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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager /~7"%
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Attached is a memo from the Water Resources Manager outlining a potential water
project involving Kern Delta Water District and Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California. As outlined in the memo, this project could have serious consequences
on the long-range Kern River water supply available to our area. We will be
responding to the inadequacies of the EIR to address these Kern River and water
quality issues in more detail.
2. A variety of Veterans groups have been looking at Central Park to become a
Veteran's memorial park. Now that a grant is on hand for the housing project north
of the park, they are refocusing on the new 32-acre park in the southwest. They are
to give us a list of the memorials they would want in it. We will take that to the
Community Services Committee for guidance.
3. There will be a special ceremony on Tuesday, July 9th at 3:00 p.m. to re-dedicate the.
commemorative bust of the late Councilmember Saunders. The sculpture has been
relocated to a new location in the lobby outside the Council Chambers. It has been
placed on the brick column between the two entry doors and looks very nice there.
The press release is enclosed for your information.
4. We have a remarkable number of sections of read under repair that are-leading to
traffic disruption complaints. It is a simply a cost of an intensified effort.
5. Comments on the issue of the size of the aquatic facility.
There are really three separate needs:
i. the zero entry / slide pool
ii.'lanes for the high schools (they swim 25 yards); the school district's reluctance
to participate financially is due to lane numbers, not 50 meter competition
iii. club/competitive swimming and related competition, .which is 50 meters.
We are asking the design group to work on some alternatives. One might be to leave
space to add an Olympic facility at the proposed site, so when school money and
Proposition 40 money ($1.0 million in about two years) comes, it could be added. A
second is to add lanes now at MLK, or in the future at another site, to meet the high
schools' lane number need and see if that might prompt them to participate.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
July 5, 2002
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Of course the other two alternatives of dropping the competitive element or coming
up with more money to do the Olympic facility are still out there, also. It will take a
few weeks to do the work.
6. A letter is enclosed from staff to the County regarding a request to have them accept
dedications of right-of-way for the extension Mohawk Street between Truxtun Avenue
and Rosedale Highway. Much of this area is unincorporated and we need to make
sure the County does not let right-of-way dedications in this area lapse.
7. A press release from EDCD announcing the funding for the housing development to
be located across from Central Park is enclosed.
8. Information on the National League of Cities and the pros and cons of membership
is enclosed. This is one of the "pending" budget items.
9. The list of High Five nominees and winners for the second quarter of 2002 is
enclosed from the Employee Incentive Committee.
10.Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Status report on progress to convert diagonal parking on 20th Street, between L
and M Streets;
Gouncilmember Maggard
· Graffiti removal between the Kern River and Highway 178;
· Status report on creating handicapped access at the corner of Panorama and
Haley Streets;
· Consideration of economic assistance for blighted BP Station and McDonald's
locations in the northeast;
Councilmember Couch
· Status report on LOCAL Coalition activities;
· Line of sight concern regarding trees at Olive and Galloway Drive;
· Study to consider reduction of speed limit near Darrel's Mini-Storage facility on
White Lane;
· Strategies to curtail potential dangerous traffic problems between North Shore
Drive and Olive Drive at Headwater Drive, Mossrock and Seaward Drive;
Councilmember Salvaggi°
· Citizen concern regarding traffic problemS at Hughes Lane and Planz Road,
specifically, placement of additional "trucks prohibited" signs, and review of current
speed limit.
AT:rs
cc: Department Heads
Para McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
MEMORANDUM
~ July 5, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager (~kO
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Ma
SUBJECT: Kern Delta Water District/Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Water Banking Project Draft Environmental Impact Report
Kern Delta Water District (Kern Delta) has issued a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a
groundwater banking project in partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MET). In general, the plan is for MET to pay Kern Delta to build spreading facilities, water wells and
new canals within the Kern Delta district. MET is to provide its surplus State Water Project entitlements
to those spreading facilities to be stored underground. In dry years, Kern Delta would return water to
MET by using its various water supplies, including an undetermined amount of Kern River water.
The City's primary concern regarding this project is the potential for exporting high quality Kern River
water out of Kern County to the Los Angeles area. This project has the potential to degrade the quality of
the City's drinking water aquifer and reduce the amount of groundwater recharge that has occurred
historically in the Bakersfield area.
This drat~ EIR is not clear on a number of these Kern River issues that are vital to our local water supply
and water quality. A worst case scenario in a dry year would have Southern California delivering its
sewage sludge to Kern County while at the same time exporting local high quality Kern River to the Los
Angeles basin.
Kern Delta Water District will be holding their initial public meeting at the following time and location:
10:00 A.M.
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Panama Elementary School
9400 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
We will be making statements for the record at this public meeting. This item is also scheduled for
discussion and action at the next scheduled meeting of the City of Bakersfield Water Board on July 17th,
2002
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS & STAFF
501 TAFT HIGHWAY
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93307-6247
Stanley Antongiovanni, Pres/dent TELEPHONE (661) 834-4656 L. Mark Mulkay
David L. Kaiser, Vice President FAx (661)836-1705 General Manager
DavidC. Cosyns, Secretary ~~=~~ Sunny Kapoor
Philip J. Cerro, Combined Officer Office Manager - Controller
Bill Costerisan ' ,~
Alan Destefani McMurtrey & Hartsock
Howard Frick Attorneys-at-Law
Fred Garone Boyle Engineering
RodneyPalla i'ii~ ~j (~, ?~ !i! ;~}~' i}i!, i'?'" Consulting Engineers
June 10, 2002 iLjN
To: Interested and/or Affected Parties
RE: Notice of Availability.
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Kern Delta Water District I'Yater Banking and In-lieu kYater Supply Project
State Clearinghouse #2001011103
The Kern Delta Water District has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for its proposed Water
banking and In-lieu Water Supply Project. The project .would involve (1) storage of available water supplies in the Kern Delta
groundwater basin for later use when needed and (2) delivery of surface water supplies to growers who would then forego use
of groundwater. The project would involve construction of a system of canals, pipelines, water recharge facilities, and
extraction wells throughout Kern Delta,'and would include connections to other water conveyance facilities. As part of the
proposed project, Kern Delta would establish a cooperative groundwater banking program with The Metropolitan Water
District of Southern California, providing for Metropolitan to bank portions of its State Water project supplies within Kern
Delta for later use when needed.
The Draft Environmental Impact Report for Kern Delta's proposed Water Banking and In-lieu Water Supply Project
is available for review by the public in public libraries within the Kern Delta area, including libraries of the City of
Bakersfield, and at:
Kern Delta Water District
501 Taft Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93307-6247
Written comments on the Draft EIR must be received by Kern Delta at the above address prior to July 26, 2002. Kern
Delta will also hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed project.
PUBLIC MEETING
Panama Elementary School
9400 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Thursday, July 11,2002 10:00 A.M.
If you have any questions about this Notice of Availability or the proposed project, please call Kern Delta Water
District at (661) 834-4656.
Sin_cerely,
General Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rhonda Smiley
Friday, July 5, 2002 (661) 326-3753
CEREMONY TO RE-DEDICATE
COMMEMORATIVE BUST O.F LATE COUNCIl;MEMBER
On Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., there will be a special ceremony at City Hall
to honor the late Councilmember Lowell W. Saunders. A commemorative bust
honoring Mr. Saunders, which was previously located on the east wall of the lobby
outside the Council Chambers, is being placed on -the north wall. Councilmember
Saunders served on the CitY Council from 1951 to 1954.
Mayor Harvey L. Hall will preside over the re-dedication event, and members of-the
Saunders family will 'be also present. The public is invited to attend the ceremony as
we remember Mr. Saunders and his vision for Bakersfield.
For more information, please contact.Rhonda Smiley, City Manager's Office - Public
Relations, at 326-3753.
1501 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield, California 93301 · (661) 326-3770 · Fax (661) 326-3779
E-mail address: mayor@ci.bakersfield.ca.us
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(661) 326-3724
PAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR ·CITY ENGINEER
July 3; 2002
David Price, III, Director
Resource Management Agency
Kern County Roads
2700 M Street, Ste. 400
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Subject: Offers of Dedication for County Roads
I
Dear Mr. Price,
As you are aware, the City of Bakersfield is currently working on acquiring right of way for the
Westside Parkway. One of the elements of the project is full improvement of Mohawk Street,
between Truxtun Avenue and Rosedale Highway, most of which is in the unincorporated area of
Kern County.
In order to facilitate the most efficient acquisition of fight of way, and to preclude the unnecessary
purchase of right of way which has already been dedicated to The County in the form of
Irrevocable Offers of Dedication older than 25 years, we request those offers that are pertinent to
this project be accepted immediately. Those offers include fight of way for Parcel Maps 5028 and
7984. Please note Parcel Map 7984 also includes 12 feet of additional dedication for Rosedale
Highway that should also be accepted. Since the offer of dedication for Parcel Map 5028 is nearly
24 years old, time is of the essence.
If your records indicate additional Offers of Dedication exist for this stretch at Mohawk Street,
please process their acceptance as well. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (661) 326-3596.
Very truly yours,
Raul M. Rojas
Director
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Craig Pope, Kern County Roads
Chuck Lackey, Kern County Roads
Ted Wright
Luster National
City ;rsfield
Economic and Community Development Department
For more information:
Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director
661 326-3765
July 1, 2002
For Imm~]il~t~ Release
City Urban Housing Program Gets Funding
State agency awards $1.2 million loan for downtown development
Bakersfield's downtown will soon see new single family housing developed across from
Central Park thanks to a loan from the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA). The City of
Bakersfield's Economic and Community Development Depa~iment has been awarded $1.2
million for its "Housing Urban Bakersfield" (HUB) program. This award is pan of a second
round of funding through CHFA.
Congested streets and busy freeways lead to downtown Bakersfield as more than 20,000
commute daily to the city's key employment centers. Few decent housing choices exist in the
immediately adjacent downtown neighborhoods, primarily due to the limited number and
condition of the aging housing stock. This has created a need and a market interest in a new
urban-style downtown housing product.
The recent community visioning efforts identified the downtown area of Bakersfield as an
urban location that could support residential and mixed-use projects of compelling authenticity,
quality and vitality. A viable downtown attracts lively new communities that support a mix of
uses including living, working, shopping and ~ntertainment in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
(more)
City Urban Housing Program Gets Funding
July 1, 2002
Page Two
Homing in proximity to schools, public parks, cultural activities and restaurants is exactly the
type of liveable community that is most sought after.
HUB will initiate a comprehensive downtown housing development program by
introducing a mix of market, moderate and low-income housing opportunities, providing a blend
of affordable and market rate units. The first effort, a 70-unit clustered cottage style
neighborhood, with parking accesses from rear alleys includes the design and scale of building
facades and sidewalks that enhance the pedestrian experience. This development will encourage
downtown workers to walk to work and other entertainment venues downtown. By introducing a
mix of market rate and affordable housing opportunities the project will be a healthy mixture of
income levels in the village setting with about a third of the units priced to be affordable to
homebuyers at 80% of median income. Persons purchasing the urban homes will be within
walkillg distance to most of the community goverllment, financial, shopping and transportation
hubs.
The HUB project funds will be used by the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency to obtain
a portion of eight acres of vacant suitable land across from Central Park, which will be sold to a
housing developer. HUB is expected to be underway by the early Fall, 2002.
S:x, CHFA HUB award news rb 7-01-02.wl~d
BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
June 28, 2002
TO: CITY MANAGER ALAN TANDY
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
This memorandum is in response to your request for information on the National
League of Cities and the pros and cons of belonging to it. The City has paid annually
for membership in the National League of Cities since 1999, when it reinstated its
membership after several years.
According to NLC literature, the National League of Cities (NLC) represents 49 state
municipal leagues and approximately 1,800 member cities, towns, and villages of all
sizes in every state. Through the member state municipal leagues, NLC also represents
18,000 municipalities. NLC is the only national organization which encourages full
participation by the entire city leadership team, not just one or two top officials.
Member cities add strength to NLC as a national organization representing the interests
of cities. The larger the membership, the greater NLC's lobbying clout in Washington
and the stronger its financial base for carrying out an active advocacy program.
Membership in NLC also gives city officials and their staffs access to numerous
practical resources, including education and training programs, technical assistance,
research and inquiry services, and publications. Within the organization, individual city
officials can also become actively involved through membership in NLC constituency
groups.
All municipalities, regardless of size, are eligible to become members if they are also
members of their NLC-affiliated state municipal league (such as the League of
California Cities). Dues are scaled according to population.
Membership in the National League of Cities offers:
· Access to programs already at work and proven in the field in other municipalities
across the country.
· Access to innovative solutions, products and techniques through NLC information
services, workshops, product exhibits, and networking.
· Opportunities to develop your abilities through workshops, seminars, "how to"
guidebooks, leadership training programs, and contacts with other municipal officials
and national decision-makers.
City Manager Alan Tandy
Information on the National League of Cities
June 28, 2002
Page 2
· Staff development through NLC's workshops and publications which are for local
elected officials, city managers and other appointed staff members.
· Better quality, more motivated leadership by providing an opportunity to look beyond
what you already know and find new ideas and new solutions for the betterment of
your community.
· A chance to join a powerful network of cities of all sizes. A central focus of NLC and
the chief reason for its location in Washington D.C. is to be an advocate for the
interests of U.S. cities and towns with the federal government.
NLC Membership includes:
Reduced registration fees for the annual Congress of Cities and the Congressional
City Conference in Washington, DC;
Free inquiry services from NLC's Municipal Reference Service;
Access to the on-line information forum, Access Local Government,
Free copies of Nation's Cities Weekly and reduced rates on other NLC publications;
Access to NLC exhibits, workshops and seminars;
Opportunities to participate in NLC membership and constituency groups;
Full voting rights and opportunities for participation and leadership in issue-oriented
standing committees, task forces and steering committees.
National League of Cities: The City of Bakersfield has budgeted (under Council
consideration) $11,776 for NLC dues for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. In addition,
$19,305 has been budgeted (under Council consideration) for NLC council travel and
conference related expenses. According to office records, in the past two years one
council member had the opportunity to attend a conference of the NLC.
State Municipal League - League of California Cities: The amount budgeted this year
for the League of California Cities and its Grass Roots Network is $36,437. The City
has, as far as can be remembered, always belonged to the League of California Cities
(League) and now also supports the League's Grass Roots Network. Funding for travel
related expenses to League meetings are included in each departmental budget. The
City actively participates with the League at the elected as well as staff levels and
depends upon the League to keep it informed on matters of importance or urgency
before the state as well as the federal government. City council members, the mayor,
and staff members regularly attend general meetings of the League throughout the year
and have in the past held various positions within its committee and organizational
structures.
You asked for pros and cons related to membership in the National League of Cities.
These can include, but are not limited to, the following.
Results of membership in the National League of Cities (Pros):
· City has access to the NLC's information bases, affiliated programs and
publications.
City Manager Alan Tandy
Information on the National League of Cities
June 28, 2002
Page 3
· Elected leaders and city staff can attend conferences and seminars at reduced
membership rates.
, City becomes part of a large lobbying block in Washington, D.C. through direct
participation with the NLC.
· City leaders can serve on NLC standing committees and help formulate NLC goals
and. policies.
Results of non-membership in the National League of Cities (Cons):
· Reduced availability of NLC information bases and other technical support without
additional costs.
· Elected leaders and city staff will pay non-member fees for attendance at NLC
conferences and seminars, increasing costs for those attending.
· City will no longer have a direct voice in the NLC's lobbying efforts in Washington,
D.C., except through state's municipal league (League of California Cities).
· City leaders will no longer be able to become voting members of the NLC's standing
committees.
I have listed some additional points for your consideration.
· Participation in the NLC structure by city officials can be maintained through
participation on non-standing special committees or subcommittees in non-voting
capacities.
Lack of membership within a given year does not prohibit membership in future
years.
· Council members may have difficulty in attending conferences held outside
California due to their busy schedules.
· City uses the state's municipal League of California Cities, rather than the NLC,
extensively for up to date information on legislative issues at both the state and
federal level and actively participates in the League's efforts to keep California state
and federal legislators informed of issues of concern. City maintains continuous
membership in League of California Cities, and elected leaders and staff regularly
attend California League meetings and conferences.
· Participation in the League of California Cities indirectly provides input into its
national municipal association, the NLC.
· Membership fees saved by not joining the NLC would be freed up to be used for
other important city activities or programs.
Please let me know if anything further is needed.
(P:~,T~M0206281)
B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: ~.-'-~Rhonda Sh~'ey, Office Administrator- Public Relations
SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program
The Employee Incentive Committee is happy to provide the list of High Five nominees
and winners for the second quarter of 2002. All winners are noted in bold. All of these
individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for
exceptional work and/or customer service.
By being nominated, each employee is automatically inducted into the "High Five Club"
for the fiscal year and is recognized at the annual Employee Breakfast. In addition,
each winner has their choice a number of $10 gift certificates. All nominees and
winners are also recognized monthly in the City's employee newsletter.
We applaud these individuals for a job well done.
Attachments
2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD
April
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments
1 Alexander, Sue Acct. Clerk II PW / SW 04/03/02 Kevin Barnes Made a good suggestion for refuse and greenwaste carts.
2 Berrigan, Klm Buyer II Purchasing 04/29/02 Pat Flaherty Served on Safety Committee; helped with Award brochure and Safety luncheon.
3 Bogart, Gene Wtr Res Mgr Water 04/08/02 Unknown Rec'd letter of appreciation from the Rotary Club.
4 Boytis, Robin · Clerk Typist I Clerk 04/03/02 Roberta Gafford Went the extra mile to help office run smoothly during the holiday week.
5 Briseno, Tony' Supervisor I PW / SW 04/10/02 Kevin Barnes Has taken on the task fo coordinating efforts to clean up illegal dumping.
6 Caprioli, Patrick Fire Captain Fire 04/13/02 Chief Gambill Assisted in getting Olive Drive facility certified as Rescue Systems & Confined Space Facili~
7 Cecil, Jeff Crime Lab Tech PD 04/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from supervisor.
8 Clayton, Brian Detective PD 04/10/02 Wally Whitaker Took over duties of K9 Detective; is enhancing partnerships with the community.
9 Curry, Cathy Clerk Typist PW 04~23/02 Carol Vail Excellent worker; dedicated to Public Works
10 Danley, Laura Plan Checker Dev. Svcs. 04/29/02 Pat Flaherty Served on Safety Committee; helped with Award brochure and Safety luncheon.
11 DeLeon, Rey Officer PD 04/28/02 Matt Hilliard Coordinated appropriate music and acted as DJ for DARE dance; gives extra effort.
12 Drewry, Scoff Officer PD 04/25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from Kem County Superintendent of Schools.
13 Evans, Ava Off Sys Analyst MIS 04/12/02 David Lyman Great level of customer service and commitment to solving a problem.
14 Flaherty, Pat Risk Manager Risk Mgmt 04~25/02 Roberta Gafford Great job on the new safety awards brochure.
15 Floyd, Ryan Officer PD 04/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd commendation from supervisor.
16 Freeman, Tina Poi Svc Tech PD 04/25/02 Tim Taylor Went the extra mile to complete a parking study of the downtown area.
17 Gonzales, Mary Ellen Secretary II Risk Mgmt 04/29/02 Pat Flaherty Helped with Safety Brochure.
18 Green, Jay Office Sys. Tech MIS 04/01/02 Mafia Mojica Helped with complicated database, provided great follow-up.
19 Hall, Roy Dev. Associate EDCO 04129/02 Pat Flaherty Served on Safety Incentive Committee; helped with Award brochure.
20 Haynes, Darnell Asst to CM CM 04~03/02 Rhonda Bamhard Is always helpful in assisting with various technical and budgetary issues.
21 Hernan,~,,=,: Frank J Swr Maint III PW / Streets 04/10/02 Laura Hinson Gets along well with coworkers; handles situations promptly; works without complaint.
22 Hilliard, Matt Officer PD 04/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from local school.
23 Hinson, Charles Svc. Maint. Wrkr PW / GS 04/19/02 Janet Tucker Went the extra mile to prepare holes necessary to install signs without being asked.
24 Hurtado, Doretha Poi Dispatcher I PD 03/30/02 Marls Martin Went out of her way to provide information critical to the safety of a child.
25 Jackman, Chad Detective PD 04/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from Kern County District Attorney's office.
26.Martinez, Epimenio Svc. Maint. Wrkr PW / GS 04/19/02 Janet Tucker Went the extra mile to prepare holes necessary to install signs without being asked.
27 Menendez, Alex Officer PD 04/25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
28 Mords, Sandy Comm. Spec. PD 04/25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
29 Parks, Jean Secretary II CM 04/08/02 Rhonda Smiley Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
30 Peterson, Dave Off Sys Tech MIS 04/12/02 David Lyman Great level of customer service and commitment to solving a problem.
31 Powers, Karen Acct. Clerk I Fire 04/17/02 Susan Chichester Always has time to be extra nice and friendly to people at the counter, even though busy.
32 Reed, Keli Sr. Officer PD 04/10/02 Leslie Devitt Completed public education packets quickly; impressive worker.
33 Riddle, Lester Officer PD 04/08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from supervisor.
34 Rodrigues, John Officer PD 04~08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of appreciation from California Highway Patrol.
35 Scritchfleld, James Fire Captain Fire 04/13/02 Chief Gambill Gone out of his way to help with diversity recruitment.
2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD
April
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominator Comments
36 Smiley, Rhonda Off Admin - PR CM 04/02/02 Cyndee Hluza Outreach meeting with CM gave department a sense of connection; lead by example.
37 Smith, Blaine Sr. Officer PD 04~25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
38 Stokes, _Rec.ky Cdme Lab Tech PD 04~08/02 Amber Lawrence Rec'd letter of commendation from supervisor.
39 Sullivan, Jamie Comm. Supr. PD 03~30/02 Marls Martin Excellent supervisor, consistently supportive; takes extra steps to assist.
40 Torres, Fred Officer PD 04/25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from Leadership Bakersfield participant
41 Turner, Keitha Clerk Typist II Clerk 04/03/02 Roberta Gafford Went the extra mile to help office run smoothly dudng the holiday week.
42 Villalovos, Diane Off Sys Supp As MIS 04/17/02 Chede Stephen Always does what she can to help with computer problems; gives helpful suggestions.
43 Ward, Chris Officer PD 04/25/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from citizen.
44 West, April Ind. Waste Insp. PW / WVV 04/01/02 Wen-Shi Cheung Spent considerable time and effort to help set up Wastewater web site.
45 Whisenhunt, Jerry Officer PD 04/10/02 Robin Boytis Friendly; outstanding example of an officer; expedient; thorough.
46 Zaragoza, Bobble Dep. City Clerk Clerk 04/03/02 Roberta Gafford Went th~ extra mile to help office run smoothly dudng the holiday week.
2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD
MAY
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominated by Comments
1 Alemao, Gilbert Supervisor II PW / GS 05/01/02 Rhonda Smiley Instrumental in creating the new and improved parking lot signs.
2 Bateman, Ann Rev. Prg. Aide PW / SW 05/02/02 Roberta Gafford Great efforts encouraging recycling.
3 Boytis, Robin Clerk Typist I Clerk 05/21/02 Bill Descary Especially responsive to request to find original agreement - dated back to 1893.
4 Claussen, Wayne Assoc. Planner Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Personally ensured that all 113 SE Charette participants got a tour of the study areas.
5 DeMarco, Tony Code Enl. Off. Dev. Srvcs. 05/29/02 Bob Garcia Went the extra mile to help a citizen, who wrote a letter of appreciation to the Mayor.
6 Garcia, Gustavo Svc. Maint. Wrkr. PW / GS 05/01/02 Rhonda Smiley Played a key role in the installation of the new parking lot signs.
7 Goad, Ken Survey Party Chf PW / C-S 05/23/02 Terry McCormick Sighted four corners for maze, which saved staff a lot of time.
8 Gomez, Oscar Laborer PW / SW 05/17/02 Eddie Gamia Fast leamer and even faster worker; gets things done on time and with a smile.
9 Hayslett, Brent Acct. Clerk I Dev. Srvcs. 05/08/02 David Walker Had an innovative and odginal idea to improve the filing system.
10 Jiminez, Marlo Traffic Pntr. III PW / GS 05/01/02 Rhonda Smiley Played a key role in the installation of the new parking lot signs.
11 Kramer, Debbie Secretary II EDCD 05/01/02 Roberta Gafford Kudos for extra work and effort to obtain multiple Form 700 from employees.
12 Lewis, Debbie Clerk Typist I . Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Spent considerable time and effort preparing for SE Charette.
13 Lopez, Blanca Rev. Prg. Aide PW / WW 05/14/02 April West Translated conversation and made sure citizen understood everything.
14 Oldham, Delores Secretary I Clerk 05/09/02 Roberta Gafford Clerk's office received a citizen cell complimenting her on customer service.
15 Ortiz, Martin Assoc. Planner Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Always makes himself available to help others; helped out with SE Charette.
16 Paglia, Jeffrey Officer PD 05/24/02 D. Porter Always volunteers to help when short on officers; goes the extra mile.
17 Peebles, John Eng. Aide I PW / C-S 05/23/02 Terry McCormick Sighted four corners for maze, which saved staff a lot of time.
18 Peterson, Dave Off. Sys. Tech. MIS 05/22/02 Patti Taylor Flexible; dropped everything to help out in a pinch.
19 Plaza, Rudy Lt. Equip. Op. PW / Streets 05/17/02 Rene Martinez Volunteered to help set up Appreciation Breakfast on own time.
20 Polm, Jamie Poi. Svc. Tech. PD 05/02/02 Linda Cohen Very observant; went the extra mile to help out.
21 Prince, David Fleet Mech. II PW / FS 05/29/02 Michelle Mendenhall Always willing to help out in a pinch; can always be counted on.
22 Roach, Jeffrey Off. Sys. Tech. MIS 05/22/02 Patti Taylor FleXible; dropped everything to help out in a pinch.
23 Rodriguez, Ray Jr. Laborer Rec & Parks 05/31/02 Lee Ochoa Goes the extra mile; is dependable.
24 Rowland, Belinda Poi. Disp. II PD 05/15/02 Mary DeGeare Participated in 2001 Recognition Banquet.
25 Scott, Archie Lieutenance PD 05/06/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from CASA.
26 Stephenson, Jim Officer PD 04/30/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from local school.
27 Stowe, Pat Clerk Typist II Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Spent considerable time and effort preparing for SE Charette.
28 Thomas, Earl Ele. Tech. PW / GS 05/23/02 Terry McCormick Promptly resolved a problem at one of the parks; followed through.
29 Townsend, Parn ;Secretary II Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Spent considerable time and effort preparing for SE Charette.
30 Turk, Mark Code Enf. off. Dev. Srvcs. 05/17/02 Rene Martinez On own time, assisted with the set up of the Appreciation Breakfast.
31 Turner, Keitha Clerk Typist II Clerk 05/16/02 Roberta Gafford Excellent customer service skills; goes the extra mile on projects.
32 Villa, Stephanie Acct. Clerk I Dev. Srvcs. 05/02/02 Melanie Dunwoody Spent considerable time and effort preparing for SE Charette.
33 Wolf, Greg Eng. Aide II PW / Traffic 05/10/02 Manuel Fuderanan Dedicated and committed to job; high degree of professionalism.
34 Yates, Greg Planning Tech. Fire 05/07/02 Leslie Devitt Outstanding attitude and work; dedicated and talented.
2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD
June
Nominee Title Dept Date Nominated by Comments
1 Avila, Vicki FS Sys Analyst PW / FS 06/07/02 Rhonda Smiley Went over and above in making arrangements for Mongolian delegation~ ..
2 Ayala, Jessie Trades Asst. PW / GS 06/20/02 Robert laccopetti Worked hard to prepare and paint pools.
3 Bailey, Bill Sergeant PD 06/04/02 Mary DeGeare ~ec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
4 Barr~?~, Manuel Comm Tech I PW / Telecom 06/07/02 Mayor Hall Always very cooperative and enthusiastic in job. ..
5 Bennett, Karen Crime Prev Supr PD 06/07/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
6 Berkshire, David Audio Vis Spc PW / Telecom 06/07/02 Mayor Hall Exemplary work habits and is conscientious about his work.
7 Berrigan, Klm Buyer II PW / WW 06/19/02 Lonnita Lawrence Very considerate; makes you feel at ease; pleasure to work with her
8 Bianco, Joe Sergeant PD 06/04/02 ~Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
9 Bowles, Chris Firefighter Fire 06/19/02 Leslie Devitt Part of an awesome public education group.
10 Burdick, Jeffre}, Officer PD 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting gang awareness and personal safety information.
11 Carabajal, Ernie Sr. Officer . PD 06/24/02 Terri Elison Helped make Silver Creek Bike Rodeo a success.
12 Cashmore, Colleen Rec. Specialist Rec & Parks 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting "Behavior Technologies" information.
13 Duran, Ernie Captain Fire 06/19/02 Leslie Devitt Part of an awesome public education group.
14 Devitt, Leslie Fire Sfty Ed Spec Fire 06/25/02 Terri Elison Helped make Silver Creek Bike Rodeo a success.
15 Fick, Kelly Secretary II CG / CC · 06/07/02 Rhonda Smile}, Very helpful in coordinating last minute arrangements.
16 Figueroa, Al Pk Svc Coord. Rec & Parks 06/06/02 Coleen Blair Always upbeat, courteous and helpful.
06/15/02 Lee Ochoa Provides constant service; takes pride and responsibility in job.
17 Flaherty, Pat Risk Manager Risk Mgmt 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting incident/accident report information.
18 Flowers, Terrye Corem Ctr Mgr PD 06/04/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd le[~er of appreciation from a citizen.
19 Gaines, James ~Sr. Officer PD 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting gang awareness and personal safety information.
20 ~Gennaro, Ginny Dep. City Atty Attorney 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting incident/accident report information.
06/25/02 Holly Larson Provided excellent and interesting traing to aquatics staff.
21 Gonzalez, Fidel Trades Asst. PW / GS 06/20/02 Robert laccopetti Worked hard to prepare and paint pools.
22 Halle, Debbie Poi Svc Tech PD 06/07/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
23 Hamblet, Steve Engir~c¢=r Fire 06/19/02 Leslie Devitt Part of an awesome public education group.
24 Herrera, Israel Facility Worker Rec & Parks 06/15/02 Lee Ochoa Does the work of three people; Provides excellent service.
25 Hinzo, Louis Svc. Maint Wrkr Rec & Parks 06/15/02 Lee Ochoa Went the extra mile to cover for a sick co-worker.
26 Hoggatt, Don Land. Designer PW / Eng 06/07/02 Rhonda Smiley Very flexible and understanding; showed great customer service.
27 Hutchins, Katie Dispatcher Fire 06/19/02 Matt Moore Has a calm, even temperament; maintains poise under pressure.
28 laccopetti, Robert Maint Crftwrkr PW / GS 06/20/02 Fidel Gonzalez, Jr. Had plenty of patience in training others.
06/20/02 Terry McCormick Showed initiative in handling a situation without being asked.
29 Jamison, Becky Business Mgr. Rec & Parks 06/25/02 Holly Larson Took the time to talk with aquatics staff re: dealing with the media.
30 Lawrence, Joe Maint Crftwrkr PW / GS 06/21/02 Terry McCormick Showed initiative in handling a situation without being asked.
31 =Lewis, Debbie Clerk Typist I Dev. Svcs 06/07/02 Rhonda Smiley Very helpful with arrangements for Mongolian delegation. ....
32 London, Cindy Comm. Rel Spc PD 06/24/02 Terri Elison Helped make Silver Creek Bike Rodeo a success.
33 Lowe, Shane Comp. Drft. Tech. PW / Eng 06/07/02 Rhonda Smiley Volunteered to act as transportation coordinator for Mongolian delegation.
3~, Martinez, John Maint Crftwrkr PW / GS 06/20/02 Terry McCormick Showed initiative in handling a situation without being asked.
35 Mathis, Mike Engin===r Fire 06/19/02 Leslie Devitt Part of an awesome public education group.
2002 HIGH FIVE AWARD
June
36 Maxwell, Mark Firefighter Fire 06/19/02 Leslie Devitt Part of an awesome public education group.
37 McCarthy, Para City Clerk Clerk 06/27/02 Alan Christensen Did an exemplary job coordinating rededication of Saunders plaque.
38 McCormick, Terry Supervisor Rec & Parks 06/07/02 Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
39 Meek, Rachel Crime Prev Supr PD 06/04/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a citizen.
40 Moore, Lisa Sr. Off Sys Anal. MIS 06/18/02 Mimi Placencia Went the extra mile to handle an installation and create shortcuts.
41 Patteson, Stuart Const. Supt. PW / C-S 06/07/02 Rhonda Smiley Very flexible and understanding; showed great customer service.
42 Perry, Andra Clerk Typist I PW / GS 06/18/02 Joe Lawrence Very friendly and helpful; did a good job of filling in for Secretary.
06/17/02 Lonnita Lawrence Very friendly and helpful; did a good job of filling in for Secretary.
43 Roussel, Susan Prg. Coordinator Rec & Parks 06/17/02 Coleen Blair Did a great job organizing and working at the "Movies in the Park" event.
44 Ryan, Tim Ind. Waste Insp PW / WW 06/19/02 Lonnita Lawrence Very helpful and considerate; pleasure to work with.
45 Samuel, Art SW Equip Op PW / SW 06/20/02 Kevin Barnes Volunteered to demo a truck to evaluate it.
46 Stinson, John A. Eng. Tech I PW 06/17/02 Marian Shaw Had a great idea that now saves the City time, paper and effort.
47 Stricker, David Rec. Specialist Rec & Parks 06/25/02 Terri Elison Did a great job presenting CPR and First Aid training.
48 Tunnicliffe, Scott Detective PD 06/04/02 Mary DeGeare Rec'd letter of appreciation from a local high school.
491 Townsend, Pam Secretary II Dev. Svcs 06/07/02 Rhonda Smile}/ Very helpful with arrangements for Mongolian delegation.
50 Vasquez, Antonio Laborer Rec & Parks 06/20/02 Terry McCormick Was very alert at the scene of an accident.
51 Whitten, Derrill CE III =W 06/07~02 Rhonda Smiley Very flexible and understanding; showed great customer service.
52 Wolf, Lisa Account Clerk Rec & Parks 06/25~02 Holly Larson Provided excellent training regarding accounting issues to aquatics staff.
BAKERSFIELD ,' ....
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 1, 2002
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI BETWEEN KERN RIVER AND 178
Council Referral #000116
Councilmember Maggard referred to staff the issue of graffiti between the Kern River
and Freeway 178.
The Anti-Graffiti Team found extensive graffiti under the bridge that crosses the Kern River
on Rancheria Road. That graffiti was removed on 6/27/02,
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 3, 2002
SUBJECT: HANDICAPPED ACCESS PANORAMA/HALEY STREETS
Council Referral #000133
Councilmember Maggard reinterated a referral to Public Works regarding
handicapped access at the corner of Panorama and Haley Streets and requested
staff to contact him to discuss the matter.
Staff is re-evaluating the site and will be contacting Councilmember Maggard to discuss
possible solutions.
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B A K E R S F I E L
Economic and Gommunity Development Department
MEMORANDUM
duly 3, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: George Gonzal munity D velopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: BP STATION ANJD MCDONALD S BLIGHT
Council Referral No. REF 00132 (Ward 3)
Councilmember Maggard requeSted Economic Development Director Kunz assist him with
the issue of blight at the BP Station and McDonald's locations. Code Enforcement to
check for any code violations.
The McDonald's is on Columbus west of Mt. Vernon. The service station is on Oswell near
Hwy. 178. Neither site is within a Iow income area based on the 1990 census.
If a commercial site is not in a Iow income/redevelopment area but has evidence of'blight
or physical decay, it might qualify for assistance under slums or blight on a spot basis by
being considered detrimental to public health and safety (i.e., pose a threat to the public in
general). This HUD qualification usually implies evidence of written code enforcement
violations for abatement of dangerous buildings.
Regarding a gas station being considered detrimental to public health and safety, this
could be documented if there is evidence of leaky underground gas tanks or other
contamination of the site. However, this would also have the added expense of
environmental contamination clean-up that would increase the demolition and clearance
cost.
Since under a demolition and clearance activity the owner keeps the property, the planned
use of the property versus the actual use (subsequent use) of the property is not an issue
and consequently would not trigger requalifying the property at a later date if the property
was later developed (i.e. for economic development).
Since the CDBG funded activities for FY 2002/03 has been finaled, if blight can be
documented with Code Enforcement, these projects could be considered for FY 2003/04.
Attached are photographs of both sites.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 3, 2002
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY 'MANAGER
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ~
SUBJECT: LOCAL COAUTION ACTIVITIES (COUNCIL REFERRAL 000075)
Councilmember Couch requested staff to keep abreast of LOCAL Coalition activities
and report to Council. The following is submitted in response to this request and
provides backgro~and information on the LOCAL Coalition as well as its activities over
the past couple of months.
In response to the anticipated diversion of local revenue sources to fund state programs
and the need to balance the state budget, the League of California Cities, the California
State Association of Counties, and the California Special Districts Association joined
forces to launch the LOCAL (Leave Our Community Assets Alone) Coalition.
The Coalition is dedicated to helping fOcus and manage grassroots efforts to protect
revenUes from further state budget cuts and to speaking with a single local government
voice to ensure that funding for essential local services is not compromised in this
year's budget process. The LOCAL Coalition, united around the growing imperative to
protect local services by protecting local government revenues from being further
reduced to solve state budget .problems, is dedicated to protecting funding for police,
fire, health and other essential local services.
The LOCAL Coalition's main Sacramento office is located at 1121 L Street, Suite 803,
Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone (916) 433-0872, and its website address is
www.calocal.org. The website indicates the Coalition's groups of supporters include:
police and sheriffs; fire; labor; health care; business/economic development;
government agencies/groups; community-based urban; water; cOmmunity, civic and
social service; recreation; and senior. A statement of Coalition principles is attached
(#1).
Alan Tandy, City Manager
Page 2
Re: LOCAL Coalition Activities (Council Referral 000075)
July 3, 2002
The activities of the LOCAL Coalition are very visible on the League of California Cities
website and in its Priority Focus publications. The latest article on the League's website
continues to urge cities and counties to send information to it so it can continue budget
related lobbying efforts. This article is attached (#2).
The Coalition has held several press conferences throughout the State. In Sacramento,
in May, a two-day lobbying effort (Legislative Action Days, May 15-16) of the Coalition,
the League and CSAC was attended by more than 800 members. City staff who
attended reported that a lot of enthusiasm was generated from the meeting. Since then,
the Coalition has made numerous attempts to shed light on the very real need of cities
and counties to be able to keep their revenue sources away from and out of state
control. A recent article on activities of the Coalition and highlights from the field is
enclosed (#3) as well as a list of stories on LOCAL activities (#4). Also attached is an
article on the current condition of budget deliberations (#5).
Along with state budget deliberations, the LOCAL Coalition continues its campaign to
"leave our community assets local."
Please let me know if anything further is needed.
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STATEMENT OF-PRINCIPLES
Leave our CommuniW Assets Local (LOCAL Coalition) has united around the growing imperative to
protect our local sewices by protecting local government revenues. The LOCAL CoafiUon will be actively
involved in this yeaFs budget process to ensure that funding for essential lecal sewices is not compromised.
Following am some key principles that will guide the coalition:
1. Essential Local~ Se~ices Should Not Be Sacrificed to Solve S~te
.Budget Problems.
· Police and fire protection. ~. Emergency medical se~ic~s. Hospital trauma care. Public health s~ices.
Road r~air a~ ma[Rtena~ce. Clean drinking water. Pa~s. Libraries. Senior Se~ices. These are just a
few of the im~o~a~t local se~ices ~at are provided by local gover~ments in California. ~Mt n~, these
se~ices could b~ in jeopardy aS state lawmake~ seek to balance the ~tate budget. Sacrifices will be
~ecessa~ to help close the budget gap, b~ our local se~ices have been sacrificed enough. S~te
lawmakers should avoid ~Eing revenues away from ~he local semi,es we all rely on.
2. Local Taxes and Fees Paid by Local Resi~en~ Should ~y in the
Communi~ to Fund Lo~l Se~ices.
Already, a large potion of ta~es paid by local residents is Msed to fund state~control~d programs. Only a
small potion of these revenues is le~ Mnder I~al con~rol to fun~ essential se~ices such as fire, police and
health se~ices. These limited, locally co~trolled revenues should not be dive,ed to fix the state's budget
crisis.
3. Local Governmen~ and ~Local Revenues are Already Pa~ of the S~te
Budget Solution.
Since 1992, the last time the State in~MFred a major bMdget deficit, teRs of billions of dollars have been
dive,ed from local governments to the state - now totaling nearly $5 Billion annually. Since that time, the
f~nding for essential local se~ices, including polioe, fire, hospital and pMblic health ~e~ices, has been
stretched thin while dema~d for these se~ices has increased. Our local se~ices cannot withs~nd fu~her
cuts.
4. S~te Government Should Balance the Budget Without Taking ~Nore
~oney Away from Local Communities.
The Coalition is opposing measures that woul~ -take any more of o~r local f~nds away from police, fire,
emergency medical and other impo~a~t local se~i~es. The coalition believes the state should balance
the budget...
~ ~ithout cu~inq essential local se~ice~ by taking local revenues or shining revenues from one local
government to the other.
~ Without ~mandatinq additional programs or se~ices on local governments without reimbursing them for
the costs.
~ Without imposinq more of the fi~ancial respo~sibility o~ cities, counties or special districts for the cost of
programs jointly funded by the state aRd local governments. CMts i~ ce~aiR joint programs may be
~cessa~. EMt the state ~hould avoid any "cost-shining" that increases the local reve~Mes reqMired.
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LOCAL Coalition Gains Strength
More than 800 energized members of the
LOCAL Coalition (Leave Our Community
Assets Local) returned home last week from
two days of lobbying their legislators in
Sacramento to continue the work of
local services by state budget cuts. The
League's Grassroots Regional Representatives
are playing a significant role as foot soldiers.
They are working with their counterparts from
the California State Association of Counties
(CSAC) and the California Special Districts
Association (CSDA) to organize local press
conferences, and to line up local businesses,
community groups, labor unions and others as
LOCAL Coalition members, For example, in
the Sacramento Valley Region, with the help
of city officials in each of these cities, three
local chambers of commerce signed-on as
LOCAL supporters just this week: the Auburn
Area Chamber of Commerce, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, and the Roseville Chamber of
Commerce. In the Channel Counties area, officials and coalition partners are making weekly visits to local
legislative district offices, representing one city each week, reinforcing the local impacts that could result
from state budget cuts. .
Some additional highlights from the field include:
Regional Advisory Boards are being organized throughout the state, with representation from the
business community, union representatives, city, county and special district officials and other coalition
partners. These board members will guide the LOCAL coalition activities in their respective areas, ensuring
that funding for vital local services receives attention in the local press and with local legislators.
Press Conferences are now scheduled for the Inland Empire (3une 3), Los Angeles (June 4.), and Santa
clara and San Mateo Counties (June 5). Additional press conferences will be held soon in the East Bay and
Chico (date to be announced). The goal of the press conferences is to put a local face on the impacts of the
service cuts proposed in the state budget. Spokespersons are expected to include city and county elected
officials, local police and fire chiefs and/or county sheriffs, a special district representative, and one or more
representatives from other LOCAL coalition members (labor, health, seniors, business groups).
Editorial Board Briefings. The LOCAL activities have already generated extensive press coverage (see
below), but the coalition is pushing hard to make sure that legislators and their constituents continue to be
informed about serious risks to vital local services. Several editorial board briefings have been scheduled
with papers in both large and small media markets.
Local Newsletters and Web sites. As the coalition grows, more and more opportunities have been '
identified to place newsletter articles publishing the risk to local services in organizational and community
newsletters and Web sites. Recent placements include: a weekly AFSCME newsletter and the San
Bernardino Public Employees Association (www.sbpea.com).
News Coverage. The issue of funding for local services is generating daily press, with articles and
editorials appearing in newspapers throughout the state. The coalition's point of view was represented in
virtually every budget story following the Governor's May revise and in the days leading up to the LOCAL
Legislative Action Days. Our campaign firm coordinated with 28 newspapers and wire service reporters to
ensure that a LOCAL advocate was interviewed about the budget and/or Leg Action Days or that the paper
included information about our efforts in news stories post-revise. Thanks to all of you who made yourselves
available to talk to the press and help make the story "local"!
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Two exceptions to this restoration trend included the shift of $75 million of
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deferral of state mandate reimbursements totaling $200 million. The
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the Senate floor about the duration of the shift).
SENATE PASSES BUDGET ON SATURDAY
On Saturday, June 29, the Senate passed the budget bill and the accompanying package of
"trailer bills" needed for implementation. All 26 Democrats voted for the budget along with a
lone Republican, Senator Maurice Johannessen (Redding), giving the legislation the needed
two-thirds vote for passage. The Senate, in long-standing tradition, recessed and canceled all
hearings for the week. It is unlikely that the Senate will return to Sacramento until August 5th,
unless there is a "deal to be made" with the Assembly.
The tax/revenue package for the budget includes the following:
millions
Vehicle License Fee Partial Restoration $1,276
Cigarette Tax Increase (63 cents a pack) $ 650
Net Operating Loss Suspension $1,200
Teacher Tax Credit Suspension $170
Bank Bad Debt Conformity $ 285
High Risk Account Collections $145
TOTAL $3,726
REPUBLICANS OPPOSE REVENUE PACKAGE, URGE FURTHER CUTS
In the Assembly on Sunday, things didn't go quite as smoothly as they had in the Senate. The
budget bill failed passage on a strict partisan basis, with Assembly Republicans opposing the
Conference Committee's tax package that had been passed by the Senate, and instead
demanding further cuts.
SCHOOL FINANCE MEASURE PASSES WlO SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT
The other development over the weekend dealt with a school finance piece that was in dispute
last week. The measure, SB 1830 (Peace - Chula Vista), contained a $1.7 billion revenue boost
to the budget deficit. An accounting mechanism was used to permit a shift of unexpended
school revenue from the current fiscal year to the 2002-03 budget year. The shift had to occur
before midnight on June 30th (the end of the fiscal year). Republicans withheld votes on the
measure when it was heard on the Assembly floor and demanded $400 million for school
equalization money as a condition for their vote for SB 1830. After the Assembly floor debate,
the Legislative Counsel (the Legislature's lawyer) opined that the revenue shift action needed
only a majority vote for passage, not a two-thirds vote as originally thought. With this opinion,
both the Senate and Assembly Democrats passed a measure to capture the $1.7 billion for the
2002-03 budget year. Funding for school equalization - also sought by the Republican caucus -
were also identified but not enacted.
FUTURE PROSPECTS UNCERTAIN
The resolution of the budget will depend entirely on the ability of legislative Democrats and
Governor Davis to strike a deal with the Assembly Republican caucus; or, to persuade the four
Republican votes necessary for passage that there is a good reason for them to vote for the
budget. While city officials can be reasonably pleased with the proposed restoration of cuts to
city programs, the budget debate is not over and may linger for quite some time.
It remains to be seen if there is any movement in the immediate future or if this is indeed a
stalemate that lasts through the summer and into the fall. With the Senate in recess, there
really is no one with whom the Assembly can negotiate over a new/altered budget package. If
the stalemate continues much' longer it becomes a public relations/media battle rather than a
legislative battle.
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: July 3, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Stan Ford, Director
SUBJECT: Line of Sight (Olive/Calloway)
#Ref000142 ( Ward 4 )
Councilmember Couch referred to staff trees in need of trimming that are obstructing
the line of sight at Olive and Calloway Drive.
Councilmember Couch referred to staff trees that are a "line of sight" problem at
Olive/Calloway and needed to be trimmed. The trees are located on federal property and .
permission was obtained by the Public Works Department from the federal agency to
perform trimming of the trees.
The three trees will be "raiSed'' 16' from the ground giving motorist's a "line of sight" when
stopped west bound on Olive Drive at Calloway. This is scheduled to be completed by July
5, 2002.
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BAKERSFIELD'
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 3, 2002
SUBJECT: SPEED LIMIT NEAR MINI STORAGE
Council Referral #000128
Councilmember Couch requests staff consider reducing the speed limit near the
proposed Darrel's Mini Storage facility on White Lane.
The current speed limit of 55 miles per hour was justified, in accordance with State Law
in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), in 1998. The previous speed limit had been 65 miles
per hour. California law requires that the speed limits be reviewed at least every five years.
Since the speed limit would have been scheduled for review in less than a year, an early
study to verify the speed limits for Police enforcement will be moved up to this summer.
Results from the Traffic Engineer should be available in August.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL Mi ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 3, 2002
SUBJECT: MINIMIZE TRAFFIC IN WARD 4
Council Referral #000139
Councilmember Couch referred to staff the issue of potentially dangerous traffic
problems between North Shore Drive and Olive Drive at Headwater Drive, Mossrock
and Seaward Drive, and requested staff to work with neighbors to minimize traffic
through the neighborhood.
The Traffic Engineer is working with the Planning Department regarding new development
in the area and the effect on the streets of Headwater, Mossrock and Seaward. Strategies
may include barrier'S, diverters and other traffic calming devices in the streets,' as well as
traffic controls on Riverlakes Drive at Northshore Drive to encourage drivers to not shortcut
through minor streets.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~
DATE: JULY 3, 2002
SUBJECT: EMAIL FROM THOMAS TRENEER
Council Referral #000135
Councilmember Salvaggio referred to staff an email from Thomas Treneer, regarding
traffic problems for Hughes Lane and Planz Road, for review and response.
Mr. Treneer requested that the speed limit on Hughes Lane be lowered to 35 miles per
hour from the current 45 miles per hour. Mr. Treneer also requests that additional '~trucks
prohibited" signs be posted on roadways in the Planz and Hughes area.
The Traffic Engineer is working with the Police Department regarding the placement of
· "trucks prohibited" signs in the area and new signs are being obtained.
The speed limit was just verified a few months ago in accordance with the requirements
of California State Law as defined in the California Vehicle Code (CVC). This verification
is required every five years. According to the study, the speed limit is still 45 miles per
hour. The Traffic Engineer will review the data and take a sample study to insure that the
traffic speed is appropriate per State law requirements.
An email was sent to Mr. Treneer, with this information, by the Traffic Engineer.
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From:. Steve Walker
To: inet:thomastyping @ typing.com; inet:ttreneer @ sbcglobal.net
Date: 7/3/02 8:33AM
Subject: email to Councilman Salvaggio regarding trucks and speed limits
To: Mr. Thomas Trene~r,
Your recent email to Councilmember Salvaggio was given to me for review and response.
Regarding speed limits, we recently updated our speed survey on Hughes Lane to verify the existing
speed limit for Police enforcement. As you are probably aware, local agencies are required by California
State law in the California Vehicle Code to verify speed limits on non-local type streets such as Hughes
Lane. The survey done a few months ago shows 45 miles per hour is appropriate for this major road and
is enforceable by Police Department radar units. To be sure we are following the State requirements for
speed limits, I will have my engineers re-sample the speeds on this major road. If we can justify a speed
lower than 45 miles per hour, we will make the appropriate change.
Traffic Engineering is also working with the Police Department's commercial enforcement team with
Officer Ware. He is recommending changes to the truck route postings, which include some of the
suggestions you mentioned in your email. Truck activity on non-truck route areas is a real problem in the
south part of the City because of the proximity of large industrial and commercial areas near residential
tracts. Many "trucks prohibited" type' signs are in the area, but the truckers tend to ignore them. Officer
Ware is doing a tremendous job of enforcing the existing laws regarding truckers, but it is still a problem at
times.
I thank your for your input on these problems areas in the City and welcome your future comments. If you
wish, please email me at traffic@ci.bakersfield.ca.us.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 2002
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOHN W. STINSOI~, ~S~ISTANT CITY MANAGER
THROUGH: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS - JULY 10, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING
PRE-MEETING
There are two workshops: 1) an update on the Kern County Solid Waste Management Advisory
Committee's Study of Landfill Fees by Raul Rojas, Public Works Director; and 2) a demonstration of the
Swift Water Rescue Program by the Fire Department.
There is one closed session item, which is the employee performance evaluation for the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are explained by Administrative Reports. Those that should be highlighted
include:
Ordinances:
Item 8c. Zoninc~ Chanqe for Mini-Storac~e Facility. This item was first heard on June 26, 2002. Several
people spoke in opposition to the design of the project. The Council overruled the Planning
Commission's decision and allowed the entrance to be moved from Saddle Drive to White Lane. Staff
recommends adoption of the ordinance.
Item 8d. Zone Change from R-1 to R-2 on .12 acres and from R-2 to R-1 on 1.2 acres located near
Ha.geman Road and Callowa¥ Drive. This zone change is to make the zoning consistent with the
subdivider's proposed lot layout. Staff recommends first reading of the ordinance.
Resolutions:
Item 8e. Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Fire Department. Due to
changes in standards and equipment and for compatibility reasons, all of the City's existing
SCBAs need to be replaced. A consortium of Fire Departments was formed, which enables the City to
obtain the needed equipment at a 52% discount. The Weapons of Mass Destruction Grant will fund
$116,000, and there is $240,000 budgeted in the FY 2002-03 ClP. L.N. Curtis & Sons, Inc. is the
provider of the units.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JULY 5, 2002
PAGE 2
Aqreements:
Item 8i. Three year lease agreement for $95,700 annually for office space at 1600 Truxtun Avenue. The
M.I.S. division has grown from 8 to 27 employees in the last 10 years. The current office space of 3,800
square feet provides office space containing multiple systems and storage for equipment. The cramped
quarters make it difficult to concentrate on work and negatively affect morale. A relocation of certain
M.I.S. functions, such as G.I.S., Database Programming and Web maintenance to the Borton, Petrini and
Conron Building is proposed. Technical Support would remain in City Hall. The proposed relocation
would add approximately 5,000 square feet and would provide office space as well as a training facility
and conference room. The terms of the lease are: 3-year primary terms with 2 one-year extensions; and
lease of 5,500 rentable square feet on a full service basis with an annual rent of $95,700.
Item 8i. Amendment to A.qreement between Bakersfield Amtrak Station and Q Street Grade Separation
to increase total compensation by $98,932.59 to $4,248,181.59. Staff has worked with BNSF for over a
year to resolve issues concerning specific charges incurred by BNSF for the projects, which affected the
amount due them from the City. BNSF staff has indicated a cumulative payment of $4,248,181.59 would
be an acceptable amount and City staff concurs. To date, the City has paid $3,629,335.91, which leaves
an unpaid balance of $618,845.68. Currently there is approximately $428,000 remaining in the Amtrak
Railway Fund that is available for this final payment. The remaining amount needed is recommended to
be funded with Gas Tax Funds.
Bids:
Item 8n. Construction of Wall Street Alley Improvement Project. This project is the direct result of the
Downtown Charrette, which identified projects to help beautify downtown. It is being funded jointly by
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and ClP funds. Two (2) acceptable bids were
received. Staff recommends award to Schweitzer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $225,127.75.
Miscellaneous:
Item 8p. Sale of surplus Fire equipment to the California City Fire Department. The California City Fire
Department does not have an air compressor to fill their SCBA bottles and must travel to Bakersfield to
accomplish this. The City has a surplus compressor of minimal value, which is to be sold for $1.
Item 8q. Sale of surplus Fire and computer equipment to International Development Projects (a non-
profit or,qanization) for use by the Uqanda Fire Bri.qade in Kampala, Uqanda. The Uganda Fire Brigade
is very ill-equipped. The City has surplus Fire and MIS equipment of minimal value (90 used computers
and 50 used monitors), which are to be sold for $1.
Item 8r. Request from Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) to provide assistance in
attractin.q and retaininq businesses. The current one-year agreement with KEDC expired June 30,
2002. They have requested continued funding. Due to budget constraints and questions about services
provided by KEDC, staff recommends this request be referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for
review.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
JULY 5, 2002
PAGE 3
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Hanqar and tie-down fees for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. The last rate increase for
Airport fees was done 10 years ago. Rates increases are recommended to ensure operating revenues
recover operating costs. These rates are consistent with rates charged at nearby airports.
Item 9b. Appeal by North Bakersfield Recreation & Park District of the Board of Zoninq Adjustment's
decision to modify/add conditions for Liberty Park. This appeal by the North Bakersfield Recreation
and Park District is in regard to a decision by the BZA to modify/add conditions as part of a
compliance/revocation review of an approved Conditional Use Permit for Liberty Park. At the
BZA hearing, concerns were expressed by residents who objected to the field lights at the park.
These complaints related to light standard location, light standard height and proximity to the
residential property line and light brightness. The Recreation and Park District (NOR) is
appealing the decision on the basis that the BZA does not have jurisdiction to conduct a
compliance review given NOR's compliance with the Conditional Use Permit; there was
insufficient factual and legal basis for the finding of a public nuisance; the BZA's decision is an
unconstitutional taking without just compensation; and NOR did not accept certain modified
conditions of approval which were not related to the alleged noncompliance. Staff has provided
responses to each of the items as stated by NOR in their appeal within the administrative report.
Based upon the BZA's findings and conditions included in the resolution, staff recommends the
appeal be denied.
REPORTS
Item 10a. First readinq of an ordinance reqardinq the Business License Tax. This item was referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee on September 5, 2001. The Committee and staff subsequently
met several times with the Bakersfield Association of Realtors, Kern County Apartment Owners
Association and the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to clarify this issue and address their
concerns. Staff explained this is not a new tax, rather it recognizes certain rental property ownership
as an investment consistent with IRS regulations. A compromise was reached that those who claim
their real estate investment as a passive activity under Section 469 of the Internal Revenue Code
would be exempt from business license tax. The application form was revised as a means to claim the
exemption. The Budget and Finance Committee recommends first reading of the ordinance.
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