HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/02 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
January 4, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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FROM:
Alan
SUBJECT: General Information
1. On the positive side, despite having only one Council meeting in December, the
January 9th meeting will be very easy and quick !
2. The camera enforcement program for red light violators has hit a number of snags,
including an adverse court case which threatens the program, a shift in negotiation
posture by the preferred service provider, and' an example of failing economics from
Fresno. The program has been delayed, but for very legitimate reasons. A memo
from John Stinson is enclosed.
3. Last night's Incubus concert was a complete sell out - a great way for the Garden to
start out the new year.
4. There will be some membership changes to the Solid Waste Management Advisory
Committee. Attached is the proposed list of nine positions that will be presented to
the Board of Supervisors next week.
5. We have received a preliminary list of CalTrans projects for the area in and around
Bakersfield to be done in FY 2002. The list is attached for your information, and we
will update you' on the status of these projects as progress is made.
6. Per the attached press release from the DBA, their meeting on Tuesday, January 8th
will focus on the High Speed Rail project. We plan to have staff in attendance.
7. The Employee Incentive Committee is pleased to present the list of High Five
nominees and winners for the fourth quarter of 2001. Congratulations and
appreciation to all for a job well done.
8. Attached are two memos from EDCD as updates on the loan status of two local
companies:
1. Bakersfield Music Theatre has a five year loan from the City in the amount of
$50,000 and has met the terms and conditions of the agreement for the first
year. Therefore, 20%, or $10,000, of the loan amount will be forgiven.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
January 4, 2002
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2. Victory Circle has a five year loan in the amount of $49,906.19 to be repaid at
zero interest at the end of the loan term. They have complied with the terms
and conditions of the agreement for the first year relating to employment
requirements.
9. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Couch
· Status report on repair of potholes on Camino Media west of Coffee Road, east
of the canal;
· Information regarding timing of the traffic signal at Camino Media and Old River
Road;
· Status report on repairs to the railroad crossing at Buena Vista Road and PUC
list of locations identified as not being in acceptable repair.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
January 4, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager , ..
FROM: John W. Stinso~,~ssistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Status of Red-light Enforcement Program
Implementation of the Red-light Enforcement program has been delayed due to some unresolved
contractual issues with the proposed vendor and recent court decisions and lawsuits involving other
cities. This memo is intended to provide an overview of these issues and some possible alternatives.
The city conducted an RFP process to solicit vendors to provide the red-light enforcement program.
When the program was first discussed, systems using cameras with wet film were used by most
cities, with a few using a newer digital camera technology. It was determined by Public Works and
Police staffthat due to the benefits of the newer technology the RFP should require digital cameras.
Subsequent to the selection of the preferred vendor, staff had concems regarding the financing of the
system. Originally the system was to pay for itself on a per citation fee payed to the vendor. As the
result of a recent Superior Court ruling which identified problems with the contingent fee structure
(payment per citation) and operation of the San Diego red-light camera program, cities and vendors
are changing to a flat fee approach which would obligate the city to pay for the system through a
monthly fee arrangement.
The flat fee proposed by the city's preferred vendor is $12,200 per approach for 16 approaches (4
intersections) for a three-year term. This would result in an annual cost per intersection of $585,600.
While this cost would theoretically be offset by citation revenues, it would require an average of 12
citations per intersection per day over a three-year period to break even. Staff is concerned that the
revenue would be not be sufficient to pay for the system. Further, should the law change or be
challenged as it was in San Diego, we could be required to pay for a very expensive system which
isn't generating revenue to pay for itself. ,
In addition, some other cities, such as Fresno have experienced problems with the implementation
of the new digital technology. They have experienced low numbers of citations due to these
implementation problems. Should we have the same experience as Fresno, not only would we not
meet the goal of stopping red light runners, the economics of the red-light camera program would
be adverse to the City.
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Based upon the eun'ent legal and regulatory climate and potential large financial obligations of the
red-light camera program, there are several alternatives to consider.
These include:
a. Reevaluate the use of wet film technology. Staff could prepare an RFP for this type of
system. Due to the more established technology and number of systems in place the
companies may be able to offer a more financially feasible system to the city. This approach
would have to take into consideration the issues raised in the San Diego court cases as to
how the program would be financed (per citation vs. flat fee) and administered.
b. Evaluate the program again in six months to a year. This would allow for a better evaluation
of the technology available and responses to the legal issues raised in the San Diego case
(i.e., experience of other cities revising or implementing new programs such as San Diego,
Sacramento, Long Beach and Fresno).
c. Not proceed with the program at this time.
The red-light camera industry is in a state of flux due to recent legal rulings and changes in
technology. Due to the level of uncertainty in the industry the best option may be to wait for a period
of time to see which red-light camera programs are successful, effective and financially feasible.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~, '~
FROM: Raul aojas, Public Works Director ~,~ i ,'iANA~E~GR SOi~
DATE: January 3, 2002 ~ -
SUBJECT: Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee Membership Changes
Following the City Council's resolution of endorsement to streamline this committee, the
County has been working on filling the nine positions. The new membership list is
scheduled to be presented to the Board of Supervisors on January 8th. At this time, a
representative from the Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC) has not been named by
that organization. The proposed list is:
1. Council member Mike Maggard
2. Supervisor Barbara Patrick
3. Supervisor John McQuiston
4. KCAC: representative to be named
5. Pat DeMond, former City Council member: member-at-large from an area with
mandatory refuse pickup
6. Michael Guyer, SCS Engineers: member-at-large from an area without mandatory
refuse pickup
7. Larry Moxley, Moxley International: refuse haulers inside metro area
8. Paul Benz, Benz Sanitation: refuse haulers outside metro area
9. Dennis Lynch, Granite Construction: recycling industry
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2002
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ?A_NAGER'S.__~~OF' .~.~
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CALTRANS PROJECTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
We have recently received a preliminary list of projects CalTrans proposes to construct in and
around Bakersfield through their FY 2002 State Highway Operation & Protection Program
(SHOPP). Those projects are described as follows:
_g Route Description Cost
1 99 Median barriers at various locations $2,695,000
2 58 Rehabilitate roadway - Allen Rd to Rte. 99 $7,631,000
3 58 Rehabilitate bridges - Mt. Vernon, Oswell & Magunden $4,818,000
4 99 Rehabilitate roadway - Panama Ln to Rte. 65 $5,368,000
5 178 Rehabilitate roadway - Fairfax Rd to Kern River Canyon .$6,434,000
6 99 Highway planting & upgrade irrigation - California to Rte 204 $2,747,000
Total $29,693,000
We will continue to update the status of these projects as progress is made.
BAKERSFIELD
.... RECE VEC
FROM: RAUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /- ';~'~'~?iANAGER'S OF .
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2002
SUBJECT: HIGH SPEED RAIL
Attached is a copy of the Press Release issued by the Downtown Business Association
regarding a "DBE ACCESS MEETING" (High Speed Rail) to be held:
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.
Kern COG Conference Room
Third Floor- Kress Building
1401 - 19th Street at "K" Street
Bakersfield, California
The information meeting will be focusing on High Speed Rail and its impacts on downtown
commerce, growth, local access and infrastructure. Local agencies, state, and downtown
businesses are strongly encouraged to attend this informational meeting.
Assistant Public Works Director Jacques R. LaRochelle will be attending this meeting on
behalf of the City. However,' each and everyone is encouraged to attend!
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
Janua~ 4,2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: 4"~~n~a S~'~i, Office Administrator-Public Relations
SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program
The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five nominees and
winners for the fourth quarter of 2001. All winners are noted by an asterisk (*). All of these
individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for
exceptional work and/or customer service.
By being nominated, each employee is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club" for
the fiscal year and is recognized at the annual Employee Breakfast. In addition, each
winner has their choice a number of $10 gift certificates. All nominees and winners are
also recognized monthly in the City's employee newsletter.
We applaud these individuals for a job well done.
Attachments
2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD
October
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments
1 A.Ld~_qa, Joseph Detective PD 1~9/2001 Amber Lawrence Received letter of commendation from District Attomey.
2 Alvidrez, Tony SW Equip Operator PW / SW 10/10/2001 Kevin Barnes Excellent customer service.
3 Barancik, Luisa Acct. Clerk I Finance 10/29/2001 Luda Fishman Always friendly, resPOnsive, informative and helpful.
4 Cardoza, Robert Trades Assr PW / GS 9/6/2001 Sean Cacal Volunteered all day at the Anti-Graffiti Picnic.
5 Chase, David Detective PD 10/9/2001 Amber Lawrence Received letter of commendation from District Attomey.
6 Duran, Esther Acct. Clerk II Fire 10/11/2001 Tyler Hartley Works hard, volunteers many hours with Relief Association.
7 Elliott, Frank Pk. Svcs. Coord. Rec & Parks 10/3/2001 Mayor Hall Very loyal, hardworking, POsitive spirit, example of perseverance.
8 Flowers, TenTe Comm. Op Supt. PD 10/29/2001 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from SLO District Attorney
91 Har~rove, Tony Laborer Rec & Parks 10/11/2001 Becky Lopez Good worker; doesn't complain; the best partner.
101 Hasle_h.~cher, Martha Supervisor II PW / SW 10/16/2001 Kevin Barnes Great customer service - rec'd letter from a citizen.
11' Love, Orbin Detective PD 10/9/2001 Amber Lawrence Received letter of commendation from District Attomey.
12 Martin, Mads Dispatcher II PD 10/13/2001 Amy Powers Remained calm and professional in a complicated situation; team player.
13 Moe, Randall Police Officer PD 10/19/2001 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from citizen.
14 Moore, Matt Fire Marshal Fire 9/29/2001 Jim Shapazian Exemplary career history; sets a good example.
15. Ojeda, David WW Pint Mechanic PW / WW 10/1/2001 David Daniels Located new supplier - saved the City almoSt $6,000.
16 P~/or, Tom Sergeant PD 10/9/2001 Amber Lawrence Received letter of commendation from District Attomey.
17 Reed, Keli Sr. Police Officer PD 10/30/2001 Amber Lawrence Received letter of commendation from Hall Ambulance.
18 Roblson, Randy Detective PD 10/29/2001 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of thanks from citizen.
19 Ve_~qLm;, Geor~le Cadet PD 10/29/2001 Jeff Cecil Went extra mile when he took on an extra project; valuable employee.
20 Wolf, I [*.~ Acc_-!. Clerk II Rec & Parks 10/30/2001 Terry McCormick Extremeh/consistent, dependable, and thorough; handles work w~b~ut complaint.
21 Woo_~_._~d~_, Frank De!ective PD 10/9/2001 Amber Lawrence Received memo of commendation from Kern Count~ CPS.
2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD
November
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments
I Agerton, Lisa Clerk Typist I PD 1 ~1/19/2001 Hop~ Edwards Although busy with her own won~, helped another with theirs.
2~ Ayala, Connie =olice Officer PD 11/29/2001 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local business.
Bailey, William Police Sergeant PD 11/29/2001 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Central Area Commander.
Barnes, Donna Dev. Associate EDCD 10/31/01 Mayor Hall Great job putting Mayor's tent together for Business Conference.
5 Berkshire, David Audio Visual Spc Telecom 11/14/01 Cart?Il Hayden Willingly helped out at last minute - great customer service.
6 Boyd, David Detective PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Redd letter of commendation from Central Area Commander.
7 Chemabaeff, Sam Acct. Clerk I HR 11/29/01 Ginger Rubin Always eager to help; was "right there" to assist with Vendor Fair.
8 Clements, Nancy Poi. Svc. Tech. PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Redd letter of thanks from dtizen.
9 Colitfi, Jeff Off: Sys. Analyst MIS 11/15101 Denise Sullivan Set up a direct link for remote mtg; always has excellent customer svc.
10 Curry, Cathy Clerk Typist I PW / Admin 11/5/01 Ray Bolanos Conscientious, hard working, always willing to do more.
11 Evans, Ava Off. Sys. Analyst MIS 11/30/01 Alan Chdstensen Spent many extra hours to help solve server problems.
12 Fishman, Luda Clerk Typist I Att)/ 11/29/01 Linda Cohen Filled in capably for vacant Secretary position.
13 Ford, Stan )irector Rec & Parks 10/31/01 MaYor Hall Norked as a volunteer in Mayor's tent at Business Conference.
14 Fulton, Jan Dev. As_~ndata EDCD 10/31/01 Mayor Hall Great job putting Mayor's tent tol~ether for Business Conference.
11/7/01 Wm. Descary Volunteered to come eady end help Treasury with booth display.
15 iGarcta, Robmt Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
16 God_de_rd, Jeff Bldg. Inspe~or Dev. Services 11115/01 Bob Garda Went out of his way .to assist with a Code Enforcement issue.
.17 Hale, Michael Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation'from Central Area Commander.
18 iHayes, Pabick Police Officer PD 11129/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Central Area Commander.
19 Haynes, Damell Asst. to the CM CM 11/7/01 Amber Lawrence Always willing to help Others in the office.
20 Hock, Kevin Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Redd letter of commendation from Central Area Commander.
21 Jones, Rachelann Clerk Typist I PD 11/19/01 .Hope Edwards Although busy with her own work, helped another with theirs.
22 Kitchen, Ralph Svc. Maint. Wrkr Rec & Parks 11/30/01 Tony Hargmve Shares knowledge, and helps when they need him.
Becky Lopez Sprays plants w/o needing to be asked; helps when they need him.
23 Kennedy, Mike Data Process. Mgr. MIS 11/15101 Denise Sullivan Set up a direct link for remote mtg; helped make the meeting a success.
24 Kunz, Donna DirectoY EDCD 10/31/01 ~ Mayor Hall Worked as a volunteer in Mayor's tent at Business Conference.
25 I s,:,~rotJ, Ed Supervisor Rec & Parks 11116/O1 Grog Wolf W. ent out of his way to help.
26 Liew, T.S. DP Supervisor MIS 11/~16/01 Anthony Gonzales Taught a class for employees; was patient & provided individual attention.
27 London, Cynthia Comm. Roi. Spc. PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local business.
28 Lyman, David Principal Planner EDCD 10/31/01 Mayor Hall Assisted with magazine photos and article, helped with Bus. Conference.
29 Martin, Marls Police Disp. II PD 1112101 Belinda Rowland Remained calm throughout st[essful situation - very professional.
11/6/01 Jamie Sullivan Dedicated to department; loyal; willingness to by whatever is needed.
30, McCarthy, Para City Clerk Clerk 10/31/01 Mayor Hall Worked as a volunteer in Mayor's tent at Business Conference.
11/15/01 Denise Sullivan Excellent City representative at remote meeting; agreed to speak.
31 McCormick, Terry Supervisor Rec & Parks 10/31/01 Mayor Hall Assisted in acquiring plants for Mayor's tent at Business Conference.
32 McNeal, William Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Superintendent of Schools.
33 Movius, Jim Act. Pin. Director Dev. Services 11/26/01 Patti Hock Handled extra responsibilities of acting position with ease.
34 Parks, Jean Secretary II CM 11/15/01 Trudy Slater Helped make Teen Government Day mn smoothly.
35 Rice, Ron Sr. Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation f~om Central Area Commander.
36 Riddle, V. Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Superintendent of Schools.
37 Smiley, Rhonda Office Admin/P.R. CM 10/31101 Mayor Hall Worked as a volunteer in Mayor's tent at Business Conference.
38 Sprayberry, Johnna Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from S.P.C.A.
3g Sullivan, Denise Deputy City Clerk Clerk 11113/01 Robin Boyfls !Always helpful with questions or problems.
4(3 Usre)/, Ed Police Officer PD 11129/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Central Area Commander.
2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD
November
41 Wade, Abdna Clerk Typist I PD 11/14/01 Amy Powers Offers to help others when they are busy. .
11/19/01 Hope Edwards Although busy with her own work, helped another with theirs.
42 Waddle, Loretta Clerk Typist I PD 11/14/01 Greg Williamson Filled in w/o complaint while reg. Secretary was on extended sick leave.
43 Wainwright, Brandon Police Officer PD 11/29/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of apprecia,tion from S.P.C.A.
44 Webb, Chades Dev. Associate EDCD 10131101 Mayor Hall Worked as a volunteer in Mayor'S tent at Business Conference.
11119/01 Ten~ Elison Helped an emplo)/ee in another department with important task.
45 iWilloughby, Mitch Police Sergeant PD 11/29101 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from K.C. Dept of Health Services.
2001 HIGH FIVE AWARD
December
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments
I Bamhard, Rhonda Bus. Mgr. EDCD 12/04/01 Tdcia Richter Not afraid to di~l in and find a better.way to accomplish things.
2 Bell, John Plan Chkr - Elec Spc Dev. Svcs 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from construction company.
3 Berdgan, Kim Buyer II Purchasin(j 12/03/01 Rhonda S .miley Very helpful durin~l recent furniture acquisition.
4 Blay, Randy Svc. Maint. Wrkr. Rec & Parks 12/07/01 Becky Lopez Always upbeat; puts a smile on everyone's face; very positive.
5 Childress, Bill Firefi(jhter Fire 12/17/01 Mayor Hall Provided outstanding service during Christmas parade.
6 Conner, Mike Supervisor PW / Streets 11/29/01 'Joyanne S.aso Always professional, courteous, and helpful.
Kathryn Hays Always is there when needed; always pleasant.
Kathy Thomas Consistently (joes the extra mile; always ea(jer to help..
7 Cox, Hayward Dev. Associate EDCD 12/04/01 Tricia Richter Gives a common sense approach to every challenge.
8 Cronk, Gre(j Dir. Of Operations Rec & Parks 12/05/01 Coleen Blair Cheerful willin(jness to help; pleasure to work with.
9 DeLaCruz, Michael Trades Assistant PW / GS 12/17/01 Trudy Slater In addition to regular duties, assisted w/Employee Xmas Tree.
10 Denton, .Shane Code Enf. Officer Dev. Svcs 12/06/01 Kathy Thomas Extremely hard worker; constantly (joes above and beyond.
Joyanne Saso Very helpful to PD; never complains about extra work load.
11 Dietz, Steven Captain Fire 12/17/01 Mayor Hall Very cooperative with dde alon(j in Christmas parade.
12 Evans, Ava Off. Sys. Analyst MIS 12/10/01 Kevin Barnes Did a marathon job of (jettin(j the computer system fixed.
13 !Fora)the, Sandra Secretary II Rec & Parks 12/05/01 Coleen Blair Always exhibits a friendly, courteous spidt.
14 Fulton, Jan Dev. Associate EDCD 12/05/01 Coleen Blair Always upbeat and professional; ready to be help.
15 Garcia, Eddie Clerk Typist I PW / SW 12/10/01 Terry McCormick Volunteered with daughter to participate in Christmas parade.
16 Green, Jay Off. Sys. Tech. MIS 12/03!01 Rhonda Smiley Extraordinarily helpful; promptly available to assist with project.
17 Harrelson, Bill Bldg. Insp. II Dev. Svcs 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from construction company.
18 Hollin(jsworth, Steve Superintendent PW / GS 12/17/01 Trudy $1ater Instrumental in creation of Employee Xmas Tree.
19 Hue¥, Ralph .Env. Svcs. Dir. Fire 121/21/01 Dolores Burns Delight to work with; firm; knowledgeable; well-respected.
20 lacopetti, Robert Maint. Crftwrkr I PW / GS 12/17/01 Trudy Slater In addition to regular duties, assisted w/Employee Xmas Tree.
21 Johnson, Melvin / Basko Sr. Police Officer PD 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Ioca! school.
22 Kramer, Debbie Secretary II EDCD 12/04/01 Tdcia Richter Extremely or(janized; finds a way to help everyone.
23 Martin, Mads Dispatcher II PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
24 Montellano, Jamie Police Officer PD 12/07/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from East Area Commander.
25 Mucha, Courtney Bldg. Permit Tech. Dev. Svcs 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from construction company.
26 Offenburger, An(jie Acct. Clerk II EDCD 12/04/01 Tricia Richter Pleasant demeanor; does job well and efficiently
27 Ostrander, Kristie Dispatcher I PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
28 Pacheco, Patdcia Clerk Typist I Rec & Parks 12/05/01 Coleen Blair Pleasant and friendly to internal and extemal customers.
29 Peterson, Dave Off. Sys. Tech. MIS 12/04/01 Tricia Richter Constantly (jOes above and beyond while assistin~l EDCD.
12/26/01 Stan Ford Communicates well; pleasant; helpful; accommodatin(j.
30 Quon, Mike Civil Eng. III Dev. Svcs 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from construction company.
31 Robertsons, Allen Captain Fire 12/17/01 ,Mayor Hall Provided outstandin(j service during Christmas parade.
32 Roussel, Susan Pr(j. Coordinator Rec & Parks 12/10/01 Terry McCormick Volunteered to help with Christmas parade.
33 Roy, Matt / Toro Police Officer PD 12/27/01 Amber Lawrence Reb'd letter of appreciation from local school.
34 Russell, Sam Comm. Tech. II PW / Comm. 12/21/01 Tom Lane Very considerate; helpful; goes the extra mile to help others.
35 Scudder, Rachelle Clerk Typist I Rec & Parks 12/05/01 Coleen Blair Picked up another's duties to help out with lar~le project.
36 Shipley, Tom Comm. Ctr Supr PD 12/20/01 Amber Law[ence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
37 Simpson, Cheryl Fin. Investigator Treasury 12/06/01 Roberta Gafford Willin(jly assisted with proiect after hours. ·
38 Thompson, Bertha Comm. Ctr Supr PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
39 Tolbert, Tamia Dispatcher I PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
40 Townsend, Jason_ Police Officer PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence :{ec'd thank you letter from local business owner.
41 Underwood, Steve Env. Officer Fire 12/21/01 Dolores Bums Reliable; helpful; kind; explains thin(js thorou(jhly.
42 Wisham, Dadene Pur. Officer Purchasing 12/03/01 Rhonda Smiley Very helpful and patient dudng recent furniture acquisition.
43 Woessner, Mason Police Officer PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd thank you letter from local school.
44 Wooten, Kelly Dispatcher I PD 12/20/01 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from Support Div. Commander.
B A K E R S F I E L D '
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
December 28, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic DevelolSment Director
SUBJECT: Employment Status for Bakersfield Music Theatre
Agreement No. 00-140 between the City of Bakersfield and Bakersfield Civic Light
Opera (a/k/a Bakersfield Music Theatre) provided a $50,000 loan to the company for a
term of five years. Twenty percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year the
company meets all terms and conditions of the agreement. These terms included, · hiring three, and retaining seven, workers from Bakersfield.
· of those workers hired at least 51% must be low- and moderate-income
individuals.
Exercising this forgiveness is h ministerial action and, thus, requires no Council action.
The agreement states that the company does not plan on hiring any new employees until
Year 3. However, in Year 1, 3.5 FTE (full-time equivalent employees) were hired, and
0.575 FTE, or 16.4%, were low- and moderate-income individuals. Because the
company did not expect to make any new hires until Year 3, we will begin monitoring
for the 51% level beginning in Year 3.
Therefore, Bakersfield Music Theatre has met the terms and conditions required in the
agreement and qualifies to have 20%, or $10,000, of the loan amount forgiven for the
first year of the agreement.
I propose we send a letter to the company which merely reflects the ministerial action of
the debt forgiveness. With approval from you, we will immediately mail the letter.
dl:PSB M TXForgive 20% of Year l.wpd
B A K E R S F I E L D /"NAGF-~
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
December 28, 2001
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~}~ f_~ ~/ot~ )
FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: VICTORY CIRCLE
EMPLOYMENT STATUS - YEAR 1
Agreement No. #00-207 (executed 8/16/00) between the City of Bakersfield and Victory Circle,
provided a $49,906.19 repayable loan for the cost of permit fees to assist the company in relocating
to a new facility. The loan is to be repaid at zero (0%) interest at the end of five years if Victory
Circle meets all terms and conditions of the agreement.
The employment terms required:
- the company would create 3 jobs in Year 1 (with a total of 21 jobs over five years)
- of those workers hired, at least 51% must be Iow- and moderate income individuals.
The company has submitted the first year's required employment report for their operations. The
company hired 9 persons, and 55% of those new hires met Iow- and moderate income standards
required by the agreement.
Therefore, Victory Circle has met the terms and conditions required in the agreement for the first
year of the agreement.
cc: Rhonda Barnhard
Project File
Les DenHerder - Victory Circle
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: January 3, 2002
SUBJECT: POTHOLES AT CAMINO MEDIA
Council Referral #WF0019086 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch requested staff provide a status report regarding the repair of
potholes on Camino Media west of Coffee Road, east of the Canal.
Repair of potholes on Camino Media between Gosford Road and the Canal Bridge will be
completed the week of January 7, 2002, weather permitting.
Aisc, the portion of Camino Media will be sealed with a cold-mix (oil-sand) material in the
Summer of 2002.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: December 27, 2001
SUBJECT: CAMINO MEDIA SIGNAL
Council Referral #WF0019084 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch requested staff check the timing of the signal at Camino
Media and Old River, north and south and provide a report back.
Traffic Engineering had the operation of the traffic signal changed a few months ago to
increase the efficiency by allowing two lanes of traffic to make the east to north left turn.
This changed the signal timing for the north/south direction by a few seconds while
improving the level of service for the intersection as a whole. The engineers will review
the operation of the signal to confirm that it is still operating as designed and correct
any malfunctions, if found.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVED
MEMORANDUM ~" ~'"
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER / i..~iANAGER'S
DATE: January 4, 2002
SUBJECT: RAILROAD CROSSING AT BUENA VISTA
Council Referral #WF0019085 (Ward 4)
Councilmember Couch requested staff provide a status report regarding the repairs to
the San Joaquin Railroad Crossing at Buena Vista Road and report if this crossing is
included on the list of repairs.
The San Joaquin Valley Railroad (SJVRR) crossing at Buena Vista Road is one of the
seven SJVRR crossings the City previously identified as not being in an acceptable
condition as required by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The PUC staff
requested this past August that the SJVRR complete repairs to these seven crossings
in a "timely" manner (see attached letter). As a result of this request, the SJVRR has
been working with the City to repair these crossings at the rate of one crossing every
30-60 days. SJVRR 'is currently unable to afford the preferred concrete pad type
crqssings, so they are meeting the PUC requirement by installing new wood crossings.
However, staff understands that the SJVRR is pursuing other funding sources so that
some of the future crossing repairs may be able to be of the concrete pad type.
The Stine Road crossing repair was completed in October, and the South H Street
crossing repair was completed in December. The White Lane Crossing is scheduled
next for repair, and work should begin in 30-60 days on that crossing. The crossings
are being repaired based on City staff's determination as to those that are in the worst
condition, as well as those crossings that have the largest amounts of daily traffic.
Based on the Buena Vista Road crossing's condition and relatively Iow amount of
traffic, it will be repaired later in the program, probably late this Summer.
cc: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director
Luis Peralez, Streets Division Superintendent
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STATE {DF CALIFORNIA GRAY DAVIS,'Govemor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
320 West 4m Street, Suite 5430 _-'~*'~t-_
Los Angeles, CA 90013
August 22, 2001 FILE NO. 183/15/BT-318.2, et. al.
South "H" Street, et. al.
ICS-01-08-002/008
Steve Coomes, General Manager
San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company
P.O. Box 937
221 North F Street
Exeter, California 93221
Dear Mr. Coomes:
The Commission's Rail Safety and Carders Division staff on May 24, 2001, met with Jeff Flores,
Field Deputy for State of California Assemblyman Roy Ashbum, and with representatives of the
City of Bakersfield (City) and San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company (SJVR) to review the crossing
surface conditions at the following at-grade c. rossings of SJVR's Buttonwillow Branch (BT Line)
and Sunset Railway Branch (42 Line) in Bakersfield, Kern County:
Crossing Number Roadway
BT-318.2 South "H" Street Crossing between White Lane and Julian Avenue
BT-319.5 Wible Road_Crossing north of Pacheco Road
BT-319.6 White Lane Crossing between Hughes Lane and South "H" Street
BT-319.9 Hughes Lane Crossing south of White Lane.
BT-320.5 Stine Road Crossing north of Pacheco Road
BT-324.5 Buena Vista Road Crossing north of Pacheco Road
42-0.10 Pacheco Road Crossing west of Progress Road
The Commission staff was advised by Assemblyman Ashbum's Bakersfield office and the City that
SJVR apparently has not maintained the surfaces at the above-referenced grade crossing in
compli .ance with Commission General Order (GO) 72-B.
Please find enclosed a copy of GO 72-B. Section VII of GO 72-B states, as follows:
VII Maintenance of Crossing in Track Area
It shall normally be the responsibility of each railroad corporation to maintain the crossing
area between lines two (2) feet outside of the rails of each track. When two or more tracks
are involved, the railroad shall maintain the area between the tracks where the distance
between the center lines of tracks is fifteen (15) feet or less measured at the center line of the
road or highway normal to the tracks.
The Commission staff requests that SJVR perform the necessary repairs in a timely manner in
compliance with GO 72-B and advise Mr. Flores, the City, and the Commission staff when the
railroad completes the repairs.
August 22, 2001
Steve Coomes - San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company
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Please note that so far this matter has been handled by the Commission staff on an informal basis.
However, in the event SJVR fails to comply with the Commission staff's request and perform
the repairs in compliance with GO 72-B in a timely manner, the City of Bakersfield may file a
formal Complaint against your company with the Public Utilities Commission.
Thank you for your timely cooperation with this matter. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact the Commission staff at the above address or at (213) 576-
7085.
Very truly yours,
STEVEN HANDELMAN, P.E.
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Rail Safety and Carders Division
Enclosure
cc: Assemblyman Roy Ashbum - Attention: Jeff Flores
Ted Wright- Public Works Engineer, City of Bakersfield
Jerry Karr