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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Counci~ J/
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Several Councilmembers have asked staff to come up with a substantive program to
increase street repairs in conjunction with budget considerations. A memo of great
significance in response to those request, that could infuse $6.0 million, is enclosed.
2. Attached is a memo regarding the idea of building a new City. Hall in Central Park,
which lists pros, cons and alternatives. The Urban Development Committee will take
this up on Monday, but it is of high enough significance and visibility that I wanted to
be sure the full Council gets the research.
3. The annual City Voice City of Bakersfield newsletter will be mailed shortly to over
88,000 addresses within the City. Residents can expect to receive their copies within
the next two weeks. This annual newsletter serves as an opportunity to let our
residents know about just a few of the positive services the City of Bakersfield
provides them. Each year the newsletter has a central theme, and this year's theme
focuses on technology. This is the third annual edition of City Voice, and is a project
of the City Manager's Office. A copy is provided for you.
4. Economic and Community Development received some good news late last week.
CHAFA has approved a deferred loan in an amount between $1.2 to $1.4 million for
the downtown cottage housing project that is to go north of Central Park. The loan
will be repaid from the downtown's 20% set aside housing funds and is a deferred
loan due in 10 years at 3% interest. Donna Kunz believes a developer will take it up.
5. We have all been there - the Thursday newspaper article which implied I had
changed my position on an isSue was flawed reporting. The vehicle in questionwas
never a police prototype and I never said it was. The first story was in error. The
second, instead of admitting the error, said I had changed my.position.
6. We got a response from the High School Superintendent on the likelihood of financial
participation in the aquatic complex. The Board of Trustees will consider a negative
staff recommendation in the middle of June. We can have a tremendous play pool,
slides and water spray facility without the competitive lanes, and without the school
money, so whatever they decide still allows for progress.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 7, 2002
PAGE 2
7. More good news - the 3-block 180 unit senior housing project on California Avenue,
which was initially a part of City Center, will be under construction in October!
8. Included for your information is a memo from the Police Department indicating the
intersections being evaluated for red light camera enforcement by staff and Redflex
the vendor. They were selected based on factors such as a high incendent of red
light running, number of accidents, high traffic volumes and suitability for red light
enforcement. There are two phases of installation. Due to construction at some
higher volume intersections, they are being planned for the second phase of the
project.
9. A Development Services update is enclosed.
10. Recreation and Parks provided a memo explaining the late opening of Jastro Park
pool.
11. Attached is the Recreation and Parks monthly report for May.
12. The City is proposing to increase rates at the Municipal Airport. A public hearing will
be scheduled for the July 10th Council meeting.
13. A large number of Budget Responses are enclosed.
14. Responses to miscellaneous Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Planting .in the downtown area
· Highway 99 beautification
Councilmember Ma.q.qard
· Update on the future Northeast Fire Station
Councilmember Salvaggio
· Clarification of conveyance requiring provision of water and sewer lines to
Greenfield Property
Councilmember Sullivan
· Report on time frame to remove and rebuild on Ming Avenue church property
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Road Repairs
Staff is well aware of City Council concerns expressed about road repairs.
We have responded with a $6.0 million program this year: Truxtun, Gosford, White Lane,
Panama, etc, a new crusher, paver, and Phase I of a second repair crew, which means one
group crushes and preps while another crew paves. Also, paving efforts are enhanced by the
Proposed 2002/03 Budget. As the Council deliberates the budget, more attention will be
paid to this subject.
KernCOG/CTC
Although the above efforts are significant, they are not enough. We therefore initiated efforts
to move $20 million ($12.0 million for the City, $8.0 million for the County) from
right-of-way savings from the Westside Parkway to rehabilitation. After some effort,
KernCOG went along. Then the CTC, or California Transportation Commission, moved the
money to 2006. They have now advised us not to apply to confirm the money is available for
rehabilitation until after October. We are not assured they will approve use of it then. Even if
they move it, the year will be 2006. Technically, there is potential for a plan under which the
City could front the money and be reimbursed in 2006, but so far, we have been frustrated in
trying to find model agreements.
Other Alternatives
A. A full second.pavinR crew to .qo from Step I, where we are, to Step II. A full second
crew would require a one-time expense of $1,467,500 and ongoing costs of
$1,581,758. With the recent Govemor's action to take $850,000 from us, achieving
the ongoing portion of that this year would be extremely painful.
Honorable Mayorand City Council
June 7,2002
Page 2
B. Borrowin.q. The City of Bakersfield is financially conservative and rarely borrows
money for anything. Street repair needs, however, may be an area where the total
costs to borrow money are less than the costs not to!
How can that be? The answer is that street repair costs, once deterioration gets to a
certain point, increase exponentially. If a street can be resurfaced, the cost is + $0.80
per square foot. If that street deteriorates more and must be rebuilt, the costs may be
+ $4.00 per square foot. In short, you are money ahead to borrow - even if interest
costs must be paid - rather than to let the street deteriorate to that point. A chart
showing street repair costs and the exponential nature of increases is attached.
Borrowing Options
1) CTC - $12 million advance. After October, we can submit our request to move money
from right-of-way to rehabilitation. If the request is approved, we can ask if City funds
can be used to advance the program with reimbursement from the CTC in 2006. This
is a good and desirable step, but there are two discretionary actions and considerable
time involved. If we get the discretionary approvals, we should pursue this.
2) Interfund Loan. Because, in this particular instance, it is cheaper to borrow than to
allow roads to deteriorate, we need to take another step in case the discretionary
approvals mentioned above are not achieved, or even to supplement them if they are.
We will have approximately $15 million at the end of FY 2002/03 in the Wastewater
Capital Replacement Fund. The majodty of it is not needed for anything on the
horizon, but instead is set aside for long-term capital replacement. We invest it in
conservative Iow yield treasury bonds.
We can do an interfund loan and use these monies for street repairs. Interest would
be payable and eventually the sewer fund must be repaid. The following is therefore
proposed:
A. It is proposed that to keep street repairs moving forward, we set up borrowing in
three modules of $2.0 million each. The first would be authorized now, the
second in the fall, and the third in the spdng.
B. That the sections shown on the attached sheet be repaired with the proceeds.
C. If allocation of funds is not approved by the CTC, the principal and interest
payment for each $2.0 million would be $1,060,000 (2 years), $720,000 (3
years) or $550,000 (4 years) payable from the Gas Tax Fund or any other
eligible source. It would be acknowledged, however, that the repayment
schedule in this instance is more open and subject to change than traditional
patterns of City borrowing.
Summary
This action can continue progress of street repairs while we wait for the discretionary
approvals of the CTC to take place. In this instance, the costs to the City are greater to not
act than they are to act, thus justifying a borrowing technique we might not utilize in the
normal course of events.
CANDIDATE PROJECTS USING $6 MILLION LOANED FUNDS
~ESURFACING
STREET LIMITS
PROJECT 1 Laurelglen Boulevard Gosford to Glenfauna
Brundage Quantico to Oswell
Baker Truxtun to SR 178
Christmas Tree Mt Vernon to Columbus
Haley Columbus to University
Harris Gosford to Green Mtn.
Harris Stine to Annette
La Costa Auburn to University
Madison SR 58 to Hayes
Oswell Columbus to Bernard
PROJECT 2 Pacheco Centaur to South H
Park View Carvalho to Pin Oak Park
Pin Oak Park District to Park View
Q St 32nd to Columbus
Real Stockdale to California
Monitor Fairview to Kyner
Acacia River to Bucknell
Canter Way Ming to Flicker
Edmonton Hahn to Wilson
Eissler Auburn to Charger
High Oak Mtn. Oak to Scarlet Oak
Jewett 38tn to Columbus
PROJECT 3
McDonald Way Ming to Belle Terrace
Nordic New Sfine to Valhalla
University River to Haley
University Panorama to La Costa
White Oak Gosford to Mtn. Oak
Sumner Kern to East Truxtun
N Street California to 4th
4th Chester to H
Camino Media Old River to AE Canal
Business Park South Business Center to Lennox
Lennox Business Park South to California
Mohawk California to Business Park North
Business Park North Mohawk to Commercecenter
Commercecenter Business Park North to Tower Way
Tower Way Commercecenter to Mohawk
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MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Gregory J. K1 imko, Finance Director//~J/(,,~--
Subject: Road Repairs.
Should the $12 million reallocation by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) not be
approved you have suggested a $6 million loan from the Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Fund in
three $2 million increments over the next year to address our deteriorating roads. While use of
Gas Tax monies to repay the loan is feasible it may be counterproductive as we discussed.
I suggest an alternative source might be the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Fund which we
currently transfer over $3 million annually to our general Capital Improvements Program. We
could dedicate up to $1,650,000 ($550,000 annually for each $2 million loaned) to be paid over
four years commencing in 2003-04 to repay the $6 million ~ 4%. This would necessitate
cutting the CIP funding from the TOT Fund in half.
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The California Transportation Commission's 1999 Needs Study Report identified a backlog of $12.8
billion in road and bridge rehabilitation needs at the city and county level: $10.5 billion for rehabilitation
of city streets and county roads, and $2.3 billion for local bridge rehabilitation and replacement.
NONE of this backlog includes the needs of routine maintenance, operation, safety and system expansion.
NONE of this backlog can be funded with existing revenue.
To tackle this workload, cities and counties need at least $500 million a year: a minimum of $100
million each year to handle the enormous backlog, and $400 million a year for ongoing maintenance to
prevent further deterioration of the system.
The first meaningful step is to deliver at least $500 million in new money
directly to cities and counties each and every year to stop the further decline
and deterioration of our streets and roads.
ABOUT OUR ROADS
The following chart illustrates what happens when road pavement is not maintained in
a timely manner. As road quality deteriorates over time, it becomes more costly to make
needed repairs. The public will have to pay five times as much for fixing a road in the
future as opposed to paying for it now. The saying, "Pay me now or pay me later"
directly applies.
COST OF REPAIR OVER TIME
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DOLLAR COST OF REPAIRS
The following chart shows that California's transportation revenue has not come even
close to keeping up with the crushing traffic load on our road system over the last 30
years. Californians need to understand that we must invest additional dollars in the
system to keep up with the needs of an increasing population, an expanding economy,
and a rapidly aging road system.
CAN WE AFFORD THESE TRENDS?
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TO TAXPAYERS
While flexibility is a foundation for the success of saving our city streets
and county roads, we strongly support the following stateWide standards,
with appropriate enforcement, to ensure accountability with policymakers
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and taxpayers:
Establishment of a maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement to protect the amount of current
funding available for local streets and roads. The State Controller would periodically audit this MOE
requirement, which will ensure that no local government could receive "new". funding and shift "old"
funding into different programs, unrelated to local roads. The penalty for not meeting a local MOE
requirement would be loss of the new funds for three years with no appeal.
"Use it or lose it" provisions would apply. Funds that are not utilized within three years by cities and
counties would be reallocated to other jurisdictions that are able to put the money to work. This provi-
sion would be enforced by the State Auditor General.
Production of a biennial report on the "state of our local road system" to the Legislature and the
Governor. This report would be developed by the Office of Legislative Analyst, with input from
Caltrans, the League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties, and the Auditor
General. The report would summarize local pavement maintenance "report cards;' chronicle local
performance in expenditure of any new funding, specifically address unmet local road needs, and .
recommend changes in state policy and funding to maintain a viable local street and road system.
Expand pavem~ent management systems as a tool to direct the use of pavement maintenance funds' to
include all local systems that receive new funding. Application of a pavement management system
would be a required priority for use of any new local road funds. A statewide system to coordinate and
ensure a high quality of pavement management is needed to assure that policy makers and the taxpayers
receive a consistent "report card" to evaluate progress in repairing our city streets and' county roads.
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TO: Urban Development Commiff
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~ ~
SUBJECT: City Hall
The Urban Development Committee has been brainstorming the subject of a new City Hall complex.
Most of the variations discussed to date have been in the $90,000,000 to $110,000,000 cost range.
At the most recent meeting, the idea of placing City Hall in Central Park arose. Depending on a
variety of factors, the costs of that alternate are more in the $50,000,000 to $55,000,000 range.
The purpose of this memo is to give the Committee a good idea of what the very real and practical
consequences are for such numbers so you can decide, in light of that, whether we should continue to
spend a lot of time and effort on these concepts. Since the Central Park idea is much cheaper, this is
also intended to be a very frank discussion of the pros and cons of that alternative.
CENTRAL PARK
The Concept
Staff has taken the comments made at the committee level and added a few thoughts. The revised
"concept" would be:
All uses currently in City Hall, the Public Works annex, Development Services, 515 Truxtun,
Recreation and Parks and the Water Department would move to a new campus-style complex to be
built in Central Park. Green space lost would be replaced along the canal corridors north and south of
the Park at 515 Truxtun, and elsewhere. Redevelopment efforts would be made to connect the new
complex with positive new private sector development back toward Truxtun and Chester Avenues. A
parking garage would be built off the park land both to serve the City complex and to spur some
redevelopment.
The Police Department would be given the Public Works annex for expansion. City Hall would be
leased for, say, 10 years to produce a revenue stream to offset bond costs. At some point, it would
be converted to Police use. The Development Services building and Water Resources building would
be sold to produce revenue for the new structure. 515 Truxtun would be part of the replacement for
the green space lost in Central Park.
Urban Development Committee
May 28 2002
Page 2
This is a far more economical alternate than previous concepts discussed because:
1) There is minimal land purchase since the City owns the park. (A parking garage and green
space replacement would be the exception.)
2) There are no demolition costs involved.
3) There are no temporary relocation costs, nor two moves involved.
4) Space for future expansion in Central Park could be done by building modules. At other
locations, floors have to be added to a high rise at initial construction. At Central Park, those
costs are deferred until they are needed.
5) The Public Works annex resolves Police space expansion needs for 10 years or so, rather
than being demolished.
'6) The current City Hall becomes a revenue stream for 10 years and space for Police use after
that, so Police space is resolved for 20-30 years.
Ne,qatives Associated with the Concept .
1) 19th, 21st and R Streets are "off the track" of Truxtun Avenue as a governmental center. Some
would criticize the location as being dangerous, too far removed, ill advised, in a run down
area, etc.
2) Any major government spending program on City office space will be opposed by some
taxpayers.
3) Change to an old established park would offend some.
4) The senior center would have to be relocated.
5) Trees would have to be cut down.
6) The homeless would lose their "hangout."
Positives Associated with the Concept
1) It is the least expensive comprehensive way to address space needs that has arisen to date -
less than half the other alternatives discussed.
2) It is a very bold stroke that would spur redevelopment south and west from the site. It could
also improve an underutilized portion of the downtown, which if enhanced could create a
positive image of the park instead of a negative one due to security concerns.
3) It would be a more efficient, centrally located way to operate City government.
4) It would be more convenient for citizens than operations at five to six locations.
5) It would be a 50-year space solution, rather than the short-term things now being done.
Urban Development Committee
May 28 2002
Page 3
6) It could be a dynamic and beautiful civic complex - a source of potentially great community
pride in harmony with the Downtown Charrette.
7) It would help the Art Museum bdng in traffic, attention and focus.
8) It would take advantage of water and trees.
9) By replacing the lost green space, an underutilized park could be replaced by better planned
and utilized green space. The additional green space can be integrated to create cohesive and
interesting public open space.
Concept Bud.qet
Phase I $50,000,000 - $55,000,000
Plus estimated cost to relocate Senior Center $ 1,500,000
Less estimated sale of Development Services ($ 2,000,000)
Less estimated sale of Water Resources ($ 1,250,000)
Net after sales $48,250,000 - $53,250,000
Annual Debt Service (25 Years) $ 4,445,000 - $ 4,905,000
Less estimated lease revenues from City Hall ($ 350,000 per year)
Less lease payments for ED/CD, Recreation &
Parks and MIS Departments ($ 400,000 per year)
Adjusted Annual Debt Service $ 3,695,000 - $ 4,155,000
The Cost
Based on recent historic averages, the cost of this project would be to go two years without General
Fund staff additions. Because a long-term bond would be involved, there would be no catching up in
year three, four, or any other time. All departments would tighten their belts and would have to
become more efficient. That would impact permanently the ratio of police officers to population, slow
expansion of fire services, lengthen the time needed to patch and sweep the streets, and would have
comparable results throughout the organization.
The other $90,000,000 to $110,000,000 variations would be to go four years without General Fund
staff additions, and no catch up provisions.
Offsetting these costs would be improved efficiency, enhanced community pride and redevelopment /
increased tax base stretching out south and west from the new complex to Truxtun and Chester
Avenues. Revenue growth might occur in conjunction with that, but the certainty and time frames are
too vague to build into the budget.
ALTERNATE
Quite frankly, department heads are concerned about their ability to perform effectively if we go
through two years of community growth without staff additions. Therefore, an alternate idea was
generated, which is to build a new central Police Station in Central Park and use the existing Police
building for the expansion of City Hall. Under this concept, the City would keep the Development
Urban Development Committee
May 28 2002
Page 4
Services and Water buildings. Those now leasin space would move into City-owned space. The
Pros and Cons are:
Pros
~' It is about a $20,000,000 program, or 36% 40% of the cost of the above alternate.
> The general public is likely to respond more favorably to a large amount of spending for Police
and safety rather than regular City employeE,s.
> Under this concept, the hold back of staff ac ditions would be more in the range of one year, or
a little less - a more tolerable plan to depart'nents.
> Police at the park would help clean up crim{-related problems that exist there now.
Cons
> This version would not be as long term a solution as the original. It might buy 15 years or so.
> There would still be multiple City buildings, which would not be as efficient or as easy for the
public as the original concept.
> The Police might help spur redevelopment outh and west, but not as much as City Hall.
> This plan has no plaza, trees or water then' ;, other than for Police.
SUMMARY
Do the real costs justify continued consideration of the $100,000,000 plan or the $50,000,000 Central
Park plan? What about the $20,000,000 Police to Central Park plan? We are happy to continue the
research, or we could move on to lower cost, less long-term alternates, such as purchase of an
existing building, which would be more in the $10,030,000 range, but only a 10-15 year solution.
City Services Guide [continued)
Sumps .............................................. Water Resources ......................................... 326-3715
Swimming Pools ...................................... Recreation and Parks ...................................... 326-3866
Traffic Signal Lights and Signs
Installation ........................................ Public Works / Traffic Engineering ........................... 326-3957-
Maintenance ...................................... Public Works / General Services ............................. 326-3781
Tree Maintenance on City Streets ......................... Recreation and Parks ...................................... 326-3866
Truxtun Lake - General Inquiries .......................... Water Resources ........... · .............................. 326-3715
Utilities:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company ........................................................................ (800) 743-5000
Southern California Gas Company ............................................................................... 399-4431
California Water Service ................................................................................... 396-2400
Mayor's Office ....................................... : ..................................................... 326-3770
City Councilmembers ....................................................................................... 326-3767
City Clerk's Office .......................................................................................... 326-3767
City Attorney's Office ....................................................................................... 326-3721
City Manager's Office ....................................................................................... 326-3751
Development Services ....................................................................................... 326-3733
Economic and Community Development ........................................................................ 326-3765
Financial Services .......................................................................................... 326-3742
Fire Services ............................................................................................... 326-3941
Police Services ........................................................... .. ................................. 326-3821 ......
Public Works .............................................................................................. 326-3724
Recreation and Parks ........................................................................................ 326-3866
Water Resources ........................................................................................... 326-3715
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to be among the top 10 technologi- What were the rankings in . _ __
cally innovative cities in the nation, distinguished top 10 innovative
In cities with populations cities in our population group? Animal Control ....................................... SPCA ................................................. 324-3209
Birth, Death, Divorce and Marriage Records ................. County of Kern Hall of Records ' .868-6400
between 125,000 and 250,000, 1. Plano, Texas Budget Inquiries ...................................... City Manager ........................................... 326-3751
Bakersfield was ranked number one Building Permits / Site Plan Review ....................... Development Services ..................................... 326-3733
in the State of California and sixth in 2. Des Moines, Iowa Business Licenses ..................................... Treasury ............................................... 326-3762
the United States for its use of infor- 3. Mobile, Alabama Business Tax ......................................... Treasury ........................ ....................... 326-3762
City Council ......................................... City Clerk .............................................. 326-3767
marion technology. 4. Hampton, Virginia Canals - Maintenance .................................. Water Resources ......................................... 326-3715
Centennial Garden and Convention Center
The Center for Digital 5. Salt Lake City, Utah Event Line .............................................................................................. 852-7777
Government, a national research and 6. I~&~ll*s.~d5 C~@IFI[ll~ Facility Rental ........................................................................................... 852-7300
advisory institute, provides govern- Claims .............................................. Risk Management ........................................ 326-3776
ment, industry and education leaders 7. Torrance, California Code Enforcement (Illegal dumping, litter, weeds) ............ Development Services ..................................... 326-3712
Construction ..... : ................................... Public Works ............................................ 326-3049
with decision support, research and 8. St. Petersburg, Florida District Attomey ...................................... County of Kern .......................................... 868-2340
educational resources to help them 9. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Elections ............................................ City Clerk .............................................. 326-3767
effectively incorporate new technolo- Employment
10. Fort Wayne, Indiana and Lincoln, Nebraska General Inquiries ................................... Human Resources ........................................ 326-3773
gies for the 21 st century. Current City Job Openings ........................... Job Line ............................................... 326-8837
Fire Departmen.t
Emergencies ............................................................................................. 911
Administration ........................................................................................... 326-3941
Garbage - Service and Billing Inquiries ..................... Public Works - Solid Waste ................................. 326-3114
Graffiti Removal ...................................... Public Works ............................................ 323-7273 .
Housing Programs ..................................... Economic & Community Development ........................ 326-3765
The City of Bakersfield was honored in the Digital Cities Survey as being among the top 10 Fair Housing Hotline ...................................................................................... 634-9245
First Time Homebuyers Program ............................................................................. 323-3842
technologically innovative cities in the nation with populations between 125,000 and Kern County
250,000. Why did it deserve this honor? Among others, innovative technologies for which General Services and Information ............................................................................ 868-3000
Kern River - General Inquiries ........................... Water Resources ......................................... 326-3715
the City was recognized included: Parks- Park Use and Facility Rental ....................... Recreation and Parks ...................................... 326-3866
Pest Control (Bats, mosquitos, rats) ........................ Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District ..................... 589-2744
Planning / Annexation / Zoning Information ................. Development Services ..................................... 326-3733
,~. The City has over 125,000 pages in almost 20,000 documents available, via the Intemet, Police Department
Emergencies ........................................................................... · .................. 911
for the public to search, read, and print at no cost. ,/ 24-Hour Desk ........................................................................................... 326-3800
~ The City's centralized Geographic Information Services division provides over 250 layers ~' Public Transportation .................................. Golden Empire Transit District .............................. 324-9874
in its computerized mapping system. Recreation Centers and Programs ......................... Recreation and Parks ...................................... 326-3866
Recycling Center (Wood Waste) .......................... Public Works Wood Waste ................................ 835-8873
~ The City has integrated its computer systems into a centralized system that allows all
Sewers ............................................. Public Works Streets .326-3111
departments to share data. Sidewalks ........................................... Public Works Streets ..................................... 326-3111
~ The City's web site allows the public to view council meetings either live or delayed over Streetscape and Sprinkler Maintenance ..................... Recreation and Parks ...................................... 326-3866
Street Lights ......................................... Public Works / General Services ............................. 326-3781
the Intemet as well as communicate with all City departments via e-mail. Street Repair and Sweeping .............................. Public Works/Streets ..................................... 326-3111
Storm Drains / Flooding ................................ Public Works / Streets . .326-3111
BPD Communications Center Thermal Imaging Cameras -An
Do you ever wonder about what actually happens cars in the field, some with two officers per car. It is the for Bakersfield Firefighters
when you see a traffic accident and you call 911 ? Do responsibility of the Channel One Dispatcher to know the
you think about what it feels like to get a call from the exact whereabouts, type of call, latest information and Every second in fire rescue fighters the edge they need to get in
counts. Valuable time is saved when a and get a person out before they
mother of an infant who has stopped breathing? Could final disposition of every one of these units in the field.
you give CPR instructions over the phone? Because of the level of activity, the Hot Seat position is firefighter knows where a victim is insuccumb to either smoke inhalation
Do you think your job has stress? limited to two-hour shifts, a burning building with no time lost or are burned by the fire."
The Bakersfield Police Department's Once a Channel One Dispatcher receives the informa- in searching through dense, heavy Using the infrared spectrum of
Communications Center staff are called to respond in tion, he/she must transmit it verbally over the radio as smoke or in a house darkened by a thermal imaging camera, a fire-
emergency situations similar to those above each and well as forwarding the text on the computer to the field i;/ night, fighter, who takes the heat-shielded
every day. During 2001, the Communications Center, unit, when the Communications Center "stopwatch" stops Thanks to the generosity of the camera into the fire with him, can
Bakersfield Scottish Rite Masons, two see where a victim is, if there is
staffed by 1 Communications Center Manager, 1 running, of Bakersfield's fire trucks are now more than one, and whether they The cameras are extremely
Master Trainer, 5 Supervisors, 8 Training Dispatchers, A goal for Priority One calls to be handled, on an
and 17 Dispatchers, handled 686,000 incoming tele- average, in two minutes or less from the time received equipped with are large or small. The equipment sensitive and can show outlines of
phone calls, until dispatched over the radio was reached during the last thermal imaging also helps the firefighter by alerting a hand or foot print on any surface
This figure includes 9-1-1 emergency calls, non- half of 2001. Procedures were examined, policies were cameras, the him to possible weakened and dan- even after it's been removed for up
emergency calls and administrative calls. However, it reinforced, audits of field units were completed, and latest in life-gerous floors or walls so he can to a minute or two. They can
saving fire avoid them while rescues are made. detect the level of fluid in a cup or
is a very conservative estimate as current recording supervisors and staff worked together to reach the cam-
equipment counts multiple calls answered back to back man goal. The end result? The average dispatch time for fighting tools. The thermal imaging cameras can by the difference in tempera-
The cameras, use heat to detect images. "The tures.
as one telephone call. (The calls come so rapidly, the Priority One calls was 1 minute, 52 seconds - eight sec- valued at over hotter the object, the whiter it Not limited to firefighting
equipment cannot reset fast enough to count the new ands below the goal~
call.) Eric Matlock, Bakersfield Chief of Police, knows the $46,000, operate in looks, and the cooler it is, the dark- efforts alone, the cameras can be
In addition to this mountain of phone calls, effort which has been made to reach this goal. 'I am very the "infrared spectrum" allowing a er it appears," says Fire Captain used to find ejected victims of
Dispatchers handled 223,488 incidents, including offi- proud of the Communications Center staff, supervisors, firefighter to "see" the heat of a body Patrick Caprioli, about the thermal vehicle accidents, determine fluid
cer initiated calls (usually over the police radio) and trainers, the communications center manager and the offi- even in complete darkness or heavy imaging camera. "Believe it or not, levels of a rail car, dram or trailer
issued 51,856 case numbers for officers to accomplish cers in the field for this accomplishment and value their smoke. With the new thermal imag- walls and floors are somewhat dis- for hazardous materials calls, or
reports, hard work. This is a high standard of performance that few ing equipment, firefighters can quick-tinguishable." even find overheated florescent
The stress in this job has been likened to that of an law enforcement agencies can match." ly locate individuals, identifying size "They both will have different light ballasts in shops and busi-
Air Traffic Controller. Each radio transmission, and location - saving valuable time intemperatures which show in differ- nesses.
computer keystroke, phone conversation is moni- .. rescue efforts - and possibly making ent shades of black or white. The There are limitations, howeverl
tared and recorded. Courtesy and accuracy are the the difference between between life 'skin of a person will appear white as the cameras cannot "see"
expected standard. All the emotions within the and death or serious injury, while the clothing will be a lesser through water, plastic or glass win-
"More fires happen at night or in shade of white. Objects on the daws because images are reflected.
spectrum of public safety are felt in this room.
When a call is received in the the early mornings," commented body, such as glasses and watches, To date the cameras have not
Communications Center, the caller is interviewed ~ Bakersfield Fire Chief Ran Fraze, are very evident. A firefighter lay- had to be used to find a victim or a
b "than at any other times, hampering ing on the ground is easily seen downed firefighter in a Bakersfield
to determine the need for police assistance. On ' '~ firefighting rescue efforts. The ther- even through hot smoke and dark- fire. Says Captain Caprioli on the
many occasions, it is very difficult to calmly
obtain the information necessary to make this ~ mal imaging cameras give our fire- ness." thermal imaging camera, "It's uses
decision. People tend to be very excited when they are multi-faceted and will save a
life in the City of Bakersfield 'one
call for Police assistance. Thanks to the generosity of the Bakersfield Scottish Rite Masons, two of
day." Truly, a firefighter's edge.
Once the status is determined, it is transmitted Bakersfield's fire trucks are now equipped with thermal imaging cam-
electronically to the primary Dispatcher ("The Hot eras, the latest in life-saving firefighting tools. The cameras, valued at
Seat"), who is responsible for (at times) up to 70
Rachel Angelo, Police Dispatcher 1, displays the intensity and alertness needed to focus over $46,000, operate in the "infrared spectrum" allowing a firefighter to
on the hectic level of activit7 which is "normal" in the BPD Communications Center. "see" the heat of a body even in complete darkness or heavy smoke.
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i Communications Growth Needs
. increas d microwave communica- Planned for future growth,
~ tions needs, these sites will facilitate digital
~ This year the City is investing in communications as city buildings
;~!}]i ~ ~,_wo fa,,ster, higher capacity digital move and/or grow out of their
'; ', super microwave units on towers present locations or as technology
~ ~ which will more than triple the capac- changes.
" . ~ . ity of existing city microwave sites Mel Perry, City Communica-
being replaced. One "super tower tions Coordinator, explains the
microwave site" will be on top the need for the new microwave sys-
Police Department on Truxtun tems in this way. "Pretty much
For several years, city facilities Avenue. The other one will be iocat- everything that we do is digital.
located throughout Bakersfield have ed at Waste Water Treatment Plant//3 The capacity of the new digital
depended on microwave communica- on Ashe Road. The sites will be able microwaves will handle just about
tions sites and towers to transmit data to transmit and receive information anything we can and will throw at
and information through the air via from any station within the city. them."
Your and microwaves toandfromotherdepart- The microwavesystemsonthe
ments for receipt and action. These two towers will provide the higher
Picture sitting at home in the Council, the Board of Supervisors, be used primarily for the podium communications sites and towers uti- quality, faster communications,
comfort of your living room watch- and local cable operators, area, will also be capable of use in ~ lize digital technology to compliment expanded connections, and greater
ing television with nothing on your Televising City of Bakersfield the field, other city systems to facilitate cam- capacity needed to operate in the
munications in the city's telephone highly secure environment of our
regular channels that is really of public meetings in the city council The Council Chambers state- and computer networks while main- police and fire departments. Plans
interest to you. As you are flipping chambers was a major project that of- the-art multi-media system is raining high security measures for the future include the eventual
through your cable stations, you mn looks easy to the viewing audience, designed to provide the television required by city departments such as upgrade of all 16 of the City's
across Channel 16, and you recog- Highly technological equipment, viewing audience with informative police and fire. microwave sites to the level of
nize familiar faces talking about including three "robotic" state of the meeting 'presentations which are The City's 16 microwave sites, these new "super" digital
familiar things. You are watching art cameras, a "fail safe" back up also easy to see and understand for not to be confused with microwav, e microwave systems.
KGOV, the Kern County govern- camera, video recorders and servers, Council meeting attendees, towers or sites operated by private
merit channel, and a digital video switcher-NEE The computer-aided system ~,x /~
KGOV brings you live city (non-linear editor) are a selection allows numerous types of audio- ;'? businesses within the city, are used
; only for the business of the City of
council, planning commission, of the numerous pieces of highly visual presentations. A drop down Bakersfield.
~j! Some microwave sites are on
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budget, board of supervisors and technical equipment that ensure tel- eight-by-ten-foot screen shows pre- !!l~ towers while others are on buildings.
other local government meetings, evised meetings are of high viewer dentations to both television view-
With KGOV you have the opportu- quality, ers and those present in the .. Some are on land owned by the City
nity to know about local decision The three current robotic cam- Chambers. Seventeen video moni- ~ while others are located at sites
making when it is happening -- all eras used for television transmission tars are built into the council dias to leased for that purpose.
while watching it on television from will soon be joined by an addition- allow council, staff, and media per- The microwave signals operate
the comfort of your home. al one. Among their many capabili- sonnel to view the presentations via a central microwave communica- _
Meetings are also recorded "live" ties, the "robot" cameras can zoom made in a number of different for- , tions hub and utilize a "comparator"
for playback at other times. KGOV in and out, pan (sweep an area), and mats, including VHS and super which selects signals for transmission
is a joint operation of the City tilt (move up and down)at the direc- VHS, slides, overheads, and even to the receiving or sending depart- ci¢, Technician Manuel Barraza scales the Police
tion of the technician sitting in the lap tops -- while they are being ments. As the city grows, additional Department microwave tower to make needed
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Remote control digital lighting providing professional production
~~#~ ~[?(~ (~~ffi~:~'(~l~ ~f~(~) to accommodate special needs is capability while saving time and
Vehicle also part of this multi-media pack- staff costs.
s to Cc rry age as well as three digital video So the next time you are flip-
Bakersfield Police Officers ~ tape recorders which "tape" meet- ping through your television chan-
ings for permanent records, with a nels looking for interesting shows
into the~ !~CentUry videoserver storing information for to watch, stop on the KGOV chan-
nel. You'll find out about what's
later retrieval. A new audio sys-
An additional advantage to the ping purposes. The MDC's will tem will run without the necessity happening at your local govern-
ment level when it's actually
new mobile data computer units is also provide computer data which of an audio technician being pres-
occurring. Turn the channel and
that information won't need to go includes information such as blue- ent. Remote site adjustments can
through a dispatcher, freeing up the prints of buildings and storage of ~ be made "behind the scenes" with- become informed!
Mobile data terminals (MDT's) dispatcher's as well as air wave time hazardous materials, out the necessity of on-site correc- City council meetings are gen-
are not an unusual site in Police in cases of emergencies. The City received a grant to tions, erally scheduled every other
vehicles these days. What is With the new MDC's, it has assist with three MDC motorcycle An important feature of the Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
exciting, however, is that new tech- been estimated that a response from units. Additional funding for the pro- digital video switcher-NLE is its Workshops on topics of special
nology has gone beyond "mobile Washington, D. C. to an officer's gram comes from the City's equip- ability to insert special effects, interest are scheduled at 5:15 p.m.
data terminals" to "mobile data inquiry can be received in less than a ment replacement fund. video inserts and other enhance- prior to council meetings. The
compu-ters" (MDC's) which allow minute! A card swipe of a driver's New MDC units are expected to ments for the television viewing council meeting calendar for the
fast and diverse information license on special MDC units can be on the streets as early as fall. As audience. The powerful Trinity year is available on the City's web-
exchange, provide pertinent driver's informa- many 'as 240 new units may be up digital video switcher combines site at ci.bakersfield.ca.us. Visit
The Bakersfield Police tion almost instantaneously, and running by the first of the year. Operations within the tiny control room located in the
southwestern corner of the Chambers keep televised several functions into one. These it, too! Meeting dates can also be
Department will be replacing exist- Designed to take advantage of So don't be surprised if you see a meetinss run,ins smoothl>,, can be run simultaneously, enhanc- obtained "the old fashioned way"
ing mobile data terminals with new changing technology, the MDC's BPD patrol officer tapping in a ing operator efficiency and by calling the City Clerk's Office
Panasonic mobile data computers will be able to add new features in request for information or filing a at (661) 326-3767.
called "Tuffbooks." the future, such as elements of glob- report on his vehicle's MDC in the
These new "tuffbooks" use al positioning systems. Such sys- near future. Illlore Than A iVlop-- A Oeo lrophic Information System
Pentium 4 computer technology to tems can detect vehicles within an You may have heard about the City's GIS GIS files can produce up to 261 map layers that
allow officers in the field to make accuracy of 30 feet. MDC hardware (Geographic Information System), It has been in the display a"physical"pictureofBakersfield which havenumer-
reports or place computer informa- and software can easily be upgrad- media and has been recognized for end products devel- OhS practical applications for staff and others interested in the
tion requests from their cars - or ed. aped from it. information that is available.
even their motorcycles! What else, since the MDC's are What is it? To Assistant City Planner Dave Dow, it's On-line mapping is a new level of application for the City
Utilizing computer-aided-dis- connected to the City's infrastruc- a "different way of managing information." To Civil which can allow end users more ability to view and update
patch (CAD) technology, officers in ture, if external electrical systems go Engineer Bruce Deeter, it "puts the picture behind the their own data in a secure environment. The City maintains
the field will be able to send, and down, the system will remain active, data,,' taking tabular data and tumJng it into easier to several different on-line applications.
understand information. To others, it creates a picture of A "raster" directory presently holds over 46,000 images
receive, information from anywhere City fire trucks will soon be the City, through a series of graphic layers whiCh can be including everything from tract maps dating back to 1865 to
in the City, 24-hours a day, 7 days a using mobile data computers for as in-depth or as simple as needed, the latest fiber optic cable which runs around the City.
week. ease in locating sites and other map- To Bob Amos, GIS, Coordinator, it is all of the above The data contained on the GIS is currently used in one
'[~ and a lot more. "GIS lets us sort data related to a spot of form or another by nearly all departments.
On the way,,,, ~' earth by adding a spatial context to the data. This spatial The City Clerk's Office uses it to assist in identifying
,.i context allows analysis of different types of data that wards in which City residents live. Property tax information
More new technological advances are in the works which will make may not have a common variable between them." and lot data are used by several departments, including
doing business with the City of Bakersfield easier and more convenient. These ~/ With the Geographic Information System, informa- Finance and Public Works. Recreation and Parks uses it to
include the purchase of software that will allow residents to request building tion in graphics form can show such simple information schedule tree maintenance. Solid Waste uses it ensure proper
permits, reserve city parks, and apply for a business license on line - and the ~ as where certain types of City trees are planted or as billing for the City users.
ability to pay for these services on-line by credit card. , . complex as several layers of information which show The City of Bakersfield map on the next page is a simple
Be on the look out, too, for high speed cameras which will detect per- sewer lines, water mains, streets, flood plain locations, example of a GIS map. You may fmd it useful in locating City
sons running red lights at intersections, a safety feature which will be installed and even aerial photography, parks and other types of entertainment within the City.
in 2002. And there is more to come... ~ BPD Police Officer David Brantley types in a request ~~~~
for information from his motorcycle's mobile data
R SFI ELDf . ~ ~ -_---- - IB A KE RS FIELD
From: Donna Kunz
To: Alan Tandy
Date: Friday, May 31, 2002 11:29:37 AM
Subject: Good News for Downtown!
Alan, CHAFA called me today and told me they will be approving my deferred loan in an amount between
$1.2 and 1.4 million for my downtown housing program that includes the cottages. The loan will be repaid
from the downtown's 20% set aside housing funds and is a defered loan due in 10 years at 3% simplp
interest! Quite a deal.
BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
June 7, 2002
Mr. Bill Hatcher, Superintendent
Kern High School District
5801 Sundale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Dear 'Mr. Hatcher;
Thank you for your prompt response of June 4th conceming participation in a new
aquatic complex.
Certainly, in the City of Bakersfield we are familiar with budget difficulties. It has, after
all, been 40 years since we built a new pool with our own resources. We will, therefore,
neither be surprised nor distressed if the Board of Trustees decides adequate resources
are not there to participate in this venture.
I also want to apologize for the budget fluctuations dUring the past year. Parents, high
school swim coaches and swimming advocates strongly'wanted us to consider an
Olympic sized facility even though we knew our budget would not cover that. We have
always felt that the upper limit would most likely be the 25 yard, 8 lane version if the
schools could participate at the $1.0 million level. Because of the parent interest, we
tried to research the larger version in the hopes that more refined numbers would lower
the costs for the Olympic pool. Unfortunately, they went the other way.
In either case, we have enough money for a high quality zero' entry play facility without
competitive lanes. Even if the schools cannot participate at all, a very nice project can
go forward. If any additional information would help in your Board's deliberations,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Again, thank you for the prompt response, and for your consideration.
~TA~D~Sin rely, ~.
City Manager
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office ° 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield · California ° 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 852-2050
%CIt0._.0 KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
r.~ """ Bob J. Hampton, President
~ d. Bryan Batey, Vice President Sam Thomas, Clerk
'~ Larry Starrh Connie Wattenbarger
WILLIAM D. HATCHER, SUPERINTENDENT
5801 SUNDALE AVENUE · BAKERSFIELD · CALIFORNIA · 93309-2924 · (661)827-3100 · FAX: (661)827-3301
June 4, 2002
Mr. Alan Tandy
City Manager
City of Bakersfield
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Tandy:-
The Kern High School District has a rather focused need for swimming pools in Bakersfield. We do-not
teach swimming in physical education classes, have water polo teams, or conduct recreational swimming
programs in the summer. Competitive swi ~mrning is our second largest sport, grades 9-12. We currently
use pools for approximately four-hours per day, four months per year. For this reason, our School Board
has historically not built pools on our campuses. We have always been interested in partnerships given
our limited use.
During the past few years, the Kern High School District has pursued swimming pool joint ventures with
several agencies within this community. We contributed $350,000 to assist Bakersfield College in their
endeavor to build a quality pool. This 20-year agreement with the Kern Community College District will
be used by.our eastside high schools. In addition, we have had several conversations with the North of
the River Recreation Department to initiate a similar partnership.
Dr. Dennis Scott discussed the need for more pools in Bakersfield with our Board of Trustees in June
2001 and estimated that $500,000 would be our contribution for such a joint project with the City of
Bakersfield. On July 16, 2001 we received a letter from Stan Ford stating that our District would need to
contribute between $1.5 - $2 million towards the construction of a joint-use fifty-meter pool. Over the
past year, that amount quickly grew to $3 million as we discussed our need for this Olympic-size pool. In
addition to that cost, you have asked us-to participate in annual maintenance and operation.
Your letter asked for a prompt decision on this matter. We will meet with the Kern High School District
Board of Trustees in the middle of June to discuss your proposal. I will not, however, support this
venture, given the anticipated costs, which have escalated over the past year. Given the current budget
crisis, it would be irresponsible for me to make any other recommendation. I will inform you of the
Board's decision.
Since_~l'y,
William D. Hatcher
Superintendent _
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMoRANDuM
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
· From: T. Taylor, Lieutenant, Traffic Section
Date: June 5, 2002
Subject: Intersection Selection for Red Light Cameras Follow-up
In our negotiations with Redflex Traffic Systems it was discussed that installation of our
system would be done in two phases. Phase One includes six intersections with twelve
approaches. Phase Two is optional and includes four additional intersections with eight
approaches. An approach is comprised of two camera boxes, one for facial photographs
and one to photograph the rear license plate of the violator's vehicle.
Possible selections for the two phases are as follows:
Phase One Intersections: Phase Two Intersections:
Bernard @ Oswell Stockdale @ Gosford/Coffee
Beale @ Niles Ming @ Gosford
Beale @ Monterey Ming @ New Stine
Brundage @ Chester Baker @ Truxtun
Chester @ California
Truxtun @ Coffee
Ming @ Stine
Ming @ Valley Plaza SR 99 Ramps
Ming @ Wible
As indicated in my initial memorandum, Redflex representatives performed site surveys on
those intersections within the City known to have a incidence of red light accidents,
reputations for a high numbers of red light violations and/or large daily traffic volumes that
would warrant camera enforcement. During the site visits Redflex Construction Manager
Cadie Bowmer used the following criteda to determine an intersection's suitability for red
light camera enforcement. He e-mailed the following:
Intersection Selection for Red Light Cameras
June 5, 2002
Page 2
"My initial site survey was to rule out any approaches due to intersection
geometry that would result in poor system performance. The parameters
are:
1. Left turns require 3' wide center medians for both camera locations;
2. Straight through approaches need to be maximum three lanes with no
dedicated dght turn or bus bays;
3. Camera poles need to be located 30" from front face of curb. Sidewalks
must be wide enough to conform to ADA;
4. There must be no obstructions in front of cameras (trees, power poles,
signs, etc.);
5. Cameras cannot be located within driveways (main cameras are positioned 75-
80' back from stop bar);
6. Large/wide intersections are difficult to illuminate."
As for those intersections that were labeled "possible," Mr. Bowmer offers the following
from his notes:
California/Mohawk - SB Straight possible, small medians, bad NB curve.
California/Oak- No left tums, small or no medians, SB & EB dedicated dght
turn lanes, big/wide intersection.
Truxtun/Oak - No left tums, no medians, straight through only.
California/Stockdale/New Stine - Possible 3 EB Straight, no left tums,
medians too small, ddveway cuts, huge/wide intersection.
Since the above intersections were identified as problematic and Stockdale Highway @
Coffee/Gosford Road, Ming Avenue @ Gosford Road, and Ming @ New Stine Road were
due for reconstruction soon, it was decided to move forward and video survey the
intersections I identified in my first memorandum or the Phase One intersections listed
above. The video surveys will better determine the suitability of each of the intersections
for red light camera enforcement.
As we move forward, if any or all of the intersections due for reconstruction are completed,
we will video survey them and include them in Phase One of the project as possible
locations. If the six intersections in Phase One of the red light camera installation are
completed before the reconstruction is finished, then we have the option of installing
cameras at those locations identified as Phase Two intersections at a later time.
TDT/Intersection Selection for Red Light Cameras Follow-up 6/5/2002
cc: Chief Matlock, Asst. Chief Rector, Captain Lynn, John W. Stinson, Steve Walker, Bruce Deeter
ALAN TANDY/
CITY MANAGER
FROM: PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MAY 2002 NOTES ~ '-~
Planning:
1. While wrapping up the first general plan cycle we are preparing for Planning
Commission hearings for the second cycle on June 20. They include:
SMITHTECH/USA, INC. - LP, to OC on 7.92 acres R-l-CH to CO on
1) located along the southwest corner of Calloway Drive and 7.92 Ac.
Noriega Road. Continued from l't Cycle 2002.
Jim Trigueiro - LMR to GC on 2.1 acres. Located west R-1 & C-2 to P.C.D.
2) of Union Avenue and south of West Columbus Street. on 3.89 ac.
Mclntosh & Assoc. - HI to GC on 19.59 acres; HI to LR M-3 to C-2 on 4.61 ac.
3) on 64.22 acres; and LI to LR on 16.06 acres. Located at M-2 to C-2 on 14.98
the southeast corner of Oswell Street and Hwy 58. Total ac. M-3 to R-l/PUD
project area = 99.87acres. on 49.51ac.
M-2 to R-l/PUD on
Pad of a proposed annexation. 14.71 ac.
M-1 to R-l/PUD on
16.06 ac.
Alta Engineering Hughes Surveying - R-IA & RR to LR A to R-1
4) on 128 acres. Located east of Ashe Road and north of on 128 acres
Taft Hwy (SR 119).
Mark Costa - LMR to OC on 4 acres. Located along the A to C-O.
5) north side of Ming Avenue to June Avenue, west of Anita
Lane.
Proposed for annexation.
Arredondo Ventures, Inc. - LMR to OC on 2.67 acres R-2 to C-O on 2.67
6) located along the east side of Wible Road approximately Ac.
400 feet south of Panama Lane.
CAREAGE DEVELOPMENT CO LLC - LR to LMR on 02-0108 PUD to PUD
7) 20.30 acres located along the southeast corner of on 20.30 Ac.
Calloway Drive and the Kern River Specific Plan Line.
To add more independent living units.
ProjectDesign Consultants - Delete Collector N/A
8) designation for Landco Drive between Hageman Road
and Rosedale Highway.
Development Services Notes
May 2002
Page 2
2. The EIR for the general plan update is in draft form and should be available for public
review by July 1,2002.
3. An application has been filed to change the vacant land at the northeast corner of
Highway 99 and Panama Lane from residential to commercial. A contract to do the EIR
should be ready for City Council approval on June 26, 2002.
4. a revised proposal to develop an RV park at Pacheco and Wible Roads is scheduled for
hearing by the Planning Commission on August 1,2002. The applicant is proposing an
entrance from Wible Road, a restaurant and a decrease of the number of RV spaces.
5. We are in discussions with Sage Development about a proposal to develop some new
homes and preserve over 100 acres of open space and trails northeast of Alfred Harrell
Highway between Old Walker Pass Road and the Kern River. This looks very promising
as a prototype for planned cluster development and beginning of our open space
preserve.
6. An application to change the street names from Lakeview and Cottonwood to Dr. Martin
Luther King Blvd. has been submitted. It is expected to be heard by the Planning
Commission on July 18, 2002.
7. A hearing has been requested on the Planning Commission's approval of a mini-storage
at the southeast corner of White Lane and Saddle Drive. It is scheduled for City Council
hearing on June 26, 2002.
8. The North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District has filed an appeal on the Board of
Zoning Adjustment's requirement to remove the lighting on the south and east fields of
Liberty Park and a reduction of light height from 90 feet to 70 feet. The BZA also
required central field lights be turned off at 8:30 p.m. and northern field lights be turned
off at 10:30 p.m. A City Council hearing date has been set for June 26, 2002.
9. Notable site plans approved include:
55,000 sq.ft, new medical building at 400 Old River (Mercy SW Hospital)
15,500 sq.ft, addition to SW Mercy Hospital at 400 Old River Road
New car wash at 1400 23rd (includes reconfiguration of parking for 24th St. Cafe)
14,000 sq.ft, office bldg at 3800 N Sillect
19,200 sq.ft, office bldg at 6205 District
10. Site plans in for review include:
99-unit apartment project (4 plexes) at 8200 Southshore (RiverLakes) - SPR hrg 6/4
106-unit apartment project at 8300 Northshore (RiverLakes) - SPR hrg 6/18
113-unit apartment project at 1525 Lotus Ln (Lotus and Casa Loma) - SPR hrg 7/2
Development Services Notes
May 2002
Page 3
Buildinq Inspection:
1. We are experiencing an increase in commercial construction. Significant plans in for
approval include:
· Target remodel at 3401 Mall View Road, $3,000,000
· Macaroni Grill at 8850 Rosedale Highway, $700,000
· Derrel's Mini Storage at 12001 Stockdale Highway, $3,800,000
· Plans to remodel the Padre Hotel
2. Projects approved:
· Albertson's Market at 1520 Brundage Lane, $2,700,000
· Chevron/Texaco Office at 9705 Camino Media, $3,300,000
· Northeast Water Treatment Plan, $2,500,000
3. Projects near completion:
· Costco on Rosedale Highway
· Home Depot on Rosedale Highway
· Albertson's on Union Avenue
4. Permits for 258 new residences were issued in May.
5. Two new building inspectors have been hired.
Code Enforcement:
The major items that Code Enforcement has dealt with in the past month are as follows:
· Moving or demolition of five residential structures for Centennial Garden arena
parking.
· Demolishing a building structure for the Senior Citizen center.
· Demolishing or moving the large apartment complex at 1701 Canter Way.
· Hazardous materials site cleaned at 340 Daniels Lane.
· Closed 6 year junk yard case on 7821 Wible Road.
· Cleaned major junk yard of 85 vehicles at 1100 block of Sumner Street.
Miscellaneous:
1. The Southeast Charrette was well attended. Counting everyone who participated there
were about 150 people involved. The first draft report is being worked on to clarify the
graphics and give more focus to the major aspects of each groups recommendation.
2. The Mongolians were here for a week to study our system of fee for service, especially
permits to develop and inspections, fees and methods for expansion of infrastructure
and issuance of bonds. Our last scheduled trip to Ulaanbaatar will be in early July for a
best practices in government symposium to present the results o~
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 5, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Jastro Pool Opening Schedule
I need to inform you that Jastro Pool will be opening one week late. All
programs scheduled during the first week will be relocated.
This change is due to an accommodation we made in May to assist the Kern
High School District with their competitive swimming program Specifically,
the district had originally scheduled some swim teams to vacate city pools
and complete their season at the new Bakersfield College pool. When it
became apparent that the Bakersfield College pool would not open as
planned, the district requested additional time in city pools.
By accommodating their request, our scheduled pro-opening preparation and
maintenance had to be postponed. Both the department and General
Services attempted Co expedite the needed work but due to some
unexpected repairs being required, the opening of the pool has to be
delayed.
At this time, we are not aware of any other conditions that will require further
delays, although we are dealing with old pools that are in poor condition.
Unfortunately, as work proceeds, we may encounter additional problems.
I will keep you informed should any changes to the current schedule occur.
From: Holly Larson
To: Stan Ford
Date: 6/3/02 10:58
Subject: Jastro late opening
This pool is opening late for a combination of reasons. Because we decided to allow the high schools to
remain at Jefferson for their entire season rather than the origianally scheduled closing two weeks prior,
sandblasting company, resurfacing company and general services have been delayed in starting work at
Jastro pool as they are having to finish work at Jefferson before moving on to Jastro. Also, once the high
schools were finished using Jastro and the pool was drained, it became apparent that additional work
would be needed at Jastro that was not originally planned. For both of these reasons, we will be forced to
delay opening at Jastro pool for one week. We will try our best to accomodate all swim lesson, swim team
and lap swim participants at other city pools.
CC: Josh Romine; Sally Ihmels
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: June 5, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for May
Attached are the monthly activity reports from each division. If you require
additional information, please let me know.
RecreatiOn& ParlcsCITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
May Monthly Report
Submitted by: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee
Cathi Guerrero, Chair (Ward 7) Kevin Burton, Vice Chair(Ward 4)
Kimberly Caesar (Ward 3) John Enriquez (Ward 6)
Dana Karcher (Ward 2) Michael Ming (Ward 5)
Keith Stoller (Ward 1)
City Staff Liaison: Colleen Cashmore
National Tree Trust
This tree planting project had 850 participants (from Greenfield and Bakersfield City School
Districts) during the school year.
Liberty_ Gardens
KBB continues to finalize the plans for the Liberty Gardens project at City Hall. This project
will consist of a small plaque and patriotic colored flowers. It will be city funded.
KBB Committee Member Burton has rallied the support of the local police, fire, CHP and EMS
personnel for a larger Liberty Gardens project at Fire Station 15. This site is expected to be
completed in September 2003. The sub-committee will continue to work on the design lay-outs
and will be responsible for the fundraising for this project. The Actis Junior High Student Body
presented a check to Kevin Burton and the KBB committee for this project and is excited to be
involved.
Great American Clean-up
The final report on this event was completed and sent to Keep America Beautiful and Keep
California Beautiful. Thank you letters and flower packets were sent to all volunteers and the
sponsors received a gift bag.
Waste in Place
Waste in Place curriculum was presented to a Boy Scout troop with seven children in attendance
on May 7th 2002. KBB will be presenting two Waste in Place workshops for the Girl Scouts
during the summer months and will be working closely with E3 Gardens (an afterschool
program). The workshops at E3 Gardens will be held four times a month (twice a week, every
other week) throughout the summer. These students will be involved in learning the importance
of taking care of our community in regards to litter prevention, beautification and recycling.
Adopt A Highway
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee is committed to keeping Truxtun extension litter
free four times a year. The next date for this clean-up will be on June 29th 2002.
CUB (Clean up Bakersfield) Program
This program was approved by the Community Services Committee on February 27, 2002 and
introduced at the Great American Clean-up. The purpose of this program is to allow each scout
the wonderful opportunity to appreciate and understand their role in preserving and protecting the
natural environment. It also encourages scouts to take responsibility in their community and each
scout that participates earns a patch. Scouts will work closely with KBB on various clean-up
projects that will benefit the city. It is the hope of the committee that this program will assist in
the recruitment of volunteers in other KBB projects.
86-CLEAN
Staff is continuing to work out the details for this number. We anticipate advertising this phone
number with the Litter Index Surveys that will take place again throughout the summer months.
The purpose of this program is to help elicit individual responsibility in keeping our
neighborhoods clean. The goal is that the public will become aware of areas that need cleaning
and know that they have a phone number to call for these areas. The phone number will be
introduced to the public through various methods and given specifically to students and groups
such as boy scouts, girl scouts, etc. The calls will be forwarded to the appropriate agencies.
Litter Index Survey
We will be completing the Litter Index Survey in August 2002. It will consists of rating all
seven wards on a scale of 1-4, with 1 being no litter and 4 being extremely littered. The purpose
of this survey is to assess the litter situation in our community. The data collected will help us
identify programming that is effective in accomplishing sustainable results in attitude and
behavior change regarding litter prevention, and which programming isn't.
Adopt-an-area
Volunteers are currently being sought for this program.
The next KBB meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2002
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
MAY 2002 MonthlY Report
Adult and Youth Sports
Mobile Recreation
Submitted by: Dean Jones, Supervisor 1
Adult Sports
Softball
Our spring league ended on May 31. We had a total of 58 teams, 22 co-recreational and 36 mens
teams, a total of 1044 adults participated. Last spring season we had a total of 44 and 732 adults
played.
Summer season registration ended on Friday, May 31, we have a total of 72 teams and 1206
participants, last year there were 66 teams and 1033 adults.
Youth sports
Tee-Ball
Registration closed on Friday, May 31. The league will start on June 8, with our evaluation of
each participant. Each child will be put through a series of softball drills. A clinic will also be on
Saturday provided by local high school baseball players.
We have a total of 182 youth registered, which is 42 more than last year.
Golf
Our lessons have increased in size each session this year, a total of 82 youth participated.
Mobile Recreation.
A trend in recreation throughout the state is tO take recreation to many who otherwise would not
participate in recreation programs. We implemented a unique program called "fun on the run" a
mobile recreation program. The mobile program is designed to provide supervised recreational
activities at neighborhood parks. We offered the program at seven sites, the program has taken
off so well as indicated by in past reports the number of attendance at each site. This year
program started on October 10, 2001 and ended May 31, 2002.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
May 2002 Monthly Report
Silver Creek Community Center
After School Programs
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Leisure Classes
Submitted by: Terri Elison, Recreation Supervisor
Colleen Cashmore, Recreation Specialist
Amanda Greene, Program Coordinator
Bakersfield B.E.S.T. After School Program
Fairview, McKee, and Casa Loma softball teams were all 1st place champions this year in the
After School Program. We had some close and exciting games this season with a lot of parents
cheering their teams on. Each championship team celebrated their victories with a pizza party
and every participant received a certificate.
Greenfield After SchOol Program in conjunction with the Five a Day Kern County Nutrition Task
Force held a Nutrition Olympics at Palla School on May 8, 2002 for 300 children. There were
12 nutritional activity booths conducted by 10 different community organizations. The American
Cancer Society and UC Cooperative Extension helped secure four sponsors for this event.
Some of the activities were coconut bowling, pepper toss, grapefruit shot put, cucumber javelin
throw, melon weight lifting, carrot hop, potato sack race, food pyramid challenge, and tasting
table. It was very successful. In addition, Greenfield's After School Program staff coordinated
one day Nutrition Olympics at Fairview and McKee sites. Each of the other sites conducted
nutritional activities during their enrichment time.
Greenfield Union School District
Highlights of the activities at the various sites included making volcanoes at Fairview, learning
about California Gold Rush and panning for gold at Planz, several sites made their own pinatas
celebrating Cinco de Mayo, and several arts and crafts projects were created celebrating
Mother's Day; Palla 4th and 5th grade students made special paper mache piggy banks; our
cheerleaders performed various routines at each of the softball games; students participated in
physical fitness activities at each of their sites including obstacles courses, games, water
activities and sports; demonstrations were also given by Stranger Danger, Alliance Against
Family Violence, Anti-Graffiti, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
Silver Creek After School Program
Highlights included a special Mother's Day project, learning about bees and doing various bee
activities, cheerleading and learning different routines, musical games, and summer crafts.
Keep America Beautiful Pro.qram
The National Tree Trust Grant tree planting project had 850 participants from Greenfield and
Bakersfield City School Districts during this school year. Trees not taken home by the child will
be planted at the city's tree farm.
The Waste in Place curriculum was presented to a Boy Scout troop on May 7th for seven
members. This curriculum focuses on recycling, beautification, and litter prevention.
KBB continues to finalize the plans for the Liberty Gardens project at City Hall. This project will
consist of a small plaque and patriotic colored flowers. KBB Committee Member Burton is
working with a committee that is planning a larger Liberty Gardens project at Fire Station 15.
This project is expected to be completed by September 2003. The Actis Junior High Student
body presented a check for $419 for this project.
CUB (Clean Up Bakersfield) Program was introduced at the Great American Clean-up. This'
program encourages scouts to take responsibility of preserving and protecting our natural
environment. Scouts participating in various clean up projects will earn a patch.
Other projects the committee are working on are 86-CLE~AN, Adopt an Area, Adopt A Highway
and the Litter Index Survey.
ATTENDANCE FIGURES Average Daily Attendance Monthly
Attendance
Greenfield Union School District
Fairview ............................................................. 102 2350
Kendrick ............................................................ 135 3107
McKee ............................................................... 221 5080
Palla .................................................................. 240 5518
Plantation .......................................................... 124 2846
Planz ................................................................. 134 3088
Silver Creek After School Program ................ 16 312
(4-days only Mon.- Thurs)
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ....... 22,301
Silver Creek Rentals ................................................... $788.00 i,gu,e doe, not ,.clude de,o.~t,I
The Silver Creek multi-purpose room and or pavilion was rented 4 times during the month of
May. The center was rented for a church picnic, family reunion, birthday party and wedding
reception. Total attendance was 625.
Classes at Silver Creek
# Registered Total Attendance
Ballet & Gym (6-11) 13 52
Ballet & Gym (3-5) 16 64
Calligraphy Workshop 4 4
Chess 7 28
Clogging 25 100
Dance & Gym (4-5) 10 40
Dance & Gym (2-3) 15 60
Dog Obedience 12 48
Drawing 7 28
German no class no class
SC Gymnastics (Mom&Me) 5 20
SC Gymnastics (3-5yrs) 2 8
Jazzercise 5 100
Karate 28 224
Kardio-Kick 40 320
Photography 18 72
Scrapbooking 4 4
Spanish no class no class
Tennis (Child-Beg) 13 104
Tennis (Adults) 5 40
Tennis (Child-lnt) 9 72
Upholstery 7 28
Watercolor no class no class
Karate Camp 10 10
TOTAL 255 1426
Classes at Other Facilities
# Registered Total Attendance
Siemon Park
Tennis (Child) 9 72
Tennis (Adult) no class no class
All Star Dance Studio
Dance & Gym (2 ½ -4) 1 4
Dance & Gym (4-5) 1 4
American Academy of Gymnastics
Gymnastics (3-4yrs) 6 24
Gymnastics (K-6yrs) 1 4
Jastro Park
Tennis 8 32
TOTAL 26 140
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Program
Total Attendance
Waste In Place (Boy Scout Troop) 7 Members/2 Leaders
TOTAL 7
Attendance Silver Creek Center:
Rentals ......................................... 625 Registrations Taken: 851
After School Program ................... 312 # of Guests Served: 812 -
Classes ........................................ 1426 (The # of Guests Served does not include registrations taken)
Meetings ....................................... 10
TOTAL .................... 2373
' ¢ITYOFBAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parks
PARKS DIVISION
MAY, 2002 MONTHLY REPORT
JOSHUA PARK
Thanks to volunteer efforts coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bakersfield East, Joshua McMorris
Memorial Park is complete. Several local business contributed materials and or labor to make this
dream a reality. Parks Division staff members Ed Lazaroti and Joe E. Gonzales also volunteered
their expertise and have acted as personal caretakers for the project.
Hydro-seeding of turf' area for the ½ acre park site on Homaker Place occurred in mid May. Turf
should be established by early July to allow removal of. temporary fencing and access to the park.
No date is set as yet for dedication ceremonies.
ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS
Bakersfield's latest achievement for making a positive statement to travelers along the Highway 99
corridor was unveiled on May 16, 2002. Mayor Hall and previous Mayor Price co-presented the
unveiling o£the northbound sign near McKee Road.'
Public Works administered design and construction portion of.project. Parks Division coordinated
design of landscaping and irrigation system as well as extension of'a water main to the site.
A comparable project was completed near Snow Road for southbound Highway 99 traffic.
Similarly, water service, automated irrigation and landscaping improvements were coordinated by
Parks staff'.
SUMMER SEASON CREWS
Our brief spring season begins our focus on our long and labor intensive summer maintenance
season. As tree, turf and shrubs hit their growth stride so do weeds and greater demands upon our - -
irrigation system. To address this demand for additional staff we enlist 35-40 temporary staff to
supplement our ninety regular Park Division staff.
We will keep our summer season staff on through mid September then significantly reduce these
numbers in anticipation of fall/winter schedules.
PARK SECURITY TRAINING
On Saturday, May 4, 2002, BPD Training Officer Ron Rice provided an 8 hour training program for
six new and two veteran Park Security staff members. Training included many topic sessions
including verbal judo, driving practices, radio operation, and patrol procedures.
Prior to the training exercise, several of the new recruits previously participated in a ride-along type
program with our veteran staff members. This provided a valuable learning opportunity for them
and enhanced the training experience by enlightening them to the type of situations they will likely
encounter when on patrol.
We soon had need for additional trained Park Patrol staffas we initiated our first day time patrol to
dissuade illegal entry into our swimming pools. Beale, Saunders, Wayside, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., and Planz pools all had reports of break ins. In the case of Beale and Wayside, the heavy guage
chain link fence was cut to gain access.
IN THE FUTURE
Future planning issues are seldom as far offas one might think. For example, when adopted in 2000,
our Master Plan targeted movement towards accomplishing our high priority goals by 2005. We are
well underway in addressing our number one Master Plan priority of a new aquatic center. Priorities
two and three, additional Community Centers and enhanced bike and pedestrian trail plans remain
a departmental goal.
What is underway however, includes preliminary work fbr design of phase 3 of 3 for River Oaks
Park along the Kern River levee, and Pin Oak wet playground. Phase 3 of River Oaks will include
playground and picnic areas to compliment the previously landscaped green belt of phase 1 and 2.
Pin Oak wet playground plans were submitted to Kern County Health Officer for review. Once
review is complete, we can proceed with preparation of a bid document.
Paul Graham, our Urban Forester, submitted a $33,000 grant request to California Department of
Forestry. If approved, the grant will be used towards planting of additional trees within the
community.
MEDIAN ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS
The largest scale median island improvement project undertaken to date was completed along
Stockdale Highway from approximatelyNew Stine to Ashe Road. Included with the new automated
irrigation system is landscaping comprised of (86) 24" box trees, (363) 5 gallon shrubs, and 1,500
sq. fi. of ground cover material.
Demolition of Columbus Avenue from Auburn Avenue to Panorama and South "H" Street from
Wilson to Planz Road is underway. Once Streets Division gives the approval, we will follow with
similar irrigation and landscape improvements.
VANDALISM
As previously mentioned, we added day time Park Patrol for pools due to break ins at all public
pools. Currently, Beale park is worst situation for pool break ins and general vandalism of public
property. Contractor remodeling Beale restroom has been vandalized even with a temporary security
fence in place. Portable restroom facilities provided while remodel is underway have been turned
over. All park structures were tagged within days of being repainting. We were notified of children
climbing onto the pool pump room building then proceeding to pull at the shingles until they came
off. They then tossed the shingles into the park.
In the northwest, we have experienced repeat vandalism of irrigation heads and destroying section
of the white split rail fence. In one recent instance, we had approximately 90 irrigation sprinklers
damaged with the water then left on intentionally. We also experienced approximately 12 pieces of
the split rail fence broken.
Silver Creek restroom facilities were once again vandalized even with Park Security locking the
restrooms. Vandals either perform their nefarious acts on days without Park Securitypatrol or before
restrooms are secured. In the last instance, two restroom fixtUres were destroyed.
¢ITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Recreation
&Parlcs
MAY 2002 Month
Submitted by: Holly Larson, Supervisor
Josh Romine, Specialist
Beigher Taylor, Coordinator
Lap Swim: Monthly Attendance
164
Leisure Classes:
Registered Monthly Attendance
East Coast Swing 22 88
Nightclub Two-step 23 92
Adult Tap 1 4
Water Exercise 5 20
Total 51 204
Aquatics Proqrams:
Registered Total Attendance
MLK Spring Jr. Guard Program 26 260
Spring lessons at Silver Creek 73 584
Pool Parties 1,140
Total 99 1,984
One Day Reqistration 744 registrations ....
Aquatics Traininq Course-~
Completed Course
Swim Instructor Training 31
Renewal Lifeguard Training 10
New Lifeguard Training 28
During May, we had four heated pools and two unheated pools in operation which were
servicing lap swim, swim club rentals, water exercise classes, high school swim
practices, lifeguard trainings, junior guard program, spring lessons and pool parties.
- Silver Creek pool was utilized by the Aquatic Club of Bakersfield, Ridgeview High,
Bakersfield High (girls) and South High. Lap swim, water exercise classes, spring
lessons, pool parties and lifeguard trainings were also held this month at Silver Creek.
Jastro pool was used by Bakersfield High (boys), West High and Kern Aquatics.
- Jefferson pool was being used by East High, Foothill High, Highland High and Riptide
Aquatics.
MLK pool was used for the spring junior guard program and lifeguard trainings.
-Planz although not heated was used for school pool parties at the end of May.
- Saunders also not heated was used for school pool parties and swim instructor
training.
Accident/Incident Report__~ 16
Rescue Reports 2
RAULM. ROJAS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ~,AD B. UNDERWOOD
Dn~zro~- crrv r~ra~ P~uc wo~s oP,~o~s ~A~^~
May 30,2002
Dear Mr. Martin: : .....
The City of Bakersfield is proposing to increase rates at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport
which will become effective on August 1, 2002. The last rate increase for the Airport was done
10 years ago. Rates are recommended to increase to ensure operating revenues recover operating
costs. These rates are consistent with rates charged at nearby airports
A public hearing on this matter will be scheduled for July 10, 2002 during the City Council
Meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the city Council Chambers at
1501 Truxtun Avenue.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 326-3781. ~f~l~ ~ff(
Yours trUly, '~J~ ~'~
Brad B. Underwoofl
Airport Manager
Ra~ojas, Public Works Director
CCi
//Klan Tandy, City Manager
Councilmembers
PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS
4101 TRUXTUN AVENUE (661) 326-3781
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93309 Fax (661) 852-2113
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Airplane Storage Fee Schedule
Storage Type Current Fees Proposed Fees,
Tie-down $ 30.00 $ 40.00
Port-a-Port (owner hangars) $ 40.00 $ 60.00
Shadeport (Watts Dr.) $ 55.00 $ 65.00
Shade port (Quad) $ 60.00 $ 75.00
Community Hangar (EAA) $ 80.00 $100.00
T-Hangar $130.00 $160.00
Hex Hangar $140.00 $180.00
Overnight tie-Down (single) $ 3.00 $ 5.00
Overnight Tie-Down (twin) $ 5.00 $ 5.00
FY 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Date: .June 3, 2002 Budqet Presentations to City Council
Question Response Councilmember
No. 16 Can staff provide a copy of staff's Response memo attached from Gene Bogart, which includes Mark Salvaggio
presentation notes? Question No. 16 and No. 17.
(Gene Bogart)
No. 17 Can staff provide a copy of the City's Response memo attached from Gene Bogart, which includes David Couch
Water Policy to the Councilmembers? Question No. 16 and No. 17.
(Gene Bogart)
No. 18 Can staff prepare a memo regarding Response memo attached. David Couch
Ag Water taking on sump
maintenance costs if funds are
available?
(John Stinson)
No. 19 Can staff prepare a memo regarding Response memo attached. Harold Hanson
alternates for possible reductions in
additional staffing requests for the
Water Department?
(John Stinson)
No. 20 Can staff provide the additional cost Response memo attached. Mike Maggard
to provide irrigation in winter time?
(Stan Ford)
Date:~June 3, 2002 Budget Presentations to City Council - continued
Question Response Councilmember
No. 21 Can staff prepare a memo describing Response memo attached. Jacquie Sullivan
after-school programs and plans to
enhance them?
(Stan Ford)
No. 22 Can staff look into development of a More research required. Response in progress. Harold Hanson
Senior Volunteer program for park
security?
(Stan Ford)
No. 23 Can we offer movies in NW Response memo attached. David Couch
Bakersfield and possibly annex the
Quailwood and Allen Road areas to
NBRPD?
(Stan Ford and John Stinson)
No. 24 Are there park development fees for Response memo attached. Irma Carson
Senior Housing projects?
(Darnell Haynes)
No. 25 Can staff do a survey of staffing for Response memo attached. Harold Hanson
comparison cities?
(John Stinson)
No. 26 Can staff provide the cost for outdoor Response memo attached. Mike Maggard
ice rink like Sacramento?
(Darnell Haynes)
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Date:June 3, 2002 Budcjet Presentations to City Council - continued
Question Response Councilmember
No. 27 Would staff prepare a report on the Response memo attached. Mark Salvaggio
number of employees when the state
captured funds compared to now?
(John Stinson)
No. 28 Can staff develop plan to enhance Response included in General Information packet for this Mike Maggard
road funding week, June 7th.
(Alan Tandy)
No. 29 Can staff develop plan to accelerate Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Mike Maggard
and convert more vehicles to 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34.
alternative fuels?
(Raul Rojas)
No. 30 Can staff provide a Resurfacing- Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. David Couch
Reconstruction Plan for Calloway & 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34.
Jewetta?
(Raul Rojas)
No. 31 Which department should take care of The City Manager's office will do a study and research which David Couch
median maintenance? department is appropriate to perform these functions and will
(John Stinson) respond back to the Council.
No. 32 Can staff provide plan for resurfacing Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Irma Carson
of streets and alleys? 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34.
(Raul Rojas)
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Date:June 3, 2002 Budget Presentations to City Council - continued
Question Response Councilmember
No. 33 Can staff develop a plan to construct Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Irma Carson
sidewalks on Cottonwood from Watts 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34.
to Planz?
(Raul Rojas)
No. 34 Can staff provide a plan and costs of Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Jacquie Sullivan
providing a bulky-drop off program 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34.
throughout the city every other
month?
(Raul Rojas)
No. 35 Can staff provide a memo regarding Response memo attached. Mike Maggard
providing CDBG' assistance to
developers of in-fill housing to pay for
infrastructure?
(John Stinson and Donna Kunz)
No. 36 Can staff provide a list of non-profit Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Irma Carson
CDBG Capital Projects? 36, 37 and 39.
(Donna Kunz)
No. 37 Are there tax increment funds Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Irma Carson
available for landscaping on 36, 37 and 39.
Lakeview?
(Donna Kunz)
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Date:~June 3, 2002 Budget Presentations to City Council - continued
Question Response Councilmember
No. 38 Can Tax increment funds be used to Response memo attached. Irma Carson
pay costs associated with the re-
naming of Lakeview to Martin Luther
King Boulevard?
(Bart Thiltgen)
No. 39 Can staff provide an update and time Response memo attached, which includes Question Nos. Irma Carson
line on the status of the Friendship 36, 37 and 39.
House project?
(Donna Kunz)
No. 40 Can staff provide a memo explaining Response memo attached. Mike Maggard
the Central Park Cottages project?
(Donna Kunz)
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QUESTION NO. 16 AND NO. 17
MEMORANDUM
June 6, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (~h~
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Ma
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following is in response to City Council questions fi.om the Water Resources Department budget
hearing on Monday, June 3, 2002.
Questions -
(1) Can staff provide copy of staff presentation notes? (Councilmember Salvaggio).
We have provided copies of staff's presentation notes as requested.
(2) Can staff provide a copy of the City's Water Policy to the Councilmembers? (Councilmember
Couch).
We have enclosed a copy of Water Board Report No. 2-01 dated December 12, 2001
and a copy of current City Water Policy as amended.
GB:sr
Enclosures
S:\2002MEMOS\FY2002-03 BudQuestions
GENE BOGART
NOTES FOR BUDGET PRESENTATION
June 3, 2002
· OPENING SHOT - Building Bellevue Weir
1. KERN RIVER now ~ 44% - Not only 4th dry year, but driest of the last 4:
'99 = 54%
'00 = 65%
'01 = 53%
'02 = 44%
2. PROP 12 and 13 NOT ALL BAD - Able to continue work and move ahead
on RIVER AND PARKWAY PROJECTS within dry river bed.
3. CONTINUE STRONG GROWTH IN SOUTHWEST AND RIVERLAKES
AREA.
- Nearing 30,000 CONNECTIONS
Now serving over 100,000 population w/City Domestic Water
system.
4. AFTER ADJUSTING FOR PREVIOUS YEAR POWER INCREASES -
4% October 2001
5.2% APRIL 2002
NO RATE INCREASE is proposed for 2002-2003 Fiscal Year
5. NORTHEAST (N.E.W.S.) IS ON SCHEDULE AND NOW PROJECTED
TO BE COMPLETED AND FULLY OPERATIONAL IN 2003.
- Major new source of high quality Kem River water for City
residents and will provide improved water supply for HART
PARK, KERN SOCCER COMPLEX and CALIFORNIA
; LIVING MUSEUM.
1977 - 2002 BUDGET COMPARISON:
- WATER DEPARTMENT BEGAN JUST UNDER $3,000,000
IN FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION
· AG division = 80% of total Department
budget
· Domestic division = 20% of total Department
budget
TODAY, 25 YEARS LATER - the two divisions have reversed position:
· AG division = 26% of total Department
budget
· Domestic division = 74% of total Department
budget
· AG HAS DOUBLED ITS BUDGET
· DOMESTIC HAS INCREASED 2500%
WATER DEPARTMENT OVERALL:
INCREASED OVER LAST YEAR - 12.5%
9% - Power
3.5% - Growth & Inflation
CLICK TO AG WATER - BOREL CANAL (tum over to Flora)
JUNE 3, 2002 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARINGS
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - AGRICULTURAL WATER DIVISION
2002 - 2003 BUDGET CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION NOTES BY FLORN CORE
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS:
* ADDITION OF LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR PRIMARILY FOR INCREASED
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OVER 200 DRAINAGE BASINS LOCATED
THROUGH OUT THE CITY. ADDING 8 - 10 NEW BASINS PER YEAR. PARKWAY
MAINTENANCE IS ALSO NEEDED.
* PROP 12 & 13 - COMPLETE WEST BIKE PATH EXTENSION; WIDEN AD RE-SURFACE
EXISTING.FROM MANOR TO CAL STATE UNWERSITY; RECREATION AND
RECHARGE FACILITY WORK NEAR STOCJKDALE/KERN RIVER; PROPERTY
ACQUISITION ALONG RIVER TO GET ALL RIVER PROPERTIES IN PUBLIC
OWNERSHIP
* LEVEE EXTENSION TO THE WEST OF EXISTING TO TIE-IN LEVEE NETWORK TO
CITY'S 2800 ACRES; COMPLETES THE SOUTHSIDE LEVEE SYSTEM FOR CITY
PROTECTION:
KERN RIVER NATURAL FLOW CHART-
SHOWS NATURAL AND NORMAL ANNUAL FLUCTUATIONS IN KERN RIVER
RUNOFF. LAST FOUR YEARS WELL BELOW NORMAL - AVERAGE NEVER OCCURS,
EITHER ABOVE OR BELOW. MEDIAN FLOWS ARE ABOUT 80% OF AVERAGE.
2800 ACRE BANKING FACILITY -
SHOWS WET YEAR BANKING AND DRY YEAR WITHDRAWALS, WITH EXCEPTION
OT RECENT YEARS OF BOTH DUE TO CONSISTENT EXTRACTIONS FOR DOMESTIC
WATER SERVICE DELIVERIES TO SW BAKERSFIELD. , WET OR DRY CONDITIONS.
02 PURPLE LINE WILL LOOK SIMILAR TO 01. THE HIGHEST POINT SHOWN IS
FOLLOWING A SERIES OF WET YEARS WITH THE STEEP DROP DUE TO THE 7 YEAR
DROUGHT THAT FOLLOWED THE WET CYCLE.
AG WATER 2800 ACRE BANKING STORAGE BALANCE -
CURRENT UNDERGROUND STORAGE IS OVER 192,000. - 7,000 TO 10,000 PR YEAR
WILL HAPPEN WITH DOMESTIC WITHDRAWALS. BIG BUMP DUE TO WET CYCLE,
STEEP DROP DUE TO 7 YEAR DROUGHT AND GROUNDWATER EXTRACTIONS TO
FULFILL DEMANDS. ENOUGH WATER FOR TWO FULL YEARS OF DEMAND IN
ENTIRE BAKERSFIELD WITHOUT ANY OTHER SOURCE OF SUPPLY.
WHERE IT COMES FROM -
REVENUE SOURCES FROM CONTRACT SALES OR PAYMENTS FROM FIVE AG
CONTRACTORS, NK- CAWELO - RAG GULCH - KERN TULARE - ROSEDALE.($1.4)
ALSO MISCELLANEOUS FROM EXCESS SALES TO THE FIVE AG CONTRACTORS
AND NEW CAL WATER PAYMENTS FOR NORTHEAST TREATMENT PLANT
BEGINNING NEXT SPRING. TOTAL REVENUE SOURCES ARE $4,569,361 OR ABOUT
$4,570,000. ABOUT $140,000 MORE THAN PREVIOUS YEAR.
WHERE IT GOES -
EXPENDITURES; BIGGEST SINGLE CATEGORY IS OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE FOR RIVER/CANAL OPERATIONS; DRAINAGE BASIN
MAINTENANCE; WATER MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING; WEED CONTROL =
DEBT SERVICE ON THE '76 WATER BONDS (JUST OVER SIM); INTERFUND
CHARGES ARE FOR EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES USED BY DEPARTMENT FROM
EQUIPMENT DIVISION, SUPPORT SERVICES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS SUCH AS
LEGAL, ENGINEERING AND FINANCE - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR KERN RIVER
LEVEE, CALLOWAY CANAL CULVERT AND FENCING AND ROAD BASE MATERIAL
FOR CANALS AND DRAINAGE BASINS - OVERALL EXPENDITURES FOR 2002 - 03
WILL BE UP JUST OVER 3% FROM 2001 - 02., OR ABOUT $140,000. SALARY
INCREASES AND NEW POSITION ARE BIGGEST CONTRIBUTORS TO INCREASE.
JUNE 3, 2002 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARINGS
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT - DOMESTIC WATER DIVISION
FY 2002-03 PROPOSED BUDGET
PRESENTATION NOTES - MAURICE RANDALL
HIGHLIGHTS:
· IS ANTICIPATED THAT NORTHEAST PROJECT WILL BE FULLY OPERATIONAL
IN 2003.
· THREE MILLION GALLON STORAGE TANK IN THE NORTHWEST; JOINT
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CITY AND CALIFORNIA WATER
PROJECT WILL SERVE WATER TO CITY CUSTOMERS/RESIDENTS IN
RIVERLAKES AREA AND CALIFORNIA WATER CUSTOMERS/RESIDENTS IN
ADJACENT SERVICE AREA.
· COMPLETE TWO NEW WATER WELLS TO MEET GROWTH WITHIN SYSTEM;
TYPICALLY BUDGET TWO WELLS WHERE GROWTH OCCURS, IN 1977 HAD <10
WELLS, TODAY >50 WELLS OPERATIONAL.
· WE'RE NOT PROPOSING ANY RATE INCREASE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.
SERVICE AREA CHART -
SLIDE SHOWS SERVICE AREA CITY'S DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM.
DRILLING EQUIPMENT PHOTO -
SLIDE SHOWS DRILLING EQUIPMENT OF A WATER WELL UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
WATER WELL AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT PHOTO -
MOTOR AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT OF TYPICAL CONSTRUCTED WATER WELL.
BLOCK HOUSE PHOTO -
PHOTO OF TYPICAL BLOCK HOUSE, WHERE EQUIPMENT .... GENERATOR ARE
MAINTAINED. BUILDINGS ARE DESIGNED TO:
- PROVIDE PROTECTION
- SECURITY FOR EQUIPMENT
- REDUCE NOISE LEVELS
NEXT AND FINAL PHASE IS ADDITION OF LANDSCAPING.
ASHE WATER SERVICE AREA GROWTH CHARTS
CHARTS SHOW GROWTH IN NUMBER OF CITY RESIDENTS SERVED OVER PAST 25
YEARS.
BACK IN 1977 WHEN CITY PURCHASED THE DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM, CITY
SERVING LESS THAN 12,000 RESIDENTS. LESS THAN 15% OF CITY POPULATION.
TODAY WE'RE SERVING >100,000 CITY RESIDENTS, 40% OF CITY'S POPULATION.
TOTAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS CHARTS -
CHART SHOWS STEADY GROWTH IN NUMBER OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS OVER
LAST 25 YEARS.
1977 WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 3,400 SERVICE CONNECTIONS.
TOTAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS WE HAVE OVER 29,000.
AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION CHART -
CHART SHOWS THE AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION IN 2001.
WARMER MONTHS JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER HAD THE HIGHEST USE.
AVERAGE USE PER CAPITA OVER THE YEAR WAS 206 GALLONS PER DAY.
WATER RATE COMPARISON OF PURVEYORS WITHIN URBAN AREA -
MOVING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT YOU SEE LOWEST AVERAGE RATE TO THE HIGHEST
WITHIN URBAN AREA.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CONTINUES TO HAVE LOWEST RATES IN THE AREA.
WHERE IT COMES FROM -
PIE CHART SHOWS VARIOUS SOURCES OF REVENUE BY PERCENT, TOTAL REVENUE
NEXT FY IS $12,776,000.
OVER 77% OF REVENUE FROM METERED SALES -
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC AGENCIES ·
INDUSTRIAL
ALL CITY CUSTOMERS ARE ON METERS; WE DO NOT HAVE ANY FLAT RATE
CUSTOMERS.
ALSO, DO NOT HAVE ANY GENERAL TAX REVENUES.
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WHERE IT GOES -
CHART SHOWS WHAT REVENUES PAY FOR - MAJOR ITEMS:
- POWER COSTS IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF OUR BUDGET AT 27%.
- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REPRESENT 26% OF OUR BUDGET OF
APPROXIMATELY $3.6 MILLION.
- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - APPROXIMATELY 15% OF BUDGET.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER BOARD
REPORT NO. 2-01
DECEMBER 12, 2001
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: STATEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES POLICY
During the 2001-02 budget hearings it was suggested by councilmember David Couch that
the Water Board should review alternative uses of funding when the 1976 Water Bond debt is paid
offinDecember 2006. The issue was brought before the Water Board on July 11,2001 and staff was
directed to prepare an additional statement to the Water Resources Policy to address this issue. Upon
review of the original water resources policies adopted on November 4, 1992, the Water Board found
the policies to be as relevant today as they were 10 years ago when originally adopted.
Permanent water shortages are becoming more common place since no new projects are
currently being completed on the State Water Project. Water consumers are paying higher costs
while statewide water supplies are becoming less firm. With the continued climate of uncertainty
surrounding the future of state and federal water supply projects, our # 1 priority continues to be
protection of our locally controlled Kern River water rights and facilities.
The Kern River remains our most unique and reliable community water resource. Kern River
water is of excellent quality, is available by gravity flow and is not interruptible by power outages.
The City's Kern River water rights, the Kern River Parkway and floodplain properties, the "2800
WATER BOARD
REPORT NO. 2 - 01
December 12, 2001
Page - 2 -
Acre" groundwater project and the water storage rights in Lake Isabella all contribute to this
tremendous local resource.
With the addition of Policy Statement #14, the City will be able to provide the financial
resources necessary'to preserve and administer the adopted water policies. To help us ensure for the
long-range protection of these water resources, the Water Board requests that the City Council accept
this report and re-affirm the City's water policies by amending the attached "STATEMENT OF
WATER RESOURCES POLICY."
Respectively submitted,
COUNCI~/M~MBER MARK SALV~GIO, CHAIR
COLfNCTLMEMBER DAVID COUCH, VICE-CHAIR
COUNC~ILMEMBER ~ROI~ANSON
12/12/01
2001ADMIN RPTS\WB2-0 I.RPT
11/04/92
amended 12/12/01
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
STATEMENT OF WATER RESOURCES POLICY
The City of Bakersfield is located in a semi-arid desert region that relies on its water supply
from the underlying groundwater basin, the Kern River, and imported sources. The underlying
groundwater basin is, and for many years has been, in a state of severe overdraft. Therefore, the City
of Bakersfield is vitally interested in preserving the quantity and quality of its Kern River water
supplies and water rights as well as all of the water resources of the Kern County portion of the San
Joaquin Valley.
The City owns extensive pre-1914 appropriative water rights which have priority dates
among the earliest on the Kern River. The Kern River was declared fully appropriated on a year
round basis on October 29, 1964 in Decision D 1196 by the California State Water Resources
Control Board, which decision was reaffirmed by the State Board in its Order WR 89-15 dated
November 16, 1989, and reaffirmed again by State Board Order WR 91-07 dated August 22, 1991 .'
The City has also acquired appropriative fights to percolating groundwater through extraction of such
water and applying it to beneficial uses.
The City owns substantial conservation storage fights in Lake Isabella through a contract with
the United States of America. The City also owns most of the bed and flood plain of the Kern River
through the City and downstream to Interstate Highway 5. It also owns land adjacent to the fiver
comprising some 2800 acres where it has formally developed groundwater spreading and recovery
facilities.
With this in mind, the City of Bakersfield hereby enumerates its basic policy designed to
preserve, protect and promote the efficient use of its water resources. Following is a summary of
the City's stated policies:
1. City owned Kem River water shall not be utilized outside the boundaries of the San
Joaquin Valley Portion of Kern County.
2. City water which returns by deep percolation to the underlying groundwater basin
,through the delivery for, and beneficial uses by, the City and/or its customers or
contractors shall remain the property of the City and subject to recapture by the City.
3. When irrigated lands now being served by Kern River water become urbanized, the
water rights related to these lands shall be protected to insure that such water will
continue to be available to satisfy the water requirements of said lands.
4. Consistent with existing City "User Pay" policies, costs for water service shall be
paid by revenues derived from those who benefit from the water service.
5. The City is concerned with potential contamination of its water supplies and will
continue monitoring activities to prevent degradation of its water supply sources.
Water quality for domestic and agricultural uses shall be maintained to meet all
federal, state and local standards.
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6. The City will continue to preserve its water resources to provide for the future orderly
growth of the City, and those benefits derived from the water rights and water
properties acquired by the City from Tenneco-West, Inc. on December 22, 1976 shall
remain dedicated-to the residents and taxpayers within the incorporated boundaries
of the City of Bakersfield.
7. The City shall continue to encourage conservation, recycling and reclamation of all
water resources to make it available for beneficial uses in a safe and efficient manner.
8. The City of Bakersfield supports groundwater management including conjunctive use
of surface water and groundwater under local programs that enhance and benefit the
Kern County portion of the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin.
9. The City shall continue its policy to acquire river flood plain properties deemed
essential to carry out and implement the goals of the Kern River Plan; including the
City's adopted Kern River Channel Maintenance Program and the Kern River
Parkway Plan.
10. The City will participate with other Kern River interests in the protection,
enhancement and efficient management of all Kern River water.
I 1. All records of Kern River water supplies, including Watermaster records and all
spreading and extraction of water, shall continue to be maintained by the City's
Water Resources Department.
12. Pursuant to the Kern River Plan, it is the policy of the City to establish a minimum
annual flow of water in the Kern River channel between Manor Street and Stockdale
Highway Bridge as soon as possible.
13. The City Manager, City Attorney, City Water Consultant and the Water Resources
Manager shall be responsible for monitoring all water related activities concerning
the City of Bakersfield and shall report any deviations from the above stated policies
to the City Water Board for remedial action.
14. In order to preserve and provide the resources necessary to administer the
above policies, all revenues received from the operation of the water enterprise,
including water sales, water banking, miscellaneous sales and/or cost savings
resulting from a reduction in debt service shall continue to be used only for the
purposes outlined in the above-stated Water Resources Policies.
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QUESTION NO. 18
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stinso~s~sistant City Manager
Subject: Sump Maintenance Costs
This memo is in response to Councilmember Couch's question regarding the possibility
of the Agricultural Water Fund assuming more of the costs of sump maintenance from
the Domestic Water Fund.
Staff will consider changing the funding of sump maintenance to the Agricultural Water
Fund in future years. This is of course dependent on there being sufficient monies in
the Agricultural Water Fund to assume these costs. It is anticipated it may take up to
four years (depending on available water supplies and market prices) to accomplish this
transition. I will work with the Water Department to monitor this item so the change can
be incorporated in future budgets when feasible.
cc. Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
Gregory Klimko, Finance Director
JWS
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qI~STION NO. 19
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City~a. anager ~.~
From: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager /? /
/
Subject: Alternates for possible reductions to FY 2002-03 additional position
requests. /
At the June 3rd Budget Workshop Councilmember Hanson expressed concerns
regarding additional staff proposed in the budget and potential city budget reductions
that may be required due to state budget actions. The Council may want to consider
the following as alternates when reviewing potential budget reduction choices:
Development Associate - Economic Development $ 66,799
Facility Worker - Recreation & Parks $ 79,880
GIS Technician - Management Information Services $ 43,302
All of these positions were recommended in the budget to be funded by the General
Fund.
QUESTION NO. 20
B 'A K E R~S F I E L D ®
1990
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~
DATE: June 6, 2002
SUBJECT: BUDGET WORKSHOP QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Question #20 Can staff provide the additional cost to provide irrigation in winter time?
In the past years we have shut the irrigation systems off between the months of Noverhl~er and
February that the winter rainfall would be sufficient to sustain the landscape. Normally the
irrigation runs 5 days a week between March and October. There are indications in the trees,
shrubs, and other plant material that we are causing some long term damage to this landscape
material because here in the valley it is a 12 month growing season.
OPTION 1
Between November and February water usage would be reduced by adjusting irrigation clocks to
run once a week with reduced times with additional adjustments due to adverse weather
conditions. By continuing the watering of these areas into the winter months it also means the
park and median mowing crews will operate on a limited schedule as well. Pruning and trimming
activities that normally occur during this time will take place later in time as well as dealing with
more weed problems in the Spring season. The water cost for this option is estimated at $44,465.
OPTION 2
Between November and February water usage would be reduced by adjusting irrigation clocks to
run every other week with additional adjustments due to adverse weather conditions. It is our
opinion this is the minimum amount of water we could put down without causing damage to trees
and other plant material. Option 2 will cost $24,456.
Staff believes Option 1 at a cost of $44,465 to be the best option to protect our landscape. We
need to protect our future investment in trees by insuring they get sufficient water throughout the
entire year. If the upcoming winter season is real wet then this appropriation will be saved.
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California · 93309
(661) 326-FUNN · Fax (661) 861-0864
~'- QUESTION NO. 21
B A K E R S F I E L D ®
1990
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: 'Stan Ford, Director
DATE: June 6, 2002
SUBJECT: BUDGET WORKSltOP QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Question #21 Can staff prepare a memo describing after school programs and plans to
enhance them?
After School Program
The Recreation and Parks Department has had a partnership with the Bakersfield City School
District and the Greenfield School District to conduct After School Programs at twelve sites,
since 1997. Both programs operate the same with a few exceptions. The Greenfield School
District is funded through a state grant and requires additional hours and staff on site. The hours
for the City Schools are from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and for Greenfield schools is 2:30 pm to 6:00
pm. Activities include homework assistance, games, drama, music, sports, arts and crafts and
guest speakers. The average daily attendance for Greenfield Schools is 193 and the City school
sites is 65. The maximum capacity for each program is 250 at Greenfield and 80 at the City.
For the past three years the Department has budgeted for five After School sites in the City
School District, however schools are not always able to take advantage of the program. Because
City schools are paying for their portion of the program out of their budgets, there has been a
decline in the number of City schools participating in the After School Program over the past two
years. The cost of the program is $25,000 per school. City schools are responsible for $12,500
with the Department matching that amount. During FY 2000-01 and FY 2001-02 only three
schools participated out of the possible five budgeted.
This year staff has received notification from the City School District they have received a grant
t~om the State for eight of their schools to conduct After School Programs. There is only one of
those eight schools requesting to work with the Department, which is Casa Loma. While the
Department would like to continue the partnership, the grant dictates several changes that the
Department cannot accommodate. Stella Hills which is not a part of the Districts' grant, has
contacted City staff and confirmed that they want to be a part of the Department's program next
year. With this information, staff anticipates only one school participating in the After School
RECREATION AND PARKS
4101 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California o 93309
(661) 326-FUNN · Fax (661) 861-0864 . _
Program with the City School District.
Mobile Recreation Program
The Mobile Recreation Program, as mentioned in the budget presentation, also serves youth
during the same time. This program was piloted last year at Stella Hills, because of a waiting list
to get into the After School Program. At that time, Stella Hills was at capacity (80 youth) and
had a long list of families waiting to get into the program. Mobile Recreation unit was stationed
at the school and proved to be very successful. Activities offered through the program were arts
and crafts, sports, games and enrichment activities.
This year there were three Mobile Recreation units at seven park sites within walking distance of
latchkey youth (youth home alone after school). Each unit has three trained staff members to run
youth activities for ages 6 thru 12 years. The program was very successful averaging 62 youth
per day at each site.
The Department recommends expansion of this program to other park sites and areas of the City
that would serve youth who are not currently served by After School Programs at school sites.
As proven with the City School District, the After School Programs will continue regardless of
the Department's involvement. We feel the available funding in the Bakersfield City School
District After School Program could be better spent in the Mobile Recreation Program here in the
City.
QUESTION NO. 23
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Can the City offer movies in Northwest Bakersfield and possibly
annex the Quailwood and Allen Road areas to the North Bakersfield
Recreation & Parks District?
In response to Councilmember Couch's question regarding movies in Northwest
Bakersfield, Recreation and Parks estimates that the cost to provide the "Movies in the
Park" program is about $940 per showing. This includes staff to host the movies, a
Heavy Equipment Operator to deliver and set up the portable stage unit, program flyers,
and the movie supplies. If the Stage were not used the cost would be about $790 per
showing.
An issue to be considered in providing City recreational programs in areas served by
the North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District is, should the city pay to offer the
programs there since the City receives no property tax revenues for recreation
programs from the approximately 26,000 residents living in that portion of the city? Tax
funds for recreation and parks in that area go to the Recreation & Park District. Funds
spent to provide the movie program to the city area within the Recreation and Park
District should arguably be spent on recreation programs to benefit the residents who
paid the taxes which pay for the program.
In addition, there have recently been concerns regarding the fact that the Recreation &
Park District charges city residents who do not live within their district, out of district fees
which are higher than those for district residents. This is an issue for after school
programs offered by the District where some city participants at the same school have
to pay a higher fee because they do not reside within the District boundaries. The area
of the city west of Allen Road and south of Stockdale Highway and the Quailwood area
fall into this circumstance. City staff has been meeting with staff from the District to
seek ways to address this problem.
The annexation of the Allen Road or Quailwood areas into the Recreation and Park
District poses additional problems. Annexation would involve an exchange of services
and tax revenues. It is likely, North Bakersfield would expect a significant revenue shift
to assume recreation and park services from the City in these areas. There would also
be the issue of possible transfer and maintenance of Bill Park Green and Quailwood
Park to the District. Annexation of these areas would likely increase, rather than
eliminate the confusion over which entity provides park and recreation services in the
city. It seems preferable to work cooperatively with the District to come to some mutual
agreement which resolve issues of continuity of recreation programming between city
and district residents.
JWS
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QUESTION NO. 24
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 2002
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following question was raised by Council member Irma Carson during the City Council
budget workshop sessions of Monday, June 3, 2002:
Question-No. 24 Are there park development fees for Senior Housing projects?
Answer: Yes there are' park development fees for senior housing projects. The
current park development fee is $635 per unit. The fee is collected and
'used to defray all or a portion of the cost of developing, improving or
enhancing of public parks and recreation facilities serving new residential
developments.
Park development fees are divided into two categories. One fee covers
land dedication, the other covers the cost to construct a park. However, a
credit of seven-tenths of one acre per one thousand population can be
requested for a private onsite park and recreation facilities to reduce the
fee for park land dedication. Also, a credit can be given to reduce the fee
for park land dedication and for park development if the senior housing
project qualifies as a multi-service medical and recovery care facility
The Capital Vision Equities senior housing project does not qualify for park
development fee credits because it is not defined as a multiple service
medical and recovery care facility as specified in the Bakersfield Municipal
Code section 15.82.065
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QUESTION NO. 25
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
From: John W. Stinso~ssistant Cit
Subject: Employees Per 1,000 Population for Comparable Cities
The following chart shows how the City of Bakersfield's figure for number of employees
per 1,000 population relates to other comparable cities for FY 2002-03.
Employees per 1,000 Population
8.00-
7.00-
6.00
5.00-
4.00-
3.00-
2.00
1.00-
0.00- -o ,~ .o o
E '~ ~ ._ ~ _o
,, ~ 0 " -
There are several considerations regarding these figures. First, due to differences in
services provided by some cities different from the City of Bakersfield, some numbers
may be higher or lower than the norm. For instance the cities of Glendale, Riverside,
Stockton, Ontario, Oxnard, and San Bernardino operate libraries, the rest do not. The
City of Fremont does not have city staff performing solid waste, water or sewer utility
functions. Additionally, proposed 2002-03 budget figures for Ontario and Oxnard were
not yet available so FY 2001-02 staffing numbers were used. To the extent possible
these figures reflect similar services unless otherwise noted.
JWS
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QUESTION NO. 26
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFIC'E
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 2002
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: DARNELL W. HAYNES, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY.MANAGER ~~
SUBJECT: FISCAL 'YEAR 2002/'03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following question was raised by Council member Mike Maggard during the City
Council budget workshop sessions of Monday, June 3, 2002:
Question No. 26 Can staff provide the cost for outdoor ice rink like Sacramento?
Answer: The City of Sacramento does not operate a portable ice rink. A seasonal
ice rink is operated by the "Downtown Partnership" a non profit organization
comprised of various business interest and property owners in the
downtown area.
I spoke with Sylvia Lomeli, Director of Special Events and Marketing for
the Downtown Partnership regarding the cost to operate the ice rink. The
operating budget for the seasonal ice rink is approximately $225,000
annually. Typical seasonal operating expenses include approximately
$60,000 for employee salaries, $25,000 for repairs and maintenance,
$20,000 for utilities and $15,000 for set up costs. The facility is operated
beginning in late October through January each year and is open 'to the
public seven days a week generally from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The
public is charged for the use of the facility based on individual and group
rates. The annual operating budget does not include the capital cost to
construct the ice rink as it is already owned by the Downtown Partnership
and is refurbished each year to get it ready for public use.
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QUESTION NO. 27
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 6, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: John W. Stinso~,~A~sistant City Manager
Subject: City Staffing Trend Analysis
In response to Councilmember Salvaggio's question during the June 3rd budget
workshop I prepared the graph below which illustrates the effect of the state budget
capture which occurred in Fiscal Year 1993-94 on staffing levels.
City of Bakersfield
Staffing Trend Analysis
Fiscal Years
[I City Employees . Trend[
This chart shows a trend for the years prior to the capture of about 2.5% growth per
year in the number of employees. It also shows a continuation of that growth trend up
to the current year. As a result of the state capture in FY 93-94 the number of city
employees took a significant drop. Even with additions to staff over the past 8-9 years
and the conversion of numerous temporary employees to permanent positions we are
just now nearing the staffing levels we potentially would have had we maintained the
same rate of growth in employees absent the state budget capture.
JWS
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' ~ .._~ ~ QUESTION NOS.~ 30, 32, 33, AND 34
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ~/~~/~UL ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: ;JUNE 7, 2002
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2002/03 BUDGET WORKSHOP
QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
The following are our responses to questions raised by the City Council during budget
workshop sessions.
Question No. 29 Can staff develop a plan to accelerate and convert more
vehicles to alternative fuels? (Councilmember Maggard)
Response: At this time, the City of Bakersfield has the largest alternative fuel vehicle
(AFV) fleet in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. There are approximately 1,350
vehicles within the City's fleet, of which 73 are AFVs. Of these 73, the majority operate
on natural gas (51 sedans and light duty pickups operate on compressed natural gas,
CNG. In addition, 5 street sweepers also operate on CNG). The fleet also includes 5
refuse trucks that operate on liquified natural gas (LNG). The remainder of the AFVs
are electric or operate on propane.
How each department will use a vehicle is taken into consideration when purchasing
AFVs. In the Recreation & Parks Department, electric utility vehicles are used at City
Hall and at large parks where the use of gasoline powered vehicles is not efficient or
effective. Also in this same Department, many CNG pickups are utilized because they
are assigned within the city limits and can be fueled on a daily basis. In the Public
Works Department, the LNG refuse trucks are used in a normal route and have enough
fuel storage capacity to run all day, including going to the dump. The LNG refuse trucks
only fuel once a day like the diesel powered refuse trucks.
The most promising vehicles at this time to use as an AFV are the Ford light-duty
pickups. These pickups come from the manufacturer with the ability to use dedicated
natural gas and can be assigned to Divisions that can accommodate some of the AFVs
limitations, such as short driving ranges.
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On the other hand, purchasing heavy duty trucks with dedicated natural gas engines
would not meet the City's needs since they are currently available only with dual fuel
engines. Dual fuel engines burn both diesel and natural gas at the same time. Early in
2003, heavy duty trucks with dedicated natural gas engines should be readily available
on the market.
Dual engines would not be very effective on refuse trucks. Dual engines would take
away from the carrying capacity for refuse with the two fuel tanks instead of one.
Staff has begun to develop a detailed plan to convert a greater number of vehicles
within the fleet to AFV based on replacement cycles, types of vehicles, and grant
opportunities.
Question No. 30 Can staff provide a Resurfacing/Reconstructi°n Plan for
Calloway and Jewetta? (Councilmember Couch)
Response: Calloway Drive north of Hageman is being widened and new pavement
installed as development occurs adjacent to the road. There is some pavement
deterioration in the very center lanes (the original pavement) that will be ground down
and resurfaced by City crews later this year. The pavement at the intersection of
Calloway Drive and Olive Drive will be replaced as part of the Friant-Kern Canal
Crossing structure currently being planned. Along the west side of Calloway Drive north
of Norris, curb and gutter has been installed and the road widening construction is
underway as part of an adjacent residential subdivision. This widening work will include
the reconstruction of the deteriorated pavement just south of the intersection of
Calloway Drive and Snow Road, as well as the widening of the east side of Calloway
Drive in this area which is owned by the Norris School District.
The existing Jewetta Avenue pavement between Reina Road and Snow Road is being
reconstructed as part of the improvements of adjacent Subdivisions when development
occurs, as displayed by the existing already developed sections adjacent to Jewetta in
this area. There are additional areas adjacent to Jewetta that are currently being
developed, and these developments will also be required to reconstruct existing
Jewetta pavement when they widen Jewetta adjacent to their development.
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Question No. 32 Can staff provide a plan for resurfacing of streets and alleys?
(Councilmember Carson)
Response: The City has a Pavement Management Program that assists staff in
determining courses of action for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. As a result
of this program, comments received from the public, and input from Streets Division
staff, streets are selected for resurfacing and rehabilitation.
The City will be expending nearly $10 million this summer to rehabilitate and resurface
streets using a mix of outside contractors as well as City crews who have and will be
utilizing the new pavement rehabilitation equipment recently purchased. The
contracted streets that will be rehabilitated/resurfaced include:
Fairfax College to SR 178
Virginia S. King to RR Crossing
Wilson Planz to Agate
White Lane Saddle to Old River
White Lane Dovewood to Wilson
Gosford White to SJVRR
Gosford Ming to Stockdale
Panama Summerfield to SR99
Stine Panama to Harris
21st Street Oak to F
South H Panama to Ming
In addition, the Streets Division will be resurfacing and/or reconstructing major streets
this summer as follows:
Truxtun A to F
Truxtun AT&SF RR to Empire
Gosford White to Ming
Panama South H to Colony
White South H to Kenny
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Further, staff is pursuing $12 million through State and Federal Agencies to resurface
and rehabilitate the following additional streets:
Ashe Road Ming Ave to Stockdale Hwy
Calloway Drive Rosedale Hwy to Meacham Rd
Coffee Road Rosedale Hwy to Hageman Rd
El Portal Drive Calle Los Manzanos to Ming Ave
Gosford Road Panama Ln to Pacheco Rd
Harris Road Corp. Limits East of Marin St to Wible Rd
King Street Virginia Ave to Potomac Ave
Lakeview Avenue SCL @ Hwy 58 to Brundage
Laurelglen Boulevard Glenflora Ln to El Portal Dr
Marella Way California Ave to Montclair St
Ming Avenue Baldwin St to South H St
Ming Avenue Gosford Rd to Ashe Rd
Ming Avenue Ashe Rd to New Stine Rd
Monitor Street Panama Ln to Fairview Rd
Montclair Street Stockdale Hwy to Easton Dr
Mt Vernon Avenue S End to Belle Terrace
N. Half Moon Drive Olympia Dr to Ashe Rd
Olympia Drive S Laurelglen Blvd to S Half Moon Dr
Oswell Street Auburn St to Columbus Ave
Pacheco Road Hughes Ln to S H St
Panama Lane Colony St to 340' E/Colony St
Panama Lane S H St to Monitor St
Panorama Drive Fairfax Rd to 200' E/Juniper Rdg Rd
Planz Road Larson Ln to Hughes Ln
Q Street Golden State Ave to 32nd St
Sillect Avenue Buck Owens Blvd to S Arrow St
Sillect Avenue Gilmore Ave to N Arrow St
Stockdale Highway Jenkins Rd to Scottsburg Ave
Sumner Street Kern St to E Truxtun Ave
White Lane Ashe Rd to Wilson Rd
White Lane Dovewood St to Real Rd
White Lane S H St to Kenny St
Wible Road Harris Rd to Pacheco Rd
The Streets Division is also reconstructing and resurfacing many local residential
streets as part of their on-going maintenance program.
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As to alley maintenance, the Street Maintenance Supervisor maintains a list of alleys
that are in need of resurfacing. As time allows, the Supervisor inspects alleys in the
month of December and January of each year and adds to his list the alleys that are in
need of resurfacing, in addition, every public request for resurfacing or patching an alley
is investigated and the Supervisor or Street Superintendent determines whether the
alley is in need of resurfacing or other type of maintenance.
However, street resurfacing/reconstruction projects have priority over alley resurfacing.
In recent years, we have done less resurfacing of alleys due to the back-log of Gity
streets that are in need of resurfacing or reconstruction.
As their resurfacing schedule permits, the Street Maintenance Section performs oil-
sand resurfacing of alleys during the hot months of July through August of each year.
Asphalt resurfacing of alleys is normally performed in the months of February, March
and sometimes April depending on weather conditions.
The majority of oil-sand alleys are located in the Westchester area and the area from
99 Highway to the east Gity limit, which includes east/south east Bakersfield area.
The majority of asphalt concrete alleys are located in north/east Bakersfield and from
99 Highway to the west Gity limit, which includes north/west and south/west
Bakersfield.
Currently, just like streets, there is a back-log of alleys that are in need of resurfacing.
Normally, alleys are not reconstructed. However, there are situations where a concrete
"V" gutter has to be constructed in an alley to prevent pavement deterioration caused by
excessive water.
Question No. 33 Can staff develop a plan to construct sidewalks on
Cottonwood from Watts to Planz? (Councilmember Carson)
Response: Where there is no existing sidewalk and the property owner wants it
installed, the homeowner funds the improvement. We have installed sidewalk at the
request of a property owner when he pays for it. If they pay the full amount, they write a
check or money order addressed to the City Of Bakersfield or if they want to pay for it in
payments, through their property taxes, we refer them to Subdivisions and an
administrative report is prepared for council approval. In Iow-income areas, we have
tried to have HUD pay for installation of sidewalk and the request has always been
denied. HUD will only fund curb and gutter installation and repair of existing
sidewalk.
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Sidewalk installation on the west side of Cottonwood Road from Watts Drive to
Hacienda Drive: Thoro is existing curb and gutter in this portion of Cottonwood Road,
so sidewalk could be installed if funding becomes available or property owners are
willing to pay for it. Cost to install sictowalk within this area using tho City's annual
contractor is approximately $13,000. This ctoos not include tho City staff's labor and
equipment cost.
Sidewalk installation on the west side of Cottonwood Road from Hacienda Drive
to Planz: Before sidewalk can be installed within this area, curb and gutter must first
be installed. In order to install curb, gutter and sidewalk, some property has to be
acquired, some existing fences have to be moved and approximately 10 PG&E poles
have to be relocated. After all this is accomplished, cost to install curb and gutter would
be approximately $20,000. Cost to install sidewalk would be $19,000 and 10 driveway
aprons would be $9,700 for a total of $48,700. This does not include City staff's labor
and equipment cost or the cost to purchase right-of-way and relocating the poles.
Sidewalk installation on the east side of Cottonwood Road from Watts Drive to
Planz Road: Right-of-way must first be acquired. Cost to install curb, gutter and
sidewalk would be approximately $64,000. This does not include City staff's labor and
equipment cost or the purchase of right-of-way.
Question No. 34 Can staff provide a plan and costs of providing a bulky drop-
off program throughout the City every other month?
(Councilmember Sullivan)
Response: The current Bulky Item Disposal Program consists of quarterly events.
During each quarterly event, four or five locations around the metropolitan area accept
bulky items from City and County residents. The City, County, and local hauling
companies jointly conduct the program. In this way, it is not necessary to try to identify
residents as being from the City or County. If the City were to expand the program on
its own, there would be a need to identify and allow only City residents to participate.
Otherwise, County residents would be served at City expense. Identifying and
excluding County residents would be a difficult challenge, and would result in mixed
messages being sent to the metro area public, who may not understand that some of
the events are for City residents only. Therefore, staff recommends that expansion of
the program should be done jointly with the County and the local haulers, if they are
receptive to it. Staff will request their consideration of providing a bulky drop-off. If the
program is expanded to include more frequent events, the cost to the City would be
about $1,100 per location per event. For one location every other month, the cost could
be absorbed in the Solid Waste budget.
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Q~IESTION NO. 35
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
June 8, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Use-of CDBG funds for Infrastructure for in-fill Housing Development
CDBG funds may be used for activities which support development of housing for Iow/mod
persons such as acquisition, clearance and site improvements when the land is in public
ownership. This allows for installation of curbs, gutters, and such improvements on the
public right of ways.
Staff,put together an infill housing program targeting the Southeast Lakeview neighborhood
in the fall of 2001. Eight builders responded to our RFP and four were selected for the
pilot project. The City program generated significant interest and we believe created the
much needed builder confidence for development in the Lakeview area. Staff is aware of
many private rehabilitations and of a builder that has completed and sold'2 homes since
fall of last year, with another home under construction and pre-sold. Another builder has
a successful move on/rehabilitation project in other parts of Southeast Bakersfield. These
housing activities are completely privately financed without any public assistance. It's clear
there is a demand for quality new or rehabilitated affordable priced housing in the
Southeast and that it can be accomplished in many ways. The HELP in-fill program in
Lakeview will be rolled over at least three more times as funds are repaid to the City. Staff
intends to solicit development proposals at the end of each 2 year cycle.
It has been demonstrated that it is profitable for development of single family homes on an
in fill basis in our older neighborhoods. Programs such as our CHAFA loan are important
in that they are the catalyst project to encourage further private activity. We must be
careful that we are not providing a gift of public funds when we consider further public
subsidy into infill housing projects. Particularly, where they are already economically
feasible without public assistance. We must also be careful that we don't create an unfair
advantage to only a few developers which could later be challenged by other local builders
as receiving an enhanced profit return.
QUESTION NOS. 36, 37 AlqD 39
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM' Donna L. Kunz, n velopment Director
SUBJECT: FY 2002/03 Department Budget Presentation Questions/Responses
The following information is provided in response to questions raised by City
Council during the Economic and Community Development Department budget workshop
session on June 3, 2002.
Question #1: List of non-profit CDBG Capital Projects (Carson)
Pursuant to the adopted Action Plan for fiscal year 2002-03, the Police Activities
League (PAL) will receive $108,000 in CDBG funds for new construction of classroom
facilities.
Question #2: Are there tax increment funds available for landscaping on Lakeview
Avenue? (Carson)
The estimated uncommitted fund balance for the Southeast Bakersfield Project area
for fiscal year 2002-03 is $130, 000. This may be used for Streetscapes.
Question #3: Status and timeline of the Friendship House Project? (Carson)
The project is currently underway. Restroom repairs and the installation of the
telephone system are 100% complete. The air conditioning change out is at 75% and
should be completed no later than June 14, 2002. Plans have been submitted for the
approval of the garage conversion. The balance of the work is targeted for completion by
August 1, 2002.
Question #4: Overview of the Central Park Cottages Project (Maggard).
See attached memorandum.
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QIJESTION NO. 38
MEMORANDUM
June 5, 2002
TO: BART J. THILTGEN, CITY ATTORNEY
FROM: JANICE SCANLAN, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: RENAMING LAKEVIEWAVENUE
QUESTION PRESENTED
Can redevelopment funds be used to pay the costs associated with renaming
Lakeview Avenue?
ANSWER
Not as a stand-alone project.
DISCUSSION
Since the exact costs which are in question here are not specified, I will assume that
the costs referred to are those associated with acquiring new street signs, removing all old
street signs and installing the new ones. Additionally, I considered the costs to the
businesses who will want assistance with new letterhead, business cards, etc.
While redevelopment agencies have broad powers, those powers have limits. All
work that agencies undertake must be tied to elimination of blight, either physical or
economical. A simple renaming of a street does not fit into either category of blight. If the
renaming were part of a streetscape project, such as that undertaken on Chester Avenue,
and new medians, street lights and street signs, etc. were installed, redevelopment funds
could be used for the entire project or some portion of it. However, the question posed
does not appear to be this type of project.
As far as the assistance to businesses, again, the Agency would not be able to
assist. The businesses are not technically "displaced", so state relocation law would not
be helpful. The Agency falls under the constitutional prohibition of gifts of public funds,
and, without authorization pursuant to some state law, the Agency's hands would be tied.
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QUESTION NO. 40
BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Donna'L. Kun:~, omi¢ Developmont Director
SUBd£CT: Budget Ouestiorl response: Information on the Central Park Cottages
Last, fall, the Housing Authority Of Kern County obtained an option On 12 surplus acres
offered for sale by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. The Housing Authority
intends to construct new offices (currently underway) and expand their Park Pace Senior
Housing Project on approximately 6 of the available 12 acres. The Downtown Charrette
Central Park Vision Group and the Vision 2020 Plan called for the expansion of green
space near Central Park and indicated interest in additional downtown hous!ng in that area.
In May 2002, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to submit a Iow
interest deferred loan request in the amount of $2 million dollars to the State of California
CHAFA -HELP Program. The CHAFA funds are needed to acquire the remaining 6 acres
for a planned residential development. The CHAFA loan will be debt serviced from the
Downtown Redevelopment Project Area's Low and Moderate housing fund. Staff was
notified by phone last week that CHAFA staff intends to recommend the Bakersfield
Downtown Housing plan for funding in an amount between $1.2 - $1.4 million. Due to this '
lowered amount, it will also be necessary to Combine these CHAFA funds with the current
available funds - $600,000 in the Downtown Low Mod Housing Fund to purchase the land
needed for this project.
Over the past several months, staff contacted local premier housing developers and
received no interest in developing urban style housing at this time. Staff then contacted
several national recognized urban housing developers and received serious interest from
Pacific National Development, a development firm from Costa Mesa in partnership with
the architect responsible for the design of the award winning Ashe Street Cottages in
downtown Brea. This prototype of urban cottages, designed on narrow lots with enhanced
landscaping, pedestrian walkways and shaded courtyards would be an outstanding and
marketable amenity to residents desiring downtown housing.
Staff has since been working with Pacific National Development on preliminary site plans
and ideas to incorporate a linear green space fronting the canal and in providing pedestrian
and water feature amenities that enhance the pedestrian use of Central Park. Terms of
tYie development agreement are also under negotiation. The project includes 74 craftsman
style cottages in addition to water features, a linear green space buffer, courtyards and
pedestrian enhanced landscaping. The design also calls for an improved walk approach
to Central Park across 21st street. The cottages will range in size from 1300 square feet to
1900 square feet and include two car garages. We hope this project will showcase a
beautiful urban housing development amenity. Staff will bring forward the negotiated
development agreement and design plans for consideration by the Agency and City
Council in the near future.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, GITY MANAGER
FROM:,~F JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: June 6, 2002
SUBJECT: PLANTING IN DOWNTOWN
Council Reforral ~o.~000082
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM QUESTIONED THE POSSIBILITY OF FORMING A
CHAPTER OF THE DOWNTOWN ELEMENT IN THE GENERAL PLAN TO FOCUS
ON PLANTING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, FY 2002-2003.
Planning efforts focusing on downtown revitalization began with the creation and
adoption of a Downtown Redevelopment Plan in 1972. Following that effort, in 1984
the City Council adopted the first Redevelopment Element which included the
Redevelopment Plan Area and an expanded study area. In 1995 the Redevelopment
Element was rescinded. Downtown zoning was simplified from its complex D-zones,
and policies supporting downtown revitalization were transferred to the Land Use
Element of the general plan. The 1995 general plan amendment rescinding the
redevelopment element made a finding that the amendment would.., "strengthen and
clarify overall development goals and policies for the downtown area, and will thereby
encourage enhanced development opportunities for the downtown core area of
Bakersfield."
The Redevelopment Element was an optional element not required by the government
code. During budget presentations in May, in response to a question from
Councilmember Benham, it was estimated that a new element could be prepared at a
cost of $50,000.00. The estimate would cover the costs of environmental review and
any special services needed from a consultant specializing in redevelopment law. If a
new element is to be developed it should be done separate from and after the current
general plan update because all work necessary to commence public review has been
completed.
Pursuit of any optional element should give consideration to the following:
1. What are the development related issues unique to downtown that need to be
addressed through a separate element rather than provided for in one of the
required elements such as land use, circulation or housing?
2. What will be the goal of a new redevelopment element?
ALAN TANDY
June 6, 2002
Page 2
3. What type of document is desired? One that is regulatory in that it establishes
separate development standards for downtown; one that is policy oriented in that
it establishes broad base policies to guide future decision making relative to
downtown development; or one that functions as a compendium of all known
information about downtown development plans to provide a single source
document focused on downtown revitalization.
For reference I have attached chapter 7 from the State General Plan Guidelines.
This will provide additional background material on optional general plan
elements.
SG:djl
Attachment
CC: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations
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Chapter 7: Optional Elements
CHAPTER 7
Optional Elements
All statutory rgferences are to the California Government Code unless otherwi.~'e noted
INTRODUCTION pollution controls on business. For these reasons, cities
and counties should strive to reduce emissions for the
S TATE LAW offers considerable flexibility to go health and welfare of their own residents, as well as
beyond the mandatory elements. Section 65303 those of other communities in their region and the state
enabl6s a county or city to adopt "any other as a whole.
elemems or address any other subjects, which, in the Local jurisdictions have responsibility for land use
judgment of the legislative body, relate to the physical planning, and can also significantly affect the design,
development of the county or city." Once adopted, an development, and management of development and
optional element carries the same legal weight as any of local circulation systems. Local governments have an
the seven mandated elements. At the same time, it must opportunity to address air quality issues through general
be consistent with the other elements, as required by plans, development ordinances, local circulation sys-
§65300.5. terns, transportation services, and other plans and pro-
Localities have adopted all kinds of optional ele- grams. No other level of government has such responsi-
merits on topics ranging from aesthetics to water re- bility, including air districts.
sources. The flexibility ofcontentand format offeredby The general plan, as the foundation for all local
the Government Code allows cities and counties to planning and developmem, can be an important tool for
fashion elements which uniquely address subjects of implementing policies and programs beneficial to air
particular concern to them. The following section offers quality. Currently, approximately 66 cities and counties
some advice on several of the most common and useful in California have adopted air quality elements. Com-
optional elements: Air quality, capital improvements/ munities may choose to adopt a separate air quality
public facilities, community design, economic develop- element, or to integrate air quality-beneficial objectives,
ment, andparksandrecreation. Ofcourse, these are only policies, and strategies in other elements of the plan,
suggestions: the actual scope and level of detail con- such as the land use, circulation, conservation, and
tainedintheelementis lefftothecityorcountyto decide, community design elements. Whichever method is se-
lected, consistency between elements and policies within
the plan is essential for successful implementation. In
AIR QUALITY addition, cooperation between localities is important,
since air pollution does not respect political boundaries.
Introduction
Chronic exposure to air pollutants is a serious health Relevant Issues
risk to millions of California residents, particularly the Motor vehicles are amajor source of carbon monox-
young, the elderly, and people with heart disease and ide, fine particulates, and pollutants that combine to
respiratory problems. Safeguarding public health has form ground-level ozone in the state's metropolitan
been the primary focus of federal and state air quality areas. The dispersed growth patterns prevalent in many
legislation and activities for many years. Air pollution metropolitan areas of California have resulted in longer
also impacts local economies by damaging agricultural travel distances and increased the need for reliance on
crops, natural vegetation, buildings, and other exposed motor vehicles. Land use and transportation planning
materials. And, it can impair visibility and obscure and development patterns over the last 50 years have
views. In addition, the economic health of an areacanbe generally emphasized the use of the automobile. Other
adversely affected if insufficient air quality improve- less-polluting alternative modes of transportation, such
ment triggers more stringent federally-mandated air as walking, bicycling, and public transit, have not been
General Plan Guidelines 163
Chapter 7: Optional Elements
emphasized in many areas, typically include: stationary sources, such as facto-
Land use patterns and transportation facilities can des and power plants; mobile sources, including cars,
affect the number of vehicle trips, miles traveled, and trucks, buses, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles;
related vehicle emissions per household. The location, area sources, such as lawn and garden equipment,
density, accessibility, and design of buildings, shopping construction activities, and consumer products; and
and employment centers, streets, and other land uses in sources of toxic air contaminants, which may include
part determine the distances people need to travel to certain incinerators, landfills, and various manufac-
reach employment sites, stores, and other destinations, turing facilities. (Air districts can provide this infor-
These factors also influence which mode oftransporta- mation.)
tion can be provided and used (i.e., car, vanpool, bus, · lnventoryofEmissiong:Asummaryoftheamountsof
train, walking, or bicycling). Recent research conducted emissions produced by categories of sources of air
in Califomiahas found that land uses and transportation pollution. (Air districts can also provide this data.)
infrastructure that are more friendly to alternative travel Emissions typically include the criteria pollutants for
modes are associated with reduced per-household driv- which there are currently national ambient air quality
ing rates and related pollutant emissions, while still standards: carbon monoxide, ozone, particulates, ni-
affording people the mobility they need (especially in trogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
congested metropolitan areas). · Air Quality Plans and Programs: Reference to appli-
Each community contains a unique combination of cable local or regional air quality plans which often
existing and planned land uses, transportation infra- contain policies, regulations, and programs that may
structure, employment sites, open-spaces, and other affect local government activities. These may in-
features. Therefore, strategies mustbe tailored to fit each clude: transportation control measures (TCMs), such
area -- there is no one size fits all solution to land use, as voluntary ridesharing programs; stationary source
transportation, and air quality issues. In addition, the permitting requirements; and regulations related to
severity of local air pollution problems may also affect major sources of toxic air contaminants.
the number and scope of strategies that communities · Transportation: Local regional andstate transpor-
may select, tationprograms (suchas regionaltransportationplan-
Jurisdictions may also wish to address other activi- ning mandated by the federal Transportation Equity
ties related to air quality, such as: energy conservation;Act (TEA 21), and congestion management pro-
cleaner-fuel vehicles; the siting of facilities that emit grams) affect the type and location of transportation
toxic air pollutants; measures to reduce particulate emis-facilities, and therefore also relate to air quality. The
sions from roads, construction sites, and fireplaces; and federal Transportation Conformity Rule requires that
public education programs. Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs) conform to
motor vehicle emission budgets in the applicable air
Ideas for Data and Analysis quality management plan. In addition, vehicle regis-
Air quality elements typically include many of the tration fee surcharges provide funding in many areas
following items: for local projects and programs that reduce emissions
· Local Environment: Brief description of the local from motor vehicles. (These funds are distributed by
setting, including location within a region, and me- air districts, except in the South Coast where a portion
teorological conditions which may affect air quality, of the funds is allocated directly to local govern-
· Air Quality Designation: Brief description of the ments.)
area's current air quality designation, as well as
projected attainment dates if applicable. Ideas for Strategies
· Ambient Air Quality: Air quality data from local Air quality elements may also contain goals, objec-
monitoring stations, if available, including the num- tives, and policies related to: the density and location of
ber of days that federal or state standards were ex- land uses; the transportation and circulation system;
ceeded, community design; and other strategies that can help
· Air Quality Laws and Requirements: A summary of reduce per-household rates of driving and related ve-
applicable federal and state standards and laws per- hicle emissions. Or, alternatively, these strategies could
taining to air pollution, be placed in the other parts of the general plan, such as
· Sources of,4irPollution: A summary of the types of the land use, circulation, conservation, and community
sources located in the jurisdiction or county. These design elements.
164 General Plan Guidelines
Chapter 7: Optional Elements
Research has shown that certain land use and trans- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT/PUBLIC
portation strategies can lead to a fewer per-household FACILITIES
motor vehicle emissions from driving. These strategies
include: Introduction
· Concentrated activity centers, including downtowns, Numerous cities and counties accentuate the impor-
with mixed commercial, office, and residential land tance of planning for capital improvements and public
uses that can serve as focal points for transit and facilities byad0ptinga separate capital improvements or
encourage pedestrian activity; public facilities element. Capital improvements such as
· Consolidated growth patterns, such as infill develop- roads, drainage facilities, sewer and water lines, treat-
mentwithinexistingurbanareas, higher-densityhous- ment plants, and transit lines are the framework that
ing within walking distance of transit stations, and supports development. Their availability plays an im-
clustered employment centers that enable alternative portant part in determining the pattem of land uses
travel modes; within the community, as well as the direction and
· Mixed land uses that bring destinations closer and intensity of growth. Public facilities such as police and
make walking, bicycling, and transit use feasible and fire stations, city or county offices, libraries, and parks
more attractive; are important to residents' safety as well as their quality
· Interconnected street networks that provide numer- of life. The practical ability to provide these facilities is
ous routes for autos, pedestrians, and bicyclists rather important to the well-being of the community.
than focusing traffic onto fewer major arterials; Capital improvements and public facilities are sub-
- Pedestrian and bicycle pathways that provide attrac- jects that are listed under the land use and circulation
tive and safe alternatives to driving; and elements in §65302. In addition, §65401 requires that
· Transit service that provides convenient alternatives proposed public works projects be reviewed annually
to single-occupant automobile travel, especially in for conformity with the general plan. Further, §65402
congested metropolitan areas, prohibits acquisition or disposal of public property with-
out a finding of conformity with the plan from the
Several air districts have developed guidelines that planning commission.
suggest a number of strategies that jurisdictions may A capital improvements/public facilities element
consider. Some of these include land use and transpor- provides the policy basis which will guide shorter-term
tation-related strategies, such as those listed above, that documents such as the capital improvements program
can help reduce the need for reliance on vehicles. Juris-and annual capital budget. The element therefore offers
dictions are encouraged to contact their air districts for generalized, long-term policies grounded in realistic
additional suggestions and information, analyses of existing capacity, future demand, and fi-
The staffat the California Air Resources Board has nancing options. If facilities and services are to be
created a computer program called Urbemis (Urban provided to existing and future development in an ertl-
Emissions Model), which can be used to estimate emis- cient and cost-effective way, then the element must
sions associated with land use development projects in discuss the location of future facilities and improve-
California. Urbemis 7G is the updated version of this ments, acceptable levels of service, funding priorities,
program and is more visually oriented and user-friendly, and the timing o f availability
It uses vehicle emissions model, Emfac 7G, to calculate Public facilities can also be important community
motor vehicle emissions. For more information on these design features. Although seldom done, it makes sense
programs, please see the Bibliography under Air Qual- to incorporate general community design principles into
ity. the element. Community design attempts to create inter-
esting and attractive spaces which invoke positive expe-
Reference: See the Bibliography under Air Quality for riences for those who live, work, or play there. The
useful reference books, configuration, location, and orientation to their sur-
roundings of public buildings, such as libraries, city
halls, community centers, and schools, can define public
space, create community focal points, foster neighbor-
hood integrity, and generally help establish community
identity. The capital improvements and public facilities
element should encourage public structures and facili-
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general plan which has blended and consolidated the
The City of Woodland's 1996 General Plan, mandatory elements, capital improvements/public fa-
for example, devotes its Chapter 4 to "public cilities might be addressed as one component cfa land
facilities and services." The concise discussion of
use and circulation section.
goals, policies, and implementation measures
links this chapter to the city's separate capital Relevant Issues
improvement program (called the "Major Projects
Financing Plan") and its growth management As always, the issues covered in a general plan
principles. Accordingly, the chapter contains element should be limited to those which are relevant to
goals relating to the timely development of public the community. Clearly, the subjects covered in a capital
facilities and maintenance of specified service improvements/public facilities element will depend on
levels, as well as fair share funding of new the size of the community, the age and adequacy of
facilities. Related policies include: limiting existing infrastructure and facilities, its fiscal situation,
development in the absence of adequate facili- projected demand, the ability of other agencies to pro-
ties, encouraging regular updates to the financ- vide infrastructure and facilities, and many other factors.
ing plan, mandating that new development fund The following are some basic suggestions for the kinds
its share of the new facilities or services it of issues which may be important. This is by no means
requires, fiscal analyses of all specific plans and intended to be an all inclusive list.
major general plan amendments, specific water
supply actions and promoting efficient water use,
requiring that new development connect to city · General distribution, location, and extent of existing
sewers and that drainage systems meet state and proposed infrastructure (i.e., water treatment and
and federal non-point water pollution discharge distribution facilities, wastewater distribution and
requirements, references to the county Inte- treatment facilities, streets and roads, drainage facili-
grated Waste Management Plan and city source ties, public utilities, flood control structures, etc.)
reduction and recycling ordinance, minimum · General distribution, location, and extent of existing
standards for police response and fire protection, and proposed public facilities (i.e., police and fire
and cooperation and consultation with utility stations, schools, parks, libraries, city hall, public
companies over major development plans, buildings and grounds, etc.)
Appendix D of the Woodland General Plan Policy · General extent of the existing and proposed service
Document establishes general guidelines for capacity of infrastructure and public facilities
service levels that the City will strive to maintain. · Plans of other entities providing public services or
facilities, including service capacities
· Schedule or timetable for improvements, expansion,
ties that benefit community form. and replacement of infrastructure and facilities
Consultation with the city or county departments · Sources of funding for improvements, expansion,
responsible for capital improvements and facilities (i.e., retirement, and maintenance
public works, roads, and solid waste, for example) is one· Consultation/coordination with other service provid-
key to realistic planning. The city or county should alsoers and public utilities.
consult with other service providers such as school
districts, public water systems (required pursuant to Ideas for Data and Analysis
Government Code §65352.5), special districts (fire, This expands upon the general issues listed above.
drainage, sewer, flood control, etc.), adjoining cities and Again, it is not intended to be a complete listing. The city
counties, the Regional Transportation Planning Agency or county may add or subtract items as relevant to their
(re: RTP and RTiP), and public utilities. Along these situation and the format and contents of their general
same lines, the element should consider the provisions plan.
of the city's or county's present and future capital
improvement program or other programs for funding, General distribution, location, and extent of existing
maintaining, and installing specific capital improve- and proposed infrastructure
ments. · Inventory existing: water distribution and treatment
Although discussed here in the context cfa separate facilities (Ci)
element, a city or county need not adopt a separate wastewater collection and treatment facilities (LU)
"capital improvements/public facilities element." In a streets and roads (LU, C1)
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drainage facilities
public utilities (Ci) Consultation/coordination with other service providers
flood control structures (LU, OS, S) andpublic utilities
· Analyze, in correlation with the land use element, · Contact other service providers and public utilities
projected demand for infrastructure and facilities regarding service capacities, planned expansions, fi-
. inventory the condition of existing infrastructure and nancing, and other common interests
analyze the estimated need for maintenance and im-
provement to meet projected demand. Ideas for Development Policies
These suggestions are intended to stimulate ideas;
General distribution, location, and extent of existing they are not an exclusive list of possible policies.
and proposed public facilities
· Inventory existing: water distribution and treatment · Identify the locations of existing and proposed major
facilities roads and interchanges (map) (CI)
police and fire stations, · identify the locations of existing and proposed major
parks water transmission and sewer collection lines, as well
libraries as treatment facilities (map) (LU)
community centers ·ldentify the locations of existing and general loca-
city hall/county courthouse tions of proposed police and fire protection facilities
schools and their service area boundaries (map) (LU)
other public buildings and grounds · Identify the locations of existing and proposed com-
. Analyze, in correlation with the land use element, munity facilities such as libraries, community cen-
projected demand for public facilities ters, auditoriums, and city hall/county courthouse
· Inventory the condition of existing facilities and (map) (LU)
analyze the estimated need for maintenance and ira- · Specify the location, acquisition, development, and
provement to meet projected demand management of public parks and recreational areas,
· Consider community design standards, where appli- including level of service standards (LU)
cable · identify the location of schools and school facilities,
coordinated with the plans of local school district(s)
Plans of other entities providing public services or (map) (LU)
facilities · Specify the relationship between the distribution of
· Collect and review capital improvement and other land uses and the local capital improvements pro-
plans of cities/counties, public utilities, water suppli- gram, including the timing and siting of capital im-
ers, special districts (including fire protection, flood provements (LU)
protection, wastewater treatment, and school dis- · Specifylevelofservicestandardsforspecifictypesof
tricts), and other entities which may provide services infrastructure and of facilities to guide the timing and
· Review the Regional Transportation Improvement siting of future capital improvements
Program · Recognize and coordinate with the plans and pro-
grams of other cities/counties, public utilities, public
Schedule or timetable for improvements, expansion, and water systems (urban water management plan and
replacement of facilities capital improvement program or plan), special dis-
. Identify needs of existing facilities tricts (including fire protection, flood protection, and
· Estimate demand for new facilities wastewater treatment, as relevant), and other entities
· Review capital improvements programs, including which may provide services
those of other affected agencies · Coordinate with the plans and programs of other
public agencies which fund public improvements,
Sources offundingfor improvements, expansion, retire- such asthe RegionalTransportation Planning Agency
ment, and maintenance (Regional Transportation Plan and Regional Trans-
- Estimate costs of needed improvements, expansion, portation Improvement Program)
and maintenance · Provide for the development, maintenance, and siting
· Identify viable sources of funding, correlated with of existing and projected public facilities, including
pace of improvement buildings and infrastructure
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· Specify the relationship between the element, the
city's or county's local capital improvements pro- One example of the development and
gram, if any, and the capital budget implementation of a community design element
· Establish linkages with economic development pro- is the City of Dana Point's Urban Design Ele-
grams and redevelopment agency activities, if any ment in its 1991 General Plan. The intent of the
· identify a menu of preferred financing methods for element is to "...provide proposals and policies
infrastructure (i.e., general fund, special tax measure, to improve the image, character, and quality of
life of the city." The element includes urban
general obligation bond measure, benefitassessment, design issues, goals, and policies for its
tax increment financing, impact fees, etc.), if any viewsheds, civic center, beaches, and other
· Identify the type of capital improvements to be ob- related public and private spaces. The element
rained through development exactions, the relative is implemented through design guidelines which
public/private cost share, and the basis for such exac- contain specific standards for public and private
tions (this is expected to be only a general guide to projects subject to discretionary design review.
exactions, not the sole basis for such exactions) These guidelines are intended to "promote
· Establish standards for addressing capital improve- higher quality design that is sensitive to Dana
ments/capital facilities in specific plans and commu- Point's natural setting, surrounding environment
nity plans and community design goals."
· Adopt an energy resources plan including conserva-
tion measures, alternative energy sources, and cost-
effective supplies Relevant Issues
· Establish design standards for public facilities and The issues covered by the community design cie-
grounds ment should be relevant to the physical development of
the planning area. The subjects analyzed should reflect
References: See the Bibliography under Funding and those which are important to public as well as private
Financial impact, Infrastructure Planning and Urban interests. The issues should reflect the changing com-
Design for useful references, munity and the factors which form its existing identity.
The following basic issues should be covered, but this is
not an all inclusive list.
COMMUNITY DESIGN
Community Form: Elements which define the character
Introduction of the community (i.e. viewsheds, parks, open-space,
A community design element may provide addi- airport, freeways, ridgelines, rivers, etc.).
tional direction, beyond that of the land use element, toNeighborhood Structure: Favorable features which char-
the planning area' s development pattern, form, struc- acterize the neighborhoods inthe planning area. Street
ture, and sense-of-place. A community design element types, parks, landscaping, lot sizes, boundary ele-
may provide the basis for aesthetic regulation of public ments, and architectural types all contribute to the
as well as private land and structures; a valid exercise of sense-of-place.
the police power (see Ehrlich v. Culver City, (1996) 12 Community Conservation: Patterns of open-space, cir-
Cal. 4th 854). OPR's 1996 Local Government Survey culation and landmarks provide identity to the plan-
identified 83 jurisdictions with adopted community de- ning area and neighborhoods which make them more
sign elements, livable. The attributes of existing neighborhoods
The policies and programs cfa community design should be preserved and utilized in planning for
element may provide specific guidance to enhance the revitalization with common or related themes.
sense-of-place and quality of life in the planning area. It Commercial/Industrial Connections: Corporate office
should bring together the principals of the other ele- buildings and office and industrial parks may reflect
ments into an overall set of qualitative policies. It may be patterns and features which enhance or detract from
used to establish principles which guide the form and the existing community or the general plan vision of
appearance of neighborhoods, streets, parks, public fa- the future. Specific design policies should be devel-
cilities, new development, and may also be used to oped with the input of public and business interests.
establish design standards as accompaniment to rede-
velopment.
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Ideas For Data And Analysis · Historic Preservation: Identify historic and architec-
The following list of ideas for data and analysis turally significant buildings and evaluate their condi-
expands upon the relevant issues to provide some broad tion. Inventory those structures or landmarks which
topics for consideration. Topics may be added or re- have been or should be designated as historic re-
moved depending upon relevance and consistency with sources and establish policies for their preservation,
the issues pertinent to the planning area. protection, and maintenance.
· Street Design: Analyze the relationships betwee.n
· Transition Areas: identify areas in transition. These existing streets and the areas and uses which they
may include commercial or industrial areas which use serve. Streets are not only used for transportation but,
is declining or has been abandoned. Consider imple- when thoughtfully designed, also establish bound-
menting zoning and land use designations to allow for aries, provide focal relief, and contribute to the liv-
adaptive reuse. Analyze the possible causes of the ability and safety of the community.
loss of vitality. · Public Art: Identify existing public art, its location,
· Commercial and Industrial Sites: Analyze criteria and the public's reaction to its ability to enhance the
for measuring compatibility between proposed de- community. Classify types of art and the suitable
velopmentand existing land uses. Formulate flexible locations for its display. Public art may provide a
development standards which promote solutions to focal point or social aspect to parks, public facilities,
common problems (i.e. unused parking, parking as and structures enhancing the aesthetic environment.
dominate features, noise, incompatible uses etc.). · Signage: Inventory signs which are unique and re-
. New Residential Development: Residential design flective of the community. Size, shapes, and designs
concepts should be developed and features of the should be identified which are considered to be char-
undeveloped land identified which will provide con- acteristic of the specific areas or commercialdistricts.
tinuity with and connections to the existing neighbor- For example, commercial strips may be characterized
hoods and other areas of new development, by neon signs whereas the downtown core may be
· Landmarks: Identify public places, buildings and synonymous with natural colors and wooden signs.
open-spaces (including landmark trees) which distin-
guish the planning area and give it a sense-of-place, ldeas for Development Policies
Encourage the placement of art within areas used for The following list of broad development policies is
public gatherings. Consider the use of area history intended to provide general guidance in the develop-
and cultural background as defining factors for public ment of more specific policies oriented to the particular
art and displays, issues facing local jurisdictions. Many of these policies
· SpatialDefinition: identify community features which should be correlated with the land use and circulation
define space (i.e., building mass, landscaping, streets, elements to ensure that decisions incorporate commu-
walls, etc.). Identify those community spaces which nity design principals.
are "attractive" (i.e., small shopping districts, parks,
landscaping, etc.). Analyze how the good features · Define the urban extent of the community, identify
may be duplicated through design requirements, transitional spaces between the urban limits and the
· Continuity and Connection: Identify existing fea- edge of the planning area (LU,OS)
tures (i.e. creeks, trails, bike paths, streets) which · Encouragecommunitybasedrehabilitationandneigh-
provide continuity and connection throughout the borhood improvements, particularly in transition ar-
planning area. identify neighborhood or community eas
attributes which can be strengthened to establish · Promote neighborhood cohesiveness through neigh-
connections to the entire planning area. borhood-based design guidelines consistent with ex-
. Landscape and Trees: Analyze street landscaping isting or proposed architectural themes, considering
andtrees as well as the informal planting andtypes of spatial definition, continuity, and building scale.
landscaping on private residential and commercial · Pursue loan programs specific to the rehabilitation of
lots for visual relief and shade effectiveness. Land- existing neighborhoods
scaping and trees provide energy conservation ben- · Foster new development which is consistent with the
efits as well as a sense of quality, distinctiveness, type, intensity, character and scale of the area
spatial def'mition, and focal breaks to otherwise mo- · Encourage the development of pedestrian friendly
notonous streetscapes, neighborhoods and communities
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· Encourage higher density housing near transit (LU) References: See the Bibliography under Transpor-
· Adopt historic preservation ordinances to preserve tation and Circulation, and Urban Design for references
and protect historic or cultural resources on this topic.
· Adopt development guidelines for central commer-
cial and shopping areas which encourage pedestrian
access and increased pedestrian traffic, as well as ECONOMIC/FISCAL DEVELOPMENT
compact (as opposed to strip) form (LU)
· Design focal points and architectural features into the Introduction
development or rehabilitation of existing neighbor- The structure ora city or county's economy plays an
hoods important role in the physical development ora planning
· Establish siting and design criteria for public build- area and the stability of the local tax base. The purpose
ings and parks to enhance spatial definition, create of adopting an economic/fiscal element varies by juris-
focal points, and provide landscape and trees diction. However, most are based upon a desire to
· Design and install entry landscapes at the major maintain and enhance the economic character of the
entrances to the community and along transportation community while providing for a stable annual budget.
routes An effective element will establish a consistent set of
· Encourage cooperative efforts to provide art in public policies which provide general direction to local govern-
buildings and private businesses permanently or as ment on how the community can focus resources to
part of a rotation of works of art retain local business, attract new industries, support the
· Streamline permit processes fort he addition of public tax base, and sustain the ability to provide public set-
art and landmarks to exiting locations. Provide incen- vices for existing and future residents.
tives to development with provisions for the display Economic development elements can function be-
of art and favorable structural design yond mere statements of policy. An effective element
· Amend or adopt a sign ordinance which regulates the may be used as the basis for a more specific economic
size, type, material, height, location, and lighting development strategy. Consideration should begiven to
consistent with the policies and objectives of the the cumulative effectiveness of the integration ofpoli-
community design element (LU) cies central to land use, circulation, and public facili-
· Finance and construct gateway structures at the major ties during its preparation.
entrances to the community which are reflective of
the community
· Assist private business in the aesthetic improvement One example of the development and
of buildings in the downtown business district implementation of an Economic/fiscal develop-
- Preserve and protect the natural land forms such as ment element is Matin County's Economic
rivers, ridgelines and their viewsheds which contrib- Element i.n its 1994 Countywide Plan. The intent
ute to the identity of the community (OS,CO) of the element is to "promote a sustainable local
· Encourage new development projects to incorporate economy which will benefit present and future
natural amenities (i.e. landmark trees and rock out- generations without detrimentally affecting
crops) into their design resources or biological systems and which will
result in balanced communities where residents
· Require connections between neighborhoods, parks, have opportunities to enjoy the components of a
and open-space areas for bicycle and jogging paths high quality of life: employment, housing which is
(LU,Ci) affordable, transportation services, and physical
· incorporate flexibility in design and architectural development..." As part of plan implementation,
features into development standards the Board of Supervisors established the Matin
· Encourage and assist in the placement of overhead Economic Commission which facilitates ccc-
utilities underground heroic activities and provides a forum for coop-
. Adopt a cellular tower ordinance which promotes erative economic development in the cities and
flexibility and creative design for placement on exit- the county.
ing public and private buildings and structures (i.e.
light poles)
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Relevant Issues acteristics and demographics will provide insight into
The contents of an economic/fiscal element may the development of a successful strategy.
vary widely between local jurisdictions as there are no
mandated content requirements for optional elements. Land Use
The issues may include any which are locally or region- · Land Use Inventory and Analysis: The type, location
ally relevant, however, the element must take into ac- and intensity of land uses designated by the general
count those issues identified in the other elements, plan and the ability to support existing and proposed
uses consistent with the economic development strat-
· BusinessRetentionandDevelopmentbySector: lden- egy.
tification of the needs, limitations and alternatives to · infrastructure Analysis: The capacity of existing and
existing businesses, identification of potential im- planned infrastructure to accommodate growth (this
provements and strategies which would encourage directly affects the viability of economic develop-
business retention, ment). The ability of the systems to support existing
· Employment Development: Areas of employment demand and the plans for future increases in capacity
growth, shortages, and needs, and extensions must be based upon accurate and up-
. Business Recruitment: Relevant issues concerning to-date information.
the types, number, and success of existing and poten-
tial recruitment strategies. Identification of those Financing
businesses which would be compatible with the ob- · Capital improvement Financing: identify the viabil-
jectives of the general plan and consistent with the ity, estimated costs and potential funding sources for
carrying capacity of the land and infrastructure, each project prior to its submission for approval.
· Fiscal Stability: lncludes existing and potential rev- Identify effective programs for the replacement of
enue resources, costs of services and facilities and structures and equipment.
economic forecasts. · Fee Studies: Conduct comprehensive fee studies to
· Budgetary Structure: Existing outlays to departments, identify the relative amount of recovery for the ser-
servicesandcomparablerevenuerecoupmentmecha- vice provided as compared with other jurisdictions.
nisms and levels. Comparison of facility and services Prepare long-term comprehensive fee structures and
versus efficiency of providing the programs, proposed changes, consistent with Proposition 218 of
1996.
ldeas for Data and Analysis
Fiscal Analysis
Background Analysis · Fiscal Stability: Identify programs that will maintain
· Historical Perspective of the Local Economy: lden- a diverse and stable revenue system. Evaluate the
tify the major developments and trends in the local viability of revenue sources to identify those which
economy over time to provide a basis for future enhance or limit tax burdens to residents and busi-
growth, nesses.
· Current Economic Conditions: Identify economic · Historical and Projected General Fund Trends: iden-
trends by sector to identify strengths, weaknesses and tify past, current and future general fund revenue
opportunities. Use this information to formulate poll- sources to plan for effective asset management and
ties and objectives for the retention and attraction of revenue collection. Provide for the cost effective
business and employment, supply of services and recovery of costs.
· Projected Economic Conditions: Identify growing · Balanced Budget: Identify current and prospective
sectors o fthe economy to facilitate and plan for future sources o f revenue to establish funding programs in
development, inventory weak sectors to plan for anticipation of future capital outlays, identify the
change or allocation of low interest funding or other steps necessary to maintain a balanced budget to
assistance for viable enterprises, ensure that future obligations can be met by adding to
· EmploymentCharacteristics/Demographics:Aneco- reserves. Evaluate services to identify cost cutting
nomic development strategy must be based upon the measures and efficient delivery systems.
internal capacity of the population to provide labor in
different stages and sectors of the economy. An Economic Development and lmplementation
analysis of existing and predicted employment char- · Economic Objectives: Identify the objectives for the
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local economy and develop economic indicators to recreational and environmental resources
measure the success of the implementing programs · Encourage development of housing at prices which
and policies, are consistent with the housing requirements of em-
· Economic Strategy: Identify a general strategy (pro- ployees
cess) for accomplishing econoinic objectives and a · Develop a business recruitment program including
local agency with the ability to procure funding and permit assistance and other incentives
provide implementation. · Hire or retain an Economic Development Coordina-
· Business Recruitment: Identify areas which could tor
support a variety of industrial, commercial, and pro- · For older, established business areas, hire an eco-
fessional businesses (consistent with the Land Use nomic development coordinator, provide support for
Element) in a business park setting that will produce merchant organizations, and promote business dis-
tax revenue. Identify areas within older, established trict marketing strategies
business districts which could similarly support new · Apply for inclusion in the California Mainstreet Pro-
businesses, gram to develop a public/private strategy for revital-
· Business Retention: Identify strategies which in- izing older downtowns through design, economic
clude provisions for adequate infrastructure, quali- restructuring, organization, and promotion (contact
fled employees, funding resources, and regulatory the State Trade and Commerce Agency)
policydesignedto fosterthecompetitivenessofexist- · Recover the cost of new facilities and infrastructure
ing businesses, necessary for new development
· Welfare to Work Programs: Local agencies should · Apply for and establish an Enterprise Zone (contact
act to develop strategies to encourage the business the State Trade and Commerce Agency)
community to form partnerships with state and local · Maintain a stable revenue base that is promoted by a
efforts for job placement opportunities and training diversified economic base (diversity yields stability)
for welfare recipients. · Adopt a balanced budget
· Influencing Factors and Trends: The economy of the · Establish an assistance program to aid businesses in
state is in a period o ftransition which is redefining the the fulffdlment of their employment objectives
role of the workforce in the new economy. The · Avoid short-term borrowing and long-term debt
change is being influenced by an evolution in the · Promote cultural amenities and facilitate community
perceived value of quality of life and an emphasis in based events
child welfare and family values. Consideration should · Develop incentive programs for business retention
be given to the increasing trend for home based and recruitment in targeted areas
offices, "telecommuting," and flexible work sched- · Encourage mutually reinforcing businesses to locate
ules. Designing flexibility into zoning and land use near one another
designations to encourage alternative office/living · Adopt an Economic Development Strategic Plan;
space arrangements should be considered. Policies consider smaller scale strategic plans for older busi-
and programs may directly influence the assumptions ness areas
made in the housing and circulation elements of the · Aggressively pursue grants from state and federal
general plan. sources
· Achieve sustainable economic development by lim-
Ideas For Development Policies iting growth to that which is compatible with the
This is a shopping list of ideas which may lead to carrying capacity of the environment and the service
useful economic development policies, infrastructure
· identify and implement ways in which workforce
· Develop and maintain public facilities and infrastruc- preparation can be improved and create training pro-
ture to encourage business recruitment, support fu- grams forwelfarerecipientstomeetemployers' needs
ture demand and ensure an adequate future supply
· Encourage long-term partnerships between local gov- References: See the Bibliography under Economic
eminent, businesses, business organizations and the Development and Redevelopment for useful references
educational, arts, and environmental communities on this topic.
· Enhance recruitment and retention factors which draw
employers such as ambiance, educational, cultural,
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Agency Resources: counties to require the dedication o fparks and recreation
land, or the payment of in-lieu fees, as a condition of
California Trade and Commerce Agency tentative subdivision map approval. The Quimby Act
Online: www.commerce.ca.gov can only be invoked when the city or county "has
801 K Street, Suite 1600, Sacramento, CA 95814 adopted a general plan...containing policies and stan-
(916) 322-1394 dards for parks and recreation facilities.' A parks and
Office of Economic Development (916)322-8730 recreation element can be used to meet this requirement.
California Main Street Program - revitalization of Keep in mind that these exactions are limited to the
older downtowns (916)322-3536 impacts caused by new residential development, and
they must bear a reasonable relationship to the use of the
California Employment Development Department park and recreational facilities by the future inhabitants
Online: www.edd.cahwnet.gov/eddhome.html of the area (§66477(e)).
800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 Parks and recreation facilities provide a variety of
(916) 653-0707 benefits. Urban parks can offer a soothing contrast to
high-density office, commercial, and residential places.
California Department of Housing and Community Parks can provide active (i.e., baseball, basketball, sec-
Development cer, horseback riding, etc.) and passive (i.e., picnicking,
1800 Third Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 fishing, bird watching, open-space, etc.)recreational
(916) 445-4782 activities for a neighborhood, city, or region. Parks can
preserve areas of beauty or historical significance. They
California Department of Finance can house facilities such as nature centers, zoos, and
Online: www.dof, ca.gov/ historical displays which educate residents about natural
915 L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, (916) 322-2263
Other Resources: Santa Clara County's 1995-2010 General
Plan dedicates Chapters G (countywide level)
California Association For Local Economic and N (rural unincorporated areas) to parks and
Development recreation strategies, policies, and implementa-
1010 F Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814 tion measures. As a county, Santa Clara takes a
(916) 448-8252 regional (as opposed to a neighborhood)
On-line: www.caled.org approach that focuses on regional parks and
open-space, trails, and scenic highways. The
Institute of Urban and Regional Development, County has long worked toward the goal of
University of California, Berkeley creating a "necklace of parks" encompassing
316 Wurster Hall #1870, Berkeley Ca 94720-1870 important hillsides, environmentally sensitive
(510)642-4874 lands, bay lands, and stream corridors, linked by
a system of multi-use trails. To that end, its
On-line: www.ced.berkeley.edu/iurd/index.html strategies, policies, and implementation mea-
sures address development standards, accessi-
bility, the balance between recreational and
PARKS AND RECREATION environmental objectives, inter-jurisdictional
cooperation relative to planning, acquisition, and
Introduction operation (with the cities and Midpeninsula
Public parks, and the passive and active recreation Open-Space District), involvement of the private
opportunities they provide, are important contributors to and non-profit sectors in acquisition and opera-
a community's quality of life. About one-third of the tion, the planned trail network, and the designa-
cities and 40 percent of the counties in California have tion of scenic highways and protection of scenic
corridors. The General Plan pragmatically
adopted a parks and recreation element, according to
OPR's 1996 local government planning survey. This recognizes that projects such as linear parks
number illustrates the importance placed upon parks and and trail systems can take years to complete
and involve give and take among agencies, the
recreation facilities by local jurisdictions, public, and landowners.
The Quimby Act (§66477) authorizes cities and
General Plan Guidelines 173
Chapter 7: Optional Elements
history or allow them to leam about the past. -- Park and recreation facility policies and standards
The utility of parks can transcend simple recre- (including level of service standards and support for
ational and educational uses. Bicycle paths offer a non- Quimby Act exactions)
motorized alternative for commuters which pays traffic -- Recreational trail systems (i.e., pedestrian, eques-
and air quality benefits. Urban parks can frame vistas, than, bicycle)
balance hard structures with massed plantings, and oth- -- interagency coordination (for example, open-space
erwise contribute to effective urban design. Managed districts, parks and recreation districts, other cities and
open-space lands may also protect watersheds from counties, state parks, national parks (including monu-
development or provide habitat for threatened or endan- ments and recreational areas), national forests)
gered species. River parkways and golfcourses can offer -- Schedule or timetable for improvements, expansion,
non-structural flood protection or high-water bypasses and retirement of infrastructure and facilities
as part o f a floodplain management strategy. -- Funding sources, including non-governmental sources
(i.e., non-profit organizations, private donations, exac-
Relevant Issues tions, etc.)
The subjects covered in a parks and recreation
element and the level of detail at which they are ad- Ideas for Data and Analysis
dressed vary greatly among jurisdictions. The size of the These are some ideas for data and analysis to support
jurisdiction, its level of urbanization, location, and fund- the development of objectives, policies, and implemen-
ing base all direct the issues that should be included. The tation measures for the parks and recreation element.
user base and the demands it makes on park and recre- The suggestions are loosely based on the framework for
ation facilities also helps define the important issues, park planning contained in the National Recreation and
Counties issues often include regional parks, open- Park Association'spublicationPark, Recreation, Open-
space or habitat preserves, watershed management, and Space, and Greenway Guidelines. They are only sugges-
trail systems. Cities, on the other hand, often address tions, local circumstances and preferences may dictate
neighborhood parks and playgrounds, community parks, broadening or narrowing the scope of inquiry.
recreation facilities, school facilitiesj oint use, and pocket
parks. Some issues such as river parkways and other Inventory the general distribution, location, and condi-
inter-jurisdictional resources can be important in both tion of existing public park, recreation, andopen-space
city and county plans, land and facilities, including:
The following are some basic suggestions for the · neighborhood and community parks
kinds of issues which may be important. This is not · recreation centers/playgrounds
intended to be an all inclusive list. · recreational open-space
· parkways and greenways
-- The general distribution, location, and extent of ° trails/trail systems
existing public park, recreation, and open-space land · regional/state/federal parks
and facilities (including regional, community, andneigh- · equipment/facilities (i.e., playground equipment,
borhood parks, recreational open-space, trails, pools, tennis courts, sports fields, etc.)
greenways, regional/state/federal parks)
-- Adjacent cities' parks and recreation plans; plans of Review adjacent cities' parks and recreation plans, as
regional/state/federal agencies well as the plans of regional~state~federal agencies (i.e.,
-- Projected future demand for facilities, by user group parks districts, open-space districts, state parks, Na-
and type of facility tional Park Service, etc.)
-- Existing zoning and land uses
-- General plan land use designations and transportation Project future demand for facilities, by user group and
plans (LU, Ci) type offacility
-- The general location and availability of school dis- · Inventory existing facilities, types of facilities, and
trict properties for joint use levels of use
-- Natural resource areas (i.e., habitat, natural land and · Identify major user groups and their park and recre-
water areas, floodplains, groundwater recharge areas, ation needs
etc.) amenable to recreational open-space (i.e., passive · Project future demand for facilities, changes in de-
recreational) use (OS) mand, and capacity to meet future demand
174 General Plan Guidelines
Chapter 7: Optional Elements
Reviewexistinglandusesforpotentialsitesandlanduse · Establish policies for the dedication of public parks
plans for compatible sites and policies, including: and recreational areas (or payment of in-lieu fees) in
· General plan land use, conservation, and open-space conjunction with new subdivisions, including stan-
designations dards for the amount and the type or quality of park
· Relative accessibility (circulation/transportation land required consistent with the Quimby Act. (LU)
plans) · Establish a policy framework for trails plans, balanc-
· The general location and availability of school dis- ing trail needs with environmental and landowner
trict properties for joint use as parks or recreation concerns (C1)
facilities · Establish policies for the use of utility corridors,
· Natural resource areas (i.e., habitat, natural land and reclaimed solid waste facilities, abandoned railroad
water areas, floodplains, groundwater recharge areas, rights of way, etc. for parks and trails
etc.) amenable to recreational open-space (i.e., pas- · Establish general acquisition criteria/priorities for
sive recreational)use natural resources, historical resources, habitat, and
· Park and recreation facility policies, standards, and watershed lands
principles · Establish principles for preserving natural resources,
historical resources, habitat, and watershed lands
Identify feasible sources of funding for improvements, within parks (OS)
expansion, and maintenance · Preserve visually and environmentally significant
· governmental funding (i.e., general obligation bonds, open-spaces (OS)
special tax, impact fees) · Provide forjointuse of school properties as neighbor-
. non-profit organization funding hood parks/recreation centers (LU)
· private sector funding · Coordinate planning and standards with other agen-
cies such as cities, counties, regional parks districts,
Ideas for Development Policies open-space districts, state parks, and national parks
Here are some very general ideas for development and forests
policies. These are intended to stimulate discussion; · Establish policies to guide parks and recreational
clearly, actual policies would be more focused, facilities funding, identifying preferable funding
sources and general spending priorities
· Identify the locations of existing and future public · Encourage involvement by the non-profit and private
parks and recreational areas. (LU) (map) sectors in acquisition, maintenance, and programs
· Establish standards for park acreage, by type of park · Establish neighborhood, community, and regional
(acres/1000 residents) park planning committees for consultation and input
· Establish standards for providing active and passive regarding park policy
recreational facilities · Establish policies requiring linkages between past
· Describe a range of park types (i.e., regional, areawide, and future development projects through a network of
neighborhood, pocket, etc.) to serve in specified parks, open-space, and bike/walking paths.
situations and establish principles (i.e., access, ser-
vice area, timing, parking, etc.) to guide the location References: See the Bibliography under Parks and
of each type (LU). Recreation for references on this topic.
· Establish policies for park and recreation facility
accessibility consistent with the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act.
General Plan Guidelines 175
B A K E R S F I E L D
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June
7,
20O2
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers ~// /
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager/~
SUBJECT: Benham Referral 000094-Highway Beautification
COUNClLMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTS THE ATTACHMENT REGARDING THE
BEAUTIFICATION OF HIGHWAY 99 BE REVIEWED AND RESPONSE BE MADE.
The following responses were emailed to Mr. StePhen Montgomery:
Public Works
~AII the items referred to Public Works are things that would be covered under the Freeways
master plan that we have recently sent out a Request for Qualifications to consultants for (the
master plan is in the proposed ClP budget for next year), excepting the following:
The State would need to approve the classification and/or naming and signing of a Historical
State Highway 99 along State highways. Presuming this process would be similar to that of
naming a State highway, the local State representatives would need to be contacted to sponsor
a resolution to be approved by the legislature to enact this.
The development of a mini-park on Buck Owens Boulevard would be possible. A funding
source would need to be secured to construct it, and long-term maintenance costs would need
to be addressed."
Parks & *Recreation
"From a planning perspective: State owned sites he is speaking of are small or narrow strips of
land where.circulation and physical constraints would be a big problem. I am not aware of any
convenience stores on Buck Owens Boulevard that someone could safely walk to from the
locations he is speaking of. I am unaware of any document or process that has suggested we
provide designated rest stops for freeway users, other than this one individuals letter. However,
on the more positive side, I.believe Beach Park is currently doing a good job of satisfying most
if not all of the needs Mr. Montgomery suggested. If we want to designate a rest stop by
signage from the freeway, I would suggest allocating our resources to Beach Park.
Beautification of the State owned strips along Buck Owens Boulevard can still occur, but I don't
believe we would invite the public to them. ~
Plannina
"You had noted two items on the email that Sue Benham forwarded to you concerning
billboards along Hwy 99 and ! assume Hwy 58 as well. We currently allow billboards within
the C-2 and M zones. The maximum height is 35' (C-2) and 50' (M); max area 300 si=. They
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June 7.2002
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must be at least 1,000' from another billboard (radius .measurement and includes those in
the County), and be 300' from residential zoned property."
"If we were to remove billboards from-major entry highways, we could either prohibit them
from being within a specific distance (ie. 500', 1,000', etc) from the roadway or just prohibit
them citywide. However, the existing ones would most likely have to be amortized out over
a period of years, or if we didn't amortize, we would have to compensate the owner of the
billboard. ! believe that they would be subject to the California Outdoor Advertising Act
regulations for this to occur - amortization is based .on the cost of the sign with amortization
from I to 7 years depending on the cost of the billboard. A copy of this is on the Caltrans
web site at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/row/oda/obtaining permit, htm along with .the permit
requirements that Caltrans (Jses for signs along state highways."
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June
3,
2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager ~'~ //
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John W. Stinso~,V~,~siste/nt City
From: Ron Fraze, Fire Chief~~ Manager
Subject: Funding Plan for Northeast Fire Station
Councilmember Maggard requested that staff prepare a funding plan and estimate for
opening a planned fire station in northeast Bakersfield. Currently, the city has acquired
a location for the station on Paladino Road and including funds in the 2002-03 budget
has set aside approximately $362,000 towards the cost of constructing the station.
It is estimated that construction of the fire station would cost approximately $1.4 million
based upon the square footage needed and current construction cost estimates. Aside
from funding the building, funds would need to be budgeted for an engine and other
furnishings and equipment. These one time costs are estimated to be approximately
$875,000. Therefore, total capital costs would be approximately $2.2 million. There
would also be the annual operational and staffing expenses which would typically total
$1,000,000 per year for an engine company with a Captain, Engineer and Firefighter (a
total of nine additional positions - with these three positions multiplied by three shifts).
It is estimated by the Development Services Department that development of a
significant portion of the area to be served by the station would likely occur from within 7
to 10 years based upon current city growth patterns which are occurring in the western
and southern areas of the City and assumptions that development would increase in the
area when water becomes available upon completion of the new treatment plant and
northeast waterline in April 2003. Even if the current growth rate in the northeast
doubled in the next 5 years the number of new homes in this area would be less than
the number of homes being built in the western and southern portions of the City.
Currently, this fairly sparsely populated area is served by City station #10 on Alfred
Harrell Road, City station #8 at Mt. Vernon and University and, County fire stations #42
at Niles and Sterling and #45 on Edison Highway. City station #10 has a very Iow call
volume and protects a relatively small number of developed properties compared to
other City stations such as station #8.
County station #42 is more typical in call volume and has direct access to the
developing area via Niles Street. County station #45 has a lower average number of
calls compared to other City stations, although its response area extends beyond the
JPA boundary. There are some issues related to geography and its impact on response
times due to the hilly terrain in this area. However, that may be offset somewhat due to
the limited traffic in the area to impede responses, particularly from station #10 and the
two county stations. Construction of a new northeast station should be based upon
actual need related to the development of a sufficient number of residences and other.
structures in the area which require fire protection beyond what existing stations can
adequately provide. When to build the station, would be determined by how, when and
where actual development occurs in this area. Since this area is protected by both City
and County stations it is likely that response boundaries under the Fire JPA will need to
be modified when construction of a station in this area goes forward.
In developing a plan to fund a future northeast station, the City has been successful in
annually setting monies aside in the Capital improvement budget towards future fire
stations. Station #15 which is planned for construction this year was funded in this
manner along with setting aside some additional one-time funds when they were
available. Including the proposed 2002-03 budget approximately $362,000 has been
set aside to fund the northeast station. If the amount set aside for the northeast station
was increased in fiscal year 2003-04 from $100,000 to $300,000 it would take
approximately 7-8 years (depending on inflationary cost increases) to provide the
funding necessary for the capital costs (approximately $2.2 million +) to construct and
equip the station. The Council may want to consider this approach in planning for a
future station in the northeast.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRI~C~O~~
DATE: June 4, 2002 /~/"
SUBJECT: .Greenfield School ProPerty
Council Referral No. Ref000091
COUNCILMEMBER SALVAGGIO REFERRED TO STAFF A CONCERN FROM
PROPERTY OWNER JAMES ROLAND, PROPERTY AT NW CORNER OF SO.
UNION AND BERKSHIRE, WHO SOLD PROPERTY WEST OF HIM TO THE
GREENFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT. STAFF TO CONTACT SUPERINTENDENT
GARY RICE TO CLARIFY WHETHER CONVEYANCE REQUIRED PROVISION
REQUIRING WATER AND SEWER LINES BE PROVIDED MR. ROWLAND'S
PROPETY.
Staff contacted Robert Hart on May 28, 2002 regarding any requirements that water
and sewer lines be provided to Mr. James Roland in connection with the sale of his
property to the Greenfield School District.
Mr. Hart informed staff that there weren't any conditions of sale in escrow regarding
provision of domestic water and/or sewer lines to Mr. Roland's property.
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FROM: Jack Hardisty, Development Services Dire~ _
DATE: June 5, 2002
SUBJECT: Council Referral No. 000099
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff provide a report specifying the time frame
when the units on the south side of Ming Avenue "church property" will be removed
and rebuilt.
An abatement hearing was held on June 4, 2002 regarding the vacant apartments
located at 1701 through 1801 Canter Way.
The hearing officer determined that a 24-hour security service be provided until
the demolition of the apartments. The piles of weeds, trash and debris are to be
removed by June 18, 2002. Demolition of the apartments is to begin by July 5, 2002.
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
June 7, 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALAN CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER,//~
THROUGH: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - JUNE 12, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There will be one budget presentation by the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
There is one workshop, which is a status report on the Section 108 and BEDI grant applications by Alan
Tandy, City Manager and Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director.
There is one closed session item, which is a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
APPOINTMENTS
There will be one appointment to the Bakersfield Tree Advisory Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Ordinances:
Item 81. Ordinance authorizin.q an amendment to the Contract of Administration of the Public Employees'
Retirement System to provide' 3% ~, 60 Full Formula for local miscellaneous members. This
amendment implements a recent change to the City's agreement with the Blue and White Collar,
Miscellaneous Supervisory and Miscellaneous Management units which provides for the percentage of
final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service to be determined as
3% at age 60 full. This ordinance was given first reading on May 8, 2002. No one spoke in opposition.
Resolutions:
Item 8m. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Jewetta, Olive SW) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District. A letter was received from a property owner requesting inclusion into the Maintenance District.
This will provide for maintenance of median and street landscaping. The letter waives the public hearing
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 7, 2002
PAGE 2
on the matter and allows the City to expedite the process. The owner also submitted a Proposition 218
ballot indicating consent to the assessments.
Item 8n. Resolution of Intention to add territory (Wible, Hoskin,q SE) to the Consolidated Maintenance
District. A letter was received from a property owner requesting inclusion into the Maintenance District.
This will provide for maintenance of a public park and street landscaping. The letter waives the public
hearing on the matter and allows the City to expedite the process. The owner also submitted a
Proposition 218 ballot indicating consent to the assessments.
Item 80. Resolution providing for the collection of refuse charges being placed on the tax roll are in
compliance with the requirements of Proposition 218. There is no fee increase Proposed for this fiscal
year.
Item Sq. Resolution authorizing the certification of the Completion of the Tier 1 Environmental Impact
Report prepared for the Proposed Alignment of State Route 58 from State Route 99 to Interstate 5. City
staff has submitted applications to Caltrans to receive an allocation of State and Federal programmed
funds from the California Transportation Commission for the preparation of a Tier 2 Environmental
Document and for the acquisition of right of way for the Westside Parkway project. Caltrans staff has
indicated that the City must acknowledge its status as lead agency not only for the project, but also for
the Tier 1 EIR previously prepared by Caltrans for the SR 58 project, before the allocation request can
go forward.
Agreements:
Item 8s. A.qreement with Law Offices of Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen for Workers'
Compensation Legal Services in the amount of $40,000. Although most of the legal work on workers'
compensation cases is handled in-house, the City has continued to retain the law firm of Hanna, Brophy,
MacLean, McAleer & Jensen for complex cases. The City Attorney's office estimates they have saved
the City over $200,000 in the last year.
Item 8t. Aqreement with communities at Westlake LLC to purchase real property for a domestic water
well site for $42,746. The Water Resources Department is acquiring a water well site to provide
domestic drinking water for homes currently being constructed east of Jewetta Avenue and west of
Calloway Road. Communities at Westlake LL¢ will be responsible for all off-site improvements. The
purchase price is based on an independent appraisal and is consistent with sales of comparable
properties in the area. On June 6, 2002, the Planning Commission found the acquisition consistent with
the 2010 General Plan.
Item 8u. Aqreement with Bakersfield City School District to provide public safety assistance for $50,000.
The School District is requesting that the City provide public safety assistance to Chipman, Washington,
Emerson, and Sequoia Junior Highs, and Walter Stiern Middle School. An officer is assigned to the
District Office acting as a School Resource Officer. Assistance may include providing security on
campus, training for school staff, and coordinating criminal justice services with school staff, The
agreement allows the City to provide the services of a trained, sworn officer for a minimum of 40 hours
per week. The District has received funding from the State, and will pay the City $50,000 for the
services.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 7, 2002
PAGE 3
Item 8x. A.qreement to purchase real property located at 924 13th Street for $40,000 of CDBG Funds.
As part of Amendment No. 1 to the CDBG Action Plan, program funds were designated for the
Acquisition and Demolition Program for vacant substandard properties in Wards 1 and 2. The owners of
a single family residence at 924 13th Street wish to sell the property for $40,000. The purchase price is
based on an independent appraisal. The site is a 5,775 square foot parcel developed with a single story
840 square foot dwelling. The property is currently occupied and the tenant will be relocated pursuant to
the Uniform Relocation Act. The Planning Commission found the acquisition to be consistent with the
2010 General Plan. The environmental release was received from HUD in March 2002. Once the City
has title to the property, it will be demolished as part of the City's efforts to eliminate blight in the area.
Item 8y. License A.qreement with North Kern Water Stora.qe District for constructin.q, operatin.q and
maintainin.q a 12-inch diameter domestic water mainline alon.q the southerly canal bank of the Calloway
Canal. The water main is necessary to extend the existing domestic water service main to a new
residential development near Reina road and Jewetta Avenue. North Kern will allow use of the property
for only the water pipeline, require the City to indemnify North Kern from damage and liability in the
placement of the pipeline within the canal right-of-way and that the City provide insurance coverage
through the self-insurance program. The agreement is for ten years, with renewals for successive terms
of ten years.
Item 8bb. Amendment to A.qreement with SPCA Independent Contractors A.qreement to cover increased
costs of operation for FY 2002-03 in the amount of $679,221. The SPCA is continuing to experience
increased operating and personnel costs. To compensate, they are requesting a monthly increase in the
annual contract amount by $59,829, or $4,985.75 per month. The total contract amount will increase
from $619,392 to $679,221, or from $51,616 to $56,601.75 per month. The proposed increase has been
included in the FY 2002/03 budget.
Item 8cc. Contract Chan.qe Order with Griffith Company for the resurfacin.q/interconnect various streets
in the amount of $55,860.75. Due to field conditions encountered during construction, several items of
the contract had to be either increased or decreased. The conditions include a need for additional
roadway reconstruction on Chester Avenue, additional asphalt leveling needed on Stockdale Highway,
and a decrease in needed pavement reinforcement fabric. The Change Order also reflects price
deductions for asphalt concrete due to failure to meet the compaction requirement. Sufficient funds are
available within the project to cover the cost of this change order.
Bids:
Item 8ff. Award contract to General Physics Corporation for LCNG (Liquified and Compressed Natural
Gas) for base bid only in the amount of $1,172,679. The construction of this project provides for a new
Natural Gas Fueling Facility which will replace the existing leased facility. This project is budgeted in the
Capital Improvement Program and is primarily federally funded with CMAQ monies. There are sufficient
funds available for the base bid portion of the project. The second place bidder is protesting the bid
claiming they made better efforts to obtain minority-owned business subcontractors. Neither bidder was
able to actually obtain minority-owned business subcontractors for the project.
Item 8.q.q. Award contract to Nicholas Construction for improvements to the Mount Vernon Sewer in the
amount of $115,907. This project consists of removing unused and deteriorated facilities at the junction
of two trunk lines and replacing these facilities with new lined pipe and manholes. This item proposes
transfer of $50,000 from the Capital Improvement Program budget appropriations from the Miscellaneous
Sewer Lift Improvements Project to the Sewer Trunkline, Mount Vernon Project within the Sewer
Enterprise Fund. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Nicholas
Construction.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 7, 2002
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Item 8hh. Award contract to Griffith Company for Base Bid and Additive Alternate for the additional
asphalt pavin,q at South Mount Vernon Recycling Center in the amount of ~63,042. this project will
enlarge the existing asphalt pad to provide more area for recycling material drop-off and improve the
drainage of the drop-off area. Ten acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to Griffith
Company.
Item 8ii. Award contract to Granite Construction for Gosford Road reconstruction and street
improvements (Min.q Avenue to Stockdale Hi.qhway) and install traffic si,qnal interconnect on Gosford
Road (White Lane to Stockdale Hiqhwa¥) in the amount of $2,881,198.60. This project consists of
reconstructing Gosford Road from Ming Avenue to Stockdale Highway; installing traffic signal
interconnect from White Lane to Stockdale Highway; widening the intersection on Ming Avenue at
Gosford Road; constructing right turn lanes on Gosford Road southbound at Camino Media and Kroll
Way; and constructing a right turn lane on Stockdale Highway eastbound at Gosford Road. Federal
Funds will cover 88% of the project costs for these portions of work with the remaining 12% coming from
the Gas Tax Fund.
A portion of the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds for FY 02/03 is available now.
However, with the need to award this project now due to the desire to complete construction this
summer, the P, STP funds must be appropriated as soon as possible. Three acceptable bids were
received. Staff recommends award to Granite Construction.
Item 811. Extend bid to award contract to Quinn En.qine Stems to furnish and install one 250 KW standby
.qenerator for Public WOrks General Services buildin.q in the amount of $95,278.78. Quinn Engine
Systems was awarded a contract to furnish and install a generator at City Hall Annex on November 14,
2001. The specifications included a provision where the City could purchase additional units at the same
cost, if mutually agreed upon by the City and the contractor. Quinn Engine Systems has indicated their
approval for extending the same per unit cost for this purchase.
Item 8mm. Resurfacin,q Various' Streets. This project consists of resurfacing and/or reconstructing
Fairfax Road from College Avenue to State Highway 178; Virginia Avenue from South King Street to the
Union Pacific Railroad tracks; and Wilson Road from Planz Road to Agate Street. Included is the
installation of video vehicle detection systems on Wilson Road at the intersections of Wible Road and
New Stine Road, and manhole costs. Three acceptable bids were received. Staff recommends award to
Griffith Company in the amount of $2,329,925.70. Staff also requests appropriation of $60,000 fund
balance to the ClP budget within the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the manhole costs.
Miscellaneous:
Item 8pp. Appropriate $235,000 fund balance to the Public Works Department Operatin.q Bud.qet within
the Sewer Enterprise Fund for unanticipated electricity costs. Staff was originally informed that the co-
generation system upgrade at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 would be completed and operational
by June, 2001. Subsequently, there were numerous delays from faulty equipment, which prevented the
use of the co-generation system until November, 2001. In addition, PG&E began the imposition of
surcharges in July, 2001 when power rates went from an average of $.08/kwh to $.12-$.15/kwh
afterwards. Wastewater Division Staff has worked diligently to reduce power consumption at both
Plants 2 and 3, but electrical costs have exceeded appropriations. Because of these two items, the
electrical account for Plant 2 is anticipated to be over expended by $233,000.
Item 8qq. Appropriate $908,463.47 excess interest earnin.qs to the Capital Improvement Program
within Assessment District 94-3 (Silver Creek/Brimhall North/Seven Oaks/South Laurel.qlen) for
acquisition of additional public improvements within the District boundaries. On August 16, 2000,
Council approved a resolution approving additional improvements to be completed and funded by
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interest earnings from the construction fund in Assessment District 94-3. The interest earnings now
need to be appropriated to facilitate the' payment for the additional public improvements that are
complete.
Item 8ss. Inclusion of additional fundinq for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra of $4,000 and
Bakersfield Museum of Art of $25,000 in the proposed fiscal year 2002-03 budget. The City Council
policy regarding applications for contributions from nonprofit organizations states the Council will not
consider assistance to nonprofit groups for ongoing operation and maintenance with the exception of
the following groups which the City has had a long standing relationship: Bakersfield Senior Center,
Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. The sources and amounts of
funds to be contributed annually to these three organizations are recommended by the City Manager
as part of the Annual Budget, subject to City Council review and approval. The Budget and Finance
Committee met to review the above requests and determined the Bakersfield Museum of Art's request
does fit within the Council's policy and the Committee recommends approval of the request to include
a $25,000 contribution in the fiscal year 2002-03 proposed budget to partially fund expanded outreach
programs at Rafer Johnson and Bessie Owens elementary schools. The Budget and Finance
Committee also recommends the City increase its contribution to the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
from $46,000 to $50,000 to cover the cost of two additional concerts and therefore add $4,000 for the
symphony in the proposed fiscal year 2002-03 budget.
Item 8tt. Acceptance of final lease payment from Gary Garone for Plant 2 Municipal Farm in the
amount of $161,156. In early 2002, staff received a letter requesting a reduction in annual rent based
on Iongterm improvements made to the farm in 2001 and removal of 393 acres from the lease by the
City. Staff does not recommend any adjustment be allowed for removal of the acreage due to the
amount of fallow land on the farm. However, staff did note that the owner has made all lease
payments in excess of the minimum amount by + $124,000 annually. Staff recommends favorable
consideration to a one-time offset for the final lease payment, and reduction to the amount of
$161,156. The Water Board approved this action and recommends approval by the City Council.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Public Hearin.q for the FY 2002-03 Operatin,q, Bakersfield Redevelopment Aqency and Capital
Improvement Pro,qram Bud,qets. Each year a public hearing is required prior to adoption of the budget
to hear public comment. The FY 2002-03 budget is proposed at $328,422,547 which includes a
$240,360,945 operating budget, a $6,745,087 Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency budget and a
$81,316,515 capital improvement budget. Final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 26, 2002.
Item 9b. Public hearinq to determine whether the public interest and necessity require acquisition by
eminent domain of property located at 1029 13th Street for parkin.q for the Centennial Garden
Arena/Convention Center. This is a friendly condemnation action agreed to by the property owner and
the City. The property is being purchase as part of a redevelopment effort in the downtown. The
property will be used for interim parking for the Centennial Garden and Convention Center. The Council
must adopt the Resolution of Necessity by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Council.
Item 9c. Public hearinq to determine whether the public interest and necessity require acquisition by
eminent domain of property located at 1313 Q Street for an Aquatics Center and Indoor Ice Center. This
is a friendly condemnation action agreed to by the property owner and the City. The property is being
purchase as part of a redevelopment effort in the downtown. The property will be used for interim
parking for the Centennial Garden and Convention Center. The Council must adopt the Resolution of
Necessity by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Council.
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JUNE 7, 2002
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Item 9d. Concurrent General Plan Amendment/Zone Change for approximately five acres, located at
the northwest corner of Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road. This item was continued by Council from
the May 22, 2002 meeting in order for the applicant and surrounding property owners to discuss the
project and come to a decision. The owner wishes to rezone his property on the corner of Jewetta and
Brimhall from Residential to Office Commercial, and build a medical office. Some neighbors are
concerned about the impacts of the project on their residences. The property owner is offedng to
dedicate right-of-way to the City that will help reconfigure the sidewalks and street lights used by
students crossing Brimhall to Liberty High School. Staff feels the development will increase pedestrian
and vehicle safety at that corner. In addition, staff feels that the Planned Commercial Development
zoning will give the neighbors an opportunity to petition to the Planning Commission again later when the
project is being designed. Staff met with the interested parties to resolve issues and perhaps develop a
compromise, but were unsuccessful. Staff recommends approval of the GPNZone Change.
Item 9e. Protest hearing for proposed Assessment District (Madison Grove/San Lauren/Mountain
Vista/VVestlake) and Resolution approving Final En.qineer's Report. Notice of assessments and cash
payment opportunities have been mailed to the property owners of any property on which an assessment
was levied and recorded. In order to expedite the bond sale and delivery, the property owners have
waived their entitlement to pay any part of any of the assessments in cash. The next step will be the pre-
marketing and pricing of bond sale to be concluded on the June 26, 2002 Council meeting.
Item 9f. Protest hearing regarding the Park Landscaping Assessment for the Consolidated Maintenance
District. Park landscaping assessment rates were not increased for FY 2002-2003. This hearing is
to hear protests on the. fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit including tier level, the amount
of the park landscaping assessment on any parcel of property to be assessed, and the reservation by the
City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private contractor. This
Resolution confirms the park landscaping assessments and authorizes collection of the assessments by
the Kern County Tax Collector.
Item 9g. Protest hearing regarding the assessments for eight Traffic Signal Maintenance Districts.
Traffic signal assessment rates were not increased for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. This hearing is to
hear protests on: the fairness of the benefit formula, the amount of the assessment on any parcel of
property to be assessed and the reservation by the City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform
work by City forces or by private contractor. The Resolution confirms the 2002-2003 Traffic Signal
Maintenance District assessments and authorizes collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax
Collector.
Item 9h. Protest headng regarding the Street Landscaping Assessments for the Consolidated
Maintenance District. Street landscaping assessment rates were not increased for the 2002-2003
fiscal year, however some assessments may be greater because of additional street landscaping
in some areas. All assessments comply with the requirements of Proposition 218. This hearing is to
hear protests on: the fairness of the benefit formula, the zone of benefit including tier level, the amount of
the street landscaping assessment on any parcel of property to be assessed and the reservation by the
City of right to elect whether to proceed to perform work by City forces or by private contractor. The
Resolution confirms the 2002-2003 Consolidated Maintenance District street landscaping assessments
and authorizes collection of the assessments by the Kern County Tax Collector.
Item 9i. Section 108 & BEDI Application - Baker Street Revitalization. Section 108 loans are federally
underwritten loans that provide the City the opportunity to receive an advance against their future CDBG
entitlement by borrowing it today at a Iow interest rate. The City proposes by resolution to submit an
application in the amount of $1.0 million and a Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Grant (BEDI)
in the amount of $250,000 to HUD, to provide funds for various economic development and housing
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JUNE 7, 2002
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activities planned on Baker Street. The loan will be debt serviced from Old Town Kern Pioneer
Redevelopment Project Area tax increment over 20 years at $86,000 annually.
Redevelopment efforts include a mixed use retail/commercial and residential project in an area which
extends from Monterey to Jackson Streets, and Lake to Kentucky Streets; construction of 60 senior
apartments; incorporation of a Plaza/Mercado; and renovation of an existing theater to host cultural and
entertainment events. A recently obtained EDI grant is earmarked for streetscape improvements on
Baker Street, from Niles to Truxtun which would see the installation of trees, historic street lights, and
other public improvements.
REPORTS
Item lOa. Community Services Report No. 2-03. A citizens committee was appointed to consider
placement of the documents and mottos. In regard to the historical documents, they recommended
the following: 1) A picture of the Statue of Liberty framed by the Declaration of Independence and the
Bill of Rights on the East wall of the Council chambers, and a picture of the Liberty Bell framed by the
Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation (condensed) on the West Wall; 2) A quote by
Colonel Baker above the bulletin board in the foyer: "This is God's country. Someday it will be filled
with happy homes .... The place is rich in future possibilities;" and 3) Other historical documents will be
placed on the west wall across from the Mayor's office. All costs associated with the project will be
funded by corporate donations of $500 each, with the citizens committee being responsible for all
fundraising. In regard to mottos, they recommend both mottos surround the City seal located behind
the Mayor's chair on the dais, with "In God We Trust" on top, and "e pluribus unum" on the bottom.
The Community Services Committee unanimously approved their recommendations.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Item 1 la. Section 108 Loan Application - Public Facilities. There was a public hearing on this item at
the May 22, 2002 Council meeting. No public comments were received at the public hearing, and it was
closed. The item was deferred to the June 12, 2002 meeting in order to obtain clarity on final costs and
budget issues related to the construction of the proposed aquatic facility.
In order to move forward with the aquatic facility, staff recommends advance of $210,000 of
unencumbered general funds currently budgeted in the Development Services - Demolition and
Clearance account, and utilize $90,000 from the EDCD - unencumbered CDBG funds in the Acquisition
and Demolition account, beginning in August 2002 for required property acquisition and demolition.
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