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Home My WebLink About05/30/03 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 30, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City C,0~~ FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager/~/~ / SUBJECT: General Information '~' ~ 1. Every budget year I put out a reminder that if you have ideas about budget changes, please let staff know early, so we can work on the details. If you wait until the night of adoption, it can be very difficult. 2. We have been planning to go with the name of Bakersfield Ice Rink for the ice portion of the ice/aquatic project. That is not very glamorous, but to leave off "rink" might confuse it with cold storage and out-of-towners will be coming in, so the word "Bakersfield" has meaning. It is near the time to order signage. Do any of you have a great suggestion that is both practical and clear? Please call if you do. 3. As mentioned in last week's report, staff has been working on some additional ideas and an action plan to help streamline the Council meetings. Please review the attached memo and give me your thoughts on the recommendations offered and any other suggestions you may have to help shorten the meetings. 4. In response to a referral from Councilmember Carson at Wednesday's Council meeting, you will find enclosed an excerpt from the park Master Plan (copies previously distributed), which effectively is a needs assessment study. A second inquiry from that meeting from Councilmember Salvaggio regarding future park sites is being worked on. 6. There is an article enclosed from the May 28th Los Angeles Times reporting on the Assembly Budget Committee's recommended plan. The two political parties continue to battle over strategies on how to balance the budget. 7. There will be a Bulky Item Collection day on Saturday, June 7th. Refer to the enclosed flyer for drop-off locations. 8. The latest CIP status report is attached from Public Works. Honorable Mayor and City Council May 30, 2003 Page 2 9. Responses to Councilmember requests are enclosed: Councilmember Carson Police response to citizen concern regarding treatment of domestic violence cases; Councilmember Benham · Police actions in response to citizen complaints regarding panhandling at Highway 178 and Union Avenue; Councilmember Couch · Information regarding determination of park sizes and credit for parks in gated communities; Status of preparing a report on the costs and funding mechanisms for the light rail project; · Status report on construction of traffic signal at Riverlakes and Meany; · Citizen contact regarding the status of left turn modifications at the Abate-a- Weed business on Rosedale Highway; · Report on sight line problems caused by recreational vehicle on Steeplechase Drive; · Concerns regarding Modification and Site Plan Review for 10720 Brimhall Road; · Information regarding cancellation of land use restrictions on project west of Allen Road, between Reina Road and Krtazmeyer Road. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst 'B' 'A~ K'..E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 29, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor. and City Coun~ci~ ~ d/ FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~'~ / /./ ! SUBJECT: Recommendations to Streamline Council Meetings Several years ago Councilmember Carson referred the issue of shortening the Council meetings to the Legislative and Litigation Committee. As part of the process, staff was asked to do some brainstorming to produce recommendations for streamlining the meetings. The Committee considered a number of ideas and, as a result, the Council approved the implementation of some new procedures, with the intent of reducing the duration of the meetings. While those procedures have been of some help, we routinely find ourselves conducting Council business into the very late hours of the night. There are very good reasons for that, as we used to have four to seven General Plan amendments per cycle. Now, we are at about fifteen. Consent Calendars have also grown parallel with growth in the community. Additionally, the fiscal crisis will be with us for a long time, and it will make for greater challenges to accomplish goals in all areas. The results of the late meetings are fatigue for the Council and staff during the latter part of the meetings, limited public participation, and less productivity on the following working day. It is always unfortunate when members of the public have to wait four or five hours for their business item to be called. Finally, media coverage of business conducted late is very poor, as deadlines for both broadcast and print media have already expired. Staff suggests that we review the changes that were made, reexamine some of the recommendations that were agreed upon previously but not implemented, and take a serious look at some new suggestions offered by Council and staff. 1. Recommendations Implemented in November 2001 · Some hearings (i.e., abatement and permit issues), that ordinarily were held before the Council were changed to be handled administratively, thereby limiting the number of public hearings during the meeting. None of these have gone to Council since the change. Honorable Mayor and City Council May 29, 2003 Page 2 · Removal of First Readings from New Business and placed on Consent Calendar. · The Code was changed to give my office considerably more discretion to restructure the agenda to allow me, for example, to put regular business items on the 5:15 p.m. agenda. For a time after the streamlining effort the meetings got shorter, so I have only partially used this discretion. Given the current circumstances, I intend to exercise the discretion more broadly. 2. Recommendations Implemented by Resolution but Not Currently in Practice · When a Councilmember makes a referral for a workshop, there will be the opportunity to indicate whether he/she wishes the workshop to be held at a designated Council Committee level or at the City Council level. · Public information/public relations workshops will be videotaped and provided to Councilmembers to view the tapes at times convenient for them. City staff will notify the Council when new videos are available. · Councilmembers have the opportunity to "call for the question", which technically ends debate and an immediate vote may be taken. While the Council has the authority to continue debate, by majority vote, this is an option which, if utilized when appropriate, might shorten lengthy discussion. 3. Staff Related Potential Actions (assuming no serious objections from Councilmembers) · Reorganize the agenda to move more business items to the 5:15 p.m. meeting. How many items may depend on the length of closed sessions and may, therefore, vary each week. Items that could be moved might include: ~. Appointments > Certain reports - both staff and committee ~. Certain new business items > Presentations :> Consent Calendar (last choice to move - would be rare) · Shorten or eliminate staff reports where it is productive to do so (sometimes confusion is avoided by a report, however). · Shorten, eliminate, or place on tape workshop topics. The Council could then view a copy of the tape at their leisure. · Staff will continue to call prior to the meeting to seek out any questions on items needing research. Honorable Mayor and City Council May 29, 2003 Page 3 4. Elected Official Potential Actions · Shorten Presentations by eliminating the preliminary background material, since the Proclamation or Certificate provides the description for the item. o · Place a defined limit on recesses, not to exceed ten minutes, with Clerk to set timer. · Place a 60 minute limit for Council discussion on Hearing items. Councilmembers should self-monitor their speaking privileges, so that they are called upon no more than twice during discussion on an issue. The limit on speaking more than twice is in Roberts Rules, but has not generally been enfomed. · On complex zoning issue settlements, summarize advance work that has been done, rather than using a question and answer format with developers. · Limit requests for workshops, perhaps substituting written reports or video presentations when appropriate. · Call, fax or e-mail staff on referrals, rather than using Council statements. If you have questions, concerns or additional suggestions, please call. AT:rs B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation ancl Parles Date: May 29, 2003 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Recreation/Park Facility Needs In June 2000, the city council approved resolution 57-00 which adopted our Master Plan 2000-2005. Prior to this action, the entire plan was distributed to, and reviewed with, the council. Attached is a copy of section six of the master plan which addresses action strategies based on the scientific survey of facility needs and an inventory of available facilities provided by the city and other local agencies. P:'~ tandy memo.doc 4:37 Phi STRATEGIES · Action Strategies for Recreation and Parks Services Described within this section are tho se strategies that seem mo st appropriate for Consideration by the Department of Recreation and Parks of the City of Bakersfield. The rationale for these recommendations are' based on the careful analysis of the combined influence of: ~' The resources and programs curremly provided for the residents from the Department of Recreation and Parks and also by other appropriately considered agencies and groups. g The population of the city, its past growth patterns, current distribution, future projections and sector use group patterns, first, of CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MASTER PLAN 60 the incorporated city areas and secondly, of the greater metro area factoring in the county island areas. X The identifiable use patterns of residents, the surveyed responses regarding resident preferences, and the thoughtful policy recommendations that have been collected fi.om various segments of the residents. -~t The comparison of existing resources and programs to nationally accepted standards for those resources and programs, establishing some balance between national and local benchmark norms. · Resources -AqUatic Facilities One-0fthe most Significant areas of concern as expressed by the residents is the provision, upgrading and expanding of the aquatic facilities prOvided to city residents. The concept was cross validated by all citizen assessment measures with each element holding the enhancement OfpoolS as Significant. Currently the city provides slightly less than the recommended number of pools and far less in the appropriate size of these facilities as cOmpared to national norms. The vast majority 'of the pools are old, non-heated and small in space dimension. Other. groups prOvide swimming options.but when factoring the larger metro area population and that not all of these pools are available for general public use, the shortage remains constant. Swimming isan all age activity with particular interest to youth and also to parents and other adults. These population sectors are anticipated to grow and current usage, despite the lack of heating, and in some pools, rather small use areas, the need is rather high and constant. HIGH The development of a specific swimming pool enhancement plan, that at a minimum includes: °5° consideration of closing some of the older pools~and abandoning the site. 1 2000 o:. consideration of adding one to two additional pools with current state of the art support systems and pool dimensions that are 6-8 lanes, 25 yards in length with. zero-depth pool entry. 2002 ,~ consideration of one large leisure aquatic area that provides for the basic pool programs but adds additional themes such as zero-depth, limited slides and fountain elements. · CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MASTER PLAN 6t · Community Centers C°nsidered by citizens as one of the most needed attributes to the city's recreation and parks offerings are additional community center opportunities. The concept of"recreation" or' community center was validated as a significant desire by each of the city's assessment efforts. In this concept, the citizens articulated a desire for centers that go beyond just recreation provisions, though that is seen as the most significant element, but also provides other community services such as pre-school, after-school, senior citizen services and opportunities for arts, music and cultural outlets. The current provision of centers is far below the national norm inboth number and particularly in square footage. Other provisions have their facilities restricted to use by memberships and hence are not open to the' general population. The service provided would range through all population segments and that is recommended as one of the major programming goals. · The developmeut, over time, of three community centers, each of which is 25,000 to 30,000 square feet, that provides HIGH for a'multitude of community based services. The need for 2,000 full gymnasiums as an essential design feature is paramount. The development of the center in coordination with other 2 options such as parks, fields, courts, path systems and play 2002 areas shoUld be considered. The placement of these centers should be in high need problem areas. · Bike/Walking Paths 1-"ne KemRiver is a major recreation.asset to the greater Bakersfield area and is Viewed by residents as a resource that needs further enhancement. Found throughout all resident assessment efforts was a clear and strong voice for the development of bike and walking paths along the corridor of the river. Additionally, the creation of"spurs" that interconnect the river to other sectors of the community is highly desirable. The existence of the bike system along the river-way has current use by all age groups and the enhancement of the system would meet both current and future population needs. The national standard recommends a' community-wide system and Bakersfield has the available resources to serve as the hub for the necessary expanding systems. - e C~ OF B.adC. J/R~SFIELD ~TF_R. PI. akN 62 The development of walking and bike pathways, lanes and systems HIGH along the Kern River Corridor. The addition of spurs that 2000 . interconnect- the river-way paths to other geographic sections of 3' the community for recreation, education and environmental 2002 purposes should be considered. · Dedicated Fields This concept, of fields that Can be used for different activity venues depending on season, resident interest, and program delivery, is clearly a need area for Bakersfield: Residents haVe expressed concern about the availability of areas to accommodate various activities ofsoccer, 'softball, baseball, football, rugby, Particularly as it relates to practice areas, instructional areas and then competition layouts. It is recognized that many parks attempt to accommodate these activities as well as some school and university land being utilized to meet the demand.' However, it appears that dependence on other agencies, significant park use interference and other space conflicts strongly suggest attention 'to this area. Currently the. community does not meet' standards for any of these activity venues as independent sites or the more uSeful and appropriate dedicated sites. The primary user segment is the nineteen years of age and younger, however, very substantial adult use has been the pattern 'in Bakersfield. With anticipated population growth, the current and future needs are paramount. 'l['vm°m Y i REcOMMEND'ATiON ..... [ i~IME;'p~M'~!:: The acquisition, development and design of at least two 2000- MEDIUM significantly sized dedicated fields with regulation design features. The use of-movable modification elements that would 20'02 4 accommodate a variety of activity venues is suggested. The fields should be placed in high need areas. · Parks ~ The City of Bakersfield provides an array of neighborhood parks and the County supplements ' with significant regional park options. There is little need for the city to move into the provision o fregional parks, however, some attention needs to be centered on both the number and acreage of neighborhood parks. The citizens highly value the neighborhood parks and some parks receive use by as many as one-third of the entire population. The acreage provided is below the national norm and with very favorable use and near year-round use weather patterns, the lOcal standard is higher. The parks are open to, and used by all segments of the population:' With good future growth patterns, additional parkland is essential. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MASTER PLAN 63 MEDIUM The development of a specific park'enhancement plan, that at the minimUm includes: · :. cOnsideration of additional neighborhood parks in high 5 density areas and new growth areas of the community 2001 - · :. consideration of a park amenities plan that considers types of services to be provided at that site. Data supports the 2004 need for such items'as restrooms, basketball courts, picnic and barbeque areas. · :. consideration of coupling the new parks with other recommended action items '(sports fields, centers, etc.) · Tennis Courts There are a number of lighted tennis courts provided by the Department of Recreation and Parks as well as by various school sites. Several private quasi-public oPtions are also available. However, the total number'and geographic distribution falls beneath the national nOrm threshold. This outlet is an all age activity with good current participation-use statistics. Residents generally feel that the current opportunities are sufficient but with popUlation growth, this leisure provision should be considered. The development of a series of multi-court tennis areas that MEDIUM are built for all levels of play, instruction and competition. 2001 - 6 The multi-courts should be lighted and lOcated in areas such 2004 as the southeast portion ofthe community. · Basketball Courts BaSketball, both youth and adult, is considered a high priority activity to many residents. The placement of both indoor and outdoor court areas is a strong felt need by the community. Of specific interest is either the'addition of indoor gymnasium areas or the creation of joint use agreements with schools and / or other not-for-profit groups to increase public use opportunities. The schools do provide significant opportUnities that are in some ways open for public use. The current provision of indoor court options is significantly below national norms. The outdoor court options are more available but are still below national standards. The use is. somewhat limited but current interest is very high. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MASTER PLAN 64 MEDIUM The development of indoor gymnasium options either by new degelopment or the creation of increased joint-use 7 agreements with schools. Within the recommendation for 200 ~ - community centers, the gymnasium concept is described. Besides indoor provision, the addition of outdoor courts in 2004 new and eXisting parks (if appropriate) should be considered. "Horseshoes The current availability of horseshoe pits is significant with few other providers. The activity is generally utilized by about ten (10) percent of the population. The residems feel that. current provision is adequate and the city is in general compliance' with national space standards. "LOW I The addition ofhorseshoe pits as opportunities arise at new [ 2003 _ 8 park sites'Where design of the park can accommodate the ' design features: 2005 ~ Volleyball / Badminton The'residents feel that the current provision of volleyball and badminton courts is sufficient. The city is approximate to the natiOnal norm with generally family use patterns and a few 'competitive leagues. Indoor competition can occur at school and community center sites. - However, in-season use agreemems are necessary. The current outdoor provision seems adequate. LOW I The addition of outdoor volleyball areas as appropriate ~to 2003 - 9 I the design feature of new and existing parks. Indoor, in ..... season joint agreements with schools should be considered. 2005 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MASTER PLAN 65 Los Angeles Times: Panel Rejects Some Davis Budget Cuts Page 1 of 2 Sponsored by cam~buil~ http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-me-budget28may28,1,1165929.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines% 2Dpolitics THESTATE Panel Rejects Some Davis Budget Cuts advertisement Assembly committee, citing deeper slashing elsewhere and new aid tied to the federal tax reduction, oKs its plan. GOP voices frustration. By Evan HalPer Times Staff Writer May 28, 2003 SACRAMENTO -- Over objections from Republicans, the Assembly Budget Committee approved a plan Tuesday to balance Califomia's budget with billions of dollars in new taxes but withOut some of the spending cuts called for by Gov. Gray Davis. The votes move the budget out of COmmittee and onto the Assembly floor. A similar vote is expected to take place in the Senate today. Yet a final budget cannot be adopted without a two-thirds majority in both houses, which would require bipartisan support. Republicans said Tuesday that there would be no GOP votes for a budget that was approved without them in committee -- or any budget that included tax increases. They expressed frustration with committee Democrats for supporting $8 billion in tax hikes on sales, the incomes of high earners and tobacco, and for restoring billions of dollars in spending that Davis, earlier this month, had proposed to cut in his plan to erase California's $38.2-billion budget shortfall. careedJuilder~ "In the face of a $38-billion deficit, we're spending more money," said a frustrated Assemblyman Ray Haynes (R-Riverside). ~ ~af~ ~/ to find a hettwjob. Democrats said the restorations didn't put the state any further into the red because deeper cuts had been made in other areas and the state would be receiving $2.4 ~" billion in new federal aid as a result of the tax cut package approved by Congress. Democrats lacked enough Votes to make additional cuts to the Department of Corrections; some said the cuts in Prison education programs were too deep. However, the issue will be taken up again by the ~ o o http://www.latimes.com/templates/misc/printstory.j sp. slug=ia ~A2Dme ~A2Dbudget28may28... 5/28/2003 Los Angeles Times: Panel Rejects SOme Davis Budget Cuts Page 2 of 2 committee in the next several days. Among the cuts proposed by the governor but rejected by the Assembly panel were $594 million that would have been saved by reducing the rates at which doctors and hospitals are reimbursed for treating Medi-Cal patients. Health-care advocates had warned that the proposed rate cuts were so steep they would make it impossible for most providers to treat the Poor. The committee also rejected a Davis proposal to save $200 million by ending more than a dozen "optional" benefits for Medi-Cal recipients, sUch as dental and chiropractic care. In the area of transportation, the committee restored about $500 million that Davis had proposed cutting. Democrats did push through $150 million in additional cuts to the UC and California State University systems over what Davis had called for earlier in the month. Assemblywoman Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park), who headed the budget subcommittee overseeing health and human services programs, defended the work of her sUbcommittee. She said that although money was restored in several places, the panel cut to the bone elsewhere. Senate Republican Leader Jim Brulte of Rancho Cucamonga expressed concern about the direction the Senate Budget Committee appears headed as he prepared to meet with Davis and legislative leaders late Tuesday to discuss the budget. Brulte called on Democrats to use the new federal aid to close the budget gap instead of restoring spending. "They [raced] to committee to spend it," Brulte said of Democrats. "The check hadn't even arrived from Washington." Lawmakers who attended the meeting with Davis described it as uneventful, continuing a trend of several weeks in which top legislators gather with the governor to discuss the budget and emerge to report little or no progress, Davis said he used the meeting to once again encourage lawmakers to break the budget lo,am and start building consensus. He repeated that adopting a budget by June 11 would reduce by $40 million the borrowing costs on a short-term loan that California will take out next month. Later this week~ bond rating agencies on Wall Street will issue their opinion on the $11 billion in short- term bonds that state lawmakers plan to issue in June. California's fiscal problems have driven up the cost of that loan significantly. The Department of Finance projects borrowing costs to be $270 million. Times staff writer Jeffrey L. Rabin contributed to this report. lfl~u want other stOries on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.conVarchives. Click here for article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2003 Los Angeles Times http://www~~atimes~c~m/temp~ates/mis~/printst~ry Jsp?s~ug=~a%2Dme%2Dbudget28may28... 5/28/2003 Bulky Waste Collection Event is Being Held Saturday, June ?, 8:00 a.m. to 12:.00 noon Bring your unwanted Household Bulky Waste Items such as: · Refrigerators · Mattresses · Stoves · Water Heaters · Washers & Dryers · Other Large Items ~ ALL ITEMS ACCEPTED JrT ~0 CHARGE ~ Items NOT Accepted Trash, Greenwaste, Construction or Remodeling Waste and Hazardous Waste DItOI*-OFF LO~ATION5 I North High School Liberty Hi.qh School 300 Galaxy Avenue 925 J~wet~a Avenue I Corner of Planz Road &Horne Street Kern County Fair '. I 1142 So. P Street ' Kern Medical Center This collection event is being organized by the Kern County Waste Management Department, City of Bakersfield and the Kern Refuse Haulers. Residents are encouraged to deliver items. THE SALVATION ARMY AND GOODWILL INDUSTRIES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM May 27, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~. SUBJECT: CIP REPORT Attached please find our monthly report reflecting the status of Public Works CIP projects. If you .have any questions, please call me at 326-3596. G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\ClP\FY 02-03~memo Jun 03.doc Worlds Cal ita[ Im ovement ?rooram Sc e /e isca[ Year zoo _-zoo3 I NUM I ' I ,UM I SEOIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T3KO$7 BRIMHALL ROAD WIDENING; 4 lin design :~ Feb-03 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 CALLOWAY TO JEWE'I-I'A T2K033 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; WHITE/ 6 in design, final design on hold Jun-02 Jul-03 DOVEWOOD construction in '03-'04 E9K011 MOHAWK SEWER CONSTRUCTION · 4, 5 under construction Feb-00 Jan-02 Aug-02 Mar-03 PHASE II TOK144 SOUTHWEST BIKE PATH 4 construction completed Feb-01 Dec-01 May-02 Sep-02 T9K015 SIGNAL NEW, COMANCHE/SR 178 3 under construction Mar-00 Mar-02 Nov-02 Feb-03 T1 K028 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; COLLEGE/ 3 piping mods complete May-01 Jul-03 Sep-03 Dec-03 FAIRFAX street widening 45% design complete TOK013 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - OLIVE/ 4 first phase under construction Jun-99 Oct-02 Nov-02 Jul-03 CALLOWAY TIK007 RESURFAClNG VARIOUS STREETS VAR completed Jan-02 Mar-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 00-01 T3K007 WIDEN TRUXTUN AVENUE, F TO EYE 2 in design, 30% complete, work w/E9K012, widening postponed Sep-01 not set not set not set )erform as storm drain project EgK014 MTVERNONTRUNKSEWER IMPROV 1 completed -Mar-00 Mar-02 Sep-02 Nov-02 TIK011 SIG NEW AUBURN AT EISSLER 3 construction completed May-01 Oct-01 Jul-02 Sep-02 T1K009 SIG NEW MTVERNON AT PANORAMA 3 under construction Nov-01 Aug-02 Nov-02 Jun-03 expected completion date 6/9/03 T1 K024 SlG NEW VERDUGO AT HAGEMAN 4 construction complete Oct-01 Mar-02 Oct-02 Apr-03 T2K036 FS #11 MEDIAN & SIG MOD 5 Design complete. Frank Electrical Service Build Dec-01 Nov-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 Equipment ordered T2K028 SlG NEW BRUNDAGE AT WASH 1 in design, 90% complete, revisions necessary for new. R/W Feb-02 Dec-02 Apr-03 · Jun-03 T2K023 SlG PLANZ AT REAL 6 under construction - expected completion 7/14/03 Jan-02 Nov-02 May-03 Jul-03 T2K027 SIG PLANZ AT WILSON 5, 6 under construction - expected completion 7/14/03 Feb-02 Nov-02 May-03 Jul-03 P3KO04 COUNCIL CHAMBERS EXPANSION 2 construction complete Jul-02 Aug-02 Aug-02 Jan-03 G:\GROUPDA'I'~ni\ClP~t' 02-03\CLP FY 02-03 JUN.xls 1 of 5 5/29/2003 t'uvt c w or ,s tmprovemen rroIlram Sc e/) /e r 'sca[ tr , PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHA~'E NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (e. st.) E7KO05 SEWER REHAB MAIN/SO CHESTER I study by Ruettgers & Schuler completed Nov-02 Nov-03 Jan-04 Apr-04 Open cut vs microtunneling option comparisons a_~ment PIKO03 HVAC UPGRADE, CITY HALL 2 under construction, abatement and monitoring also May-02 Jun-02 Nov-02 May-03 99% construction complete ELK003, SEWER IMPROV PACHECO #14 7 bid opening June 6, 2003 Mar-02 May-03 Aug-03 May-04 to be awarded first Council Mtg in July PIH004 FS #4 ELEC UPGRADE 2 construction completed Nov-01 Jan-02 Apr-02 . Jul-02 TIK034 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 3 in design Dec-00 Jan-03 Mar-03 Jun-03 AT ASHE AND NEW STINE PG&E to relocate facilities T2K022 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 4 working on comments received from CalTrans, design complete Nov-01 Apr-03 ~,T SR99 continued with right turn lanes on Truxtun Extension T1 K027 ST IMPROV RR CROSSINGS 3 in design, awaiting Public Utilities Commission approval Jan-02 Jun-03 Aug-03 Dec-03 T8K002 BRDG WIDENING WHITE LANE AT SR99 7 project report approved, design complete Mar-02 Apr-03 Jul-03 * Jun-04 advertise for construction T2K031 TRAFFIC SlG OLD RIVER RD AT 4 construction complete Feb-02 Apr-02 Aug-02 Jan-03 RIDGE OAK DRIVE T7K021 INTERCHANGE ON SR178 3 project report submitted to Caltransl consultant has begun Jul-99 Feb-03 Jun-03 Nov-04 AT FAIRFAX final design TOK006 STWIDENING ROSEDALE HIGHWAY 2 in design ^ug-01 Jan-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 PLC020 RIO VISTA PARK 4 in design - rough grading park site complete, begin rough Mar-01 Apr-03 Sep-03 Feb-04 grade stream bed TOK012 BRIDGE CONST, HAGEMAN AT SR99 2 PSR approval anticipated for September Jul-01 Dec-03 P5C002 LANDSCAPE MEDIANS 6 construction completed Jan-02 Feb-02 Feb-02 Apr-02 COLU M BUS/PANORAMA T3K045 RIGHT TURN LANE - MING/TRUXTUN 5,7 working on comments received from CalTrans, design complete Oct-02 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 continued with right turn lanes on Truxtun Extension P8HO01 FS #15/WSPS 4 under construction Aug-01 Jan-03 Mar-03 Dec~03 POCO09 CENTENNIAL GARDEN SMOKE 2 construction is complete Nov-01 Feb-02 Sep-02 Nov-02 HATCH MODIFICATION TIK023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; HAGEMAN 4 construction is complete Sep-01 May-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 T4K055 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; LAKE STREET 2 construction complete Jan-03 Mar-03 TOK138 CASA LOMA #6 STREET IMPROV'S 1 construction by City crews schedu;ed to start in Sept., 2002; Jan-02 Feb-02 Sep-02 Jun-03 delay caused by accelerated resurfacing projects G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\ClP~=¥ 02-03\CLP FY 02-03 JUN.xls 2 of 5 5/29/2003 PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARE COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T9K012 NORTHEAST BIKE PATH 3 construction completed Feb-03 Jun-03 Q9K003 NATURAL GAS FUELING STATION 2 construction is complete , .~ TOK011 !STREET RECONSTRUCTION-WHITE LANE 6 construction completed Apr-02 Jun-02 T2K026 TRAFFIC SlG-STINE (~ BEECHWOOD 6 under construction Feb-02 Aug-02 Dec-02 Feb-03 T2K043 TRAFFIC SIG-STOCKDALE ~ McDONALD 2,5 design complete, request authorization to proceed Mar-02 Feb-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 E7K012 WWTP83 HEADWORKS under construction P0C009 CENTENNIAL GARDEN BULLET 2 construction completed Sep-01 Oct-01 Oct-02 Feb-03 RESISTANT GLASS T2K048 PANAMA LANE RECONSTRUCT 6,7 construction completed Sep-02 Nov-02 T3K024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 4 construction complete Jan-03 Apr-03 OLD FARM ROAD T3K014 AKERS ROAD RR XING/BRIDGE 6,7 awaiting Public Utilities Commission approval Jan-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 T3K047 AKERS ROAD CONSTRUCTION 6 awaiting approval for railroad crossing Jan-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 E2J121 BIKE PATH WIDENING CSUB TO MANOR 2,3,4 in design, PS&E 75% complete, additional improvements added Sep-02 May-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 to project in February. T8K083/ SEISMIC RETROFIT OF 4 CITY BRIDGES 2,3 in construction Jan-98 Sep-02 Mar-03 Jan-04 T8K084 T8K085 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF NORTH 3 in design Apr-02 Jun-03 Oct-03 Oct-04 CHESTER BRIDGE T8K083 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF MANOR BRIDGE 3 waiting on environmental clearance, design complete Jan-98 Sep-02 Jun-03 Jun-04 LEFT AND RIGHT T3K048 WALL STREET IMPROVEMENTS 2 construction completed 10/25/02 Feb-02 May-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 T3K058 FREEWAY BEAUTIFICATION MASTER VAR Public Meeting was 2-11-03. Master Plan adoption .... May-02 Mar-03 NIA N/A PLAN was on 3-26-03. Sent to Kern Co for their adoption {~ 6/'10 mtg. P3C088 ACQUISITION AND DEMO 1,2 ongoing Sep-02 Mar-03 Sep-02 Jun-03 P3K003 REPLACE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 2 contract awarded, NTP issued on 4-9-03 Sep-02 Dec-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 P3C084- JEFFERSON & MLK POOL REHAB 1,2 RFQ&P re-issued to address HUD guidelines and revised indemnity Jul-03 Oct-03 Jan-04 May-04 clause. Responses due June 9. PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARE COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) LBS301 BAKER STREET STREETSCAPE 2 Council award scheduled for 4-30-03, construction to begin Sep-02 Mar-OS Mar-OS May-03 5-27-03 T3K056 20TH STREET PARKING MALL 2 Mar-03 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 T3K133 i HWY 58 ENTRY MONUMENT 1 on hold Feb-03 Sep-03 Nov-03 Mar-04 T3K046 i lMPROVMEDIAN ISLANDS VAR construction complete Jan-03 Apr-03 Jul-03 Dec-03 'r3K052 NEW STINE ROAD LANDSCAPING 5 on hold Feb-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 T3K049 NORTH CHESTER STREETSCAPE 2 Bid opening: June 5. Council award: June 25 Mar-03 May-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 E3K010 "L" STREET SEWER REHAB I Design 25% complete, survey completed Nov-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Mar-04 E3K009 BRUNDAGE LANE SEWER REHAB I Design 20% complete, survey requested Nov-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Mar-04 TIK038 SIGNAL MT VERNON AT CHURCH AVE. 3 under construction, expected completion 6/9/03 Dec-01 Jul-02 Mar-03 Jun-03 T3K055 SIGNAL HAGEMAN AT JEWETTA 4 in design, 65% complete Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03 hold - right-of-way issues T3K060 SIGNAL BUENA VISTA AT DEER PEAK 4 ~reconstruction meeting 6/3/03 Dec-02 Mar-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 T9K011 TRAFFIC PRE-EMPTION VAR in design, field review complete, need go ahead from Fire Dept. Jul-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 T3K013 UPGRADE OPTICOM VAR in design Jan-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 E9K012 TRUXTUN STORM DRAIN 2 Work with T3KO07 Sep-01 Jul-03 Sep-03 Nov-03 T3KO08 RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS VAR construction complete Sep-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jul-03 T3K059 RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS VAR construction complete Sep-02 Mar-03 Apr-03 Jul-03' T3K053 STOCKDALE HWY MEDIAN RECONSTR I in design, coordination with CalTrans required at SR99 DC Mar-02 Jun-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 T3K012 SIGNAL JEWE3-F AT 34TH m design Oct-02 Jul-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 P3KO02 MT VERNON FACILITY AC PAD I design on hold, need input from Solid Waste Dept. Feb-03 not set not set not set G:\GROUPDA'I'~Dani\CIP~-Y 02-03\CIP FY 02-03 JUN.xls 4 of 5 5/29/2003 Pu/ t]c w ores a'o rat improvement t'rooram bc e0ute scat z ear 2ooe_-e_oo3 PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARI' COMMENTS . DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) 3'21(012 CAPE/CHIP SEAL VAR use $ for PW Taint. not set not set not set not set TOK146 SLURRY SEAL 1 in design Nov-02 Feb-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 BAKERSFIELD AIRPORT T3K051 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION-BERKSHIRE RDI 7 coordinating with Developer, design TBD A'~ KERN ISLAND CANAL T3K050 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - HOSKING RD 7 coordination with Developer, design TBD AT KERN ISLAND CANAL TOK013 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - OLIVE DRIVE bid to be awarded 5/14 Jun-03 Jul-03 AT CALLOWAY ROAD - SIGNAL T3K041 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - SR 99 on-going AT HOSKING AVENUE P3KO05 FUELING STATION AT FIRE STATION 15 included with Station 15 construction T3K044 IMPROVE CITY SIDEWALK P3C081 NEW AQUATIC FACILITY 2 Q Street sewer relocation, under construction Dec-02 Jan-03 Apr-03 Jun-03 90% complete P3C082 NEW ICE FACILITY POB001 PARKING LOT EXPANSION - P STREET ~n design Apr-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 Oct-03 &14TH STREET T3K006 SIGNAL MODIFICATION MISCELLANEOUS !on-going T3K007 STREET IMPROVEMENT - om-going MlSC CONST E3K011 TEVIS RANCH DRAINAGE IMPVMNTS 5 will seek on-call engineer for final design Apr-03 Aug-03 Oct-03 Dec-03 T2K046 WESTSIDE PARKWAY on-going E3K004 WWTP #2 EFFLUENT STORAGE -' 1 boilerplate specs for Derrill 'W~itten at plant. Dec-02 Jan-03 -- Boyle to revise specs T3K063 HAGEMAN AT PA'FI'ON WAY VAR awarded 5/14/03 Jan-03 Mar-03 Jun-03 Jul-03 Construction Dept will schedule work start P2H003 FS #1 REWIRE 3 in design, 50% complete Jan-03 Jun-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 initial FY 01-O2 G:\GROUPDAT~Dani\ClP~=Y 02-03\CLP FY 02-03 JUN.xls 5 of 5 ~' 5/29/2003 BAKERSFIELD POLICE TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,,!i,.,AY 2 8 2003 FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: Domestic Violence Council Referral 462 (Ward 1) Councilmember Carson referred to Chief Matlock the public statement by Minister Wesley C. Muhammad regarding the treatment of domestic violence cases by the Bakersfield Police Department for follow-Up. Operations Division staff researched the issue of domestic violence cases handled by the police department and provided the following information. The California Penal Code and the policy of the Bakersfield Police Department leave little room for officers to exercise discretion in cases involving Domestic Violence. Section 273.5 of the Penal Code specifies that the person who inflicts corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a person who is the wife, girlfriend, former girlfriend, or mother of the abuser's child will be charged with a felony. Additionally, there are other Penal Code Sections that address battery against wives, girlfriends, etc. [PC 243(e)(1)]. The battery charge is a misdemeanor. If the elements of the crime exist, dispute mediation is not an appropriate resolution. The fact that the victim is a gang member, or the suspect is a gang member, has no bearing on the way these cases are handled. Please feel free to contact me if you need further clarification. EWM/vrf attachment: TO: ALAN' T. ANDY, CITY MANAGER ',i lviAY 2 8 2003 . FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLIC ? 3~?': ~1~.¢~?~t~::<?: ' -' DATE: May 27, 2003 SUBJECT: Panhandling at Highway 178- Union Avenue Exit Council Referral 468 (Ward 2) Council Member Benham referred an e-mail complaint from Chris Burrous regarding panhandlers at the Highway 178 exit at Union Avenue to Police Chief Eric Matlock for response. This referral was assigned to the Operations Division for response. The following information was provided by Captain Bryan Lynn. Council Member Benham has received numerous citizen concerns regarding panhandlers at Niles/Monterey and Union Avenue. I have researched the Municipal Code and the Penal Code and after conferring with City Attorney Alan Daniel, the only possible sections that appear to apply are PC 647(c) and 647c. After further research, it appears that these sections do not allow us to take enforcement action unless the solicitor blocks the sidewalk, approaches the citizen, or interferes with the flow of traffic. Vehicle Code Section 22520.5 may be applicable, but only if the panhandling occurs within 500 feet of a freeway, freeway on-ramp, or freeway off-ramp. This section appears to apply to those who engage in this behavior at Niles / Monterey and Union Avenue and we will direct extra patrol to that area. Additionally, we will provide briefing training to all patrol officers on this issue and the options for enforcement. BLL:plp ~ B A K E R S F I E L D M E M 0 R A N D U M 4AY 2. 2_003 , t TO: ALAN TANDY, CItY MANAGER · : .~!-.--, ,...~/~.? , -.-,. FROM: ~ STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: May 27, 2003 SUBJECT: PARK SIZE AND CREDIT FOR PARKS IN GATED COMMUNITIES Council Referral No. REF000473 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTS STAFF RESPOND TO HIS QUESTIONS REGARDING HOW THE CITY DETERMINES THE SIZE OF PRKS; AND THE ISSUE OF CREDIT OR NO CREDIT FOR PARKS IN GATED COMMUNITIES. Park sizes are determined as part of the subdivision process. The current parkland dedication and development program is based on the construction of a 6 acre park (Chapter 15.80 of the B.M.C.). The general plan park policy was amended to use 10 acres as the minimum size for neighborhood parks. The amendment also contained language that permits variation from the standard. Actual park size and location are determined during the subdivision process and may include sites predetermined during a previous general plan amendment. Park credit for private parks is permitted consistent with the requirements of Section 15.80.120 of the B.M.C. No more than seven tenths of one acre per one thousand population may.be given. The seven tenths is the difference between the 1985 inventory of public park land being 1.8 acres per 1,000 population and the new (1990) 2.5 acres per 1,000 population standard for providing park land. Private parks are typically one acre or less. The concept behind the park credit is that private open space does not add to the attainment of the City's goals and policies for developing public parks at 2.5 acres per 1,000 population. SG:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCReferra~Ref000473.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM May 27, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~ SUBJECT: COSTS AND FUNDING FOR LIGHT RAIL Council Referral #000464 Councilmember Couch requested staff prepare a report on the costs and funding mechanisms for the light rail project. Staff is currently researching this request. A response should be available ~n approximately two to three weeks. cc: Jack LaRochelle G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 05-14\464.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM May 29, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ J SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT RIVERLAKES AND MEANY Council Referral #000471 Councilmember Couch understands traffic signal plans for Riverlakes and Meany have been submitted since January and needs to be approved (per Craig Carver). Staff contact Councilmember Couch to advise status of construction of traffic signal. The developer's second check print plan set for the traffic signals at the intersection of Coffee/Riverlakes/Meany and the traffic signal.for the new retail center just north of the intersection was received by Public Works - Subdivision Engineering for additional plan checking on April 29, 2003, and is awaiting its turn in line for checking. Traffic Engineering recently completed the review of the traffic signal coordination plan submitted by the developer's traffic engineer and approved the traffic signal location, layout and operational parameters for the two traffic signals being checked by Subdivision Engineering. The developer will be installing both traffic signals with the proposed retail development on the northeast corner of the Coffee/Riverlakes/Meany intersection. The project is undergoing a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to be in hearings before the City later this year. No firm date for construction of the traffic signals by the developer has been set. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~2003\CC Mtg 05-14\471 .doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM May 29, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM' RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~_...--._.___~- SUBJECT: LEFT TURN ON ROSEDALE AT ABATE-A-WEED Council Referral #000475 Councilmember Couch requests Raul Rojas contact Joe File at Abate-A-Weed to provide him with status of the left turn modifications for that area and prepare a status report back to Councilmember Couch. The improvement plan, with changes as requested by the Caltrans permit office, was re- submitted this week. If no further changes are needed by Caltrans, the permit should be issued in about 6 weeks. The location is in the County and the median modification is in the Caltrans right of way for State Route 58. Work would be done by the City. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~003\CC Mtg 05-14\475.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM May 29, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 4510 STEEPLECHASE SIGHT LINE PROBLEMS Council Referral #000472 Councilmember Couch requests traffic engineering investigate Bob Zuspan's concerns regarding neighbor at 4510 Steeplechase Drive creating sight line problems blocking view of motorists with his boat/RV in driveway which against CC&R's. Traffic Engineers investigated the line of sight for the intersection at Steeplechase and Shire, adjacent to 4510 Steeplechase Drive. The resident has a boat stored along the side yard of the home, behind the building front line. There is also a large "fifth-wheel" type RV in the driveway. The RV is stored close to the front of the garage area and extends to about 6 feet behind the public sidewalk (street right of way limit). The line of sight was checked for conformance to the requirements of Municipal Code 17.08.175 "Clear Sight View." As currently stored, the RV and boat do not interfere with the line of sight requirements of the City's Municipal Code. As long as the RV and boat are stored out of the "Clear Sight View" area, visibility for motorists using the intersection should be adequate. The prohibitions listed in the development's CC&R's are a civil matter and not enforced by the City. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals~2003\CC Mtg 05-14\472.doc B A K E R S F I E L D M E M 0 R A N D U M ..... i,.iAY 2_ 9 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,, ~ STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR ";~"". :..'~ '~'-~''; '-,-'"~'. ' '" FROM: DATE: May 28, 2003 SUBJECT: 10720 BRIMHALL Council Referral No. REF000470 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING MODIFICATION 03-0290 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW 03-0268 AT 10720 BRIMHALL ROAD AND REQUESTS STAN GRADY CONTACT HIM REGARDING HIS CONCERNS. Councilmember Couch was contacted on May 23, 2003 regarding property at 10720 Brimhall Road. The property is the subject of a site plan review and setback modification approval. The project is a 68 unit apartment complex. His questions were answered and no follow-up information was requested. SG:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCReferral\Ref000470.doc B A K E R S F I E L D M E M 0 R A N D U M NAY 2 9 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: ~ STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: May 28, 2003 SUBJECT: CANCELLATION OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS Council Referral No. REF000474 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTS STAN GRADY CONTACT HIM REGARDING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CANCELLATION OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS ON A PROJECT LOCATED WEST OF ALLEN ROAD, BETWEEN REINA ROAD AND KRATZMEYER ROAD, AND HIS UNDERSTANDING THAT THE APPLICANT WAS ASKING FOR C-2 PCD. Councilmember Couch was contacted on May 23, 2003 regarding property at the southwest corner of Kratzmeyer Road and Allen Road. The property is the subject of a pending general plan amendment and zone change from agricultural use to residential. The case will be heard by the Planning Commission on June 19, 2003. His questions were answered and no follow-up information was requested. SG:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCReferral\Ref000474.doc