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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
April 13, 2001
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~7-b.,..f
SUBJECT: General Information
1. We have more awards to report to you !
· The Amtrack Station has been selected to receive a California Cities Helen
Putnam Award for Excellence from the League of California Cities. The
League will recognize us at the Annual Conference in Sacramento next
September and will provide more details later. Thanks go to Trudy Slater for
writing and submitting our nomination.
· Recreation and Parks has added to their list of awards again. They recently
received two awards from the California Park and Recreation Society. The
Program Award was given to the Rockin' by the River concert series, and the
Facility Award was given to our skate park. In addition, the lifeguard staff
earned a Silver National Aquatic Safety Award for 2000.
2. The City Center is not to be the permanent name of that development. The
Olmscheid group is planning a contest to generate ideas for the permanent name.
Let's hope something as good as "Centennial Garden" develops!
3. The Garden will not have as positive a set of financials this year as they did last
year. Even with that, they will save us $600,000 over what we experienced the last
year of running the Convention Center alone. As indicated in the attached memo,
Jim Foss is taking several functions in-house, versus contracting, to save money.
The electric bill at the Garden is huge, so that hurts. Jim is also proposing a parking
fee increase and a $1.00 surcharge on concerts and family shows to help deal with
the electric rates.
4. The electrical storm earlier this week caused problems with many of our traffic
signals. The enclosed memo from Public Works has details on why the signals
malfunctioned and what staff is doing to correct the problems.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
April 13, 2001
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5. Recreation and Parks kicks off their 'q'ravelin Tunes" concert series for 2001 on
May 1st at Jefferson Park. Six concerts are scheduled throughout May and the first
week in June. A schedule is attached.
6. Recreation and Parks activity report for March is enclosed for your information.
7. A memo from Recreation and Parks summarizing the latest information on the 2000
Parks Bond Act (Proposition 12) is enclosed. Our per capita allocation will be
$1.35 million. The State agency in charge of that is moving very slowly, so there will
still be time before funds are released.
8. The weekly activity report from Public Works is attached.
9. A memo is enclosed from EDCD regarding the status of the City's loan agreement
with Dopaco, Inc. Dopaco continues to be in compliance by meeting the required
employment terms, so they qualify for 20% of their loan amount to be forgiven for
the third year of the agreement.
10. We have completed the initial draft of the 2010 General Plan Update. Per the
enclosed correspondence, it is now in the County's hands for their evaluation and
review.
11. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Status of construction plans at 300 East Truxtun Avenue;
· Status of demolition time frame for property at northeast corner of 21st and R
Streets;
· Report on SB 691 at request of the Golden State Mobile Home Owners' League;
Councilmember Carson
· Status of sidewalk repair on K Street and procedures for removal/replacement
for future work.
Councilmember Salvaggio
· Report on the feasibility of ordering light poles and warehousing them to have
extras on hand;
· Correspondence to citizen regarding concerns on funding for electric lawn
mowers.
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
League of California w. [!j
Better Cities-A Better Life April 10, 2001
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtum Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Category: Public Works and Transportation
Entry: Bakersfield Amtrack Station'- A Showcase for Community Pride
Award: Award for.Excellence
Dear Trudy:
Congratulations! Your city has been selected as a 2001 Cali.fomia Cities Helen Putnam Award
for Excellence recipient for your entry in the above named category. While the competition was
strong, the award jury felt your application merits very special recognition.
At this time, we want to briefly advise you of our plans to recognize your city's exemplary
efforts. We will soon be contacting you asking for 6-8 pictures that reflect your award winning
entry. These pictures will be used at the Annual Conference and in a 2002 calendar the League
will produce and distribute at the Annual Conference. The pictures will.also supplement articles
highlighting the award winners that will appear in Western City Magazine. We also hope your
city will display your award winning entry at the'League's Annual Conference, September 12-
15, 2001 in .Sacramento. Finally, there will be an awards luncheon held during the Annual
Conference in Sacramento at which time the League will be acknowledging the thirty (30) award
recipients. Up to six (6) people from your city may join in this special recognition event. We
will be contacting you within the next few weeks regarding the details of the above-mentioned
activities.
In the meantime, Congratulations! The League will be issuing a press release soon and we
encourage the city to also advise your local media of your selection for this prestigious award.
Should you have any questions regarding these recognition activities, please feel free to contact
me at (916/658-8226); Terry Dugan (9t6/658-8265); or email dugant~cacities.org.
Sincerely,
Chris McKenzie
Executive Director
cc: Alan E. Tandy, City Manager
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C r i t e r i a E l i g i b i I i t y 2.. The typed application narrative shall not
The selection committees look at each Any California city or group of cities ~xceed five 8 1/2 x I 1 pages with one inch
award application to determine how is eligible, given it provides a margins in no smaller than 12 point type
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(10 points); the innovativeness of the tangible, measurable results with a
The Challenge - In one page, describe
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the challenge, need or concern that
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C a t e g 0 r i e s o 0 points)
Arts & Quality of Life Financial Management & Planning The SolUtion -In two pages, describe
Includes visual and performing arts; cultural . Includes long-range financial planning to the steps taken by the city.to address the
and heritage events; libraries; Healthy City address changing community needs; modified problem/challenge. ~_~xplain how the
programs; and programs that increase the processes or systems to maximize revenues and program's objectives were met. If there is a
quality of life in neighborhoods, resources; and strategic planning and perfor- partnership with other agencies, please
mance measurements.- highlight the relationship of the partnership
Civic Involvement in the solutions. (40 points)
Includes volunteer and community programs; Land Use & Environmental Quality ..
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connecting to the community, tion measures; agricultural land preservation; the results of the program. How did the
energy management; smart permitting; water program affect the community or improve
Community Partnerships conservation; and waste management, service delivery? What, if any, was the cost
Includes city agreements with private enter-
prise; non-profit community service providers; Pl~bli£ Safety or resource savings? (50 points)
or other local government agencies that use the Includes innovative programs .relating to the 3. Except for staples or clips, the applica-
resource capacity and expertise of both parties provision of police, fire, and EMS/paramedic tion is not to be bound.
to maximize the delivery of services and services; programs impacting DUI, pedestrian
programs to the local community, safety and domestic violence; home/business 4. Only one application per category may
community emergency preparedness; and be submitted by a ci~. A program or activity
Community Services hazardous materials handling, may only be submitted for one category. A
Includes parks and recreation programs; after- city may submit other, separate applications
school programs; cultural sensitivity programs; P~blig Works and Tramportation for other categories. An electronic version of
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and stimulation programs. 5. Fax and e-mail applications will not
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Employee Work Environment Includes youth councils; 'application with the Application
Includes programs and activities that enhance programs addressing Cover Sheet attached must be
lives of city employees and their families, such drugs and gangs; and · submitted along with one set of the
as child care; employee assistance programs; prevention and interven- background materials. The back-
alternative work schedules and job sharing; tion programs for decreasinfl ground materials will become
employee recognition programs; innovative youth violence part of the League's library
compensation and benefit programs; continuing and fear. collection and will not be
education; and retirement planning, returned to the city.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
.DATE: April 6, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: (More) Awards
On March 3, 2001, the department received two awards from District XV of
the California Park and Recreation Society. These were the districts'
Program Award and the Facility Award.
The Program Award was given to the Rockin' by the River concert series in
recognition of the program's contribution in improving the quality of life in
Bakersfield and in meeting an identified need in the community.
The Facility Award was given to our skate park. The facility was recognized
for the public-input process that was used to help determine the design, and
for the cost-effective and efficient design of the park. Also mentioned during
the presentation was the high usage the park has experienced since
opening.
Earlier this Week, we received notification from Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc
(E&A) that our lifeguard staff earned the Silver National Aquatic Safety
Award for 2000. E&A is an international aquatic safety firm that the city
contracts with to provide safety training, operational audits, and other
expertise related to the operation of the public pools. This is the second
consecutive year that we have earned this prestigious award.
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& CONVENTION CENTER
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CiTY MANAGER
HARRYeANN, SMG, EXECUTiVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
FROM: JIM FOSS, EXECUTIVE~ DIRECTOR~l~
DATE: APRIL 12, 2001
SUBJECT: BUDGET 2000-2001 AND 200'1-2002
As you are aware, it appears that our 2000-2001 forecast will run higher than the
original projection. We believe the final number could drop below <$600,000> due to a
couple late bookings and a better than projected utility line item. Nonetheless, staff has
worked very hard in watching our utilities and spending (currently there is a "freeze" on
all non-essential items).
In light of the 2000-2001 forecast, it should be noted that we have begun working on
areas that will affect our 2001-2002 budget. These items include, in no particular order
or importance:
· Parking staff was taken "in-house" this year
MSI will be taken "in-house" this summer
· Staff Pro will be taken "in-house" this summer
The following items are options that could affect the bottom line in 2001-2002 in a
positive direction, but require approval.
· A "utility surcharge"
· An increase in parking rates $3.00 to $5.00/car
We feel the above,mentioned items be seriously considered due to the economic
climate Jn California (particularly the drastic increase in utilities), which will undoubtedly
have an indirect effect on consumer spending.
Thanks for your consideration, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
P:~j:m-BL~IOe~
cc: Steve Womack
Ed Dorsey
B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: ~acques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
DATE: ~J April 12, 2001
SUBJECT: STORM RELATED SIGNAL DAMAGE
On Monday April 9th, around 5:15 pm, a lightning strike near the intersection of Ming
and New Stine destroyed the signal controller and sent a power spike through the
signal interconnect wire. The spike traveled through the cable along Ming Avenue, New
Stine, Stockdale Highway, California Avenue, and White Lane. The spike caused
approximately 26 interconnect signals to lose their timing plans and go into the conflict
flash condition. The signal controllers and communication modems at twelve of these
intersections had to be replaced due to damage. A modem card in the Traffic
Operation Center (TOC) was also damaged.
The electrical storm caused a total of 42 signals to go into the conflict flash condition.
General Services had most of the signals re-programed and operational by 2:00pm on
Tuesday. Traffic staff is currently down loading archived route coordination timing plans
from the TOC to put the signals back in normal operation.
Although this was an unusual event, staff is working with the TOC contractor to help
shield the system from this type of electrical occurrence. Staff has also contacted cities
in Florida to evaluate different solutions for providing surge protection for both the
communications and power supply line at each intersection. Required equipment and
cost estimates should be completed within the next few weeks.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RECREATION & PARKS PRESENT
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Tuesdays · 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. · Free · 326-FUNN
Latin Celtic Swing
Marcos Reyes' SalsiolocjyBlarney Rubble South Side Chicago Seven
Tuesday, May 1 Tuesday, May 15 Tuesday, May 29
Jefferson Park Deer Peak Park Siemon Park
Old School Folk/Country Blues
T.O.S.B Ma~j Ott Luther Davis And
Tuesday, May 8 Tuesday, May 22 The Blues Jam
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Wilson Park Tuesday, June 5
Grissom Park
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: April 6, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
.--,_ SUBJECT: Monthly Report for March
Attached are the monthly activity reports from the recreation supervisors and
the parks division. Of note in March was:
CPRS Awards: As previously mentioned, the department earned two awards
from the California Park and Recreation Society. One for our Summer 2000
brochure and the other for the Rockin' by the River poster.
More Awards: The department also received two awards from District XV
of CPRS. These were a program aWard for Rockin' by the River and a
facility award for the skate park.
CPRS District XV Program and Facility Awards
Urban Forester: Paul Graham, the city's first urban forester, began work this
month.
Grant: The department will be receiving a $25,000 grant that provides for
playground surfacing.
ASAP: The Aquatic Safety Awareness Program continued this month. To
date, a 'total of 1,327 students have participated in the program.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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MARCH 2001 Monthly Report
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
Susan Roussel, Coordinator
After School Program Demonstrations:
March 7, 2001 Kendrick Anti-graffiti
Marck 21, 2001 Palla Anti-graffiti ,
March 14, 2001 Fairview Bicycle Safety
March 28, 2001 Sequoia Bicycle Safety
March 5, 2001 Casa Loma Hometown Buffet '
March 6, 2001 W. Penn Hometown Buffet
March 7, 2001 Sequoia Hometown Buffet
March 8, 2001 Stella Hills Hometown Buffet
March 9, 2001 Washington Hometown Buffet
March 20, 2001 McKee Hometown Buffet
March 21, 2001 Plantation ~ Hometown Buffet
March 26, 2001 Palla Hometown Buffet
March 27, 2001 Planz Hometown Buffet
March 28, 2001 Fairview Hometown Buffet
After School Monthly Highlights:
Casa Loma - Students enjoyed a pizza party in celebration of their citywide basketball
victory.
Sequoia - Students participated in an art contest, St. Patrick's Day party, and
popcorn tasting competition.
Stella Hills- Children enjoyed working on drama improvisation, as well as other art
projeCts and sports.
Washington - Students enjoyed special visits from the condors and Hometown Buffet.
W. Penn - Students worked on a safety song that they will present to parents and
teachers in May.
After School Monthly Attendance Figures:
Washington 2,279
Sequoia 366
W. Penn 1,947
Casa Loma 2,417
Stella Hills 1,617
Leisure Classes:
East Coast Swing 21 registered 84 monthly total
Adult Ballet 2 registered 8 monthly total
Total 92
R e cre a tiO nfc ParlcsCIT Y OF BAKERSFIELD
MARCH 20_01 Mo/ztJ yJ
Submitted by: Sally Ihmels, Supervisor
David Stricker, Recreation Specialist
Josh Romine, Program Coordinator
AQUATICS
AQUATICS HIRING
Forty-five of the 120 temporary aquatics staff needed for the summer are being referred
to Select Temporary Services. Recruitment and interviews for all positions were
conducted daily in the afternoon. There are over 40 interviews scheduled this month for
April.
AQUATICS TRAINING ~
The second aquatics training was held on March 23r~ , 24th and 25th. There were five
swim instructors, six renewing lifeguards and five new lifeguards that received their
certifications. Two classes for each type of certification is scheduled for April and May.
We expect each training from this point forward to exceed 50 people.
POOL MAINTENANCE
Outside of ongoing pool maintenance, the pools were prepped for painting.. New
handrails and guard stands have been purchased and are being put together for
installation next month. The Silver Creek wading pool improvement plans were
completed this month and are at the Health Department. for final review.
AQUATIC SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM
The Aquatic Safety Awareness Program was continued this month. A report on the
number of students educated is attached. The program was conducted for the first time
at a Junior High (Earl Warren Junior High) and was very successful. Since the students
were much older at this school, the program was enhanced by teaching some Jr.
Lifeguarding skills along with aquatic safety.
To assess the success of this program both teachers and principals are asked to fill out
and mail a questionnaire with their feedback and opinion of the program. The feedback
from teachers and principals for this program has been very positive. All schools have
invited us back next year.
CURRENT POOL USAGE
Seven high schools and three aquatic clubs continue to use Jefferson, SilverCreek and
Jastro pools daily.
Lap Swimming also continues at Silver Creek Pool in the morning from 5:30am to
7:30am. Three of the high school swim teams have increased their practice times to
include the mornings. This really cuts into the space and time for the lap swimmers.
Enclosed is a lap swimming attendance report with the current month's attendance at
'18~1 people.
ASAP DATA
RECORD SHEET
Name of School: I Grade: I Date: Time: I # of Students:
Nichols Elementary K 02/26/01 08:45 AM to 09:30 AM 16
Nichols Elementary 1 02/26/01 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM 18
Nichols Elementary K 02/27/01 08:45 AM to 09:30 AM 17
Nichols Elementary I 02/27/01 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM 20
Nichols Elementary K 02/28/01 08:45 AM to 09:30 AM 36
Nichols Elementary 1 02/28/01 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM 22
Nichols Elementary 1 02/01/00 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM 18
Nichols Elementary K 03/02/01 08:45 AM to 09:30 AM 32
Nichols Elementary 1 03/02/01 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM 19
Total: 198
Jefferson Elementary K 03/05/01 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 18
Jefferson Elementary 1 03/05/01 12:20 PM to 01:20 PM 18
Jefferson Elementary K 03/06/01 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 20
Jefferson Elementary 1 03/06/01 12:20 PM to 01:20 PM 19
Jefferson Elementary K 03/07/01 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 14
Jefferson Elementary 1 03/07/01 12:20 PM to 01:20 PM 13
Jefferson Elementary K 03/08/01 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 16
Jefferson Elementary I 03/08/01 12:20 PM to 01:20 PM 16
Jefferson Elementary K,1 03/09/01 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 14
Jefferson Elementary K 03/09/01 12:20 PM to 01:20 PM 30
Total: 178
Suburu Elementary K 03/19/01 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM 27
Suburu Elementary 1 03/19/01 12:15 PM to 01:15 PM 18
Suburu Elementary K 03/20/01 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM 19
Suburu Elementary 1 03/20/01 12:15 PM to 01:15 PM 39
Suburu Elementary K 03/21/01 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM 16
Suburu Elementary 1 03/21/01 12:15 PM to 01:15 PM 20
Suburu Elementary K 03/22/01 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM 39
Suburu Elementary 1 03/22/01 12:15 PM to 01:15 PM 16
Suburu Elementary K 03/23/01 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM 18
Suburu Elementary I 03/23/01 12:15 PM to 01:15 PM 19
Total: 231
Earl Warren Jr. High I 7,8 I 03/26/01 I 07:30 AM 03:30 PM 720
Total ASAP Numbers
Nichols Elementary 198 Total ASAP %'s
Jefferson Elementary 178
Suburu Elementary 231
Earl Warren Jr. High 720 Elementary (14.92%)
Total: 1327
Elementary (13.41%)
il~° ~! i ! Earl Warren Jr, High
u Elementary (17.41%)
170 149 2177 446
231 116 181 149
232 181
187
244
100
100 .
146
287
196
143
141
LAP SWIM
300
275
250
225
200
50
125
50
25
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sop Oct Nov Dec
2000 2001I
, S:~quatics\Lap Swim Totals.wb3
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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March 2001 Monthly Report
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Jeannette Triscuit, Recreation Specialist
Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
The Center had three rentals that totaled $375.00 for the month. Clinica Sierra Vista held a
public event for families, Bethel School rented the facility for their basketball league and Project
Reach rented it for a teen meeting.
Mlk Attendance Figures:
Activity Monthly Attendance
Morning Fitness Room 298 ,
Afternoon Fitness Room 469
Game Room 993
After-School Program 215 '
Gym 1,636
Children's Dance Troupe 465
Saturday Tennis 94
Aerobics 372
Sunday Adult Basketball
RENTALS ATTENDANCE AND FIGURES:
DATE AGENCY ATTENDANCE
March 9th Clinica Sierra Vista 125
March 15th Charles Webb 40
March 19'h Parks Department 25
March 21 st Jeannette Triscutt ' 15
March 27th David Bates 40
March 27th BACCA 07
March 30'h Bethel School 95
March 31 st Project Reach 40
Lowell N~ighborhood Community Center
The Lowell Community Center had 500 children attend during the month of March. Some of the
highlights for the month include making pipe cleaner animals, clothes pin butterflies and planting
flowers.
UP COMING EVENTS
Springtime in Wonderland, April 7, 10:00 am at Centennial Park
Springtime Egg Hunt, April 14, 10:00 am at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Artisans Fair, April 21 & 21, 10:00 am
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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March 2001 Monthly Report
Silver Creek Community Center
After School Playground Programs
Leisure Classes
Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Proqram
Casa Loma topped Palla in the basketball championship game on March 3rd between
Greenfield and Bakersfield City School Districts. It was an exciting game with a lot of
parents cheering the teams on. Casa Loma and Palla celebrated with a pizza party and
all participants received ribbons or certificates. The softball season started March 30th
for the Greenfield School District and the 31st for Bakersfield City School District. With
two teams from each school in Greenfield, we anticipate another exciting season.
Greenfield's after school programs were highlighted at the Health and Safety Fair held
on Saturday, March 31st. Each school site displayed their creative and enrichment
activities through pictures, artwork, science projects, plays, poems, and crafts.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites included presenting a play called "The
Dragon" at McKee where all the puppets and scenery were made by the students; at
Kendrick and Plantation they planted flowers and vegetable seeds; Plantation had two
Condor hockey players come out and share their experiences and play field hockey
with them; each site had various arts and crafts projects celebrating St. Patrick's Day
and spring; and demonstrations were given by Bicycle Safety, Home Town Buffet, and
Hall Ambulance.
Silver Creek After School Proc~ram
Highlights of the activities include a special St. Patrick's Party, spring crafts, and
outdoor games.
ATTENDA~ICE FIGURES
Activity Monthly Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 2547
Kendrick ............................................................ 3464
McKee ............................................................... 5793
Palla ................................................................... 5106
Plantation .......................................................... 3375
Planz ................................................................. 3156
Silver Creek After School Program ................ 268
(4-days only Mon. - Thurs)
TOTAL A'I-rENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 23,706
Silver Creek Rentals ..... ' .............................................. $999.50(Figure does not Includedepoel~,)
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 8 times during the
month of March but six held their events. (One rental was canceled because of weather
and another's wedding was canceled so they forfeited their fees.) The center was
rented for a support group, two parties, a wedding, a birthday party and retirement
party. Total attendance for rentals was 355.
Classes at Silver Creek: Classes at Other Facilities
Ballet & Gym ............................... 48 Tennis (Siemon Park)
Pressed Flower Workshop .......... no class (Children) ..................... no claSs
Cheerleading ............................... 262 (Adult) .......................... no class
Clogging ...................................... 60
Jazzercise ................................... 160
Dog Obedience ........................... 84
Karate .......................................... 168
Kardio-Kick .................................. 96
Dance & Gym (Tiny Tots) ..... .. ..... 108
Scapbooking .............................. 9
Tennis Lessons(Children) ............ 112 Registrations Taken: 428
Tennis Lessons(Adults) ................ 16 Number of Guests Served in
Calligraphy Workshop ..... : ............ no class .office: 484 "
Cycling I ...................................... 3
Latin Dance .................................. no class.
Watercolor ................................... 48
TOTAL ........... 1174
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ........................................ 355
After School Program ................. 268
Classes ........................................ 1174
Meetings ....................................... 14
TOTAL .......... 1811
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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PARKS DIVISION
March 2001, MONTHLY REPORT
WELCOME PAUL GRAHAM
On Monday, March 12, 2001, Paul Graham joined the Recreation and Parks Department as the City
of Bakersfield's first Urban Forester. Originally from Lompoc, California, Paul comes to us from
U.C. Davis where he was their Landscape Manager.
Paul will serve as a City representative to the Tree Ad Hoc Committee. Initial projects will include
addressing new development issues, revising the City's tree ordinance, and daily operational
philosophy and practices of Recreation and Parks' tree section. Paul is also spending time
familiarizing himself with City staff and the community.
In his spare time, Paul has begun house hunting with his wife Amy, daughter Sylvia (8), and sons
Nathan (4) and Jacob (3).
PLAYGROUND SURFACING
Recreation and Parks secured a $25,000 grant from California Integrated Waste Management Board
and combined it with matching funds from a Community Development Block Grant. The $50,000
in grants was used in conjunction with playground equipment Project funds to install 5,826 square
feet of rubberized playground surfacing. Locations included Centennial, Jastro. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., Grissom, Tevis Parks as well as Bill Park Greens.
The project provides for a win - win scenario by keeping an estimated 40,172 pounds or 2,675 tires
from being deposited within California landfills and reusing the rubber for playground surfacing.
Old tires are shredded and become base material for rubberized surfacing to provide access from
sidewalks to playground equipment. This specialized surfacing meets or exceeds American Society
of Testing Materials safety surfacing criterium. In addition, the rubber surface provides access to
playground equipment for persons with mobility disabilities per Americans with Disabilities Act.
PLAYGROUND INSPECTION TRAINING
Following installation of our four playground equipment projects, we secured the services of a'
company to complete a certified audit of our new equipment. The audit is an extensive evaluation
for not only proper installation but also confirms all new equipment conforms to required industry
design specifications.
While they were here, representatives of PlaySafe also conducted a training seminar for
approximately 35 Recreation and Parks department staff members. Persons attending the seminar
either perform area maintenance within all city parks or are a part of the Crafiworker section. Area
personnel monitor playground equipment condition and notify our Craffworkers should repairs be
required.
The program was deemed a success as PlaySafe representatives were able to enlighten and explain
why playground inspection and maintenance procedures are much more than child's play. American
Society of Testing Materials and National Playground Safety Instructors have very specific
requirements for playground equipment design, installation and maintenance.
Monthly Report/March 2001
Final Acceptance:
Buena Vista Road eastside wall south of Chambers Blvd.
Acceptance Date: 3-2-01 acres .3337
Tract 5921 Phase II Calloway Dr. westside wall south of Norris Rd. including Cul-
De-Sac on San Rogue Ct.
Acceptance Date: 3-15-01 acres .1356
Tract 5932 Unit I Calloway Dr. and Laurel Park Dr. westside wall including ·
medians on Calloway Dr.
'Acceptance Date: 3-15-01 acres: medians / .0891 s.s./.1627
Tract 5948 Phase A Oswell St. and AIIoway Ln. south east corner
Acceptance Date: 3-16-01 acres: .1361
Tract 5934 River Run Blvd. and Buena Vista Rd.
Acceptance Date: 3-16-01 acres: medians/.1623 s.s. / 1.543
Tract 5846 Phase B & C Ashe Rd. westside wall south of Harris Rd. including
median on Ashe Rd.
Acceptance Date: 3-23-01 acres: medians/.1581 s.s./.3548
Tract 5920 Unit One Riverlakes Dr. and Olive Dr.
Acceptance Date: 3-26-01 acres: .6178
Maintenance Period:
Tract 5957 Unit One River Run Blvd. and Rainier Park Way
Acceptance Date: 3-21-01
Tract 5430 Phase A & H Old River Rd. westside between Ming Ave. and Ridge Oak
Dr.
Acceptance Date: 3-22-01
Signed & Approved Landscape & Irrigation Plans:
Parcel Map 10730 Hageman Rd. and Calloway Dr.
Signed: 3-22-01 approx, acres 1.8021
Tract 6001 Chambers Blvd. and Windermere Dr.
Signed: 3-27-01 approx, acres .7487
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: APril 9, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: 2000 Parks Bond Act
Last week I received written correspondence that provides some upde~ted
information regarding the 2000 Parks Bond Act (Proposition 12). Also, the
state Department of Parks and Recreation has posted, on their Website, the
Per Capita I distributions that will be made. In summary the current
information is:
· Administrative Standards - public comments are now being accepted
and public hearings are scheduled on the Draft Administrative
Standards. Comments must be received by May 3, 2001.
· Per Capita Program - Public comments are now being accepted.
Comments must be received by May 3, 2001. Final procedural
guidelines will be available in. May 2001.
· Urban Recreation and Cultural Centers - Same as above.
Communities are being encouraged to provide proposed projects to
their legislators for their nomination. Nominations are due to the
Department of Parks and Recreation by July 1,2001. This process
is unique to this program.
· Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Program - The public comment period for this
program is from May 20 - June 28, 2001. Public hearings have been
scheduled.
° Non-motorized Trails - Procedural guidelines should be available in
June 2001. Final filing date is October 1,2001.
· Urban Youth Services - Public hearings will be held in summer 2001.
Procedural guidelines should be available in September 2001. Final
filing date May t, 2002.
· .Riparian and :Riverine - Public hearings Will be held in summer 2001.
Procedural guidelines should be available in October 2001. Final
filing date is February 1,2002.
· Zoos and-Aquariums - Same .as above.
As indicated on the state parks Website, the city of Bakersfield is due to
receive $1,357,000 from the .Per Capita I program. This is $32,000 more
than our original estimate.
For your information, Kern County is due to receive $2,430,000.
If you require additional information, please let me know.
c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
BAKERSFIELD
,,
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: 0~acques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Works Director
/I
DATE: ~/ April 6, 2001
SUBJECT: Weekly Progress Report-Public Works Department
Week Endincj April 6~ 2001
Following is the progress report for the week ending April 6, 2001:
· Unveiled the new Anti-Graffiti billboard at California Avenue and Owens.
· Initiated installation of green LED lights at signalized intersections-36 lights were
installed.
· On March 30, bids were opened for the demolition of the Turner Motor Inn
building at 701 Union Avenue. The Iow bidder was Standard industries for
$159,396. This item will go before Council at the next council meeting.
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BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ._., ~,t~,~,j~,3(~ April 12, 2001
FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Dev"~e'~pment Director
SUBJECT: DOPACO INC, PROJECT
EMPLOYMENT STATUS - YEAR 3
Agreement No. 98-9 (executed 1/28/98) between the City of Bakersfield and Dopaco, Inc., provided
a $200,000 forgivable loan to be paid in two $100,000 installments. The first installment was paid
upon execution, the second installment being due one year later upon agreement compliance.
Twenty percent of the loan would be forgiven for each year Dopaco met all terms and conditions
of the agreement. The employment terms for Year 3 required:
- the company would create 14 jobs in Year 3 (with a total of 75 jobs over four years)
- of those workers hired in the second year, at least 51% must be Iow- and moderate income
individuals.
Based upon the employment report submitted to our office from the company, Dopaco has met the
required conditions. For the second year of the agreement, the company hired 62 persons, and
71% of the hires met Iow- and moderate income standards required by the agreement. Due to
processing line expansions and increased sales, the company has currently on staff approximately
185 employees, far exceeding the entire agreement total of 75 anticipated jobs.
Therefore, Dopaco has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement and qualifies to
have 20%, or $40,000 of the loan amount forgiven for the third year of the agreement. With your
approval, we will send a letter reflecting the ministerial action of the 20% debt forgiveness.
CW
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Development Services Department
Jack Hardisty, Director
Dennis C. Fidler Stanley C. Grady
Building Director April 5, 2001 Planning Director
(661) 326-3720 Fax (661) 325-0266 (661) 326-3733 Fax (661) 327-0646
Ted James, Planning Director
Kern County Planning Department
2700 "M" Street, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan Update
Dear Mr. James
On January 26, 2000, the City Council and the Kern County Board of Supervisors, by Agreement No. 00 -15
entered into a contract to update the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan (hereafter 2010 Update). The total
cost for such plan the and preparation of the EIR is $155,510.00 of which the County agreed to pay $77,755.00
toward the total cost. The' City has paid a total of $31,102.00 to RBF Consulting for the 2010 Update and the EI R.
We would very much appreciate the County of Kern forwarding the funds agreed upon ($77,755.00) to the
City of Bakersfield Planning Department. The money is needed now as these next few months will see the bulk of
RBF's work on the EIR and hencethe bulk of the money will also be spent.
The City has presented the County with the draft 2010 Update for review, editing, additions and changes.
Upon return of the draft 2010 Update later this month with incorporation of County comments and concerns, City
planning staff expects accelerated processing of both the 2010 Update and the 2010 Update EIR.
If you have questions, contact Marc Gauthier at (661) 326-3786.
Sincerely,
Planning Director
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
David Price Ill, Resource Management Agency Director
Attachment: Agreement No. 00-15
Hearing Schedule
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April 5, 2001 (2:33PM) ,
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City of Bakersfield · 1715 Chester Avenue · Bakersfield, California · 93301
SCHEDULE
2010 UPDATE
(April 2, 2001)
April - County review and changes to 2010 General Plan text.
- County to Include 2020 Vision statement changes.
- City to alert RBF that EIR will commence shortly.
- Status report to City Council '
Status report to both Planning Commissions
City to draft overall project schedule
May - Both staffs to identify necessary map, table, graph changes.
- Administrative Draft sent to consultant for EIR preparation.
Both staffs to review in house.
June - Final Administrative Draft due by June 15th.
July - 45 day review period begins.
August - Planning Commission (both City and County) to hear comments on
EIR. (Required by City CEQA Guidelines)
September - City Planning Commission approves General Plan Amendment and
certifies EIR.
November - City Council approves.
January - County Planning Commission approves.
March - County Board of Supervisors approves.
* If there are changes, document is sent back to City for approval.
P:~2010 Update\schedule.wp.d
From: Alan Tandy
To: Stan Ford
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2001 8:32:34 AM
Subject: Re: Tree Replacement
I have two council inquires and need a tactful joint department response on the issues of what was the
notice, what will happen in the future, when will new trese be planted and related - I amcopying to Jack La
R- please get together and respond for gen info- thanks you
>>> Stan Ford 4/11/01 2:48:23 PM >>>
Paul (Urban Forester) tells me that Mike Conners notified residents of sidewalk repairs. Notice did not
mention tree removal/replacement. We did not remove all of the trees Public Works requested because
Paul did not determine they were not the major cause of damage.
The remainder of the trees on public works list will be done as soon as PW is ready to do the sidewalks
(i.e. we are ahead of them). We have notified those residents. Paul will inspect those trees and make a
determination before removal/replacemer~t.
Apparently, this project is tied to a grant that must be used before June 30, 2001.
CC: Jack LaRochelle
MEMORANDUM
April 12, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Dennis Fidler, Building Directorq~)~
SUBJECT: 300 E. Tmxtun Avenue - Old Lumber Yard at Sandstone Ace Hardware
Northeast comer of 21 st Street & R Street - Southern Pacific Railroad
On April 12, 2001, I was informed by Kern County Superintendent of Schools that they just
received clearance from the State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control to proceed.
Their plans are to begin construction of the new facility within three months. Between now and the
start of construction they will maintain dust control.
The second location located at the northeast comer of 21st Street & R Street opens for bid process
on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, for demolition. Hopefully it will be removed within three months
depending on their asbestos process.
APR I 2
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
April 13, 2001
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSTIII ~ ~
SUBJECT: SB 691 (MCPHERSON) GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY; A'n'ORNEY'S FEES
(COUNCIL REFERRAL WF0018806/001)
At the City Council meeting of April 11,2001, Councilmember Benham asked for a response to
a request from local resident, Ms. Donna Simpson, for City support of SB 691, a bill sponsored
by the Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League, Inc.
The bill would require a court to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in an
action brought with respect to an ordinance or other law regarding mobile homes, manufactured
homes, mobile home parks, or manufactured housing communities. If a city prevailed, then the
city could be awarded attorney's fees, something which is not normally allowed to public
entities. If a mobile home park owner sues a city over the city's mobile home park ordinances
and loses, he/she will be liable for the city's attorneys fees as well as the expenses he/she has
incurred. The assumption here is two-fold. The park owner will be less likely to sue as he will
have more to lose (a greater risk exposure), and the city will be able to get back its attorneys'
expenses relating to the lawsuit.
The proposed bill predominantly impacts cities with mobile home rent control. The City of
Bakersfield does not have mobile home rent control. Thus, in Bakersfield, State laws pertaining
to mobile home parks are regulated by the State and not enforced by the City of Bakersfield
although residents are with full services under the City's ordinances, such as code
enforcement, police and fire protection, etc.
SB 691 does not directly impact the City of Bakersfield as it does not have rent control and the
regulatory issues that cities with rent control can experience. SB691 is in the State Senate
Judiciary Committee and is scheduled for committee hearing on April 24. It was introduced on
February 23 and amended on March 28.
Please let me know if anything further is needed.
(L:\M0104131 )
cc: Donna Simpson - Golden State Mobile Home Owners League, Inc.
GOLDEN STAT.E MOBILHOME OWNERS LEAGUE,,: INC.
~_~ ~ P,O. BOX 87& O~OEN GnoVE. CALIFORNIA
· , ~,ow~,~,~u~' Re: Request for Suppo~ for SB 691 ~cPhe~on)
Subject: Ci~ and Coun~ R~ove~ of Atto~ey's F~ when Defend~g M°bU~home
Ordure--
Asa mob~ehome o~cr ~d ~sid~t offs ci~ ~d co~, I ~ ~ue~ ~t you support SB
691 by Senator Brace McP~o~ now pen~8 in ~c Stae S~. ~e bi] h~ ~n officially
s~ored by ~ld~ State M~~cd-Home O~ers ~, ~c.(GSMOL), ~d is supponcd
by m~y cities ~d co~es.
~e ~ benefici~cs of ~s le~slafion ~11 be cites ~d co~es ~o~Out
~d~ p~senl law ~ot re.v= ~ek a~mey's f=cs when ~ey ~fend a mobil~me or~.
S~n~ kn~fici~es ~1 be retired se~o~ on fixed ~comes
effort ~ pro~t ~d pres~e a d~~ supply of ~or~bl= ho~, ~y cites ~d co~cs
Mve ~op~ ~b~ome rant or~ces to pro.ct residen~'~ ~orbi~t ~ ~j~ed rent
incrc~es, ~ such o~ces =e ch~enSed ~ co~ ~e ci~ or ~ cs~.ot ~der =ent law
recover ~ck a~mey's f~s ~en t/rhey win. :
SB 691 wo~d ~d ~ law ~ ~vide ~a a Co~ co~d a~
anomey's fees ~d coas W c~ ~q~emen~ hav~ been met ~~ ~e b~ made by
but ~a ~ey =e a 1~ entitled ~ ~over anomoy's fees to ~ s~e ~t~n~ ~ a succc~s~l
c~leng~ to ~e or--ce c~ now ~cov= alainZ cities ~d ~es ~ e~g law,
I Mve enclosed for yo= ~idem~on a copy of ~ recent ~=nu to ~e ~ill ~ ~cd by
" ~s~ve Co--el. T~e is of~ essence ~ ~ fir~ po]cy h~.~ p~b~lx b=~ld on April
" 17,~001 in ~e Se~ ~c~ Commie ch~ed by Sc~t~ ~ Es~ '
On beh~f of OSMOL, ~d p~c~ly yo= o~ co~m~, we ~ge you ~ ~opt a ~solu~on
~g ~gc of SB 691 by Se~r Bmcc McPherso~ ~d ~ you send a le~O ~e Lea~ of
C~ifo~ Cites md CSAC, w~g ~ose ~socia~ons ~ sup~n
S C ely,
03/26/0.1 11=56 ~
45209 ~0109~84 PA~ 1
Substantive
:'.
A~SNDMENT$ TO SENATE BILL NO', 691
Amen~ent 1
In line 1 of the title, a~te~ the ~.irst "~o" inse~t~
amend Sections 1021.5 and 1036 o~ the Code of Civil Procedure, and
to amend Bec~on 800 of, and to
Amendment 2
In line.1 of the title, after the second "to" in~ert a
conuna
Amendment 3
On page 1, line 1, a~ter "SECTION 1." insert=
Section 1.021.5 o~ the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read=
1021.5. (a) Upon motion,, a court may award a~eeneys~'
fees to a successful party age}nsf one'or more opposing
any action which has resUlted ~n the enforcement of:an
important right affecting the public interest if=. ~a~ (1) a
significant benefit, whether pecuniary or nonpecuniary, has been
con~erred on the gene=al public or a-large class of persons, ,b$
the necessity and Einancial burden of ~rivate enforcement, or Of
enforcement by one public entity against another public entity, are
such as to make the award appropriate, and %eS s~eh (3) the fees
should not in the interest o~ Justice be paid out
recovery,
if any. W~h Except as prov'[ded in subdivision (b)~with respect to
actions involv~g~-~bl-'fcent~sT-this section a--ppii~o '
allowances against, but not in favor of, public entities, and no
claim shall be required to be filed therefor, unless one or mo~e
successful parties and one or more.opposing parties are public
entities, in wh~ch..case-no claim shall be required to be filed
therefor un~e=.~a=t 3.('Commencing w~th Section 900) cE DivislO~ 3.6
of Title I ~f the Government Code.
Attorneys' ~ees.awar'ded to a public entity pursuant to
this section shall not be ~nc='eased or decreased .by a multipli'er
based upon extrinsic circumstances, as discussed in Set=eno v.
Priest, 20 Cal. 3d 25, 49.
(b) In an action brought by the owner of a mobilehome
Dark,.as de[~l'~e~--i~--Sect-~ 798.~ o[--~e--~i.v~--~o~-to challenge
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initiative measure'adopted .by any local qovernmental entity which
regulates s~nt or is otherwise-~--~t~e~~ct
residents ~-~--~e~kY-i~--t:he local 'gove-rnmen'ta--fentity ~S '
determine'd--~o-~-~ the p=~a~nq par'~y, and the ac~ee[s the
criteria o~u~i~ion (a), the court ~l~wa=d ~~ees
~. 2. Section 103.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure
amended to read~
1036. ~ In any inverse condemnation p=ocee~ing,
settlement o~ ~ha~'proceedlng, sh~ll determin~ and award
the 91ainti~f, a.s a part of that Judgment o= set~lement, a sum ~hat
wi!l, in the'opinion o~ the court, reimburse the
reasonable costs~ disbursements, and expeaseS, including reasonable
atto=ney, appraisal, and engines=in9 fees, actually incurred because
o~ that proceeding in the trial court o= in any appellate proceeding
la which the plaintif~ prevails on any issue In that proceeding.
~b~ In an inverse condemnation proceeding
owner o~ a ~llehome pa=k, as de~Lned L, Sect~o~ 798~h~.Clval
~ ~ ~halle,qe the~d~y o= appl~ation o~ an o~d~nance(
· ~ · · - 1
rule, =e ulat~on, or ~n~t~a~ive measure adopted~ ~ loca
i~a to b~ ~ote&t reside,ts in ~h~ pa=k, if ~he.local
court shall award atto=ney's fees ~ ~e~c~l'~gve~ental
~s~ c~f~~a~ ~e~ reasonable grounds to
800. Ia) In an~ civil action to appeal o~
la~, exc~pt'action~ ~ulttng ~om actions o~ the ~tat~ Boa~
Con~OI, where i~ Is shown that ~he award, ~inding, o~ otha~
dete=minati6n of the proceeding was the result of arbitrary
capricious action o= conduct by'a public entity o= an office=
the=eo~ in his or her official capacity, the complainant
s~e prevail~ in the civil action may collect reasonable attorney's
fees, computed at one hundred dollars ($100) per hour, but not to
exceed seven.thousand ~ive hundred dollars ($7,500), where he o= she
18 personally obligated to pay the fees, from the public entity,
addition tO any other relier 9=anted o= other costs awarded. '
This section i9 ancilla=~ only, an~ shall no= be
construed to create a new. cause of action.
' f ~Refusal by a public entity or officer thereo~ to
admi~ liabi~y pursuant ~o a con~=act of insu.rance shall not be
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considered' arbitrary °r capricious action o= conduct w~hin the
meaning oE thia section.
(c) In any civil action brought by the owner '~ a
the loci'~ 9over~e ,
~t~e cOUr= shal~ ~a~~s' an~ othe=~
~e~o~l~9ove=nmen ~i~ the
exoenE , .
~~=~~=. had reasonable ~=o=nds =o.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: April13,2001 ' . ./~ a~7~~' /
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreationc/and
Jacques LaRochelle, Interim Public W, rks Director~"~
SUBJECT: Sidewalk Repair on K Street
Staff has reviewed and discussed current sidewalk repair projects. Further,
we discussed the situation at the specific location on K Street that has
caused some attention to be drawn to the project.
At the request of the Public works staff, our Urban Forester evaluated the'
condition of each tree that was creating a hazard and determined which, if
any, trees must be replaced. Please note that not all trees that were causing
problems were identified for replacement.
Trees that necessitated replacement were removed and the replacement
trees are tentatively scheduled to be planted in the next two weeks. We are
also evaluating the opportunity created by this repair to enhance the project
with some additional trees.
Once staff verifies the availability and condition of the replacement trees, I
will let you know the schedule for replanting.
In all future work, regarding the removal/replacement of sidewalk, we will
utilize the following procedures and guidelines:
1. The sidewalk in question will be marked by the Streets Division that
needs to be removed/replaced.
2. The Urban Forester will review those locations to determine whether or
not existing trees must be removed.
3. If it is determined that no trees need to be removed, then the project
will continue with Streets Division removing the sidewalk and replacing
same.
4. If it is determined by the Urban Forester the trees cannot be saved in
its location, then Recreation and Parks will utilize the same noticing and
citizen input procedure we established and utilized during the replacement
of the trees on Truxtun Avenue.
5. if it is determined the trees will be removed, we will mitigate via the
selection of the best possible species and size of the replacement tree.
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: /"'l h,])~QUEs R. LaROCHELLE,
INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: (] APRIL 5, 2001
¥
SUBJECT: LIGHT POLES
Referral Record # WF0018796 / 001
Councilmember Salvaggio requested that Public Works look into the feasibility of
ordering light poles and warehousing them as extra. Report back to Salvaggio.
The typical lead time for these poles is six months which has slowed construction start
date of the signals. We have found this to be an unacceptable delay. Public Works
has begun the process of ordering traffic signal poles in advance of bidding the yearly
traffic signal projects. Traffic signal poles have been ordered for the following six
projects:
Ming Avenue and Scadet Oak
Fairview Road and Monitor Street
Chester Avenue and 8th Street
White Lane and Grissom Street
Verdugo Lane and Hageman Road
Auburn Street and Eissler Street
The company from whom we have purchased the poles has estimated the shipping
date will be late June 2001.
Additional traffic signal poles will be ordered during fiscal year 2001-2002 to have an
inventory on hand. This will accommodate mid-year requests and knockdowns.
Staff has located a secured site where a storage yard can be built. City forces will
perform any needed improvements to the designated location .......
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San Joaquin Valley
Air P° u/ion Control DislricI
April 12, 2001
Stephanie Smith
1401 FenwicK Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Dear Ms. Smith:
The San Joaquin Valley air district certainly shams your concerns for the
availability of electricity and we are attempting to deal with the crisis by being
very flexible with the use of stand-by generators. We, however, do not believe
that the electric power required to recharge a 24-volt battery during the off~peak
hours will create a significant drain on our electrical power resources.
Thc air quality benefit of these battery-powered lawn mowers over their gasoline
Counter part is significant. One gasoline lawn mower operating for one hour will
emit as much pollution as 40 late-model automobiles being driven for one hour.
The Valley Air District will distribute 1,200 mowers throughout the Valley
(including the 300 in Bakersfield), This will reduce 1.66 tons of emissions this
summer and 11.62 tons over the operating life of these mowers. During this
cdtical time for the Valley's air quality we are attempting to reduce emissions
whenever possible to meet health based air quality standards for our residents.
If I can provide you with any additional information concerning this or any other
program to improve air quality, please call me at (559) 230-5811 or fax 230-6064.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Dowell
Director of Planning
C: John Stinson, Bakersfield Asst. City Manager
David 1,. ~rnw
Executive Director/Air Pollution C..nnrrnl
Northern Re~ion Office CentraJ R,.~;O,: O!'fice 5outhern Re;.,.ion Office
-~230 Kiernan AYena~:, .~uit¢ 130 1 ~)~)0 Ea~ C;c~¥sbur§ Avenue. 2700 M Street, Suite 275
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Stephanle Smith 1~1 P~ ~ ~e~U ~ 93312
· rm Bakersfield City Council From-' Stephanie Smith
F.~ 661-323-3780 Page 1
Phon. Date: 04/11/01
mc Funds for Electric Lawn Mowers CC:
X Urgent [] For Review [] Please Com~t [] Pleu, e Reply I-1 PleAse Recycle
· Comm..ti: The plan to forward funds to the Air Pollution Control District for rebates
on electric lawn mowers is absurd. In our current electricity crisis, we are forced to
reduce our consumption. We can all agree that there is not enough electricity to
serve the population. This plan is an incentive for using mom electricity. Please do
not waste our money by participating in this plan.
Distributed to:
Mayor
Council
City Mgr
C~y Arty
Other
By City Clerk
Date W/)l]/~