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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 8, 2001
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
mandy, City Manager /~7'-~,
Alan
FROM:
SUBJECT: General Information
1. If you have proposed budget changes, please let us know early. If you wait until the June
27th adoption date, surprises can be confusing and difficult.
2. If you missed any of the budget presentations, a video copy is available through the City
Clerk's office.
3. The County Auditor/ContrOller has notified our Finance Director that the County thinks we
owe them $1.1 million dollars as a refund for monies we received on the Elk Hills sale three
years ago. We are checking the legal aspects and are not yet willing to comment on what
is correct. This involves, of course, the County's loss of the court case on the contested
valuation question.
4. There will be a press conference on Monday, June 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Union
and California to make a significant and very positive announcement!
5. Responses to the questions from the May 30th Budget Hearing are enclosed.
6. With regard to the senior housing project, Capital Vision Equities is nearing completion of
the tax credit application to be submitted next week. They are doing very well on optioning
properties. Staff is assisting with coordinating letters of support from our State legislators.
7. Several months ago we notified you that Bakersfield was selected to receive a California
Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in the category of Public Works and
Transportation for the Amtrack Station. The League of California Cities issued the attached
press release this week about the award.
8. Staff received notification from PG&E last month indicating they were temporarily
suspending all work, statewide, on underground districts funded through the Rule 20A
program due to their financial situation. The City has underground district work covered by
this program anticipated for the City Center area, as well as along Stockdale Highway east
of Gosford Road. We received another letter this week indicating that the situation has
been resolved, and they will be resuming their work under the Rule 20A program - that is
good news.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
June 8, 2001
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9. The enclosed letter from Catholic Healthcare West is an update on their plans to relocate
services at Mercy Hospital downtown to their facilities at Mercy Southwest and Bakersfield
Memorial Hospitals.
10. An update on Joshua Park: The paving is complete into the park area. We are waiting for
the Rotary Club to pour the concrete for the mow strips and .concrete the fence posts, as
well as the installation of the fence. The volunteers for the irrigation system are ready to
go and are just waiting for the concrete portion to be completed.
11. Memos from Public Works and Police are enclosed in response to a citizen inquiry about
construction projects at the Bakersfield Police Activities League Center.
12.Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Mayor Hall
· Concern from medical office regarding traffic conditions at H and 28th Streets;
Councilmember Carson
· Status of land purchase and relocation in City Center project;
Councilmember Benham
· Possibility of preserving the Carriage Masters Building relating to City Center;
· Request from business owner regarding curb repairs and proposed traffic signal near
3808 Chester Avenue;
· Alley clean up behind Fire Station 4 on Bernard Street;
· Establishment of a "Clean Your Alley Week" program;
Councilmember Maggard
· Scheduling of workshop to discuss landfill fees and the wet waste component;
· Review of California Code of Civil Procedures regarding choosing bonding companies;
Councilmember Couch
· Report on annual sewer user charges related to homeowners' associations;
· Action taken regarding flooding and possible roadway damage from median on Calle
Hija;
· Status of the City becoming a member of the Southern California Water Committee;
· Information regarding recycling locations and related pamphlet;
· Citizen concern regarding cable television complaint;
Councilmember Sullivan
· Scheduling of meeting.regarding White Lane medians.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
FY 2001-02 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Date: City Council meeting - May 30, 2001
Question Response Councilmember
No. 17. How much City funds have been A memorandum regarding Local Investing is attached. Couch
invested locally?
(Gregory Klimko)
No. 18. Revenue from parking fines was The cost to collect $310,604 in parking fine revenue during Hanson
$301,604 in fiscal year1999-00; How much FY 1999-00 was approximately $115,861. The cost includes
did it cost the City to collect that amount? personnel (2 police service technicians - $75,000) and fees
(Chief Matlock) paid to Judicial Data Systems for collection and mandated
fees paid to the County of Kern in the amount of $40,861.
No. 19. Doesthe memorandum of The expiration date is September 12, 2005. A memo Couch·
understanding for the master tax split regarding the MOU is attached.
agreement have an expiration date?
(John Stinson)
No. 20. What was the City's cost for the first A memorandum regarding Booking Fee Payment History is Salvaggio
year of booking fees and what is it now? attached.
(John Stinson)
No. 21. Provide the cost for a mobile movieA response memo is attached. However, staff is still Maggard
in the park program, currently researching these issues for the best alternative to
(Stan Ford) recommend in terms of cost, quality, and practicality.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: GREGORY J. KLIMKO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
FROM: WILLIAM C. DESCARY, CITY TREASURER ~'~
DATE: JUNE 05, 2001
SUBJECT: LOCAL INVESTING
I am responding to your request for information regarding how much of the
portfolio is invested locally. The following schedule summarizes investment
information for the City's pooled cash and the Fire Department Relief and Pension
Fund. It is based on information in the April 30, 2001 Monthly Investment Report.
Invested Locally (A) $63,067,902
Money Market Mutual Funds 22,784,817
(Assessment District bonds proceeds-
separated for arbitrage reporting)
State Investment Pool (LAIF) 37,879,259
Bank of America (B) $17,000,000
Union Bank of California (B) 16,000,000
Washington Mutual Bank (B) 1,000,000
Zions Bank (C) 3,000,000 37,000,000
City Trust Account 320
Total. $160,732,298
City Pooled Cash $158,371,115
Fire Department Relief and Pension Fund 2,361,183
Total $160,732,298
(A) Securities orders placed with local brokers or Time Certificates of Deposit
terms and rates negotiated with representatives at local banks.
(B) Securities trading and deposit terms and rates not offered at local branches~/
direct toll free numbers to trading desks are provided.
(C) No local branch. Relationship is being phased out.
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 4, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stins~ssistant :City Manager
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding bet~.een the County of Kern and City of
Bakersfield re. 'Distribution of Tax Revenues for Annexations
The Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Kem and ~City of Bakersfield
(Agreement 95-244) re. Distribution of Tax Revenues for Annexations was entered into on
September 13, 1995. The term of the agreement is for ten (10) years. The agreement may be
renegotiated only if there are substantial changes to state statutory law, court deciSions, or state
administrative decisions which negate the basic purpose of the MOU. Barring any such changes
the MOU would expire on September 12, 2005.
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stins istant City Manager ~
SUBJECT: Booking Fee Payment History
Councilmember Salvaggio requested the amounts we have paid in booking fees to the County
since it was implemented. The annual amounts are:
1990-91 $ 239,400
1991-92 $ 255,528
1992-93 $ 305,863
1993-94 $ 300,076
1994-95 $ 511,385
1995-96 $ 669,857
1996-97 $ 694,972
1997-98 $ 714,431
1998-99 $ 729,434
1999-00' $ 781,109
2000-01' $ 812,353
2001-02' $ 844,850 estimated
* The State has provided an annual reimbursement of $714,431 towards booking fee costs.
The Council has committed these funds for the City contribution towards the Kern
County Airport Terminal of $2.5 million over five years commencing in FY 2000-01.
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 7, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: FY 2001/02 Budget Workshop Questions/Responses
#21 Provide the Cost for the Mobile Movie in the Park Program
Response: Movies may be shown in the parks without paying a license fee as long
as guests are not charged. Video City has expressed interest in donating the
movies.
The required equipment, and therefore the cost, is being' evaluated.
Councilmember Maggard suggested looking into some equipment being used for
concerts. From source to output, there is a very large array of equipment and
technology for video and audio. It is not possible to accurately project the cost
before determining the equipment to be utilized.
Some additional variables include: rented equipment, if available, may come with
set-up included. This would reduce staff costs. The mobile stage may or may not
be the best option to mount and stabilize the screen - depending, the cost to utilize
it would be included or not.
Staff is currently researching these issues for the best alternative to recommend in
terms of cost, quality, and practicality.
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League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400 · Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: (916) 658-8200 Fax: (916) 658-8240
www.cacities.org
June 5,2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE League Contact: Erin Maurie, (916) 658-8271
City Contact: 'Tmdy Slater, (661) 326-3769
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RECEIVES STATEWI. DE AWARD
The League of California Cities has selected the city of Bakersfield as a 2001' California
Cities Helen Putnam Award winner. The 2001 award winners will be honored at the League's
annual conference, September 12-15th in Sacramento.
The city of Bakersfield received the Award for Excellence in the-category of Public Works
and Transportation for its Bakersfield Amtrack Station - A Showcase for COmmunity Pride
program. Through innovative steps the city of Bakersfield shouldered the ~responsibility to make its
new Amtrak Station distinctive. To obtain this acomplishment, Senator Jim Costa was needed for
necessary funding as well as the city of Bakersfield to be the lead agency. The city was also able to
coordinate the project with others to save taxpayer dollars and bring the project in on time. The
resulting Showcase for Community Pride, b,ehcons travelers to Bakersfield.
The California Cities Helen Putnam Award recognizes outstanding achievement and
innovation by cities whose contributions to community residents and businesses have resulted in
lower costs or more effective delivery of services.
--more--
Page 2/Helen Putnam
The award is given annually in eleven categories of municipal service, honoring programs in
the areas of arts and quality of life; civic involvement; community services; economic and
community development; employee work environment; financial management and planning; land
use and environmental quality; public safety; public works and transportation; community
partnerships; and youth development. Of the 198 nominations submitted in 2001, 30 cities were
honored with awards.
Established in 1898, the League of California Cities is a member organization that
represents and serves every one of California's 476 incorporated cities. The League strives to
protect the local authority and autonomy of city government and help California's cities
effectively serve their residents. In addition to advocating on cities' behalf at the state capitol,
the League provides its members with professional development programs and information
resources, conducts educational conferences and research, and publishes'Western City magazine.
RECEIVED
Pacific Gas and .......
£/ectric Company
JUN ' 0 200t K,it, Lovgren 650 0 Street
Senior Project Manager Fresno, CA 93760
& Technical Services
209.263.5235
CIT~ MANA~t~ 5 ~?'" Fax: 209.263.5463
May 30, 2001
Mr. Alan Tandy
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy: ' -
Re: Rule 20A Undergrounding
Several weeks ago I wrote you to describe the deferral of the Rule 20A program as
one of the cash conservation measures Pacific Gas and Electric Company had
undertaken in response to our critical cash shortage and the downgrading of our
credit rating by the several rating agencies and our inability to borrow funds for this
program. At that time we committed to continue to work with your staff to minimize
the effects of the deferral and to re-evaluate our position to determine when we could
resume the program.. As we have previously discussed, PG&E has reported to the
California Public Utilities Commission that we would reinstate work on deferred Rule
20A projects.
'We have already initiated discussions with your representatives and those of the
other affected utilities to determine schedules for projects that had been deferred.
We will continue to work closely with your representatives on all phases of this
process.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the deferral and the
reinstatement of the Rule 20A program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (559) 263-5235.
Pr~ect Management Supervisor
Catholic Healthcare West
1 ~ [ CHW Central California
cnw ' , ..... 22 i5 Truxtun Avenue
~ ...... , ..... , ..... ~,-- Bakersfield. CA 93301
............... 661 632-5000
May 30, 2001
Mr. Man Tandy
City Manager
1501 Truxtun A.venue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy:
On Sunday, June 3, we will be placing the ,following "open letter to ,the community" in The
Bakersfield .Californian to begin sharing our vision for the future of our Bakersfield hospitals.
We wanted you, as a leader in.our community, t° receive this important message directly from
us. We will continue to provide you with updates as we move ahead together.
TO OUR COMMUNITY,
A VERY BRIGHT FUTURE is on the horizon for the healthcare of our com~nunities of
Bakersfield and Kern County. Drawing upon .the combined strengths of Mercy Hospital
and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, we're building a new, stronger healthcare system to
serve you and your family for generations to come.
In the months ahead, we will-be working with our physicians, nurses, employees and
volunteers, as well as local authorities and state agencies to move services from Mercy
Hospital downtown to the Bakersfield Memorial and Mercy Southwest Hospital
campuses. A brand new Emergency Department for Mercy Southwest, our comnmnity's
only 'ER west of Highway 99, will andhor.enhanced services at the hospital, including
increased intensive care capability, cancer programs, imaging and diagnostic upgrades.
With the full support of.the 'Catholic-Healthcare West Central California Regional Board,
the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and the Sisters of Mercy, we are
moving resources and staff to both Memorial and Mercy Southwest. Newly renovated
patient care areas at Memorial will welcome more doctors and staff to assure our patients
of high quality care. In addition; ~:are .w, prking .with a policy ta~l~ forc.e ~f c0mmu, nity.
members i'n Taft t6 determine the future di/'ection of healthcare services at Mercy
Westside Hospital.. ~.. .
Bakersfield
Memor/al Hospital
Memorial Center
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Southwest Hospital
Mercy Westside Hospital
OUR FUTURE SECURED. Consolidating to two locations will assist Memorial and
Mercy to embrace the future together with greater strength and stability. We are
committed to supporting all of our hospitals as they continue their shared mission to
provide quality, compassionate care to the people of Bakersfield and Kern County.
MERCY AND MEMORIAL - MOVING AHEAD TOGETHER.
Sincerely,
Sr. Mary Jo Anderson Gordon K. Foster Beth O'Brien
Chair, Board of Directors Chair, Board of Directors President
CH.W Central-California Bakersfield Memorial Hospital CHW Southern Califomia
JUN
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ~,lan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: ('~3'~cques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public Work Director
/I
DATE: [j June 1, 2001
SUBJECT: Work at PAL Parking Lot
Attached is a memo from Captain Brad Wahl of the Police Department responding to
questions/issues raised in Gaylyn Jaggars' e-mails(also attached). This constituent
asked several questions regarding the work completed at the PAL parking lot.
This memo accurately summarizes the issue.
Attachment
Copy: Chief of Police Eric W. Natlock
Brad Wahl, Captain - Support Services Division
Brad B. Underwood, Public Works Operations Hana§er
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
To: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police
From: Brad Wahl, Captain - Support Services Division
Date: May 31, 2001
Subject: Construction Projects at the Bakersfield Police Activities League Center
As you are aware, over the past few months the Bakersfield Police Activities League Center
(BPAL) has been undergoing-extensive remodeling and upgrading. At this point, the majodty of-
construction has..been to the exterior of the facility, and it is this project about which Mr. Jaggars
has inquired.
Originally, an agreement was reached with the City of Bakersfield and BPAL wherein City Street
personnel would remove the old parking lot, grade and pave it with asPhalt. Included in this
parking lot project are sidewalks, curbs, gutters and irrigation. From the beginning of the project
it was understood that while the City would provide the labor, BPAL would,pay for the materials
through general fund monies and -CDBG, or state grant funds. Prior to starting this construction
beginning, I metwith Mike Connor from City Streets who told me that at the conclusion of different
phases, BPAL would be invoiced for materials used. To this date, we have not yet been invoiced
because no materials have been used. Concrete has been used 'for installation of curbs and
gutters, but it is my understanding those materials are part of'the street upgrade project in the
neighborhood.
· While Mr. Connor has been very helpful with this project, it is true that the work is done only when
crews are available..Mr. Connor first explained that his crews would be in the area of BPAL on
a major street project, and thus would be able to accommodate the work at BPAL. In fact, the
BPAL work was delayed from February to March by other projects and once work started in the
area and at BP^L, crews w. ere called away to other job sites for days at a time.
Others are involved in the project(s) as well, including annual contractors for the City who will
provide labor for fencing and concrete at the rates charged to the City. These contractors will
provide a bill to the City which will then be forwarded to BPAL for payment. Pdvate individuals
are also donating time, effort and technical skills and I have spoken with one-private company
about BPAL purchasing parts'for an irrigations system. (This system will be installed with donated
labor.)
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'~' ,~ Bakersfiel~ Police Activities League Construction
May 31, 2001
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While the majority of Mr. Jaggars' e-mails seems concerned with payment for labor and materials,
he also raises the points of police officers donating their time to BPAL and the relationship
between BPAL and the Bakersfield Police 'Department. Many officers donate their time and
energies to BPAL at the center and, more often, at other BPAL venues including sports programs,
fund raisers, etc.
Beyond volunteers, the police department as founders of BPAL, was and is verycleady involved
with the organization. Our personnel hold several seats on the board including president,
executive director and Several committee chairs and positions. Our personnel work closely with
BPAL staff from goal setting for programs, establishing policies and-procedure, and hidng and
terminating of BPAL.staff. The relationship between the police department and BPAL extends
well beyond the center itself. Through BPAL, the Bakersfield Police Department and the City
of'Bakersfield are 'represented to service organizations, community groups, businesses, state and
federal government, and the education community. From this relationship, the police department
and ~BPAL derive great benefits. While the police department enjoys better community relations,
BPAL enjoys greater effectiveness at fund raising through donations and grants to fund programs
or capital projects. As an organization, our department and the community are the beneficiaries
of a very effective year-round, diverse cdme prevention and intervention program'located in an
area of great need and serving a large group of young boys and girls.
In addition to the volunteer officers and civilian staff atBPAL, the police department assigned two
officers .and a clerk full-time at the center. Besides involving young.people with projects, they
provide a wide array of police services to many people who come in -for assistance. The officers
take reports, provide information, seize evidence, handle disputes, and provide other services as
necessary. In this capacity, the center serves somewhat as a defacto sUbstation for their
neighborhood. Besides officers permanently assigned to the facility, one captain and one
sergeant have oversight of BPAL as part of their collateral duties.
This memorandum should serve to clarify the relationships between .BPAL, Bakersfield Police
Department, and the City of Bakersfield. The partnership between these entities has been of
great mutual benefit to each, as well as providing valuable service to the community. Without
their collaboration, the community would 'be without the wide array of prevention/intervention
programs we are able to offer for little or no cost to participants. At this point, we have waiting
lists for several programs, including tutorial. Consequently the greatest beneficiary of the
partnership between BPAL, the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Police Department
obviously is our community.
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From: "gjaggars" <gjaggars@quixnet.net>
To: "City Council" <City_Council@ci.bakersfield.ca.us>
Date: Tue, May 29, 2001 9:24 PM
SUbject: Re: PALS
I would really like to see a payroll list of these temporary employees. I
would also like-to see the invoice billed to PALS for the materials from a
private vendor. And-then see the payment made for it and .follow the paper
trail on all of this. I do not believe this explanation at all. I can not
see the City of Bakersfield allowing temporary employees to operate their
very expensive equipment without being tested as to their qualifications on
the equipment. I also believe the City of.Bakersfield is covered under some
Union that would not allow this .in the first place. This time of the year
is also the best time of the year for working on the streets. I would also
like {o s.ee the affiliation with the .Police Dept. I was 'under the
impression that the Police Officers donated-their:time to this organization.
Cut the crap. Where exactly would I go to get my questions truly answered?
Gaylyn Jaggars
..... Original Message .....
From: "City Council" <City_Council@ci.bakersfield.ca.us>
To: <gjaggars@quixnet. net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 4:46 PM
Subject: Re: PALS
> M(. Gaylyn Jaggars:
>
> Thank you for your e-mail. I spoke with Luis Peralez from our Streets
Division. Mr. Peralez explained that all materials used in constructing the
PAL parking .lot are provided and funded by-PAL. Since PAL is affiliated
with the Police Department, the Streets Division is providing the labor and
equipment; however, the majority of labor-is from temporary employees at a
minimal cost. Mr. Peralez emphasized that the work is short term and is
only being performed as time allows, so as not to interfere with ongoing
street projects by the department.
>
>-I .hope this information is helpful to you. I am forwarding your e-mail
and this response to the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
> ·
> Thank you, again, for your interest in the City of Bakersfield
> Sincerely,
> Roberta Gafford
> Assistant City Clerk
> (661.) 326-3073
> >>> "gjaggars" <gjaggars@quixnet.net> 05/27/01 09:19AM
> Could someone please tell me why.the City-of Bakersfield's Street
Maintenance .Dept. is putting in a new parking .lot over on 4th street at
PAL's?
> Are the City's taxpayers paying for this? Was this voted for at a Council
Meeting? Is payroll coming out of Streets Dept. funding? How about the
costs of equipment being used? Who has paid for the materials going to be
used in the parking lot?
> Thank you, ~
> Gaylyn Jaggars
From: Steve Walker ·
To: Jack LaRochelle
Date: 6/7/01 4:47PM
Subject: Update: letter from Claudia Amigh, office clerk at 1705 28th street
Jack,
For you information file:
on May 30, 2001, I contacted Claudia Amigh, a clerk at the Kern County Neurological Medical Group, Inc.
office at 170 28th Street. She and other staff members of the medical office had written a letter requesting
traffic controls at the intersection of H Street and 28th Street. They said that several accidents had ·
occurred there over the past years.
I was able to talk to Ms Amigh regarding her letter. The location could benefit from removal of parking to
improve the sight visibility of oncoming traffic but that may be difficult to implement since the are has many
medical offices with inadequate parking facilities. I told Ms Amigh that we will take traffic counts and
analyze the intersection for possible traffic controls. The data we have from the Police Department
accident reports do not indicate a problem, but there may be improvements that can be help drivers enter
the street. Ms Amigh was pleased with our response and asked that we inform her of the results of our
study, when available. Because of our heavy schedule, it may be a few weeks befor the study is
completed. I will keep you informed of the resultls.
'Stephen L. Walker, PE
Traffic Engineer - Public Works Department
City of Bakersfield, California
Office Phone: (661) 326-3959
Office FAX: (661) 324-7483
email: swalker @ ci.bakersfield.ca, us
CC: Brad Underwood; Bruce Deeter; Rhonda Smiley; Ryan Starbuck
KERN COUNTY NEUROLOGICAL ADULT NEUROLOGY
.o INDUSTRIAL NEUROLOGY
· MEDICAL GROUP, INC. PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
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1705 28TH STREET CAROTID ULTRASOUND
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~\~---~ (661) 322-3008 FAX (661)322-5507 TflANSCflANIAL DOPPLER
May 21,2001 .~ :
City Manager tviAY 2 5 2001
1501 Truxtun Avenue ~
Bakersfield, CA 93301 ~' ICITY IVIANAGER'$ OFF~CE
Dear Sirs:
-~We-are-concernedH-Over-the-past~few-years-we-kno~-obs~.~.al-accidcn~-v-~dch .--h,ve-occurred-at -the-~interscction-o f-H----
Street and 28~' Street in Bakersfield. Another accident occurred just this morning requiring at least one of the drivers
involved to be transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
There is a stop sign on the corner of 28th Street but none on H Street. It is very difficult to turn onto H Street from 28~
Street heading south and it is almost impossible to turn onto H heading north which requires a left-hand turn against
opposing traffic. The problem is that when one tries to pull out into traffic on H Street, you are unable to clearly see if
there is oncoming traffic because of all the parked cars on either side of the street. Therefore, many drivers just "take
their chances" and blindly pull out thinking there is nothing coming when, in fact, there is another car
coming directly at them which was blocked from their view.
We feel that either a stop sign should be placed on H Street to make the intersection a 4-way stop or a traffic light should
be installed..
We hope that this will help t° enlighten you on the dangerousness of this situation. Hopefully, it will not take someone
being badly injured or possibly even killed before something is done to remedy the situation. Frankly, we find it rather
odd that nothing has been done about this problem already in light of the number of accidents that have occurred at this
intersection in the past. You might check with the records of the Bakersfield Police Department.
Thank you for your PROMPT attention to this matter. We are anticipating this problem will be rectified in the very near
future. We would be glad to answer any questions you might have. _
Sincerely, ~~~~. ~
The Staff °f G:g°ri° S' l'~n:eda' R°land° C' Y°ung' M'D' and Ant°"ia C' Chalmers' M"D ~
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 5,2001
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Status of Land Purchase and Relocation in City Center Project (Carson)
At the May 30th meeting, Councilmember Irma Carson asked about the status of relocation
of property owners in the City Center project. To date, no property owners, tenants or
businesses have been relocated as a result of the City Center Project.
The property acquisition process has begun for the City Center Project and the Senior
Housing Project. At this time, however, the two project are on slightly different tracks. With
regard to the City Center Project, Mr. Ray Olmscheid and the City are working to obtain
options to purchase properties and enter into contingent deals that would be exercised
once the 120-day performance period has ended. Final purchases of property would
commence after both parties meet their obligations. Until that process is complete, it is
unlikely that any relocation activities would occur.
Capital Vision Equities (CVE) is very close to obtaining all the options that it needs to
submit an application to TCAC for housing tax credits to finance the project. Relocation
specialists were hired by CVE to meeting with property owners and tenants in the Senior
Housing Project area and explain their rights and opportunities under relocation law. CVE
should know by August if their tax credit application has been funded. If the tax credits are
approved, then CVE would begin purchasing property and the relocation process would
resume.
We acknowledge that property owners in the City Center Project and Senior Housing
Project areas are understandably anxious to know more about possible purchase of their
property and/or relocation. Given all the public meetings and media coverage on the
projects, this is to be expected. Unfortunately, these projects must proceed in a certain
order. Before finally purchasing property and relocating residents and businesses, the City
and the Developers must complete other tasks first.
If any residents or property owners in the areas feel the need to communicate with staff or
the developers, please have them contact me at 326-3751 and I will arrange for a meeting.
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 8, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager ~-"
SUBJECT: Response to Referral WF00118873 - Preservation of Carriage Masters
Building (Benham)
The Developer, Ray P. Olmschied Development Company, has been notified that the
Carriage Masters building has unique architectural value. They have agreed to look into
preserving the building and using it to house one of the proposed restaurants.
One of the challenges of preserving the building is that it is on the Unreinforced Masonry
list of buildings. This means that if improvements are made to the building, then significant
structural retrofit work would need to be performed, which can be quite expensive. The
developers must determine whether such improvement are economically feasible.
We believe that within a weeks time a determination will be made by the developer about
the Carriage Masters building. When that happens we or the developer will respond by
letter to the Historic Preservation Commission.
B A K E R S F I E L D iiC-~?~'~MA~AGEa$~-7-~
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACQUES R. LaROCHELLE, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~.~ ~,
THROUGH: BRAD B. UNDERWOOD, PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER
DATE: June 6, 2001
SUBJECT: 3808 CHESTER AVENUE
Council Referral No. WF0018879 / 001 (Ward 2)
Councilmember Benham referred to Public Works staff a request from Chuck Shaw,
Valley Cycle, 3808 Chester Avenue, regarding curb repairs and a status report on the
proposed traffic signal near that location.
CURB REPAIRS:
Staff contacted Mr. Shaw, Wednesday, (6/6/01). His concern was that the concrete curb at
the bus stop, located in front of his business, was starting to crack. Staff inspected the curb
and assured Mr. Shawthatthe curb did not need replacing atthis time. However, the curb will
be added to the Street Division's concrete repair list. Staff will monitor periodically the
concrete curb in question to assure that the area in front of the bus stop is safe.
In addition, Mr. Shaw stated he is thinking about installing sidewalk on the side of his property
and, since he has to pay for it, he was told to call the Street Division and they would help him
arrange it through the City's annual contractor, pay for it through his propertytax, if he wishes
to do so.
Mr. Shawwas satisfied with our reply and he stated that he would contact the Street Division
if he decides to install sidewalk.
STATUS REPORT ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL:
The Traffic Engineer had studied the intersection of Chester at 38th Street in 1998. The
warrants for a traffic signal were far from being met and no controls were proposed. Earlier
this year, the intersection was again reviewed by the Traffic Engineer in response to an inquiry
by a nearby school to have traffic signals so they could take students across the street to the
museum and Pioneer Village area on school sponsored field trips. The intersection has not
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SUBJECT: 3808 CHESTER AVENUE
Council Referral No. WF0018879 / 001 (Ward 2/
changed and the location still does not meet anywarrants for a traffic signal. Itwas suggested
to the school at the time that they utilize crossing guards for these special excursions. A few
years ago, the County was considering improvements to the recreational area/baseball
stadium west of Chester and 40th Street and a traffic signal was part of the improvement
concept. Nothing has moved forward on that in recent years.
In summary, there are no plans for new traffic signals in the area of 3808 ChesterAvenue and
none proposed at this time.
BAKERSFIELD
TO: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director
FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer ~
DATE: May 31, 2001
SUBJECT: Council Referral Regarding Alley Clean Up behind Fire Station 4 on
Bernard Street
At the May 16, 2001, City Council meeting, Councilmember Benham asked that we
inspect the alleyway behind fire station 4 from Irene Street going west. Upon
investigation, nine abatement notices were issued to remove overgrown weeds and
trash.
On May 30, 2001, a reinspection was conducted and all property owners had voluntarily
complied with the notices. See attached photos.
RF:km
cc: Councilmember Benham
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Dennis Fidler, Building Director
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACQUES R. LA ROCHELLE, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
THROUGH: BRAD B. UNDERWOOD, OPERATIONS MANAGER
DATE: June 7, 2001
SUBJECT: CLEAN YOUR ALLEY PROGRAM
Council Referral No. WF0018880 / 001 (Ward 2)
ICouncilmember Benham referred to Public Works staff the possibility of establishing a
"Clean Your Alley" week program.
In evaluating the possible establishment of a "Clean Your Alley" Program, staffdiscussed the
matter with Councilmember Benham relative to the newly established Bulky Item Disposal
Program. The Bulky Item Program holds quarterly events, and is in its first year as a regular
program, following a successful pilot program. It is conducted jointly bythe City, County, and
local haulers to serve all metropolitan area residents. Residents are able to take their
unwanted bulky items to several convenient locations for free, and several community groups
get involved helping to promote the program and/or transport items to the centers. The use
of drop'off centers in the program results in a much lower cost per ton of waste handled,
compared to sending trucks along the street. This allows the most widespread program at
the lowest cost. Providing drop offcenters on a regular basis also builds positive habits and
responsibility of community members.
Although the Bulky Item Program is available to all residents, alley neighborhoods tend to have
a different feel for disposal. An effective and economical way to focus on alley neighborhoods
with a "Clean YourAIley" Program would be to make it an extension of the existing Bulky Item
Program with specialized promotion and education. For example, providing flyers to alley
neighborhoods could improve their participation without taking resources away from the
existing community-wide operation. This can also be easily done in the County, creating a
larger and more universal effect than a City-only program, especially in areas with a mixture
of City and County alleys.
Staffwill meet with the County and local haulers, and later with community groups, to develop
the concept of "Clean Your Alley" promotions in time for the fall 2001 Bulky Item Disposal
Event.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACQUES LA ROCHELLE, ~' ~"
INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: June 6, 2001
SUBJECT: LANDFILL FEES & WET WASTE
Council Referral No. WF0018871 /001 (Ward 3)
ICouncilmember Maggard requested that Public Works staff schedule a workshop to
discuss landfill fees and the wet waste component.
As requested, a workshop is scheduled for the City Council meeting of Wednesday,
July 18, 2001 to discuss landfill issues.
c: Kevin P. Barnes, Solid Waste Director
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MEMORANDUM
June 5, 2001
TO: COUNCIL MEMBER MIKE MAGGARD
FROM' BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY
ALAN D. DANIEL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
Subject: CHOOSING BONDING COMPANIES UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CODE
OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. WF0018869/001
Council Member Maggard requested that Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney, review the
California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 995-660 and 995-630 to see if they
benefit the City and to put on the next agenda for consideration of a Citywide
endorsement. Copy of correspondence is available at the City Clerk's Office front
counter.
The California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 995.010 through 995.510 deal with
bonds and undertakings. Sections 995.610 through 995.675 deal with admitted surety
insurers.
Section 995.660(b) states:
If the admitted surety insurer complies with subdivision (a), and if it
appears that the bond was duly executed, that the insurer is
authorized to transact surety insurance in the State, and that its
assets exceeded its liability in an amount equal to or in excess of the
amount of the bond, the insurer is sufficient and shall be accepted or
approved as surety on the bond,' subject to Section 12090 of the
Insurance Code.
Please see City Council referral WF0018854 (attached) for further information.
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COUNCIL MEMBER MIKE MAGGARD
June 5, 2001
Page 2
We read Section 995.660(b) as requiring a city to accept a bond company if that
company is an admitted surety insurer and meets the qualifications set forth in the section.
Thus, the City may be forced to accept insurance companies with a very Iow Best rating
because they are an admitted surety insurer and meet the qualifications of paragraph
995.660(b).
Recently, I have met with Mr. Stuart C. Gentry concerning the above Code section
and possible legislation on this issue, as the City could be hurt by being forced to accept
weak bonding companies. Mr. Gentry has been meeting with other entities in order to
better ascertain if legislation is possible. Mr. Gentry was to supply our office with proposed
language and a list of groups that would support this legislative change. My meeting with
Mr. Gentry took place on June 1, and I have not received any information since that time.
As the City could be hurt by being forced to accept weak bonding companies, I
would recommend the City endorse a concept that if public funds are expended on a
project, the bonding company must be rated B or better by Best Rating Service. In this
fashion, the City would be assured that the bonding company would have the financial
strength to pay in the event of a default.
BJT/ADD:cy
Attachment
cc: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Alan Tandy, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
May 22, 2001
TO: COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID R. COUCH
FROM: BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY
ALAN D. DANIEL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
Subject: SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS/BONDING COMPANIES
COUNCIL REFERRALNO. WF0018854
Council Member Couch referred to the City Attorney information regarding the policy
the City uses to select contractors, bonding companies.
In bids on Public Works contracts, the City of Bakersfield requires performance and
labor and materials bonds in the amOunt of 100 percent of the contract price. The
contractors, when they submit the bid, must agree to supply the .bonds in accordance with
the bid documents. The bid documents contain forms which the bonding company should
adhere to when they submit the bonds to the City of Bakersfield, should their Contractor be
selected to construct the project.
According to State law, if a contractor is an admitted surety in the State of California,
we must accept that bond and cannot force a bonding company to comply with a certain ...
rating, such as a'rating by Best.'
Section 995.660(b) states:
If the admitted surety insurer complies with subdivision (a), and
if it. appears that the bond was duly executed, that the insurer
is authorized to transact surety insurance in the State, and that
its assets exceeded its liability in an amount equal to or in
excess of the amount of the bond, the insurer is sufficient and
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COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID COUCH
May 22, 2001
Page 2
shall be accepted or approved as surety on the bond, subject
to Section 12090 of the Insurance Code.
Section 12090 of the California Insurance Code states:
(a) An admitted surety insurer shall not become surety on any one
undertaking, or accept reinsurance on such undertaking, when
its liability thereon,, in excess of the amoUnt reinsured by it in an
admitted insurer, amounts to more than 10 percent of its capital
and surpluses as shown on its last statement on file in the Office
of the Commissioner.
· (b) In determining its liability on an undertaking for purposes of '
subdivision (a), an admitted insurer may reduce its liability by
either or both of the following:
(1) DePosits with the surety insurer, in a manner acceptable
to the Commissioner, or bY conveyance to it in trust for its
protection, of aSsets that would qua!ify as admitted
assets.
(2) A clean and irrevoCable letter of credit acceptable to the
Commissioner.
ThUs, if an admitted surety insurer complies with' provisionS 995.660 and its assets
exceed its liabilities'in an amount equal to or in excess'of the amount of the bond, thenthe
insurer is sufficient and we must accept them as surety on the bond. 'Note that SeCtion 12090
sets forth a methodology upon which an admitted insurer may reduce its liability. One can see
. . by~r~eading.Section 12090 that the ·calculation of an insu~'er's liability is a mat[er for the
accounting department. An admitted surety insurer not only has its own liability, and assets,
but it can take into account any amount of reinsurance, deposits with the surety insurer,
conveyances to it in trust of assets that would qualify as admitted assets, 'and irrevocable
letters of credit. In order to determine whether or not an admitted surety insurer has assets
that exceed its liabilities in an amount equal to or in excess of the amount of the bond, the City
would have to receive audited financial statements and have our accounting department
review them to determine if, in fact, the bond issuance exceeded the aforesaid rules.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID COUCH ·
May22,2001
Page 3
In addition, should the ·City of Bakersfield choose to audit the. financial statements to
determine whether or not a company was qualified under Code Section 995.660, the City may
be assuming additional liability in that it will be a guarantor that the bondidg company is, in
fact, able to perform under the terms of the bond,
Currently, once the bonding company submits its bond, the Risk Management
Department checks to ensure that it is an admitted surety insurer and thereafter the bond is
accepted. No audit is performed by the City's financial department. (Walt Rankin &
Associates vs. City of Murieta (2000) 84 CA 4th 605.)
BJT/ADD:cy.I ~
cc: Honorable Mayor and Council Members ·
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Risk Management
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(661) 326-3724
RAUL M. ROJAS, D1RECTOR · CITY ENt31NEER
June 1, 2001
Pacific Management Company
2131 "G" Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Attention Jim Antt, Jr,
Subject: Annual Sewer User Charges - Homeowners Associations
Dear Sir:
Several months ago, you requested some information on why certain homeowners associations you
represent are charged an annual sewer users charge on their tax bill, and how the dollar amount
is determined. I sincerely apologize for the delay in answering your quest!on, but there was some
confusion regarding the preparation of the response letter.
The City provides sewer service to the citizens of Bakersfield, and recoups the operations and
maintenance cost through the collection of the annual sewer user's fee. These charges are
established annually by a Resolution of the City Council under the authority of Bakersfield
Municipal Code Chapter 14.12. This fee is a charge for services .rendered and is not considered
a tax on the property, but is collected on the property tax bill as a convenience to both ,the property
owner and the City. The most recent Resolution (No. 066-01) was adopted by the City Council
at their May 16 meeting - these fees Will go into effect on July 1. I have attached a copy of this
resolution for your use.
Your request about the four parcels was relayed to the Wastewater Division of the Public Works
Department for review. Their response is as follows:
parcel No. 380-252-23-00-5.
This is the common area for the complex on Seapines and Melbourne. This parcel was
inadvertently changed from a recreation facility to a multiple unit for the FY00-01 billing
due to a misinterpretation of a staff note on the parcel book. This has been corrected back
to a recreation facility and the change will show on the next years tax bill. This increases
the annual bill. from $92.18 to $175.50.
Parcel No. 403-260-35-00-5
This is the common area for the Cypress Glen complex. This parcel was incorrectly
charged as a single family dwelling.. It has been corrected to a recreation facility and the
change will show on the next years tax bill. This increases the annual bill from $115.18
to $175.50..
Parcel No. 493-071-14-00-7
This is the common area for the Royal Coach complex. This parcel is charged correctly
as a recreation facility. The expected annual charge for next years tax bill will be 175.50.
Parcel No. 494-040-12-00-8
This is the Beach Club facility in Riverlakes. This parcel is charged correctly as a
recreation facility. The expected annual charge for next years tax bill will be 175.50.
These charges are based upon these facilities being for general recreational Use. If, however, these
facilities are for the use of the homeowners only, then the sewer fee can be waived. The
philosophy behind this is that the homeowners can't be in two places at once - they are either
using their bathrooms at home or at the recreation facility. This obviously does not apply if the
facility is rented out for parties or other activities.
Therefor, if the Board of Directors of the associations can provide to the City a written statement,
signed by an officer of the association, that indicates that.the recreation facility is used exclusively
by the homeowners, the sewer fee can be waived for that facility. This statement must include the
following language:
"I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar
with the information submitted in this document and all attachments and that, based
upon my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the
information, I believe that the information is tree, accurate, and complete. I am
aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including
the possibility of fine and imprisonment."
Again, I apologize for the delay in sending you this letter. If you have any questions concerning
this, and if there are any other parcels which you wish us to research for you, please contact Wen-
shi Cheung at (661) 326-3249.
Very truly yours, '
JACQUES R. LaROCItELLE
Interim Public Works Director
Civil Engineer IV - Subdivisions
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Carl Hemandez - Deputy City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 0 6 6' 0 ,.~
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SEWER AND
STORM SEWER SERVICE USER CHARGES.
-WHEREAS, Chapter 14.2 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code authorizes the
establishment and increase of fees and charges to recover costs for s~,~ices rendered;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing before the City Council was adve;~ised twice in the
Bakersfield Californian, a newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held to determine whether the proposed fees and
charges are discriminatory or excessive; and
WHEREAS, the fees and charges set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost of providing the
services for which the fees are charged; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees were derived from the Updated Revenue Program,
executive summary' attached as Exhibit "B," and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
BAKERSFIELD AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above .recitals and findings are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by reference.
2. The fees and charges set forth in Exhibit "A," are hereby adopted and shatl
become effective on July 1, 2001.
3. The City. Council hereby approves the Updated Revenue Program as of this
date.
4. The adoption of these fees and charges complies with Proposition 218.
5. Pursuant to the Bakersfield .Municipal Code, the fees and charges herein
shall be collected by the Kern County Tax collector on the property tax rolls.
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' ~,.~II~.~iNAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on.
by the following vote:
AYES: 'COUNCIL MEMBER CARSON, BENHAM, HANSON, MAGGARD, COUCH, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER
CITY CLERK and Ex Ofi~icio CJ~'rk of the
Council., of the City of ~r~kersf'~ld
APPROVED MAY 15 Z001
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield ,'. ,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BART J. THILTGEN
CITY ATTORNEY '
Deputy City Attorney
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Oi{tGtNAL
SEWER USER FEES AND CHARGES
FLAT RATE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02
EXHII~IT A
Kern County I Flat Rate
AsS, essor Use Code Description. SFDEI Charge
0,!00 - 0106 SinGle Family. Residence ....... I $117.00
0200 - 0602 _ Multiple Dwelling 0.786 $92.00 /unit
0107 - 0199~..2900 Mobile Home, Mobile Home Park 0.786 $92.00/unit.
1100 Small Store and Shop 1 $117.00
1200 Combination store & Office 1 $117.00
1300 Large Store 1.5 $175.50
1400 Market 1.5 $175,.50 ....
1600, 2100 Office & Financial Bldg 1.5 $175.50
,, ,1701 , Ho.s.,oital , 0.3392 * ,, $39.68/bed
1703, 17121 1714 R.e.s.t Home, Retir..ement Home etc, .. 1.5 $175,50 ,,,
1704, 1705 Medical Lab, Ambulance .... 1.5 $175.50
1706 Church I $117.00
1707-1709 Mortuary, etc. , ............ 1.5 $175,50
1710, 1713 Schools, Day Care Center 0.0324 ** $3.79/student
1800 Food or Beverage .. ,1.5 ...... $175.50
1900 Recreational 1.5 _._$175.50
2201 Car Wash 1.5 $175.50
2202-2290 Se.~ice Shop _ ~ L1.5 .... $175.50
.2300 Petroleum 1.5 ...$175.50
2400, 3800 Sales, Industrial Sales .... 1,5 .,.$175.50
2600 Nurseries 1 $117.00
..... 2700, 2800 Hotel-Motel ................. 0.3 ._ $35.10 /room
2901 Travel Trailer or R.V. Park 0.3 $35.1.0/space
3100, 3200 Light & Heavy Industry .... 1.5 $175.50
3300, 3400 Timber & Produce Plant 1.5 $175.50
3500 FOod Processing _ 1.5 .$175.50
3600, 37.00 . Storage-Warehouse 1.5 $175.50
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year 1 of 5.year phase-in petfod.
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SEWER USER FEES AND cHARGES
MISCELLANEOUS SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02
'. EXHIBIT A
I. Surch~3rqe Schedule - Commercial and Industrial
This schedule shall apply to the commercial and industrial users with flow, BOD, and TSS
greater than the Flat Rate limits. The surcharge for the excesses shall be as follows:
FY 2001-02 FY 2002-03 FY 2003-04
Flow, MG $597.00/MG/yr. $722.00/MG/yr. $847.00/MG/yr.
BOO, mg/L $62,00/1000 lb. $62.00/1000 lb. $62.00/1000 lb.
TSS, mg/L $71,00/1000 lb, $71.00/1000 lb. $71.00/1 000 lb.
The proposed rates for FY 2002/03 and FY 2003/04 do not include any potential
inflationary increases.
'Flow will be estimated based on water consumption records during the three (3) winter
months from December to February.
I1. Seotic Dischar_aes
· The rate per gallon, shall be $0.02,
II1. Surchar,qe for Outside Septic Dischar,qes
The rate per gallon, shall be $0.02. This surcharge is to recover cop:~al
expenditures and administrative costs.
IV. Surcharqe for Outside Users
$54.001yr./connection
This 'surcharge includes two components:
1, Charges per BMC 14.16.050:
$30.00/yr/connection for a capacity charge, which shall be for the purpose of
reserving a portion of City's trunkline and sewage treatment facilities for the
applicant. (Typical for single family dwelling, see BMC for other uses); and
2. $24.00/yr./connection for recovery of subsequen( City capital cosl. s.
V. Industrial Waste Dischar.qe Monitorin_(l
1. Discharge monitoring annual fee $550.00
2. Noncompliance re-inspections $550.00
3. Outside laboratory testing fees actual costs
SEWER USER FEES AND CHARGES (CONT.)
MISCELLANEOUS SCHEDULE EXHIBIT A
FISCAL YEAR 2001-02
VI. Wastewater. Services - Other.A.qencies
1. East Niles Community Services Dist. $424,721.00(Est.)
2. Kern Sanitation Authority $140,043.00(Est.)
3. County Service Area 71 $44,200,00(Est,)
Wastewater service is provided for these unincorporated areas.
VII. Connection Fee Fo_.r..Maior Industrial Discharger
Unit Rates: Based on maximum month loadings.
Flow $0.68/gPd
BOD $468/ppd
TSS $1491ppd
VIII. WasteweterlStormsewer Apportionment
The rates contained in this exhibit cover 100% of costs reasonably incurred in providing
the operation, maintenance, replacement, and capital improvements of the wastewater
plants, sewers, and storm sewer systems. Ninety -two (92) percent of said rates are
attributable to sanitary sewer use, maintenance, replacement and improvements and eight
(8) percent of said rates are attributable to storm sewer use, maintenance, replacement
and improvements.
Definitions:
BOD - Means "biochemical oxygen demand"
TSS - Means "total suspended solids"
mg/L - Means "milligrams per liter"
SFDE - Means 'single family dwelling equivalent"
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EXHIBIT B
REVENUE PROGRLAM
FOR ~
CITY' OF BAKERSFIELD
Kern County, California
t
WASTEWATER AND
STORMWATER FACILITIES
Budget Year 2001 - 2002
April 2001
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Bakersfield has a revenue program for its wastewater treatment and collection system.
The revenue program was developed in 1978 and satisfied the revenue needs for the City's system
at that time, which included Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 (WWTP1), Wast~water Treatment
Plant No. 2 (WWTP2) and Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 (WWTP3). Hov,~.ver, with capital
expenditures occurring since 1978, including expansions to WWTP2 and WWTF3, some involving
State Revolving Loan Funds, the City is required to Update its Revenue Pro§rsm.
This revenue program was developed in conformance with the public,ion, "Policy For
Implementing The State Revolving Fund For Construction Ot'Wastewater Tres.'.m~nt Facilities, 98-2
CWP, February 1995, Amended on January 18, 1998" publish'ed by the Stste Water Resources
Control Board, California Environmental Protection Agency. The goals of this r~venue program
were to establish user rates for residential, commercial and industrial users and d~monstrate that
revenue from the existing connection fees will adequately service existing debt including SRF debt.
User Rates
It was determined that the annual Single Family Dwelling (SFD) user rate for FY 2001-2002 should
be $117.00. No rate change is proposed for multiple dwellings or mobile homes for FY01-02.
Existing SFD ratios were evaluated and modified accordingly for the various domestic and
commercial users using the SFD rate and the quality and quantity of wastewater expected from
these dischargers. Surcharge rates for Users whose flows and wastewater strengths are greater
than SFD's were determined. It was calculated that the surcharge rates should be $847 per million
gallons for flow, $62 per thousand pounds for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), and $71 per
thousand pounds for Suspended Solids (SS).
Final Revenue P~ogram
'¥..
BK-B30-120.10 "'
Residential user groups comprise 94% of all customers. Commercial and industrial user groups
comprise 6% of all customers. Annual fiat rate fees for 58% of commercial and industrial
customers will increase 9%, from $161.00 to $175.50. However, 38% of the commercial and
industrial customers will actually realize a fiat rate fee decrease.
Schools and hospitals, 2.7% of the commercial and industrial users, will have a fiat rate fee
increase above 9%. The rate increase for hospitals will be limited to 15% per year and will be
phased in over 7 years. The rate increase for schools will be phased in over 5 years.
Surcharge fees for commercial and industrial users who may exceed the fiat rate volumes will also
be phased in over 3-year pedod. Any future cost of living adjustments will be added dudng the
phase-in periods.
Any shortfalls that may result during the phase-in periods would be relatively minimal and can be
absorbed by the Wastewater Replacement Fund balance, and possibly by greater than anticipated
connection fees.
Connection Fees
In addition to the user rates, the current connection fees were evaluated for future users to pay for
debt service. The debt se~ice for FY 2001-2002 will be approximately $4.9 million. Based on 2,000
new connections annually and the FY 2001-2002 connection fee of $2,200, the debt paid by
connection fees Will be $4.4 million. The remaining annual debt balanc~ of approximately $0.5
million will be paid through the Wastewater Replacement Fund, assuming that revenues from future
connections do not meet the annual payment requirement.
City of Bakersfield 2
Final Revenue Program
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
FR .;~i~f'"JACQUES.~. IL LaROCHELLE, INTEmM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE:i'/ May 3, 2001
SUBJECT: Budget and Finance Committee Meeting - Agenda
Item 4.B. (Wastewater Revenue Program)
At the April 25th Council Meeting, Agenda Item 9.f. (sewer user charges) was referred to the
Budget and Finance Committee. Staffwas instructed to contact the State Regulatory Agency to.
determine if the proposed flat rate increases for hospitals, schools, and nursing homes could be
phased in over 5 years, rather than staff's recommended 3 year phase-in period.
Attachment A is staffs e-mail to the regulatory State Agency asking what ph~e-in time period
would be acceptable with their office. Attachment B is their response. The State has indicated
~ceptance of a revenue program which schedules flat rate increases for hospitals, schools, and
nursing homes over a period of years so that the rate increase is limited to approximately 15%
per year, plus cost of living increases. Staffthen contacted the State by phone, and the State
agreed that a 5 year phase-in period for flat rates would also be acceptable.
Attachment C summarizes various funding options, and the resulting subsidy, for phasing in flat
rate increases. It is important to note that each of the phase-in options include no provision for
future cost of living adjustments. The 3 options included on Attachment C are:
Option 1 - Summarizes staff recommended 3 year phase-in period.
Option 2 - Reflects method suggestext by State - phase-in fate increases for hospitals,
schools, and nursing schools over a period of years so that the increase is limited to
approximately 15% per year plus cost of livin~ increases.
Option 3 - Summarizes a.$ year phase-in period.
P. ud~el Md Fb~nce Cammittee Mmb8
.I. 2flr)l
AIK~q hem 4.P..
Attachmcms D, E, and F arc §raphic examples or liow sewer talcs Ii),' hospital, m~rsing homes,
and ~h~ls w/thin thc City oFBakcrsficld compare wilh other survcycd citics. Thcsc graphs
mflcct thc full proposed scwcr uscr ~cc for thc City of BakcrsficJd. ~
Attachmcnl G is a copy Of a'nlclllO, i)rcparcd hy thc Fimmcc I)cp,~lmc,l, <m Ihis iss[~c. This
IllC~lO shows that.thc annual debt scrvicc wo[~ld bc Illtlch higher ir ~cwcr Kcvcm~c Bonds wcrc
issucd For thc rcccnt Tmatmcnt Planls ]ixpansion/Upgradc [h'(liccl rathcr than State Rcvolving
~an Funds. This State Rcvolvi~]g ~an [:und is a Iow i~]tcrcst Io;m l(~ bc used For 'I'rcatmcnl
Plants. Pa~ of thc ~sumnc~ thc City a~rccd to in acccl)ting fi]is loan, was lo adopt an updalcd
Revenue Program Guide.
In r~cnt co~es~ndcnce (Attachmcnt I-[), thc State mentions possible USEPA sanctions and
pc,allies regarding both thc City's 19?0 $22.2 milli~m (;lc;tn Walcl' ( ;rani ;m(I Ibc I 0~)7 $ I ~.S
million Slate Revolving Fund loan ir thc City Eails to adopt an updi~lcd Rcvcnuc Program.
cc: Alau Tandy, City Manager
Attachment A
From: Joe Turner
To; inet:blairr(~cwP.swrcb.ca.gov
Date: 4/27/01 3:46PM,
Subject: City of Bakersfield's Updated Revenue Program
The City's updated revenue program is completed. On 2-28-01, a report of the updated program and the
proposed rate changes were presented to the City Council for informational purposes and to let them
know public notices would be published and a hearing would be conducted to consider adoption of the
rates and approval of the program. The updated program included a planned 3 year phase-in period for
hospitals, schools, and nursing homes since they were the only user groups that would receive a fiat rate
fee increase above 9%, Their increases will be 103.48%, 31.09%, and 69,57% respectively. Surcharge
fees for commercial and industrial users who may exceed the fiat rate volumes were also going to be
phased in over a 3 year period.
On 4-25-01, the hearing to adopt a resolution establishing the sewer fees and approval of the revenue
program was held before the City Council~ A question of concern came up regarding the percent increase
for the usergroups mentioned above. The question that came up was that since the increases would be
so significant, could the phase in time period for these fees be extended longer than $ years?
As a result, could you please let me know what longer phase in time period would be acceptable with your
office.
Thank you for your assistance.
CC: Brad Underwood; Georgina Lorenzi; Jack LaRochelle ,,
Attachment B
From: "Ron Blair' <Blairn~cwp.swrcb.ca.gov>
To: <jturnar@ci.bakersfield.ca.us>
Date: 4/30/01 11:32AM
Subject: Wastewater Rates
I have reviewed your email of April 27, 2001, regarding implementation of new wastewater rates in the City
of Bakersfield. Your email requested clarification of how much time would be allowed for the City to fully
implement increases in wastewater rates that were in excess of 9%.
I will approve a wastewater revenue program that, subject to all other requirements of ~,;3~. SWRCB's
Revenue Program Guidelines. schedules increases for commercial users (such as hospi[als, schools and
nursing homes) over a period of years so that the maximum rate increase is limited ~.o approximately 15%
per year plus cost of living Increases. Such a program would mean that the full implementation of the
scheduled increase for "hospitals" would occur over a seven (7) year .period.
Any decision to delay immediate implementation of full rate increases will be the Ci~s decision. There is
nothing in our guidelines that requires or encourages staged implementation of significant rate increases.
Our agreement to approve a staged program is made in the spirit of reasonableness and accommodation
for those business that may be adversely effected by an .unexpected large rate increase.
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Attachment C
Impact of Phasing in Flat Rates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Schools
,, For 2001/02 FY
This schedule excludes future inflationary increases.
Hospitals (7 hospitals, 892 beds tOtal)
Nursing Homes (93 nursing homes, 3,421 beds total)
Schools (139 schools, and 73,476 students total)
Option 1 _ ,
! Cl~'~ent Three year phase in option ~ Cumulative
R~te Yea[ One Y,ear Two Y,~ar Three] Subsidy
Hospitals/per bed rate $34.50 $46.40 $58.30 $7'0.20
Nursing Homes/per bed rate $34.50 $42.50 $50.50 $58.50
Schools/per student rate $3.57 $3.94 $4.31 $4.68
Annual Subsidy $130,338 $65,169 $0 $195,507
,, Option, 2 .
Current 15% per year phase-in option
, Pate ,, year One ,,Year Two Year Three Y,ear,,,Four Year Five Year Six Year Seven
Hospitals/per bed $34.50 $39.68 $44.86 $50.04 $55.22 $60.40 $65.58 $70.20
Nursing Homes/per bed rate $34.50 $39.68 $44.86 $50.04 $55.22 $58.50 N/A N/A
Schools/per student rate $3.57 $4.11 $4.65 $4.68 N/A NIA NIA N/A
Annual Subsidy $133,488 $71,470. $46,924 $24,583 $8,.742 $4,121 $0 $289,328
Optio, n 3
I Current ..... Five ~ear-phase in.. option
Rate Year One Year Two Yeast Three Year Four ,, Year Five'
Hospitals/per bed $34.50 $41.64 $48.78 $55.92 $63.06 $70.20
Nursing Homes/per bed rate $34.50 $39.30 $44.10 $48.90 ,$53.70 $58.50
Schools/per student rate $3.57 $3.79 $4.01 $4.23 $4.45 $4.68
Annual Subsidy $156,552 $117,598 $78,644 $39,689 $0 $392,483
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AttaChment D "
· Hospital Rates per Bed, 2000-01
Compare with San Joaquin Hospital
Pleasanton+
Oxnard
Modesto+
Stockton
Redlands
Riverside
san Bernardino
Visalia
Fresno
BAKERSFIELD ~iscal Year 2001-02
I I ~ i ~ I I
,~,~ $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700
~.. ,_ , __ , ,,, ... , ,, ,. ..
~'~---'".~-".:' + Indicates additional administrative/surcharges
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Attachment E
'- Nu'rsing Home R.ates per Bed, 2000-01
Compare w~th 'rrU×tun Manor
Pleasanton+
Oxnard
Modesto+
BAKERS FIELD Fiscal Year 2001-02
Redlands
Riverside
Stockton
San Bernardino
Visalia
Fresno
$0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 $140
Indicates additional administrative/surcharges
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Attachment F ~
· School Ratespot Studont, 2000-0~
Compare with Fruitvalo School District
· Oxnard
Riverside
San Bemardino
Pleasanton
Fresno+
Modesto+
Stockton
BAKERSFIELD Fiscal Year 2001~02
Visalia
Redlands
I !
$0 $5 $10 $15 $20 $25 $30 $35 $40
indicates additional administrative/surcharges
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ATTACHMENT "C"
APRIL 30, 2001
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: GREGORY J. KLIMKO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SEWER SERVICE USER CHARGES 2001-02
,C',.e subject was referred to the 4:00 pm May 3.2001 Budget and Finance
C,~rnmittee by .5'.e City Council at their April 25. 2001 council meeting. The City
':.zs an author/ze.5 loan of $ !5.927,848 from the State Water Resources Con.'.rol
Board for the re.:ent expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 from 19 to 25
.X!GD's. The loan is technically a "zero interest" loan which provides for a
--~vback of 515.455.235 over twenty years. This results in a true interest cost of
[.45%.
If the City does not adopt a State approved revenue pro,am by Jul.,,' 1, 2001 this
loan may become due. If we have to finance the loan payback with Sewer Revenue
Bonds the payou: would be much ~eater. A comparative schedule follows.
Stare Sewer
RevoMng Revenue
Loan Bonds ~
Debt Issue:
Gross 15,927,848 16,315,000
Net 15,927,848 15.925.000
Term 20 Years 20 Years
Total Debt'Service (20 Years) 18,458,235 26,064,565 7.606,330
Average Annual Debt Sen'ice 922,911 1,303,225 380.317
Effective Interest Rate 1.45°,'3 5.23 q. ~,
S: a~imG Gregory,Mc.mo - TandvScx~ ~$¢rvlce.wpd ~_ {~
State water Resources ontro oara
~ D~ision Of CieH W.ter Pro~g;'
2014 T S~t * S~m. C~if~ 95814 * (916) 227~ C~y D~v~
Winston
Hickox
Mailing AM~: P.O. Box 9~212 · Sac~n~, ~ifomla · ~2~-2120
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CER~FIED~LNO. Z4~487672 SIP 8 ~r.~:; ....... -"
R~m Receipt R~u,~t,d ....
Ci~ Mmager
1501 Im Avenue
B~er~fi~ld, CA
Dear Mx. Tandy:
FINAL REVENUE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD (CITY) (U'PGR'~DE
AND EXPANSION OF TREA~ PLANT NO. 2), STATE KEVOLVING FU.~'D (SRF) LOAN
PROYECT NO. C-06-a321-110, CONTRACT NO. 7-806-$50-0
Our records indicate the City does not have an approved final Wastewater Revenue Program as
required by thc above referenced SKF loan contract bet~'cen thc City and the State Water
Resources Consol Board. Section 16 of thc above referenced contract reads as follows:
SECTION 16. USER CHARGE SYSTEM.
The Agency shall adopt and maintain in effect a user charge system which at all times
complies with the requirements of Section 2f14(b)(l) of'he federal CIean Water Act
and applicable federal and state rules, regulations and guidelines.
Exhibit G, Article g(A) of the above referenced contract reads as follows:
ARTICLE 8. R~VENUE PROGRAM,
(A) The agency agrees to prepare and provide an aoc, eptable fuml Revenue Program to
the Division at the time ofg0 perc, em disbursement of loan funds. Further loan
disbursements may be withheld until an aac, eptable flrm~ Revenue Program is
submitted. The Agency further agrees to ]~-iodic, ally r~view and modify the
Revenue Program as necessary to assure reasonable adequacy of the Revenue
Program. The final Revenue Program and all modifications thereof shall be
consistent with applicable guidelines and shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of
the Division. The Division may review the Agency's records To assure
compliance with the approved Revenue Program. at any time during the useful life
of the project.
California Enuironme. ntal Protection Agency
15:57:16 RightFflX-> 661 328 1827 RightFAX Page 882
AT"EACHNEI~ "~l" PACE 2 of 2
Mr. Alan Tandy - 2. Ad 3 ! ~
The City has not complied with the requirements of the 10~n contract. It has been over one year
since the project reached 90 percent completion. We have returned several of thc City's
disbursement requests.with instructions to submit a final wastewater revenue program. City staff
have b~en contacted several times by telephone to request the required information. To date, no
wastewater Revenue Program submittal has been received.
The City is in violation of Section 16 and Exhibit (3, Article 8 of the SKF loan contra~t.
A copy ofthe appropriate contract documents is enclose. Pleag submit a final Revenue
Program for our r~view with a copy of an adopted ordinanc~ or rgsolution enacting the rates and
charges set forth in the final Revenue Program as soon as possible, but no later than
December 1,2000.
Please note that in 1975, 1976, and 1979 the City v,~s a recipient cf federal and state Clean
Water Ch'ants totaling $22,173,682. As a condition of receiving the Cle~n Water Grants the City
gave assurances that they would maintain a wastewater revenue program that complied with the
requirements of the Clean Water Act ~nd appropriate United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) regulations. If the City's existing wastewater rates do not comply with the
requirements of Section 204('b)(1) of the federal Clean Water Act, the City may be subject to
USEPA sanctions and penalties.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Mr. Ronald Blair at (916) 227-4489.
Sincerely,
/~/Jnmes D. Kuyken~, Acting Chief
Division of CI .e. an Water Programs
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Alexis Stmass; Chief
Water Management Division
Enviro~rnental Protection Agency, Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 7, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: Flooding Median
#WF0018886 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch requested action on a median on Calle Hija that was flooding
and possibly causing damage to the roadway.
This median had a stuck valve. Staff has replaced the diaphragm and solenoid on the
valve. Due to the miles of streetscapes maintained, alert citizens sometimes detect
problems before staff does. Anyone with a concern is encouraged to call the department
at 326-3866. After business hours, the Police Department may be called at 326-3811.
They have a call-out list of staff who will respond that day. When we are notified of
problems, the area is' inspected promptly with needed repairs or adjustments made
immediately.
The street had no apparent damage. The amount of flooding experienced (approximately
one day) would not be expected to cause any damage.
The established areas of the city, including Calle Hija, use mechanical irrigation systems
which, if they fail, cannot shut off automatically. It may be of interest to note that more
recently-developed areas of the city, especially the parks, are "on-line" with Maxicom, an
electronic system which includes flow sensors that remotely and automatically shut off
excessive water flow as soon as it is detected.
Ultimately, we anticipate that it will be technologically feasible and cost effective to install
such a sophisticated system for all irrigated acreage. Until then, we appreciate the
assistance of citizens during times of the week when staff is not on duty.
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TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Ma
DATE: June 4, 2001
SUBJECT: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE
Council Referral No. WF0018750 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch information the City becoming a member of the Southern
requested
on
California Water Committee.
The Water Board considered the joining of the Southern California Water Committee at the March 7,
2001 meeting. Staff was directed to investigate the process regarding becoming a member and report at
the next Water Board meeting. The Board was updated at the May 9, 2001 meeting and staff has included
the $750 assessment fees in the FY 2001-02 operating budget. It is recommended that we join for one
year after adoption of the budget and evaluate the benefit.
GB:sr
S:L2001MEMOSkReferralWF0018750 ; ' ' ' : '
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ~) J~CQUES LA ROCHELLE,
7~'~INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: d June 5,¥2001
SUBJECT: RECYCLING
Council Referral No. WF0018870 / 001 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch requested that staff provide him with information for
constituents of locations for recycling and also provide him with a copy of the
pamphlet regarding recycling.
The Solid Waste Division mails out the attached customer service booklet to each new
household in the City upon sign up for refuse service. The booklet is also available to
all residents upon request. The booklet contains information on which materials to
recycle as well as locations of community recycling centers. Following is a summary of
available drop-off recycling locations:
Bakersfield College Valley Plaza Mall
At the University Ave Parking Lot Behind Payless Drug Store
CSUB Tevis Junior High School
Parking lot near Gymnasium On Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Westchester Recycling Center Lowell Park
Directly behind the corner of "F" & 30th St "P" & 4th St.
Endeavor Elementary School
Meacham Rd. & Jewetta Ave
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B A K E RS F I E- L D
4101 Truxtun AvenUe
'Bakersfield~ CA 93309
Impo k, nt' pi, One nurn[~ePs (]nc[
olheP i.[oPmCqio.
~ Phone Numbers ....
City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division ................. (661) 326-3114
Mt, Vernon Greenwaste Facility ............................... (661) 835-8873
Kern County Recycling Hotline ................................ (661) 862-8979
Kern County Waste Management ............................. (661) 862-8900
Toli Free .... , .............................................. /800) 552-KERN (option 6)
~: Kern County Landfill. Hours
November, December, January, February ....................... 7 am - 4 pm
March, April, September, October ................................. 7 am - 5 pm
May, June July, August ...................................... ~ ......7 am - 6 pm
~ Mt. Vernon Greenwaste Facility Hours
Sunday - SaturdaY...i .......... : ................ ' ............................ 7 am - 4 pm
* Closed: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Fourth of July,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
-Bakersfield' households are provided With two-containers; one
greenwaste cart and one tan refuse cart~ The carts are picked up on'
two different days; YoUr carts shouldbe out by 6 arnon yourpick-uP
days; Ma.ke Sure yqUr dart is facing the stree~ (or alley) and leave
'least 5feet of space arOund it. -':
Yom carts are labeled with your address and cart serial number.. This
'is provided to help you and us identify lost~' stolen, damaged, or
~. misPlacedcarts: . :
The city otqts contractor will repair or rePlace all damaged containers
at no charge, except those damaged due t° negligence or abuse by the
customer. - .
. What you -can and cannot p utin your carts.
. Tan Refuse Cart '
· OYES ~ All REGULAR h°usehold trash. :
- ON° ~ Large amotmts 0fdirt, sOd, concrete, or r0ck.-
_ . . Large..Appl~ances .
-~ Flammable/~ Hazardous materials -
Anything that keeps the lid from' closing.
- Greenwaste Reeyelable. Cart.
OYES ~ .Grass, leaves; Small brush trimmings,'and small
.... ". ..~ branches:(yardtrimmings)
... ". O NO.~' . Trash,-foodwaste, plastic bags; tree limbs/boards
~ -. .... larger than 2 inches in diameter, dirt, rocks, palm;
_. . ~yucca,. banana trees,_ tumbleweeds; azalea,~
- _ oleander, -fruit: or vegetables. No ~Whole-
": - ~ Christmas trees, or hnimal or human excrement.
(~r 17¼ of the nation s automobile od is changed by do-~t-
~elfers." These patrons generate at least 200 million gallons of
otor oil every year, and over 90% is improperly disposed of.
Only 10% of this waste is properly recycled. The rest is dumped On
the ground,' in storm drains or is thrown in the trash.
~ b It is a Crime to dump used oil. ~ Used motor oil is insoluble and contains toxic
chemicals.
~ Used oil kills plant and aquatic life.
~ One pint of used oil can create an acre-sized oil
& slick on surlace wareI'
~ Recycle used od and °dfilters
~ Drain your used oil into a reusable container.
---, DO NOT mix anything with the oil (water, paint,
pesticides, sblvents, antifreeze, gasoline).
~ DO NOT dump oil on the ground, in the gutter or
storm drain, or throw in the trash.
Check with Your service station or auto parts store, or Special
aste Facility about recycling used motor oil.
ore information you can also call." .
'~ecycling Hotline ......... ; ........................ ~ .......... (661) 862-8979
" [f°P-off [ cUclinc
There are several lOCations where residents can go to recycle
newspaper, Cardboard, aluminum and_tin cans; or glass and plastic
bottles.
Please deposit the recyclfibles'into the conthiners in the' correct drop-
.0ffcompartment2 1
~ For~moreinformation call: 326-3114.
'HOw to prepare re CyClables:
' .. ~ Newspaper: ~ Keep dry and clean..' DO NoTmix withjun~ maill
magazines,-car, dboard,' brown paper bags, plastic bags, or twine.
.- ~, Cardboard: Please break cardboard.down. Keep dry and clean, DO NOT:mix with junk mail[magaZines, newspaper, or plastic
'~". AluminumBeverage Containers: Please rinse 6ontainers and;
ifp0ssible, flatten to reduce size:
~ Tin. Cans and oth-er AluminUm Containers: Please ~rinse
c0ntainers.ands if possible, flatten'to redu6e size.
~, Plastics: -' PleaS~-,flatten -contain6rs 'as much. as possible and
discard lids.' 'Look a~ the.bottom of the plastie-contalner for the
recycling 'code #1 or' #2, and place the clean containers in the
c0rrect.drop-offcomPartment. Containers.which Once contained
_ motor oil are NOT. acceptable:
o Glass: PleaSe rinse containers and discard lids. SeParate by
color (clear, brown, blue/green). Tinted glass should be placed in
the blue/green recycling compartment.
DROP. OFF RECYCL/NG LOCATIONS:
Bakersfield College Valley Plaza Mall
At the University Ave; Parking Lot Behind Payless Drag Store
CSUB, Tevis Junior High School
Parking lot near Gymnasium ' On Pin Oak Park Blwt.
Westchester Recycling Center Lowell Park
Directly behind the comer of "F" & 30u' St. "P" & 4~ St,
Endeavor Elementary School
Meacham Rd.& Jewetta Ave. ~irror~ /
C~ ps '0
T
K les
Food Containefl
.Yard.,an' d. WOod materials are the,leading
ComPonents of the waste stream, but are'some of ¥.:.~
the easiest material-to divert from disposal.
7'be ci.ty_o.£Bakersfield's goal is to' turn "gorbage" into some[hing
~ttse.[it[, 'u~hil? preserving nearby landfill s_pace for.our future.
The city of BaRersfield Mt. Vernon Facility co-sponsored by
Kern County is-he/ping diVe/t greenwaste from the
-and recycling it into compost and-mu/ch.
'Benefits: 4~ Cbmpost loosens i:hc top soil wheri mixed in and ' helps .plantg spread their root base.
~ -The looser Soil also allbws water.to 'soak in and-
be retained ..for much longer, periods 'of time.
_ - ~ YoU use less water andyour plants grow faster
and healthier.
~ 'The composting l~rOc~ss helps'destroy ~plant
' diseases and weed seeds, reducing the
need for 'pesticides or herbicides, _
-~Yard and wood material mll~tlb~ separated from any
waste, litter,or a~imal excrement. -
'
"
.
Material Accepted
Tree Trimmings -, Grass
Sawdust/wood shavings Leaves
Wood Fencing Pallets
Construction Wood (Nails O.K.) ~, Lumber
Shingles (Wood- without tar or paint) Press wood
Particle Boards
~This list subject to change =====================
yam 'processing equipment;:~::::::~ poisonous plan~ are an
employee hea/th hazar~,~:~??~.weeds are ~ot .accepted
because they can not ~
Mt.' Vernon facil~ sells ~mpost ~d 'mulch at ~ra~e
pdc~.
Mt. V~ Fa~lit~
.?:!::~::~ii::~? ..... -_ ZO ~ S ' S .... :::::::::::::::::::::::
- -',i:i'.'::~.f' -!i....!i:i:....:?'
H~'U..~Id haZardoUS waste is any mater/a/di~.~ded from
h~which may threaten human bed/th or the~'~f~nment
when disposed of improper/y.
These products ~can nclude;' -household cleaners,
deodorizers, ~persO_nal hyg!ene products, pesticides,
herbicides insecticides','pet.care products, paint I~roducts,
photographic chemicals, swimming pool-' chemicals, and
automotive products and fluids.
~ You can tell if a produ~tds hazardous~by checking the
label 'for key Words.· ~???ii~?~i ~ .
- - '!:;.,::!:i:.,.:::
DANGER, WAR~]i~..G[ CORROSIVE;.' POISON,
_- FLAMMABLE, E~PI~=~$1VE, OXIDIZER; IRRITANT,
..... HARMFUL, FA-TAL
Vtrhy .'iS hou. seho!d .hazardous Waste such''a
problem?
'" ~ '" :In th.e 'trash..' When hazardous waste pr~ducis are thrown-
into the trash ,they pose 'a threat to refuse` C°llectors-and-.
.workers. . -~ ' '
~ ::i~iii!:!ii'i!i'i:~.:i:i!in the ground/street: Hazardous'waste d~ on'the
..... !:.?i--':.!i!.fground can be abs~oibed "into the groundW~".supply.
'¢:::::::.~i;i;i;;~?i:mzardoUs waste dumped into the:street'~[~:iilth~;, storm,
::~::::::? ............. ~ains and goes .into flood, control c~eI~i?:.whk:h .
........ eventually lead to thc Kern' RiVer.
Household hazardous waste tips...
~ Only buy whatyou can use.
Be of products that could potentially, harm
aware
you,
your
children, or yourpets.
Reuse lefioverproducts bygiving them to someone who can use it.
Always follow labeldirections.
Recycle motor oil, latexpaint, andcar batteries.
Store unused products in a safe, dry, cool place until you can
safely transport them to the Special Waste Facility.
~- Buy safer alternatives to hazardous household products, such as
vinegar and baking soda, for cleaning and disinfecting boric
acid for killingfleas and roaches.
Keep unused products in their original containers or with the
contents printed clearly on the container.
~k Remember, this service is FREE!
~ Special Waste Facility ....................................... (661) 862-89 79
4951 'Standard Street OCrom Buck Owens Blvd.)
Call the Solid Waste Division of Kern County Waste Management
for operational hours.
( onstrUction onC/Demolition
Construction and demolition material includes rock, brick, concrete,
asPhalt, dirt, ceramic tile, and other similar materials-. Remember
your lumber can be'recycled at the Mount Vemon Recycling Center.
Residents can take these' materials to several locations to be'
processed and reused 'in construction or improvement projects,. 6r
they can take them to the county landfill.
_ - ~6 Material 'mUst be separated, by material type and free
from any waste or- litter.
Pieces greater than two cubic_feet in size typically are
not accePted.
'Call Kern-COunty. Waste Management for further
. information; operational'hours, fee charges, and material
acceotance requirements.~ :
Phone # ..... :...;i ..... 2 ....... xl ........... ; ........ i ........... , ........ (661) 862-8900
For services concerning the hauling of large items such as couches,
refrigerators, tables, etc...
~ Look in the Classifieds under cleanup and hauling
services for more information.
II1 ool Dumvinq
Illegal dumping is a crime and a serious problem. It can pose a threat
to the health and safety of the public and the environment.
If you see someone dumping illegally please write down as much of
the following information as possible.
,[ Location ofillegal dump site.
,/ Time and date of dumping activity.
~, License number and physical description of the vehicle
and/or perSon dumping.
Report illegal dumping to the Bakersfield Police. Dept.
(661) 327-7111
Mount Vernon Recycling Center
Highway 58
Planz Road
.~ Mt. Vernon
-.. Recycling C~nter
Bena Landfill
Bena
Edison Hwy. ++~
Highway, 5 8-
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~ site Signs
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2001
TO: JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM.' 'FRUDY SLATE.. ADM,N,STRAT, VE ANALYST
SUBJECT: CABLE COMPLAINT
On June 4, 2001 I talked with Bakersfield resident Mr. Bill Devereaux, who indicated that while
he was watching an Angels game in the 11th inning, Cox Communications replaced it with an
infomercial. Mr. Devereaux indicated that when he complained to Cox Communications he was
told the City of Bakersfield has control over programming.
I explained to Mr. Devereraux that the information the Cox Communication employee gave him
was incorrect. Both the Telecommunications Act and the fact Bakersfield is in a competitive
cable area precludes the City from having any ability to regulate cable programming. The
Federal Communications Commission is the regulatory arm for cable issues.
I contacted Mr. Keith Crossley, Director of Operations, for Cox Communications, and explained
to him my concern about the Cox employee's statement. He, too, was concerned and indicated
he would take steps to ensure the erroneous statement was not made again.
(P:~JS\M0106071)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACQUES R. LA ROCHELLE, INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
THROUGH: BRAD B. UNDERWOOD, OPERATIONS MANAGER ~"~
DATE: June 7, 2001
SUBJECT: WHITE LANE MEDIANS
Council Referral No. WF0018883 / 001 (Ward 6)
Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan requested that Jacques R. LaRochelle, Interim Public{
Works Director meet with her regarding the medians on White Lane.
/
A meeting is set and confirmed with Councilmbember Sullivan for next Friday, June 15,
2001, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss medians on White Lane, west area.
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