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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July 16, 2004
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tandy, City Manager /~7-~.,/ r-,¢-~-.
FROM:
Alan
SUBJECT: General Information
1. This week we gave presentations to the Editorial Board and the Chamber
Governmental Review Council to explain the issues related to our Sphere of
Influence request and why the LAFCO Executive Director's recommendation to
deny most of it has the potential for major long-term negative impact if approved by
the LAFCO Board. We have asked the Chamber members to support continued
economic growth and proper planning by contacting the County and the LAFCO
Board on our behalf. The GRC will further discuss the issue next week and will
take a formal recommendation to the Chamber Executive Board.
The BIA Board of Directors unanimously voted this week to support the City's SOl
application for the non-contested parcels in our request. Because some of their
members have involvement in the contested parcels, they did not take a position
on the 7th Standard Road issues.
2. As noted by the media all week, the Governor and the Legislators continue to
battle over budget issues, including "protection" of local government. SCA9, the
measure that would give us aggregate protection, and is an even weaker version
than the original proposal, will be considered by the Senate Appropriations
Committee next week, after being passed by the Senate Constitutional
Amendments Committee this week. There is a report attached from the California
Redevelopment Association that includes a comparison of the original agreement
to the two proposals that have evolved from it.
3. I will be on vacation from July 27th through July 30th and then from August 30th
through September 15th' so I will miss the Council meeting of September 8th.
During both absences, John Stinson will be in charge.
4. Recreation and Parks latest status report is enclosed.
5. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Trimming of trees obstructing bus stop on Truxtun;
· Graffiti removal at Niles and Monterey;
Honorable Mayor and City Council
July 16, 2004
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· Graffiti removal at A Street and Chester Lane;
· Status of code enforcement efforts at 3308 Claflin Way;
Councilmember Couch
· Report on the adopt-a-highway regulations in relationship to using for "in
memory" purposes (additional information to follow regarding the language of
the street re-naming policy resolution);
· Traffic control efforts on Downing, between Coffee Road and Fruitvale Avenue;
· Staff report on feasibility of creating a separate line item reserve for culvert
repairs;
Councilmember Hanson
· Status report and recommendation on the feasibility of submitting the health
care consulting contract out to bid and information on the current contract;
· Update on the removal of power poles by PG&E on Stockdale Highway from
Ashe Road to Gosford;
· Status of request to GET to provide trash receptacle at the bus stop on Wilson
between Akers and New Stine;
Councilmember Sullivan
· Report on history of fireworks program at Bakersfield College;
· Replacement of tree in median near Kern City;
Councilmember Salva.q.qio
· Graffiti removal from concrete wall on Benton.
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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John W. Stinson - Legislative Update
From: CRA Staff <info~calredevelop.org>
To: CRA Members <info~calredevelop.org>
Date: 7/15/2004 2:34 PM
Subject: Legislative Update
CC: CRA Staff <info~calredevelop.org>
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FROM: JOHN F. SHIREY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Legislative Update - July 15, 2004
Legislative UpdateThe Senate adjourned today without taking
up SCA 9 (Torlakson). SCA 9 has been sent to the Senate
Appropriations Committee, which is expected to consider the
bill when it meets on Monday at 1:30 pm. The full Senate is
scheduled to meet again on Monday after the Appropriations
Committee meeting and could consider the bill then.
Thank~you for contacting your Senators to ask their opposition
to SCA 9, and if 'you have not done so, please make those
contacts before Monday. In particular, if you have a member
on the Appropriations Committee, please ask that person to
oppose the legislation. It would be helpful if others contacted
Appropriations Committee members as well.
The Senate Appropriations Committee members are as
follows:
Dede Alpert (Chair), Jim Battin (Vice Chair), Sam Aanestad,
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Roy Ashburn, Debra Bowen, John Burton, Martha Escutia, Ross
Johnson, Betty Karnette, Mike Machado, Kevin Murray, Charles
Poochigian, and Jackie Speier.
Attached is a chart (crick on the above link) prepared by the
League of California Cities which provides a side-by- side
comparison of the Governor's local government budget
agreement, the concessions to that agreement now being
offered by the local government interest groups, and SCA 9.
Unlike the first two proposals, SCA 9 provides no protection
for redevelopment agency tax increment. Apparently, there
are some legislators who believe that the language does
protect redevelopment revenue. SCA 9 has been carefully
reviewed by our attorney who has determined that
redevelopment revenue protection is clearly absent in the bill.
Also attached (click on the above link) is the full text of the
changes to the Governor's local government budget
agreement that have been offered as a compromise by the
local government interest groups. [t has been provided to
every member of the Legislature.
Again, the primary reasons to oppose SCA 9 (Torlakson) are
as follows:
· PROVIDES NO PROTECTION FOR REDEVELOPMENT TAX
INCREMENT.
· Allows shifting of property tax revenues between
jurisdictions within a county without local agency consent.
· Allows shifting of sales tax revenue between jurisdictions
without local agency consent.
· Allows suspension of constitutional protection of local
government revenues with a 2/3rds vote of the
Legislature.
· Contains no cap on how much money can be "borrowed"
by the State from local governments.
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LOCAL ~ GOVERNMENT REVENUE PROTECTION OPTIONS
Original Agreement LOCAL July 9 SCA '9 (July 14)
Compromise Democrat Proposal
VLF Protection
VLF Rate Protects VLF rate up to Protects VLF rate up to Protects VLF rate up to
0.65%. Sets the -0.65%. 0.65%.
maximum VLF rate at
0.65%.
Backfill Current VLF backfill Current VLF backfill Assumes current VLF
swapped for property swapped for property backfill swapped for
tax revenues. VLF tax revenues. VLF property tax revenues.
backfill to resume if backfill to resume if VLF backfill to resume
VLF rate is reduced VLF rate is reduced if VLF rate is reduced
below 0.65% below 0.65% below 0.65%
Increases in Would require a vote of Can be done Can be done
VLF the people, legislatively. Silent on legislatively. May be a
whether can be a state state revenue.
revenue.
VLF Gap Loan Constitutionally Constitutionally Retains statutory
Repayment required in 2006-07. required in 2006-07. repayment plan. No
Explicit authorization Explicit authorization Constitutional
to borrow against to borrow against authorization to borrow
constitutional pledge, constitutional pledge, against repayment
commitment
Property Tax
Revenues
Agencies City, county, special City, county, special Total city, county and
Protected district and district and special district property
redevelopment agency, redevelopment agency, tax Within each county
Individual agency share Individual agency share explicitly protected in
protected (includes protected (includes aggregate. No protection
growth), growth), for individual agency
shares. Redevelopment
agencies not explicitly
protected.
Borrowing Borrowing not allowed. Governor proclaims Governor proclamation
Trigger "fiscal emergency." "severe state financial
hardship."
Borrowing N/A Supermajority vote 2/3rds vote - urgency
Vote needed (e.g. ~A or 4/5ths). measure.
BOrrowing N/A No more than 2 times No more than 2 times in
Limits in 10 years. No loan if 10 Years. No loan if
outstanding loan. Cap loan outstanding.
of $1 billion at a time.
Borrowing The Legislature must The Legislature must
terms, pass a statute to fully pass a statute to fully
repay loan with interest repay loan with interest
at a specified rate within t~hree fiscal years.
within three fiscal Does not set interest
years, rate.
Sales Tax
Revenues
Protection Protects locally- Protects locally- Protects locally-imposed
imposed sales tax imposed sales tax. sales tax revenues and
~revenues and local revenues and local local Bradley-Bums
Bradley-Bums sales tax Bradley-Bums sales tax sales tax revenues for
revenues for local revenues for local local purposes. Bradley-
purposes. Bradley- purposes. Bradley- Bums rate not protected.
Bums rate o£ 1.0% Bums rate of 1.0%
explicitly protected, explicitly Protected.
Among local Each agency's funds Each agency's funds The total amount of
agencies protected, protected, funds statewide
protected. Legislature
can alter .allocation
among local agencies.
Mandates Unfunded mandates Statute is suspended if Statute is suspended if
sunset automatically, no state funding except no state funding except
except employee rights for specified employee for specified employee
or benefits. Applies rights and benefits, rights and benefits.
only to city, county, Applies only-to city, Applies only to city,
special district county, special district county, special district
mandates. Mandates mandates, mandates.
cannot be suspended in
the budget.
Clarifies mandate Clarifies mandate Clarifies mandate
definition to include definition to include definition to include cost
cost shifts from the cost shifts from the shifts from the state to
state to locals, state to locals, locals.
Revenue Swaps No ability to swap local Legislature-may Legislature may approve
revenues, approve a-statutory a statutory framework
framework for for local revenue swaps
voluntary exchange of without Local agency
local sales tax and consent. All local
property tax which revenues (base. and
must be on a revenue growth revenues) can be
neutral basis, reallocated.
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July 14, 2004
TO: Mayors, Council Members and City ,Managers
FROM: Chris McKenzie, Executive Director
Dwight Stenbakken, Deputy Executive Director
RE: ALERT! SCA-9(Torlakson) - Oppose on SenateFIoor
Today, the Senate.Constitutional Amendments Committee passed SCA 9 on a 4-2 vote. The
measure retains the authority for the legislature to continue to raid local government revenues
during economic downturns. This is unacceptable! The League continues to support the
agreement with the Governor that was solidified in a framework for negotiations on July 9~.
The full Senate will take up the bill for a vote on the Senate floor tomorrow at 10 a.m. The
League is asking for a NO vote on the measure. The basis of the League's position is as
follows:
Acjcjrecjate Protection is ~No Protection. The measure "protects" property tax in the
"aggregate" while still allowing the legislature to shift-property tax-between and among
local governments. As stated too many times before, this is ~no protection at all and
should be vigorouslY opposed.
Permits Continued Property Tax Shifts. The measure permits the legislature.with a
2/3rd vote to suspend the "protection" of property tax revenues. This threshold makes it
too easy to continue to take local government revenue and shOuld also be vigorously
opposed.
· .No "Gap.Loan" Guarantee. The measure fails to repay the Vehicle ~License Fee "gap
loan" from local government tothe state in the 2003-04'budget. In the agreement
reached with the Governor's office, there is a commitment to a constitutional
repayment of that loan.
· Redevelopment Agencies Unprotected. The measure provides no protection to
redevelopment agencies.
· VLF with-No Backfill. The measure would permit the legislature to shift future VLF
revenues without having to provide a backfill to local government for the loss.
Please contact your Senator before,the 10 a.m. vote tomorrow and ask for a. NO vote on SCA $
(Torlakson). (Visit the League's online Advo(:acy Center at
vv-~rvv.cacities.orcjiladvocacycenter for talking points or sample letter.)
Please note that constitutional amendment .measUres (SCA's'and ACA's) DO NOT GO
TO THE GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE. This must be stopped' in the legislature.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parhs
Date: July 14, 2004
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Alan Christensen, Interim Director of Recreation and Parks
Subject: Monthly Report for June
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 S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Parks Division
June 2004, Report
CALLOWAY MEDIAN
Landscaping south of on Calloway Drive became Parks Division's responsibility
to maintain following installation under a county contract with development of the
Calloway railroad under-crossing. Unfortunately, issues of proper installation
and maintenance were not resolved between Kern County staff and the
contractor before the area transferred to our care. City Park staff are looking
into developing a re-plant scheme while trying to save some of the original plant
material.
WEEKEND WORK
Weekend work assignments performed within the Maintenance District came to
an end on June 27th. These tasks consisted of additional pruning, weeding and
minor repairs throughout the combined Maintenance District. Funding was
derived from savings due to mid year vacancies/openings of regular positions.
PARK RESERVATIONS
With schools out for summer and mostly mild temperatures, our park number of
reservations was 3rd highest for the year while number of attendees ranked 1st
for FY 2003-04. In June, there were 202 reservations with an estimated 21,064
persons in attendance. For fiscal year 2003-04, our park reservation totals are
1,521 reservations with an estimated 226,712 persons in attendance.
It should be noted that numbers referenced in the May 2004 Parks Report Were
for the last 12 month period (May 03- May 04) rather than fiscal year.
ADDITIONAL ACREAGE
Two parcels totaling 1.11 acres were accepted into Maintenance District acreage
for Parks Division to maintain. These locations included 214 trees, 166 shrubs
plus turf and hardscape.
In addition, three parcels totaling 3.36 acres began a 365 day maintenance
period. Upon successful completion of the maintenance period, these areas will
become responsibility of Parks Division to maintain.
SOUTHSIDE REPLANT
Re-planting of ground cover and installation of shredded mulch along Hosking
Road planters, east of Akers Road was completed in late July. The original
Verbena groundcover had continued to fail over the last 2 years. The new
groundcover is Myoporum and will have a small white flower during summer
months. The re-plant area was approximately 7,000 square feet and required
11,000 pieces of plant material.
WAYSIDE PARK
The good news is Park and General Services Craftworker's combined efforts and
began work on the Wayside wet playground. To date, the site has been graded,
a 60,000+ pound water collection vault installed, water element footings are in
place, work has begun to install new electrical components and piping for the
water elements has begun. All water playground components have arrived.
Target completion date is July :23, 2004.
Unfortunately, the bad news is someone vandalized the softball field by gaining
access to the infield sprinkler controller, forcing it to stay on, then breaking the
infield large bore sprinkler causing significant flooding of the diamond. Had it not
been for recent installation of a specialized infield mix we would have had to
postpone more than the 3 nights of league softball play. As it now stands,
Recreation staff will need to re-schedule games for over 100 softball enthusiasts.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 6, 2004
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director
From: Ken Trone, Park Construction and Facilities Planner
Subject: Parks Department Planning and Construction Activity
Planning
Discussions have begun with Lennar Homes in regards to a potential nine acre
park site to be located north of Harris Road and East of Mountain Vista Road.
Discussions have begun with Probuilt Homes in regards to a potential six acre
park site to be located north of Panama Road and East of Mountain Vista Road.
Construction
Stonecreek Park, Phase II is complete. The 365 day maintenance period began
June 9, 2004. The construction fencing will remain around phase II of the park
until the tuK can be established.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool reopened to the public on June 16, 2004. The 14
day maintenance period was completed by the contractor on June 28, 2004 and
the City took over maintenance responsibilities. A few minor corrections remain
to be completed by the contractor.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department o'f ]~ecreation ancl })arl~s
Date: July 2, 2004
To: Alan Christensen, Interim Director
From: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: June Monthly Report
Silver Creek After School Proqram ....................... 110 Attendance
....................... 22 Average Daily Attendance
The After School Program ended on June 4th with a big party complete with games and
treats. It will start again on August 30th and will operate Monday through Friday from
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Parents do have the option to pay a program extension fee and
pick up their children by 5:30 pm.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $531.00 (F~g,re does no,~nc,.de ~e,o,,,,)
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and/or pavilion were rented two times during the
month of June. The center was rented for a baby shower and concert. Total attendance
was approximately 245.
Classes at Silver Creek:
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6 -11) 17 68
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 15 60
Calligraphy Workshop no class no class
Chess 12 48
Clogging 23 98
Dance & Gym (4-5) 4 16
Dance & Gym (2-3) 15 60
Dog Obedience 24 96
Guitar (Beg.) 16 64
Guitar (Beg. Int.) 9 36
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Jewelry Making (Beading) no class no class
Kardio Kick 15 130
Karate 28 224
Knitting and Crocheting 2 8
Latin Dance (Beg) 35 140
Latin Dance (Inter) 4 16
Pilates 6 60
Creative Quilting 4 8
Tai Chi 12 98
Tennis (Child-Beg) 16 128
Tennis (Child-lnt) 14 112
Tennis (Adults) 10 80
Upholstery 10 40
Yoga 3 26
TOTAL 294 1,616
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 15 120
Tennis (Adult) no class no class
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 ¼ - 4) 4 16
Dance & Gym (4 - 5) 2 8
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (Mom & Me) 3 12
Corp Yard Lunch Room
Cartooning 16 64
TOTAL 40 220
Silver Creek Day Camp--"Camp Fun" .............. $30
Session 1 ........ 23
The Silver Creek Camp Fun started June 7th. Spotlight Theater was the specialized
instructor this week as they taught the campers theater production. On Friday, June
11th the campers performed "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to the parents.
Spotlight Theater provided all the costumes and the campers created the scenery and
props. It was well attended by the parents and the children did a great job. The field
trip this week was to Skateland.
Session 2 ........ 27
The specialized instruction this week was chess taught by Debbie Taylor. The campers
learn how to play and concluded the week with a small tournament. The campers went
to Wind Wolves Preserve on their field trip and learned about the Indians that settled
here. Campers also enjoyed swimming, arts and crafts and games.
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Session 3 ....... 28
The specialized instruction this week was magic presented by Ron Saylor, a
professional magician. The camPers learned a variety of magic tricks and present their
tricks at the end of the week. They also went to the Kern County Museum and toured
the Black Hills Gold Exhibit and tried out the slides and water elements at McMurtrey
Aquatics Center. It was a big hit!
Session 4 ....... 28
Mr. "B" the Clown taught the campers how to be a clown and different balloon animals.
They made some incredible balloon masterpieces and enjoyed being a "clown". They
also went to the Ice Sports Center where they kept cool ice skating.
Musicfest Concert ............... 475
June 22n~--Mento Buru ....... 200
June 29th- Fat Daddy Blues Band .......... 275
Families enjoyed the music presented by these local bands at this free concert on
Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 9;00 pm at Silver Creek Park. These concerts are
sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Parks and Castle and Cooke.
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 245
Classes ........................................ 1,616 Registrations Taken: 806
After School Program ................110 # of Guests Served: 776
Meetings and Trainings ..............206 ¢,e # of Guests served does not ,nciu?e reg,strat,on)
T-Ball Program ......................... 537
Day Camp ............................... 530
Musicfest ................................. 475
Super Soccer Stars .................... 60
Pee Wee Sports Camp ............... 135
TOTAL .................... 3,914
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 2, 2004
To: Allen Abe, Assistant Director
From: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Subject: Monthly Report for June
ADULT SOFTBALL
· We have 66 men's teams and 32 co-recreational teams participating in our
Summer Softball season. This is an increase of 13 teams from last summer. We
have approximately 1,900 participants playing softball on a weekly basis.
· The Park Supervisors are doing an excellent job taking care of any concerns the
players have with the fields.
· We will be utilizing 5 softball fields to accommodate our League. Those fields
include Beach Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Wayside Park, Planz Park
and Patriots Park.
PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP
· We had 25 participants in our Pee Wee Sports Camp. The 3 to 5 year olds
participated in basketball, soccer, t-ball, track and games. The Camp was very
successful. We will hold another camp starting July 19TM.
T-BALL
· Our T-Ball program has 170 participants enrolled. We held a volunteer coaches
training and a parents meeting on June 12th. The'program will be held on
Saturday's until July 31. This is a great first time sports experience for the
participants.
SUPPER SOCCERSTARS
· We had 23 participants in our Soccer camp. Not only did the campers learn a
variety of soccer skills, but the instructors placed great emphasis on team work
and enjoying the sport. Another camp will be held July 12th at Silver Creek.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
· The Summer Playground Program began June 15th at Lowell Park. Attendance
for Lowell Park for the 13 days they were open was 160.
· Wayside Park Playground program opened June 21st. Their attendance for 8
days was 201.
· The participants at Wayside are taking advantage of the vans going the
McMurtrey Aquatics Center. Approximately 18 participants are going to the
Aquatics Center in the afternoons.
BEALE BAND CONCERTS
· With the help of several Recreation & Parks staff the Beale Band Concerts were
very successful. The parks staff cleaned as well as repaired lights to the'stage.
Park staff also checked out a sound system to the Bakersfield Symphony.
Recreation staff checked out keys and cleaned the storeroom and chairs for the
event.
· A participant volunteered to make programs for the concerts.
· There were appr, oximately 300 participants who attended the event.
B A K E R S F I E L D
I)e artment of Recreation and Parks
Monthly Report June 2004
Dr Martin Luther Kin.q Jr. Community Center
Camp Kin.q
Camp started on June 14, our target enrollment with the addition of the new fee of $30 per camper
was 50 youth ages 6 to 12, and we met our target of 50 with an additional 15 on the waiting list.
Thus far the campers have enjoyed a trip to Skate Land, Movie Root Beer Float Day, a Story Teller
and Kern School Federal Credit Union presentation and the Hometown Buffet Bee.
Sports
We have started a grass roots basketball program at the center for boys in middle school 6th, 7th,
and 8thgrade. A skills clinic was held Saturday June 26, each youth was put through a series of
basketball fundamentals.
We have met with representatives from PAL and the Friendship house discussing fall sports
leagues we anticipate playing flag football, basketball and soccer.
McMurtrey Transportation
As expected riders the first week of the program was very Iow, we had many calls seeking
information. Many were not aware of the registration procedure; we have now made it convenient
for parents to register on site. There is an average of 10 to 12 riders daily, largely from the Wayside
Lowell area.
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Managers 13
3 Day In Service 105
Meet Crew Training 6
Total ~ 124
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Beale Ribbon Cutting 29
McMurtre¥ Ribbon Cutting 312
Pack the Pool 1,875
Carribean Night: Make a Splash 105
Total 2,321
Beale 248
Jefferson 389
McMurtrey 828
MLK 274
Silver Creek 2,011
Total 3,750
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Beale 1,598
Jefferson 1,884
McM urtrey 5,347
MLK 1,293
Silver Creek 2,108
Total 12,230
Total For Month 18,4'25
RECEIVED
CITY MANAGER'S
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: July 9, 2004
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Alan Christensen, Director Recreation and Parks/~.
SUBJECT: TRIM'TREES AT KFCU
Ref000841 (WARD 2)
Councilmember Benham requested staff contact citizen regarding the necessity to trim trees at
the bus stop at KFCU on Truxtun.
Staff was contacted by the citizen regarding the trimming of trees near the GET bus
stop on Truxtun. User's of the bus transportation system were having difficulty in
boarding the bus due to some obstruction of tree limbs at this site. Staff performed 8'
of "ground clearance" on the one (1) problem Sycamore tree on July 9, 2004. The
concerned citizen was notified by staff that the obstruction problem had been resolved.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI ON NILES NEAR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Council Referral #843
Councilmember Benham requested staff remove graffiti on Niles and Monterey,
both sides of streets, opposite the Boys & Girls Club.
The graffiti was removed from these areas on July 13, 2004. In addition, graffiti was
removed from the Boys and Girls Club itself during the week of July 5th.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI @ 7-11 ON "A" STREET
Council Referral #842
Councilmember Benham requested staff contact the owners of the 7-11 on "A"
Street and Chester Lane regarding graffiti. Advise them of the City's program and
provide paint.
The Anti-graffiti team removed the graffiti from the 7-11, spoke with the Store Manager
and provided them with paint for future use.
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TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Dir
DATE: July 12, 2004
SUBJECT: 3308 Claflin Way - Case No. 04-2439/Referral #839
Councilmember Benham requested staff contact citizen regarding his concerns with trash cans,
carts and other issues at 3308 Claflin Way.
On July 9, 2004, Code Enforcement reinspected the above mentioned property for trash, and a
pond with green water and mosquitoes in front of the residence.
The violations still existed and a 2nd notice will be mailed to the property owners scheduling an
abatement hearing.
JUL IS
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~
SUBJECT: STREET NAME CHANGE PROCEDURE
Council Referral #833
Councilmembers Couch and Maggard requested staff explore adopt-a-highway
regulations to see if "In Memory" can be used; City Attorney to provide a legal
opinion regarding the Council's burden based on the language of the current street
re-naming policy resolution; staff to clarify request and recommendation of Ashley
Castle Street vs. Ashley Castle Way.
Staff has researched the use of "In Memory" relative to the City's adopt-a-highway signs
for sponsorships authorized and coordinated by the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB)
Committee. The wording may be used as part of the recognition panel of the sign,
which ordinarily identifies the individual or group responsible for litter cleanup. The
sponsorship requirements are to remove litter from a two mile stretch of roadway for two
years on a quarterly basis. Upon approval of a candidate by KBB, the City provides and
installs the sign, and then issues gloves, safety vests, and litter bags for each collection
event.
Staff also researched the state regulations for adopt-a-highway signs along state routes,
and the wording is at the discretion of the Caltrans Director.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: W.R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: July 15, 2004
SUBJECT: Traffic Control on Downing
Council Referral No. 836 (Ward 4)
Vice-Mayor Couch requested Police Department provide traffic control on Downing between
Coffee Road and Fruitvale Avenue. Provide notification to County if this area is within their
jurisdiction.
Vice Mayor Couch's concern was referred to the Operations Division for follow-up. A Police
radar trailer was placed between Coffee and Patton in the City limits to remind drivers of the
speed limit. The majority of Downing, between Coffee and Frui .tyale is in the County
jurisdiction. Captain Tim Taylor contacted staff from the California Highway Patrol and
communicated the request for Traffic control in the area.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 1,2004
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~/
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FROM: John W. Stinsod,'As-sistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Creation of Separate Line-item Reserve for Culvert Repairs
At the June 23rd Council meeting Councilmember Couch asked that staff look at the
possibility of setting up a separate line-item reserve for culvert repairs. Currently we
budget individual culvert projects in the Capital Improvement Budget as funding from
gas tax is available and priority projects have been identified. Since we currently do
not have, and do not anticipate receiving any one time general purpose monies
available to set aside for future culvert repairs, there is no point in setting up a
reserve at this time.
cc. Gregory Klimko, Finance Director
Nelson Smith, Assistant Finance Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARROLL HAYDEN, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
DATE: 7/15/2004
SUBJECT: BID FOR HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
Council Referral No. 000830 (Ward 5)
Councilmember Hanson requested staff provide an update regarding submitting the
City's health care consulting services contract out to bid; provide current contract
renewal information; and provide staff recommendation.
In September of 1998, the City Council approved an agreement with Buck Consultants,
now named Mellon to provide health care consulting services. This agreement was
extended in 2001 for three years, with a slight increase to reflect cost of living increases
for their costs to provide services. It also included an amendment for Mellon to act as
the City's liaison with City vendors for long term disability insurance, life insurance and
Section 125 plan. In the past, staff had had to work with brokers and that was a very
unsatisfactory arrangement. This extension called for the maximum amount to be
charged each year not to exceed $60,000. Each activity was to be performed on a
time-and-expense basis and we were to be only charged for the amount of work actually
performed.
Mellon has agreed to extend their contract for three additional years for no increase in
costs and no changes to the terms of the contract. This will allow the City to continue
the current multi-year strategy to control health care costs for active and retired
employees. Mellon will assist the City with the design, implementation and
management of its employee health care benefits program.
Staff recommends extending this contract. Mellon. has provided the City with the best
health care consulting it has ever had. They are able to provide much more information
about the performance of our plans and with this extensive knowledge, are able to get
the best rates possible, as they can often refute trends the vendors say are taking
place.
CH/kec
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR///.-'2~j
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON REMOVAL OF POWER POL~:S
Council Referral #829
Councilmember Hanson requested staff provide an update on PG&E's removal of
power poles on Stockdale Highway west of Ashe Road to Gosford.
Staff has recently received a schedule from PG&E for their Rule 20A Undergrounding
District projects. The project in question - Stockdale Highway from Ashe to Coffee - is
currently under construction and is scheduled to have the poles removed by the end of
August.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~"~
SUBJECT: TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR BUS STOP
Council Referral #834
Councilmember Hanson requested staff communicate with G.E.T. the need for
installation of a trash receptacle at the bus stop on Wilson between Akers and New
Stine.
Traffic Engineering contacted Mr. Emory Rendes of Golden Empire Transit. Trash
receptacles were requested for the bus stops on Wilson Road between Akers Road and
New Stine Road. They will contact Traffic Engineering if there is any problem in
complying with the request in a reasonable time period.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 12, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST Ill ~~, p~x~~_~
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS PROGRAM AT BC (COUNCIL REFERRAL #000835)
At the Council meeting of July 7, 2004, Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan asked staff to research whether
the 50-year fireworks program has been held at Bakersfield College for the entire 50 years and, if not,
where was it initially held.
The City of Bakersfield Fireworks program has existed for the past 50 years and has always been held at
Bakersfield College with the exception of the one year when the stadium was remodeled in the late 1990's.
That year the fireworks program was held at Mesa Marin.
Bakersfield College has been located at its current site since 1956. Previously, it was co-located at the
Bakersfield High School campus.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFF!C~
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: July 9, 2004
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Alan Christensen, Director Recreation and Parks//~
SUBJECT: DEAD TREE IN KERN CITY MEDIAN
Ref000840 (WARD 6)
ICOuncilmember sullivan requested staff replace a dead tree in the median near Kern City' I
Staff inspected the tree in question that was located in the median at Kern City. The tree
was evaluated to be dead. It was taken out and replaced with a 15 gallon Sycamore
tree on July 9, 2004.
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B A K E R $ F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 15, 2004
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM' RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~/t,.__~
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI ON BENTON
Council Referral #844
Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff take another look at removing graffiti
from the concrete wall on Benton.
The Anti-graffiti team returned to 2100 Benton, found some "shadowing" on the
concrete wall where previous graffiti had been pressure washed away. We again
pressure washed the area and spoke with the home owner who will monitor the wall
once it dries to determine if it is acceptable. We provided a business card for her
convenience.
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