: You needn't identify your- Da And it gets better! On Saturday, self to vent your spleen ~n our all- or April 12, you can takeyour deaf- rection:~Just give us enough lead ening, toxin-spewing, so-20th-cen-' time to drape plastic over our body . day tury, oh-look-everybody!-I'm-a-big- so we. don t get any on us. thr( big-man, gas-powered mower and Our first spleenventist takes is- is . trade it in for the $449 Black & sue with ouk recent declarative ~en- For tence: "The fact is, the music our · Decker, for which you'll only have Ever want to run away with the circus? Here's your chance - take a t ny generation listened to is the best ,T[M to pay $150, thanks to the "fir, st-ev- vacation from reality and join the madcao crew of th~ its ..... '~8 WE'DNESDAY MARCH 26, 2003 ~ ~1~' S ' PRE S- TELE G.RAM 'ifs' remain in 3-year budg'et,pl, an CONTINUED FROM A1 a] ' " ' ' ternatlves to reductzons in em- bu~tgets over the next three years, p]oyee compensation, percent cut ~to their compensation When the group stood in unison. In each year, it Sets financial goal~' The memo also suggested the James told the council the city will for the council to meet, ranging creation of a City Council budget likely lose officers if the cuts ge oversight committee, through as proposed. from savings through cuts to The group's memo initially in- . employee compensation to a re- 'duction in many city services and cluded a specific list of proPosed "If you don't b~lieve me, it'~ increases in various taxes and cuts and tax hikes. But that list right behind me," he said. "I'm fees. was withdrawn Tuesday after the not here to threaten you, I'm here "City management needed the group met with Acting City Man- to inform you." ager Jerry Miller before the coun- The endorsement of the three- plan's approval as city 'depart- cil meeting., year plan does not put the city in ments prepare to submit their Still, the foursome's colleagUes the clear. The plan includes sever- proposed budgets for the next and O'Neill objected to the last- al major assumption~ in meetin~ fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. minute nature of the proposal, the $90 lrlillion goal, including Employee compensationhasbe- which came at the end of three that the city will be able to come the most controversial as- months of public debate, on the negotiate the employee compensa- pect of the three-year'plan, which three-year plan. tion cuts with its unions. Another also serves as direction for city Some questioned whether the $900,000 in proposed increases to management ito negotiate terms group had violated s~ate open tax revenue would also need voter with the cityts labor unions, meetin, gs law, Which prevents five approval. Tuesday's' lithree-hour debate council members from meeting' City Auditor Gary Burroughs over .the plan was at times un- and discussing any issue without also warned the council that the pleasant, as council members and proper notice. $90 million estimated budget Mayor Beverl~ O Neill questioned At one point, .O'Neill scolded shortfall could still grow. The. each other repeatedly over a last- the group for the memo, suggest- weak economy, he said, could have nfinute'memo that set a conten- ingits formation skirted what has dramatic impact on the cityls · future pension payments for its tious tbne for the debate, been an otherwise public process. Long Beach city employees march outside City Hall on Tuesday night before the City Council.meeting, urging employees. That payment is cu~- That memo, issued Monday by "I don't think it shows respect elected officials not to cut workers or employee compensation. council members Bonnie Lowen- fsr the staff or the other council ,. .left Gritchen / Press-Telegram rently estimated at. $38 million thal, Dan Baker, Laura Richard- members," she said. through 2006: son and Val Lerch called for But.the foursome defended the ardson said. ' union .leaders suggested the city "There are a lot of 'ifs' left in endorsing the plan with several "To .... ,, d~)cument, whose wording was say we did not include was still in for a fight, skin ]s gone. this budget," he said. enhancements. Those amend- eventually endorsed despite the public input is improper," she "We're already, bare bones," Steve James, president of the The three-year plan was en- me~hts included language [o save deba[e, rTl'lC suggestions w~re [he said. said Janet Wright, whose union Long Beach Police Officers Associ- dorsed on hn 8-0 vote. Councilman youth, and senior programs from result of three months worth of As for the three-year plan and represents more than 4,000 mis- ation, encouraged roughly 150 Rob Webb was at a .business the chopping block and l~mguage public' input .on the city's budget the concession.to explore'alterna- cellaneous city employees. "We police employees in attendance'to conference and did not attend the for the city to explore "all possible woes, :Councilwoman Lau~ra Rich- fives to compensation Changes, can't roll up our sleeves -- the stand if they would oppose a 10 'm?ting. JPR,ESS-TELEG, RAM WA R ~ N 'i I~ A Q, . WEDNESDAY' MARCH 26,'2 03 · '".DolPhins jOin war ' - '-Iraq ., effort in tr ned to detect mines in - DRAPER~ - VERTICALS~I 'waters ofUmm Qasr. ds ~ ,sas6 ~.r.=ou., m-,.~.=o.., ~/633-3123 Associated Press time with his C~P ~ S~W~, Qatar ~ handler, Pe~y You've heard of bomb-sniffing .Officer Buddy ~ dogs, but mine-sniffing dolphins? Bickford. Allied . ~e ~uff b~een the Co~ition forces have brought in forces in Iraq two ~peci~ly trained bottle-nosed have employed Atlantic dolphins to help ferret two dolphinsto Ii,ed of mol~, missing, cracked ,grout~ out mines in the approaches of the help check for~ ~ We clean,'seal, repair ' ' pek of Umm Q~r,'Maj._ Gen. unde~ater ' and r~color grout and remove . VictOr'comm~dRenuarts~d Tuesday.°f the Centr~ mammalsmines' Theare ~.:~:~;:~:~ [~ ~i~[~ ~i~;~;:~;:~:~ ~::~:~:- The dolphins Mll help clear the trained by naval way for the shipment 0f hum~i- forces to spot ~ian hd to ~lied-held southern 'explosives. Simon Walker / Iraq, Renu~t said.. Associated Press "Our maritime forces are h~d at work supposing ~r operations, ~ffi~~ $~ 1617 m~n~ning security to the ~abi- ~ ~ G~f for all shipping .and ~ ~ completing the difficult t~k of Umm ~r by U.S. Naw hell- there w~ little risk to ~im~s The Naw stmed using marine denning Iraqi waters," Renua~ copters Tuesday night and were doing this hnd of work. mmm~s in the early 1960s, Compare shd." ... We have some speei~ly .expected 'to be~n se~ehing for .The bi,est h~ard could come when milig~ rese~chers began ~ to~ 'tr~ned dolphins that ~e out mines today, from other inSgenous dolphins in loo~ng into how sea mmm~s' there helping us to determine The dolphins ~e taught to the waters of Umm Q~r. ' highly developed senses could be ' where mines may be in the ch~- avoid touching the ~ines, which Dolphins ~e territori~ and harnessed to locate mines and do nels." might cause them to explode, said there is a fear local dolphins might . other underwater tasks. The dblphins, nmed M~ Capt. Mike Tillotson, a Na~ drive the interlopers out, causing Dolphins were used in the and Tacoma, were flown into bomb dispos~ expert. He said them to go AWOL. 1970s during the Vietnm War. ~0g~g[}~gH~fl~ ~00~8 Recordnet.com Page 1 of 3 ooa,.ew City selects Regent ~. Lodi Lode ~National News Sacramento company lands downtown project ~-Opinion ~Cdme Stoppers ~Columnists By Cheryl Miller $ Day For~ >Obituaries Record Staff Writer >911 Calls Published Wednesday, February 26, 2003 [ ' >Weather [~~ Regent Development Partners, a Sacramento firm that has built and ~Business News managed numerous large-scale office and conference buildings around > Business Monday the state, has been chosen to develop what Stockton officials call ~,AP Money Wire probably the largest redevelopment project in California. Criminal Charg~ > Stock Market ' in Tire De, >Business Columnists The City Council on Tuesday gave Regent exclusive fights to negotiate >Business Journal a deal with Stockton over the next year to build a 150-room hotel, a $36 Report: Resid >Calendars million indoor arena and a 4,000-seat minor-league baseball stadium on Nursing Hem, ~ the north side of the Stockton Deep Water Channel. Closing Argur~ ~,Technology News in MLK Bai~ The ambitious project is expected to cost ~ $60 million to $70 million, with Regent responsible for financing the >Sports News hotel and accompanying conference center. Panel Subp( >Local Sports Chicago Stax >Outdoors 'q'his is just an awesome opportunity for us and the city of Stockton," Papers ~,Prep Sports said Darrell Petray, Regent's managing partner. "It's one that's going to ~-Sports Calendar really change the downtown area, and I think that's really what everyone Panels: Albuc >Sports Extra ' ~ is looking fonvard to." Mayor Violate >Today Regent's selec'don is the latest step in efforts by Stockton's leaders to FEMA Denies >Timeout station additional entertainment venues in the city's downtown. A 16- Aid for R.I. ~, Reviews screen movie theater is already under construction two blocks from >Youthink Weber Point. Calif. Highwa' ~Toda¥'s Calendar >Movies -" Advertisement "' Ends Profik >TV A city-commissioned study ~Births & Weddings issued in Apdl determined 5 Injured in ~Good Taste in S.J. Stockton could Main Expk ~,Vintage accommodate a three-star > Parenting hotel complex and sports --~ Suspect Sun-c] ~ ............. "~ '"'~< ~ Cough Syrup ~~~ arena. Regent and Renaissance Resources - >Announcements Group of Boise, Idaho, >Automotive submitted competing bids Colo. Lawm > Employment for a sweeping development (J'~~ Consider C( >Farm & Ranch plan on the channel's north Vouchm ~,Legal Notices shore. >Merchandise Death Toll in l Reduced t( ~Mobile Homes Redevelopment Agency > Personals officials this week >Real Estate http://www.recordnet.com/arficlelink/O22603/news/articles~O22603-gn-7.php 2/27/2003 Recordnet.com Page 2 of 3 >Recreation recommended Regent's 37 Illegal Imn > Rentals plans, citing the firm's Arrested at >Services proposal to front all project ~ costs. The city will still FCC Deciding >Mike Fitzgerald finance a significant but as Ownership 1 ~ Francis Garland yet undetermined po[tion of > Loft Gilbert the costs. Tribe Must > Eric Grunder Political Don >Jeff Hood '~/e will come back with a ~ financing plan at the FCC Hearing >Community Info appropriate time," said Media Merger >Government Steve Pinkerton, director of Officials Stockton's Housing and >Events Redevelopment >Stockton Cai Department. Iraq Agrees to [~ ~1~!~ Regent's development A1 Samoud IX, partners include International Facilities Group, or IFG, an Illinois Receive an email company that operates Comiskey Park and the United Center in with new daily Chicago and Sacramento's Raley Field. The Regent deal calls on IFG to Envoys: headlines from bring at least two sports franchises - an Arena Football II team and a Disarmamem Recordnet.com Western HockeY League team - to play in the arena, which also will be Limite(~ ~ booked with concerts and other events for a minimum of 105 days a year. U.N. Finds N( News Tracker Range Iraqi Member Regent also will own, finance and build a three-star hotel with 15,000  square feet of conference space. Hotel chains that might be interested Sharon Sets' in the proposal, according to Redevelopment Agency officials, include Conditions fo: the Hilton Garden Inn, Sheraton, Stan~ood and Marriott. Iraqi Troops in Subscribe Additionally, Regent will build an $8 million baseball stadium for the Change Pos: Dining Card ' ' Stockton Ports baseball team. ~,d Placer ' ' 'Iron Lady' Get Record Design The development deal also might include 100 to 150 for War Cr ........ market-rate condominiums or townhouses, Pinkerton said. Job Opportunities ~~ Food Shortages '~ Regent has proposed breaking ground by the end of this year and in Zimba~ opening the facilities by summer of 2005. "Nobody (in the state) is doing as much as we are, I think," Mayor Gary Podesto said. "We~/e just got Ivory Coast ] to keep our eye on the ball and keep going." Accused of Ex, * To reach reporter Cheryl Miller, phone ,546-8252 or e-mail N. 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The Superior Court of Riverside County (Riverside Sheriff's Association, Real Party in Interest) declaring Senate Bill 402 unconstitutional in violation of two provisions of Article XI of the California Constitution. SB 402, which was enacted by the Legislature in the 1999-2000 Regular Session, provided a public safety union could declare its negotiations with the public entity was at an impasse and require binding arbitration. The law further provided the union and the public entity would submit to the arbitration panel (3 members) their "last, best and final offer" and the arbitration panel would select either one. The public entity would then be required to compensate the members of the union the wages decided upon by the arbitration panel. The Supreme Court's decision, a 5 to 0 decision, with 2 Concurring Opinions, held that the Legislature's act was constitutionally impermissible under Article XI, section 11(a) as it delegated "to a private person or body" a county's power to "perform municipal functions," and surpassed the Article XI, section l(b) limitation on the Legislatures power by intruding into the local governing body's power to "provide for the number, compensation, tenure, and appointment of employees." The Concurring Opinions felt that the majority did not have to find the violation of Article XI, section l(b), and should have exercised judicial restraint, by ruling only on the Article XI, section 1 l(a) basis. The case re-establishes the viability of the "home-rule" concept which is embodied in the California Constitution. The Supreme Court cited numerous examples of where this concept has been eroded in the past, but was clear that SB 402 went too far. In many places, the Supreme Court makes several statements which exemplify its desire to uphold at least some semblance of the concept. For example, the Court, when reviewing the applicability of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act on a statewide basis, stated, "However, regulating labor relations is one thing; depriving the county entirely of its authority to set employee salaries is quite another." [Emphasis in original.] Further, the Court stated, "Senate Bill 402 is not merely PrOcedural; it is substantive. It permits a body other than the county's governing body to establish local salaries." And finally, the Court stated, "Thus, establishing compensation for its employees is for the county to do, and section 11, subdivision (a), prohibits the Legislature from delegating that function to a private body." The case was argued to the Supreme Court, on behalf of Riverside County, by Steven L. Mayer, of Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk & Rabkin, the attorney hired by the League of California Cities to represent all cities and counties in the state. S:\COUNCIL\MEMOS\SB 402 Supr Ct Opinion.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager,~. SUBJECT: City Annexation Report The City continues to process annexations at a rapid pace. Many property owners have approached the City wishing to annex. Many more have expressed their intention to do so in then near future. Attach is a report identifying the 15 annexations currently in progress. If ultimately approved by LAFCo, these annexations would bring more than 1200 acres of land into the City's jurisdiction. Also attached is a map of annexation activity throughout the City. ANNEXATION - STATUS REPORT APRIL 2003 LAFCO ANNEXATION ACRF~ ESTIMATED RESOLUTION COMMENTS COMPLETE POPULATION NUMBER 1. Oswell No. 8 - Wible No. Annex. 435 94.39 0 (1) south of State Route 58, east of & & 02-046 January 9, 2003 Oswell Street to Sterling Road & (2) 40.01 0 northeast corner of McKee Road and Wible Road. 2. Stockdale No. 14 - BIomquist NO. 1 Annex, 436 3.26 0 (1) Along Stockdale Highway, west of & & 02-047 Januar~ 9, 2003 Ashe Road & (2) south side of 0.48 2 Blomquist, to Belle Terrace west of McDonald Wa},. .. ANNEXATIONS IN ACRES ESTIMATED STATUS COMMENTS PROGRESS POPULATION 3. Renfro No. 5 - Pach~o No. Annex. 4:~7 100.00 0 Submitted application to Pmper~y tax split negotiation (1) North side of Stockdale Highway, & & LAFCO on 1/8/03. Waiting March - May 2003. west of Renfro Road & (2) southwest 100.00 0 for LAFCO meeting. corner of Pacheco Road and Cottonwood Road. 4. Snrin~dale No. 1 - Allen Roa~! 7_ Annex. 438 0.5 0 Waiting for KC Surveyor to (1) Northwest corner of Springdaie Drive & & sign maps and legals. and Sunflower Way & (2) along the east 80.00 0 side of Allen Road, between Snow Road and Olive Drive. 5. Allen Road No. 8 ~ Annex. 4,39 Resolution of Applic. to CC Reorganization includes annex. West side of Allen Road, between 80.00 0 on 1/29/03. Waiting for KC to NOR Sanitation Dist. and .Kratzmyer/Olive Dr. north of Reins Surveyor to sign maps and detachment from North Kern Road. legals. Water Storage Dist. 6. Panamat NO. 14 Annex. 440 West side of Gosford Road, south of 302.00 4 Resolution of Applic. to CC Panama Lane to McCutchen Road. on 2/12/03. Waiting for KC Surveyor to sign maps and lesals. 7. Allen Road No. 9 Annex. 441 Resolution of Applic. to CC Reorganization includes West side of Allen Road, north of 89.00 0 on 2/12/03. Waiting for KC detachment from North Kern Noriega Road. Surveyor to sign maps and. Water Stor. Dist. lesals. 8. Oswell No. 9 Annex. 442 . Resolution of Applic. to CC East side of Oswell Street, south of State 60.00-~ 0 on 2/26/03. Waiting for KC Route 58. Surveyor to sign maps and lesals. 9. Jewetta No. 3 - Jefferson Park Resolution of Applic. to CC Annex. 443 5 2 on 2/26/03 Waiting for KC West side of Jewetta Avenue 200 feet & Surveyor to sign maps and south of Birchhaven Avenue. Southwest 0.0005 legals. corner of Bernard and Beale Avenue. Annexation - Status Report April 2003 Page 2 ANNEXATION ACRES "ESTIMATED STATUS COMMENTS IN PROCESS POPULATION 10. ~ Annex. 444 Resolution of Applic. to CC Reorganization includes North side of Hosking Avenue, west of 28.00 0 on 3/12/03. annexation to Greenfield Co. South Union· Avenue.. Water Dist. 11. McCutchen NO. ! Annex. 445 Resolution of Applic. to CC East side 0f Gosford Road to Ashe Road, 120.00 2 on 3112/03. · north of McCutchen Road. 12. Oswell No. 10 Annex. 446 Resolution of Applic. to CC West side of Oswell Street, south of State 120.00 0 on 3/26/03. Route 58. 13. Callowav No. ? Annex. 447 Resolution of Applic. to CC North side of Snow Road, east and west 60~00~: ? on 3/26/03. side of Calloway Drive. 14. Coffee No. 2 Annex. 448 Resolution of Applic. to CC Southeast comer of Coffee Road and 40.00a: 2 on 4/9/03. Downing Road. . 15. MtKee No, 1 Annex, adi9 Resolution of Applic. to CC South of McKee Road, generally 40.0(h: 0 on 5/28/03. between State Route 99 and Wible Road. P:V~.~R-YEAR.NOW~wo ~hou~'~V~OR 4-2003.DOC CITY Of BAKERSFIELD ANNEXATION STATUS REPORT APRIL 2003 c ....... ~--T----~ __ _,_ ....... ~ ,~'.,~. _./'_ _~. ........ -[ ........ ,; ......... SPHERE OF INFLUENCE ANNEXATIONS IN PROGRESS i ....... ~ ....... i ....... i .,. i.i,[., ~ ~ WA.ER.AN. [ ..... ~---~ --.~ ..... ~ BERRENDA MESA ..... ~ .... ~ ....... ~ ~ " ~ I ~ ~ '~ I I 40~ 0 ~ 8~0 Fe~ ~1~: 4~8/03 APR 15 A K E R $ F I E L ID CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM April 23, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~ FROM: SUBJECT:~ High Speed Rail Attached is a copy of our preliminary review sent to Kern Council of Governments regarding the "Metropofitan Bakersfield High speed Rail Terminal Impact Analysis." Attach. BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3724 RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRF_.C-'rOR · CITY E~qGINEER April 17, 2003 Kern Council of Governments 1401 19th Street, Suite 300 Bakersfield CA 93301 Attention: Chairman Philip Smith Dear Chairman Smith: The City of Bakersfield has recently received a copy of the draft report entitled "Metropolitan Bakersfield Hi_~-_h Speed Rail Terminal Impact Analysis". This leuer will outline various concerns we have with the draft report. These comments should not be construed as our only comments in that we had such a short time to review the document. General Comment It was our understanding that the consultant was charged ~vith the task of developing a report whereby a conclusion would be ~ven and a recommended site identified. Clearly, no recommendation exists, in discussions with Ron Brummett, Executive Director of Kern Council of Governments, he indicated that not all of the analysis or input was yet complete, therefore, no conclusion could be reached at this time. This in and of itself becomes problematic in that a draft report is now released tbr the public ~vithout all the information necessary to complete the document. In our opinion, the ultimate conclusion may be prejudiced by erroneous statements contained within this "draft" document. Specific Comments We believe this document to be suspect in many areas. The first paragraph of the introductory section on page 1-1 states that the City of Bakersfield "...reportedly..." favors the downto~vn site near the Amtrak Station. At the same time, later in the paragraph, it reads that the "...County favors the 7th Standard Road West and SR 99 station site...". Why is it that the consultant editorializes this paragraph by stating the City's position to be unsubstantiated while the County position is strong? Is the consultant not aware that the Bakersfield City Council, on a number of occasions, by Resolution, unanimously favored the downtown site near the Amtrak Station? The County, on the other hand, has gone on record as stating that they are neutral on whateYer site ought to be selected. On Page 2-2 the consultant states that the Califomia High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) assumes the current San Joaquin Amtrak service will remain. City staff has attended every single meeting of the CHSRA and can attest to the fact that the Amtrak service will remain. Why is it that the consultant continually discusses the option of the San Joaquin Amtrak service being eliminated? If it's good enough for the CHSRA to assume this fact, and they are the Authority responsible for the system, why does the consultant take it upon themselves to say otherwise? In addition to the above, the consultant states that the actual route to be used by CHSRA will not be a factor. However, throughout the draft report the consultant makes it a factor. It was our understanding that this report was to determine the best site of the three, period, regardless of the track alignment. With respect to Chapter 3, it appears that analysis of the 7th Standard site was given much more attention than the other two. Why was this so? A specific concern involves page 3- 9 under "Growth Inducements" where the consultant apparently mitigates any concern of growth inducement. Does this site actually create growth inducement? If so, it should be stated as such without any qualifications. In the "Summary" section, page 3-11, the bullet points identified are unclear as to providing any form of summary. Chapter 4, "Golden State Station Site", under "Station Location", page 4-7, indicates that this site "...has ideal access to Metropolitan Bakersfield...". How can this be the case when it is served by a conventional highway in a congested area? Also, the report indicates in a previous section that turning movements in and out of the site will be restricted at F Street and Chester Avenue. On page 4-9, under "Growth Inducements", the report admits that the airport station site has growth inducing impacts. Again, why is it said here in this section, rather than where it belongs, in its own chapter? In regard to Chapter 5, "Truxtun Station Site"; this chapter has so many inaccuracies, it is difficult to begin describing. However, in general terms, it could be summed up by saying that the consultant only recently approached the City and asked for input. As staff described the project, the consultant's employee, Lisa Young, indicated she could not answer any specific questions because they were too technical in nature, that she was a planner, not an engineer, and that staff would need to talk to Peter Martin of her office to answer those questions. She was then asked if the other groups were afforded the opportunity to talk to Peter Martin earlier and she indicated the affirmative. Chairman Smith, why are we not given the same consideration as the Airport site or the M Street site? It is plain to see that the inaccuracies contained with in this chapter are evident by the fact that the consultant has a complete misunderstanding of this site. It is appalling! Furthermore, staff was asked by Ms. Young to give them documentation, including maps of planned improvements in the area to help them in their evaluation. The consultant then took these maps and plans, and without permission, placed them in the report with their logo as if they created the document from scratch. This act, at best, is unwise, and at worst, is unethical. Incidentally, Mr. Martin offered to meet with staff tomorrow after the public hearing for the report is given. Conclusions This report needs a tremendous amount of work before it can once again be circulated for comment. It is fraught with implied bias and inaccuracies. We respectfully request you provide us an opportunity to correct these flaws before any additional work is done. Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, RAUL M. ROJAS Public Works Director //2'~/J~ues R. LaRochelle /j/d//Assistant Public Works Director G:X.GROUPDATXLettetsX2.003\HSR rpt comments.doc B A K E R S F I E L D "':; ..... f;~ .... '.'.' CITY .OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CIP REPORT Attached please find our monthly report reflecting the status of Public Works CIP projects. If you have any questions, please call me at 326-3596. G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\CIP\FY 02-03~anemo May 03.doc P.b/ic worlds capita[ Improvement ?rooram sc eb.[e l isca[ Year _ooz- zoo3 NUM I ] NUM I BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T3K057 BRIMHALL ROAD WIDENING; 4 in design Feb-03 May-03 Jun-03 ^ug-03 CALLOWAY TO J EWE'CIA T2K033 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; WHITE/ 6 in design, final design on hold Jun-02 Jul-03 DOVEWOOD construction in '03-'04 E9K011 MOHAWK SEWER CONSTRUCTION 4, 5 under construction Feb-00 Jan-02 Aug-02 Mar-03 PHASE II TOK144 SOUTHWEST BIKE PATH 4 construction completed Feb-01 Dec-01 May-02 Sap-02 T9K015 SIGNAL NEW, COMANCHE/SR 178 3 under construction Mar-00 Mar-02 Nov-02 Feb-03 TIK028 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; COLLEGE/ 3 piping mods complete May-01 May-03 Jul-03 Sap-03 FAIRFAX street widening 25% complete TOK013 ,BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - OLIVE/ 4 first phase under construction Jun-99 Oct-02 Nov-02 Jul-03 =CALLOWAY T1K007 !RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS VAR completed Jan-02 Mar-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 oo-ol T3K007 WIDEN TRUXTUN AVENUE, F TO EYE 2 in design, 30% complete, work w/E,gK012, widening postponed Sap-01 not set not set not set )erform as storm drain project E9K014 MT VERNON TRUNK SEWER IMPROV 1 completed Mar-00 Mar-02 Sap-02 Nov-02 T1K011 SlG NEW AUBURN AT ElSSLER 3 construction completed May-01 Oct-01 Jul~02 Sap-02 T1K009 SlG NEW MT VERNON AT PANORAMA 3 under construction Nov-01 Aug-02 Nov-02 May-03 TIK024 SlG NEW VERDUGO AT HAGEMAN 4 construction complete Oct-01 Mar-02 Oct-02 Apr-03 T2K036 FS #11 MEDIAN & SlG MOD 5 Design complete. Frank Electrical Service Build Dec-01 Nov-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 Equipment ordered T2K028 SlG NEW BRUNDAGE AT WASH I in design, 90% complete, revisions necessary for new R/W Feb-02 Dec-02 Apr-03 Jun-03 T2K023 SIG PLANZ AT REAL 6 awarded - construction to begin Jan-02 Nov-02 May-03 Jun-03 T2K027 SIG PLANZ AT WILSON 5, 6 awarded- c~ns---~;u-'ct~o-~-to--b'(~gi,-~ .............................. Feb-02 Nov-02 May-03 Jun-03 P3K004 COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANSION 2 construction complete Jul-02 Aug-02 Aug-02 Jan-03 G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\CIP\FY 02-03\CLP FY 02-03 MAY.xls I of 5 4/24/2003 PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) E7KO05 SEWER REHAB MAIN/SO CHESTER 1 study by Ruettgers & Schuler completed Nov-02 Nov-OS Jan-04 Apr-04 Open cut vs microtunneling option comparisons assessment P1K003 HVAC UPGRADE, CITY HALL 2 under construction, abatement and monitoring also May-02 Jun-02 Nov-02 May-03 75% construction complete ELK003 SEWER IMPROV PACHECO #10 7 in design - 95% design complete Mar-02 May-03 Aug-03 May-04 to be awarded first Council Mtg in July PIH004 FS #4 ELEC UPGRADE 2 construction completed Nov-01 Jan-02 Apr-02 Jul-02 T1K034 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 3 in design Dec-00 Jan-03 Mar-03 Jun-03 AT ASHE AND NEW STINE PG&E to relocate facilities T2K022 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 4 working on comments received from CalTrans, design complete Nov-01 Apr-03 May-03 Aug-03 AT SR99 continued with right turn lanes on Truxtun Extension TIK027 ST IMPROV RR CROSSINGS 3 in design, awaiting Public Utilities Commission approval Jan-02 Jun-03 Aug-03 Dec-03 T8K002 BRDG WIDENING WHITE LANE AT SR99 7 project report approved Mar-02 Apr-03 Jul-03 Jun-04 submit 100% PS&E T2K031 TRAFFIC SIG OLD RIVER RD AT 4 construction complete, waiting for PG&E to power signal Feb-02 Apr-02 Aug-02 Jan-03 RIDGE OAK DRIVE T7K021 INTERCHANGE ON SR178 3 project report submitted to Caltrans. consultant has begun Jul-99 Feb-03 Jun-03 Nov-04 AT FAIRFAX final design TOKO06 ST WIDENING ROSEDALE HIGHWAY 2 in design Aug-01 Jan-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 P1C020 RIO VISTA PARK 4 in design - rough grading park site complete, begin rough Mar-01 Apr-03 Jun-03 Sep-03 grade stream bed TOK012 BRIDGE CONST, HAGEMAN AT SR99 2 in design, PSR approval anticipated for September Jul-01 Dec-03 P5C002 LANDSCAPE MEDIANS 6 construction completed Jan-02 Feb-02 Feb-02 Apr-02 COLUM BUS/PANORAMA T3K045 RIGHT TURN LANE - MING/'rRUXTUN 5,7 working on comments received from CalTrans, design complete Oct-02 May-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 continued with right turn lanes on Truxlun Extension P8H001 FS #15/WSPS 4 under construction Aug-01 Jan-03 Mar-03 Dec-03 POC009 CENTENNIAL GARDEN SMOKE 2 construction is complete Nov-01 Feb-02 Sep-02 Nov~02 HATCH MODIFICATION T1K023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; HAGEMAN 4 in construction Sep-01 May-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 T4K055 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; LAKE STREET 2 design complete, construction by City crews scheduled to start Jan-03 Mar-03 ~n Septl, 2002;delay caused by accelerated resurfacing projects TOK138 CASA LOMA #6 STREET IMPROV'S 1 construction by City crews scheduled to start in Sept., 2002; Jan-02 Feb-02 Sep-02 Jun-03 delay caused by accelerated rcs~,rfacinfl projects G:\GROUPDAT\Dani\CIP\FY 02-03\CIP FY 02-03 MAY.xls 2 of 5 4/24/2003 PROJ PR'~JECT TITLE WARE COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUN BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T9K012 NORTHEAST BIKE PATH 3 construction completed Q9K003 NATURAL GAS FUELING STATION 2 Under construction, 90% complete Feb-03 Jun-03 TOK011 STREET RECONSTRUCTION-WHITE LANE 6 construction completed Apr-02 Jun-02 T2K026 TRAFFIC SlG-STINE ~) BEECHWOOD 6 under construction Feb-02 ^ug-02 Dec-02 Feb-03 T2K043 TRAFFIC SIG-STOCKDALE (~ McDONALD 2,5 design complete, request authorization to proceed Mar-02 Feb-03 Apr-03 Jun-03' E7K012 WVVTP~3 HEADWORKS under construction POC009 CENTENNIAL GARDEN BULLET 2 new contracts have been awarded. Construction started Sep-01 · Oct-01 Oct-02 Feb-03 RESISTANT GLASS ~n October, 2002, installation contingent upon events in arena. T2K048 PANAMA LANE RECONSTRUCT 6,7 construction completed Sep-02 Nov-02 T3K024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4 under construction Jan-03 Apr-03 OLD FARM ROAD T3K014 AKERS ROAD RR XING/BRIDGE 6,7 awaiting Public Utilities Commission al)p~oval Jan-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 T3K047 AKERS ROAD CONSTRUCTION 6 awaiting approval for railroad crossing Jan-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 E2J121 BIKE PATH WIDENING CSUB TO MANOR 2,3,4 in design, PS&E 75% complete, additional improvements added Sep-02 May-03 May-03 Jun-03 to project in February. T8K083/ SEISMIC RETROFIT OF 4 CITY BRIDGES 2,3 in construction Jan-98 Sep-02 Mar-03 Jan-04 T8K084 T8K085 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF NORTH 3 in design Apr-02 Jun-03 Jul-03 Jun-04 CHESTER BRIDGE T8K083 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF MANOR BRIDGE 3 waiting on environmental clearance, design complete Jan-98 Sep-02 Jun-03 Jun-04 LEFT AND RIGHT T3K048 WALL STREET IMPROVEMENTS 2 construction completed 10/25/02 Feb-02 May-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 T3K058 FREEWAY BEAUTIFICATION MASTER VAR Public Meeting was 2-11-03. Master Plan adoption May-02 Mar-03 N/A N/A PLAN was on 3-26-03. Sent to Kern Co for their adoption P3C088 ACQUISITION AND DEMO 1,2 ongoing Sep-02 Mar-03 Sep-02 Jun-03 P3K003 REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 2 contract awarded, NTP issued on 4-9-03 Sep-02 Dec-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 P3C084 JEFFERSON & MLK POOL REHAB 1,2 Design Consultant selected: Fields-Deveraux Apr-03 Aug-03 Sep-03 Feb-04 Pr. oposal for detail design in pending PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (~st.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) LBS301 BAKER STREET STREETSCAPE 2 Council award scheduled for 4-30-03, construction to begin Sep-02 Mar-03 Mar-03 May-03 5-27-03 T3K056 20TH STREET PARKING MALL 2 Mar-03 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 T3K133 HWY 58 ENTRY MONUMENT I on hold Feb-03 Sep-03 Nov-03 Mar-04 T3K046 IMPROV MEDIAN ISLANDS VAR Jan-03 Apr-03 Jul-03 Dec-03 T3K052 NEW STINE ROAD LANDSCAPING 5 in design, seeking Council consensus on plan Feb-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 T3K049 NORTH CHESTER STREETSCAPE 2 in design, scheduled to advertise 5-14-03 Mar-03 May-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 E3K010 %" STREET SEWER REHAB 1 Design 25% complete, survey completed Nov-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Mar-04 E3K009 BRUNDAGE LANE SEWER REHAB 1 Design 20% complete, survey requested Nov-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Mar-04 T1K038 SIGNAL MT VERNON AT CHURCH AVE. 3 under construction Dec-01 Jul-02 Mar-03 May-03 T3K055 SIGNAL HAGEMAN AT JEWETTA 4 in design, 65% complete Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03 hold - right-of-way issue~ T3K060 SIGNAL BUENA VISTA AT DEER PEAK 4 bid to be awarded 5/14 Dec-02 Mar-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 T9K011 TRAFFIC PRE-EMPTION VAR in design, field review complete, need go ahead from Fire Dept. Jul-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 T3K013 UPGRADE OPTICOM VAR in design Jan-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 E9K012 TRUXTUN STORM DRAIN 2 Work with T3K007 Sep-01 Jul-03 Sep-03 Nov-03 T3KO08 RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS VAR Sep-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jul-03 T3K059 RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS VAR Sep-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jul-03 T3K053 STOCKDALE HWY MEDIAN RECONSTR 1 in design, coordination with CalTrans required at SR99 DC Mar-02 Jun-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 T3K012 SIGNAL JEWETT AT 34TH ~n design Oct-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 P3K002 MT VERNC)N FACILITY, AC PAD 1 :design or, hold, need input frown S,",!i:! Waste Dept. . Feb-03 not set not set not set G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\CIP\FY 02-03\CIP FY 02-03 MAY.xls 4 of 5 4/24/2003 PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARE COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T2K012 CAPE/CHIP SEAL VAR use $ for PW maint, not set not set not set not set TOK146 SLURRYSEAL I in design Nov-02 Feb-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 BAKERSFIELD AIRPORT T3K051 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION-BERKSHIRE RD 7 coordinating with Developer, design TBD AT KERN ISLAND CANAL T3K050 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - HOSKING RD 7 coordination with Developer, design TBD AT KERN ISLAND CANAL TOK013 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - OLIVE DRIVE bid to be awarded 5/14 Jun-03 Jul-03 AT CALLOWAY ROAD - SIGNAL T3K041 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION -SR 99 AT HOSKING AVENUE P3KO05 FUELING STATION AT FIRE STATION 15 T3K044 IMPROVE CITY SIDEWALK P3C081 NEW AQUATIC FACILITY 2 Q Street sewer relocation, award Mar 12 Dec-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 P3C082 NEW ICE FACILITY POBO01 "ARKING LOT EXPANSION - P STREET ~n design Apr-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 &14TH STREET T3K006 SIGNAL MODIFICATION MISCELLANEOUS T3KO07 STREET IMPROVEMENT- MISC CONST E3K011 TEVIS RANCH DRAINAGE IMPVMNTS 5 will seek on-call engineer for final design Apr-03 Aug-03 Oct-03 Dec-03 T2K046 WESTSIDE PARKWAY E3KO04 WVVTP #2 EFFLUENT STORAGE I boilerplate specs for Derrill Whitten at plant. Dec-02 Jan-03 Boyle to revise specs T3K063 HAGEMAN AT PATTON WAY VAR bid to be awarded 5/14 Jan~03 Mar-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 P2HO03 FS #1 REWIRE 3 in design, 10% complete Jan-03 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 initial FY 01-02 G:\GROUPDAT\Dani\CIP\FY 02-03\CIP FY 02-03 MAY.xls 5 of 5 4/2412003 ! APR B A K E R S F I E L D ii ~ Cl~ OF BAKERSFIELD MEMO~NDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: SHELL SOLAR INFORMATION Council Referral #000444 Councilmember Couch requested staff explore the solar energy program between the City of Long Beach Utility and Shell Solar. During the energy crisis two years ago, the City of Long Beach held a task force committee meeting to make suggestions on how they could help. From that task force, one of the suggestions was to offer incentives to their citizens to add solar power systems to their homes. Long Beach Energy, the municipal gas utility department of the City of Long Beach, partnered with Siemens Solar to advertise Siemens' Earthsafe solar system. Subsequently, Siemens Solar was purchased by Shell Solar, a subsidiary of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group. Long Beach Energy designated $50,000 for a one year pilot program in a one time opportunity for residential customers to purchase a solar system and receive up to $3,000 in rebates from Long Beach Energy. As a result, a total of 17 rebates have been .paid or are still in the process of being installed and verified. Long Beach Energy received only 25 or so inquiries about the program. The'Earthsafe Solar systems are designed to provide supplemental power to help reduce a resident's demand from the utility. The typical system provides from 1800 to 3000 watts of electricity. In other words, enough electricity to power 18 to 30 100 watt light bulbs. The advertisement indicates the utility will install a "net meter" that would run backwards when excess power is generated and run forward when the home needs power from the utility grid. The inference is that the utility would pay the customer for excess generation. The reality is that these units, as advertised, only generate small amounts of electricity, as stated above. Typically, there would not be excess power generated. However, they do help reduce the electrical demand of the residence. It takes 12 square feet of roof for each 100 watts of electricity. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 04-09\444 - Brad.doc Page 2 Council Referral #000444 In the Bakersfield area, Pacific Gas and Electric Company offers an "E-Net" metering rate and will install a "Bi-directional" meter if a residential customer installs a similar solar system. Under the E-Net rate tariff, there is a provision that if the solar system generated more power than the residence consumed, the meter would calculate the excess and a credit will be given the customer at the normal retail rate on the next issued bill. Pacific Gas and Electric Company does not pay "cash" back to the customer whose system has provided excess electricity into the electric grid. G:\GROUPDAT\Referralsg2003\CC Mtg 04-09\444- Brad.doc '~ I ,~ 2 z] 2003 B A K E R S F I E L D i GITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~///"~.,--''''~ SUBJECT: LEFTTURN LANES RIVERLAKES/COFFEE Council Referral #000445 ICouncilmember Couch requested an update on left turn lanes at the intersection of Riverlakes and Coffee Roads; staff to provide results of the traffic study at that location and recommendations. The most recent traffic study for the intersection of Coffee/Meany/Riverlakes indicates that the side street volume, Riverlakes and Meany, is very Iow. Warrants for a stop sign control were not met. The observation and traffic counts for the left turns revealed no operational problems at this time. This intersection is proposed to by signalized by the adjacent developer of a commercial center on the northeast corner. Data and analysis pr, ovided by the development engineer confirm that a traffic signal will be warranted. The traffic signal plans are being reviewed by the plan check engineers at this time for conformance to City Standards. Since the traffic signal is expected to be installed with the development in the near future and no operational problems are occurring at this time, no changes are proposed. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 04-09\445 - Traffic.docy ii APR ~ J ?003 B A K E R S F I E L D ~,,.,.. .~.,. CiTY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: PAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: NORTH SHORE AND RIVERLAKES STOP SIGN Council Referral #000446 Councilmember Couch requested an update regarding the stop sign(s) at the intersection of North Shore and Riverlakes; the status and results of the traffic study for that location and staff's determination regarding the adequacy of those stop signs. The latest traffic study for this intersection showed that no warrants are met at this time. Traffic volumes show some changes in use of the intersection and with the full opening of the Olive Drive connection to the west of this area, more traffic may be using Riverlakes Drive in the near future. No intersection related accidents have been reported to the Police Department in the most recent twelve month reporting 'period. The average side street volume entering the intersection from Northshore Drive has decreased since the last study in September, 2002, while the volume on Riverlakes Drive shows an increase. Because of the changing traffic patterns and volume changes in the area, the Traffic Engineer proposes to restudy the intersection in May, prior to the end of the school year. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 04-09\446 - Traffic.docy B A K E R S F I E L D .......... CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: PAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: PATTON AND HAGEMAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL Council Referral #000442 Councilmember Couch requested he be provided an update regarding status of the Patton/Hageman Traffic Signal. Funding for this project was appropriated at the March 26, 2003, Council Meeting. Signal poles and equipment have been ordered. The signal poles contract has a two month delivery schedule. The project was advertised for bids on April 2. 2003 and bids received on April 16, 2003. The contract is to be awarded at the May 14th Council meeting. This signal project will be combined with the Calloway Drive at Olive Drive signal project. As staff has completed the preparation of the contract documents for both signal projects, this combining will not delay either project. The following schedule has been established for the project: Award Construction Contract May 14, 2003 Start Construction early June, 2003 Complete Construction August 1,2003 G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 04-09\442- Engineering.doc t~ . APR 2. 4 ?__003 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM April 24, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO BO HOKANSON Council Referral 1100044 7 Councilmember Couch requested staff prepare a response to Mr. Bo Hokanson for Couch's signature, and include background information regarding City's Transportation Development Fee Program history and an overview of how the fees are collected and used to fund projects. Please find attached for your review the requested letter. C:\Documents and Settings\mshaw\Local Settings\Temp\447 - Marian.doc April 23, 2003 Mr. Bo Hokanson 5109 Southshore Drive Bakersfield, California 93312 Subject: Metropolitan Bakersfield Transportation Impact Fee Dear Sir: Thank you for the article on the County of Riverside and their transportation development mitigation fee. On our part, I would like to give you the following information on the City of Bakersfield's Transportation Impact Fee. The original impetus for this Transportation Impact Fee Program was the Bakersfield Metropolitan 2010 General Plan Circulation Policy Statement No. 39: "Require new development and expansion of existing development to pay or participate in it's pro rata share of the costs of expansions in area-wide transportation facilities and services which it necessitates." The Transportation Impact Fee pays for the construction of both regional and local facilities that are required to maintain a Level of Service "C" for the transportation system, based upon the predicted growth in new development in the Metropolitan area. The Metropolitan Bakersfield Transportation Impact Fee was adopted by both the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors in 1992. The fee program consists of an ordinance to implement the fee on new development, and a Resolution adopting the Regional Transportation Facilities List and a Transportation Impact Fee Schedule. The Facilities List included some of the facilities needed to maintain a Level of Service of"C" or better for new growth or to prevent the degradation of roads which are currently below Level of Service "C" as shown in the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Circulation Element. The Fee Schedule sets forth the fees to be collected from new development to mitigate the need for the facilities. When first adopted, the facilities list included only those projects which were considered too large for individual developers to fund and construct on their own. However, some additional mitigation was needed on a case by case basis to account for the local component of the traffic needs. The fee program was updated in 1997 to eliminate the need for individual traffic studies to determine the local component of the traffic needs, and the facilities list was expanded to include many roadway segments and traffic signals. The funding of these items was the most common requirement of the local traffic studies, and their inclusion in the facilities list eliminated the need for these studies. The fee schedule was updated in 2002 to account for the increase in the Construction Cost Index from the time of initial adoption through 2001. Currently, both City and County staff have been tasked with a comprehensive update of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Transportation Impact Fee program to extend the program out to a new horizon year- 2020. The transportation impact fees are collected at the building permit stage. A flat rate of $2346 is currently applied to each house, but the fees applied to commercial and industrial are based upon the amount of traffic the project will generate on a daily basis. Once the fees are collected, they are placed in a special account and are used only upon those projects that are on the Facilities List referred to above. In Fiscal Year 01-02, the City collected about $5.8 million in transportation impact fees. Both the City and the County update their Facilities List annually, and include a five-year construction plan for the projects deemed most necessary. If you have any questions concerning this, please contact Marian Shaw at (661) 326-3579. Very truly yours, DAVID R. COUCH Councilman, Ward 4 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 15, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager~ SUBJECT: Insurance Charges for City Departments Allocated charges for workers' compensation and general liability insurance are considerably higher for all City departments in FY 03-04. The overall increase in rates was driven by three cost factors: 1) increased liability claims due to automobile accidents and other large claims, 2) state legislation increasing benefit amounts for workers' compensation claims, 3) recent changes in GASB accounting rules requiring that the entire future cost of claims be reserved immediately when the claim identified. It is important to remember that the City of Bakersfield is self-insured, so we ultimately pay the actual cost of the claims. The Self-Insurance Fund collects money or premiums fi.om departments and pays claims on their behalf. The Fund bases charges on the actual claims experience of the department. Much like a family's homeowner's or automobile insurance, if the total cost or number of claims increases then premiums will increase as well. That is exactly what has happened recently in the City. In fact, every City department received increased charges in either workers compensation or general liability for FY 03-04. Insurance charges are based upon the most recent five years claims experience. So if a claim occurred in 2002, a department could expect that claim to affect their rates through 2006. The Police and Fire Department have had significant increases in claims experience in the past few years, so their rates have increased correspondingly. In the Fire department, insurance charges for the past two years are as follows: FY 02-03 FY 03-04 Fire Department Charges Charges Increase Workers Compensation $535,957 $853,847 $218,067 General Liability $110,666 $255,553 $144,887 Total $646,623 $1,109,400 $362,954 Total claims paid for the Fire Department for the 5-year period from 1997 through 2002 were $1,795,447 for workers' compensation and $525,266 for general liability. By comparison, the Police department also experienced considerable increases in their insurance charges based upon their recent claims history: FY 02-03 FY 03-04 Police Department Charges Charges Increase Workers Compensation $1,821,442 $1,980,872 $159,430 General Liability $639,763 $930,332 $290,569 Total $2,462,205 $2,911,204 $449,999 Total claims incurred by the Police Department for the 5-year period from 1997 through 2002 were $5,512,253 for workers' compensation and $2,192,008 for general liability. Included in the FY 03-04 rates is a surcharge amount for departments that had significantly large settlements from vehicle accidents or other large liability claims. Surcharges were also applied to departments that have had extremely high workers' compensation and liability cost experience. The following departments received surcharges in FY 03-04: Department/Division Worker's Comp. Liabili _ty Total Police-Patrol $225,000 $70.000 $295,000 PW-Sewer Maintenance $5.000 $5,000 PW-Solid Waste $50,000 $30 000 $80,000 PW-Transportation $50.000 $50,000 EDCD-Administration $15.000 $15,000 Dev. Services-Building $5.000 $5,000 Fire-Suppression $225,000 $25.000 $250,000 Total Surcharges $500,000 $200,000 $700,000 It should also be noted that departments were spared much of the cost of their past experience. The Self-Insurance Fund began this year with a $3.4 million deficit. To offset some of the deficit amount, $2 million was transferred from the General Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund, which was not charged back to departments. If the entire amount of the deficit were charged to departments, insurance rates would have been even higher. In developing insurance charges, every effort has been made to assign costs in a fair and appropriate manner based upon the loss experience of the departments. We have tried to communicate with departments over the coming months about the reasons for the increases. Hopefully, this memo will clarify the issues surrounding increases in insurance charges..