HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/31/02 BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
May 31, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager,/~,,~
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Capital Vision Equities was officially awarded tax credits from the State this week for
the Senior Housing Project south of California Avenue. Another project on Brundage
Lane was also awarded tax credits - they will not be relying on City or redevelopment
funds.
2. Enclosed is a memo from John Stinson, Assistant City Manager, regarding possible
budget reductions to respond to the Govemor's proposed State budget cuts.
3. Construction is complete on the Buena Vista Phase 2 sewer project. This nearly $8.0
million project completes the final segment of sewer trunk lines identified in the 2010
General Plan as future trunk lines.
4. There was a very good turn out last Friday night at Jastro Park, with approximately
500 people showing up to watch Forrest Gump. Next Friday, Home Alone will be
shown at Pin Oak Park. The shows begin at 8:00 p.m., are free of charge, and
continue every Friday through June 28th.
5. Responses to Budget Hearing requests follow:
City Attorney's Office
· Copy of the plan for remediation of problem railroad crossings whereby the
crossings will be repairs in an orderly - Councilmembers Couch and Maggard
Centennial Garden and Convention Center
· Executive summary showing cost savings over the years to reach the $2.8 million
savings figure quoted in the budget presentation - Councilmember Maggard
· Copy of the Centennial Garden-Convention Center proposed operating expenses
and revenues for FY 02/03 - Councilmembers Couch and Maggard
Executive
· Report showing sales tax distribution and the percentage that goes to Kern County-
Councilmember Couch
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MAY 31, 2002
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Finance
· Brief memo clarifying the shift in the redevelopment reimbursement regarding the
Arena Certificates of Participation (COP) from the General Fund to the Transient
Occupancy Tax (TOT) Fund - Councilmember Couch
· Inclusion of current City Auditors in the bid process when the City requests
proposals from firms to prepare the federal cost allocation plan - Coun¢ilmember
Maggard
12. In response to Council direction, our Property Manager is currently working with
Development Services and the City Attorney's office to sell City-owned propertywithin
the eight-acre park.
13. Responses to miscellaneous Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Response to citizen regarding highway and City beautification
· Policy regarding renaming of freeways
Councilmember Carson
· Speeding on Burke Way
· Possible installation of signs at Union Avenue and 8t~ Street
Councilmember Couch
· Clarification regarding the equestrian trail and staging area
· Transportation Impact Fee credits
· Excessive irrigation on median at Hageman / east of Coffee
Councilmember Hanson
· A meeting was arranged with Councilmember Hanson, Chester Moland, and ACM
Alan Christensen for Thursday, May 30, 2002 regarding a handicapped person
needing assistance on GET buses. Mr. Hanson will respond directly to the citizen.
Councilmember Mag~qard
· Traffic flow at Mt. Vernon and Mallview Road
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cc: Department Heads
Para McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 29, 2002
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Through: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stins~ ,, A~ssistant City Manager
Subject: Possible Budget Reductions to respond to Governor's Proposed
State Budget Cuts
The Governor's May Revise of the Proposed State Budget recommends the elimination
of the Booking Fee reimbursement (these funds are in the General Fund) of $714,400
and of capture Redevelopment funds of approximately $80,920. In order to address the
General Fund revenue reductions, staff is recommending the following for Council
consideration:
Primary Recommendations (General Fund)
Skateboard Park $ 125,000
Convention Center Seating $ 150,000
Haggin Oaks Playground Equipment $ 185,900
National League of Cities Conference $ 14,000
1% Increase in Convention and Visitors
Bureau Contract $ 58,000
Reduce Council Contingency $ 181,500
Total Recommended $ 714,400
Alternates I Food For Thouqht
Stramler Park Playground Equipment $ 80,000
(County Park - No reciprocity shown
on City requests)
KEDC - Reduce allocation to $10,000 $ 50,000
($10,000 is the same as Tejon Ranch,
Delano and Shafter pay - all are
treated equally)
National League of Cities membership $ 11,700
Kern County Association of Cities $ 400
Total of Alternates $ 142,100
These recommended actions would address the shortfall created due to the loss of the
booking fee reimbursement. The Council may want to consider items on the alternate
list in place of those recommended by staff.
Regarding the capture of redevelopment funds, there are currently sufficient
uncommitted redevelopment funds estimated for next fiscal year to address the
proposed revenue shifts. Therefore, no changes are recommended to the
Redevelopment budgets at this time.
The fiscal impact of the state budget cuts and these figures could change depending on
which cuts are finally implemented by the State. Staff will continue to monitor state
budget deliberations and explore alternatives that may need to be considered should
the state take more severe actions involving city funding.
JWS
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BAKERSFIELD
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR .,~L~
DATE: May 22, 2002
SUBJECT: BUENA VISTA SEWER, PHASE 2 COMPLETE
Construction is complete on the Buena Vista Phase 2 trunk sewer project. This nearly eight
million dollar project completes the final segment of sewer trunk lines identified in the 2010
general plan as future trunk lines. The three projects that made up this trunk line were the
Buena Vista Sewer, Phase 1, the Allen Road Sewer, and the Buena Vista Sewer, Phase 2 trunk
line projects.
Among other things, the completion of these projects will relieve the overflow to the lift station at
Gosford Road and District Boulevard, reduce the very high flow to the trunk line in White Lane,
and allowed the elimination of an odorous lift station on Brimhall Road across from Brimhall
Estates.
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FY 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QU ESTIONS/RESPONSES
Date: May 2~ 2002 Budget Presentations to City Council
Question Response Councilmember
No. 10 Requested a copy of the plan for the Response memo attached. David Couch/
remediation of problem railroad Mike Maggard
crossings whereby the crossings will
be repaired in an orderly fashion.
(Bart Thiltgen)
No. 11 Requested an executive summary Response memo attached - includes Question Nos. 11 Mike Maggard
showing how the deficit was reduced and 12.
over the years to reach the $2.8
million savings figure quoted in the
budget presentation.
(Jim Foss)
No. 12 Requested a copy of the Centennial Response memo attached - includes Question Nos. 11 David Couch/
Garden/Convention Center proposed and 12. Mike Maggard
operating expenses and revenues for
fiscal year 2002-03.
(Jim Foss)
No. 13 Requested a report showing the sales Response memo attached. David Couch
tax distribution and what percentage
· goes to Kern County.
(John Stinson)
Date: May PP; 2002 Budcjet Presentations to City Council - continued
Question Response Councilmember
No. 14 Would like a brief memorandum Response memo attached- includes Question Nos. 14 David Couch
clarifying the shift in the and 15.
redevelopment reimbursement
regarding the Arena Certificates of
Participation from the General Fund
to the Transient Occupancy Tax
(TOT) Fund.
(Gregory Klimko)
No. 15 Requested staff to include the current Response memo attached - includes Question Nos. 14 Mike Maggard
City auditors in the bid process when and 15.
the City requests proposals from firms
to prepare the federal cost allocation
plan for the City of Bakersfield.
(Gregory Klimko)
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QUESTION NO. 10
MEMORANDUM
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
May 28, 2002
TO: BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: ALAN D. DANIEL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: RAILROAD AT-GRADE CROSSING REPAIRS
QUESTION 10 OF FY 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
HELD ON MAY 22, 2002
Confusion seems to have arisen over the railroad repair "plan." At my last
update to you, which was some time ago, I was under the impression a written plan was
being developed, in conjunction with Asemblymember Roy Ashburn's office, which
would detail an organized approach to the repair of certain substandard at-grade
railroad crossings within the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern. The plan being
discussed was the railroads would repair the substandard crossings along their main
lines in a sequential manner rather than jump from one crossing to another in a random
fashion. As each railroad ran its repair crews down their line they would repair the at-
grade crossings in question; thus, we would always know which crossings were going to
be repaired next and how the program had progressed. The City had offered to assist
in the crossing repair by paying the difference between the cost of materials for a
minimal reconstruction with wood and asphalt and an upgraded crossing of concrete or
other longer-lasting material. We would also assist in traffic control and in repairing the
approaches to the crossings so as to integrate the railroad repairs with our surface
streets for a better interface between the projects. The plan being discussed also called
for the railroads to agree to an ongoing preventative maintenance program to stop the
deterioration of crossings at an early stage and prevent substandard crossings from
developing. The upgraded crossings would also assist in the maintenance program
because such crossings would far outlast the asphalt and wood crossings, thereby
reducing or even eliminating maintenance on the crossings for years.
As of today's date it appears correspondence with Assemblymember Ashburn's
office identified eight at-grade crossings within the City of Bakersfield that were in need
of immediate repair, and eight additional crossings that would need repair in the future.
Union Pacific Railroad proceeded with the repair of 30th and "M," and "Q" Street
and the removal of the 24th Street crossing which effectively completed all their repair
work. Union Pacific, with City assistance, upgraded their crossings to concrete which
will minimize future maintenance.
Bart J. Thiltgen, City Attorney
May 28, 2002
Page 2
The San Joaquin Valley Railroad has repaired crossings at South "H" and Stine
Road. They have verbally agreed to repair other crossings at the rate of one crossing
every two weeks; however, recent management changes and a derailment have
delayed this schedule. Thus far, San Joaquin Valley Railroad has, in these crossing
repairs, replaced wooden ties with new wood and used asphalt to repair the crossings
as normally required by the California Public Utilities Code.
San Joaquin Valley Railroad was present at all the meetings I attended at
Assemblymember Ashburn's office, and they verbally committed to a repair program;
however, of all the railroads present San Joaquin Valley Railroad was the most resistant
to undertaking a substantial repair and maintenance program. City and County staff,
and Assemblymember Ashburn insisted that repairs be accomplished. The Los
Angeles area representative of the California Public Utilities Commission was also
present at no less than one of the meetings. The Public Utilities Commission
representative seemed to be supportive of the repair program. In addition, the Public
Utilities Commission has sent correspondence to San Joaquin Valley Railroad
requesting they make repairs in a timely manner to bring the railroad into Public Utility
Code standards. This correspondence was sent in August of 2001.
In spite of the progress that has been made no written agreement between the
railroads and the Public Utilities Commission, the State of California, the County of Kern
or the City of Bakersfield seems to exist that would require repairs to be made within a
definite time frame. I was under the impression an understanding did exist between the
railroads and Assemblymember Ashburn's office through correspondence between the
parties and that the current activity was a result of this understanding. It now appears
the understanding was verbal, even though lists of the crossings and the priority of
repair were exchanged.
I am encouraged by the swift response of the Union Pacific Railroad. More
public concern may need to be expressed over the relatively slow response of the San
Joaquin Valley Railroad. Perhaps more pressure from Assemblymember Ashburn's
office would assist the San Joaquin Valley Railroad in making a firm decision to proceed
at all deliberate speed in the at-grade crossing repairs.
ADD:Isc ~
cc: Jacques LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director
Luis Peralez, Street Maintenance Superintendent
Ted Wright, Civil Engineer IV
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
;501 TRUXTUN .&VENUE
BAKERSFIELD. C.&LiFOR_NIA 9~301
(661)
RAL~ 5t. ROJAS. D[I~C-~ OR · C.%i'Y =NG~.~EER
December 27, 2000
Assemblyman Roy Ashburn
California State Assembly '32~'c District
1200 Truxtun Avenue - Suite 120
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: Railroad Crossings in neec of repair in the City of Bakersfield and County of
Kern.
Dear Assemblyman Ashburn:
Attached are the lists of at-grade railroad crossings that are in need of repair compiled by
both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County. We were also supposed to have received
a similar list from Caltrans but have yet not received that information.
Even though the list is not complete (still awaiting the State's list of crossings), this
information should be useful in order for the railroad to begin improvement process on the
much needed railroad crossings.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please give me a calf.at (661) 326-3574.
Sincerely,
"~erim Director of Public Works
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-'" Attachments.
c: Alan Tandy, City Manager
BAKERSFIELD
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
LIST
OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS
IN NEED OF REPAIR
(ONE PAGE)
RAILROAD~:~
San' Joaquirr. Valley: Railroad Company (SJV).
Burlingtorr Northerrr&Santa. Fe-Railroad: Company (BNSF)
Union Pacific: Railroad Company (UNP)
RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN NEED OF REPAIR -PRIORITY LIST
RAILROAD CROSSING:
1. #BT 319.6 (SJV) - On White Lane between Hughes Lane & So. "H" Street.
2. #BT 318.2 (SJV') - On So. "H" Street, between White Lane & Julian Avenue.
;~. #BT 319.5 (SJV) - On Wible Road, north of Pacheco Road.
_ 4. #BT 320.5 (SJV) - On Stine Road, north of Pacheco Road.
5. #RT 319.9 (SJV~ -.On Hughes Lane, south of White Lane.
6. #R 312.9 (UNP) - On Raker Street between Sumner Street & Jackson Street.
7. #BT 324.5 (SJV) - Buena Vista Road, North of Pacheco Road.
8. #BT 2-420.1C (SJV) - On Pacheco Road, west of Progress Road.
The following crossings are currently in fair to good condition. However,
concrete planks would be needed at some point in the future.
9. #BT 321.4. (SJV) - On District Boulevard, west of Grissom Street.
10. #BT 321.6 C (SJV) - On Grissom Street, north of District Boulevard.
11. #BT 315.2 (SJV) - On Brundage Lane, west of Lakeview Avenue.
12. #BT 312.25 C (UNP) - On 30~ Street, west of Jewett Avenue.
13. #BT 315.1 (SJV) - On Lakeview Avenue, north of Brundage Lane.
14. #BT 314.4 (SJV) - On Potomac Avenue; east of Collins Way..
15. #BT 314.7 (S;IV) - On Virginia Avenue, east of So. Brown Street.
16. #b 312.24 C (UNP) - On 24TM Street' between "R" Street & Golden State Avenue.
COUNTY OF KERN,
LIST
OF AT GRADE RAILROAD CROSSINGS
IN NEED OF REPAIR
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iiQ-328.8 (hmlam'he ~ I)i(;iorgio 2 ....... ~ ............ 3 7
2 I 4 4
BQ-330.6 Ih,em, Vista Blwl & 'l'ejon Ilwy 2 I '2 3
BQ-331.3 i{ussel Ave & 'l'cjo~ Ilwy 2 ............ ~ ............... 4 4
BQ-331.6 Sunset. Bird & 'l'~jon IIwy 2 2 3 3
BQ-332.1 Lamlers Rd & 'l'ejon i!wy 2 ............ L .............. 4 4
BQ-332.3 Richardson ltd ~ 'i'ejou Ihvy 2 I 3 4
BQ-33Z.6 Widmere ltd & Tej(m Ihvy 2
IlT-314.11-C Washington St
B'i'-314.2-(~ Edisoli iiwy & Washingloli St 4 ~__~ ........................... 7 9
IYr-314.67-C Virginia Ave & M(mlecito I)r 2 I .1 8
BT-314.82-C Washi.glon SI & Virginia Ave 2 ............. ~ .........................(~ ................. 6
IV1'-315.09-C lmluslriai SI & Virgiuia Ave · 2 I 5 6
iyr-315.8 Madison SI & Belle Terrace 2 I 9 9
,. IJ,.'~ M-4() i 4.() IJc(h'()(:l(, II.,'m(Isl),,'t~ & (;~lrl()d(, 2 _i I .......... j ...... ) .............................. 0
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i~AM-420.9 (;oler Rd & (;arloclt lid 2 ............. ~ ............ 4 ...... 4
!1AM-418.6 Searless Shllion I~li & SR 395 2 ........... ~ ............... 3 5
A'/~ ,1()/10UIN I/A I. LE Y R,,I ll. RO,'~ D C(. EXETER BR,,I N( 'Il (, R/I DL CRO.~;~'IN(,~'
BC-296.5 Cecil Ave & I;;llllOso i'ol'l Ihvy 2 I}-AIIANI)(}N 6 ~4
2 0-AIIANi)ON 6 3
BC-298.7 Woollomes & Iramoso I'orl llwy _
11(:-300.4 ~lianglcr & lhnnoso Porl ilwy 2 O-AIIANI)i)N ........ ~ ................... 2
BC-300.9 I'ond Rd & i~anlsos Port Ii'wy 2 0-AIIANI)ON '6 5
It(~-3(12.1 l'clci'soli ltd & I;amoso Porl IIw~ 2 0-AItANI)i)N ..... 6 4
ItC-303.2 I~hno ilwy & i;;imoso l'orl Ihvy 2 I}-AllANI)ON 6 4
ii(~-304.3 She,'~vood Ave & l;alllOso Porl lhvy 2 ........ I ~ .......... 2 3
i~C-305.4 ilanawall Ave & i,'anioso i'oi'l~h~__ 2 I I ................. 2 ........
i1(~-306.5 Whisler Rd & I;amoso I'orl ilwy 2 I , 2 2
B(~-3-7.11 Driver Rd & I,'amoso I'ol'l Ilw~ 2 .....................! ........................ 3 ............................. ? ..................
!t(:-307.5 I'hillips Rd & i;amoso Porl Iiwy 2 I 2 3
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A'/!N .1()/10(/IN ?A/.L E }' !Cd II. ROA !) 6¥), ,.!.g ?!N BRA NCI/ (,'RA DE (. Rt).~.S IN ,,
BQ-316.8 Edisofl Ihvy & Fai,-fi~x Rd 4 ........ ~ ............... 6 9
BQ-317.3 ih'umlage Ln & Fairfi~x Rd 2 I 9 9
BQ-318.3 Re(ll)anl{ Rd & Ciml7 I)r 2 I : 5 5
E/B 5
BQ-319.3 Muller I{d & Fairlhx ltd- 2 I 4 W/Ii 6
ilQ-~/0.3 llermosa Rd & ICairfilx i{d 2 I 4 5
llQ-~ZI.3 ihmama l,n & Fairfi~x I{d 2 3 6 6
!1Q-322.3 Mom~lain View I{d & Fai,'fi~x Rd 2 I 4 6
iiQ-323.3 I'amima i{d & Fairfi~x I{d 2 I 4 7
IIQ-324.54 San l)icgo SI & l)iGiorgio Rd 2 4 3 4
IIQ-325.0 Myrlle St & DiGiorgio Rd 2 2 3 6
BQ-325.8 ViHehmd Rd & DiGiorgio Rd ' 2 I 9 9
]1Q-326.8 Edisofl ltd & i)iGiorgio Rd 2 I 3 4
_ i11)-327.8 Malaga Rd & i)iGiorgio Rd 2 I 3 4
[ql} I,I}[q(;l~lt IN II~;i,~-SI(;NS 111.2hll)VI,'.l} N()'l' ~IAIN'I'.
428-2.14 Kct'lo Rd & i'enllaml Rd 2 I 2 3
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428-4.0 Cadet ltd & Pelrolcmn (;lid) ltd 2 ....... ~ ................~2 2
B-292.4 Iqlmo~o Rd & SR 99 2 4 ............ ,~ 7
ll-3iiil.41-C ~l'l~er Rd (wesi) ~ l,erllo I iwy ......................
li-307.4 ~liil~ Rd & Goblin ~l;lle llw
B-308.9 ()live i)r & Roi)el'is l,n __4 2 6
B-315.4 Oswell St n/o E(lison ihv~ ,
e · 4 7
B-318.5 Vinelan(! l)r & L(hs(m ilwy 2 2
B-319.9 Pel)l)er I)r & Edison llwy '2 4 5 : ......... 7
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11-324.8 Neunlarlde Rd & Bena lid ~ .............. ~ ................... 9-1iIJliBI~;i{ & tX(' 9
11-335.5 (:alienle lhldfish Rtl & Ilealevill~ lid 2 I filIC'I'AII,-9 9
ll-340.5 Bealeville Rd & llena lid 2 .... 2 M iC'l'A I I, -9 9
1i-364.4 Willianlson lid & Tehachalfi IIh,(i 2 __ 2 ............~.(~ ..................................... :~ .......
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11-369.2 Camc,'o~, l{tl & SI{ 58 2 2 9 6
11-379.4 A~'royo. Ave w/o 8RI4 & SR Iq 2 ............... ~ ............... ~4 4
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ii-380.2 Oak Creek Rd & SR 14
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!1-382.6 Pm'dy Ave & SR 14 2 2 10-E/il TRA(~KS 5-EAST SIDE
11-388.7 So~i~ Rd & Sierra lhvy 2 I 4 7
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11-393.8 Rosamoml ilivd & Sierra IIw~ 4 ~l 10 2-EAST SIDE
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i1Ail-308.13 Rol}crlsl,n& Norris ltd 2__ I 3 6
IIAII31}8.34 Norris ltd & Pegasus I)r 2 ~ I 3 5
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iiAii308.38 Norris ltd & Pegasus i)r 2 I 3 5
ilA!i-308.60 Roberls l,n & Caslaic Ave ' 2 I _ 4 _ 6
IIAII-309.90 Smmyside CI & Pegasus I)r ~ 2 2 3 6
IIAII-309.2 Airport I)r & Norris ltd 4 ................. [ ............ W(}()I) ................ 7
~.~1Aii-309.5 Sequoia Ih' & Norris ltd 2 I _ ~¥()O!) j 8
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BAil-310.1 Calilbrnia SI & ~on'is R(I 2 ....... ~ ............... WOOl,' 7
!1Aii-310.3 N Chesler Ave & Norris Rd 4 ........ ~ ................ WOOl) 7
IIAII-310.7 Manor SI & Norris Rd 4 I W()OI} 7
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2.783.9 lioron Ave & 20 Mule Team lid 2 2 6 5
2-784.93-C Mohawk lid & Rosedale ihvy 2 3 8 CONCRETI,; 7
2)890. I Calloway I)r & l,angley lid 2 I 3 5
2-892.6 ilageman lid & S:mla lee Way 2 I CON(:IiETE~ 7
2-896.6 Reina lid & Sanla lee Way 2 i CON(~RI,;Ti~ 6
2-897.3 l(ralzme~er lid & Rmhl lid 2 ........ ~ ............. (:ON{~RI~;TIg _ 5
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2-899.5 7~' Slandard lid & Sanla lee Way
2-902.2-{: Sanla Fe Way & Ilm'lmnk SI 2 ...............
2.902.3 ilurbanl¢ SI & Sanla Ire Way 2 I 8LWOI}I} 4
2.903.0-C Cher~ Ave & iil~ri}ank SI 2. I 8-WOOl) 4
2.903.0 Cherry Ave & Orange St 2 l 9-1'C(' _ .................. ~ ..........
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2.907.2 i)()l)i;ll' Ave & Sii 43 2 ......... ~ ............ 9_1)(~( ? 4
2.908.0 Merce(I Ave & SR 43 2 .................. ! ........... . .... 9-1)(;(? 4
2.910.4 l~iml)erlitla Ave & Wasco W:ty 2 I
2-914.5 Mc(?oml)s lid & SR 43 2 I S-PC(; __ 5
2-917.0 . TaussigAve & SR 43 2 I 8-WO()I) ._ S
2-9 i 8.0 Iilanlce~lshiI) Ave & S I{ 43 2 I ' fi-W()() I) 6
2-920.5 l)elet'so~l lid & SR 43 2 I
2-921.5 !)o~(I !{(i & SI{ 43 2 I 6 8
2-922.5 Sch.sler lid & SR 43 ~ .............. ~ ..................... fi 2
2-924.6 (;:it'ces Ilwy & SI{ 43 2 2 9 4
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42-2. i Mc(;~lchen lid & Progress Rd 2 I 2 4
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD. CALIFOR.NIA 93301
,'661) 326-3724
KAL'L M. ROJAS. DIRECTOR. crT%' ~NGLN'EER
January 10, 2001
Assemblyman Roy Ashburn-
California State Assembly - 32~° District
1200 Truxtun Avenue - Suite 120
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: Railroad Crossings in the City of Bakersfield and County of Kern in need of
maintenance.
Dear Assemblyman ,~shburn:
This is a follow up to our previous letter of December 27, 2000 regarding the list of railroad
crossings that are in need of maintenance. We have received the State's listing and the
priority of needed repairs. The listing of railroad crossings on State highways for Kern
County in District 06 is as follows:
KER 058 PM 50.08 (WEST OF LANDCO DR.)
Condition rough, badly cracked on all four lanes, eastbound and westbound, needs rebuild.
(AT JOT W/178 IN BAKERSFIELD)
KER
204
PM
04.17
Condition very rough, is abandoned, Southern Pacific RR tracks shou,ld be~
KER 119 PM 26.8 (EAST OF OLD RIVER RD.)
Condition rough, badly cracked, needs constant potholing, needs rebuild.
KER 223 PM 05.36 (JUST EAST OF OLD RIVER RD.)
Condition poor, badly cracked, rough & bumpy, requires constant potholing, needs rebuild.
184 PM 08.37 ( AT EDISON HWY)
Condition poor, rough & bumpy, needs to be rebuilt.
KER 155 PM R00.17 (EAST OF 099 IN DELANO) ~_..~ [:::::~)
Area supervisor has met with ATSF RR and was told ~was due for rebuild soon.
January 10, 2001
Assemblyman Roy Aslflburn
California State Assembly - 32¢'° District
RE: , Railroad Crossings in the City of ~ar, ersfield ano County of Kern :,n need of maintenance
223 PM 21.18 ( EAST END OF ARVIN)
Condition poor, rough and bumpy.
KER 033 PM 17.73 (SOUTH END OF TAFT)
· Condition fair. however, these tracks may be abandoned as there appears to be no usage.
KER 043 PlY1 07.01 (SOUTH OF BRIMHALL RD)
Condition fair, repaved a couple years ago, pavement a little high creating a bump.
043 PM 13.2 (NORTH OF SEVENTH STANDARD RD.)
New spur, a little bumpy but otherwise good Condition.
KER 184 :'~M 01.02 (AT DIGEORGIO RD IN LAMONT'~
Condition good, rebuilt two years ago.
If I can be of further assistance, please give me call at (661) 326-3574. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
/J~UES R. LaROCHELLE
r'dterim Public Works Director
c: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney
S~TE OF ~ALIFORNIA ' GRAY DAVIS, Governor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
320 West 4~ Stree'(, Suite 500
Los Artgeles, CA 90013
August 22, 2001 FILE NO. 183/15/BT-318.2, et. al.
South "H" Street, et. al.
ICS-01-08-002/008
Steve Coomes, General Manager
San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company
P.O. Box 937
221 North F Street
Exeter, California 93221
Dear Mr. Coomes:
The Commission's Rail Safety and Carriers Division staff on May 24, 2001, met with Jeff Flores,
Field Deputy for State of Califomia Assemblyman Roy Ashburn, and with representatives of the
City of Bakersfield (City) and San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company (SJ'VR) to review the crossing
surface conditions at the following at-grade crossings of SYVR's Buttonwillow Branch (BT Line)
and Sunset Railway Branch (42 Line) in Bakersfield, Kern County:
Crossing Number Roadway
BT-318.2 South "H" Street Crossing between White Lane and Julian Avenue
BT-319.5 Wible Road Crossing north of Pacheco Road
BT-319.6 White Lane Crossing between Hughes Lane and South "H" Street
BT-319.9 Hughes Lane Crossing south of White Lane
BT-320.5 Stine Road Crossing north of Pacheco Road
BT-324.5 Buena Vista Road Crossing north of Pacheco Road
42-0.10 Pacheco Road Crossing west of Progress Road
The Commission staff was advised by Assemblyman Ashburn's Bakersfield office and the City that
SJVR apparently has not maintained the surfaces at the above-referenced grade crossing in
compliance with Commission General Order (GO) 72-B.
Please fred enclosed a copy of GO 72-B. Section VII of GO 72-B states, as follows:
VII Maintenance of Crossing in Track Area
It shall normally be the responsibility of each railroad corporation to maintain the crossing
area between lines two (2) feet outside of the rails of each track. When two or more tracks
are involved, the railroad shall maintain the area between the tracks where the distance
between the center lines of tracks is fifteen (15) feet or less measured at the center line of the
road or ihighway normal to the tracks.
The Commission staff requests that SJVR perform the necessary repairs in a timely manner in
compliance with GO 72-B and advise Mr. Flores, the City, and the Commission staff when the
raikoad completes the repairs.
· ~' August 22, 2001
Steve Coomes - San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company
Page 2 of 2
Please note that so far this matter has been handled by the Commission staff on an informal basis.
However, in the event SJVR fails to comply with the Commission staff's request and perform
the repairs in compliance with GO 72-B in a timely manner, the CiB' of Bakersfield may file a
formal Complaint against your company with the Public Utilities Commission.
Thank you for your timely cooperation with this matter. If you' have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact the Commission staff at the above address or at (213) 576-
7085.
Very truly yours,
STEVEN HANDELMAN, P.E.
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Rail Safety and Carriers Division
Enclosure
cc: Assemblyman Roy Ashbum - Attention: Jeff Flores
Ted Wright- Public Works Engineer, City of Bakersfield
Jerry Karr
GENERAL ORDER NO. 72-B
(Supersedes General Order No. 72-A)
Public Utilities Commission of the State 'of California -
RULES GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CRosSINGS
AT GRADE OF RAIl,ROADS WITH PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN
THE~ STATE OF CALIFORNIA
P~d~pted May 22,1973. Effective January 21, 1973.
(Decision No. 81410, Case No. 9454)
Amended September 25, 1990, Effective October 25, 1990
Resolution No. SR 21
. Amended April 10, 1991; Effective April 10, 1991
Resolution No. SR 25
IT IS ORDERED by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California, that the following
rules governing construction standards and maintenance responsibilities at railroad grade
crossings with public streets, roads and highways are approved for use in this State, unless
otherwise ordered or directed by the Commission:
[Purpose of Rules. -
The purpose of these rules is to formulate in the State of California, uniform standards for grade
crossing construction in the interests of greater safety to the public.
11 Scope of Rules:
These rules are not intended as complete construction or maintenance specifications but embody
requirements which are most important from the standpoint of public safety. Construction should
be according to accepted good practice for the given local conditions in all particulars not
specified herein.
II_~ Width of Public Crossings.-
Grade crossings shall be a width not less than the traveled approach portions of the adjacent
sections of the road, h~ghway or street, including usable shoulders and sidewalks, if any. If both
approaches are .widened the crossing shall also be widened. If only one approach is widened, an
appropriate taper shall be constructed to channelize traffic over the crossing. Political bodies shall
not widen any approach to a grade crossing beyond the width of existing pavement at the rails
without permission of the Commission.
IV Minimum Width:
Unless the Commission otherwise authorizes, public crossings hereai~er constructed shall be not
In general, approach grades not in excess of six percent are desirable, but where not reasonably
obtainable due to local topograph/cal conditions the gradients in the vicinity of the rails shall be
kept as Iow as feasible.
XII This Order shall not be Retroactive..
This Order shall not be retroactive with respect to grade crossings lawfully existing on its
effective date, except that the Commission reserves the fight to require, by appropriate
proceedings, alterations or improvements at any such grade crossing.
XIII Illustrations..
The illustrations attached hereto are hereby declared to be a part of this General Order and shall
be known as Commission Standa~ds~
XIV Exemptions..
In a particular case, a written request may be made for an exemption from any of the requirements
or standards herein. Such a request should be accompanied by a full statement of the conditions
existing and the reasons relied onto justify the exemption. It is to be understood that any
exemption so granted shall be limited to the particular case covered by the request.
Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the 'trial installation of experimental types of grade
crossing construction, provided the Commission has approved such plan in advance of the time
the crossing is constructed.
The Commission reserves the fight to modify any of the provisions of these roles in specific cases,
when, in the Commission's opinion, public interest or safety would be served by so doing.
Compliance with these rules shah not relieve a raikoad from any statutory requirement.
This order shall be effective on and after.the 21st day of June, 1973.
Approved and dated at San Francisco, California, this 22nd day' of
May, 1973.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
By WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, Secretary
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STANDARD NO. 4-A
Alternate methods of guard rail installation
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Filling Material: Asphaltic concrete or o~er equally su/table
pang mater/al.
Guam1 Hail: Tee ra/] sec~ed to ra/] or ties by proper £aste~g
... forming a flaz~geway not exceec~g 2~ Luches i~ wide. Above
" ~a~a~ il]ust~ates suggested me~o& of i-~taZTation only.
STANDASD NO. 4-B
Alternate methods o£ guard raft Lustal]ation
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... Planking: Vertical grain timider of good wearing and decay r~sist.
........ _. ' Lug qualities shall be used, laid with grain vertical.
'"'-~ Planks at ends o£ crossing to be beveled.
;, Planks to he substantially secured to ties.
..... Guard Hail.. Special rolled guard section or lightweight Tee i'ail
' laid on side to provide flang.eway not more than ~.~ Luahes wide..Top
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ment between rails and two feet outside to be consistent in type with
adjacent pavement or as specified bY local authorities.
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j~ Rubber Panels: ~ type of crossinl sur£ace consists of molded
"--. . rubber panels usually sl-dmmed, steel-reinforced and with a patterned
........ ~'--...__.. surface, but some are ~ depth rubber. The panels can be removed
· and/or replaced for track maintenance. Flan~eway sha~ not be more
;~ than two and one-ha~ i~-~) inches wide.
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cared, steel sections o£ an open grating type that may be installed and
removed individually £or rn~r~tenance and replacement purposes.
Flangeway shall not be more ~h~, two and one-hal~ (2~) inches wide.
QUESTIONS NO. 11 AND NO. 12
Me lo
To: Alan Tandy
From: Jim Foss
CC: Darnell W. Haynes, Greg Klimko
Date: May 30, 2002
Re: Response to questions from Budget Workshop, May 22, 2002
Attached is a schedule of Income Statements from 1998 through 2003. The
$2.8 million dollar savings figure quoted in the budget meeting was based on
a benchmark of $1.1 million dollar loss for the 1997-1998 year, this number
is an approximate. The schedule attached uses the actual exact number and
therefore is different, the breakdown is as follows:
Year Savings
1998/1999 543,833
1999/2000 910,316
2000/2001 673,736
2001/2002 785,192
Total $ 2,913,077
Two items I would like to note, the benchmark has not been indexed for
inflation and the revenue from the three additional suites built in 2000 are not
included in any of the years. Please feel free to call either myself or Steve
Womack if you have any additional questions.
CENTENNIAL GARDEN AND CONVENTION CENTER
REVISED PROPOSED
ACTUAL ESTIMATE BUDGET
REVENUE ~189811898 158912000 2000/200~1 200~12002 2002/2003
Rent $ 1,205,259 $ 1,583,092 $ 1,405,741 $ 1~642,818 $ 1,715,022
Rebilled Expenses 533,814 702,695 795,378 995~334 729,800
Suite & Premium Seats 491,393 553,276 551,648 677,881 684,967
Concession Commission 399,047 532,432 451,847 589,097 939,870
Signage (Net) 207,374 401,958 446,779 389,671 382,269
Parking 101,244 123~593 126,650 203,579 212,622
Ticketing/Box Office 70~110 109,154 130,528 200,742 182,500
Merchandise 59,009 82~311 63~035 64,794 51,950
Miscellaneous 19,241
TOTAL REVENUE $ 3,077,257 $ 4,207,721 $ 4,071,606 $ 4,730,886 $ 4,595,700
EVENT EXPENSES
Event Labor $ 918,454 $ 1,210,618 $ 1,002,111 $ 1,231,792 $ 1,251,170
Event Advertising 46,247 158,975 222,371 190,787 78,500
Direct Event E:~p enses 115,168 200,710 311,023 337,561 316,250
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,079,869 $ 1,570,301 $ 1,535,505 $ 1,760,140 $ 1,645,920
G & A EXPENSES
Full Time Staff $ 1,013,995 $ 1,057,544 $ 1,101,387 $ 1,141,455 $ 1,202,404
Part Time Staff 49,515 81,690 73,073 113,662 116,175
Postage 4,366 4,568 7,124 5,237 5,400
Office Supplies 12,437 13,896 11,743 17,943 16,000
Legal, Prof,, Bank Fees 18,000 12,000 12,500 22,136 54,800
Printing. 12,522 13,342 15,548 19,863 9,066
Dues & Subs 1,447 3,366 2,775 2,567 1,000
Telephone 15,434 20,418 22,682 38,703 37,750
Marketing 28,332 33,688 37,817 43,963 36,000
Travel 21,613 27,414 30,560 25,608 30,500
Missetianeous 47,249 9,057 8,823 6,060 9,000
Utilities 465,395 563,322 618,028 765,850 815,432
Supplies 69,194 115,408 97,095 131,211 147,000
Insurance 137,038 75,222 235,316 214,286 230,700
Contract Maintenance 87,675 79,506 56,937 15,115
CONDOR Premium ex~ense 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Repairs & Maintenance 6,079 22,975 15,407 19,828 24,000
Credit Card & Ticket Charges 42,311 52,718 40,538 59,630 56,500
Equipment 128,536 159,656 156,428 163,906 161,460
Uniform Maintenance 1,803 4,550 1,116 2,353 2,200
Training & Education 2,632 885 785 .1,839 1,000
Management Fee 178,548 266,344 211,834 244,795 218,751
Secudty 140,504 144,858 134,286 137,118 121,200
Employment Fees 3,654 568 2,257 1,948 950
Depraciation 5,350 8,887 14,925 14,000
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,608,279 $ 2,888,341 $ 3,023,046 $ 3,330,001 $ 3,431,088
INTEREST INCOME $ (16,784) $ (23,298) $ (22,741) $ (6,507) $ (6,000)
NET p ROFIT/(LOSS) $ (594,107) $ (227,624) $ (464,204) $ (352,748) $ (475,308)
BENCHMARK * $ 1,137,940 $ 1,137,940 $ 1,137,940 $ 1,137,940 $ 1,137,940
SAVINGS $ 543,833 $ 910,316 $ 673,736 $ 785,192 $ 662,632
* Net Loss for the 1997/1998 year
QDESTION NO. 13
B A K E R $ F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 31, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stinso~,~ssistant City Manager
Subject: Sales Tax Distribution to Local Government
This memo is in response to Councilmember Couch's question during the May 22nd
budget workshop regarding the distribution of the sales tax and the percentages
allocated to the County of Kern.
Sales taxes are collected by the state anddistributed in the following manner:
Rate Jurisdiction
5.50% State (General Fund)
0.50% Prop 172 (Local Public Safety Fund)
0.25% Local Government Transportation Funds (TDA)
1.00% Bradley-Burns Sales Tax (City or County)
7.25% Total Statewide Base Sales/Use Tax
State Sales Tax. The State government receives sales tax revenues equal to
5.5 percent of taxable sales. These are allocated to the State's General Fund and are
used to fund activities of the State.
Proposition 172 Sales Tax. Under this provision passed by the voters, Counties
receive tax revenues equal to 0.5 percent of all taxable sales occurring anywhere within
their boundaries. Counties must redirect a small portion (less than 10 percent) of these
revenues to cities, based on each city's net losses from the 1993-94 property tax shift
(ERAF). While state law requires counties (and cities) to spend these Proposition 172
sales taxes on public safety purposes, local governments were allowed to redirect to
other purposes monies they previously spent on public safety programs. Local
governments were required to increase public safety expenditures annually by the
amount of growth in their Proposition172 revenues. As a result, although
Proposition 172 is referred to as the "public safety" sales tax, the predominate effect of
enacting this tax in 1993 was to replace some of the discretionary revenues lost due to
the property tax shift.
State Transportation Sales Tax Pursuant to SB 325 (Transportation Development
Act) an amount equivalent to .25 percent of taxable sales is designated for
transportation purposes. These funds are allocated to each county based upon sales
taxes generated within the county. The majority of these transportation funds are
allocated to mass transit purposes (GET and County Transit). Approximately 2% of
these funds are allocated for non-motorized transportation projects such as bike paths
etc.
Bradley-Burns Sales Tax An amount equivalent to 1 percent of the taxable sales is
allocated to cities or unincorporated county areas based upon the location (situs) where
the sales take place. The use of these funds by local government is unrestricted.
JWS
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QUESTIONS NO. 14 AND NO. 15
MEMORANDUM
May 30, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
,,,fl/
FROM: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Budget Workshop of May 22, 2002 Responses to City Council Concerns
Question No. 14:
Would like a brief memorandum clarifying the shift in the redevelopment
reimbursement regarding the Arena Certificates of Participation from the General
Fund to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) fund. (Councilmember David
Couch)
Answer:
The City receives a $1.2 million reimbursement from the Redevelopment Agency
per agreement RA 97-2. This reimbursement is for the Agency debt refinanced
as part of the $40 million 1997 Certificates of Participation (COPs) issued to
include financing the Arena Project. Since 1998-99 the lease payment on the
COPs has been charged to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Fund while the
reimbursement has been credited to the General Fund. The proposed 2002-03
budget has the reimbursement credited to the TOT fund to "match" the lease
payment as an offset. A cash flow schedule is attached.
Question No. 15:
Requested staff to include the current City Auditors in the bid process when the
City requests proposals from firms to prepare the federal cost allocation plan for
the City of Bakersfield. (Councilmember Mike Maggard)
Answer:
The Finance Department staff will include the current City Auditors on the RFQ
to prepare a federal cost allocation plan for the City Of Bakersfield.
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Arena COP Cash Flow
City RDA
T.O.T. Operating
Fund Fund
City RDA
General Debt Service
Fund · Fund ~
(Prior to 2001-02)
B A K E R S F I E L D ,.: ~]AY~09P~?
TO: ALAN TANDY, CitY MANAGER
FROM: DON ANDERSON, REAL PROPERTY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 29, 2002
SUBJECT: PROPERTY PURCHASE BY CASTLE & COOKE
Council Referral No. Ref000093
ICity Council directed Don Anderson to sell city owned two acres of property within the
eight acre park to Castle & Cooke for $160,000.
Currently working with Development Services and City Attorney's Office to effectuate
this transaction.
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Requestor: !General Council I Ward: [City Wide I Referral Created:
Req. Completion Date: 15/30/2002 J Meeting: [~/22/2002 ] !5/23/2002 ....
Initial Referral Information
Short Description:
JPROPERTY PURCHASE BY CASTLE & COOKE J
Long Description:
'**DUAL REFERRAL TO DON ANDERSON FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT []
SERVICES, DON ANDERSON LEAD***
MR. ANDERSON IS DIRECTED TO SELL CITY OWNED TWO ACRES OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE EIGHT ACRE PARK (HEARING ITEM 9.d.) TO Attachment A
CASTLE & COOKE FOR $160,000.
Attachment B
Attachment C
~ Attachment D
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I (1) ~Finance I Reassigned To: Response?
(2) IDev. Services & Planning
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May 28,2002
Mr. Stephen Montgomery
21'15 1 ,t Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Dear Mr. Montgomery:
Thank you for contacting Councilmember Sue Benham concerning highway and city
beautification. She has passed your E-mail along to me so that I could comment on some of
your concerns.
The City of Bakersfield is aware of the problems along Freeway 99. We are currently working
with Caltrans to clean up and add attractive landscaping along this freeway. We have also
contacted our local legislators asking them to provide additional funding for these projects. We
want individuals driving along Freeway 99 to have a positive image of Bakersfield and the
wonderful people who live in the city.
We are very interested in creating landscaping throughout the city and along the freeways that
will include trees. The Vision 2020 Plan includes increasing the amount of trees we currently
have to not only help with our environmental and air quality, but to make our city more
attractive. Creating an attractive city, especially along the freeway, makes a positive impact on
individuals who may want to visit or seek employment within our community.
I appreciate your interest in beautifying our city and highways, and urge you to also contact our
local legislators concerning this issue as well. If we have support from more citizens like you, I
know these projects will be a success.
Again, thank you for contacting us.
Resl~ectfully you. rs,
Harvey L. Hall
Mayor /'
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cc: City Council
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779
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City Council; Not-s~-scenic 99 Californian story
From: Stephen Montgomery <samonty@ pacbell.net>
To: <city_council@ci.bakersfield.ca.us> 02 J~,{¥ - 9 P~ 2:0 9
Date: Thu, May 9, 2002 10:59 AM
Subject: Not-so-scenic 99 Californian story BAKERSFI~.[.C] CITY CLERK
Ms. Sue Benham '
Bakersfield City Council
Dear Sue,
The story on the front page of today' s Californian Local section reminds me
of discussions we had back in the early ~E80s when I was on the Plan 2010
citizens advisory committee. One point that came up was the impression
travelers got of Bakersfield based on what they were exposed to. Mostly we
concentrated on key entry points like the 24th Street exit and Weedpatch Hwy
exit on SR58. The unfortunate result of our work was it was totally
disregarded and replaced by a more 3practical* plan that suited the
perceived and short term interests of the Building Industry Association
which means we were simply window dressing to satisfy a state requirement.
We saw upcoming plans to rebuild the 24th Street exit and many of us along
with the Kern River advocacy group, equestrian and bicycle groups and the
local Sierra Club were advocating restoring the landscape to appear the way
it did before the area was developed. Old aerial photos were available to
show how the area looked. Many cottonwood trees and water were present in
contrast to then where much exposed concrete rubble left over from the 1952
earthquake demolition and a few bullied eucalyptus trees on the west side
along with dried weeds dominated the riverbank between the 24th street and
SR99 bridges.
Typical of CaITrans construction away from Sacramento the bridges that
existed then were designed solely with their job of conveying motor traffic
with no regard of their visual impact on the landscape. At that time the
traffic islands were cracked and faded black asphalt.
The older of the bridges crossing the river was built to pre Isabella Dam
needs and was replaced solely on the idea that CalTrans wanted to remove
unauthorized habitat for bums. The all steel bridge was otherwise
structurally sound by CalTrans standards including proper alignment with its
companion but less expensive means of blocking the underside from use by
unauthorized human habitation was not explored so an expensive new bridge
was built.
When that area project was completed, missed opportunities include
landscaping that focused on a river theme. Landscaping is now an overused
red brick look concrete and rather ordinary planting. The concrete rubble
has been covered mostly with sand but no real attempt has been made to
restore riverbank habitat to the way it looked earlier in the last century.
Things that could be done to make Bakersfield look more inviting is to
reconsider how freeway landscaping is handled. Notice the sharp line between
private business property landscaping that stops short at a fence that is a
setback from the freeway. Consider ways to unify adjacent private
landscaping with the landscaping on the freeway such as access ramps that
pass close to business. This includes relocating or removing fences that
actually serve little real use. As a ~3olicy, reconsider landscaping at all
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key entry points such as 24th Street and the Buck Owens Exit with a real
focus on themes.
Encourage the commissioning and development of art on the freeway. Both
surface art such as tile, painting and such and freestanding sculpture as
part of the landscaping.
Remove billboards from the freeway. (This of course will require overcoming
a strong well funded lobby but remember, freedom of speech does not require
others to listen.)
Develop and enforce a quality sign ordinance that would force the
~' elimination of many unsightly signs. (Again overcoming the self-serving
pressure from the billboard and commercial sign lobby) Make greater use of
small CalTrans signs designating the brand of roadside businesses at
upcoming exits such as lodging, food and fuel. It makes no sense to have a
structure that, necessary to help a motorist find a business, costs as much
as a house and uses resources to match when by the time the motorist sees it
and figures out which exit he needs has missed it when the same job can be
done better and with greater assurance with a 12 X 14 inch decal.
Get private funding to place CalTrans approved Historic Route 99 signs on
those portions of SR99 that cover the route used by the former US99 (South
county line to the 99/5 separation, Grapevine southbound lanes only, 99/15
separation south of Bakersfield to the Union Avenue Exit and SR204 entrance
to SR99 to the county line.) These signs could also be placed on Union
Avenue to Golden State, SR204 to SR99.
Develop a mini park like a rest stop on Buck Owens Blvd. with focus on rest
rooms and picnic facilities that would be in walking distance of convenience
stores and such. I believe there is some unused state property on Buck Owens
Blvd. that could be considered for this. Note that expressway authorities in
Europe have long figured out that people really want commercial conveniences
near their rest stops, a point CalTrans ignores when it places freeway rest
stops as far away from commercial roadside business as possible only
grudgingly allowing limited vending in response to public pressure.
Make full use of zoning ordinances to require the cleanup of substandard
properties along the freeway corridor.
Sue, thank you for your consideration of these points. This would make my
wife* s job of trying to recruit key employees for her employer* s firm a
little easier.
Steve
Stephen Montgomery
2115 1st Street
Bakersfield CA 93304
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 30, 2002
SUBJECT: RENAMING FREEWAY SUGGESTION
Council Referral ~O00097
Councilmember Benham referred attached e-mail to Public Works from Gary
Johannson suggesting renaming of a freeway in honor of Highway Patrolman David
Manning. Staff is requested to advise Councilmember Benham regarding pertinent
policy.
Only the California State Legislature can officially name a State highway or freeway. This
is done in the form of a "Concurrent Resolution" (CR) which can be introduced by either
the Assembly (ACR) or the Senate (SCR). The resolution will appear in the statutes of the
year it was passed. Once done, CalTrans puts up signs, which are paid for by the sponsors
or friends of the person it is being named after. As renaming a highway can only be
accomplished through State Legislative action, Mr. Johannson may wish to contact his
California State Senate or Assembly representative directly.
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE//~
DATE: MAY 31,2002
SUBJECT: SPEEDING ON BROOK STREET
Council Referral No. WF000087 (Ward 1)
Council Member Carson referred to police a complaint from Mr. Gonzales regarding
speeding on Burke Way. There is no stop sign.
Note: The correspondence from Mr. Gonzales is actually for "Brook Street" off of
Cottonwood.
On May 13, Operations staff was assigned to monitor the area and provide
enforcement as necessary. Officers utilized radar during a two week period at various
hours of the day, and no violations were observed. Staff will continue to monitor the
area as time permits.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager ( ~[cO
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Ma
DATE: May 28, 2002
SUBJECT: EQUESTRIAN TRAIL AND STAGING AREA
Council Referral No. 000096 (Ward 4)
ICouncilmember Couch clarification be made regarding the Equestrian Trail and Staging
requested
Area. Citizens on the attached list to be provided a map. Copies of faxes are informational for water
(Zone Change No. P01-1019).
In follow-up to the May 22, 2002 City Council meeting, Councilmember David Couch requested the
attached map be forwarded to the local equestrians who attended the public hearing. Agenda item 9e.
(Zone Change PO 1-1019) referred to realignment of the equestrian trail along the Rio Bravo Canal north
of Stockdale Highway and east of Allen Road.
As adopted by the City Council, the zone change requires dedication of an equestrian trail, parking lot
and a $30,000 payment to City for improvements to the staging and picnic areas.
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SCOOTER LUSK
17960 JOHNSON RD
BAKERSFIELD CA 93312
589-2586
GERALDINE STEWART
17948 JOHNSON RD
BAKERSFIELD CA 93312
589-3396
BRIAN CHOATE
217 JEFFERSON
BAKERSFIELD CA 93305
619-6033
SANDY EICKENHORST
511 RUGGER ST
BAKERSFIELD CA 93312
587-0830
DEBRA COYLE
10417 SH ELLABARGER
BAKERSFIELD CA
589-3579
CHUCK AND JOYCE SNAPP
10321 A SHELLABARGER
BAKERSFIELD CA 93312
589-9109
DAN N KIMM
2709 ROSE MARIE DR
BAKERSFIELD CA
831-6682
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~.-".L._....._.~.~
DATE: MAY 30, 2002
SUBJECT: 8T" AND UNION INTERSECTION
Council Referral #000095
Councilmember Carson requested staff contact CalTrans regarding installing signs or
making a controlled intersection at 8t~ Street and Union Avenue.
The Traffic Engineer contacted Caltrans traffic engineering staff and requested a study of
the intersection of State Highway 204 (Union Avenue) and 8t~ Street for possible traffic
signal or pedestrian signal. Caltrans staff asked for City traffic accident information to
augment their study data. This information is being collected from Traffic Engineering and
Police Department data to be sent to Caltrans.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:' ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 30, 2002
SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE CREDIT
Council Referral #000100
Councilmember Couch stated he received a copy of a letter from the City to an
appellant regarding the Transportation Impact Fee Credit issue and requested
Council be provided all the information and background regarding this issue. (Copy of
Letter not provided)
The applicant, Craig Carver, is appealing a decision by the City on the distribution of traffic
impact fee credits for projects underway at Calloway Drive and Olive Drive. These projects
are the construction of Olive Drive, full width, between Callloway Drive and Riverlakes
Drive and the construction of the east side of Calloway Drive from Olive Drive to about
1800 feet north of Calloway Drive. Coleman Homes is constructing these projects in
association with their Tract 6023 at the northeast corner of Cailoway and Olive, and will be
receiving the Transportation Impact Fee credit as well as a partial reimbursement for the
costs of the projects as a consequence of Agreement No. 99-118.
This agreement, entered into in 1999, was between the City and Fruitvale Properties as
the "Master Developer" and was entered into to insure that the construction cost of the
offsite public street improvements were allocated to the benefitted Riverlakes parcels and
to assure the orderly development of the area by requiring the completion of the major
roads in their entirety, rather than in a piecemeal fashion.
This agreement, as well as all pertinent correspondence, will be attached as a part of the
staff report for the appeal, currently scheduled for the June 12, 2002 City Council meeting.
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DATE: May 29, 2002
TO: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
SUBJECT: REFERRAL-1tAGEMAN/EAST OF COFFEE MEDIAN
Councilmember Couch requested we investigate the excessive irrigation water running off the
median islands on Hageman around 12:30 AM on May 16, 2002. This particular area is
programmed to mn 10 minutes at a time three days a week.
In investigating the median water mn off staff discovered that two underground irrigation lines
were broken and a large amount of water was running off the median and going intO the street.
The two broken irrigation lines have been repaired.
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Council Meeting Date: 15/22/2002 .I Created On: !5/24/2002
Short Description:
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Response to City Manager's Office sent on: !5/24/2002
Response Comments:
Meeting was arranged with Councilmember Hanson, Chester Moland, and ACM Alan
Chdstensen for Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 9 am. regarding a handicapped person needing
assistance on GET buses. Mr. Hanson will respond directly to lhe citizen.
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[SCHEDULE MEETING WITH CHESTER MOLAND I
Long Description:
"*REFERRAL TO ALAN CHRISTENSEN*** i
COUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
CHRISTENSEN CONTACT CHESTER MOLAND AND SCHEDULE A MEETING
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 30, 2002
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC AT MT. VERNON AND MALLVlEW
Council Referral #000104
Counciimember Maggard requested staff review the traffic flow southward on Mt.
Vernon where the island is causing potential hazardous traffic conditions and the left
turn lane east at Mallview Road where the lanes reduce from two to one which could
create the potential for accidents.
Traffic Engineering staff have been working, with Caltrans and with Kern County Roads,
since before the shopping center opened a few weeks ago, to finalize the signal
coordination plan on Mount Vernon Avenue. The Caltrans engineers are preparing their
signals to coordinate with the City operated signals at Columbus and at the shopping
center signal. Kern County engineers are still reviewing the signal timing plans for their
traffic signal at Mount Vernon and Bernard Street. When fully implemented in a few weeks,
the occasional traffic backups should be greatly reduced or eliminated as predicted in the
traffic model. After implementation, Traffic Engineering staff will continue to monitor and
'~fine tune" the signal timing for efficient flow.
Traffic Engineering also required the extension of the two incoming lanes of traffic on the
shopping center private road with the plans for the next phase of the center. This was just
imposed recently at the Planning Commission meeting a few weeks ago. As directed by
the City Council, the Traffic Engineer had been monitoring the traffic flows and determined
that the lane reduction needed to be removed and two inbound lanes continued to the
Home Depot drive aisle on the site. This will reduce confusion and congestion onsite.
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