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Home My WebLink About07/27/01 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 27, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~.7-~z.</, SUBJECT: General Information 1. Good news and bad news - City Hall had a 20% energy reduction, so we got a $2,500 rebate from the State. The bad news was the energy surcharge was $4,900! 2. Congratulations on the joint decision on the freeway plan. It now goes to KernCOG in September, and the CTC in November. Meanwhile, we should be able to buy "hardship" (meaning they will soon develop) properties along the Westside Parkway alignment. Environmental work and General Plan Amendments will also be initiated. 3. We have been carrying earthquake insurance on the Garden at an annual cost of $123,000. We do not carry it on the Police Department, City Hall, Fire Stations, or any other municipal buildings. Since the Garden is one of the very few buildings built to earthquake standards, it seems like we should save that money. We will plan to put the issue before you on a future agenda for consideration. 4. There is a memo enclosed regarding the recently passed State budget and transportation funding. The good news is the budget preserves funding for projects currently included in the STIP and for local streets and roads. The budget should result in about $200,000 to $300,000 more than we expected to receive from the State for local street and roads funding. This figure will be refined as we receive more specific information from the State, so this year's budget may be adjusted accordingly. Unfortunately, there was no ERAF relief for cities included in the State budget. 5. EDCD has provided the enclosed update on the Special Economic Development Initiative Grant Requests for Baker Street improvements and Southeast Bakersfield housing. 6. Amtrak is planning to initiate refrigerated express track service out of the Bakersfield station, which is provided for in our lease agreement with them. It will allow for one refrigerated railcar of local produce to be attached to the passenger train, and there will be no more than two express cars per day. Per the attached letter from Amtrak, the new operation is not expected to impact passenger services. Honorable Mayor and City Council July 27, 2001 Page 2 7. Castle and Cooke has notified us that a project to reconstruct and widen portions of eastbound Brimhall Road began on Tuesday, July 24th. It requires that eastbound traffic is detoured to the north side of the median, normally a westbound lane. The limits of the detour are from Allen Road to Jewetta Avenue, approximately one mile. The detour will be in effect 24 hours per day and is anticipated to last three weeks. 8. A list of the projects that were approved by the CTC for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation funding is enclosed for your information. As previously reported, the Lakeview Parkway landscaping and Chester Avenue median islands will not receive EEM funding this year. 9. The Solid Waste Department will participate in a collaborative project to collect used electronic equipment this Saturday, July 28th at Stramler Park. The attached memo provides more details. 10. Recreation and Parks had their second pool safety audit last week. Overall, the department earned a score of "above standards". Four of the ten lifeguards tested earned perfect scores of 100. Each of the other six lifeguards earned scores of 85. The supervisory staff and the facilities (based on safety equipment, etc.) scored "exceeds standards". Although not what they scored on the first audit, it was still very good and equal to the best audit from any previous year. 11. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Staff to meet with the DBA to provide assistance in identifying possible grant sources; · Initial information on use of rubber sidewalk replacement panels used to protect curbside trees; · Report on feasibility of additional signage at 24th and A Streets, where a signal sign is obscured by trees; Councilmember Maggard · Investigate concern regarding U.S. flags flying at night, not lighted, and contact citizen; Councilmember Couch · (Responses to Councilmembers Couch and Salvaggio included) Staff report regarding health care concerns of residents near Stockdale Industrial Park. · Status of stop sign study at Saddle Drive and River Rock; · Status report on feasibility of placing median island at South Scarlet Oak; · Citizen contact regarding construction on Stockdale Highway between Allen Road and Kern River Bridge; Honorable Mayor and City Council July 27, 2001 Page 3 · Citizen contact regarding roundabouts and other traffic calming efforts for half- mile area on Iron Creek; · Correspondence to citizen regarding the status of the signal project at Old River and Ridge Oak; · Status report on draft response to residents of Seventh Standard Road area regarding the freeway alignment; · Correspondence to member of Boy Scouts regarding recycling issues; · Status report on the uncompleted project at Calloway and Meachum; Councilmember Salvaggio · Information regarding citizen inquiry about duplication of names relating to the proposed downtown development/stadium project; · Current listing of railroad crossings being repaired; · Status report on the Wible Road storm improvement project; · Correspondence to citizen regarding the new southeast grocery store and other projects in the area. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 25, 2001 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: John W. Stinso~,~A~istant City Manager SUBJECT: 2001-02 State Budget- Transportation Funding I reviewed information regarding the .recently adopted state budget related to transportation funding with Jack LaRochelle. Based on the information from the Legislative Analyst reports and information received today from Senator Poochigian's office the state will transfer approximately $2.4 billion in State T. ransportation Funds to the State General Fund over the next two years. According to this information the transfer will not impact the projects currently funded in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Jack Said it was his understanding this would not create any delays for any city projects currently in the STIP. The budget also preserves funding for local streets and roads, providing approximately $154 million state-wide for local purposes, of which half goes to cities on a per capita basis. The information shows that cities will receive approximately $2~80 per resident, which would result in about $700,000 for FY 2001-02 for the City of Bakersfield. According to Jack LaRochelle this is approximately $200,000 -.$300,000 more than we expected to receive from the State for local street and roads funding. This figure will be refined as we receive more specific information so thisyears budget may be adjusted accordingly. A Constitutional Amendment (ACA 4) was also passed, which if approved by the voters would permanently dedicate funds generated -by the sales tax on gasoline for transportation purposes beginning in 2003-04. These funds would be allocated through the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). It also provides that the funds would be distributed 40% to Local Streets and Roads, 40% to Highway Construction and 20% to transit. Any change to this formula would require a 2/3 vote. S:~JOHN~Budget~2001-02 State Budget - Transportation Fundin~wpd Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Capitol Office Room 5087 (916) 445-9600 Fresno Office (559) 253-7122 Bakersfield Office (661) 324-6188 Transpor-tation Funding "I am opposed to the diversion of funds from transportation to expanding social programs. The State of'California should make road construction and repair a top priority." -Chuck Poochigian Ju~24.2001 ? ~hn W:-$b~son - ffansP6rtationtrAilerbilll .'-""-D~OC ~ Transportation Update The State Budget bill passed the Senate late Saturday night. The Assembly took up the last budget trailer bills Monday at~emoon. Included in the final budget deal was a Constitutional Amendment-ballot proposition to dedicate the state gas tax for transportation purposes. The.dedication of sales tax on gasoline was advocated by Republican legislators last year and included in last year's budget plan. Unfortunately, the final budget package also included the Governor's proposal to divert $2.4 billion in transportation funding to the General Fund for two years - thus temporarily undoing the deal that had been struck in 2000. AB 438/SB 767: Transportation Budget Trailer Bill Governor's Transportation Program: These trailer bills will divert the sales tax on gasoline from the Governor's transportation proposal for two years. These-funds will be restored in 2006 and 2007. The Governor argued that this would not delay the proposed projects since many of the 141 projects.in the Governor's transportation program were not ready to move forward at this time. Republicans argued that any delay in transportation improvements is unacceptable, especially considering the taxes collected were intended for the state transportation budget. Streets and Road Funding: The budget preserves funding for local streets and roads despite the overall diversion. The Department of Finance estimates there will be.approximately $154 million made available for-local purposes. This money will be distributed in the same manner as last year. One half of the money will be given to counties pursuant to a defined formula, and one half will go to cities on a per capita basis. According to representatives from the California State Association of. Counties (CSAC) and the League of Cities, communities in lhe 14°~ Senate District will receive the following: County Share: $77 Million (Fiscal Year 2001-2002~) Fresno $ 2,300,631 Kern $ 2,047,687 Tulare $1,490,759 City Share: Cities will get approximately $2.80 per resident.2 Future Allocations: The Department of Finance estimates that local streets and roads will receive the following funds through 2005-06: 2002-03 $200 million 2004-05 $238 million 2003-04 $222 million 2005-06 $254 million Constitutional Amendment For Transportation Purposes (ACA 4): A late.night effort by Republicans has resulted in-the passage ora Constitutional Amendment which, if approved by voters, will permanently dedicate the funds-generated by the sales tax on gasoline for transportation purposes. This amendment was not part of the original budget voted on earlier this month. What-the Dedication ~of Sales Tax -Means For California Roads: By permanently dedicating the sales tax on gasoline for .transportation ,purposes, the .state will be committing over $1.4 billion in new money annually starting in 2008 to improve California's crumbling road system. ACA 4 includes: The Constitutional Amendment provides that 40% of the new money be distributed to local streets and roads, 40% to highway construction and 20% to the Public Transportation System. Other important provisions include: · Protections beginning in 2003-2004: 'Republicans were able to negotiate for the constitutional protections to begin 2003-2004 (as opposed to 2008-09 sought by the Governor and the majority party.) · Program Fairness: Funding will be allocated through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). · Future Changes to Distribution Formula: Any change to the distribution formula will require a 2/3 vote. ~ Estimates provided by CSAC. This amount is an estimate based on figures from the Department of Finance. According to the Department of Finance, the $154 million estimate is :based on an average gasoline price of $2.00 per gallon. If gas prices are lower, this amount would be reduced accordingly. 2 This estimate was provided by the California League of Cities and is based on a population estimate of 27,319,000. JUL 2 6 2001 BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manag~.' ~+~,~'''''~''~'~ July 26, 2001 FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Update on Special Economic Development Initiative grant Requests for Baker Street Improvements and Southeast Bakersfield Housing The HUD-VA 2002 appropriations bill has passed the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and are now being discussed in the full House and Senate Committees. In previous years, Congress approved as much as $260 million dollars towards special economic development initiatives and projects in the budget. In February this year, I forwarded two projects; Baker Street Public Improvements and Southeast In-fill Housing - Lakeview Neighborhood Revitalization initiative for our congressmen to consider sponsoring for special funding. Congressmen Thomas and Dooley have both indicated their strong support and their willingness to sponsor these projects forward through the federal budget cycle. They have been very busy giving testimony in Washington before the various committees for our projects and their requests will now be taken up more seriously since the spending budget for 2002 has been established by the appropriations committee for HUD. I have attached a copy of the letter that I recently sent to the Congressmen updating them on our projects and reinforcing our need for the special federal EDI grant funds. I have been informed by Congressman Thomas' local office that funding award announcements should be determined by late September. Continued letters of support, informative news articles and community actions and interest, all help support our requests for assistance. We will make sure that our Congressmen receive all of this information. I will keep you informed of the progress of our requests as they move through the budget hearings. Please share this update and the attached letters with the City Council. BAKERSFIELD July 25, 2001 The Honorable Bill Thomas House of Representatives, 21 st District 2208 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Re: Update on City of Bakersfield's Baker Street Corridor Specific Plan and the Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project. - Special EDI 2002 Funding Request. Dear Congressman Thomas: Thank you for your continuing endorsement of Federal funding assistance through HUD's Congressional Earmarked Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program for the City of Bakersfield's Baker Street Corridor SpeCific Plan and the Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project. Federal assistance for both these projects is critical for the economic success of these distressed areas. Approval of these monies will allow the local government to improve and change the blighted image associated with these parts of our city. The lack of financial resources has stifled years of revitalization and planning efforts. Internally, we continue to battle for these neighborhoods. The International Square Working Committee comprised of city staff, law enforcement, business leaders, charity groups and advocates for homeless came up with a five-step action plan to deal with many of the terrible social conditions found on Baker Street. Short-term goals are to develop International Square into a safe, clean and secure urban green space working towards promoting economic growth in the area. Long-term, the committee identified a plan to encourage redevelopment of the Square into some type of alternate commercial or mixed-use. A five-step action plan was presented to the Community Services Committee of the City Council, where it was recommended to be forwarded to the City Council for endorsement. Staff is also exploring the commercial revitalization of Baker Street. The project proposes a catalyst mixed use/pedestrian oriented project integrating approximately 120,000 sq. fl. of commercial retail and 60 single family (urban style-townhomes) located on and around Baker Street. Staff is working with a community team, the Old Town Kern Redevelopment Project Area Committee and the merchant Association of Old Town Kern to develop retail/housing and public works concepts through a master plan for the Street. The special funding request for $2 million is desperately needed to allow the City to undertake the required public improvements providing the catalyst for the these projects. City of Bakersfield · Economic and Community Development Department 515 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California 93301 (661) 326-3765 · Fax (661) 328-1548 · TDD (661) 324-3631 The Honorable Bill Thomas House of Representatives July 25, 2001 Page 2 The Department has made some progress in the Southeast Lakeview neighborhood area. The Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project request for a Housing Enabled by Local Partnership loan from the State was approved for $500,000. The California Housing and Finance Agency (CHFA) loan funds will be used to help promote affordable housing opportunities in the Lakeview area. The $1 million assistance we have requested from HUD EDI funds is needed to allow the City to assist with development costs and to fund a revolving down-pa.wnent program to encourage quality affordable housing development in the targeted area. The City has recently released a request for development proposals, asking for creative in-fill housing development ideas. The recently completed Southeast Bakersfield Revitalization Study analyzes the economic development opportunities and recommends specific action steps that can be taken to revitalize the main commercial corridors throughout Southeast Bakersfield. Study results have identified the residents of Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area to have among the lowest incomes of any citizens in California and that it is critical that steps be taken to attract more households into the area. Please take a few moments to review the enclosed materials, both newspaper articles from the Bakersfield Californian discussing Baker Street. One of the articles notes Assemblyman Roy Ashburn's request for funding to help revitalize Baker Street being disapproved by the State Legislature, while the other article discusses needs and the revamping plan for International Square. Once again, we thank you for your previous outstanding support for these exciting projects. We hope this information helps you express our compelling need for special financial assistance for these projects during the upcoming HUD budget considerations. Sincerely, Economic Development Director S:xAOK',Thomas HUD support Itr.wpd attachments B A K E R S F I E L D July 25, 2001 The Honorable Calvin Dooley House of Representatives, 20th District 1201 House of Representatives Longworth Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Re: Update on City of Bakersfield's Baker Street Corridor Specific Plan and the Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project. - Special EDI 2002 Funding Request. Dear Congressman Dooley: Thank you for your continuing endorsement of Federal funding assistance through HUD's Congressional Earmarked Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program for the City of Bakersfield's Baker Street Corridor Specific Plan and the Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project. Federal assistance for both these projects is critical for the economic success of these distressed areas. Approval of these monies will allow the local government to improve and change the blighted image associated with these parts of our city. The lack of financial resources has stifled years of revitalization and planning efforts. Internally, we continue to battle for these neighborhoods. The International Square Working Committee comprised of city staff, law enforcement, business leaders, charity groups and advocates for homeless came up with a five-step action plan to deal with many of the terrible social conditions found on Baker Street. Short-term goals are to develop International Square into a safe, clean and secure urban green space working towards promoting economic growth in the area. Long-term, the committee identified a plan to encourage redevelopment of the Square into some type of alternate commercial or mixed-use. A five-step action plan was presented to the Community Services Committee of the City Council, where it was recommended to be forwarded to the City Council for endorsement. Staff is also exploring the commercial revitalization of Baker Street. The project proposes a catalyst mixed use/pedestrian oriented project integrating approximately 120,000 sq. ft. of commercial retail and 60 single family (urban style-townhomes) located on and around Baker Street. Staffis working with a community team, the Old Town Kern Redevelopment Project Area Committee and the merchant Association of Old Town Kern to develop retail/housing and public works concepts through a master plan for the Street. The special funding request for $2 million is desperately needed to allow the City to undertake the required public improvements providing the catalyst for the these projects. City of Bakersfield · Economic and Community Development Department 515 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California 93301 (661) 326-3765 ° Fax (661) 328-1548 · TDD (661) 324-3631 The Honorable Calvin Dooley House of Representatives July 25, 2001 Page 2 The Department has made some progress in the Southeast Lakeview neighborhood area. The Southeast Bakersfield Lakeview Neighborhood Demonstration Project request for a Housing Enabled by Local Partnership loan from the State was approved for $500,000. The California Housing and Finance Agency (CHFA) loan funds will be used to help promote affordable housing opportunities in the Lakeview area. The $i million assistance we have requested from HUD EDI funds is needed to allow the City to assist with development costs and to fund a revolving down-payment program to encourage quality affordable housing development in the targeted area. The City has recently released a request for development proposals, asking for creative in-fill housing development ideas. The recently completed Southeast Bakersfield Revitalization Study analyzes the economic development opportunities and recommends specific action steps that can be taken to revitalize the main commercial corridors throughout Southeast Bakersfield. Study results have identified the residents of Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area to have among the lowest incomes of any citizens in California and that it is critical that steps be taken to attract more households into the area. Please take a few moments to review the enclosed materials, both newspaper articles from the Bakersfield Calitbrnian discussing Baker Street. One of the articles notes Assemblyman Roy Ashburn's request for funding to help revitalize Baker Street being disapproved by the State Legislature, while the other article discusses needs and the revamping plan for International Square. Once again, we thank you for your previous outstanding support for these exciting projects. We hope this information helps you express our compelling need for special financial assistance for these projects during the upcoming HUD budget considerations. Sincerely, Donna L. Kunz ~ Economic Development Director S:\AOK\Dooley HUD support ltr. wpd attachments BAKERSFIELD Public Works Department Memorandum Date: July 20, 2001 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director//;/--z.-~...,._~~ Subject: Express Track Service Operations in Bakersfield City staff has been working with Amtrak West and their contractor, Express Trak, to assist them in express train service operations on the tail track of the new Amtrak Station. Express service is one refrigerated railcar of local produce attached to the passenger train. Amtrak West sent the attached letter to the City to inform us of their scheduled start of this service. As stated in that letter, the loading on the refrigerator car will take place on the tail track east of the Station, between U Street and V Street. With staff's knowledge and approval, Amtrak West did modify our fence in that area so that they can place a portable plank between their delivery truck and the railcar. That is the only physical modification to City property that was needed. Express service is provided for in the lease agreement between the City and Amtrak. It is staff's understanding that Amtrak West currently plans to provide no more than two express cars per day. c. Steve Zimrick, Caltrans Rail Program Don Anderson .II! 200I S:\PROJECTS~ARNOLD~Amtrak Station Maintenance\Tandy 07_20_01.wpd NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION 810 North Alameda Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 tel 213 683.6738 ATS 761.6738 fax 683.6890 AMTRAK William B. Duggan ~~ Vice President, Customer Services and Operations July 12, 2001 Mr. Donald M. Anderson Property Manager City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Anderson: As you know, Amtrak and Express Trak are planning on initiating refrigerated express service out of Bakersfield, California. The purpose of this letter is to let you knoTM that on July 7, 2001, a refrigerated express ear was placed on the tail track at the Bakersfield Station in preparation for the start-up of this service. It is our understanding that no construction will be necessary on the station property. A ramp will be used to move shipments from the adjacent private property to the rail cars. It is Amtrak's further understanding that Express Trak and/or the Branch Warehouse Corporation of Bakersfield, the actual company that will be doing the loading of the cars, have been working with the property owner and the proper city offices to assure that everything is in order for the commencement of this operation, including the modifications to the chain link fence. Amtrak is looking forward to the start-up of refrigerated express service on the San Joaquin route and hope that it will be a successful venture for all concerned. Our primary focus has been, and will continue to be, moving our guests through Bakersfield as safely, efficiently, and' expeditiously as possible. If you have any questions or desire any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Vice President - Customer Service and Operations BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~./~¢"~.....~ DATE: JULY 24, 2001 SUBJECT: 2001-02 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM (EEM) FUNDING Attached for your information is a copy of the California Transportation Commission (CTC), resolution adopting the 2001-02 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) program, as indicated in the attached lists of projects. The CTC prioritized the list of projects submitted to the commission based on project readiness and project merit. Attach. G:\GROUPDAT~M2001_CITYMANAGER\CTC_EEMfunding.wpd ALLEN M. LAWRENCE. Chairman STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRAY DAVIS DIANNE McKENNA, Vice Chair GOVERNOR JEREMIAH F. HALLISEY JAMES W. KELLOGG JOHN R. LAWSON R. K. LINDSEY ESTEBAN E. TORRES SENATOR KEVIN MURRAY, Ex Officio ASSEMBLYMAN JOHN DUTRA, Ex Officio ROBERT I. REMEN, Executive Director CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION1120p.o.N STREET,Box 942873MS'52 COMMISSION July 1 6, 200 1 SACRAMENTO, CA 94273-0001 JUL 2 3 2001 FAX (916) 654°4364 (916) 654-4245 Raul M. Rojas PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Public Works Director City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Raul M. Rojas: I am sorry to inform you that the California Transportation Commission was unable to approve yourLakeview Parkway Landscape Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) project for funding this fiscal year (authorizing resolution and list of approved projects are enclosed). As you know, more worthwhile projects compete for EEM funding than it is possible to fund. For the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2001-02 EEM Program. the Resources Agency evaluated 110 projects with a total cost of over $25.9 million, all competing for $10 million -- the amount included in the FY 2001-02 state budget for this program. From this list of projects, the Resources Agency recommended to the Commission 80 projects for funding with a total cost of over $19.3 million. An attempt to maintain a 40/60 north/south split is required in the adopted EEM procedures and criteria. At its June 2001 meeting, the Commission reviewed the Resources Agency's prioritized project lists and at its July 2001 meeting programmed 38 projects: the 16 highest ranked projects on the northern list, at an estimated cost of $4,000,580, and the 22 highest ranked projects on the southern list, at an estimated cost of $5.999,420, for a total statewide estimated cost of $10 million. The Commission based its selection on project readiness as well as project merit. The prioritized list of projects submitted to the Commission by the Resources Agency placed your project below the funding "cut-oft"' line. The Commission may be able to proceed with the top ranking project(s) below the "cut-oft"' line, but only i._f project(s) above the line do not go forward. However, based on past experience and because this list essentially expires next June, this prospect is highly unlikely. Since your project might well be a successful candidate for this program in future years, I would strongly encourage you to reapply to the Resources Agency at the appropriate time. If the Commission can be of any further assistance regarding this matter, please contact the Commission's Executive Director Robert Remen at (916) 654-4245. Sincerely, ALLEN M. LAWRENCE Chairman Enclosures cc: Don Wallace, Resources Agency CTC JUL 1 2001 CAUFORNIA California Transportation Commission ADOPTION OF THE 2001-02 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM Resolution O-O 1-22 WHEREAS Streets and Highways Code Section 164.56, establishes the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program; and WHEREAS this program provides $10 million annually for environmental enhancement and mitigation projects which are directly or indirectly related to the environmental impact of modifying existing transportation facilities or for the design, construction or expansion of new transportation facilities; and WHEREAS the Resources Agency is charged with evaluating proposals submitted for this program and providing a list of proposals recommended for funding to the California Transportation Commission; and WHEREAS the California Transportation Commission is responsible for awarding grants to fund proposals which are included on the list prepared by the Resources Agency; and WHEREAS the Resources Agency has prepared such a list, and that list has been reviewed and reduced by Commission staff from just over $19.3 million in projects to $10 million in projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission adopts the 2001-02 Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation program, as indicated in the attached lists of projects. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for the Cowell Ranch property acquisition is contingent on making available all right-of-way required for the State Route 4 Bypass project as identified in Exhibits f (Project Maps) of the Cowell Ranch Acquisition, EEM request for funding application # 43; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the intent of the Commission to allocate available funds for these projects during State Fiscal Year 2001-02, and that all funds so allocated should be expended on a timely basis, preferably by the end of State Fiscal Year 2002-03; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for projects which include land acquisition, the Commission would encourage grant recipients to reduce overall project costs by exploring the feasibility of acquiring easements rather than fee title when appropriate; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the uniqueness of the individual projects in this program, the Commission hereby directs Caltrans to be especially diligent in the on-site inspection and auditing of the projects included in this program. Attachments 01-02 EEM Adoption Resolution July 1, 2001 CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT & MITIGATION PROGRAM 200'1-02 GRANT CYCLE NORTHERN COUNTIES REQUESTED PROVIDED CUMULATIVE APP TOTAL NO APPLICANT PROJECT SCORE FUNDING FUNDING 43 THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND COWELL RANCH ACQUISITION 88.5 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 42 SHASTA LAND TRUST FENWOOD PARTNERS PROPERTY 86.5 500,000 500,000 1,500,000 55 U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ANDREW CREEK/TABLE MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION 84 245,000 245,000 1,745,000 11 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION LAKE OROVILLE SRA - NORTH FORK TRAIL 83.5 220,000 220,000 1,985,000 17 ALBANY, CITY OF ALBANY URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM 81.5 65,250 65,250 2,030,250 36 OUR CITY FOREST MONTEREY HIGHWAY GREENING 81 235,400 235,400 2,285,650 8 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PERCHED DUNE TRAILS IMPROVEMENT-MACkERRICHER STATE PARK 81 170,415 170,415 2,436,065 35 MONTEREY, CITY OF WINDOW ON THE BAY MONTEREY BAY PARK PHASE IV 79 200,000 200,000 2,836,065 18 BERKELEY, CITY OF BERKELEY URBAN REFORESTATION 78 199,300 199,300 2,835,365 133 CONTRA COSTA, COUNTY OF STONE VALLEY ROAD REPLANTING AND BEAUTIFICATION 77 223,863 223,863 3,059,228 ~ j~ AH .rE-LOPE CREEK TP~A.!! ~ 200,009 0 3,059,228 14 SACRAMENTO, COUNTY OF AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN 75 250,000 250,000 3,309,228 110 MOTHER LODE FAIR MOTHER LODE FAIR - GREENBELT 2001 71.5 104,000 104,000 3,413,228 92 PARTNERS FOR BASS LAKE RESOURCES BASS LAKE TRAIL 70.5 230,720 230,720 3,643,948 120 MARIN COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT WHITE HILL UNDERPASS TRAIL 89,6 80,000 80,000 3,723,948 90 SAN PABLO, CITY OF AMADOR STREET FORESTATION 69.5 59,410 59,410 3,783,358 87 CALTRANS ROUTE 41 LEMOORE LANDSCAPING 69 250,000 217,222 4,000,580 2 NOVATO, CITY OF SCO'I"FSDALE POND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT 68 250,000 0 4,000,580 80 COASTAL LAND TRUST SEASIDE BEACH ENHANCEMENT 68 225,250 0 4,000,580 121 SANTA CRUZ, CITY OF MISSION STREET I ROUTE 1 LANDSCAPING 67.5 250,000 0 4,000,580 116 CALAVERAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CAI.AVERAS COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION & LANDSCAPE 67 249,000 0 4,000,580 113 PLACER, COUNTY OF HIGHWAY 49 LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT 85 142,256 0 4,000,580 1tl U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NWR WILDLIFE OBSERVATION REPLACEMENT 65 121,000 0 4,000,580 68 SALINAS, CITY OF NATIVlDAD CREEK RESTORATION INTERPRETIVE TRAIL PROJECT 63 158,500 0 4,000,580 102 PARLIER, CITY OF MANNING AVENUE HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE 62.5 153,000 0 4,000,580 1 EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT STATE ROUTE 4 SCENIC CORRIDOR ACQUISITION 62 230,000 0 4,000,580 61.5 250,000 0 4,000,580 4 CLOVIS, CITY OF PEACH / ALLUVIAL PARK 61 250,000 0 4,000,580 135 SAN JOAQUIN RIVER PKWY & CONS TRUST, INC THE CHILDREN'S TRAIL 81 MONTEREY - SALINAS TRANSIT TRANSIT CORRIDOR HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING 80.5 240,000 0 4,000,680 104 PARADISE, TOWN OF SKYVVAY-NEAL ROAD GATEWAY 60 200,000 0 4,000,580 * The City of Roeevllle, Antelope Creek Trail project was dropped because the City was unable to provide final approved environmental documentation for the project. July 1, 2001 CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT & MITIGATION PROGRAM 2001-02 GRANT CYCLE SOUTHERN COUNTIES REQUF.~TED PROVIDED CUMULATIVE APP PROJECT SCORE FUNDING FUNDING TOTAL NO APPLICANT --- - .... - .................................... .......................................................................... 92.5 500,000 500,000 500,000 40 THE BACK COUNTRY LAND TRUST WRIGHTS FIELD ACQUISITION PHASE III 91 NORTH EAST TREES BUENA VISTA DE LOS ANGELES 91.5 250,000 250,000 750,000 6 THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND MORRO BAY DUNES: POWELL II 88.5 500,000 500,000 1,250,000 29 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING HIGHWAY 198 URBAN FORESTRY 88 213,430 213,430 1,463,430 118 LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE 88 500,000 500,000 1,963,430 7 DEPT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HOLLISTER PEAK RANCH SOUTH PARCEL ACQUISITION 86.5 500,000 500,000 2,463,430 66 LOMITA, CITY OF URBAN REFORESTATION 84.5 190,000 190,000 2,653,430 33 LOS ANGELES, CITY OF TREE-LINED ROUTES TO THE RIVER 83.5 250,000 250,000 2,903,430 81 MURRIETA, CITY OF 1-15 AND 1-215 INTERCHANGES I TRANSITION AREAS LANDSCAPING 83 250,000 250,000 3,153,430 23 CENTER FOR NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT WILLOW HOLE PRESERVE SAND SOURCE/TRANSPORT AREA ACQ 82 250,000 250,000 3,403,430 57 VISTA, CITY OF ROUTE 78 CORRIDOR LANDSCAPING 80 83,790 83,790 3,487,220 97 CALTRANS SOLSTICE CREEK FISH PASSAGE AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION 79.5 250,000 250,000 3,737,220 78 FOOTHILL I EASTERN TRANS CORRIDOR AGENCY EASTERN TRANS CORRIDOR WEST LEG (SR261) LANDSCAPE 79 250,000 250,000 3,987,220 44 DELANO. CITY OF DELANO TREE BEAUTIFICATION 77.5 250,000 250,000 4,237,220 25 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CITY OF JOHNSON RANCH ACQUISITION 77.5 250,000 250,000 4,487,220 21 INYO, COUNTY OF LOWER OWENS RIVER SALTCEDAR CONTROL 77.5 250,000 250,000 4,737,220 15 LA MESA, CITY OF JUNIOR SEAU SPORTS COMPLEX MITIGATION 75~5 250,000 250,000 4,987,220 128 FOOTHILL I EASTERN TRANS CORRIDOR AGENCY FIETC INTERCHANGE (SR241 I SR133) LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS 74 250,000 250,000 5,237,220 127 ENCINITAS, CITY OF MULTIPLE HABITAT CONSERVATION PROGRAM ACQUISITION 74 400,000 400,000 5,637,220 73.5 72,200 72,200 5,709,420 76 IRVINE, CITY OF HARVARD AVENUE SPINE LANDSCAPE 73 250,000 250,000 5,959,420 16 HOLLYWOOD BEAUTIFICATION TEAM PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT URBAN FORESTRY 73 40,000 40,000 5,999,420 HARVARD AVENUE SPINE BIKE TRAIL . , , , 71 IRVINE, CITY OF ' ' 0 5,999,420 ~ 72.5 250,000 103 SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE PICNIC AREA DEVELOPMENT 5 SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF RUTHERFORD RANCH I VOLCAN MOUNTAIN ACQ. PHASE VII 72 500,000 0 5,9gg,420 72 54,400 0 5,999,420 72 IRVINE, CITY OF JAMBOREE LANDSCAPING 22 RIVERSIDE, COUNTY OF EAST JOHNSON RANCH CONSERVATION CORRIDOR RESOURCE ACQ 71.5 1,000,000 0 5,999,420 64 NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC SOUTH BALDWIN LAKE WATERSHED ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE 71.6 t00,000 0 5,999,420 71.5 139,400 0 5,999,420 BARRANCA PARKWAY LANDSCAPE 0 5,999,420 75 IRVlNE, CITY OF 71 233,750 139 MONO COUNTY JUNE LAKE ROADSIDE PARK 48 LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF DOMINGUEZ CHANNEL BICYCLE TRAIL 71 250,000 0 5,999,420 STATE ROUTE 91/55 INTERCHANGE SCENIC ENHANCEMENTS 69.5 155,764 0 5,999,420 34 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 68.6 86,000 0 5,999,420 80 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CITY OF METROLINK STATION BEAUTIFICATION 39 SOUTH GATE, CITY OF SOUTHERN AVENUE BIKEWAY RECREATION AREA 68.5 222,321 0 5,999,420 37 LANCASTER, CITY OF AMARGOSA CREEK PATHWAY 67.5 250,000 0 5,999,420 74 IRVINE, CITY OF JAMBOREE I MAC ARTHUR LANDSCAPING 66.6 74,320 0 5,999,420 115 ATASCADERO, CITY OF CURBARIL BRIDGE 66 182 500 0 5,999,420 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY LANDSCAPE 65.5 250 000 0 5,999,420 141 BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF CHESTER AVENUE MEDIAN ISLANDS 66.5 250 000 0 5,999,420 143 BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF 82 MISSION RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SAN LUIS REY RIVER RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT 65 250 000 0 5,999,420 83 MISSION RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT OSTRICH CREEK RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT 65 250 000 0 5,999,420 101 HEMET, CITY OF STATE STREET ROADSIDE PARK 64 247 500 0 5,999,420 DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE EXPANSION PROJECT PHASE II 63.5 250 000 0 5,999,420 140 BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF BRAVO LAKE BOTANICAL GARDEN 63 250 000 0 6,999,420 46 WOODLAKE, CITY OF 62.5 211 000 0 5,999,420 50 LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF HIGHLAND AVENUE STREETSCAPE 136 BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF CHESTER AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE II 62.5 250 000 0 5,999,420 93 INYO NATIONAL FOREST LONE PINE VISITOR CENTER, PHASE III 62.6 250 000 0 5,999,420 73 IRVINE, CITY OF WALNUT AVENUE LANDSCAPING 62 30,644 0 5,999,420 47 LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF BALLONA CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL BEAUTIFICATION 61 100,000 0 5,999,420 From: Eddie Garcia To: Citywide Date: 7/25/01 11:12AM Subject: Used Electronics Collection Event City of Bakersfield, Kern County Waste Management, Varner Brothers, and Puyam Corp. are joining forces to host a one time only "Free" Electronics Collection Event at Stramler Park, near the Sam Lynn Baseball Complex on Saturday, July 28, 2001. This event will help prevent potential hazardous materials from entering our landfills by allowing the electronic equipment to be reused, refurbished, and recycled. Residents.and local,businesses are encouraged to bring their electronic recyclables to this drop off location from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm only on Saturday, July 28, 2001. No trash or bulky items other than electronic equipment will be handled. ~For further information contact the Solid Waste Division at ext. 3114. Accepted and unaccepted items are listed on the attached flyer. Eddie Garcia City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division 661-326-3045 egarcia@ci.bakersfield.ca.us USED ELECTRONICS RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENI' FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! WHERE: STRAMLER PARK Near Sam Lynn Complex WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 28, 2001 9:00 AM - 3:00 P.M. ACCEPTABLE ITEMS NOT ACCEPTABLE COMPUTERS FURNITURE MONITORS REFRIGERATORS PRINTERS WASHING MACHINES TELEPHONES DRYERS TELEVISIONS MICROWAVES CELL PHONES CONVENTIONAL OVENS STEREOS BATTERIES VCRs HAZARDOUS WASTE ELECTRONIC TOYS Sponsored by: City of Bakersfield, Kern County Waste Management, and Vamer Brothers For more information, contact the City of Bakersfield at (661) 326-3114 or Kern County Waste Management at (661) 862-8900 B A K E R $ F I E L D ~L26 Economic and Community D~¥elol~ment D~l~rtm~nt, 7 :.?:'.:>i:.,e~''-'~? FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Direct DATE: July 26, 2001 SUBJECT: ASSISTANCE FOR GRANT RESOURCES Council Referral No. WF0018937 ! 001 (Ward 2) ICouncilmember Benham referred a request from the Downtown Business Association for assistance identifying possible grant sources. Staff will be meeting with the Downtown Business and Property Owners Association to discuss their current status and operating objectives as an organization. Staff will contact other Downtown Business Associations regarding financing mechanisms. Staff should have a report to Council at the last meeting in September. JL[ 2 6 2001 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR .~.~.~_,...~,~ DATE: JULY 25, 2001 SUBJECT: RUBBER SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PANELS Referral Record # WF0018939 / 00l Councilmember Benham referred to Public Works an LA times article regarding rubber sidewalk replacement panels used to protect curbside trees. Staff has reviewed the article and will be contacting the Cities that are currently experimenting with the rubber sidewalk panels. The Street Maintenance Superintendent along with the Street Supervisor and someone from the engineering staff will make arrangements to visit the sites in Santa Monica where the rubber sidewalk panels have been installed. · After some research, the Street Division will propose a test location and evaluate the use of this product. ,! The cost of this product will be one of the issues that will be evaluated. Rubber panels sell for $6.00 per square foot, not including labor for removing existing sidewalk, performing the root cutting and installing the panels. Our current sidewalk replacement project is performed by an annual contractor at $2.45 per square foot and it includes labor. Only the removal'of sidewalk is performed by City , Forces. ; We will provide you with a periodic update or report on this issue. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMt8 7-18-01\WF0018939 - Stree~s,wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR///Z3 DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: 24TM STREET SIGNAL SIGN Council Referral # WF0018941 / 001 - (Ward 2) ICouncilmember Benham requested Public Works look into the feasibility of additional signage at 24th and "^" Streets in which a signal sign is obscured by trees. Traffic Engineering contacted Caltrans regarding the state controlled flashing beacon on 24th Street (State Route 178) at A Street. Caltrans has determined the number and placement of the current signage was done according to State standards and is appropriate for this particular location. However, Caltrans will be replacing the existing fluorescent yellow/green mast arm signs with standard black on yellow signs. The fluorescent yellow/green signs, which were installed by the signal contractor, have not been adopted by Caltrans for use on State Routes. City Traffic Engineering has requested that the new mast arm signs be increased to the larger 48"x60" standard size to increase visibility. Traffic Engineering also requested for Caltrans to trim the trees alone Route 178 approaching A Street to improve visibility of the beacon and related school crossing signs. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-01 \WF0018941 - Traffic.wpd "JUL 2 6 2001 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTO~_L~ DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: U.S. FLAGS Council Referral # WF0018936 / 001' - (Wards - All) ICouncilmember Maggard referred the issue of U.S. flags flying at night and not being lighted and requested staff look into obtaining new flags. The following information was e-mailed to citizen Michael Clark on July 24, 2001: At the present time, all the lights are working correctly that illuminate the flags at the Corporation Yard and City Hall. We had to replace a transformer and light fixture at the Corporation Yard but the light at City Hall was working.' General Services staff will replace the flags. O:\(3 ROU PDAT~Re fcrrals\CCMtg 7-18-01 \WF0018936 - OS.wpd MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (r~10~ FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources?anager DATE: July 26, 2001 SUBJECT: STOCKDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK Council Referral No. WF0018934/002 (Ward 4 and Ward 7) ICouncilmembers Salvaggio and Couch referral regarding health care concerns from residents near Stockdale Industrial Park. The attached memorandum from Florn Core is in response to Councilmembers Salvaggio and Couch referrals regarding health care concerns from residents near Stockdale Industrial Park. Mr. Core's memo details the recent sequence of events surrounding this issue. Attached to the memo is an aerial photo map showing the Hampton Court neighborhood in relation to nearby water wells located in the White Lane/Stine Road service area. We spoke with Ms. Maxine Tackett on Monday, July 23ra to update her on our water testing program. Water staff is coordinating with other City Departments and will meet next week with Kern County Environmental Health and the Kern County Health Department to review the residents concerns and share data for the Health Department's review. GB:sr Attachments MEMORANDUM ~ July 26, 2001 TO: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager FROM: Flo~esources Director SUBJECT: Stockdale Industrial Park/Hampton Court Area Water Quality City Council Referral WF0018934 / 001 - July 18, 2001 I was informed of a meeting with the news media at the City's Fire Department on June 15, 2001 on an issue concerning health risks in a residential neighborhood east of Grissom Park, near White Lane and Stine Road. In attendance at the meeting for the City were Fire Chief Ron Fraze, Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Blair, Environmental Services Director Ralph Huey and myself. KERO -TV reporter Leslie Kirk and a videographer were also present. At that meeting, I learned from the reporter of a reportedhigh incidence of sickness, including cancer, from residents in the aforementioned neighborhood. The TV station was investigating this high incidence for a news series to be aired in two weeks. They were questioning the air quality, soil contaminations, water quality and the presence of a wood preserving company on District Blvd., with its close proximity to one of the City's water wells. The reporter gave the history of their investigation, which included interviews of residents in the area and with regulatory agencies such as the Air Quality Management District and the Kern County Health Department. Of my concern was the allegations of the water well being on the wood preserving company's property and contamination of the City water well. It was also relayed to me that the TV station was funding the sampling of water from taps in the neighborhood, checking for arsenic and chromium. The questions and subsequent videoed interview of me centered on our well, located near the wood preservation company site and its quality. At this meeting, I explained there were 4 water wells that could serve this neighborhood and any time, depending on season and demands and I thought it doubtful that the well on District Blvd. was the single water supply to the area. I also explained that through our required water quality analysis and reporting, that we met the quality standards as set by the U.S. EPA or the our direct regulator, the Caiifomia Department of Health Services, including arsenic and chromium. However, I would research the history of the wells, check construction of the wells and initiate a round of sampling to confirm the water quality of these wells. There were questions related to spills at the wood preserving site and alleged "Superfund" clean-up designations at which the Fire Department had no record of such federal actions. Other questions concerning air quality and soils issues were fielded by the Environmental Services Division. California Water Service Company (Cal Water), the City's operations and maintenance contractor for the Domestic Water system, initiated sampling the week of June 18, 2001of the four wells that have the potential to serve the Hampton Ct. area. The laboratory analyzed for a full range of constituents including "volatile organic compounds" and "soluble organic compounds", which are pesticides and herbicides, and special testing for arsenic, chromium and creosote. The sampling and analysis of the four wells were performed by an independent, certified laboratory Montgomery/Watson in Pasadena, California. The results from the four wells show that we had excellent quality water, with no constituents exceeding public health standards. Of the over 75 pesticides and herbicides that were tested, all were "non-detectable". The specific tests for chromium and arsenic showed detectable, but measurable for reporting levels of these two constituents. The allowable standards is 50 parts per billion for both arsenic and chromium. The reportable measure is less than 10 parts per billion for each. Creosotes, a wood preservative used in railroad ties and power poles was checked and was "non-detectable". Although MTBE (gasoline additive) was not tested in these samples, earlier tests showed non-detectable. Perchlorates have been in the news in various parts of the state, a substance that is mostly associated with rocket and missile fuel production and to a minor extent manufacturing of various products such as aluminum, paints and rubber, none of which are known to have occurred in this area. Perchlorates is currently not regulated or on the list of substances that requires testing, however, recent State Health Department directives will mandate testing beginning next year. With the recent water sampling information, a meeting was held with KERO-TV on June 26, 2001 at the offices of Cai water in Bakersfield. Present were representatives from the City Water Resources, City Environmental Services and Cai Water. The reporter was presented the new water quality information and during a taped interview, placards and charts of the water quality testing results were shown. The reporter did not ask for copies of the results. In my estimation, the session went well and continued our assertion that the water from our wells met all standards for drinking water and any special chemicals and compounds we tested were non-detected or below measurable levels. Cal Water researched customer complaints for the area and found over a period of the last 5 years there have been 6 customer complaints. There were three for the water that had an odor, but upon a service call the smell was gone. Two for low pressure, one of which was a customers service valve was nearly closed. One was for air in the water, at which a service worker assisted the customer in cleaning sand from the aerators in the kitchen and bath faucets. This number of service request orders are normal. Subsequently, during the week of July 16, 2001, KERO-TV aired the series over three days. No conclusions were drawn and the water quality information from home tap samples taken by the TV station, reportedly did not indicate levels of arsenic or chromium that were out of line. At the July 18, 2001 City Council meeting, residents from the area addressed the City Council on the issue. Councilmembers Couch and Salvaggio referred to the Water Resources and Public Works Departments to work with the Kern County Health Department to address health care concerns from residents near Stockdale Industrial Park. Salvaggio requested staffto contact Mrs. Tackett and her Page 2 of 3 neighbors regarding their concerns about water wells and provide copies of the water testing results. Water Resources staff spoke with Mrs. Tackett on Friday, July 20,2001 to explain further the testing results we had. Staff indicated to Mrs. Tackett that the testing results will be forwarded later the week of July 23, 2001. Staff also agreed to perform a sampling and analysis from a homeowners kitchen tap and at the homeowners service line at the street, when timing arrangements are made with the laboratory and the homeowner. This will assist in determining any differences between the well samples taken on the City's water system and after the water has moved through the homeowners plumbing. These results will be made available to Mrs. Tackett when completed. As a follow-up to the recent testing of the City wells, we have decided to perform quarterly sampling and analysis of the 4 wells, including MTBE, perchlorates and chromium, over the next year in order to establish trends and to gain a much tighter track record of the quality of our wells in that area. The analyses will again be performed by an independent certified laboratory to assure an unbiased quality control. The initial round of tests that were performed during June and July were at a cost to the City of about $12,500. Therefore, the full years worth of testing and analysis will cost the City about $50,000. Portions of this testing is already required as part of our data submissions to the State Health Department and offers an offset to the costs of the special testing. Water Resources staff will assist in coordinating with the Kern County EnvirOnmental Health and the Kern County Health Departments in addressing the concerns from the residents in this area. All information regarding water quality of the City's drinking water system that serves the area will be available for the Health Department's review. Attached is a aerial photo map locating the Hampton Court neighborhood east of Grissom Park and the proximity to the four wells that could potentially serve the area and a water pipeline drawing showing the locations of the water distribution mains that serve the surrounding area. Page 3 of 3 WELL CBK 7 32441 B A K E R S F I E L D " JUL 2621301 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~"-t----------~z~, DATE: July 26, 2001 SUBJECT: STOCKDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK Council Referral # WF0018934 / 001 (Wards 4 & 7) ;ouncilmember Couch requested that staff work with County Health Department o Address the health care concerns from residents near Stockdale Industrial ~ark. Councilmember Salvaggio requested staff to contact Mrs. Tackett and her neighbors regarding their concerns about the water wells and to provide them ~,opies of the testin9 results. This is in response to potential sewer discharge issues regarding the above subject. Two industrial facilities were mentioned in the handout. They were Pacific Wood Preserving of Bakersfield, and the yeast plant that was formerly owned by Anheuser- Busch. Pacific Wood Preserving has been in operation since 1979. The facility has been inspected twice to determine if they would need an Industrial Wastewater Discharge permit. They were inspected in 1993, and again in 1997. The inspections revealed that only domestic sewage was discharged to the City sewer system. All of their industrial wastewater is either recycled or hauled off by an industrial waste hauler. As a result, an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit was not required for this facility. The yeast plant (Currently owned by American Yeast Corporation) has been in operation since 1974. The industrial wastewater from this plant was discharged to the City sewer system until 1982. In order to help reduce the yeast plant's operational costs and also reduce the organic loading at Plant 3, it was agreed to allow the yeast plant to discharge their industrial wastewater, which is nontoxic and nonhazardous, to a 400 acre site adjacent to Plant 3 through a privately owned pipeline. After this process was reviewed and approved by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, they issued the yeast plant a Waste Discharge Order to regulate the discharge and the 400 acre site. Since 1982, only domestic sewage has been discharged from the yeast plant to the City sewer system. As a result, an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit was not required for this facility. There has been no issues that we are aware of regarding discharge to the City sewer system from these two facilities. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-01\WF0018934 - Water - Wastewater.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: STOP SIGN SADDLE DRIVE @ RIVER ROCK Council Referral # WF0018951 / 00l - (Ward 4) Councilmember Couch requests status of stop sign study at Saddle Drive and River Rock. River Rock Drive intersects Saddle Drive from the east forming a T-intersection with a stop sign on River Rock. The Traffic Engineering Division conducted an all-way stop warrant analysis in response to a citizen and City Council Referral. The Study confirmed that the existing traffic controls are appropriate and that installation of an all- way stop control is unwarranted. The traffic volumes at the intersection are less than one-fourth the recommended minimum volumes for a warranted stop sign installation and the intersection has a good accident history. ^ speed survey was done on Saddle Drive, per a previous Council Referral, which showed the 85t" percentile speed to be 37mph. The survey results were provided to the Police Department who have increased enforcement on Saddle Drive to reduce driving speeds. Stop signs are prohibited from use in the State of California to control or influence speeds on a street. No changes to the intersection are proposed. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMt~ 7-18-0 I\WFOO18951 - Traffic.wpd " JUL 2 6 200i BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 23, 2001 ~" ~~ SUBJECT: MEDIAN ISLAND @ SCARLET OAK Council Referral # WF0018954 / 001 - (Ward 4) Counciimember Couch requested staff provide information on the feasibility of placing a median island at S. Scarlet Oak, options available for residents to provide funding for installation and, if not advisable, reasons why. A median exists for the first 500 feet of Scarlet Oak directly south of Ming Avenue until the first intersecting street, Wandering Oak Drive. This existing median island could be extended to the south end of Scarlet Oak, approximately 2300 feet further. The road is a collector with no houses facing the street and few streets intersecting the road. The addition of a median in this segment would not interfere with driveway access to residences, it would not affect the speed of traffic on the street and it would not reduce traffic flow. The traffic volume is only about 3500 vehicles per day and the area is built out. Traffic increases are expected to be very minor if at all so that the road could have a median island and still have ample capacity for higher traffic volumes of up to 12,000 vehicles per day. The area is within the consolidated maintenance district, so maintenance costs for the additional landscaping could be collected by the district. However, funding for construction, approximately $150,000, would need to be identified. The residents of the neighborhood could develop the necessary funds from private donations and then provide the funds to the City to design and construct the median island. Alternatively, they could hire an engineer to prepare plans that would be approved by the City, privately bid the project, and then install the median island with a street permit from the City and have the City accept the project for maintenance after it was built. Another method would be for the residents to form an assessment district to pay for the design and construction of the median island. While an assessment district is more expensive, the construction cost would be paid off over 15 years as an assessment on the resident's property taxes. Assessment districts need to total at least $1 million, 'so these median island improvements would need to be included in an Assessment district for some other larger project. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-0 I\WF0018954-Ted.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~.~.~~ DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION ON STOCKDALE HIGHWAY Council Referral # WF0018957 / 001 - (Ward 4) Councilmember Couch requested Public Works respond to the e-mail from Mike Glinzak regarding construction on Stockdale Highway between Allen Road and Kern River Bridge. Eastbound Stockdale Highway east of Allen Road and the southbound-to-eastbound left turn lanes on Allen Road were opened up to two lanes of traffic on Thursday, July 19, 2001. The construction manager, SC Anderson, has stated that the general contractor, Mountain Oak Construction, will complete the paving westbound by July 26. Once the paving is complete, two lanes can be striped for westbound traffic as well. Staff has responded to Mr. Glinzak directly. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-01\WF0018957 - Const.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: SPEEDING ON IRON CREEK Council Referral # WF0018955 / 001 - (Ward 4) Councilmember Couch requested staff contact Marshall Russ to discuss use of roundabouts or other traffic calming efforts, stop signs, traffic enforcement to solve traffic problems on % mile long street on Iron Oak and advise Councilmember Couch of discussion and possible scheduling of meeting. The Traffic Engineer contacted Mr. Marshall Russ to discuss traffic calming options and to provide the results of a 24hr. speed profile conducted on Iron Creek. Mr. Russ said he will be hosting a neighborhood meeting on July 24th to share information provided by the City and will be contacting the City to discuss the results of the meeting. Traffic Engineering will continue to work with Mr. Russ and provide information as needed. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-0 I\WF0018955 - Traffic.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR v .. ~"L't ~~ DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: OLD RIVER & RIDGE OAK SIGNAL Council Referral # WF0018956 / 001 - (Ward 4) Councilmember Couch requested staff send a letter from him to Audrey Barnes indicating that the signal project is in the 2001-02 budget and include anticipated completion date. The requested letter was prepared and a copy is attached. G:\GROUPDATXReferrals\CCMtg 7-18-0 I\WF00 ! 8956 - Ted.wpd BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL July 24, 2001 Harvey L. ~ Mayor Mark Salvaggio gu:e. Mayor Audrey .Barnes W,~d 7 3018 Tea Rose Street Bakersfield, CA 93311 Irma Carson W~rdl RE: Traffic Signal on Old River Road at Ridge Oak Drive Susan M. Benham Ward2 Dear Ms. Barnes: Mike Maggard Wards This letter is written in response to your inquiry regarding the above referenced traffic signal. The City of Bakersfield's Capital Improvement Budget-for Fiscal Year DavidCouch 2000-2001 does include funds for the design and construction of this traffic signaL Ward4 City staff currently anticipates that this signal will be.constructed and operational by the Spring of 2002. lt'~rold W. Hanson Ward5 Jacquie Sullivan Very truly yours, Ward6 David Couch Councilmember, Ward 4 cc: Honorable' Mayor and City Councilmembers Alan Tandy, City Manager Raul Rojas, Public Works Director 1501 Tmxmn Avenue * Bakersfield, California 93301 * (661 ) 326-3767 * Fax (661 ) 323-3780 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/./,~ DATE: JULY 23, 200"1 SUBJECT: FREEWAY 7TM STANDARD ROAD Council Referral # WF0018958 / 001 - (Ward 4) ICouncilmember Couch requested Mr. LaRochelle contact him to draft response letters to residents in Seventh Standard Road area regarding the freeway. Staff is currently drafting a letter to Mr. Ernest Conant for Councilmember Couch's signature responding to Mr. Conant's concern about the alignment of the Seventh Standard Road area freeway alternative. G :\GROUPDAT~Rc ferrals\CCMtg 7 - 18 -01 \WF0018958 - Jack.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING RECYCLING Council Referral # WF0018949 / 001. - (Ward 4) ICouncilmember Couch requested staff prepare a response to correspondence from Miles Smith (Boy Scout) regarding recycling. Attached is correspondence responding the Miles Smith's letter of July 2, 2001. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-0 I\WF0018949 - SW.wpd B A K E R S F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (805) 326-3724 RAUL M. ROJAS KEVIN BARNES DIRECTOR, CITY ENGINEER SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR July 24, 2001 MILES SMITH .2700 STOLLE'COURT BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 Dear Miles: Thank you for your letter regarding curbside recycling. This has been a subject that we discuss regularly. Our goal is to find a way to provide this service but without increasing our costs so much as to put a burden on citizens in Bakersfield who may not desire any additional rate increase. Residents of Bakersfield already pay $144.00 per year on garbage service. A curbside recycling program might drive those charges up some more, causing hardship for some. Accordingly, we are still studying how to go about this. I like your ideas about getting people who need a job, a job in recycling. I also like your idea about taking any money we earn from sales of recyclables to help pay for the program. We will look at both of those ideas as we study the feasibility of curbside recycling. We will continue to seek ways to provide these types of services such as curbside recycling to our great city. We are committed to providing the highest level of service at the most reasonable cost. With help from people like you, we will succeed. On August 22, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, we will be having a workshop discussing curbside recycling. Feel free to attend. Thanks again for your interest in our community again. Sincerely, Raul Rojas Public Works Director /sm c: Mayor Harvey L. Hall Alan Tandy, City Manager City Council Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director Sal Moretti, Solid Waste Director Smp G:\GROU PDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-01\WF0018949 - SW - Itr.wpd July 26, 2001 SOLID WASTE DIVISION 4101 TRUXTUN AVENUE (661) 326-3114 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 Fax (661) g$2-2114 Miles Smith 2700 Stolle Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93309 ,,, July 02, 2001 ..,'.~ .~. ;.. ~.~ .~. ...... 'f .'-.~. *, City Council 1501 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93309 Dear Mayor Hall and the City Council,' I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 712, and I am working on my Citizenship in the Community Medt Badge. One of the requirements is to write a letter to a govemment official about something I am concerned about. I am writing about our trash problem. I think we should have a recycling program. We have tan and green cans already, recyclables could go in to blue cans. They could be picked up along with our green cans. We could use people who need public assistance to work, and any money earned goes to help pay for the program. Other cities do it, why not us? Sin,cerely, Miles Smith Distributed to: Mayor l"/' t counCil v"" · ~r City ,v City Atty. By Ci~.y C~rk / Date ~//~)./(~ ! BAKERSFIELD TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Randy Fidler, Chief Code Enforcement Officer ~ DATE: July 25, 2001 SUBJECT: Council Referral No. WF0018950 - Calloway & Meacham Property Councilmember Couch referred correspondence regarding status of property at Calloway and Meacham and how to get the wall completed. The above property has been through our administrative process. An inspection warrant was obtained to get bids to abate the weeds and backfill the open trenches. The owner has installed a temporary fence around the property. The attorney's office is investigating the problem of the owner giving the city a check with insufficient funds for permits. We have contacted the County arson investigators and they have indicated that they have completed their arson investigation. The structure does not seem feasible for rehabilitation so we may schedule a hearing before the Board of Building Appeals for demolition. The attorney's office has indicated that we cannot complete the block wall. The owner appears to be uncooperative and is not willing to work with us. cc: Dennis Fidler, Building Director JUl. 2 6 2001 ' June 29, 2001 City of Bakersfield Attn: Jim Movius, Planning Director 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Mr. Movius: I am writing you to express my concern regarding the property located immediately east of our residential family property located at 9808 Theodora Street in Bakersfield. The subject property is known as the "old fam~ouse" and is located at the intersection of Calloway and Meechum in northwest Bakersfield. Our property at 9808 Theodora is owned by my mother Betty J. Elizondo. My mother is ill and is currently residing in a semi-skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield. My sister and her family are currently residing in the house. I currently have "Power of Attorney" authorities regarding my mothers assets --- which is why I have taken the lead in writing you this letter. As I understand it, this property was recently rezoned to accommodate a request by the property owner to establish a commercial business. A permit(s) has been issued by the City of Bakersfield to allow the property owner to make the necessary improvements to establish the business. A recent fire (of suspicion origin) to the main structure of this property has the neighborhood quite concerned about the future development of the property? However, our primary concern at the point is blight in our neighborhood and public safety. This lot looks like a war zone! There is an old building that is significantly charred and partially demolished; open trenches throughout the property, loose lumber, parts of trees, conduit lines, and other elements related to a construction zone. Yet, there has been little activity on this property for months. Weeds (and new fire hazards) are now becoming a concern. Easy access onto this property by neighborhood children make this property an attractive nuisance. Unfortunately, young children could get hurt on this property. The existing temporary fence is not very effective. Remember, this commercial lot is located right next to a residential area. This blighted area hurts the property values of our neighborhood. How long does the property owner have to complete the project? I sincerely hope the permit issued by the City of Bakersfield does not allow this property owT~er to leave his property in this condition indefinitely? Another specific concern we have is our property line fence. Our perfectly fine wooden fence was ripped out and a new (hon'ific looking) block wall has been erected by the developer. The block wall is unfinished. The landscaping on our property has been destroyed to establish the footing for the block wall. Our back yard is open to intruders because the block wall/fencing/gates have not been completed by the developer. Did the permit issued by the City of Bakersfield allow the developer to complete the fence line work of the adjoining private residential property (our property) whenever they got around to it? Our main driveway has been significantly damaged by heavy trucks accessing the subject commercial property through our driveway. Did the permit issued by the City of Bakersfield allow the developer to access the property over our driveway.'? Typically, in my experience, a building official or other City representatives will be responsible for monitoring the work ora construction project. The purpose of this letter is to request your assistance in rectifying this neighborhood problem. I would also like to be provided with a copy of the permit(s) related to this project. Any efforts to remove hazards from our neighborhood would be appreciated. I would also like your assistance in working with the developer, as a priority, to complete the brick wall/fence line work of all the adjoining neighbors in accordance with the development plans approved by the City. How would you like your home t° be easily accessible by intruders? This action by the developer will go a long way in promoting positive long-term working relationships with his respective neighbors --- unless he has plans to abandoned the project? Sincerely, ~ Vincent A. Elizondo ~ PO Box 246 ~ Lompoc, CA 93438 Home: (805)736-6697 ~~h~n ~l~l~ Business: (805) 736-6565 ext. 18 (City of Lompoc) ~ c: David Couch, Councilman Dennis Fidler, Building Director BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mark Salvaggio, Vice-Mayor and Councilmember, Ward 7 FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager DATE: July 27, 2001 SUBJECT: NAMING OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND STADIUM PROJECT Council Referral No. WF0018943 Councilmember Salvaggio requested that staff respond to the correspondence from Jim Smith regarding duplication of names for the stadium project. I contacted Ray Olmscheid and Castle & Cooke. Castle and Cooke feels tied to the name, as they intended to cover a long term development running along the river - one building of which is built. Olmscheid is very flexible and does not want to create a problem. He would consider a new name; he just wants people to be happy with it and have it fit with the nature of the project. No action to change it has been taken - brilliant ideas would be appreciated! AT:rs cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Mark Salvaggio, Vice Mayor Bakersfield City Council 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: The Crossings at River Walk Dear Mr. Salvaggio: I am writing to you today as a concerned resident of Bakersfield. I believe that the image of Bakersfield will be greatly enhanced with the development of The CroSSings at River Walk. Bakersfield has long been the brunt end of jokes in regards to our area and reSidents. This project gives Bakersfield something to really brag about. My only cause for concern for the ultimate success of The Crossings at River Walk is the duplication of the name by the City in the ball stadium project downtown. Duplication of a name for two projects will only create confusion for attendees to sporting events, whether they be attending a ball game or a concert in the new aquatheater, or just having dinner. We can meet at River Walk-which River Walk do you mean? If you have any influence I implore you to exercise it at this time and resolve this duplication of names. Additionally, I humbly ask that The Crossings at River Walk be developed in Bakersfield with your full support. This project will serve all of Bakersfield, not just a small few. It is located along a highway where it is already commercially zoned. This mixed-use zone change will only enhance the overall public access to the Kem River and the bike path while providing uses that compliment this one of a kind setting. Thank you for allowing me to share with you my views on this project. Sincerely, 397-5898 BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: REPAIRS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS Council Referral # WF0018947 / 001 - (Wards - All) ICouncilmember Salvaggio requested staff provide a list of raili'oad crossings being repaired. I According to Union Pacific (UP) personnel, the UP Crossings at 30th/M Streets, Q Street, and Baker Street will be reconstructed starting August 6th. UP will be replacing the track and installing new concrete panels. The City will provide traffic control while the crossing work is on-going, as well as provide tie-in paving work to the new concrete panels. Staff along with Councilmember Couch and staff of Assemblyman Ashburn's Office met with personnel from the San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVRR) last month to discuss the condition of their crossings within the City and develop a plan for their improvement. SJVRR agreed to provide estimates for improving their crossings. Evidently, after the meeting, SJVRR determined that they were too busy to accomplish this work and requested bids to complete this work from a railroad crossing contractor they often use. After a few weeks, this initial contractor determined that they were also too busy to analyze this work so SJVRR pursued pricing from a second contractor. These prices were received by the City late last week. The crossings and their estimated improvement costs are: Pacheco Road Crossing $48,488 Buena Vista Road Crossing $36,000 Wible Road Crossing $66,120 Hughes Lane Crossing $123,424 Stine Road Crossing $61,712 South H Street Crossing $75,600 White Lane Crossing $75,600 Total: $486,944 Staff is currently setting up another meeting with Assemblyman Ashburn's Office to discuss these crossings and determine if funding for their improvement is available at the State level. G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals\CCMtg 7-18-01 \WF0018947 - Ted.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /~'7... DATE: JULY 23, 2001 SUBJECT: WIBLE ROAD IMPROVEMENT Council Referral # WF0018945 / 001 - (Ward 7) ICouncilmember Salvaggio requested Public Works provide status report on the Wible Road Storm Improvement Project. The project was staked for construction Friday, July 20, and the contractor is planning to start construction Tuesday, July 24, 2001 G:\GROUPDATLRe ferrais\CCMtg 7- i 8-01 \WF0018945 - Const.wpd BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department "": " TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Directo DATE: July 26, 2001 SUBJECT: GROCERY STORE Council Referral No. WF0018944/001 (Ward 7) Councilmember Salvaggio requested Staff draft a response to an e-mail received from Corrine Madrid Nieto regarding the new grocery store. An e-mail was sent to Ms. Nieto regarding the new grocery store and other projects in the area. A copy of the e-mail is attached. Dear Ms. Madrid Nieto: Thank you for your concerns about the City's interest in the Riverwalk Plaza redevelopment project. I want to assure you that many exciting projects and opportunities are on the near horizon that hopefully will address yours and the community concerns about the lack of basic essential services in the Southeast area of Bakersfield. The Department of Economic and Community Development strongly supports the development of the Southeast area and has undertaken many positive actions in the past few months to further this objective. A major economic development milestone was accomplished this year with the June announcement by developer Lee Jamison, of a lease with a full service grocery store (FoodsCo) slated for Southeast Bakersfield. A second grocery store is considering another Southeast Bakersfield location. Leading up to this announcement, were several key Southeast community development initiatives that address neighborhood revitalization and economic development. The Department has received a 10 year deferred Iow interest loan from the State of California Housing Finance Authority in the amount of $500,000 from a recent funding announcement of $10 million dollars. The funds will be used to implement a targeted neighborhood revitalization plan in the Lakeview area of Southeast Bakersfield. The Department successfully competed in the recent funding round of $20 million dollars against other California city and county projects. The Southeast Neighborhood Revitalization Plan calls for the development of over 200 new single family homes on scattered sites within the blocks bounded by Virginia Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, Brundage Lane and King Street. Over 140 vacant lots and over 50 dilapidated structures were identified as potential sites for the new homes. The Department has also applied for special federal funding assistance in the amount of $1 million dollars, which will be used to further stimulate this housing investment with sidewalk, curbs and gutter installation and development of a down-payment assistance program. Results of this competitive funding source will be available in late September. Additional housing initiatives in the Southeast include two Iow income senior rental projects, one adjacent to the Riverwalk Plaza project and one near the Bakersfield Senior Center. The Economic and Community Development Department recently completed an economic and revitalization study for the Southeast area that examines the economic opportunities and recommends action steps that can be taken to revitalize two main commercial corridors, Union/South Union and Lakeview/Cottonwood in Southeast Bakersfield. It also identifies the development barriers that must be overcome and suggests initiatives, such as creation of new housing for the City to participate in. The Department also completed several community park and street improvements in the Southeast area. A special reservation of $1 million dollars of Community Development Block Grant Funds has been earmarked by the city council to implement some of the economic development recommendations of the study mentioned earlier. These actions, combined with the planned Riverwalk Plaza redevelopment project will provide the needed revitalization actions to encourage further private economic development investment into the Southeast area. I hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to call the Department of Economic and Community Development if you have additional questions. Sincerely, Donna L. Kunz Economic Development Director City of Bakersfield cc: Mark Salvaggio, Councilmember