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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
February 2, 2001
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~7-b..y /-'~_~-.
SUBJECT: General Information
1. The Police Department is finalizing plans for the start up of their Citizens Academy,
a ten week course designed to familiarize members of the community with the role
of public safety providers and to create a partnership of cooperation. Information
about the application process will be forthcoming.
2. A status report on the charrette process for the downtown area is enclosed from
Development Services.
3. The company that intends to restart the power plant at Coffee Road and Rosedale
Highway has received permission from the California Energy Commission to begin
some preliminary repair and maintenance activities at the site. See the attached
correspondence for details.
4. Recreation and Parks is reporting an increase in requests for rental of City pool
facilities. A schedule showing the rental information for the schools and aquatic
clubs that are currently using the pools is enclosed for your information.
5. The January Activity Report from Development Services is enclosed.
6. The department head retreat went well. We prepared an updated draft of the
suggested goals document, incorporating the Vision 2020 material, for the Goal
Setting meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 11th. The meeting will be held in
the Truxtun Room at the Convention Center.
7. Representatives from Rossetti & Associates Architects will be at the February 14th
Council meeting to discuss the design of the multi-use stadium. The Ad Hoc
Committee and Redevelopment Agency members will be invited to attend.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
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Janua~ 30, 2001
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Hall and Council. Members
From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police
Subject: Citizen's Academy
Staff has completed the curriculum for a Citizen's Academy in accordance with the
police department's proposed five year goals.
The purpose of the academy is to give citizens of Bakersfield a comprehensive
overview of the police department and to create a cadre of informed individuals from
which the department can collaborate with on issues affecting the community.
The Citizen's Academy is a ten-week course, and our first presentation is set to begin
as soon as mid-February or early March of this year. The instructors will come from
the Planning, Research and Training Section, or the Bakersfield Law Enforcement
Training Academy and will be paid by Bakersfield College who has agreed to offer the
Citizen's Academy as a special studies class. A proposed schedule, course overview,
and media release is attached for your information.
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
{ MEMORANDUM
August 24, 2000
To: Lt. T. Taylor- Planning, Research and Training
From: Sgt. K. Borton - Reserve Coordinator
Subject: Citizen Police Academy
RECOMMENDATION:
The Bakersfield Police Department should implement a Citizen's Police Academy as a
means of increasing citizen awareness to the law enforcement role.
BACKGROUND:
The Citizen Academy is a program currently underway in several other jurisdictions in
California. It is a program in which a wide variety of individual citizens may learn about
law enforcement in a "hands on" environment.
The academy as it is envisioned, would consist of a curriculum 10 weeks in length. The
class would meet one night per week, 4 hours each session, excluding the ride-along,
and one 8 hour block of instruction on a Saturday. Each class would be taught by
specially selected instructors. The Bakersfield Police Department's Training room would
be utilized as the main classroom, with several small field trips to other facilities
throughout the course.
There would be no "tests". However, selection of students would require a pledge to
attend all classes in order to receive a graduation certificate. (One absence would
probably be acceptable).
The program will be a true attempt at familiarizing ordinary citizens with the Law
Enforcement role in society. Many, if not most, people see police officers in a singular
role, perhaps issuing traffic tickets or arresting violators. Very few have been exposed
to the training of the officer, the custody function, investigations, crime prevention,
specialized units such as SWAT, K-9, Bomb Technicians, etc.
This program would give a fair overview of selected topics. The goal of the program
would not be to make police officers out of the participants, but to present law
enforcement in a manner which will dispel public misunderstanding and promote
valuable and lasting relationships.
'BENEFITS:
There will be a variety of benefit to this program. By selecting a wide range of
individuals to attend from many different backgrounds and age groups, the "message"
is that police officers are dedicated and professional public servants whose concern for
the people they serve is at the heart of everything they do.
In other jurisdictions, a core of volunteers have evolved from Citizen academY alumni.
These people can help establish neighborhood watches, can assist with future
programs, and form effective relationships throughout the city.
A envisioned, the Bakersfield Police Department would conduct two, possibly three
classes per year. Each class would have approximately 25 -30 members. Within two
years, the city of Bakersfield would have over 100 alumni able to dispel myths and
misunderstandings about how police officers do the.ir jobs. That alone is worth the
minimal cost of this program.
CURRICULUM:
The curriculum is certainly still open for discussion/ideas. However, it should be as
open an encompassing as possible. Listed are topics which may be included.
Week One: Introduction/Academy Agenda and Objectives/Goals/
Mission Statement/Tour of Facility Orientation/
Rules&Distribution of Material. Ride Along Procedure/
Dispatch and Communication/Police Records Management
Week Two: History and Overview of the Criminal Justice System/
Police Ethics/Hiring Process
Week Three: Patrol Procedures/Traffic Procedures and Enforcement/
District Attorney's Office & Court Processes
Week Four: Investigations/Internal Affairs/Juvenile Sex Crimes/Elder
Abuse/C.A.P
Week Five: Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch/Gang Awareness
Community Oriented Policing
Week Six: Narcotics Enforcement/Search Warrants/DARE/
Crime Analysis
Week Seven: First Aid/CPR
Week Eight: Civil Procedures/Domestic Violence/Custody Issues
Week Nine: Use of Force & Firearms Policy/Defensive Tactics/Vehicle
Stops
' Week Ten: F.A.T.S Training/Swat Team/Negotiations/K-9/Bomb
Technicians. ( 8 hours instruction at BPD Range) '
COSTS:
The Citizen Academy costs are minimal. We would like to provide each student with a
laminated ID Badge, a one inch three ring binder to maintain notes and lesson plans, a
commemorative coffee mug, and a class photo. A detailed description of potential costs
is listed below.
ID Badge $ 50.00
One Inch Three Ring Binder (100 count) $164.00
Coffee mug with academy Logo
(Order of 100) $300.00
Budget for weekly refreshments
(Coffee, soft drinks, cookies, etc.) $ 300.00
$ 811.00
Each class will not cost the initial $811.00 start up fee. As can be seen by the cost
figures above, there will be relatively minor ongoing expenses after the start-up costs.
Costs for refreshments could be eliminated by inviting students to use the employee
lounge vending and coffee machines.
In other jurisdictions, response to the program has ben overwhelming. As indicated
previously, the widest possible base of students should be involved. Retired persons,
business people, college students, all ethnic groups and backgrounds should make up
the alumni. The student selection process will be coordinated by myself in conjunction
with the Training division staff. Public service announcements via radio and television
will advertise for student applicants and an advertisement or article in the Bakersfield
Californian could be placed to stimulate citizen interest.
Bakersfield Police Department
Media release
Eric Matlock, Chief of Police
Nature of Incident: Citizen Police Academy to Start
Location: Bakersfield Police Department
1601 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
Date & Time: To be announced
Narrative:
Chief Eric Matlock and the Bakersfield Police Department are pleased to announce the
start of a new Citizen Police Academy. This program will familiarize members of the
community with the role that Public safety has in our society.
Many people see officers in a singular role, perhaps issuing traffic tickets or arresting
violators. Very few have seen the training it takes to become a law enforcement officer
or truly understand what officers do while working in patrol, investigations, or in
specialized assignments such as SWAT, Bomb Technicians, K-9 Officers or the Special
Enforcement Unit. This program presented by members of the Bakersfield Police
Department will give a comprehensive overview of these topics and also address
numerous others programs and details currently functioning within the Police
Department.
The Citizen Police Academy is not intended to make officers out of the participants; but
rather, is designed to educate and inform our residents about the pubic safety providers
in their community, in order to create a partnership of cooperation.
The first ten week course is scheduled to begin in January of 2001. The classes will be
held one evening a week for 4 hours. (6:00 to 10:00 p.m) The last session will be held
on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m and will include demonstrations by the SWAT
Team, the K-9 handlers, and the Bomb Detail. Students Will also be able to participate
in F.A.T.S training (Firearms Training Systems)a firearms training simulator.
For more information and to sign up for the program, please contact Sgt. Kris Borton at
(661) 326-3885. Or the training division at (661) 326-3980.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CALIFORNIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ERIC W, MATLOCK (661) 326-3800
CHIEF OF POLICE FAX (661) 852-2158
Bakersfield Police Department
CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY
Introduction
The" Citizen' Police academy" is a concept borrowed from the British. Specifically, from
Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Middlemoor Exeter. It began in 1977 when two
small police departments in England established a "Police Night School," or what is
known throughout the United States as a Citizen Police Academy.
The idea came about when citizens let their local police agencies know that they were
anxious to learn how police departments operated. Once the agency or constabulary
decided to explore the possibility of a citizens' night school, it became apparent that
even the most educated and well disposed member of the public was almost completely
unaware of the features of police work.
The people who attended the academy came from every walk of life including
professionals, students, media personalities and domestic engineers. Academy
participants quickly developed an eagerness to not only learn about the services
available through local law enforcement, but their experience in the Academy also
started to bddge the gap between the community and law enforcement and actually
created a closer bond and mutual.understanding. Since the early 1980's many cities in
the United States, including Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, have established
Citizen Police Academies.
The Bakersfield Police Department welcomes you to our Citizen Police Academy. It is
our hope that by having the opportunity for pOlice-citizen exchange and dialogue,
participants and the Department, will establish a mutual sense of trust, respect and
cooperation. The'Citizen Police Academy is part of an ongoing effort to promote a
cohesive partnership between the Bakersfield Police Department and the community
we serve.
1601 TRUXTUN AVENUE · P.O. BOX 59 · BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93302
Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy
Citizen Police Academy
Time I TUESDAY, 8 TUESDAY, 16 TUESDAY, 23 II TUESDAY, 30 I TUESDAY, 6
1800 INTRODUCTION / HISTORY AND OVERVIEW PATROL PROCEDURES INTERVIEWS AND CRIME PREVENTION /
AGENDA / OBJECTIVES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND ENFORCEMENT INTERROGATIONS NEIGHBORHOOD
GOALS SYSTEM WATCH PROGRAM
ROUND TABLE SESSION
1900 HOLLYWOOD BANK INTERNAL AFFAIRS
ROBBERY VIDEO
POLICE ETHICS TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
AND ENFORCEMENT
2000 TOUR OF FACILITY SEX CRIMES GANG AWARENESS
AND COMM CENTER
ORIENTATION
2100 CRIMES AGAINST COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICE HIRING PROCESS DISTRICT ATTORNEYS PERSONS / POLICING
RULES AND MATERIAL OFFICE ELDER ABUSE
DISTRIBUTION COURT PROCESS
RIDE ALONG
2200 PROCEDURES
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Bakersfield Law Enforcement Training Academy
Citizen Police Academy
WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10
Time TUESDAY, 13 I TUESDAY, 20 I TUESDAY, 27 TUESDAY, 6 I SATURDAY, 17
1800 NARCOTICS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE USE OF FORCE O8OO - 1700 HRS.
INVESTIGATIONS AND DEFENSIVE TACTICS
SEARCH WARRANTS 0900 HRS
BOMB SQUAD
1900 FIREARMS POLICY
FIRST AID / CPR lo3o HRS
S.W.A.T. DEMO
2000 D.A.R.E. UNIT CIVIL PROCEDURES VEHICLE STOPS 1200-1330 HRS
LUNCH
1330 HRS
K-9 DEMO
2100 CRIME ANALYSIS CUSTODY PROCEDURES
1500 HRS
CLOSING COMMENTS
GARDUATION
2200
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MEMORANDUM
i JAN 3 ~ ?r~01
January 31, 2001 ~C~TY MANAGER
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECT~~,
RE: CHARRETTE STATUS
No date has ben set for the charrette pending collection of sufficient funds to pay for it.
Since Randy Rowles has left the City Council, his fund raising efforts have dropped off.
So far we have:
$ 20,000 City Appropriation
2,500 Bakersfield Californian donation
10,000 Groat Valley Grant - pledged
2,500 Superintendent of Schools - pledged
500 Local American Planning Association - pledged
5,000 Vision 2020 - pledged
I am told by Sheryl Barbich that a group of 2020 participants is interested in helping raise
money for the charrette.
Mogavero Notestine Associates has been working with me on preparing for the charrette.
Mike Notestine has visited downtown, taken pictures, interviewed interested parties and listed
the materials and space needs to conduct the charrette.
Once they catch their breath after completing and presenting the Vision 2020 Report, I
will meet with that group to discuss their support.
JH:pah
STATE OF CALIFORNIA--THE RESOURCES AGENCY GRA~'DAVIS, Governor
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION ~
. 1516 NINTH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-5512
Januaw 18,2001
Johh Wofford
Project'Manager
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City MO 64114-3319
SUBJECT: Kern Power Plant Restart, Repair and Maintenance Activities
Dear Mr. Wofford:
Thank you for submitting yo, ur letter dated December 27, 2000 that outlines the activities
that you anticipate will be necessary to restart the Kern Power Plant that is located near
the intersection of Coffee Road and the Rosedale Highway in the City of Bakersfield.
It is our understanding that this 160 MW natural gas fired power plant, formerly owned
by PG&E, has not operated for over ten years. As you are aware, the restarting of this
power plant will fall under the permitting authority of.;.the California Energy.commission
(Energy Commission), and it will be necessary for-yOu to submit an Application for
Certification (AFC) for environmental review and approval by the Energy Commission
(Pub. Resources Code section 25500 et. seq.).
It will be permissible for you to begin some clean-up, repair, and maintenance activities
prior to review of the AFC by the Energy Commission, as I will describe later in this
letter. However, any activities that are subject to further evaluation during the Energy
Commission's review of the AFC, such as the design and installation of new
mechanical equipment, or the construction of on-site foundations/structures, will need to
be postponed pending project approval by the Energy Commission and the completion
of any applicable conditions of certification. Please be reminded that any decision you
make to perform clean-up, repair, or maintenance activities prior to a final decision by
the Energy Commission will be at your own risk, as there are no guarantees that the
Energy Commission will approve the restart of the power plant, or approve it as
described in an AFC. Should it be required, we will assist local agencies with any
enforcement actions that they may initiate.
Therefore, the following summary generally identifies the activities that you listed in your
12/27/00 letter that will (or will not be) acceptable to the Energy Commission to be
performed prior to the Energy Commission's decision on the AFC: Please note that
some of these early activities may require that.you secure appropriate permits/licenses
from other agencies.
John Wofford
January 18, 2001
Page 2
1. Cleaning and housekeeping: All activities listed are permissible. Please note that
waste materials must be properly classified, handled, treated, and when necessary,
disposed of through use of a registered waste hauler. We understand that you are
aware that asbestos is incorporated into the existing structure that will require
special handling methods, and that hexavalent chromium may be present in the
cooling system components.
2. Electrical: Only the cleanup and recalibration of the plant electrical switchgear and
the in-plant electrical motor control centers are permissible at this time. The
remaining activities, such as site preparation and installation of step-up
transformers, and the design and installation of new control systems, will need to be
evaluated during review of the AFC.
3. Mechanical: All repair and inspection activities listed are permissible at this time.'
Those activities that require installation of new equipment, such as replacing existing
dual fuel burners with new burners, and reconfiguring the natUral gas piping to the
boiler burners, will need to be evaluated during review of the AFC.
4. Cooling towers: All cleaning and inspection activities are permissible at this time.
Please see item #1 above, in reference to waste resulting from this activity.
5. Testing: Only the testing of service water, testir~ the deep and shallow well(s), and
hydrotesting and air pressure testing of system Piping are permissible at this time.
The remaining tests most likely will be dependent on project elements that are
subject to Energy Commission review during the certification process.
I hope th6 foregoing information will be of assistance to you. If you have any questions,
please call me at (916) 653-0385 or E-mail me at rjohnson@energy.state.ca.us.
Siting Office Manager
cc: Ronald Fraze, City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Stanley Grady, City of Bakersfield Planning Department
Dennis Fidler,-City of Bakersfield Building Department
Steve McCalley, Kern County Environmental Services Department
Bob Haussler, Energy Commission
Steve Baker, Energy Commission
JAN 3
~ ' ! ! CITY MANAGER,., OFF~CE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 16, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy
FROM: Sally Ihmel~~
THROUGH: Stan Ford
SUBJECT: Pool Rental Information
This is to inform you of the current pool rental situation in case you receive calls
pertaining to usage of the city's pools.
Bakersfield College is beginning their pool renovations this month and we are feeling
the pressure from one less pool in Bakersfield. There has been an increase in requests
to rent the city's three heated pools and we are unable to accommodate all the
requests.
Next week there will be 7 high schools and three aquatic clubs using Jastro, Jefferson
and SilverCreek pools. Along with these monthly rentals, companies such as Fox
Scuba are seeking time at the pools on various weekends. So far we have been able
meet all the rental requests except one from Bakersfield Swim Club.
The enclosed pool rental schedule reflects the pool schedules as of Monday, January
29, 2001. The only item not on the schedule is the high schools' morning usage at
Jastro and Jefferson pools. This schedule will be available on Tuesday, January 30,
2001. Please let me know if you have any questions.
cc- Allen Abe
The City of Bakersfield, Department of Recreation and Parks goal is to provide the public
with the highest quality service, facilities, parks, and programs possible.
.ev,sed,-29-O, 2001 SPRING POOL RENTALS (Weekdays)
JANUARY 29 THRU APRIL 27, 2001
JASTRO POOL IEFFERSON POOL
Monday thru Friday 2:15pm - 4:15pm Bakersfield H.S, Boys .arge Pool:
Monday thru Friday 4:15pm - 6:15pm Garces H.S. Boys & Girls Monday thru Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm East/Foothill H.S. Boys & Girls
Monday thru Thursday 6:15pm - 7:45pm Kern Aquatic Club Monday thru Friday 4:30pm - 7:30pm Highland H.S. Boys & Girls
SILVER CREEK POOL Small Pool:
Monday thru Saturday 5:15am -7:45am Lap Swim Monday thru Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Riptide Aquatics
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45am - 6:45am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Monday thru Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Bakersfield H.S. Girls
Monday thru Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm South/Ridgeview H.S. Boys & Girls
Monday thru Friday 6:30pm - 9:00pm Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
APRIL 30 THRU MAY 18, 2001
JASTRO POOL JEFFERSON POOL
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45am - 6:45am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield Large Pool:
Monday thru Friday 2:15pm - 4:15pm Bakersfield H.S. Boys Monday thru Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm East/Foothill H.S. Boys & Girls
Monday thru Friday 4:15pm - 6:15pm Garces H.S. Boys & Girls Monday thru Friday 4:30pm - 7:30pm Highland H.S. Boys & Girls
Monday thru Thursday 6:30pm - 9:00pm Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Fddays 4:30pm - 6:30pm Aquatic Club of Bakersfield Small Pooh
SILVER CREEK POOL Monday thru Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Riptide Aquatics
Monday thru Saturday 5:15am - 7:45am Lap Swim
Monday thru Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm Bakersfield H.S. Girls
Monday thru Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm South/Ridgeview H.S. Boys & Girls
Monday thru Friday 5:15pm - 8:30pm City Trainings & Sprin!~ Swim Lessons
MAY 21 THRU 30, 2001
JASTRO POOL JEFFERSON POOL
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45am - 6:45am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield Pool tentatively scheduled for rennovations
Monday thru Thursday 4:00pm - 7:30pm Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Fridays 4:30pm - 6:30pm Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
SILVER CREEK POOL
Monday thru Saturday 5:15am - 7:45am Lap Swim
Monday thru Friday 5:15pm - 8:00pm City Spring Swim Lessons
MAY 30 THRU AUGUST 30, 2001 -- NO RENTALS
ALL POOLS: City Summer Aquatic Programs
SPRING 2001 WEEKEND POOL'USAGE
Jastro Jefferson SilverCreek
Saturday__l February 3 9~1 lam Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
· S,t~nda_.y February 4
Saturda_y_ February 10 9~1 lam Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
S [__Ln_ .d_a. y_ _.. F_e_b.r_t_~ a_r_y 11
Saturday :February 17 9-1 lam Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Sunday !February 18
Saturday February 24 9-11am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Sunday February 25
Saturday March 3 High School Meet
Sunday March 4
Saturday' March 10
Sunday March 11
Saturday March 17 City Ellis Training
Sunday March 18 City Ellis Training
Saturday March 24 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Sunday March 25 City Ellis Training] City Ellis Training
Saturday March 31 9~11am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Saturday April 7 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Sunday April 8 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Saturday April 14 9~11am Aquatic Club of Bakersfield
Sunday April 15
Saturday ~April 21 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Sunday April 22 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Saturday April 28
Sunday April 29
Saturday May 5
Sunday May 6
Saturday May 12 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Sunday May 13 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Saturday May 19 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Sunday May 20 City Ellis Training City Ellis Training
Saturday May 26 City Ellis Training
Sunda,.y, May 27 City Ellis Training
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NOTES ~ .JAN 3 0 5001
1130101
IClTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Northeast Trails and Southeast Planning/Studies
Planning staff has been working in an ad hoc fashion to develop information to support
development plans or strategies for these two areas. Budget impacts were detailed in a
separate memo in response to Council referral #WF0018525. The result of sta~'s effort is
outlined below.
Northeast Trails
Received a copy of proposed trails plan from Rich O'Neil in December 2000 and met with Rich
O'Neil and Michelle Beck during the week of January 8, 2001, to discuss amending the general
plan to include trails in the OS area of Northeast Bakersfield.
Provided property ownership and zoning maps information to Councilmember Mike Maggard.
Assistant Planner imported Rich O'Neil's proposed plan into GIS and prepared large scale map
for Councilmember Maggard. Map will be overiayed onto aerial to examine the relationship of
trail to topography.
Planning Director attended meeting with Councilmember Maggard on January 25, 2001, with the
Kern County Grand Jury Association. Provided Councilmember Maggard a map of proposed
trail plan which he presented to the Association.
We have had preliminary contact with Bureau of Land Management regarding land within
proposed trail area. Their letter of response is attached.
Staff is trying to set a meeting Rich O'Neil and other interest parties the week of February 4th to
discuss options.
A budget estimate was prepared and submitted on November 8, 2000. It is proposed that the
FY 2001-02 budget proposal include a request for additional staff and funds for special studies
which includes Northeast Trails and Southeast Planning.
Southeast Planning
Staff made a presentation on planning strategies to the Southeast Bakersfield project area
committee. A contract for an economic study was approved by the City Council on September
27, 2000. This effort is being managed by staff from the Economic and Community
Development Department. Planning staff has offered to provide support to this effort if needed.
Demolition specifications have been prepared for Public Works' approval for advertisement of
bids to demolish the north wing and restaurant of the Chaparral and the Turner Inn.
There are seven general plan cases scheduled for hearing on February 14, 2001. One has
been appealed by the neighbors objecting to commercial development at the northwest corner
of Renfro Road and Stockdale Highway. Another has been appealed by the developer of a
proposed Home Depot west of East Hills Mall because the Planning Commission denied his
zoning in favor of a future Planned Commercial Development.
There are another seven scheduled for hearings by the Planning Commission in March.
Jeff Bryson, supervisor for the City's Building Department, has been appointed to the California
Building Standards Commission by Governor Grey Davis. The Commission is r~ade up of a
ten-member panel and is responsible for review, evaluation, and publishing all building
standards of state agencies. The Commission also serves as an appeal's forum for problems
that may arise from the administration of state standards.
Eric Poore and Gary Fenstermaker were recently interviewed by the Bakersfield Californian
regarding two human interest stories. Eric responded to concerns for proper ventilation for gas
fired appliances, and Gary provided a positive Code Enforcement effort regarding enforcement
of illegal signs.
Buildinq Fees Update
The Building Industry Association's (BIA) has indicated a concern about a building permit
revenue balance. In response to the BIA's request.regarding the status of building fees, staff has
been coordinating data preparation for review by Assistant City Manager, John Stinson; in
anticipation of an forthcoming meeting with the BIA.
Building's FY 2000/01 budget contains several programs that will better serve the industry.
Program implementation, in conjunction with no fee increases and rising costs, would deplete
any excess balance.
These programs include one time expenditures for an Integrated Voice Response (IVR) system
($70,000), Hand Held Field Inspection Tracking ($135,000), and implementing an ongoing
Laser Fiche records management program. As internet permitting is a priority with the City,
funds will be earmarked for this project next budget year.
The implementation of the Integrated Voice Management System (IVR) is virtually completed
and will allow for the public to schedule inspections, obtain inspection results, and determine the
status of a permit quickly and easily over the phone.
The Laser Fiche program will be an ongoing project consisting of scanning laack files into laser
fiche and adding the new plans as they arrive. Building's Tract Map files have been scanned
and staff is in the process of developing a bid proposal to continue with the remaining work.
Alan Christensen has met with staff regarding the City's priority for intemet development and
indicated to staff that any future software enhancements would have to meet the needs of the
existing dual systems, HTE and Accela. This criteria was met with the IVR vendor. Building has
funding of $135,000 for a hand held inspection tracking system for the inspectors to use in the
field. As was the case with the IVR, the successful bidder would need to have the ability to
support both systems.-
Medical Office Dispute
The medical office dispute at 5101 Commerce Drive has been resolved with the exception of the
eave overhang. A meeting between the groups is tentatively planned for next week. The Board
of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) is scheduled to hear on February 13th.
Ordinance
Staff has completed meetings with the Landscape Committee of the Planning Commission
concerning changes to the landscape standards and other development standards applied to
PCDs. Once the Urban Development Committee completes its review of the landscape
changes, they will be scheduled for public hearing for review by the entire PC.
Recent Maior Site Plan Approvals
Costco - 3800 Rosedale Hwy
57-unit motel- 3115 Camino del Rio (across from Double Tree)
Denny's - 4400 Gosford Rd
13,000 sf medical office - 1502 Haggin Oaks Bird
20,000 sf Smart & Final - 3400 White Lane (nw cor White & Wible)
62,700 sf Coca Cola distribution center - 4320 Ride St
107,000 sf shopping center by Castle & Cooke - 1645 Buena Vista
(nw cot Buena Vista & Ming)
60,000 sf manufacturing bldg - 600 Enterprise - Gateway Ind Park, S Mt Vernon
(Blue Diamond Straw and Toothpick Co)
United States D ment of the Inteno
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT i--! Bakerst'~Id Field Office
3~01 P~gasus Drive
Bakersfield, California 93308
1700; CA-160
January 10, 2001
Jack Hardisty
City of Bakersfield, Development Services Dept.
t715 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Hardisty: .. . ~i'::~; .
.. ,.
Yotff.[e~er of November 29, 2000 inquired about'a'p~ible land exchange invoking a 4C-acre
parcel of Bl_lvl land south of Hart Park, specifically the NW1/4NW1/4 of Seclionr6~T29S, R29E,
MDM. I undemtand that the City would like to acqutre this parcel for use in yoUr planned open-
spoce~ preserve in northeast Bakemfieid. This parcel is in a land exchange that we initiated in
1998;':5ut have not yet concluded. The exchange is planned to be completed with Conservation
pa'~nerS:', Inc., an exchange facilitator that we use frequently. Parties that are Interested in
ac~ul~hg BMVI parcels through our exChange Pro'ess can enter into'a contm~ith Conservation
Pa.?tne~ Inc. to acquire the parcel immediately.a~ter the exchange takes plac~..'~,~lf you would like
to !lSUtsi~e the acquisition of this parcel through our exchange process, please~ll'Dan Vaughn at
th&"n'umber below to go over the details of the 'prOcess. .~. ·
An alternative to acquiring the land through our exchange process might be ~qulre the land
directly through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. This process involves a direct
conveyance o~ the land to the City at Iow cost, however qualifying under this Act~.depends on what
the City plans to do with the land. Certain uses will not qualify under this Act.
You should be aware that there are several parcels of BLM mineral estate ownership within the
arge[,bf!,your planned preserve. These parcels, are shown in pink on the enclosed maps. The
yellov~.,Parcels are the BLM surface+mineral estate ownership in the area (full fee estate]. The
UaltedliStates retains full surface entry rights on the mineral estate parcels, ~ we sometimes
lease them for eli & gas exploration/development. These surface entry fights ~oa~ over the
e~re:parcel. You may want to assess the risk that these rrdneml estate peJ'qe, *l'~;~pose in
consideration of the goals of the preserve. If you think that the City's acqu~.'~o~'0f these mineral
es~te!pameis is needed to ensure the integrity of the-preserve, the City ~_e able to acquire · ..
th.em through the land exchange process described above. Please call Dan ~,~ghn'at (661) 391-
61~25 ifl you have any questions in this matter. . · i~
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:.~ · .. ~ Ron Fellows
i:. ',; ~ ;- Field Office Manager
Enclosure: maps ~
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