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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2003
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~T~/, ~'~.~.
SUBJECT: General Information
1. We received some good, though preliminary, news this week that the funding for
the White Lane off-ramp and soundwall has advanced through the next applicable
stages of the State process. We will continue to monitor and be involved in the
upcoming steps, as well.
2. We experimented during the last Council meeting with turning off the lighting
beneath and behind the Council seating to reduce some problems that the light
causes with the television broadcast. Please let us know if having the lighting off
creates any problems for you.
3. Per a suggestion from Councilmember Couch, we now have a "Kid's Page" on the
City website. You can access the link from the main web page, by clicking on the
"Just for Kids" icon. Thanks go to local historian, Camille Gavin, who contributed
the information for the "Time Machine".
4. LAFCO will hold an informational workshop on Friday, May 23rd. A flyer is
enclosed with details.
5. The hearing on the Liberty Ambulance request for a finding of public convenience
and necessity is scheduled for Monday, May 12th at 9:00 a.m. in the Risk
Management Conference Room.
6. Recreation and Parks has found it necessary to cancel the "Movies in the Park" on
May 9th and June 13th due to a staffing shortage on those dates.
7. EDCD is required by the State to submit an annual report on the Enterprise Zone
that we oversee with the County. A copy of the 2003 report is attached for your
information.
8. The 3rd quarter update from EDCD on housing and community development
activities is enclosed.
9. The Police Department Special Enforcement Unit report for April is attached for
your review.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
May 9, 2003
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10. Congratulations to the Recreation and Park Department for receiving a 2003 Public
Service Excellence Award for their Mobile Recreation Program from the Public
Employees Roundtable of Kern.
12. Recreation and Parks' April activity report is enclosed.
13. Responses to Councilmember requests are enclosed:
Councilmember Benham
· Staff designated to work with the Veteran's organization on the Central Park
project;
· Status of code enforcement actions regarding the burned building at 19th and
D Streets;
· Response to citizen concern regarding Montgomery World Plaza;
Councilmember Maggard
· Additional information on the process and regulations related to the re-
opening of the power plant at Rosedale and Coffee;
· Report on the feasibility of keeping the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council in
existence, with possible financial assistance from the high schools:
Councilmember Couch
· Report on distribution of LCC survey on layoffs and budget reductions to the
employee groups;
Councilmember Salvaggio
· Status on implementing a new speed limit law for private streets in mobile
home parks;
· Update on the construction progress and related financial changes for the
new ice center;
· Status report on the portion of the Kern River bicycle path project that the
County is to construct.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of Kern County invites you to attend
a presentation about LAFCo featuring Peter_ De. miler, Consultant to the California
State Senate's Committee on Local Government.
Aside t~om being knowledgeable and insightful, Peter is entertaining. His presentation will
explore LAFCo's history, explain what LAFCos are intended to do, and speculate on
where they' re likely to be headed in the future.
Other program topics, include, LAFCo as a Planning Agency (Spheres and Service
Reviews).
WHEN: 9:00 A.M. TIL NOON FRIDAY MAY 23,
WI-IERE: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM OF
THE PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING,
2700 M STREET, BAI~RSFIELD
This is a terrific opportunity for current or aspiring LAFCo members, county board
members, city council members, special district board members, local government staff,
grand jury members, and any interested citizen.
Workshop is open to thepublic, however seating is limit~-d: Please let us know-if'you plan -
to attend so that we may get an accurate count.
Kern LAFCo (661) 862-8950
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B A K E R S F I E L
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
May 2, 2003
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager~d (~¢" ~"~¢'~')
FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director/ 7
SUBJECT: ENTERPRISE ZONE REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
Every year staff is.required by the State to report on various aspects of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield Enterprise Zone that we oversee with the County. This year due to the
State's budget crisis, the report requested more data including estimated total
summaries of the data since the zone's original designation in 1987. Much the
information requested is being used to justify the entire Enterprise Zone program
throughout the state.
In summarizing the requested data, the attached report highlights many positive
aspects in Southeast Bakersfield where the Enterprise Zone is located. The following
are the most significant highlights of the report:
ENTERPRISE ZONE PERFORMANCE (1987-2002)
Year 2002 Years 1987- 2002
Value of Building Permits: $12.2M $70.2M
Assessed Value of Zone: $400M $200M (value in 1987)
Businesses in Zone: 490 306 (in 1987)
Vouchered Employees (New Jobs): 304 3,490 (since 1997)
Public Infrastructure Improvements: $8.8M $42M
The Enterprise Zone program has been a valuable tool in developing Southeast
Bakersfield. Staff will continue to support the program and any efforts aimed at
promoting its existence at the State level.
If you have further questions regarding the report please feel free to call myself or staff.
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SURVEY OF ENTERPRISE ZONES
2003 REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
Name of Zone: METROPOLITAN BAKERSFIELD ENTERPRISE ZONE
Contact for this Report: David Lyman (City of Bakersfield) / Paul Sippel (County of Kern)
Telephone Number: (661)326-3765 / (661)862-5029 Completion Date: April 23, 2003
I. DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS
· Number of Building Permits: Indicate the number of all building permits issued in the original
zone and in all expansion areas. Include ALL type(s) of building permits issued by the jurisdictions
comprising the zone whether it is for signs, plumbing, remodels, etc. Differentiate between
businesses and residential.
During 2002 Since Desi~ation Since Expansion
Businesses/Original Zone Area 57 1,068 NA
Business/Expansion Area(s) 0 NA *
All Residential in both areas 36 165 NA
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Manual count/City of Bakersfield construction permits, County of
Kern construction permits, and annual reports made to CTTCA for years 1987 through 2001
Value of Building Permits: Indicate the total value of construction for the above building permit(s).
During 2002 Since Designation Since Expansion
Original Zone Businesses $ I 1~528~573 $ 70~731~994 NA
Expansion Area Businesses $ 0 NA $. *
All Residential in both areas $_.720,758 $ 1~199,908 NA
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Manual count/City of BakersfieM construction permits, County of
Kern construction permits, and annual reports made to CTTCA for years 1987 through 2001
· Eighteen zone expansions were approved by CTTC,4from 1991 through 2001. It was determined
to be cost prohibitive to recast prior annual report results to separate out "Expansion Area."
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Urban Infiil Development: Compare the total number of vacant commercial and/or industrial
parcels/facilities within the original zone and expansion areas using your most reliable sources
(Assessors data, photographs, etc). Please provide the total vacant parcels for all expansions.
During 2002 At Designation At Expansion/Date
Vacant parcels/Original Zone 1,212 acres 1,412 acres NA
Vacant parcels/Expansion Area 0 NA 20 acres
(TOTAL)
Method of CalculationfSource(s): Estimate/Original Incentive Area Application/EIR and
2000 Aerials maps
Vacancy Rates: Please indicate any available vacancy rate for Zone commercial/industrial facilities.
During 2002 At Designation At Expansion
Vacancy Rate/Original Area 12-15% 15%* NA
Vacancy Rate/Expansion Area 5%* NA 5%*
Method of Calculation/Source(s) : Estimate/1999 Redevelopment Project ,4 rea Report
* Estimated based on Original Incentive Area Application/EIR and staffhistorical knowledge
* Assessed Value: Please identify the assessed value in the original zone at designation, in all
expansion areas at expansion, and currently.
During 2002 At Designation At Expansion
AV in Original Zone $360 M $200M* NA
AV in Expansion Areas $40M* NA $10M*
(TOTAL)
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Estimate/County assessor data
* Estimated on average A Vgrowth rate based on Southeast Redevelopment Study Project and staff
historical knowledge
· Annual Property Tax Revenues: Please identify the total property tax revenues collected within
the original zone .during the year of designation, in the expansion area at expansion, and currently.
During 2002 At Designation At Expansion
Taxes Collected/Original Zone $4M $2M NA
Taxes Collected/Expansion Areas $400,000 NA $100,000
(TOTAL)
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Estimate based on above A V and l% property tax rate/County
assessor data
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II. BUSINESS IMPACTS
· New Business Licenses: Indicate the total number of new Zone business licenses last year (NOT
renewals or contractors not located in the Zone), including home-based businesses, within the
original zone area and separately for expansion areas. Note: If any Zone jurisdictions do not require
licenses, use any other method for identifying new businesses such as new commercial/industrial
utility users. During 2002
New Licenses in Original Zone Area 26
New Licenses in Expansion Area 0
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Actual count/City of Bakersfield Business License Data (With few
exceptions Kern County does not require business licenses.)
· Businesses in the Zone: Indicate the total number o£all businesses within the original Zone at
designation and last year, and separately for businesses within expansion area at expansion and last year.
During 2002 At Designation At Expansion
Businesses in Original Zone 400 306* NA
Businesses in Expansion Area 90 NA 70
Method of Calculation~Source(s): Estimate~1999 Reverse Directory, plus the last two years' new
business licenses *Original Incentive Area Application/EIR as additional source
· Number of Business Beneficiaries: Indicate the number o£businesses participating in the State EZ
Hiring Tax Credit and indicate your method &calculation.
During 2002
Original Zone 5
Expansion Area 5
Method of Calculation/Source(s): Actual count/County of Kern Employers'Training Resource
(Voucher Agent)
· Sales Tax Revenues: Please identify the estimated 2002 sales tax revenues generated by businesses
that have located in the original zone since designation, and businesses that have located in the
expansion area since expansion, and the State share (which may be calculated as a pementage).
2002 Sales Tax Revenues State Share of 2002 Revenues
Original Zone Businesses $ * $ *
Expansion Area Businesses $. * $ *
Method of Calculation~Source(s): *It was determined to be cost prohibitive to sort out from hundreds
of businesses only those that located in the original and expanded zone from 1986 through 2002.
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IlL EMPLOYMENT iMPACTS
· Vouchered Employees: Indicate thc total number of individuals vouchcred. (Do not count
vouchers for fwms located outside your zone.)
During 2002 Since Designation
All Employees 304 3,490 (since 1997)__
Note: Prior to 1997, Zone was an Incentive Area that did not track voUchered employees.
· Hourly Wage Rate: Provide the average hourly wage rate ofvouchered employees hired whether
within the original or expanded zone during 2002: All Employees $ 7.79/hour
Source(s): County of Kern Employers' Training Resource (Voucher AgenO
· Targeted Job Creation Impact: Please indicate the number of vouchers issued by type of
employee qualification. (On each line, please identify the total numbers since designation, and for
2002.)
Types of Vouchers # / # Types of Vouchers # / #
WIA 556 / 173 CALWorks 108 / 36
JTPA 414 / 0 TEA Resident 2,081 / 90
GAIN 33 / 0 Dislocated Worker 13 / 4
TANF Mil. Dislocated Worker
SSI 2 / 1 Ex-Offender 9 / 4
Food Stamps 26 / 10 Clean Air Act
Indian Tribe Other: 214 / 0
Veterans Other: WOTC 33 / 0
Unemployment Ins. 1 / 0 Other:
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IV. LEVERAGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES
The purpose of this section is to allow for comparison of local Zone contributions with State Zone
contributions (revenue write-downs) to illustrate the limited State role in the total partnership.
· Local Contribution: Using the list below as a guide, please estimate major funds expended within
the Zone by all jurisdictions ancot agencies. If significant, include the estimated value of in-kind
services. (For example, number of service hours multiplied by an average hourly rate.) Define
categories broadly to ensure a complete listing of costs.
During 2002 Since Designation
Development-related permits or fees $_.2 $ 0
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Development writedowns (utilities,
land assembly, planning/analysis
assessment districts, etc.) $.. 0 $..0
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Business write-downs (loans, rates $ 1,269,948 $. 9,751,589
facilities, incubators, assessments,
grants, rebates, BIDs, etc.)
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Business technical assistance, (workshops/ $_10,000 $ 160,000
training)
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Job training and placement assistance $_253,000 $. 4,048,000
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Marketing, Chamber, BIDs $ 2,000 $ 201,330
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Administrative/staffing costs $_..25,000 $ 710,000
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
In-kind services $ 0 $ 0
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
Other: $ 0 $ 0
Source(s): 1987-2002 EZ Annual Reports
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION $ 1~559~948 $ 14~870~919
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· Public Infrastructure Improvements: Indicate the amount of funds expended by all jurisdiction(s)
and agencies for public infrastructure, capital improvements, parking, utilities etc. in the Zone. Also
include assessment districts, bonds, and funds from other than locally-generated funds, but are used
and controlled by the local jurisdiction(s). Be as realistic as possible.
Capital/Infrastructure Improvement Expenditure Source
E. California Ave. Landscape $ 727,000 County of Kern
E. California Ave. Curb & Gutter $ 921,689 County of Kern
Brundage Lane Sewer Main $ 2,600,000 ..City of Bakersfield
So. Chester Ave Sewer Main $ 1,600.000 City of Bakersfield
Sewer Plant Reservoir $_2,100,000 City of Bakersfield
Casa Loma Street Improvements $ 200,000 Ci_ty of Bakersfield
MLK Blvd Streetscape __ $ 750,000 City of Bakersfield
TOTAL $ 8~898.689 2002
TOTAL SINCE DESIGNATION $ 42~540~837 City & County 1987-2002
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V. BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES
Provide success stories about your zone businesses. These stories are about businesses retained, newly
located, or expanded in 2002. Out-of-State relocations and local firms addressing significant groups are
encouraged. Using the attached form as a guide, include information about:
· the number of new and retained employees;
· the number of vouchered employees;
· the square footage of the buildings;
· estimated dollar investment;
· the nature of the business; and,
· copies of any relevant news articles.
Please include any news clippings, newsletter articles, or your own account of the business and its impact
in the Enterprise Zone.
Business Type of Size of Number of Number of Comments
Name Business Facility/Type employees employees
and Value of retained/attracted vouchers
Project
FoodMaxx Grocery 55,000 sf 100 N/A First major national grocery
Store $3M s/ore for underserved
community
Frausto Plastering 20,000 sf 20 N/A
Plastering Company $200,000
Jack-in-Box Fast Food 10,000 sf 30 N/A First national fast food store on
CITGO Gas Gas station $2M major commercial street in
over 20 years
JTS Contractor 10,000 sf 20 4 Company relocated within city
Company $400,000 to Enterprise location
Western Industrial 28,500 sf 7 N/A Facility is undergoing
Valve Valves $750,000 rehabilitation prior to 2003
occupancy.
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BAKERSFIELD ..........................
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
May 2, 2003
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (~F¢/~,~~' 1/''' t/~'3
FROM: Donna L. Kurtz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Status of Housing and Community Development Activities
This memo will serve as an update for the 3rd quarter (January 1 to April 1) of this fiscal
year (FY 2002-03) on-going housing and community development projects.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. Automated Chemical Controllers at Three Swimmin.q Pools
Funds in the amount of $46,500 (FY 02-03) were budgeted to install automated
chemical controllers at Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr. and Wayside Parks. The
controllers are scheduled to be installed when Jefferson and MLK Jr. Pools are
rehabilitated between February and June of 2004.
2. Acquisition and Demolition Pro.qram
Funds will be used to acquire and demolish deteriorated structures in economically
distressed areas (i.e., redevelopment project areas) for the purpose of an economic
development project. The building at 825 14th Street was acquired in September
2002 and was demolished in mid February 2003. The recently acquired vacant
commercial building at 1313 "Q" Street was demolished in mid February 2003.
3. Baker St. Streetscape Project (EDI Grant)
Federal funding of $490,000 through HUD's Special Economic Development
Initiative (EDI) program for the Baker Street Corridor has been targeted. The money
will be used to revitalize the district by improving public streetscape improvements
through attractive landscaping, lighting and pedestrian walk areas. An agreement
with HUD has been finalized and funds are available for expenditure. The City
Council is scheduled to award the construction contract on April 30, 2003.
Construction should start in May and be completed in July 2003.
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4. Brunda.qe Lane Streetscape
Funds in the amount of $325,000 of Section 108 monies (FY 02-03) were budgeted
to install median streetscape, sidewalk and lighting improvements from Chester
Avenue to Union Avenue. Approval of the loan agreement is anticipated in June
2003. Design is scheduled to start in June 2003, and construction should start in
December 2003.
5. California Avenue Streetscape Project
Funds in the amount of $413,500 of Section 108 funds (FY 02-03) were budgeted
for median streetscape, sidewalk and lighting improvements in the public right-of-
way of California Avenue from Chester Avenue to the railroad tracks east of
Washington Avenue. Approval of the loan agreement is anticipated in June 2003.
Design is scheduled to start in September and to be completed in December 2003.
Construction should start in April 2004 and be completed by July 2004.
6. Casa Loma #6 Street Li.qht Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $32,500 (FY 01-02) were budgeted for installation of
approximately 19 new street lights in the Casa Loma #6 Area to improve pedestrian
and traffic safety. Construction is scheduled to start in May and be completed in
July 2003.
7. Casa Loma #6 Street Improvement Proiect (Ph. V)
Funds in the amount of $200,000 (FY 02-03) were budgeted for street
improvements in the Casa Loma #6 area. Construction started in.September 2002
and is scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2003.
8. Chester Avenue Streetscape (Pt. II)
Funds in the amount of $250,000 (FY 02-03) were budgeted for design and
installation of streetscape improvements on Chester Avenue from 34th Street to
West Columbus Street. Project design is underway and is scheduled to be
completed in May 2003. Construction should start in July and be completed by
September 2003.
9. Clearance and Demolition - 515 Truxtun Avenue
Funds in the amount of approximately $100,000 (FY 02-03) were budgeted for the
clearance of an old City office building at 515 Truxtun Avenue. City approved award
to demolish on Jan. 15, 2003. Demolition was completed on April 18, 2003.
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10. 14th Street Aquatic Center Project
Funds in the amount of $3,591,000 (FY's 01-02 and 02-03) have been budgeted for
construction of a 8,000+/- sq. ft. swimming pool with zero depth entry area, water
slide, and lap lanes on a 2.3 acre triangular site bounded by 14th, "P," and "Q"
streets ($3,300,000 is coming from Section 108 funds). The project was approved
by Council in May and the Section 108 application was submitted to HUD last June
for review and approval. The HUD application states that the qualification of the
project is based on area benefit for a neighborhood pool. The primary beneficiary
area surrounding the pool site was described as having about 52,000 people and
that about 62% or 32,000 are considered Iow-income residents. The 108
application has been approved and a loan agreement is currently under review.
Loan agreement approval is scheduled for City Council action on May 28, 2003.
Project design is expected to be completed by this summer. The project is expected
to be under construction by this fall.
11. Jefferson Park Basketball Court Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $31,000 (FY 01-02) were budgeted to create two additional
basketball courts from existing tennis courts, by adding acrylic sport surfacing,
striping, fencing and goals at Jefferson Park. Construction is scheduled to start this
spring and to be completed by this fall.
12. Jefferson Park Playground Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $143,000 (FY 02-03) were budgeted to remove old
playground equipment and to replace it with handicap accessible equipment.
Installation is scheduled to start in August 2003 and be completed in September
2003.
13. Jefferson Park Swimming Pool Rehabilitation
Funds in the amount of $500,000 (FY 01-02) were budgeted for rehabilitation of a
neighborhood swimming pool at 801 Bernard Street. Funding will be from Section
108 and CDBG entitlement funds. The project was approved by Council in May and
the Section 108 application was submitted to HUD last June for review and
approval. The 108 application has been approved and a loan agreement is
currently under review. Loan agreement approval is scheduled for the City Council
action on May 28, 2003. It is anticipated that construction will start in February 2004
and be completed by June 2004.
14. Lake Street Area Street Reconstruction Project (Phase XJ
Funds in the amount of $90,560 (FY 01-02) were budgeted for the reconstruction of
Lake Street from Brown Street to Williams Street to facilitate traffic flow and
drainage of the area. Construction started in March and should be completed on
April 24, 2003.
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15. Lakeview Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $259,185 (FY's 96-97, 98-99, 99-00, 00-01 and 02-03)were
budgeted for installation of streetscape improvements on Lakeview Avenue between
E. California Avenue and Virginia Avenue. Project area was dedicated as Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Blvd. on January 18, 2003. Street light pdles were delivered in the
first week of March and they were installed last month.
16. Lowell Park Community Center Improvement
Funds in the amount of $126,000 (FY 02-03) were budgeted to install two modular
units (576 square feet) on a foundation in Lowell Park for a community center.
Installation is scheduled to take place by June 2003.
17. Martin Luther Kin.q Jr. Swimmin.q Pool Rehabilitation Project
Funds in the amount of about $470,400 (FY 01-02, FY 02-03,) were budgeted for
the rehabilitation of a neighborhood swimming pool at 1000 South Owens Street.
$300,000 will be from Section 108 funds. The project was approved by Council in
May and the Section 108 application was submitted to HUD last June for review and
approval. The 108 application has been approved and a loan agreement is
currently under review. Loan agreement approval is scheduled for City Council
action on May 14, 2003. It is anticipated that construction will start in February 2004
and be completed by June 2004.
18. Pacheco #10 Area Sewer Installation Project (Phase I - Desi.qn)
Funds in the amount of $35,000 (FY 00-01) were budgeted for design of sewer line
installation in an area bordered by Pacheco Road on the north, one block east of
Elysium Street on the east, Faith Avenue on the south and one block west of
Centaur Street on the west. Phase I is for design. Design is scheduled to be
completed by May.
19. Pacheco #10 Area Sewer Installation Project (Phase II - Construction)
Funds in the amount of $196,415 (FY 01-02 and 02-03) were budgeted for
installation of sewer line in an area bordered by Pacheco Road on the north, one
block east of Elysium Street on the east, Faith Avenue on the south and one block
west of Centaur Street on the west. Construction cannot proceed until additional
funds budgeted from FY 03-04 become available. The City Council is scheduled to
award the project construction bid on July 9, 2003. Construction should start in
August and be completed in October 2003.
20. Planz Park Play.qround Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $134,536 (FY 96-97 and 01-02) were budgeted to remove
existing playground equipment to be replaced with new playground equipment and
rubberized surfacing to make playground equipment at Planz Park handicap
accessible. Installation started in December 2002 and is scheduled to be completed
by the end of April 2003.
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21. Southeast Bakersfield Street Li.qht Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $43,500 (FY 01-02) were budgeted to upgrade street lighting
in two areas in southeast Bakersfield. Area #1 is bordered by California Avenue on
the north, City limits and Washington Street on the east, Brundage Lane on the
south, and Union Avenue on the west. Area #2 is bordered by Casa Loma Drive on
the north, Cottonwood Road and Hale Street on the east, White Lane on the south,
and Union Avenue on the west. Project is scheduled to start in August 2003 and be
completed by September 2003.
22. Union Avenue Area Street Li.qht Improvement Project
Funds in the amount of $17,500 (FY 01-02) were budgeted for installation of 15 new
street lights and the upgrading of 11 existing street lights in an area bordered by
California Avenue on the north, Lakeview Avenue on the east, Brundage Lane on
the south, and Union Avenue on the west. Installation is scheduled to start by May
and be completed by the end of June 2003.
23. Union Avenue Area Street Project (3rd to 4th St,)
Funds in the amount of $100,000 were budgeted (FY 02-03) to provide street
improvements in an area bounded by 4th Street on the north, Union Avenue on the
east, 3rd Street on the south and "V" Street on the west. Installation will begin when
the Kozee project complex (Little Saigon Commercial/Housing Project) at 3r° Street
and Union Avenue is built. The Kozee Project is currently under construction. The
street improvements are scheduled to start by May and be completed by June 2003.
24. Union Avenue Street Improvement Pro~ect
Funds in the amount of $61,500 of Section 108 funds (FY 02-03) were budgeted for
installation of median streetscape, sidewalk, and lighting improvements on Union
Avenue from California Avenue to Belle Terrace. Approval of the loan agreement is
anticipated in June 2003. Design is scheduled to start in June and be completed in
August 2003. Construction should start in November and be completed in
December 2003.
NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PROJECTS
Economic and Community Development staff is assisting the following various non-profit
organizations to acquire or improve their public facilities.
Community Development Block Grant Funded
1. CAP Food Bank Acquisition Project
The Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation (now known as Communit,~
Action Partnership) plans to relocate its current food bank operations from 14~''
Street in the downtown, to a new campus site expanding storage capabilities and
meeting the growing demand for food distribution in Kern County. CAP proposes to
locate it's food bank, Head Start programs, community services center and
administrative office facilities on the 18.79 acre site in four phases. The intention is
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to cut costs and improve service to clients by centralizing operations that are
presently scattered throughout Bakersfield.
In 2001, CAP used City CDBG funds ($255,000; FY 99-00) to purchase 18.79 acres
of vacant property for their new food bank facility. Escrow closed in February, 2001.
The City Council approved the agreement with CAP to grant $475,000 in additional
FY 01-02 CDBG funds to construct the food bank, and $80,000 non-CDBG funds to
assist with moving expenses and architectural design fees. Proposals from
Colombo Construction and Klassen Construction were opened on September 3,
2002; the proposal amounts were $929,049 and $794,733, respectively. Since the
competition was an RFP, considerations other than price were made and the
proposal was awarded to Colombo Construction. CAP was convinced that
Colombo's knowledge of the site, approach to design and construction, and their
flexibility made them the more desirable firm to complete the project. A construction
agreement with Colombo was signed in November 15, 2002. Construction officially
commenced on February 16, 2003. Construction is approximately 50% complete
and the target date for completion is May 2003. CAP should be able to move its
food bank operations to meet the May 30, 2003 deadline for surrendering the
current site to the City.
2. MOVE (Superintendent of Schools) Project
In November of 1999, the City was notified that the VA-HUD-Independent Agencies
Appropriations Act of 2000 was designating special funds available from HUD's
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account for $370,000 to redevelop
Bakersfield through the Mobility Opportunities via Education (MOVE) Initiative. On
December 15, 2000, the City submitted a grant application to HUD for the MOVE
program monies.
The application was approved in 2001 and a grant agreement with HUD was
executed last year for the MOVE funds. These funds will be part of a pass through
to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) to benefit their Claude W.
Richardson Child Development Center School site (1515 Feliz Drive). The center is
a converted school site that serves about 366 children from birth to age five with
child development, state preschool and special education needs.
The MOVE program began as a service of KCSOS and has achieved a national
level of success for assisting persons with disabilities throughout the United States.
Using a curriculum that includes specially designed equipment, MOVE teaches
mobility to people that experts believed would remain immobile their entire lives.
The $370,000 in EDI funds will be used for Phase I construction of 6,000 +/- sq. ft.
of modular classrooms and related site improvements. Phase I total cost is
approximately $1,000,000 which also includes costs for design, site preparation,
landscaping, utilities, and parking. The remaining funds will come from KCSOS
matching funds. The project is under construction and expected to be completed by
fall 2003.
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3. The Bakersfield Police Activities Lea.que (PAL)
PAL expects to use $108,000 of FY 2002-03 CDBG funds to locate modular building
units at its 301 E. 4th Street youth center to be used as classroom and office space
for an after school tutorial program. This project is another phase in PAL's
development of the youth center. The total construction cost is estimated to be
$155,000.00. PAL will receive approximately $13,000.00 from the County of Kern
CDBG program and make up the rest with private funds.
A three party agreement between City of Bakersfield, PAL and the County of Kern
was finalized in March, 2003. The agreement was approved by the Board of
Supervisors at their April 29, 2003 meeting. It will be placed on the May 14, 2003,
City Council agenda for Council approval.
4. Bakersfield Police Department Southeast Satellite Office
The Bakersfield Police Department will use $150,000.00 of FY 2002-03 CDBG
funds to lease and staff a satellite office in southeast Bakersfield. The site is
located on Lakeview in the Oro Vista public housing complex. The office will be
open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. A full time officer, a Crime
Prevention Specialist and a technician are assigned to the office. Lieutenant Dave
Haskins will be in the office several days each week. PD opened the doors of the
southeast Satellite office in July of 2002. Services from the office are ongoing.
5. Bakersfield Senior Center Public Services
The Bakersfield Senior Center located at 530 4th Street will use $50,000 in FY 01-02
CDBG Public Services funds to continue its current level of services to seniors in
southeast and central Bakersfield. The services provided include: noon time meals,
recreational activities, physical fitness activities, senior advocacy, human services
referrals, and transportation for clients. Services from the Senior Center are
ongoing.
Emergency Shelter Grant Funded
1. Bakersfield Homeless Center
An agreement between the City and Bethany Services (dba The Bakersfield
Homeless Center) requesting approval for ESG funds (FY 02-03 - $50,500) was
approved by the City Council at the September 18, 2002 meeting. The Bakersfield
Homeless Center will continue operation and services at the facility using ESG
funds. Services are on-going.
2. Bakersfield Rescue Mission
An agreement between the City and the Bakersfield Rescue Mission requesting
approval for ESG funding (FY 02-03 - $50,500) was approved by the City Council at
the September 18, 2002 meeting. The Bakersfield Rescue Mission will continue
operation and services at the facility using ESG funds. Services are on-going.
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HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS
Economic and Community Development staff is assisting the following private and non-
profit organizations to acquire or improve their housing projects and
neighborhood/commercial facilities.
HOME & Community Development Block Grant Funded
1. Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is currently working under an agreement that allows them to
borrow up to $85,000 as a CHDO to assist in the purchase of in-fill housing
properties and the construction of single-family homes. These homes will be sold to
families whose income is between 30% and 50% of the area's median income. In
addition, the selected Habitat family and volunteers provide the needed sweat equity
labor to construct the homes. In addition to assisting with acquisition costs, the loan
to Habitat will assist in paying for such construction costs as school fees, building
permits, appraisal fees and construction supervision. To date, the City has assisted
with the purchase of properties located at 1310 E. 18th Street, 1819 Blanche Street,
927 E. 18th Street, and 219 Daniels'Street. Construction of a single-family home
has now been completed on all of these properties and building permits are
currently being obtained on an additional property. A draft of a new agreement to
continue this program is complete and will be executed once all funds from the
current agreement are expended.
2. Tax Defaulted Properties
The County of Kern compiled a list of real properties for which property taxes have
not been paid for a minimum of five years. Pursuant to the County selling these
properties at auction, the City objected to the sale and offered to buy three of the
properties, located at 227 Augusta, 339 Brown and 124 Hayes for the cost of back
taxes, any liens and expenses associated with the auction. EDCD staff was
successful in gaining the right to purchase two of the properties located at 339
Brown and 124 Hayes. The properties will be purchased by the Redevelopment
Agency utilizing Southeast Housing Set-Aside funds for the purpose of constructing
affordable single-family homes.
The City. is anticipating using these properties in its Southeast Infill Housing
Program. The objection to the sale has been completed, the purchase agreements
have been executed by the City and they are currently with the State of California for
approval.
3. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housin.q Project
The City was awarded a $500,000 CHFA loan to build affordable housing on
scattered lots in southeast Bakersfield. The loan, approved in May of 2001, has an
interest rate of 3% per annum over a term of ten years. No payments are due until
year ten. Staff put out an RFP for developers in July, 2001, eight developers
responded. In August, 2001 the developers who submitted proposals were
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interviewed by a special panel and the proposals were ranked one through eight.
Also, in August, the CHFA loan agreement was executed and funds have been
reserved for the infill project. Four developer agreements have been signed and
approved by the City Council, and the four developers have secured their property.
Mayor Hall and Councilmember Carson participated in a groundbreaking ceremony
for the project on March 14, 2002. All four developers currently have the first seven
homes under construction. Five of these homes are completed; two have been
purchased by Iow-income homebuyers. Two are in escrow. $230,000.00 in CHFA
funds have expended to date. The remaining properties are scheduled for
occupancy in May, 2003.
The RDA assumed all rights and obligations of the CHFA HELP Loan on February
26, 2003. Developers are preparing for a second round of building.
4. Maranatha Corporation
At the February 6, 2002, City Council meeting, Maranatha Corporation received City
Council approval to use $100,000 in HOME funds to purchase property in the
Southeast Infill Project area and build up to 14 affordable homes for Iow-income
households. The HOME funds were from project savings from several HOME
activities and from various years: FY's 98/99, 99/00, and 00/01. Maranatha
received $126,000 from the Bank of America and the Federal Home Loan Bank of
San Francisco to subsidize the mortgages and make the homes affordable.
To date, Maranatha has signed purchase options on seven properties in the project
area. Maranatha may lose FHLB subsidy funding if the homes are not ready by
June of 2003. Maranatha reported delays in property purchases as the reason they
have not moved forward with the project. Project is currently underway. Estimated
completion date is February 2004.
5. Multi-family (MF) and Sinqle.family Rehabilitation (SFR) Pro.qram
During this quarter, housing rehabilitation staff completed one single family
rehabilitation project. Seven rehabilitation projects are in various stages of
construction and ten applications are under review for approval. Nine SFR
rehabilitation applications were received during the quarter. Currently no funds exist
for the MF rehabilitation program.
6. Home Accessibility (HA) Pro.qram
An annual HA contract with MuxIow Construction was approved October 2, 2002 for
$77,000. The Community Development Division received 20 requests for
assistance through the Home Accessibility Program this quarter. Fourteen
physically challenged clients were assisted, and staff is working on another fourteen
applications. The public demand for this program continues to be high and over
fifty-seven percent of the funds have been expended to date.
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7. Housinq Rehabilitation Marketing
Staff received approximately 50 inquiries about our various programs and mailed
information for assistance to potential clients. Staff continues to distribute housing
brochures to potential clients by mail, walk-ins, neighborhood marketing and through
various events such as the Night Out Against Crime and the Kern County Fair. Staff
also enhances marketing by installing Home Improvement Program marketing signs
in front of all current construction projects.
8. Fair Housing
Quarterly statistics compiled from reporting data collected between January through
March indicate approximately 298 calls on the fair housing hotline. (This number is
lower than expected due to the Fair Housing Hotline phone line connection being
delayed by three weeks.) There were 52 substantial service calls. There were
eleven formal complaints filed this quarter. Of the eleven complaints, five were
referred to DFEH, one was dismissed as having no basis, another was dismissed
due to the statute of limitation having expired, two were mediated by FH staff and
two remain open. The fair housing discrimination complaints and inquires to the Fair
Housing Hotline breakdown as follows:
Race ................ 27%
Disability .............. 10%
Familial Status .......... 45%
Gender ............... 18%
Religion ...............0%
Fair Housing staff participated and took an active role in this year's preparation of
the Board of Realtor's FH Arts Contest. The art contest is opened to all school aged
children in the county. There were 223 entries. The City helped sponsor the event,
which took place in the month of March. The winning posters and essays were
displayed at City Hall and there will be an awards banquet for the winners to be held
in April.
Fair Housing staff has been invited to provide a Fair Housing presentation to the
Institute of Realty Management. The presentation will include information on the
history of Fair Housing, rights and responsibilities, as well as current updates.
9. Business Assistance Program
Approximately $743,000 in CDBG funds for assistance to private for-profits has
been budgeted. The funds have been earmarked to assist commercial, retail, and
industrial businesses in the southeast community. Staff will be sending a Statement
of Interest letter to property owners, businesses and developers within the major
southeast commercial corridors to offer potential financial assistance in the form of
CDBG loans. Submittals will be evaluated by staff in 2003 as to CDBG eligibility
and job creation requirements.
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10. California Avenue Senior Housin_e (CVE) Project
Capital Vision Equities (CVE) is proposing to develop a 180 senior housing unit
(one-bedroom) project in the southeast Bakersfield redevelopment project area
south of California Avenue between "M" and "O" streets excluding the block
bounded by California Avenue (six lane primary highway and major arterial) on the
north, "N" Street on the west, "O" Street on the east and 11th Street on the south
("N," "O" and 11th are all local streets). The CVE proposal is for property acquisition,
clearance, relocation due to permanent displacement, and new multi-family
construction. CVE total cost for the project is about $12 million. They are receiving
City loan assistance of about $2.7 million (about $1.7 million HOME and $1 million
tax increment financing) in the form of a loan - 3% simple interest (residual receipts
loan rate) over a 40 year period which will be used for acquisition, demolition and
relocation costs. Part of the $1.7 million in HOME funding is from FY 01-02
($400,000 - new housing construction). Remainder of funds for the senior housing
project will come from tax credit and developer equity/fee sources.
A Development Disposition Agreement (DDA) was approved by Council last March
and at the same time CVE was successful in their tax credit funding application.
They were awarded $13.7 Million. CVE has purchased the subject properties and is
in the process of completing the acquisition/relocation process. They are also in the
process of completing design work for the project and have already submitted
preliminary papers to the City for all necessary plan checks, variances and permits.
CVE is anticipating starting construction by summer of this year.
11. Southeast Bakersfield Community Strate.qic Plan
An RFP for a consultant to prepare a Strategic Plan for the Southeast community
was issued October of 2001. The strategic plan is the first step towards completing
an application for federal empowerment zone designation. The strategic plan
covers the following discussions: Strategic Vision for Change, Economic
Opportunity, Community Based Partnerships, and Sustainable Community
Development. Another component of the plan will be a study to determine the
boundaries of a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) and to identify
the types of development needed to revitalize the area. The NRSA designation
gives the city greater latitude in administering CDBG funds within the boundaries of
the strategic area.
Two consultants submitted proposals which were reviewed by a community-based
panel in January. Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. was chosen as the consultant to
prepare the strategic plan. KMA submitted a draft NRSA, which will become an
amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2005, after it has been reviewed and
approved by City Council. Staff expects to submit the plan to Council on the April 30,
2003 meeting. Three weeks after the NRSA is approved, KMA expects to submit
the Empowerment Zone Strategic Plan.
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12. Kozee Apartment Complex Project
Mr. William Lee has submitted a proposal to construct 38 housing units as part of
the Kozee Apartment Complex. In addition to the 40,000 square food apartment
complex, Mr. Lee is proposing to construct 30,000 square feet of commercial/retail
buildings adjacent to the apartment complex. Mr. Lee has stated that he has
commitments from numerous businesses for the commercial project. He has
utilized approximately $650,000 of his own funds for the purchase and partial
demolition of the properties for the project located at 333 Union Avenue. An
agreement for demolition of the existing structures was executed and demolition
completed. The contract is a forgivable loan for clearance of existing structures in
the amount of about $183,000 (tax increment funds). A ground breaking took place
earlier this year and construction of the affordable housing phase has begun.
13. Bakersfield Senior Center Housin.q Project
The Bakersfield Senior Center (BSC) has been awarded $932,000 in CHDO HOME
funds to assist in the development of 80 (79 one-bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom
unit) housing units for very Iow income seniors at R and 5th street. The project is a
joint venture between the Bakersfield Senior Center and the Retirement Housing
Foundation (RHA, an experienced owner and developer of senior housing) which
was federally approved with a HUD 202 (senor housing financing program) funding
reservation of about $ 6.7 million. An agreement in the amount of $495,000 was
and an amendment in the amount of $77,000 was approved last year that allowed
BSC to borrow from the City $572,000 for the acquisition, relocation and demolition
of the 5th and R Street properties. An additional agreement was executed late last
year to fund an additional $360,000 in CHDO HOME funds for land acquisition and
utility installations. Staff has completed the relocation of all tenants and demolition
of all buildings. A ground breaking took place in March of this year and construction
is set to begin.
14. Restoration Community Project, Inc., Youth Buildin.q Bakersfield (YBB)
An agreement has been approved that will allow RCPI to receive $195,000 in CHDO
HOME funds for the purchase and rehabilitation of deteriorated housing in the
Lakeview Avenue area. RCPI will employ at-risk youth from 16-24 years of age to
do the rehabilitation work. YBB will have a training component for the youth, an
educational component to secure a GED, and other counseling and referral
services. The program will last for three years after which, graduates will receive a
$1,000 bonus and referral to apprenticeship programs or higher education. The
rehabilitated homes will be sold to Iow income families and the sales proceeds will
be used to purchase and rehabilitate other properties in the target area.
RCPI currently has a list of potential homes it is analyzing for acquisition and the
first home should be purchased by this summer.
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
Date: May 5, 2003 ;i NAY '~6 2003 i
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From:
Eric
W.
Matlock, Chief of Police ~~
Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Repo~
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly repo~ for April. Please call me
if you have any questions. ,
EW~vd
Bakersfield pOlice Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report- April 2003
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents / investigations for April 2003.
61 Felony Arrests 5 Guns Seized 51 Special Reports
General Offense
15 Misdemeanor Arrests 103 Fl's 14
Reports
7 Felony Warrant 10 Citations 20 Vehicle Reports
Arrests
Misdemeanor Warrant
16 25 Prob./Par. Searches 0 Search Warrants
Arrests
3 2003 Shootings
Hrs. Assisting Other 0 2002 Shootings
438 Hours In Training 291 Department 3 2001 Shootings
Sections 1 2000 Shootings
14 1999 Shootings
Year to Date Statistics
January - April 2003
275 Felony Arrests 22 Guns Seized 256 Special Reports
General Offense
107 Misdemeanor Arrests 745 Fl's 50
Reports
44 Felony Warrant
Arrests 35 Citations 55 Vehicle Reports
90 Misdemeanor Warrant 293 Prob./Par. Searches 4 Search~Warrants
Arrests
8 2003 Shootings
Hrs. Assisting Other 8 2002 Shooting, s
1274 Hours In Training 823 Depadment 13 2001 Shootings
Sections 20 2000 Shootings
39 1999 Shootings
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: May 7, 2003
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
Subject: Monthly Report for April
Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. Of note
in April was:
· Great American Cleanup: Our second annual Great
American Cleanup was held April 26. An estimated 2,200
volunteers cleaned up 57 "hot spots" around the city.
· 86-CLEAN: Keep California Beautiful presented the Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful program with a check for $2,600 during
the Great American Cleanup. These grant funds will be
used to promote the 86-CLEAN phone numbedprogram.
· Arbor Day: Our celebration was held April 12 with an
estimated 160 volunteers planting 1,200 native-tree saplings
at our tree farm. Paul Graham reports that in approximately
12-16 months Sycamore trees from the farm will be ready for
transplanting throughout the city.
° Springtime in Wonderland: An estimated 600 individuals
joined us for another great event. Earlier this year,
Springtime in Wonderland received the Award of Excellence
from the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) as
the outstanding youth development program in California.
We also received the Program Award from CPRS District XV
for this program.
· New Acreage Accepted: A total of 1.67 acres were accepted
by the city with landscaping that includes 281 trees and 707
shrubs.
· Park Reservations: With the warming weather, park
reservations are increasing. In April, we had 211
reservations that served an estimated 22,915 people.
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· Adult Softball: Half the season is complete with 79 teams
comprised of 1,278 players participating.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Monthly Report
Adult Sports Softball
Our spring season is at the halfway point. We have 79 teams, 51 men's
and 28 co-ed teams, 1278 adults participating.
Frisbee Golf
We hosted our first disc golf program at silver creek. Many positive
comments on the event all spectators and participants had nothing but
good things to say and hope we offer more events. There were categories
for women, youth 17 and under, open, intermediate and recreational
players. Our course is a par 58 we had three players shoot 48 or better.
Youth sports Track
This is our first session of our track program we have 32 registered. We
extended the age requirement from 4 and 5 years to include ages 6,7, and
8 year old boys and girls.
Tee- ball
Registration has begun, last year we had 141 participants, this season 3
weeks into registration we have 86. We expect a very large increase for
this year's program.
Mobile Recreation
Our "Fun on the Run" mobile recreation program has been selected as a
finalist for a public service excellence award in the category of Public
Agency. The winner we be announce at the annual awards ceremony
Tuesday, May 6. _
Special Event __~
Car show
Our committee has one major sponsor on board, Firestone tires has . .
committed to a sponsorship of $5.000.00.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parl s
Date: May 2, 2003
To: Stan Ford, Recreation & Parks Director
From: David Stricker, Acting Recreation Supervisor
Subject: April 2003 Monthly Report
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER
The center was utilized for a variety of activities during the Month of April. The Center
had two rentals for the month; a wedding reception and a Church volleyball game. The
16th annual Springtime Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 19th. The event was co-
sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Participants enjoyed decorating bags for the egg hunt,
games, prizes, and hunting for eggs amongst colorful mushrooms, balloons, lollipops
and tulips. Approximately 4,300 eggs were hidden for the event. Mayor Hall
generously donated new bicycles to four lucky children at the event. We had a total of
300 participants in attendance.
Activity Monthly Attendance Registered Participants
Weight Room 729 *
After-School Program 116 15
Game Room 603 *
Basketball Gym 319 *
Computer 20 06
Aerobics 176 15
Internet 115 *
Dance Troupe 102 20
Saturday Homework Help 25 10
Cheerleading 24 25
Quilting Class 51 20
2,280 111
Drop-in program (Registration not required)
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center - Rentals
Date Agency Attendance
April 3rd Bethel School 100
April 12th Wedding Reception 100
April 19th Springtime Egg Hunt 300
Total Rental Attendance 500
Attendance
Monthly Attendance of all programs including rentals ..................... 2,780
Monthly Counter walk-in participants ....................................... 175
LOWELL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
The themes for the month included, "Say Cheese", "Lucky Charms", and "Let's Make a
Deal". Activities included homework assistance, fire safety, softball, arts and crafts
projects, and a variety of outdoor activities.
The themes for the month were as follows: "TV game show week", "Spring into Spring",
"1 spy", and "Aviation". The participants had a spring time egg hunt and feasted on hot
dogs, chips and punch. The staff put on a dance for the children during the Spring into
Spring week. The staff and participants look forward to the future activities in the
coming months.
Attendance
In the month of March the attendance at the center was 691 total participants.
B A K E R S F I E L D
DATE: May 1, 2003
TO: Stan Ford, Director
FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor
RE: April Monthly Report
-Aquatic ,Recruitment:
Year to Date Total
Interviewed and selected 105
Aquatic Trainings:
Monthly Attendance
Lifeguard training , 38
Swim instructor training 14
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 11 44
Night Club Two Step 11 36
Pool Usage:
Silver Creek Pool The Aquatics Club of Bakersfield used this pool late evenings and
Saturday mornings until April 11. Ridgeview, South and Bakersfield High Schools used
this pool Monday through Friday afternoons until April 11. Silver Creek pool was also
used for the first lifeguard and swim instructor trainings held in April. Silver Creek pool
was drained on April 12 in order to have the pool re-plastered and repaired before
summer programming begins.
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Jastro Pool was used by West and Bakersfield High Schools Monday through Friday
afternoons and by the Aquatics Club of Bakersfield beginning April 23.
Jefferson Pool was used by Garces Memorial High School Monday through Friday
afternoons and by Ridgeview and South beginning April 21. This pool was also used for
swim instructor and lifeguard trainings held the latter part of April.
In addition to the regular duties listed above, full time aquatic staff also assisted with
three Movies in the Park, Springtime in Wonderland, Great American Clean Up and pool
cleaning.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: May 2, 2003
To: Stan Ford, Director
From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: April Monthly Report
Greenfield After School Program
Highlights of the After School Program included celebrating Ceasar Chavez's life
through a variety of activities including stories, skits, learning songs in English and
Spanish and performing them; participating in an essay contest; learning the Mexican
Hat Dance; creating a variety of spring and Easter crafts; and the softball season
started this month with each site having two teams and playing on Fridays.
Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights of the After School Program included several arts and craft projects
celebrating Easter with eggs, butterflies, bunnies, etc.; having a sand castle contest;
learning new dances and cheers; and playing outdoor games.
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
The 2nd Annual Great American Clean-up event held its "Team Leaders" kick-off
meeting on April 10th at 5:30 p.m. Sixty-four team leaders were able to pick up their
supplies and packets which included the map of their clean-up area. Steve Mason from
Cai Trans presented safety procedures for picking up the trash. Team Leaders were
given the supplies so their group could start cleaning-up their hot spot at 9:00 a.m. on
the day of the event.
On April 26th the Great American Clean-up was held with 2,000 people cleaning up 57
areas around the city and highways. The clean-up went from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
and then everyone went to Yokuts Park for lunch, children's activities, and
entertainment. The locations of all the hot spots were chosen from the litter index
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survey, City Council requests, and KBB members. Sponsors included Albertsons,
Home Depot, Kern Refuse Disposal, Inc, KGET-TV 17 and News Radio 970 KGET,
Frito Lay, Pepsi, Solid Waste Department, and Keep America Beautiful. Bakersfield
Breakfast Lions barbecued the lunch for everyone. This event made a huge difference
to our city.
On April 10th, fifteen Actis Jr. High School students replanted flowers at the Liberty
Gardens Downtown. These red, white, and blue flowers serve as a reminder of the
lives that were lost on September 11th.
Kevin Burton is in charge of the Liberty Garden Memorial Golf Tournament which will be
held on June 9th at Seven Oaks County Club. Kevin has been working with a sub-
committee to secure sponsors and funding for this project.
Keep America Beautiful is coming to Bakersfield on May 8th through the 13th to begin
the implementation of the Cigarette Pilot Program. They will be training KBB Committee
members and local leaders, as well as secure the project location, and bring in the
people that we will need to have a partnership with.
Keep California Beautiful presented a $2,600 check at the Great American Clean-up for
the grant that was awarded to KBB for the 86-CLEAN number. This money will be used
to promote this number.
Other projects KBB is working on are Adopt-an-Area, C.U.B. Patch Program, and a
community garden.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Average Daily Attendance Monthly
Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 156 2180
Kendrick ............................................................ 167 2334
McKee ............................................................... 195 2919
Palla .................................................................. 346 4847
Plantation .......................................................... 29 426
Planz ................................................................. 128 1792
Silver Creek After School Program ............. 37 520
(4 days only Mon.- Thurs.)
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ...... 15,018
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $773.00 (.~...e doe..ot~.~.,,dod..o...~
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented three times during the
month of April. The center was rented for a wedding reception, church egg hunt, and
birthday party. Total attendance was approximately 670.
Classes at Silver Creek:
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6 -11) 14 56
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 14 56
Bicycle Safety no class no class
Calligraphy Workshop no class no class
Chess 5 20
Clogging 22 88
Dance & Gym (4-5) 13 52
Dance & Gym (2-3) 14 56 '-'
Dog Obedience 19 76
Drawing 9 16
Kardio Kick 25 200
Karate 22 176
Photography no class no class
Pressed Flower Workshop no class no class
Scrapbooking no class no class
Spanish no class no class
Tennis (Child-Beg) 7 56
Tennis (Child-Iht) 5 40
Tennis (Adults) 2 16
Upholstery 8 32
Watercolor 4 12
Yoga 7 28
TOTAL 190 980
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 2 16
Tennis (Adult) 1 8
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 ½ - 4) 3 12
Dance & Gym (4 - 5) 1 4
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (4 - 5) no class no class
Gymnastics (3 - 4). no class nO class
Gymnastics (K - 6yrs) 5 20
Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 5 5
Gymnastics (3 - 5) 5 5
TOTAL 22 7O -
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
liberty Garden Planting (Downtown) 15
Great American Clean-up Meeting 75
Great American Clean-up Event 2,000
Total Attendance 2, 090
Movies in the Park
Each Friday night starting April 11th a movies was shown in a different park.
Families enjoyed this free entertainment and the opportunity to win free raffle
prizes. Popcorn and sodas are available for a small cost. Video City is a
sponsor of this event. The following movies have been presented this month:
April 11th Grissom Park "A Walk to Remember" 300
April 18th Wayside Park "Sleepless in Seattle" 50
April 25th Centennial Park "Princess Bride" 150
Total Attendance 500
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 670
Classes ........................................ 980 Registrations Taken: 210
After School Program ................ 520
# of Guests Served: 456
(The # of Guests served does not include registration)
TOTAL .................... 2,170
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Department of Recreation and Parks
Parks Division
April 2003, Report
ARBOR DAY FESTIVITIES
Thanks to an estimated 160 volunteers, 1,200 native tree saplings were planted
at our tree farm. We may see fruit of our labor within the next 12 -16 months as
Sycamore trees are growing very well and may be ready for transplanting within
the community.
PLANZ PARK PLAYGROUND
Concrete base material was installed for both playgrounds. Delay in installing
rubberized surfacing resulted from the general contractor proposing an alternate
manufacturer of rubber surfacing. Project is now on track for installation of
rubber to be completed by May 9. Sand is expected to be installed the following
week as well as completion of a playground equipment audit. We are targeting
removing the temporary fencing and opening the park for the weekend of May
17.
PARK SIGNS
Challenger Park sign was replaced with new signage. The project also included
modifying the adjoining sidewalk and creating a new shrub bed. We expect to
complete installation of similar signs at Coral Keys and Seasons Park in May.
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MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Work resumed on our various median island projects this month. South "H"
Street phase 2 was completed in late April. This project included planting of 69
new trees.
Projects within White Lane and Panama Lane were prepped for landscape
planting as well. Once water and electrical service is available, we will complete
the landscape process.
NEW ACREAGE
Two parcels o f Maintenance District streetscape acreage were ac cepted f or
Parks Division to maintain in northwest Bakersfield with a combined total of .77
acres. Landscaping improvements within these areas included 87 trees and 666
shrubs.
In addition, I parcel of Maintenance District acreage of approximately .9 acres
was placed into a 365 day maintenance period. This one location includes 194
trees and 41 shrubs.
GUEST RESERVATIONS
Spring like weather continues to afford residents of the community an opportunity
to enjoy an outing in a park setting. April's park reservation began strong and
continued throughout the entire month. We experienced 211 reservations with
an estimated attendance of 22,915 persons.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
May 5, 2003
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~
SUBJECT: VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL PARK UTILIZATION
Council Referral #000450
Councilmember Benham requested staff designate a member to work with the
Veteran's Organization on preliminary plans regarding how to utilize Central Park
and to clarify who represents the veterans. Don Hoggatt assigned to work and
coordinate with Recreation and Parks Department.
Ralph Braboy - Civil Engineer III and Don Hoggatt - Park and Landscape Designer,
will work with the Kern Veterans Memorial Park Foundation to assist the Veterans in
preparing preliminary (concept) plans for a memorial in Central Park.
Ralph Braboy will be the point of contact for the Veterans to the City of Bakersfield.
Ralph can be reached at City Hall Public Works by telephone at 326-3507 or by email
Rbraboy@ci.bakersfield.ca.us. Ralph has already met the President/CEO of the
foundation, Mr. Dale R. Wilson, and attended the Veterans Coalition most recent
meeting that was held on Monday April 28, 2003.
Ralph Braboy will further coordinate with other City of Bakersfield Departments, such as
Recreation and Parks, to facilitate ongoing communication between the City of
Bakersfield and the Veterans Coalition.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Direct
DATE: May 8, 2003
· -~'i'.~,~'::~' ~ .,':
SUBJECT: Burned building at 19th and D Streets
Councilmember Benham requested staff respond to correspondence from Chip Casteen regarding
the burned building at 19th and D Streets. In addition, she requested staff expedite the clearance
of debris at this site.
The property owner had been working with the Building Department regarding the required
plans for fire damage repair. As of May 7, 2003, plans have not been submitted. A 7-day notice
to remove the weeds and debris from the sidewalk area was issued to the property owner. A
30-day notice to repair or demolish was also issued.
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 8, 2003
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III ~ ~
SUBJECT: Council Referral #000452, Concerns at Montgomery World Plaza
At the Council meeting of April 30, 2003, the City Council asked staff to respond to a letter from
Diana Shackelford regarding concerns at the Montgomery World Plaza. After an unsuccessful
attempt to contact Ms. Shackelford by phone, Ms. Shackelford was forwarded a letter
addressing the questions she raised in your letter to Council-Member Benham dated April 22,
2003. A recapitulation of the letter follows.
Regarding the issuance of liquor licenses, the State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control
Department (ABC) has jurisdiction over liquor licenses allowed in the State of California. Under
certain conditions regarding certain types of liquor licenses, the ABC must receive a
"determination of public convenience and/or necessity" (PC&N) from local entities (i.e., cities
and counties) before it can grant a requested liquor license. If needed, the ABC directs the
requester to seek the appropriate PC&N from the local governing agency. The City Manager's
Office is not currently processing any request for a PC&N relating to Montgomery World Plaza.
In most cases, the requester does not need to approach the local governing agency, and the
issuance of the requested license is based solely on the procedures and findings of the ABC.
Upon checking with the ABC, it was found that two applications for "on-sale beer and wine
eating place liquor licenses" have been received by them. One is for La Mina Taqueria, 3201 F
Street, Suite 230. The other is for Vincent Pizza, 3201 F Street, Suite 229. These liquor
licenses do not require PC&N approval from the City. Individuals objecting to the issuance of
these licenses should direct their objections to the ABC. The local ABC office address is:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 4800 Stockdale Highway, Suite 213, Bakersfield, CA
93309.
Regarding the ballroom/concert area, a building permit for the Montgomery World Plaza
ballroom/concert area was issued and finaled by the City. We are not aware of any
reconstruction going on related to it. It is our understanding the ballroom/concert area is rented
out to individuals/organizations on a per-day basis. Once rented, the renter can serve alcohol to
guests at no charge (similar to a party in a private home). If the renter wishes to sell alcohol,
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then he/she must apply to the ABC for a one-day license to sell alcohol. In a situation such as
this, the ABC contacts the local agency (i.e., the Police Department) for input. The Police
Department has not given its approval for any one-day license to sell alcohol for the
Montgomery World Plaza ballroom/concert area. Please let me know if anything further is
needed.
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BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
May 8, 2002
Ms. Diana Schackelford
307 Spruce Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Ms. Schackelford:
This letter is in response to questions you raised in your letter to Council Member Sue
Benham dated April 22, 2003 regarding Montgomery World Plaza.
Regarding the issuance of liquor licenses, the State of California Alcoholic Beverage
Control Department (ABC) has jurisdiction over liquor licenses allowed in the State of California.
Under' certaiq conditions regarding certain types of liquor licenses, the ABC' must receive a
"determinatiOn of public convenience and/or necessity' (PC&N) from local entities (i.e., cities
and counties) before it can grant a requested liquor license. If needed, the ABC directs the
requester to seek the appropriate PC&N from the local governing agency. The ~City Manager's
Office is not currently processing any request for a PC&N relating to Montgomery World Plaza.
In most cases, the requester does not need to approach the local governing agency,
and the issuance of the requested license is based solely on the procedures and findings of the
ABC. Upon checking with the ABC, it was found that two applications for "on-sale beer and
wine eating place liquor licenses" have been received by them. One is for La Mina Taqueria,
3201 F Street, Suite 230. The other is for Vincent Pizza, 3201 F Street, Suite 229. These liquor
licenses do not require PC&N approval from the City. Individuals objecting to the issuance of
these licenses should direct their objections to the ABC. The local ABC office address is:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 4800 Stockdale Highway, Suite 213, Bakersfield, CA
93309. ·
Regarding the ballroom/concert area, a building permit for the Montgomery World Plaza
ballroom/concert area was issued .and finaled by the City. We are not aware of any
reconstruction going on related to it. It is our understanding the ballroom/concert area is rented
out to individuals/organizations on a per-day basis. Once rented, the renter can serve alcohol to
guests at no charge (similar to a party in a private home). If the renter wishes to sell alcohol,
then he/she must apply to the ABC for a one-day license to sell alcohol. In a situation such as
this, the ABC contacts the local agency (i.e., the Police Department) for input. The Police
Department has not given its approval for any one-day license to sell alcohol for the
Montgomery World Plaza ballroom/concert area.
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · '1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California · 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 324-1850
Ms. Diana Schackelford
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May 8, 2003
I hope the above information is helpful to you. Please free to contact me with any
additional questions you may have. I can be reached at 326-3751.
Sincerely, : :
Trudy Slater
Administrative Analyst III
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cc: Council Member Sue Benham
Police Chief Eric Matlock; Development Services Director Jack Hardisty
Police Captain Neil Mahan; Principal Planner Jim Eggert
April 22, 2003
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
SUE BENHAM
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, California 93301
Attention: Sue Benham
Dear Sue,
Every since the concerts things at the Montgomery
World Plaza have been relatively quite. As for the concert
it did come and go and we did in fact survive but it sure
did bring a lot of ri ff-raff into the neighborhood. I
still feel that they should have to build some sort of
sound barrier if they continue to do this sort of thing.
Sue I'Ve noticed that on the door entering the World
Plaza there are-2-not~i~C6s--~6~ted, It looks like they are
~applyi~g .,for more liquor license.. Can you let me know what
these are for and the next question is please, please don't
(let them get a permit to have liquor out in the ball room
area anti-now-concert ar-ea if this is allowed we will have
n6-E~nt-~-~*--a-t'-~ll-,--' I am afraid that our neighborhood will
then be lost.
! really hate to have to keep griping about this but I
don't trust this company, they seem to be so concerned
about our community but yet in all honesty there aren't to
many people in the Westchester area that go into the
Montgomery World Plaza. When they have any sort of promo's
out in the front they are strictly catering to the Hispanic
heritage. In all honesty you know I'm right. All I am
asking is that you keep an eye in this area and to please
let someone know if there is something that is going on
that will effect our peaceful neighborhood.
We need you as our inner person to keep us
informed!!!!
Sincerely, /, ~- ,
325-6254 or 203-S929 d~
B A K'E R S F I E L D
FIRE DEPARTMENT
M E M.O RAN D U M
TO: ' ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RON FRAZE, FIRE CHIEF ,
DATE: MAY 7, 2003
SUBJECT: MONITOR ROSEDALE/COFFEE POWER PLANT PURCHASE
Council Referral No. Ref000453 (Ward 3 & 4)
***Referral to Development Services, Planning, (lead)-and Fire, Hazmat Division***
Councilmember Maggard requested staff monitor the situation regarding the NorthAmerican
Power Group negotiating purchase of power plant at Rosedale and Coffee; before any
transfer is allowed, what step's are to be taken to assure, that groundwater is'safe from toxic
chemicals/substances; coordinate with Air Pollution Control Board to ensure majority of Ag
waste burning does not occur in Bakersfield.
Councilmember Couch requested staff provide information regarding how much authority the
City has with the power plant and its uses and operation; how do we put a stop to Ag burning;
what is the range or scope of City's ability to affect the possible use of chromium chemical
and MTBE.
Please see attached memorandum from Director of Prevention Services. Ralph Huey
in response to Council Referral No. Ref000453.
If you have any questions, please give me a call.
RF/kap
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Stan Grady, Planning Director
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DATE: May 7, 2003
TO: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
FROM: Ralph E. Huey, Director of Prevention Services
SUBJECT: P.G. &E. Power Plant
The PG&E pOwer Plant has not been in operation since 1985, As part of the asset
divestitures ordered under the Bankruptcy reorganization the plant was auctioned in May
of 2000 and the North American Power Group was the successful bidder. While the
application to the PUC to operate the plant was still pending, Assembly Bill 6 was passed
in January of 2001 which prohibited the sale. This has subsequently been resolved
through an executive order resulting from political intervention on the behalf of several
local politicians. As I understand it the North American Power Group ( NAPG ) still
needs to apply to the Energy Commission in order to start the CEQA process to re-start
the Kern Power Plant. I do not believe there is a published time frame for this
application. All environmental impact and regulatory issues will be coordinated through
the Energy Commission at that time.
While all these regulatory constraints were occurring at the CPUC, several environmental
concerns came to light at the PG&E Kern Power Plant. Groundwater contaminated with
petroleum fuels has migrated from the former Suhland Refinery, under Coffee Road and
now is under the PG&E property. Sunland has soil vapor extraction and groundwater
monitoring wells throughout the PG&E property. To date, over 500,000 gallons of
petroleum products have been removed from the water table under these properties. The
groundwater clean-up is only estimated to be 50% complete and may continue for 10 or
more years. The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) is the lead agency for
the clean-ups occurring at both the Sunland and PG&E sites. Hexavalent Chrome has
also been detected under the PG&E site in concentrations averaging 3 parts per billion
(ppb). The drinking water standard allows up to 50 ppb. While Hexavalent Chrome is
present, it is not present in high enough concentrations to be a health concern. The
concentrations, by contrast, detected in the infamous "Erin Brockovich" movie were on
the order of"parts per million" of Hexavalent Chrome, or 1000 times the concentrations
we find under the Kern Power Plant.
We do have concerns that the groundwater contamination from the Sunland site is not
disturbed until this clean up is completed. Any significant change in water extraction or
recharge at the Kern Power Plant for its industrial use upon possible restart-up by NAPG
could change the local slope of the water table and actually may increase the migration of
contaminants coming from the Sunland Refinery site. That would subvert the clean-up
efforts currently underWay. We have communicated these concerns to the RWQCB and
been advised that it would be very unlikely that they would permit groundwater
extraction at this site. We do receive the quarterly reports from the clean up contractor for
the Sunland Site and do stay on top of this clean up.
More all encompassing than the on-going clean-up regulatory efforts, and even the
prospect of variOus individual regulatory agency operating permits, is the over-all lead
agency status now held by the California Energy Commission. The Energy Commission
has a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) equivalent process that NAPG must
undergo in order to be granted approval to operate a power generating plant. At this
point, NAPG has only announced to the Energy Commission the intent to apply to restart
the Kern Power Plant. NAPG has not even provided an estimated filing date on when
they intend to apply with the Energy Commission. The process can take up to six months
after NAPG does apply with the Energy Commission.
If NAPG hasn't initiated the Energy Commission's process yet, it's not surprising that
there hasn't been any specific regulatory agency permit applications filed yet. Questions
on what fuel the plant might use (i.e. Ag Waste, natural gas, etc.) will be addressed by
both the Energy Commission and the individual regulatory agencies and appropriate
pollution control measures implemented.
For instance, it is very likely that Anhydrous Ammonia will be used by NAPG as an air
pollution control additive. A Risk Management Plan would be required by this Office
prior to NAPG's start-up of the plant. Similarly, APCD may require additional
"Maximum 'Available Control Technology" to reduce air emissions, and the RWQCB
may not allow the use of groundwater as NAPG's water source, and so forth. But all
these regulatory details and questions are moot until NAPG files their application with
the Energy Commission first, and the CEQA process begins. It just hasn't begun yet.
cc: Kirk Blair, Deputy Fire Chief
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 8,2003
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III ~-~
FROM:
SUBJECT: Council Referral #000455, Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
At the Council meeting of April 30, 2003, the City Council asked staff to "investigate and
report back to Council ways to keep the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council viable,
particularly if high schoOls could bear involved costs."
During the current year, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (which consists of 14 high
school students from different schools) has held monthly meetings and luncheons and
has taken on three community service projects, including a book and magazine drive, a
video drive, and freeway cleanup. In addition, students must testify before the Kern
County Board of Supervisors, the Bakersfield City Council and the Editorial Board of the
Bakersfield Californian on issues concerning today's youth. An end-of-year
celebration/party is also planned, hosted by Mayor Hall.
Time Demands: Since interaction with the Mayor is a central component of the Mayor's
Youth Advisory Council program, this has impacted the Mayor's already full schedule.
These time demands are substantial as demonstrated in the Mayor's Youth Advisory
Council activities, which this year include:
Regular monthly meetings and lunches -- typically two hours each
Book and Magazine Drive - Several weeks were spent in collecting 15,000
books and magazines, which were sorted by type and subsequently delivered to
nine community non-profits. Delivery throughout the community took the better
part of one weekday afternoon with the Mayor and students participating.
Needed transportation for students and magazines was provided by Mayor Hall. ~
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Video Drive - Over 100 videos were collected over time and were distributed by
the Mayor and students on a weekday which took approximately two hours.
(Mayor Hall has provided vehicular transportation for the students in the
distribution of items to be donated--and at other times as needed for student
participation.)
Freeway Clean Up Project - This project has involved Youth Advisory. Council
students and the Mayor in freeway cleanup approximately every other Saturday
from January through May. Each Saturday freeway clean up lasts for
approximately three hours and includes participation by the Mayor and Youth
Advisory Council students. The Mayor has provided vehicular transportation
during these dates and times.
Testifying before the Kern County Board of Supervisors, the Bakersfield
City Council and the Bakersfield Californian -- Students are expected to
speak before each of these entities on issues they feels are important to the
community's youth. This takes approximately one hour for each entity. The
Mayor is expected to attend these activities as well as the students.
End-of-Year Celebration/Party - one evening is dedicated to spending social
time with the 14 Youth Advisory Council students and their parents. The
previous year party was held at the Petroleum Club.
The efforts necessary to coordinate and administer the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
activities fall upon the Mayor and his staff.
Due to the impact upon the Mayor's schedule, the decision to suspend the program for
a year was made to allow time to reassess the program as well as the limited ability of
the Mayor to spend as much time with the students as he would like and as could be
achieved. This. will also allow for a reassessment of the program's goals and objectives
and the limited amount of time that many of today's students can also commit to such a
program.
When the determination to suspend the program for the upcoming year was made, the
Mayor's Office contacted Mr. Mike Keese, Director of School Support Services of the
Kern High School District (KHSD) to let him know. This was a courtesy call as the
school district attempts to select students for the upcoming year during the current
school year.
Although City budgetary uncertainties were mentioned, at no time did the Mayor's Office
suggest, nor did the school district mention, the school district's willingness to absorb
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a more active role in the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, either financially or
administratively.
Official contact with the school district would need to be made to ascertain whether the
KHSD would, or could, given its own budgetary uncertainties, be willing to absorb more
of an active role in the program given the Mayor's limited ability to participate in the
short term. Of equal importance would be the basic change needed in the program
due to the Mayor's inability, due to his heavy schedule, to participate actively in a
program created by and bearing the title of Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.
Typically, each Bakersfield mayor has established programs, formally or informally,
which have left his or her mark upon the community for its betterment. To date, Mayor
Hall has chosen to continue the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. Mayor Hall has
determined that time commitments, both on the part of students and the Mayor, need to
be assessed to determine the viability of continuing the program. Mayor Hall is well
known in the community for his commitment to numerous community projects, including
the Youth Development Coalition and the elementary school celebrity reading program
which attempt to reach a broad spectrum of the community's youth.
Given current conditions, it would not be possible, due to the Mayor's schedule
as well as the need to reaseeee the program itself, to keep a Mayor's Youth
Advisory Council viable for the next academic year-even if the school district
were able to take over financial and administrative functions associated with the
program,
As an alternative, if the Council so chose to do so--and were able to participate--a "City
Council Youth Advisory Committee" could be created along the same lines only with
City Council members providing the leadership role and guidance. This would require a
significant time commitment on the part of Council members during the school year.
Central to this option would be-the key question regarding how the new program would
work with the already heavy schedules and time commitments of the City Council. Also,
would all Council members be able to make significant time contributions which must, to
a large degree, coincide with the schedules of the students? (Please note that Youth
Advisory Council monthly school district meetings are typically held at times convenient
to the schedules of the students, i.e., lunch, which may be or are in conflict with City
Council committee meetings.) Continuity over time, too, would be an issue as Council
member schedules not only vary from individual to individual but, in some cases, with
seasonal and private business demands.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the above information.
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
May 8, 2003
TO: David Couch, Vice Mayor
FROM: Carroll Hayden, Human Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Survey Distribution
You requested the distribution of a survey on layoffs and budget reductions
conducted among cities in the League of California Cities to be made to members
of our employee groups. The distribution was made to the City's Insurance
Committee which is comprised of representatives of all of our employee groups.
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor and~City Council
The City of Calimesa is definitely not laying off. We're very small, & only have the bare minimum
employees as it is (we wear many hats). We're actually hiring, not laying off. We're barely keeping
our noses above water.
Sierra Madre will lay off 11 full-time equivalents this year.
Tamara Gates
City Manager
City of Sierra Madre
Tammy,
Are your layoffs due to money cuts from the state or other reasons? We have
not really lost too much from the State and what we have has been in grants
and not budgeted. Thank you.
Michelle Schafer
I reduced the current budget by $ i 50,000 in anticipation of state budget
revenue take aways. In addition, I have assumed a $300,000 for the next
fiscal year in revenue loss from the state. This is a conservative estimate
because worst case we could lose over $700,000 if the VLF is taken away.
Tamara Gates
Michelle,
We have recently had two lay-offs, but due to lack of work, not related to budget contraints.
Shelley Velez
Interim Personnel Analyst
City of Dana Point
We or'e not.
Santa Ana
The City of San Dimas is not anticipating any layoffs.
Ken Duran
Assistant City Manager
No lay offs for the City of Carson (population 89,000) yet but some
requisitions to fill positions are being frozen. We do not plan to fill
all vacancies until we are sure of our revenues. Before layoffs of full
time staff are considered, we may cut programs, layoff part time or
temporary staff and/or consider furloughs.
The City of Shafter has noticed one employee of a lay-off effective April 30. The
position, a inmate GED instructor at the Community Correctional Facility, had been
under consideration for a budget cut during last 01/02 year based on unsettled
negotiations from a couple of prior years on the CCF contract negotiations with CDC.
The City has been operating without an increase from CDC in a couple of years. Shafier
was providing the same level of services to CDC at increased cost without an increase
from CDC.
Therefore the City opted to reduce services provided to CDC. One instructor position had
been identified during the 01/02 year. No action had been taken in anticipation of
successful negotiations ~ith CDC.
Given the current State deficit, we do not anticipate an increase in our CCF contract with
CDC and have proceeded w~th the lay-off.
Michelle - The City of Malibu has not considered layoffs at this point. We have discussed it as a
last resort, .but do not foresee it happening!
Pam Morgan
Department SpeCialist
Michelle,
No. We are not doing or anticipating layoffs at this time.
Joanne Narloch
Lodi
City of Culver City will be laying off a substantial number of employees. We started with just a
couple last fiscal year, but expect many more. We are exploring severance packages, etc.
Connie,
Did you really lose that much money from the State or are there other reasons for the layoffs?
Michelle, it really is a number of factors. We negotiated rather nice MOU packages for all our
Bargaining Groups, PERS experienced less returns than they had estimated, and medical
premiums have gone up and will continue to go up. To feel comfortable, our Council likes to have
a healthy reserve account so we are protecting that as well.
Michelle,
The City of Holtville has directed all Department Heads to look at positions & services.
However, not plans have been made as of this time, and won't be until we actually find
out what the "State Budget Impact" will be.
John A. Jordan
City of Holtville
We are not doing or considering layoffs at this time. However, we have a hiring cool (we
review each vacant position) in place.
Hope this helps, Stan
Stan Kleinman
Finance Director
City of Oxnard
805-385-7475
805-385-7466 (fax)
stan.kleinman~ci.oxnard.ca.us
No. But I'd sure be interested in seeing any suvey results summary you prepare. These
Council members must all drink the same Kool-Aid at League meetings, or
something ..... giving rise to the perception that "everyone else" is downsizing.
Best,
Wendy McKeever Lack
Human Resources Manager
City of Walnut Creek
P.O. Box 8039
1666 N. Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-943-5814
Michelle, layoffs are our LAST resort but we have prepared everyone for the possibility. We are
now looking at each dept. budget and trying to cut to barebones and then look at what if
categories. I agree, I think every city is having to face the reality of possible layoffs but in the
meantime do everything possible to avoid them. How can any city look at their employees and
tell them they are laid off if the city hasn't done EVERYTHING possible to avoid them.
Good luck.
Director of Administrative Services
City of Ridgecrest
760-371-3604
Fx: 760-371-1654
Until we have information about state budget impacts no actual
reductions will occur. Currently have hiring freeze on which has
resulted in about over a 5% vacancy rate.
Did reductions and/or layoffs in 1992 and 1995.
Garden Grove
Michelle~
No layoffs, but Council has ordered a" hiring freeze" until we hear more about the State budget.
Barbara Mergan
City of Sanger
Hi Michelle -
At this point, we do not anticipate layoffs, and the Mayor and Council have
made it clear that they view that as a last resort. So we are looking at
cuts of other kinds - vacancies, early retirement incentives, etc. However,
if we do sustain more cuts from the state we will probably not have any
choice other than to lay off employees.
So the answer to your question is no, we don't anticipate layoffs in the
next 6 months.
San Bemadino
The City of Bell Gardens is not contempleting layoffs.
Sincerely,
CITY OF BELL GARDENS
Maria I. Rivas
Personnel Analyst
562.806.7700 ext. 708
The City of Beverly Hills is not anticipating layoffs in the next 6
months. April Meadow
Director of Human Services
City of Beverly Hills
455 N. Rexford Dr.
Beverly Hills, Ca. 90210
Phone: 310.285.1066
Fax: 310.273.1250
The City of Fullerton has implemented a hiring freeze (only critical positions
ore being filled). Departments have been asked to submit decision packages
with 7.5%, 10% and 15% cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. 'l'f we have to cut
10-15%, we may be faced with layoffs, but, as of yet, no layoffs.
Laura Gionnetti-AAercer
City of Fullerton
Senior Personnel Analyst
Currently, we are committed to exploring all kinds of other tactics (furloughs, hiring
freeze on current Or upcoming vacancies, etc.) rather than .layoffs. We anticipate that it
may get worse but we're holding our own for now.
Mary Kaye Fisher
HR Director
City of Morgan Hill
I'm with the Fresno Department of Public Utilities. Our Police
department laid off 5 staff assistants very recently (effective 3/4/03),
which reSulted in 4 of Our staff assistants in our recycling program
getting bumped out (i.e., all 4 demoted to vacant classes in other
departments). It has had devastating consequences on our AB939'
compliance deadline (6/30/04) for our commercial accounts.
Our preliminary discussion for noW does not anticipate doing this in the next 6 months.
Agnes T. Walker, CPFO
Budget & Research Officer
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone (714) 754-5241
Fax (714) 754-5040
hi. the city of pasadena is preparing budget scenarios that would implement up to a 10%
reduction in the general fund. even if we cut just 5% from the GF, it would require that positions
be cut. most of the positions in a 5% cut are vacant (or incumbents can be shifted to vacancies in
other dept.'s), but a substantial number of positions in a 10% cut scenario are filled.
our city manager is intending to recommend that the council adopt a budget that essentially
remains the same as FY03 on july 1, but that lists the cuts that would be implemented when the
impact on us from the state budget is known, in other words, it is our intent to not make .
any service cuts or layoffs until we know what our actual revenues from the state will be (although
we will implement cost saving ideas on july 1, for example if we found we could save a million by
using different light bulbs or something.).
most of our MOU's provide for up to 6 months of severance pay, and we're exploring separation
incentives through PARS.
i'd love to hear what everyone else is doing when your survey is completed, and good luck with
your council.
karyn ezell
director of human resources
city of pasadena
Yes we are dOing layoffs. We anticipate that approximately 20 full time
emPloyees will be going by the end of May. We are reducing our
temporary staff significantly and we anticipate more layoff in the
future.
· Nancy Carlson
Human Resources Director
City of Fremont, CA
Nancy,
Is this totally due to reduction in State funds?
No its not due totally to state funds. We have been hit hard by the
Silicon Valley recression, the inciease to PERS and several other
factors. Nancy
Michelle, the City of Willows does not plan layoffs unless the VLF situation falls apart.
Tim Sailsbery
City of Willows
The City of Lakewood is not anticipating layoffs.
The City of Huntington Park has imposed an immediate freeze on all current and future
recruitments, we had two current recruitments which were cancelled. Any vacancies due to
resignations, retirement, etc. will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Our City went through
major lay-offs in 1990, since then we have been working with a skeletal crew. We currently do
not forsee any lay-offs. If we did, we would have to contract other services out (we currently
contract Bldg & Engineering, Park Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Portion of Accounting, Janitorial,
Fire Services).
We do not anticipate layoffs immediately; not before the State budget is
completed. We are doing cut scenarios to have a back-up plan but at this
time don't 'anticipate career employee reductions this year.
Dee Contreras
Director of Labor 'Relations
City of Sacramento
(916) 264-5424
(916) 264-8110 fax
e-mail dcontreras
~cityofsacramento.org
Our baseline 03-04 budgets must be 97% of 02-03 general fund cost. I believe most departments
will be able to achieve that without cutting any filled positions. CAO has also asked all
departments to also submit adiditional 5% + 5% general fund reduction "scenarios". Those have
not been analyzed yet for possible impact on filled positions. If we have to go to either of the 5%
cuts, it will, in all likelihood, result in reduction in force impacting employees.
Kathy Broderick
Deputy Director of Human Resources
Marin County
No layoffs here, none anticipated. We have a lot of redevelopment area (city of 37 sq. miles,
146K population) and we've cut back on some capital highway and infrastructure construction
because RDA funds may go away, but nothing else.
Tim Ousley, Captain
.Field Services Division
Fontana P61ice Department
17005 Upland Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
Work: (909)350-7709
Cell: (909)772-1507
Fax: (909)356-8700
The City of Bakersfield has eliminated about 160 temporary employees and has only
retained about 55--primarily in recreation programs. We have had a hiring freeze in
place since late January. Where we have enterprise fund or fee supported position
vacancies, we are filling those by transfers from general fund positions. We have cut
back on operating expenses in a number of areas. All of this has been done to avoid
having to cut regular positions.
None anticipated.
Camille Diaz
Assistant City Manager
City of Irwindale
5050 North Irwindale Avenue
Irwindale, CA 91706
626.430.2215
The City of Brentwood is not in the position of having to lay off staff at this time.
Good luck to you if you have to go through such as difficult event.
Patti Standley
Human Resources Manager
City of Brentwood
(925) 516-5185
pstandley@ci, brentwood, ca. us
No layoffs anticipated or planned.
Signal Hill
We will not be laying off any personnel.
Benicia
Yes, we are doing both a hiring freeze and it looks like layoffs also. The hiring freeze is
on now (we do allow exceptions) and layoffs will probably happen after the first of the
fiscal year (no, we do not have definite #s of employees or names). We are exploring
offering a golden handshake, although, those are not cheap.
Donna J. French
Assistant Director of Human Resources
City of Santa Monica
It is based with our own losses and somewhat in anticipation of state cuts. We were
asked to reduce the 03/04 budget by 5% and the 04/05 budget by another 5%.
Just last month we reduced our budget by $1 million dollars which resulted in the elimination of
13 positions. By the beginning of July we plan to reduce by another $1 million which will likely
result in another 10-12 position reductions.
Erwin Young
City of Santa Cruz
Erwin,
We your cuts in anticipation of losses of state money or for other reasons?
Michelle
This is all local economy. Tourism (our main industry) is down, and we lost some big
manufacturing plants. It will be worse if State budget hits us.
The City of Aliso has no anticipated layoffs.
Laurie Murray
Executive Assistant
Nothing yet, but we are starting to work on the 02/03 budget
Orinda
We're anticipating lay-offs. Feel free to email me or call with any sPecific questions.
Thanks. -AJL
Alfredo J. Lopez III
Assistant to the Director, Human Resources
aglopez(-C_,sandiego, gov
(619) 235-5802
Hi Michelle - The only thing the City of Redding has done thus far is to implement a hiring freeze.
We currently have 7 positions that we are not going to fill for the forseeable future. Each
Personnel Requisition to fill a vacancy must have a memo attached justifying filling the position.
The Administrative Services Director and/or the City Manager must approve the requisition in
order for Personnel to begin the recruitment process. Normally, I sign the requisitions without the
additional step.
Michelle
In response to your question, I have allowed 10% of our general fund
positions to become vacant through attrition. I anticipate that we will
have to reduce another 10% in order to absorb the State takeaways. We
hope to do the second 10%' through attrition in the next 6 months, but
would do layoffs if needed to reach our necessary reductions.
We are attempting to reduce our General Fund expenses in FY 03-04 by
10-20% to accomodate the State's takeaways. We assume we will have to
'live' this way for the forseeable future. In order to show the Council
the consequences of our cuts we present them as:
Budget Cut $ saved Consequence/Service
reduction
The Council then prioritizes the cuts for staff to implement.
In order to 'survive', we are having many employees work across dept
lines, a planner helping in engineering, a HR analyst helping in
F~nance, secretaries working !-2 days in differing depts ea week.
I hope this helps you. 'Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Perry
C~ty Mgr'
Big Bear Lake City
The City of Sausalito is not yet planning layoffs. We have, however, instituted a hiring freeze and
are discussing incentives for early retirement for some job categories.
We are not doing layoffs in the next 6 months unless we have an
unanticipated loss of revenue per Council policy. After 1-1-04 that
policy may change.
No decisions as of this date as to lay-offs. Council budget meetings have begun to consider all
options including revenue enhancements
Ceres
Michelle, ·
We don't anticipate layoffs at this point. What we are looking at is not filling our vacant
positions and considering "out-sourcing" for some services in place of incurring new employee
costs, whenever that might be feasible. But we're still in the analysis of our budget. Things could
change.
Jane Miller
Personnel Specialist
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Ho, but that could chqe ba~ on the sat~. Ne will I~ pu~ toFth~r ]o~ and ~5% bud~ ~ut scolarios jus~ to have th~ read), and hop~l~ no~ to have to use
thole.
I would apprcdatc Imowin~ what LIle ~a' rcsp0ndiflg dries ay.
Thanks!
Andrea Greenberg
Director of Human Resources
andrea, greenberg@ci.san-carlos.ca.us '
I am glad you asked the question. We are not doing layoffs and are waiting to see the impact of
the State budget before going doWn that path. We are preparing a budget with reductions
(although not in personnel at this time), but we don't have much "fat" to cut. My Council is also
convinced that "everyone else is doing it" so I will be curious to know the results of your survey.
Thanks.
[Karen Stein]'
Moraga
Morro Bay has a 3 mo hiring freeze on vacancies except police and fire.
Other vacancies can be filled after they have been vacant for 3 months.
We do not anticipate any layoffs.
Ardith Davis
City of Morro Bay
adavis~morro-bay.ca, us
The City Council has initiated a hiring freeze until our budget workshop
at the end of March. We will bring this issue back for consideration at
the first meeting in April.
Mission Viejo
We are not, at this point:
We've reported to Council on recommended cutbacks (each department making
recommendations). The recommendations were prioritized by level of impact on public services..
Council reviewed & commented this for the first time last night and will review again in one month.
Last night they gave us comments on programs they do not want cut and are willing to fund out of
reserves.
The highest level would include major program cutbacks, but we contract for those programs. It
also included not filling several' positions that are now open, anticipating attrition, and reduced
service levels due to no overtime.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk
City of San Juan Capistrano
We are currently doing layoffs. We are cutting 30 permanent positions of our 279 FTEs. Of those
30, 13 are filled and we are able to offer enough golden handshakes to those in these
classifications to avoid involuntary layoffs:
Thanks,
Bob Bell
Burlingame
Nothing yet in Gilroy. We are hoping to avoid it if at all possible.
LeeAnn McPhillips
Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
City of Gilroy
At this time, the City of Solvang is not considering any layoffs.
Bobbie Martin
Asst. City Manager
We are not laying off but are seriously taking a look at any vacancies that have occured lately and
will occur next FY.
Linda Kelly
Assistant to the City Manager
Town of Atherton
hat I have told our Council is that our first goal will be to try to preserve service delivery (which
means people), then to raise revenues and lastly to slow down our capital program, if necessary,
but that layoffs will be considered as a last resort if we cannot otherwise achieve a balanced
budget. I know that layoffs are like a badge of honor for some Councils (until they have to live
through the uphea, val~ of it all) but in a small city like Del Mar, I consider it a last resort.
Hope this helps.
Lauraine Brekke-Esparza
City Manager
Del Mar
City of Monterey Park:
1. Hiring Freeze in place (sworn Police and Fire exempted). Also, attendance at conferences
stopped.
2. All Departments have been tasked with preparing a 10% reduction budget. Most all
Department have had to include elimination of positions to achieve 10% reduction. '3. Citizen task force currently reviewing 10% reduction impacts.
4. No layoffs have occurred YET. As we know what the actual State budget impact will be
(Aug. or Sept 03?) then reductions will be implemented as necessary.
Bob Blackwood
The City of Clayton has not done any layoffs yet, and our City Council has set a policy statement
.of no layoffs, if possible.
Gary. Napper
City Manager, Clayton
Our City Manager has promised the employee associations that there will be no
layoffs this fiscal or next.
Howard Pcrkin
City of Costa Mesa
Personnel Manager
(714) 754-5169
The City of Roseville is not laying people off and is not anticipating layoffs either.
Stacey Haney
HR Director
City of Roseville
Berkeley is planning a reduction in force that, worst case, will involve up to 100 positions. A
more realistic number is about 50. Our fiscal year 2005 full time equivalent staffing is 1,754
positions. Some of the impact will be done through attrition and already vacant positions
David W~ Hodgkins
Acting Deputy Director of Human Resources
City of Berkeley
The City of Mission Viejo City Council placed a hiring freeze on all
regular full-time and pan-time vacancies. We can still recruit and
hire for our part-time/seasonal/temporary positions. As of now, and to
my knowledge, there hasn't been any mention of layoffs during our
Council meetings.
Monique M. Goetz
Personnel Technician
City of Mission Viejo
We have stopped hiring, but are not doing layoffs at this time.
ld ich
Public Information Officer
City of Lancaster
The City of Healdsburg is not currently considering any layoffs. Each department is being asked
to come in with a fiat budget and an optional i0% reduction budget for 2003~04. We are looking
at things like furloughs and hiring and salary caps and freezes if things get bad. We are saving
layoffs as desperation measures and most probably not until 2004~05. Barbara Jason-White
We have a hiring freeze (of sorts), but are not anticipating any layoffs at
this point.
Craig Rhea, HR Analyst
City of West Hollywood
(323) 848-6345
We have implemented a modified hiring freeze and have discussed 10% budget cuts, but not
implemented any cuts so far. No layoffs are anticipated at this time.
Connie Hickman '
Deputy Human Resources Manager
chickman@toaks.org
South San Francisco does not anticipate layoffs right now (but we will not be filling many
jobs) unless the state takes the VLF money
We are trying to avoid layoffs if at all possible. We do have a hiring freeze, and only essential
positions can be filled. Over the next month or so, we will be having budget presentations to
Council outlining suggestions for a minimum 10% cut to all departments. So far we have received
favorable news regarding the VLFs; loss of VLF income would be devastating to our City.
I hope that helps! Unfortunately, I can't give you a difinitive answer one way or the other at this
time. Good luck to you and yours ~ Have a great evening.
~h~maJon~
Senior Benefits Analyst
City of Oceanside
Despite budget problems, Brea is not expecting layoffs this year.
We are not anticipating layoffs in the next year.
E1 Cerrito
No anticipated layoffs in the City of Manhattan Beach
We are NOT anticipating layoffs in our City.
Arlene AAorks, SPHR
birector of Human' Resources
City of Tustin
City of Westminster
At this time, we are not planning any layoffs. Situations could change (dependent upon what the
State does) but we hope to make reductions in other areas before doing any layoffs of full time
personnel.
At this time the City of Chowchilla is not making any changes. However, we too are looking at
options "just in case"! Some of the options at this time are each employee taking an 8 hour a
month cut; going to 9 hour days and closing every other Friday. I would appreciate seeing the
results of your survey.
Thanks,
aft S teeaC
Administrative Secretary/Deputy City Clerk
City of Chowchilla
145 W. Robt Blvd
Chowchilla CA 93610
559.665.8615 X1.05
559.665.7418 fax
The City of Ukiah has eliminated the position of Assistant City Manager, and is
implementing a hiring freeze on all new and non-essential positions. We are also
in the process of considering rate increases and program cuts.
Shannon Riley
Executive Assistant
Ci~. Of Ukiah
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, California 95482
Phone: 707-463-6213
Fax: 707-463-6204
shannon@cityofukiah.cora
Hi Michelle:
Taft is not anticipating layoffs at this time. I do have a couple of vacant positions that I am not
filling right now. We have a layoff policy that was negotiated several years ago, if we need it. A
couple of Council members have talked about a salary freeze, so that may occur.
Have a great day.
Becky Napier
City of Taft
bnapier-tch~bak.rr.com
The City of Merced is not doing layoffs and does not anticipate layoffs in the next six months. We
do, however, have layoff procedures in place and would be able to accommodate layoffs if
deemed necessary in the future.
The City of Riverbank is not doing any layoffs due to the budget crisis, Thank God. Our
City Manager has asked all departments to cut our budgets by 7%. Employee layoffs will
be our last resort per the City manager. We also do not anticipate any layoffs within the
next 6 months (hopefully).
Hi Michelle:
Here in Dixon, we don't intend on laying off anyone.
Quinn Johnston
Human Resources Director
City of Dixon
B A K E R S F I E L D i
OlTY OF BAKERSFIELD
~E~O~ANDU~
May 7, 2003
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ENFORCEMENT OF NEW SPEED LIMIT LAW IN
SMOKE TREE MOBILE ESTATES
Council Referral - Informal
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff work with owner of Smoke Tree Mobile
Estates to implement new speed limit law for private streets in mobile home parks.
The Traffic Engineer is cooperating with the City Attorney's Office and Police
Department regarding this request to implement a new State law. The new law,
passed as Senate Bill 1556 (California Vehicle Code Section21107.9, allows the City
Police Department to enforce a 15 mile per hour speed limit on private streets, when
requested by the owner and after an ordinance is passed by the City. The owner of
the mobile home park must install standard signs and markings for the speed limit
signs and for the notice to the public that the private roads are subject to the
provisions of the California Vehicle Code for enforcement by the Police Department.
The City Attorney's Office has been requested to work on this request for a public
hearing and draft an ordinance.
A public hearing is required, along with passage of an ordinance or resolution by the
City Council. Written notice must be given to all residents of the mobile home park
10 days prior to the hearing. The owner must post a written notice of the public
hearing, at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing, in a conspicuous place
within the mobile home park. After approval of the ordinance or resolution, and
installation of appropriate signs by the mobile home park owner, the police may
enforce the speed limit.
A copy of SB 1556 and the new Vehicle Code Section is attached.
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BILL NUMBERs SB 1556 CHAPTERED BILL TEXT
CHAPTER 284
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 26, 2002
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR AUGUST 26, 2002
PASSED THE SENATE AUGUST 14, 2002
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY AUGUST 8, 2002
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 27, 2002
AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 24, 2002
INTRODUCED BY Senator Dunn
FEBRUARY 20, 2002
An act to add Section 21107.9 to the Vehicle Code, relating to
ordinances.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1556, Dunn. Vehicles: ordinances: mobilehome parks.
Existing law applies the provisions of the Vehicle Code to streets
and highways that are publicly maintained and open to the use of the
public for purposes of vehicular travel, and to privately owned and
maintained roads when requested by the owners and when authorized by
an ordinance or resolution of a city or county, or city and county.
This bill would allow the provisions of the code to be applied to
mobilehome parks and manufactured housing communities when requested
by the owners and when authorized by an ordinance or resolution of a
city or county, or city and county. It would require that a public
hearing be held before enactment of the ordinance or resolution, and
that notices of the hearing, as specified, be provided.
The bill would specify that the Department of the California
Highway Patrol would not be required to provide patrol or enforce any
provision of the code within a mobilehome park or manufactured
housing community.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 21107.9 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
21107.9. (a) Any city or county, or city and county, may, by
ordinance or resolution, find and declare that there are privately
owned and maintained roads within a mobilehome park, as defined in
Section 18214 of the Health and Safety Code, or within a manufactured
housing community, as defined in Section 18801 of the Health and
Safety Code, within the city or county, or city and county, that are
generally not held open for use by the public for vehicular travel.
Upon enactment of the ordinance or resolution, the provisions of this
code shall apply to the privately owned and maintained roads within
a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community if appropriate
signs are erected at the entrance or entrances to the mobilehome park
or manufactured housing community of the size, shape, and color as
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to be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 100
feet, to the effect that the roads within the park or community are
subject to the provisions of this code. The city or county, or city
and county, may impose reasonable conditions and may authorize the
owners of the mobilehome park or manufactured housing community to
erect traffic signs, markings, or devices which conform to the
uniform standards and specifications adopted by the Department of
Transportation.
(b) No ordinance or resolution shall be enacted unless there is
first filed with the city or county a petition requested by the owner
or owners of any privately owned and maintained roads within a
mobilehome park or manufactured housing community, who are
responsible for maintaining the roads.
(c) No ordinance or resolution shall be enacted without a public
hearing thereon and 10 days' prior written notice to all owners of
the roads within a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community
proposed to be subject to the ordinance or resolution. At least
seven days prior to the public hearing, the owner or manager of the
mobilehome park or manufactured housing community shall post a
written notice about the hearing in a conspicuous area in the park or
community clubhouse, or if no clubhouse exists, in a conspicuous
public place in the park or community.
(d) For purposes of this section, the prima facie speed limit on
any road within a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community
shall be 15 miles per hour. This section does not preclude a
mobilehome park or manufactured housing community from requesting a
higher or lower speed limit if an engineering and traffic survey has
been conducted within the community supporting that request.
(e) The department is not required to provide patrol or enforce
any provision of this code on any privately owned and maintained road
within a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community, except
those provisions applicable to private property other than by action
under this section.
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California Vehicle Code
Mobilehome Park: Roads: Local Regulations
21107.9. (a) Any city or county, or city and county, may, by ordinance or resolution, find and
declare that there are privately owned and maintained roads within a mobilehome park, as
defined in Section 18214 of the Health and Safety Code, or within a manufactured housing
community, as *defined in Section 18801 of the Health and Safety Code, within the city or
county, or city and county, that are generally not held open for use by the public for vehicular
travel. Upon enactment of the ordinance or resolution, the provisions of this code shall apply
to the privately owned and maintained roads within a mobilehome park or manufactured
housing community if appropriate signs are erected at the entrance or entrances to the
mobllehome park or manufactured housing community of the size, shape, and color as to be
readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 100 feet, to the effect that the roads
within the park or community are subject to the provisions of this code. The city or county, or
city and county, may impose reasonable conditions and may authorize the owners of the
mobilehome park or manufactured housing community to erect traffic signs, markings, or
devices which conform to the uniform standards and specifications adopted by the
Department of Transportation.
(b) No ordinance or resolution shall be enacted unless there is first filed with the city or
county a petition requested by the owner or owners of any privately owned and maintained
roads within a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community, who are responsible
for maintaining the roads.
(c) No ordinance or resolution shall be enacted without a public hearing thereon and 10 days'
prior written notice to all owners of the roads within a mobllehome park or manufactured
housing community proposed to be subject to the ordinance or resolution. At least seven
days prior to the public hearing, the owner or manager of the mobilehome park or
manufactured housing community shaft post a written notice about the hearing in a
conspicuous area in the park or community clubhouse, or if no clubhouse exists, in a
conspicuous public place in the park or community.
(d) For purposes of this section, the prima facie speed limit on any road within a mobilehome
park or manufactured housing community shall be 15 miles per hour. This section does not
preclude a mobilehome park or manufactured housing community from requesting a higher or
lower speed limit if an engineering and traffic survey has been conducted within the
community supporting that request.
(e) The department is not required to provide patrol or enforce any provision of this code on
any privately owned and maintained road within a mobilehome park or manufactured housing
community, except those provisions applicable to private property other than by action under
this section.
Added Sec. 1, Ch. 284, Stats. 2002. Effective January 1, 2003.
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From: Arnold Ramming
To: Alan Tandy; Raul Rojas
Date: Monday, May 05, 2003 7:56:36 AM
Subject: Bakersfield Ice Center
May 5, 2003
The attached document is a copy of the current Status of "Value Engineering" report.
For your information, at our May 1,2003 progress meeting, SC Anderson stated that they are about two
weeks ahead of their schedule. As construction progresses, this could change one way or the other.
From: "SCOTT JONES" <sjones @ co.kern.ca.us>
To: <jwstinsen @ ci.bakersfield.ca, us>
Date: 5/5/03 10:43AM
Subject: Status of Kern River Bicycle Path Project
John:
I discussed the Kern River bicYCle path project with Craig Pope.
Craig indicated to me that the project has been assigned a high priority, but that the Roads Department
has been swamped with projects which apparently had overwhelmed available staff resources. He
indicated that they "are on top of the project", and that he understands the importance of expeditious
completion.
Craig advised that the project is scheduled to go out to bid in August, with actual construction expected to
begin about mid-September. I gather that Craig is doing whatever he can to speed up the project. If you
need more specifics, you can call Craig at his direct phone line, 862-8841.