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B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM December 5, 2003 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~7'~,/-,,~_~., SUBJECT: General Information 1. There are several articles enclosed on the VLF/State budget issue. The bottom line summary has not changed. The City of Bakersfield is losing $912,000 a month. No one can be certain how long that will continue or whether, in the end, the backfill being requested by the Governor will be reinstated. Department heads will meet for several hours next week to consider how and where to make cuts. We will brief the City Council at the Wednesday meeting. Among the articles mentioned above is one from the December 5th Los Angeles Times which shows increasing opposition to the Governor's financial plan. 2. Unfortunately, we are going to experience funding delays for most of our major local road projects due to the state financial situation. Based on the best information we currently have, a summary is enclosed with information on the set back in the timelines. A Los Angeles Times article from November 30th indicates that shifting transportation money into the State's general fund may occur, which could likely mean that no new projects would be funded and some current projects may be in jeopardy. 3. A status report is enclosed from Public Works on the progress of the Carrier Canal repairs. 4. As a reminder, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ice Sports Center will be held on Friday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m. The grand opening will take place the following day, Saturday, December 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Information from the website is attached with details on the classes and activities to be offered. The building is really looking good. SMG is gearing up for special events, as the enclosed information shows. 5. The latest status report regarding the use of the $2 million in funding that was allocated to southeast projects is enclosed. Honorable Mayor and City Council December 5, 2003 Page 2 6. Enclosed are two letters expressing appreciation to our firefighters who recently helped out with the fires in the south. 7. The most recent CIP report from Public Works is attached for your review. 8. Recreation and Parks' activity report for November is enclosed. 9. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Update on the water leak repairs and paving at the condominium complex at 5500 Lennox Avenue; Councilmember Couch · Status regarding speed enforcement at Mondavi and Harvest Creek; Councilmember Sullivan · Correspondence to Union Pacific Railroad regarding cancellation of International Square agreement and documentation for repayment of the CDBG tax increment; Councilmember Salvaq.qio · Report on law enforcement efforts in the Loyalton/Castleford area and status of implementing a Neighborhood Watch program. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst Los Angeles Times: The Going Gets Tough for Schwarzenegger Page 1 of 3 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-analysis5dec05,1,445047.story?coll--la-headlines-cali fomia NEWS ANALYSIS The Going Gets Tough for Schwarzenegger By Michael Finnegan and Joe Mathews Times Staff Writers December 5, 2003 SACRAMENTO -- As he faces the first major test of his clout in the state capital, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has run up against a dual threat: a deeply divided Legislature smarting from his hardball tactics and the determined opposition of organized labor. On his first day as governor, Schwarzenegger asked the Legislature to set aside partisan rancor and vote by today, the legal deadline, to place two budget measures on the March ballot. One, fiercely opposed by many Democrats, would put a permanent cap on state spending. The other, facing resistance from conservative Republicans, would let the state borrow up to $15 billion to pay its bills. Both measures would help Schwarzenegger keep his vow not to raise taxes, a campaign promise that is crucial to maintaining his political base. Balking legislators from Republican and Democratic camps have criticized the Schwarzenegger proposals on policy grounds. But Democrats in particular have also come under strong political pressure from political benefactors, led by the California Teachers Assn. and the Service Employees International Union. Both are among the capital's most powerful lobbying forces, and both are leaning hard on lawmakers to radically reshape the proposals to their liking --7 if not to block them altogether. The teachers union worries that Schwarzenegger's proposed spending cap would force sharp cuts to schools despite his pledge to protect education. The union also expects that his $15-billion debt proposal would make it harder to win voter approval of $12 billion in school bonds on the same March ballot. SEIU, which represents more than 500,000 janitors, nurses, public employees and other workers, is concerned that Schwarzenegger's proposals would sharply scale back spending on health care and other programs for decades. "You have to ask: What are the actual consequences of this for the future of the state here?" said Dean Tipps, executive director of SEIU's California State Council. "And does this come back and haunt everybody?" Schwarzenegger, Tipps said, is "naive" to think he can avoid raising taxes, given the depth of the state's budget shortfall. "His problem is that in his campaign, he promised what cannot be done, and now he's confronting the reality of what cannot be done," Tipps said. "There is a basic underlying arithmetic that he is now becoming increasingly aware of that says: That is not doable." Unions have had a testy relationship with Schwarzenegger since he leaped into politics: They spent millions of dollars trying to block Schwarzenegger from toppling his Democratic predecessor Gray Davis in the recall election. http://www.~atimes.c~m/news/~~ca~/~a-me-ana~ysis5dec~5~~~3862339~print.st~ry?c~~~=~a-head~ines-ca~if~mia 12/5/2003, Los Angeles Times: The Going Gets Tough for Schwarzenegger Page 2 of 3 Witl~ Democrats pressured from one side by labor and from the other by Schwarzenegger, the governor has complicated his task by using aggressive campaign tactics to pressure the Legislature. On the conservative talk radio circuit, he warned lawmakers of"severe casualties" next year in their campaigns if they fail to stop "politics as usual." His political team has lured several thousand people to campaign-style rallies with a tape- recorded telephone invitation from Schwarzenegger. His advisors acknowledged picking the rally sites in San Diego and the Central Valley to target districts of moderate Democrats. Several are vulnerable to GOP challenges in the upcoming campaign. "That was a mistake," said Tony Quinn, a Republican who analyzes campaigns for the nonpartisan California Target Book. "That is a big club you keep behind the door. You should keep that kind of thing in reserve. What if it doesn't work, and you've used it? Then its effectiveness is gone." Fabian Nufiez of Los Angeles, the incoming state Assembly speaker, said he hoped Schwarzenegger was not trying to "bully" lawmakers. "His earnest effort to find a serious solution to a very, very difficult problem -- that needs to happen here in Sacramento, not in our respective districts," Nufiez said. To calm the nerves of legislators, Schwarzenegger has toned down his rhetoric and invited both Democrats and Republicans to join him at the rallies. Lawmakers from both parties have taken him up on the offer, lending credence to his pledge to be a bipartisan governor. Among those on stage with him before nearly 2,000 cheering supporters Thursday at a Bakersfield shopping mall were two Democrats, state Sen. Dean Florez of Shafier and Assemblywoman Nicole Parra of Hanford. They flew with Schwarzenegger from Sacramento to Bakersfield. "If the governor wants action, we're ready to give him action," said Florez, who pledged support for his ballot proposals. "We should not battle with the governor now." The rally offered evidence of the opposition to Schwarzenegger's proposals: About 150 protesters chanted, "Save our kids!" SEIU members held signs saying, "Arnold cuts hurt our children" and "Bakersfield against borrowing." The union is a leading opponent of $1.9 billion in spending cuts he has proposed. For Schwarzenegger, the stakes of the Legislature's decisions are huge. He has essentially bet a large chunk of thc political capital he gained in the October recall election. So far, his achievements as governor have been easy. With the stroke of a pen, he cut the fees that Californians pay to register their cars. With another stroke of a pen, he ratified the Legislature's repeal of a law allowing illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses. The profound budget problems, however, have defied such simple solutions. If lawmakers follow his wishes, the new Republican governor would claim victory in his initial efforts to cut thrOugh the partisan gridlock that has angered California voters. Enhancing the unique power he wields as a top Hollywood film star would be the lb'st firm evidence of skill at cutting deals with legislators. "That's a fairly potent combination," said Tim Hodson, director of the Center for California Studies at Cai State Sacramento. But if lawmakers defy Schwarzenegger, the governor will suffer an embarrassing defeat less than a month after taking power. Until now, many Democrats have tried to be conciliatory toward Schwarzenegger as they struggle to avoid the voter wrath that put him in office. But if he fails to win legislative approval of his ballot measures, Democrats could be emboldened to "stop the Schwarzenegger juggernaut," said Democratic pollster David Binder. http://www.~atimes.c~m~news/~~ca~/~a-me-ana~ysis5dec~5~~~3862339~print.st~ry?c~~~=~a-head~ines-ca~if~mia 12/5/2003 Los An,geles Times: The Going Gets Tough for Schwarzenegger Page 3 of 3 "It would take some of the larger-than-life position that he has, and bring it back down to reality," he said. Either way, the outcome of his talks with legislators will offer the first true measure of Schwarzenegger's ability to translate his personal popularity into effective leadership. Ifl~u want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. Click here for article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2003 Los Angeles Times http://www~~atimes~c~m/news/~~ca~/~a-me-ana~ysis5dec~5~~~3862339~print~st~ry?c~~~=~a-head~ines~ca~if~mia 12/5/2003 ~os A.,ngeles Times: Governor Is Willing to Bend on Budget Page 1 of 3 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-amold2dec02,1,612806.story?coil=la-home-local advertisement Governor Is Willing to Bend on Budget Schwarzenegger says of what he was told about the pain of cutbacks: 'Now I understand.' By Peter Nicholas and Evan Halper Times Staff Writers December 2, 2003 SACRAMENTO -- In an overture to state legislators, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Monday that he would compromise on the details of his proposed spending cap so long as the final version proves tough enough to end a worrisome string of budget deficits. Schwarzenegger also sought to assure reelection-minded legislators that he was not working for their defeat, inviting them to join him this week on a campaign-style swing through Democratic districts up and down the state intended to rally support for his package of spending controls and bond proposals. "I want them to come with me and stand up on the stage with me and to talk about this issue, about the bond and how important it is," Schwarzenegger told reporters in the Ronald Reagan Cabinet Room. He said he wanted legislators to know that he would not be "going out there and attacking people and taking people out. This is not what I want to do. Not what I want to accomplish. What I want to accomplish is for us to work together and sell it together." The governor also has proposed immediately cutting the budget for this year and next, and on Monday expressed anguish over the task. Having been in office for two weeks, Schwarzenegger said he now appreciates what his predecessors meant when they advised him he would need to make wrenching choices. In a reference to the nearly $4 billion in cuts he proposed over the next 19 months -- taking money from health-care programs, higher education and the developmentally disabled -- Schwarzenegger said: "I hate making cuts. Because it hurts me .... And now I understand when past governors said to me, 'Arnold, it will be tough decisions you'll have to make that are painful. We all make them.' I understood last week what that meant for the first time. Because I didn't quite understand what that meant. Those are painful decisions, to take money away from people." After a Thanksgiving holiday lull, Schwarzenegger on Monday stepped up his appeal for a bond issue of up to $15 billion and a spending cap designed to avoid future financial crises. Legislators face a Friday deadline to send the measures to the ballot. The governor met separately with television and print reporters in his suite of offices, and. then spoke privately with the "Big Five" Democratic and Republican legislative leaders. The leaders voiced optimism that they could draft an accord with the govemor on the spending cap. Senate President Pro Tem John Burton (D-San Francisco) is supporting a temporary cap that would expire after an unspecified time. http ://www. latimes, com/news/local/la-me-amold2dec02,1,7352908,print, story? coil=la-home-local 12/2/2003 ~Los A~ngeles Times: Govemor Is Willing to Bend on Budget Page 2 of 3 "It's a very, very short time frame for a very complicated issue," Burton said. "But we're going to do our best to reach it either up, down or sideways." Schwarzenegger is to make his case to Assembly Democrats this morning before leaving the capital for a stop in San Diego. On Thursday, he is to be in Bakersfield, and on Friday, he is to be in Tracy in the Central Valley. Schwarzenegger is singling out areas represented by moderate Democrats. He wants voters to call legislators and urge them to support his plan to close budget gaps and shore up the state's finances. He is not anticipating defeat. Borrowing language from the nation's space program, the governor said: "Failure is no option. It just doesn't exist.. I didn't campaign this way: 'What if I lose this election?' I never went into a competition, in weightlifiing or bodybuilding, ifI cannot lift this weight .... 'What if this movie tanks in the box office? What ifI hurt myself doing this stunt?' ... I will work and do everything I can to make it happen. Because if you look for an excuse and say what if it doesn't happen, you're taking the easy way out." Still, Schwarzenegger is facing opposition from powerful comers of state government. State Treasurer Phil Angelides, a Democrat expected to mn for governor in 2006, is scheduled to launch a campaign against the $15-billion borrowing plan at a Sacramento elementary school this morning. Angelides contends that the borrowing will prolong repayment of the state's debt, leaving the children and grandchildren of Californians to pay for overspending that took place before they were bom. Schwarzenegger's spending cap proposal has angered legislators and interest groups, who have portrayed it as a power grab by the executive branch of government and a vehicle for excessive budget reductions. The cap he proposed would depress spending by $14 billion beginning in July and allow it to grow no faster than population and per capita income. Education groups said they would resist the cap in its current form because it would cost local schools and community colleges billions of dollars, and end the constitutional guarantee that half of all new revenue goes to education.. Instead, in years when the state has a Surplus, all of the money would go into a reserve account. That money could be spent only to provide tax rebates, pay off deficit financing bonds, handle emergencies or to supplement general fund spending when revenue drops during economic downtums. The California Teachers Assn. has been working with the govemor on revising his proposal to avoid the education cuts. "I don't believe the governor wants to cut education," said Barbara Kerr, president of the association. "He has said that publicly. He said it personally to me .... We are talking. I am hopeful we can work it out." : Democrats are also alarmed by a provision in the governor's cap that enhances the governor's power at the Legislature's expense. Under the proposal, the governor could make budget cuts at any point in the year if the state begins running a deficit. The cuts would take effect unless two-thirds of the Legislature voted to overturn them. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-amold2dec02,1,7352908,print.story?c°ll=la-home-local 12/2/2003 .,Los ~geles Times: Govemor Is Willing to Bend on Budget Page 3 of 3 "It is a complete reversal of the constitutional role in both the U.S. and the state constitutions," said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Wes Chesbro (D-Arcata). "It is getting a very hard look by us." "This thing was hastily prepared," Chesbro said of the governor's proposed spending cap. "We will talk to'them this week and try to come up with solutions for some of these problems." Burton said: "We don't believe in an autocrat. People elect a governor ... not a czar." The nonpartisan legislative analyst advised legislators to closely study the details in the governor's proposals, noting that they "have the potential to fundamentally shift the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government." The analyst said the cap would lock in furore spending at a low rate, and bar legislators from bolstering state programs in a healthy economy. Schwarzenegger did not dispute the claim that the spending cap amounts to an expansion of the power in his favor. "No two ways about it," the governor said. "It's something that is a safeguard so it [a budget deficit] doesn't happen again." Yet he said he is not wedded to the proposed cap he unveiled last week, inviting a new approach. "I let them know what my definition of a spending limit is; maybe there's another definition that will make everyone feel more comfortable," Schwarzenegger said. "This is like a collaborative effort so we can accomplish the thing that this will never happen again, the overspending. And so how do we protect the people from that. And that's part of the promise I made to the people." Times staff writer Jeffrey L. Rabin contributed to this report. If~j~ want other stories on this topic, search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. Click here for article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2003 Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.corn/news/local/la-me-arnold2dec02,1,7352908,print.story?coll=la-home-local 12/2/2003 t~~ G~ow OPHTHALMOLOGY This story is taken from Politics at sacbee.com. Plan for big cuts, counties told Analyst says even if the state makes up for lost vehicle fees, the budget crunch could hurt. By Pamela Martineau -- Bee Staff Writer - (Published November 26, 2003) California counties should develop contingency plans that prepare for deep budget cuts regardless of whether the Legislature votes to reimburse local governments for lost vehicle license fee revenues. That was the message a legislative analyst for the California State Association of Counties delivered to Yolo County officials Tuesday. CSAC's Pat Leary warned county leaders that even if the Legislature approves a bill that would reimburse counties and cities for all or part of lost VLF revenues, the state's budget outlook is so dire that local governments -- especially counties -- will likely endure severe cuts. "To lose some or all of the (VLF) backfill on top of the (state budget) gap that's already there is going to have serious consequences," said Leary. "Every county is going to feel the pain." Leary presented an overview of the state budget crisis and its impact on local governments to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors. She stressed that legislative battles over fixing the state budget gap could be protracted, leaving local governments in the lurch as they wait to learn the extent of their losses. And once local governments learn how deep their funding cuts will be, they may have a limited amount of time to adjust their budgets. "You may have a much shorter time to spread the pain," said Leary. "A lot of counties right now are talking about contingency plans." Yolo officials seized that advice and directed their finance experts to prepare a "worst case" scenario budget that assumes the VLF losses will not be covered by the state. Yolo County Supervisor Nike NcGowan said it is important for the public to know that the loss of VLF revenue equates to a loss of county services and jobs. "This translates for cities and counties into police officers and firefighters ... those are the people whose jobs · are on the line," said NcGowan. Yolo officials expect to present alternative budget proposals for public review at a workshop in late January or early February. Leary said that for most counties, VLF revenues are a major source of discretionary revenue. For a handful of. counties in California, it is the largest source. In Yolo, the roughly $15 million of VLF revenue collected each year accounts for :25 percent of general purpose revenue, said Don Hoff, an analyst in the County Administrative Office. The VLF revenue helps fund public defenders, district attorneys, sheriff's deputies, probation officers and other jobs. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met in his office Tuesday with mayors from seven of California's 10 largest cities on the issue. "He said again today that he wants to do what he can to provide the backfill to local communities," said Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo. Exactly how he'll do that, she said, "is not as clear as his commitment to do it." Senate Republican leader Jim Brulte, R-Rancho Cucamonga, has introduced legislation that would reimburse cities and counties for the estimated $3.6 billion they would have received in VLF revenue during the remainder of 2003~2004 if Swarzenegger had not cut the fee. Leafy cautioned that there is uncertainty as to whether the Legislature will pass the bill, especially since it proposes using state general fund money to reimburse local governments. And if the Brulte measure is approved, Leafy said, counties will likely still experience revenue losses as state officials make other cuts to balance the budget. Counties and cities also may have to take out short-term loans to pay their bills while a legislative remedy for the VLF loss is negotiated in the Legislature, Hoff said. The VLF revenue is paid to local governments in monthly installments. About the Writer The Bee's Pamela Hartineau can be reached at (530) 757-7119 or omartineauL~sacbee.com The Bee's Capitol Bureau contributed to this report. Go to: Sacbee / Ba__c_k~tA._s_tory Contact Bee Cust0mer. 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SR 178/Fairfax: Project construction funding probably delayed from this fiscal year to next fiscal year. May delay project construction 6 months-1 year. Hageman Flyover: Will delay construction funding of project at least two years from FY 06-07 to FY 08-09. Planning, engineering, and right of way acquisition will continue on schedule (local traffic impact fees planned to be used for these items). 24th/Oak Street interchange: Should be able to keep this project's construction funding on tract for FY 08-09. Planning, engineering, and right of way acquisition will continue on schedule (local traffic impact fees planned to be used for these items). Centennial Corridor: Will delay construction funding of project at least two years, first phase delayed from FY 08-09 to FY 10-11 or later. Last phase delayed from 18-19 to 20-21. Planning, engineering, and initial right of way acquisition will continue on schedule (existing Federal demonstration funds with local traffic impact fee match planned to be used for these items). Things are fluid regarding State transportation budgeting, and the above is probably the best case scenario. If payback of existing State loans already taken from transportation funds are deferred or forgiven, or if new loans from State transportation funding are granted, then the timelines above will be delayed further. The Sacramento Bee -- sacbee.com -- Dan Walters: Another crisis for Schwarzenegger: Increasing traffic c~... Page 1 of 2 L~m mom a~t n~d~pmon~! flisor~: ADHD, a~ism, ~brai palsy, learning disordem and dyslexia. This story is taken from _D_a_n. W.~J~ers at sacbee.com. Dan Walters: Another crisis for $chwarzenegger: Increasing traffic congestion By Dan Walters -- Bee Columnist - (Published November 30~ 2003) We Californians' symbiotic relationship with our cars and the roads we traverse is a well-established sociological phenomenon, born of our notion, perhaps misguided, of freedom to go anywhere and do what we want, whenever we please. And we exercise those assumed privileges by driving over a quarter-trillion miles each year. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who used to drive a Hummer on Los Angeles freeways when he was a private, if famous, citizen, paid homage to that special connection in two gubernatorial decrees. The new governor reversed two unpopular actions by predecessor Gray Davis -- one of those rare Californians who didn't drive -- by reducing property taxes on cars by billions of dollars, and pressuring the Legislature to repeal a new law that granted driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. Schwarzenegger's governorship, however, faces a more serious, if less evident, transportation crisis. Simply put, the state is rapidly running out of money to expand its transportation systems, especially highways, in the face of ever-increasing demand, largely because billions of dollars have been diverted into the state's general fund to cover deficits. New financing projections by the state Transportation Commission indicate that "at best.' there will be no new transportation projects added to the current five-year spending program. "At worst," about $3 billion in currently programmed projects will be deleted. And we're already dead last among the states in per capita spending on roads. Local government officials, urban planners and others involved in the arcane field of programming spending on transportation are scrambling to figure out what specific projects will be affected, but no one seems to have any firm answers because so much is unclear. As Schwarzenegger took office, his administration was talking about "refinancing" $25 billion in deficit-budget debts that the state has incurred, including billions owed to various transportation accounts. Transportation officials hoped that it would mean relief from austerity. But just as it was being publicly unveiled, the proposed refinancing bond issue was scaled back to no more than $17 billion, essentially covering some short-term loans that come due in June. And when the administration released a list of $1.9 billion in midyear budget adjustments last week, it included another big raid on transportation funds. Shifting transportation money into the state's general fund is just one major threat to transportation spending. Others include lower taxes on the ethanol-laced gasoline now being mandated for sale in California, and a stall on shifting sales taxes on gasoline into transportation, as voters decreed in Proposition 42 last year. California has doubled its automotive travel in the last two decades, but the carrying capacity of its roadway network has fallen far behind the pace, leading to ever-increasing traffic congestion. Meanwhile, as the state adds 600,000 people to its population every year, it also adds a half-million more cars -- about 1,300 a day -- so traffic jams are getting bigger and lasting longer. The state desperately needs a new transportation policy, the money to implement it, and an' overhaul of the Department of Transportation. The department is beset by shaky finances, running feuds over privatization, and http://www, s acb ee. com/content/polid c s/co lumns/walters/v-print/story/7875873 p- 8815085 c.html 12/1/2003 The Sacramento Bee -- sacbee.com -- Dan Walters: Another crisis for Schwarzenegger: Increasing traffic c~... Page 2 of 2 testy relationships with local and regional transportation agencies. Although Schwarzenegger has tapped Contra Costa County civic leader and political figure Sunne I~lcPeak as secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, the most important appointment to those involved in the issue is that of Caltrans director. At least one well-known figure from the construction industry rejected the job. But several other candidates.are being considered, reportedly including Will Kempton, a veteran state transportation planner who is now assistant city manager of Folsom; Ruben Barrales, a one-time San Mateo County supervisor who now holds a White House post; and Tony Harris, a high-ranking Caltrans official. Given the financial and organizational problems besetting California's transportation programs, Caltrans needs.an independent, credible figure who can bring order to chaos. About the Writer The Bee's Dan Walters can be reached at (916) 321-1195 or dw~.ters@s.a~;!2~e.com. 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Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852 Phone: (916) 321-1000 Copyright © The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/columns/walters/v-print/story/7875873p-8815085c.html 12/1/2003 ~ From: Alan Tandy To: Rhonda Smiley Date: 12/3/2003 10:04:17 AM Subject: Fwd: Carrier Canal Update >>> Stuart Patteson 12/3/03 8:23:16 AM >>> Status of Carrier Canal Repairs As of today, Wednesday, 12/3, The box culvert at 19th St. & Oak St.: - Oak Street has been open and operational since 11/21. -The reinforced concrete box culvert is completed. The coating of the existing box culvert under Oak St. is complete. - Remaining concrete sidewalk, drain, and fence curbing to be poured today. - canal lining and slope protection to be poured today. - The Jim Burke parking lot is paved and landscaping curb installed. Parking lot lights and landscape irrig. are being installed. Slurry sealing of the parking lot is scheduled for Mon. or Tues. (12/8-12/9) which should return the lot back to Jim Burke's use within a day or so after curing. - 19th St. and the south parking lot to be paved Sat. or Sun. Four Culvert Rehabilitation Work: - All culverts have been cleaned. - The inverts of the Truxtun at Westwind and Corp Yard culverts have been poured - Shotcrete should be placed starting today at the Truxtun culvert. - Reinforcing steel is being placed in the Mohawk culvert. Stuart Patteson, PE Construction Superintendent City of Bakersfield 661-326-3049 e-mail: spatteso @ ci.bakersfield.ca.us Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM J,~., November 25, 2003 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager~?~,,~~'' -,/ FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Status Report on S.E. Projects- $2 Million This memo updates the use of funds ($2 M) for the SE area. The Lakeview Avenue Streetscape project was completed in spring of 2002 and the status of the remaining five activities is listed below. Part of the funding for the SE projects below is underwritten by the Section 108 (HUD) program, and the federal deadline for expending these funds is January 31,2005. Public Works engineers have re-evaluated the cost of the work proposed for Brundage Lane, California Avenue and Union Avenue projects. They have estimated that the funds earmarked for the three activities will not adequately complete the work or, iginally proposed. Public Works has recommended the projects be phased or additional funds be considered. Brundaqe Lane Street Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $325,000 of Section 108 funds for construction only were budgeted for street improvements. They include installation of median streetscape, sidewalk and street lighting improvements on Brundage Lane from Chester Avenue to Union Avenue. According to the PW Department, design is scheduled to be completed by February 2004. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2004 and to be competed by June 2004. The PW Department is the lead agency. California Avenue Street Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $413,500 of Section 108 funds for construction only were budgeted for street improvements. They include installation of median streetscape, sidewalk and street lighting improvements. The Section 108 funds will be primarily targeted along California Avenue from Union Avenue to the railroad tracks - west of Washington Avenue. According to the PW Department, design is scheduled to be completed by January 2004. Construction is scheduled to start in April 2004 and to be completed by July 2004. The PW Department is the lead agency. Union Avenue Street Improvement Project Funds in the amount of $61,500 of Section 108 funds for construction only were budgeted for street improvements which include installation of median streetscape, sidewalk and street lighting improvements on Union Avenue from California Avenue to Belle Terrace. According to the PW Department, design is scheduled to be completed by May 2004. Construction is scheduled to start in July 2004 and to be completed by September 2004. The PW Department is the lead agency. East California Avenue Career Training Facility Section 108 funds in the amount of $200,000 for design was budgeted to develop a career training facility on three acres of land owned by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) located at east California Avenue and south Robinson Street. The facility will potentially encompass a training center, childcare center, police satellite office and office/retail space. The total construction square footage is estimated at 22,600 square feet, with the training center occupying 18% of the total area. HACK has partnered with Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc., and Fred Consulting to develop the project. After posting a RFP/RFQ in August, 2003 HACK's Board of Directors will consider an agreement with the Legaspi Company to help in marketing and realty services for the East California Avenue project. Total development costs are estimated at $3 Million +. HACK is attempting to arrange for additional financing to underwrite the total project cost (see S.E. Business Loan fund below for additional information). HACK is the lead agency for the East California Avenue Career Training Facility. S.E. Business Loan Fund A Statement of Interest letter was mailed last fall to over 400 business and property owners along four major commercial corridors in Southeast Bakersfield, where current and future streetscape improvements are being planned (i.e. Lakeview Ave., East California Ave., Brundage Lane and Union Avenue). The statement identified about $740,815 in CDBG funds was originally available for qualified City economic development projects. However, about $110,000 of ED funds were recently used from this fund (via Council amendment) to construct Union Ave & Brundage Lane off-street improvements. Off-site improvements will benefit a McDonalds at Brundage and Chester Avenue, and a new commercial retail building at 600 Union Avenue (both activities are within the southeast redevelopment project area). HACK has requested, and staff is considering, additional assistance for their East California Avenue Career Training Facility in the form of a $300,000 + SE business fund loan to a private developer entity which may take over the project from HACK. EDCD is the lead agency for the business loan fund. xc: Raul Rojas, PW Director Bill Carter, HACK Ex. Director Welcome to the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Welcome To the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Online Grand Opening of the Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield to take place December 13th Bakersfield, CA-The Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield announced today that the grand opening of the new Ice Sports Center will take place on Saturday, December 13th from 12:00pm-5:00pm. more Former Olympian named Director of Figure Skating at Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA-The Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield announced today that Mark Cockerell has been named the Director of Figure Skating. more Three Time All American named Director of Hockey Join Our Mailing List! at Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield Name: Bakersfield, CA-The Ice Sports Center of Bakersfield names Andrew Zoppo as the new Director of Hockey. E-mail: morel Links: Centennial Garden Condors Hockey Ice Sports Gallery Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us Designed & Built by BKW Design http://www.bakersfieldicesports.com/ 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 2 Click on the day of the week to view a detailed daily Ice Sports Center Schedule December 2003 January 2004 Closed ICEOPLEX has over 600 pairs of skates for rent. All sizes are available. Don't forget to dress warmly. Long pants, gloves and a jacket are recommended. For information on booking the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center for an event, or group activity please contact: 1325 Q Street Suite 100 Bakersfield Ca 93301 - (661) 852-7400 or click here to contact uS via e-mail. PUBLIC SESSION SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MONDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM TUESDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM THURSDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM FRIDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM SATURDAY 1:00 PM -3:45 PM 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM · SESSION MAY BE CANCELLED FOR CONDOR'S PRACTICE OR GROUP EVENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ARENA IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM SCHEDULE For More Information On Public Sessions Click Here FREESTYLE SESSION SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MONDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* TUESDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM THURSDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM SUNDAY * FIRST SESSION FROM 7:30 - 8:30AM SECOND SESSION FROM 8:30 - 9:15AM. For More Information On Freestyle Sessions Click Here STICK-TIME SESSION SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MONDAY http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/schedule.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 2 of 2 TUESDAY 11: 45AM - 1:15 PM* WEDNESDAY 11: 45AM - 1:15 PM* THURSDAY 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM* FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM* * FIRST COME FIRST SERVED LIMIT 30 SKATERS PER SESSION For More Information On Stick-Time Sessions Click Here Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating TOP Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/schedule.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Skating School For over 11 years the Iceoplex Skating School Program that has taught thousands of people throughout the country how to excel at both figure skating and ice hockey is coming to Bakersfield. Based on the guideline of the ice skating institute, · Iceoplex offers beginning through advanced figure skating and hockey classes. Whether you are an experienced skater or have never stepped on the ice, Iceoplex has a class tailored to fit your every ice skating need. All classes are taught by highly qualified instructors with many years of iceskating experience. For children and adults wishing to play ice hockey, the Iceoplex Skating School Program has been specifically designed to get you up and skating in either our youth in-house hockey program or our Continental Senior Hockey League. more California Dreamin' Hockey School The California Dreamin' Hockey School was formed during the summer of 2002, with 300 kids attending. During its first the school was presented in Simi Valley, CA, Fremont, and Fredericksburg, VA. With the success of those schools we are expanding it to our other facilities. Our biggest draw is our coaching staff, which is comprised of all ex-professional players or coaches who work year round for Iceoplex. During all three school weeks all of them were on the ice or off ice working closely with our young players, something that other hockey schools only promise or use as a sales pitch. more Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.corn/html/classes.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 ICOPLEX PHILOSOPHY Icoplex is committed to providing a skating school program for all ages and skill levels that's exciting, challenging and fun. With our state-of-the-art facility and excellent professional staff, we take pride offering you, our customer, a skating program that is first class all the way. If there is an~hing we can do to make your :time more enioyable, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. CLASS LESSON ONCE A WEEK FOR TWO MONTHS - 30 Minutes. COST IS $12,00 PER CLASS - Payable at the beginning of each semester.. 15 STUDENTS PER CLASS - Excluding make-ups. SKATE RENTAL FOR CLASS IS $2.00 NATIONAL REGISTRATION - $10.00 per year. Ail students must register with the Ice Skating Institute. FREE GUEST PASSES -- 2 free guest passes on any public session to be used during the semester. SKATING PROGRAMS 10% DISCOUNT FOR SECOND FAMILY MEMBER ICE BABIES BEST FRIENDS TOT 1 (Ages 4-5) 25% DISCOUNT FOR REGISTRATION IN A SECOND CLASS WlHTIN THE SAME SEMESTER TOT 2 (Ages 4-5) PRE ALPHA MISSED CLASSES MAY BE MADE UP DURING THE SEMSTER, IF AVAILABLE ALPHA/BETA GAMMA/DELTA PROGRESS REPORTS - At the end of the first month of classes, each student will receive a report ADULT 1 evaluating his/her progress. ADULT 2 HOCKEY 1 CERTIFICATES -- Certificates are presented to each student at the end of the semester. HOCKEY 2 HOCKEY 3 BADGE TESTING - I.S.I. Testing will be given at the end of each semester for a nominal fee. Each student FREESTYLE who passes a test will receive an official I.$.1 badge and the test will be registered with the national office. CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter, com/html/classes 1 .html 12/1/2003 Iceoplex Page 1 of 2 I Home I I Locations I Programs I I W Programs Zceoplex >> Programs Hockey Programs Public Sessions 'for a cool ice skating experience' Birthday Parties Band Night Coffee Club California Dreamin' Hockey School 2004 Hockey School Hockey Tournaments Contact your local rink for registration: Freestyle Escondido, CA June 28- July 2, 2004 Skating School P~ckup Hockey Oakland, CA .luly 19 - July 23, 2004 StickTime -- Simi Valley, CA July 5 - July 9, 2004 Special Events Panorama City, CA July 12 -]uly 16, 2004 Fremont, CA July 28 - August 1, 2004 Bakersfield, CA July 12 - July 16, 2004 Fredericksburg, VA August 2 - August 6, 2004 Kent Valley, WA August 23 - August 27, 2004 Hockey pros, Luc Robitaille & Pat Brisson recommend California Dreamin' Hockey School. NHL special guests, 3ocelyn Lemieux, will be back next year to join California Dreamin Hockey School 2004. Claude Lemieux, Luc Robitaille & Mike Brusseau joining one of our schools in 2004! Hockey School 2003 photos http://www.iceoplex.com/Programs/hoc-school.htm 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 2 Coffee Club Social skating session for all levels adults 18 and over. The fee includes the session, a 30 minutes group lesson, refreshments and coffee.. Click Here To View Schedule ~ Adults only skating sessions with free coffee and refreshments. Snow Day What could be more fun for children than ice skating and playing in snow? How about if when they get finished playing in the snow, we serve them hot chocolate and cookies? Throw in a group lesson taught by our accomplished staff and you have an Iceoplex Snow Day! SNOW DAY FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE Children 2-9 years of age *SNOW ON THE ICE TO PLA Y IN! *SKATE TO FESTIVE, WINTERTIME MUSIC! '15 MINUTES INTRODUCTORY LESSON Monday thru Friday - All Year Round 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $7.00 per child (accompanying adults pay $3.00 for skate rental only) Minimum of 10 skaters, $70.00 non-refundable deposit required. Must book at least 1 week in advance. Please call to make reservations. For more information, CALL: (661) 852-7400 (TIMES AND PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Broomball! Enjoy the FUN & EXCITEMENT of ice hockey---without the skates! Perfect For: Church Groups School Groups Social Groups Co-ed Teams Companies Fraternities Sororities . http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/activities.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 2' °f2 Private Broomball lee Available, Call for our hourly rate. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/activities.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 2 Public Skating Come join the fun of ice skating with great music and friendly atmosphere at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center! We will offer daily public sessions for you and family to enjoy ice skating, whether it is your first !time or you have been skating for years. If you do not ~ own your own ice skates we have both hockey and figure skates for rent. Gloves and warm clothing are recommended but not required. The Ice Center also ;. offers great group rates that include admission to any public session and skates rental. We will also offers private lessons from an accomplished professional skating staff. Whether you would like to learn advanced figure skating maneuvers, improve your ice hockey skills, or just learn basic, the Ice Center staff will be more than happy to meet your ice skating needs. PUBLIC SKATING PRICES: ADMISSION: Kids 12 & Under $6.50 Adults $7.00 SENIOR CITIZENS (55 & uP) $6.00 RENTALS: FIGURE SKATES $3.00 HOCKEY SKATES $3.00 E Z SKATERS $3.50 DISCOUNT PASSES: CHILD 10 PASS $ 65.00 (12 ADMISSIONS) ADULT 10 PASS (12 ADMISSIONS) $ 70.00 SUNDAY FAMILY PASS $ 27.00 (2 adults 2 children, includes skates) 3 MONTH PASS: Child $120.00 Adult $130.00 ANNUAL PASS: Child $325.00 Adult $375.00 ICEOPLEX has over 600 pairs of skates for rent. All sizes are available. Don't forget to dress warmly. Long pants, gloves and a jacket are recommended. PUBLIC SESSION SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MONDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM . i "i': ' TUESDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * ~ http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/pubskate.html ' 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 2 of 2 WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM THURSDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM FRIDAY 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM * 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM · SESSION MAY BE CANCELLED FOR CONDOR'S PRACTICE OR GROUP EVENTS, PLEASE CALL THE ARENA IN ADVANCE TO CONFIRM SCHEDULE For More Information On Other Sessions Click Here Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter, corn/html/pubskate.html 12/i72003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Adult Hockey (CSHL) Iceoplex has one of the longest- running, adult ice hockey leagues in the country - the Continental Senior Hockey League! Our philosophy when we initiated the CSHL was simple - allow both male and female adult players of any skill level to enjoy .playing hockey in a safe, professional environment.The only requirement for playing in the CSHL is that participants are 18 years of age or older and carry a valid USA hockey membership (which can obtained at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Hockey Office). There will be numerous divisions to allow players of skill levels to compete against one another. The Ice Center will employ a full-time staff to oversee game scheduling, league and individual statistics, referees, and scorekeeper. All participants are guaranteed 20 games per season, plus playoff, and each member of the championship team will receive a prize. Schedules TBA In-House Hockey For ice hockey players under the age of 18, we offer the youth In-House Hockey Program. With teams for children as young as 5 years of age, we facilitate a safe, fun, and sportsmanlike ice hockey experience. Iceoplex also hosts travel hockey organizations at each of our facilities, all with excellent reputations and a track record of successful teams. If your child would like that extra edge for their next hockey season, consider private ice hockey lessons taught by our experienced, professional staff. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http ://www.bakersfieldicecenter.corn/html/hockey.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Freestyle Session Iceoplex offers freestyle sessions for the advanced skater who wishes to practice their jumps, spins and programs skating to music, FREESTYLE SESSION PRICES 45 Minute Session: $ 6.75 Ten 45 Minute Sessions: $60.50 50 Minute Session: $ 8.00 Ten 60 Minute Sessions: $73.00 FREESTYLE SESSION SCHEDULE MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING MONDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* TUESDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* WEDNESDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM THURSDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* FRIDAY 7:30 AM - 9:15 AM* 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM SATURDAY 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM SUNDAY * FIRST SESSION FROM 7:30 - 8:30AM SECOND SESSION FROM 8:30 - 9:15AM. For More Information On Other Sessions Click Here Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/figure.html ' i2/i/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Birthday Parties Give your child a birthday they will always remember with a complete party at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center. We have taken the worry and hassle out of planning and overseeing your child's birthday leaving the fun and enjoyment to you. There are different packages to choose from to suit your needs and budget. Corporate Parties Let the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center host you team building or holiday party. We can customize a private event to suit your company's needs. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff i Gallery I Contact Us http ://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/private.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1' Pro Shop The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center will offer a full · service pro shop. We sell the apparel and equipment to meet all of your figure skating and ice hockey needs. We can service your equipment as well, with skate sharpening and equipment repair. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/proshop.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 Al~'pOrl Calt!om!a Avenue The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center is located directly behind the Centennial Garden and Convention Center on the corner of 13th and O Streets. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/directions.html 12/1/2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 The Ice Sports Center staff are experienced professionals of the highest caliber. Lars Larsen: Director Mark Cockerell: Director of Figure Skating Andrew Zoppo: Director of Hockey Is there a Zanbone in your garage?, Maybe a career at the Bakersfield Ice Center is right for you. All applicants should submit a cover letter, and resume to SMG at 1001 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield Ca, 93301. Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions Staff I Gallery I Contact Us h ttp : / /www. b ak ersfi eld i cecenter, co m/h tmV staff, h tml 12/1~2003 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Page 1 of 1 111 Bakersfield Ice Sports Center 1325 Q Street Suite 100 Bakersfield Ca 93301 661-852-7400 E-mail: Contact Us Home I Schedule I Classes I Activities I Public Skating I Hockey I Figure Skating Private Parties I Pro Shop I Directions I Staff I Gallery I Contact Us http://www.bakersfieldicecenter.com/html/contact.html 12/1/2003 MOORPARK 799 MoorparkAvenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 517-6200 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR November 19, 2003 Ron Fraze, Fire Chief 2102 H Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Chief Fraze: Public service has often been described as one of the highest callings one can answer. Consequently, those who answer the call to serve others often find themselves in the enviable position of protecting the quality of life in the communities they serve. The exceptional-quality of life we enjoy in the city of Moorpark is directly dependent upon many caring.and dedicated individuals'who recognize the importance of public service and the profound effect it can have on the lives of other people. On Saturday, October 25, 2003, an uncontrollable brush fire threatened to destroy our quality of life. Two long days later, the raging fire passed our community. Exhausted residents returned to their homes weary from the ordeal, yetiprofoundly -grateful for the selfless presence .of courageous fize' fighters and law enforcement officers separated from their own. families. The city of Moorpark wishes to thank the brave men and women of the Bakersfield Fire Department who answered our call and demonstrated uncommon'courage and bravery in a time of extraordinary need. Y.~re. ':'. our he~es!. ~' : . We. salute, you! ' ' :.. ~fi~k H~nter ayor PATRICK HUNTER KEITH F. MILLHOUSE CLINT HARPER ROSEANN MIKES JANICE S. PARVIN Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember vv ~x~,~l~, CLUB OF SANTA SUSANA P.O. Box 295 Simi Valley, CA 93062-0295 BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT 2102 H Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Wo'rds cannOt properly express our gratitude to the personnel of your department who left their families and the safety of their homes to help protect our families, our homes, and our entire community during the Simi Valley Fire. It is truly amazing that thru your efforts, a horrific fire was prohibited from causing major structure damage. Your efforts will always be appreciated and always remembered. Harry VanDyck President RECEIVED i" BEC ~ ~0~ MANAGER'S OFFtC~ B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM December 4, 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 ClP projects. If you have any questions, please call me at 326-3596. G:\GROUPDAT\Dani\ClP\FY 03-04~emo Dec 04.doc City of Bakersfield Public Works Capital Improvement Pro ram Schedule Fiscal Year 2003-2004 upua[eQ [~ec~rnDer ~, ZUU~ ~!!~[~!~!~iH~~~~~:~:~:~~ PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) STREET IMPROVEMENTS design is complete. Waiting for Southern Cai Gas to relocate their main line in Not Yet Not Yet ~ TOK013 OLIVE DRIVE W OF CALLOWAY 4 >rder to schedule street improvement construction, done done Scheduled Scheduled STREET IMPROVEMENTS Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet T1 K027 RR CROSSINGS 3 in design, a~iting Public Utilities Commission approval Jan-02 Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled STREET RESURFACING CALLOWAY T3K017 DRIVE, ROSEDALE TO MEACHAM 4 in prelimina~ design. Project includes construction of curbed median islands. Jan-04 Mar-04 May-04 Jul-04 STREET WIDENING ROSEDALE T4K106 HIGHWAY - CALLOWAY TO THE EAST 4 This is a multi-year project - design FY03-04; construct FY 0~05 & 05-06. Nov-03 Oct-04 Sep-05 Nov-05 STREET WIDENING ROSEDALE TOK006 HIGHWAY - GIBSON TO SR99 2 in design Aug-01 Nov-03 Jan-04 Apr-04 STREET WIDENING CHESTER & T4KI~ BRUNDAGE · 1 in design Oct-03 Mar-04 May-04 Jul-04 STREET WIDENING T3K053 8TOCKDALE H~-MEDIAN RECONST 2, 5 This is a multi-year project - desion FY03-04; construct FY 0~05. in desion Jun-03 Mar-04 Jun-04 Au~-04 8TREETSCAPE BAKER STREET - PHASE LBS301 I 2 construction complete. Sept2 Mar-03 Jun-03 Oct-03 STREETSCAPE BAKER STREET - PHASE T4K104 ]2 2 concept plan done. Coordinating continues with UPRR and PUC Dec-03 May-04 Jul-04 Oct-04 8TREETSCAPE :Y 03-04 construction funds were pulled from this project and will be reinstated T4K105 , 9TH ~ EYE 2 for FY 0~05. Jan-04 Apr-04 J ul-04 Au~-04 T3L102 UNION AVENUE STREET LIGHT8 1 su~ey for desion is pendin~ Jan-04 May-04 Jul-04 Sep-04 WEST BEL~AY Not Yet Not Yet T4K, 14 ADVANCED P~NNING 4, 5 This is project is for a study only. Sep-03 Jun-04 Scheduled Scheduled T2K0~ WESTSIDE PAR~AY 2, 4 on-~oin~ Jun-02 Jun-05 Jun-05 Jun-09 E7K012 ~TP~3 HEADWORKS 4 under construction done done Dec-03 G:\GROUPDAT\Dani\CIP\FY 03-04\CIP FY 03-04 DEC.xls 4 of 4 City of Bakersfield Public Works Capital Improvement Pro, ram Schedule Fiscal Year 2003-2004 ~Jl~UCltt~u I~t~l ~ IUl~l O, ~UUO :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) T3K056 20TH STREET PARKING MALL 2 construction completed Mar-03 May-03 Jul-03 Sep-03 P2C109 120 SUMNER WATER SERVICE 2 in design Oct-03 Jan-04 Feb-04 Mar-04 AIRPORT T4K139 PAVEMENT REHAB 1 in design Jul-03 Jan-04 Mar-04 Apr-04 Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet T3K047 AKERS ROAD CONSTRUCTION 6 awaiting approval for railroad crossing Jan-03 Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet T3K014 AKERS ROAD RR XING/BRIDGE 6,7 awaiting Public Utilities Commission approval Jan-03 Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled BIKE PATH WIDENING E2J121 CSUB TO MANOR 2,3,4 under construction Sep-02 May-03 Sep-03 Dec-03 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - HAGEMAN Not Yet Not Yet TOK012 FLYOVER @ SR99 2 PSR approval anticipated in March 2004 Jul-01 May-03 Scheduled Scheduled BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FY 03-04 funding is only for environmental study. Environmental study is ~n T4K142 ALLEN ROAD @ KERN RIVER 4 progress. Sep-03 Aug-04 2005 2006 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Not Yet Not Yet T3K041 SR 99 @ HOSKING AVENUE 6, 7 on-going; this current project is for preliminary design only. May-03 Dec-03 Scheduled Scheduled BRIDGE WIDENING T8KO02 WHITE LANE @ SR 99 7 under construction Mar-02 Apr-03 Aug-03 Aug-04 T3L103 BRUNDAGE LANE STREETSCAPE 1 survey now complete Nov-03 Feb-04 Apr-04 Jun-04 Not Yet Not Yet T4K121 CENTENNIAL CORRIDOR 2, 5 Nov-03 Nov-06 Scheduled Scheduled DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS E4K106 DOWNTOWN 2 FY 03-04 funding is only for property acquisition for storm drain facilities. Sep-03 Jun-04 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Yet Not Yet T4K113 EAST BELTWAY ADVANCED PLANNING 3 This is project is for a study only. Oct-03 Jun-04 Scheduled Scheduled FIRE STATION #1 P2HO03 REWIRE 2 Bid Opening: November 4, 2003, Council Award: December 10, 2003 Jan-03 Oct-03 Dec-03 Feb-04 FIRE STATION #15 PSHO01 WSPS 4 under construction Aug-01 Jan-03 Mar-03 Dec-03 GOSFORD LIFT STATION ODOR E4K105 CONTROL 5 in design Jul-03 Dec-03 Feb-04 Mar-04 GRADE SEPARATION Not Yet Not Yet T4K120 24TH @ OAK 2 Nov-03 Nov-05 Scheduled Scheduled HVAC UPGRADE P1KO03 CITY HALL 2 construction completed May-02 Jun-02 Sep-03 G:\GROU PDAT\Dani\CIP\FY 03-04\CIP FY 03-04 DEC.xls 1 of 4 City of Bakersfield Public Works Capital Improvement Program Schedule Fiscal Year 2003-2004 PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet T3K133 HWY 58 ENTRY MONUMENT 1 on hold Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled P3C082 ICE SPORTS OF BAKERSFIELD 2 under construction Jul-02 Dec-02 Feb-03 Dec-03 INTERCHANGE project report submitted to Caltrans. consultant has begun T7K021 SR 178 @ FAIRFAX 3 final design Jul-99 Dec-03 Jun-04 Nov-05 INTERSECTION EXPANSION design 90% complete; utility companies are relocating their facilties; State may T3KO~ RIGHT TURN ~NE - MING~RUXTUN 5,7 withhold construction funding Oct-02 Nov-03 Jan-04 Apr-04 P3C084 JEFFERSON & MLK PARKS - POOL P3C085 REHAB & WET P~Y AREAS 1,2 Bids open: November 25, Ci~ Council Award: December 10 Jul-03 Oct-03 Jan-04 Jun-04 33C081 McMURTREY AQUATIC CENTER 2 under construction Aug-02 Maw03 Aug-03 Maw04 design concepts not yet prepared. Schedule will be prepared upon finalization Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet P3KO02 MT VERNON FACILI~ AC PAD 1 of design concepts by staff. Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled T4K107 ~ORTH EAST BIKE PATH II 3 Dec-03 Mar-04 May-04 Jul-04 PARKING POCKETS T4K118 WHITE LANE 6 in design Aug-03 Jan-04 Mar-04 Jun-04 P3KO03 REP~CE FIRE A~RM SYSTEM 2 construction complete Sep-02 Dec-02 Mar-03 Sep-03 {ETAINING WALL T4K110 COLLEGE AVENUE 3 Ma>04 Jun-04 Aug-04 Oct-04 P1C020 RIO VISTA PARK 4 rough grading of park site complete; remaining potions of Phase I are in design~ Ma>01 Dec-03 Feb-04 Feb-04 T8K083 T8K084 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF 4 CI~ BRIDGES 2,3 under construction Jan-98 Sep-02 Feb-03 Jan-04 SEISMIC RETROFIT OF MANOR BRIDGE Not Yet Not Yet T8K083 LEFT AND RIGHT 3 ~iting on environmental clearance, design complete. State funding withdrawn. Jan-98 Sep-02 Scheduled Scheduled SEISMIC RETROFIT OF NORTH T8K085 CHESTER BRIDGE 3 in design Ap>02 Dec-03 Feb-04 Feb-05 SEWER CONSTRUCTION E2K012 MCDONALD WAY 5 in design Jan-04 Apr-04 Jun-04 Sep-04 SEWER IMPROVEMENT E4K104 ~LLEN ROAD 4 contract to be a~rded to Design Consultant at December 10 Council Meeting Aug-03 Ap>04 Jun-04 Nov-04 SEWER IMPROVEMENT E1 KO03 3ACHECO ~10 7 in construction Ma>02 Maw03 Aug-03 Apr-04 G:~GROUPDAT~Dani~CIP~FY 03-04~ClP FY 03-04 DEC.xls 2 of 4 City of Bakersfield Public Works Capital Improvement Pro ram Schedule Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Updated December 3, 2003 :::~:~:~:,=::~:~:~:~:::~::~:~:::~:~:::~:~:~:~:~:::~ ......................................................................................................................................... PROJ PROJECT TITLE WARD COMMENTS DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE NUM NUM BEGIN (est.) END (est.) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ~ E4K109 STOCKDALE H~ 4 contract to be awarded to Design Consultant at December 10 Council Meeting Aug-03 Jul-04 Oct-04 Feb-05 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SEWER REHAB MAIN - P~NZ ROAD, E7K005 CHESTER TO ~TP~2 1 contract to be awarded to Design Consultant at December 10 Council Meeting Dec-03 Apr-04 Jun-04 Oct-04 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SEWER REHAB E4K101 Q STREET 2 Mar-04 Aug-04 Oct-04 Jan-05 SEWER STUDY Not Yet Not Yet E4K102 SW - INTERCEPTOR 4, 5, 6 Project funded only for study- no construction. Oct-03 Jun-04 Scheduled Scheduled SIGNAL NEW BUCK OWENS ~ RIO T4K125 MIRADA 2 in design Oct-03. Jan-04 Apr-04 May-04 4 SIGNAL NEW CALLOWAY ~ OLIVE 4 construction complete completed completed Jul-03 Oct-03 SIGNAL NEW HAGEMAN AT PATTON T3K063: WAY 4 construction complete Jan-03 Mar-03 Jul-03 Oct-03 SIGNAL NEW T4K131 BRIMHALL ~ OLD FARM 4 bids received 11/19; contract a~rd scheduled for Dec 10 Council Meeting Aug-03 Oct-03 Dec-03 Feb-04 SIGNAL NEW construction contract has been awarded and executed. Project construction wil Not Yet Not Yet T2K028 BRUNDAGE ~ WASHINGTON I be scheduled now that utility issues have been resolved. Feb-02 Jul-03 Scheduled Scheduled SIGNAL NEW in design, 65% complete; project on hold pending resolution of right-of-way and Not Yet Not Yet Not Yet T3K055 HAGEMAN ~ JEWETTA 4 funding issues Mar-03 Scheduled Scheduled Scheduled :.~!.~. ~~ ............................. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~: ............................................................... ~ ..... ~.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~?~?~`~`~`~`~`~`~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.::`::`~::`::.::.::.::.::.::.::.::.::.::~::.::.~.::.~.::.::.::.::.::.::::::::::::::::::::::~::::::::~::::::::::::~ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~~::::::~::::~:: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SIGNAL NEW T4K134 PANAMA ~ MONITOR 7 bids due on 1~17; anticipate award 1/14 Aug-03 Nov-03 Feb-04 Apr-04 SIGNAL NEW T4K135 SAN DIMAS ~ WEST COLUMBUS 2 in design Oct-03 Dec-03 Mar-04 May-04 SIGNAL NEW Not Yet Not Yet T2K0~ STOCKDALE ~ MCDONALD 2,5 design complete; KernOOG is reprogramming for funding Mar-02 Feb-03 Scheduled Scheduled Not Yet Not Yet T4K112 SR 178 ADVANCED P~NNING 3 This is project is for a study only. Oct-03 Jun~4 Scheduled Scheduled STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS E4K108 CHESTER ~ 32ND 2 in design Nov-03 Mar-04 Jun-04 Jul-04 ::~::??:?:~?:~::~::~:? ~ ~ ~ ~E~ ~D~::~!~EE~E~S?:::?:~::::?:?:?: ?:::?: :::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :: :: ~:::: :::: :: :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::: :: :: ::?:?:?: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ ............................... ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~::~:~?~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ STREET IMPROVEMENTS T4K123 COFFEE ~ DOWNING 4 in design. Sta~ed right-of-way condemnation proceedings against PG&E Jun-03 Apr-04 Jun-04 Aug-04 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Castle & Cooke designed and is now constructing these improvements which T4KI~ JEWETTA AVENUE 4 will facilitate future construction of Westside Par~ay done done Jul-03 Dec-03 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Castle & Cooke designed and is now constructing these improvements which T4K119 JEWETTA AVENUE 4 are adjacent to the Ci~s future soccer park. done done Jul-03 Dec-03 STREET IMPROVEMENTS T4K108 ~MING AVE - EDNA TO ANITA 7 in design; currently acquiring additional right-of-~y from adjacent developer Jul-03 Feb-04 Apr-04 Jun-03 G:~GROUPDAT~Dani~CIP~FY 03-04~CIP FY 03-04 DEC.xls 3 Of 4 RECEIVED DEC a CITY MANAGER'S Department of Recreation and Parks Date: December 4, 2003 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Alan Christensen, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Subject: Monthly Report for November Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division. If you have any questions or require additional information, please let me know. B A K E R $ F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Parks Division November 2003, Report NEW ACREAGE No new acreage was accepted for Parks staff to maintain this month. However, one .66 acre future Maintenance District parcel was accepted into a 365 day maintenance period. Within this area are 50 trees and 339 shrubs. This location will become our responsibility to maintain following successful completion of the maintenance period. PARK RESERVATIONS Mild to cooling temperatures usher in lesser fall park reservations. The reduction from October to November usage was noteworthy at approximately 60%. There were 47 reservations with approximately 6,240 persons attending. The largest event was a Juvenile Diabetes awareness walk-a-thon with an estimated 3,000 persons attending. As always, these numbers do not include casual users of picnic sites or sports fields. BEACH PARK SOCCER/RUGBY FIELD Popularity of Beach Park rugby/soccer field and the adjoining practice field is as popular as ever. Once again, it was necessary to re-grade and hydroseed the field to repair worn spots. We also replaced several original sprinklers with new sprinklers. The main rugby/soccer field is scheduled to re-open on December 8, with the smaller field opening within the following few weeks. We have already blocked out summer dates to affect more significant turf and irrigation repairs to address the on going situation of worn turf due to tremendous volume of use. KERN RIVER PARKWAY Our Urban Forestry section assisted Public Works field engineers in inspecting planting of approximately 600 trees. This major undertaking occurred from Stockdale Bridge to Old River Road along the Kern River Parkway bike path. This latest planting is part of the bike path paving and widening project being completed by City's Water Department. Project site includes the bike path from Stockdale Bridge to Manor Street. We will continue to assist in the project's development of a new Manor Street rest area and expanded parking. REDUCTION OF TEMPORARY STAFF The only temporary staff available this fiscal year were assigned to Maintenance Districts. As of November 30, Parks Division will scale down temporary staff for off-season assistance to six positions through mid March. MAINTENANCE DISTRICT REPLANTING Following weeding and pruning efforts on Buena Vista from Stockdale Highway to White Lane, and Coffee Road from Brimhall to Rosedale Highway, staff initiated a coordinated replanting effort. In total, 2,950 1 gallon units of ground cover and shrubs and 16 trees were replanted. B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: December 1,2003 To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director From: 'Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity Planning Veterans Veterans met with City Staff to discuss leadership Memorial changes, Planning staff gave recommendations for project. Re-submittal in December to Community Services Committee meeting, Construction River Oaks Park Construction of Phase 3 complete. Requests from neighborhood residents regarding installation of amenities continues. Rio Vista Connecting stream complete. Water is working on outlet structure back to Kern River. Plan check phase for full construction documents should be complete this month. Name of park under review, Development Agreements _ Challenger Bob Smith has approached the city to enter into an Park' agreement to provide land, street and playground improvements as a condition of his adjacent tract. Waiting for developer to initiate need for agreement. B A K E R S F I E L D DATE: December 1, 2003 TO: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager FROM: Holly Larson, Supervisor RE: November Monthly Report Leisure Classes: Aqua Fitness 2 registered 6 total monthly attendance Mill Creek Project: Council workshop was presented on November 19, 2003. The committee is now preparing the grant proposal which is due in January. Aquatics: An initial lifeguard/swim instructor trainer orientation took place on November 22, 2003. Six trainers attended. Interviews are currently taking place to hire lifeguards for the 2003-04 season. Eleven candidates have been selected thus far. Aquatics Club of Bakersfield is currently renting Silver Creek Pool for swim practices. An informational meeting was held on November 12 and another is scheduled for December 11 with various agencies to discuss programming opportunities at the _ McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Two agencies attended the meeting on November 12. C:\Documents and Settings\sforsyth\Local Settings\Temp\monthly report.docC:\Documents and Settings\sforsyth\Local Settings\Temp\monthly report.doc 12/3/20033:48 PM B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parlzs Date: December 1,2003 To: Alan Christensen, Interim Director From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor Subject: November Monthly Report Silver Creek After School Proqram ......................... 459 Attendance ......................... 26 Average Daily Attendance Attendance this month was down from last month due to Suburu School schedule for parent/teacher conferences and Thanksgiving Holiday. Highlights of the program included a turkey run, learning how to play a Chinese Writing game, performing several poems at the Oral Language Performance on Nov. 21st for parents, holding a variety of different game tournaments, creating Thanksgiving crafts, and playing outdoor games. Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $618.00 (Figaro ~., not ,nc,u~. The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented three times during the month of November. The center was rented for a family reunion, birthday party and baby shower. Total attendance was approximately 140. Silver Creek Center Construction of cement blocks designed to discourage skateboarders from skating and grinding existing surfaces of the front flag pole area and back stage area at Silver Creek Center was completed on November 11th' Classes at Silver Creek: # Registered Total Attendance Ballet & Gym (6 -11 ) 7 49 Ballet & Gym (3-5) 17 119 Bicycle Safety no class no class Calligraphy Workshop 6 6 Chess 4 12 Clogging 16 64 Dance & Gym (4-5) 8 56 3:32 PM 12/3/2003 C:\Documents and Settings\sforsyth\Local Settings\Temp\Terri November 2003 Report.doc Created by Telison Dance & Gym (2-3) 9 63 Dog Obedience no class no class Drawing no class no class Guitar (Beg.) 3 9 Guitar (Beg. Int.) 4 12 Kardio Kick 14 112 Karate 26 182 Photography no class no class Pressed Flowers no class no class Scrapbooking 6 18 Tai Chi 11 46 Tennis (Child-Beg) 8 56 Tennis (Child-lnt) 2 14 Tennis (Adults) 4 28 U pholste ry 12 36 Yoga 3 15 TOTAL 160 897 Classes at Other Facilities # Registered Total Attendance Siemon Park Tennis (Child) 9 72 Tennis (Adult) no class no class All Star Dance Studio Dance & Gym (2 ¥2 - 4) 3 12 Dance & Gym (4- 5) no class no class American Academy of Gymnastics Gymnastics (4 - 5) 3 6 Gymnastics (3 - 5) no class no class Gymnastics (K - 6yrs) no class no class TOTAL 15 90 Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ......................................... 140 Classes ........................................ 897 Registrations Taken: 116 After School Program ................459 # of Guests Served: 194 (The # of Guests served does not include registration) TOTAL .................... 1,496 3:32 PM 12/3/2003 C:\Documents and Settings\sforsyth\Local Settings\Temp\Terri November 2003 Report.doc Created by Telison B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Monthly Report November 2003 Dr Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Communitv Center Youth Activities Fla.q Football For the past 2 months, we have been participating in a cooperative sports program with PAL, Friendship House and Lowell center. Our purpose is to offer a grass root program in sports to the surrounding community of youth that would not normally have the opportunity too play. Football was our first program that ended on November 20; more than 100 youth played and had a great experience interacting and participating against youth from other areas. Dance Troupe Our dance troupe has been practicing this month very hard for their performance in the up coming Christmas parade. New Program Hot Shot Each participant is given the chance to shoot baskets from designated areas on the basketball court the highest total points win. Boys and girls ages 8 to 15 have one minute to make as many shots as possible. The program is twice a month on the 2nd and 4~h Tuesday, the highest total thus far is 34 pts. Adult Activities We have eight teams from the old south Yosemite high school basketball league made up of 30 years and older ex local players participating in a league on Monday and Thursday. Special event Highway 99, Cruise-n-Show The Highway 99 committee, the Old Friends Car club and many individuals donated funds to purchase156 turkeys that were given to the Salvation Army to help feed the needy during Thanksgiving. Dean Jones Page 1 12/3/2003 3:36 PM B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parl s Date: December 3, 2003 To: Sally Ihmels, Recreation Superintendent From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Subject: Monthly Report for November ADULT SOFTBALL Games are being held at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Beach Park, Patriots Park and Planz Park. We have 78 teams in our Fall League with 1,340 players. The fall division of softball will end December 4th. Kevin Ross did an excellent job placing the teams in the correct leagues so we may have several playoff games because the teams are so evenly matched. We are interviewing for a new coordinator to help oversee the leagues. MOBILE RECREATION The Mobile Recreation Program began September 23, 2003. The program is held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at various parks throughout the City. The Mobile Recreation units visit each site twice a week. The sites were closed 3 days this month for Holidays. The attendance for the month was: Centennial Park ............... 99 Grissom Park ................... 118 Windsor Park ................... 58 Wayside Park ................... 53 Jefferson Park .................. 39 Wilson Park ...................... 97 Activities include homework help, arts and crafts projects, sports, games, music and dance. C:~Documents ~}~,n(J Settir~§s\sfors}~'h',,Local Se~[ings',Temp",Novembe~ EeporLdoc LMC LOWELL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER The Lowell Neighborhood Community Center is open from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. We coordinated a flag football program with PAL, the Friendship House, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. We have 15 players from the Lowell Center playing. We will begin a basketball league at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center next month. The Girl Scouts are conducting meetings at the center on Tuesdays. They have approximately 15 girls participating. Attendance for the month was 659. YOUTH BASKETBALL We are getting prepared for the Youth 'Basketball program which will start in January. We are sending fliers to last years participants and sending fliers to local schools. The League will begin January 10th. LMC B A K E R $ F I E L D MEMORANDUM December 5, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: GENE BOGART, WATER RESOURCES I~ANAGER SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION WATER LEAK REPAIRS - 5500 LENNOX AVENUE In follow-up to my memo of September 11, 2003, California Water Service Company completed replacement of all remaining water service lines before Thanksgiving weekend. A total of 88 water service lines were replaced from the street mains to the water meter located at the edge of each property. All the service lines were originally polybutylene (PB) when they were installed in the Greenbrier Condominium complex approximately 20 years ago. They have now been replaced with high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, which is a superior pipe product for water service lines. The old PB pipe material has not been used since the late 1980's when the City's pipe specifications were changed. Griffith Company, the subcontractor for California Water Service Co., is scheduled to begin paving the asphalt cuts and temporary street patches during the week of December 15th. BAKERSFIELD POLICE TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2003 SUBJECT: SPEED ENFORCEMENT AT MONDAVI AND HARVEST CREEK COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 648 (WARD 4) IVice-Mayor Couch requested police provide increased enforcement of speed limits on I interior streets, Mondavi and Harvest Creek, south of Brimhall'near the school. I Officers from the Operations Division/Traffic were assigned to provide additional enforcement in the area. No violations were observed, however, officers did experience positive citizen contact. Staff will continue to monitor the area as needed. vrf EWM~ff TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2003 SUBJECT: SPEED ENFORCEMENT AT MONDAVI AND HARVEST CREEK COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 648 (WARD 4) I Vice-Mayor Couch requested police provide increased enforcement of speed limits on I interior streets, Mondavi and Harvest Creek, south of Brimhall near the school. Officers from the Operations Division/Traffic were assigned to provide additional enforcement in the area. No violations were observed, however, officers did experience positive citizen contact. Staff will continue to monitor the area as needed. EWMNd MEMORANDUM* CITY ATI'ORNEY'S OFFICE FAX $52-2000 PHONE 326-3721 December 2, 2003 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, City Attorney ~ JANICE SCANLAN, Deputy City Attorneyy SUBJECT: RAILROAD LEASE AGREEMENT RE INTERNATIONAL SQUARE COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 0000643 Councilmember Sullivan requested staff prepare a letter regarding canceling the railroad lease and include documentation for repayment of CDBG tax increment. The City Council has voted to terminate the agreement with the Union Pacific Railroad and the City concerning the lease of International Square. A letter has been addressed to Union Pacific Railroad advising of the termination of the agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. The agreement whereby the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency will reimburse the City up to $30,000 in costs to put International Square in pre-lease condition is set on the December 8th and December 10th agendas, respectively. GG:JAN:dll Attachment cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Debbie Lund, Acting Administrative Assistant S:\COUNClL\Referrals\RR.Intern'lSq.doc CITY ATTORNEY ~ Virginia Gennaro ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Alan D. Daniel Robert M. Sherry DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEYS Michael G. Allford Janice $canlan Allc. M. Shaw CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Andrew C. Thomson OFFICE OFTItE CITY ATTORNEY 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 TELEPHONE: 661-326-3721 FACSIMILE: 661-852-2020 December 1, 2003 Jim Larson UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 1800 Famam Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102 Re: Notice of Termination of Lease of International Square Dear Mr. Larson: After much thought and consideration, the Bakersfield City CoUncil has voted to terminate the Agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Bakersfield concerning the lease of International Square. The effective date of the termination will be January 7, 2004. Pursuant to the Lease Agreement and telephone conversations with your office, the City understands its obligation to return the leased property to its pre-leased condition. This will result in removal of the wrought iron fencing surrounding the property, the block wall on the north side of the property, as well as removal of all structures and foundations; including the grass and trees, thereby reducing the property to a dirt lot. All of this work will be completed on or before' January 7, 2004 at no cost to the Railroad. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (661) 326-3721. Very truly:Yours ..... ~ '~RGINIA' GENNARO City Attorney VG/JS:alj cc: Councilmember Sue Benham Alan Tandy, City Manager Alan Christens, en, Acting Recreation and Parks Director Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director S :\PARKS\LE'I-r E RS~intemationalsquareleaseterm.doc BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE DATE: December 5, 2003 SUBJECT: NeighborhoodWatch-Loyalton/Castleford Council Referral No. 645 (Ward 7) Council Member Salvaggio requested the law enforcement efforts currently being made in the Loyalton/Castleford area be continued; and staff to assure a Neighborhood Watch Program is in place in this area. Staff from the Operations Division, Crime Prevention, Special Enforcement Unit, City Code Enforcement and Graffiti Enforcement is continuing to work together as needed in the Loyalton area. Crime Prevention has contacted residents and is working on developing a viable Neighborhood Watch Program. There are two existing Neighborhood Watch Programs (old signs posted) in the 6100 blocks of Castlepoint and Castleton Streets. Staff will review the old Neighborhood Watch rosters and re-establish contact with the residents on Castleton and Castlepoint Streets to bring their NHW programs current. In addition, residents in the area have voiced their concerns regarding residential burglaries, drug activity, gang activity and racing vehicles. A Kern County Housing Authority Investigator has met with staff and is ready to start identifying "Section 8" residents in violation of their lease contracts...gang affiliation, drug involvement, etc. Graffiti was observed at 3616 Panama Lane in the West alleyway; 50' of block wall was entirely covered with gang markings along with a smaller trash bin wall to the rear of the apartment complex. ("SCK" graffiti makings on the front of the apartment complex at 3400 Loyalton Street). Graffiti Enforcement was in the neighborhood on 12/4/03 Alan Tandy, City Manager Neighborhood Watch - Loyalton/Castleford Council Referral No. 645 (Ward 7) Page two of two removing the graffiti from the walls west of 3616 Panama Lane, and in the alleyway behind the same location. Graffiti workers will be back in the area today doing some power washing of graffiti on wooden fencing. Several Code Enforcement violations were observed at 3616 Panama Lane; an older model green Mercury with no license plates; trash and weeds behind the same complex. The weeds and trash have now been removed. An abandoned yellow Buick with flat tires, (CA #555NUQ) was observed at 6409 Castleford, and at 6405 Castleford it appears as though a tenant is operating a mechanic shop from that location. Residents have reported that there are times when 4 to 5 vehicles are parked in the street at this location and remain there until repaired. The tenant has been contacted and advised of our efforts to clean up the area and he was cooperative. Traffic concerns observed at 8200 & 8204 Castlepoint Street were referred to the Operations Division for follow-up; and the Investigations Division was notified of possible drug activity at 3501 Springford as reported by area residents. Staff will continue working together and communicating with residents in an effort to clean up the area. EWM/vrf TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POL!C. ~ FROM: By: W. R. Rector, Assistant Chief DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2003 SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH- LOYALTON/CASTLEFORD COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 645 (Ward 7) Council Member Salvaggio requested the law enforcement efforts currently being made in the Loyalton/Castleford area be continued; and staff to assure a Neighborhood Watch Program is in place in this area. Staff from the Operations Division, Crime Prevention, Special Enforcement Unit, City Code Enforcement and Graffiti Enforcement is continuing to work together as needed in the Loyalton area. Crime Prevention has contacted residents and is working on developing a viable Neighborhood Watch Program. There are two existing Neighborhood Watch Programs (old signs posted) in the 6100 blocks of Castlepoint and Castleton Streets. Staff will review the old Neighborhood Watch rosters and re-establish contact with the residents on Castleton and Castlepoint Streets to bring their NHW programs current. __ In addition, residents in the area have voiced their concerns regarding residential burglaries, drug activity, gang activity and racing vehicles. A Kern County Housing Authority Investigator has met with staff and is ready to start identifying "Section 8" residents in violation of their lease contracts...gang affiliation, drug involvement, etc. Graffiti was observed at 3616 Panama Lane in the West alleyway; 50' of block wall was entirely covered with gang markings along with a smaller trash bin wall to the rear of the apartment complex. ("SCK" graffiti makings on the front of the apartment complex at 3400 Loyalton Street). Graffiti Enforcement was in the neighborhood on 12/4/03 Alan Tandy, City Manager Neighborhood Watch - Loyalton/Castleford Council Referral No. 645 (Ward 7) Page two of two removing the graffiti from the walls west of 3616 Panama Lane, and in the alleyway behind the same location. Graffiti workers will be back in the area today doing some power washing of graffiti on wooden fencing. Several Code Enforcement violations were observed at 3616 Panama Lane; an older model green Mercury with no license plates; trash and weeds behind the same complex. The weeds and trash have now been removed. An abandoned yellow Buick with flat tires, (CA #555NUQ) was observed at 6409 Castleford, and at 6405 Castleford it appears as though a tenant is operating a mechanic shop from that location. Residents have reported that there are times when 4 to 5 vehicles are parked in the street at this location and remain there until repaired. The tenant has been contacted and advised of our efforts to clean up the area and he was cooperative. Traffic concerns observed at 8200 & 8204 Castlepoint Street were referred to the Operations Division for follow-up; and the Investigations Division was notified of possible drug activity at 3501 Springford as reported by area residents. Staff will continue working together and communicating with residents in an effort to clean up the area. EWM/vrf