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Home My WebLink About04/14/00 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 14, 2000 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~ 7'"L,~ r-~-. SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Ogden, our arena and convention center operator, may be sold to a food service company called Aramark. The sale is pending before the Federal Trade Commission and will be in that status for about three months. Of course, contractual obligations remain in place when a company is sold. 2. In other arena matters: · The conditional leases are already done for the proposed three new suites in the Garden. The three contract amendments needed with CSUB, Ogden, and the Condors are going out today for those entities to review, negotiate, and, hopefully, sign. Construction drawings are in process. · We have had two boxing events. They are the top two in California this year in gross receipts. The third one is July 22nd. · On July 15th, at the Garden, England will play Arizona at indoor soccer. 3. The Recreation and Parks Department reports that we made some money by hosting the Disney Keys to Excellence program. 4. Staff Pro is the security firm Ogden hires to provide services at the Garden and Convention Center. They have agreed, without cost, to provide extra security for the Plaza. A cost free contract is being drawn up. Special thanks to them! 5. In January, I reported to you that the United States Agency for International Development and the International City Management Association have a mentoring program. U.S. cities serve as mentors for cities in developing or transitional areas as an outreach program. Bakersfield has been selected to be the mentor city to Rayong, Thailand, based on an analysis of their needs and our strengths and resources (we had expected eastern Europe). It is a technical assistance program involving specific problem issues and related City staff. Travel and related costs are borne by the U.S. Agency for International Development. A formal invitation will be coming which would require Council approval. It is a good opportunity to do a good deed, help international relations and strengthen staff skills, all in one. Please call if you have questions or concerns. 6. An update from Public Works on our negotiations with Kern County for commercial refuse disposal fees is enclosed. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 14, 2000 Page 2 7. A map is enclosed which shows the Local Streets Resurfacing Projects that are complete to date and the portions that are still under construction. 8. A status report from Development Services regarding the South Beltway Project hearing date is enclosed. We have done what we can to expedite it, but the notice procedures require considerable time. 9. The enclosed memo from EDCD indicates that the URM Assistance program has been closed, with the exception of two projects, which have been given extensions to June 30th. 10. Per the enclosed memo, staff has received notification that the Downtown Streetscape Expansion Project has been included on the list of projects recommended by the Resources Agency of California for funding in the 2000-2001 grant cycle. Unfortunately, our project is been listed as a Iow priority - 47th out of 48 recommended projects for the Southern California Counties. It is unlikely that we will receive funding during the upcoming fiscal year. Staff is reviewing how best to proceed with the project without having those funds. This was $250,000 - the lion's share of the funding is still in place. 11. The list of High Five nominees and winners in our Employee Incentive Program for the first quarter of 2000 is enclosed. Congratulations to all for a job well done! 12. The departmental report for March from Recreation and Parks is enclosed. 13. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: DeMond and Maggard · A status report and action plan on improving the referral tracking system currently in place by improved computer technology is enclosed. Salvaggio · Crossing guard study for Seibert School, intersection of Wilson and Agate. Urban Development Committee · Citizen request for City to apply for school path funding through a state grant and to look into traffic controls at Thorner Street and Panorama Drive. AT: rs cc: Mayor-Elect Harvey Hall Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager / / FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: April 10, 2000 SUBJECT: NEGOTIATIONS WITH KERN COUNTY FOR COMMERCIAL REFUSE DISPOSAL FEES Progress is being made in setting up a method by which the City can pay commercial bin refuse fees by the ton. The sticking point has been how to know what part of each contractor-served truck/load was attributable to the City, since contractor trucks sometimes work in both jurisdictions. Kern County Waste Management Department staff has agreed in concept to a formula with which to estimate this tonnage. It is now up to County Counsel to interpret whether the ordinance will allow payment to be made on estimated tonnage in place of cubic yards. KB:smp RECEIVED I APRI''[ MANAGER'S OFF~CE SMP G:~GROUPDAT~SOLIDWASTE\NEG COMMERCIAL FEES.wpd April 10, 2000 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: f~ALAN TANDY, City Manager DATE:FROM: f~~Al~p~l~ 3R,~J0~' Public W°rks Direct°r SUBJECT: Local Streets Resurfacing Projects (Phases 1 and 2) The attached map shows the portion of the Local Streets Resurfacing Projects complete to date (in black), and the portion still under construction (in red). The Phase 1 project is complete, and the remaining portion of the Phase 2 project should be complete by the second week of May. RECEIVED MANAGER'S OFF~C~ cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager tdw: S :~, TED~OOOmerno~o41300at. wpd , RECEIVED !C~TY MANAGER S OF:~ APRIL 11, 2000 "- TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~*--~ /~_____.~ FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES~~~;~~ ' SUBJECT: SOUTH BELTWAY PROJECT HEARING DATE ~' City staff has prepared the public notice, map of alternat'wes ehd the property owner mailing list for all properties within the City. We are awaiting a current property owner list f£om Kern County for all property ownerships within Y2 mile of all freeway alternatives. Kern County estimates submitting the property owner list for their jurisdiction on April 26, 2000. The composite property owner list includes more than 5,000 mailing addresses and there is a legal requirement for a ten day notice. It appears the earliest the Council could hear the matter is May 24, 2000. However, if the County does not submit the property owner list by April 26 then the Council hearing date may be delayed further. MG:pas S:\mg,MEMO,4,11 .wpd BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 12, 2000 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager /r t ~;~', "~ FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direc SUBJECT: April 2000 URM Activity Report Only two properties remain to be completed under the URM Reimbursement Program. These properties were given extensions until June 30 to complete their work due to issues outside their, and our, control. They will have an additional 30 days to submit all the necessary paperwork to process their requests for reimbursement. With the exception of these two projects, the URM Reimbursement Program has been closed 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 dl:\SSDavid L\URM Memo - AT 4-12-00.wpd RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D :ITYMANAGER'$OF?;,., PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Directo DATE: April 11, 2000 SUBJECT: Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Grant Downtown Streetscape Project We just received word from the Resources Agency of California regarding our application for $250,000 of EEM funding for the extension of the Downtown Streetscape Project. While they recommended the project be funded, it is prioritized Iow on their list of projects (47~' out of 48 recommended projects for the Southern California Counties, in which we are included). Their correspondence is attached. Statewide, over $19 million in projects were recommended, while only $10 million is available. The proportionate share of this $10 million for the Southern Counties is $6 million. Our project is nearly $4 million away from funding, as the cumulative total of our project with all higher ranked recommended Southern County projects is $9,919,355. Funding from this program for the coming fiscal year does not appear likely. Staff is reviewing how not having these funds will affect the Streetscape, and will be reporting on how best to proceed with the project. cc: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager Arnold Ramming, Civil Engineer III tdw:S:\TED~2000memo\041 lOOat2.wpd The Resources Agency~ .i~., ~.,~,~ APR 7 2000 Gray Davis Mary D. Nichols Go vernor ? U B L]r~ ...... '~' Secretary of California California Conservation Corps * Department of Boating & Waterways * Department of Conservation Department offish & Game * Department of Forestry & Fire Protection ° Department of Parks & Recreation ° Department of Water Resources APR 0 5 2000 Raul M.' Rojas Public Works Director City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Rojas: I am pleased to inform you that the following Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) program project has been included on the list of projects recommended by the Resources Agency to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding in the 2000-01 grant cycle: DOVVNTOVVN STREETSCAPE EXPANSION $250,000 The total of funds requested for projects recommended by the Resources Agency exceeds the anticipated funding availability, making it likely that not all projects will be funded. From a total of approximately $19.3 million in recommended projects, the CTC will select projects totaling no more than $10 million ($6 million for "southern" counties and $4 million for "northern" counties). Enclosed is the list of projects recommended by the Resources. Agency to assist you in determining the probability of funding by the CTC. The final selection of projects will be based on the CTC's determination of project readiness, viability, and the link between the proposed project and the underlying transportation project. It is anticipated that the CTC will consider its selection at its July, 2000 meeting. The Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-5656 FAX (916) 653-8102 http ://ceres.ca. gov/cra/ Califbrnia Coastal Commission · California Tahoe Conservancy · Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy · San Joaquin River Conservancy Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy ° Colorado River Board of California · Energy Rescmrces, Conservation & Development Cmnmission State Coastal Conservancy; State Lands Commission · State Reclamation Board · Native American Heritage Commission San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission ( i, 100% R~'CI~ F Pape~ Raul M. Rojas Page 'Two If you have any questions on CTC requirements or the approVal of projects, please call Rick Gumz at 916-653-7665. If you have any other questions regarding the EEM program, please call William Borden, the Resources Agency EEM Program Coordinator at 916-653-5656. We appreciate your fine work, and wish you success in the completion of your project. Sincerely, Secretary for Resources Enclosure 15-Apr-00 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT & MITIGATION PROGRAM 2000-01 GRANT CYCLE RECOMMENDED PROJECTS - NORTHERN COUNTIES APP RECOMMENDED CUMULATIVE NO APPLICANT PROJECT 8CORE FUNDING TOTAL 4 DEPT OF FISH AND GAME VISITOR CENTER 93.00 250 000 250,000 18 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HOYT'S CROSSING TRAIL 92.67 227 930 477,930 22 STONE LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ACQUISITION OF TWO PROPERTIES 92.00 262 000 739,930 85 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD SPANO RIVER RANCH 91.00 500 000 1,239,930 15 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION BIG SUR SCENIC HIGHWAY RECREATION & HABITAT ENHANCEMENT 87.67 250 000 1,469,930 39 FOLSOM, CITY OF HUMBUG-WILLOW CREEK/LAKE NATOMA TRAIL CONNECTION 87.33 245 350 1,735,280 72 SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTH SOLANO BIKEWAY 88.33 250 000 1,985,280 79 DAVIS, CITY OF 1-80 DAVIS I CAUSEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT 86.00 190 000 2,175,280 140 SAN JOSE. CITY OF SAN TOMAS AQUINO I SARATOGA CREEK TRAIL, REACH 6 86.00 250 000 2,425,280 88 TUOLUMNE COUNTY LAND TRUST ANDREW CREEK I TABLE MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION 88.00 248 500 2,873,780 86 THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND VARIAN RANCH ACQUISITION 85.33 500 000 3,173,780 58 THE NATURE CONSERVANCY LASSEN FOOTHILLS - FOOR RANCH EASEMENT ACQUISITION 84.33 400 000 3,573,780 42 MONTEREY, CITY OF WINDOW ON THE BAY MONTEREY BAY PARK PH III 84.33 170 000 3,743,780 34 MUIR HERITAGE LAND TRUST GUSTIN PROPERTY ACQUISITION 84.00 250 300 3,993,780 19 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION NORTH FORK LAKE ACCESS TRAIL 83.67 183 ~00 4,177,380 46 OUR CITY FOREST MONTEREY HIGHWAY GREENING 81.67 235 ¢00 4,412,780 84 CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY CASPER HEADLANDS 81.00 50(] 000 4,912,780 71 LAFAYETTE, CITY OF WETLAND RESTORATION & RECREATIONAL TRAIL 79.00 18(] D00 5,092,780 16 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION GRASSLAND - SOUTH FORK WOLF CREEK 79.00 25(~ ri00 5,342,780 90 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY STONE VALLEY ROAD REPLANTING & BEAUTIFICATION 78.67 19{~ 544 .5,533,424 64 MARTINEZ, CITY OF TREE PLANTING - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD - CAPITOL CORRIDOR 76.00 25{; BO0 5,783,424 67 COASTAL LAND TRUST SEASIDE BEACH ENHANCEMENT 76.00 21~ 500 5,998,924 24 ROSEVILLE, CITY OF ANTELOPE CREEK TRAIL 73.67 20C 000 6,198,924 12 CITY OF ANGELS, CITY OF ANGELS CAMP HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING 72.67 250 000 6,448,924 138 ARCATA, CITY OF BAYVlEW RANCH ACQUISITION 72.67 400 000 6,848,924 41 SAN JOAQUIN RIVE~R PKWY & CONS TRUST RIVERVlEW RANCH ACQUISITION 72.67 250 000 7,098,924 6 ALBANY, CITY OF ALBANY URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM 72.33 60,750 7,159,674 ! NOVATO, CITY OF SCOTTSDALE POND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT 71.67 250,000 7,409,674 38 SACRAMENTO COUNTY DRY CREEK PARKWAY ACQUISITION 71.00 250,000 7,659,674 62 MARTINEZ, CITY OF MARSH RESTORATION AT THE MARTINEZ REGIONAL SHORELINE · 70.67 250,000 7,909,674 11 MOTHER LODE FAIR MOTHER LODE FAIR 69.33 102,000 8,011,674 81 SAN LEANDRO, CITY OF CITY OF SAN LEANDRO URBAN FORESTRY 68.67 226,041 8,237,715 10 MERCED COUNTY FAIR MERCED COUNTY FAIR 87.33 146,000 8,383,715 13 CHOWCHILLA MADERA COUNTY FAIR CHOWCHILLA MADERA COUNTY FAIR 67.33 118,500 8,502,2t5 80 SAN PABLO, CITY OF AMADOR STREET REFORESTATION 67.33 120,000 8,622,215 122 CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CITY OF SAN CARLOS STREET LANDSCAPING 67.33 40,000 8,.662,215 20 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WEST RIDGE ROAD REMOVAL, PRAIRIE CREEK REDWOODS SP 65.00 189,000 8,851,215 149 LAND PATHS MC CORMICK SANCTUARY RANCH ROAD DECOMMISSIONING AND TRAIL 64.00 56,350 8,907,565 112 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTE 41 LEMORE LANDSCAPING 64.00 250,000 9,157,565 Totals, Northern Countle,, $9,1~7,661i 15-Apr-O0 CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT & MITIGATION PROGRAM 2000-0t GRANT CYCLE RECOMMENDED PROJECTS -SOUTHERN COUNTIES RECOMMENDED CUMULATIVE NO APPLICANT PROJECT SCORE FUNDING TOTAL 82 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD MORRO PALISADES ACQUISITION 92.00 500,000 500,000 121 ORANGE COUNTY LAUREL CANYON STAGING AREA 91.33 250,000 750,000 68 THE BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST WRIGHT'S FIELD ACQUISITION, PHASE II 91.00 500,000 1,250,000 33 SOUTHGATE, CITY OF SOUTHGATE REFORESTATION 90.33 165,951 1,415,951 89 MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTH CORRAL CANYON COASTAL TRAIL AND TRAILHEAD 87.33 145,000 1,560,951 127 NORTH EAST TREES LOS ANGELES RIVER 1 ARROYO SECO MINIPARKS 87.33 250,000 1,810,951 94 IRON MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY IRON MOUNTAIN RIDGE PRESERVATION 67.33 250,000 2,060,951 49 LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS BIKEWAYS AND GREENWAYS 87.00 250,000 2,310,951 17 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LOS PENASQUITOS MARSH NATURAL PRESERVE WETLANDS PROTECT 85.67 140,585 2,451,536 37 MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTH LOS ANGELES RIVER CENTER PARK & RIVER ACCESS PATHWAY 85.00 230,000 2,681,536 65 PASADENA, CITY OF NATURAL AREA RESTORATION, PARK & STREET TREE PLANTING 82.00 203,230 2,884,766 116 GREENSPACE - THE CAMBRIA LAND TRUST STRAWBERRY CANYON ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION 81.33 250,000 3,134,766 100 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION THE GYMNOSPERM FOREST 81.00 37,040 3,171,806 9 VENTURA COUNTY PIRU-CAMULOS RECREATION TRAIL 81.00 250,000 3,421,806 35 LOS ANGELES, CITY OF PLANTING HEALTHY SCHOOL ROUTES 80.33 250,000 3,671,806 102 THE HOLLYWOOD BEAUTIFICATION TEAM CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES 79.67 178,155 3,849,961 133 SAN DIEGO COUNTY SAN DIEGUlT0 RIVER I LUSARDI CREEK ACQUISITION 78.00 250,000 4,099,961 146 TREE PEOPLE EXPOSITION RIGHT OF WAY GREENWAY 77.67 89,626 4,189,587 21 PISMO BEACH, CITY OF PISMO ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE SUPPORT FACILITY ACQUISITION 77.67 250,000 4,439,587 118 COMMUNITY SERVICES & EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ROUTE 198199 OAK TREE REFORESTATION 77.33 90,080 4,529,667 130 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CATHEDRAL OAKS CLASS I BICYCLE PATH 77.33 250,000 4,779,667 5 POWAY, CITY OF BLUE SKY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE - PAVED PUBLIC PARKING LOT 76.67 250,000 5,029,667 126 MAMOTH LAKES, TOWN OF VISITOR CENTER CONNECTOR PATHS 74.00 132,000 5,161,667 147 SANTA CLARITA, CITY OF GATEWAY BEAUTIFICATION 73.33 237,353 5,399,020 57 DELANO, CITY OF LANDSCAPING MIT / ENH COUNTY LINE RD-99 INTERCHANGE 73.00 51,400 5,450,420 83 PARAMOUNT, CiTY OF RALPH C. DILLS PARK EXPANSION ACQUISITION 73.00 250,000 5,700,420 137 THE NATURE SCHOOL ROSE CREEK RESTORATION & NATURE EDUCATION PRESERVE 72.67 239,495 5,939,915 144 SAN DIEGO, CITY OF CARMEL VALLEY RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT - EXOTIC PLANT REMO' 7Z67 17,900 5,957,815 111 IRVlNE, CITY OF CULVER DRIVE I MICHELSON DRIVE LANDSCAPING 72.67 27,520 5,985,335 69 CACHUMA OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARD FISH PASSAGE ENH TO SH 1 BRIDGE: SALSIPUEDES CREEK 72.33 24,020 6,009,355 75 SHAFTER, CITY OF SHAFTER BICYCLE SAFETY & LANDSCAPING 72.00 250,000 6,259,355 73 CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY SANTA ROSA CREEK RESTORATION 71.67 250,000 6,509,355 136 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CITY OF METROLINK STATION BEAUTIFICATION 71.33 85,000 6,594,355 36 LANCASTER, CITY OF AMARGOSA CREEK PATHWAY 71.00 25(~ O00 6,844,355 150 SANTA AN~ CITY OF PATRIClA LANE PARK PHASE TWO: DEVELOPMENT 71.00 25(~ 000 7,094,355 45 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CITY OF AYERS PROPERTY ACQUISITION 70.67 250 000 7,344,355 40 NEWPORT BEACH, CITY OF MAt ARTHUR BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE 69.33 250 000 7,594,355 76 DINUBA, CITY OF DINUBA LANDSCAPING & SAFETY TRAILS 68.33 250 000 7,844,355 95 NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION SOUTH BALDWIN LAKE WATERSHED ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE 68.00 100 000 7,944,355 25 FALLBROOK LAND CONSERVANCY EXPANSION OF HELLER'S BEND PRESERVE 68.00 225 000 8,169,355 44 VETERANS PARK VETERANS PARKWAY 67.67 250 000 8,419,355 RECOMMENDED CUMULATIVE NO APPLICANT pRoJECT SCORE FUNDING TOTAL 131 INYO COUNTY DEHY PARK ENHANCEMENT 66.67 250,000 8,669,355 148 SANTA ANA, CITY OF PATRICIA LANE PARK PHASE ONE: ACQUISITION 68.67 250,000 .~8,919,355 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL BICYCLE TRAIL 66.33 250,000 9,169,355 120 ORANGE COUNTY HABITAT RESTORATION AT ALISO & WOOD CANYON WILDERNESS PARK 66.00 250,000 9,419,355 110 IRVINE, CITY OF HARVARD AVENUE SPINE 65.00 250,000 9,669,355 104 BAKERSFIELD, CITYOF DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE EXPANSION 64.67 250,000 9,919,355 101 PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS FORESTATION 64.00 250,000 10,169,355 Totals, Soulhern Counties $10,169,3~5 B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 13, 2000 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager//~/ SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five nominees and winners for the first quarter of 2000. Please note that the winners are shown in bold. All of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. By being nominated, each employee is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for the fiscal year and is recognized at the annual Employee Breakfast. In addition, each winner has their choice a number of $10 gift certificates. All nominees and winners are also recognized monthly in the City's employee newsletter. We applaud these individuals for a job well done. APC:al Attachments 2000 HIGH FIVE AWARD January Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments 1 Amado, Jamie Clerk-Typist PD/Rec 01/06/00 Deanna Frausto Polite, hard worker, always finds ways to help others. 2 Anderson, Don Sr. Real Prop Agt Finance / PM 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 3 Barnes, Kevin SW Director PW / SW 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 4 Bivens, Bob Sergeant Police 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 5 Burns, Bob Painter PW / GS 01/13/00 Maria Byrd Crawled inside burning home to ensure everyone was out. 6 Carter, Vanell San. Worker III PW / SW 01/27/00 Howard Morris Refused to violate recycling policy. 7 Christensen, Alan Asst. CM CM 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 8 DeWitt, Ron Hvy Equip Op Water 01/17/00 Will Morton Fine attitude, dedicated employee, goes the extra mile. 01/17/00 Matt Johnson Great attitude, hard working, dedicated. 01/21/00 Mark Austin Treats fellow employees as customers, a morale booster. 01721/00 Doug Perry Great ideas that are useful to department, well-liked. 9 Edwards, Hope Clerk-Typist PD/Rec 01/06/00 Deanna Frausto Adapted well to night shift, progressing rapidly. 10 Enriquez, Bobby St. Maintainer PW / Streets 01/13/00 Rolando Romero Hard worker, always ready to work, needs little supervision. 11 Faires, Bobble Dep City Clerk City Clerk 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 12 Gambill, Jerry Battalion Chief Fire 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 13 Garcia, Eddie Desk Clerk-Typist PD/Rec 01/06/00 Deanna Frausto Learned job well in short period of time. 14 Hannah, Tori Acct. Clerk II Fire 01/12/00 Leslie Devitt Instrumental in obtaining grant for department. 15 Hernandez, Halario St. Maintainer I PW / Streets 01/19/00 Kevin Peoples Most safety minded people to work with. 16 Hinson, Laura Clerk Typist il PW / Streets 01/14/00 Harold Wright Sr Organized uniform records for better maintenance. 01/19/00 Kevin Peoples Great job making the office run efficiently. 01/27/00 April West Bends over backwards to help. 17 King, Stepheney St. Maintainer I PW/Streets 01/14/00 Robert Enriquez Good PR person, very hard worker. 18 Kitchen, Paula File Maintenance PD/Rec 01/06/00 Deanna Frausto Always helps others, doing a great job. 19 Kramer, Debbie Secretary II EDCD 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 20 Manzer, Scott Risk Manager Risk Mgmt 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 21 McCormick, Terry Supervisor Rec & Parks 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 01/06/00 Sue Alexander Gave numerous hours preparing for First Night. 22 Mojica, Maria HR Clerk HR 01/19/00 Janet McCrea Attention to detail in advertising recruitments. 23 Pacheco, Garrett Firefighter Fire 01/04/00 Jerry Gambill Used own painting equip to paint Stn 7, saved City $2,000. 24 Peoples, Kevin Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 01/20/00 Laura Hinson Positive attitude, has a "Get the Work Done" attitude. 25 Peralez, Maria Admin ^sst II PW / Admin 01/05/00 Robert Tablit Always goes the extra mile - exemplary employee. 26 Powers, Amy Subpoena Clerk PD/Rec 01/06/00 Tamia Tolbert True team player, always first to pick up slack. 27 Powers, Karen Clerk Typist I PW / Fleet 01/31/00 Janet McCrea Came back after hours to help, willing to go extra mile. 28 Reed, Katie Eng. Aide I MIS 12/29/99 Wen-Shi Cheung Good job preparing sewer service map, showed patience. 29 Romero, Rolando St. Maintainer II PW/Streets 01/14/00 Stepheney King Great lead man, great PR skills, very knowledgable. 30 Scanlon, Janice Dep City Atty II City Atty 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 31 Stinson, John A. Eng. Tech I PW / SUBD 01/19/00 Lauren Dimberg Came to aid of employee who had fallen & broken their leg. 32 Tucker, Janet Traf Painter III PW / GS 01/03/00 Terry McCormick Helped out on day off to assist with First Night needs. 33 Underwood, Brad Superintendent' PW / GS 01/12/00 Jake Wager Outstanding service as part of logistics team for First Night. 2000 HIGH FIVE AWARD February Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments I Alexander, Sue Acct. Clerk II PW / SW 02/09/00 Kevin Barnes Worked out important entry and template for impreved customer service. 2 Ante, David Facility Worker PW / GS 02i17/00 Mimi Placentia Great guest service skills, treats other workers as-customers. 3 Duck, Patricia Acct. Clerk I Finance AP 02/25/00 Betty Wilson On top of things. No delays. Eager to assist. Great team work. 4 Gafford, Roberta Secretary II HR 02/29/00 Janet McCrea Valuable assistance in preparing HR's budget. 5 Gearhart, Kimmie Acct. Clerk I Finance AP 02/25/00 Betty Wilson On top of things. No delays. Eager to assist. Great team work. 6 Green, Jay Off. Sys. Tech MIS 02117100 Mimi Placentia Made himself available on a moment's notice, then followed through. 7 Hatfield, Gary Serv. Main. Wrkr PW / SW 02108100 Howard Morris CSUB sent appreciation letter for fine job grinding Christmas Trees 8 Hecq, Gary Serv. Main. Wrkr PW / SW 02116/00 Kevin Guzman Shows enthusiasm in taking on and learning new tasks, helped efficiency at wood site. 9. Hooker, Larry Hvy Equip Op. PW / SW 02/08/00 Howard Morris CSUB sent appreciation letter for fine job grinding Christmas Trees 02/18/00 Kevin Barnes Assistance in helping establish a community garden - letter from citizen. 10 Kaiser, Buffie Off Sys Supp As MIS 02/23/00 Robin Boytis Assisted with computer preblem. 11 Lawrence, Lonnita Clerk Typist I PW / VWV 02/03/00 April West "Go to" pereon, always positive and amicable. 12 Lazaroti, Ed Supervisor II Rec & Parks 02/04/00 Denise Sullivan Consistently helps with newsletter, great team player. 13 Leon, John Engineer Fire Dept 02/06/00 Jerry Gambill Assisted family of firefighter with funeral arrangements, set a fine example. 14 Leonard, Jack Asst. Bldg Dir Dev Services 02/18/00 Eddie Faires Caring, fair, listens well. 15 Lopez, Vince Facility Worker PW / GS 02/18/00 Dawn Haven Very helpful with purging project, always has a smile. 16 Lorenzi, Georgina Asst to PW Dir PW 02110100 Carroll Hayden Gladly gave time and effort to help procure a temporary agency contract. 17 Manzer, Scott Risk Manager Risk 02/10/00 Carroll Hayden Gladly gave time and effort to help procure a temporary agency contract. 18 Marks, Stephen Serv. Main. Wrkr PW / SW 02/16/00 Kevin Guzman Shown great improvement in work abilitiy, benefit to wood site. 19 Mendenhall, Michelle Clerk Typist II PW / SW 02/09/00 Kevin Barnes Worked out RightFax system to assist staff. 20 Plaza, Rudy San. Worker III PW / SW 02/08/00 Howard Morris CSUB sent appreciation letter for fine job grinding Christmas Trees 02/16/00 Kevin Guzman Shown flexability with working hours, helps keep up morale of coworkers 21 Rhoade, Julia Acct. Clerk I Finance AP 02/25/00 Betty Wilson On top of things. No delays. Eager to assist. Great team work. 22 Rodriguez, Jeff San. Worker III PW / SVV 02/10/00 Kevin Barnes Checked on fellow employee to offer help with vehicle employee was unfamiliar with. 23 Scritchfield, James Fire Captain Fire Dept 02/06/00 Jerry Gambill Assisted family of firefighter with funeral arrangements, set a fine example. 24 Smith, Nelson Acct. Supr Finance 02/25/00 Betty Wilson On top of things. No delays. Eager to assist. Great team work. 25 Tarango, Emilio Service Worker PW / Fleet 02/09/00 Rene Martinez Wonderful attitude, willingess to work with others, shows individual attention. 26 Watkins, Richard Serv. Main. Wrkr PW / VVVV 02/17/00 Para Abe Very helpful with office project, has saved Pam a lot of time. 2000 HIGH FIVE AWARD March Nominee Title 'Dept Date Nominator Comments 1 Avila, Vicki F~t Svc Sys An PW / FS 03/07/00 Rhonda Smiley Rearranged work schedule to handle matter with no advance notice. 2 Beard, Patty Planning Tech Dev. Services 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Saved Rec & Parks time & money by helping to print signs. 3 Carlson, Terry Canal Tender I Water 02/29/00 Doug Perry Goes the extra mile; had good ideas that help fellow employees.' 02/28/00 Wm. Morton High productivity, gets along with others, credit to the City. 02~29~00 Matt Johnston Man of the Month. 02~29~00 Ron DeWitt Hard worker; asset to department; treats everyone as customers. 02~29~00 John Ryan High productivity, gets along with others, eager to come to work. 4 Castillo, Jose Facility Worker PW / GS 03/20/00 Agustin Carmona Doing an excellent job with maintenance & assisting in other areas. 5 Chavez, Steve Supr II PW / GS 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Steve and his staff always come through; helps meet deadlines. 6 Deeter, Bruce Civil Eng. III PW / Traffic 03/01/00 Amber Lawrence Takes time even on off days to send inspirational messages. 7 Dow, Dave Asst. Planner Dev. Services 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Saved Rec & Parks time & money by helping to print signs. 8 Gonzales, Joe E. Park Tech Rec & Parks 03/20/00 Terry McCormick Helped out by moving large and heavy props to conference in Ontario. 9 Hardisty, Jack Director Dev. Services 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Saved Rec & Parks time & money by allowing use of DS equip to print signs. 10 Hartley, Tyler Captain Fire 03/06/00 Cyndee Hluza While off duty, helped a fallen neighbor-even assisted wife of victim. 11 Hoffman, Patti Secretary II Rec & Parks 03/20/00 Terry McCormick Very organized & detailed; kept important folder up to date. 12 Hluza, Cyndee Acct. Clerk II Water 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Assisted Rec & Parks by using Water's printer for sign printing. 13 Kennedy, Mike DP Manager MIS 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Helpful in translating software for important project. 14 Larson, Holly Rec Specialist Rec & Parks 03/20/00 Terry McCormick Made sure everything was taken care of for Ontario trip. 15 Lawrence, Amber Secretary I CM 03/29/00 Alan Tandy Rec'd note from citizen regarding helpfulness and understanding of problem. 16 Lawrence, Joe Maint. Crftwrkr PW / GS 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Comes through with whatever is needed; very helpful with Rec & Parks. 17 Lazaroti, Ed Supr II Rec & Parks 03/20~00 Terry McCormick Helped out by moving large and heavy props to conference in Ontario. 18 Liew, TS Data Proc. Sup MIS 03/15/00 Georgina Lorenzi Saved stafftime and effort by creating specialized report. 19 Maxwell, Wm Sergeant Police 03/14/00 Carroll Hayden Quickly followed through on a sensitive HR situation. 20 McEntire, Jeff Engineer Fire 03/07~00 Leslie Devitt Donated a car seat for training use. 21 McThrow, Dorsey Bldg Maint. PW / GS 03/20/00 Terry McCormick Does a great job communicating by asking if anything needs to be done. 22 Ornbaum, John Auto. Pts Spc I PW / FS 03/23~00 Patty Cathey Exceeds expectations by processing accurate invoices consistently. Klm Gearhart Exceeds expectations by processing accurate invoices consistently. Julia Rhoads Exceeds expectations by processing accurate invoices consistently. Nelson Smith Exceeds expectations by processing accurate invoices consistently. 23 Pasley, Ryan Officer Police 03~08~00 Eddie Garcia Always goes extra step to make sure paperwork is perfect. Hope Edwards Always goes extra step to make sure paperwork is perfect. 24 Poore, Eric PI. & Mech Spc Dev. Services 03/24/00 April West Always willing to help; expertise in situation was essential. 25 Sadler, Johnny Operator 11 PW / WW 03/16/00 Lonnita Lawrence Always willing to help in the administrative office; pleasant coworker. 26 Shepherd, JoAnn Park Maintainer Rec & Parks 03/10/00 Randy Blay Outstanding ability to work alone - assignments are in top shape. 27 Tolbert, Tamia Clerk Typist I PD / Rec 03/03/00 Hope Edwards Shows excellent teamwork; covers others shifts on occasion. 28 Trammell, Delsa Clerk Typist I PW / Admin 03/28/00 Amber Lawrence Without being asked, takes mail for delivery. Very helpful. 29 Triscuitt, Jeanette Rec Specialist Rec & Parks 03/20/00 Terry McCormick Made sure everything was taken care of for Ontario trip. 30 Underwood, Brad Superintendent PW / GS 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Very cooperative and helpful, always comes through. 31 Williams, Larry Operator II PW / WVV 03/07/00 David Daniels Numerous ideas to improve plant performance. 32 Wolf, Greg Eng. Aide I PW / Const 03/14/00 Terry McCormick Came by after work to assist with printer. DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: April 10, 2000 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Monthly Report for March Attached are summary reports for departmental activities in March. If you require additional information, please let me know. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks MARCH 2000 Monthly Report Aquatics and Special Events Submitted by: Sally Ihmels, Supervisor" Holly Larson, Recreation Specialist Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist Aquatics The Ellis & Associates, swim instructor training was offered at Silver Creek on March 18 and 19. Four prospective staff were trained to instruct swim lessons. Aquatics management assessment interviews were conducted on March 25th. Eight candidates were interviewed for management positions. Information was shared with CSUB students on March 11th at the annual job fair. Staff attended CPRS conference in Ontario, March 15-18. Staff attended National Aquatics Management School and Conference March 22-28. Special Events The first ever, Travelin' Tunes concert series took place this month on March 7, 14, and 21 at various park locations throughout the city. The concerts featured a variety of musical styles and was well received by the public. Overall attendance for all three concerts was approximately 400. Program Attendance Report:(Total Monthly numbers) Lap Swim Attendance 232 East Coast Swing 164 West Coast Swing 96 Country Two-Step 84 Nightclub Two-Step 68 Ballet/Acrobatics 16 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks M rh2 n I Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Lowell Neighborhood Community Center Silver Creek Community Center Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor Terri Elison, Recreation SPecialist Bakersfield B,E,S,T, After School Program Softball season started March 24th for the Greenfield Union School District and the 25th for Bakersfield City School District. The Lowell Neighborhood Center began its first softball team and is included in the Bakersfield 'City School District's team schedule. Both Sequoia Middle and Washington Middle School will be presenting plays this spring that the after school drama classes have been preparing. These future actors and actresses are very excited to be share their talents to the student body and parents. We have had several presentations this month at various school sites from the Bakersfield City Police Department's K - 9 Unit, 911 Simulator, Bomb Squad, Swat Team, SPCA, Cai State's Gamma Phi Beta and Cheerleading Squad. Each of these demonstrations were excellent and gave the participants a chance to see and learn about different programs we have in our community. Bakersfield City School District: Highlights of the various sites include making puppets and putting on puppet shows, William Penn program performed the play "The Rainbow People" for the school's multi- cultural day celebration, Casa Loma's (after school program) cheerleaders performed in the Black History Parade, other special activities included obstacle courses, treasure hunts, jello eating contests, and creating different TV commercials. Arts and crafts included lots of St. Patrick's Day crafts and spring flowers. Greenfield Union School District Highlights of the activities at the various sites include a special rally at Plantation School on "Just Say No To Drugs", celebrating St. Patrick's Day with parties, crafts, Celtic music, learning some Irish legends and games, making and flying kites, creating puppets and performing skits, lots of arts and crafts such as wind sockets, pinwheels, insects, and flowers, learning a new spring dance, having a track meet, and competing in various (fun) game tournaments. Lowell, Martin Luther King Jr., and Silver Creek After School Program Highlights of the activities include creating puppets and putting on a puppet show, making St. Patrick's Day cookies and decorating them, making green play dough, planting flower seeds in cups, balloon wacky relay races, teaching tennis to the participants, and making paper mache piggy banks and lots of other crafts. ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR THE B.E.S.T. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Activity Monthly Attendance Bakersfield City School District: Casa Loma ......................................................... 2123 Evergreen ...................................................... .... 1681 Munsey ............................................................. 1976 Sequoia Middle ................................................... 951 Stella Hills ............. [ ............................................ 1705 Washington Middle ............................................ 2331 William Penn ...................................................... 1977 Greenfield Union School District Fairview ............................................................. 2069 .Kendrick ............................................................ 3101 McKee ............................................................... 4757 Palla .................................................................. 2872 Plantation .......................................................... 2263 Planz ................................................................. 2071 Silver Creek After School Pro~jram ................ 296 (4-days only Mon.- Thurs) Lowell Nekjhborhood Community Center ..... 1557 Martin Luther Kincj After School Pro~lram ..... 313 TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR THE B.E.S.T AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ..... ,.32,043 SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER Silver Creek Community Center Rentals ............................ $1,151.00 · The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 9 times during the month of March.' The center was rented for a wedding, a baby & wedding shower, two meetings, and four birthday parties. The rentals for the center are dramatically picking up. There was at least one rental every weekend and sometimes two or three. Total attendance for the rentals was 515. Classes at Silver Creek: Classes at Other Facilities Ballet & Gym ............................... 28 Cheerleading ......... 12 Calligraphy Workshop .......... : ....... 7 Golf ........................ 40 Cheerleading ................................ 181 Rollerskating .......... 40 Clogging ....................................... 56 Baton Twirling ........ 8 Jazzercise .................................... 200 Total ........... 100 Jazz & Gym .................................. 44 Karate ........................................... 59 Tae-Jo .......................................... 145 Dog Obedience ........................... 44 Dance & Gym (Tiny Tots) ............. 136 Scapbooking ................................ 12 Total ............ 912. Attendance Silver Creek Center: Rentals ........................................ 515 After School Program .................. 296 Classes ......................................... 912 Total ....................................................... 1,723 MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CENTER Martin Luther King Community Center .............................. $738.50 The Martin Luther King center was rented three times during the month of March. It was rented for a wedding, a church breakfast and for a youth group meeting. Total attendance for the rentals was 375. Attendance Figures: Activity Monthly Attendance Morning Weight Room 354 Afternoon Weight Room 488 Teen Game Room 809 Gym - Open basketball 648 Saturday Tennis 73 Aerobics Class 95 Children Dance 102 Salsa Class 52 Quilting Class 168 SundayBasketball 240 3,0:29 Attendance Martin Luther King Jr. Center: Rentals ........................................ 375 After School Program .................. 313 Classes & Activities ..................... 3,029 Total ....................................................... 3,7'17 SPORTS After School Softball - The youth after school softball league began March 24th. League games are being played on Saturdays at the Martin Luther King Jr. softball field. All teams are comprised of both boys and girls. We currently have 14 teams. Adult Softball - The softball league began on March 20th. Games are being played at Beach Park and Wayside Park. We have a total of 30 teams. Adult Tennis Social - The Adult Tennis Social began on March 7th at Siemon Park. The monthly attendance for this program is 36 participants. UPCOMING PROGRAMS The following programs will begin next month: Jr. Volleyball League Pressed Flower Workshop Cycling For Kids Badminton Class Currently we are programing for the following activities: Summer Camps Camp King Silver Creek Day Camp Lowell Day Camp Soccer Camp Basketball Camp Skyhawk Youth Sports Camps (2) Sports T-Ball Jr. Volleyball Adult softball (Summer) USTA Tennis Lessons Summer Game Centers Wayside Park/Wayside School Jastro Park/Franklin School Jefferson Park/Jefferson School Ollivier Jr. High School Greenfield Jr. High chool DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: April 4, 2000 TO: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks FROM: Mike Doyle, Assistant Parks Superintendent SUBJECT: . March Monthly Report CPRS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Our department received the 1999 California Park and Recreation Society, Award of Excellence for maintenance practices at the Centennial Plaza and on Chester Avenue. This is a very prestigious award that was competed for cities throughout the entire state. Recognition was given to us at the annual California Pacific Southwest RecreatiOn and Park Conference. This is qUite an honor, as a video formally announcing the award-winning project was viewed by several thousand conference participants. Special thanks to Park Supervisors Ed Lazaroti and Neil Tierney, along with all the park staff that works with them in their efforts to provide award winning maintenance practices. NEW LOOK ON EAST CALIFORNIA AVE. AND SOUTH H ST. MEDIANS Working in conjunction with Public Works, Recreation and Parks was proud to be responsible for the planting of the new trees and shrubs for the modifications on East California Avenue and South H Street medians. Supervisor, Ed Lazaroti put extended time and effort in choosing shrubs that are adaptable to the climate, easy to maintain, and aesthetically pleasing. BEACH AND WILSON PARK PLAYGROUNDS Installation of playground equipment was completed in both parks during the month of March. The installation of rubberized surfacing for ADA requirements will begin April 4th, with a 7 to 10 day completion schedule. Surfacing requires only 24 hours to cure after wear course (top, color coat) is installed. The playground will be opened following the curing process. Thanks to Greg Cronk and Neil Tierney for all their hard work on these projects. BEACH PARK SKATE PARK The 2nd of 3 phases of perimeter fencing was completed. The last and smallest phase is scheduled in early April. Re-sodding of certain areas, including the bike path berm, and re-seeding of the easterly berm and future shelter area will occur soon. REJUVENATION OF BEACH SOCCER FIELD Once again, we are in the process of rejuvenating the turf for the soccer field at Beach Park. This year we are minimizing the rejuvenation cost by simply closing the field d~rough the month of June. Closing the field will allow the damage turf to restore itself and grow to a lush green. Along with closing the field, we are applying fertilizer, and aerifying the field. It is our goal to provide a good playing field in July. Plans are underway for closing Yokuts soccer field through July. The closing date will be April 10th. Thanks go to Supervisor Dean Jones for the effort and research he put into this rejuvenation process. NEW MOW RAMPS After years of employees having to haul heavy ramps in and out of traffic, CIP monies were utilized to construct mowing ramps for the median islands on Stockdale Hwy, Gosford Rd, and other locations in the southwest and northwest. These built-in ramps help save time and reduces potential traffic hazards. Thanks to Supervisor Lee Ochoa for all his hard work on this project BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 10, 2000 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager'S... SUBJECT: City Council Referral Tracking Software We've received requests from Council members recently to improve the referral/complaint system that we currently use. The following is a report on work thus far and an action plan. Evaluating Software Systems 1. Several calls to Integrated Information Systems (letter referred from Pat DeMond) have gone unreturned. Have viewed their website. Clients include the cities of San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento and Phoenix. 2. Receive demonstration disk of a software system from JPH International. We are researching features, cost, and track record of the company. 3. The third option is to develop a "homegrown" system, similar to #2, but developed in- house to provide instant access for the Council and the public via the internet. City staff would respond to phone call requests from the public by entering the data into the same system. Action Items 1. Recommend proposed FY 00-01 budget include $20,000 for purchase of software or in-house development. 2. Evaluate "off the shelf' software alternatives and compare with a "homegrown" system developed by our MIS staff. We will also determine if HTE offers a product. 3. Recommendation to City Manager. Other Considerations A system of tracking referrals using the latest computer technology is needed. However, implementing a new system impacts the referral process itself and the operating departments. In addition, our philosophy in MIS up to this point has been to purchase software that is compatible with existing software, which should continue. For that reason, I recommend we carefully consider the quality and compatibility of any new system. cc Bob Trammell, MIS Director John Stinson, Assistant City Manager BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~/~L~3 ~ DATE: April 13, 2000 SUBJECT: Crossing Guard Study- Wilson/Agate Attached please find the Crossing Guard study for Seibert School, intersection of Wilson and Agate, Ward 7. Please call if you have further questions. RECEIVED G:\GROUPDAT~Refcrrals\WILSON & AO^TE CROSSING.wpd I APR 1 4 3lB) CITY MANAGEI¥S OFF)CE APR I4 20O0 BAKERSFIELD 21TY MANAGER'S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ,~- ,-,, Traffic Engineering Memorandum DATE: April 10, 2000 TO: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FROM: STEPHEN L. WALKER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER~ SUBJECT: CROSSING GUARD STUDY FOR SEIBERT SCHOOL, INTERSECTION OF WILSON AND AGATE, WARD 7. Traffic Engineering staff completed a study for consideration of a school crossing guard for Seibert School at the Wilson Road and Agate signalized intersection. The warrants for a crossing guard at a pedestrian signalized intersection were far from being met. The intersection is a signalized intersection with full pedestrian crossing protection signals. To meet State of California warrants for an adult crossing guard, there must be 40 or more students crossing the street, and either the street width must exceed 80 feet or the number of vehicles crossing the crosswalk when students are present must exceed 300 per hour for any two hours. The number of students observed crossing the signalized intersection was only 8 with only a few more crossing at other locations down the street. Since this is substantially less than the required 40, this portion of the warrant was not satisfied. The Traffic Engineer and his staff made several observations to confirm the number of students using the intersection. Even if the required number of students were crossing the street, the other portions of the warrants were not satisfied. The crossing of Wilson Road is 68 feet. This is less than the required 80 foot minimum to satisfy the warrant. The number of vehicles crossing the crosswalk when students cross was only 115 in the morning and 73 in the afternoon. This is substantially less than the require 300 vehicles per hour for two one-hour periods. This portion of the warrant is not satisfied. Conclusion: Since no warrants were satisfied, and none were close to meeting the minimum requirements of the warrants, no recommendation for a crossing guard is made. The school district always has the option of providing a crossing guard on their own, upon making appropriate arrangements with the Police Department. cc: Traffic Engineering File slw: P:\DATA\WP\2000\SEIBERT.AGATEWILSONXINGwpd B A K E R S F I E L D ",r PUgLIC WORN$ OFPARTMFNT M~MORANOUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ..u. vvo..s DATE:April 13, 2000 SUBJECT: URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRAL, THORNER SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN PATH, WARD 3. AT AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING IN FEBRUARY, 2000, MS RENEE NELSON REQUESTED THE CITY APPLY FOR SCHOOL PATH FUNDING THROUGHA NEWLYAVAILABLE GRANT FROM THE STATE AND ASKED THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER TO LOOK INTO TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT THORNER STREET AND PANORAMA DRIVE. A FOLLOW UP LETTER FROM MS NELSON WAS RECEIVED. The Traffic Engineer received a copy of Ms Nelson's letter and responded to her requests for information on stoP signs and a City application for "Safe Route to School" funding. A copy of the Traffic Engineer's response is attached. cc: Traffic Engineering File - Thorner School slw: P:\DATA\WP\2000\ThornerSchoolPedestrians. U DC.ref. wpd Page I of I BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3?24 PAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER April 13, 2000 Renee Donato Nelson 11916 Borg Court Bakersfield, CA 93306 Re: Thorner School Pedestrian Safety Dear Ms Nelson: As requested in your March 27t" letter I have researched the various criteria for justifying and installing a multi-way stop sign on Panorama Drive and Thorner Street, a local street. Agencies in California uniformly follow the State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) Traffic Manual to justify installation of traffic controls. This is done so that the traffic controls are uniformly applied so the driver knows what to expect in a given situation and to protect the public. There are two other warrants for a multi-way stop installation besides the volumewarrant. One allows a multi-way stop to be installed when a traffic signal is fully warranted and is urgently needed. This' has been done around the City at several locations where we needed a traffic signal but the funding was not available to install a signal for some time. This is the situation near Chipman and Eissler schools in the northeast on Auburn and Eissler Street. That location fully met warrants for a signal but it could not be put in right away. It also happened to meet stop sign'volume warrants, eventhough itwas atocal side street like Thorner Street. The other warrant that is used for multi-way stops is based on the number of reported accidents, usually broadside accidents, that have occurred at the intersection. The warrant states that a multi-way stop may be appropriate if there have been 5 or more broadside accidents within a 12 month period. This warrant is rarely met because we usually have already identified a stop sign need based on volumes long before an accident Problem occurs. The intersection of Panorama and Thorner is doing well and does not have this problem with only had a few reported minor accidents over the years. This does not mean · we dismiss this warrant for this location, but we review accident locations regularly for this possibility. Page 1 of 2 I do have some update news regarding the "Safe Route to School" funding that we discussed a few weeks ago. We have been actively working with Mr. Louis Varga of the Bakersfield City School District on this funding program. Thorner is, of course, one of the ' schools we are proposing for funding to alleviate the school pedestrian path problem. The original deadline for submittals was April 6, 2000. That has been moved to late April which - gives us more time to include some other schools in similar need of safe school route improvements. Let me know if you would like a copy of the final application. 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