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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
March 10, 2000
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ,~7'-/_.,_y ,.--,~.
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Congratulations and welcome to Mayor-Elect Harvey Hall. As with all incoming
elected officials, from this point forward, we will include the Mayor-Elect in Council
mailings.
2. While neither of them got a lot of publicity, the state-wide passage of the water and
park bond issues are very good things for Bakersfield. In regard to Palm-Olive, at
least the issue is over. Staff will pull services as soon as the Council acts upon the
resolution following the certification of election results. That is projected to be April
12th.
3. The motor cross on ice event did well at the arena, and they wish to return. You may
have seen that we are bidding to bring in the state high school wresting
championships. It draws around 10,000.
4. The Community Services Committee has asked staffto arrange a large scale evening
meeting on the ice rink issue. A similar session was held on the skateboard park a
year, or so, ago. Part of the purpose will be to solicit community help - land or money
or assistance will be needed to pull off a deal. It appears the date will be April 4th, but
we'll get you confirmation.
5. The combined City/County meeting is set for Monday, March 20th at 5:30 p.m. in the
Board of Supervisor's chambers. A meal will be served for the Council, Board, and
staff at 4:30 p.m. At this time, the meeting is expected to end at 8:30 p.m.
6. The latest data from Water Resources regarding the Kern River snowpack
accumulation is enclosed. The recent storm activity has made a big difference for this
year's water forecast.
7. The enclosed memo from Recreation and Parks indicates a need for the removal of
nine trees along Truxtun Avenue. Also included is correspondence from several
agencies, including the Tree Foundation of Kern and the University of California/Kern
County Cooperative Extension among others, who all recommend the removal, due
to the declining condition of the trees and related safety hazards. There will be a
public information process to inform affected residents about the time frame and other
details related to the removal of the trees.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
March 10, 2000
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8. At the March 29th Council meeting, there will be a proposed agreement for financial
assistance to Guy Chaddock and Company for their expansion in southeast
Bakersfield. The enclosed memo from EDCD presents some preliminary information
for Council review.
9. An update on Restoration Community Project's request for additional HOME funds to
complete their transitional housing rehabilitation project at 725/725 8th Street is
enclosed.
10. As we previously communicated to you, the URM assistance program has been
closed. A report from EDCD is attached for your information.
11. A press release is attached regarding a temporary closure of L Street, between 14th
Street and Truxtun Avenue due to the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
Company grade crossing reconstruction project. The closure will begin on March 13t'h
and work should be completed by March 20th.
12. The enclosed memo from Ogden Entertainment provides an update on some changes
in Centennial Garden policies related to club seat ordering.
13. The League of California Cities, along with the California State Association of Counties
and California School Boards Association, is sponsoring a workshop, "Stretching
Community Dollars: Cities, Counties, & Schools Building for the Future". There will be
two sessions held next month. The flyer is enclosed for your information.
14. The Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Progress Report for February is
enclosed.
15. The Recreation and Parks Department monthly report for February is enclosed.
16. Recreation and Parks has received yet another award - the Casey Conrad Fitness and
Wellness Award for the department's Heartsmart Collaborative project.
17. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
DeMond
· Potential for expanding the After School Program;
Salvaggio
· Cost estimate for curb and gutter installation at 5301 Marina Drive.
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cc: Mayor-Elect Harvey Hall Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
MEMORANDUM
'~%~~~'~~~! March 9, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
SUBJECT: KERN RIVER FORECAST uPDATE
As a result of the increased storm activity occurring during the last six weeks, the Kern River
watershed now contains 90% of our normal April 1 st snowpack. If we see average storm conditions for
the remainder of this month, the Kern River is forecasted to yield 100% of normal water supply for the
remainder of year 2000.
Truxtun Lake will be full all year and we can expect to see flow in the Kern River throughout the
Bakersfield area May through September.
What a difference from our original January forecast which was 25% of normal!
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KERN RIVER BASIN SNOWPACK ACCUMULATION
EIGHT SENSOR INDEX
March 10, 2000
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
KERN RIVER BASIN
Drainage Basin Above Bakersfield = 2,407 Square Miles
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CIlAG'PA P~TEAU 514 10,~0 fl
PAS~E 569 9,1~ ft
WETMEA~W (W) 518 8,9~ ft
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
DIVISION OF FLOOD MANAGEMENT
CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE SNOW SURVEYS
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~ AERIAL SNOW DEPTH MARKER
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DATE: March 8, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, Ciiy Manager
FROM: /.'""Greg Cronk, Director of Operations
SUBJECT: Truxtun Avenue Tree Replacement
Attached please find one copy of my October 26, 1999, memo to Stan Ford, Recreation
and Parks Director, with attachment letters of support from members of University of
California Cooperative Extension, Tree Foundation of Kern, and P~&E's Forrestry
contractor as well as a support letter from a local arborist. Also~ included is a page of
reproduced photographs of the trees in question.
The large Deodar Cedar trees are generally located within Truxtun median between Mercy
hospital and the new Amtrak station.
As indicated by my memo, concerns for public safety is the principle reason for proposing
removal and replacement of up to nine of these large trees. '
Following your direction during our recent telephone conversation, Recreation and Parks
staff will not distribute information pertaining to this project until at least the latter part of
next week.
Should you require additional information, please cOntact me at your earliest convenience.
cc: Stan Ford
Allen Abe
Mike Doyle
Jane Gardner
~,c~'i'Y ,/IANAGEIR'S OFFICE
DATE: October 26, 1999
TO: Start Ford, Director,
Recreation and Parks
FROM: Greg Cronk, Director of Operations,
Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Truxtun Avenue Cedar Trees
I recently discussed the condition of several Deodar Cedar trees located in the median
island of Truxtun Avenue with' Ed Lazaroti and Joe Bejarano. The trees in question occur
between Mercy Hospital and Beale Library. Unfortunately, these trees exhibit
characteristics of die back. In certain instances, the amount of non-productive tree is
significant.
Our principle concern is that of safety. The combination of die back and such massive limb
size is likely to produce a dropped limb. Timing for such an event is unknown, however,
we do not believe a dropped limb is only likely during storm conditions.
Narrowing of Truxtun Avenue median to accommodate a third traffic lane combined with
their respective age and environmental factors is believed to be prime cause for the
deteriorated condition of these trees. Representatives with University of California
Cooperative Extension, Tree Foundation of Kern, PG&E's Utility Forrester, and others have
contacted us regarding the general condition of these trees and support our findings.
Grand as they are, we recommend removal of the following trees located in the proximity
of:
700 Truxtun AvenUe 701 Truxtun Avenue
800 Truxtun Avenue 1122 Truxtun Avenue
2030 Truxtun Avenue 2128 Truxtun Avenue
2200 Truxtun Avenue 2300 Truxtun Avenue
2324 Truxtun Avenue
Size of the trees is beyond the capabilities of our equipment. Cost to remove the trees by
an outside contractor is estimated at $3,200 with our crew hauling debris and grinding the
root system or $7,200 for the contractor to perform all related work. I
We recommend replacement of the nine Deodar Cedar trees with nine Aptos Blue
Redwoods. 36" boxed redwoods comparable to those previously used to replace similar
trees in the TruxtUn Avenue median cost $400 +/- each.
Not including incidental cost, this removal and replacement project will range from $6,800
to $10,800.
An option to removal.is to perform rather radical pruning followed by removal at a later
date. Although this methodology may save money initially, duplicating our work efforts at
a later date will certainly cost us more to complete the project. Utilizing this course of
action will also leave the trees in a rather un-natural state.
If you consider moving forward with this project I will also contact a representative of the
Downtown Business and Property Owners Association regarding removal of their
Christmas lights.
Please contact me at your convenience should you need additional information.
Cc: Alan Abe
Mike Doyle
Ed Lazaroti
'~- Joe Bejarano
Ted Wright
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Environmental
Specialists
December 10, 1999
Assistant Director
Recreation and Parks
4101 Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Dear Allen Abe:
My name is Jim Ireltz and I represent Pacific Gas & Electric Company In Bakersfield, CA. I am
the Supervising Utility Forester here in Bakersfield, where myself and six others conduct
inspections on the electrical fadlifies for vegetation encroachment in Kern Count~. We are an
environmental company called ACRT, Xnc. based In Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which offers a number
of services throughout the United States.
During my visit with Mr. Lmrofi, we observed a number of trees along Trmtton Avenue that
caught our attention. Not all, but some of these Deodars Cedar trees along the median have
become somewhat of a public safe~ hazard. They have started sloughing off branches at the tops
of these trees causing the general health to begin deteriorating. Thts may be a result of the age of
the trees, airborne pathogens, various insoet invasions, and other environmental factors. The
point is, that an unfortunate accident is waiting to happen to n passing motorist or pedestrian tlmt
chances to pass underneath any of these t~ees.
My recommendation to you is that these trees be taken out and removed as they nrc not conducive
to this particular area of the city. I understand the value of trees In Bakersfield and can
appreciate what they do by providing shade, denning the air and increasing the'aesthetic value of
the area but unfortunately the **eons" outweigh the "pros" in this situation. Other trees that are
conducive to this area e~n be placed along Truxton that will provide the aesthetic value that you
and the public are Iooldng for while at the same time requiring less maintenance and allowing the
trees to grow to their fullest potential.
I hope my recommendation is not offensive but insightful and helpful in making your decision
else I can do or my company can do for you, please let us know.
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l~kersfleld, CA
2~45 l~nilcy Road PO l~)x 401 Cuyaho8~ Falls. Ohio 44Z21-0401 htcp://www, acrtJnc.com
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
University of California
County of Kern 1031 South Mt. Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Telephone (661) 868-6200
FAX (661) ~8-6208
December 2, 1999
Mr. Allen Abe
Assistant Director, Recreation and Parks
City of Bakersfield
4101 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Dear Allen:
At the request of Ed Lazarotti, I am writing to you after observing the deodar cedar trees located in
the median island on Truxtun Avenue. Several of the trees are showing signs of stress, inclUding
dieback from the top. Removal and replacement should be considered.
_ Several uees should be considered for near-term removal because they pose a hazard ~o mdiic and
pedestrians. The cedar at N Street and Tmxtun Avenue has a double leader and one main stem is
clearly in decline. The tree across from the Civic Center is missing bark at the base, and a large
pruning cut is. visible, both of which will allow decay fungi to enter. Two. trees north of Mercy
Hospital have partially died, as have the two trees immediately east and west of O Street. These six
trees were in the poorest health of the cedars observed.
The narrow (16 foot) median island will not allow sufficient soil volume for roots of large trees, and
they may be expected to decline over time. Although all of us value trees for their shade and
aesthetic qualifies, removal of over-mature specimens is necessary to prevent damage or injury from
structural failure. The time of removal is a matter ofjudgment, but symptoms such as limb and top
dieback suggest a time sooner rather than later.
Yours truly,
John Karlik
Environmental Hordculmre/Nursery
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Cooperative E~tentlon Worlt in Agrlcttlmre. Hotr, t £conomic~ and 4-1t. U. S, Del~rtment of Agriculture.
University of California ~nd County of gem Cooperating
The Haberfelde Building
1412 17th Street. Suite 216. Bakersfield. CA 93301
661/325-6650 ° Fax: 661/322-5663
e-mail: tre'einfo@urbanforest.org ® website: www.urbanforest.org
December 7, 1999
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Rick Hewett, President
Stephanie Lynch, Vice President
~ co~,~. ~ ~s.~,o~ ~sis~t Dire~r, P~ks & ~eafion Depa~ment
~o,y %ag~. S~a~ City of B~emfield ~
~,~c...~.c ..... , 4101 T~t~ Ave.
~ Ba~r,T~asu~r B~ersfiel~ CA 93309
Ken ~lfino, Technical Adviso~
Committee'
s~n ~iu. ~.d ~ai~i.g ~e ~ Fo~dafion °fKem is ~mmi~d ~ ~enwm~ o~
s..~.,. ~.~ ~m~fies W.pl~t ~d ~ for trees'. One of o~ key pfio~fies is
so, nv or vine~onsW ~u~ ~d pmmo~ pro~r tree ~re ~d msin~n~ce of tree
Dick Sa~ett s~es. Wi~ ~s ~ mind, we wo~d like W e~ss o~ ~ncem over ·
Bob Belluc
n.,~. ~.. c ..... .~,. ~,,.,.,.m~ strip ~o~ ~~ Avenue. ~eir d~ con&fion is not a
MaureenBuscher-Dang ~s~t of ~or ~n~~, &se~e or ~on; m~er, it is ~mply a
' c~.,.. ~.~- ~on ofl~ ~es ~ ~t ~eir p~me ~d b~mi~ de,dent.
'' Stephan DeBranch ~ d~e se~ ~ so do o~er ~nfi~ problems, su~ as f~
Charles Holmes
w,,,, ~0~.,, $.,.,,~. We sup~ ~e pro~s~ W remove ~d replace sever~ of ~e larger,
Suzan Hoper
sm z.us ~ ~ remove, the sooner he~y, ~gorous replacements c~ be
,.~..,n.,~ c.,.. pl~d in ~eir place. ~e beauty and ~e~ of ~t~ Avenue
~.~me ta~d is ~~y a po~t of pride for o~ fity. A ~e~y plied
~'~'" ~ ~'"'~'~""' repla~ment proem wo~d ins~e the beauty ~d ~ety for ye~s
Sd ~aza,oti W ~me. ~s wo~d o~y add lus~r W ~e ~ee City USA award
Certified Ar~ori~t. Ci~~ Of Bakersfield
~i.~ Moo,ho~e ~ven W B~ersfield.
Thc Baker~Seld Colib,~ian
Linda Robinson
Jo~ s~a ~ck HewerS, Pmsiden[
Steve Schilling
Mike Willis
EXECUrlFE OIRE~OR
Dana Adams
COMMUNID' PROJE~
Lal~rel Morgan R~ycl~d
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12/16/99
TO: Mr. Allen Abe
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Bakersfield
4101 Truxtun Ave.
Bake~'sfield, CA 93309
Subject: Trees in Truxtun Median Strip
Dear Mr. Abe,
· ' letter
.. Truxtun Avenue. I know this would be a very controversial issue, and I'm certainly not
past seven years from the top down. T_l'l,?_l_s.n~.a.. ~l~our urban forests Some of the
h,~ a decline that's rtollqlal for tl~es suon aa ~ ,H ...... -. ::.*.~ ~ ~,,,=t ~h~
~-~=~; ;~-~-approaching the end of their lives in their env,ronmem
C' Of Bakersfield has provided excellent care for the trees .e.~.en.thou??_
t~tYmake tough decisions such as having to narrow me~lan strips !.n or?er m_ma
Avenue as it used to De a11¢1 sO woum ew~m[m w, r,, . . · . ., .
liability problems, Unlike pines aha some
hang, deodar cedars snap and often fall,
I realize that municipalities often catch a lot of flak no matt~ what course of action the
decision-makers have to take. rma Facilities Management supervisor at C.S.U.B.
believe that taking out four or five of the declining trees' and replacing th.em .would be
Some Of the cedars are in a state o1' oeo, ne av~:~ ~u ,, = ,..~,
might be a great area to begin the removal-replacement process.
tf I can be Of any assistance, please feel free to call.
Sincerely, Home 324-9183
Bill Peters C.S.U.B 664-3285
Truxtun Avenue Cedar Trees
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 9, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directly
SUBJECT: Proposed Financial Assistance to Guy Cha~ and Company, Inc.
On March 29, staff will be bringing a proposed agreement with Guy Chaddock and Company,
Inc., to the Council for action. This agreement would provide the company with a $75,000
repayable loan to purchase equipment related to their expansion in southeast Bakersfield. The
loan would be repaid at the end of the five year term.
In 1994, the Council approved a $200,000 forgivable loan to the company to assist in relocating
them to Bakersfield from Los Angeles. Since that time, the company's operations have
continued to increase. From its initial plans to employ 130 people, the company now employs
285 workers, 120% more than originally planned. In fact, business has increased so much that
the company is expanding into an adjacent building that will provide 125,000 additional square
feet to handle the demand for its furniture products. Guy Chaddock and Company projects a
75.7% increase in sales over the next five years.
The company also plans on creating 98 new jobs in the next five years. Like the first agreement,
this proposed agreement would require that at least 51% of these new job opportunities be given
to low- and moderate-income individuals. Chaddock has surpassed this requirement in each year
in which they have operated in Bakersfield.
The company is located in the Enterprise Zone and is one of the zones' largest employers. The
site also is located within the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area. ·. ' ....
Guy Chaddock and Company is recognized as one of the most respected furniture manufacturers
in the country. It produces and ships high-line antique reproduction fumiture from it East
Brundage Lane facility.
Should the Council approve this proposed agreement, funds used would be Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies ....
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 8, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo
SUBJECT: Update on February 16, 2000 Request for Additional Home Assistance
for Restoration Community Project, Inc. (RCPI)
As mentioned in the February 16, 2000, memorandum, RCPI has requested a second
increase totaling $120,000 of HOME funds to complete their transitional housing
rehabilitation project located at 721 and 725 8th Street (the Freise Inn). The Building
Department conducted a walk-through of the site to determine that all health and safety
code items were included in the work plan. A second meeting was held with Jack Leonard,
Assistant Building Director, and Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer, to confirm that
the work plan met all requirements to receive a certificate of occupancy.
On March 1,2000, staff met with Steve Anderson, Stan Anderson and Ron Lancaster, of
S.C. Anderson Construction, Mark Smith of Kern County C.D., and Gil Anthony, of RCPI
to discuss priorities and scheduling of the work to be completed in this project. Mr.
Lancaster distributed a list of priorities of the work to be done which could allow
construction to resume prior to the amendments, using funds already allocated to the
project, but not yet expended. This would allow progress towards the completion goal of
July 28, 2000 while procedural steps are taken to secure the balance of the funds. It was
also determined that RCPI would secure their $38,000 contributions towards the project's
completion and place said funds in an escrow account no later than March 15, 2000. This
step would provide necessary assurances to the city and county that all funds necessary
for completion and occupancy would be available before further commitments are made.
County staff presented a letter to RCPI of procedural items that must also be addressed
by March 15, 2000, to allow the project to continue. Mr. Anthony assured the group that
all but one of the items have already been met, and that he would provide documentation
of full compliance prior to the deadline.
----RECEIVED_
PSJWS\rcpi project amend restart memo.wpd I ' 1
CITY ~ OFFICE
A copy of the public notice to be published March 14, 2000 for the proposed amendment
of the RCPI project, is attached. The public notice deadline (comment period )will end April
.14, 2000. If any comments are received during this period, they can be considered at the
April 17, 2000 Budget and Finance Committee meeting. A minor revision in the funding
level as proposed in the amendment notice, less 25% of the original amount, can be
accomplished administratively without restarting the 30-day public notice period. A change
· over 25% of the original amount would trigger re-noticing and a delay in action until the end
of the public notice period.
The tentative schedule for the events to take place is as follows:
March 14, 2000 board of Supervisors action on plan amendment
March 15, 2000 RCPI provides proof of funds ($38,000)in escrow; City
publishes HOME amendment for 30-day review period.
April 2000 Board of Supervisors approves $60,000 for RCPI
April 14, 2000 End of 30-day Public Review Period
April 17, 2000 Budget and Finance Meeting
April 26, 2000 City Council considers $60,000 amendment
May 1, 2000* Construction of project resumes
July 28, 2000* Doors open to receive clients
*Subject to Council approval of recommended amendment.
The above listed timeline would assure the timely drawdown of HUD Supportive Housing
Program funds by RCPI for the operation of the Freise Inn for the next three years.
Please call me should you have any questions.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This Public Notice is for residents of the City of Bakersfield to have the Opportunity to comment on
the following HUD Action Plan amendments: Amendment No. 5 (FY98/99) and Amendment No. 3
(FY99/00) more fully described below.
In compliance with 24 CFR Par~ 91.505 - Amendments, the City is required to publicly notice an-
amendment when a HUD -funded project is created, canceled or an existing project has substantially
changed in purpose or scope. The public comment period is for thirty days and citizens have until
April 14, 2000, to provide the City with any written comments regarding the proposed amendments.
On April 26, 2000, the City will be submitting the amendments to the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development notifying them of the adopted changes.
Comments can be addressed to: Community Development Coordinator at Economic and Community
Development Department, 515 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, phone (661) 326-3765,
FAX (661) 328-1548, or TDD (661) 324-3631.
Publish - March 14, 2000
Amendment No. 5 FY 98/99 Action Plan
M-Sa-MC-OS-0510
' . ..: · . Project ID ":
Activity Code/ Original ' ~ ~ Revised
· * ' · ~. ~ ' '' Citations/ Amount of, BUdget: :. Total
Project Title &rDescripti0n Priority Funds Changes 'Funding
Freise Inn Transitional Housing Project 14G $180,000 $40,000 $220,000
Acquisition and rehabilitation assistance to 92.206 (a)(4)
Restoration Community Projects, Inc. (a 92.206 (c)
qualified Community Development Housing
Organization - CHDO) to purchase and
rehabilitate an11 unit multi-family project for
alcohol/substance abusers with children located
at 721 and 725 8thStreet. (Ward 1)
Amendment No. 3 (FY 99100) Action Plan
M-99-MC-06-0510
· project !D' : :
: .~ · : ':: ~: Activity COde/ , Original ':~: ':: Revised '
· ': ~ : ~ ~. 'CitationS/ AmOuntof':::BUdget '~T°~I :'
"/: .P£ojectTitle:'~.DP~riPfi°ni'...~i.. -.PriOrity i Funds :. :.:changes: FUnding
Freise Inn Transitional Housing Project ' 14G $220,000 $20,000 $240,000
Acquisition and rehabilitation assistance to 92.206 (a)(4)
Restoration Community Projects, Inc. (a 92.206(c)
qualified Community Development Housing
Organization CHDO) to purchase and
rehabilitate an 11 unit multi-family project for
alcohol/substance abusers with children
located at 721 and 725 8thStreet. (Ward 1)
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 10, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Dire
SUBJECT: March 2000 URM Activity Report
This memorandum is intended to provide you with a brief update on the status of the URM
assistance program.
A small number of property owners had until March 1 to submit their paperwork for projects that
were completed by January 31. Each of them met this deadline. Only four projects remain
outstanding, due to issues outside their, and our, control. With the exception of these four
projects, the URM Reimbursement Program has been closed.
Currently 81 properties have been granted reimbursement checks representing a total of
$361,523.93 in 78 projects and three demolition projects. These properties are:
801 18th Street 1121 21st Street (demolition)
1330 19th Street 1701 18th Street
822 18th Street 622 East 19th Street (demolition)
1918-1920 Eye Street 2025-2029 Chester Avenue
2526-2530 Chester Avenue 2000 H Street
1025 18th Street 1812 Q Street (demolition)
1207 19th Street 1517- 1523 19th Street
1928 19th Street 2022 Chester Avenue
2407 Chester Avenue 1711 - 1717 19th Street
430 East 19th Street 1219-1221 20th Street
2101 Chester Avenue 506 East 19th Street
1017-1023 Baker Street 2305 - 2309 Chester Avenue
2509 Chester Avenue 618 - 620 East 19th Street
1914 Truxtun Avenue 1623 - 1633 19th Street
1919 Chester Avenue 1529 F Street
1228 19th Street 930 18th Street
900 18th Street 1100 18th Street
RECEtVED-
CiTY MANAG'ER~ OFFICE
.~.~ Alan Tandy
March 10, 2000
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1919-1927 K Street 83 I(A) 19th Street
1601 19th Street 83 I(B) 19th Street
1605 20th Street 1400 19th Street
1317 Baker Street 2001 Chester Avenue
1219-1231 19th Street 2620 Chester Avenue
1416 20th Street 2027 19th Street
1520-34 19th Street 2026-28 Chester Avenue
1434 19th Street 2019 Chester Avenue
1438 19th Street 910 Baker Street
623 Kentucky 432 East 19th Street
805 Baker Street 1300 19th Street
901 19th Street 11127-31 19th Street
960-962 Baker Street 807 Baker Street
2020 Eye Street 1101-11 19th Street
801 Baker Street 711 Sumner Street
958 Baker Street 2300 Eye Street
1626 19th Street 1224 19th Street
1720 D Street 1219 18th Street
901 18th Street 1212 18th Street
625 19th Street 1800 Chester Avenue
1813 Chester Avenue 1525-31 19th Street
1809 Chester Avenue 821 18th Street
809 Baker Street 210 Sumner Street
1514 Wall Street
cc: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
Jack Leonard, Asst. Building Director
Mike Quon, Building Plan Check Engineer
Jan Fulton, Development Associate
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 2000
TO: ' ~ Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: ~~ui Rojas, Public Worl~ Dire~_tor
SUBJECT: Temporary Closnre of L Street between 14th Street and Trnxtnn Avenue
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company will be reconstructing the at-grade crossing on
L Street. They will be replacing the existing wood planks with concrete panels and installing a
crossing for their new working track. Their work this location will require temporary closing of all
traffic lanes on L Street.
To inform the public about this temporary change in the street system, staff.has sent a press release
to various local newspapers, radio stations, television stations and organizations such as fire
departments, police and sheriff departments, ambulance services and the Chamber of Commerce. A
copy of that press release is attached.
,CITY IViANAGER'S OFFICE
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Raul Rojas, Director
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arnold Ramming
March 7, 2000 Project Manager
661-326-3591
Starting Monday, March 13, 2000, L Street between Truxtun Avenue and 14th'Street will be
temporarily closed for reconstruction of the railroad track crossing. This wOrk will be performed by
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway crews and City of Bakersfield crews. Pedestrians will
not be able to walk across the railroad tracks during this construction. The City of Bakersfield and
the County of Kern recommends that people conducting business at the County .Courthouse park in
the new County Parking Lot on the west side of Chester Avenue at 14th Street.
As an alternate route to L ~treet, traffic will be directed to Chester Avenue.
This work should be completed by Monday, March 20, 2000.
The City apologizes for the inconvenience of this temporary closure.
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Ogden Entertainment
1001 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 852-7300
Important Club Seat information
TO: All Club Seat Holders
From: Ogden Entertainment
Date: March 7, 2000
Re: Club Seat ticket ordering policies (3 pages total)
Thank you for your past support of Centennial Garden and the events we host. As a Club
Seat Holder you should have received a renewal package from the Bakersfield Condors. In
conjunction with your receipt of said package, Ogden Entertainment would like to make you
aware of some of the changes that will occur in the club seat ticket ordering policy. In
addition, we would like to remind you of existing procedures when ordering tickets and
reiterate the benefits of investing in Condor Club Seats at Centennial Garden.
Club Seat Holders wishing to purchase tickets to Centennial Garden events are asked to
review the enclosed information and follow closely the instructions listed below:
New Policies,..
· Beginning on June 1, 2000 a $3.00 per ticket customer convenience charge will be
incorporated into all Club Seat ticket orders. This $3.00 per ticket charge will be in
addition to the existing $3.00 (optional) per order charge for orders that are mailed to
customers.
· Ail Club Seat orders must be received at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the
public on sale date. Ordering deadline will be posted on Club Seat notification notices
that are faxed or e-mailed to the Club Seat holder of record. Orders received after the
posted deadline will not be accepted.
'Notification Of Events...
· Ogden Entertainment will notify Club Seat Holders of on sale information via fax or e-
mil only. To confirm or change Club Seat contact information (fax number or email
address) please contact the Condors' offices at (66l) 324-7825.
· Ogden Entertainment makes every effort to notify, Club Seat Holders regarding ticket on
sales. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee all Club Seat Holders will receive notification.
It is important that Club Seat Holders keep contact information (fax number or e-mail
address) updated to ensure receipt of notices. On sale information nay also be obtained
by visiting the Centennial Garden Ticket Office or online ~ centennialgarden, com. In
addition, most public on sale dates/times are announced in the media, i.e. newspaper,
radio and television.
How To Order Tickets...
· Club seat holders will have the ability to pm-order tickets by faxing (661) 861-9904, or
dropping off, Club.Seat order forms to the Bakersfield Centennial Garden & Convention
Center ticket office at 1001 Tmxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93301. Orders will
be filled on a best available basis and specific sections/locations cannot be accel~l. Club
Seat order forms am available at the Centennial Garden ticket office during norrral
business hours
· Club seat holders will not receive tickets at the time of pre-ordering. Tickets will be
available for pick-up or mailed tn customers. Club seat holders will be required to
show picture ID and credit card to pick up pre-ordered tickets.
· All Club Seat Holders will be required to furnish club seat account information for
verification at the time of ordering
· Club Seat Holders ordering by fax will be required to fumish a valid credit card number
for the purchase of tickets
· No checks, COD' s, or partial payment will be accepted for the purchase of tickets and all
tickets must be paid for at the time they are ordered
· Ail Club Seat ticket orders will be processed in the order in which they were received.
· Ail mailed tickets will be sent to the Club Seat Holder of record who's name appears on
the account as submitted to the Bakersfield Condors (all changes in account information,
i.e. fax number or email address, should be made through the Condor's offices)
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Club Seat Ticket Ordering Benefits,..
· No need to wait in line to purchase tickets to major building events.
· Guaranteed the ability to purchase tickets to sold-out events.
· Minimal convenience charge compared to purchasing by phone or over the Intemet.
Important Facts To Remember,.,
1. Members are allowed to purchase one (1) ticket per club seat purchased per event.
Additional tickets may be purchased after public on-sale date.
2. Only "Club Seat" account holders whose name appears on the account will be allowed to
order tickets.
3. All tickets are pulled on a best available basis from locations designated by event
promoter.
4. Ticket locations are subject to change based on promoter and event.
5. Specific seat locations/sections cannot be accepted.
6. Ogden Entertainment does not contact Club Seat Holders to confirm orders.
7, Club seat ticket orders are filled in the order in which they were received.
8. All dates and performances are subject to change or cancellation.
9. Ail orders must be received forty eight (48) hours prior to public on sale date.
10. A customer convenience charge of $3.00 per ticket will be assessed to each Club Seat
ticket purchased.
11. Mailing charges on all Club Seat orders is $3.00 per order, not per ticket.
12. Tickets will continue to be available for purchase, free of any convenience charges, during
public on sale at the Centennial Garden ticket office.
Once again, thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Sincerely,
Scott M. Norton
Director of Marketing
Ogden Entertainment
Bakersfield Centennial Garden & Convention Center
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Dear Colleague,
I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to a very exciting upcoming workshop, "Stretching
Community Dollars: Cities, Counties & Schools Building for the Future." The workshop is
s, ponsored by the Cities, Counties and Schools (CCS) Partnership, the inter-association
organization formed by the League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties,
and the California School Boards Association. It will provide teams of policymakers with tools
to initiate cooperative projects on joint infrastructure, facilities planning and financing in their
own communities. We will showcase innovative initiatives from throughout California and offer
a concrete process for local government officials for designing and implementing
city/county/school joint efforts.
We at the League believe, in light of the March ballot measures related to infrastructure--the
parks and library bonds, as well as the proposal to reduce the vote requirements for school
bonds--the need for expanded cooperation among cities, counties and schools has never been
greater. Throughout the state, taxpayers want their representatives to use their money more
efficiently. This workshop and other CCS Partnership activities respond to these demands
through collaboration among jurisdictions, helping to stretch the community dollar and provide
better community services.
We invite you to forward the enclosed flier to all of your council members, and put together a
team of policymakers from multiple jurisdictions in your community and attend the workshop.
In addition to council members, city managers and top staff, we urge you to reach out to your
peers in counties and school districts who are interested in cooperative efforts. As an incentive,
the $150 registration fee will be waived for participants in inter-jurisdictional teams. We look
forward to hearing from you. Please contact the CCS Partnership at (916) 323-6011 if you have
any questions or would like more information.
Sincerely,
John Ferraro
President, League of California Cities
Los Angeles City Council President
Conference Registration Office Headquarters Southern California Office
Post Office Box 1519 1400 K Street 602 East Huntington Dr., Suite C
Lafayette, CA 94549 Sacramento, CA 95814 Monrovia, CA 91016
925.283.2113 916.658.8200 626.305.131.5
FAX 925.283.7833 FAX 916.658.8240 FAX 626.305.1345
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provide a step-by-step model process for use
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The agenda will · The latest informa- Michael McKeever, implemented joint
feature: tion on how initiatives of the McKeever Morris efforts. Small
passed in March will Group, a nationallydiscussion groups will
· Success stories of affect your community recognized expert on offer the opportunity to
cooperative initiatives cross-jurisdictional share ideas with one
from throughout · Opportunities to
California and network with other planning, will facilitate another and with state
. opportunities to learn policymakers and the forums, supported policymakers, and to
first-hand the "behind experts throughout the by representatives of apply these concepts
the scenes" details state on common California communities to our own communities.
about what worked issues and concernswho have successfully
and what didn't · Development of
· Community multi- recommendations for
jurisdictional teams changes to state
working together topolicy and laws that
appJy the joint action will make cooperative
process to their local ini-it~iv-~ eas~er to ~
issues implement
Who should at the workshop is a Teams may include:
attend: powerful way to start City- Mayors,
building a team. Councilmembers, City
Come as local Managers, or key
policymaker teams- To gain maximum
The experience of benefit from this department heads
communities that have workshop, we strongly County- County
successfully imple-encourage you to Supervisors, County
mented cooperative contact the other Administrative
initiatives is that direct appropriate jurisdic- Officers, or key
personalinvolvementtions(cities, counties department heads
of top policymakersand school districts) School- County
from multiple juris- in your community and School Board
dictions is essential, come as a multi- Members, School
Successful coopera-jurisdictional team of Board Members,
tion involves teamwork, policymakers. Superintendents of
and joint attendance Schools, County
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Sheraton Suites Hilton Ontario Airport
· Gain understanding of how to Fairplex Pomona Hotel
plan and implement local 601 West McKinley Ave. 700 N. Haven Ave.
collaborative projects Pomona, CA 91768 Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 980-0400
Discounted suite rate:
· Develop agreements for action $84 single/double Airport
by community policy teams $94 triple Transportation-
Contact hotel for
· Identify recommended changes Contact the hotel
complimentary hotel
to state law and policy ~ ~ directly for reduced shuttle service from
room rate by March 13
airport. Taxi service
at (909) 622-2220 for also available.
reservations. Please
· * *All travel and lodging
indicate you are reservations and expenses
....... attending the CCS will be the responsibility of
(Cities, Counties and participants.
Schools) Partnership
workshop.
Superintendents of We believe so strongly
Schools, School in the teamwork
Business Officials, or principle that we will
key department waive the registration
heads, fee of $150 per
Other- Community participant for those
leaders invited by coming in multi-
policymakers from jurisdictional teams.
business, non-profit Teams of community
organizations, special leaders will also be
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1100 K Street, Suite 201
Sacramento, CA 95814
The w~rksh~p will focus
Community Dollars:
Sacramento make reference to the Airport
CCS (Cities, Counties Transportation-
Holiday Inn Capitol and Schools) Provided via Super
Plaza
300 J Street Partnership workshop Shuttle for approx-
to receive discounted imately $10 one way
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rate. and $18 round trip.
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directly for reduced Sacramento, CA * **All travel and lodging
room rate by April 5, 95814 reservations and expenses
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reservations. Please participants.
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2000.
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this form and return 1100 K Street
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Suites Fairplex Capitol Plaza Sacramento, CA 95814
Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA Phone:(916) 323-6011
Sponsored bythe CCS Fax: (916) 321-5070
Partnership, supported by the
Irvine Foundation Email: Idelapp@
counties.org
Name Title Please indicate which
workshop you plan to
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[~1 will attend
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City/County/School District April 12-13
Phone e-mail ~ I will attend the
Sacramento
[~1 am coming as a member of an interjurisdictional team. I plan to bring representatives, workshop April 27-28
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submit a separate
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
March 6, 2000
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Price and Council Members
From: Eric Matlock, Chief of Police
Subject: Special Enforcement Unit Progress Report
I have enclosed the February report from our Special Enforcement Unit for your
information. Please call if you have any questions.
EWM/vrf
enclosure: "Sanitized" BPD Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report, February, 2000
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Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - February 2000
Page 1
Bakersfield Police Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report -February 2000
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents / investigations for February 2000.
Felony Arrests Guns Seized Special Reports
Misd. Arrests Fl's Offense Reports
Felony WarrantS Citations CHP 180's
Arrests
Misd. Warrant Probation / Parole Search Warrants
Arrests Searches
Hours in Training Hours assisting
other Department
sections
GANG RELATED SHOOTING INCIDENTS FOR FEBRUARY
1. 02/12/00 3216 Ming Avenue - Corner Pocket pool hall - Patrol personnel
responded to a victim of a shooting, who subsequently died. The victim
had been involved in a verbal dispute with Colonia Bakers gang members.
The victim was shot twice in the head by two different caliber handguns.
2. 02/15/00 300 block of Hayes Street - Patrol personnel responded to a
victim of a shooting in the 300 block of Hayes Street. The suspect,
(East Side Crips) shot at the victim while sitting in a vehicle. The victim
sustained minor injuries.
3. 02/17/00 928 Flower Street - Flower Street Market - Special Enforcement
Unit personnel responded to a report of a shooting at the Flower Street
Market. The victim had been shot several times in the chest with a .25
caliber semi-automatic pistol. The victim, a Hispanic male juvenile, age
4. 02/19/00 1812 Union Avenue - Aldo's Nightclub - Special Enforcement
Unit personnel responded to a report of shots fired at Aldo's Nightclub. It
was learned that a shooting had occurred between the Colonia Bakers
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Monthly Report - February 2000
Page 2
against the Rolling 60's gang from Los Angeles. There were three
different weapons used in this shooting -- a .9mm, a 30/06 rifle, and a .22
caliber handgun. A Colonia Baker gang member sustained one gunshot
to the leg, but refused to identify the suspects. Two rolling 60's gang
members were arrested for parole violations.
5. 02/19/00 818 Real Road - Regency Bowling Alley - Patrol personnel
responded to a report of shots fired at the bowling alley. It was
determined that the West Side Crips and the East Side Crips were
shooting at each other in the parking lot of the bowling alley. One of the
suspects identified was , BMN18. (East side Crip)
6. 02/21/00 420 Eighth Street - Patrol personnel responded to a shooting at
an inhabited dwelling, which had just occurred. Investigation showed that
the residence had been shot with a .9mm semi-automatic handgun and
the intended victim was , (East Side Projects Crips) and the
suspect was (West Side Crips).
7. 02/25/00 519 "N" Street - Patrol personnel responded to a victim of a
shooting. The victim had been shot several times in the chest while sitting
in a vehicle. The victim was identified as (West Side Crips),
and the suspect was identified as (East Side Projects Crips).
SEU ACTIVITY
02/02/00 SEU personnel arrested and at 2541 Encina Street
on a probation violation, and seized two shot~Tuns, one of which was
sawed-off.
SEU personnel arrested (Country Boy Crips) on a felony
rape warrant at 1517 Lincoln Street.
02/02/00 SEU personnel arrested (SWP) and four other
subjects for parole violations and possession of methamphetamine. This
arrest was at the request of the Homicide detectives in the follow-up
investigation of a homicide.
SEU personnel arrested per Detective Krueger's request for
assault with a deadly weapon, which occurred in the 2000 block of
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Monthly Report - February 2000
Page 3
California Avenue.
02/03/00 SEU personnel arrested (Asian Boys) at 709 Eye Street on
a probation search as he was found in possession of rock cocaine.
SEU officers conducted a parole search at 1743 Blanche Street,
and arrested (West Side Crips) for possession of a half
ounce of rock cocaine.
After receiving numerous neighborhood complaints regarding
narcotics activity at 1112 Potomac Avenue, SEU officers served a
search warrant at that address and arrested , for
possession of rock cocaine for sales, and parole violations.
02/09/00 SEU personnel conducted a search at 710 Yosemite Street, Apt.
#1 and arrested · for possession of two and a half ounces of
methamphetamine, and seized a .22 caliber revolver.
02/10/00 SEU officers arrested for possession of
methamphetamine at Valhalla and Belle Terrace.
02/11/00 SEU personnel conducted a sweep with Juvenile Probation officers
on gang members who are on active probation. SEU officers made 42
contacts, and arrested 17 probationers on various charges from
outstanding warrants to possession of methamphetamine and possession
of marijuana for sales.
' 02/12/00 SEU personnel arrested (Bloods) for probation violation
and for possession of a .22 caliber semi. automatic pistol; and
(NLR) for parole violation.
02/16/00 SEU personnel arrested (Southside Peckerwood/NLR)
on an escape warrant from Juvenile Hall. SEU personnel arrested
(East Side Crips) for the shooting which occurred on 02/15/00, in the 300
block of Hayes Street.
SEU officers located and arrested , the second
armed robbery suspect from the Cali Nails armed robbery that
occurred on 11/26/99, when seven people were robbed at
gunpoint.
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - February 2000
Page 4
02/17/00 SEU personnel arrested parole absconder in the 900
block of 30th Street.
SEU officers responded to 928 Flower Street regarding a victim of
a shooting. The victim, HMJ/14 (Varrio Bakers) was shot by
(Loma Bakers)in a gang dispute, was arrested
and the .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun was seized.
02/18/00 SEU officers conducted a probation search at 339 Hayes Street
and arrested (Varrio Bakers) and (East Side
Crips) for conspiracy, possession of marijuana for sales, and participation
in a criminal street gang.
02/19/00 SEU. personnel arrested (Okie Bakers) for possession of
marijuana for sales in the 1200 block of Miller Street, and
(Varrio Bakers) for possession of methamphetamine.
SEU officers were conducting surveillance in the area of Oregon
and Orange regarding the homicide from the Corner Pocket pool
hall, and arrested (Colonia Bakers) for parole violation and
possession of a .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun, which was
possibly used in the homicide.
02/23/00 Patrol officers responded and handling the shooting that occurred
at 519 "N" Street. In response to this shooting SEU personnel contacted
Crime Prevention, State Parole, Juvenile and Adult Probation, the Kern
County Sheriff's Department, and all the block captains in Districts 3, 9,
and 9-1 to inform them of the shooting in hopes of developing
information, stopping any retaliatory shootings and calm fears in the
community, from the attempted murder of
SEU personnel arrested (East Side Crips)
at Jastro and Feliz for violation of parole;
(West Side Crips), (West Side Crips),
(West Side Crips), (West Side Crips) and
(West Side Crips) for parole violation, public intoxication, and
possession of rock cocaine at 708 "P" Street after receiving
numerous complaints from the community about gang members
congregating and conducting narcotic sales.
02/24/00 SEU officers arrested (West Side Crips) for a
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Monthly Report - February 2000
Page 5
felony "No Bail" warrant.
SEU personnel assisted State Parole on a parole search at 322
Woodrow on (NLR) and They
were arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sales, and
violation of parole.
SEU Personnel arrested (East Side Crips) for violation
of probation.
SEU personnel arrested (East Side Crips) for the
shooting which had occurred at the Regency Bowling Lanes on
02/19/00.
02/25/00 SEU officers arrested (West Side Crips) for a
misdemeanor warrant, and (East Side Crips) for bail
revocation from the grand jury indictments.
02/26/00 SEU personnel arrested (Colonia Bakers) for
violation of probation, and possession of a .22 caliber semi-automatic
handgun.
02/26/00 SEU personnel arrested for parole violation and felon in
possession ora weapon, and seized two handguns from his residence
during a parole search.
02/27/00 SEU officers assisted Patrol in investigating an armed robbery
which occurred to a Taco Bell employee who was making a business
deposit at the Bank of America at Ming and Lymric Way.
SEU personnel conducted a traffic stop on (Bloods)
and , the suspects in the armed robbery. Through the
investigation, a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun, and a pistol
grip. 12 gauge shotgun were seized from 1718 Panama Street.
Officers responded to 1815 Shamrock Street, located the suspect
vehicle and recovered approximately $5400 in cash.
02/29/00 SEU personnel arrested (NLR) for violation of parole,
and for a felony possession of cocaine for sales warrant.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: March 7, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks ~-----
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for February
Attached are the monthly activity reports from the recreation and parks
divisions. A detailed maintenance report from parks is available, if needed.
In February, we were honored with two new awards. At its annual banquet,
the California Park and Recreation Society - District XV presented to the
department, their Facility Award and Program Award for 1999.
The Facility Award recognized the unique design and outstanding
maintenance of Linear Park. This facility is located along Coffee Road
between Olive Drive and Hageman Road. Lee Ochoa, Matt Dallam, and Al
Figueroa are responsible for maintaining the park and it is their attention to
detail, and commitment to excellence, that earned this award.
The Program Award was presented to the Halloween Haunted Trail. This
event has attracted thousands of participants in each of its first two years.
For 1999, the event was expanded to two days and the planning team of
Holly Larson, Terri Elison, Terry McCormick, Sally Ihmels, and Jeannette
Triscuit worked on this event all year to ensure that everyone who attended
had a magical experience. As soon as the event concluded, they began the
work on this year's event. I should note that this event takes advantage of
the services of many volunteers and the parks Staff has a chance to
showcase their considerable talents to all who attend. It is a challenge to
coordinate an event of this magnitude and our staff does an excellent job.
I believe that in only two years, this event is not only one of the premier
events held in the city, but also one that has the recognition that will make
it part of the department's annual offerings for many years.
With the addition of these awards, the department has received a total of ten
awards during 1999.
c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
CITY OF BAKEIL~FIELD
Recreation
gcParlcs
FEBR ARY 2 00 Monthl Re ort
Aquatics and Special Events
Submitted by: Sally Ihmels, Supervisor
Holly Larson, Recreation Specialist
Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist
Aquatics.
The there were two trainings held this month:
· Renewal lifeguard training - February 13 - 4 attended
· Swim instructor training - February 26, 27 - 2 attended
Recruitment for temporary aquatic staff is continuing. Twenty-six prospective lifeguards
ans swim instructors have been interviewed this month. We also held assessment
interviews for 10 pool manager and assistant pool manager candidates.
Staff attended the CSU Bakersfield Job Fair and the Youth Leadership Conference to
promote aquatics positions and programs.
Staff attended the Parcsoft registration software training.
Special Events
We are currently preparing for three special events (Travelin' Tunes Concert Series) for
March.
Program Attendance Report:
Lap Swim Attendance (Silver Creek only): 231 Total Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 23 registered 69 Total Monthly Attendance
West Coast Swing 22 registered 66 Total Monthly Attendance
Nightclub Two-Step 13 registered 39 Total Monthly Attendance
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreat n
&Parks
FEBRUARY
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommunitY Center
Lowell Neighborhood CommunitY Center
Silver Creek Community Center
Submitted by: Linda Mc¥icker, Recreation Supervisor
Terri Elison, Recreation Specialist
Martin Luther King Community Center
The Globetrotters held a clinic at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on
February 11t" and a clinic following our city wide basketball league at the Bakersfield
High School Gym on February 12t". The Clinic at Martin Luther King Jr. Community had
approximately 300 participants and the BHS clinic had approximately 800 participants.
Attendance Figures:
Activity Monthly Attendance
Fitness Room ............................................ 657
Game Room ............................................. 830
Gym .......................................................... 825
Tennis ....................................................... 74
Women's Exercise .................................... 240
Dance Class ................................................ 80'
Salsa Class ................................................... 16
Quilting Class ............................................. 168
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Procjram
We had a very successful basketball season that ended with a championship game
between the first place team (Casa Loma) from Bakersfield City School District and the
first place team (Palla) from Greenfield Union School District. This game was played on
Saturday, February 19th at the Bakersfield High School Gym. It was a very close and
exciting game with Palla coming out on top. The participants are now practicing for the
softball season which will start March 17th .
Staff continue to play an active role in the steering committee of the Greenfield
H.E.L.P.S. Collaborative. Plans are underway to showcase the after school programs
at the six Greenfield School sites.
Bakersfield City School District;.
Highlights of the various sites include some special Valentine arts and crafts, a special
friendship quilt was made at Munsey School and also a book about our heros, the
SPCA gave a presentation to William Penn and Stella Hills and the children really
enjoyed seeing various animals, and of course there were the Valentine parties.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites include special activities celebrating
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington birthdays, Plantation had a special week on
keeping healthy, Planz School had a special pet week where they created a new pet,
several new dances were taught including a country western dance, a Latin dance, and
a Britney Spears dance, each site enjoyed creating Valentine arts and crafts, playing
Valentine games and having Valentine parties.
Lowell, Martin Luther King Jr., and Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights of the activities include performing various skits, building air planes and
having a flight contest, making gecko key chains and other arts and crafts, and playing
a variety of games.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Activity Monthly Attendance
Bakersfield City School District:
Casa Loma ................. : ....................................... 1520
Evergreen .......................................................... 1328
Munsey ............................................................. 1560
Sequoia Middle ................................................... 742
Stella Hills .......................................................... 1395
Washington Middle ............................................ 1513
William Penn ...................................................... 1356
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 1532
Kendrick ............................................................ 2444
McKee ............................................................... 3051
Palla .................................................................. 2056
Plantation .......................................................... 1531
Planz ................................................................. 1377
Martin Luther King After School Program ..... 100
The after school program began this month. We are looking to build up attendance by
sending 'fliers and making presentations to local schools, and by advertising the
program on the marquee.
Lowell Neighborhood Community Center
Lowell After School program ................................. 1185
(Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm)
Silver Creek Community Center
Silver Creek After School Program ................ 227
(4-days only Mon. - Thurs)
Silver Creek Rentals ....................................... 285
The Silver Creek center was rented seven times during the month of February.
Leisure Classes ................................... 910
Ballet & Gym ........................................... 28
Baton Twirling ......................................... 8
Cheerleading ......................................... 200
Clogging .................................................. 91
Golf Lessons ............................................ 44
Jazzercise .............................................. 200
Jazz & Gym ............................................ 32
Karate - Silver Creek .............................. 36
Roller skating ............................................ 4
Tiny Tot Dance ........................................ 140
Tae-Jo ............................................. ~ ....... 59
Scrapbooking ......................................... 12
Salsa ....................................................... 56
Sports
City Wide Youth Basketball - The youth basketball program ended on February 26th.
Games were held at Bakersfield High School. We have a total of 123 participants.
Adult Softball - Registration has ended for our Spring Softball League. We have a
total of 30 teams registered, 10 co-ed teams and 20 mens teams. Games will begin the
week of March 13, 2000. Games will be played at Beach Park, Planz Park and
Wayside Park.
Jr. Volleyball League - Registration for this new Jr. Volleyball League will begin on
February 14, 2000. The league will begin on April 8th at Silver Creek Park. The league
is for children 7 to 13 years of age. Games will be played on Saturdays.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: March 2, 1999
TO: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
FROM: Mike Doyle, Assistant Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: February Monthly Report
Facility Award
The Department of Recreation and Parks was awarded the Facility Award at the Annual Award
Banquet for the California Park and Recreation Society, District XV. Our department received the
award for maintenance practices at Linear Park. Linear Park is located in the northwest area, along
the west side of Coffee Road, between Olive Drive and just south of Hageman Road. This 9 acre
park has a unique design which has proven to be a favorite with the community.
The maintenance of this area is challenging with mowing, trimming of shrubs and groundcover,
chemical application and general clean up.
Special thanks go to Park Supervisor II Lee Ochoa, Park Maintainer III Matt Dallam, and Park
Maintainer II A1 Figueroa, and all the staff that organize the maintenance at Linear Park.
'Rubberized Playground Surfacing
A bid packet was prepared and released for installation of Rubberized ADA Surfacing for various
parks. This project is tied to a matching funds Cfilifornia used tire grant. The purpose is to keep used
tires out of the landfills by redirecting their use elsewhere.. The grounded tires make a very good
cushioned, yet resilient material for playground surfaces. If we are successful with this grant, we
have a second comparable grant available to us.
We have identified Deer Peak, Grissom, Tevis, Stone Creek, Beale, and Saunders parks for phase
1. The additional surfacing will provide greater access to playground equipment by persons with
mobility impairments. Additional access is a new provision by latest modifications to existing ADA
requirements.
Wilson Park
Received equipment from the playground equipment contractor. Parks staff have completed the
removal of the old equipment and are underway with installation of new toys. Last phase of the
project will be the installation of rubberized surfacing by contractor.
Beach Park
Parks staff removed the old playground equipment and is in the process of installing the new toys.
Along with the new playground equipment was the building of a new shelter, modifying the
electrical and lighting systems for various sporting fields and picnic areas, and the placing of new
concrete picnic tables and barbeques, and an ADA accessible drinking fountain and sidewalk
approach.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: March 7, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Casey Conrad Fitness and Wellness Award
It ,is my pleasure to infOrm you that the department's Heartsmart
,Collaborative is the recipient of the 1999 Casey Conrad Fitness and
Wellness Award. Attached is a copy of the award notification.
This award is presented by the NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional Council
and we will be receiving the award at the council's annual awards celebration
later this month. The region includes Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada,
and Utah.
Henry Shipes has been our representative on this project, including
overseeing the grant funding that made this project possible.
In my February monthly report, I noted that the department had received ten
awards for 1999. With this award, the total is eleven!
c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager
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City of Phoenix
PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY DEPAR1MENT
Winner of the
Carl Borlelsmann
Prize
March 3, 2000
Mr. Henry Shipes, Assistant Superintendent
Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks
4101 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Dear Henry:
Congratulations! The 1999 NRPA Pacific Southwest Regional Council "Casey Conrad Fitness and
Wellness Award" has been awarded !o your nominee, City of Bakersfield, Recreation and Parks
Department.
The 1999 Awards will be presented at the annual Pacific Southwest Regional Council Membership and
Awards Celebration on Thursday, Mamh 16, 2000, 8:00pm to 9:30pm, at the Marriot Hotel in Ontario,
CA. Please refer to your conference program for the exact room location or call the Pacific Service
Center at 800-796-NRPA.
I do have the' copy of the abstract that you sent and will use this InformatiOn at the presentation
ceremony. "Please let us know who will be accepting this award on behalf of your agency.
If you should need further information, please contact Para Earle, Regional Director at the above
telephone number or myself at (602) 534.2137 or rvera~cl.phoenix.az.us
Recreation Supervisor
346 last South Mountain Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85040
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: March 7, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: After School Program
Concilmember Demond requested information regarding the after school
'program that the department operates in conjunction with the Bakersfield
City School District.
Specifically, she inquired about the potential for expanding the program
within the district. Attached is a response from Henry Shipes, Assistant
Recreation Superintendent,
The memo indicates that we have been unsuccessful in adding other school
sites, but we will continue to work with the district to expand this very
successful program, if the opportunity arises.
c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
DATE: February 25, 2000~
TO: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation & Parks
FROM: Henry Shipes, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation(~
SUBJECT: Bakersfield City School District, After School Programs
Bakersfield City School District currently have seven after school playground programs.
Additional after school programs are held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center,
the Lowell Neighborhood Community Center and the Silver Creek Community Center.
During the 1998/1999 year, Bakersfield City School District had eight after school
playground programs. Jefferson School and Frank West School decided not to participate
in the 1999/2000 year in order to fund other extracurricular activities. Evergreen School
was included in this school year.
Department staff have conducted several meetings with the Bakersfield City School District
regarding the expansion of the after school playground program. A presentation was made
to the principals of the Bakersfield City School District describing the program with the
intent to gain new sites. Open discussions then ensued with the principals interested in
acquiring the after school playground program. Lewis Neal, Youth Services Specialist, with
the Bakersfield City School District, actively pursued several schools encouraging them to
participate in the program.
Our current agreement with the Bakersfield City School District requires the cost of the
program to be shared equally between the District and City. The direct cost of the program
for each elementary school site is $19,824. Our agreement also states that the Department
provides the administration of the after school program and the District provides the facility
site. The District allows each principal the responsibility to manage their own budget.
Though many principals would like to have the program, the amount of discretionary
money available per school site does not allow them to participate.
We currently operate six after school playground programs with the Greenfield Union
School District. The program is funded equally between the Greenfield Union School
District and the City. In addition, the Greenfield District received a grant that expanded
their after school activities. Staff has offered to collaborate with the Bakersfield City
-~' ' ~'-Schools in order to obtain a similar grant. This offer has not been actively pursued by the
District.
In our up coming budget, we have included t'he cost for additional sites. Staff will continue
to actively work with the Bakersfield City School District to increase the number of sites.
offered.
- 8 2000
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: (~..~,,.RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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DATE: ~ MARCH 7, 2000
SUBJECT: MARINA DRIVE CURB & GUTTER INSTALLATION COST
Councilmember Mark C. Salvaggio - Ward 7
An inquiry was made regarding a cost estimate to install curb and gutter at 5301 Marina
Drive.
There is no existing curb & gutter at 5301 Marina Drive. Cost to install it by the City's
annual Contractor would be approximately $1,415.20 (122 lin. ft. x $11.60 per lin. ft.)
There are two ways they can make restitution to the City. Pay through their property
tax, which would have to be approved by Council or payment in full to the City of
Bakersfield.
NOTE: There are six (6) other properties directly south of 5301
Marina Drive that do not have curb & gutter. The frontage
area of these homes is smaller (70 ft. wide).
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