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Home My WebLink About04/05/02 BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 5, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Tandy, City Manager ~7"D.~7 FROM: Alan SUBJECT: General Information 1. As you may know from the recent media reports, CSUB has reached a decision to play their next season games at the Garden. We're very glad to hear they're coming back. 2. The CTC met on April 4th and adopted the 2002 STIP. As also mentioned in the media, their staff recommendation was to delay funding for the Westside Parkway until FY 2006-07. However, there may be some things we can do to get the funds sooner. The enclosed memo from Public Works mentions several of the options we may have available. Included with the memo is a copy of the letter we sent to Kern COG earlier this week with our proposed changes to the 2002 RTIP 3. More good news about Bakersfield as a desirable community to live - the National Association of Home Builders has ranked us as fifth on their "Western Top 10 Most Affordable Housing List". 4. The unveiling ceremony for the entry monument signs has been set for Thursday, May 16th at 10:30 a.m. at the location of the south sign. We will provide you with more details in the next few weeks. 5. We received correspondence this week from Time Warner Cable about their plan to expand the choice of cable broadband internet service providers for local customers. Please refer to the attached letter for additional information. 6. Attached is a status report from Public Works including progress made on street rehabilitation projects in the past two weeks, as well as various other construction projects that are currently underway or scheduled to begin soon. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 5, 2002 Page 2 7. EDCD has submitted loan reports for two companies. A brief summary follows and further details are included in the enclosed memo. · Harvel Plastics is has complied with the loan terms for employment hiring for the fourth year of their five year loan; · Hammons Meats Sales has complied with the loan terms for employment hiring for the last year of their five year loan. 8. The Employee Incentive Committee is pleased to present you with the list of High Five nominees and winners for the first quarter of 2002. 9. We received a very complimentary letter about Gene Bogart for his recent presentation to the Rotary Club on the Kern River Parkway projects. Thanks to Gene for showcasing our City projects in such an informative and enthusiastic way. 10. The Fire Department's media activity report for the first quarter of 2002 is enclosed for your information. 11. The latest CIP status report from Public Works is attached. 12. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham · Review of citizen's proposed design ordinance for downtown · Business owner request to change the street name of 17th Place. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: .ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ! FROM: (~/.~f/~AUL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: PRIL 5, 2002 SUBJECT: 2002 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) On April 4, 2002, the California Transportation Commission (CTC), adopted the 2002 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). What this means for the City of Bakersfield is that several large projects in which we have been working on are going to be allowed to move forward. The first project of note is the Fairfax at 178 Interchange project which was successfully changed from a Caltrans construction project to a City construction project. This will provide significant cost savings that will be then placed back into the Region for use on other projects. The most significant action involved the successful conversion of the State Route 58 project (the old Kern River Freeway) into the Westside Parkway. CTC staff had recommended preliminary work be funded in the early years with construction slated for the 06-07 year. City staff was in agreement with CTC's staff recommendation, with the exception of the construction year. We had provided testimony to the CTC to try and bring that money back to the 04-05 year in which it was originally programmed, some four years ago. Due to funding short falls statewide, the CTC was unable to grant the request and kept the money for construction, approximately $136 million, in the 06-07 year. With respect to the $20 million in savings that is to be used for rehabilitation projects, that action will take place with an amendment that is currently being processed at this time. There are several things we can do to ensure those funds become available sooner than the 06-07 year. Those included working with the CTC staff on cash flow issues, engaging our State Legislators to assist us in this effort and looking into the possibility of advancing the funds with local dollars paid back with Federal dollars in the future year those dollars are programmed. In other words, when the rehabilitation money becomes programmed through the amendment process and it is placed in a later year, it is our understanding we can front the money ourselves and get paid back in that later year under the provisions of the (Garvey Bill). Staff is currently researching that possibility. G:\G ROUPDAT~M2002_CityManage~2002STIP_Apr5_2OO2.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORaNIA 93301 (661) 326-3724 RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER April 1,2002. Ronald E. Brummett, Executive Director Kern Council of Governments 1401 19~ Street, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Attn: Joe Stramaglia Re: Westside Parkway/Street Rehabilitation RTIP FundingRedistribution Dear Ron: We have reviewed your letter of March 27, 2002, regarding the above-referenced item. Attached is a spreadsheet outlining the City of Bakersfield's proposed changes to the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) regarding the redistributionof funds for the westside Parkway project. At their March 21,2002 meeting, the Transportation Planning Policy Committee (TPPC) approved the City of Bakersfield's request to reprogram $20,000,000 in right-of-way acquisition savings realized from the down-sizing of the freeway facility from a 300' wide State Route to a 210' wide local parkway. The TPPC further voted that any additional right-of-way savings beyond the $20 million is to go to the other various cities within the Kern Council of Governments (COG) for road rehabilitation projects. Based on City estimates, this additional savings totals $401,000. The desired redistribution of the remaining funds for the project is shown on the shaded portion of the spreadsheet. Please note there may be a small discrepancy between your number and ours with respect to expenditures related to right of way purchased by CalTrans. This discrepancy must be resolved prior the CTC meeting so as to be completely accurate when the final action is taken. As you are aware, a portion of the right-of-way savings were previously redistributed to the construction phase of the project, which is why now both the right-of-way and construction phases of the project are reduced as part of this redistribution. It is requested that this redistribution be placed on the agenda for the Technical Advisory Committeemeeting of April 3, 2002, for ultimate action by the TPPC. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the undersigned at 326-3574. Very truly yours, Raul M. Rojas Public Works Director ~/',.~a~S' R. LaRochelle ~. c.~// Honorable Mayor and City CoUnc members Alan Tandy, City Manager Theodore D. Wright, Civil Engineer Racquel Carvajal, KernCOG S:\TED~301 letr~kemcogroads2.wpd Current RTIP Allocation: Westside Parkway: PA&ED $7.700,000 Current ROW Estimate: ROW $38.200.000 PS&E $5,500.000 Future Expenditures: CONSTRUCTION $136.601.000 Heath to Renfro $250.000 $188,001.000 Allen to Calloway $1.800.000 Less Expended to Date: Calloway to east $750.000 PA&ED $5.000.000 RRBWSD mitigation $1,800,000 ROW $9,73'0~000,,. F-K Canal to Mohawk $4,000.000 Subtotal: $14.730,000 Mohawk Street $2.000,000 Total Remaining: $173,271,000 City ROW Pumhases $2.300.000 Corporation Yard $6,000,000 Utilities $2,000,000 Subtotal: $20.900,000 :Proposed RTip.Aii0cation 'of' Rem~ining 'Funds:.· Caltrans Support: $200,000 ':" ....... ''~' ......:'-'.' ' .... ':'~ '-'~"' '""~"~".' -. Agency Support: $300,000 Westsld® Parkway:'~?!':;! ":~':::."" :' ~: '": .:i':!~'.'?I'~ i:"!.~.:'i'~'~;I~ "'"" : Contingency $4r770,000 · PA&ED -' i'?.? ~;" '"i' .' ~.ii:'.i':~':~!i' ',;'~/::: $2,700,000 " "'r~uv · '" ,," ~",;.;!~:::~!:,"':-~.?,rJ!i;$2S,170.000 Total Required for Future ROW Expenditures: $26,170,000 ............. > ,,,~ ...... ........ ~-.....',. :'. '..' CONSTRUCTION . .'~ "./;% ~';. "'~: ''~',': ' $118~500~000, ~' · ' '. ,i:.'; .{::... '' ~..~? :i;?~':;il $152,870,000 Roadway Rehabilltatiori: Expended to Date · CONSTRUCTION . '~ -'..:' ~:..'~"~ :::: ??~;~,$20,000,000 State ROW Purchases $9,280,000 .' '. .'. ADD'L ROWSAVINGS ~'; %?' :~,;"i~;,i;;iii'i;:"~'!!i~':'~"~:i" ': $401,000 State PA&ED Support $5,000,000 :. ' .:'' State ROW Support '" $450~000., . ~ :,.? ..... . '.....,..~,~ ';~;:~.;,.;i" ~';~: · . ' ' Subtotal $14,730,000 Total Required for ROW: $35,900,000 S:\TED~001spr~westsideparkwayfunding.wb3 From: David Lyman To: Barry Zoeller; Carol Parks; Chris Frank; Donna Kunz; ED staff; Guy Greenlee; INET:fisherd@ kedc.com; INET:mckinney@kedc.com; INET:sherylb@ikg.com; Jesse Mach; Jim Eggert; John Nilon; Patrick Collins; Paul Sippel; Rhonda Smiley Date: 4/4/02 1:35PM Subject: Bakersfield Only CA City on Western Top 10 Afforable Housing List Bakersfield is the only California community that made the Western Top 10 Most Affordable Housing list, according to a survey released April 3. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ranks Bakersfield fifth on its Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) in the Western Region for the Fourth Quarter of 2001. In the previous quarter, Bakersfield ranked fourth in the West. The ten communities with the most affordable housing in the Western Region are, 1. Anchorage, Alaska MSA 2. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona MSA 3. Albuquerque, New Mexico MSA 4. Yuma, Arizona MSA 5. BAKERSFIELD MSA 6. Reno, Nevada MSA 7. Las Vegas, Nevada MSA 8. Olympia, Washington MSA 9. Bremerton, Washington MSA 10. Tucson, Arizona MSA NAHB defines housing affordability as the percentage of homes sold that a family earning the median income can afford to buy. The survey showed that 70.2 percent of Bakersfield's families can afford a median priced home. This compares with Visalia-Tulare-Porterville (63.3 percent), Redding (54.3 percent), Fresno (53.3 percent), and Riverside-San Bernardino (50.8 percent). By contrast, only 37.5 percent of families in Los Angeles-Long Beach can afford to buy a median-priced home there. In San Diego the figure is 22.4 percent and in San Francisco, 8 percent. On NAHB's national rankings, Bakersfield's HOI ranks 98th; last quarter, Bakersfield's national ranking was 97th. Bakersfield Division 3 7_002 Apd] t, 2OO2 AI~ T~dy City M~ager City of B~ersfield 1501 Tmxtun Avenue B~ersfield, CA 93301 De~ Mr. T~dy: Time Wmer Cable is pleased to advise you that our customers in your commmity will soon have a choice of cable broadb~d ~temet Se~ice Providers ("ISPs"). We ~ticipate that on April 4, 2002, in addition to the Road Ru~er se~ice already provided, the E~hLi~ ~d AOL Hie Speed se~ices will be available on our system. Additional ISPs will be available at a ~ture date. We anticipate that both EarthLink and AOL High Speed services will be offered to customers with a variety of service features and options. As a result, the pricing for these services will be differentiated based'on a number of factors, many of which we at Time Warner Cable will have no control over. In fact, in some instances an ISP may even establish their own prices and be in direct contact with consumers. For the EarthLink service, when offered by Time Warner Cable, the rate will be $44.95 and for the AOL High Speed service, the rate will be $54.95. The services will be subject to various terms and conditions· The Bakersfield area will be among the first in the country where customers have a choice of }SPs on their cable system· We have expended significant effort to resolve the many complex technical and operational issues which have thus far arisen in the process of making these services available on the system. We are certain that as the process moves forward, other issues will arise. As you no doubt realize, these services are highly dynamic. Changes in service offerings, pricing and other conditions may occur frequently. Time Warner and the ISPs must retain the flexibility to respond to new circumstances in ways that optimize customer satisfaction. We will try to keep you informed of any significant developments with respect to the services available on our system. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, · Scho~nstein Vice President/General Manager Time Warner Cable Bakersfield Division 3600 N. Sillect Avenue Bakersfield CA. 93308 A Time Warner Entertainment-Advance~ewhouse Company BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY,' CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ DATE: April 5, 2002 SUBJECT: STREET REHABILITATION PROGRESS During the past two weeks the Streets Division has done work on the following projects: · Gosford Road, Stockdale Highway to Ming A venue. · Oilsand treatment on all lanes completed as required. ° Gosford Road, Ming Avenue to White Lane. · Southbound lanes completed from Ming Avenue to New Haven. · Police Department Parking lot. · Final paving completed. · Median Island work. · South H between Wilson and Planz · Stockdale Highway between Ashe and New Stine · Columbus Avenue between Panorama and Oswell c: Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director Brad Underwood, Public Works Operations Manager Ted Wright, Civil Engineer IV Luis Peralez, Street Superintendent G:\GROUPDA'l'ffv12002_CityManage~ehab update 4-5.wpd From: Ted Wright To'. Rojas, Raul Date: 4/3/02 3:05PM Subject: Re: Media Subjects The White Lane Reconstruction/Stine Road Intersection Expansion is currently underway, with travel lanes on White Lane between Stine Road and Wilson Road limited to two lanes in each direction. This work is scheduled to be complete in late May/early June. The Brimhall Road Sewer project started last week. This project will extend sewer in Brimhall Road from Allen Road west to Westdale Drive, and will serve some newly developing City residential tracts with sewer as well as allow much of the already developed Westdale neighborhood area to connect to sewer. The northeast bike path also restarted construction operations last week. The paving was delayed last Fall while Cai Water finished up some water line installations in the area of the path. These water pipelines will convey water from the Kern River up to the new water treatment plant. The bikepath paving should be complete in 3-4 weeks. The Mohawk Trunk Sewer is scheduled to receive bids next week. This project will extend sewer east from Coffee Road along the south side of the Equilon Refinery to serve the Double Tree Hotel area. This trunk sewer line will replace a high maintenance sewer line and pump station that currently extends east under State Route 99. Bids were received yesterday for the Kroll Way Bridge, and the project is scheduled for Council Award at the April 10, 2002 meeting. This project will provide another access into Cai State from the Gosford Road area, and is one provision of a master agreement between the University and the City that was entered into in the late 1960's. This project is scheduled to be essentially complete by June 12th. Bids are also to be received next week for the reconstruction/resurfacing of Fairfax Road from College Avenue to Valley View Drive, Wilson Road from Planz Road to Agate Drive, and Virginia Avenue from King Street to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad. Brimhall Road >>> Raul Rojas 04/02/02 01:35PM >>> APR ,=- 3 2002 BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM April 3, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ FROM: Donna L. Kurtz, Economic Development Director c,, SUBJECT: Employment Status for Harvel Plastics Agreement No. 98-52 between the City of Bakersfield and Harvel Plastics provided a $123,020 loan to the company for a term of five years. Twenty percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year the company met all terms and conditions of the agreement. These terms included, · hiring 56 workers within the first five years, with 16 new jobs in Year 1, 15 new jobs in Year 2, 10 jobs in Year 3; 5 jobs in Year 4; and 10 jobs in Year 5; and · of those workers hired, at least 51% must be low- and moderate-income individuals for each of the first five years of the agreement. Exercising this forgiveness is a ministerial action and, thus, requires no Council action. For the fourth year of the agreement, the company employed three new hires, and 67% of these hires were low- and moderate-income individuals. While the company has not hired as many workers to date as projected, the company offset this deficit by exceeding the 51% level of low- and moderate- income hires. As the table shows, during the first four years of operation, 77% of all hires have been low- and ,:~.-~ ~..:~, ~mplO~mei~t moderate-income individuals. Projected Actual % low-mod Because the company exceeded the hires hires income low- and moderate income Year 1 16 23 74% requirements, the company qualifies to have 20%, or $24,604, of the loan Year 2 15 8 88% amount forgiven for the fourth year of the agreement. Year 3 10 5 80% I propose we send a letter like we did Year 4 5 3 67% last year, which merely reflects the Year 5 10 ministerial action of the debt ~' forgiveness. With approval from you, Total to date [ 56 [ 39 [ 77% we will immediately mail the letter. dlSP:~HARVEL~Forgive 20% of Year 4.wpd BAKERSFIELD, ....... ;'"' "' Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM iL April 2, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Employment Status for Hammons Meats Sales, Inc. - Final Report This is the final Emplo~ent Status Repo~ for this company, ks a~eement with the City of Bakersfield has expired. A~eement No. 96-337 between the City of B~ersfield and Hmmons Meat Sales, Inc., provided a $35,000 loan to the company for a te~ of five years. Twenty percent of the lo~ would be forgiven for each year the company met all te~s ~d conditions of the a~eement. These te~s included, · hiring two workers ~om Bakersfield during the first year (1997-98), and one worker for each of the following four years; and · of those workers hired in the each ye~, at least 51% must be low- and moderate-income individuals. Exercising this forgiveness is a ministerial action and, thus, requires no Council action. Based upon the repo~s submitted to our office ~om the comply for the fi~h and final year (2000- 2001), the company hired two employees and both of them, or 100%, were low- and moderme- income individuals. For the past four years, the company has met the te~s of the a~eement and 20% of the loan amount has been for~ven each year. Because the comply met the te~s ~d conditions of the fi~h ~d final year, the total amount of this loan has been for~ven and there is no outstanding bal~ce. The table right summarizes the ~.~: at company's emplo~ent histo~ the past five years. With your New hires over the live-year agreement (actual) 23 approval, we will immediately noti~ the company of this. New hires over the five-year agreement (projected) 6 New hires in excess of projections 283% Percentage of new hires that were Iow- or 65% moderate-income individuals dl:~:~AMMONS~Forgive 20% for Year 5.wpd B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 4, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: ~~'~a~, 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 first quarter of 2002. 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 2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD 'January Norninc= Title Dept Date "Nominator . ~ Comments I Adair, Bruce* Detective PD 1/30/2002 Amber Lawrencer ~ec'~,. commendation. , from~ Division Commander. 2 Arvizo, Luis Police Officer ,PD 01/18/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of.appreciation from ~ci!iZen. 3 Batchelor, Gregg* Sr. Poi. Officer PD 1/30/2002 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local I~u~siness. 4 Bianco, Joseph* Police Sergeant PD 01/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.. 5 Bloching, Richard* WW Plan! Mech PW / WW 01/08/02 Lonnita Lawrence Takes extra time to see that people are treated right. 6 Brantley, David police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Division Commander. 7 Bumett, Lora. Comm Ctr Supr PD 01/28/02 Dave Ha'skins Great dedication and efficiency. 8 Cacal, Sean* Corem Rel Spc PW / GS 01/29/02 Cindy London Always goes out of his way to help others. 9 Davisson, Kad* GIS Analyst MIS 01/18/02 Maggie Johnson Always takeS time out to. assist; cheerful. 10 Dickson, Todd Sr. Poi. Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation, from local business. 11 Flowers, Terrye Comm Opr Supr PD 01/28/02 Dave Haskins Great job with increased levels of efficiencY and dedication. 12 Gonzales, Frank* Sr. Poi. Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Div!sion Commander. 13 Gonzalez, Luis WWTP Opr II PW / WW 01/25/02 David Daniels Quick response in helping out after an.accident. 14 Gonzalez, Michelle* Poi Svc Tech PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen. 15 Grundeis, Glen Sergeant PD 01/30/02 ,Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from lOcal business. 16 Gutierrez, Christine Clerk Typist I EDCD 01/30/02 Tdcia Richter Tremendous job of support; professional; kind. 17 Hale, Mike Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Division Commander. 18 Harris, David* Facility Worker Rec & Parks 01/14/02 Rene Martinez Dedicated and determined; asset to Parks DePt. 19 Hays, Kathy* Comm Ctr Supr PD 01/03/02 Terrye Flowers Professional; shows attention to duties; "on top" of things. 01/18/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen. 01/28/02 Dave Haskins Great dedication and efficiency. 20 Hinson, Laura Clerk Typist II PW / Streets 01/04/02 Stepheney King Hardworking professional; does job well. 21 Horst, Stephen* Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Division Commander. 22 Hurtado, Doretha* Poi. Dispatcher I PD 01/16/02 Terrye Flowers Shows attention to detail and concem. 23 Lowe, Shane Comp Ddt Tech PW / Eng 01/09/02 Conchita Walker Always eager to help; always professional. 24 Mancia, Pedro* Laborer Rec & Parks 01/14/02 Rene Martinez Dedicated, and determined; asset to Parks Dept. 25 Mansker, Douglas Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen. 26 Massey, Robert* Police Officer PD 01/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen. 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Division Commander. 27 Moe, Randy Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local business. 28 Montes, Davina* Clerk Typist I PW / SW 01/18/02 Eddie Garcia Always smiling and cheerful; good.with customers 29 Movius, Jim Principal Planner Dev. Svcs. 01/02/02 Jennie Eng As Acting Director, dept. ran smoothly and effectively. 01/30/02 Para Townsend Excellent job as Acting Planning Director. 30 Nousch, Tanya Clerk Typist I PD 01/24/02 Amy Powers Went above and beyond to help; team player. 31 Porr, Walt Dep. City Atty II CAO 01/11/02 Lori Shepherd Saw a need and fill.ed it; tremendous help. 32 Roy, Matt Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local business. 33 Sandrini, Bryon* Sr. Poi. Officer PD 01/18/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen. 34 Scanlan, Janice Dep. City Atty II CAO 01/11/02 Lori Shepherd Saw a need and filled it; tremendous help. 2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD Januar ~56 Shipley, Tom 'Corem Ctr Supr PD 01~28/02 Dave Haskins Great dedication, and efficiency. Sullivan~'Denise Dep. City Clerk Clerk 01/10/02 Sandra 'Forsythe Always willing to. be helpful; awesome attitude. 37 Sullivan, Jamie Corem Ctr Supr PD 01/28/02 Dave Haskins Great dedication and efficiency. 38 Thompson, Bertha* Corem Ctr Supr PD 01/28/02 Dave Haskins Great dedication and efficiency. .. 39 Townsend, Jason* Police Officer PD 01/30/02 ~.mber Lawrence P. ec'd commendation from Division Commander. 40 Welty, Natalie Secretary Mayor 01/09/02 Denise Sullivan Alwa, ys helpful and pr, u~'~ssional; willipgly offers assistance. 41 Wesson, Roy Sr. Poi. Officer PD 01/18/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of app[eciation from citizen. 42: West, Brian* Sr. Poi. Officer PD 01/30/02. Amber LawrenCe Rec'd cOmmendation from Division ,Commander. 43 Williams, Heather Svc. Maint Wrkr PW / Streets 01/04/02 Stepheney King Hard working; great attitude. 44 Wolf, Lisa Account Clerk II Rec & Parks 01/10/02 Sandra Forsythe Pl,easure to work with always willing to heip. 45 Youngblood, Damon* Police Officer PD 01/30/02 Amber Lawrence F~ec'd comm, endatiOn from Division Commander. 2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD Pebruary Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments 1 Aflague, Annette Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 2 Bowen, Sara* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 3 Boytis, Robin Clerk Typist I Clerk 2/19/02 Citizen Very helpful and friendly; answered questions to the fullest. 4 Buss, Ten}/* Code Enf. Off. II Dev Svcs 2/11/02 Trudy Slater Treated citizen with courtesy and respect, expeditiously resolved problem. 5 Davidson, Michael Police Officer PD 2/13/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 6 Davisson, Kart* GIS Analyst MIS 2/13/02 Amber Lawrence Cooperative, always has a good attitude; never fails to deliver in a timely manner. 7 Edwards, Sally* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 8 England, Brandy* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 9 Farmer, Danny* Police Officer PD 2/13/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 10 Feola, Christopher* Police Officer PD 2/13/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 11 Findley, Madsol Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 12 Foltz, Nikki* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 13 Hanslik, Cindy* Poi. Disp. I - Temp PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 14 Hurtado, Doretha Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 15 Kitchen, Ralph SW Equip Opr PW/SW 2/11/02 Mayor Hall Went out of his way to complete task that was not part of his regular duties. 16 Lepez, Blanca* Rev. Prg. Aide PW / WW 2/5/02 Lonnita Lawrence Responsible for arranging an American flag to be flown at the site. 17 Lopez, Patty Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 18 Martin, Mads Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 19 Martinez, Diane* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 20 Martinez, Margie Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 21 McBdde, Thomas Police Officer PD 2/14/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 22 McCarthy, Pam City Clerk Clerk 2/19/02 Citizen Extremely nice; very helpful; super job performance 23 McDougal, Judy Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 24 Montes, Davina Clerk Typist I PW / SW 2/22/02 Martha Haslebacher Continually provides excellent customer service. 25 Murphy, Dennis Sr. Police Officer PD 2/14/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 26 Newman, Ryan* Police Officer PD 2/14/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from Divison Commander. 27 Oieda, David WW Plant Mech. PW / WW 2/5/02 Lonnita Lawrence Pleasure to work with; asset to the City; dedicated. 28 Ostrander, Kdstie* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 29 Owens, Hilade Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 30 Peery, Sonia Police Officer PD 2/15/02 Rachel Angelo Assisted eldedy citizen while off duty; waited for help to arrive. 31 Perry, Mel* Comm. Coord. PW ! T-C 2/11/02 Mayor Hall Always very accommodating; very conscientious; very loyal. 32 Powell. Lance Poi. Disp. II ' PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 33 Ramsey, Steve* Detective PD 2/14/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Kern County District Attorney's office. 34 Reimer, Dena* Poi. Svc. Tech. PD 1/31/02 Kevin Barnes Helped with a parking problem by making a flyer. 35 Roddguez, Gilbert* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 36 Sase, Joyanne* Poi. Disp. II PD 2/14/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 37 Smith, Blaine Sr. Police Officer PD 1/31/02 Dena Reimer Helped with maps for a flyer. 38 Snyder, Rhenda Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 39 Sorrell, Jennifer Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 40 Sullivan, Denise Dep. City Clerk Clerk 2/4/02 Dani Smith Worked out a cooperative arrangement with Public Works. 41 Tolbert, Tamia Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 42 Traylor, Joel Info SYS Analyst MIS 2/20/02 Mayor Hall Commended for expedient and proficient work in setting up app on website. 43 Turner, Keitha Clerk Typist II Clerk 2/5/02 Denise Sullivan Excellent co-worker; always ready to assist; asset to office. 44 West, Krista* Poi. Disp. II PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 45 Wooten, Kelly* Poi. Disp. I PD 2/13/02 Lt. Haskins Worked hard to reach goal of reducing time required to dispatch call. 2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD March Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments I 1 Anderson, McArthur Pk Svc Crd !Rec & Parks 02/28/02 Tony Hargrove Gives time management tips; helps employees any way he can. 2 Armbruster, Steven Sergeant PD 03/04/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from County of Yolo. 3 Bowen, Sara Poi Disp PD 03/04/02 Bill Descary Especially diligent in reaching an off-duty Gen Svcs worker. 4 Boyce, April Clerk Typist I PD 03/26/02 Deborah Willman Always gives 110%; goes out of her way to help others. 5 Briseno, Tony Supervisor I PW / SW 03/12/02 Kevin Barnes Developed a clear and effective guide for pre-trip inspections. 6 Bums, Dolores Clerk Typist I Fire 03/11/02 Leslie Devitt Has done an outstanding job adapting to her new assignment. 7 Celedon, Adolph Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 8 Chow, Damon* Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hfs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Team player; gives 110 per cent. 9 Flaherty, Pat* Risk Mgr Risk Mgmt 03/13/02 Terri Elison Presented accident/incident info to after school program staff. 10 Galardo, Ron* Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Takes pride in the work he does. 11 Gambill, Jerry Chief Fire 03/26/02 Anthony Gonzales Assisted HR with reviewing and evaluating many firefighter applicants. 12 Garcia, Robert J Police Officer PD 03/14/02 Glen Grundeis Will represent BPD in NY on March 17th; which honors safety officers. 13 Gennaro, Ginny Dept City Arty Atty 03/13/02 Terd Elison Presented accident/incident info to after school program staff. 14 George, Preston II Laborer PW / FS 03/27/02 Vicki Avila Assisted with transfer of a wheelchair between vehicles - big help. 15 Gonzales, Mac Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Goes beyond the call of duty; proud of his work. 16 Gonzales, Mary Ellen' Secretary II Risk Mgmt 03/27/02 Vicki Avila Offered the use of wheelchair to nominators family member. 17 Greene, Rudy SW Equip Op PW / SW 03/06~02 Kevin Barnes Helped make routine communications quicker and simpler. 18 Gustafson, James FS Wrkr II PW / FS 03/27~02 Vicki Avila Assisted with transfer of a wheelchair between vehicles - big help. 19 Guzman, Kevin SW Equip Op PW / SW 03/05/02 George Gonzales Helped with the Baker Street Clean up effort. 20 Hayslett, Brent* Acct. Clerk I Treasury 03/22/02 Cheryl Simpson Created a new filing system that will save staff time. 21 Hemandez, Hilado Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Treats people with respect. 22 Jones, Andrea* Legal Sec Atty 03/12/02 Patti Hock Always a great help; has incredible job knowledge. 23 Jones, Ruth Clerk Typist I PW / SW 03/21/02 Kevin Barnes Took on task of setting up new operation for recycling facility. 24 King, David Tech. II PW / Tele 03/04/02 Kathy Thomas Always quick to help; extremely courteous and professional. 25 King, Stepheney* Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Has the will to achieve and shares it. 26 Lawson, Matt* Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Has new ideas that has helped the department. 27 Lazaroti, Ed* Supr. II Rec & Parks 02/28/02 Tony Hargrove Goes the extra mile to make sure employees have skill knowledge. 28 Liew, T.S. DP Supr MIS 03/06/02 Kevin Bames Stayed ate on a Fdday night'to help with a cdtical problem. 29 Lopez, Javier* Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Comes to work with a can-do attitude; is positive. 30 McFarland, Beth* SW Equip Op PW / SW 03/05/02 Kevin Barnes Went above and beyond to clean alley for safer bin service. 2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD March 31 Mendenhall, Terry* SW Equip Op PW / SW 03/05/02 George Gonzales Helped with the Baker Street Clean up effort. 32 Mendoza, Cruz* Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Not afraid to hend a helping hand. 33 Momoa, David Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Is a player you want on your team. 34 Ochoa, Lee Supervisor II Rec & Parks 03/26/02 Terri Elison Came in on day offto help with vandalized lock at Silver Creek. 35 Olivas, Emie Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 36 Peterson, Dan Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Will get the job done with pdde. 37 Ramirez, Darin* Lt Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hfs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03~09/02 Adolpho Celedon Taken on more responsibility and handled it well. 38 Riffenburg, Kathy Poi Svc Tech PD 03/06/02 Patti Taylor Always does a complete and through report; makes others' jobs easier. 39 Riemer, Eddie Lt Equip Op PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Has experience and is not afraid to share it. 40 Roach, Jeffrey Off Sys Tech MIS 03/20/02 Ted Wright Converted many files to new software in an expeditious manner. 41 Romero, Rolando Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Type of person who will go the extra mile. 42 Rowland, Belinda Poi Disp II PD 03/11/02 Kathy Thomas Always find time to help others even when busy. 43 Scudder, Rachelle Clerk Typist I Rec & Parks 03/12/02 Chede Stephen Willing to do whatever is asked of her without complaint. 44 Solf, Jason* Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 03105102 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Has high pdodty jobs and produced quality work. 45 Mel Sparks* Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Positive team player. 46 Stevens, Brandon* Svc Maint Wkr 3W / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 47 Swiggum, Kirk* Hvy Equip Op PW / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Taken on extra work and handled it well. 48 Villalovos, Diane Off Sys Sup A MIS 03/22/02 Tdcia Richter Gave a fast response to problem. 49 iWainwdght, Terry Officer PD 03/04/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from County of Yolo. 50 Warshaw, Eddie* Svc Maint Wkr 3W / Streets 03/05/02 Rene Martinez Worked 8 hrs, rested 3 hrs, then worked another 8 hrs; dedicated. 51 Williams, Heather* Svc Maint Wkr PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Had the desire and will to become a very good operator. 52 Williamson, Jason Police Officer PD 03/25/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from North Kern State Prison. 53 Wilson, Charlie Lt. Equip Op PW / Streets 03/09/02 Adolpho Celedon Will take the time to explain and show how equipment operates. A SOFTWARE March 29, 2002 Gene Bogart Manager, Water Resources Department City of Bakersfield 1000 Buena Vista Road Bakersfield, CA 93311 Dear Gene: Thank you, very much for an outstanding presentation on the progress the City of Bakersfield, and specifically your department, is making toward improving the quality of life for the residents of Greater Bakersfield. The members of the Rotary Club of Bakersfield, by their questions and obvious interest, were clearly being "educated" as to all of the wonderful projects that are in progress along the river. As you pointed out, these projects not only enhance the esthetics of the community, but also provide for numerous recreational activities. Your enthusiasm is catching, and I wish that you could carry this message to more of the community so that we all could appreciate the advances that are being made not only for our quality of life, but also toward economic development (attraction and retention of knowledge workers) through enhancement of the quality of life. With another hat on, thank you for being instrumental in implementing many of the strategies and actions envisioned by the community through the Vision 2020 process. Very truly yours, Sheryl Barbich ........... ....... ' ..~ ~'1~. y~. Rotary Club of BakerSfield -~' ' ~/x.,-- ~,~. P.S. Gene;When you finigh the current river project, we need to work on completing streetscape project ~to' ~0nnect the rive[~oin the Historical Museum down Chester Av~enue to3h~ MuSeum of Ar~andexpanded Central?ark! cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager Harvey Hall, Mayor Mark Salvaggi% Vice Mayor Sue Benham, Councilmember Irma Carson, Councilmember David CouCh, Councilmember Harold Hanson, Councilmember Mike Maggard, Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, Councillmember 3434 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 280 '" BAKERSFIELD,, CA 93301 * 661~325,4454 * Fax 661,631,1088 MEMORANDUM Date: April 1, 2002 To: All Personnel From: Leslie Devitt Public Fire/Safety Education Specialist Re: 1st Quarter Media Public Education (2002) I'd like to take a moment of your time to update you of the media events other than our everyday emergencies that took place in the first quarter of 2002. Thank you to all who put BFD in the spotlight. Date Forum Subject January 7 29 News at Noon Dryer Fire Prevention (Devitt) January 11 17 Sunrise Show Dryer Fire Prevention (Devitt) January 14 29 News at Noon Shelter in Place (Huey) January 21 29 News at Noon What To Do After The Fire (Milam) January 28 29 News at Noon Bike Team (Heinle) January 29 23 News Carbon Monoxide Safety (Devitt) January 30 23 News Chimney Safety (Devitt) February 4 29 News at Noon Extension Cord Safety (Devitt) February 11 29 News at Noon Fuzzy Fire Friends (Devitt) February 8 thru 14 23 News Buckle The Ones You Love Promo (M. Adams, Olsen) February 14 23 News Buckle The Ones You Love (Devitt February18 29 News at Noon Haz Mat Responses (Germanetti) February 25 29 News at Noon Microwave Burn Safety (Devitt) March 4 29 News at Noon EDITH (Devitt) March 11 29 News at Noon Vial of Life (Devitt) March 18 29 News at Noon Air Bag Safety (Devitt) March18 23 News Poison Safety (Devitt) March 25 29 News at Noon Change Your Clocks/Batteries (Greener) March 2002 Update National League of Cities Car Seat Program Municipal Leadership for (Devitt) Early Care ~' Education Network BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: ,.:~..i . RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: ?~?i: MARCH 27, 2002 SUBJECT: CIP REPORT Attached please find our monthly report reflecting the status of Public Works CIP projects. If you have any questions, please call me at 326-3596. G:\GROUPDAT~M,~no\CIPk.~27-02.wpd Wor s Capita[ Improvement vrooram Sc e )a/e :Fbca[ Year _oo -zoo _ 03/25/02 !1 NUM II .,, INUM II BEGIN (est.) END {est.) BEGIN lest.) END lest.) TIK031 KROLL ~ BRIDGE - W OF GOSFORD RI 5 deck units awaked, bid opening for construction 4/~02 Jul-2001 Mar-2002 Apr-2002 Jun-2002 T2K033 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; ~ITE/ 6 suwey~ata ~lle~ion phase Jan-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 Jul-2002 DOVEWOOD T2K020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; COFFEE RD/ 4 street right-of-way from PG&E required for proje~ Mar-2002 May-2002 Sep-2002 DO~ING E9K011 MO~ SE~R CONSTRUCTION 4, 5 bids to be opened April 3, 2002 Feb-2000 Jan-2002 May-2002 Sep-2002 PHASE II TOK144 SOUTH~ST BIKE PATH 4 awarded 3/6/02 Feb-2001 Dec-2001 Apr-2002 Jul-2002 T9K015 SIGNAL NEW, CO~NCH~SR 178 3 being reviewed by CalTmns (2nd review) Mar-2000 Mar-2002 Jul-2002 Sep-2002 TIK028 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; COLLEGE/ 3' in design May-2001 May-2002 Jun-2002 Aug-2002 FA I R F~ TOK013 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION- OLIVE/ 4 in design Jun-1999 Jun-2002 Jul-2002 Feb-2003 CALLOWAY TIK007 RESURFAClNG VARIOUS STREETS VAR bids to be opened April 10, 2002 Jan-2001 Jan-2002 Jul-2002 Sep-2002 00-01 T1K032 WIDEN TRUXTUN AVENUE 2 in design Sep-2001 Mar-2002 Jul-2002 Sep-2002 E9K014 MT VERNON TRUNK SE~R IMPROV 1 in design Mar-2000 Feb-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 .T1K011 SlG NEWAUBURN AT EISSLER 3 bid awarded, constm~ion to begin??? May-2001 Oct-2001 Mar-2002 Apr-2002 T1K009 SlG NEW MT VERNON AT PANO~ 3 in design. ~nstm~ion may be delayed due to pole delive~ Nov-2001 Mar-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 T1K024 SIG NEWVERDUGO AT ~GEMAN 4 in design Oct-2001 Mar-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 T2K036 FS ~11 MEDIAN & SIG MOD 5 in design, woAing with Traffic Dept on con.pt Dec-2001 Jun-2002 Aug-2002 Sep-2002 T2K028 SlG NEW BRUNDAGE AT WASH 1 !in design, wa~ing on poles Feb-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 May-2002 T2K023 SIG P~NZ AT R~L 6 tied up for confo~i~ dete~ination at State level. Jan-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 Jul-2002 T2K027 SIG P~NZAT~LSON 5, 6 in design, waiting on poles Feb-2002 Jun-2002 Jul-2002 Aug-2002 ELK002 SE~R IMPROVG~NDOLYN 7 constru~ion ~mpleted Apr-2001 Jul-2001 Sep-2001 Mar-2002 E2K004 SE~R MAIN BRIMHALL RD 4 under ~nstru~ion Jul-2001 Nov-2001 Mar-2002 Jun-2002 Pa~ 1 of 3 G:~GROUPDA~Dani&CIP~CIP FY 01-02 MAR.qpw Wor[ s Capita[ Improvement Program Sc e)u/e isca[ Year zooz-zoo 03~25~02 NUM .. INUM l[ BEGIN (est.) END (~L) BEGIN (est.) END (est.) E7K005 SE~R RE~B ~IN/SO CHESTER 1 study only Sep-2001 Mar-2002 Mar-2002 J~n-2002 study by Rueffgem & Schuler in progress PIK003 HVAC UPG~DE, CI~ ~LL 2 ~re~valuating, only one bid re~ived May-2002 Feb-2002 May-2002 Feb-2003 ELK003 SE~R IMPROV PACHECO ~10 7 in design Mar-2002 May-2002 Aug-2002 Jan-2003 P1H004 FS~ ELEC UPG~DE ' 2 adve~ise for~nstru~ion Nov-2001 '~ Jan-2002 Feb-2002 Apr-2002 T1K034 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 3 in design, Properly Management a~uidng right-of-way Dec-2000 Feb-2002 Jul-2002 AT ASHE AND NEW STINE T2K022 MING INTERSECTION EXPANSION 4 in design, applying for encroachment pe~it for CalTrans; Prope~ Nov-2001 Feb-2002 May-2002 Jul,2002 AT SR99 Management a~uirin9 ROW. TOK009 STORM IMPROVEMENT~ITE/HUGHES 5 in design Nov-2001 May-2002 Jun-2002 ' Aug-2002 TIK027 ST IMPROV RR CROSSINGS 3 in design, appli~tions sent to Public Util~ies Commission Jan-2002 Mar-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 T8K002 BRDG ~DENING ~ITE ~NE AT SR99 7 =project mpo~ currently being prepared, in deSign, adding for Mar-2002 Nov-2002 Feb-2003 Dec-2003 encroachment pe~it TOK007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; BRIM~LL RD 4 contra~ awaked; under constru~ion Ju1-1999 Nov-2001 Mar-2002 Jun-2002 T2K031 T~FFIC SlG OLD RIVER RD AT 4 in design Feb-2002 Apr-2002 Jul-2002 Aug-2002 RIDGE OAK DRIVE T7K021 INTERCHANGE ON SR178 3 project repo~ submi~ed to Caltrans. ~nsultant has ~gun Jul-le99 Jan-2003 Apr-2003 · Nov-2004 AT FAIRF~ final design TOK006 ST~DENING ROSEDALE HIGHWAY 2 in design Aug-2001 May-2002 Aug-2002 Nov-2002 PICO20 RIOVISTA PARK 4 in design Mar-2001 Jun-2002 Aug-2002 TOK012 BRIDGE CONST, HAGE~N AT SR99 2 in design Jul-2001 Jun-2002 Sep-2002 May-2003 P5C002 ~NDSCAPE MEDIANS 6 under ~nstru~ion Jan-2002 Feb-2002 Feb-2002 Apr-2002 COLUMBUSIPANO~ T1K022 ~NDSCAPE MEDIANS 2 under ~nstru~ion Feb-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 Jun-2002 STOCKDALE H~/ASHE TO CALIFORNIP TIK022 , ~NDSCAPE MEDIANS 3 in design NOV-2001 Feb-2002 Mar-2002 May-2002 UNION/PANO~ E7K002 SE~R CONST ~IN - 4 ~under ~nstru~ion Mar-2000 Sep-2000 Mar-2001 Apr-2002 BUENA VISTA II T1K033 ENTRY MONUMENTS VAR under constru~ion; sta~ing to plan unveiling ~remony Dec-2000 Sep-2001 Oct-2001 Mar-2002 PaGe 2 of 3 G:~GROUPDA~Dan~CIP~ClP FY 01-02 MAR.qpw worlds Cap ta[ Improvement rooram Sc e /e isca[ zoo -zooz )3/25/02 ~ NUM INuM I BEGIN (est.) END (esL) BEGIN lest.) END (eSt.) ._ TgK012 NORTH~ST BIKE PATH 3 under ~nstru~ion, grading ~mplete, proje~ suspended for JU1-1998 Apr-2000 Mar-2002 Apr-2002 Ca~ater woA. Pavin~ to begin mid-March. ~ P8H001 FS¢15 4 ~nsultant designing proje~ Aug-200~ Jul-2002 Oct-2002 Jul-2003 POC009 CENTENNIAL GARDEN SMOKE 2 design ~mpleted, waiting for transfer of ~nds Nov-2001 Feb-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 ~TCH MODIFICATION T1K023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; ~GEMAN 4 addition of lands~ped medians from Calloway to Verdugo Sep-2001 Jun-2002 Mar-2002 May-2002 to ~gin adve~isement in Apdl T4K055 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; ~KE STREE] 2 Under ~nstruction TOK138 CASA LOMA ~ STREET IMPRO~S 1 under ~nstm~ion Jan-2002 Feb-2002 Apr-2002 Jun-2002 T9K012 NORTH~ST BIKE PATH 3 Q9K003 ~TU~L ~S FUELING STATION 2 pr~qual of contra~oB and Vendors 2/19~02 Jul'2002 Oct-2002 bids to open in Ma~, 2002 TOK011 STREET RECONSTRUCTION-WHITE ~N 6 ~reconstru~ion meeting to be held in Februaw Apr-2002 Jun-2002 T2K026 T~FFIC SIG-STINE ~ BEECHWOOD 6 ~in design Feb-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 Jul-2002 T2K~3 T~FFIC SIG-STOCKDALE ~ McDO~LB 2,5 cmaq fund programmed request authorization to pro~ed with Mar-2002 May72002 ~ design T~FFIC SIG-MT VERNON ~ CHURCH 3 waiting on poles Feb-2002 Apr-2002 May-2002 Jul-2002 ETK012 ~3 H~DWORKS m design by Carmllo Engineers POC009 CENTENNAIL GARDEN BULLET 2 work sta~ed on teller windows, ~ntrol room glass to be 'Sep-2001 Oct-2001 Feb-2002 Apr-2002 RESISTANT G~SS added to ~ntra~ :~aae~3 of 3 G~GROUPDA~DanACJP\ClP FY O~L-02 MAR.oow B A K E R S F I E L !~,-D;;,, MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM:/~u~STANLEY C. GRADY, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: April 1,2002 SUBJECT: DESIGN ORDINANCE Council Referral No. WF0019078 COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED THAT STAFF REVIEW THE DESIGN ORDINANCE PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN SUBMITTED BY PATRICK STEELE AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. On December 12, 2001 Mr. Patrick Steele made a public statement to the City Council that the City consider a design ordinance for downtown. Architectural criteria would require that new buildings be designed consistent with a historical theme using red brick and limiting contrasting building colors to a teal pallette. In addition, he suggested that buildings outside the downtown area be no taller than two stories. The city has used a design review process for new projects since the 1970's. This process was modified in 1982 with the adoption of a site plan review process. Standards were adopted by ordinance which helped to clarify regulations and remove the subjective nature of the design review process. This process was again modified in 1991 to further refine the site plan review procedures and place all of the development criteria within the zoning ordinance. These final changes removed any remaining discretionary components in the review process so that projects would be evaluated for consistency against adopted standards set by the Council. In the downtown area, the discretionary review process remained until 1995 when new zoning districts were specifically developed for the downtown area. Before then, projects not only were reviewed by planning staff, but were also subject to a special downtown review process. This second review process was found to be a deterrent to downtown development because of the subjective nature of the process even though the project met the basic requirements. The new zoning and general plan designation for the downtown area removed this discretionary uncertainty and treated projects downtown no differently than a project outside the area. These two new downtown zones also included a number of design alternatives. Mixed use development (residential/commercial) is permitted by right so that high-rise buildings can accommodate apartments above commercial businesses without additional discretionary hearings. ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER April 1, 2002 Page 2 In addition, projects that incorporate enhancements such as sculptured building tops, awnings, open spaces and atriums open to the public, and public art can obtain bonuses to permit additional building area. These design elements are currently encouraged in the ordinance and apply to any developer wishing to take advantage of the bonus. This creates a wide variety of architectural styles and design themes that actually enhances the downtown area. The result of these changes to the site design procedure has improved the city's review process to where the playing field is now the same for all projects. With the standards contained in the ordinance, developers know exactly what is expected and there are no surprises that can adversely affect or discourage the building of a project. Regarding the limiting of building heights outside the downtown area to two- stories, such an ordinance would have negative effects upon development. A major result is that buildings would need more land area as they would be spread outward rather than up. This would in turn result in less efficient use of land as the City growing further away from the core to accommodate the same amount of building area. Nearly all zone districts would have to be amended including residential zones which allow 21/2 story buildings. Significant changes would also have to be made to the General Plan policies and growth forecasts since the major commercial centers identified in the plan could no longer accommodate the dense development originally envisioned. Previous Councils have examined limited building heights, and in the late 1980's, commercial building heights were reduced in the C-1 and C-O zones from six to four stories. The height limit in the C-2 zone is six stories. Industrial zones usually need taller buildings to accommodate towers and large pieces of equipment that may not be able to fit inside a two-story limitation. Downtown building heights were also limited until 1995 when new zoning districts were adopted. Currently, building heights in the downtown area are unrestricted (no height limit). If the Council wishes to pursue re-establishment of a downtown review committee, or establishing additional height limits for buildings outside of downtown, I recommend that the matter be referred to a committee so that parameters can be discussed and established. SG:JE:djl CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations Jim Eggert, Principal Planner P:\CCReferral\WF0019078.wpd ~ ,.~ *REPRINT* City of Bakersfield PAGE 1 WORK REQUEST REQ/JOB: WF0019078 / 001 PROJECT: REQUEST DATE: 12~12~01 PRINT DATE: 4/01/02 PRINT TIME: 16:41:00 CREW: SCHEDULE DATES START: 12~12~0 LOCATION: COMPLETION: 12/20/0~ GEN. LOC: LOC ID: REF NBR: REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: DSULLIVAN AUTH: DSULLIVAN WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESIGN ORDINANCE --- REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*** BENHAM REQUESTED THAT STAFF REVIEW THE DESIGN ORDINANCE PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN SUBMITTED BY PATRICK STEELE AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. DESIGN ORDINANCE Catggory code . : DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RDVS Task code: . .. RESPONSE TO REFERRAL RESP Facility ID . . Assigned Department DEVELOPMENT SERVICES B A K E R S F I E L i ~ ~_~ ~,, M E M 0 R A N D U M !i 200 _ TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIR DATE: April 3, 2002 SUBJECT: NAME CHANGE OF 17TM PLACE Council Referral No. WF0019156 I COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT TERRY MAXWELLI RE: CHANGING STREET NAME OF 17TM PLACE. On March 13, 2002 staff contacted Terry Maxwell, owner of Maxwell's Restaurant located at 1421 17t' Place, regarding the referral from Councilmember Benham, stating that Mr. Maxwell was interested in changing the name of 17t' Place. Mr. Maxwell stated that he wanted to change the name of 17t' Place to "Office Place" or "Office Alley", because his customers reported that they had difficulty locating 17t' Place due to its proximity to 17th Street. He stated that he had talked with Gina Tuttle and Darlene Barthel, the owners of 17~h Place Cottage, located at 1420 17th Place, and that they were in agreement with this name change. Staff contacted Darlene Barthel, owner of 17t' Place Cottage. Ms. Barthel stated that she did not want to change the name of her business and that she would prefer that the street name remain the same. She submitted a letter to this affect which is attached. City Traffic Engineer, Steve Walker, stated that the street name could not be designated as an "alley" because it does not meet the legal definition of an alley. He also stated that there would be some record changes involved, but these changes could be effected if necessary. Examples of these include: official street map, address records, improvement plans, utility plans and records, County Assessor's records, Post Office address file, and building plans. Although the City of Bakersfield has historically had little regard for street naming principals, this particular street name using the designation "Place "does fall within general guidelines. Terry Mathis, Kern C°unty 911 Coordinator stated that due to the fact that there are already two city streets (Office Center and Office Park) and two county streets (Office Court and Office Lane) that utilize the word "Office", she requests that a new street name not include the word "Office". ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER April 3, 2002 Page 2 She felt use of the word would exacerbate the already existing problem of duplicate street names and emergency response, and introduce more confusion as to the street's location. 17th Place exists between Eye Street and "K" Street, and between "L" Street and "0" Street. The businesses above are the only two businesses located on 17th Place. For these reasons staff recommends no change to the 17th Place name. JH:djl Attachment CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations Jim Movius, Principal Planner Business Owners P:\CCReferral\W F0019156.wpd ~ City of Bakersfield *REPRINT* WORK REQUEST PAGE 1 REQ/JOB: WF0019156 /" 001 PROJECT: REQUEST DATE: 3~0~02 PRINT DATE: 3/12/02 CREW: PRINT TIME: 16:21:17 COMP DATE: _14/02 GEN. LOC: WARD2 LOC ID: REF NBR: REQ DEPT: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL PRIORITY: HIGH REQUESTOR: BENHAM ORIGIN: CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL USER ID: PMCCARTHY AUTH: PMCCARTHY WORK TYPE: REFERRAL DESCRIPTION: NAME CHANGE OF 17TH PLACE CONTACT TERRY MAXWELL Phone 1 - / MAXWELL'S RESTAURANT-17TH PL. Phone 2 - Bakersfield, CA 93301 REQUEST COMMENTS ***REFERRAL TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*** BENHAM REQUSTED STAFF CONTACT TERRY MAXWELL RE: CHANGING STREET NAME OF 17TH PLACE. Job Order Description: NAME CHANGE OF 17TH PLACE Cat~gory code . : DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RDVS Task code: . . : RESPONSE TO REFERRAL RESP Facility ID . . : Assigned Department DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Home ~" ~arc~en 1420 17th Place, Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-3265 SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE KERN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND BAKERSFIELD CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers 1501 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 - 5:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harvey Hall. 1. INVOCATION led by Reverend Sara Haldeman-Scarr, Church of the Brethren 2. FLAG SALUTE led by Mahogany Blank, 4~ grade student at Van Horn Elementary School 3. ROLL CALL Bakersfield City Council - PRESENT: Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Salvaggio, Councilmembers Carson, Benham, Maggard, Couch, Hanson, Sullivan Kern County Board of Supervisors PRESENT: McQuiston, Perez, Patrick, Peterson, Parra 4. OPENING REMARKS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL 5. OPENING REMARKS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE PEREZ. 6. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Dave Cross; Graham Kaye-Eddie; Herman Ruddell, Downtown Business Association; Kenneth Hersch; Marvin Dean, Southeast Business & Property Owners Association; and Mike Hayes addressed the Board and City Council to recommend downtown Bakersfield as the site of the new High Speed Rail terminal. Pauline Larwood, Executive Director, Smart Growth Coalition, commented on Item 7C, the General Plan Adoption Process/Update, requesting that legislative bodies encourage strengthening agricultural policies, downtown revitalization, and inclusion of air quality policies in the General Plan update. RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENTS Summary of Proceedings Page 2 Joint City/County Meeting March 18, 2002 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. HIGH SPEED RAIL TERMINAL LOCATION - Joint Agenda Item (Discussion) Jack LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director, City of Bakersfield, gave an oral presentation and provided written material; Craig Pope, Kern County Roads Commissioner, gave oral presentation; Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, City of Bakersfield, provided additional comment. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the three terminal locations being considered by the California High Speed Rail Authority: 7th Standard Road, M Street, and Truxtun Avenue. City and County staff responded to questions regarding the timeliness of a decision on the preferred location and traffic circulation impacts. Councilmember Maggard and Supervisor McQuiston requested that this matter become a priority for City and County staff for future consideration by both legislative bodies. 'B. Use of STIP Funds for Roadway Rehabilitation - City Agenda Item (Discussion) Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, City of Bakersfield, gave .an oral presentation. Alan Tandy, City Manager, provided additional comments. City of Bakersfield MOTION by Councilmember Couch to approve staff recommendation relative to STIP funding and convey the City's request to Kern COG - ALL AYES RECEIVED AND FILED DOCUMENTS C. General Plan Adoption Process/Update - Joint Agenda Item (Discussion) Jack Hardisty, Development Services Director, City of Bakersfield, and Ted 'James, Kern County Planning Director, made oral presentation. City of Bakersfield MOTION by Councilmember Couch to accept the draft and endorse the process for adoption - ALL AYES D. Kern County Museum -"History for the Future Campaign"- County Agenda Item (Discussion) Carola Rupert-Enriquez, Kern County Museum Authority, gave an oral Summary of Proceedings Page 3 Joint City/County Meeting March 18, 2002 presentation. E. Airport Terminal - Status Report - County Agenda Item (Discussion) Ray Bishop, Kern County Director of Airports, gave an oral presentation. F. Coordinating Roadway Improvements - City Agenda Item (Discussion) Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, City of Bakersfield, gave an oral presentation. G. Schedule for 2002 Joint Meetings - Joint Agenda Item (Discussion/Action) City of Bakersfield MOTION by Councilmember Couch to establish September 9, 2002 as the next date for the Joint City County Meeting, and further establishing June 17, 2002 and December 2, 2002 as tentative dates should the need arise -ALL AYES Kern County Board of Supervisors Adopted schedule establishing September 9, 2002 as the next date for the Joint City County Meeting, and further establishing June 17, 2002 and December 2, 2002 as tentative dates should the need arise. Peterson-Patrick / ALL A YES 8. CLOSING COMMENTS BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNClLMEMBERS Board Members and Councilmembers requested that administrative reports be provided to both entities at least 72 hours in advance of future joint meetings. 9. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CHAIRMAN STEVE PEREZ 10. CLOSING COMMENTS BY MAYOR HARVEY L. HALL 11. ADJOURNMENT at 8:36 p.m. II, ~~oard Steve A. Perez, Chairman, Bo~d/of Supervisors