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Home My WebLink About10/05/01 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM October 5, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /C)7"D.~,/-'~,r. SUBJECT: General Information 1. Regarding the subject of Council meeting streamlining, the City Clerk's office has done a breakdown of past meetings, by agenda category. Average length has been running almost five hours. There appear to be a number of areas where time could be saved - 45 minutes if regular business can be done at the 5:15 meeting and shaving off of some reports, among other areas. The committee reviewing this matter can, perhaps, make use of the information. 2. The Mongolian delegation visit that was scheduled for last month has been postponed until the first week in November. 3. In the next month or so, we will be bringing before you for your consideration an action to purchase the ballfields at Mesa Marin, primarily using development fee monies collected from that area. The fields are currently inactive. With projected growth out there, they will eventually be needed. 4. The enclosed report from Public Works indicates that a major buyer for recycled wood chips, Delano Energy Corporation, has cancelled their contract with us, as a result of the current economic challenges in the electrical industry. To keep the material moving through our recycling program, we will look at an alternative market to sell it as agricultural mulch. 5. The Los Angeles Times web page recently featured the attached article about the positive economic and social effects that Enron Field is creating for downtown Houston. 6. Our five year economic assistance agreement with Guy Chaddock and Company has expired. The company has submitted its final annual employment report, which was its last performance requirement under the agreement. Over the past five ....... --"-- years, the company had 761 new hires, and 87.9% of them were Iow and moderate '~ income employees. The agreement called for 35 new hires and a 51% Iow- moderate benchmark. The enclosed memo from EDCD provides more details. Honorable Mayor and City Council October 5, 2001 Page 2 7. Stier's RV Sales is in compliance of the second year of their five year loan agreement with the City. The company has exceeded the terms of the agreement by hiring 13 new workers during 2000-01, with 80% from Iow and moderate income employees. The terms of the agreement required the hiring of 12 individuals, with 51% in Iow-moderate income categories. A memo is enclosed from EDCD. 8. The Special Enforcement Unit's Gang Violence Report for the month of September is attached. Again, shootings have decreased when compared to the same time period last year. 9. We recently sent the attached letter the California High Speed Rail Authority to re-. emphasize the City's support of a downtown location for a high speed rail station. 10. The Employee Incentive Committee is pleased to present the list of High Five nominees and winners for the third quarter of 2001. As always, our congratulations and thanks go to those employees who have been recognized for their excellent performance. 11. Solid Waste will begin using signs on their refuse trucks to aid in the promotion of our recycling program. The cost will be paid from State grant funds. The signs are reversible; one side promotes the recycling of used motor oil, and the other advertises our greenwaste program. The artwork samples are attached for your information. 12. Public Works reports that the contractor for the Gwendolyn Street area sewers submitted the bonds required by the City and the project is proceeding. 13. Responses to Council requests are' enclosed, as follows: Councilmembers Benham and Maggard · Report on location and concentration of licensed group homes. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD .......... Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A ND U M 0CT-22001 October 1, 2001 , TO: AlanTa_ndy, City Manager { /-~'J" FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Degelopment Director SUBJECT: Employment Status for Guy Chaddock & Co. - Final Report This is the final Employment Status Report for this company. Its agreement with the City of Bakersfield has expired. Agreement No.96-192 between the City of Bakersfield and Guy Chaddock & Company provided a $200,000 loan to the company for a term of five years. Twenty percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year the company meets all terms and conditions of the agreement. These terms included, · hiring 35 workers from Bakersfield. · of those workers hired in the second to fifth years, at least 51% must be low- and moderate- income individuals; of those hired in the first year, the level was 70%. Exercising this forgiveness is a ministerial action and, thus, requires no Council action. Based upon the report submitted to our office, the company has exceeded both conditions noted above. For the fifth and final year of the agreement, the company employed 242 new hires, and 88.4% of these hires were low- and moderate-income individuals. Currently, this company employs 364. Early projections estimated 85 people would be transferred to Bakersfield, with an additional 35 local hires. Therefore, Guy Chaddock & Company has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement and qualifies to have the remaining 20%, or $40,000, of the loan amount forgiven for the fifth and final year of the agreement. For the past four years, the company has met the terms of the agreement and 20% of the loan amount has been forgiven each year. Thus, the total amount of this loan has been forgiven and there is no outstanding balance. The table at right summarizes the ,,~:~.~:.~,, .<~,~-<~:~,.: ~<~..'.. ~ ,'.'. ~.:,,~,~,,.,:~,~:~:i::: '..'...~ company's employment history during the past five years. New hires over the five-year agreement 761 (actual) I propose we send a letter like we did New hires over the five-year agreement 35 last year, which merely reflects the (projected) ministerial action of the debt forgiveness. With approval from you, New hires in excess of projections 726 we will immediately mail the letter. (2,074%) Percentage of new hires that were Iow- or 87.9% moderate-income individuals dI:P:\CHADDOCK~Forgive 20% of Year 5.wpd ~,,~,., ~:~, , PAGE 1 City Council Length of Meeting Items File Name: S:\Council\MlSC~Average Length 2001 Total Total Meeting Start Work- Closed Start Present- Public Consent Deferred New Adjourn. Time Time Dates Time shop * Session * Time ations * Stmts Appts. Calendar Hearings * Recess * Reports * Business* Business* Stmts ~il Time Minutes Hours Jan 17 5:15 50 45 7:00 35 5 5 16 (7) 151 a 18 12 11:42 337 5.62 Jan 31 5:15 46 76 b 7:00 8 27 15 4 (5) 45 45 c 79 d '6 11:53 351 5.85 Feb 14 5:15 53 e 37 7:00 17 28 4 152 f (12) 7 14 11:04 312 5.20 Feb 28 5:15 42 80 g 7:00 3 30 51 23 2 (17) 81 h 8 6 21 11:06 301 5.02 ' Marl4 5:15 15 82 g 7:00 25 3 3 3 4 (12) 31 4 92 i 11 12:00 273 4.55 Mar 14 Joint 7:47 40 " 26 (14) 9:15 66 1.10 Mar 28 5:15 17 85 j 7:00 33 18 (10) I 19 19 12:55 192 3.20 Mar 28 Joint 8:01 27 1 104 k (12) 5 96 12:00 233 3.88 Apr 11 5:15 45 7:00 26 30 4 5 10 ;~3 8:38 143 2.38 Apr25 5:15 31 71 b 7:00 19 45 10 10 35 f (5) 50 12 2 ~2 11:18 337 5.62 Ma}, 16 5:15 51 49 7:00 7 21 21 124 I (15) 40 4 16 30 11:47 363 6.05 May30 5:15 49 54 m 7:00 15 10 I 1 99 n 12 I 38 10:03 280 4.67 Jun 13 5:15 39 148 q 7:00 7 41 I 71 o (17) 124 p 1 17 1:07 439 7.32 Jun 27 5:15 17 83 7:00 3 20 2 89 r 34 s 81 t 29 11:30 358 5.97 Jul 18 5:15 80 u 24 7:00 22 53 10 80 v (10) 16 42 I :~5 11:35 353 5.88 Aug 8 5:15 14 93 7:00 15 w 30 20 5 3 3 64 9:56 247 4.12 Aug 22 5:15 66 x 39 7:00 30 44 259 y (45) 7 5 ~8 1:58 468 7.80 Sept5 5:15 45 32 7:00 9 15 5 58 aa (229) z 5 22 16 1:14 207 3.45 Sept 5 Joint 7:40 11 200 bb (11) 11:28 211 3.52 Sept 19 5:15 70 32 7:06 15 20 22 73 cc (5) 148 dd 30 12:19 410 6.83 TOTALS [ 5881 4.90J City Council Length of Meeting Items File Name: S:\Council\MISC~Average Length * LEGEND a Multi Purpose Stadium o Refuse Hearing regarding Residential Rate Increase b City Attorney Evaluation p Minority & MaJority Reports re: Funding for 'Non-Profits; City Center Update c Establish City Center Oversite Committee q City Center ProJect - Blaze Buyer's d Resolution regarding Advisory Election re: Stadium r Continued Hearing regarding Residential Refuse Rate Increase e City Center update and design presentation s 2001/02 Budget f GPA Hearings t Landscape Requirements; Siting of Daries, g City Manager Evaluation u HOK Presentation on Multi-Purpose Stadium; Downtown Charrette h City Center Update v CUP Hearing for 8300 Camino Media i Financial Issues regarding Stadium w Coun¢ilmember Carson recognized some ~thletes in the audience, Director j Multi Purpose Stadium - Property Negotiations of the group introduced each player k City Center Project Monies; DDA on Calif. Ave. Senior Housing; DDA on City Center Project x Update on Riverwalk Plaza; Street Maintet{ance Efforts I Appeal Hearing regarding halfway house at 1605 Pacheco Road y GPA Hearings ~,~, m Palm-Olive Issue z Recess Regular Council Meeting to go intolJoint Council/BRDA Meeting n Solid Waste Recycling Options; City Center Project aa Abatement Hearings; Appeal of 4200 CottOnwood~ Road bb City Center DDA cc Negative Declaration on Snow Road; Abatement at 901 E. Planz Road dd Solid Waste Recycling; Ward Reapportion~nent; Financial Assistance for Non-Profits; Status on Riverwalk 0GT - 3 2001 B I E R$ IEI. D ........ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director~ DATE: October 1, 2001 SUBJECT: Recycled Wood Chip Market Price Due to recent developments in the electrical power industry, Delano Energy Corp. is canceling its agreement with the City for the purchase of wood chips for fuel. Apparently, some of the 'new power grid supply contracts are presenting 'an economic challenge to them. This affects about half of the material received at the City's Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility. In order to keep material moving through our recycling program, staff is turning to an alternative market for agricultural mulch. We therefore will begin selling the wood chips as an agricultural mulch at $0.75 per cubic yard in order to attract new buyers. This is the price level which was used before the electrical power crisis temporarily elevated the wood fuel price to higher levels. KB S:~V~EMOS~IANAGER\Wood Chip Market Update 9-24-01 .wpd October 1, 2001 THE NATION Ballpark a Player in Houston's Revival Urban life: Enron Field is seen as a key to bringing people and business back to the city's downtown. By KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER HOUSTON -- Barry Bonds' isn't the only one pinning his hopes on Enron Field. The cozy ballpark is noted for its generosity to sluggers--a nice feature for a man chasing a home-run. record. But it is also seen as a key piece in a remarkable turnaround in this city's downtown night life, once an oxymoron. The ballpark, which opened last season, is bringing Houstonians into a formerly down-at-the-heels warehouse district on the downtown's eastern fringe. A few restaurants have sprung up nearby, vacant buildings are being divided intOloft apartments and scaffolding covers the faces of office buildings throughout a section abuzz with construction. "You get a lot more ordinary folks down here," said Ross Staine, a downtown attorney who walks to games after work about 20 times a season. Analysts say the ballpark area, one of several pockets in the city's central core where renovations ai'e in evidence, is part of a broader nationwide marketing trend that encourages shoppers to get out of their cars. As the ballpark neighborhood waits its turn to take off, other parts of downtown Houston have sprouted trendy bistros, high-end movie theaters and new lofts to lure Houstonians from the outskirts. Perhaps nowhere in America is the attachment to cars as strong, and the change in recent habits as noteworthy, as here.. "In Houston, it's particularly striking because this city was the epitome of the empty downtown at night. There was nothing to do. You would come to the theater, get back in your car and go home," said Stephen Klineberg, a Rice University sociologist who studies the attitudes of Houston's famously suburban populace. "The idea of walking hand in hand with your girlfriend down the street and window-shopping, or sitting down at a sidewalk cafe, that's very new for Houston. And Enron Field plays a very critical role." Eyes will be on the $310-million ballpark, with a whimsical, retro design, when Bonds, the San Francisco Giants outfielder, ~continues his quest to break the single-season home-run record during three games against the Houston Astros starting tonight. He needs one to tie the mark of 70 belonging to Mark McGwire. J About 20 people stood Monday outside Enron's sidewalk box office, hoping for a chance to catch Bonds' bid and to root on their Astros, in the thick of their own battle for a National League playoff spot. Among those who snared tickets was Miguel Prado, a Houston native who works as a computer specialist about 25 miles outside the city and never has had much use for downtown. He enjoyed the Astrodome on the edge of town, but to many others it seemed hopelesslY out of sync with the downtown-ballpark vogue. He said Enron Field, all sleek with its big windows and clean brick exterior, looked good from the outside. "1 like the fact that they're trying to renovate downtown. It's a dump," Prado said. The city's downtown suffered grievously during the oil bust, losing 40% of its value from 1987 to 1996. The look is changing, though not as fast as some would like. Two blocks from the ballpark, an office lunch crowd filled the table at Irma's Southwest Grill, an upscale eatery whose menu boasts Atlantic salmon, pork tenderloin--and the picture of a batter. Proximity to the future stadium motivated Bruce Williams and Louis Galvan to turn vacant office space into a restaurant in 1999. Business has been "on track" but not as robust as they had imagined, being so close to Enron Field. The development of other restaurants, stores and housing has lagged. "The feeling was it was going to spur development at the east side of downtown. It really hasn't done that yet, frankly," Williams said. "The lack of development around us has been the biggest disappointment." There are few signs yet of wholesale transformation immediately around the field. Williams points out the window at several buildings that remain vacant. Much of the rest of the neighborhood is devoted to parking lots. "We're really the only one on the edge of the frontier," Williams said. But optimism runs high. Business leaders and merchants say the ballpark is one component of a more ambitious east side make over. Within blocks, work is underway on an indoor arena that will be the new home for the Rockets of the National Basketball Assn. and the Comets of the Women's National Basketball Assn., along with a minor-league hockey team. The city's convention center is being expanded, and a 1,200-room hotel is being built as part of the project. In all, 17 projects are in the works. Officials say Enron Field has spurred more than $700 million in development and raised collections of property taxes in surrounding blocks by more than $2 million. Across from Enron Field, a loft complex is set to open soon and a 34-story office and residential tower is planned. More townhomes are being built to house what boosters hope becomes an influx of downtown dwellers. In the past four years, about 4,000 people have moved into renovated warehouses and other places. Although many residents were already drawn to a cluster of new restaurants and theaters, called · Bayou Place, in the theater district on the west side of downtown, the ballpark widened interest. "When Enron was built, it just brought all these people who ordinarily wouldn't come downtown. They didn't work downtown. They didn't live downtown," said Priscilla Larson, president and CEO of the Downtown Houston Assn., a nonprofit group that promotes the neighborhood. Those who opposed the project, financed mostly through taxes, argue that any development stemming from the ballpark is lost somewhere else. "It's a zero-sum game. There's no net increase in economic activity," said Barry Klein, who heads a property rights group. To social observers like Klineberg, benefits go beyond dollars and cents. As a gathering spot, the ballpark offers a place for Houston's collage of cultures to merge. "We-remain a very segregated city," he said. "The ballpark is one of those placeS where all of Houston comes." For information about reprinting this article, go to http://www.lats.com/rights/register.htm ' OCT- 12001 BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM October 1,2001 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Employment Status for Stier's Leisure Vehicles, Inc. d.b.a. Stier's RV Sales Agreement No. 99-83 between the City of Bakersfield and Stier's RV Sales, provided a $60,000 loan to the company for a term of five years. This loan is not a forgivable loan and will be repaid at 0% interest in 2004. However, if in any year the company fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, 20% of the loan (or $12,000) would reimbursed to the city. These terms include, · hiring eight workers from Bakersfield during the first year, twelve during the second year, five during the third year, five during the fourth year, and zero during the fifth year for a total of 30 new jobs over the term of the agreement; and · of those workers hired each year, at least 51% must be Iow- and moderate-income individuals. During the second year (2000-01), the company exceeded the terms and conditions of the agreement, with 13 new workers, 80% of which were Iow- and moderate-income individuals. Therefore, Stier's RV Sales, Inc., has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement for the second year and will not be required to immediately reimburse the city for 20% of the loan. Payment for the entire loan is due on April 14, 2004. We will be sending a letter to the company acknowledging their status concerning the conditions of the loan. attachment dh\P:\Stier's\Forgive20% Year 2.memo.wpd BAKERSFIELD October 1,2001 Mr. Michael G. Stier Stier's Leisure Vehicles, Inc. 5500 Wible Road Bakersfield, CA 93313 Dear Mr. Stier, Agreement No. 99-83 between the City of Bakersfield and Stier's Leisure Vehicles, Inc., provided a $60,000 loan to your company for a term of five years. The loan is to be repaid at 0% interest at the end of five years. However, if in any year your company fails to comply with the terms of the agreement, 20% of the loan would be reimbursed to the city. These terms include, · hiring eight workers from Bakersfield during the first year, twelve during the second year, five during the third year, five during the fourth year, and zero during the fifth year for a total of 30 new jobs over the term of the agreement; and · of those workers hired each year, at least 51% must be Iow- and moderate- income individuals. Based upon the reports you submitted to our office, Stier's has exceeded both conditions. For the second year of the agreement, you employed thirteen new hires, and 80% of these hires were Iow- and moderate-income individuals. For the third year, your hiring goal is five workers. Fifty-one percent (51%) of all new hires are to be Iow- and moderate-income persons. Therefore, Stier's RV Sales has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement for the first year and will not be required to reimburse the city for 20% of the loan amount at this time. Payment for the entire loan is due on April 14, 2004. Sincerely, Economic Development Director dl:\P:\Stier's\Letter to comp re mtg terms of agmt Year 2.Stiers.wpd City of Bakersfield · Economic and Community Development Department 515 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California 93301 (661) 326-3765 · Fax (661) 328-1548 · TDD (661) 324-3631 October 4, 2001 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager Honorable Mayor Hall and Council Members From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police OCT - 5 ;~001 Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for September, 2001. Again, shootings have decreased when compared to the same time period last year. Please call me if you have any questions. EWM/vrf Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report- September 2001 The following is a compilatiOn of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and significant incidents / investigations for September 2001. 71, Felony Arrests 7 Guns Seized 88 Special Reports 60 Misd. Arrests 274 Fl's 2 Offense Reports 9 Felony 30 Citations 24 CHP 180's Warrants Arrests 17 Misd. Warrant' 159 Probation / 1 Search Warrants Arrests Parole Searches 100 Hours in 421 Hours assisting 2 2001 Shootings Training other Department 7 2000 Shootings sections 6 1999 Shootings Year to Date Statistics January - May 2001 724 Felony Arrests 94 Guns Seized 843 Special Reports 429 Misd. Arrests 2368 Fl's 41 Offense Reports 89 Felony 289 Citations 220 CHP 180's Warrants ' Arrests , 176 Misd. Warrant 857 Probation / 28 Search Warrants Arrests Parole Searches 1267 Hours in 2409 Hours a~sisting 25 2001 Shootings. Training other Department 42 2000 Shootings sections 78 1999 Shootings BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3?24 RAUL M. ROJA~, DIRF. C'I~R · CTI'Y ENGINEER September 27, 2001 .,- Mehdi Morshed, Executive Director California High Speed Rail Authority OCT - 925 L Street, Suite 1425 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: High Speed Rail Station Locations in Bakersfield, California Dear Mr. Morshed: The City of Bakersfield appreciates the efforts that the High Speed Rail Authority has invested in the various studies of California's high speed rail system. At your board's past public meetings and via letters, we have informed your agency of the City's strong support of a downtown location for the Bakersfield high speed rail station. The reports presented at your September 19, 2001 public meeting were encouraging in that the Authority has completed major portions of the studies and is moving forward to the next stage of detailed studies on selected options. In those reports, your staff emphasized that station locations in the Central Valley will dramatically impact the communities around those stations. The City of Bakersfield staff and elected officials resoundingly concur with that observation. A downtown location for the Bakersfield high speed rail station is preferred for the following reasons: · Since it would be close to our new Amtrak Station and a local transit system major transfer facility, a downtown location supports the.goals and objectives of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan to foster multi-modal transportation facilities; · A downtown station location will be more accessible to Iow and moderate income citizens; · A downtown station location is more compatible with the efforts to control urban sprawl; · A downtown station location will have equal accessibility from all geographic areas within Metropolitan Bakersfield; and · A downtown station location will have greater accessibility to government and other public service facilities. The Bakersfield downtown area has been experiencing a re-birth over the last several years. This is due to both governmental and private sector investment in that area. A downtown location for the high speed rail station will support those on-going redevelopment efforts. As your staff and consultants study the various options for a station location in Bakersfield, our City staff will be available to assist you with any questions that you might have regarding local development standards and planning policies. Please direct all inquiries to Jack LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director, 661-326- 3724. Very truly yours, RaUl M. Roj:~ Public Works Director c: Ron Brummett, KernCOG Dale Hawley, Kern Transportation Foundation Craig Pope, County of Kern Jack LaRochelle S:\PROJECTS~ARNOLD\HIGH SPEED RAIL\HSR - 09 24 01,wpd B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM October 5, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council ~~'~nda Smiley, Office Administrator - Public Relations FROM: SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five nominees and winners for the third quarter of 2001. All winners are noted by an asterisk (*). All of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. By being nominated, each employee is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for the fiscal year and is recognized at the annual Employee Breakfast. In addition, each winner has their choice a number of $10 gift certificates. All nominees and winners are also recognized monthly in the City's employee newsletter. We applaud these individuals for a job well done. Attachments 2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD July Nominee Title Dept Date Nominated by Comments 1 Bennett, Karen Crime Prev Supr PD 07/17/01 Crystal Benavides Outstanding social skills; greatest boss. Andrew Borton 2 Brown, Jim Bldg Maintainer II PW / GS 06/29/01 Terry McCormick Terrific customer service skills; always willing to assist. 3 Buckles, Roger Detective PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd thank you letter from citizen for helping with burglary investigation. 4 Cheung, Wen-Shi Supervisor II PW / WW 07/10/01 Lonnita Lawrence Has taken on more work; always fair; shows respect and appreciation. 5 Colitti, Jeff Office Sys. Anal. MIS 07/05/01 Stan Ford Always responsive, helpful, patient and pleasant. 6 Cottle, Michael Police Officer PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from citizen / Sergeant in CSUB Police Force. 7 Daniel, Lori Clerk Typist II PW / TC 07/17/01 Maria Mojica Always helpful and courteous; dependable. 8 Daniels, David Supervisor PW / WW 07/27/01 Richard Bloching Transformed Plant 3 operations into full compliance of state requirements. 9 DeMarco, Tony Code Enf. Officer Dev. Services 06/28/01 Mark Turk On own time used own tools to clean hazardous property for bedridden citizen. 10 Dimberg, Pat Buyer I Purchasing 07/13/01 Lonnita Lawrence Goes the extra mile to be helpful to Wastewater~ 11 Dougherty, Joseph Police Officer PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendatiOn from Sergeant Martin. 12 Faulkenberry, Scot Police Sergeant PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from citizen / Sergeant in CSUB Police Force. 13 Forsythe, Sandra Secretary I Rec & Parks 07/03/01 Josh Romine Always positive and caring; takes on additional responsibilities. 14 Gonzales, Joe B. Maint. Crftwrkr II Rec & Parks 06/29/01 Terry McCormick Terrific job handling landscaping project; eager to assist; followed through. 15 Gonzales, Joe E. Park Technician Rec & I~arks 06/29/01 Terry McCormick Does an excellent job as park tech; follows through; very knowledgeable. 16 Jiminez, Marlo Traffic Pntr III PW / GS 07/16/01 Brad Underwood Assisted citizens who had an accident. 17 Johnson, Fred Traffic Pntr II PW/GS 07/16/01 Brad Underwood Assisted citizens who had an accident. ~8 Kimm, Lara Ind. Waste Supr. PW / WW 07/10/01 Lonnita Lawrence Very professional and fair; respects others; gets job done without delay. 19 Morris, Sandy Comm. 'Rel. Spec. PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from M.A.R.E. 20 Ortiz, Martin Associate Planner DS / Planning 07/11/01 Patti Hock Always very helpful; goes oUt of his way to get things done. 21 Peeryl Sonja Police Officer PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from citizen / Sergeant in CSUB Police Force. 22 Perry, Stan Captain Fire 07/10/01 Leslie Devitt Great follow-up; proactive. 23 Pflugh, Matthew Sr. Police Officer PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Sergeant Martin. 24 Ramos, James Police Officer PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Sergeant Martin. 25 Romine, Josh Prg. Coordinator Rec & Parks 06/28/01 Sally Ihmels Instrumental in taking acquatic training to a new level. 26 ROSS, Judy Acct. Clerk I Finance 07/13/01 Lonnita Lawrence Helpful; explains things; takes extra time to help. 27 Sharpies, Drew Financial Inv. Treasury 06/29/01 Terry McCormick Graciously waited on.employee after hours. 28 Stowe, Pat Clerk Typist II DS / Planning 06/12/01 Louise Palmer Faces inquiries with enthusiasm; give a positive outlook on City staff. 29 Stricker, David Rec. Specialist Rec & Parks 06/28/01 Sally Ihmels Instrumental in taking acquatic training to a new level. 30 Taylor, Tim Police Lieutenant PD 07/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. 31 Tolbert, Richard Auto Parts Spc PW / FS 06/29/01 Terry McCormick Assists Recreation and Parks with package deliveries. 2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD August Nominee Title Dept Date Nominated by Comments 1 Abe, Pam Acct. Clerk II PW/WW 08/10/01 Lam Kimm Participated in identification & correction of water usage problem at local business. 2 Abney, Allan Detective PD 08/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd thank you letter from citizen. 3 Bateman, Andie Laborer Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping to keep things running smoothly during Rockin' by the River. 4 Boytis, Robin Clerk Typist I Clerk 08/14/01 Roberta Gafford Takes initiative, efforts make job easier, assisted with Council agenda. 5 Carmona, Auggie Building Maintainer PW / GS 08/15/01 Denise Sullivan Always can be counted on for assistance and prompt attention to City staff needs. 6 Cashmore, Colleen Specialist Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly. Larson For helping to keep things running smoothly during Rockin' by the River. 7 Cook, Mike Swr Maint. II PW / Streets 08/24/01 Willie Harris Hard working, willing to learn more and more. 8 Cronk, Greg Dir. of Operations Rec & Parks 08/29/01 Terry McCormick Intervened with help while Terry was out of town with vehicle problems. 9 Davidson, Michael Police Officer PD 08/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd Division Commander's Commendation. 10 Dow, Dave Asst. Planner DS / Planning 08/14/01. William Rector Provided PD with valuable info in a customer friendly and professional manner. 11 Dye, Rick Swr Maint. II PW / Streets 07/16/01 Willie Harris Great crew leader; works well with the public; goes the extra mile to complete jobs. 12 Eggert, Jim Principal Planner DS / Planning 08/14/01 William Rector Provided PD with valuable info in a customer friendly and profession'al manner. 13 Elison, Terri Supervisor Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping to keep things running smoothly during Rockin' by the River. 14 Elliott, Ed Swr Maint. I PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Hard working, very helpful; great with the public. 15 Enriquez, Joseph Swr Maint. I PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Hard working; great with the public; always looking to improve work. 16 Erickson, Kirk Hvy Equip Operator Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Lars0n For helping with the stage set-up & tear down at Rockin' by the River. 17 Errecalde, Frank Swr Maint. II PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Knows a lot about the department; takes pride in his work. 18 Estrada, Donny Trades Asst. Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping with the stage set-up & tear down at Rockin' by the River. 19 Fick, Mark Supervisor PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Good supervisor; learned job in short time; understands work & personnel problems. 20 Flaherty, Pat Risk Manager Risk Mgmt. 08/29/01 Alan Tandy Great job of negotiating with insurance company. 21 Flores, John Eng. Tech I PW / Eng 08/03/01 Rick Millwee Spent considerable time & effort in mitigating & coordinating a difficult utility relocation. 22 Geddes, Stephen Police Officer PD 08/30/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd thank you letter from citizen. 23 Gonzales, Joe B. Craftworker II Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping to keep things running smoothly during Rockin' by the River. 24 Gonzales, Roy Maint. Crftwrkr I PW / GS 08/23/01 Connie Huddleston High quality of work performed in new facility. 25 ' Graviss, Chuck Trades Asst. Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For being there every week of Rockin' by the River. 07/31/01 Sally Ihmels Worked many hours to weld a devise for drain at pool, while doing other duties. 26 Haven, Dawn Clerk Typist II HR 08/28/01 Carroll Hayden Quickly agreed to and learned payroll input in absence of secretary. 27 Henson, Roy Facility Worker PW / GS 08/07/01 Delores Oldham Expedient in response - never hesitates to do extra things. 28 Hernandez, Frank Swr Maint. III PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Passed along years of experience and know how; makes each day easier. 29 Horcasitas, Janice Engineer I PW / Eng 08/28/01 Holly Larson For volunteering at Rockin' by the River. 30 Jones, Ruth Clerk Typist I PW / SW 08/28/01 Holly Larson For volunteering at Rockin' by the River. 31 Kaiser, Buffie Off Sys Supp Asst MIS 08/03/01 Terry McCormick Showed perseverence in solving a long-standing problem. 32 Lawson, Jim. Maint. Crftwrkr I Rec & Parks 07/31/01 Sally Ihmels Works on pools with a positive and willing to learn attitude. 33 McCormick, Terry Supervisor Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping recruit volunteers & getting sponsorship for Rockin' by the River. 34 McVicker, Linda Supervisor Rec & Parks 08/28/01 Holly Larson For helping out at Rockin' by the River. 35 Mireles, Tony Swr Maint. II ' PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Thanks for showing the ropes on getting things done. 36 Mitchell, Clark Swr Maint. II PW / Streets 07/26/01 Willie Harris Taught things about working for the City; makes the job easier; works well w/public. 37 Mojica, Maria HR Clerk HR 08/28/01 Carroll Hayden Willingly taken on duties of recording Civil Service mtgs during absence of secretary. 3~ Moretti, Sal Superintendent PW / SW 08/28/01 Holly Larson For volunteering at Rockin' by the River. 39 Movius, Jim Principal Planner ' DS / Planning 08/14/01 William Rector Provided PD with valuable info in a customer friendly and professional manner. 2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD September Nominee Title Dept Date Nominated by Comments 1 Berrigan, Klm Buyer II Finance 09/06/01 Mary Ellen Gonzales Instrumental player in Safety Program. 2 Boytis, Robin Clerk Typist I Clerk 09/05/01 Denise Sullivan Willingly offered to assist with large project; went extra mile. 09/11/01 Roberta Gafford Is to be commended for an idea that saves money. 3 Branson, Darrin Acct. Clerk II PW /SW 09/25/01 Kevin Barnes Extra effot and late hours helping with presentations. 4 Cottle, Michael · Police Officer PD 09/26/01 Amber Lawrence Received letter of thanks from citizen. 5 Danley, Laura Plan Checker Dev Serv 09/06/01 Mary Ellen Gonzales Always willing to go above what is expected. 6 Darnell, Tom Eng. Tech II PW / Eng 09/12/01 Keitha Turner Provided information to help citizen. 7 Flores, John Eng. Tech I PW / Eng 09/04/01 Linda Hakimi Dedicated; devoted; knowledgeable, capable and quick to help. 8 Fraze, Ron Fire Chief Fire 09/26/01 Amber Lawrence Received letter of thanks from Bakersfield Californian. 9 Gardner, Evan Firefighter Fire 09/07/01 Gary Turner Worked as a team with PD to rescue citizens. 10 Hinson, Laura Clerk Typist II PW / Streets 09/17/01 · Pam McCarthy Took initiative and effort to provide quality customer service to public. 11 Horcasitas, Janice Engineer II PW / Eng 09/04/01 John A. Stinson Thanks for being Safety rep - very helpful with counter customers. 12 Johnson, Margie Info Sys Anal MIS 09/18/01 Mimi Placencia Diligent in getting a glitch fixed in the HTE system. 13 King, David Comm. Tech II PW / Comm 09/04/01 Terrye Flowers Always responds to needs of PD Communications right away. 14 Kitchens, Ralph Svc Maint Wkr Rec & Parks 09/19/01 Randy Blay Helps others do their work and doesn't neglect his own. 15 Lawrence, Pam Clerk Typist II Rec & Parks 09/06/01 Terri Elison Extra hard work and effort in helping with after school program. 16 Martin, Lyle Police Serg. PD 09/26/01 Amber Lawrence Received letter of thanks from citizen. 17 Martinusen, Trever Engineer Fire 09/02/01 Gary Turner Worked as a team with PD to rescue citizens. 18 McBride, Thomas Officer PD 09/02/01 Gary Turner Worked as a team with Fire to rescue citizens. ' · 19 Morris, Sandy Com. Rel Spc PD 09/06/01 Terri Elison Willingness to share expertise and experience in safety teaching. 20 Mosqueda, Kandi Acct. Clerk I Treasury 09/07/01 David Walker Always helpful to customers; joy to work with. 21 Murphy, Dennis Sr. Officer PD 09/02/01 Gary Turner Worked as a team with Fire to rescue citizens. 22 Ojeda, David WW Pint Mech PW / WW 09/25/01 Lyuda Fishman Always upbeat, friendly, responsive, informative, helpful. 23 Romine, Josh Prg. Coord. Rec & Parks 09/06/01 Terri Elison Willingness to share expertise and experience in teaching CPR. 24 Ronquillo, Augie Detective PD 09/21/01 Brian Clayton Always professional an diligent; an inspiration. 25 Roussel, Susan Prg. Coord. Rec & Parks 09/06/01 Terri Elison Hard work and extra effort to help with after school program. 26 Shapazian, Jim Batt. Chief Fire 09/26/01 Amber Lawrence Received letter of thanks from Bakersfield Californian. 27 Shepherd, Lori Ad. Asst II Attorney's 09/06/01 Mary Ellen Gonzales Volunteered time to help with large project. 28 Stricker, David Rec. Spec. Rec & Parks 09/06/01 Terri Elison Willingness to share expertise and experience in teaching CPR. 29 Tobin, Mike Fleet Mech II PW / FS 09/18/01 Tricia Richter Assisted in a frustrating situation; showed kindness. 30 Traylor, Joel Info. Sys. An. MIS 09/04/01 Eddie Gamia Does a wonderful job with City website. 31 Triscuit, Jeanette Rec. Spec. Rec & Parks 09/06/01 Terri Elison Hard work and extra effort to help with after school program. 32 Turner, Keitha Clerk Typist II Clerk 09/05/01 Denise Sullivan Willingly offered to assist with large project; can be counted on. 09/06/01 Terri Elison Hard work and extra effort with Keep America Beautiful program. 33 West, April Ind. Wste Insp PW / WW 09/14/01 Wen-Shi Cheung Always willing to assist others; often volunteers to help. ~t Whisenhunt, Jerry Police Officer PD 09/26/01 Amber Lawrence Received letter of thanks from citizen. BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ~;~' - I ~.001 MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~ DATE: September 25, 200'1 · SUBJECT: Truck Signs for Recycling Promotion As part of the state-funded program for recycling used motor oil, we plan to use signs on the refuse trucks to help inform the public. The cost for purchasing and installing the oil recycling signs and quick-mount frames will be paid for by grant funds. For a small fee charged to our operating budget, the reverse side of the oil signs can be printed with a greenwaste recycling message. The signs will be rotated to send both messages to the public. Attached is artwork for both signs. KB C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP~ALAN TANDY MEMO.wpd September 25, 2001 RECYCLE RECYCLE USED OIL B' A K E R S F I E L D USED OIL FILTERS RECILE LOS FILTROS RECICLEEL 0% ~P0~~ US~~ ~~t~~~ USADOSDEACEITE ACEITE USADO ~ CALL 326-3114 FOR CURBSIDE SERVICE Funded by a grant from the Califomia Integrated Waste Management Board PUBLIC ~VORKS DEPT. 326-3114 B A K E R S F I E L D ~ ............. · PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ,~ SEP 2 8 2001" ' MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: I~UL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: September 27, 2001 SUBJECT: GWENDOLYN STREET AREA SEWERS Public Works staff received yesterday afternoon both of the necessary bonds from the contractor (BCI) for the above project. As you may recall, this contractor was requesting the City execute an assignment of payments to the Bonding Company prior to the City receiving all executed documents for the contract (including the bonds). Public Works had sent a letter requiring that all required contract documents be submitted before this request would be considered and gave a deadline of 5:00 p.m. yesterday for receipt of these documents. These bond documents and bonding company have been reviewed by Risk Management and have been found to be satisfactory. Therefore, the project contract documents are complete and will be processed through the other City Departments for signature. c: Jacques' R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director G:\GROUPDAT~M2001_ClTYMANAGER\09270 lat.wpd B A K E R S F I E L D - OCT- 3 2001 MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER /.,. _~ FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIREC . DATE: October 1, 2001 SUBJECT: HALFWAY HOUSES Council Referral No. WF0018802, WF0018835, WF0018501 (Wards 2 and 3) On September 17, 2001, the Urban Development Committee reviewed a report regarding licensed group homes in the city. A copy of that report is attached with a map showing the locations of those homes. Staff summarized the laws concerning groups homes. It was found that small group homes (those serving 6 or fewer patients) are preempted by state law within residential neighborhoods. Large group homes (those serving more than 6 patients) are already required to obtain conditional use approval from the city in residential zones. The city has discretion in whether these large homes will be allowed and can apply appropriate conditions as necessary to regulate their operation. Therefore, no further direction is necessary from the Committee and the report was accepted as written. JH:JE:pah P:\Corres\halfway houses.wpd P:\Corres\halfway houses.wpd RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES State Law: State statutes exist that preempt local zoning controls over residential care facilities. If the facility serves six or fewer persons (this does not count the care givers), the law states this is a residential use and therefore, cannot be treated any differently than a typical family living situation. This means that the city cannot require any special permits, business license, home occupation permit, fire code restrictions, building codes, etc. unless such is required of any other family dwellings. Occupancy (number of people) is limited by the Uniform Housing Code which applies to all dwellings and is based on the size of each bedroom. The areas under state law cover a number of different types of residential care homes. These preemptions are found as follows: · Health facilities (care for developmentally disabled and skilled nursing care) California Health and Safety Code Sections 1267.8, 1267. 9 · Community care facilities (covers all other types of care not already noted for adults and children) California Health and Safety Code Sections 1.566.3, 1567. I · Residential care facilities for the elderly California Health and Safety Code Sections 1568. 083, 1568. 0831, 1569.8.5 · Alcoholism recovery and drug abuse facilities California Health and Safety Code Sections 11834. 02 - 11834.30 · Family day care homes (day care for children) California Health and Safety Code Sections 1.596. 70- 1596. 795; 1597.40- 1597.47,1597.65 · Homes or facilities for mentally disordered, handicapped, or dependent and neglected children California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 511.5 - 5120 A facility is required to be licensed by the state before the city will recognize the preemption. Otherwise, it is just a roominghouse which only allows no more than two people (BMC 17.04.510). Licenses are required for anyone who provides care or supervision and there is no distinction made for secular verses non-secular providers. Two agencies license these facilities. The State Department of Social Services licenses all day care, mental care and elderly care homes. The State Department of Alcohol and Drugs licenses only alcohol and drug rehabilitation homes. Both agencies conduct annual inspections of these homes and will respond to complaints regarding their operation. Over concentration of these homes was a concern by the state legislature. Therefore, licenses issued by the Department of Social Services (except for foster homes and elderly care) must be a minimum of 300 feet away from any other licensed home (as measured from the outside walls of the house - Section 1'520.5 of the CA Health and Safety Code). If a home is less than the 300 feet, an exemption must be granted by the city, otherwise the license is denied. To date, the city has not granted any exemptions. This separation restriction does not apply to licenses issued by the State Department of Alcohol and Drugs for rehabilitation homes. Listings of licensed facilities may be obtained from both agencies either through the internet at www.calcarnet.ca.gov. They may also be contacted for listings or complaints as follows: · State Department of Social Services: Fresno - (559) 445-5691 (elderly, disabled and day care homes) · State Department of Alcohol and Drugs: Sacramento - (916) 445-0834 (alcohol and drug rehab only) ,~ptember. 2001 Local Law (City of Bakersfield): If a facility serves more than six people, city regulations require a conditional use permit in a residential zone (except in the R-4 zone for people with disabilities). These facilities are permitted by right in a commercial or industrial zone (if the industrial zone allows commercial uses) subject only to the city's site plan review process. In addition, a business license is required. The conditional use process is discretionary and conditions can be imposed to further regulate the home. These conditions can include occupancy limits, fire sprinklers, alarm systems and vehicular prohibitions. Because the permit is discretionary, it also may be found incompatible in a neighborhood and denied. Those homes which are not licensed and exceed two boarders, are considered a roominghous¢ (boardinghouse is another term for this). The zoning ordinance permits anyone to rent no more than two rooms (one to a person) by right. Once that number is exceeded, thc use of the home is considered a roominghouse which requires a conditional use permit. An ongoing problem is people who believe they can operate a group home without any state license but still be allowed to have six people. Under the ordinance, if no state license has been issued, they are considered a roominghouse unless they only board two people. September. 2001 Summary sheet: RESIDENTIAL CARE OR GROUP HOME Facility serves 6 or fewer people (count does not include live-in owners or help): · is permitted by right in all residential zones (considered by state law a residential use) · no city business license or home occupation permit is required · the operator must have a license from the State of California Facility serves 7 or more people (count does not include live-in owners or help): · a conditional use permit is required in all residential zones (except R-4 for people with disabilities) · a city business license is required (however, no home occupation is needed) · the operator must have a license from the State of California (These care facilities are providing non-medical care to persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for their daily living. This can include care for the elderly, juveniles, physically and/or mentally disabled, alcohol/drug rehabilitation, halfway homes, etc. ~ any facility where care and/or supervision for the specific condition is provided and such facility is licehsed as such by the state.) ROOM1NGHOUSE A roominghouse: · is any building containing 3 or more guestrooms rented for compensation · is not the same as a residential or group care home as no care or supervision is given to the residents, though meals can be provided · requires a conditional use permit in any residential zone (except R-4) · requires a city business license (In any residential zone, a person can legally rent up to 2 rooms (1 person in each room) as a permitted use. Once they rent 3 or more rooms and/or have 3 or more renters, a conditional use permit is required. If the homeowner states that they are running a group care home for 6 or fewer persons believing this to be a permitted use but they have no state license for such a facility, then they are not a residential facility but a roominghouse. They must either obtain approval ora CUP or reduce the number of people a'nd rooms being rented to 2 so as to remain a legal use without a CUP.) FAMILY DEFINITION: A family is defined as an individUal or group of individuals, related or Unrelated, living together as a single housekeeping unit, including necessary servants. A family does not include a residential facility, group care, rest home, dormitory, roominghouse, motel or similar uses. (A single housekeeping unit means that the occupants have common use and access to all living and eating areas, bathrooms, and food preparation and service areas. In addition, court cases have recognized that a family represents an intentionally structured relationship between the occupants implying a permanent, long- term relationship as opposed to one that is short-term or transient. The latter includes roominghouses, halfway and sober/drug-free living homes where the person is at the home for a defined period and then is required to move to more permanent living arrangements once they've satisfied their time or recovery period. There is no maximum number of people that can live in a home by definition since the city cannot discriminate between related and.unrelated persons as ruled by the Supreme Court. Occupancy limits are a health and safety issue enforced by the Uniform Housing Code as it is based on a person per room or minimum square footage requirement which can be applied equally to all persons regardless of relationship.) September, 2001 LICENSED GROUP HOME COUNTS (6 or less people} (6 or more people} I 23 2 25 2 14 17 31 3 10 0 10 4 8 1 9 5 27 7 34 6 20 I 21 7 13 2 i5 TOTAL 115 30 145 September. 2001 Licensed Group Home Locations · Small Group Home (6 or less people) ~ Large Group Home (6 or more people) o./~ Ward Boundary '//~/Street WARD ~ Ward 1 ~ Ward 2 ~ Ward 3 ~ Ward 4 ~ Ward 5 ~ Ward 6 ~ Ward 7 September, 2001