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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July 26, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor and City 71 ~-
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
1. Redflex has done some testing of the new cameras for red light enfomement.
Based on the results, I can safely say a lot of peoPle will be receiving $280 tickets
after the test pedod is over. When they call to complain, please remind them this is
a safety program, and despite the large amount of the tickets, the City is not doing it.
for profit!
2. Thanks to the Police Department for the opening celebration at the Lakeview
substation this past Wednesday. Please join us for another opening celebration
next Tuesday at 3945 Hughes Lane - the Central Bakersfield Satellite Office.
3. Next Tuesday is also the date we will hold the dedication ceremony for the national
motto and historical documents. The evening will begin with a program on the steps
of City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
4. For some time we have been negotiating with a developer to sell our 113-acre
property on Mt Vernon to them - we hope that the private sector's marketing
techniques will be more effective in creating jobs on that parcel than ours have
been. That is particularly true now that Senate Bill 975 is in effect. We are getting
closer to terms and hope to have something ready for you fairly soon.
5.. Due to time constraints, it was not possible to answer all of the questions raised at
the State of the City Luncheon. Attached are responses to the remaining questions.
6. The City of Bakersfield has the pleasure of coordinating the next meeting for the
California Commission on Tax Policy for the New Economy. This statewide
commission will meet in Bakersfield July 29th. Details are attached.
7. Attached is an update of the meeting held July 23rd at the Bakersfield Senior Center
regarding the planning and status of the senior housing project. I am happy to
report that the responsibilities required of staff have been well' handled and I do not
anticipate any delays or issues as a result of our performance requirements under
the contract.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
July 26, 2002
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8. We have over the past few years had most schools in the Bakersfield City School
District pull out of the After-School 'Recreation Program. Please see the enclosed
memo from Stan Ford. When they pull out, we propose to replace the service with
the mobile recreation program.
9. The Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report for the month of June is enclosed.
10. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
· Traffic Enforcement at Baker and Eureka Streets
· BMX Bike Park
Councilmember Ma.q.clard
· Red Light Traffic Enforcement on 24th Street
Councilmember Salva.q.qio
· Speeding between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road.
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cc: Department Heads
Pam McCarthy, City Clerk
Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst
July 22, 2002
M E M O'R A'N.D U M
TO: Alan Tandy
City Manager
FROM: Mayor.l-~rvey L. Hall'~
SUBJECT: State of the' City Questions
In an effort to further communications with the attendees at the recent "State of the
City" luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce has offered to print the answers to some'of_
the questions they were unable to get through at the luncheon. The answers will be
printed in their next newsletter.
Please send the original responses to my office and I will forward .them along with the
other presenters' answers. Thank you.
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Attachment
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E-mail address: rnayor@ci.bakersfield.ca.us
'State of the City Questions-2002
Mr. Alan Tandy:
If monies can.be "borrowed" for roadwork because it is more cost effective
to do this, why can't a sOlution and money be found to clean up Kern
County's air? Aren't there other cities we can model after?
Concern' for Kern coUnty's poor air quality and traffic congestion. Will the
local AQMD institute mandated car-pooling for businesses as they do down
south through the S.C. AQMD.
Mr. David Lyman:
On proposed housing "central Park Cottages" and 0ther- How will these be
occupied, what would be 'the qualifications to own and will they be
subsidized housing or ownership property.9,
Mr. Stan Ford
Thanks for the efforts to advance water flow in kern River'during
recreational season!! What can be done to remove trash and litter from
Beach park and Riverbank areas? This condition is unsightly and unhealthy
for our community.
Is there a possibility ofputting in a hedge along the fence on Stockdale
Highway (south side) to hide the canal paralleling the new entrance road into
Cal State?
Mr, Gene Bogart:
What are the chances of adding additional drinking fOuntains' or water
sources and garbage cans in the bike path on the westerly and easterly
portions?
Given the increase awareness due to terrorist events, to our vulnerability, are
there any plans to increase security to our potable water supply? This is
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Your Partner in Business.
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specifically of interest given the vast accessibility, to .the California Aqueduct
System.
Mr. Raul Roias:
In the Quail Wood Development~ half of the streets were completed where
the remaining roads, which were equally needing repairs, Were lei~
unfinished. Are there plans to complete these partially begun projects? If so
what are the proposed time frames?
What are the plans to connect.Hwy 178 going west to Hwy.99 to bypass 24th
Street to help the east-west traffic flow?
Are there plans to reduce speed on TruxtunExtension and add a median to.
improves safety?
Is there an interchange planned for Hwy 99 and H°sking Road?
B A K E R S F I E L' D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
July 24, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor Harvey L. Hall
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: ' State of the City Questions - 2002
Question #1 - If monies can be "borrowed" for roadwork because it is more cost
effective to do this, why can't a solution and money be found to clean up Kern
.County'.s air? Aren't there other cities we can model after? '
The issue of it being cheaper to borrow money to repair streets is a technical
one. If the deterioration can be stopped by resurfacing, the cost runs about $.80
per square foot. If too much time passes and reconstruction is necessary, it is
$4.00 per square foot. Thus, interest costs to borrow are less than the higher
street repair cost.
Air pollution is, by its nature, not limited to being a City problem. Much of
Bakersfield's bad air comes down the valley from San Francisco, from farms and
from industrial sources outside the City limits. Under the governance of the San
Joaquin Air Pollution Control District, a wide range of mandates exist that is
gradually improving air quality. The "model" exists - it is a massive problem and
the solutions carry significant economic impact so the "cure" takes a long time.
Question #2 - Concern for Kern County's poor air quality and traffic congestion.
Will the local AQMD institute mandate' car-pooling for businesses as they do
down south through the S.C. SQMD.
We are aware of no talk about mandatory car pooling in our area.
BAKERSFIELD
M E MORAN DU M
July 25, .900~)
TO: Mayor Harvey Hall
FROM: Donna .L' Kunz, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: State of the ~ity Question - Central Park Housing Plans
Ouestion: On proposed ho~sing "Central Park Cottages" and other - How will these be
occuPied, what-would be the qualifications to own and will .they be subsidized housjng or
ownersl~ip p~operty.
Answer:
The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency received a special deferred IOw interest
loan from the California Ho~using .Finance Agency., (CHAFA) in the amount of $1.2 million
dollars to assist in the acquisition of 7 acres near Central park and 21st and R sffeets for
the purpose of creating affOrdable u~-ban ho'~ising Downtown. The Agency is planning a
for sale - owner occupied single family housing project on this location that will consist of
about 73, cottage craftsman style - two story homes. The homes will be clustered on
private streets and will part of a homeowner association. The project will also include
courtYards, common area green space, landscaping features, a public art piece and a
water element entry feature. At least half of these homes will be reserved for affordable
homebuyers whose incomes do not exceed 80% of the area median income. Affordable
homes purchased by qualified homebuyers will contain owner occupancy and affordable
covenants. This means that the homes reserved for affordable buyers must remain
affordable to persons at 80% median income for a pedod of 50 years.
Currently, a family of four whose income does not exceed 80% of median can qualify for
a'home mortgage in an amount between $85,000 and $105,000 depending on the interest
rate and other credit issues. The Agency is currently working with a private developer, who
is conducting a market study to determine the pricing of the homes and the feasibility of
the project.
BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND pARKS
DATE: July 26, 2002
TO: Honorable Mayor Harvey L, Hall
FROM: 'St'an .Ford, Director of RecreatiOn and Parks
SUBJECT: State of the City Questiotts- 2002
Is there a possibility of.puffing in a hedge along the fence on Stockdale Highway (south
side) to hide the canal paralleling the new entrance rOad to Cai State?
The property in question is owned by Cai-State Bake_rsfield. We Will forward this
comment on to C-al State.
ThanEs for the efforts to advance water flow in the Kern River during recreational
season!! What can be done to -remove trash and litter from Beach Park and riverbank
areas? This condition is-unsightly and unhealthy for our community,
Our City parkcrews pick up trash and lifter daily between the hours of 6:30 AM and 2:30
PM along the developed shoreline areas of the Kern River at Beach and Yokuts Park.
Trash' is often dumped after hours and it is then picked up the next day. The Kern River
Bike Path is also scheduled for daily trash and litter collection.
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee has adopted the Truxtun Avenue extension
along the river from Yokuts Park to Coffee Road. These volunteers clean this area once
a month. This committee also responds to citizen calls regarding areas that need to be
cleaned up.
B A K ,E R S F I E L' D
MEMORANDUM
July 26, 2002
TO: , Honorable Mayor HarVey L. Hall
FROM: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager
SUBJECT: State of the City Questions - 2002
What are the chances of adding additional drinking fountains or water sources
and garbage cans in the bike path on the Westerly and easterly portions?
Additional drinking fountains are planned to be installed in the newer areas of the
· bikePath. These areas include the westerly extension of the bike path to Enos Lane and
in the area near California Living MuseUm. Drinking fountains on the southwest bikepath
will be located near existing water wells located in the City's 2800 Acre water bank. In
the northeast, drinking fountains can be installed along the future bike path where water
mains are now being extended to serve .areas paralleling Alfred Harrel] Highway.
Existing parks located between Manor Street and Stockdale Hwy. (Riverview, Beach
Park, Yokuts Park and the Cai-State rest area) now provide drinking fountains. Parks
Dept. can provide additional trash cans if litter becomes a problem along the older areas
of the bike path.
Given the increase awareness due to terrorist events, to our vulnerability, are
there any plans to increase security to .our potable water supply? This is
specifically of interest given the vast availability to the California Aqueduct
System.
Our local drinking water comes mOstly (80%) from groundwater wells. This means most
of our urban water is delivered and transported in underground pipelines. Water wells are
located in secured brick PUmP buildings with locked steel doors. The existing Garnett water
treatment plant operated by the Kern County Water Agency has 24-hour operational secudty
and strict contingency plans in place to respond to emergencies. They have the ability to divert
surface water from three different sources:
a) The California Aqueduct
b) The Kern River -
c) The Federal Friant-Kern canal
All three sources can be used to provide water.as a back-up supply to the treatment plant in
case of vandalism or attack. Most other canal systems located in and around the Bakersfield
area are used to convey irrigation water to farms. Should one or more of these canals become
contaminated or unusable, most farmers would be able to turn on water wells to supplement
their water supply.
BAKERS.FIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: ,~ayor Harvey L. Hall
FROM: '7~rRaul Rojas, Public Works Director
THROUGh- Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director
DATE:~V July 26, 2002 '
SUBJECT: State of the City Questions 2002 - Responses
In the Quailwood Development, half of the streets were completed where the
remaining roads, which were equally needing repairs, were left unfinished. Are
there plans to complete these partially begun projects? If so, what are the
proposed time frames?
Each budget year we receive a certain amount of gas-tax funding to purchase material
for street resurfacing. We have a list of streets in each Council Ward that are in need
of resurfacing. Funds are divided as equally as possible for street resurfacing in each
Council Ward. Unfortunately, there is never sufficient gas-tax funding to resurface all
the streets in one time period. So, we have to use our judgement of which streets we
can maintain, for a year or more, until we can schedule them for resurfacing. The
streets in the Quailwood Development have been on our back-log of streets that are in
need of resurfacing. Lack of funds, manpower, and time does not allow us to resurface
all the street in the Quailwood area in one season. We used El Rio Drive as the break
point for resurfacing the streets in that area. Some streets west of El Rio Drive were
resurfaced during the 2001/02 budget year. We have the streets, east of El Rio Drive,
that are in need of resurfacing, scheduled for work in the Spring of 2003. In the
meantime, the streets in that area have been sealed to hold them through the winter
months.
The Street Division has a list of all residential streets that are in need of repair. This list
is updated and reviewed each year. The list is quite long and it seems to grow longer
each year. In our best judgement, by actual field review and assistance from the
Pavement Management System, we prioritize the street resurfacing/reconstruction list
each year.
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July 26, 2002
Mayor Harvey L. Hall
State of the City Questions 2002 - Responses
Page 2
Are there plans to reduce speed on Truxtun Extension and add a median to
improve safety?
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 limit for Police enforcement will be moved up to
within the next two weeks.
Results from the speed study will be provided to the Police Department for their use in
enforcement of the existing speed limit. If the data supports a lowering of the speed
limit in conformance with the CVC, a new speed limit will be proposed for approval by
the City Council.
The City has been installing median islands on Truxtun Avenue whenever the
opportunity has arisen with an adjacent project. Recently, nearly 1000 feet were added
with the installed signal on Truxtun Avenue and Truxtun Plaza West. It is one of the
City goals to install median islands along the entire lane on Truxtun Avenue as soon as
funds are available.
What are the plans to connect Hwy. 178 going west to Hwy. 99 to bypass 24th
Street to help the east-west traffic flow?
If Caltrans elects to locate SR 58 at another location, the City will pursue connecting SR
178 to SR 99 via the SR 204 Alignment, so as to bypass 24th Street through Downtown
and Westchester.
As part of the Bakersfield Systems Study, Alternate 15, Hwy. 178 is proposed to
connect directly to SR 99 via a new SR 58 alignment.
Is there an interchange planned for Hwy. 99 and Hosking Road?
Yes, our general plan calls for a full interchange at that location. In this year's budget,
funds were set aside to establish preliminary geometry and right-of-way needs for that
project. Once this preliminary work is complete, land can be set aside and/or
purchased for the interchange before it is developed.
c: Alan Tandy, City Manager
NEWS RELEASE
July 24, 2002
For more informatioff.
Marshall Graves
California Technology, Trade, and Commerce Agency
(916) 445-7654
Tax Policy Commission to Meet in Bakersfield
The Califomia Commission on Tax Policy for the New Economy
will hold its July 29 meeting in Bakersfield.
The Commission will meet at the Raybum S. Dezember
Leadership Development Center, Room 401, at California State
University, Bakersfield beginning at 11AM.
· The meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda is attached.
(more)
CAUFORNIA COMMISSION ON TAX POUCY IN THE NEW ECONOMY
Rayburn S. Dezember Leadership Development Center, Room 401
Califomia State University, Bakersfield
July 29, 2002
RNALAGENDA
11:00 AM Meeting called to order, Chairman Rosendahl
11:05 AM Welcoming Remarks
Harvey Hall, Mayor, City of Bakersfield
Steve Perez, Kern County Board of Supervisors
Dr. Tomas Arciniega, President, CSU Bakersfield
11:15 AM. Discussion / approval of minutes from 5/16 meeting
11:20 AM Daniel Thompson, CPA
Sales and Use Tax
12:00 PM Kimberly Bott, Assembly Revenue and Tax Committee
Ex-Officio Member
Legislature Perspective
12:30 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Lee Goodman, Esq.
of Counsel, Wiley, Rein and Fielding
Former Chief of Staff for the Chairman, Congressional Advisory
Commission on Electronic Commerce
1:45 PM Bill Weintraub, Commissioner
Tax Dispute Resolution in California
2:15 PM Connie Squires, Department of Finance
Ex-Officio Member
Governor's veto of Streamlined Sales Tax Project legislation
2:45 PM Kathryn Doi, Chief Counsel, TeChnology Trade and Commerce
Agency
Conflict of Interest Code
( m ore)
3:15 PM Commissioners' Work
Streamlined Sales Tax Project (Connie Squires assist)
Discussion
Public Comment
Vote
Conflict of Interest Code (Kathryn Doi assist)
Discussion
Public Comment
Vote
Strategy for Report Writing (Jesse Szeto assist)
Next Meeting
4:15 PM Additional Public Comment
4:25 PM Concluding Remarks, Chairman Rosendahl
4:30 PM Adjoumment
Note: Agendas for public bodies located within the Califomia Technology, Trade
and Commerce Agency, including the Califomia Commission on Tax
Policy in the New Economy are available at h~to~/commerce.ca.aov. For
additional information regarding this notice, please contact Marshall
Graves, California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency, 1102 Q
Street, Suite 6000, Sacmmanto, CA, 95814, (916) 445-7654,
mgrevasc~commerce.ca.aov
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MEMORANDUM '
_ July 25,
F~O~: Donna Kun~, fi~onomio ~evelopm~nt Director
O~Bd[GT: ~pdate on th~ Bakersfield Senior G~nter Hou~in~ ~roi~ot
~loaso find a~achod, an update of the meetin~ hold on dul~ 23~ at tho Bakersfield Senior'
~onter concernin~ tho plannin~ and status o[ tho sonior~houSin~ proioct: I'm happy to.
ropo~ that tho rosponSibilitios required o[ tho Gi~ sta~ havo boon Well handl0d an0 I do
not anticipate any dalays or issues as a result of our po~ormanca requirements under tho
contract. ~loaso fool free to call mo or Goor~o Gonzaloz if you hav~ luther concoms or
quostions.
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B A K E.R S FIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
M'EMORANDUM
July 24,2002
TO: Donna/. Kunz, Economic Development Director
FROM: Vince A. Zaragoza, Principal Planner '~,.~ .
SUBJECT: Update to Bakersfield Senior Center Housing (BSC) Project
Yesterday city staff met with BSC at 530 4th Street for a meeting to discuss the city's
acquisition/relocation/demo timeline for the BSC Senior Housing Project. The attendees
included the BSC Board of Directors, project HUD 202 consultant (Retirement Housing
Foundation), project architect (S.A.B.A. - Chabafy ArchiteCts), project engineer (Fred Porter),
City staff (EDCD) and Ms. Irma Carson.
The agenda was prepared by BSC and is attached. 'City staff spoke during the lUnch hour
on the acquisition timeline which is also attached. City HOME funds are earmarked only for
the acquisition phase of the project. The properties to be acquired with HOME funds are in
escrow, and per the timeline (step 28) we are currently meeting with tenants to determine
the cost of relocation and their benefits. Escrow for the five properties is anticipated to close
mid-August. The project HUD 202 consultant was satisfied with the city's tentative acquisition
timeline and felt that it meshed with their overall project timeline and HUD's November 30th
initial closing deadline. The architect's next step is to complete the final bid package and
secure a competitive bid and building permit by fall. City HOME funds will not be part of the
design or construction phase of the project.
A meeting is planned for July 25 at 1:30 PM to review the preliminary site plan' and 5th Street
vacation conditions. The meeting will be held at City Development Services Department.
Attendees will be the project consultants and City staff (EDCD, PW, Building Department,
Planning). Dr. Alexander Lark (BSC Executive Director) and Mr. Vernon Strong will also be
invited to the meeting.
For your perusal, a preliminary architectural site plan is attached. Please let me know if you
have any questions.
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MEETING AGENDA
BAKERSFIELD SENIOR HOUSING, INC
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
Project: 80 Unit-Affordable Senior Housing
Location: Bakersfield Senior Center
530 4th Street - Crafts ROom
Bakersfield, CA
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 Introduction - Dr. Lark
Comments - Polly Warren
Comments - Richard Washington
Design Review - Architect
12:00 p.m.-l:00 p.m. Lunch Meeting
Meeting ~vith Bakersfield Economic & Community Development
Discuss time lines and property issues
Contractor Interviews - 1:00 p.m, _ 5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.- 1:45 p.m. Colombo COnstruction·
2:00 p.m.-2;45 .p.m. Alpha Construction
3:00 p,m.-3:45 p.m. Wallace & Smith Contractors
4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. S.C. Anderson, Inc.
Bakersfield Sr. Center Acquisition/ReloCation/Demo Time Line
City of Bakersfield Economic and Community Development Department (EDCD}
(Ju y 2002)
_ Key Action Steps Target Date Date Done Responsible _,
1. Initiate Draft community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Project 11'/7/2001 11/7/2001' EDCD
Agreement
2. Notice of Interest to Acquire to 3 property owners. Per the agreement letter 11/9/2001 11/9/2001 EDCD
will state "voluntary acquisition".
3. Notice of Residential Tenant to be Displaced to 9 tenants in English and 11/9/2001 11/9/2001 EDCD
Spanish (may be less tenants). Include pamphlet "Relocation Assistance to
Tenants Displaced from Their Homes."
4. Submit draft agreement to BSC (2 party agreement - BSC/City) 11/22/2001 12/5/2001 EDCD
5. Meet with owners. Obtain the addresses of vacant units, the names and 11/22/2001 11/20/200'1 EDCD
addresses of tenants, and the number of bedrooms and tenants in each units.
Also need to know the amount paid for rent.
6. On behalf of BSC Housing Inc., EDCD to submit Letter of Application to PW 11/27/2001 12/3/2001 BSC Housing Inc.
for vacation of 5~h west to "R" Street. vacation to be recorded by owner of ·
vacated property (BSC Housing Inc.) after all conditions met by owner.
7. Receive comments on draft CHDO Agreement by BSC 12/05/2002 12/18/2001 BSC
8. Submit Agreement to Senior Center for approval (assume 2 week turnaround) 12/19/2001 '1/02/2002 EDCD
9. Final CHDO Agreement approved by BSC 1/02/2001 2/7/2002 BSC
10. Council approval of CHDO Agreeement assuming approved by BsC 1/23/2002 2/20/2002 CITY
11. Approval of MOU between BSC and Retirement Housing Associates (RHA) 3/20/2002 3/12/02 BSC & RHA
(if not approved per CHDO agreement section 2.5, following steps 12 & beyond
on hold)
Bakersfield Sr., Center AcqUisition/Relocation/Demo Time Line
July 2002
r,u¥ ~c. on ;~eF,5 Tar~let Date Date Done Responsible Party
12..Order title reports *from Fidelity National Title Co. only if MOU is signed 1/24/2002 3/29/2002 EDCD
13. Letter to owners to cooperate with appraiser only if MOU is signed 1/24/2002 3/29/2002 EDCD
14. Order appraisal~ per Uniform Rel0c;~tion Act (URA) from appraiser only if 1/24/2002 4/5/2002 EDCD
MOU is signed
15. Review of fair market appraisals (3 owners involved) * . 5/2/2002 5/9/2002 City R.E. Agent
16. Just Compensation established bY City per URA 5/7/2002 5/9/2002 City.
17. Notify owners of Just compensation - Initial 3 purchase, offers (needs 5/8/2002 5/9/2002 EDCD
summary statement) "Disclosure to Seller with Voluntary, Arm's Length 6/12/2002 Written res. req.
Purchase Offer" (start of initiation of negotiationS). · 6/24/2002 2"d Offer to Purch.
18. Resolution of Intention of 5th St. vacation and set public hearing 5/8/2002 5/8/2002 PW & City Council
19. Public hearing and final order of vacation of 5th St. 6/26/2002 6/26/2002 PW & City Council
20. On behalf of BSC properties placed into escrow 7/1/2002 7/17/02 EDCD~
21. Go out to bid for asbestos Study - Request for Propo. sals (RFP) 7/1/2002 7/8/02 PW
22. Owners accept or rejects offers (if rejected, project stops here and project is- 7/3/2002 7/16/02 EDCD/owners/BSC
either re-designed or scrapped)
23. Send letters of non eligibility to tenants who move in after initiation'of 7/3/2002 NA EDCD
negotiations
Bakersfield Sr. Center Acquisition/Relocation/Demo Time Line
July 2002
K%' Action Ster)S Tar~let Date Date Done Responsible Party
24. LM households to receive a Notice of Eligibility for Relocation Assist~ance for 7/2/2002 7/16/02 EDCD
·Res dential Tenant with brochure "Relocation Assistance To Tenants Displaced
From Their Homes." Low income households will receive Notide of eligibility for
Section 104(d) Relocation Assistance for Lower Income Residential Tenant". ·
They will also receive the brochure "Relocation Assistance To Tenants
Displaced From Their Homes."
25.90 day notice to vacate mailed t° 9 tenants 7/5/2002 7/17/02 EDCD
26. Asbestos RFP returned - Review Bids 7/9/2002 7/19/02 PW
27. Request income verification info from tenants I~y letter 7/9/2002 7/19/2002 EDCD
28.. Meet with 9 tenants; give info. answer questions ~//11/:~002 EDCD
29.. Come to agreement with up to 9 tenants on relocation claims - may need' to 7/16/2002 EDCD
assist them in locating new residences
30. Asbestos/LBP Results to Air Pollution Control District (APCD) - 10 Day 7/26/2002 pW
APCD Notice
31. Open escrow per CHDO Agreement -'Fidelity Natl. Title Insurance 'Co. 8/1/2~'002 7/22/02 EDCD
32. Escrow closes - title vested in BSC with Trust Deed and Deed of 8/15/2002 Escrow
Restrictions in favor of City (will be reconveyed when transferred to new entity
after firm HUD commitment for 202 funding for amended site is produced)
33. Bid Out Building Moving/Demolition (3 weeks notice) 8/15/2002 EDCD
34. Bid Out Street Demo/Vacation (3 weeks notice) 8/15/2002 EDCD
35. Award Low Bid for Building Moving/Demolition 9/16/2002 BSC
36. Award Low Bid for Demolition/St. Vacation 9/'16/2002 BSC
37. Receive Firm HUD 202 commitment - Request Reconveyance by City 10/1//2002 BSC/BSC Housing
Inc.
Bakersfield Sr. Center AcqUisition/Relocation/Demo
Time
Line
July 2002 ·
~,y ~c.u. o~up,=~ Tarcjet Date Date Done Res. Bible Party'
38.. Open Escrow & Transfer Properties to BSC Housing, Inc/BSC 10/1/2002 BSC/BSC Housing
39.. Close Escrow - BSC/BSC Housing, Inc. 10/25/2002 BSC/BSC Housing
40. Complete demo/moving buildings/Contractor 10/25/2002 Contractor
41. Complete st. demolition/vacation/contractor - end of City role for this phase 11/15/2002 Contractor
of the project
42. Request vacation of street to be recorded. 11/16/2002 BSC Housing !nc..
Note: * Properties to be purchased are:
Address Owner Type ~- Owner Residin,q~
508 R St. Boydstun MF No - tenants only
500 R St. Boydstun SFR No - tenants only
612 5th St. Johnson SFR Yes - owner residing
618 5th St. Boydstun MF No - tenants only
604 5th St. Sakamoto SFR No - vacant property
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TABULATION
first floor 0ross:
--~ ........... 24,026 sf
~ socond floor 0ross: 22,371 sf - oho b~d room (75 Units) 539.80 sf ~ach .-
bod room
~ ,hir~ floor gross: _ 22,371 ~, I 11two (1 unit> 744 s, each
~ total overall g~oss: 68,768 sf [~] one bed room (hc)(4 units,5%) 539.80 si eadh
SITE PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND & THIRD FLOOR PLANS
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: July 26, 2002
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
.FROM: Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks ~,~
SUBJECT: After-School Program - Bakersfield City School District
In 1997, the city council approved funding for after-school programs in both
the Greenfield-Union and the Bakersfield City school districts. The programs
in each district are essentially th~ same with the exception that the
Greenfield district receives funds from a state grant that allows.for longer
hours of operation at each school site.
Since their inception, these programs have been very popular and demand
remains very high. Typically, these programs have an initial waiting list for
openings and enrollment remains at a minimum 75%-80% throughout the
year.
The department has continued to budget for the maximum number of
program sites despite inconsistent school participation in the Bakersfield City
School District. The number of participating city schools has continued to
decline and staff has been told that we should expect only Stella Hills school
to participate under the existing agreement for the upcoming year. The cost
of the program is $25,000 per site with the city and the individual school
contributing $12,500 each. I should note that participation in our partnership
is at the discretion of each individual school, not determined by the district.
Department staff continues to work with the district staff to encourage school
participation. As we are made aware that a school is dropping out of the
program or that we do not have five schools participating, as the budget
allows, we work though the district to ensure maximum participation.
The department's obligation under the agreement calls for us to recruit, train,
and supervise staff (this is now done through our contracted employment
agency), purchase and maintain equipment and. supplies, and plan and
conduct recreational activities.
For the upcoming school year, the district has received a grant that provides
funding for after-school programing for eight city schools. Note: Stella Hills
was not included in this grant .This program is intended to be fundamentally
different than the program we currently conduct. The primary difference is
that there will be no recreation component. Also, the district has indicated
that the hourly wage for staff should be substantially higher than we pay at
other sites or for similar positions in other recreation programs. Of the eight
schools included in the grant, only Casa Loma has expressed interest in
working with the department. The other schools will be partnering with
organizations like the Boys and Girls Club. As proposed by the district, the
city would provide only funding for the Casa Loma program. Staffing,
training, programming, etc. would be conducted by the district.
Because of the fundamental change to the program, which no longer
requires our expertise or professional staff's involvement, and due to the
demand to expand our mobile recreation program, I am recommending that
the city only participate with Stella Hills under the current agreement.
Further, it is my recommendation that the remaining budgeted funds be used
to expand the mobile program into under-served neighborhoods.
Staff is aware of several parks that are potential sites for new after-school
activities. These include: Planz, Central, Joshua, Stiern, Quailwood, and Bill
Park Greens.
If approved, staff will develop a budget and schedule for expanded services
and survey the proposed areas to determine which areas would make the
best use of these services.
July 19, 2002
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Honorable Mayor Hall and Council Members
From: Eric W. Matlock, Chief of Police ~
Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for June, 2002. Please
call me if you have any questions.
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Bakersfield Police Department
Special Enforcement Unit
Monthly Report - June 2002
The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and
significant incidents / investigations for June 2002.
102 Felony Arrests 11. Guns Seized 94 Special Reports
49 Misd. Arrests 110. Fl's 12 Offense. Reports
14 Felony Warrants 50 Citations 21 CHP 180's
Arrests
13 Misd. Warrant 107 Probation / 4 Search Warrants
Arrests Parole Searches
216 Hours in 63 Hours assisting 3 2002 Shootings
Training other Department 2 2001 Shootings,
sections 4 2000 Shootings
9 1999 Shootings
Year to Date statistics
.January- June 2002
496 Felony Arrests 67 Guns Seized 568 Special Reports
180 Misd. Arrests 1005 Fl's 39 Offense Reports
110 Felony Warrants 132 Citations 79 CliP 180's
Arrests
110 Misd. Warrant 633 Probation / 31 Search Warrants
Arrests Parole Searches
1278 Hours in 1210 Hours assisting 13 2002 Shootings
Training other Department 19 2001 Shootings
sections 28 2000 Shootings
1999 Shootings
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: STAN FORD, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS ~
DATE: July 25, 2002
SUBJECT: BMX B~KE~ PARK
Council Referral No. Ref000150 (Ward 2)
I Councilmember Benham requested that staff investigate the feasibility of a bike park. I
The feasibility of providing a BMX park for freestyle riding generates many misconceptions
and perceptions, depending on your frame of reference. Agency administrators and
enthusiasts are clearly at odds in regards to many key issues. There is no lack of
information regarding the problems. Magazines, industry journals, and numerous web
sites discuss them at length from both perspectives.
At the core of the problem is the fact that many communities have provided new skate
parks. Ninety percent of these parks do not allow free style BMX activities. About ten
percent of the parks allow skaters and BMX riders to utilize the same facility either together
or at separate times. Bakersfield is among those communities that does not allow BMX
riders into the skate park. Reasons for allowing or not allowing BMX riders in a skate park
are mostly an issue of liability and wear.
The question then becomes how to address the needs of BMX riders. There are three
basic ways to do this.
ALLOW BMX TO RIDE ALL HOURS WITH SKATEBOARDERS
Enthusiasts believe this is a viable solution as some of the oldest skate/BMX parks existing
operate in this manner. They believe the issue of liability is mitigated by California
Government Code Section 831.7 which gives agency immunity by listing bicycle racing or
jumping as a "Hazardous recreational activity". Enthusiasts say there are no studies that
prove BMX riders do any more damage to a facility than skateboard riders. Administrators
disagree. They believe the Government Code only limits their liability if the facility was
originally designed to be used for BMX activities. Most skate parks were not, including
Bakersfield's. Administrators say they have direct evidence that the "pegs" on BMX bikes
cause additional damage to skate park facilities.
HAVE SEPARATE HOURS FOR BMX
BMX riders say they understand the need to split the hours of use. But if separate hours
are set up, they must be fair to all users of the park and include popular weekend and
after-school timeslots. In their opinion, the same liability issues apply. Administrators
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disagree. They say, to make this work, you would need to monitor the facility for
compliance with exclusive use. As paradoxical as it may sound, monitoring the facility
would increase compliance and may actually decrease the occurrence of injuries, however,
having a monitor increases the potential liability of the City based on a claim that the
monitor acted negligently or improperly and that this caused or contributed to the injury.
BUILD A BIKE ONLY PARK IN ADDITION TO THE SKATE PARK
Interestingly, this is not the solution preferred by BMX riders. They encourage the
development of BMX parks, but believe the facility should be open to all sports. Again,
they believe liability is addressed by Government Code 831.7. This is the solution
preferred by administrators, funding notwithstanding, They believe BMX bikes do damage
skate parks, to the extent it will cause hazards for skateboarding, and that the speed,
action, and size of BMX bikes requires a different design than skate parks to be user
friendly and limit liability.
Not surprisingly, the Recreation and Parks Department's recommendation to address the
needs of BMX riders is to construct a new facility. The major issues with this are location,
facility size and amenities, and funding.
A public planning process that included local BMX riders would be the preferred method to
address all of the issues stated above, however, some general guidelines and costs can be
assumed for study purposes.
· Placement of a BMX facility would be very challenging in any existing city park. A
regional park or sports complex may accommodate the necessary buffers for this
activity from adjacent uses. Preferably, a new parcel of land 11/2 to 2 acres in size
can be acquired in an appropriate location. Depending on the size, location, and
zoning of a parcel, the cost is likely to range from $100,000 to $300,000 with full
infrastructure improvements installed and ready to build on.
· Assuming a similar amount of users as we have for the Beach Park Skate Park, the
actual BMX facility would need to be about 25% larger or 20,000 square feet.
Current construction costs are about $30 per square foot for an estimated total of
$600,000. This total does not reflect cost to improve the balance of the parcel with
landscape, parking, and restrooms. Assuming a 1Y2 acre parcel. This cost could
range from $200,000 to $300,000.
· No funding was identified for this project in the 2002-2003 budget cycle. Staff will
attempt to identify an alternative source should a project be identified.
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BAKERSFIELD
POLICE
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: July 22, 2002
SUBJECT: Red Light Traffic Enforcement on 24th Street
Council Referral No. 000134 (Ward 3)
Council Member Maggard requested the police department increase law enforcement
efforts against red light runners via ticketing at problem intersections of M, Chester
and F Streets. Council Member Maggard also asked the other council members to
submit lists of problem intersections to be given extra enforcement attention.
In response to Council Member Maggard's request, a traffic officer was assigned to
monitor the area and provide enforcement as necessary. On July 9, three citations for
seat belt violations were issued, and on July 10, eight seatbelt citations were issued. To
date, officers have not observed any red light violations; however, staff will continue to
monitor the area.
EWM/vrf
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TO: ALAN TANDY, CItY MANAGER ~ 2 4 2002
FROM: ERIC W. MATLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE ,~':.,~.~ .... ~ ~¢" -' ~..
DATE: July 22, 2002
SUBJECT: Speeding Be~een Ming and Wilson
Council Referral No. 000136
Council Member Salvaggio thanked the police department for their efforts in increased
enforcement of speed laws between Ming and Wilson Roads at H Street, and
requested an officer be stationed at that intersection.
The officer assigned to this specific area of the city is cognizant of the history of
Speeding. The officer regularly monitors this area and speeding on Benton has not
been a problem, however drivers have been cited for recent stop sign violations. Staff
will continue with enhanced enforcement efforts in this area.
EWM/vrf