HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/01 B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Cou~ ~ October 12, 2001
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Information provided by (3CAPE indicates that Governor Davis signed AB616 this morning. This
bill would authorize contracting agencies of PERS to provide service retirement benefits to local
miscellaneous members based on formulas of 3% at age 60. This is the equivalent to the Blue
and White Collar employees to what the Safety groups received previously.
2. It appears that with lowered interest notes, we can save some money by refinancing our water
debt. We will be bringing that forward for Council consideration within the next few meetings.
It is a routine process when the numbers work.
2. Assistant City Manager, John Stinson, attended a meeting of the Kern Wind Energy Association
'this week. A memo is included which provides details.
3. Attached is a memo from Public Works regarding the status of traffic signals at Fairview at
Monitor, Chester at 8th, and Truxtun Plaza at Truxtun Avenue.
4. The Recreation and Parks Department provided monthly activity reports for each division.
5. There is a memo attached from the Fire Department, which updates you of the media events and
special circumstances which took place in the third quarter of 2001.
6. I will be attending a meeting in L.A. with the Mandalay group on Monday. Alan Christensen will
be in charge in my absence.
7. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Traffic Engineering review of traffic control at the intersection of 28th and H Streets
Update on amplified sound at Patriot's Park
Councilmember Couch
Access concerns of business on Rosedale Highway
· EPA Legislation
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD ;
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
October 8, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinson~, A~ssistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Energy Meeting
This afternoon I attended a meeting of the Kem Wind Energy Association who had as a guest
speaker, California Public Utilities Commissioner Dr. Richard Bilas, formerly of Bakersfield.
Dr. Bilas provided an overview of the current energy situation in California and discussed the recent
decisions of the P.U.C. and how they affect the politics and economics of the energy situation in
California. He stated that due to the state's need to protect the rate base to recover it's costs for
energy, the P.U.C. voted to eliminate direct access contracts. He sees the State government
becoming a long term player in the energy business, possibly to the point of functioning as an
municipal utility would by generating and selling electricity. He said it is almost certain the state
will issue bonds to pay for the additional power acquired this year which would be paid off over the
next 15 years. He indicated that it is unlikely that any new municipal utilities would be formed due
to the high costs of acquiring the grid (distribution system) and the uncertainty and high cost of
acquiring power.
Distributed generation (generating power on-site) may still be a viable option, depending on how the
generation is accomplished, if it is attached to the grid and what surcharges are applicable for a given
installation.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2001
SUBJECT: STATUS OF FAIRVlEW AT MONITOR, CHESTER AT 8TM ST, AND
TRUXTUN PLAZA AT TRUXTUN AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Construction on the contract for the Fairview at Monitor and Chester at 8th signal project
has started with pole foundations and pole conduit for both intersections already
constructed. The contractor, A-C Electric is on schedule; however, since there are two
signals on this contract, there will be periods when crews are working on one and not
the other location.
The schedule for the Truxtun Plaza at Truxtun Avenue signal is as follows:
· OctOber 2, 2001 Pre-construction meeting (completed).
· October 10, 2001 Construction starts (if contract and insurance
received).
· December 5, 2001 Construction complete.
c: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director
Stuart Patteson, Construction Superintendent
Rick Millwee, Construction Supervisor
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DATE: October 4, 2001
OCT - 5 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Start fiord, Director
SUBJECT: Monthly Report
Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division.
cc: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
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Septembe_ r Monthl Re v_
Kee~.,Bakersfield Beautiful Program
After School Pr~gram - Greenfield Union School District
Submitted by: Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist
KEEP BAKERSFIELD BEAUTIFUL.
All of the local elementary schools were invited to participate in the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
poster contest. Schools were contacted to ensure that they received the letters explaining the
contest and our program. They were over 400 entries for this contest All of the students who
entered will be receiving certificates for entering this contest. Posters were judged by grade on
September 28th. Contestants were notified on October First and will be awarded their prizes at
the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Certification Celebration on the October 5th at Centennial Plaza.
Completed the Litter Solid Waste Surveys and submitted the certification packet to Keep
America Beautiful. The Mayor and committee members received a copy of the certification
packet in September.
Prepared for the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Certification Celebration. The National Keep
America Beautiful representative will be presenting the certification award to the Mayor and City
Council. Sue Smith, from Keep America Beautiful will be presenting a Waste In Place training
for the committee members and will conduct a board meeting during the day of October 5%
Elementary School Tree Planting - Keep Bakersfield Beautiful along with the Parks Department
began implementing the elementary tree school planting project this Fall. The schools will have
the option of receiving ten trees for their students to plant. This educational experience gives
them an opportunity to learn how important trees are to our environment. There are four schools
planned for October and two for the month of November.
The National Tree Trust grant with Greenfield Union School District After School program is
ready to go. I will be providing a training with site managers on October 8th to explain the
program in detail. Each site will be given their supplies at this time.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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. Parks
SE___PTEMBER 20_____01
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
Susan Roussel, Coordinator
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
Beginning Adult Ballet 5 20
Beginning East Coast Swing 27 108
Beginning Adult Tap 4 16
Beginning Night Club Two-step 14 56
Total 50 200
River Front Jazz:
Estimated Attendance
September 6 - Kris Tiner Trio 250
September 13 - Tony O'Brien 275
September 20 - Doug Davis Band 125
Total 650
After School Pro,qram (City School District):.
Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance
Sequoia - 25 373 (3 weeks only)
Stella Hills- 54 1,298
Casa Loma - 91 970 (2 weeks only)
Total 170 2,641
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SEPTEMBER 200t MONTHLY REPORT
Youth and Adults Sports
Mobile Recreation
Submitted by: Dean Jones, Recreation Supervisor 1
MOBILE RECREATION
We received both nev~[¥ailers and supplies for the start of October 8.
The schedule will be,
Trailer 1 Centennial park Monday/Wednesday
Siemon park Tuesday/Thursday
Wilson Park Friday
Trailer 2 Grissom park Monday/Wednesday
Wayside park Tuesday/Thursday
Trailer 3 Windsor park Monday/Thursday
Jefferson park Tuesday/Friday
Trailer 3 Wilson park Wednesday
each trailer will be staffed with a site manager and two program leaders. Scheduled time is from
2:30pm to 5pm daily.
ADULT SPORTS
Softball
We started our fall session with the largest league ever, 62 teams and 5 on the waiting list.
We have 35 mens teams and 27 co-recreational teams, total of 930 adult participating.
YOUTH SPORTS
Football
We hosted the NFL Punt Pass and Kick on September 22, at Yokuts park we had 14
youth participant, the winner in each age group advance to the sectional meet to be held at Fresno
State University Bull Dog stadium on November 17.
We committed to hosting the Southern San Joaquin Municipal Athletic Association
(SSJMAA), youth flag football championships in December. We expect 15 or more youth teams
from around the county to compete.
Golf
Golf is becoming one of our fastest growing sports to date, there have been 47 youths
take lessons, this is a increase of 30 more participants from last year.
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Septe J er 2001 Monthly Report
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
The Center was rented four times this month. Twice for sports official training, once by Charles
Webb from EDCD and once by BACCA which will be holding the Good Neighborhood Festival
on October 27t~.
MIk Attendance Figures:
Activity Monthly Attendance Registered Participants
Morning Fitness 273 *
Afternoon Fitness Room 452 *
Game Room 448 *
After-School Program 300 12
Gym 963 *
Children's Dance Troupe 240 60
Saturday Tennis 60 32
Aerobics 66 25
Sunday Adult Basketball 125 *
Internet 267 *
Karate(children) 73 52
Karate (adult) 28 28
Cheerleading 61 2_~5
3,356 234
* Drop in program
RENTALS ATTENDANCE AND FIGURES:
DATE AGENCY ATTENDANCE-
September 12th Sports official training 12
September 18t~ Sports official training 8
September 19~ Charles Webb - EDCD 40
September 2Yh BACCA 15 {i
Lowell Neighborhood Community Ce?ter
The Lowell Neighborhood Community Center had 726 participants this month. McKinley
school, which is across the street, was on inter-session break so the hours at the center were
adjusted to accommodate this change. The participants wrote letters to the Police officers Lad
Firefighters in New York. We will be mailing them later this week.
Up-Coming Activities
A GED class will begin in October. We have 26 participants signed up for the class. We have
found a computer instructor and plan to begin classes for seniors, adults and children.
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September 2001 MonthlY Report
Silver Creek Community Center
After School Programs
Keep America Beautiful Program
Leisure Classes
Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Pro.qram
We held a "Closing the Loop" training for all staff on September 10= that was presented by Judy
Toothaker, a facilitator from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. This
curriculum will be implemented in all our schools sites and will teach children conserVation and
to recycle, reduce, and reuse our natural resources.
The football season started on Friday, September 28"~ for Greenfield School District and
September 29th for the Bakersfield City School District. We have twelve teams with two
divisions competing in the Greenfield District. Bakersfield City has 10 teams with two divisions
created from schools located in Bakersfield City but not in our after school program and other
youth agencies in Bakersfield.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites include making cards for those police and fireman
helping in New York; activities on natural resources and fall flowers; science projects on fall
leaves; started cheerleading programs and several sites; presented skits from the "Don't Laugh
at Me" curriculum; and many arts and crafts projects and games.
Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights of the activities include a dance contest, creating your family tree; drawing a poster
for the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Contest; and outdoor games.
Keep America Beautiful Pro.qram
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee completed the Solid Waste Surveys and submitted
the certification packet. They have been preparing for the Certification Celebration which is
scheduled for October 5t~ from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. Keep Am?:ca
Beautiful will be presenting an award to the Mayor, City Council, and those committee members
who have worked hard on getting this certification. Winners of the poster contest will be
announced that night as well as entertainment by Luther Davis and Blue Jam, food, and
children's activities. The KBB Committee will also be attending that day the '~A/aste in Place"
training presented by Sue Smith from Keep America Beautiful.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview .............................................. ; .............. 82 1957
Kendrick ................................ ~ ........................ 168 4020
McKee .................................. .~ ..................... : ..... 211 5061
Palla ............................................... : .................. 245 5868
Plantation .......................................................... 146 3505
Planz ................................................................. 101 2423
Silver Creek After School Program ................ 9 219
(4-days only Mon. - Thurs)
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMs ....... 23,053
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $569.00
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 2 times during the month of
September. The center was rented for one wedding reception and company party. Total
attendance was 300.
Classes at Silver Creek
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6-11) 11 44
Ballet & Gym (recital) 3 12
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 12 48
Calligraphy Workshop 8 8
Cheerleading (5th-9th) 8 .32
Cheerleading (2nd-4th) 10 40
Cheerleading (4yrs - l~t) 12 48
Chess 12 48
Clogging 18 72
Dance & Gym (4-5) 7 28
Dance & Gym (2-3) 9 36
Dog Obedience 11 33
Jazzercise 10 200
Karate 49 392
Kardio-Kick 18 144
Latin Dance (Beg & Int.) 15 60
Spanish 21 84
Tennis (Child-Beg) 9 72
Tennis (Adults) 10 80
Tennis (Child-lnt) 7 56
Tumbling &Gymnastics 2 8
Upholstery 10 40
TOTAL 272 1585
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park ,-
Tennis (Child) 8 64
Tennis (Adult) 3 24
All Star Dance Studio
Ballet & Gym (2 % -4) 7 28
Ballet & Gym (2 % -4) 8" 32
Ballet & Gym (4-5) .....,.'~' 3 12
Ballet & Gym (4-5) ~ 3 12
TOTAL 32 172
*We had no classes this month in Pressed Flower Workshop, Scrapbooking, Cycling 1,
and Watercolor.
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 300
After School Program ................... 219
Classes ....................................... 1,585
TOTAL .................... 2,104
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
,gtParks
September 2001 Monthly Report
Submitte~'i3y: David Stricker, Acting Supervisor
Josh Romine, Acting Recreation Specialist
AQUATICS
ATTENDANCE & RENTALS
The Aquatic Club of Bakersfield continues to rent the Silver Creek Pool facility.
Silver Creek Lap Swim: 112 Total Monthly Attendance
Water Exercise (Adaptive, Elderly, Low Impact): 20 Total Workshop Attendance
LIFEGUARD CLASSES
On December 14th, 15th ~ 16th we will host a "Training of the Trainers" (Lifeguard
Instructor certification class) at the Silver Creek Pool and Community Center. The
class will be open to outside Ellis & Associates certification providers. Ron Rhinehart,
Vice President of Ellis & Associates, will lead the training.
The new lifeguard and swim instructor course schedule has been developed and will be
publicized in the department brochure. The first training is scheduled during the
"Training of the Trainers".
THE HALLOWEEN HAUNTED TRAIL
The Halloween Haunted Trail will be held in the evening on Saturday, October 27th at
Yokuts Park. The event will include two family fun trails, carnival games, a costume
contest and a"Monster Mash" dance. The biggest change to this year's event is the
new family fun "HOLLYWEIRD" haunted trail. The "HOLLYWEIRD" trail puts a spin on
several of HOLLYWOOD'S scariest films.
Attached: Event Flyer
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
YOKUTS PARK · F RE E
~ 6:13 P.M. ~ 7:13 P.M.
Fun Trail - Ages 10 and UnderMonster Mash
Carnival Games Come Dressed
Entertainment for Everyone For Fun!
~6:13 P.M. (~ DON'T MISS OUT!
HOLLYWEIRD Haunted Trail It Will Be A Scream!
Costume Contest 326-FUNN
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PARKS DIVISION
SEPTEMBER 2001, MONTHLY REPORT
MEDIAN PROJECT UPDATE
On September 24, we opened bids for the Union Avenue Median Improvement Project. Apparent
low bidder is K.M. Scrivner, Inc. for irrigation and landscape installation. This is the only CDBG
funded median project currently under consideration. The project will provide hardscape, irrigation
and landscape improvements along Union Avenue from Niles to Bernard Street.
Parks staff have directed preliminary irrigation system improvements for White Lane (Akers to
Wible) and South Chester (Planz to rail road tracks). Once the concrete contractor has completed
installation ofhardscape materials, final irrigation work and installation of trees and shrubbery will
be performed by another contractor.
AMTRAK STATION
Late August through early September found Parks staff working towards resolving a problem of
folks tossing the loose gravel from around the perimeter of the announce fountain into the fountain
drain wells, onto surrounding hardscape and elsewhere. The solution was to remove the lose gravel,
install concrete and hand trowel in some of the same gravel onto the concrete surface to create an
exposed aggregate look. The final product eliminates the nuisance factor while retaining a detail
very similar to what the architect originally designed.
SOUTHWEST STREETSCAPES
Continuing with similar projects begun in August, Parks Division personnel retrofitted certain Silver
Creek/Wilderness Park area comer landscaping by utilizing tuff instead of ground cover. As
previously mentioned, this task was undertaken in order to enhance the longevity and aesthetics of
residential entry comers that had been subject to pedestrian "shortcut" paths and vandalism.
Positive comments were received for our efforts from area residents.
OUR URBAN FOREST
Paul Graham, Urban Forrester, continues to keep many irons in the fire with regards to urban forest
issues. Paul confirmed tree planting programs with eight local elementary schools. This is a
particularly exciting project as children "buy in" to the whole issue of positive benefits of planting
trees.
Personally, Paul is making time to address various tree related issues fi.om the community. Paul
responded to 41 resident inquiries including removals, replacement suggestions, and pruning
recommendations during the month of September.
Paul also found time to submit an article to the Bakersfield Californian for an October publication
date regarding "purpose of p ~mmng , trained staff on development of young trees, and was able to
work on ad hoc Tree Committee issues.
BEACH PARK HYDRO-SEEDING
Over a dozen locations totaling in excess of 30,000 square feet were hydro-seeded at Beach Park.
Several locations were repeat treatments where turf has replaced the inner loop drive through. Other
repairs were due to loss of irrigation controls. We have found areas in closer proximity to the river
levee, agricultural or open ground are home to critters with unusual appetites.
Since irrigation control wiring is typically not installed in conduit, the direct burial cable is subject
to damage fi.om squirrels, gophers and other burrowing animals. By example, in. one span of
Stockdale median islands we found breaks in our control system in six locations.
ADDITIONAL ACREAGE
The first quarter of this fiscal year ended September 30 with the following acreage increases.
' 1. New acreage with maintenance assumed by City
Acreage by Type
Month Landscape Parks
July .5213 0
August 1.8960 0
September .0518 0
2.4691 0
In addition, 2.1189 landscape and 6.0 park, for a total of8.1189 acres, were constructed and entered
into contractor provided warranty period. This area will become responsibility of Parks Division for
long term maintenance following conclusion successful warranty period and acceptance by City.
This information gives us advanced indication of growing maintenance responsibilities for the
upcoming fiscal year. From this information we begin developing plans to address best practice for
utilization of existing staff and equipm~t as well as budget requests for the next fiscal year.
M E M O RA-N DU M
Date: October 9, 2001 '-C0~~-~' \Nt~\'\\'
To: All Personnel
From: Leslie Devitt
Public Fire/Safety Education Specialist
Re': 3rd Quarter Media Public Education
I'd like to take a moment of your time t° update you of the media events and special circumstances
other than our everyday emergencies that took place in the third quarter of 2001.
Date Forum Subject
June 25. KGET Fireworks
(left off 2r~d Q) (Sloan)
July1 KGET Fi reworks
" (Sloan)
July 2 29 News at Noon Fireworks Safety E~ Show
(Dietz)
July 9 29 News at Noon Kids, Pets E~ the car
(Devitt)
July 12 KERN Radio Group Car Seat Clinic
(Devitt)
July 14 KGET Car Seat Clinic
(Devitt)
July 16 29 News at Noon Bicycle 'Safety
(Devitt)
July 17 KGET JUvenile Fire Setters
Program
(Martinusen)
July 18 KERO Juvenile Fire setters
Program
(Capehart)
July 23 29 NeWs at Noon Flammable Substances
(Devitt)
July 30 29 News at Noon Children's Sleepwear
(Devitt)
August 8 29'News at Noon Car Seat Clinics
(Devitt)
'August 10 KERN Radio Group Car Seat Clinic
(Devitt)
August 11 17 News Colton Visits Fire Staion.
#1
(Chief Fraze)
August 13 29 News at Noon Poison Emergencies
(Devitt)
August 16 KERN Radio Group Weapons of Mass
Destruction Drill
(Devitt)
AugUst 16 KUZZ Radio Group Weapons of Mass
Destruction Drill
(Huey)
AUgust 16 29 News Weapons of Mass
Destruction Drill
(Huey, Federal Officials)
August 17-23 Edition El Popular Weapons of Mass
Destruction Drill
(Huey, Federal Officials)
August 20 29 News at Noon Breakdown!
(Devitt)
August 27 29 News at Noon Back to School Safely
(Devitt)
September 3 29 News at Noon What To Do After The
Fire
(Pratt)
September 10 29 News at Noon Proper Use of 9-1-1
(Devitt)
September 11 KERN Radio Group Proper Use of 9-1-1
(Devitt)
September 12 29 News Hitting Close To Home
(Luken)
September 17 29.News at Moon Team in DC
(Chief Hutton)
September 17, 17 Sunrise Show Disaster Prep
(Chief Hutton)
September 17 KERN Poll'ution Prevention
Award
(Huey,'Wines)
September 24 29 News at Noon P.A.S.S. the Fire
Extinguisher
(Devitt)
.~ ...... [~ September 26 All News PentagOnconferenceTeam Press
*Special Event '
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT !!I 00T - 9 2001
MEMORANDUM i~
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2001
SUBJECT: 28t" STREETAND H STREET
Informal Referral, Ward 2
"COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM ASKED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TO REVIEW
TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF 28TM AND H STREET"
H Street is a 2-lane collector street with a posted speed limit of 35mph. Traffic at the
intersection of 28'h Street and H Street is currently controlled by stop signs on 28'" Street.
An all-way stop study was done at the intersection on June 19, 2001 and again on
September 19, 2001. The intersection did not meet any of the Caltrans Traffic Manual
warrant requirements. The average hourly intersection approach volume in the peak eight
hours was 556 vehicles which are more than the minimum warrant requirement of 500.
However, the average hourly side-street volume in the peak eight hours was 167 vehicles
which are below the minimum requirement of 200 vehicles. A review of the accident
history showed two intersection related collisions occurred in the most recent 12-month
period. There have been four other collisions in the area, however, they were not
intersection related.
Based on the Traffic Engineer's review of the intersection, I concur that removal of some
parking along H Street will improve the line of sight at the intersection. General Services
will paint red curb at the intersection within the next two weeks. Traffic Engineering will
continue to monitor the intersection for collisions and any increase in traffic volumes that
would warrant all-way stop control.
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990
DATE: October 5, 2001 ~.~ lc,'-
TO: Council Member Benham
FROM: Allen Abe, Assist. Director ~" T'~r'~ ~
SUBJECT: Patriot's Pa~?-'Amplified Sound
This memo is to update you on the progress we are making in addressing the noise
concerns of the Higginbotham's. I met with attorney Ginny Gennaro and Lt. Archie
Scoff, Commander of the west area to discuss how we can work together in trying to
resolve this amplified sound issue at Patriot's.
Sound permits will be issued only between the hours of 3:00 PM and sunset on
weekdays and 9:00 AM and Sunset on weekends and holidays. The permitted sound
systems can be located in only one area and that is on the hard 'surface volleyball court
area next to the serving shelter on the north side of the park. The speakers must face
in a westerly direction. It is approximately 85 yards from the east property line. The-
above criteria allows a police officer responding to make a decision based on hard facts
and not judgement.
We will also be making some changes to our reservation and sound permit forms to
clarify various limitations. The exact times the sound equipment will be used will be
noted on both permits unlike in the past it was included in the area reservation time.
Both Lt. Scott and Ms. Gennaro felt the above items would make it easier for the
officers to address the various issues but in no way will we make everyone happy 'all the
time..
In my last telephone conversation with Mrs. Higginbotham she mentioned several other
concerns besides this amplified sound issue. She indicated that our large commercial
trash bin located in the south parking lot area was very smelly and noisy when people
were dumping in it. I have made arrangements to have the bin moved to the north
parking lot area next week. Secondly, she asked if we could turn off the power to the
three electrical outlets next to the picnic areas along the east property line and power
to the picnic shelter near the south parking lot. These will be turned off next week.
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield o California · 93309
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OCT I 0 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~~'
DATE: October 10, 2001.
SUBJECT: JOE FElL REQUEST
Council Referral # WF0019039 / 001 (Ward 4)
l ouncilmember Couch requested that Public Works staff contact Joe Feil of
bate-A-Weed regarding his concerns about the access to his business being
ocked by new construction on Rosedale Highway. '
Traffic Engineering staff talked with Mr. Feil regarding the left turn access elimination due
to the construction of a median in State Route 58, Rosedale Highway. Mr. Feil wishes to
retain the left turn access for westbound traffic on State Route 58. This has been cut off
because of a median and traffic signal constructed by the development on the north side,
the Northwest Promenade, and as approved by the State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans). The Traffic Engineer also talked to Mr. John Liu, of the Traffic
Engineering Section of Caltrans' Fresno office. He was of the opinion that a major change
as desired by Mr. Feil was not possible at this time. Caltrans had initially wanted the traffic
signal access for the commercial road on the north to align with Delbert Street, adjacent
to Mr. Feil's business in the unincorporated area of the County. The commercial
developer's engineers convinced Caltrans that the signal needed to be located about 200
feet east of Delbert Street to coordinate and synchronize the traffic signals on State Route
58 and prevent traffic congestion.
City Traffic Engineering had requested that Caltrans consider the signal location to be at
Delbert Street but recognized that Caltrans needed to locate the signal for the best flow of
traffic on State Route 58/Rosedale Highway. Mr. Feil is still requesting that the median be
eliminated, if possible, or some other means of access be developed for his business.
We will continue to work with Mr. Feil and Caltrans to find a solution to this matter.
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M E M O R A N D U M i OCT I I 200 ,, !
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,/..,---~ /~'
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIR
DATE: October 9, 2001
SUBJECT: EPA LEGISLATION
Council Referral No. WF0018894 (Ward 4)
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REVIEW
AND PREPARE A MEMORANDUM WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RE A REQUEST
FROM THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT.
The referenced correspondence was regarding the proposed "bump up" of the
San Joaquin Valley Air Basin from a "serious area" classification by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the Severe Area classification, the
Valley would have until May 31,2002 to submit a Severe Area Ozone Plan and until
November 2005 to achieve attainment levels or face possible cut off of highway funding
and financial penalties for many industries.
The letter referred to staff indicated there was a potential to extend the
attainment date by two years to 2007 and an attempt was made to obtain this
extension. On October 3, 2001, Development Services staff contacted the San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District regarding the status of that possible extension. The
District indicated that early, informal information for EPA indicates that it does not look
like the extension will be granted, but we will not know for sure for a few weeks.
Staff is working through a process with Kern Cog, Kern County and member
cities to identify Transportation Control Measures (TCM's) to be part of the plan for
attainment.
The City's most recent response to the proposed list of TCM's is attached. The
plan development process is ongoing.
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Attachments: Staff response to proposed TCM's
Kern Cog letter listing proposed TCM's
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BAKERSFIELD
Development Services Department
Jack Hardisty, Director
Dennis C. Fidler Stanley C. Grady
Building Director Planning Director
(661) 326-3720 Fax (661) 325-0266 (661) 326-3733 Fax (661) 327-0646
October 8, 2001
Ronald E. Brummett, Executive Director
Kem Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
Dear Mr. Brummett:
The following provides comments for each of the 54 Transportation Control
Measures (TCM) that Kern COG is proposing for Kem County. The comments address
the feasibility of the measures. The comments are presented in the order that Kern
COG presented the measures.
1. Retrofit programs for publicly-owned vehicles: (Acceptable/Currently being
implemented)
The City of Bakersfield has a large fleet of existing compressed natural gas
(CNG) vehicles, liquid natural gas (LNG) vehicles, electd¢ scooters and forklifts,
propane trucks, and electdc and propane zambonis. During the mid 1990%, the
Department of Energy recognized the City of Bakersfield for its commitment to
clean air programs through its existing fleet.
2. Shared LEV vehicles at work sites: (Acceptable/Currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield has a large .fleet of existing Iow emission vehicles that are
utilized by employees for a range of activities and services.
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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3. Regional route marking systems to encourage underutilized capacity:
(Acceptable)
The regional routes through the City of Bakersfield can be adequately marked to
facilitate efficient circulation.
4. Preferential parking for carpoolers: (Acceptable)
Parking spaces for city employees could be marked to recognize carpool
activities.
5. Region-wide mandatory bike racks at work sites: (Acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield has required large commercial development projects to
install adequate bike rack systems. Examples of this program are the Market
Place and Riverwalk Commercial Center. However, the problem with the
measure is that the City has no jurisdiction to require customers or employees to
ride bicycles to locations that have installed bike racks.
6. Free bikes: (Technically infeasible/No measurable benefit)
The City of Fresno attempted this program during the mid 1990s. They painted
hundreds of bikes one color and distributed them throughout the community.
The City asked the citizens of Fresno to share the bikes, Shortly, thereafter,
most of the bikes disappeared and the community was unresponsive to the
program. See comments under Item No. 8.
7. Cash rebates for bikes: (Technically infeasible/No measurable benefit)
Any government sponsored cash rebate program would directly compete, and,
therefore, negatively impact existing businesses in the community. There is no
justification for this measure regarding the community's economic health. See
comments under Item No. 8 as well.
8. Regional bike parking ordinance for all new construction and permit bike transit
centers for/at all employment centers 100+ employees: Bike lockers, clothing
lockers, showers, cleaners drop off and pick-up. Bike repair and rental:
(Acceptable)
From a practical standpoint, the extremes of weather and temperature in the San
Joaquin Valley and the level of interest of individuals to dde bicycles on a daily
basis disqualifies the measure as feasible. A bike parking ordinance is not
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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necessary for the installation of bike racks. The number of employees has no
bearing on the interest of individuals to ride to work on a daily basis in the
climate of the San Joaquin Valley. Of course, any business or organization in
the community has the option to implement such a program on its own initiative.
Ordinances could be amended to permit "bike transit centers".
9. Outlaw idling in parking lots: (Technically infeasible/No measurable
benefit/economically infeasible)
This proposal is unjustified due to the extremes of weather and temperature in
the San Joaquin Valley regarding the health and medical needs of occupants in
vehicles. For example, it's unreasonable to prohibit parents from providing air
conditioning for their infant children while waiting, for whatever reason, in a
parking lot. Police enforcement impacts emergency service, requires more
officers. People would drive around in parking lots while waiting to circumvent
'law. The proposal would result in pollutants from enforcement vehicles as well
as violator's car.
10. Reduced idling at drive-throughs. Shut windows down: (Technically
infeasible/No measurable benefit)
This proposal would be ineffective since repetitive start-ups lead to increased air
emissions. Most drive-through uses are efficient in moving customers. Only
periodically will customer activity exceed capacity, which is usually offset by
customers choosing to park and utilize the intedor of the establishment. Most
drive-through uses allow businesses to greatly expand their customer base.
Requires police enforcement.
11. Tdp reduction oriented development: (Acceptable/Currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield's current land use and circulation elements of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan provide sufficient policies for
reducing trips. The circulation element provides for an efficient circulation
system that facilitates tdp reduction. The policies of the land use element
provide adequate land use types, such as neighborhood commercial, to facilitate
the reduction of distances between related uses.
12. Transit odented development: (Partially acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield has excellent circulation in the downtown area with the
existing grid pattern. The City's existing Circulation Element provides an efficient
circulation program for the entire community. Some transit odented development
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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is not applicable in the City of Bakersfield. The City's existing development
pattern reflects the concentric zone concept. The concentric zone pattern
facilitates the most efficient method for reducing trips on an area wide basis.
Some transit oriented development may be applicable only at the very edge of
the Metropolitan Bakersfield Plan Area. Bus transit is planned for.
13. Sustainable development: (Acceptable)
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan has created and maintains
efficient infrastructure, ensures close-knit neighborhoods and sense of
community, and preserves natural systems such as the Kern River. The City of
Bakersfield's existing zoning ordinance facilitates the close proximity of
employment locations, shopping and services, and housing locations. The City's
existing downtown gdd pattern facilitates sustainable development in the
downtown area. The City's area wide concentric zone pattern maximizes
resources, thereby reducing trips overall.
14. Land use/development alternatives: (AccePtable)
The land use element of the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan
provides an adequate range of land use types to support public transit. The land
use element also designates enough area for medium and high density
residential uses to support public transit. As well, the existing "Mixed Use
Commercial" designation supports development patterns that would greatly
reduce travel distances between related uses.
15. Require new truck stops to offer alternative fuels in addition to gas and diesel: ....
(Technically infeasible)
The City has no jurisdiction to regulate fuel types.
16. Merchant transportation incentives: (Technically infeasible)
There is no existing data that would allow the City to make the nexus between
the proposed measure and the uses described in the measure. Such a measure
would require a great deal of data to support it. Lacking the required nexus,
businesses could argue that the measure Partially takes their property.
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Kern Council of Govemments
October 8, 2001
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17. Removal of on-street parking: (Acceptable)
The City already implements such a program when the restriction is necessary.
18. Implement parking charge incentive program: (Technically infeasible)
Such a program would require data that indicates public and private employers
should be encouraged to charge employees for parking. No such data currently
exists.
19. Employee parking fees: (Technically infeasible)
Such a program would require data that indicates public and pdvate employers
should be encouraged to charge employees for parking. No such data currently
exists.
20. Encourage merchants and employers to subsidize the cost of transit for
employees: (Acceptable)
The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) provides $25.00 flash passes for
unlimited rides during one calendar month. The City of Bakersfield has no
jurisdiction to require transit ridership. The City does provide incentives for
transit use.
21. Minimize impact of construction on traveling public. Have contractors pay when
lanes are closed as an incentive to keep lanes open: (Partially acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield currently implements every measure possible to minimize
impacts from construction on the circulation system. Since the City or
developers pay contractors to complete work that increases cimulation efficiency,
such a proposal appears misguided for ensuring construction activities are
completed. This concept could be addressed in a traffic control plan provided by
the contractor.
22. Internet-provided road and route information: (Acceptable)
This service could easily be provided on the intemet by Kern COG.
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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23. Area-wide tax for parking: (No measurable benefit)
There is no existing information that indicates limited parking reduces driving in
this area. There is no existing information that indicates high parking prices
reduce driving.
24. Increase parking fees: (No measurable benefit)
There is no existing information that indicates limited parking reduces driving.
There is no existing information that indicates high parking pdces reduce driving.
25. Financial incentives, includin.q zero bus fares: (Technically infeasible)
The Golden Empire Transit District (GET) provides $25.00 flash passes for
unlimited fides during one calendar month. The City has no jurisdiction requiring
transit fidership.
26. Establish auto-free zones and pedestrian malls: (Partially acceptable)
This measure is not effective when implemented. The .Fulton Mall in the City of
Fresno is the best example regarding the degree to which this measure spells
disaster for commercial uses. People do not patronize pedestrian malls. This
fact is more acute in areas with extreme weather and temperatures such as the
San Joaquin Valley. Enclosed malls are practical locally.
27. Enforcement of traffic, oarkin.q and air pollution re.qulations: (Partially acceptable/
Technically infeasible)
The City of Bakersfield already enforces existing traffic and parking regulations.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has jurisdiction regarding air
pollution regulations. The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control
Distdct is currently enforcing existing air pollution regulations. However, neither
the City or San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District have
jurisdiction to regulate mobile source emissions.
28. Require service stations with more than 2 gas/diesel pumps to offer at least one.
alternative fuel pump: (Technically infeasible)
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate fuel types.
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'Kern Council of Govemments
October 8, 2001
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29. Telecommunications - telecommuting: (Partially accePtable/Technically
infeasible to enforce on private industry)
The ease of using the internet and the degree to which networks have been
developed in government and businesses already adequately implements this
program. City of Bakersfield staff utilize the internet to greatly reduce the
number of vehicle trips.
30. Telecommunications - teleconferencing: (Partially acceptable/Technically
infeasible to enforce on pdvate industry)
Teleconferencing is already utilized by a number of government agencies and
businesses, if available and applicable.
31. Transportation for liveable communities (TLC)/housing incentive program:
(Acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield already pursues a number of programs and grants to
fund efforts for increasing transportation and housing opportunities.
32. Incentives to increase density around transit centers: (Acceptable)
The Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan already provides policies to
support this measure. The "centers" concept under the land use element
provides an excellent example.
33. Defer emissions associated with governmental activities: (Acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield currently provides services that are effectively managed
to provide the greatest service with the lowest impact on resources.
Management often develops strategic plans to ensure programs are carried out
in the most efficient manner. The existing efforts of the City reduces overall air
emissions from government activities.
34. Require that government employees use transit for home to work trips, expand
transit, and encouraae lar.qe businesses to promote transit use: (Technically
infeasible)
The City of Bakersfield does not have jurisdiction to require employees to utilize
public transit although the City does currently provide incentives for employees to
use public transit and carpooling.
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001 ,~
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35. Off-days for ozone alerts iust like sick days.: (Technically infeasible)
This program would require prior state legislative approval for implementation.
36. Use the dynamic messaae signs to direct/smooth speeds during incidents:
(Acceptable)
Such information signs are already utilized by a number of emergency
management agencies for traffic control.
37. Require lower speeds dudno peak periods.: (Technically infeasible)
Such a proposal would only reduce air emissions from vehicles on highways.
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction regarding speed limits on California
highways.
38. Cash incentives to foster iobs/housin.q balance.: (Acceptable)
Economic incentives for jobs/housing balance are already provided in the City of
Bakersfield's adopted redevelopment plans.
39. Credits and incentives for carpoolers: (Acceptable - currently being implemented)
The City of Bakersfield currently prOvides economic incentives for employees to
carpool.
40. Study effects of hi.qh-speed freeway travel: (Technically infeasible)
The City has no jurisdiction over state freeways.
41. Employers provide vehicles to carpoolers for running errands or emergencies:
(Technically infeasible)
Pdvate businesses can of course always provide such services. Local
government agencies would have difficulty justifying the use of public equipment
for pdvate activities. Those carpoolers needing extra transportation on certain
days would need to plan ahead for such situations. The generosity of
employees dudng emergencies has thus far met any individual's need for
emergency transportation.
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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42. Raise fuel prices durin,cl ozone season: (Technically infeasible)
The petroleum industry has historically raised fuel prices during the ozone
season. Local governments have no jurisdiction to regulate fuel prices.
43. Limit excessive car dealership vehicles starts: (Technically infeasible)
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate mobile source emissions.
The term "excessive" would be difficult to define for such businesses and
activities. No enforcement listed but City would resist using police enforcement.
44. Special event controls: (Acceptable)
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate mobile source emissions.
Large special events do currently provide traffic control for efficient movement of
vehicles.
45. Demolish impounded vehicles that are high emitters: (Technically infeasible)
The City of Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to regulate mobile source emissions.
'-The City has no jurisdiction to demolish vehicles based on air emissions.
46. Do whatever is necessary to allow cities to remove the engines of high emitting
vehicles (pre1980)that are abandoned and to be auctioned: (Technically
infeasible)
Only the State Legislature could provide local governments with the authority to
carry out such a program. The City of' Bakersfield has no jurisdiction to remove
engines based on air emissions.
47. Discounts for paying bills by mail: (Technically infeasible/No measurable benefit)
No discount could be equitably justified based on the ease with which payments
are processed over the intemet.
48. Airports use ULEV or electric vehicles instead of diesel for ground transportation:
Airports already utilize such vehicles when it is safe and has application...
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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49. Consider coordinating scheduling of arterial and highway maintenance to,
exclude ozone action days if the maintenance activities require lane reductions
on heavily utilized arterials and highways: (Partially acceptable)
Local govemments have no jurisdiction over highway maintenance programs.
Most maintenance activities on local roads have traffic calming effects that
reduce speeds and therefore reduce overall emissions. Construction activities
observe peak use periods.
50. Ban left tums: (Technically infeasible/No measurable benefit)
Left turns in the City of Bakersfield provide for efficient and safe circulation. This
efficiency reduces air emissions. Prohibiting left turns would add significant
mileage to normal travel routes, thereby increasing air emissions. Section
10.20.010 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code authorizes the traffic authority to
prohibit left turns when such turns would cause traffic congestion or traffic
hazard.
51. Limit the number of parkin,q spaces at commercial airlines to support mass
transit: (No measurable benefit)
The location of existing public airports in the Bakersfield Metropolitan Area would
not warrant such a program.
52. Graduated pdcing starting with highest in CBD: (No measurable benefit)
The proposal would not be justified in Downtown Bakersfield since existing public
parking facilities are under Utilized. As well, it would not be feasible to
discourage vehicular circulation to the downtown area since the existing grid
pattern provides efficient circulation. Destruction of the economic vitality of the
downtown through such restrictions would result in increased air pollution as
services were reduced.
53. Pedestrian and bicycle overpasses where safety dictates: (Acceptable)
This proposal has not yet been identified as necessary in the Metropolitan Area.
54. On-street parking restrictions: (Acceptable)
The City already provides this program where necessary. However, it should
be noted that. on-street parking can initiate traffic calming which may facilitate
more efficient air emissions through slower traffic speeds.
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Kern Council of Governments
October 8, 2001
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As demonstrated above, the City of Bakersfield already implements many of the
Transportation Control Measures listed. Others would increase pollution or result in
unacceptable economic impacts within our jurisdiction because of their impact on the
downtown or business in general. Some require enforcement that should be the
responsibility of the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District and not
local government.
The City of Bakersfield does not have the density which would promote a
positive response in the form of reduced pollutants to many of the measures identified.
Local transportation and parking efficiencies in themselves result in less air pollution
than some of the proposed policies which only are beneficial in areas of very high
density. Implementing them in areas that have not yet reached cdtical densities can
have the opposite affect.
The City of Bakersfield will work with Kern COG and the San Joaquin Valley
Unified Air Pollution Control District to support and implement all reasonable measures
that advance air quality attainment for the San Joaquin Valley; however, the TCMs must
define measurable benefits so that the costs to citizens, local governments and
business are justified.
If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate
to contact me at 326-3778.
Sincerely,
%._
~amdes D. Movius ~
Acting Planning Director
cc: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Jacques LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
Steve Walker, Traffic Engineer
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
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of Governments
August 31, 2001
Jim Movius
City of Bakersfield
Planning Department
1501 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301 ~,
Dear Mr. Movius: .'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to reclassify the San
Joaquin Valley Air Basin from serious to severe non-attainment for federal ozone
emissions standards. The EPA requires the San Joaquin Valley to submit a Severe
Area Ozone Plan by May 31, 2002 to achieve attainment levels by 2005 (extensions
have been requested for both deadlines). If not implemented by 2005, the San Joaquin
Valley will be sanctioned and all federal funding for transportation, water and wastewater
treatment facilities will be frozen. The sanctions will be lifted only after the EPA
conducts public hearings to determine if implementation deficiencies have been
corrected. This process could take more than 18 months.
Included in this plan is a list of Reasonably Available Transportation Control Measures
(TCMs) for the San Joaquin Valley portion of our region. Each of the eight San Joaquin
Valley Councils of Government (COGs) is developing TCM lists for transportation-related
ozone emission sources. The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
has asked the COGs to submit those TCMs that they ara committed to implementing by
October 2001 to allow time for the Severe Ozone Plan's preparation, review and
adoption.
Attached is a list of potential TCMs that have been identified as comin,q under your
agency's jurisdiction for implementing. Please review the list to determine whether you
wish to have Kern COG add any measures to the list we will be forwarding to the
SJVUAPCD for the State Implementation Plan in October. Local agencies may need to
amend their General Plans and development standards to implement some of these
strategies. Others may require bud,qet authorizations.
If the submitted TCMs are not implemented by 2005, some or all of the San Joaquin
Valley could be sanctioned through a loss of federal funding for water, wastewater and
transportation-related facilities. The issue's urgency is compounded by a lawsuit filed
against the SJVUAPCD for failing to implement and enforce all the available control
measures.
The degree of urgency underlying the TCM process cannot be overstated. Valley COGs
face a looming deadline for submission on one front and the very real potential for
litigation on another.
Kern Council of Governments
1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield, California 93301 (661 ) 861-2191 Facsimile (661 ) 324-8215 TTY (661 ) 832-7433 www. kerncog.org
August 31, 2001
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Any measure that is not justifiably disqualified will be considered a commitment by the
EPA, and could result in litigation from stakeholder groups if not implemented by 2005.
A measure can only be deemed "unreasonable" if it is:
· economically infeasible (cost prohibitive);
· technically infeasible (the technology to implement does not exist or some
condition prevents a measure's use);
· jurisdictionally infeasible (the agency has no authority to impose the TCM);
· the TCM offers no measurable benefit;
· the measure does not advance air quality attainment.
Agencies should take care in arguing against a measure because of economic
infeasibility. The EPA has indicated that funds other than those traditionally earmarked
for air quality purposes must be considered before a measure can be thrown out.
Any measure unjustifiably disqualified may also open COGs, cities, counties and school
districts to a potential lawsuit. At the very least, uninterrupted federal funding for
regional transportation, water and wastewater projects depends largely on the proper
execution of this process.
Should you have any questions or require assistance with this process, please call
Senior Planner Rob Ball at (661) 861,2191.
Thank you for your p~r~ompt attention to this matter.
REB/rp/Ic
Enclosure(s)
Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These are oontzol measures that agencies other than Kern COG may be able to implement between 2000 and 2005. Kern COG is contacting the implementing jurisdk:tions and encouraging their
implementation of these measures. Benefits and Costs am estimates, and may vmy depending on the size and number of jurisdictions that implement the measure (I-lahlgh, Id=medium, L=low).
No. Example Measure Description Jurisdiction ~ Notes
J1 Retrofit programs for publicly-owned vehicles Cities; H H
Coun~
J2 Shared LEV vehicles at worksites Provide LEVs at worksites for general employee H H
use in running errands or attending work-related Cities;
[ll~in~s County
J3 Regional route marking systems to encourage onderu~ Encourage travel on local roads and arterials by Cities; M L Dallas, TX
capacity better route minting to show alteamatives County
J4 Preferential parking for carpoolers Provide free, covered, near-building or similar Citi~, M 'L Many areas
incentives to callxmlers County,
E_.mployers
J5 Region-wide mandatory bike racks at work sites Self Explanatory Cities; M IL Dallas, TX
County,
Employers
J6 Free bikes Provide free bikes in the manner of Boulder, CO. M L Dallas, TX
Simple utihtarian bikes that can be used throughout
the metro area and dropped off at destination for Cities;
use bv anyone desirin~ use_ County
J'/ Cash rebates for bikes Provide fmaxtcial incentives to purchase bicycles Cities; iM L T; NMB. Dallas, TX
and thereby encourage use County
J8 Regional bike parking ordinance for all new construction and Serf Explanatory M L Dnll~, TX
permit bike transit centers for/at all employment centers 100+
employees: Bike lockers, clothing lockers, showers, cleaners drop Cities;
offand nick-un_ Rike renalr and rental County
J9 Outlaw idling in parking-lots Police enforced program Cities; M iL Doll_ns, TX
County
$10 Reduced idling at drive-throughs. Shut windows down Mandate no idling or do not allow drive-through Cities; M iL Dallas, TX
windows during ozone season County
J11 Trip reduction oriented development Specific to locality - encouraged by CAPLAN Cities; M L Many areas
County
J12] Transit oriented development Specific to locality - encouraged by CAPLAN Cities; M L Many areas
County
$13 Sustainable development Specific to locality- encouraged by CAPLAN Cities; M L
Coun~
Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These ere contxol measures that agencies other than Kem COG may be able to implement between 2000 and 2005. Kern C(X~ is contacting the implementing jurisdictions and encouraging their
implementation oi'l~ese measures. Benefits and Costs are estimates, and may vary depending on the size and number of jurisdictions that Implement the measure (Il=high, M,,medlum, Lmlow).
Areas
No. ~xnm,nle Measure Description Jurisdiction '~ ~ Notes
4 Jl 4 Land use/development alternatives This measure includes encouxagi~ land use M L Many ~eas
patterns which suppoR public transit and other
alternative modes of transportation. In general, this
measure would also encourage land use patterns
designed to reduce travel distances between related
land uses (e.g., resickntial-commercial). Shorter
trip lengths ultimately relieve traffic congestion and Cities;
improve air quality. Count7
5 J15 Require new truck stops to offer alternative fuels in addition to Self explanato~ Cities; M L Dallas, TX
~as and diesel County
6 Jl 6 Merchant transportation incentives Implement "non-work" trip reduction ordinances M L
requiring merchants to offer customers mode shift
travel incentives such as free bus passes and
requiring owners/man,ers/developers of large
~. retail establishments to provide facilities for non- Citi~,
,n~t~ri?od m~4oe Coullty
7 J17 Removal of on-street parking Require all conunercial/industrial development to Cities; M L
design and implement off-street parking. Coun~
38 Jl 8 Implement parldng charge incentive lxogram EvalUate the feasibility of an incentive program for M M cog Bay Area, CA
cities and employers that coverts free public
parking spaces to paid Sl~-C~. Review existing
parking polices as they relate to new development
approvals. Consider different programmatic
approaches for creating incentives, such as the
existing Housing Incentive Program which rewards Cities;
jurisdictions with transportation funding based on County,
the number of new residential units created near Employers;
transit. Developers
J19 Employee parking fees Encourage public and private employers to charge Cities; M M NMB Phoenix, AZ i
employees for parking. County,
20 J20 Encourage merchants and employa's to subsidize the cost of Provide outreach and po~ible financial incentives M M NMB ~ TX
· tnmsit for employees to eacourage local employers to provide transit Cities;
ipasses or subsidies to encourage less individual County,
Ivehicle travel_ [Employc~s;
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Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These are control measures that agencies other than Kern COG may be able to implement between 2000 and 2005. Kern C(X~ is contacting the implementing ju~dictions and encouraging their
Implementation of these measures. Benefits and Costs am estimates, and may vary depending on the size and number of jurisdictions that implement the measure 0-I-high, M=medlum, L=low).
No. Example Measure Description Jurisdiction ~ Notes
21 J21 Mi~imiTe impact of construction on traveling public. Hnve Serf explansto~ M M Dallas, TX
contractors pay when lanes are closed as an incentive to keep Cities;
lanes oven Count~
22 J22 Internet~pwvided wad and mute information Reduce travel on highly congested roadways by Bakersfield~ M M Dallas, TX
providing accessible information on congestion and County, Kern
travel COG;
Caltram
23 J23 Area-wide tax for parking Reduce driving by limiting parking through pricing Cities; M M NMB Dallas, TX
measures Coont~
24 J24 Increase parking fees Same as above ¢ities~ M M NMB Dallas, TX
Count~
25 J25 Financial incentives, including zero bus fares Provide financial incentives or other benefits, such M M Phoenix, AZ
as free or subsidized bus passes and cash payments
for not driving, in lieu of parking spaces for GET; Cities;
employees who do not drive to the workplace. County,
Fanployers
26 J26 Establish auto-flee zones and pedestrian malls Establish auto free zones and pedestrian malls Cities, M M Phoenix, AZ
where appropriate. Count}r
27 J27 Enforcement of traffic, parking, and air pollution regulations Enforce new and existing traffic, parking, and air Cities; M M Phoenix, AZ
pollution regulations more strictly. County,
APCD
28 J28 Require service stations with more than 2 gas/diesel pumps to Serf explanatoq/ Cities, M M Dallas, TX
offer at least one alternative fuel pump Count~
29 J40 Telecommunications - telecommuting Encourage the use of telecommuting in place of Cities', M M 5
motor vehicle use where appropriate. Count]~
30 J41 Telecommunications-teleconferencing Encournge the use of teleconferen¢ing in place of Cities; M M 5
motor vehicle use where appropriate. Count]~
31 J42 Transportation for livable communities (TLC)/housing incentive Program provides planning grants, technical M M 5
)rogram assistance, and capital grants tn help cities and
nonprofit agencies define and implanent
txansportation projects that support community Cities;
Dlnn~ ine. lntlln~ in~e~t hml~in~ negr transit COun[t/
32 J43 Incentives to increase density around transit centers Lower travel by increasing residential and Cities~ M M 5
" commercial density in areas near transit Count~
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Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These are control measures that agencies other than Kern COG may be able to implement bet~veen 2000 and 2005. Kern COG is contacting l~e implementing jurisdlclJons and encouraging their
Implementation of these measures. Benefits and Costs am estimates, and may vary depending on the size and number of jurisdictions that implement the mea__~±re (I-I~high, M~medium, L-lew).
No. E~rnmple Measure ])escHption Jurisdiction ~ Notes
33 J44 Defer emissions associated with governmental activities This measures is aimed at reducing activities where M M 5
feasible and appropriate by local governments in
[he nonattainment area that may contribute to
seasonal air quality problems. This would involve
a shift in the timing of activities or postpone~nent Cities,
34 J45 Require that government employees use transit for home to work Req~uirc all government employees usc transit a M M 5
trips, expand transit, and encourage large businesses to promote Sl~cified number of times per week. Cities',
transit tk~¢ Coun~
35 J46 Off-days" for ozone alerts just like sick days On ozone e. text days, notify employees through M M 5
email that there is an ozone alert. Employees arc
given a pre-specified number of days they can
decide not to come in to work on ozone forccust Cities.
~ (.,,~.h .. n.~ .~ lwn) County
36 J47 Usc the dynamic message signs to direct/smooth ~ during Self explanatory Caltrans; M M 5
incidents Cities;
County
37 J49 Require lower speeds during tnalc Ix~ieds Self~"xplanatozy. Develop speed limits for peak M M 5
nxiods or ozone scusous that are bused on lowcri~ Cities,
emissions County
38 J52 Cas~ incentives to foster jobs/housing balance Sl~cific to locality- encouraged by CAPLAN Cities; M M 5
County
39 J58 Credits and incentives for carpoolers Self explanatory- form dcIxmds on locality Cities; M M 5
County
40 J6OStudycffcctsofhigh-sl~edfreewaytravel Evaluatcfeasibilityofcpisodicenforccraentof Callzaas; M M 5
speed limits on high ozone days Cities;
County
41 J61 F~np]eye~s pm~ide ~ehicles to cal~poolel~ £or ~ errands o~ [-%a~ij~ ~e~cles available for work-day m:aad~ Cities; IV[ ~ 4
eme~e~cies make~ it ea-~ier to go to work without one CountF,
EmpbTc~
42 $6~ Raise fuel prices du~ ozone seaso~ l~c~euse fuel l~iCeS ~ o~ene seuso~ to M H 4
discourage d.ri~6~ a~d encourage 6~ Cities;
· Iran.~it_ bike/ned etc. County
Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These are control measures that agencies otber than Kem COG may be able to implement between 2000 and 2005. Kern COG is contacting the implementing jurisdict~o~s and encouraging their
implementation of these measures. Benefits and Costs are estimates, and may vary depending on the size and number of jurisdictions that implement the measure (H-high, M-medium, L-Iow).
No. gxnm~nle Measure Description Jurisdiction
43 $65 Liner excessive car dealership vehicle starts This control measure would require car de_~_lers to L L 3
limit the starting of vehicles for sale on their lot(s)
to once every two weeks. Presently, a number of
new and used car dealers start their vehicles daily Cities;
to avoid batter failure and assure smooth start- Coonty
This measure would require new and ex~sting L L 3
44 J66 Special event controls
owners/operators of the special event centers to
[reduce mobile source emissions generated by their
~vonts. A list of optional strategies would be
tvailable that reduce mobile source emissions. The Bakersfield;
~l,~f~n~finn n Cotmty
45 $6'~ Demolish impounded vehicles that am ]fiSh =m~tters Self exptanato~y County, L M 2
APCD
46 $68 Do whatever is necessary to allow cities to remove the engines of Self explanato~ L M 2
high emitting vehicles (pre-1980) that are abandoned and to be Cities;
at~'tioned County
47 $69 Discounts for paying bills by mail Govemment agencies provide discounts for paying L ~M 2
online to reduce amount of driving to post office Cities;
County
48 J?0 Aborts use ULEV or electric vehicles instend of diesel for Mandate use of low emitting or electric ground Cities; L M 2
~'ound tr~n.?Ollation support vehicles County,
49 JTl Consider coordinating scheduling of ad. rial and highway Self Explanatory L M 2
Cities;
maintenance to exclude ozone action days if the maintenance
activities require lane reductions on heavily utilized arterials and County,
Caltrans
hivhwavs '
50 J72 Ban leii tums Banning all left turns would stop the creation of L M 2
bottlenecks although slightly increase travel Cities;
distances. County
51 J73 Limit the number of parking spaces at commercial airlines to Rednee airport travel by limits on parkin~ at Cities; L M 2
support m~s ~n.~it airports Coun~
52 I74 Graduated pricing starting with hig~hest in CBD Charge the most for parking in the central business L H 1
or other high volume areas in a city to discourage Cities;
vehicle travel in these areas County
53~ J75 !ped~m3m and bicycle overpasses where safety dictates Ongoing implementation as development oc~,-.-. Cities; L H 1
County,
Caltrans
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Potential Jurisdictional Transportation Control Measures
These are conlxol measures that agencies other than Kern COG may be able to implement between 2000 and 2005. Kern COG is contacting the implementing jurisdictions and encouraging their
implementation of these measures. Benefits and Costs are estimates, and may var/depending on the size and number ~ jurisdictions that implement the measure (H=high, M=medium, L-Iow).
No. Example Measure Description Jurisdiction ~ Notes
54 J"/~ On. street parking restrictions RestriCt on-street ~ where appmprittt~. Cities;