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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/02 B A K "E R:'S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 19, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: ~=~lan 'Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. The Urban Development Committee was presented with an analysis of buying an existing building to deal with City Hall space needs this week. Much of the presentation is in a computer presentation format. If you would like to see it, let me know. It was quite well received by the Committee. 2. Recreation and Parks will be planting flowers for the Liberty Garden at City Hall this weekend. The dedication is scheduled for July 30th. The proposed language for the plaque, which is being donated by Raymond's Trophy, is attached. Please call me with any comments or suggestions. The City is doing Liberty Garden. The citizens' committee is doing the lettering, historic documents, and school display. 3. Yesterday, the California Transportation Commission approved our allocation request of nearly $22 million to fund a portion of the Westside Parkway project. This will pay for the final environmental document and a large portion of the necessary right-of-way. There is still one procedural step before the money is released, however. 4. A memo is enclosed from Public Works regarding the delay of the Wall Street Alley Reconstruction Project due to a PG&E mix-up. 5. The latest street rehabilitation progress report is attached. 6. Enclosed is a comprehensive report from Recreation and Parks on the current status of our local aquatics facilities and the issues we need to consider to meet the needs of the community. 7. John Stinson attended the press conference regarding the proposed concert hall for the Bakersfield Symphony. A memo is enclosed. 8. A report on the status of the curbside recycling pilot program is enclosed. 9. We recently purchased a grant finding service. As you can see from the enclosed e-mail copy from Economic Development, we are making good use of it. Honorable Mayor and City Council July 19, 2002 Page 2 10. Human Resources received the attached appreciation letter from United Way to thank the City for our participation and support. In particular, they recognized the efforts of Risk Manager, Pat Flaherty, who did a tremendous job of serving as this year's campaign coordinator. 11. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmembers Benham, Couch and Ma.q,qard · Recycling Participation Councilmember Benham · Alternat~ 15 map · Street Sweeping Schedule Councilmembers Carson and Ma~aard · Airpark Fees Councilmember Couch · Citizen inquiry regarding a Neighborhood Yard Beautification Competition program; · Update on trimming trees obstructing the line of sight at Olive and Calloway Drive. AT:al cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst LIBER GARDEN In Tribute to those who gave their lives, and to the heros Who preserve this Sweet Land of Liber We Will AlwaYs Remember 9-11-0] OUR FLAG AND OUR SPIRIT HAVE RISEN AND WILL PRE'VAIL From: Alan Tandy To: Stan Ford Date: 7/18/02 2:25 Subject: Re: Liberty Garden give it to me for gen info comments please >>> Stan Ford 7/18/02 2:24:22 PM >>> We will be planting the flowers at City Hall this Saturday and Sunday. I have the proposed wording for the plaque. I think I told the Community Services Committee they could review the wording. Their next meeting is July 29 and the dedication is July 30. Do you want to get it to them sooner? Raymond's Trophy will be donating the plaque (bronze). Once we know the wording, it will take eight weeks to cast the plaque. CC: Amber Lawrence JUL I B A K E R S F I E L D- CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM July 18, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: · WESTSIDE PARKWAY PROJECT We just received good news regarding the Westside Parkway project. This morning, the California Transportation Commission approved our allocation request to fund a portion of the Westside Parkway project. This allocation consists of nearly $22 million and will pay for the final environmental document and a large portion of the necessary right of way. The final hurdle that we must cross is the actual Authorization To Proceed (The Famous E-76 Form) which should be coming soon. Once we receive that document, we can spend, spend, spend, spend, spend! G:\GROU PDAT~lemok2002\WestsdPkwyCTCapproval.doc BAKERSFIELD Public Works Department Memorandum Date: July 18, 2002 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager .... . .... ~ · · From: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director Subject: Wall Street Alley Reconstruction Project PG&E Delaying Project Design for this project was started in February, 2002 with the request for utility information. On March 5, 2002 PG&E replied with plat maps and a statement that all facilities were below 30". Late May, 2002 staff became aware that all utilities might not be below 30" and directed the utilities on June 5, 2002 to "Pot Hole" all facilities and report back by June 28, 2002. Construction plans were approved on May 17, 2002 with bids received on June 11,2002. The Council approved the Iow bid of Schweitzer Construction, Inc. at their July 10, 2002 meeting and awarded the contract. Construction Inspection scheduled a "Pre-Construction Conference" for July 12, 2002 with the intent to issue the "Notice to Proceed". At that meeting representatives from PG&E disclosed that "Pot Holing" completed the day before (July 11, 2002) indicated that both their gas and electrical services would have to be lowered. The primary electrical service to the Sill Building had only 10" of cover and their gas service had only 16" of cover for the easterly 200' of the alley. PG&E indicated at the pre-construction conference that it would that up to 10 weeks for them to lower their facilities based upon their normal working schedule. Staff had scheduled this project to be completed in time for the "Highway 99 Cruse and Show" event planned for late October. If PG&E can complete this work in 3 weeks, we can still deliver this project on time. We may need your intervention with PG&E to expedite this project. We are trying to set up a meeting with PG&E for this Friday morning. c: Jack LaRochelle Bill McClure S:\PROJECTS\BilI\Wall Street Alley'S, lan Tandy Memo 7_18_02.wpd BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul M. RojaS, Public Works Director ~' DATE" July 18, 2002 SUBJECT: STREET REHABILITATION PROGRESS During the past two weeks the Street Division has done work on the following street rehabilitation projects: Paving has been completed on: M Street, Golden State to 30th 20th Street, Elm to Myrtle Myrtle Street, 20th to 22nd Pine Street, 18 th to 24th B Street, 21st to 24th D Street, 21st to 24th E Street, 23rd to 24th Ming Avenue, Ashe to New Stine 'Median islands have been completed onStockdale Highway, California to Ashe In the next couple of weeks the Streets Division will be working on: Median islands on: Columbus, Panorama to Oswell So. H, Wilson to White Lane Section repairs on So. H Street, Planz to Panama Reconstruction of Mt. Vernon from Panorama to Christmas Tree Lane c: Jacques La Rochelle, Assistant Public Works Director Brad Underwood, Public Works Operations Manager Ted Wright, Civil Engineer IV Luis Peralez, Street Superintendent G:\GROUPDAT~Memo~OO2~rehab ul .doc DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: July 17, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stan Ford; Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Overview of Aquatic Facilities in Bakersfield Nationwide, swimming has been the most popular recreational activity among Americans for many years. Locally, with a generally warm weather pattern and the outdoor lifestyle most Californians enjoy, swimming is likely more popular than in most areas of the country. In the department's master plan, which was adopted by the city council in 2000, aquatiC facilities were identified as the number one priority for the city. · This need was based on the results of statistically-valid citizen surveys, focus groups, and a comparison of national standards and resources currently available in the community. The plan recommends closing some of the older pools and consideration of adding one or two new pools with both lap lanes and zero-depth entry as well as one, large aquatic complex. The national standards for parks" open space, and recreation facilities were established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). One of the facility standards is for public swimming pools. In general, a community should be able to put 3-5% of its population in the water at any one time. Using this standard would mean that the range for Bakersfield would be approximately 7,200-12,000 individuals. Currently, we can accommodate approximately 1,000 swimmers. As I mentioned above, I believe that Bakersfield has a greater need than the country as a whole. The NRPA standard also addresses the competitive swimming needs. This ~standard is a minimum of 25 square feet per swimmer. Competitive swimming in Bakersfield falls under two general categories - USA Swimming short-course and long-course competition and high school swimming (manY high school swimmers also compete in USA Swimming events). I will use the long-course (i.e. 50-meter or Olympic pool) needs to provide an example of competitive pool space available in the community. A standard 50 meter pool is 12,300 square feet. At 25 square feet per swimmer, this pool would accommodate 492 .swimmers. Our research indicates that in Bakersfield there are approximately 290 swimmers on three private swim clubs who compete in the long-course season (Note: two of the clubs - 220 swimmers - practice at Bakersfield College. The other team practices at CSUB.). Given this number, and based on the NRPA standard, one, 50-meter pool would meet their needs. In Bakersfield, there are currently two 50-meter pools which combined should accommodate a total of 984 swimmers. The Kern High School District reports that they have approximately 700 participants in 'high school swimming (650) and diving (50). Additionally, there are several short-course pools (i.e. 25 yard) that could meet the training ~needs for competitive swimmers. The swimming community might argue thattraining for long-course competition in a short- course pool would place the swimmers at a disadvantage. Although I would agree that this situation would be less than ideal, I know of no data that would support that position. Currently, the city of Bakersfield has two short- course pools, California State University- Bakersfield has one, and the North Bakersfield Recreation and Parks District has three. The combined capacity of all of these would be approximately 1,200. This number excludes the pools that are not regulation size but still usable for training like Jastro pool, which Bakersfield High School uses for its training. An article in the July/August edition of Aquatics magazine notes' that "municipalities can generally satisfy local swim teams and lap swimmers by including swim lanes in the leisure pool design." The article also addresses the operational loss of a 50-meter pool. The example given is at the University of Minnesota. Although this is an indoor facility, I believe the reference is relevant. This facility runs 50 to 60 "major competitions" each year and rents the pool for 150 eventslike wedding receptions and birthday parties. All of this activity generates about $600,000, which is far short of the $1.3 million annual operating cost. Regarding the "big picture" aquatic facility needs for the city there are several issues. These include: · the age and condition of the existing city pools' · current usage and trends · the impact of non-city pools including private pools (e.g. backyard pools) · geographic location and distribution of pools · impact of the proposed renovations of MLK and Jefferson pools · impact of "wet" playgrounds · funding The NRPA standard mentions that public pools should be located within community parks or on school sites. In Bakersfield, all of the pools are in neighborhood parks, although we consider Silver Creek a community park, in function. The proposed aquatic center would be located in what is considered a community park. The existing pools are concentrated in a relatively small geographic area that does not reflect the growth patterns and shifts in populati.on that have occurred since the pools were constructed.. Also, they are located in parks that by today's practices we would not construct pools in (e.g. Beale and Jastro parks). These parks are in close proximity to private residences and lack necessary parking. These factors contribute to the historically Iow attendance figures. I believe that another factor is the "old" design of the pools which includes deep water, high walls, and a small amount of surface area. Related to the older design of the pools is the physical age of the pools. Given that most of the pools are at or near their expected life span, the city needs to determine if closing/demolishing or rehabilitation is appropriate. Aquatic Design Group advises that rehabilitation should extend the life of the pools to nearly that of neTM construction. This would mean that the proposed rehabilitation of the pools at Jefferson and MLK parks will result in "effectively" new pools. When evaluating the aquatic recreational opportunities, the city should carefully evaluate the option of "wet" playgrounds. Most of us have probably noticed children running through sprinklers in their yard and playing in fountains. This is the concept behind wet playgrounds. Since very few people can/do actually swim in public pools, this type of opportunity likely would meet the water needs of many neighborhoods. Further, these type of facilities do not require the staffing and maintenance of a typical swimming pool. I have heard some people state that private, backyard pools provide the swimming opportunities for many, especially in newer or more affluent areas. I.am not aware of data that supports this and I believe that backyard pools may serve small family needs but do not provide the social situation that large public pools provide that !s so popular with children. In recent years, usage of public pools has shown a steady increase. There is no reason to believe this trend will not continue. Based on the experience in other Cities opening new facilities, we should expect a "bump" in use when the new aquatic facility and modifications at Jefferson and. MLK are completed. Although the city council has continued to treat swimming as a public service by maintaining Iow user fees, the new and enhanced facilities should generate some additional revenue. .To close, the department recommends for consideration: · closing the existing pools that are not to be rehabilitated · plan/budget fOr the construCtion of four new large facilities (similar to the currently proposed project) located in the NE, SW, SE, and central areas of the city. .t replace at least three of the closed pools with wet playgrounds · in'some future parks, install wet playgrounds to meet the needs of the area residents If needed, the department can develop a somewhat specific plan for location, size, and cost for each recommendation. c: Citizens Community Services Advisory Committee B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM July 18, 2002 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: John W. Stinso~, ~s?sistant City Manager Subject: Bakersfield Symphony - Concert Hall Study Per your request I attended the press conference by the Bakersfield Symphony presenting a study by consultant, Art Resources International (ARI) which recommends · development of a new concert hall for Bakersfield. Donna Kunz was also in attendance. I have attached a copy of the press release for your information. At the press conference the consultant presented the findings of their study which evaluated current local venues such as the Convention Center, Fox Theatre, Harvey Auditorium and others for use by the Symphony and other musical groups. The study states that existing available local facilities are unsuitable and recommends a new concert hall which would seat from 1,200 to 1,800 people be constructed for use by the Symphony and others. There is a second phase of the study to be completed which will further examine the feasibility and ability to fund construction of a new concert hall. The study also focused on educational' groups including Cai State Bakersfield,. Bakersfield College, local schools, etc. as major users of a new facility in addition to the Symphony. SSJOHN~Budget~Bakersfield Symphony Concert Hall Study.doc ofm-ec,0 PRESS RELEASE President: Milt Younger, Esq. .. V. Pres.: Matthew Malerich, M.D. CONTACTS: Treasurer: John Sherman, O.D. John Fan'er sec.: Bernice.Balistrieai-Richinond Music Director and General' Manager Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Bradford A. Anderson, M.D. Telephone: 661/323-7928 Thomas Banks, D.V.M. music~.bakersfieldsymphon¥.or.q Bernard Barmann, Ph.D. Lois Chancy Willem Brans C.L. Clark Chairman and CEO Cyndi Duncan Arts Resources Intemational Kurt Finberg. M.D. Telephone: 917/408-6609 Bruce Freeman Toni G-allardo STUDY RECOMMENDS NEW CONCERT HALL FOR THE BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY Sandy Gamblin Frank Ghezzi Bakersfield, CA - July 17, 2002 - Artec Consultants Inc and its Arts. Resources International Eleanor Heiskell Elizabeth Kinney. (ARI) feasibility study group has concluded· phase' one of a study that recommends building J. Nile Kinney, Esq. a new concert hall in Bakersfield. The facility would address a long-standing need for a first- Jerome Kleinsasser. Ph.D. rate performance venue for musical events that Artec has concluded has long been Joe Macllvaine, Ph.D. unavailable in Bakersfield. Kandis Peake Tony Perelli-Minetti, M.D. Commissioned by the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra to conduct its study, Artec-ARI Larry E. Rc'ide~, Ed.D. interviewed numerous local arts representatives and civic leaders. In the course of the Sandra Se,~,o study, they also toured numerOus-performance facilities in the Bakersfield area, including Hon. Jon Stuebbc the Conven'fion Center Theatre, Dot6 Theatre, Harvey Auditorium, the Fox Theatre, and Gene Tackett - Buck Owen's Crystal Palace. Honorary Life Member:' C.A. (Bud)Lamboume Begun in-January, the study concludes that'the Convention Center Theatre is a radically DonaldR. Lindsay unsuitable venue for the performance of symphoni9 music. The-study recommends a purpose-built concert hall designed with flexible acoUstics that allows a vadety of performances, from large-scale orchestras to small ensembles and solo performers, with a seat cout~t in the~range of 1200 to 1800. John Farrer In total, the study concludes that a new music performance venue_ in Bakersfield would Music Director accommodate at least 329 separate uses, including rehearsals, performances, meetings, andconferences. Artec-ARI expects that a new facility would be used for approximately 230 iden~tified events currenffy occurring in other Bakersfield venues, including the Convention Center Theatre, college and university campuses, high schools, and-the Fox Theatre. According to Artec-ARI, in addition, to the Bakersfield SymPhony, many other local arts groupswould also be beneficia'des of a. new concert hall, including the Master Works Chorale, Community Concerts, the Youth Mariachi Foundation, the performing arts sedes at both California State University Bakersfield and Bakersfield College, and several area high school and middle school music events. A number of uses contemplated by the City of Bakersfield have also been accommodated including holiday celebrations, festivals and city meetings, as well as conference plenary session-uses. 1328 34*'.Street, Suite A~ Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Phone: (661) 323-7928 · FAX: (661) 323-7331 Website: www.bakersfieldsymphony.org · Email: music@bakersfieldsymphony, org Bakersfield Concert Hall (page 2) 'We appreciate the intensivework.that Artec and*ARI have put into phase one of their study report," said Milt Younger, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Board President. 'On behalf of the Board~ of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, I Can say that we feel vindicated by the findings of the study. Many have shared the opinion that the Convention. Center Theatre is an inadequate home for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. We look fo[ward to the second phase Of. Artec's study, when they will examine in' greater detail every aspect of the feasibility of a new concert hall." ;As the Orchestra's conductor for more than a quarter of a century, I concur enthusiastically with Artec,s conclusions and recommendations," said John Farrer, Music Director and General Manager of the Bakersfield Symphony OrcheStra '1 know this Orchestra has excellent musicians who are superbly trained for their art, but are forced to work in substandard circumstances. Ina new purpose-built concert hall, the Orchestra would-finally be able to take the great stePs f°[ward'thathave been impossible for over 75 years. I feel confident, as do the musicians, that with a new hall this Orchestra can achieve the true greatness that has always been its potential." Artec Consultants Inc provides interdisciplinary consulting services for buildings housing the performing arts. These services are categorized into four primary areas: (1) Feasibility and Econo~ic Studies, Programming, Planning and Equipment Consulting Services; (2) Theatre Consulting Services; (3) Acot~stics Consulting Services; and-(4) Sound I . and CommUnication Systems Design. Artec also provides basic design services for theatres, opera houses, concert halls, recital halls, and. related facilities. Founded in 1970, Artec has built ~ distinguished international reputation for excellence in the planning and design of performing arts buildings. Artec is a group of highly qualified' consultants, bringing diverse backgrounds into a tightly-knit team to cope with the ever-increasing complexities involved in planning and designing performing arts spaces. The firm's consultants have experience and training in theatre technology, acoustics, theatre lighting, ~usic, physics, and architecture.sound reinforcement. Artec believes that by uniting individuals with diverse yet related backgrounds into one team, it is best prepared to provide the sensitivity, technical expertise, and coordination n, ecessary to assist clients in achieving top- rate facilities. . . Artec's commissions include community, civic, and educational-facilities. The firm's experience spans flexible-space I theatres, plaYhouses, lyric theatres, opera houses, recital halls, concert halls, multimse halls, music rehearsal spaces, and houses of worship; while its clients include cOmmunity theatre groups,', educational institutions, state and local governments opera companies, symphony orchestras, religious organizations, and private groups and individuals. Some of Artec s most prestigious accomplishments include Symphony Hall in Biffningham, UK; the Meyerson Sympheny Center ~ Dallas, Texas; the Culture and Congress Centre in Iluceme, Switzerland; Sale Sao Paulo in S_ao Paulo, Brazil; I'Auditorium-in Dijon, France; Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia; New Jersey Performing Arts Center irt Newark, New Jersey; the Winspear Centre for Mus,c ,n Edmonton, Alberta; the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in Palm Beach, Florida; and the Sib~lius Concert and Congress Centre in Lahti, Finland. Facilities about to be opened and those currently being designed include an opera house and a concert hall in Singapore; the renovation of Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Ontario; a concert hall ~n Costa Mesal Cahfom~a; an opera house and a concert hall in Miami; the concert hall of the Hungarian Nahonat Ph,lharmomc Orchestra ~n Budapest, Hungary; the Kansas City Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, M~ssoun; and a Performing. Arts Center in Yuxi, China. by offering ;cor co.sa,,,.- ' · ' ' Artec believes that '' it de nomic ' ram g..-se__rvl,_c,e_s.t_h,e_aJr, e_con~su_lt_in_g services; acoustics consulting sound and ,on systems design /Ui:ll I Ill[e~]l aElCU IUrI11-1[' Gan most effectively achieve the highest level of quality possible for the client§ it serves. Artec believes that its interdisciplinary, comprehensive approach is the core reason for the firm'~ Celebrated success. 1328 34th Street, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Phone: (661) 323-7928 · FAX: (661) 323-7331 Website: www.bakersfieldsymphony.org · Email: muiic~bakersfieldsymphony.org BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: July 11, 2002 SUBJECT: Curbside Recycling Pilot Update After the first three months of pilot program operation, the curbside recycling company has submitted the attached status report. After the initial startup, the program has run smoothly. Although a fairly small number of residents participate, they seem to do so wholeheartedly. The average weight recycled per participating household is rather high. /KB c: Kevin Barnes, Solid Waste Director G:\GROUPDAT\SOLIDWASTE~2002\CURBSIDE RECYCLING PILOT UPDATE 07-2002.wpd July 11, 2002 VARNER BROS., INC Residential ~ Indualrial * Comine. rcial Solid P,~aste Disposal DATE: July 8, 2002 TO: Kevin Barnes Solid Waste Manager FROM.: Greg Sanders ~4~ Special Projecl~oordinator SUBJECT: Quarterly Report-Voluntary Curbside Collection Program. INTRODUCTION: In the fall of 2001, the City Council approved in concept the implementation of a pilot curbside r_ecycling program for the City of Bakersfield This program was to provide curbside recycling services on a voluntary basis to nine defined and distinct areas within the city limits for a twelve month period The goals of the program were to gain information regarding costs to implement and develop this type of program on a city wide basis and to gauge community support for curbside recycling. OPERA TIONS: Preparation: Preparations for initiating the Voluntary Curbside Recycling Program began in December 2001 with meetings with City staff. Throughout the winter, preparations continued which included field surveys, decal development, cart cleaning and preparation, and staff meetings. City staff and Varner Bros. staff developed flyers and the initial solicitation flyers were mailed in February 2002. Participants were identified and educational information was distributed with carts in March 2002. The first collection day occurred on April 9, 2002. Collection: Participants were given a 96 gallon automated cart and instructions for using the cart that included a calendar of collection dates. Recyclable materials are collected using an automated collection vehicle with materials being collected on a bi-weekly basis. Materials collected were taken to Smurfit Recycling for sorting, bulking, and sale. The collection of reCyclable materials was initiated on April 9, 2002. A total of 507 individual residences participated in the initial collection day and a total of 23, 900 pounds of paper, glass, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, etc. were collected Materials were collected on five additional collection days for the remainder of the first quarter. 1808 Roberts Ln * PO Box 80427 * Bakersfield CA 93380 * Office (661)399-2944 * Fax (661)399-5934 VARNER BROS., INC Residential * Industrial * Commercial Solid }Vaste Di,posal Page 2. Quarterly Report-Curbside Recycling Data: At the end of the first quarter a total of 591 residents were participating in the program which represents 9. 8% of the 6025 residents that were eligible to participate. A total of 123,528pounds of material was collected during the six collection days. The breakdown of the materials collected, and the amount of materials collected per participant are summarized in Table 1. DISCUSSION: Participation: The majority of the participants, 86%, signed up for the program prior to the start of operations although additional families and individuals continue to register. This continued registration is probably a result of media coverage about the project and individuals being reminded about the program as they see carts out on collection days. Participation has been greatest in. the areas of Westchester, Haggin Oaks, Stockdale Estates, and Quailwood Modest participation has occurred in the Montclair and Valley Plaza areas, with the lowest participation occurring in the southeast and north pilot program areas. One southeast neighborhood had no one participate in the program. Operations: The number of participants currently allow for Varner Bros. to operate one collection vehicle on a bi-weekly basis. Due to travel time and collection inefficiencies inherent in this type of program, the maximum number of residents that can be serviced on a single eight hour route appears to be approximately 475. It currently takes approximately 11 hours to collect the entire 591 participants. The size of collection containers currently, being used appears to be ideal for a bi-weekly collection. Very few "overloaded" containers have been noted during the initial collections and the few that have been observed appear to be a function of special events like parties or moving activities. The use of the green waste container with identifying decals is adequate for this type of pilot program yet the ideal container would be a different color with specific instructions molded into the container body. This allows for easy identification by the participant and the collection vehicle operator. ~ Response by Participants: Individuals and families participating in the program have been very enthusiastic and positive towards the project. They are very supportive of the concept of curbside recycling, they like the simplicity and ease involved in putting materials loosely into a single container and they like the fact that there are so many different types of materials being collected Participants have mentioned that sometimes they forget a collection day due to bi-weekly collection yet those comments have been very rare. 1808 Roberts Ln * PO Box 80427 * Bakersfield CA 93380 * Office (661)399-2944 * Fax (661)399-5934 VARNER BROS., INC Residential * Industrial * Cornmercial Solid }Va.~te Diz'posal Page 3. Quarterly Report-Curbside Recycling SUMMARY After considerable preparation a Voluntary Curbside Recycling Program has been initiated in specified areas of Bakersfield. Significant,operational information has been gathered and collection is taking place as per program guidelines. All indications are that participants like how the program is being coordinated and are supportive of the program. 1808 Roberts'Ln *PO Box 80427 * BalcerSfield CA 93380 * Office (661)399-2944 * Fax (661)399-5934 TABLE 1. DATA S~Y VOLUNTARY CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM DATE 4/9 4/23 5/7 5/22 6/4 6/18 MATERIALS COLLECTED (LBS) 23920 19840 19580 18580 20980 20628 PARTICIPANTS 507 554 574 574 584 591 POUNDS COLLECTED 47 36 34 32 36 35 PER PARTICIPANT I~IGHTS OF _~IATERIALS COLLECTED MONTH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL GLASS 4460 1840 2447 8747 HDPE 780 560 971 2311 PETE 620 320 948 1888 STEEL CANS 520 140 740 1400 ALUM. CANS '280 260 164 704 MIXED PAPER 36750 34340 35798 . 106888 NON-RECYLABLES 350 700 540 1590 TOTALS 43760 38160 41608 123528 ** Ail material weights are noted in pounds. From: Donna Kunz To: Alan Tandy Date: Friday, July 19, 2002 11:26:12 AM Subject: Grants we are working on or assisting with E civis has been a good addition for us. We are applying for the following grants we found on e-civis recently: 1. Southeast - $10,000 State funds - to be matched with the $10,000 we have already budgeted and used to contract with the Small Business Development Center (Jeff Johnson) to provide business assistance and technical planning assistance to small businesses and non- profits in the Southeast. 2. Old Town Kern - $240,000 State funds - matched with our Section 108 project funds for a charrette planning session for the Baker Street Corridor and the development of a master plan. 3. Downtown - $20,000 Target Foundation - Arts Council will be the lead and commission an artist. Funds will be used to construct a bronze public art piece '~amily at play" in the proposed tot lot and open space area planned in the' Central park Cottages. Funds will be matched by the developer. CC: Alan Christensen of Kern County July 1 l? 2002 Bui/ding a caring community Ms. Carroll Hayden City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Ms'. Hayden: One of the'great pleasures 0fmyjob is giving thanks to others for the support they give to the United Way of Kern County. Without the City of Bakersfield's tremendous support of our Sponsored Representative Program, we could not have come close to the $2.5 million raised in this year's campaign. ?¢ri.c_k__LF[~.h.e~y'-~Lf)the City's Risk Management Department did an exceptional job as this year's City United Way coordinator. Total donations were $44,167. Pat's efforts and the City employees' generosity accounted for nearly 2% of our total campaign dollars: That's a tremendous, positive "City of Bakersfield" impact on our communities! Thank you! The Sponsored Representative Program results not only in dollars for the 38 member United Way agencies and much-needed services to thousands of local citizens, but it also enhances the skills of the employee. This challenging job requires exceptional speaking and presentation skills, attention to detail, and high customer service and motivational skills. A personal passion for volunteerism and community support are also essential. Pat truly was an exemplary representative for both the City of Bakersfield and the United Way. At our Community Celebration Event on Wednesday, July 17th at the Crystal Palace we will publicly thank Pat and the City of Bakersfield for their remarkable support. I hope you can join us. Again, thank you and the entire City of Bakersfield family for sharing this exceptional employee with US. Director - Resource Development & Campaign 5405 Stockdale Hwy., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309 * Mail: P.O. Box 997, Bakersfield, CA 93302-0997 Office: (661) 834-1820 * Fax: (661) 834-2952 * E-Mail: uw@uwkern.or.q * Web Site: www.uwkern.org ,JUL i 8 2002 ~.~ CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM July 17, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: RECYCLING PARTICIPATION Council Referral #000145 Councilmembers Benham, Couch and Maggard request staff encourage citizen participation in the pilot program for recycling through public service announcements. In addition, staff is to formulate recommendations for a transfer station and pending issues and provide a full support package with cost analysis Staff is preparing to encourage citizen participation in the pilot program for recyclingl through a campaign of public service announcements, featuring: · A press release reporting the positive results for participating households, including the ease of recycling, the large number of materials recycled, and the large reduction in trash left for disposal. The press release will encourage people to sign up for recycling. · Large newspaper display ads identifying the areas and promoting the program. · Promotional flyers in special insert sections of the newspaper. Staff is also preparing a report to identify issues and provide recommendations and a cost analysis for consideration of a solid Waste transfer station. This is a rather complex issue and will be reported on in the future. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsX2002\CC Mtg 7-10\145-SW.doc B A K E R S F I E L D ........... CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM July 17, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS,'PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ALTERNATE 15 Council Referral #000152 Councilmember Benham requested a copy of Alternate 15, regarding.the proposed cross-town freeway be provided to Tom Clegg. Contact information attached. A copy of the cover letter transmitting the Alternate 15 map to Mr. Clegg is attached. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsX2002\CC Mtg 7-10X152-Jack.doc. Tom Ctegg PO Box 30042 Bakersfield, CA 93385 June 26, 2002 Cotmcflwoman sue Benharn City Council of Bakersfield 150I Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Councilwoman Benharn: Can you please send me a copy of Alternate 15, the proposed cross-town freeway arrangement? If you do not possess a copy of this, can you please direct me to where I can obtain one? I am simply curious. Thank You, Tom Clegg REC'D & PLACED ON FILE AT COUNCIL MEEIlNG OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 (661) 326-3'/24 PAUL M. ROJAS. DIRECTOR · CITY ENGINEER July 15, 2002 Mr. Tom Clegg PO Box 30042 Bakersfield CA 93385 Subject: Alternate 15 Dear Mr. Clegg: Enclosed please find a map of the proposed Alternate 15 for the cross-town freeway. You may also obtain information about this project on our website at www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us under the Bakersfield Systems Study on the main page. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Very truly yours, RAUL M. ROJAS PubliC Works Director Assistant Public Works Director JUL 18 7_F)Oti , ',; B A K E R S F I E L D : ~ ' ...... " CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM July 17, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~.,/[ ~ SUBJECT: STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE Council Referral #000151 Councilmember Benham requested a street sweeping schedule in the Jefferson and Alta Vista area provided to Mary Helen Barros, head of neighborhood watch in that area. Contact information attached. On July 11,2002, Luis Peralez, Street Maintenance Superintendent informed Mary Helen Barroz that the Alta Vista area would be swept once a month on a set schedule. The exact day of the month has not been determined. However, the sweeping by set schedule will start in August, 2002. When the sweeping schedule is set, door-hangers will be placed at each house. The sweeping schedule will be printed on the door-hangers. The Alta Vista area included in the sweeping schedule will be between Bernard Street and Highway 178, from Union Avenue to Baker Street. There are other areas that will be swept on a set schedule. We will be providing council with a list of these areas as soon as all the details are completed; ,G:\GROUPDAT~Referrals~2002\CC Mtg 7-10\151 -Streets.doc REC'D & PLACED ON FILE AT COUNCIL MEETING OF JUL B A K E R S F I E L D ~_ ~ CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM July 17, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: AIR PARK FEES Council Referral #000147 Councilmembers Carson and Maggard request staff provide a comparative fee analysis for the City Air Park and Meadows Field. This is to include a monthly lease revenue report. Also to be provided is a copy of the General Services Manager's Memo to the City Council. Attached are the comparative fee analysis with Meadows Field, the revenue vs. expenditure report and the restaurant report. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsL2002\CC Mtg 7-10\147-Brad.doc BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Airplane Storage Fee Schedule Storage Type Current Fees Proposed Fees Meadows Tie-down $ 30.00 $ 40.00 N/A Port-a-Pon (owner hangars) $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $50.00 Shadeport (Watts Dr.) $ 55.00 $ 65.00 N/A Shade port (Quad) $ 60.00 $ 75.00 N/A~ Community Hangar (EAA) $ 80.00 $100.00 $300-$600* T-Hangar $130.00 $160.00 $215-$255 Hex Hangar $140.00 $180.00 N/A Overnight Tie-Down (single) $ 3.00 $ 5.00 N/A Ovemight Tie-Down(twin) $ 5.00 $ 5.00 N/A * Based upon aircraft length and wingspan. Bakersfield Municipal Airpark Summary of Revenue and Expenditures-Operating Only Fiscal Years 1998-99 to 2001-02 I Actuals 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02 Operating Revenue: Other State Grants 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Daily Parking 361 53 1,185 103 451 Monthly Parking 66,222 60,519 58,143 58,973 59,522 Rents & Royalties 43,018 48,200 48,820 46,232 42,177 Fuel Flowage Fees 2,241 789 2,414 3,328 2,405 Penalties 2,871 1,393 1,708 1,463 1,349 Total Operating Revenue 124,712 120,954 122,270 120,099 115,904 Operating Expenses-Includes Depreciation -247,995 -236,302 -259,184 -226,238 -230,513 Difference -123,283 -115,348 -136,914 -106,139 -114,609 G:\G ROUPDA%Dani\airport new.qpw AIRPORT RES TA URA NT REPORT The Bakersfield Municipal Airport has had a tenant operating the restaurant facility for the past several years. In December 2000, a fire in the facility caused approximately $255,000 in damages and closed the restaurant. Restaurant History Tenants operating the restaurant facility have historically been late in meeting their rent payments. The current operator had an account balance owing of $10,716 (approximately 9-10 months in arrears). The previous operator had an account balance of $9,375. Even with an account balance owing, operation of the restaurant and rental of the facility provided the Airport with substantial income: $3,075 in the current fiscal year; $14,517 in fiscal year 99/00; and $10,250 in fiscal year 98-99. Approximately ten percent of the Airport operating budget came from revenue generated from renting the restaurant facility. Environment Having a restaurant at the Airport enhances the overall environment of the facility. Many General Aviation pilots enjoy flying for its own sake and plan their itinerary such that they can land at an airport facility with a restaurant and enjoy a meal. The restaurant did attract some of these General Aviation visitors but, more importantly, it provided a place for local pilots, airport tenants and local residents to meet and have a meal. The restaurant was frequently very busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Because these patrons recognize the restaurant's benefits, we understand that a petition is circulating to request the City reopen the restaurant. Costs The cost to rehabilitate the existing facility is estimated to be $255,000, not including furnishings and equipment. It is estimated that to construct the shell for a new facility would be approximately $80 per square foot. It would then be up to a new tenant to provide improvements (interior finish, counters, booths, tables, equipment, etc.) to make the facility ready for restaurant use. The current restaurant facility is approximately 3,500 square feet. An additional 1,800 square feet was used as a bakery, deli and offices. If we constructed a new 3,500 square foot building, the cost would be $280,000, plus tenant improvements. Fiscal Impact With the restaurant facility non-operational, there is a loss in revenue of approximately $12,000 annually, or ten percent of the operating budget. Prior to the fire we had collected a total of $27,842 over the previous 30 months, or $11,137 annually. This does significantly impact the revenue generated for use within the operating budget. This loss is somewhat offset by the rent escalator written into the FBO lease which began at $800 per month and will reach $1,500 per month by March 1, 2002. An additional offset is received from a fuel flowage fee on fuel sales in the amount of approximately $160 per month. Should a decision be made to rehabilitate the existing, or build a new restaurant facility, it is likely that the capital costs will not be recovered for over 20 years. G:~GROUPDAT~Refcrrals~2002~CC Mtg 7-10\147 attach l.wpd, wpd Options The City has been put in an unfavorable position due to the tenant not having the required insurance at the time of the incident. The City's policy appears to provide $50,000 coverage and the City Attorney has submitted a demand letter to the insurance company and broker. The following is a summary of three options for the fire-damaged structure. Rehabilitate Construct Existing Building New Building Demolish Size (Sq. Ft) 5,300 3,500 N/A Estimated Cost $255,000 $280,000 $35,000 Rent/Month $1,000 $1,000 N/A Return on Investment 21.3 years 23.3 years N/A Est. Tenant Improvements $100,000 $100,000 N/A Rehabilitating the structure would allow us to maintain a greater amount of square footage. However, a new structure would be constructed in such a way so as to better manage space and be more energy efficient. Staff has discussed the possible interest of potential tenants with a local commercial property broker. Any potential tenant would desire to achieve a reasonable return on their, investment, as would the City. The broker indicated that areduced or postponed rent would likely be requested by a tenant furnishing any tenant improvements. As you can see from the above comparative' table, the return on investment if the City receives rent immediately would exceed 20 years. If the tenant desires to reduce or postpone the rent in order to realize a reasonable return on investment for tenant improvements, the City's return on investment could exceed 30 years. Staff researched the possible interest of the previous tenant in providing tenant improvements and lease terms that may be desired. The former tenant has offered to complete tenant improvements in the amount of $65,000 in exchange for zero ($0.00) lease payments for ten years. Under this proposal the City's return on investment would exceed 30 years, which we believe is not acceptable. Recommendation Due to the excessive time to realize a return on investment, the staff recommendation is to demolish the existing fire damaged structure. G:\GROUPDAT~Rcferrals~,002\CC Mtg 7-10\147 attach l.wpd.wpd DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: July 11, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager . FROM: Stan Ford, Director ~:~.~ SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD YARD BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITION #rRef000143 ( Ward 4 ) 'Councilmember Couch referred correspondence from Janella Hairston regarding Neighborhood Yard Beautification Competition Program. Councilmember Couch requested staff research a Neighborhood Yard Beautification Competition Program which Janella Hairston requested the City investigate it's merits. This beautification program is conducted throughout the United States in affiliation with Keep America Beautiful. There are currently four competition programs in California and about sixty other, programs throughout the United States. This yard beautification competition program is available to residential and commercial owners. The goal is to try and get everyone in the community to cleanup, beautify, improve and maintain their yard areas on a consistent basis throughout the year. At the end of the project period in the various categories or divisions projects are judged based on the established standards. Winners are chosen in each division and given an award. Staff will do more research on this program by contacting various city's throughout the state that currently conduct this program activity. VVe will also discuss this project with Janella Hairston to get some of her ideas as well. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee currently has a number of projects being planned or initiated and would like to get all of these fully established and functioning before taking on any future projects at this time. Staff feels the Neighborhood Yard Beautification Competition program is a worthwhile - project the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee can consider for a future project. S:\Council Referrals\Ref000143 July 11,2002 (2:34pm) DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: July 11, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager 'JU~L I 6 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. S:\Council Referrals\Ref000142 July 11,2002 (3:03pm)