HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/08/02 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
February 8, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Tandy, City Manager /~7'-~7,
FROM:
Alan
SUBJECT: General Information
1. We reached a tentative three year settlement (blue and white) this week. Thanks are
due Bill Avery, Chuck Waide, and both negotiating teams for their cooperation and
hard work!
2. The Department Head retreat was very worthwhile. Among other things, we
brainstormed City Council's street maintenance goal and are actively working on a
two part plan to address both the long term residential, as well as short term, needs
for arterial repairs. We hope to have that out to you within a couple of weeks. It will
involve negotiating some equipment purchases and will require cooperation from Kern
COG.
3. We are working hard with new vendors (the original ones became too difficult over a
court case in another city) and hope to have a report for Council within two weeks on
the red light enforcement program.
4. Regarding space needs for EDCD and Recreation and Parks, the Washington Mutual
space was leased out to others. We are continuing work with other options.
5. The southeast grocery store groundbreaking has been set for February 26th at 11:00
a.m. at the corner of Union and California. Please come if your schedule allows.
There are only so many opportunities to acknowledge the achievement of a major
Council goal!
6. At the Department Head retreat, we reviewed the current goals and prepared some
revisions based upon the completion of some items, changes in status, and new
discussions items for you to consider at your upcoming goal setting session. The
enclosed report shows the additions as shaded text and deletions as strikeout text.
Also enclosed is a report showing the current status of the goals adopted by City
Council last April. It includes the Vision 2020 items that were incorporated into the
Council goals at that time.
7. Bakersfield is prominently showcased in the February issue of Western City
Magazine. The Amtrak station is on the cover and there is a very positive feature
article on the project, which is attached.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
February 8, 2002
Page 2
8. On the February 20th agenda, there will be an item to amend our annual contract for
Earthwork and Hauling. This action is being requested, because the new 32-acre
park site will require a large amount of soil brought in to complete the earthwork.
Since soil has to be removed from the 40-acre park site, it can be taken from there,
but removal needs to be done while the river channel is dry, during the next 45 days.
Per the enclosed memo from Water Resources, the costs are currently budgeted from
the Proposition 13 funding.
9. Enclosed from the California AssoCiation for Local Economic Development is a report
on business retention and attraction efforts in six communities for 2001. They list
Bakersfield with 15 successful projects that have created 691 new jobs!
10. More good economic news - according to an article in today's newspaper, Expansion
Magazine has listed Bakersfield on their list of top cities for relocating and expanding
manufacturing companies.
11. If workload allows, I am planning to attend the League of California City Managers'
meeting with John Stinson next Thursday and Friday in Coronado. Alan Christensen
will be in charge and, of course, the office can contact me, if necessary.
12. No surprise, but always worth mentioning, Recreation and Parks' latest award is the
Gold National Aquatic Safety Award for 2001. For the past two years, they received
a safety award at the silver level, so congratulations are in order, not only for
continuing with a top rated safety program, but improving it!
13. Recreation and Parks' monthly activity report for January is enclosed.
13. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Traffic enforcement update on 18th and 21st Streets, between Oak and C Streets;
Councilmember Couch
· Status report on possible expansion of BoYs and Girls Club.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
City Council Goals
(Adopted 4/25/01)
GOAL #1: PROVIDE QUALITY PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Police Services
1. PROVIDE CONSISTENT SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT
GREATER-BAKERSFIELD.
2. Support and enhance-proactive, city-wide efforts to reduce gang violence, illegal drug use,
domestic violence and child abuse.
3. InCrease the number ~[i~!l~i~v~'~!~h~ii~d neighborhoods participating in the
Neighborhood Watch program.
4. Support o~3oi~g tmp!~me~.i!i~[:.~i~he strategic .planfli~tg ~!~ by the Police
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6. Encourage communi~ effe~s to identi~ and address the root causes of crime in Greater
Bakersfield.*
Fire Se~ices
1. ,PROVIDE CONSISTENT FIRE AND RE~TED EMERGENCY SERVICES
THROUGHOUT BAKERSFIELD.
2. Implement new station development plans (~ursuant to Joint Powers Agreement with
Count, Station ,15).
3. Use technology to d~velop faster, safer, and more efficient responses to emergencies.
A. Implement use of Mobil Data Terminals and Automated Vehicle Locators.
a. Aco~:~r&t~ :,,~pt~,,~,;t&t:o,~ ~~ ~i~{~ of traffic signal
preemption devices.
4. Continue Weapons of Mass Destruction training and preparation.
5. Pursue additional grant funding for fire sewice programs.
6. Encourage and facilitate communi~ forums to resolve emergency medi~l care issues
(such as emergency room delays) which adversely affect communi~-wide emergency
medi~l response systems.
7. Expand fire safe~ and public safe~ programs.
Ci~ Council Goals - With Depa~ment Head Revisions - Working Draft Page 1
~ision 2020 related items are shown with a
GOAL #2: ENHANCE THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION-NETWORK
1. MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EXISTING SURFACE STREETS AND
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C. Encourage joint metropolitan transit policies/goal consensus between City, County
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D. Identify and create additional revenue sources to obtain all available state and
federal transportation funding.*
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REPORT).
A. Secure necessary rights-of-way and adequate funding
B. Provide periodic workshops to update the Council on status of the freeway and
beltway projects ss out[:,-~,d :n th~ MT:C,.
C. Encourage completion of foMe-58~.
3. High Speed Rail
A. Actively pursue high speed rail system
B. Obtain community consensus on the location for the hi~h-speed rail stat!~n in
Greater Bakersfield.
4. Promote and .encourage public transportation*
5. Support efforts for adequate air transportation
City Council Goals - With Department Head Revisions - Working Draft Page 2
(Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *.)
A. Work with the county to complete construction of Meadows Field air terminal.
B. Work with Kern County to insure good quality air service and increase tocal usage.
(Fly Bakersfield first)
6. Maintain/construct trails for bikes, walking, jogging and equestrian uses.*
7. Recognize the link between land use and transportation.*
GOAL #3: CONTINUE POSITIVE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
1. Support the:~i~!i~Ple~ti~ ~:;:~:~W~ Charrette ~ii~!i pr~c~ t~ .d~v~',op d~g~,
~ * Include in that process consideration of:
A. New Ci~ Hall ~:.~ ~.~ ~.~
B. A Downtown Park shaped to encourage adjacent commercial development
C. Creating districts - theater, government, finance, etc.
E.
F.
2. Continue to build on the success of the Convention Center Hotel, Centennial Pl~a,
Centennial Garden and Amtrak Station
A. Develop concepts for projects which contain the following elements: ente~ainment,
trees, landscaping, family activities, pedestrian-friendly design, safe~,
a~ractiveness. Minimize the negative aspens of railroad.
B. Develop parks of various sizes to provide green space for walking, rel~ing,
jogging, biking, and picnicking. Provide a pedestrian fdendly atmosphere by linking
the parks with .historic trolleys, a river walk, or water t~is on a ~nal system.*
C. Clear blight from the redevelopment areas around the arena, Amtrak Station and
Hotel.
3. Address downtown parking needs by developing a comprehensive plan in coeperation with
public and private downtown interests which addresses joint use and other creative ways
to integrate parking downtown.*
4. Develop a quali~ downtown housing project that brings families to the downtown area.
5. Expand the downtown street light design and street scape design, and inco~orate benches,
garage ~ns, tables and chairs.*
City Council Goals - With Department Head Revisions - Working Draft Page
(Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *.)
6. Encourage mixed use development that includes a diverse mixture of housing, retail and
commercial uses.*
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Encourage water featureS in the downtown.
A. Encourage use of canals and river elements in the downtown. Develop a River
Street to become a center for communi~ activities and outdoor enjoyment.*
B. Encourage the use of various water elements - fountains, pools, and ponds to
enhance the parks, town squares, etc. Ensure the ~system" is in place.*
8. Encourage private cou~ards and landscaped spaces that provide oppo~unities fer formal
and informal leisure use and activities. (e.g. the alley/cou~ at the Superintendent of
Schools Office).*
9. Encourage the use of trees and flowers, lighting, street furniture, a~ signage, flags. Use
sudace material that enriches the paving options on our streets, sidewalks, and curbing.*
11. To pursue property acquisition in the downtown from willing sellers for projects that fulfill
stated downtown planning objectives.
GOAL #4: PLAN FOR GROWTH AND' DEVELOPMENT
1. Complete update of Bakersfield 2010 General Plan with County.*
2. Facilitate annexations where staff is sensitive to the areas and where support starts with the
neighbors. Provide information to explain financial incentives or. other benefits of annexation
which encourage urban areas in the County to be annexed into the City.*
3. Support affordable housing for seniors and Iow/moderate income residents.
4. Use redevelopment project areas to promote development in the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
and Southeast areas of Bakersfield.
5. E~ .1~[~i~ Charrette process for southeast Bakersfield.
6. Implement a planning process to guide development of'areas in northeast Bakersfield and
encourage preservation of open space and recreation uses.
7. Provide consistent urban services within defined metropolitan area.*
8. Provide property owners with incentives to create in fill or redevelopment.*
City Council Goals - With Department Head Revisions - Working Draft Page 4
(Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *.)
9. Require non-contiguous development to provide all necessary infrastructure or provide
economic disincentives through variable fees.*
10. Develop strategies to reduce consa, mption of prime agricultural land for urban
development.*
11. Develop .policies for specific incentives for residential in-fill in blighted areas.*
12. Streamline and provide incentives for first time homebuyer's in blighted areas.*
13. Create stricter code enforcement to help maintain neighborhoods and increase visual
standards.*
14. Involve youth in re-developing blighted neighborhoods.*
15. Retrofit existing neighborhoods to be more pedestrian friendly and provide for pedestrian
friendly thoroughfares in new deve!epments.*
16. Adopt .incentives for improving utilization of existing problem commercial areas.*
17. Provide incentives for reuse of commercial zones.*
18. Encourage pocket revitalization of commercial centers and/or individual .city blocks which
may benefit from a targeted approach to economic assiStance, which does not conflict with
or duplicate existing redevelopment efforts.*
GOAL #5: STRENGTHEN AND 'DIVERSIFY OUR ECONOMIC BASE
1. Enhance the City's economic development opportunities.
A. Encourage business retention through programs which collaborate with local
organizations such as trade unions, vocational training centers, schools and
universities to provide technical assistance, employee training resources and other
business assistance.
B. Assist in business expansion and job opportunities by encouraging development
of workforce training and infrastructure *development which are consistent with
identified strategic business attraction goals (Natelson study, Vision 2020).
C. Attract industries which are best suited to our Iocational advantages, which include
availability of energy production, access to major transportation corridors, and
geographic diversity for film locations and recreational activities. *
D. FoCus on improvements and opportunities within the Southeast and Old Town Kern
Redevelopment Project areas, and the Incentive Area
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area.
2. Continue to enhance the TEAM BAKERSFIELD concept.
City Council Goals - With Department Head Revisions - Working Draft Page 5
(Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *.)
3.' Continue a program that focuses on job creation.
A. Set aside additional funds within the annual budgetary process to .be .used for
business attraction efforts.
B. Create higher paying jobs that can support families, such as professional high tech
jobs.
4. Expand telecommunications and other infrastructures to support new and existing
industries. *
5. Build on .existing economic .base: Agriculture .(for example; applied technology, value-
added agriculture, Genetic technology) and Energy (for example: natural gas, micro-energy
generating).*
6. Encourage and provide business development and entrepreneurial opportunitieS.*
7. Develop a Fast-track process for :establishing a business, in Greater Bakersfield.*
GOAL #6: PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND IMAGE
1. Implement a plan to improve the image of the City.
2. ContinUe the campaign against littering (Keep America Beautiful Program).
3. ac ~tate ~d~e development~ ~ g~;i~r~.'.~_~i,~ p!~,~::[~~ ~ef cultural
and recreational facilities i~,~[~Bi~§:
A. Multi-purpose stadium
B. Cultural arts venue
C. Performing arts center
E. Ice skating facility and community recreation building
F. Aquatics Facilities
4. Establish a comprehensive community relations program and explore participation with
Kern County human relations, efforts.
5. Create a process and structure to ensure focus and completion of activities in a
collaborative fashion to measurably improve the image of Greater Bakersfield among
internal (residents) and targeted external audiences. *
City Council Goals - With Department Head Revisions - Working Draft Page 6
(Vision 2020 related items are shown with a *.)
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
City Council - Goals Status Report
January 2002
Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020:
The City of Bakers. fleld has endorsed and participated in the Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020process. The following
City Council goalsincorporate strategies outlined within the Greater Bakersfield- Vision 2020 Final Report. (7/ision
2020 strategies noted within this document are shown in Times New Roman font and bold italic print.)
(The current status is shown in parenthesis and italic print following each goal.)
GOAL #1: PROVIDE QUALITY PUBMC SAFETY SERVICES
Police Services
1. PROVIDE CONSISTENT SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGHOUT
GREATER BAKERSFIELD. (Status: The City Police Department has implemented community
oriented policing throughout 'the city and has recently modified its command structure _holding
lieutenants responsible for certain geographic areas of the city. The department has obtained grants
and is upgrading computer aided dispatch and records management systems. The implementation
of mobile data computers which provide enhanced data and records management capabilities to
replace existing mobile data terminals is also being pursued. Strategies to mere fully integrate
Police and Sheri~s communications systems are being developed. Technical equipment capabilities
and system capacity issues must be resolved to achieve this objective. The City Council added 21
sworn positions and funding for the Southwest Police substation to the 2001-02Police budget.)
2. Support and enhance proactive city-wide efforts to reduce gang violence, illegal drug use,
domestic violence and child abuse. (Status: The.4d Hoc Committee on Yiolent Crime, Weapons,
and Community Relations formed by the City Council continues to work with other agencies and the
community to identify and address solutions to serious crimes. A planning session is scheduled for
February)
3. Increase the number of neighborhoods participating in the Neighborhood Watch program.
(Status: 150 new Neighborhood Watch groups have been formed this fiscal year.)
4. Support ongoing strategic planning by the Police Department to address delivery of Police
services including staffing levels and the location, size and feasibility of substations. (Status:
The City Police Department has completed a study evaluating the use of police substations as part
of its community oriented policing strategy..4 report has been made to the City Council with
recommendations to proceed with a joint Fire Station/Police Substation in the Southwest and
storefront substations to be located in South and Southeast Bakersfield. Implementation will occur
over the next year. A plan to fund and implement the recommendations in the plan will be presented
with the upcoming annual budget.)
5. Implement enforcement efforts against drivers running red lights using video camera
enforcement at intersections. (Status: Staff is worl~ng to identify an effective and financially viable
system for red light camera enforcementwithin constraints of current court rulings regarding these
systems.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page I
O. Encourage community efforts to identify and address the root causes of crime in Greater
Bakersfield. (Status: The City Police Departmentparticipates in numerous multi-jurisdictional task
forces including, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (I-EDT. d) task force, and the Kern
narcotics enforcement task force. The City created the special enforcement unit which focuses on
gang activity, over the last 2 year gang shootings have decreased over 67%. The department has
also been an active participant in the Ad Hoc Committee on Violent Crime, Weapons, and
Community Relations formed by the City Council which is working with other agencies and the
community to identify and address solutions to serious crimes. A survey was completed by the Police
Department using Neighborhood Watch groups. Survey techniques will be further applied by the
area commanders in order to better evaluate police services.)
Fire Services
1. PROVIDE CONSISTENT FIRE AND RELATED EMERGENCY SERVICES
THROUGHOUT BAKERSFIELD. (Status: The Fire Department has continued to evaluate the
level of service provided the community and makes adjustments, as needed, to provide consistent
service throughout the City. The City Council added 6 Firefighter positions for the new Southwest
Fire Station and provided funding for the construction of the Station.)
2. Implement new station development plans (Pursuant to Joint Powers Agreement with
County, i.e. Station #15) (Status:. Staff has completed the acquisition of 4.87 acres for Fire
Station 15 and the Westside Police Substation. January 23rd staff will take to Council the contract
for architectural services to design this public safety facility.)
3. Use technology to develop faster, safer, and more efficient responses to emergencies.
A. Implement use of Mobil Data Terminals and Automated Vehicle Locaters.
B. Accelerate implementation of traffic signal preemption devices.
(Status: The Fire Department is in the process of interfacing the current CAD system with the
software needed to operate the A VI,'s and MDC's. They expect to have a test system on line by March
2002. In addition to the annual amount budgeted of $60,000, there was an additional one time
amount of $250, 000 budgeted to accelerate the installation of traffic signal preemption devices. The
additional signal lights should be completed by the spring of 2002.)
4. Continue Weapons of Mass Destruction training and preparation. (Status: Staff completed
its initial training last year. Since then the City been approved to received an additional $280,000.
in equipment. We are in the process of completing the paperwork to receive this new equipment.)
5. Pursue additional grant funding forfire service programs. (Status: Grants received by the Fire
Department include: New ring down system- $28,000; State Farm Bike team- $1,000; Rescue Raft-
$2,800; Additional enforcement staff position through smoking grant; Federal Weapons of Mass
Destruction equipment grant- $280,000; nine defibrillators - $30,000; Federal Bioterrorism
Preparedness Grant- $400,000)
6. Encourage and facilitate community forums to resolve emergency medical care issues
(such as emergency room delays) which adversely affect community-wide emergency
medical response systems. (Status: Staff is working with the Director of the Kern County EMS
Department and has asked the Emergency Medical Care Advisory Board to endorse and ask County
EMS staff to coordinate community forums on these issues. County EMS staff was directed to
develop plans for such forums.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 2
7. Expand fire safety and public safety programs. (Status: The Fire department has added new
bike and swirl water rescue programs.)
GOAL #2: ENHANCE THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
1. Maintain and improve the quality of existing surface streets and arterials.
A. CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THEROAD RESURFAClNG PROGRAM, INCLUDING
A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF THE MAINTENANCE BACKLOG
B. CONTINUE TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STREET MAINTENANCE
C. Encourage joint metropolitan transit policies/goal consensus between City, County and
thepublic. Complete the systems approach study (URS Griener) for Metropolitan
Bakersfield roads.
D. Identify and create additional revenue sources to obtain all available state and federal
transportation funding.
E. Increase education efforts with the community and the opportunity for public input
(Status: The 2001-02 budget included over $4.45 million for road resurfacing projects throughout
the city. Both the City and County recently completed a study by U.R.S. Griener to study a systems
approach to major roads and freeways in Metropolitan Bakersfield. Both the City and County
adopted alternate #15 from this report as the preferred plan for future roads and freeways. Staff is
continuing to pursue additional state and federal transportation funding. Staff is pursuing a plan
through KernCOG which would allow use of l O% or about $6 million in state road funds allocated
for Bakersfield for rehabilitation of local streets and roads.)
2. ADOPT AN *EXACT GAME PLAN AS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BELTWAYS I
FREEWAYS / MAJOR TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS (WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF
COMPLETION OF THE URS GRIENER REPORT)
A. Secure necessary rights-of-way and adequate funding
B. Provide periodic workshops to update the Council on status of the freeway and
beltway projects as outlined in the MTIS
C. Encourage completion of route 58.
(Status: Both the City and County recently completed a study by U.R.S. Griener to study a systems
approach to major roads and freeways in Metropolitan Bakersfield. Both the City and County
adopted alternate #15from this report as the preferred plan for future roads and freeways. Staff is
working on implementing the recommendations adopted by the Council and the County from the
systems study.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 3
3. High Speed Rail
A. Actively pursue high speed rail system
B. Obtain community consensus on the location for the high-speed rail station in Greater
Bakersfield. CKernCOG)
(Status: The City Council and the Board of Supervisors will be conducting a joint meeting in March
to discuss the best location for the High Speed Rail station in Bakersfield. The City Council has
recommended that the proposed high speed rail station be located downtown due to its proximity to
major governmental, entertainment, educational and business facilities..)
4. Promote and encourage public transportation (See Vision 2020 Transportation Strategy
#6) (Status: The City continues to workwiththe Kern Transportation Foundation and other groups
who are interested in obtaining additional funding for local transportation needs.)
5. Support efforts for adequate air transportation
A. Work with the county to complete construction of Meadows Field air terminal.
B. Work with Kern County to insure good quality air service and increase local usage.
(Fly Bakersfield first)
(Status: The City amended its agreement with the County and has committed to $1.5 Million for the
Construction of a new terminal at Meadows Field. The City contribution in the original agreement
was reduced due to additional Federal funding of the project. The new amount exceeds what was
agreed to in the original agreement in order to provide a minimum City financial commitment and
address cost increases in the overall project.)
6. Maintain/construct trails for bikes, walking, jogging and equestrian uses. (See Vision 2020
Transportation Strategy #2) (moved from infrastructure) (Status: The City is currently
expanding the bike path along the Kern River from Enos Lane to Stockdale Highway and from
Fairfax to CALM. The existing Kern River bike path is being repaved and widened through state
recreation and parkbond funds. Staff continues to look for opportunities to expand and improve our
bikeway facilities ~through various means including when roads are resurfaced and re-striped, when
roads are newly constructed, and when in the course of regular maintenance bikeway striping can
be installed.)
7. Recognize the link between land use and transportation. (Status: The 2010 Plan update initial draft
has been completed to include pertinent Vision 2020 policies. The City has recognized the link
between land use and transportation by participating in the relocation and construction of the new
~4mtrak station which is adjacent to the downtown and nearby entertainment venues, hotels and
public buildings. The City Council has recommended that the proposed high speed rail station be
located downtown due to its proximity to major governmental, entertainment, educational and
business facilities.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 4
GOAL #3: CONTINUE POSITIVE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
!. Support the Charrette process to develop design concepts for the Downtown area and get it
translated along with this Vision into an official downtown plan. Include in that process
consideration of:
A. New City Hall
B. A Downtown Park shaped to encourage adjacent commercial development
C. Creating districts - theater, government, finance, etc.
(Status: The Downtown Charrette was conducted in May and the Vision 2020 policies are being
incorporated into the General Plan update. A Charrette implementation plan has been drafted and
progress is being made towards several concepts presented in the Charrette such as the amending
of the General Plan to provide for the expansion of Central Park and efforts to enhance the Wall
Street Alley and 19th Street streetscape extension..)
2. Continue to build on the success of the Convention Center Hotel, Centennial Plaza,
Centennial Garden and Amtrak Station
A. Develop concepts for projects which contain the following elements: entertainment,
trees, landscaping, family activities, pedestrian-friendly design, safety,
attractiveness. Minimize the negative aspects of railroad.
B. Develop parks of various sizes to provide green space for walking, relaxing, jogging,
biking, and picnicking. Provide a pedestrian friendly atmosphere by linking the parks
with historic trolleys, a river walk, oP water taxis on a canal system.
C. Clear blight from the redevelopment areas around the arena, Amtrak Station and
Hotel.
(Status: The Downtown Charrette was conducted in May and the Vision 2020 policies are being
incorporated into the General Plan update. The Charrette produced several design ideas and
identified opportunities for the use of Parks, green space and water elements throughout the
downtown. These ideas will be further developed as specific improvementprojects are pursued. City
staff is currently working with property owners on 19th Street to expand the street scape in that area.
Additional property for parking adjacent to the Convention Center and Arena has been purchased
and additional landscaping of parking areas in the area is in progress.)
3. Address downtown parking needs by developing a comprehensive plan in cooperation with
public and private downtown interests which addresses joint use and other creative ways
to integrate parking downtown. (See Vision 2020 Downtown Strategy #4) (Status: City staff
is evaluating parking needs in the downtown and opportunities for parking improvements. The
existing City owned parking structure is currently underutilized. Staff is working with the parking
structure operator tp enhance the marketing of this resource to improve parking availability in the
downtown. An analysis of establishing a parking authority has been completed.)
4. Develop a quality downtown housing project that brings families to the downtown area.
(Status: StaJf is exploring with the Housing Authority opportunities to expand downtown housing
near the existing Park Place Senior Housing project. Staff is also working with Cal State BakersfieM
to encourage student housing in a downtown mixed use commercial building.)
City Council Goals Status Report '- January 2002 Page 5
5. Expand the downtown street light design and street scape design, and incorporate benches,
garbage cans, tables and chairs. (Status: City staff has applied for funds to expand the downtown
street scape. Meetings have taken place with property owners on [yall Street and 19th Street to
incorporate benches, garbage cans, tables and chairs in the alley. 21dditional expansion will be
pursued as funding becomes available.)
6. Encourage mixed use development that includes a diverse mixture of hbusing, retail and
commercial uses. (Status: The current city zoningfor the downtown area permits mixed uses such
as residential, educational, or commercial. 21 recently announced example of a planned mixed use
project is the residential use on the top floors of the J.C. Penney commercial building by Cal State
Bakersfield. In addition to the residential area there will be educational and retail uses of this
building.)
7. Encourage water features in the downtown.
A. Encourage use of canals and river elements in the downtown. Develop a RiverStreet
to ~become a center for community activities and outdoor enjoymen&
Encourage the use of various water elements -fountains, pools, and ponds to enhance
the parks, town squares, etc. Ensure the "system" is in place.
(Status: The Charrette produced several design ideas and identified opportunities for the use of water
elements throughout the downtown. Specifically the enhancement and expansion of CentraI Park to
include additional water elements such as a small lake and creative use of existing canal resources
was proposed. These ideas will be further developed as specific improvement projects are pursued.)
8. Encourage private courtyards and landscaped spaces that provide opportunities for formal and
informal leisure use and activities. (e.g. the alley/court at the Superintendent of Schools Office)
(Status: The Charrette produced a creative enhancement for [Yall Street Alley on both sides of
Chester. City staff is already in the design stages, and has been meeting with property owners on the
west side of Chester 21venue. 21 portion of the necessary funding has been set aside, while the
difference is in the process of being identified.)
9. Encourage the use of trees and flowers, lighting, street furniture, art signage, flags. Use surface
material that enriches the paving options on our streets, sidewalks, and curbing. (Status: The
Charrette produced several design ideas and identified opportunities for the use of trees flowers,
landscaping, street furniture, banners, etc. throughout the downtown. These will be further
developed as specific improvement projects are pursued. Preliminary design plans have been
developed to incorporate these design elements for [yall Street 2111ey, 19th Street between H and Eye
streets, the intersection of l9th and Eye, and Eye St. from 18th to 19th streets.)
10. Design and build a downtown Performing Arts Center to include cultural activities. Coordinate
with the long-range plan of the Bakersfield Symphony to build a 1,500 seat concert hall Provide
incentives to make it happen. Create a theater distric~ Provide free parking. (Status: The
Downtown Charrette produced several design ideas and identified opportunities for the use of
theaters and performing arts centers throughout the downtown. Specifically the creation of a theater
district was proposed. These ideas will be further developed as specific improvement projects are
pursued. Staff has met with various groups interested in developing a new concert hall for the
Bakersfield Symphony.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 6
11. To pursue property acquisition in the downtown from willing sellers for projects that fulfill
· stated downtown planning objectives. (Status: Staff has pursued opportunities to acquire
properties in the downtown from willing sellers consistent with Council's downtown planning
objectives. Properties have been purchase south of the Convention Center.)
GOAL #4: PLAN .FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Complete update of Bakersfield 2010 General Plan with County. (See Vision 2020
Community. Planning Strategy #4) (Status: The 2010 Plan update initial draft has been
completed to include pertinent Vision 2020policies. The plan has been forwarded to the consultant
to prepare the required environmental documents for further public review and comment.)
2. Facilitate annexations where staff is sensitive to the areas and where support starts with the
neighbors. Provide information to explain financial incentives or other benefits of annexation
which encourage urban areas in the County to be annexed into the City. (See Vision 2020
Community Planning Strategy #10) (Status: The City evaluates each proposed annexation to
identify various programs and funding sources which may assist with improving the proposed
annexation areas up to current city standards. Depending on the ability to provide services and types
of services currently provided, special districts may be eliminated in cases where it is feasible.
During 2001 the City completed 5 annexations encompassing approximately 242 acres. There are
currently 12 additional annexations encompassing 741 acres in process for 2002.)
3. Support affordable housing for seniors and Iow/moderate income residents. (Status: The
City, working with the Housing Authority of the County of Kern, utilized Redevelopment Agencyfunds ·
and HUD funds to help finance the construction of 80 senior units at the Park Place Senior
Apartments. The City assisted Capital Vision Equities with the development of a 180 unit senior
housing project at California Avenue and "N" Street in the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area. The
City has also contributed funds for a Senior Housing projects with the Bakersfield Senior Center and
assisted Canyon Hills Senior Project with permanent financing.)
4. Use redevelopment project areas to promote development in the Old Town Kern-Pioneer
and Southeast areas of Bakersfield. (Status: Staff successfully obtained $495,000 of special
Economic Development Initiative funding to jump start a mixed use development projects and street
scape. Staffhas held four community planning meetings with old town merchants and neighbors and
developed a written five year development strategy and financing plan for the Baker Street Corridor.
Staff is acquiring blighted property on Baker Street as part of this future development. Southeast
redevelopment activities have included negotiation of a mixed use project on Union Avenue at Fourth
Street that removes a blighted motel and restaurant to be replaced with 38 apartment units and
50, 000 square feet of commercial space planned to be constructed in the fall of 2002.)
5. Develop a Charrette process for southeast Bakersfield. (Status: Staffis CUrrently working with
Councilmember Carson and the community on the plans for the Charrette process for southeast
Bakersfield.. It is currently scheduled to take place in the summer of 2002.)
6. Implement a planning process to guide development of areas in northeast Bakersfield and
encourage preservation of open space and recreation uses. (Status: Sta~has completed a
General Plan amendment to promote the compatible development of the northeast with open space.
Staff is working with various property owners and interest groups to develop more specific plans for
this area. The Habitat Trust Group has set aside $4 million for habitat acquisition in this area.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 7
7. Provide consistent urban services within defined metropolitan area. (Status: The City and County
staff regularly meet to discuss those items and projects that impact each jurisdiction and try to
resolve issues in a positive manner where potential conflicts may exist. City and County staffs have
an excellent relationship in this regard and many issues are resolved quickly.)
8. Provide property owners with .incentives to create in fill or redevelopment. (Status: In August
1999, two new redevelopment project areas were established for Old Town Kern-Pioneer and
Southeast Bakersfield Areas. City staff has worked with the owner of the former Chaparral Motel
property to demolish and develop a 40-unit apartment complex and a 30,000 square foot retail
commercial project on the 5.2 acre site. After being awarded $500, O00 from the California Housing
Finance Agency's Housing Enabled by Local Partnerships, City staff has contracted with 4 local
developers to construct 10 single family dwellings in FY 2002/03 as part of the Lakeview In-fiE
housing program. As many as 30 additional units could be constructed in future years using this
program. The City assisted the owner of the southwest corner of Union and California avenues to
demolish the Bakersfield Inn restaurant. Through HUD 's Economic Development Incentive
program, the City has been approved to receive $490, O00 for the Baker Street Corridor Project,
which will revitalize the district by renovating the sidewalks and streets with streetscape
improvements.)
9. Require non-contiguous development to provide all necessary infrastructure or provide economic
disincentives through variable fees. (Status: The 2010policies encourages contiguous development
and requires that development bear the burden of the provision of services due to their extension.
LAFCO also is required to identify and evaluate the provision of public service by the City but is not
required to evaluate those provided by the County.)
10. Develop strategies to reduce consumption of prime agricultural land for urban development.
(See Vision 2020 Community Planning Strategy #5) (Status: The 2010 Plan update should
include pertinent Vision 2020 policies regarding strategies for preservation of agricultural land.)
11. Develop policies for specific incentives for residential in-fill in blighted areas. (Status: City staff
has met to develop a program for neighborhood preservation in blighted areas where new in-fill
housing is promoted by the City's housing programs. After being awarded $500, O00 from the
California Housing Finance Agency's Housing Enabled by Local Partnerships, City staff has
contracted with 4 local developers to construct 10 single family dwellings in FY 2002/03 as part of
the Lakeview In-fiE housing program. As many as 30 additional units could be constructed in future
years using this program.)
12. Streamline and provide incentives for first time homebuyer's in blighted areas. (Status: City staff
amended the 1st Time Home buyers Assistance Program to allow for up to $1 O, 000 of down payment
and closing cost financial assistance for home buyers participation in the Lakeview in-fiE housing
program.)
13. Create stricter code enforcement to help maintain neighborhoods and increase visual standards.
(Status: City and County staff regularly confer with each other regarding metropolitan code
enforcement issues. The Neighborhood Watch Program includes staff from Public Works,
Development Services, Code Enforcement in addition to public safety personnel to provide residents
with assistance and information regarding City services of interest to the neighborhood.)
14. Involve youth in re-developing blighted neighborhoods. (Status: City staff works with neighborhood
collaboratives where feasible to involve youth participation in improving blighted neighborhoods.
. The City assisted several local non-profit agencies with applications for Youth Build Grants
sponsored by HUD.)
City Council Goals Status' Report -.January 2002 Page 8
1 §. Retrofit existing neighborhoods to be morepedestrian friendly andprovideforpedestrianfriendly
thoroughfares in new developments. (Status: The City has implemented several traffic calming
strategies including speed humps/traffic undulations and mid-intersection median planters. We also
minimize the number of 4-way intersections within neighborhoods, and long straight street
alignments on local streets which could promote speeding.)
Adopt incentives for improving utilization of existing problem commercial areas. (Status: The
City's Enterprise Zone designation was extended five more years to stimulate investment and
increase employment in the Zone area. The Southeast Metropolitan Bakersfield Enterprise Zone
consists of approximately four square miles. The Enterprise Zone offers unique state income tax
benefits in addition to other incentives forjob-creating businesses. These benefits include: Hiring Tax
Credits - Firms can earn $29,234 or more in state tax credits for each qualified employee hired;
Sales Tax Credits - Companies can earn sales tax credits on purchases of manufacturing equipment;
Expense Deduction - Up-front expensing of certain depreciable property is allowed; Net Operating
Loss Carryover - Up to 100% of a company's net operating loss can be carried over up to 15 years;
Lenders' Benefits - Lenders pay no state taxes on net interest earned on loans to Enterprise Zone
businesses; Credit Carryover- Unused state tax credits can be applied to future tax years. City staff
has worked with the owner of the former Chaparral Motel property to demolish and develop a 38unit
apartment complex and a 50, OOO square foot retail commercial project on the 5.2 acre site. The City
has demolished the vacant substandard commercial building located at the northwest corner of
Kentucky and Bake~' streets.)
17. Provide incentives for reuse of commercial zones. (Status: As noted elsewhere in this section, the
City provides a variety of incentives such as redevelopment tax increment financing, enterprise zone
tax credits and technical assistance depending on the nature and location of specific projects.)
18. Encourage pocket revitalization of commercial centers and/or individual city blocks which
may benefit from a targeted approach to economic assistance, which does not conflict With
or duplicate existing redevelopment efforts. (See Vision 2020 Community Planning
Strategies #14 & #15) (Status: City staff has identified smaller "pocket" areas which would lend
themselves to more focused revitalization efforts. Examples would include College Center on
Columbus Street and the former Montgomery [Yard Center on F Street.)
GOAL #5: STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY OUR ECONOMIC BASE
1. Enhance the City's economic development opportunities
.... A. Encourage business retention through programs which collaborate with local
organizations such as trade unions, vocational training centers, schools and
universities to provide technical assistance, employee training resources and other
~ ~business assistance.
B. Assist in business expansion and job opportunities by encouraging development
of workforce training and infrastructure development which are consistent with
identified strategic business attraction goals (Natelson study, Vision 2020).
C. Attract industries which are best suited to our Iocational advantages, which include
availability of energy production, access to major transportation corridors, and
geographic diversity for film locations and recreational activities. (See Vision 2020
Economic Development Strategy #2)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 9
D. Focus on improvements and opportunities within the Southeast and Old Town Kern
Redevelopment Project areas, and the Incentive Area
E. Recruit and locate a grocery store in the Southeast area.
(Status: The Natelson Report identified 9 industry clusters that could be targeted for
expansion/attraction activities. The City is working with the County and KEDC who is now the lead
agency for this strategy. The City has successfully recruited a new grocery store to be constructed
at California and Union Avenues. A second new grocery store is being planned and property
acquisition is being completed at Chester and Brundage.)
2. Continue to enhance the TEAM ,BAKERSFIELD concept. (Status: The team participated with
a new fast food business (Church's Chicken) which located at Brundage and £ Streets. Team
Bakersfield also assisted HPS Plumbing with construction of a 20,000 square foot new facility
located in the enterprise zone in which l OO jobs were retained and 21 new jobs were created.)
3. Continue a program that focuses on job creation.
A. Set aside additional funds within the annual budgetary process to be used for
business attraction efforts.
B. Create higher paying jobs that can support families, such as professional high tech
jobs.
(Status: Approximately $1 million of Community Development Block Grant funds have been set aside
for job creation and business attraction programs and projects in southeast Bakersfield. These
activities will be identified through the Southeast Charrette planning process. Changes to state law
have seriously impacted localities abilities to provide economic incentives to attract new businesses.)
4. Expand telecommunications and other infrastructures to support new and existing industries.
(Mayor's Regional Technology Council) (Status: Economic Development staff worked with County
staff to hire a consultant, and worked closely with County staff and this consultant, to coordinate
community workshops to assess the status of Kern County's readiness for high-tech and
telecommunications-based businesses; set one year goals for progress; and identify action items for
consideration. These workshops were held Apri130 and May 1 and, from those, a Phase One report
was prepared, lVorking groups from Education, Business, Real Estate, and Telecommunications met
for Phase Il planning sessions on October 8 and 9. Each group formed multiple "task teams" to
draft conceptual plans for presentation to each working group during the subsequent round of Phase
Il meetings on November 6 and 7. Phase III will include a plan to improve.local telecommunications
infrastructure based upon needs identified during an inventory currently underway by City and
County staff. City and County staff are working with telecommunications providers and city
governments to map existing infrastructure throughout Kern County (both incorporated and
unincorporated areas). This information will be used by KEDC and City staff to market the
availability of these services in areas of greatest availability. Phase I was funded jointly by City and
County. Phases II and III are funded by a grant from the State of California pursuant to an
application by New Valley Connections (of the Great Valley Center). The steering committee was
originally viewed as being the Regional Technology Council. However, there is some discussion
about changing this in favor of KEDC forming a unique group of high tech business representatives
to serve as the High Tech Cluster Group, in addition to the Steering Committee.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 10
5. Build on existing economic base: Agriculture (for example; applied technology, value-added
agriculture, Genetic technology) and Energy (for example: natural gas, micro-energy generating)
(Status: The City is working with KEDC who is now the lead agency for this strategy. KEDC is
currently researching the value added agricultural industry cluster to pursue industries that will
capitalize on the existing industry base.)
6. Encourage and provide business development and entrepreneurial opportunities. (Status: The City
is working with the YFeill Institute Small Business Development Center to accomplish this strategy.)
7. Develop a Fast-track process for establishing a business, in Greater Bakersfield. (Status:
Permitting processes are not currently consistent between City and County; a common permit
application process does not exist due to various technical differences and requirements between the
two organizations. On-line permitting is a goal of the City Development Services Division.
Computer modules have been purchased and are being installed which will allow the public to apply
for certain building permits on-line. The system shouM be operational in February and further
expansion of on-line processing will be pursued when it is feasible. County, City, Superintendent of
Schools, and Kern COG went on-line with a common web portal (www. kerngov, net) on August 17,
2001. Information and on-line service applications will be added as they are developed. Dr.
Donovan Ropp of CSUB is assisting by conducting a survey of potential portal users to determine
which public entity services would be best received if provided by this medium.)
GOAL #6: PROMOTE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND IMAGE
1. Implement a plan to improve the image of the City (Status: The Yision 2020 image Y'ision
Force is conducting a study regarding perceptions of the image of our community. The City
Economic and Community Development Department is exploring the use of $5,000 of uncommitted
economic development marketingfunds to co-sponsor this marketing research project. The city is
currently constructing new large entry signs for the City located on Highway 99.)
2. Continue the campaign against littering (Keep America Beautiful Program). (Status: Staffhas
been meeting with the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee to develop clean-up and beautification
programs and activities. The Committee has been certifiedwith the National Keep America Beautiful
Organization. The Committee organized a clean up of Truxtun Avenue between Coffee Road and Oak
St. and the planting of SO trees and shrubs in the downtown. There were also activiaes involving 13
school which planted 150 trees.)
3. Facilitate the development of cultural and recreational facilities
A. Multi-purpose stadium
B. Cultural arts venue
C. Performing arts center
D. Encourage corporate capital investments
E. Ice skating facility and community recreation building
F. Aquatics Facilities
(Status: Staff is working to develop strategies which would identify projects and funding sources
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 11
which could facilitate development of various cultural and recreational facilities. Staff completed
significant work on the City Center project and continues to evaluate the possibility of various
elements of the project being implemented. Staff reviewed with the Community Services Committee
the possible use of Proposition 13 - State Park Grant and other funds for projects such as the ice
skating facility and aquatics facilities. The Committee gave staff direction to proceed with liaison
work with others, locational and design issues, etc. on 1) a new aquatic complex; 2) repair and
enhancement of the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jefferson Parks pools;'and 3) a community-owned
ice rink.)
3. 'Establish a comprehensive community relations program and explore participation with
Kern County human relations efforts, (Status: Councilmembers and staff have participated in
various community relations and community outreach efforts including the Ad Hoc Committee on
Violent Crime, lVeapons, and Community Relations; Vision 2020; the Downtown Charrette.)
4. Create a process and structure to ensure focus and completion of activities in a collaborative
fashion to measurably improve the image of Greater Bakersfield among internal (residents) and
targeted ~cternal audiences. (This item includes supporting Vision 2020 Image strategies #2-5
to be done by the Collaborative Partnership Group which includes the Bakersfield
Convention Bureau) (Status: The Vision 2020Image Vision Force is conducting a study regarding
perceptions of the image of our community. The City Economic and Community Development
Department has identified $5,000 of economic development marketing funds available for this
marketing research project. The city is currently constructing new large entry signs for the City
located on Highway 99.)
City Council Goals Status Report - January 2002 Page 12
MEMORANDUM
Februa~ 7, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
geT
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Mana
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
32-ACRE PARK SITE - Annual Contract Amendment
As we discussed at the Department Head retreat, the new 32-Acre Park located south of the Kern River
will require an additional 153,000 yards of imported material to complete the earthwork for the new park site.
Staff from Public Works, Parks and Water met with the park design consultant, R.J.M. Designers Group, Inc. on
Tuesday, February 5th to "trim" down the quantities needed. Our consensus was that 50,000 yards of imported
material could be eliminated and still preserve the unique character of the park site.
At the same time, we currently need to remove 95,000 to 100,000 cubic yards from the 40-acre Park site
located north of the River. Removal of this material is necessary to construct the 1 O-acre recharge lake and lower
the bottoms of the future recharge ponds and playing fields. Since the river channel at this location will remain
dry during the next 45 days (Bellevue River Weir is currently under construction), we have a window of
opportunity to move the required 100,000 yards of material from the 40-acre Park site to the new 32-acre site with
minimal disturbance and have it completed by mid-March of this year.
By utilizing the City's existing annual contract for Earthwork and Hauling (01-143, Sturgeon and Sons,
Inc.), work can begin on this project immediately. To complete this earthwork on a timely basis, we will request
a contract amendment for additional equipment use under the contract, not to exceed $190,000. Funds are
currently budgeted within the Water Resources Prop. 13 C.I.P. budget. This item is currently scheduled to be on
the agenda for the February 20, 2002 City Council meeting.
If you have any questions regarding this item, please don't hesitate to call me.
GB:sr
cc: Greg Klimko, Finance Director
Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
Stan Ford, Recreation & Parks Director
Baker eld'$ New Amtrak Station
Arrives on Time
Originally designed to handle 50 passengers per peak traffic hour, the long-standing Bakersfield
Amtrak station on F Street was accommodating more than 200 passengers per peak hour, mak-
ing it the busiest on the San Joaquin Corridor and one of the 20 busiest Amtrak stations in the nation.
The F Street station was worn by time, Developing a Game Plan nient to downtown city amenities and
trains, passengers and baggage. It was For the Future hotels, large enough for future growth,
also made obsolete by new technology Bakersfield clearly needed a new train and capable of serving future transporta-
and advances in passenger-flow manage- station. With guidance from several tion needs, such as high-speed rail. A
ment. The first impression passengers Kern Council of Governments studies, driving force was needed, however, to
had upon entering the Bakersfield sta- an S Street site was selected. The new site bring the new Amtrak station to life.
tion was a city sadly lacking in services was close to the Bakersfield Centennial The challenge for the City of Bakersfield
and aesthetics. Garden and Convention Center, conve- was to work within the system to find
the necessary funding.
The new Bakersfield
Amtrak Station can
grow and expand to
serve tomorrows needs,
such as high-speed rail.
City staff contacted state Senator Jim
Costa (D-Fresno) and received his sup-
port for this critical community project.
Sen. Costa and city staff met several times
with Caltrans to work out solutions to
the many obstacles facing the station.
The evolving game plan relied on Sen.
Costa's ability to appropriate the funding
necessary for the city to take the innova-
tive step of buying the property and leas-
The new train station's warm glow welcomes travelers, ing it back to Amtrak.' Because it would
greatly benefit Bakersfield, the responsi-
bility was squarely placed on the city's
The City of Bakersfield won an Award for Excellence in the Public Works and Transportation shoulders to accelerate and complete
category of the 2001 California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence. the project.
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Sen. Costa met with legislators and state
agency personnel to encourage support
for the project and expedite project fund-
ing. With his encouragement, agencies
at different governmental levels devel-
oped a spirit of teamwork to finalize the
project, which clearly would benefit the
entire state.
City staff worked closely
with the project engineer
and general contractor,
thus saving taxpayer
dollars in design
and construction.
Water features add an appealing element to the station's surroundings, particularly on hot
summer days in the Central Valley.
continued
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Western City, February 2002 23
Bakersfield} New Amtrak Station Arrives on Time, continued
Thinking "outside the box," city staff middle platform can be used for Amtrak The new Bakersfield Amtrak Station
changed the originally proposed, rectan- trains overnight, and a third track serves the needs of today's traveling pub-
gular-shaped station into an impressive (should Amtrak extend traffic eastward) lic. But just as important, it can grow
gateway into the city. Staff's long-range will allow for loading and unloading and expand to serve tomorrow's needs,
approach incorporated the S Street trains from each direction. Amtrak is such as high-speed rail. The Amtrak sta-
Station as a major element of a civic cen- already planning to add an additional tion provides a viable alternative to vehic-
ter entertainment complex. Projections train for passenger convenience, ular travel because of its close proximity
for new economic growth supported this to entertainment, commercial and gev-
design -- to meet today's needs as well Using the dirt from its Q Street under- emment venues, beckoning travelers to
as the intermodal needs of the future, pass project as fill for the station site, the Bakersfield like a shining welcome mat.
city generated further savings -- not
only in costs, but also in transportation. Contact: Arnold Ramming, project
Sound Planning Saved City staff also worked closely with the manager, Public Works Department,
Taxpayers Money project engineer and general contractor Ci{y of Bakerfield; phone: (661) 325-
Optimal planning and coordination to ensure that the project was completed 3591; e-mail: <aramming@ci. bakers
efforts achieved significant savings for on schedule, thus saving taxpayer dollars field, ca. us>. ~
taxpayers. For example, bypass tracks that in design and construction, and prevent-
had to be installed to keep freight mov- lng the all too common overrun costs.
lng during project construction normally Thoughtfully designed landscaping helps
would have been removed after construc- the station blend with its surroundings,
lion. But the city incorporated two of the
which include the Centennial Garden
bypass tracks into the new station. In the
and Convention Center, hotels, restau-
long run, the two tracks south of the
rants, the library, government offices
and private enterprises, and extends an
attractive ambiance into the downtown
redevelopment area.
What do your project managers do WHEN IT COMES TO
When some folks say: Gleaming New Station
· NIMBY!... Warmly Welcomes Visitors CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS,
Not In My Back Yard! Timing the new station's opening with WE DON'T PLAY SECOND
the Fourth of July allowed hundreds of FIDDLE TO ANYONE.
· BANANA! ·oo Bakersfield residents to participate in the
Build Absolutely Nothing grand opening celebration -- a day filled Hill's construction claims teams are experts
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' NOPE ! fireworks display, scheduling, contracts, and cost estimating.
· ° ° We analyze the myriad of issues surrounding
Not On Planet Earth! Residents now enjoy an architecturally your project,
Do your project managers: unique Amtrak train station centrally and recommend
Wring their hands...? located in downtown Bakersfield with a actions to minimize
Look for early retirement...7 pleasing exterior and interior, an empha- complications
Compromise their Missions...? sis on passenger comfort in its design, and unnecessary
Not if they have learned SDIC, and seating for 110 in the waiting area. losses.
The art and science of Systematic Natural light enters through expansive Our construction
Consent-Building... windows and skylights. Computer con- claims services
SDIC gets controversial projects, nection ports allow passengers to access include scheduling
programs, plans, bond issues, etc. the Internet while waiting for their and delay analysis,
IMPLEMENTED! trains. Three water features and a chil- damage assessment, technical support, and
dren's play area enhance the station's el·- expert witness testimony.
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- SDIC: Monterey, CA: Jan. 14-16, '02 niently located, and there's space for a site or contact us. Before the other side does.
- SDIC: Seattle, WA: April 30, '02 concessionaire. Passengers are also
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From: David Lyman
To:
Date: 2/5/02 1:29PM
Subject: Bakersfield Economic Development inthe News.
Bakersfield's economic development is-prominently on display in the latest issue of "Economic
Development Bulletin," the newsletter of the California Association for Local Economic Development
(CALED).
In an article called "Good News, California! The 'Economy is Still Working," six communities are
highlighted, with details .about their recent-retention and attraction efforts. Bakersfield's successes .are
shown with 15 different projects, eight of which are in our Enterprise Zone. The total amount of
investment in these .Bakersfield projects is estimated to be $63.5 ~million.
Many of these projects came to .CAt:ED's attention through our city, s own newsletter, "Blueprints." If you
ever wondered'is anyone out there reads our newsletter, I'm here to tell you that they do --- and our
readers are not just in Bakersfield.
A copy of the CALED article is attached.
GOOD NEWS, CALIFORNIA!
THE ECONOMY IS STILL WORKING
What follows is a report on recent (2001) business retention and attraction efforts throughout the State.
Entity Business Retention or Attraction Sq. Footage tt of Jobs Fiscal Impact
Long Beach! Airline X 35,000 325-350 $275+m
Reservation
Center &
Employee
Training
Facility
Hartford Peaker Plant X N/A 1 new $75m
C-rain & Milling
Processing Plant X N/A 56 $10m
Poway Gateway
Computers X 175,000 500 Not available
Gilroy EDC Odyssey Enterprises X 250,000 200 Not available
Heartwood Cabinets X 65,000 65 Not available
EJ Pyres Trucking X 35,000 50 Not available
Intertech Forms X 60,000 60 Not available
Architectural Facades X 25,000 25 Not available
Radiation
Detection Mfg. X 25,000 40 Not available
JN Abbot Dist. X 20,000 35 Not available
Fibre Innovations X 150,000 90 Not available
Critical Clean SolutionsX 30,000 65 Not available
Garlic Farm Truck Stop X 25,000 35 Not available
Fastenal Company X 10,000 25 Not available
Entegfis Micro Electronics X 52,000 150 Not available
Indian Motorcycle X 200,000 450 Not available
CALED Bulletin~ Page 12 January 2002
Entity Business Retention or Attraction Sq. Footage # of Jobs Fiscal Impact
Bakersfield AFSA Data Corp. X 27,000 400 new $2m
Guy Chaddock Co. X 125,000 200 new $5m '
US Cold Storage X 50,000 0 $5m
Allen Group X 60,000 100 $12m
Carquest Distr. X 145,000 50 new $8m
Domino Plastics X 16,000 20 $1.5m
Flashco X 13,000 26 $1.5m
Skyline Mill & Cabinet X 20,000 13 $1.5m
Ermis Paint X 40,000 20 $3m
HPS Mechanical X 21,000 20 new $1.5m
Victory Circle X 40,000 21 new $2m
Target Crreatland X 100,000' 100 $8m
Home Depot X 100,000 70 $8m
Walker Lewis Rents X 30,000 30 $3m
Malcolm X 15,000 2 $1.5m
San Joaquin
Partnership 'Moore Tech. X 122,000 120-300 $8m
Teletech COrp. X 52,000 800 Not available
Sortex X 15,000 25 Not available
V'mothequie W'me X 25,000 40 Not available
Simpson Mfg. Simpson
Strongtie X 600,000 400 Not available
Commerce West X 40,000 60 Not available
ACI X 70,000 50-100 Not available
KML X 49,000 15 Not available
Taylor Company X N/A 35-50 Not available
Elma Electronics X 60,000 40 Not available
Owens & Miner X 70,000 30 Not available
Ford Motor Company X 608,000 200 Not available
Kroger Foods X 100,000 60 Not available
Medline Industries X 276,000 50 Not available
Pacific Technologie., X 54,000 12 Not available
Sodexho, Inc. X 113,700 541 Not available
Statco Engine~ring X 18,000 N/A Not available
Cozad Trailers X NIA 80 Not available
Martin Brower Co. X 135,000 30 new Not available
Ryan Fire Supply X 57,000 N/A Not available
CA Fruit Processors X 24,000 50 Not available
Kaiser Permanente X 96,000 520 Not available
Do you want your successes on here? Then send information to CALED in this format. Contact lsaylesOcaled, org.
January 2002 CALED Bulletin, Page 13
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Bakersfield has landed on a list ranking the top cities for Recent column: Sweeping success
relocating and expanding manufacturing companies as for chamber chief
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It came in at No. 40, beating such hea~eights as
Denver and Cincinnati. The top ci~, for the second year
running, was Jacksonville, Fla.
Mom than 75 site sel~tors -- the brokers and consultants
who seek I~ales for varied projects -- were su~eyed.
They ranked cities based on various factors, including
work fome quali~, incentive programs and ease of working
with officials.
The wooing of site selectors at trade shows and when they
visit Kern County has paid off, said Patrick Collins,
president and CEO of Kern Economic Development Corp.
Bakersfield's ranking should give the KEDC "some extra
credibility to say we're not the only ones who think it's a
great place to be," Collins said.
On the manufacturing list, Bakersfield was the lowest
ranked among three California communities. San Diego
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: February 6, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: 2001 National Aquatic Safety Award
It is my privilege to inform you that our aquatic risk management firm, Jeff
Ellis & Associates, Inc. (E&A), has informed us that we are the recipients of
the firm's prestigious Gold National Aquatic Safety Award for 2001.
This is the third consecutive year that the city has earned a national safety
award. In each of the two previous years, we were honored with the Silver-
level award. Our ever-improving performance is indicative of our
commitment to safety and the quality of the staff, training program, and
supervision.
E & A cited that we earned this distinction for "consistently exceeding" their
criteria for aquatic safety certification and that the users of our public pools
"are consistently being afforded with the highest degree of swimmer
protection currently available for the aquatic industry."
Our entire aquatics staff led by Sally Ihmels, David Stricker, and Josh
Romine are to be commended for their exemplary work. The city is fortunate
to have these individuals providing the necessary leadership to deliver state-
of-the-art public safety to the citizens of Bakersfield.
RECEIVED
DATE: February 4, 2002 IFE~ 5 ;~0°2
CITY MANAGER'S OFFtC;~
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Start Ford, Director
SUBJECT: Monthly Report
Attached are the monthly activity reports for each division.
cc: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
JANUARY 2001 Monthly Report
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
David Stricker, Specialist
Josh Romine, Coordinator
Lap Swim: Monthly Attendance
58
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 29 116
Nightclub Two-step 24 96
Adult Ballet 1 4
Adult Tap 3 12
Total 57 228
Aquatics:
We are continuing to seek applicants for summer aquatics staff. Twenty-eight
interviews were held for lifeguard/swim instructors and twelve for managers in January.
We need a total of 150 aquatics staff for the summer.
Currently, we have three heated pools in operation which are servicing lap swim, swim
club rentals, high school swim practices and lifeguard trainings. Silver Creek pool is
being utilized by the Aquatic Club of Bakersfield, Ridgeview High, Bakersfield High
(girls) and South High. Jastro pool is being used by Bakersfield High (boys), Games
High and Kern Aquatics. Jefferson pool is being used by East High, Foothill High,
Highland High and Riptide Aquatics.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parlcs
JANUARY 2001 Monthly Report
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
David Stricker, Specialist
Josh Romine, Coordinator
Lap Swim: Monthly Attendance
58
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 29 116
Nightclub Two-step 24 96
Adult Ballet 1 4
Adult Tap 3 12
Total 57 228
Aquatics:
We are continuing to seek applicants for summer aquatics staff. Twenty-eight
interviews were held for lifeguard/swim instructors and twelve for managers in January.
We need a total.of 150 aquatics staff for the summer.
Currently, we have three heated pools in operation which are servicing lap swim, swim'
club rentals, high school swim practices and lifeguard trainings. Silver Creek pool is
being utilized by the Aquatic Club of Bakersfield, Ridgeview High, Bakersfield High
(girls) and South High. Jastro pool is being used by Bakersfield High (boys), Garces
High and Kern Aquatics. Jefferson pool is being used by East High, Foothill High,
Highland High and Riptide Aquatics.
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CITY eF JAKERSFIELJ
l ecre n
January 2002 Monthly Report
Silver Creek Community Center
After School Programs
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Leisure Classes
Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist
Amanda Greene, Program Coordinator
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program
We started the basketball league on January 11th for Greenfield District and January 19th for
Bakersfield City School District. The students, parents, and school staff really enjoy cheering
their teams on.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites included celebrating the life of Martin Luther King
by songs, dances, and poems; Kendrick had a special week on Arctic and Antarctic-students
had activities on plant species, food chain, and animal habitats; Palla and Planz students made
play dough and created special pieces; McKee's students made snowman pins from peanuts
and presented them to their friends; all the sites created several arts and craft projects such as
snowflakes, winter wonderland scenes, winter mobiles and snow people paper dolls; Don't
Laugh At Me" projects and songs were taught; and several games, dances, and science
projects. '
Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights of the activities included a cooking week where they cooked a variety of things, went
on a bug hunt and then made several different kinds of bugs; played outdoor games, had
tournaments, and learned some new songs.
Keep America Beautiful Program
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee, in conjunction with the Recreation and Parks
Department, continued the elementary school tree plantings. They planted trees at Kendrick
and Fremont schools and over 100 children participated.
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In addition, the Waste in Place environmental curriculum, sponsored by Keep America
Beautiful, was presented to 60 special needs children at Leo B. Hart School. This curriculum
focuses on litter prevention, recycling, and beautification.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES
Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 171 1713
Kend rick ............................................................ 221 2213
McKee ............................................................... 347 3469
Palla .................................................................. 354 3539
Plantation .......................................................... 207 2072
Planz ................................................................. 202 20;.:
Silver Creek After School Pro,qram ................ 12 116
(4-days only Mon.- Thurs)
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 15,143
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $1228.00
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 5 times during the month of
January. The center was rented for two birthday parties, cookie rally, seven basketball
practices, and an anniversary party. Total attendance was 1305.
ClasSes at Silver Creek
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6-11) 8 32
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 15 60
Baseball Conditioning Class 13 52
Calligraphy Workshop 4 4
Cheerleading (5th-9th) no class no class
Cheerleading (2nd-4th) 2 8
Cheerleading (4yrs - 1st) no class no class
Chess 6 24
Clogging no class no class
Dance & Gym (4-5) 4 16
Dance & Gym (2-3) 10 40
Dog Obedience no class no class
Drawing 8 32
German no class no class
SC Gymnastics (Mom&Me) 6 24
SC Gymnastics (2 ll2-3yrs) 2 8
SC Gymnastics (4-5yrs) 2 8
Jazzercise 8 168
Karate 44 308
Kardio-Kick 14 112
Spanish 18 23
Tennis (Child-Beg) 9 72
Tennis (Adults) 4 32
Tennis (Child-Iht) no class no class
Tumbling &Gymnastics no class no class
Upholstery 6 24
Watercolor 11 33
TOTAL 194 1080
Classes at Other Fa¢Jilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) no class no class
Tennis (Adult) no class no class
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 % -4) 4 16
Dance & Gym (4-5) I 4
Dance & Gym (8+) I 4
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (3-4yrs) 2 8
Gymnastics (K-6yrs) 4 16
Jastro Park
Tennis (Jr. High/HS) 7 28
Tennis (Elementary) 8 32
Tennis (Clinic) 29 87
Tennis (Tournament 1125-1/27) 22 66
TOTAL 78 26t
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Total Attendance
Waste In Place Presentations 60 children 1 6 teache."c ·
Tree Plantings 100 children
8 teachers/volunteers
TOTAL 174
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 1305 Registrations Taken: 345
After School Program ................... 116 # of Guests Served: 362
Classes ....................................... 1080
TOTAL .................... 2501
CITY ~F IAKERSFIEL~
Recre n
JANUARY 2001 Monthly Report
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Submitted by: Linda McVicker, Recreation Supervisor
Dr. Martin Luther Kin~ Community Center
The Center was rented five times this month. It was rented twice for official training, once by
EDCD - Charles Webb, once for a funeral reception by the Hicks family and once by Holly. The
center held a birthday celebration on January 18t~ for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 80
participants who joined in the celebration received birthday cake and ice cream. They colored
pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and watched a video on his life. They were entertaihed by
the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dancers and the cheerleading group from the center.
Activity Monthly Attendance Registered Participants
Morning Fitness 559 *
Afternoon Fitness Room Combined *
Game Room 621 *
After-School Program 300 15
Gym 791
Children's Dance Troupe 240 60
Saturday Tennis 89 32
Aerobics 120 25
Sunday Adult Basketball 29(closed due to staffing) *
lnternet 276 *
Karate(children) 40 52
Karate (adult) 14 28
MLK Birthday Celebration 80 *
Cheerleading 102 25,
3,261 237
* Dropin program
(Registration not required)
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER - RENTALS
DATE AGENCY ATTENDANCE
January 8th Recreation Department 08 .
January 110` Repass 75
January 170` Charles Webb/EDCD 20
January 190` · Recreation Department/Holly 10
January 22"a Recreation Department 0__~8
121
Monthly Attendance of all programs including rentals .................. 3,302
Lowell Neighborhood Community Center
The Lowell Neighborhood Community Center had 975 participants for ~the month. For 30
minutes each day the participants receive help with their home work. They also participate in
cheerleading and have a basketball team which will compete against other City Schools. They
also made up skits played soccer and make art projects.
JANUARY 2002 MONTHLY REPORT
Submitted by: Henry Shipes, Recreation Supervisor '
Susan Roussel, Program Coordinator
Mozart for Mom & Travelin' Tunes:
The entertainers for Mozart for Mom and Travelin' Tunes
Concerts are set.
After School Sports:
Greenfield and Bakersfield City Schools begin competition in
after school basketball. Greenfield has twelve teams
participating divided into two divisions of six teams.
Bakersfield City Schools have four teams participating.
Greenfield played their games on Friday afternoon at district
school sites. Bakersfield City School played games on
Saturday mornings at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center. '
After School Program ( City School District): .
Average Daily Attendance Monthly Attendance
Sequoia - 39 385
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i~ilen Aide': HS: Janua~ 02 Monthly R .wpd ........ ........ Page 2
Stella Hills- 70 703
Casa Loma - 93 903
Total 202 1991
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
gcPar
PARKS DIVISION
JANUARY, 2002 MONTHLY REPORT
NEW PARKWAY SIGNS
Access to the Kern River Parkway via the Manor Street parking lot is more pronounced than. before
al~er installation of signs on each entry comer. The precast concrete signs are of the same theme that
identifies most of our city parks. The design includes the sign element apparently held into position
by two massive tree trunk sections.
Before the signs could be installed, Parks Craf~worker's brought in fill soil at both comers to build
up enough material to place the signs. In order to keep a natural look to the area, we will also be
seeding in with a wild flower blend for ground cover.
SCHOOL YARD TREE PLANTING
Once again, Parks Tree Section personnel assisted in planting trees at local area elementary schools.
Freemont and Kendrick schools were the latest schools to benefit from our urban forestry program
headed by Paul Graham.
Ten trees were planted on site of each school. Principals from both schools acknowledged and
appreciated the assistance Park staff provided with planting of each tree. And yes, we admit it puts
a smile on our faces too!
IN THE WORKS
Leading the charge to advance Parks Division further into the age of technology, Ken Trone and Paul
Graham are working with M.I.S. staff to create an electronic service request program. Although a
very time consuming project, the goal is to create and utilize a data base to assist in tracking work
assignments and to assist in developing future operating protocols.
A current and ever expanding source of information for the database is derived with assistance of
global positioning satellites (GPS) and geographical information system (GIS) computer software.
Both may be used to catalogue improvements throughout our park system and city wide with specific
regards to trees within easements and fight-of-ways. Development of an electronic service request
form will have ability to identify necessary work to field support staff, verify work is accomplished
with ability to note any concerns, then download the service information for future scheduling of
work. Monitoring of work processes through electronic data gathering will result in improved
efficiency and effectiveness of available resources.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. POOL PROJECT
Request for use of city swimming pools lead to creating a capital improvement project for adding
a heater to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park swimming pool. Due to lack of available natural gas
service, a new gas line was required. Combined city forces of Parks and Streets Divisions were able
to open and close a 210' long trench through the entry drive saving the city $8-10,000. PG&E
installed a new 1 1/4" gas service to the Center in only one day.
The new heater is scheduled to arrive the first week of February with installation to be complete
within 7 - 10 days. In the mean time, pool lane markings, pool mechanical system calibrations and
other preparatory work will commence. We expect to have 76 degree F. pool water ready for use
by high school and other swim teams by mid February.
WE JUST KEEP GROWING
Recent accounting reflects we have added 21 locations citywide into our daily maintenance
operations since July 1, 2001. The 21 sites total approximately 28 new acres of primarily median
and streetscape landscaping. In addition, we have placed 15 parcels totaling over 7 acres into a
maintenance (warranty) monitoring. This is'a period following creation of landscaping
improvements where the developer is responsible for the first 12 months of maintenance to insure
either proper germination or initial development occurs. This is also a good barometer for amount
of acreage Parks Division will be required to maintain upon conclusion of the 12 month monitoring
period.
BAKERSFIELD
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ·
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF PoLIo ,~~
DATE: February 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Speeding on 18t" and 21st Streets
Council Referral No. WF0019109/00 (Ward 2)
Council Member Benham requested Police Department enforcement and a Public
Works report on speeding problems on 18t" and 21st Streets, between Oak and C
Streets.
Operations staff was assigned to monitor 18th and 21st Streets between Oak and "C,"
and provide traffic enforcement as necessary. The area is problematic and staff will
continue enforcement efforts. Please refer to the attached memorandum by Traffic
Commander, Lt. Tim Taylor, for complete details.
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attachment: Memorandum "Council referral by Council Member Sue Benham,' dated 2/5/02
MEMORANDUM
To: William Rector, Assistant Chief of Police
From: T. Taylor, Lieutenant, Traffic Section
Date: February 5, 2002
Subject: Council Referral by Council Member Sue Benham
On January 28, 2002 I received a council referral from Council Member Sue Benham regarding
speed violations on 18t~ and 21st Streets between Oak and C Streets. The referral was passed along
to the Traffic Section sergeants who assigned various officers enforcement duties in the referenced
area. Twenty-two citations were issued at various times of the day and days of the week'extending
from January 28 through February 5, 2002. The SMART trailers were also placed on both streets in
an effort to make drivers aware of their speed.
Sergeant Borton is working with Public Works to create signs to be used in conjunction with a
marked patrol vehicle to address speeding violations throughout the city, and Sergeant Ott suggested
that a temporary four-way stops be placed at the intersection of 18~h and C Streets and 21s~ and C
Streets to interrupt and slow the flow of traffic along those mutes.
We will continue to provide traffic enfomement in the area specified in Council Member Benham's
referral and I have attached additional material for your reference.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: February 8, 2002
SUBJECT: Expanding Boys and Girls Club
Council Referral No. WF0019018/01 (Ward 4)
Triple referral to Chief Matlock, PoliCe Department (lead), Chief Fraze, Fire Dept.,
and Director Ford of Recreation and Parks. Council Member Couch reque.sted Police
Chief Matlock, Fire Chief Fraze, and Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director meet
with the Executive Directors of PAL and the Boys and Girls Club to discuss the issue
of expanding the Boys and Girls Club Facility. Council Member Couch would also
like to be included in that meeting.
In response to Council Member Couch's request, two meetings were held with
representatives from each department. Various locations for expanding the Boys and
Girls Club were discussed, as well as collaborative projects. Funding remains to be a
key issue for successful expansion. Members will continue to meet as needed to "
discuss and explore possible joint projects.
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