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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
November 22, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: ~¢~'Al~'~an Tandy, City Manage r
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Road Money - You will recall that KernCOG approved an action that would divert
$20 million from savings on the Westside Parkway to road maintenance - $12
million for us and $8 million for the County.
This week, representatives of the City, County and KernCOG met with the
California Transportation Commission's (CTC) head of staff and Commissioner
from this district in anticipation of a January hearing before the full CTC on our
request. While the Commissioner from our region appeared to be supportive, the
CTC staff was not, at all. Unfortunately, the "stakes were raised" in that it is not a
simple matter of approving our request or not. If it goes to them, the staff will
recommend taking the $20 million for use on other projects. Our County might, at
an unspecified time in the future, get a credit back on its account for that amount.
The risk would be like playing roulette - not advisable!
We are pursuing other ideas with the CTC regarding use of the $20 million for the
Westside Parkway. We cannot, regretfully, recommend we move forward with the
request to move the $20 million to maintenance in light of these new
circumstances.
2. The Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau submitted a resolution to the
High Speed Rail Authority in support of the downtown location for the station. A
copy is enclosed. The local architects group did one, also, and a copy of that is
enclosed.
Mayor Hall and I had the opportunity to present our case for the downtown station
to the rail authority this week. It seemed to be well received.
3. The attached memo from the Finance Director outlines the availability of the June
30, 2002 Financial Statements. There is a delay due to new changes in accounting
standards.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
November 22, 2002
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4. The Buckeyes, Sun Devils, Jayhawks, Nittany Lions, and as many as 60 other
collegiate soccer teams will converge here this week as Bakersfield hosts the
National Intramural Recreational Sport Association's 9th Annual collegiate Soccer
Championship. A press release provides more information.
5. Congratulations to the Fire Department! The training facility has been State
Certified as a Rescue Systems- 1 Training Site.
6. Information on a technical error that some of you have been lobbied about
regarding adoption of insurance standards is enclosed.
7. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Couch
· Notification to property owners of zoning issues by placing signs on affected
property
· Status regarding annexation of Brimhall & Jewetta
AT:al
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
1325 P Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661.325.5051
Fax 661.325.7074
Toll Free 866.425.7353
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU www. bakersfieldcvb.org
CVB ~SOLUTION ....
A RESOLUTION OF BAKERSFIELD
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IN
SUPPORT OF A HIGH SPEED ~IL STATIONOF::/
TRUXT~ AVENUE AT THE ~T~K STATION
~~AS, the California High, Speed R~il ~AUthori~ (the'AUthOrity)
has beencharged with the responsibility:of developing a P[an~,~for the
construction ~d operation of a~ hi~gh~s~ed train network ,~o~ the state
capable of achieving operming speeds;:6f~t least 200 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has been developing alignment and station
location options for the proposed high-speed rail network; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has indicated to the City of Bakersfield
that a site supported by the community at large with have a major impact on
the Authority's decision making on a high speed rail station sile; and
WHEREAS, a downtown station will have equal accessibility from all
geographic areas within Metropolitan Bakersfield; and
WHEREAS, a station in the neighborhood of Truxtun Avenue and the ...
Amtrak Station at S Street will serve the greatest number of persons and
businesses in the Bakersfield area as well as visitors to the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Greater Bakersfield
Convention and Visitors Bureau, as follows:
The Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau supports the
location of a high speed rail station in the downtown area in the
vicinity of Truxtun Avenue and the Amtrak Station.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Board of Directors of the Greater Bakersfield and Visitors
Bureau at a regular meeting thereof held on October 16, 2002.
etc.
Signed this day, October 21, 2002
~~a~an of the Board
CVB RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF GREATER BAKERSFIELD
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IN
SUPPORT OF A HIGH SPEED RAIL STATION OF
· TRUXTUN AVENUE AT THE AMTRAK STATION
WHEREAS, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (the Authority)
has beencharged with the responsibility of developing a plan for the
construction and operation'of a high-speed train network for the state
capable of achieving operating speeds of at least 200 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has been developing alignment and station
location options for the proposed high-speed rail network; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has indicated to the City of Bakersfield
that a site supported by the community at large with have a maj or impact on
the Authority's decision making on a high speed rail station site; and
WHEREAS, a downtown station will have equal accessibility from all
geographic areas within Metropolitan Bakersfield; and
WHEREAS, a station in the neighborhood of Truxtun Avenue and the
Amtrak Station at S Street will serve the greatest number of persons and
businesses in the Bakersfield area as well as visitors to the area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Greater Bakersfield
Convention and Visitors Bureau, as follows:
The Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau supPorts the
location of a high speed rail station in the downtown area in the
vicinity of Truxtun Avenue and the Amtrak'Station.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed.and
adopted by the Board of Directors of the Greater Bakersfield and Visitors'
Bureau at a regular meeting thereof held on October 16, 2002.
etc.
Sit ned this day, October 21, 2002
~i~an of the Board
Nov,20. 2002 9:59^M N,o.9236 P. 1/2
AIA Golden Empire
A Chapter of The Amedcan Institute of Architects
~~' November 20, 2002
California High Speed Rail Authority
Attention: Mr. Rod Diridon, Chairperson
Re: Bakersfield High Speed Rail Terminal Location
Honorable Chairperson Rod Diridon;...
As you are aware, the California High Speed Rail Authority decisions concerning High
Speed Rail terminal locations and routings will impact the State of California for the next
100 years, with both short.and long term impacts on the future development and vitality
of our community.
As professional planners, a subcommittee of the Golden Empire Chapter of the
American Institute of Amhitects (AIAGE), hereby encourage and support you in your
stated preference to have a consensus proposal between the City of Bakersfield and the
County of Kern for the Bakersfield High Speed Rail Terminal location, as opposed to the
Authority making an independent determination.
The American Institute of Architects, Golden Empire Chapter subcommittee recently
discussed the three proposed sites currently being considered for the Bakersfield
terminal. Of the criteria .being used to judge the best location we as architects see the
following planning concepts as key to reaching a final recommendation:
The image and quality of arrival for visitors and guests to the community,
· The ease and accessibility of the terminal for residents traveling from the
community,
· The growth inducing impacts on business, entertainment/recreation and housing
sectors,
· The growth inducing impact on industrial and agribusiness commerce,
· The full integration of inter-modal transportation systems including the
pedestrian,
1712 - 19th Street, Suite 207 661 / 636-1356
Bakersfield, California 93301 Fax 661 / 328-0607
Web site: aiage,org
RECE'[VED: 11/20/02 10:37AM; ->CITY OF BAkERsFTELO~ #799J PAGE 2
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The AIAGE Chapter subcommittee believes that the proposed downtown sites fulfill the
criteria and offer the most promise of the three sites.
In keeping with previous successful efforts to both educate and further the planning
making process, the American Institute of Architects Golden Empire Chapter pledges its
professional abilities to assist and facilitate in organizing efforts toward this goal of
reaching the City and County consensus.
-Sincerely,
Larry G. Wiggins, AIA
President 2002
CC: Alan Tandy, Bakersfield City Manager
Scott Jones, County Administrator Officer
1712 - 19th Street~ Suite 207 ' 661 / 636-1356
Bakersfield, California 93301 Fax 661 / 328-0607
Web site: aiage.org
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Assistant Finance Director
DATE: November 15, 2002
SUBJECT: Availability of June 30, 2002 Financial Statements (CAFR)
This memo is to inform you that the June 30, 2002 financial statements will not be ready to
present to the City Council at their December 11, 2002 meeting. The statements will be ready to
present at the first Council meeting in January, 2003. We will meet the December 31 filing
deadlines of the State of California, and we will meet the December 31 deadline for the GFOA
Award program. We may not meet the December 10 filing deadline for the CSMFO Award
program. However, there is a possibility that CSMFO may push back their deadline to be
consistent with the GFOA Award program. The CSMFO board has called a special meeting to be
held on Monday, November 18, 2002 to discuss this particular issue. I have registered my
preference (to push the date back to 12/31) with both the president and the secretary of the board.
The unusual delay is a result of the new reporting requirements related to GASB 34
implementation. We grossly under-estimated the amount of time it would take for us to complete
restatement procedures and reconciliations regarding existing fixed asset records. We also under-
estimated the amount of time it would take for us to accumulate, enter and reconcile current year
fixed asset infrastructure records. Additionally, we expect the actual assembly of the books to
take longer than in the past, due to the additional GASB 34 sections added this year and related
tabulation being implemented for clarity purposes.
We are near finalizing the Request for Proposal for Asset Valuation Services regarding future
reporting requirements related to historic valuation of fixed assets, to comply with GASB 34
reporting requirements. We expect to mail out the RFP by December 1, 2002. We estimate this
consulting job should be completed by June 2003. The RFP includes a request for the consultant
to assist the City in establishing written procedures and guidelines to perpetuate the annual record
keeping that will be required to maintain the fixed asset system on a continuous basis.
cc: Sandra Jimenez
Connie Walls
1325 P Streel
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661.325.5051
Fox 661.325.7074
Toll Free 866.4257353
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU www. bakersfieldcvb.org
NEWS RELEASE
FOR JMMEDtATE RELEASE
November 18, 2002
Re: National Intramural R~-reational Sports AssociaUon (NIRSA)
9m Annual NIRSA Collegiate Soccer Sport Club Championships
Contact: Beth ]avens, Bakersfield CVB
Phone: 325-5051
NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPJONSHZP TO BE HELD ZN BAKERSFZELD
Buckeyes, Sun Devils, .layhawks, Nittany Lions and as many as 60 other collegiate soccer teams
will converge here this week as Bakersfield will host the National [ntrarnural Recreational Sport
Association's 9th Annual Collegiate Soccer Championship.
Games will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21 and will be played at the Kern County
Soccer Complex and Bakersfield College through Saturday November 23. All teams will play 2
matches on Thursday and one match one Friday morning. The top qualifiers in each pool will
advance to the playo~ on Friday afternoon and evening. Friday's winners will advance to the
semi-finals and finals on Saturday. The current Men's and Women's Champions are BYU and
Penn State University respectively
"Bakersfield would not have been considered for this event if it wasn't for the complete support
of the Kern County Soccer Complex," says Don 3aeger, President of the Greater Bakerslield
Convention and Visitors Bureau. He added, "zt isn't very often that you will see so many Division
! Schools represented and playing here in Bakersfield."
For more information on the event, please call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 325-50~'~
From: Ron Fraze
To: All Personnel
Date; Friday, November 22, 2002 10:37:03 AM
Subject: Olive Drive Training Facility
I was just informed by Art Cota of the State Fire Training Division that our training facility has been State
Certified as a Rescue Systems-1 training site. There has been a lot of work put into this effort and I would
like to thank the following personnel for their assistance:
Dean Cason
Jerry Gambill
Tyler Hartley
Jim Scritchfield
Pat Caprioli, and all the Rescue Team members. Good job, we appreciate all the hard work.
CC: Alan Tandy
RECEIVED
NOV 2 2 2OO2
~CITY MANAGER'S OFF~CE
B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
November 22, 2002
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: CARROLL HAYDEN, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
SUBJECT: KAISER INSURANCE RATES FOR RETIREES
When the Personnel Committee met on September 17, 2002 to review the renewal rates
for all of the City's health plans, one of the rate sheets had an incorrect rate on it. The rate
sheet for Kaiser HMO listed a monthly renewal rate for their Senior Advantage plan, which
was actually the bi-weekly rate.
This error was discovered prior to the information on rate renewals being distributed to the
retirees of the City. The information which was disseminated to the retirees is attached.
B 'A: K E R S F 'I E
November 12, 2002
TO: ALL RETIREES
FROM: CARROLL HAYDEN ~
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
sUBJECT: RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR YEAR 2003
The City Council recently approved the contracts for our health insurance programs for the 2003
plan year. We have two new plan changes for the coming year.
Under the Blue Cross Fee for Service plan we will no longer be using the Foundation for
Medical Care as our Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). We have now contracted with Blue
Cross to use their Prudent Buyer as our PPO. By changing our PPO providers we were able to
reduce our projected increase significantly in this plan. Blue Cross has aSsured the City that
they will expedite the mailing of the new Blue Cross cards to all current subscribers. If you are
currently covered by Blue Cross please be sure to check if your doctor is a Prudent Buyer
doctor and then inform them that after January 1st they should no longer bill Foundation and
should bill Blue Cross directly. You may pick up a Prudent Buyer directory from the Benefits
Office during and after open e~nrollment.
The greatest increase in premiums was seen in' the HMO plans. Premiums increased as follows
Kaiser 12.5%, Califomia Care 30% and the Blue Cross Senior Secure by 109%. Secure
Horizons has a slight rate increase however, there are changes in the plan design. The rates
for PacifiCare Behavioral Health, and Medical Eye Services did not change.
Open enrollment for the health care plans, will be held in the Human Resources Test room in
City Hall December 4 - 5, 2002. This is the time you may change your current medical plan or
add a dependent to your insurance. Insurance representatives will be in the Test room from 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday', December 4th exclusively for retirees. On this day you will
be able to speak with the various health care vendors regarding any concerns you might have
with your benefits.
All enrollment forms are due in the Benefits office by 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 9th.
The effective date for any plan changes will be January 1, 2003.
Should you have any questions or if it is not possible for you to come in, please call the
Benefits Technician, Ginger Rubin or Sam Chernabaeff the Benefits Clerk at (661) 326-3094.
2003 OPEN ENROLLMENT
FOR
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RETIREE'S
INSURANCE PLANS
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4TM
9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Human Resources Test Room
1501 Truxtun Ave
(Please note, forms and materials will be available
in the test room until 4:00 P.M. Dec. 5%)
This is the time you may change your medical insurance plan
Representatives from Blue Cross - CaliforniaCare, Kaiser Permanente,
Bakersfield Family Medical Center, and Gem Care, will be here on this day only
to answer any questions you might have concerning your insurance coverage.
Applications must be in the Benefits office
no later than 5:00p.m. Monday~ December 9th.
If you do not want to change your insurance
you do not need to do anything.
The effective date for all rate and new plan changes will be
January 1,2003
FOR QUESTIONS ?? OR HELP ...
CALL 326-3094 for Ginger or Sam
2003 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Retiree Group Health Insurance Monthly Rates
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003
BLUE CROSS FEE FOR SERVICE UNBLENDED ( WITH or WITHOUT MEDICARE )
MEDICAL MENTAL NO SUB (*) LESS SPECIAL SUB LESS CITY
GROUP # 97039C PREMIUM HEALTH VISION · :TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TOTAL FORzMULA
Single $679.28 $7.32 No Benefit $686.60 $288.37 $398.23 See Below
Two Party $1,358.52 $9.34 No Benefit $1,367.86 $574.50 $793.36 See Below
Family $2,037.77 $10.09 No Benefit $2,047.86 $860.10 $1,187.76 See Below
I CALIFORNIA CARE (HMO) BLENDED ' .
I MEDICAL .MENTAL VISION SUB LESS CITY
UNDER 65 GROUP #59E69B PREMIUM HEALTH CARE TOTAL FORMULA
Retiree under 65_ Single (H) $254:88 $7.32 $3.75 $265.95 See Below
Retiree & Dependent Under 65 - Two Party $524.46 $9.34 $7.50 $541.30 See Below
Retiree & 2 or more Depend6mts under 65 - Family $744.06 $10.09 $9.75 $763.90 See Below
OVER65 GROUP #59E69C
Retiree over 65 - Single (H1-S65) $155.38 $7.32 $3.75 $166.45 See Below
Retiree & Dependent over 65 - Two Party (T65) $311.86 $9.34 $7.50 $328.70 See Below
OVER & UNDER 65 GROUP J
Retiree under 65 (H1-TJ1) $254.88
Dependent over 65 $156.48
$411.36 $9.34 $7.50 $428.20 See Below
Retire over 65 (H2-TJ2) $155.38
Dependent under 65 $272.53
$427.91 $9.34 $7.50 $444.75 See Below
Family - Retiree over - 2 or more dependents under $543.09 $10.09 $9.75 $562.93 See Below
IKAISER --- OVER & UNDER 65 (HMO)
[ MEDICAL MENTAL VISION SUB LESS CITY
GROUP # 32733-0'1 ]PREMIUM HEALTH CARE TOTAL FORMULA
Single (K1) $205.39 $7.32 $3.75 $216.46 See Below
[Two Party (K2) $410.78 $9.34 $7.50 $427.62 ;See Below
[Family (K3) $581.25 $10.09 $9.75 $601.09 See Below
[MEDICARE RISK PLANS (MUST HAVE MEDICARE PART A& B)
MEDICAL MEDICAL
Blue Cross Senior Secure #59E69E (SC) $192.25 $384.50 I lSee Below
[Kaiser- Senior Advantal~e #32733-04 (SA) $140.08 $280.16 [] See Below
[Secure Horizons #141182 (SH) $239.09 '',. $478.18 []See Below
CITY FOR3IULA FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES CONTRIBUTIONS
Employees who have retired with 15 years of employment with the City of Bakersfield or retired due to a disability are eligible to participate in the City's retiree health
insurance plan. Contributions, formulas and conditions for participation in the City's retiree medical plans may vary depending on the employee bargaining unit and the
employee labor agreements.
A maximum of ninety percent (90%) of the lowest single party rote for retiees under age 65 for each year of sewice to a maximum of 30 years.
Or 3% of the lowest HMO under 65 premium to a maximum of 30 years. Example $216.46 times 3% equals $6.4938 per year ofsentice.
Maximum amount is 30 years or $194.8 I.
$194.81 Maximum City Contribution $6.4938 Per year up to 30 years of service
Maximum Medicare reimbursement per eligible person: $42.50
( * ) Represents 42% of the 2003 Fee For Service rate. Not applicable to Misc. employees hired after 4/1/96, Safety 4/1/98.
3 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Page1
2003 Medical Benefits for City Employees and Retirees
California Care I Kaiser Permanente Fee For Service
ILifetime MaXimum
None None $5,000,000
Deductible
Individual None None $150.00
Two Party None None $300.00
Family None None $450.00
Carryover Provision None None Yes
(last 3 months of calendar year)
Common Accident Yes
I Stop Loss Limit
$ 500 copay max single $1,500 copay max single After Blue Cross pays
$1,000 copay max two party $1,600;
$1,500 copay max family $ 3,000 copay max family plan pays 100%
IH°spitel
INPATIENT
Room and board and all Prudent Buyer: 100%
medically necessary services, No charge No charge Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
including general nursing care (all care must be referred by (all care must be referred by Non-contracting: 25% penalty
services, operating and special Pdmary Care Provider and Primary Care Provider and plus $500 deductible
room fees, diagnostic x-ray authorized by your facility) authorized by Medical Group) per admission
and laboratory services Non-Prudent Buyer:
$500 deductible
OUTPATIENT No charge $5.00 co-pay
Physicians, Surgeons & Assistants (all care must be referred by Prudent Buyer: 100%
Anesthesiology, Surgical room fee, Primary Care Provider and Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
Radiation and Chemotherapy authorized by your facility) Additional $500 deductible
treatment, renal dialysis for Non-Prudent Buyer
*Non-certification penalty: *
25% penalty plus $250 deductible if precertification is not obtained
prior to admission
J Physician Care J Prudent Buyer:
Office/Home Visits $5.00 copay $5.00 copay 80% of negotiated fee
Non: 80% of allowable fee
Hospital No charge Prudent Buyer: 100%
Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
Outpatient surgical center Prudent Buyer: 100%
Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
Allergy Testing/Treatment No charge No charge 80%
Immunization-Influenza No charge (if approved by No charge Prudent Buyer: 100%
Medical Group) Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
Well Child Care $5.00 copay (no charge for $5.00 copay Prudent Buyer: 100%
(including immunizations) immunizations) Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
(Up to age 19)
Wellness (annual physical exam, $5.00 copay $5.00 copay $50.00 copay, no deductible
papsmear, mammogram, prostate exam) (subscriber and spouse only)
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I California Care Kaiser Permanente Fee For Servicel
Di~ostic X-Ray & Laboratory
Prudent Buyer: 90%
Diagnostic X-Ray and No charge No charge Non Prudent Buyer: 70%
Laboratory Services
IPrescription Drugs I
Formulary Brand or Generic No deductible
Drugs (approved by the $10/$5 copay (Actives) $5.00 copay Inpatient
Prudent Buyer: 100%
Food and Drug Administration $5/$2 copay (Retirees) up to 100 day supply Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
and prescribed by a physician) for brand/generic Outpatient: $10/$5 co-pay
30 day supply for brand/generic
do-day supply; thereafter
Prudent Buyer: 100%
Non Prudent Buyer: 50%
Mail Order Program $5 copay (Active) Same as above $5 copay
$2 copay (Retirees) 60 day supply
60 day supply
IEmergency Care/Services
In Area $25.00 copay $35.00 copay Prudent Buyer: 100%
(waived if admitted) (waived if admitted) Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
(HoSpital Only)
Out of Area $25.00 copay Prudent Buyer: 100%
(waived if admitted) Non Prudent Buyer: 80%
(Hospital Only)
IAmbulance I
Ground Ambulance Services No charge No charge 80%
(when medically necessary,)
JFamily Planning
Sterilization $50 copay: Vasectomy $5.00 copay Same as any other
$150 copay: Tubal Ligation
Infertility Testing/Treatment 50% copay 50% copay Not covered
Contraceptive Devices/Fitting Not covered Not covered Not covered
I Home Health Services
Prudent Buyer: 90%
Medically necessary services No charge No charge Non Prudent Buyer: 70%
obtained through a licensed ' (limited to (Limit; 100 visits/year)
Home Health Agency; 3 two hour visits)
(custodial care not covered)
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I California Care II Kaiser Permanente II Fee For Service
ISkilled Nursing I
Services provided in a licensed No charge No cha~ge 100%
skilled nursing facility when (up to 100 days/year) (up to 100 days/year) (Limit: 365 days/year)
medically necessary;
custodial care not covered
ITherapy I Prudent Buyer: 90%
Speech - Only covered if due No charge Inpatient: No charge Non Prudent BuYer: 70%
to surgery, injury or disease (short-term/60 day max Outpatient: $5.00 copay $25 max benefit/visit
per injury or illness) Prudent Buyer: 90%
Physical Same as above Same as above Non Prudent Buyer: 70%
[Chiropractic I Prudent Buyer: 90%
Not covered Not covered Non Prudent Buyer: 70%
$50 max benefit/visit;
$750/year max
IDurable Medical Equipment
No charge No charge 80%
$2,000 max per year
IOther I
Acupuncture Not covered Not covered 80% up to $500/year
Biofeedback Not covered Subject to review
Unreplaced Blood and Blood Product., No charge No charge 80%
Health Education Classes Offered by Medical Group Offered by Medical Group Not covered
at no or little charge
Hospice Not covered No charge 80%, $5,000 lifetime max
Organ and Tissue Transplant No charge No charge Same as any other expense
Supplemental Accident N/A N/A 100% up to $300
(no deductible)
Eye Care Exam, contact primary cam Exam, contact primary care Exam and Eyewear
physician. For eyewear physician. For eyewear contact Benefits office
contact Benefits office for contact Benefits office for for Medical Eye Service form
Medical Eye Service form. Medical E~/e Service form. (Not available to Retirees)
I Pre-Existing Conditions Treatment 3 months before
None None coverage will not be covered
without proof of prior coverage
--ooo0ooo--
These charts are informational only, please consult your benefit
booklets/brochures for specific details.
COVERAGE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
FOLLOWING MASTECTOMIES
A recently enacted federal law requires group health plans and insurers that provide
coverage for mastectomies to also cover reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy,
effective January 1, 1999. While our plan generally covers the services now
mandated by the new law, we are required by the law to provide the following
notice:
Under Federal law, group health plans and health insurance
insurers that provide medical and surgical benefits with respect to
a mastectomy must, in the case of a covered individual who is
receiving benefits in connection with a mastectomy, provide coverage for:
* reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has
been performed;
surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a
symmetrical appearance; and
* prostheses and physical complications in all stages of the
mastectomy, including lymphedemas;
in a manner determined in consultation with the attending physician and the patient.
Such coverage may be subject to annual deductibles and coinsurance
provisions as may be deemed appropriate and as are consistent with
those established for other benefits under the plan or coverage.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
2003 Medical Benefits
PacifiCare Behavioral Health
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Benefits for Employees & Retirees
Note: You must contact PacifiCare at 800-999-9585 for pre-approval of treatment
In cases of emergency, you must contact PacifiCare within 72 hours
]California Care & Fee For Service & Kaiser Permanente
See PacifiCare brochure
for further details
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFIT
Inpatient Deductible None
Inpatient Per Admission Fee Same as Medical Plan
Inpatient, Partial and Day Treatment 30 Days per calendar year *
covered at 100% after any applicable admission fee
· Days to be determine based on the following ratios:
Impatient Treatment - 1 Day
Residential Treatment - 70% of 1 Day
Day Treatment - 60 % of I Day
Outpatient Mental Health 30 visits
$5 co-payment per visit
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
All levels of Chemical Dependency Care I $15,000 Annual Maximum, SO copay and covered at 100%
Includes Detox I $25,000 Lifetime Maximum
SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS BENEFIT
Inpatient Deductible None
Inpatient Per Admission Fee Same as Medical Plan
Unlimited days covered at 100%after
Inpatient, Partial and Day Treatment applicable admission fee
Annual Maximum Benefit for None
Inpatient Treatment
Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Unlimited Visits
$5 co-payment per visit
Lifetime Dollar Maximum for Parib/Dia~lnosis: Applied to Meical Plan lifetime dollar maximum benefit
Pre-Authorization is required for all Inpatient and Outpatient and Serious Mental Illness benefits.
Serious Mental Illness Diagnosis include: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive
Disorder, Panic* Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism),
Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Severe Emotional Disturbances of Children (SED)
These charts are informational only, please consult your
benefit booklets/brochures for specific details.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RETIREES 2003 Vision Benefits
MEDICAL EYE SERVICES (MES)
CALIFORNIA CARE BLUE CROSS
and FEE FOR SERVICE
KAISER PERMANENTE
Group #16269
(MES CLAIM FORM REQUIRED)
(Not available to Retirees)
Deductible None
Exam Contact your medical group
One each 12 months
Lenses
Single $30 Maximum benefit
Bifocal $50 Maximum benefit
Trifocal $65 Maximum benefit
Lenticular or Aphakic $125 Maximum benefit
Contact lenses
Medically Necessary $250 Maximum benefit
Cosmetic or Convenience $100 Maximum benefit
Frames (Standard) $40 Maximum benefit
Limitations Frames / Lenses
Every 2 years
These charts are informational only, please consult your
benefit booklets/brochures for specific details.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEDICARE RISK BENEFIT PLANS as of January 1, 2003
(Medicare Part A and Part B required)
BLUE CROSS KAISER
SECURE IIORIZONS SENIOR ADVANTAGE
Monthly Premium $192.25 per person $239.09 per person $140.08 Per person
Local Medical Group GemCare / Bakersfield Family Med Ctr Bakersfield Family Medical Center N/A
:hoice
Office Visits No charge $5 copay ,, $ l 0 copay
Prescription Drugs From contracting pharmacy 30 day supply Dispensed by Kaiser pharmacy only
$5 Generic formulary & non - 30 day supply, Generic $7 copay 100 day supply
brand name formulary & non with "dispense Brand $14 copay Generic Formulary: $10 copay
as written" when no generic is available $10 - Brand Formulary: $25
30 day supply, when a generic is available and
the prescription has not been indicated as
"dispense as written" you pay the copayment No Annual Maximum
of $5 plus the difference between the brand
and generic price, Annual Maximum $2,000
NON CONTRACTING PHARMACY
pay for drug and submit claim form for
reimbursement, copayment is $10 following
above guideline
Rx - Mail Order Generic $10 ~ 90 day supply 90 day supply Same as above - (100 day supply)
Brand name with "dispense as written" Generic $14 copay
when no generic is available $10 - 90 day Brand $28 copay
supply, when a generic is available and the
prescription has not been indicated as
"dispense as written" you pay the $10
copayment plus the difference between the
brand and generic price
?,x Benefit Maximum Unlimited Unlimited $2000
~Iospital 100% 100% $200 per admit
~Iealth Appliances 100% if medically necessary by Blue Cross 100% 20% if medically necessary by Kaiser
Home Health Care 100% 100% 100%
Emergency $20 (waived if admitted) $50 copay $50 copay, $200 copay if admitted
~killed Nursing Care 100% up to 100 days per benefit period 100% 100% up to 100 days per benefit period
Ambulance 100% 100% 100%
Inpatient Mental Health 100% -Lifetime limit of 190 days 100% ~ Lifetime limit of 190 days $200 per admit -Lifetime limit of 190 days
Dutpatient Mental Health No charge $10 copay $10 for first 20 visits
~lammogram 100% $5 copay 100%
Routine Podiatry 100% within your medical group 100% if Medicare approved $10 copay
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
MEDICARE RISK BENEFIT PLANS as of January 1, 2003
(Medicare Part A and Part B required)
BLUE CROSS KAISER
SENIOR ~l~l.~Ol~l~ 111 SECURE IIORIZONS SENIOR ADVANTAGE
~hiropractic Care 100% at your medical group for Limited to manual manipulation $10 Limited to Manual Manipulation
manual manipulation $5/visit - 12 visits maximtim as medically necessary
Self referral to group network
Inpatient Substance No charge 100% .. $100 admission for Transitional
~.buse/Detox. Lifetime maximum 190 days residential recovery services
$200 per admit for inpatient Detox.
Dutpatient Substance No charge $10 copay $ l 0 copay
&buse/Detox. $5 per group therapy
Hearing Aid Exam - No charge, $500 Max per year $500 every 24 months Exam $10 copay, appliance not covered
Vision Exam $0 (one exam per year) $5 copay - one exam per 12 months $10 copay
Eyeglasses Maximum benefit: $75 - 24 month $125 Frame/Lenses allowance $150 Frame/Lenses allowance
Lenses $0 - 24 months, contacts in lieu of Limit 1 pair every 24 months Limit 1 pair every 24 months
fi.ames and lenses - 24 months maximum
benefits $95
(VSP providers only 1-800-622-7444)
l)ental One oral exam per year N no charge One oral exam per year - no charge NONE
Teeth cleaning, bite wing x-ray and other Teeth cleaning, bite wing x-ray and other
services $10-$790 copay services $10-$790 copay
(Network providers only) (Network providers only)
B A K E R S F I E 1_~ ,
~ i ~'"-~' ivlANAGER'S '"'-~',"~' ~
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM:/~,,~' STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR
DATE: November 12, 2002
SUBJECT: PROPERTY NOTIFICATION BY SIGNS
Council Referral No. Ref000227
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTS PLANNING EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY
OF NOTIFYING PROPERTY OWNERS OF ZONING ISSUES BY PLACING SIGNS ON
THE AFFECTED PROPERTY.
Posting property that is the subject of a general plan amendment or zone change could
be made a part of the application process. An applicant could be required by ordinance
to post their property to give notice of a pending change in use. The applicant could be
required to post the property once at a certain number of days prior to their scheduled
public hearing. The size, number of signs and sign content could be made part of the '
ordinance.
Under this scenario the cost for posting the affected property would be borne by the
applicant and therefore would not have financial impacts for the city.
SG:djl
CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations
P:~OCReferral~Revised Ref000227.1.DOC
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM '
November 21, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Christensen, Assistant City Manager
FROM:
Alan
SUBJECT: Annexation of Brimhall & Jewetta
Council Referral #000282
Councilmember Couch Requested staff set up a meeting concerning request by Stan
Periera for possible annexation of the area at Brimhall and Jewetta.
I spoke to Mr. Periera about setting up a meeting with Mr. Couch. He said that he's
busy over the holidays but would like to meet after the 1st of the year. This is because
he has not yet decided what he'd like to do with his property, and needs the additional
time to decide. I told Mr. Periera I would contact him at that time for a meeting in early
January.
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Referral Display 'D:JRe,000282
Requestor: IOavid Couch ]. Ward: [~ J ReferralCreated:
Req. Completion Date: I11/21/2002 j Meeting: [1][,~(~,~, ........ j 111/19/2002
Initial Referral Information
short Description:
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Long Description:
***REFERRAL TO ALAN CHRISTENSEN. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER***
COUNClLMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF SET UP A MEETING
CONCERNING REQUEST BY STAN PERIERA FOR POSSIBLE ANNEXATION
OF THE AREA AT BRIMHALL AND JEWETTA. ALAN CHRISTENSEN TO ~. Attachment A
COORDINATE MEETING WITH COUNCILMEMBER COUCH AND STAFF.
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
- Lead: 1 Assigned To: Response?
R2:if(1) ~'City Manager (2)(3)I,i ] ReassignedTo: Response? It I, [ J
Optional Citizen Contact Information
Name: Name:
iSTAN PERIERA I I
Address: Address:
Phone: Phone:
1589'2360 J I
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