HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/00 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 2000
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. I regret to inform you that a Recreation and Parks employee, Frank Elliot, was very
seriously injured on Thursday in an automobile accident. He is under medical care
at this time. Our best wishes go out to Frank and his family.
2. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we are analyzing the potential to convert temporary
employee positions to full time on a cost neutral basis. The number of slots that can
be converted will be substantial. It reduces turnover, avoids unemployment insurance
costs, and, I believe, has no serious drawbacks. More detail will follow at a later date.
3. The written confirmation of Bolthouse Farms generous offer of $250,000 in matching
funds for an ice skating facility is enclosed for your information.
4. Staff will be sending out the notices to property owners required by Proposition 218
regarding the proposed increases in the refuse fees required to fund the proposed
2000-01 budget. Staff is anticipating an annual increase of $1.50 for single family
homes for next fiscal year.
5. The Water Resources Department has applied for an "Urban Streams Restoration"
grant in the amount of $190,000 for restoring river shoreline across from Yokuts Park
and upstream of the 24th Street bridge. Staff believes we have a good chance of
obtaining the funds. Those monies would be in addition to Proposition 12 and 13
funds.
6. The Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Progress Report for March, 2000
is enclosed.
7. Congratulations to the Police Activities League - they have been notified by the Office
of Criminal Justice Planning that their grant applications in the amount of $1.5 million
Honorable Mayor and City Council
April 21,2000
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have been approved. Those funds will provide for staffing, programs and overtime
expenditures over the next three years.
8. Updates from EDCD and Public Works regarding the downtown streetscape
expansion project is enclosed. As reported last week, it is doubtful that we will
receive any EEM funding. Staff has reviewed the impact of not having those funds
and has made some adjustments to bring costs down.
9. Staff met on Thursday with the housing development team for the Bakersfield Senior
Citizen Center to discuss possible types of local agency assistance. As the concepts
progress, we will update you.
10. A memo from the Fire Department is enclosed on the Weapons of Mass Destruction
training process that began in March and will culminate during the week of June 19th.
11. A memo is enclosed from Public Works regarding the next bulky item drop off day
scheduled for Saturday, May 20th. Residents will be able to use the opportunity to get
rid of unwanted items free of charge.
12. Last week you received a map showing the Local Streets Resurfacing Projects.
There was a graphics error on the Quailwood area of the map. A memo and
corrected map showing that portion is enclosed.
13. Recreation and Parks Summer 2000 brochure is attached.
14. The Spring 2000 edition of the Blueprints publication from EDCD is enclosed.
15. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Carson
· Chronological summary of discussions/actions, taken from PAC minutes,
regarding the business incubator concept within the southeast PAC;
· Staff to contact citizen regarding proposed East Planz Road sump.
DeMond
· Provide status report on the HOME Investment Partnership Program fund
balance.
Couch
· Concern regarding California Water service for Korean Presbyterian Church;
· Respond to citizen regarding playground equipment at Pin Oak Park;
Honorable Mayor and City Council
April 21, 2000
Page 3
· Contact citizen regarding traffic concerns on Brimhall Road from Coffee Road to
Liberty High School.
Sullivan
· Request for EDCD staff to meet with citizens regarding 2005 Consolidated Plan
concerns.
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cc: Mayor-Elect Harvey Hall
Department Heads
Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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Mr. Alan Tandy
City Manager
150t Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Alan:
A municipally owned ice dnk would be a terrific addition to our community. The
enthusiasm for ice based activities in Bakersfield has grown tremendously with the
addition of the Centennial Garden and the opening of the Ice Palace on Rosedale Hwy.
The closing of the Ice Palace has left a real hole in the recreational opportunities for
many members of the community.
In an effort to bring a municipally owned facility to our community, Wm. Bolthouse
Farms, Inc. would like to offer $250,000.00 in the form of a matching gift to the city of
Bakersfield, in an effort to contribute $500,000.00 of private funds toward this project.
The matching gift will match dollar-for-dollar all designated gifts for this .project and be
paid in June 2001. The gift would, of course, be predicated on the city building an ice
dnk in Bakersfield.
Andre Radandt
Executive Vice President
Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc.
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~
DATE: April 21, 2000
SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 218 HEARING NOTICE
Owners of single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes billed on the tax roll
will be mailed a notice of a public hearing that will be held on June 14, 2000 to consider
the proposed increase in the trash fee of 1.1%. The notices will be mailed via first
class postage, as required by law on or before April 28, 2000.
The proposed increases are as follows:
Present Rate Proposed Increase
Single family homes $138.00/yr $139.50/yr $1.50/yr
Duplexes $249.72/yr $252.48/yr $ 2.76/yr
Triplexes $374.58/yr $378.72/yr $ 4.14/yr
Fourplexes $499.44/yr $504.96/yr $ 5.52/yr
The estimated number of first class notices that will be sent out are broken down as
follows:
Number of Owners
Single family 57,503
Duplexes 1,260
Triplexes 486
Fourplexes 1,134
Total 60,383
Parcels in the Palm-Olive area have been omitted. Only the owners of record, as
identified by the Kern County Assessor's Office, will receive a notice, since they are the
only ones the City is required to provide notice to. In addition, the hearing will be
posted in the Bakersfield Californian, which is also required by law.
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NOTICE OF HEARING
Please be advised a hearing on the annually collected service 'fee for
residential refuse services, in compliance with voter approved Proposition
218, will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code,
Bakersfield has provided residents a comprehensive solid waste system including refuse collection,
disposal and other residential solid waste services for the protection and enhancement of the
environment and the health, safety and welfare of the community. By law, charges for these services
are paid directly by property owners and/or occupants within the city as part of the annual property
tax bill. In compliance with Proposition 218, residential property owners within the city limits of
Bakersfield are hereby informed of the proposed service charge for refuse services. Your property
is included, and is identified on the top line of this mailing label.
Your current annual fee is $138.00 for a single-family residence. The proposed annual fee is $139.50,
which reflects a total increase of $1.50 for the year. This is calculated based on proposed program
expenditures of $9,473,651 for the residential solid waste related services currently provided to all
residents of Bakersfield. Due to inflation and other costs, the proposed expenditures will be 1.1%
higher than this year.
This notice is to advise you of a hearing to be held regarding the residential refuse collection services
and proposed service fee. The hearing, to be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at the Council
Chambers at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be a public hearing for those wishing
to express protest on the proposed annual service fee for refuse collection, disposal, and other
residential solid waste services. In addition, any interested property owner with an objection to the
proposed service fee may file a written protest, signed by the owner, describing the parcel of property
so that it may be identified, and stating the grounds for the protest. Written protests shall be filed
with the City Clerk at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, at or before the heating.
If protests against the proposed fee are made by a majority of identified parcels, the City shall not
charge the annual proposed service fee.
If you would like additional information on the services provided by the city or on the proposed
service fee, please contact the City Solid Waste Division at (661) 326-3114.
Dated: April 28, 2000
Pamela A. McCarthy
CITY CLERK, City of Bakersfield
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NOTICE OF HEARING
Please be advised a hearing on the annually collected service fee for
residential refuse services, in compliance with voter approved Proposition
218, will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code,
Bakersfield has provided residents a comprehensive solid waste system including refuse collection,
disposal and other residential solid waste services for the protection and enhancement of the
environment and the health, safety and welfare of the community. By law, charges for these services
are paid directly by property owners and/or occupants within the city as part of the annual property
tax bill: In compliance with Proposition 218, residential property owners within the city limits of
Bakersfield are hereby informed of the proposed service charge for refuse services. Your property
is included, and is identified on the top line of this mailing label.
Your current annual fee is $249.72 for a two-unit residence. The proposed annual fee is $252.48,
which reflects a total increase of $2.76 ($1.38 per unit) for the year. This is calculated based on
proposed program expenditures of $9,473,651 for the residential solid waste related services
currently provided to all residents of Bakersfield. Due to inflation and other costs, the proposed
expenditures will be 1.1% higher than this year.
This notice is to advise you of a hearing to be held regarding the residential refuse collection services
and proposed service fee. The hearing, to be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at the Council
Chambers at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be a public hearing for those wishing
to express protest on the proposed annual service fee for refuse collection, disposal, and other
residential solid waste services. In addition, any interested property owner with an objection to the
proposed service fee may file a written protest, signed by the owner, describing the parcel of property
so that it may be identified, and stating the grounds for the protest. Written protests shall be filed
with the City Clerk at 1501 Tmxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, at or before the hearing.
If protests against the proposed fee are made by a majority of identified parcels, the City shall not
charge the annual proposed service fee.
If you would like additional information on the services provided by the city or on the proposed
service fee, please contact the City Solid Waste Division at (661) 326-3114.
Dated: April 28, 2000
Pamela A. McCarthy
CITY CLERK, City of Bakersfield
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NOTICE OF HEARING
Please be advised a hearing on the annually collected service fee for
residential refuse services, in compliance with voter approved Proposition
218, will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000.
Notice'is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code,
Bakersfield has provided residents a comprehensive solid waste system including refuse collection,
disposal and other residential solid waste services for the protection and enhancement of the
environment and the health, safety and welfare of the community. By law, charges for these services
are paid directly by property owners and/or occupants within the city as part of the annual property
tax bill. In compliance with Proposition 218, residential property owners within the city limits of
Bakersfield are hereby informed of the proposed service charge for refuse services. Your property
is included, and is identified on the top line of this mailing label.
Your current annual fee is $374.58 for a three-unit residence. The proposed annual fee is $378.72,
which reflects a total increase of $4.14 ($1.38 per unit) for the year. This is calculated based on
proposed program expenditures of $9,473,651 for the residential solid waste related services
currently provided to all residents of Bakersfield. Due to inflation and other costs, the proposed
expenditures will be 1.1% higher than this year.
This notice is to advise you of a hearing to be held regarding the residential refuse collection services
and proposed service fee. The hearing, to be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at the Council
Chambers at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be a public hearing for those wishing
to express protest on the proposed annual service fee for refuse collection, disposal, and other
residential solid waste services. In addition, any interested property owner with an objection to the
proposed service fee may file a written protest, signed by the owner, describing the parcel of property
so that it may be identified, and stating the grounds for the protest. Written protests shall be filed
with the City Clerk at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, at or before the hearing.
If protests against the proposed fee are made by a majority of identified parcels, the City shall not
charge the annual proposed service fee.
If you would like additional information on the services provided by the city or on the proposed
service fee, please contact the City Solid Waste Division at (661) 326-3114.
Dated: April 28, 2000
Pamela A. McCarthy
CITY CLERK, City of Bakersfield
Please Recyclet.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Please be advised a hearing on the annually collected service fee for
residential refuse services, in compliance with voter approved Proposition
218, will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code,
Bakersfield has provided residents a comprehensive solid waste system including refuse collection,
disposal and other residential solid waste services for the protection and enhancement of the
environment and the health, safety and welfare of the community. By law, charges for these services
are paid directly by property owners and/or occupants within the city as part of the annual property
tax bill. In compliance with Proposition 218, residential property owners within the city limits of
Bakersfield are hereby informed of the proposed service charge for refuse services. Your property
is included, and is identified on the top line of this mailing label.
Your current annual fee is $499.44 for a four-unit residence. The proposed annual fee is $504.96,
which reflects a total increase of $5.52 ($1.38 per unit) for the year. This is calculated based on
proposed program expenditures of $9,473,651 for the residential solid waste related services
currently provided to all residents of Bakersfield. Due to inflation and other costs, the proposed
expenditures will be 1.1% higher than this year.
This notice is to advise you of a hearing to be held regarding the residential refuse collection services
and proposed service fee. The hearing, to be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at the Council
Chambers at 1501 Tmxtun Avenue, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will be a public heating for those wishing
to express protest on the proposed annual service fee for refuse collection, disposal, and other
residential solid waste services. In addition, any interested property owner with an objection to the
proposed service fee may file a written protest, signed by the owner, describing the parcel of property
so that it may be identified, and stating the grounds for the protest. Written protests shall be filed
with the City Clerk at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301, at or before the hearing.
If protests against the proposed fee are made by a majority of identified parcels, the City shall not
charge the annual proposed service fee.
If you would like additional information on the services provided by the city or on the proposed
service fee, please contact the City Solid Waste Division at (661) 326-3114.
Dated: April 28, 2000
Pamela A. McCarthy
CITY CLERK, City of Bakersfield
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Urban Streams Restoration Program
Working Together To:
· Restore Watersheds
· Reduce Property Damages
· Renovate Town Centers
The objectives of the Urban Streams Restoration Program are to
assist communities in reducing damages from stream bank and
watershed instability and floods while restoring the environmental
and aesthetic values of streams, and to encourage stewardship and
maintenance of streams by the community.
Grant Funding Opportunities for 2000:
Spring 2000 Grants: The Program has just received
$750,000 in River Parkway Program funds to spend
immediately for urban stream projects. The Department is
therefore holding an expedited application cycle to award
grants of up to $200,000. We will give priority to projects that
meet our application criteria, are part of existing or proposed
river (or stream) parkways, and can be implemented by fall
2001. Applications must be received by 4 pm on April 18,
2000 to be considered for funding, Click here for specific
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Fall 2000 Grants; The Program will offer a second application
cycle in fall 2000 to make available the first round of the $25
million included in Proposition 13 (Safe Drinking Water, Clean
Water, Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act) for
urban stream projects. The grant cap for the fall 2000
application cycle will also be $200,000 per project. If you are
interested in applying for a grant through the Urban Streams
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
April 17, 2000
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Price and Council Members
From: Eric Matlock, Chief of Police ~
Subject: Special Enforcement Unit Progress Report for March, 2000
I have enclosed a sanitized coPy of our Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report,
including year to date statistics. Please call if you have any questions.
EWM/vrf
enclosure: "Sanitized" BPD Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report, March, 2000
Bakersfield Police Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report March 2000
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents and investigations for March 2000.
Felony Arrests Guns Seized Special Reports
Misd. Arrests Fl's Offense Reports
Felony Warrants Citations CHP180's
Arrests
Misd. Warrant Probation / Parole Search Warrants
Arrests Searches
Hours in Training Hours assisting Gang Shootings
other Department
sections
Year to Date Statistics
January-March 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 1999 Shootings'
other Department
sections 2000 Shootings
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 2
GANG RELATED SHOOTING INCIDENTS FOR MARCH
12. 03/02/00 4040 California Avenue-Washington Mutual Bank-Gang
suspects from Long Beach (Mack Mafia and Rolling 20's) enter the
bank brandishing handguns and execute a "take-over" bank
robbery. Suspects shoot Officer Heiduk who wounds one suspect.
All four suspects are arrested.
13. 03/04/00 3600 Dana Street-Suspects and (both of Bakers street gang)
fire several rounds into the air from a moving vehicle. No one was
shot.
14. 03/05/00 2600 Freemont Street-Suspect (WSC) shoots at victim (ESC)
while victim is driving. Victim sustains two gunshot wounds to the
back and side.
15. 03/06/00 6312 Chester W. Nimitz-Suspect (ESC) walks up to victim
(WSC) and shoots at him, missing the victim. No injuries were
sustained.
16. 03/29/00 1330 1ststreet-Suspect (ESC) shoots and wounds (Tiny
Rascals gang in Long Beach).
17. 03/29/00 200 blk. S. Owens Street--Suspects drove by and opened fire on
subjects. ^ vehicle was hit and the victims fled through a rear yard.
Suspect vehicle struck a parked vehicle.
18. 03/29/00 10 blk. Kincaid Street-The victim was walking northbound on
Kincaid Street when a vehicle drove by slowly and opened fire on
him. He may not have been the intended target.
19. 03/13/00 1015 L Street-Victim heard gunshots and a living room window
shattered. The shots came from the area of 920 K Street, a known
gang hangout of WSC.
SEU ACTIVITY
03/01/00 SEU officers arrested gang members and for possession of
marijuana for sales, possession of a firearm, violation of probation
and carrying a concealed gun. A .25 caliber semiautomatic
hand gun was seized.
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 3
SEU officers assisted patrol officers in arresting two suspects for
possession of marijuana for sales and parole violation at 28 Clyde
Street and the asset forfeiture of $1000.
03/02/00 The SEU team responded to the Washington Mutual Bank armed
robbery and participated in the department's arrest of the suspects.
03/03/00 SEU officers conducted a joint enforcement sweep targeting gang
members in the metropolitan area of Bakersfield with Juvenile
Probation and Kern County Sheriff's Department GSU Unit. All the
agencies met at the Police Department and briefed on the project
and shared information. This is the second sweep SEU and
Juvenile Probation have conducted and the first with all three
agencies participating. The enforcement sweep resulted in:
28-Felony arrests (23 juvenile, 5 adults)
2 -Misdemeanor arrests
1 -Misdemeanor warrant arrest
These arrests included violations of probation and parole,
possession of PCP for sales, possession of marijuana for sales,
cultivation of marijuana for sales, possession of rock cocaine for
sales, under the influence of controlled substances and shooting a
firearm from a vehicle.
Seized during the arrests were approximately: 2 ½ ounces of rock cocaine
10 grams of methamphetamine
2 ounces of marijuana
8 PCP cigarettes
Narcotic paraphernalia
SEU officers seized the followin~l loaded weapons:
.25 semi automatic hand. qun, .357
caliber revolver and a .22 caliber Derin~Ter during the
arrest of suspects.
03/04/00 SEU officers arrested and for possession of rock cocaine for
sales, conspiracy and violation of parole from 1300 Lincoln Street
approximately 10 grams of cocaine was seized.
Officers arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sales at
630 A Street approximately 7.5 grams were seized.
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 4
03/05/00 SEU officers responded to Wilson Road and Fremont Drive
regarding a victim of a shooting and vehicle crash. Investigation
showed BM21 (ESC) was shot multiple times as he was driving
his vehicle. Victim crashed his vehicle at the intersection and ran
into the Benton Park Shopping Center. Victim's vehicle
continued S/B on Fremont and crashed into a tree in front of the
apartment. The suspects are (WSC) who were following him. The
shooting is retaliatory shooting from a prior shooting victim was
involved in last year. Victim was listed in satisfactory condition at
KMC.
Officers arrested for possession of methamphetamine from 930
31st Street.
03/06/00 SEU members conducted one probation search and arrested two
subjects for cultivation and possession of marijuana. We
arrested for H&S 11351, for parole violation, felony
warrant, and for H&S 11364. SEU worked a gang related
shooting in the 6200 block Chester W. Nimitz. We believe this
shooting is in retaliation for the shooting on Fremont. The victim
was (WSC). Blood was found at the scene along with a .9
MM casing.
03/07/00 SEU officers attempted to locate (Project Crip) on a felony
warrant for attempted murder, but were unsuccessful. SEU officers
while conducting a gang investigation contacted and both
Nazi Low Riders at 5117 Centaur Street. Through their
investigation, SEU officers discovered a methamphetamine lab and
several illegal weapons. Vice/narcotics was notified and
responded. An assault weapon, several shotguns, a silencer
and long guns were seized. These weapons were found to be
loaded. The suspects were arrested on conspiracy, under the
influence, participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a
silencer, possession of a controlled substance while armed,
possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia and
possession with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
03~08~00 SEU officers observed a stolen vehicle being occupied by three
Country Boy Crips gang members driving W/B on Highway 58. The
vehicle was eventually stopped at Chester Avenue and Brundage
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 5
Lane. Officers arrested (CBC), he was the suspect who ran
from patrol officers last week and jumped on the roof of a house
and exposed himself to officers. The other three suspects were
(CBC), (CBC) and They were arrested for VC10851 A,
H&S 11350 possession of rock cocaine and PC 186.22
participating in a criminal street gang, also had a felony
warrant.
03/09/00 SEU officers developed information that the .9MM semi automatic
hand gun used in the Regency Bowling Alley shooting on 2-19-00
was in the abandoned apartment at 708 P Street, Apt. C, the
.9 MM semi automatic handgun was seized from an oven.
SEU officers arrested (WSC) at 6016 Monitor Street for
$30,000 worth of warrants, and ex felon in possession of a hand
gun and participation in a criminal street gang. Officers seized a
loaded .38 caliber revolver.
03/10/00 SEU officers developed information that led to the arrest of
(Blood) for possession of a firearm and participation in a criminal
street gang. Officers seized a Colt .38 caliber semi automatic
hand gun.
SEU officers developed information that led to the arrest of
for parole violation and ex felon in possession of a weapon.
Officers seized a .30/.30 lever action rifle.
03/12/00 SEU members conducted seven probation and parole searches.
We arrested (Bakers) for an outstanding warrant. We arrested
(NLR) who is from Van Nuys area for parole violation and
vehicle code violations. Parole officer Luis Santoro said he was the
third NLR to be violated in Kern County this week. He believes this
may be related to the NLR trial beginning this week in Bakersfield.
SEU officers arrested (Pacheco Boy) for an outstanding felony
warrant for a gang shooting which occurred at the 2500 blk.
Hughes Lane on January 30, 2000. He has been at large for about
two months.
03/13/00 SEU officers conducted a joint enforcement sweep targeting gang
members in the metropolitan area of Bakei'sfield with Adult
Probation and Kern County Sheriff/s Department G.S.U. Unit. This
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 6
is the first sweep SEU, Adult Probation, and KCSO have
conducted.
11 -felony arrests
2 -misdemeanor arrests
1 -misdemeanor warrant arrest.
71 -probation contacts
SEU officers assisted patrol in a assault with a deadly in which
(WSC) was the suspect. He was located and a
.9 MM semi automatic handqun was found underneath the
hood of his car.
Team 1 worked 1700-0300 hours and arrested (ESC) and
(ESC) for parole violations, ex felons in possession of a loaded .38
caliber revolver, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street
gang.
03/16/00 SEU officers worked at setting up for the Slam Jam.
03/17/00 SEU officers worked at setting up for the Slam Jam and arrested
(WSC) for violation of probation.
03/18/00 SEU worked on Slam Jam and assisted PAL Services.
03/19/00 SEU worked the Slam Jam competition and assisted PAL services.
03/22/00 SEU officers arrested on afelony warrant for conspiracy to
commit murder from the Casa Loma Park homicides.
Arrested for possession of rock cocaine at 530 Oregon Street,
while looking for his brother (ESC) who was wanted for burglary.
SEU officers conducted a gang/narcotic surveillance at 708 P
Street officers saw (WSC) and (WSC) in possession of an
1/8 ounce of rock cocaine and seized a
loaded .25 caliber semi automatic handgun during their arrest.
They were arrested on six felony charges.
03/23/00 SEU officers responded to a shots fired call on Adelante Circle.
During the investigation three gang members were arrested for the
shooting. (Crip), (Project Cdp), (Project Cdp), for
participation in a criminal street gang, possession of handguns by
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report-March 2000
Page 7
gang members, possession of unregistered handguns, ex felon in
possession of a handgun. Two handquns were seized, both .38
caliber revolvers.
SEU officers arrested and (WSC) for violation of parole.
Officers arrested six suspects ...... and
(all of Bakers street gang) out of a car stop in which one
suspect ran. They were arrested for possession of marijuana for
sales, transportation of marijuana for sales, participating in a
criminal street gang and for reckless discharge of a firearm
from a shooting approximately two weeks earlier at the 3600 block
of Dana Street. SEU officers seized a loaded .357 revolver and
a .22 caliber Derin~ler. ^pproximatelyl/3 of a pound of marijuana
was seized from the suspects.
03/24/00 SEU was contacted by the DA's office to assist in locating a
witness in a homicide trial which starts on Monday. The witness
had a warrant and needed to be served a subpoena. SEU located
the witness and arrested her and notified the D^'s office who
served the subpoena at the jail.
SEU officers arrested three Country Boy Crip Gang members in a
reported GTA which had just occurred. ^11 three suspects were
charged with auto theft, participation in a criminal street gang.
Officers arrested (WSC) for possession of a rifle with the serial
number removed and violation of probation terms with possessing
the gun. The rifle was a .22 caliber maqazine fed semi
automatic rifle.
03/25/00 SEU officers arrested (WSC) for violation of parole at 708 P
Street. (Rolling 20's Crip) for violation of parole.
Officers arrested for DUI, possession of rock cocaine and
marijuana.
SEU officers became involved in a vehicle pursuit which lasted
approximately fourteen minutes, The pursuit started on E.
California Avenue and went onto Hwy. 65, the Olive Drive area
and Hwy. 99, The pursuit ended at Rocking Rodeo on
Rosedale Hwy. No one was injured and the suspect was taken
into custody for felony evading, While at Rocking Rodeo a fight
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Monthly Report-March 2000
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broke out at the bar and three people were subsequently arrested
for public intoxication.
03/26/00 SEU officers conducted four probation and parole searches on
gang members and arrested (NLR) for possession of drug
paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine and resisting
arrest. SEU officers observed a vehicle matching the description of
a reported GTA. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested
(Loma Baker) for auto theft, possession of stolen property, and
street terrorism.
03/29/00 SEU officers conducted a parole search at a storage yard with the
District Attorney's office. SEU officers investigated a gang related
shooting in the 1300 block of 1st Street in which the victim was a
(Tiny Rascals gang member from Long Beach) who shot multiple
times by an Eastside Crip.
03/30/00 SEU officers arrested for.resisting arrest while investigating
an assault with a deadly weapon. During that investigation
(Varrio Baker) was arrested for public intoxication. SEU officers
identified (ESC) for the shooting at 1300 Ist Street which
occurred the previous day.
03/31/00 SEU officers arrested (ESC) for the shooting of '(Tiny
Rascals from Long Beach) in the 1300 blk. Of 1st Street on March
29, 2000.
April 17, 2000
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FrOm: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police~
Subject: Police Activities League Update- Grant Information and National Tournament
PAL Director, Officer Pete Fox, just notified me our grant applications from the Office of
Criminal Justice Planning were approved. The two separate grants will provide our PAL
Program with 1.5 million dollars over the next three years for staffing, programs and
overtime expenditures. The two separate grants of respectively $200,000 and
$300,000 will allow three annual awards of $500,000.
In addition, I have attached a copy of PAL's national basketball tournament schedule.
The nationwide competition is Wednesday through Friday of this week at Bakersfield
High School and East High School campuses. I thought you might want to observe a
game to see our local team in action.
EWM/vrf
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Un 14 Girls
1) Heat. Bakersfield
2) Oxnard PAL, CA
3) Detroit PAL
4) Bakersfield PAL
Day Time Court Tea~§
WED 1:00PM East 1 lv3
WED 1:00PM East 2 2v4
WED 6:00PM East 1 lv4
WED 6:00PM East 2 2v3
THURS 12:00PM East 1 lv2
THUR$ 12:00PM East 2 3v4
3rd Place Game 3rd vs 4th FRIDAY 12:00PM BHS 1
Final lstva 2nd FRIDAY 5:00PM BHS 1
04/i4/2000 11:39 GB12838878 BAKERSFIELD PAL PAGE 82
Un 16 Girls
1) Philadelphia PAL
2) Red Bluff
3) Bak®r~field PAL
: 4) Heat, Bakersfield
Day ~ Court Telm~
WED ll:00AM BHS1 lv3
WED 11:00AM BHS 2 2v4
THURS 9:00AM BHS1 lv4
THURS 9:00AM BHS 2 2v3
FRIDAY 11:00AM BHS 1 lv2
FRIDAY 11:00AM BHS 2 3v4
3rd Pla~e Game 3rd v~ 4th FRIDAY 3:00PM BH$1
Final lstv$2nd FRIDAY 6:00PM BHS1
04/14/208~ 11:39 6~12838878 BAKERSFIELD PAL PAGE 84
Gmu= A Gmuo B
1) Detroit 1) Atlanta, GA
2) Parsippany, NJ 2) Wayne, NJ
3) Bakersfield 3) Richmond, CA PAL
4) Roughrider, Bakerstield 4) Kansas City
5) St. Petersburg, FL 5) Washington, DC
Dav Tim~ Cvourt T~ams Day T:_ime ~¢urt Teams
WED 10:AM East 1 lv2 WED 12:00PM East 1 lv2
WED 10:AM East 2 3v4 WED 12:00PM East 2 3v4
WED 3:00PM East 1 2v3 WED 5:00PM East 1 2v3
WED 3:00PM East 2 5vl WED 5:00PM East 2 5vl
THURS 9:00AM East 1 3v5 THURS 11:00AM East 1 3v5
THURS 9:00AM East 2 4v2 THURS 11:00AM East 2 4v2
THURS 2:00PM East I 4v5 THURS 4:00PM East I 4v5
THURS 2:00PM East 2 3vl THURS 4:00PM East2 3vl
FRIDAY 9:00AM East 1 5v2 FRIDAY 10:00AM East 1 5v2
FRIDAY 9:00AM East 2 lv4 FRIDAY 10:00AM East 2 lv4
5th Place Game .' 3rdA vs 3rdB FRIDAY 1 :OOPM East 1
7th Place Game 4thA vs 4thB FRIDAY 1:00PM East 2
9th Place Game 5thA vs 5thB FRIDAY 2:00PM East 1
BI, mi-Final 1) lays 2B FRIDAY 5:00PM . East 1
8emi-Final 2) 2A vs 1B FRIDAY,. -, ;5:...0(~....~.E~t 2
Final winnero~gamel vs winner of game 2 SATURDAY 10:00AM BHS 1'*
'* Cha .rtge of venue
04i14/2000 11:39 6612838878 EAKERSFIELD PAL PAGE 83
Un 12 Boys
1) Philadelphia 1) Wayne. NJ
2) Richmond PAL. CA 2) Lompo~; PAL, CA
3) Bakersfield PAL 3) Heat, Bakersfield
4) Venture PAL, CA 4) Olympians, Bakersfield
5) Roughriders. Bakersfield 5) BFC, Bakersfield
~ Time Court Teams Day ~ Court Teams
WED 9:00AM East 1 lv2 WED 11:00AM East '1lv2
WED 9:00AM East 2 3v4 WED 11:00AM East 2 3v4
WED 2:00PM East'l 2v3 WED 4:00PM East1 2v3
WED 2:00PM East 2 5vl WED 4:00PM East 2 5vl
THURS 8:00AM East 1 3v5 THUR$ 1:00PM East 1 3v5
THURS 8:00AM East 2 4v2 THURS 1:00PM East 2 4v2
THURS 1:00PM East '1 4v5 THURS 3:00PM East 1 4v5
THURS 1:00PM East2 3vl THURS 3:00PM East2 3vl
FRIDAY 11:00AM East I 5v2 FRIDAY 12:00PM East I 5v2
FRIDAY 11:00AM East2 lv4 FRIDAY 12:00PM East2 lv4
5th Place Game 3fda vs 3rdB FRIDAY 2:00PM East 2
7th Place Game 4thA vs 4thB FRIDAY 3:00PM East 1
gth Place Game 5thA vs 5thB FRIDAY 3:00PM East 2
Semi-Final 1) !A v~ 31~ I;:~!~A¥ 4:00PM East 1
,?~emi-Final 2) 2A vs lB FRIDAY 4:00PM East 2
Flpal Wir~ero~gamel vswinne~o~gamez SATURDAY 9:00AM BHS 1'
** Change of venue
o4/14/2eee li:39 6~12838878 ~AKERs~-iELD p~L. PAGE 05
1) Boston Pal
2) Bakemtteld PAL
3) Wild Cat, Bakemfield
4) pDA, Bakersfield
5) BHS, Bakersfield
Day Time Court ~
WED 9:00AU BHS1 lv2
WED 9:00AM BHS2 3v4
WED 1:00PM BHS 1 2v3
WED 1:00PM BHS 2 5vl
THURS 12:00PM BHS 1 3v5
THURS 12:00PM BHS 2 4v2
THURS 3:00PM BHS 1 4v5
THURS 3:00PM BHS 2 3vl
FRIDAY 10:00AM BH$1 5v2
FRIDAY 10:00AM BHS 2 lv4
3rd Place Game 3rd vs 4th FRIDAY 2:00PM BHS 1
Final 1st vs 2nd Saturday12:00PM BHS 1
84/14/2088 11:39 $61283887B BAKERSFIELD PAL PAGE
1) Atl.ntic City
2) Bakertfleld PAL
3) Boston
4) Red Bluff
Day Tirr~ Court Teams
WED 10:00AM BHS 1 1v3
WED 10:00AM BHS2 2v4
THURS 11:00AM BHS 1 1v4
THURS 11:00AM BHS2 2v3
FRIDAY 9:00AM BHS 1 lv2
FRIDAY 9:00AM BHS 2 3v4
3rd Place Game 3rd vs 4th FRIDAY 1:00PM BHS 1
Final 1st vs 2nd Saturday 11:00AM BHS 1
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager /r lX]~')
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director l
SUBJECT: Downtown Streetscape Expansion Project
As you know, we recently 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 was prioritized low on their list of projects
(47th out of 48 recommended projects for the Southern California Counties, in which we are
included).
Staff has completed reviewing how not having these funds will affect the streetscape. Defined
funding sources for the project include the following:
ISTEA $550,000 (grant has been approved and funds are available)
CDBG $165,000(FY 99-00)
CDBG $100,000 (FY 00-01)
$815,000
The engineer's original estimates for the project was $1,016,202. To bring costs down, staff
adjusted the original estimate and completely eliminated from the project the up lights
($103,500), the 20% contingency ($147,275) and the design, engineering, surveying, and
construction inspection fees ($132,548.00). As a result of this $383,323 savings, minor
adjustments were made upward for a new construction co st estimate o f $ 732,119. This project is
still being designed in-house.
The new cost estimate of $732,119 shows that we can build all of the entire project (17th, 18th,
19th, 20th, 21 st and 22nd) with the fimds that we currently have - but it would not leave us much
money for employee salaries during design and construction. Since 22nd Street was not in the
original project description that is included in the budget, we are planning on including 22nd
Street as an added alternate in the bid documents. Then if the bids are low enough, we will
include it in the awarded agreement. And if the bids are too high, then we Wonx~lc~ that street.
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We have also established a revised time frame for carrying out the project. The tentative timeline
is as follows:
June 28, 2000 City Council Public Hearing for Maintenance District formation
July 19, 2000 Alternate date for the maintenance district formation (potentially due to a
limited number of council dates for budget and maintenance district hearings)
June 2000 Construction documents completed
mid-July 2000 Project out to bid
September 13, 2000 City Council awards construction bid
End of September Construction begins
November 30, 2000 Project completed
The following topics were also discussed at the follow-up meeting for the project:
Maintenance District
Staff has also completed cost estimates for the maintenance district. Based on project improvements
the expansion area would probably be classified as a Street Tier 2. Calculated at six dwelling units
per acre, 50% based on lot area and 50% based on building area, it is estimated that annual
assessments would be between $24.26 (a parking lot) to $131.33 (Woolworth's) per parcel. This
compares with Chester Avenue as a Street Tier 4 from Truxtun Avenue to 23rd Street, with a range
of $22 to $888 per parcel and Tier 1 from 23rd - 24th streets, with a range of$11 to $30 per parcel.
In several instances, parcels fronting Chester Avenue also border the proposed expansion project
boundaries. Property owners already in the Chester Avenue Maintenance District whose property
wraps around to one of the east/west streets would not be reassessed as part of the expansion project.
In certain limited instances there is an exception to that if the property on the east/west street is a
parcel separate from the Chester Avenue facing parcel.
Efforts to establish a maintenance district would begin immediately with the Mayor sending out the
attached letter, immediately. This letter indicates that staff will be contacting each property owner
to explain the level of improvements, dependent on the particular site's physical obstacles.
Staff anticipates a June 28 City Council hearing date with July 19 set as an alternate date due to a
limited number of council hearing dates as a result of budget and maintenance district hearings.
Expansion Project Improvements
Streetscape elements reflect a scaled down version of the Chester Avenue Streetscape Project and
include square cast iron street grates, decorative street lights with banners (thus expanding the
seasonal banner program as well), and trash receptacles. The comers of Eye Street on the east side
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and the corners of"K" Street on the west side would feature lighted bollards. Electrical conduits
would be installed for future installation of twinkle lights at the base of each tree well. Since the
project funds are currently available, Public Works is currently in the process of pre-ordering the
street lights to expedite construction. The next items to be put out to bid are the tree grates, bollards
and trash cans. The alternative would be to order these materials after the bid is awarded, causing
a potential delay in the start of construction while waiting for material to arrive. It is estimated that
by waiting this would push the completion date to February - March 2001.
Construction Schedule
Final designs and construction drawings are currently being worked on and should be completed by
Public Works in June 2000. Staff anticipates putting the project out to bid mid-July 2000. Staff
intends to submit the recommended construction contract to City Council at the September 13, 2000
meeting. By pm-ordering street lights, tree grate and trash receptacles it is anticipated that
construction could start immediately after City Council awards the contractor's bid.
Miscellaneous Issues
In designing the project, it will be necessary to avoid planting trees above basements and under
overhead structures awnings because trees cannot be planted or grown in either of these situations.
These types of conditions exist in approximately 20-25% of the total project area. Potted shrubs or
pocket planters (at the property owner's discretion) may be used as part of the design due to
basements, space constraints and watering limitations. Staff will allow businesses with outdoor
dining encroachment permits to choose between retaining their dining areas or replacing those areas
with streetscape improvements because the sidewalk area is not large enough to accommodate both.
Staffhas completed surveying the project site. These survey drawing will be the base drawings for
the final design drawings and will help determine where the existing hardscape and awnings will
impact the design.
Another issue to be dealt with is the replacement of existing trees along the streetscape. Many of
these trees are dead, dying, missing or diseased and staff anticipates replacing such trees with 36"
box trees placed for uniformity and appearance.
Conclusion
With your approval staff intends to send out the letter regarding the proposed maintenance district,
and finalize project design for preparation of the construction drawings. Please call if you have any
questions.
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Dear [~LD(2~,
As your mayor, I want to tell you about an exciting, upcoming project that will extend the
award winning Chester Avenue Streetscape. The Downtown Streetscape Expansion Project
will extend the Chester Avenue landscaping improvement project one block east and west of
Chester along 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd streets. While there will be no median
down the middle of these streets, the project will emphasize street trees and will utilize a
simplified design complimentary to the Chester Avenue Streetscape.
The City of Bakersfield views this project as a continuing effort to bring improvements to the
downtown, increase property values along these streets, and bring more people downtown.
What will the improvements look like? You will see a scaled-down version of the Chester
Avenue improvements. While the City has secured funding for construction of these
improvements, the issue of maintenance needs to be resolved. All we are asking property
owners like you along these streets is a commitment to pay for the maintenance of these
improvements. As was done on Chester Avenue a maintenance district would be responsible
for the upkeep of the street trees, new street lights, trash cans, banners and lighted bollards. I
have seen the cost estimates for the proposed maintenance district and I am pleasantly
surprised with the reasonable rates.
We would like to discuss this idea with you. We are arranging personal appointments with
each property owner to talk about the proposed maintenance district and answer any questions
you may have. If you call Donna Barnes at 326-3765, she will coordinate a meeting at a
time and place convenient for you.
Thank you for your consideration of this exciting project that will enhance dowmown
Bakersfield and your property. I know that after you learn more about this project you will
share our enthusiasm for the expansion so that you too can share in the benefits the Chester
Avenue property owners now enjoy.
Yours truly,
Bob Price
Mayor
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director~
DATE: April 18, 2000
SUBJECT: Downtown Streetscape Project
Community Development and Public Works Department staff have met and reviewed t~e
Downtown Streetscape Project and what impact not receiving the $250,000 of EEM funding will
have on the project. Based on the current estimate for the project, it appears that the entire project
can still be constructed with the funding currently programmed for the project (which consists of
$550,000 TE funds, $165,000 CDBG funds and another $100,000 of CDBG funds proposed for the
CIP budget in FY 2000-2001). But very little funding will be left for staff salaries for project design,
construction inspection and project administration (currently estimated to total $133,000), so these
services will need to be subsidized by the Public Works Department's operating budget.
Therefore, it is being proposed that the project be bid with a base bid that includes 17th, 18t', 19~,
20~', and 21~ Streets, and with an additive alternate bid for 22® Street which was the last street
added to the project. Then depending upon the bids received and the funds available, 22~" Street
can either be included with this project or constructed at a later date. Had we received the EEM
funding, the project could have been expanded further or the CMAQ funding minimized.
cc: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
Theodore D. Wright, Civil Engineer IV
Arnold Ramming, Civil Engineer Ill
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
April 20, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Meeting with Bakersfield Senior Citizen Center Housing Development
Team
Following yesterday's Budget and Finance Committee, I met with the housing development
team for the Bakersfield Senior Citizen Center. Representing the Bakersfield Senior
Citizen Center Board was David Strong. Joining him were Richard Washington, Director
of Management/Development, Retirement Housing Foundation and his consultant Jo Anne
Yokota of Yokota & Associates. I view this meeting as being very positive based on some
of the ideas it generated.
The focal point of the discussion was the different types of local agency assistance that
would assist them in their application to HUD. As indicated several ideas emerged from
that conversation that have a monetary value and would thus be viewed as a financial
contribution to the project but would not require the consumption of either existing or future
HOME funds. I have not listed those possibilities out in'this memorandum due to the
exploratory nature of the ideas proposed. I recognize that we are operating on an
extremely tight time frame.
As soon as we have had a chance to test some of our concepts I will advise further.
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B A K E'R S F I E L D
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 18, 2000
TO: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief
FROM: Ralph E. Huey, Director of Environmental Services
SUBJECT: Overview of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Drill
The domestic preparedness for Weapons of Mass Destruction (W.M.D,) process includes both
equipment and ~in;ng grants. Thc traln~ng aspect began with our Senior Officials Workshop
held on March 21, 2000 and culminates with a week of training, June 19~ thru 23'~, 2000. On
Friday, June 23, as part of the training, we will conduct a Chemical Wcapohs Tabletop Exercise.
This exercise is being developed by the Department of Defense (D.O.D.) and will be tailored to
the City of Bakersfield, The drill scenario will be fully developed at a meeting to be held on May
17~. The current expectation by D.O.D, is thai they plan to simulate a chemical release during an
event at the Cemennial Gardens. Ther~ will be no field component to this drill and, there will be
no involvement at thi Centennial C_rardens other ffum thru the simulation at the Tabletop
Exercise.
The exercise itself will be conducted at the police department or fire depsrtment apparatus floor.
The simulation will involve reports and pre-recorded video simulations of an actual event. City,
county, state and federal agencies wiN participate in the drill but, all from the confines of the
exercise room.
Since the purpose ofthls exercise includes the assessment of our abilities to cope with a
significant act of terrorism, it is anticipated that the mass casualties simulated will tax both our
response capabilities and our local medical capabilities. It is also likely that some media coverage
of the event will occur.
cc: Kirk Blair, Assistant Chief
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director ~ j
DATE: April 14, 2000
SUBJECT: BULKY ITEM DROP OFF DAY - SATURDAY, Ma}, 20, 2000
On May 20, 2000, all city and county residents are invited to drop off unwanted bulky
items, from 8 am to noon, at these four sites:
North High School
South High School
East High School
St. John's Lutheran Church @ New Stine and Belle Terrace
Residents can get rid of old couches, chairs, refrigerators, stoves, swing sets, etc.
People can also unload car and motorcycle tires-up to a maximum of four passenger
tires per vehicle. Only passenger tires will be accepted. Truck and tractor tires must be
taken to the landfill.
The intent of bulky item days is to provide residents the convenience of discarding
items too large to put out with the regular trash, without having to drive all the way to the
landfill. This is free for city and county residents, not businesses. Therefore, regular
trash, household hazardous waste and business waste will not be accepted.
The one-day event is sponsored by the City, County and local trash haulers.
Advertising for the event will be covered by the County and the local haulers. City
workers will provide on-site coordination at two of the locations.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager ,
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director /~---1____..~~
DATE: April 19, 2000
SUBJECT: Local Streets Resurfacing Projects (Phases 1 and 2)
Citywide maps were provided last week that delineated streets that had been resurfaced, as well
as streets that were still to be resurfaced, as part of the Local Streets Resurfacing Projects. Due
to a graphics error, there were inadvertently streets shown as completed in the Quailwood area
(see bold black streets on the attached map). These Quailwood area streets were part of the
original project when it first bid in July of last year, but were removed (along with streets from other
areas of the City) from the project to lower the cost when it was rebid in August. These streets will
be included in the next phase of this project which, with approval of the Capital Improvement
Budget, will be under construction this summer. We apologize for any confusion this may have
caused.
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CITY MANAGER'S OFF~C~i
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Engineering Services Manager
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NOT TO SCALE
UC MCrccd chooses downtown si/e ,m,ooo
New five story office to house learning center at 20th & K
Construction plans are underway for a five-managerial courses. It also will offer classes for in Merced in 2004 and will spread opportunities
story office building and parking garage, business owners who want to set up seminars for for higher education throughout the Central
soon to be the local home to the University of their employees. Advanced placement courses Valley. It is important for UC campuses to reach
California, Merced at the corner of 20th and K that boost learning and give high school students out into their communities, Tomlinson-Keasey
streets in downtown Bakersfield. a chance to earn college credit may be offered as said. Students who live near a UC campus are
The project, developed by Allen School soon as this summer, Tomlinson-Keasey said. twice as likely to have completed the courses
Partners, LLC, is expected to cost about $11.5 Space in the more than 68,000-square-foot needed to attend a UC than those from outlying
million to build. Located in the building will be leased by the Kern communities.
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency's County Superintendent of Schools Reaching out to distant schools should increase
225 acre downtown redevelop- office. UC Merced will be a those rates, she said. The chancellor said students
ment project area, the subtenant and there might be will be able to get information about the courses
developer will be able to take another tenant, said Harvey and programs offered by UC Merced and the
advantage of incentives to May, an official with Allen other University of California campuses, financial
locate downtown. The Bakersfield School Partners. aid and transferring at the center.
RDA has approved a property tax "This is a critical turning Officials anticipate expanding offerings at the
reimbursement plan for a portion of point in local higher education Bakersfield location to include undergraduate
those taxes totaling $975,000 over the next 11 options," said Kern County Superintendent of classes. Local educators are counting on a strong
years. Schools Larry E. Reider. His office will share synergy among the UC, community colleges and
Such incentives are often necessary to helpspace in the building with UC Merced. It is kindergarten through 12th grade districts,
bring projects downtown where building expected to be ready for occupancy in early 2001. working together to get kids in college.
requirements and higher costs are often Design of the project is being handled by Ware For more information: David Lyman,
prohibitive, explained Jake Wager, Bakersfield's and Malcomb Architects, of Irvine. Economic Development, 661/326-3765. ·
Economic Development Director. Construction The university is set to open its main campus
of this project in a suburban area would most
likely result in street level parking rather than the
parking garage needed in the land-locked
downtown area. He emphasized that the
incentive funds will come directly from the
increased assessed value of the property once the
project is complete.
UC Merced Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-
Keasey said the effort to open the college,
expected to be the nation's first new research
university of the century, required the partner-
ship of educators, legislators and Gov. Gray
Davis.
The center will offer a mix of professional
development opportunities for teachers and
Employers Find Success With Enterprise Zone
New, existing firms benefit from s ate credits
C ompanies brand new to Bakersfield and long can receive on state contracts. With the preference Zone, designed to stimulate investment and
established local companies are both bene- point advantage, Ennis Paint hopes to be the increase employment in a defined area. The zone
fitting from their locations within the Metropoli- successful bidder on many Cal Trans paint striping area consists of approximately 4 square miles
tan Bakersfield Enterprise Zone. contracts in the future, along the commercial/industrial areas of South
One new enterprise zone business is Ennis Another company taking advantage of the Union Avenue, East Brundage Lane, East
Paint Company, the second largest manufacturer Enterprise Zone program is Kern Steel Fabrica- California Avenue and Mt. Vernon Avenue.
of highway striping paint in the world. Ennis tion. Kern Steel has been in operation in Businesses within the zone profit by taking
Paint recently selected Bakersfield as their newest Bakersfield for over 40 years. From its location at advantage of special state income tax benefits
manufacturing facility location to serve the region 627 Williams Street, the company fabricates steel which include:
west of the Rockies. columns and supports used in the construction of [] Hiring Tax Credits - Businesses hiring
The company purchased the vacant "Carna- buildings such as schools, churches, office and qualified employees can earn up to $26,900
tion" building at 201 Union Avenue, and hasindustrial facilities, even aircraft support per employee in hiring tax credits.
been rehabilitating it along with constructing a structures. In addition, Kern Steel has developed a [] Sales Tax Credits- Companies can earn
new manufacturing building on the property,subsidiary company (Drill Cool Systems) that is sales tax credits on purchases of manufactur-
Once complete and operating at full capacity, on the cutting edge of energy technology. Drill ing equipment.
Ennis Paint will employ approximately 20 people Cool Systems has major oil and drilling company [] Expense Deduction- Up-front expensing of
and produce 3 million gallons of paint a year. In customers throughout the world, certain deprvciable property is allowed.
addition to enterprise zone tax benefits, Ennis With over 50 employees currently, Kern Steel [] Net Operating Loss Carryover - Up to
Paint wanted to take advantage of the preference has plans to expand its business, buying 100% of a company's net operating loss can
points companies within Enterprise Zones new equipment and hiring additional be carried over up to 15 years.
workers. The company will be able to [] Lenders Benefits - Lenders pay no state
use the tax credits of being in the taxes on net interest earned on loans to
Enterprise Zone to further its growth enterprise zone businesses.
plans. [] Credit Carryover- Unused state tax credits
These two companies and others can be applied to future tax years.
have discovered the advantage of Because of the hiring tax credits on new
doing business in the Southeastemployees and the sales tax credit on manufac-
Metropolitan Bakersfield Enterprise turing equipment purchases, the program is most
beneficial to light industrial and manufacturing
companies moving into the zone. However all
businesses, including small and existing
businesses, may be able to take advantage of the
program.
For more information: Charles Webb,
Economic Development, 661/326o3765. ~
opment Begins in Old
Southeast Bakersfield
Bakersfield finalized the formation of two new is made up of two large non-contiguous areas. One as more development occurs and the valuation of
redevelopment project areas on July 30, 1999. area is bounded by Pacheco Road on the south and properties in the areas rise. However, with the
With a combined project area totaling over 6,500 Casa Loma Drive on the north, and Union Avenue formation of the Old Town Kern-Pioneer and the
acres, the formations are the largest in recent state on the west and Cottonwood Road on the east. The Southeast Bakersfield Project Areas, the first step
history. The City Council, Bakersfield Redevelop- second area's southern boundary is Freeway 58 and has been taken towards revitalizing these areas of the
ment Agency, Project Area Committees, consultants the northern boundary is California Avenue. The community. The City Council and Redevelopment
and staff successfully worked together to secure the western boundary is H Street, with the project area Agency look forward to working with the
formations, which will have a positive impact on the covering the city to an eastern boundary generally community and businesses on programs and
affected neighborhoods for decades to come.along Mt. Vernon Avenue. The total Southeast projects that Will give each area the services,
Old Town Kern-Pioneer Project Area has about Bakersfield Project Area covers about 4,500 acres, assistance, employment opportunities and hope of
2,000 acres and is generally located north of It should be noted that while this may sound bettering their neighborhoods.
California Avenue and south of Columbus Street, exciting, redevelopment is not an elixir. It is most For more information: Charles Webb (South-
between Oak Street on the west and Virginia Street definitely not a quick fix. Redevelopment funds east) or Donna Barnes (Old Town Kern-Pioneer),
on the east. The Southeast Bakersfield Project Area build slowly during the first few years, but increase Economic Development, 661/326-3765. ·
Pleasant Holidays Opens $5M Call Center
Bakersfield office handles bookings to Hawaii
D leasant Holidays, one of the largest travel month, with no let up in sight. With over 13,000 ~ A K E R $ F I E L D
.I. companies serving Hawaii, Mexico, Asia, and calls daily, we reached our capacity at our Westlake
the South Pacific, recently opened and officially Village headquarters and temporary offices in Business
dedicated its new, $5 million, 30,000-square-foot, Bakersfield far sooner than expected. BiO llll~ Iiilll~t~ .~~4~[~1~~
reservations call center at 7500 District Boulevard "KSA Group Architects and Columbo
in Bakersfield. The Pleasant facility currently has Construction have been wonderful partners,
nearly 100 reservations agents, with expansion designing and building a permanent facility that Who: Pleasant Holidays :
capability for an additional 200 agents over the will meet our needs in Bakersfield for years to
next two years, come. The Career Services Center has providedWhat: A new 30,000 square foot reservation
In making the announcement at Pleasant's us with a strong employee base upon which we call center for travel to Hawaii.
dedication, which was attended by over 100 can continue to grow. And all of us at Pleasant
Bakersfield business leaders and City officials, Ed Holidays are grateful to the mayor and city staff Where: 7500 District Boulevard.
Hogan, Pleasant's founder and chairman/CEO for their untiring efforts in helping to ensure our
said, "One year ago, we came to Bakersfield to future success here."
open a satellite reservation call center. We were Bakersfield Mayor Bob Price said, "This facility Jobs: Currently 100, with expansion capacity for
assured by Mayor Price and the city that Pleasant is another example of our success in diversit;ying an additional 200 agents
would find the community supportive. Not only our local economy. By having a variety of
did we discover a most accommodating atmo- employers in Bakersfield, we are able to withstand Bakersfield because,.."Not only did we
sphere, we found a real home and a family of the ups and downs of different industries. Ondiscover a most accommodating atmosphere, we
employees that makes us very proud." behalf of the City Council, I welcome Pleasant found a real home and a family of employees that
Hogan noted that the travel company has Holidays and assure them of the city's continued makes us very proud."
already planned for another 30-percent growth assistance and cooperation long after the ribbons Ed Hogan, Founder/CEO Pleasant Holidays
increase with the aid of the Bakersfield call center, are cut and the doors are opened."
"Pleasant's business is breaking records each Pleasant Holidays,
LLC is a $400-million-a- . ............ ~!l .[-~_ ~
year travel company travel operation is comprised of Pleasant Hawaiian
owned by The Hogan Holidays, Pleasant Mexico Holidays, Pleasant
Family Foundation, Tahitian Holidays, Pleasant South Pacific
~ employing over 700 Holidays, Japan & Orient Tours (Asia), J&O Air
people. The wholesale : air consolidation), Journeys of
(Europe), Pacific Destination Services
:ings/conventions/incentive), Pleasant Island
Hawaii resident travel), and Vacation
,~ (vacation financing).
another of the Hogan
companies, employs 1,100 people in the operation
of Westlake Travel Service (retail travel agency) and
four hotels in Hawaii.
For more information: David Lyman,
Economic Development, 661/326-3765. O
Small Businesses See Br) _ght Future
Plan to stay, expand operations in Bakersfield
N inety-nine percent o£ Bakersfield's smallest qualified ....
employers plan on staying in Bakersfield and employees,
Kern County. About 700/o o£ these employers are and over
meeting or exceeding sales projections, and ~ !% 80% have
plan on expanding within the next 12 months, had success
These are a £ew o£ the findings o£ the City o£ in retaining
Bakersfield's latest survey o£1ocal businesses, qualified
According to the survey responses, small employees.
employers find metro Bakersfield a great place to Most small
do business. When asked about relocation plans, employers
84% plan to remain in their current locations. An (95.8%) do
additional 11% plan to relocate within Bakers- not have
field, and an additional 4% will relocate within union
Kern County. Taken together, these figures show contracts. What factors were critically important to these
that 99% of small employers plan on staying in Many small employers are involved in more .... employers when selecting Bakersfield as a business
Bakersfield and Kern County. than one activity. Seventy percent of the" location? Clearly leading the pack was
When asked where they would choose if they respondents are active in the service industry. All Bakersfield's proximity to these employers'
were looking for a location today, 82.5% of the employers surveyed currently sell their products markets, followed by cost of space and land.
respondents stated they would locate in Bakers- and/or services in Kern County, and almost half When it comes to evaluating various aspects of
field, also sell elsewhere in California. Over half are on
The survey targeted those employers with target with their sales projections, and an living and working in Bakersfield, housing costs
and housing quality received the highest
fewer than 50 workers in the 933- ZIP codes, additional 16% are exceeding these projections. "excellent" marks from respondents. When asked
Small employers currently employ an average Their average gross sales increased about 4% about the entrance, exit, traffic control, and road
of 9.5 full-time workers and 3.5 part-time between 1997 and 1998. conditions around their places of businesses, over
workers. The average number of full-time Local government is viewed positively by metro 70% were satisfied.
employees increased over 28% between 1997 and Bakersfield's small employers. The City's code Respondents were asked to identify which city
1999, and the number of part-time employees enforcement efforts to address abandoned offices or facilities they have dealt with during the
rose almost 35% during the same period, vehicles, maintain structures, fight past year and rate their experience. Centennial
The average annual payroll graffiti, reduce litter, andGarden received the highest "excellent" marks,
eliminate weeds each followed by the Mayor's Office.
of $419,400.our small employers is '$ ! / O ~ garnered high marks The survey is part of the City of Bakersfield's
Based on survey from respondents, business retention program known as KEEP,
results, the average About one-
size of small third of small Keeping Existing Employers Profitable. This is
, the third survey conducted through the program.
employers facilities employers have The first survey, performed in 1994, targeted
is 8,873 square feet. a
These employers expect financial loss due to metro Bakersfield's largest employers, thoge with
100 or more workers. The second survey
the percentage of production crime in the past year, andcanvassed mid-sized employers, those with 50-99
capacity to increase 5% in 2000. 65% of these were satisfied with the
Forty percent of respondents stated that response from local law enforcement. Far fewer workers, in 1996.
Because there are over 12,000 small employers
barriers exist which affect future expansion at theirrespondents had employees who were victims of in metro Bakersfield, the cost and logistics of
present sites. The most common barriers cited crime on or near the employer's premises in the surveying each employer for this most recent
were size and space constraints. In regards to past year. Of those who did, 80% were satisfied
survey was prohibitive. Therefore, a systematic
capital investments, half of the respondents have with the response from law enforcement, method was used to determine a sample of small
made a capita/investment in their Bakersfield Over 20% of small employers experienced an employers to survey.
facilities during the past three years, with an emergency that required response from the fire
For more information: David Lyman,
average investment of $492,926. department in the past year. Of those, 100% were Economic Development, 661/326-3765. ~
Over two-thirds have had success in finding satisfied with the response.
4
Boat, Car, RV Dealers Find Growth at Auto Mall
City incentives help create 46 new jobs
Three dealerships have relocated to the using federal Community Development Block courtesy full-service RV park, complete with
Bakersfield Auto Mall in recent months. The Grant funds to offset the cost of permits and hookups. The new facility, surrounded by more
City of Bakersfield provided financial incentives to purchase of equipment. During the term of each' than 300 palm trees Stier brought in from a
assist in the relocation and expansion of these loan, 51 percent of all new hires at each business variety of locations - including the yards of more
businesses. The new locations offer the must be individuals of low- and moderatedncome, than 50 Bakersfield homes- strives to provide a
dealerships the room they need to improve service Each business is required to use Employers' festive atmosphere. As a result of the City's
facilities and create an exciting new environment Training Resource (ETR) as a first source hire assistance, Stier's has agreed to create thirty new
to introduce people to recreational vehicles, boats agency for potential employees. ETR conducts all jobs.
and luxury automobiles. The three businesses are employee qualification evaluations to determine Sangera Autohaus has been serving Bakers-
Stier's RV Sales, Galey's Marine Supply and low- and moderate-income eligibility, helping to field since 1972. Now called Sangera Automo-
Sangera Automotive Group. ensure company compliance with the 5 I% hire tive Group, or SAG, the company has con-
In their former locations, all three businesses requirement, structed a 40,000 square foot automobile sales
were operating at maximum capacity with little or Galey's Marine Supply, Inc. a retailer of boats and service facility on 7.5 acres at 5600 Gasoline
no room for expansion, due to steady growth over and marine equipment, constructed its new Alley Drive. The site will house the company's
the last several years. Each of the companies facility at 2720 Auto Mall Drive. The 33,000 authorized Mercedes-Benz and Volvo car
· preferred to relocate along Freeway 99, where square foot showroom is a part cfa new 4.6 acre dealership. As a result of City assistance,
there is high visibility and easy access for their facility. The company's goal is to provide a Sangera has agreed to create ten new jobs.
clientele, which include many out-of-town quality product with value while meeting the For Barnes,
customers. In total, the three dealerships have needs of the boating public by providing a full- 3765.
invested more than $I0 million toward the service marine dealership. As a result of City
purchase of land and construction of their assistance, Galey's has agreed to create s~x WHITE LN. N
facilities. With the expansion of these three jobs. A
businesses into the Auto Mall the city has retained Stier's RV Sales has been
three sources of tax revenue, i portion of all sales ational vehicles in Bakersfield since
taxes, business license and property taxes Their new 53,000 square foot ~ /__,~
generated by the businesses are retained in the built on more than 10 acres at 5~.
L99J
City's general fund helping to pay for city services Road. Owner Mike Stier HARRIS RD. >-
such as police, fire and recreation, turn his new facility into
Each of these three businesses received showrooms." Offering Kern County's largest ~
financial assistance from the City of Bakersfield RV service facilities, Stier's includes a
~ AUTO MALL DR.
Local agencies help nonprofit with expanded
~ cod storage and distribution just got a little easier for the Golden
It' Empire Gleaners with the dedication of its new warehouse
~ headquarters on February 25, 2000. The rehabilitation of the warehouse
!i facility, located at 1326 30th Street, was made possible by Community
Development Block Grant funds from the City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern.
The Golden Empire Gleaners, a volunteer organization that provides
food for those in need, moved from its Fourth Street location because of
concerns over the safety of its unreinforced masonry building. The
Gleaners' old warehouse facility had grown too small (12,000 sq. ft.) to
store and distribute the 4.5 million pounds of food they distribute
annually, and the parking area was inadequate to unload trucks and
distribute product.
(see "gleaners"page 6)
New Down[own Train Sta[ion on Track
City sees cost savings by combining Am[rak, underpass cons[ruction
mafter Four months of earth moving, steel raising reducing station track costs, passenger waiting room, lobby, and a ticket office.
nd concrete laying, the shape of Bakersfield's An underpass proiect generates a lot o£ excess Parking for more than 200 vehicles will be
new Amtrak Station can be clearly seen. Coupled dirt which must be hauled to a remote disposal provided in a lighted lot. Plans call For a bicycle
with the companion "Q" Street Underpass sire. The Amtrak station sire needed fill dirt to storage facility and a bus plaza for Amtrak
construction, the projects were originally slated for finish elevations. The Q Street underpass Thruway Mororcoaches and local bus service.
completion in the Fall o£ 2000. Thanks to careful contractor placed the excess dirt on the Amrrak Landscape design includes extensive, shady
coordination of'scheduling and resources, the sire, thereby reducing hauling and disposal costs aslandscaping, a plaza anchored by two decorative
overpass should be open in April and the station's well as reducing costs for fill dirt at the station fountains, and a message kiosk containing
grand opening is now planned For Summer 2000. site. Another project savings was realized by in£ormarion about local events, performances and
The City of Bakersfield has coordinated both combining the irrigation and landscaping contract exhibitions for Bakersfield visitors.
projects. As a result, certain project and time for both projects, allowing cost reductions The new depot will replace an aging, cramped
savings have been realized. Generally, when through the economy of scale, pre-fab unit which could hold no more than 40
building an underpass, bypass train tracks are Overseeing both projects has been the job of passengers. The parking and bus loading zone are
constructed to carry the freight trains around the city engineer Arnold Ramming. "I've really equally undersized for the number of passengers
construction site and then removed after enjoyed working in this project," he said. "It's using the facility. Bakersfield's stop is the 14th
completion of the project, resulting in "throw had its challenging moments, but the end results busiest station in Amtrak's national network of
away costs." By coordinating the design of the two are very exciting." 500 stops, according to Amtrak West representa-
projects, the City was able to place the bypass When completed, Amtrak California trains will tive Dominic Albano. During the 1998-1999
tracks so that they could be used for two of the move from the present location at 1501 F Street fiscal year over 484,980 passengers passed through
three tracks needed for the station, thereby to the new facilities on S Street, behind the Beale the station.
Library. The new station The Q Street project was designed by the
will feature an 800-foot Parsons Transportation Group from San Fran-
long passenger platform cisco, with construction managed by Bakersfield-
with lighting, canopies, based Griffith Company. Design of the Amtrak
pedestrian grade crossings Station was handled by Rossetti Associates
between tracks, and Architects of Santa Monica. Construction of the
concrete tile edges with a project is being coordinated by Columbo
special raised safety Construction of Bakersfield.
pattern. The 8,000 For more information: Arnold Ramming, City
square-foot station Engineering, 661/326-3591. ~
building will include
First Night First Rate
Mayor praises community-wide event
and smooth transition into new year
Thousands of Bakersfield families joined their £ricnds~
and neighbors at the City's premier New Year's Eve
celebration, First Night® Bakersfield 2000. From noon to
midnight teens, grandparents, parents and little ones in
strollers enjoyed rock, jazz, gospel and swing, experienced
storytellers, magicians, and puppeteers, made noisemakers and
party hats and expressed their wishes for the New Year.
Bakersfield closed out 1999 in a celebratory mood and
entered a new year with no significant technical glitches,
according to Bakersfield Mayor Bob Price. "The huge crowd at
First Night® Bakersfield presented no problems for law
enforcement. The detailed planning involved in this event helped
assure that over 10,000 people could safely enjoy a unique
experience in downtown Bakersfield," said Price.
He noted that because First Night® Bakersfield was an alcohol-
free event, families felt comfortable in joining the large downtown crowd and
enjoying the over 85 performing groups and dozens of visual artists
showcased at one of over 26 venues. Price also paid tribute to
countless individuals who were responsible for the day's success. "This
was truly a community-wide endeavor. Hundreds of volunteers joined
with many local businesses who contributed their time and resources
for this celebration."
Over 450 volunteers worked more than 1,850 hours on New
Year's Eve, assuring that the event flowed smoothly. Corporate
contributors helped to underwrite everything from the 35 ton sand
sculpture to the 80 radios that organizers used to dearly communi-
cate with all venues throughout the 20 block area. Over 3,200
riders took advantage of the free satellite parking and shuttle service
provided by GET and Chevron.
As the marquee outside the Convention Center counted down
the seconds remaining in 1999, Price took the stage and asked the
crowd, "Does Bakersfield know how to party?" The revelers
responded with a hearty cheer. The shoulder to shoulder crowd at Centennial
Plaza then watched the first ever fireworks above the Convention Center as
Bakersfield entered the year 2000. With the numerous favorable comments
received from the public, Price said that plans for First Night® Bakersfield
2001 are already under way.
For more information: Tom Schultz, First Night® Bakersfield,
661/324-4111. 'O'
Senior Housin Rise Downtown
Apartments par of mas er-planned developmen near 6en ral Park -
New ~f£ordable senior'housin~ is comin§ ~o
dowmown. A~ the §roundbre~in§
ceremony held in February, ~he developer, Golden
Empire Affordable Housin§, Inc. (GEAHI),
unveiled pbns for an 80 unk senior ~p~r~men~
complex wkh all ~he ~menkies.
Development of the $6.1 million Park Place
Apartments is the result of a collaboration
involving GEAHI, the Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency, the City's Economic and Community
Development Department, the Kern County
Superintendent of Schools and the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern. Funds from piece of a successful downtown. That distinction the 1970's, the agency has been part of many
the sale of Low Income Housing Tax Credits will is important. Any place can be a city, but it takes projects, such as the Tegeler Hotel renovation, the
be used to complete the package. The something special to be a community. It is with Holiday Inn Select hotel, and Centennial Garden.
groundbreaking marks the first new development pride that I look forward to being back here very The Agency was recently involved in the
in the recently-designated Old Town Kern- soon to cut the ribbon for these 80 senior improvements along Chester Avenue, and the new
Pioneer redevelopment project area (see related apartments." office building at 20th and "K" streets that will
story, page 2 ). The Park Place Apartments will consists of 64 ~ house a learning center for UC Merced (see
The property, located on R Street between one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments, related story, page 1 ).
22nd and 23rd streets, across from Central Park, two laundry rooms, a community center, arts and This.two-story facility was designed by Ken
is part cfa larger "master-planned" parcel. The crafts rooms, a landscaped courtyard with covered Sorenson of KSA Group Architects, of Bakersfield.
larger development will consist of light retail, patio, a security system and a live-in manager. The general contractor is Wallace and Smith
residential and educational facilities. Eight of the units are designed for the physically Construction, also of Bakersfield. Construction
City Council member Pat DeMond, who handicapped, and two units will be equipped for will be completed by the end of 2000. When
represents Ward 2 where the project is located, the sensory impaired. However, all of the units complete, the units will be available to seniors 62
joined other dignitaries at the ceremony. will be handicapped accessible, years of age or older. Rents will include utilities
commenting, "We know Bakersfield is growing Howdy Miller, Chair of the City's Redevelop- and are calCulated on a sliding scale based on
in all directions of the compass. And the more it ment Agency, welcomed the arrival of new income.
grows, the more people are finding how impor- housing units to downtown. "Park Place For more information: George Gonzales,
tam a thriving city center is to our community." Apartments is the latest in a series of redevelop- Community Development, 661/326-3765. ~,
DeMond added that, "Housing is an important ment successes in Bakersfield," said Miller. Since
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MEMORANDUM
April 1.9, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy,' City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directo
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF APRIL 12TM
BUSINESS INCUBATOR DISCUSSIONS WITH THE
SOUTHEAST PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
At the April 12th City Council meeting, a workshop was presented outlining the role and
responsibilities of the Redevelopment Project Area Committees. At the conclusion of the
workshop, Vice Mayor Carson inquired as to the idea of a business incubator being presented by
the Southeast PAC.
Question by Vice Mayor Carson: At this point in time, where is the business incubator concept
within the southeast PAC?
Response - It's been discussed at various points at PAC meetings but there has been no clear
resolution as to the PAC's desire to put that forward as a recommendation.
Attached is a chronological summary, taken from the minutes of the PAC, as to the discussions
and actions that have occurred on the subject. As backup to the summary are copies of the
referenced agendas, minutes and memos with the references to incubators highlighted in green.
As the summary indicates, discussions have not been able to focus or resolve the two main issues
necessary in establishing a business incubator: funding sources and operational entity.
DISCUSSION
When the PAC first brought up the incubator idea, they wanted to include it as a goal in the
Redevelopment Plan. Staff researched the issue and determined that, pursuant to redevelopment
law, the Agency was not allowed to establish or assist a business incubator (see Attorney memo
attached dated 3~9~99). Staff has called the five cities allowed to establish incubators under
special legislation. Three cities, that have responded to date, did not use redevelopment funds to
establish an incubator.
The PAC continued to bring up the incubator idea after being informed it was not allowed under
redevelopment law. They felt it was still a good idea and should be accomplished somehow,
through general funds or CDBG funds. Staff offered to research further the costs of establishing
an incubator.
Southeast PAC
April 19, 2000
Page 2
Staff member, Charles Webb, was on the Board of Advisors of the local Envirotech Business
Center Incubator, which operated for about two years until funding ran out. He provided the PAC
his insight into establishing and running an incubator. He also provided two local incubator studies
done for the Small Business Development Center to the PAC Business Subcommittee showing
the operational costs for an incubator to-be approximately $60,000 to $100,000 a year. This does
not include the capital start up costs to lease, purchase or construct a building and equipment in
which to run an incubator. These costs could range from $30,000/year to lease a building, to
$500,000 to construct a 10,000 sf building.
In October, staff received notice of a PG&E grant submittal opportunity (attached). At staff's
initiative, it was brought to the PAC for discussion. The PAC assigned discussion of the grant to
the Business Subcommittee (Dean/Cam@bell/Powell) and suggested that the PAC conSider
collaborating with Mt. Elgon, since Mt. Elgon was already trying to develop a business incubator.
At the Business Subcommittee meeting with Mt. Elgon, it was decided that Mt. Elgon would apply
for the grant on their own. Mt. Elgon had already established a non-profit organization and had a
grant from Mercy Charities ($25,000). They also had been .working with the Small Business
Development Center, which has a tentative commitment for another grant of ($25,000) towards the
establishment of an incubator. The Business Subcommittee indicated-the PAC would provide
support of their project if needed. A summary of this meeting was presented to the PAC by Mr.
Dean.
At the February 17th PAC meeting, a presentation by Jonathan Webster of Mt. EIgon (and former
PAC member) was made outlining their organization and plans in developing a business incubator.
The PAC encouraged the Mt. Elgon organization and offered to lend their support to the efforts.
Also presenting at the meeting was Mr. Chatman, a business incubator consultant invited by PAC
member Campbell, to discuss the basics of how a business incubator works. Mr. Chatman's
advice to the PAC was to work with Mt. EIgon since they were already in the community and had
some of the needed funding lined up.
Based on the February 17th PAC meeting, in which members of the PAC were encouraging Mt.
Elgon, and their invited incubator consultant was advising them to work through Mt. Elgon, staff
interpreted the PAC's comments as to allow Mt. Elgon to take the lead in establishing and
operating an incubator. Recently the City received a letter from Ms. Campbell (see attached). The
letter seems to confirm the staff's understanding of the PAC's desire, in that she recommends the
Mt. Elgon Business Incubator Program be allocated funds to bring business growth to the
southeast.
If it was the PAC's intention to establish an°ther incubator separate from Mt. Elgon's, the PAC has
not been able to identify an organization/entity that would operate the incubator, and could apply
for CDBG funding. Even .if a qualified entity was identified, funding the operational costs for an
incubator can be substantial. It 'has been Council policy to fund "brick and mortar" projects with
CDBG funds and not on-going staffing or operational costs.
If on the other hand the PAC is considering being the incubator's operating entity, that is
probtematic. Since the PAC is not a legally constituted entity able to enter into legal agreements
or receive and spend funds independent.of the City of Bakersfield.
Southeast PAC
April 19, 2000
Page 3
CONCLUSION
Most of the discussions, and presentations the PAC has had on incubators have been on the
general benefits that an incubator may produce. When staff has tried to focus the discussion on
funding and operating an incubator, the PAC response is to hire a consultant, like the one they
invited, to develop a plan to implement an incubator. It's their belief that a consultant can tell them
what type of incubator would work in their area, and where the funding will come to establish and
operate an incubator.
While there continues to be an interest in an incubator by certain PAC members, over the last six
months most discussions by the PAC have led towards supporting the Mt. Elgon effort. The Mt.
EIgon project, which is requesting the C!ty owned properties at 407 & 417 Lakeview AVenue
(originally purchased with CDBG funds) for a community store and incubator, submitted an
application for CDBG assistance in 1998. The .project is contained within the CDBG 1998-99
Action Plan (see attachment). Mt. EIgon is an established non-profit organization that has been
working over the last two years to secure additional funding and grants. It would be difficult for
staff to recommend CDBG funding for another incubator project that is providing the same
services in the same area. This is consistent with City policy regarding duplication of services.
If it is the PAC's intention to continue pursue a business incubator separate from the Mt. Elgon
project, the following issues remain unresolved and would need to be addressed:
A) Funding an incubator is not allowed under redevelopment law, other sources of funds would
need to be-identified.
B) A qualified organization/entity needs to be identified that is willing and has the experience to
manage an incubator. The entity must be able to secure or show how future operational
costs will be met.
C) If the project requires the City to fund future operational costs, the Council policy on
restricting funding to "brick and mortar" projects verses paying for organizations on-going
operational costs needs to be addressed.
D) If a project is to be developed that is providing the same services in the same area as the
Mt. Elgon project, then it needs to be resolved if it is in conflict with the City's policy against.
duplication of funding for similar services.
Staff will continue to review options and seek potential grants that may be able to assist in the
efforts to establish a business incubator to benefit southeast Bakersfield.
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SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIONS
REGARDING BUSINESS INCUBATOR
DATE FORMAT ACTION
February 4, 1999 Old Business An incubator is listed within the overall desired
a. Identification of goals by the PAC.
overall goals for southeast
March 4, 1999 Memo from Mr. Dean to Subject: Recommendations for inclusion in
PAC Redevelopment Plan ..... Create a small
business incubator in SE Project area, directed
by SE PAC, to assist with new business start-up
and expansion; funding sources to include tax
~ncrement, CDBG, CDDA and any other sources
as determined by City Council; details of
incubator guidelines and program to be agreed to
by the CDDA, City Council, PAC and PAC
consultant.
March 4, 1999 Old Business Motion that the memorandum prepared by
a. Continued review and Marvin Dean (attached) be forwarded to staff to
discussion of the clarify, each item proposed and to indicate where
Preliminary Report and each item would fit in the plan (MSC Dean,
the Draft Redevelopment Campbell).
Plan for the Southeast
Bakersfield
Redevelopment Project
Area.
March 9, 1999 Memo to Jake Wager Attorney opinion regarding question: May the
from Janice Scanlan Redevelopment Agency set up or fund a small
business incubator program? Answer: NO
March 11, 1999 PAC Member statements Ms. Campbell mentioned she had contacted San
PAC Meeting Bernardino County regarding incubator she had
discussed previously and is writing letter
requesting additional information.
June 3, 1999 New Business Ms. Campbell discussed idea of incubator; she
PAC meeting will serve on Business Subcommittee to discuss
concept.
DATE FORMAT ACTION
September 23, 1999 Public Statements Ms. Campbell invited Gary Chatman of CG
PAC Meeting International to speak on business incubator
development. Mr. Chatman presented material.
Reports: Business Ms. Campbell moved that PAC request staff to
Subcommittee hire a consultant (approx. cost $30,000) to
formulate plan to create business incubator.
Motion amended and approved to have staff
research implementation of business incubator
project and determine cost for outside
consultant.
Ms. Campbell said that the PAC chairman had
asked her to gather information regarding small
business incubator project and bring it to the
PAC
PAC Member Statements Mr. Crompton appreciated Ms. Campbell's time
in researching incubator project and hoped that
PAC could consider other projects in addition to
the incubator.
October 21, 1999 In response to last month's request, staff obtains
two local incubators studies done for the Small
Business Development Center which included
detailed business plans showing start up and
operational costs. Copies are provided to Ms.
Campbell, Mr. Dean and Mr. Webster to assist
them in developing an incubator proposal.
Staff reports on possible PG&E grant for an
incubator and indicates that the non-profit Mt.
Elgon group is currently working on a similar
grant proposal. Grant is referred to Business
Subcommittee to meet with Mt. Elgon and
discuss a collaborative effort on the grant.
PAC Member Statements Ms. Campbell asked for incubator project update
at next meeting. PAC discussion followed that
the incubator project should be worked on in the
Business Subcommittee and brought back to the
PAC for final review.
Ms. Campbell asked that a discussion to clarify
the purpose of the incubator vote from the
September meeting be placed on the next
agenda.
DATE FORMAT ACTION
November 18, 1999 Repons Mr. Dean reported on PG&E grant. They met
PAC meeting Business Subcommittee with Mt. Elgon to discuss incubator project.
Because Mt. Elgon was already pursuing the
project, it was left to them to work towards the
grant application. SE PAC would assist them
when needed.
PAC Member statement Mr. Peterson requested a presentation from Mr.
Chatman regarding businesses incubators, be
placed on next agenda
December 16, 1999 Repons Gary Chatman report to PAC was postponed to
Business Subcommittee January, 2000 meeting according to Ms.
Campbell.
Repons Mr. Crompton asked that a representative from
Community Organization 'Mt. Elgon be asked to discuss their incubator
project at the next meeting.
February 17, 2000 Workshops Jonathan Webster made a presentation regarding
Mt. Elgon, it's mission and incubator concept.
Ms. Campbell indicated she had previous
discussions with the group regarding a business
incubator.
Mr. Gary Chatman discussed what an incubator
is and suggested that the PAC work with' Mt.
Elgon since they were already in the community
and had some funding lined up. Mr. Chatman
never provides follow up information on his
presentation.
Repons Mr. Peterson said no incubator project proposal
Business Subcommittee has been received, so PAC cannot act.
March 16, 1999 Workshop Jeff Johnson was to speak on their experience
PAC Meeting Presentation by Ted with incubators, but unable to attend. Small
Thiesen, in place of Jeff Business Development Services made
Johnson, for SBDC presentation regarding its services for new and
start up businesses. A motion by Mr. Dean to
ask the SBDC representative attend each PAC
meeting failed to pass.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF February 4, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
IH. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES of the January 21, 1999 meeting for approval.
V. REPORTS
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A.
Staff recommendation: No action needed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Formation of subcommittees.
Staff recommendation: To be determined by P~4C.
B. Request to establish a committee office and operational budget relative to Section
33388 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Staff recommendation: No action needed.
VIII. PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
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Page 2
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Deputy Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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City of Bakersfield
Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
Meeting of February 4, 1999
MINUTES
Members present: Members absent: Staff present:
Gil Anthony Art Powell Charles Webb
Stephanie Campbell Janice Scanlan
Isaiah Crompton Alternates present: David Lyman
Marvin Dean Ralph Martinez Paul Schowalter, GRC
Devon Johnson Charles Owens Tom Denison, GRC
Ricky Peterson
Kimika Porter
Rev. Curtis Richardson Alternates absent:
Jonathan Webster Henry Shipes
Vice chair Stephanie Campbell called the meeting to order at 6:33PM.
INVOCATION by Reverend Curtis Richardson.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
MINUTES
Minutes of the January 21, 1999 meeting were approved.
REPORTS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Identification of Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Issues and Goal Setting.
Mr. Paul Schowalter of GRC Redevelopment Consultants, Inc., led a discussion session where
members were asked to identify their likes and dislikes about the area, and a goal statement of
what members would like to see redevelopment do.
Likes
Proximity to Downtown/Civic Center
Attitude for improving
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Long time residents/business owners
BAACA activities (and other non-profit organizations)
Architecture
Availability of land
Diversity
Affordability
PAC
Businesses that have stayed
Neighborhood Watch Program
Redevelopment potential for the community
Potential for growth
Law enforcement improving
People who care
Local organizations
Past trailblazers in the community
Dislikes
Lack of financial assistance from banks / redlining
Lack of knowledge of total area
Code enforcement communication
Perception of crime/unlawfulness and poor investment area
Lack of facilities: commercial and public
Lack of services
Poor street lighting
Lack of senior services
No effort to bring new businesses
No large stores ("Big Box")
Crime/violence
Substandard housing
No sidewalks/curbs/gutters
Lack of landscaping
Inoperable vehicles/junk
Lakeview Avenue
Union Avenue
Absentee owners
Brundage Lane
No planning around Clinic
California Avenue
This area has been ignored by the city/no plan
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Long term neglect by the city - no resources invested here
Can't get loans on mobile homes
Lack of street sweeping / why does the city sweep streets with no curbs?
Businesses that contribute to crime
Boarded up buildings
Lack of city effort to help local businesses
Lack of youth activities
Lack of government facilities and services south of Brundage Lane
Substandard educational facilities
Higher prices for food, gas, etc.
Drugs
Treatment by officers
Lack of coordinated vision
Discrimination
Lack of opportunities
Lack of local jobs
Too many meetings/no action
No money for studies
Overall Goals
Create jobs
More business services - surveys etc.
Incentives for jobs/money
Preferences for local business expansion
Bring in "healthy" industries
Determine health and safety risks of businesses
Stop hiring outside consultants
Home improvement options / loans / grants
Rid area of drugs
Need reasonable and user friendly incentives/programs
Look at big picture
Focus on creative solutions
Need larger commercial facilities / owned by local residents
Form co-op with local businesses/organizations
Generate pride
Need better coordination with banks
Open up lines of communication
Identify the millions of dollars of public and private resources like CDBG that can be used.
Preferences to local residents/businesses
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munity
Turn around the current lack of trust
Motion to open process to public members limited to three minutes (MSC Dean, Peterson).
Motion to move on to dislikes (MSC Anthony, Porter).
The meeting was recessed at 7:45PM and reconvened at 7:55PM.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion to amend the agenda to address the request to establish a committee office and
operational budget relative to Section 33388 of the California Health and Satiety Code at this time
(MSC Peterson, Campbell).
Request to establish a committee office and operational budget relative to Section 33388 of the .
Califomia Health and Safety Code.
Motion to request tO City Council that a community office be established (MSC Peterson,
Campbell)
Motion to hire legal counsel (MSF Peterson, Dean).
Formation of subcommittees.
Mr. Dean submitted a memo regarding this issue. Motion to establish subcmnmittees (MSC
Webster, Crompton).
Motion to place additional public statements prior to PAC member statements (MSC Webster,
Dean).
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
· What powers does the PAC have? Mr. Webb responded.
· What has the consultant had found that needs redevelopment? Mr. Schowalter responded.
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olfthere is a conflict between the PAC and the city, who will legal counsel represent? Ms.
Scanlan responded.
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
Ms. Campbell asked that a discussion on operational expenses relative to Section 33388 of the
California Health and Safety Code be placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Webster said he was concerned that the PAC has had three meetings. He asked when the
PAC would see the plan and how the PAC can know what it is doing if it does not know what is
being proposed.
Ms. Campbell asked that a discussion on how subcommittees will be formed be placed on the
next agenda.
Mr. Dean discussed the redevelopment process.
Mr. Anthony mentioned that PAC comments are based upon mistrust and asked staff to be
patient.
Mr. Peterson asked that scheduling meeting dates up to January 2000 be placed on the next
agenda.
Mr. Peterson asked that the formation of a media subcommittee be placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Webb mentioned that an additional meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 25 at
6:30PM to review the redevelopment plan.
Ms. Porter complimented Ms. Campbell on her handling of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT followed at 9:21 PM
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING OF March 4, 1999
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
None
V. REPORTS
None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A.
Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
VIIi NEW BUSINESS
None
VIII. PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Depu~, Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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City of Bakersfield
Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
Meeting of March 4, 1999
MINUTES
Members present: Members absent: Staff present:
Gil Anthony Ricky Peterson Charles Webb ·
Stephanie Campbell Kimika Porter Walt Poor
Isaiah Crompton David Lyman
Marvin Dean Emie Glover, GRC
Devon Johnson Alternates present:
Art Powell Charles Owens
Rev. Curtis Richardson Henry Shipes
Jonathan Webster
Alternates absent:
Ralph Martinez
Chairman Art Powell called the meeting to order at 6:37PM.
INVOCATION by Rev. Curtis Richardson.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Continued review and discussion of the Preliminary_ Report and the Draft Redevelopment
Plan for the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
Ernie Glover of GRC Redevelopment Consultants, Inc., provided an overview of the documents.
He mentioned that 90% of the language is required by law.
Art Powell said he would like to include language in the plan to address strict code enforcement
and to making the area more attractive.
Motion that the memorandum prepared by Jonathan Webster (attached) be forwarded to staff to
clarify each item proposed and to indicate where each item would fit in the plan (MSC Webster,
Crompton).
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
TO: Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
FROM: Economic and Community Development Department
DATE: April 20, 2000
SUBJECT: Review the Preliminary Report, the Draft Redevelopment Plan, and[ the Draft Environmental
Impact Report for the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receipt of the documents, no action necessary.
BACKGROUND:
On February 22, 1999 the Central' District Development Agency authorized the iExecutive Director of the
Agency to transmit these documents to the Planning Commission and other affected taxing agencies as required
by law. It is anticipated that the documents will become available to the general public for review on February
25, 1999. This transmittal is not an approval of the documents.
PRELIMINARY REPORT
In accordance with California Community Redevelopment Law (CRL), a Preliminary Report must be prepared
for a redevelopment project in which tax increment authority is proposed. The Preliminary Report is required
to contain:
1) The reasons for the selection of the Project Area.
Boundaries were guided by a variety of considerations, including physical and economic blighting
conditions outlined in the Feasibility Study, the goals of the City's General Plan and zoning ordinances
and the technical requirements of the CRL. The Planning Commission designated the boundaries on
September 3, 1998.
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MEMORANDUM'
Date: 3/4/99
To: Sou~east Bakemfield Redevelopment PAC
From: Marvin Dean, Southeast Redevelopment PAC Business Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Chairperson
RE: Recommendations to be Included in the Draft Redevelopment Plan for the Southeast Bakersfield
Redeveioprnent Project
(1) Create a small business/M/WBE economic development revolving loan fund directed by the
Southeast PAC to assist small businesses/MNVBE persons with economic development projects within
the project area. (new business start up and business expansion). Detail of economic development
fund guidelines to be agreed to by the CDDA, City Council, PAC and PAC consultant. Economic
development revolving loan .fund, funding to include tax increments, CDBG, CDDA and or any other
source as determined by the City Council.
,('2)'-C¥~ a small I~'~i~e~)~/~'B~ business incubator inside ~h~S'E ,Rede~lo-~'~e-nt-Project-are, a
~l~r~ected by the Southeast PAC to assist with new business start up and expari§io-fl~.- -Funding source t-0
~-i~clude tax increment, CDBG,CDDA, and any other source as determined by City Council!' Details of/
§mall business/M/WBE incubator gui~delines_and_p~og.ram to be ..agreed to by the CDDA, City Counc_~iJ,]
~AC,_and PAC consultant?'~ ~ l l,
(3) Create a Southeast Bakersfield Housing Fund funded by downtown reaeve~opment 20% tax
increment funds and other sources as determined by the city Council. The Southeast Bakersfield
Housing fund will be available to assist with on going City housing programs inside the project area i.e.
housing rehab, new construction of affordable housing and assist property owners with code
enforcement / demolition of substandard residential and multi-family units.
(4) Include language into the plan that requires any developer receiving redevelopment assistance
must hire 30 % minimum Iow-income Section 3 residents· from the project area including construction
jobs and business staffing jobs. The PAC can assist firms with locating personnel or provide firms with
a waiver of conditions.
(5) PAC to create a Southeast Bakersfield Labor Pool-Job Bank to assist employers to meet project
employment goal of 30%.
(6) Include language into the Plan that requires any developer getting redevelopment assistance must
contract with or joint venture with small disadvantaged business M/WBF/Section 3 businesses within
the Southeast Bakersfield project area for 30% of the contract dollar amount. PAC can assist the
developer with locating targeted groups or provide a waiver of condition.
(7) Include language into the plan that requires persons and business within the project area to have a
preference for redevelopment assistance over persons from outside the project area. Any firm or
person tumed down for assistance can appeal for reconsideration to the PAC The PAC may provide
input and assist with recommendation to get the project approved, if the PAC determines the project to
be a community priority.
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MEMORANDUM "
~May the CDOA set up'a-smallbu~iness incubator ptog~am?~'~
busir'ess incubator programs to assist public agencies or private non~
However, paragraph (cl) of that section limits the authority to project amasin.lhecitle~
Healdsburg, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and Signal Hill. .. '..;: ....
Unless the law changes, the CDDA cannot set up such a program..
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the February 25, 1999 meeting for approval
B. Minutes of the March 4, 1999 meeting for approval
V. REPORTS
A. Staff Report Regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Repol~ for the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Plan.
Staff recommendation: Receipt of document, no action necessary.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Provide advisory comments on the Draft Redevelopment Plan for the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area.
Staff recommendation: Provide advisory comments regarding the document and make
recommendations as necessary.
B. Review of guidelines for subcommittees formed.
Staff recommendation: Adopt guidelines.as presented
C. Continuation of request to discuss an operational budget for the PAC.
Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
D. Continuation of adoption of PAC meetings until January 2000.
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Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request by PAC for City Council to create two new member positions on the
Central District Development Agency that would be filled by the Chairpersons of
the Old Town Kern - Pioneer and Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
Areas.
Staff recommendation: Undetermined,. pending City Attorney research of issues.
VIII.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Deputy Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Request by PAC for Ci_ty Council to create two new member positions on the Central
District Development Agency that would be filled by the Chairpersons of the Old Town
Kern-Pioneer and Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Areas.
Motion to draft a letter to the Mayor and signed by the Chairperson to request the Mayor's
consideration of representatives of the Southeast area when making appointments to the Central
District Development Agency. (MSC Campbell, Dean)
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
Mr. Peterson requested staff repons sent to City Council requesting the formation of the
proposed ~project areas.
Mr. Peterson also requested Ms. Scanlan to review these staff repons and ma/ke a finding that
funding of these reports falls under Section 33388 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Jonathan Webster said he feels the PAC is still missing the point and that he feels frustrated. We
need to clue in the community about what is happening and we need to put into place what we
want to benefit the community.
Ms. Campbell asked for help in locating office space for her business within the area bounded by
East California Avenue, Mt. Vernon Avenue, East Brundage Lane, and Union Avenue.
Ms. Campbell added that the community is supportive of the PAC. On the next agenda, she
would like to discuss the idea of forming a new subcommittee.
Mr. Dean said he wants staff and GRC to be available at no cost to review recommendations he
presented earlier with the consultant (Mr. Rosen) and that staff and the chair :should make input
into this material.
Mr. Wager said he would contact Mr. Rosen and discuss his thinking with him.
Mr. Dean said he is considering stepping down from the PAC and feels too restricted. He will
give his formal decision at the next PAC meeting.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1999
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 Soutlh Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 11, 1999 meeting for approval
(The scheduled April 8, 1999 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum)
(The scheduled Apri129, 1999 meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum)
(The scheduled May 27, 1999 meeting was canceled due to ~loint Public Hearing
on May 26'h)
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter dated May'l 2th from Art Powell, Chairman Southeast Bakersfield PAC to
Mayor Bob Price regarding future appointments to CDDA
VI. REPORTS
A. Business Subcommittee - Report dated 4/6/99 attached
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Continuation of request to discuss an operational budget for the PAC.
Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
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Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
B. Request to keep open option of including additional recommendations to the final
Redevelopment Plan until it is adopted by the City Council
Staff recommendation: Public hearing on Redevelopment Plan closed May 26~h.
IX. PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Deputy Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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from the MLK Center.
B. Community Organization Subcommittee: Isaiah Crompton said the committee had no report.
C. Community Relations Subcommittee: Ricky Peterson said the committee., had no report.
Stephanie Campbell would like to have an open meeting with the community'. Mr. Powell
suggested to wait until after July 30, when the plan is set in motion.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Continuation of request to discuss an operational budget for the PAC. Motion: To submit a
request to staff to formulate a one-year budget for operation of a PAC office (MSC Peterson,
Dean).
NEW BUSINESS
A. Request to discuss formation of a new subcommittee. Motion to use an existing standing
committee, the Community Relations Subcommittee, to develop goals and objectives for a
budget (MSC Johnson, Porter). Mr. Powell reminded everyone that Mr. Peterson was the chair
of this committee, and that members are Mr. Crompton, Mr. Dean, and Mr. Powell.
B. Request to keep open option of including additional recommendations to the final
Redevelopment Plan until it is adopted by the City Council.
Motion: Reaffirming support to Council for recommendations of Mr. Dean'.,; memo of March 4,
1999 (MSC Dean, Crompton).
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
Ms. Scanlan referred to Section 4 of the bylaws regarding unexcused absences. Mr. Anthony
asked that the PAC begin enforcing this. Staff will send out a notice in the next packet.
Mr. Dean commented it was too bad that the community could not save the Bakersfield sign.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
H. INVOCATION
III.
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the August 26, 1999 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Memo from Jake Wager to Alan Tandy regarding PAC request for funds to send
two members to Glendale redevelopment conference
B. City Council and CDDA Administrative Reports on Agreement to Purchase Land
from City within Southeast Bakersfield Project Area
C. Sample Proposal Letter City uses in providing incentives to companies
considering sites within Southeast Bakersfield
VI. REPORTS
A. ~ership Participation requirements ,for redevelopment
B.
C. Community Organization Subcommittee
D. Community Relations Subcommittee
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. None.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of PAC having booth to meet the community at the Good Neighbor
Festival on 10/23.
Staff recommendatiom To be determined by PAC.
B. Determine process to replace PAC members that have resigned or have exceeded
allowed absences from PAC meetings.
Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
IX. PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Deputy Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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City of Bakersfield
Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
Meeting of September 23, 1999
MINUTES
Members present: Alternates present: Staff present:
Gil Anthony Charles Owens Charles Webb
Stephanie Campbell Janice Scanlan
Isaiah Crompton David Chesney
Marvin Dean
Devon Johnson
Ricky Peterson
Kimika Porter
Art Powell
Rev. Curtis Richardson
Chairperson Art Powell called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
INVOCATION by Rev. Curtis Richardson.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Dave Cross, Architect, spoke regarding his interest in developing property he owns at 1400 Q Street,
Bakersfield. His idea involves developing his five acres at that location plus adjacent parcels,
perhaps from Chester Avenue to Union Avenue, Railroad Tracks to Califomia Avenue.
Marvin Dean followed on Mr. Cross' statement and referred to an Economic', Development study
prepared for the City by GRC Associates.
Motion: The PAC shall invite Mr. Cross to speak at the next scheduled PAC meeting to comment
on an Entertainment Center Conceptual Master Plan contained in the Economic Development study.
The PAC also wants Mr. Cross to address his plan to develop approximately 100 acres from Chester
Avenue to Union Ave, Railroad Tracks to California Avenue. The PAC shall also invite City Staff
to report separately at the next scheduled PAC meeting on the same Economic Development Study
prepared by GRC Associates. (MSC Dean, Crompton)
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B. Business Subcommittee: Mr. Dean distributed a Parliamentary Procedure "cheat-sheet."
Mr. Dean also reported that he attended the California Redevelopment Association's Housing
Seminar in Glendale, CA.
C. Community Organization Subcommittee: The committee had no report.
D. Community Relations Subcommittee: Mr. Peterson stated that a report on a Project Area
Committee Office is pending.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. The PAC discussed the merits of participating in the Good Neighbor Festival on October 23,
1999.
Motion: Request City to pay for flyers, banners, and the $40 booth charge to enable the PAC to
participate in the Good Neighbor Festival (MSC Peterson, Crompton).
B. The PAC discussed member attendance and the definition of an excused absence.
Motion: Remove Jonathan Webster (Owner Occupant category) from the Sc.utheast Project Area
Committee due to excessive absences and his announced desire to discontinue participation (MSC
Campbell, Peterson).
Motion: Elevate Charles Owens (Owner Occupant category) from Altemate st~ttus to Member status
MSC Campbell, Peterson).
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Chairman Powell requested staff to write Mr. Webster a letter thanking trim for his time and
participation.
Motion: PAC members shall follow the rules regarding attendance. If unable to attend a meeting,
a PAC member shall telephone the chairman in advance of the meeting (MSC Campbell, Johnson).
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
Mr. Crompton said that one vacancy has been filled on the CDDA, one vacancy remains, and asked
for the current status.
Mr. Powell responded that he lives in the county and is ineligible for CDDA membership. Ms.
Campbell works for Councilmember Carson and felt that her participation on the CDDA may
constitute a conflict of interest. Mr. Powell further indicated that Mr. Anthony has expressed his
willingness and interest in serving on the.CDDA.
Motion: The Southeast Project Area Committee supports Mr. Anthony's candidacy to serve on the
CDDA (MSC Peterson, Campbell).
Mr. Peterson requested that a street lighting pi'oject for the Southeast Redevelopment Area be placed
on a future meeting agenda. The cost of the project should not exceed $275,000; the project's theme,
including safety and aesthetics, will be determined at a future date.
Mr. Dean stated that he was asked to submit his name for CDDA membership, but that he was
unable to serve. Mr. Dean indicated that he thinks the PAC "shoots from the hip" and does not
define PAC projects well enough prior to submitting them to the City for staff action. This process
"dilutes" PAC effectiveness; it results in the PAC not being taken seriously and wastes resources.
He indicted his desire for the PAC to "grapple with the process." Continuing, Mr. Dean said, "When
we use a shotgun approach, we are aiding and abetting the enemy. Let's be well organized."
Mr. Anthony indicated his support for Mr. Dean's statement. Mr. Anthony saiid the PAC "needs to
develop a strategic plan. We used to operate independently. Now we must act together and focus
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on the long term." He expressed concern that the PAC may lose credibiliEt, and that members
should set-aside personal desires and "work for what's good for the order."
Mr. Powell asked that the following items be placed on the agenda for the next PAC meeting:
1. Discuss PAC member attendance at, and City funding for, an Introduction to
Redevelopment seminar sponsored by the California Redevelopment Association on
November 4 - 5, 1999 in Modesto. He indicated his desire fi>r two or three PAC
members to attend.
2. The development of a Union Avenue and Lakeview Improvernent Project.
Mr. Powell indicated his desire to get staff some projects to work on. He said the PAC wouldn't
know what it could do until it got a project on the table that staff could develop with PAC assistance.
Mr. Peterson asked that a Cottonwood Road Improvement Project also be placed on the agenda for
the next PAC meeting.
Mr. Anthony said that the PAC should work on multiple projects.
Mr. Dean asked the Chair to inquire if the California Redevelopment Association could present a
workshop in Bakersfield on Introduction to Redevelopment.
Mr. Owens said that "it has been a pleasure sitting on the sideline and watching the plays. Now I
have to play. The fastest way to tear down an organization is infighting. Let us leave jealousy and
malice outside, not in here." Mr. Owens expressed his eagerness to work with the PAC and
presented his experience which included 35 years of trade union contract negotiations and three years
on the Kern County Grand Jury.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the September 23, 1999 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Statement of Indebtedness for Redevelopment Project Areas
B. PAC Statement of Stephanie Campbell
C. News article on Steel Truss company in southeast
D. Economic Development Activity Report - September
E. Memo to PAC - Sufficient Copies
F. New City Housing Program Brochure
VI. WORKSHOP
A. Presentation by Mr. Dave Cross on potential commercial proje, ct adjacent to Q
Street and California Avenue (15 Minutes)
VII. REPORTS
A. Business Subcommittee
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
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D. Staff
- Report on Redevelopment Housing Conference (deferred from last meeting)
- Report on Ownership Participation (deferred from last meeting)
- Report onDowntown Economic Development Study
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. PAC to discuss coordination and Staffing of booth at the Good Neighbor Festival
on 10/23.
Staff recommendation: No action required
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Street lighting projects in Southeast Bakersfield
Staff recommendation: To be determined by PAC.
Xo'
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
John F. Wager, Jr.
Deputy Executive Director
Central District Development Agency
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Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
Meeting of October 21, 1999
MINUTES
AS CORRECTED
Members present: Alternates present: Staff present:
Gil Anthony Ralph Martinez Donna Barnes
Stephanie Campbell Henry Shipes David Lyman
Isaiah Crompton Janice Scanlan
Marvin Dean Charles Webb
Ricky Peterson Frank Young
Kimika Porter
Charles Owens
Art Powell
Rev. Curtis Richardson
Chairperson Art Powell called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
INVOCATION by Rev. Curtis Richardson
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the September 23, 1999 meeting were approved.
Motion: Future votes of declaring seats vacant should be roll call votes (MSC Campbell,
Crompton)
CORRESPONDENCE
Charles Webb discussed the Statement of Indebtedness, an article on a steel tress company, the
city's Economic Development Activity Report, and Bakersfield Magazine.
Motion: Send letter to Mayor Price thanking him for his consideration of the PAC's request for
appointments to the CDDA and especially in appointing Gil Anthony (MSC Campbell, Owens).
WORKSHOP
Presentation by Mr. Dave Cross on potential commercial project adjacent to Q Street and
California Avenue.
Motion: Refer the concept to the Business Subcommittee to meet with Dave Cross to see if this
is something they want to bring back to the PAC at a later date (MSC Peterson, Dean)
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.REPORTS
. A. Business Subcommittee: No report.
B. Community Organization Subcommittee: No report.
C. Community Relations Subcommittee: No report.
D. Staff Reports
1. Report on Redevelopment Housing Conference.(Donna Barnes). This item was
deferred from the previous meeting.
2. Report on Owner Participation Process (Charles Webb). This.item was deferred from
the previous meeting.
3. Report on Downtown Economic Development Study (Charles Webb).
OLD BUSINESS
A. Coordination and staffing of booth at the Good Neighbor Festival on 10/2,3. PAC members
discussed which members would staff the booth at which times.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Street lighting projects in southeast Bakersfield was to be presented by Frank Young of City
General Services. This item was deferred to the November 18 meeting.
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
Ricky Peterson requested the Business Subcommittee to report to the PAC as soon as possible on
its meeting with Mr. Cross.
Mr. Powell said he had met with Archie Barefield who had the following comments:
1. If there is a discussion regarding Lakeview, address the tin buildings north of
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Brundage.
2. If businesses aren't attracted to the area because of the way the conununity looks, we
should discuss cleaning up lots.
Charles Owens stated his concern about the problem of finding employment opportunities for
released inmates.
Adjournment followed at 9:47PM.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
H. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the October 21, 1999 meeting for approval
V. .CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter of appreciation to Mayor from SE PAC Chair
B. City Council administrative report on rescission of Casa Loma Specific Plan
C. Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020 forum schedule
D. Economic Development Activity Report - October
E. Home Access Grant application - Budget $88,000 for FY 99-00
F. Annual Report of the Central District Development Agency
G. Name change from Central District Development Agency to Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency
VI. WORKSHOP
A. Presentation by General Services regarding street lighting projects in Southeast
Bakersfield (deferred from last meeting)
VII. REPORTS
A.
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Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
Meeting of November 18, 1999
MINUTES
Members present: Members absent: Alternates present: Alternates absent:
Gil Anthony Devon Johnson none Ralph Martinez
Stephanie Campbell Kimika Porter (excused) Henry Shipes
Isaiah Crompton Rev. Curtis Richardson
Marvin Dean (excused)
Ricky Peterson
Charles Owens
Art Powell
Chairperson Art Powell called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. He mentioned that Ms. Porter
had a death in her family and could not attend; in addition, Rev. Richardson had called and
would be unable to attend.
INVOCATION by Isaiah Crompton
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the October 21, 1999 were approved with the following correction:
Page 1, under "Workshop," Mr. Anthony made the motion, seconded by Mr. Dean.
(MSC Peterson/Dean)
CORRESPONDENCE
A.~. Letter of appreciation to Mayor from SE PAC Chair
B._:. Ci_ty Council administrative report on rescission of Casa Loma Specific Plan
C__:. Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020 forum schedule
D__:. Economic Development Activi _ty Report - October
Regarding the 1 million square foot prospect on the last page, staff was asked if this is the
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same project as was mentioned in the newspaper looking at Delano.
Home Access Grant application - Budget $88,000 for FY 99-00
Mr. Dean asked for a breakout of the housing programs with brief descriptions and
budget for the next meeting. Mr. Powell asked for copies of any housing brochures so
PAC members could distribute them throughout the community.
Annual Report of the Central District Development Agency
Mr. Dean asked about the first item of small print on this report with a current balance of
$815,304. He also asked what is now available in the housing fund. These items will be
provided in the next meeting packet.
G.__~. Name change from.Central District Development Agency to Bakersfield Redevelopment
Agency
WORKSHOP
Presentation by Frank Young from General Services regarding street lighting projects in
Southeast Bakersfield (deferred form last meeting).
Mr. Lyman was asked to provide a copy of the proposal the Old Town Kern axea used for
lighting in that area.
Motion: Refer to Community Relations Committee to work with staffto identify areas that need
lighting and what action the PAC needs to take. (MSC Dean, Anthony)
REPORTS
Mr. Dean reported that the committee was possibly pursuing emergency preparedness in the
southeast.
Regarding the development concept being discussed by Mr. Dave Cross, that is very much alive.
B. Community Organization Subcommittee: No report.
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C. Community Relations Subcommittee: No report.
D. Staff Report on the enterprise zone was deferred.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Adoption of PAC meeting schedule.
The following meeting dates were adopted for 2000:
Thursday, January 20, 2000 Thursday, July 20, 2000
Thursday, February 17, 2000 Thursday, August 17, 2000
Thursday, March 16, 2000 Thursday, September 21, 2000
Thursday, April 20, 2000 Thursday, October 19, 2000
Thursday, May 18, 2000 Thursday, November 16, 2000
Thursday, June 15, 2000 Thursday, December 21, 2000
(MSC Campbell, Peterson)
B. Proposed City Center project. Mr. Dean requested staff provide an actual or revised estimate
of project area revenue projections over the next 30 years. He also requested staff to develop a
timeline as to the level of debt that can be incurred during the life of the project area.
Motion: Request to City Council to develop a conceptual master plan for the entire southeast
Bakersfield project area. The city would hire an architect with prior experience and involve
community input (MSC Dea9, Owens)
C. Draft RFP for Economic Development Service -- Union Avenue study
Mr. Powell asked members to provide comments to Mr. Webb by Monday, November 22 so staff
can compile all comments for the next meeting.
Motion: Defer enterprise zone presentation to the next meeting (MSC Anthony, Peterson).
PAC MEMBER STATEMENTS
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Mr. Peterson also requested that Mr. Cross and the Marketplace Plaza be placed on the next
agenda.
Mr. Crompton requested that a presentation by Mr. Jerry Gaines who is planning a recycling
operation at Cottonwood Road and Watts Drive be placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Dean mentioned that the city and county met to discuss housing. He will be coming back
shortly to discuss in-fill housing.
Mr. Dean also mentioned he had heard about a commercial in-fill project in the county area on
Cottonwood Road.
Mr. Dean requested the city clean up the city-owned property on Ralston and Lakeview.
Mr. Dean also asked if the PAC agenda could be made available to the Bakersfield Californian.
Mr. Dean added that if there was a master plan the PAC could submit a vision like the DBA did
at the Urban Development Committee.
Mr. Powell asked that the letter from Vernon Strong regarding the MAOF child care building be
placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Owens requested to know what committees he is on. Because Mr. Owens replaced Mr.
Webster on the PAC, Mr. Lyman will check the records to see what committees Mr. Webster was
on.
Mr. Powell read a letter from Mr. Anthony resigning his position on the PAC due to his
appointment to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Anthony's position will be assumed
by Mr. Martinez.
Mr. Dean stated he is disappointed that Mr. Anthony is leaving and mentioned Mr. Anthony was
able to work together with everyone.
Mr. Anthony stated he felt there would be a conflict if he remained a PAC member. In the
interest if being fair, he thought it was best to resign.
Adjournment followed at 9:14 PM (MSC Peterson, Crompton).
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1999
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 Sonth Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 18, 1999 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Letter of resignation from SE PAC by Gil Anthony
B. Housing program information - Community Development
C. Staff memo to PAC addressing questions at November 18th meeting
D. Economic Development Activity Report - November
E. City Attorney memo to PAC - Motion to fund Master Plan
F. Letter to Vernon Strong regarding MAOF building
VI. WORKSHOP
A. Presentation by staff on Enterprise Zone (deferred from last mteeting) 10 minUtes
B. Presentation by Mr. Jerry Gaines regarding recycling operations - 10 minutes
VII. REPORTS
A.
- Dave Cross marketplace project .ppdate
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
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David Lyman made a presentation on the Enterprise Zone program.
Jerry Gaines made a presentation about a proposed recycling operation. He is looking for any
input from the PAC.
Motion: Have the Business Subcommittee look at Mr. Gaines' proposal, see how the PAC could
assist him, and make a recommendation at the next meeting. (MSC Campbell, Porter)
REPORTS
A. Business Subcommittee
Mr. Dean presented an update on Dave Cross' proposal, stating that a supermarket has signed a
letter of intent to locate in the proposed project.
B. Community_ Relations Subcommittee
A report on street lighting was presented by Mr. Peterson, Ms. Porter, Mr. Powell, and Ms.
Campbell. Motion: It is moved to adopt the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Street Lighting
Proposal. Staff is requested to prepare the proposal and return the same proposal to the full
committee for review. The committee will be available to staff for any questions or points of
clarification in regards to this motion. (MSC Peterson, Crompton)
D. Staff
Mr. Webb discussed the draft Implementation Plan which was distributed.
OLD BUSINESS
A. RFS for Economic Development Study -- Union Avenue
Ms. Campbell left the room due to a potential conflict of interest.
Motion: Adopt the RFS with conditions as set forth by staff for repayment. (MSF Peterson,
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2000
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the December 16, 1999 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Staff memo to the PAC - Items/Information of Interest to the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area Committee
VI. WORKSHOP
A.
VII. REPORTS
A.
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
D. Staff
- Report on Relocation Assi'stance under Redevelopment
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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Lyman indicated they had not been informed of the meetings.
Upon a request from Mr. Dean, Mr. Cross provided an update on his proposed development and
said the community should get involved. On another matter, Mr. Cross was informed by Mr.
Webb that letters will be sent out to property owners in the proposed development area regarding
owner participation opportunities.
Gerald Alderete asked if the project areas were being combined. Mr. Webb answered that they
were not.
MINUTES
The minutes of the December 16, 1999 meeting were approved (MSC Campbell/Peterson) with
the following amendment:
Motion on Item B should read:
It is moved to adopt the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Street Lighting
Proposal. Staff is requested to prepare the proposal and return the same proposal
to the full committee for review. The committee will be available to staff for any
questions or points of clarification in regards to this motion.
Ricky Peterson requested a copy of the lighting proposal for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
redevelopment area. David Lyman stated that there was no such proposal and that information
had previously been provided to the PAC regarding this issue.
CORRESPONDENCE
No action.
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PAC needs to tap into them. The problem with southeast Bakersfield is that everyone is too busy
fighting with each other. If everyone worked together, then everyone could be at the table.
Mr. Peterson said he knew of a new business at Planz and Lotus Lane and asked if a crosswalk or
stop sign could be placed at the intersection, since it is also a bus stop.
Mr. Webb replied that he had talked with the Traffic Division about this. To get a four-way stop
sign requires 350 vehicles in a eight hour period. A survey last year showed the intersection had
less than half the required number and no accidents. The PAC requested a new survey be done.
He will follow-up with the request for a new survey and crosswalk.
Ms. Campbell asked how the PAC could request a four-way stop sign and crosswalk at the
intersection even if the survey shows not enough cars or accidents.
Mr. Webb replied that citizens could approach City Council.
Ms. Campbell said she is confused about the role of the PAC. Can the PAC make
recommendations on how to spend money?
Mr. Lyman replied that the funds generated from the redevelopment area belong to the
Redevelopment Agency, not the PAC. The PAC has no funds and has no financial
responsibility. The responsibility for, and decisions about, redevelopment funds rests with the
Agency.
Ms. Campbell said small business have such a hard time staying in business. The PAC has the
ability to help businesses but has not done a lot in one year. She said the PAC should do
something.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjoumed at 9PM.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2000
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the February 17, 2000 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Staff memo to thc PAC - Items/Information of Interest to the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Ama Committee
VI. WORKSHOP
A. is! ~, ~
B. Presentation by Graham Kaye-Eddie on the need for a Master Plan - 15 minutes
VII. REPORTS
A. Business Subcommittee
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
D. Staff
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2000
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens Street.
I. ROLL CALL '
II. INVOCATION
III. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
IV. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the February 17, 2000 meeting for approval
V. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Staff' memo to the PAC - Items/Information of Interest to the Southeast
Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area Committee
VI. WORKSHOP
A. Presentation by Jeff Johnson, Director of the Small Business Development Center
- 15 minutes
B. Presentation by Graham Kaye-Eddie on the need for a Master Plan - 15 minutes
VII. REPORTS
A. Business Subcommittee
B. Community Organization Subcommittee
C. Community Relations Subcommittee
D. Staff
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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MEMORANDUM
March 9, 1999
TO: JOHN'F. WAGER, JR., DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CENTRAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FROM: JANICE SCANLAN, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY ,~
SUBJECT: SOUTHEAST PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION
FROM MARCH 4, 1999 MEETING
QUESTION PRESENTED
May the CDDA set up a small business incubator program?
ANSWER
No.
DISCUSSION
Health and Safety Code section 33427 (CRL) authorizes the establishment of small
business incubator programs to assist public agencies or private non-profit corporations.
However, paragraph (d) of that section limits the authority to project areas in the cities of
Healdsburg, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland and Signal Hill.
Unless the law changes, the CDDA cannot set up such a program.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CPD CONSOLIDA TED PLAN
LISTING OF PROPOSED PROJECTS
HUD Matrix Code/Title/ Funding Sources
Project Project Title/Priority/
ID/ Objective/Description .... Citation/Accomplishments
Local ID
0022 Mt. Elgon Market Project 17A Land CDBG $2,850
ESG $0
Acquisition/Disposition HOME $0
LEH901 1. Provide technical assistance. 2. Provide assistance to eligible
micro-enterprises and companies in the following types of activities: HOPWA $0
a) Acquisition of real property; b) Land (site) and building 570,204 ASSISTED HOUSING $0
improvements; c) Rehabilitation of commercial-industrial buildings; PHA $0
d) Purchase or installation of real property equipment; e) Start-up 20 Jobs TOTAL $2,850
(pre-development) costs; t) Business support services. Objective
measures to create 40 new jobs. Create 8 new jobs each year.
Accomplishments: FY95 & Fycj6 237 new jobs; 154 jobs retained;
FY97 not yet available.
Assistance to a non-profit collaborative to acquire City-owned
property located at 407 and 417 Lakeview Avenue for the purpose Total Prior Funding $0
of developing a community grocery store to serve as a job training
facility. City's assistance will consist of disposition of the publicly
owned vacant land and minor related costs. ~--~- ~.-'~ "-
Help the Homeless? No Stari Date: 07101198
Help those with HIV or AIDS? No Completion Dale: 12130/99
Eligibility: 570.208(a)(~[) - Low/Mod ~,~i~
Subrecipient: Subrecipient Private 570.500 (c)
Location(s): Addresses
407 Lakeview, Bakersfield, CA 93307 411 Lakeview Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
City of Bakersfield
FY 1998-99 Action Plan 88 ,,'
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TO: CITY CouNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: STEPHANIE CAMPBELL
DATE: APRIL 17, 2000
CC: ALAN TANDY - CITY MANAGER
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE/
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RE: DRAFT - CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2005
The Consolidated Plan 2005 (ConPlan), is a comprehensive
analysis, of a 3 to 5 year strategic plan that establi~hes
goals and housing and community development prioriti99; an
annual action plan describing how federal and local.,
resources will be used and allocated to address the needs
and objectives identified in the ConPlan and required
federal certifications regarding the City's performance in
carrying out its annual activities.
In Chapter VIII - Community and ~conomic Development Needs,
there are several responses ranked that do not meet the
needs of residents of Southeast Bakersfield. The responses
are ran~ed from i to 7,(from high need to no need) in this
area the survey information is incorrect. The citizens, of
Southeast Bakersfield rank %5 - Direct Financial
Asstance/Tecnical Assistance; %6 - commercial/Indu~trial
Real Property Acquisition; and ~7 - Micro Enterprise
Assistance, as high needs for the community.
Micro Business Enterprises can help alleviate unemployment
for minority citizens within the Southeast Bakersfield
Area. By ranking Micro Enterprises as no need, the City
seems to be taking steps backward in the growth of Economic
Development. The City staff needs to actively promote business
within this area and if'necessary separate; Southeast
Bakersfield as it has done in the formation of a Redevelopment
Project Area.
By providing Direct Financial Assistance/ Technical
Assistance in the proposed plan it would allow Minority
owned businesses to begin making a noticeable impact on the
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employment outlook of Minority Citizens. The inclusion of a
comprehensive micro enterprise assistance program with
technical/financial support to small for-profit businesses
should be included and funds designated for that specific
purpose.
In Economic Perspectives by Thomas D. Boston, professor at
Georgia Institute of Technology, a Member of the Black
Enterprise Board of Directors Article he sates the "Twenty
By Ten" program. The ideal behind the "Twenty By Ten"
program comes from the premise that if the government and
private sector pursue policies to increase the number of
African American-owned firms, then by 2010, these businesses
would employ 20% of the African American labor force.
In 1982, the Census Bureau reported that 'there were 339,239'
African American-owned firms, which employed 165,765 workers
- or 1.5% of the black labor force at that time. Between
1982 and 1992, the number of black-owned businesses grew at
a rate of 7.2% annual while their employment capacity grew
11.02%. Because of this rapid growth, there were 602.,.912
black businesses in 1992, with a capacity that was equal to
2.3% of the 1992 African American workforce. If the current
growth continues, there will be 2.2 million African American
firms employing 2.3 worker~ by 2010.
These results mean that there can be no backsliding by
communities and government, programs such as micro business
assistance and tecnhnical assistance for small business
concerns must continue and grow. It is a need to diversify
from their traditional roles into nont.raditional roles and
help establlsh industries by co- branding with community
business development entities by creating grassroot
solutions to business development.
In Southeast Bakersfield we have Mt. Elgon Corporation, that
is dedicated to promoting business in the Southeast
Bakersfield Area. Mt. Elgon, has been promoting a Business
Incubator Program that would provide a springboard for small
businesses locating within the'area to build a foundation to
grow and expand on. At numerous times the Incubator program
has been brought to the city staff's attention, now is the
time for the Incubator project to be included in the ConPlan
with funding allocations to bring needed business growth to
the Southeast Bakersfield Area.
I am requesting that as you look over the ConPlan, a
Business Incubator Project be included under Economic
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Development. The government and private sector must step up
to this challenge. If society whishes to see the end of
racial employment disparities, the solution is right at your
fingertips. Past policies have not worked because they have
been centered on promoting all businesses with the.
assumption that their employment growth will "trickle down'.
to minorities. But this has not happened. However, we can
now see that promoting minority-owned businesses can solve
the problem. In-addition, it makes good economic sense -
and good social sense.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Campbell
Owner - Public Relations Plus/
Next Level Marketing
e
Pacific 0a$ and
Electr/c Company
Craig 0. Schmidt 650 0 Street. Third Floor
Public Affairs Manager Fr~no. ~ 93760.0001
1 1999
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October 15, 1999
Dear Agency Representative:
PG&E will begin the request for proposal process for our Community Vitality Program for
the distribution of contribution allocations for 2000. This letter will describe that process:
Priority Funding Areas
Enclosed are the guidelines and application for funding. The following list represents
priority funding program areas*:
· Job Training and Economic Development: Training programs that help
prepare workers for meaningful employment and self-sufficiency
· Education: Progrartts that help prepare students for meaningful employment
after graduation including school-to-work programs involving K-12,
community colleges/universities and businesses.
· Environmental Stewardship: Programs or partnerships that promote
environmental vitality. Protection of natural resources and vegetation
management.
* Emergency Preparedness & Response: Partnerships with organizations
that mobilize communities and increase PG&E's ability to prepare for and
respond to emergencies.
* Civic and cultural organizations that serve local communities will also be considered and are representative
of the constituencies with which PG &E Company wants to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Agencies that are not included in the priority areas but are part of United Way or a health and human
services agency should still apply
Timeline
The following dates for each step of the process are outlined below.
Applications must be received by November 30, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. Those sent after
that deadline will not be considered for 2000 funding.
1. Guidelines and applications mailed to organizations on October 15, 1999
2. Deadline for receipt of applications and required attachments is
November 30, 1999 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Confirmation notices will be sent out to agencies that submitted proposals which
will specify the status of the application including any materials pending by
December 21, 1999.
4. Incomplete applications will have two weeks to re-submit materials as requested per
confirmation notice.
5. Proposal evaluation process will be completed by March 1, 2000.
6. Notification of approval and denials will be mailed by March 30, 2000.
PG&E Contact
Once again our centralized process will be managed by Singleton-Tacket & ASSociates, a
PG&E vendor. Our local community representative, Linda Quifiones-Vaughan, will continue
to assist in the identification of potential project/program funding areas and also participate
in the evaluation process. However, all applications, supportive materials and inquiries
should be sent to:
PG&E
c/o Singleton-Tacket & Associates
PMB 25, 4450 California Ave. Suite K
Bakersfield, CA 93309
We have established a toll-free phone number for you to call and encourage you to contact
us for questions, additional information and/or direction. This number is:
1-888-457.6767
We look forward to working with your agency. PG&E's commitment to local services is
as strong as ever. Introducing the elements of coordination and a common focus throughout
a broader geographic area is a goal that is important to PG&E. Please feel free to contact
Singleton-Tacket & Associates as the need arises.
Best Wishes,
Schmidt
Public Affairs Manager
PaCific Gas and
Electric Company,. -. ~,.. '.
WE DELIVER ENERGY.'" ' .,.
Area 8 " '""" "'
(ommunity Vit(]lity Pro.g'r ]m
Counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Tulare and San Bernardino -"-"-"
CONTRIBUTION 'GUIDELINES/ '
APPLICATION PROCESS
PG&E Contributions Pr°gram:i "
PURPOSE ' . !"
The purpose of the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) contributions Program iSto Provide
financial and in-kind support to organizations that Promote the economic,lenvironmental, ·
and social well-being of the communities and markets served. ~.. ' '
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES "-' --
· To enable PG&E to function as a socially responsible partner
· To assist the company in meeting business objectives -- -
· To identify strategic, innovative, and visible projects in'the counties of Fresno, Kemi.
Kings, Tulare and San Bemardino " '
· To assist in addressing issues that strive to diversify the econOmic base and maintain the
area's quality oflife '' '. ~ : .' .
· To facilitatecollaborative partnerships which maximize resources' and minimizeduplication
of service -'
PRIORITY FUNDING AREAS '
PG&E will provide support to programs and projects that meet the following funding areas*:
· . Job Training and Economic Development: Training programs that help.prepare workers
for meaningful emPloyment and self-sufficiency, which contribute· in'turn to the economic
vitality of the communities served by. PG&E. Examples include welfarestO-work Program~,-
business incubation projects, and training programs that build Or enhance the skills
needed by today's workforce .
· Education: Programs that help prepare stUdents fOr meaningful emplogment after
graduation including school-to;work programs involving.K~12 and community
. colleges/technical schools and innOvative partnerships between business and education.
· Environmental Stewardship: Programs or Partnerships.that PromOte environmental.:: '.
vitality, prOtection of natural resources, and vegetation management. ExamPles include '
partnerships with Parks and recreation departments in support of these objectives..' :.--'
· ' EmergenCy PreParedness & Response: Partnerships With organizations that m0biliz..e'.
communities and increase PG&E's ability to prepare for and respond t0 e'mergen~cie~.,s.i:.-
Examples'include the Red Cross as well as community-based organizationsthat'..typ!.Ca!ly-"
assist PG&E in emergency situations. .'..- .' .::.:.:~..-...-
· Civ/c and cultural organizations that serve local communities and are reWesentaiive'of the constituendes''~'
with which PG &E Company wants to establish and maintain strong rehtionships will also.be cOnSidered.
Agencies that are not included in the pri.ority areas but are part of United Way or aheakh'and human
services agency should still apply. ': ...:. ·
TYPES OF ALLOCATIONS ., '.:.- .....
PG&E will allocate financial and in-kind contributions'to organizations thai'haVea tax~'.
exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service un'der Section 501(c)3 and meet'the"
criteria outlined in these guidelines: One-year grants for projects or programs are .preferred
lti pp
.. over mu -yearsu ort.. : ...., . ..
Financial Contributions " ' ..... · . -'.:
FinanCial contributions can be used to support: ' ' ' ':'.."
· New programs and/or education grants that. incorporate :collaboration and parmershipS
which maximize resources and minimize duplicatiOn of Services.
· Underwriting of special events, marketing and fund raising'campaigns t° enhance the-
self-sufficiency of the organization. " '."
· Funding on a limited basis for ongoing programsi prOjects. and capital(buildirig)...' .~ ii:)'':
c~mnnlon~. · . . , ~ ·
In-kind Contributions . ... .~ '.~, -~ :":..-.':,..--'
In-kind contributions can be allocated as available 'following the guidelines, stipulated f6r-'
a regulated public utility. These allocations may be made in' the form'of:...-.. ~. ....
· Surplus computers . - ' .:!.
· Surplus office equipment . ~ . '
· Staff resources .... .
· Use of company facilities -. ' ' .~.'"
ALL TYPES OF REQuEsTS wlLL 8E EVALUATED ON A CAS£-lly:CAS:E.I''
BASIS ACCORDING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES" -:5 ": .'. ~ '(..
What PG&E does not fund. · ~' :'
PG&E does not provide contributions to: ..~ .. " -~.: ·
· Requests that are not in writing. '. ". i -. · .. _. ' '~ '- .... ~i.'..':
· Organizati.onsthat do nOt fit our funding guidelines and are not tax exemPt 501(¢)3.
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· Fund tickets for'contests, raffles, and other Prize-oriented activities. ~' '~ ':' :.:'"'":' ::"'
· Churches, synagogues,'or other religious grOups. We will consider requests from"religiou$,'i"'
sponsored groups whose activities benefit the overall community bUt do not support an~/.
religious doctrine. : .:. :-". ':' ' · .~. "., .'-' i" .7.--.":. ".." ~- :-'-~:~' !-..!?("-....
· Fraternal or benevolent organizations. - . ': " -..
· Fund underwriting of films,' television," or video productions, whether. C°mmerciali' .'.. .... ii~'i ':.'
independent, or other non-profit'Ventures.' We may ConSider assisting a nomprOfit'. '. ·
organization in developing audio~Visual materials for fund raising or educati°nal' purp0S~"
What PG&E Does Not Fund (cOntinued) ._
· Underwrite events solely for prOmotional and advertising purposes
· Give away or reduce the cost of gas or electric service, as this is prohibited by state laws
and regulations
· Reduce debts or deficits, or to liquidate an organization
· Fund political or partisan organizations .
BENEFITS TO PG&E AND APPLICANT '
PO&E will strive to achieve appropriate recognition for donations in order to suPPort the
reputation of the corporation and to contribute to the generation of gOodwill that is essential
to successful business operations in a competitive environment
PG&E contribUtions will assist to leverage the suPport of other businesses and corporations'
in the community.
'APPLICATION PROCESS
Requests for funding must be made in writing by using the enclosed application form/formatl.
In addition to this form, you will. need to submit 5 sets of the following docUments:
· List of the organization's board members "
· Copy of document certifying tax-exempt status and tax-exempt number
· Copy of project budget
· Copy of organization's financial statement
TIMELINE ·
Contribution requests must be submitted by NOvember 30 of. each year (Postmarked.
by 5:00 P.m.), for consideration by the local Contributions Committee. Allocation decisions
will be made by late February and notification information will be provided t° all apPiicant~
by mid-March. Organizations are encouraged to submit applications during this time period;
howeVer, requests will be accepted throughout the' year and will be funded, if resoUrces are
aVailable. '- .. .:
If the above mentioned documents are not sUbmitted as part of the application packet,
the request will be considered incomplete. ·
Submit appliCation packet by/Vlail'or EXpress/vlail to either address:
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c/o $ingleton-Tacket & Associates c/° Singleton-TaCket & AsSociates
PMB 118, 2037' W. Bullard Ave. PMB 25, 4450 California Ave. Suite K
'Fresno, CA 93711-1200 Bakersfield, CA 93309'
If you have questions or need additional information, call toll-free' 1-888-457-6767
Area 8
(:ommunity Vitolity Prog,]m
Counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings,Tulare and San Bernardino
Application Form
(use this form or submit complete information in similar format)
Name of Organization
501(c)3 Tax Exempt Number Funding Amount Requested $
Address
Contact Person and Phone Number
Title of Project/Program
Briefly describe your organization's history, accomplishments and goals
Provide a description of the project for which you are requesting funds. Include communities to be served, target population
and how success of the project will be measured.
Describe geographic area(s) and number(s) to be served by the project.
Pacific Gas and
Electric Company.
WE DELIVER ENERGY.'
services.
Identify how the program will maximize existing resources and minimize duplicati6n of'current Specify the na,~aes - ~
of other partners/collaborators and describe their role.
Describe principal sources of funding for this project. List specific support of other corporations, foundations and private
businesses.
Past PG&E funding history if any
How will grant monies be used?
Provide a list of opportunities for sponsor recognition and describe how these would be implemented
PLEASE PROVIDE FIVE (;5) SETS OF THE FOLLOWING REQU IRED ITEMS:
Your completed Community Vitality Program Application Form
A list of the organization's Board Members
Copy °fdocument certifying 501(c)3 tax-exempt status
Copy of project budget
Copy of organization's financial statement
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
BAKERSFIELD
~ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, City Manager
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, Public Works Director~/Z-v"L~/-
DATE: April 20, 2000
SUBJECT: EAST PLANZ ROAD AREA SUMP
Council Referral WFO018434 / 001, Carson
I Vice Mayor Carson requested staff contact Kamika Porter regarding the proposed East I
Planz Road Sump.
I
Staff left a message on Ms. Porter's phone regarding the proposed drainage basin on East Planz
Road. Staff is currently investigating alternatives to placing the basin at this location, and has
delayed closing escrow for the purchase of the drainage basin property until all alternatives are
exhausted. However, the alternatives explored to date have much higher costs than placing the
drainage basin in this area, and may result in delaying the project until additional funds can be
procured. As part of the proposed drainage basin construction and in accordance with City
Standards, sidewalks would be constructed along the frontages of both Anderson Street and Planz
Road adjacent to the drainage basin site, and chain link fencing with redwood slats would be
installed surrounding the drainage basin. In addition, landscaping (trees and bushes) woUld be
installed in the area between the fence and the sidewalk.
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'.'CITY MANAGER'S
City of Bakersfield *REPRINT*
~ WORK REQUEST PAGE 1
REQ/JOB: WF0018434 / 001 PROJECT: DATE PRINTED: 4~14~00
REQUEST DATE: 4/12/00
CREW: TIME PRINTED: 14:54:32
SCHEDULE DATES
LOCATION: STAKT: ~12~00
LOCATION ID: ZIP CODE: COMPLETION: 4/24/00
GEN. LOC: FACILITY NODES
FROM:
FACILITY ID: TO:
REF NBR:
REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH
REQUESTOR: CARSON ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL
USER ID: RBARNHAR WORK TYPE: REFERRAL
DESCRIPTION: E. PLANZ AREA SUMP
CONTACT
KAMIKA PORTER Phone 1 661 - 8343040 ( )
1305 E. PLANZ RD. Phone 2 -
(
Bakersfield, CA 93301
REQUEST COMMENTS
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS***
CARSON REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT KAMIKA PORTER
REGARDING THE E. PLANZ AREA SUMP.
Job Order Description: E. PLANZ AREA SUMP
Cat~gory: PUBLIC WORKS
Task: RESPONSE TO REFERRAL
Assigned Department: PUBLIC WORKS
START DATE / / COMPLETION DATE
B A K E R S F I E L D
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 2000
TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
FROM: George Gonzale~, ~"~munity Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: HOME Investment'Partnership Program - Balance of Funds
The City's annual HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) entitlement for FY
1999/00 is $1 million. The HOME funds can be used to assist projects that will provide
affordable housing for Iow-income families through rehabilitation of single and multi-family
units, acquisition, new construction, and tenant assistance. The Annual Action Plan
approved by City Council and submitted to HUD, contains funds which are earmarked for
specific categories to implement the various City programs. HUD-HOME guidelines allow
up to a maximum of 10% of the annual entitlement be set aside for the administration of
the program. In addition, HUD requires that each jurisdiction designate a minimum of 15%
of their entitlement to be set aside for Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO's).
At the April 19, 2000 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, two HOME assisted housing
projects were recommended for City Council action on April 26, 2000. Those projects
included $60,000 of multi-family rehabilitation money for Restoration Community Project,
Inc. (RCPI) Freise Inn and $195,000 to Affordable Homes, Inc. (AHI).
In addition staff has been working several housing project requesting HOME assistance
for their projects. Those projects include the following:
CHDO/New Construction
· Canyon Hills Senior Housing Project submitted August 1998 - HUD authorized to
proceed with environmental review.
· Southeast Bakersfield Community Neighborhood Housi~ v~nt Group
submitted April 2000 - HOME Application under review. _ ~C~'j~/~-~'~='~?t, ~
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CHDO
· Kem County Economic Opportunity Corporation submitted November 1999 -
awaiting audit information.
New Construction
· Hamiliton Larking, Inc. (non-profit) submitted November 1999- Proforma submitted.
Below are the current balances of the various programs funded with the HOME funds and
the proposed allocation for FY 2000/01.
HOME Funds
Proposed uses for FY 200012001
Total Resources $1,193,000
Operating Budget
Administration $74,085 $119,300 10%
Housing
FTHB $145,225 $200,000 17%
Single Family Rehab $498,505 $200,000 17%
Multi-Family Rehab $211,000 $85,000 7%
Restoration Community Project, Inc. ($60,000)
$151,000
Lead Based Paint Mitigation $180,000 $75,000 6%
Service Delivery $61,110 $41,000 3%
Home Access Grant $26,507 $30,000 2%
New Construction $10,291 $253,750 22%
Sub Total $1,132,638 $884,750
Non-Profit Assistance
CHDO Set Aside $275,339 $178,950 15%
Affordable Homes, Inc. ($195,000)
$80,339
CHDO Admin $10,000 1%
Sub Total $275,339 $188,950
Total Expenditures $1,482,062 $1,193,000 100%
Attached is a summary of the pending projects requesting HOME assistance to date.
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Pending Applications for HOME Assistance
Estimated Cost*
Applicant City FUnds Requested
Proposal Name ~ ,, ,Description & Location Other Sources HUD Eligible Status
Canyon Hills Senior Financial assistance to $5,178,330 Yes HUD-
Housing, Inc. complete the financing of 74 Washington DC
senior housing units located authorization to
CHDO/New at 6701 Auburn. $293,330 City Submitted proceed with
Construction $750,000 Loan August 1999 environmental
Ward 3 $3,700,000 Tax Credit
$435,000 Owner
Hamilton Larkin, Inc. Financial assistance to $11,401,290 Total Cost Yes Proforma
construct a 3-story, 160 submitted.
East Hills Senior senior units on a 5.2 acre
Living parcel located at 3452
Bernard Street. $780,000 City
New Construction $2,669,000 Loan Submitted
Ward 3 $7,316,936 Tax Credit November
$635,354 Owner 1999
Kern County The continuation of $195,540 Total Cost Yes Awaiting audit
Economic Opportunity KCEOC's First Time information.
Corporation (KCEOC) Homebuyer/Rehabilitation
- CHDO Program. $120,000 for Iow-
income families. In addition,
Homebuyer and the funding of a new
Maintenance Training Homebuyer/Maintenance $150,000 City
Program and First Training Program. ($30,000) $45,540 Agency
Time Homebuyers
Program City-wide Submitted
November
CHDO 1999
Southeast Bakersfield Financial assistance to $2,025,000 Total Cost Yes HOME
Community reduce the cost of 25 newly Application
Neighborhood constructed single-family under review.
Housing Development dwellings located in
Group Southeast Bakersfield. $250,000 City Submitted
$375,000 RDA April 2000
CHDO/New Ward 1 $1.4 million Private
Construction contributions.
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
April 20, 2000
TO: Councilmember Couch
FROM: John W. Stinson~?A~sistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Referrals dated 4/12/00
The following are staff responses to the referrals made by you on 4/12/00.
#1 Question: Concern re. Cai Water service for Korean Presbyterian Church.
Response: The Water department has met with the engineer for the proposed
church and Cai Water to address water service issues. A memo is
attached which details efforts by staff to resolve the matter.
#2 Question: Letter from Cindy Webb regarding playground equipment in Pin Oak
Park.
Response: The Recreation and Parks staff has prepared a letter of response to
Ms. Webb regarding the concerns expressed in her letter.
#3 . Question: Contact Ms. Joy Rose regarding traffic concerns on Brimhall Road
from Coffee Road to Liberty High School.
Response: I contacted Ms. Rose and spoke to her regarding her concerns. Since
they involved specific traffic issues in the Brimhall area related to
newly developing areas and adjacent county jurisdiction, I told her I
would speak with the City Traffic Engineer regarding her concerns
and have him contact her and let her know what is being done by the
City and County regarding traffic issues in that'area. She appreciated
the response.
RECEiVr-D
APR I9 20O0'
April 1@, 2000
~ MANAGER'S oFFicE
TO: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
FROM: Patrick E. Hauptman, Water Resources Superintendent
SUBJECT: Domestic Water Service to Korean Presbyterian Church
Our department was contacted this week (on or about April 11, 2000) by an engineer who
identified himself as Mark of Firm Foundation (Engineering firm) representing the above
mentioned church. The proposed church location is within the present boundaries of California
Water Service Company, on the east side of Stine Road between Berkshire Road and Hosking
Avenue. The engineer was interested in obtaining domestic water service and fire protection
service to the lot. They had previously contacted California Water Service and were told that
they would have to extend CWS water mains to the church property at a cost of approximately
$100,000.
The engineer had learned that the City of Bakersfield has an existing twelve inch (12")
diameter water main across Stine Road to the west and was interested in obtaining City water
service. The cost to bore an eight inch (8") diameter water main under Stine Road from our
existing water main to the property is estimated to cost approximately $20,000.
I informed the engineer that we would be willing to serve the church but that their property was
located within the boundaries of CWS and that they would have to obtain permission from
CWS to have the City serve the property.
Subsequently, they were informed by Mike McMasters of CWS that they were unwilling to give
up the service area. Since the City has lost a previous PUC hearing on a similar case, it is
doubtful that we could help the church owners without the cooperation of CWS.
On April 17, 2000, I contacted Mr. Dick White (of the church) and explained the predicament.
He explained that the church did not have the $100,000 to extend the CWS water main,
whether or not they could be payed back on a CWS mainline extension refund. On this same
date, I contacted Mr. Mel Byrd of CWS and asked him to call Mr. White and, hopefully, work
out a satisfactory agreement to obtain water service to the church lot.
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1990
April 18, 2000
Ms. Cindy Webb
3012 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, GA 93311
Dear Ms. Webb:
Thank you very much for your inquiry. We apologize for having left you with the impression
that there is currently money available to replace the toys at Pin Oak Park. Funds to
modify Pin Oak and fifteen other city playgrounds are currently being sought. To address
one of your concerns, maintenance district funds are never spent for recreational
programs. In accordance with the law, property owners' assessments are carefully tracked
and only spent to maintain parks and streetscapes within the Consolidated Maintenance
District.
To address your other concern, please be assured that the Play equipment at Pin Oak Park
is safe. A playground safety audit conducted in 1998 evaluated all city playgrounds.
Further modifying playgrounds to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
guidelines is a priority with this department. The maintenance district assessments can
fund the repair of vandalized or broken equipment. However, the great expense of
replacing playground equipment comes from the city's Capital Improvement Budget. A
typical city playground costs more than $100,000 for toys and surfacing. The cost for a
small play lot such as that at Pin Oak would start at about $60,000. Consequently, only
a few playgrounds can be modified each year. Pin Oak has been determined to be of
medium priority and therefore it may be a few years until all its play equipment is replaced.
Should you notice broken or missing components on the play equipment, we urge you to
report it immediately to our department by calling 326-3866 so it can be repaired - this is
a legitimate expenditure of maintenance district assessment funds and a priority for us.
Please feel free to contact either of us if you have further questions.
Greg. Cronk, Director of Operations Mike Doyle, Park Superintendent
cc: David Couch, Council Member Ward IV
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California · 93309
(661) 326-FUNN · Fax (661) 861-0864
RECEIVED
APR I O
April 7, 2000
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Dear Alan Tandy,
I have called and inquired approximately 3 times regarding getting new toys at
Pin Oak Park and have been told each time that basically, it is in the works. I was
under the impression that it would have happened by now and it hasn't.
I have also been told by neighbors that our tax money that goes for the
"Maintenance District" which I assume would include upkeep or replacement of the
toys, has been going for other recreational programs instead.
- - -There have been several neighborsin the Oaks Neighborhood that would love to
see new toys at Pin Oak Park. All of us with small children or grandchildren
usually go 1o the Seven Oaks parks because the toys are a lot safer than those at Pin
Oak Park. We have such a beamfful park of our own in the neighborhood and
would love to utilize it with new toys rather than have lo go some where else for
our clfildren to play.
I will also be contacting the City Pat'ks Director and the Cily Councilman
regarding this matter: Please let me know if there is an3,1hing else I can do to help
this mailer get accomplished, t would appreciate ~ response in writing.
Sincerely,
Cindy ~¢ebb
3012 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersheld, Ca. 93311
, RECEIVED
APR I9 2000
B A K. ~ R ~ ~ 1' ~ L D CI~MANAGER'SOFF~C5
Economic and Community Development Depa~ment
MEMORANDUM
April 19, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT: Status of the Consolidated Plan 2005
As we have informed the City Council, the draft Consolidated Plan, the City's 5-year
housing and community development strategic plan is set to expire June 30, 2000. The
new five-year strategic plan (ConPlan 2005) will need to be adopted by the City Council
and submitted to HUD by no later than May 16, 2000 for the City to continue to receive
HUD funding beginning next fiscal year.
Attached is an executive summary of the new ConPlan 2005. On March 28, 2000 each
Council Member was provided a copy of the entire draft ConPlan for review and comment.
In addition, public notices were published in three local newspapers requesting public
comments and review. The deadline for the public comments will end April 20, 2000.
To date four written comments have been received concerning the ConPlan 2005 strategy
and no comments have been received on the Action Plan for CDBG projects and uses.
Comments on the ConPlan 2005 strategy were received from: Independent Living Center
of Kern County, Kern CountyAdministrative Office, Kern CountyAIDS Advisory Board, and
Ms. Stephanie Campbell. These comments, to the greatest extent, will be incorporated in
the final document, and written responses will be forwarded to the agencies and included
in the ConPlan 2005.
Staff has held two community meetings, one on March 30, 2000 at the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Community Center and the second on April 13, 2000 held at the Boys and Girls Club
Center. At the April 13, 2000 community meeting, staff assured the Kern County AIDS
Advisory Board representatives, present at that meeting, that Advisory Board's comments
to the greatest extent would be included in the final ConPlan 2005 document. A follow-up
letter has been to sent to Steve Hanson, Chair of the Kern County AIDS Advisory Board.
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In addition, on Tuesday, April 18, 2000, staff held a meeting with the three AIDS advocates
who spoke to the City Council on April 12, 2000. The purpose of the meeting was to
discuss their request for additional language addressing the needs of Bakersfield's AIDS
population. Although progress was made, a follow-on meeting is now scheduled for Friday,
April 21, 2000. Earlier this morning I apprised Councilmember Sullivan of staff's effort to
work with community members who have expressed interest in this subject.
Councilmember Sullivan has asked to be briefed following the meeting of April 21, 2000.
This item is scheduled today at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting and the full
Council on April 26, 2000. All relevant comments received by staff during the 30-day
comment period will be included in the final ConPlan 2005 document submitted to the City
Council for the April 26, 2000 agenda package.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Bakersfield prepared a new Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) in order to continue
receiving federal funds from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). This plan is a strategic plan and consolidated application for addressing the
housing and community development needs of the City. It is a five year road map that
explains how and why funding for housing and community development activities are
expected to be used.
Beginning FY 2000/01, the City anticipates receiving an excess of $4 million in annual
federal entitlement funds from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
over the next five years. The funds will be expended to meet the goals and objectives of
the ConPlan 2005.
Over $25 million annually from various HUD programs' benefit Bakersfield residents. In
most cases, the federal government requires potential applicants for HUD funding, such
as non-profit and for-profit agencies, to obtain a certification from the City that identifies
their application request as consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's approved
ConPlan. The first and existing five-year Consolidated Plan which was initially adopted for
FY 1995/96, is set to expire July 1,2000. To continue receiving HUD funding, the City has
developed a new Consolidated Plan for submission to the federal government by May 16,
2000 which will be effective for an additional five years beginning July 1,2000.
The main components of the ConPlan include: a housing and community development
needs assessment; a housing market analysis; a comprehensive analysis of impediments
to fair housing choice; a three to five year strategic plan that establishes goals (with
measurable objectives) and housing and community development priorities; an annual
action plan describing how federal and local resources will be used and allocated to
address the needs and objectives identified in the ConPlan; and required federal
certifications regarding the City's performance in carrying out its annual activities.
The consolidated planning process relied heavily on citizen participation from an informed
and active public. Part of the ConPlan public outreach was to solicit input from a very
diverse community. As a means to ensure input from citizens who will be most affected
from the ConPlan 2005 process, City staff focused on the unmet housing and community
development needs of the Iow-income community, particularly those folks who are
identified as elderly, persons with disabilities, public housing residents, persons with
substance addiction and HIV/AIDS, and homeless individuals. The City developed a public
participation plan which provided numerous opportunities for residents .to give input into
the consolidated planning process (see appendix section for a copy). The City also formed
a community stakeholder focus group composed of about a dozen agencies and
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departments that was used to provide advisory feedback and input for each major phase
of the consolidated planning process. The group represented a diverse cross-section of
the various social, housing, business, and special needs groups of the community.
The consolidated planning process has allowed the City to effectively coordinate its federal
programs into more effective housing and community development planning. The ConPlan
allows a single consolidated submission process for three formula HUD entitlement
programs that the City is entitled to receive: 1) Community Development Block Grants
(CDBG); 2) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME); and 3) Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG).
The five general priorities covered in the ConPlan are: 1) affordable housing; 2)
homelessness; 3) other special needs; 4) community development; and 5) economic
development. The ConPlan priority needs are summarized below:
· Affordable Housing Needs: Owner Occupied Housing, Rental Housing, Public
Housing
· Homelessness Needs: Assessment & Outreach, Emergency Shelter & Services,
Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Supportive Services
· Other Special Needs: Special Facilities (Supportive Housing) and Services
· Community Development Needs: Public Facilities and Services, Infrastructure
Improvement, Crime Prevention, Planning, Historic Preservation, Fair Housing,
· Economic Development Needs: Economic Opportunity
A brief description of the ConPlan 2005 objectives are listed below (for a more complete
description see HUD Tables 1C and 2C in the Appendix Section under HUD additional
tables):
Affordable Housing
Proposed accomplishments include assistance for: a) improving the condition of existing
owner-occupied single family units for 140 households; b) affordable housing
developments which includes acquiring/constructing in-fill single family homes for 10
households (homebuyers); c) multi-family rehabilitation to benefit 120 renter households;
d) mortgage downpayment assistance to benefit 600 first time homebuyers; e) housing
developers to acquire/rehabilitate housing to benefit 15 households; f) construction of
multi-family units to benefit 150 households; g) rental assistance by HACK for 250
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households using Section 8 vouchers; h) Public Housing Capital funds to rehabilitate rental
units to benefit 340 households; and i) HUD funds for 100 new rental units.
Homeless and HIV/Aids
Service providers will: a) contact and assess the needs of at least 2,500 homeless families
and individuals; b) provide a telephone and information referral service to 5,000 homeless
persons; c) perform case management for an additional 250 homeless families and
individuals; d) expand existing shelter space or development of new shelter space to
accommodate at least 50 additional individuals/family members; e) expand capacity of
existing vendor voucher system in areas, where fixed shelters are not available; f) provide
one permanent supportive housing project will be to benefit at least 20 individuals/families;
g) provide supportive services for 300 additional individuals and families with the expansion
of existing or development of new services for the homeless; and h) support the
development of 40 additional units of housing (SRO's, group hOmes, independent living
settings, etc.) for persons with HIV/AIDS and related diseases.
Special Needs/Non-Homeless I
Proposed accomplishments include: a) supporting the development of 160 new affordable
and suitable units for elderly and frail elderly; b) supporting the development of at least 15
"rest and recovery" SRO units; c) supporting the development of facilities and/or homes
including voucher system to benefit 50 additional severe mentally ill persons; d) supporting
the development of least-restrictive housing for 40 developmentally disabled persons; e)
supporting the development of 35 new accessible housing units and the modification of
135 existing housing units for physically disabled persons; f) increasing the number of beds
available to victims of domestic violence by 14 extra beds; g) supporting 50 affordable
housing units for female-headed households and/or rent subsidies (with Section 8
vouchers) for 50 female headed households; and h) facilitating the development of housing
(SROs, independent rental housing, etc.) to accommodate 22 persons leaving the child
protection system.
Anti- Crime Programs
Proposed accomplishments include providing assistance that will support crime awareness
programs that benefit about 5,000 residents from Iow-income families and educate 1,000
school age children about substance abuse issues.
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I Economic Development I
Proposed accomplishments include: a) creating at least 200 jobs that will be filled by
residents from Iow-income families; b) job development, marketing, and/or employment
training services that will assist 40 businesses and/or create at least 75 jobs for Iow-income
persons; c) increasing the number and percentage of employed persons by HACK in public
housing (PHA) assisted families by 20%; d) facilitating the employment of 1,000 persons
from the CalWorks program; e) applying for one Youthbuild grant to enable young persons
between the ages of 16 to 24 to receive on-the-job training by building affordable housing;
and f) benefitting 8 businesses by acquiring/clearing properties of deteriorated, blighted
residential, commercial/industrial buildings which may also include construction and/or
rehabilitation.
Infrastructure Improvement I
Proposed accomplishments include funding activities in Iow-income neighborhoods that
will provide: a) 5,000 I.f. of piping and related appurtenant improvements to replace and
upgrade water main systems; b) street reconstruction to benefit approximately 5,000
people; c) 10,000 I.f. of streetscaping and landscaping; d) reconstruction of about 40,000
sq. ft. of deteriorated sidewalk; e) installation of street lighting upgrades for approximately
2,000 people; f) new or reconstructed sewer lines for approximately 200 homes; g) 60,000
I.f. of curbs and gutters and underground storm drainage lines; h) parking spaces to benefit
100 persons; i) solid waste disposal services to approximately 1,000 people; j) fire facilities
and equipment related improvements to approximately 1,000 people; and k) retrofit and/or
construction of four community parks/recreational facilities.
Planning and Administration I
Proposed accomplishments include completing and amending a HUD approved
Consolidated Plan, submitting an Annual Action Plan for fiscal years FY 2000/01 to FY
2004/05, and preparing special studies and reports as needed.
Public Facilities I
Proposed accomplishments include: a) developing or supporting the creation of at least
four licensed childcare centers and/or family homes accommodating 400 children; and b)
supporting the development of one community center in a Iow-income neighborhood.
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I Pubfic Services I
Proposed accomplishments include providing: a) health and referral services for 2,500
individuals and families; b) fair housing (FH) education and outreach such as distributing
10,000 fair housing brochures and other related written materials by mail and City
sponsored public events to housing providers and resident; c) FH technical training to non-
profit agencies and consumer groups and facilitating annual fair housing tester training in
order to promote tester pool retention; d) FH law compliance by investigating and
processing all formal housing discrimination complaints received by the City; e) FH hotline
assistance to 6,000 housing consumers and providers and substantial service in response
to alleged housing discrimination to approximately 100 households; f) enhanced
awareness to bankers, real estate professionals, and government officials concerning
compliance to FH law and the impediments to fair housing choice.
Senior Programs [
Proposed accomplishments are to provide assistance for a community senior centerwhich
may include emergency shelter for 50 Elder Abuse victims; and to support goal #12 of the
Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department Area Agency On Aging - Area Plan
Update, which advocates combining all senior adult services under one county department.
Youth Programs ]
Proposed accomplishments are to assist in the acquisition/rehabilitation of one youth
center in Bakersfield and/or expand services and programs to at-risk Iow-income youth.
Other I
Proposed accomplishments are to: a) remove two million square feet of graffiti; b) educate
1,000 school children about graffiti prevention; c) educate 1,000 school children about
substance abuse resistance; d) provide assistance in lead based paint hazard
testing/mitigation and/or energy retrofits for 75 households; e) provide assistance for code
enforcement inspection and/or clearance and demolition to benefit 100 people; f) provide
commercial rehab/facade assistance to benefit 10 businesses and/or organizations; and
g) preserve one historic place by providing assistance for designation and/or
acquisition/renovation.
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In order to meet the above noted ConPlan priority objectives a community partnership is
needed by the many housing and community development organizations and agencies
within Bakersfield. It should be noted that these objectives are minimum targets and may
be exceeded dependent upon funding. The City's part in meeting these needs are
identified in the annual action plan to HUD which is the investment plan for implementing
the City activities to meet the objectives identified above. For FY 2000/01 approximately
$4,179,000 (CDBG entitlement of $2,787,000 and $100,000 of program income; HOME
entitlement of $1,193,000; and ESG entitlement of $99,000) will be earmarked by the City
for various housing and community development activities.
As a means to identify the level of progress and accomplishments in meeting the priority
needs identified in the ConPlan the City will be generating a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) at the end of each fiscal year. This
performance report will cover a 12 month period and is made available to the public. The
CAPER allows input and feedback from HUD and community stakeholders regarding the
City's performance in meeting the housing and community needs of the ConPlan 2005.
An organizational chad for the City is attached. The Economic and Community
Development Department has the primary responsibilities for administering the ConPlan.
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