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Home My WebLink About09/06/02 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 6, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council/~ ~// FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. The maps of the three pool size alternates are enclosed. 2. Congratulations to Greg Klimko and the Finance Department! On August 14th, they were formally recognized for having its written investment policy certified by the Annual Conference of the Association of PUblic Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C). The City was honored at the Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. 3. The amendment to the Business License Tax ordinance, authorizing exemption for the business of "rental real estate" as a passive activity became effective August 30, 2002. A memo with a revised application is attached for reference. 4. The skatepark is closed for a time due to graffiti. General Services is hoping to get it cleaned up this week, and the Police Department is working on the problem from their end. 5. Enclosed is a Water Resources staff memorandum on the progress of the Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply project. The project is on schedule for delivering water in the Spring of 2003. 6. Four taxi stands were added this week to downtown streets as a result of committee discussions and meetings with taxi cab stand advocates. Two taxi stands have been placed in front of O.L.A. Raza, Inc. at 1630 19th Street at that organization's request (across from Goose Loonies). Two more stands have been placed along N Street south of the railroad tracks and the back entrance to the Centennial Garden. These two stands will be reviewed after a trial period to see if the stands are being well utilized for this purpose. Honorable Mayor and City Council September 6, 2002 ' Page 2 7. At the Wednesday Council meeting, I mentioned we had requested, but not received the High School District agenda, saying aquatics was on the agenda. My error, it was in this office. My lack of information was from being on vacation. The not yet adopted minutes to their meeting are enclosed. 8. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Couch · Brimhall and Jewetta Zone Change · Transfer of median and landscape maintenance to another department · Trash and Litter Clean-up at various street intersections · Update on the status of the traffic signal at Old River and Ridge Oak · Traffic problem with the three-way stop at Polo Trail and Remington Park Drive · Installation of a traffic signal at Old River and White Oak · Response to citizen regarding the recycling program · Information on Water-free Urinals · · Response to local company regarding the use of a vacant stucture Councilmember Salvag.qio · Update on citation at White Lane and Wilson AT:al cc: Department Heads Para McCarthy, City Clerk Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst Waterslides Recreation Pool ,g I Lap Pool ent~ , ~ Bathhouse / Admin. Site / Roof Plan Bakersfield Aquatics & Ice Center Bakersfield, California 8,190 sf Activity Pool, w/Diving & Lap area, N F-H I I 40,000 s.f. Ice Center ~/~0~R°ssetti Scale: 1"=16' ~1~ o' s' ~o' as' so' 14th Street Parking entry ~,,~ ~.~qva. ~ cs Cenl /~ ~;:.~,~..~ ~ ~ ~ ~- Q Street ...~ ~ ~-/,~ ~ ~ ~ , . ...... "'"- Option Olympic 50m Poo~ . ~ Bakersfield Aquatics & Ice Center BaRe.field, California ent~ 13th Street N Rossetti 50m Pool/7,200 sf Activity Pool 40,000 s.f. Ice center 14th Street Parking entry / ' m ~ '/ ~ ~~~J~~ ~ ~ Q Street -- Option 25 yard ' Bakersfield Aquatics & Ice Center Bakemfield, California ent~ 13th Street N , Rossetti Site Plan , ,,4~2 Scale: 1":40' 25y x 25m Pool/8,200 sf Activity Pool 40,000 s.f. Ice Center ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TREASURERS UNITED STATES & CANADA Press Release August 23, 2002 City of Bakersfield, California's Written Investment Policy Certified by the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada Washington, DC---On August 14, 2002, the City of Bakersfield, California was formally recognized for having its written investment policy certified by the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C). Earlier this year, the City's policy was reviewed and certified as meeting the standards set forth by APT US&C. The City was honored at APT US&C's 37th Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 300 governments have had their policies certified by the Association since its Investment Policy Certification Program was developed in 1990. The City of Bakersfield is one of 20 governments in the State of California to have its investment policy certified by APT US&C this year. The Program was instituted in an effort to assist state and local governments interested in drafting or improving upon an existing investment policy. As part oftheProgram, the Association has created a "Model" investment policy. The Model includes sample language and ratisnale for those 18 sections that the Association deems as critical elements included in the Model: liquidity; selection and review of suitable investment instruments; internal controls; reporting; portfolio diversification; custody and safekeeping; selection of investment institution criteria; ethics; and conflicts of interest. A written investment policy is only certified when the Association's Investment PolicyPi~view Team acknowledges that the policy has met all criteria set forth in the Program. Of the policies received each year for review, only two-thirds of the policies reviewed are accepted on their first submission. Those not initially approved are encouraged to amend their policies and resubmit for certification. For further information or a Copy of the Model Investment Policy and Application, contact APT US&C at (202) 737-0660, or on the website at www.mtausc.org. " 5 2002 , SEP - MEMORANDUM September 5, 2002 To: Gregory J. Klimko, Finance Director From: William C. Descary, City Treasurer ~ Subject: Business License Tax Amendment The amendment to the Business License Tax ordinance, authorizing exemption for the business of"rental real estate" as a passive activity in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 469, became effective on August 30, 2002. On Monday September 9, 2002 the Treasury Division will be sending the first letters (about 200) to those that rent or lease commercial or residential property based on information from Kern Data. Enclosed will be a revised business license application that provides the tax exemption option for passive investment in real property rental. As additional information, on Friday September 6, 2002 we will be mailing 5,100 senior citizen refuse refund checks. Most checks are in the amount of $72.00. cc: ~'Alan Tandy, City Manager Bart Thiltgen, City Attorney S:~JKimG~BillXMemo - Comm&ResLandlords.doc '~'/~' CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MAIL TO: CALIFORNIA PREMISES MUST CONFORM TO ZONING. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BUILDING, FIRE AND HEALTH CODES. P.O. BOX 2057' CHANGE OF NEW BAKERSFIELD, CA 93303 OWNERSHIP [] BUSINESS [] CHANGE OF ADDRESS [] APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK BUSINESS NAME - -- DATE BUSINESS LOCATION (Separate Certificate Required for Each Location) STREET CITY ST ZIP MAILING ADDRESS STREET CITY ST ZIP KIND OF BUSINESS OR PROFESSION TELEPHONE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ALL OWNERS/CORPORATIONS LIST OFFICERS - INCLUDE TITLES NAME HOME ADDRESS TELEPHONE STREET CITY ST ZIP · STREET CITY ST ZIP STREET CITY ST ZIP TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: PARTNERSHIP [] CORPORATION [] FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INDIVIDUAL [] :Name SSN-- I claim exemption from the Business License Tax for the organization or individual named above since it is [] Tax Exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) or under State of California Revenue & Taxation Code Section 23701 or; [] Considered a passive investment in the rental of Real Prop~rty under Internal Revenue Code Section 469. I understand I may be required to provide proof of continued exemption from the Business License Tax upon request. DATE COMMENCED BUSINESS IN BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE NUMBER, IF ANY SALES TAX PERMIT NO. ( ) ALPHA NUMERIC SUB Sales or:use tax may apply to your business activities. You may seek written advice regarding the application of tax to your particular business by writing to the nearest State Board of Equalization office. For general information, please call the Board of Equalization at 1-800-400-7115 ESTIMATED ANNUAL GROSS RECEIPTS IN BAKERSFIELD I SWEAR UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT. TITLE DATE Signature Owner, Partner, Agent or Officer of Co~orafion License ] Code Sect. From: Allen Abe To: Stan Ford Date: 9/3/02 2:00 Subject: SkatePark ....Beach For your information. The skatepark is still locked up due to the graffiti. General Services is hoping to get the graffiti taken off tomorrow. Over the weekend, kids were getting in by prying the fabric and climbing underneath the fence and prying the gate open. Greg will have to replace serveral rules sign due to graffiti damange. They are being ordered now. We have been working with the police department on this since last week ......... MEMORANDUM ~~~z<fc> ~-~' ~ '~i!r- (White paper due to photographs) ~~ September 5, 2002 TO: Gene Bogart, Water Resources Manager FROM: Florn Core, Water Resources Director SUBJECT: Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Project - Construction Progress The Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Project is to bring high quality Kern River drinking water to the citizens of northeast and central Bakersfield, as well as provide the catalyst for orderly development of the dry foothills on the eastside. The project began with the City constructing a Kern River mm-out structure, located below the California Living Museum. The entire project, a public-private cooperation between California Water Service Co. and the City, will include a river pumping station, two adjoining reservoirs, the purification/filtration plant and distribution pipelines to and from the purification plant. The Cal Water/City Kern River pumping plant, the City reservoirs, the Cal Water Treatment Plant and the Cal Water pipelines are under construction at this time. The Kern River Pumping Plant, located just east of the reservoirs, is now over 80% complete. A 54" raw water pipeline already installed extends from the pumping plant, crosses Alfred Harrell Highway and follows the bike path southerly until turning east at Kern River Pumping plant. Kern River turn-out is located behind the plant near the tree line Pacific Gas & Electric power substation (under construction) the PG&E substation (currently being constructed) until it reaches the Cai Water purification/filtration plant. The pumping and treatment plant facilities will be served through this PG&E substation. A liner installation blanketing the bottom and sides of the two raw water reservoirs is scheduled has phase two of the reservoir construction. The liner will East reservoir with pumping plant construction in background be a geomembrane or flexible polypropylene seal to prevent leakage. A pre-bid project tour conference was conducted on September 4, 2002, for all prospective bidders. The bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2002. Council award is expected on October 2, 2002. Installation of the liner should be completed by January 2003. Page - 2 - Northeast Bakersfield Water Supply Project The California Water Service Co. Bakersfield Treatment Plant is approximately 40% complete. The plant is located approximately 11/2 miles north of Mesa Marin Raceway, just west of Valley Lane. Construction is on schedule for an April 2003, initial start-up demonstration of the plant and distribution system. This will analyze the facilities for any adjustments prior to officially serving City residents in May 2003. - ~r~ Million Gallon Clear Water Storage Tank Cai Water is currently installing almost 7 miles of ~ :t ~,~ transmission and distribution water pipelines that range in size from 18" to 54" in diameter. That portion of pipeline along Alfred Harrell Highway has been completed. The major transmission lines along Paladino Drive are in the ground and being buried. Installation of pipeline will continue along Morning Drive, Panorama Drive, Fairfax Road and Auburn Street over the next three to four months. Minor traffic lane disruptions are expected on these streets Cal Water Treatment Plant buildings during this installation period. · 42" pipeline along Paladino Drive Backfilling trench along Paladino Drive KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 5801 Sundale Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309-2924 (661) 827-3154 FAX: (661)827-3301 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Special Meeting September 2t, 2002 UNADOPTED MINUTES PRELIMINARY Call to Order The Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kem High School District .was called to order at 8:35 p.m. by President Bob Hampton in the Board Room of the Administrative and Support Services Office, Kern High School District, 5801 Sundale Avenue, Bakersfield. Members Present: J. Bryan BateY :. Bob J. Hampton ., ~.. Larry Starrh Sam Thomas Connie Wattenbarger Member(s) Absent: None Administrative StaffMember(s) Present: William D. Hatcher, Superintendent Donald E. Carter, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction james R. Fillbrandt, Associate Superintendent, Personnel Dennis Scott, Associate Superintendent, Business Rebecca A. Shipley, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Administrative Staff Member(s) Absent: None Hearing of Citizens No Closed Session was posted or scheduled; therefore, no requests presented to on Closed Session address the Board of Trustees regarding Closed Session agenda items. Agenda Adoption of It was moved by Trustee Starrh, seconded by Trustee Wattenbarger and carried Final Agenda that the Final Agenda be approved with no changes as announced by Superintendent Hatcher. .¥7~09-~ This complex proposal was turned down several weeks ago because the contribution sought from Kern High School District was $3.0 million. It is important to note that this proposal from Mr. Maggard will not solve all of the District's future needs. Associate Superintendent Scott further reported that Mike Keese, Director of School Support Services, has been asked by the District Superintendency to form a committee of swim coaches, athletic directors, principals and parents to examine both current and anticipated future needs of the district in this area. "Given the current state budget crises, the need for the voters to pass Proposition 47, the statewide school bond in November, the costs to build pools and because the Kern High School District has limited resources, its important that we enter into the right partnerships. However, I believe Mr. Maggard's proposal for a contribution, which has a significantly lower cost to the Kern High School District, is worthy of consideration. Because of this, we would appreciate direction from the Board of Trustees." Trustee Wattenbarger responded she was glad to see a possible solution available. Trustee Thomas asked if dollar figures had been talked about. Associate Superintendent' Scott reported the dollar amount used two years ago at Bakersfield College was approximately $350,000, with maintenance language review to occur after three to five years of the agreement. He also stated that the District had discussed with Councilman Maggard the possibility of a similar agreement with the City of Bakersfield. Trustee Batey stated that it is key to remember that the District would not be the contractor on the construction of the pool or the owner of the pool, and that the District would only be renting lanes for a fixed number of years. Superintendent Hatcher agreed with Trustee Batey's comments, and reported that space would be rented by the Kern High School District for four months a year for approximately' four hours a day, plus some special events. Trustee Thomas asked how formal the discussions have been to this point and if the deal could be stopped at this point. Associate Superintendent Scott responded that no commitment has been made on behalf of the Kern High School District as of this date, and that a proposal will be made to the City of Bakersfield City Council at tomorrow's meeting. Superintendent Hatcher. reported that a partnership works when it is good for both parties. Trustee Starrh expressed his support for the District administration to work out a proposal that would give students access to more swimming space as long as it doesn't impact other programs. He asked how many schools would benefit from the location of the new aquatic complex. Associate Superintendent Scott reported it would generally accommodate two schools at one time, which allows for immediate after-school practice sessions, in addition to an excellent location for valley and division meets. Trustee Wattenbarger also expressed support for continuing the discussion, and expressed concern that this agreement would not negate any discussions or partnerships with the North Bakersfield Park and Recreation District. Associate Superintendent Scott responded this is one pool that is being discussed. "There is a need for a number of pools in a number of locations within Bakersfield." Trustee Hampton thanked Associate Superintendent Scott and Superintendent. Hatcher for an excellent report and also supported moving ahead with discussions with the City of Bakersfield. Special Meeting September 3, 2002 Board of Trustees ' 7710 ADJOURNMENT Adjournment President Hampton adjourned the Special Meeting of September 3, 2002 at 8:45 p.m. Bob J. Hampton, President ,. Sam Thomas, Clerk BJH:ST/bs Special Me~ting September 3, 2002 Board of Trustees B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRE DATE: September 3, 2002 SUBJECT: BRIMHALL AND JEWETTA ZONE CHANGE Council Referral No, REF000175 REFERRAL BY COUNCILMEMBER COUCH TO STAFF REQUESTING RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY BECKY KAISER DURING PUBLIC STATEMENTS 8-21-02 REGARDING THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE AT BRIMHALL AND JEWETTA. The staff report to the Planning Commission stated there was no property designated for office commercial within a mile of the site. A check of the general plan confirms that the closest office commercial designation of land is 11/4 miles to the southeast of this site. There are four areas planned for general commercial development where offices might also be built within a mile of the site. JH:MG:djl cc: Rhonda Smiley, Office AdministratodPublic Relations ;" "~Metastorm e-work client Page 1 of 1 Referral Display ,.: Requester: I~a_Vid CO~C,,,h, ........................ Ward: 14 Referral Created: Req. Completion Date: [8/29,,/2002 ~ Meeting: [8~21/2002 4 18/26'.'!~'0"0~ Initial Referral Information Short Description: /BRIC,ALL AND JEWE'Fr~ Z(~,N,~.CH~NG,E Long Description: *** REFERRAL TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES*** REFERRAL BY COUNCILMEMBER COUCH TO STAFF REQUESTING RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY BECKY KAISER DURING PUBLIC STATEMENTS 8-21-02 REGARDING THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE AT Attachment A BRIMHALL AND JEWETTA. Attachment B Attachment C ii~: Attachment D r- Lead: - Assigned To: Response? R1 (1) jDe~. Services &.planning Reassigned To: Response? ' R3 i (3) Optional Citizen Contact Information Name: Name: [BE~CKy?A!SEB ........................................ : Address: Address: Phone: ~ Phone: I ; I http://ew~rk/scripts/eWeb~d~~/F~~derPage?Page=Referra~%2524Disp~ay&F~~der~D=EW~~K.. 9/3/2002 AUG .... ] DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS DATE: August 17, 2002 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM' Stan Ford, Director of Recreation and Parks SUBJECT: Transfer of Median/Streetscape Maintenance Although it may appear to be a simple matter to transfer the median maintenance responsibility to another department, it would be both impractical and inefficient to do so. Due to the success we have achieved in improving operational efficiency during the past few years, it would also be very disruptive to our overall maintenance program. One result of the focus on efficiency is the"sharing" of staff and equipment between streetscape and park maintenance. To attempt to split these functions at this time would require the addition of many staff positions and the purchase of the equipment and supplies needed for the new staff. Landscape maintenance is supported by skilled staff like the craftworkers and technical staff such as the chemical applicators and the urban forester. Because these few positions have a vast and varied responsibility citywide, it would be practically impossible to allocate their time to meet the needs and schedules of two separate departments. Beyond the "simple" mowing and edging, are the other aspects of maintenance. For example, the irrigation system. These systems require daily monitoring. Further, because of the design of the medians, the age of the irrigation systems, as well as vandalism, constant adjustment and repairs are required. Problems like weed irradication complicate the work Because a function such as landscape maintenance requires a team of individuals who each have a different speciality or skill, it is difficult to easily describe or quantify the problem of separating park maintenance from streetscape maintenance. For example, although I may be able to state that there are nine staff "dedicated" to streetscape maintenance, in reality there are at least thirty individuals who work in the streetscapes in any given week. In addition to the field staff, are the supervisors and service coordinators who support all field operations. These individuals have responsibility for both parks and streetscapes in each of four areas of the city. We do not have any supervisors or coordinators dedicated to just streetscape maintenance. This organizational design allows for better coordination, scheduling, and minimizes wasted effort in our daily operations. In order for the transfer of streetscape maintenance to be successful by the other department, it would require supervisiors knowledgeable and experienced in landscape maintenance, plant and soil sciences, and irrigation systems. The best way the city can meet its goal of providing quality service while being fiscally prudent, is to have. Recreation and Parks design and maintain the medians and streetscapes with the support from the other city departments. B A K E R S F I E L D ~.- CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM September 5, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR~ .... SUBJECT: TRASH AND LITTER CLEAN-UP Council Referral #000200 staff clean up trash and litter at various, street Councilmember Couch requested intersections. " Over the next several weekends, Street Cleaning crews will clean up trash and litter at the following locations. 1. Coffee Road & Rosedale Highway. 2. Hageman Road, Coffee Road to Calloway Drive. 3. CsHoway Drive, Brimhall Road to Stockdale Highway. 4. Stockdale Highway, Calloway Drive to Allen Road. Stockdaie Highway and Calloway Drive used to be under the Adopt-A-Highway Program, but organizations have dropped out of the program. After these areas are cleaned, the Street Cleaning Supervisor will monitor the areas periodically and will schedule cleaning operations, as needed. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsX2002\CC Mtg 8-21~200-Streets.doe SEP B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM September 5, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OLD RIVER & RIDGE OAK SIGNAL Council Referral #000196 Councilmember Couch requested,an update on the status of the traffic signal at Old River & Ridge Oak. · Poles are installed and signal hardware is in. · Cages for the foundations are being built · Department is soliciting bids for boring · Underground Service Alert has been notified · Concrete removal is scheduled for 09/05/02 · Hole boring for the foundation is scheduled to follow concrete removal. · Estimated completion date on or before 10/31/02 G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsL2002\CC Mtg 8-21\196-Gen Svcs. doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM September 4, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR SUBJECT: POLO TRAIL & REMINGTON PARK INTERSECTION Council Referral #000199 Councilmember Couch requested staff resolve the traffic problem with the three- way stop at Polo Trail & Remington Park Drive. Traffic Engineering staff will analyze the intersection operations at Polo Trail and Remington Park Drive, located south of Noriega and east of Verdugo, for appropriate traffic control measures and make changes or improvements as needed to control the traffic. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsX2002\CC Mtg 8-2 l\199-Traffic.doc SF_.t - 6 B A K E R S F I E L D -. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM September 5, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL OLD RIVER & WHITE OAK Council Referral #000195 I C ouncilmember Couch requests staff move up on the priority list the installation of a traffic signal at Old River and White Oak. The intersection of Old River at White Oak was added to the Traffic Engineer's List of warranted future traffic signal locations on July 31, 2002, after warrants were met in July 2002. The ranking is number 29 out of 38 un-funded, but warranted, signal locations based on comparative need for each signal. The Capital Improvements Program list of signal projects is developed each year for the next year's budget. In preparing that list, staff will consider several factors in determining which projects to include in the recommend CIP. Those factors include · Funding amounts available in the various sources that can be used for traffic signals; and · The ranking of specific signal projects based on their warrants. In past years, our funding for traffic signals has been limited. The new federal authorizations should include more Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding, which is a prime funding source for traffic signels. During the preparation of the Capital Improvements Program list, staff will provide updated funding information to Council along with the ranking by warrants. Other options, such as traffic channelization, will also be considered to maximize the number of intersection improvements constructed with those limited funds. Recommendations as to which signal projects to include in the FY 2003~04 budget will be brought to Council for final determination. G:\GROUPDAT~ReferralsX2002\CC Mtg 8-21\195-Traffic.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM September 4, 2002 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ~ SUBJECT: RECYCLING PROGRAM Council Referral #000201 Councilmember Couch requested Kevin Barnes respond to a letter from Dena Kiouses regarding the recycling program. Dena Kiouses was contacted as requested. In addition to answering her concerns regarding the curbside pilot and it's availability to the rest of the community, other recycling options were also conveyed to her. Finally, in the event the city chooses to go city wide with its curbside recycling program, Ms. Kiouses' name is being added to a data base to make sure she gets contacted personally. G:\GROUPDAT~Referralsk2002\CC Mtg 8-21X201-SW.doc From: "Dena Kiouses" <dkiouses~bak.rr.c~m> To: <city_council~ci.bakersfield.ca,us> 02 JU~ 2'7 P~ [~: Date: Wed, Jun 26, 2002 10:46 PM Subject: Recycle Program .i,~AKERSFIELD CITY CLERK I am very interested in a city-wide recycle program. ! live in Ward Four (the pilot program is unavailable in my area), and would be willing to pay the yearly fee for such a program. I know that my family would. have less '~trash' and would recycle more. Please keep me informed of the progress of this program in the future. Thank you in advance, Dens M. Kiouses dkiouses~bak.rr.com Distributed to: Mayor. ~ Council ~ City Mgr, City Atty 'ug. By City Clejpk From: Sal Moretti To: inet:dkiouses@bak.rr.com Date: 9/4/02 .ll:05AM Subject: city wide recycling program Dena, Thanks for your interest in our recycling programs. In the near future, we will be evaluating ~he results of the pilot program and if a determination is made to go "city-wide", we will be putting the word out. We will keep you informed on the status of this project. Of course, recycling is more than the traditional "curbside" variety. You currently have a green waste recycliQg program available through the use of your green cart at home, and drop-off locations for your bottles, cans and paper are available too. For the Ward 4 area, our nearest drop-off site is Endeavor School between Main Plaza and Calloway on Meacham. Feel free to call at 326-3114 or email me if you have further questions. B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER ~ FROM: JACK HARDISTY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRE DATE: September 5, 2002 SUBJECT: WATER FREE URINAL Council Referral No, REF000198 ICOUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION ON I WATER FREE URNIALS. Water free urinals do not meet code requirements, therefore, theyare not allowed. Staff has reviewed these in the past and have found them inadequate. CODE SECTION 601.1 of the California Plumbing Code States: Except where not deemed necessary for safety or sanitation by the administrative authority, EACH plumbing fixture shall be provided with an adequate supply of portable running water piped thereto in an approved manner, so arranged as to flush and keep it in a clean and sanitary condition without danger of backflow or cross-connection. Water closets and urinals shall be flushed by means of an approved flush tank or flushometer valve. JH:EP:djl Co: Rhonda Smiley, Office Administrator/Public Relations P:\CCReferral~REf000198.doc :~:' 6 "'"~ o_.~e----w~ Metastorm e-work client Page 1 of 1 Requester: ~avidC,,P,??,,,.h i Ward: ~,~ ! Referral Created: Req. Completion Date: ]9161... 2~2 ! Meeting: 1~/,,2,17,~02' ......... F/3/2°°2 Initial Referral Information Short Description: Long Description: ***DUAL REFERRAL TO WATER AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, WATER LEAD*** COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WATER FREE URINALS. Attachment A Attachment Et ^ttachmont ~ Attachment D - Load: -~ Assigned To: Response? RiI{ (li ~vat_e~.rS..~:~e[B~ard I Reassigned To: Response? Optional Citizen Contact Information Name: Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: http://ew~rk/scripts/~~eb.d~~/F~~derPage?Page=Referra~%2524Disp~ay&F~~der~D=EW~RK.. 9/3/2002 B A K E R S F I E L D M E M O R A N D U M SEP-6 September 4, 2002 ',, TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: ~ Stanley C. Grady, Planning Director SUBJECT: Request by Councilmember Couch for response to appeal letter from Stiers Leisure Vehicles, Inc. concerning reuse of vacant house to home building as an R.V. dealership. The appeal was filed by Alexander & Associates on behalf of Stiers Leisure Vehicles.' The letter is attached to the memorandum. The appeal is based on three main points. One point is that signatures of the current property owner or authorized representatives have not been obtained on the application. Another is that signatures of the current property owner or authorized representative were not obtained on the indemnification agreement and, last, that the CUP may adversely affect the auto mall tenants. The last point has a shorter answer and will be responded to first. The City has been and is supportive of the Auto Mall project. However, that support has not precluded the consideration of similar uses in existing vacant structures in the general vicinity of the Auto Mall. Two points were made with reference to required signatures. Both relate to required signatures on application documents. For typical cases, owners are required to sign the application and indemnification agreement. Both are meant to protect the City. This case was not typical. The applicant is in negotiations to buy the property through another owner who is purchasing the property out of bankruptcy. To accommodate due diligence timelines, the applicant requested, and was allowed to pursue the CUP application knowing that the' CUP approval could not be effectuated without a property signature. By ordinance, the applicant would have one year to implement the rights granted by the CUP or the approval will terminate. The applicant did correspond with Newmark Retail Financial Advisors concerning pursuit of the CUP application. A copy of the letter is attached. SG:djl Attachment P:\Memos~stier.doc CB Richard Ellis June 27, 2002 Golden Empire Industrial Team CB Richard Ellis 555.5 California Ave. Oscar Garza, Esq. Suite 301 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher T 661 633-3819 4 Park Plaza F 661 633-3801 Irvine, CA 92614-8557 www.cbre.com/geit wkress@cbre.com Re: Application for Conditional Use Permit Wayne L. Kress Former House 2 Home Location v'ice President 2125 Panama Lane Bakersfield, California Dear Mr. Garza: You are referred to me by Newmark Retail Financial Advisors LLC concerning the real estate asset owned by HCCA Realty Corporation located at 2125' Panama Lane in Bakersfield, California. This asset is currently pooled with other HCCA assets that are now escrowed for acquisition by RSM Development, Inc. I represent Lee FitzGerald of Venture Out who is negotiating with RSM to purchase the Bakersfield asset for use as an RV Sales and Service outlet. The City of Bakersfield requires a Conditional Use Permit for this use on this property, and Mr. FitzGerald wishes to apply for it now even though he has not concluded negotiations with RMS. Applying now allows us to be calendared for a hearing within our due-diligence period. Should we miss this next application date, we will not be able achieve a hearing until after the due-diligence period. If we don't reach agreement with RSM, we will simply drop our attempts to obtain a CUP. In Bakersfield, the CUP application requires the approval of the property owner of record, which is still shown to be HCCA Realty Corporation, 3345 Michelson Drive, h'vine, California. The application also requires that the owner of record indemnify the City of Bakersfield during the CUP process. Newmark advised me to send this application to your attentionl Please complete HCCA's portion of it and return it to me. Should you have any questions, feel welcome to call me. Sincerely, Wayne Kres§ Enclosure cc: Lee FitzGerald w/enclosure 2002 10:53 CITY OF BRKERSFIELD 6613233?86 p.2 & AssocrAT] .q & Pro~omdon~l L~w w~~ ~~,~o~ 02 AU~ 23 ~,~-~~ ~ A~ 21, 2002 ciW c~ ci~ of B~fioM P~S ~ of Zoos ~fid~ CA 9~30~ - o~ co~o~ us~ ~~ you ~ .h~ no~ in ~ ~ ~ ~~ S~'s ~ V~?, ~c., ~ 1~, 2~. ~ ~ of ~ Adjust of ~s ~ h b~ on ~ fo~. TMe 17 of le ~field ~U O~, ~~ ~ ~fi~ ~ ~ ~ ~ fiig ~i ~ p~g ~r ~ ~ or her Fi~ ~ ~l~ ~e o~ ~d ~ sip ~e P~ S of~ PI~ ~p~o~ ~: ~. M~ ~l~~ ~ ~ l~ ~ the pmJe~ i~~ RUG 23 2002 10:53 CITY OF 9RKERSFIELD 6613233?86 City City of BalarlRiold Planning Depatunent Auamt 23, 2O02 .' Page2 following- Why did gte owner not sign the Planning Applica~ion'~ was tl~ own~ ln'onmnm fr~ ~nins ~ Planning Appli~? Why is the Planning App.licati~n b~ing pursu~ by a applicant le~ntly ~ m a~t on ]~.hmlfofth~ o,,-nerV .. l~nd~d& Needle~ to an iml~tmnt a~me~nt for th~ City. ~ ,of Planning A~plication i~solK was signed only by O. Lee Fl~ the applicant Mr. Find was not ~he owne~ of record not was he an mnhorized repreaen~ve of ~he owner ofrccord as the time the plannlng Application wm submitted to the City. T~e bottom of page 6 ofg~o P]mning " I?,O'O R T. O~I' N O TE : only be ~fip2d by ti2 property owns' of ~ecv~I or tt2b' authoris~ re~'e~tattve (may be ~i~) at the any tndemnifica~on drily'authorized agent, tl~ ~rd pray The mpplk:ant. D. L~ l~i~d, ~ nware of ~he dofloien~iea in lbo P'bmiing aic~ard nilis (re~l est~ 6rok~ tepre, sen~ ~"e ~i~ to Omar Gsr~ F~., a oopy of which is enclomd. Mr. ont~ i~ th~ atMm~ for HCCA Rea~ Cmpm'ation which is currently in Ctmpter.ll Bankruptcy~. At the ~ne th~ Planning Application vas submitted to the . Ci~, HCCA RoaltyCorpomtion was the pmpeny owner of rncorct Suchiaatilith~caao. eefl~x~ more ~m.nmmntly, Mr. Kress' ~une 27, 2002 ~r reveals that th~ applicant has RUG 23 2002 10:53 CITY OF BRKERSFIELD 6613233?86 P.~ RUG 23 2002 10=54 CITY OF BRKERSF/ELD 6619293?88 p.5 city c~ City of Bak~dieid ~ DepmVn~t AuS~t 23, 2OO2 Pa~4 ~.~ of~ ~5~ ~m ~17 y~~of~a ~ h ~~ ~ From: Tim Taylor To: Rhonda Smiley Date: 9/3/02 1:53 Subject: Council Referral / White&Wilson/Mr. Kidwell Hi Rhonda- Vicki asked that I provide you an update on the Council Referral #194 (I think that's the #) re: Mr. Kidwell's citation et. al. at White and Wilson. It will be done today. One of our officers had taken a photograph of the intersection and he was gone last week. I now have a copy of that photo and Sgt. Roger Ott is completing our response. As the photo will show, the road is clearly marked with arrows, the left turn signal points straight and there was a 30"X30" No Left Turn sign next to it. Due to our records management conversion the total number of citations and to whom they were written is not available. I have been told by the officers, that issued the citations, that the court is finding the violators guilty as charged - especially when the photo is introduced. Tim