HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/2000 BAKERSFIELD
Patricia J. DeMond, Chair
Mike Maggard
Mark Salvaggio
Staff: Darnell Haynes
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Monday, July 17, 2000
12:00 noon
City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201
Second Floor - City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT MAY 15, 2000 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee recommendation for establishing procedures for evaluating
ambulance service rates - Stinson
6. NEVV BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding request from the Bakersfield Museum
of Art for.assistance with grounds maintenance of expanded museum facility - Christensen
B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding development of.funding plan for the
Bakersfield Landfill closure project- Rojas
C. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding CDBG funding for Southeast
Bakersfield Project Area street lighting - Christensen
D. Committee Review of Fiscal Year 1999-00 budget amendments - Klimko
E. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding Community Development Block Grant
Amendment- Christensen
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Aian Tandy, City Ma<h~er Mike Maggard
Staff: Darnell Haynes Mark Salvaggio
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMI'r'~,EE
May 15, 2000
2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order at 3:27 p..m.
present: Councilmembers Patricia J. DeMond, Chair; 'Mike Maggard; and Mark Salvaggio
2. ADOPT APRIL 19, 2000 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Ad(~pted as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding building relationships with our
State and Federal elected officials to obtain additional project funding/lobbying efforts
Damell Haynes reported on efforts planned to improve-relationships and build a dialog with elected
state and federal officials to make them aware of City concerns regarding project funding and
lobbying efforts. Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen will be attending a meeting in
Sacramento next week regarding City representation and the need for substantial ongoing
commitments to local government finance. Staff from the City Manager's office will initiate contact
with the local offices of our State and Congressional officials to ask them or their field
representatiVes to meet with the Budget and Finance Committee to discuss project funding and
lobbying efforts. Staff will report back to the Committee.
B. Discussion regarding the Equipment.Management Fund
Raul Rojas stated that in the mid 1980's the Council directed Public'Works staff to develop an
Equipment Management Fund so that there would be funds available for maintenance and
replacement on a scheduled basis: Equipment includes vehicles, telecommunications, radios,
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 15, 2000
Page -2-
computers and copiers. New vehiCles/equipment are purchased with cash and once in place the
assigned department pays a fixed cost for the vehicle/equipment and maintenance. The fixed cost
is increased five percent each year for 5 to 15 years, depending on the type of equipment, and this
keeps the equipment fund solvent. The fund allows the City to replace or upgrade
vehicles/equipment as needed. The estimated Equipment Fund .balance is $11.5 million. VVhile
the fund facilitates our ongoing needs at its current 'level, the cost of replacing our fleet equipment
today would be about $59 million. The fund also allows for money to be loaned, with Council
approval, to departments for special needs such as the toters purchased for Solid Waste. On such
loans interest is charged.
Gregory Klimko clarified that the City's 'large microwave system and the main-frame computer
system are not included in the Equipment Fund.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and recommendation regarding the Cost Recovery Program and proposed fees
John Stinson gave an overview on the master fee schedule and proposed changes. Most of the
increases are pdmadly due to inflation. The increased fees in the Aquatics Program are due tothe
state and federal changes in the minimum wage law. The Committee directed that when possible,
increases should be made annually so they occur gradually.
Committee members expressed concerns about the fees proposed for the Recreation and Parks
Aquatics Program that may prohibit some young people from being able to apply for a job. There
is a $40 fee to be certified, .but also an additional $75 fee for required training for a first-time life
guard position. The Committee directed staff to further research this issue including the $30 fee
for a driver's license-certificate, provide information and address this issue during the May 22nd
Recreation and Parks Department's budget presentation to Council for possible adjustment.
Noting the possible adjustments needed in the Aquatics Program, the Committee unanimously
approved for staff to go forward with the public hearing for the Cost Recovery Program.
B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding request from ~lmage Bakersfield
2000 for city of Bakersfield sponsorship
Ruth Klein spoke about Image 2000 and its goal of a .cooperative venture of profit,.non-profit, and
governmental agencies working together to improve Bakersfield's image. The proposal included
an eight-page four-color tabloid of approximately 275,000 copies to be printed and inserted in a fall
Sunday edition; 200,000 in the Los Angeles Times and 75,000 in The Bakersfield Califomian. The
second issue of a similar tabloid would be scheduled to come out in the spring of 2001 with
approximately 500,000 copies pdnted and inserted in Sunday editions; 200,000 in the Los Angeles
Times, 200,000 in the San Francisco Chronicle, and 75, 000 in The Bakersfield Californian. Cox
Cable has indicated they will provide $55,000 of paid air time in the form of PSA spots. Image
2000 is looking for sponsors and would like City Council approval and endorsement of this project,
so that different City entities, such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau, would help them with
financing and information. There are three levels of sponsorship: $8,.000, $15,000, and $25,000.
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, Mny 15,'2000
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Mayor Price was present and 'indicated the City's support of efforts to improve the image of
Bakersfield. He believes the plan for the tabloid has changed since he was first approached by
Image 2000. It appears it has become more of an advertising supplement rather than just being
promotional. He felt it would be up to the Committee to make the recommendation if this is the
venue they wish to financially support.
There was discussion about the Chamber of Commerce Vision 2020 also having an Image
Committee. The Convention and Visitors Bureau also has just put out a beautiful, full-color
reference guide promoting tourism in Bakersfield. To avoid duplication of City support, the
Committee suggested that the three groups meet and coordinate plans. Committee members
reiterated that Council supports private 'efforts .to promote the City, but is cautious regarding-the
expenditure of City resources on identical projects. The Committee recommended waiting until the
Chamber's Vision 2020 project is completed and directed staff to see where efforts might be
coordinated.
C. Discussion and Committee recommendation for establishing procedures for evaluating
ambulance service rates
This referral generate~l from the Council meeting when ambulance rate increases were approved
on information from the provider, and a question was asked if there was any methodology in place
to compare services and rates with other cities. John Stinson stated that the last survey on
ambulance rates was done in 1992. The cities surveyed were Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton and
Fresno. Stockton no longer regulates rates. In 1993 the local process was changed. It had
become increasingly difficult to do comparisons with other cities on an annual basis. The type'of
service locally provided is somewhat different in nature and managed care also affects services
provided. Staff has checked with State and County E-MS to see if they had knowledge of any
recent surveys, and they are waiting for input in this regard.
Gene Tackett stated that there is a review of the present system going on by Fred Drew, Kern
County EMS. The review is going to address the system, pricing, and requirements for response
times, so there may be some information generated from that.
Committee members agreed that staff can do a survey with comparable cities, but should wait until
results come out of-the County EMS review since we must work with the process they will define.
It was noted that the City has control of rates within the City, but State law provides that County
EMS controls the zones and regulations over service providers qualifying to serve the area.
The Committee directed staff to prepare an informational memo regarding what process we have
in place for setting and regulating rates, a list of cities that have comparable services that could be
used in a survey, and what role.the City has with County 'EMS. It was discussed that in the past,.
requests for ambulance-rate increases were brought to the Budget and Finance Committee for
review and recommendations to-the full Council. The Committee changed that procedure to staff
review and their recommendations for action by the 'full Council. This process was implemented by
ordinance approved by the Council in 1995. The Committee further requested staff to include in
the memo the pros and cons of both processes. Any recommendations will require an ordinance
amendment. This item is to be brought back to the Committee for further study.
DRAFT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 15, 2000
Page -4-
D. Discussion regarding Southeast Bakersfield In-fill Housing Development Project
(This item heard first under New Business)
Jake Wager stated a proposal has been received from Mr. Marvin Dean and a determination is
being made conceming its qualifications of eligibility for CHDO funds. A letter was sent to Mr. Dean
on MaY 8th asking for additional information needed to complete the department's review of the
application. Mr. Wager has been advised by Mr. Dean .that they now wish to revise their proposal.
Mr. Dean spoke about their infill project of building affordable homes on vacant lots in the 'southeast
redevelopmentproject area. They are no longer specifying what type of funds, but are requesting
a conditional commitment letter by May 25th from the City to do a private project not to exceed 10
homes in the southeast. Their request is for $15,000 per house for a total commitment of
$150,000. He stated a desire to work with City Code Enforcement regarding property owners who
do not wiSh to improve their property, work with the City and County rehabilitation programs, and
work with law enforcement to set up neighborhood watch programs.
Alan Tandy explained that in-the administration of any city, federal, HOME/CHDO funds, or Block
Grants, the paperwork trail and the composition of the documents have to be complete. When the
requested information is received from Mr. Dean, the application will then be finalized and an
agreement drafted for approval by both parties. When that step is finalized, the project request
can move forward for City Council approval.
The Committee directed staff to work with Mr. Dean when he has provided the necessary
information for the application.
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Staff present: Mayor Bob Price; City Manager Alan Tandy; City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Assistant City
Manager John Stinson; Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen; Assistant to the City Manager Darnell
Haynes; Economic Development-Director Jake Wager; Fire Chief Eon Fraze; Community Development
Coordinator George Gonzales; Finance Director Gregory Klimko; Development Services Director Jack
Hardisty; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Public Works Engineering Manager Jack LaRochelle;
Assistant to the Public Works Director Georgina Lorenzi; General Services Superintendent Brad
Underwood; Fleet Superintendent Ernie Medina and Deputy Fire Chief Gary Hutton.
Others present: James Burger, The Bakersfield Califomian; Marvin Dean, Southeast .Bakersfield
Business and Property Owners Association; Ruth Klein, Image 2000; Gene Tackett; Barbara Harris,
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance; Stephanie Campbell; and Jacqualine Att.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Aian Tandy, City Ma<i~er Mike Maggard
Staff: Darnell Haynes Mark Salvaggio
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 15, 2000
2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
City Manager's Conference Room
1. ROLL CALL
Call to Order at 3:27 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Patricia J. DeMond, Chair; Mike Maggard; and Mark Salvaggio
2. ' ADOPT APRIL 19, 2000 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Ad(~pted as submitted.
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
5. DEFERRED 'BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding building relationships with our
State and Federal elected officials to obtain additional project funding/lobbying efforts
Damell Haynes reported on efforts planned to improve relationships and build a dialog with elected
state and federal officials to make them aware of City concerns regarding project funding and
lobbying efforts. Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen will be attending a meeting in
Sacramento next week regarding City representation and the need for substantial ongoing
commitments to local govemment finance. Staff.from the City Manager's office will initiate contact
with the local offices of our State and Congressional officials to ask them or their field
representatives to meet with the Budget and Finance Committee to discuss project funding and
lobbying efforts. Staff will report back to the Committee.
B. Discussion regarding the Equipment Management Fund
Raul Rojas stated that in the mid 1980's the Council directed Public Works staff to develop an
· Equipment Management Fund so that there would be funds available for maintenance and
replacement on a scheduled basis. Equipment includes vehicles, telecommunications, radios,
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 15, 2000
computers and copiers. New vehicles/equipment are purchased with cash and once in place the
assigned department pays a fixed cost for the vehicle/equipment and maintenance. The fixed cost
is increased five percent each year for 5 to 15 years, depending on the type of equipment, and this
keeps the equipment fund solvent. The fund allows the City to replace or upgrade
vehicles/equipment as needed. The estimated Equipment Fund balance is $11.5 million. While
the fund facilitates our ongoing needs at its current 'level, the cost of replacing our fleet equipment
today would be about $59 million. The fund also allows for money to be loaned; with Council
approval, to departments for special needs such as the toters purchased for Solid Waste. On such
loans interest is charged.
Gregory Klimko clarified that the City's large microwave system and the main-frame computer
system are not included in the Equipment Fund.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and recommendation regarding the Cost Recovery Program and proposed fees
John Stinson gave an overview on the master fee schedule and proposed changes. Most of the
increases are primarily due to inflation. The increased fees in the Aquatics Program are due to the
state and federal changes in the minimum wage law. The Committee directed that when possible,
increases should be made annually so they occur gradually.
Committee members expressed concerns about the fees proposed for the Recreation and Parks
Aquatics Program that may prohibit some young people from being able to apply for a job. There
is a $40 fee to be certified, but also an additional $75 fee for required training for a first-time life
guard position. The Committee directed staff to further research this issue including the $30 fee
for a driver's license certificate, provide information and address this issue during the May 22nd
Recreation and Parks Department's .budget presentation to Council for possible adjustment.
Noting the possible adjustments needed in the Aquatics Program, the Committee unanimously
approved for staff to go forward with the public hearing for the Cost Recovery Program.
B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding request from Image Bakersfield
2000 for City of Bakersfield sponsorship
Ruth Klein spoke about Image 2000 and its goal of a cooperative venture of profit, non-profit, and
governmental agencies working together to improve Bakersfield's image. The proposal included
an eight-page four-color tabloid of approximately 275,000 copies to be p~inted and inserted in a fall
Sunday edition; 200;000 in the Los Angeles Times and 75,000 in The Bakersfield Californian. The
second issue of a similar tabloid would be scheduled to come out in the spring of 2001 with
approximately 500,000 copies printed and inserted in Sunday editions; 200,000 in the Los Angeles
Times, 200,000 in the San Francisco Chronicle, and 75, 000 in The Bakersfield Cafifomian. Cox
Cable has indicated they will provide $55,000 of paid air time in the form of PSA spots. Image
2000 is looking for sponsors and would like City Council approval and endorsement of this project,
so that different City entities, such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau, would help them with
financing and information. There are three levels of sponsorship: $8,000, $15,000, and $25,000.
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May '15, 2000
Page -3-
Mayor Price was present and indicated the City's support of efforts to improve the image of
Bakersfield. He believes the plan for the tabloid has changed since he was first approached by
Image 2000. It appears it has become more of an advertising supplement rather than just being
promotional. He felt it would be up to the Committee to make the recommendation if this is the
venue they wish to financially support.
There was discussion about the Chamber of Commerce Vision 2020 also having an Image
Committee. The Convention and Visitors Bureau also has just put out a beautiful, full-color
reference guide promoting tourism in Bakersfield. To avoid duplication of City support, the
Committee suggested that the three groups meet and coordinate plans. Committee members
reiterated .that Council supports private efforts to promote the City, but is cautious regarding the
expenditure of City resources on identical-projects. The Committee recommended waiting until the
Chamber's Vision 2020 project is completed and directed staff to see where efforts might be
coordinated.
C. Discussion and Committee recommendation for establishing procedures for evaluating
ambulance service rates
This referral generated from the Council meeting when ambulance rate increases were approved
on information from the provider, and a question was asked if there was any methodology in place
to compare services and rates with other cities. John Stinson stated that the last survey on
ambulance rates was done in 1992. The cities surveyed were Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton and
Fresno. Stockton no longer regulates rates. In 1993 the local process was changed. It had
become increasingly difficult to do comparisons with other cities on an annual basis. The type of
service locally provided is somewhat different in nature and managed care also affects services
provided. Staff has checked with State and County EMS to see if they had knowledge of any
recent surveys, and they are waiting for input in this regard.
Gene Tackett stated that there is a review of the present system going on by Fred Drew, Kern
County EMS. The review is going to address the system, pricing, and requirements for response
times, so there may be some information generated from that.
Committee members agreed that staff can do a survey with comparable cities, but should wait until
results come out of the County EMS review since we must work with the process they will define.
It was noted that the City has control of rates within the City, but State law provides that County
EMS controls the zones and regulations over service providers qualifying to serve the area.
The Committee directed staff to prepare an informational memo regarding what process we have
in place for setting and regulating rates, a list of cities that have comparable services that could be
used in a survey, and what role the City has with County EMS. It was discussed that in the past,
requests for ambulance rate increases were brought to the Budget and Finance Committee for
review and recommendations to the full Council. The Committee changed that procedure to staff
review and their recommendations for action by the full Council. This process was implemented by
ordinance approved by the Council in 1995. The Committee further requested staff to include in
the memo the pros and cons of both processes. Any recommendations will require an ordinance
amendment. This item is to be brought back to the Committee for further study.
DRAFT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, May 15, 2000
Page -4-
D. Discussion regarding Southeast Bakersfield In-fill Housing Development Project
(This item heard first under New Business)
Jake Wager stated a proposal has been received from Mr. Marvin Dean and a determination is
being made concerning its qualifications of eligibility for CHDO funds. A letter was sent to Mr. Dean
on May 8th asking for additional information needed to complete the department's review of the
application. Mr. Wager has been advised by Mr. Dean .that they now wish to revise their proposal.
Mr. Dean spoke about their infill project of building affordable homes on vacant lots in the 'southeast
redevelopment project area. They are no longer specifying what type of funds, but are requesting
a conditional commitment letter by May 25th from the City to do a private project not to exceed 10
homes in the southeast. Their request is for $15,000 per house for a total commitment of
$150,000. He stated a desire to work with City-Code Enforcement regarding property owners who
do not wish to improve their property, work with the City and County rehabilitation programs, and
work with law enforcement to set up neighborhood watch programs.
Alan Tandy explained that in the administration of any city, federal, HOME/CHDO funds, or Block
Grants, the paperwork trail and the composition of the documents have to be complete. When the
requested information is received from Mr. Dean, the application will then be finalized and an
agreement drafted for approval by both parties. When that step is finalized, the project request
can move forward for City Council approval.
The Committee directed staff to work with Mr. Dean when he has provided the necessary
information for the application.
7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Staff present: Mayor Bob Price; City Manager Alan Tandy; City Attorney Bart Thiltgen; Assistant City
Manager John Stinson; Assistant City Manager Alan Christensen; Assistant to the City Manager Damell
Haynes; Economic Development-Director Jake Wager; Fire Chief Eon Fraze; Community Development
Coordinator George Gonzales; Finance Director Gregory Klimko; Development Services Director Jack
Hardisty; Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Public Works Engineering Manager Jack LaRochelle;
Assistant to the Public Works Director Georgina Lorenzi; General Services Superintendent Brad
Underwood; Fleet Superintendent Ernie Medina and Deputy Fire Chief Gary Hutton.
Others present: James Burger, The Bakersfield Ca/ifornian; Marvin Dean, Southeast Bakersfield
Business and Property Owners Association; Ruth Klein, Image 2000; Gene Tackett; Barbara Harris,
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance; Stephanie Campbell; and Jacqualine Att.
cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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BAKERSFIELD
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
July 14, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinson,~ss~stant City Manager
SUBJECT: Ambulance Rate Review Process
The Budget and Finance Committee asked staffto provide information on the process used to.
review rates for ambulance service in the city. For many years staff conducted rate surveys of
several other cities and reviewed this information with the City Council and ambulance
providers. Staff made recommendations regarding proposed rates and the Council, after review
by the Budget and Finance Committee and discussions and negotiations with the ambulance
providers would adopt certain rate adjustments or in some cases changes to rate categories.
Ambulance companies generally would justify the rate changes due to cost of living increases,
increases in insurance costs, fuel costs, etc. This process was time consuming for the Council,
staff and the ambulance providers.
On March 10, 1995 the City Council, in response to a request by ambulance service providers,
amended the Ambulance Regulation Ordinance to provide for a new method of ambulance rate
review by the City Council. The Ordinance now requires the companies to submit their proposed
rates by January 1 st each year and that a public hearing be conducted within 60 days. The
Council may increase, decrease, accept or alter the charges as submitted by the ambulance
service providers. The new rates are to take effect on April 1 following the public hearing and
upon adoption of a resolutiOn by the City Council setting the rates. The new process provides a
greater opportunity for public input and significantly reduced the time needed for review for
every proposed change to the rates. Staff continues to review the basis for any rate increase
proposed by the ambulance providers
Staff has prepared a brief informational survey (attacl/ed) of rates for the cities which have been
used in the past for rate review purposes. Ambulance rate structures are not consistent
throughout the state, and due to differences in billing methods, rate categories, and local
regulatory and operational criteria the comparison and benchmarking of rates is cumbersome and
a somewhat subjective process.
S:UOHNL~MB~unbulance Rate Review Process.wpd
For example, the City of Bakersfield Ordinance requires that all ambulances responding to
emergency calls be staffed at an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level, others in the survey may
not have that requirement. Some providers have the ability to utilize a "laundry list" of fees for
additional items such as use of a cervical collar splints, etc. Some have all inclusive fees. One of
the cities surveyed (Sacramento) has their Fire Department 'provide ambulance service and there
is a $50.00 charges for a medical response by the fire truck where there is no medical transport.
Some counties provide rate regulation and some do not. Some areas provide for exclusive
operating areas for ambulance providers. As you can see, even the rate structures for Hall
ambulance within the City of Bakersfield and those for the unincorporated areas of the County of
Kem differ. These and other factors make rate review a complex matter. There may be some
differences in the rates based on the different implementation dates of rate setting for each area.
These rates represent what the current rates are in each area. The rate information was provided
by County EMS agencies or the ambulance provider indicated.
Staff'can acquire additional or more in depth survey information should the Council desire.
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Ambulance Rate Survey - 2000
City Provider County BLS ALS Mileage Night Emergency Oxygen Other
Bakersfield Hall Ambulance Kern $357.00 $575.00 $16.00 $70.00 $52.00 $57.00 (1)
Fresno American Ambulance Service Fresno $244.00 $455.00 $12.24 Incl. Incl. Incl. (2)
Stockton Various San Joaquin $327.00 $580.00 $12.30 $61.00 $68.00 $46.00 (3)
Modesto American Medical Response Stanislaus $322.28 $597.65 $13.65 incl. $131.35 $63.00 (4)
Sacramento City of Sacramento Sacramento $51.5.43 $591.16 $12.95 $60.63 Incl. $55.12 (5)
Kern County Hall Ambulance Kern $429.00 $575.00 $17.30 $74.00 $74.00 $57.00 (6)
(1) Additional charge for disposable supplies and medications allowed up to $375.00 maximum.
(2) Additional charge for disposable supplies and medications allowed, oxygen in base rate, county ordinance provides for exclusive operating area.
(3) Additional charge for disposable supPlies and medications allowed, ALS base rate includes emergency charge of $68.00
(4) Additional charges allowed from list approved by County.
(5) Additional charge of $50 for first responder and no transport, additional charge for disposable supplies and medications allowed.
(6) Additional charges allowed from list approved by County.
Bakersfield Museum of Art ~r".
P. O. ~x 1911 Bakersfield, CA 93303-1911 ~C ' ~~ ~ ~ ' '
1930 R Street, Bakersfield, California 93301 ~ ~ ~ 6
~1.323.7219 · ~ MI.323.72M
~C,~ MANAGER'S
May 23, 2000
~.~.., Mr. Alan Tandy
ro~..~ Ci~ Manager
~,~.~ ~,.. Ci~ of Bakersfield
~" ~"~'"' 1501 T~ Avenue
T~ We~
F~nciol V~e
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c,o~ r~. Dear ~. T~dy:
Brae M~in
~, ~,,,~.~,., ~0~ On behalf of ~e Bakersfield Museum of ~ I respectfully request that ~e Ci~ of
~7~,o,t~. Bakersfield revisit ~e issue of the maintenance of~e ~o~ds s~ounding ~e
~.o~ Bakersfield Museum of ~. S~ce ~e Ci~ stopped ~e maintenance of o~ gardens,
s~" ~,,o, to,~.~., it has put additional press~e on o~ ~&ais~g effom to covg ~ese cosB. As you
~,,. ~,,,~ ..... ~o~. are aware, we ~e right ~ ~e middle of o~ expansion project and are c~ently
o,,mo,s reviewing all of o~ operating expenses and ways to pay off our cons~ction loans
~, ~.~- as soon as possible.
J~e
c~,,. ~ ..... ~ .... To that end, and in light of o~ proximi~ to Cen~al Park, it seems logical ~at the
s~ .... co~ Ci~ of Bakersfield could maintain ~e Museum ~o~ds
at
nominal
a
cost.
It
goes
~. co~,~., without saying ~at yom landscaping crews do an excellent job and we would
~s. co,~ ceminly love to have them back. If ~is is not feasible, then we are as~g for
c~,~, ~,~,., suppo~ in ~e amount of $750 per month for the next five ye~s to cover the cos~ of
o,~. o~. our present gardening se~ice. C~ently we pay $850 per month, but ~e size of the
~,,~,t. new building will reduce the amount landscaping, thus lowering on-going
o,. ~b,. a~,~. maintenance costs.
c~.~o,~o ~ank you for yo~ time and consideration with ~is impo~nt ma~er. With the
Kry~ Jomie~
co~ Ci~'s help, we will be able to retire o~ cons~ction debt much. sooner and get to
o~ ~o,~ the business of raising ~ds for o~,educational endeavors. We realize ~at ~e Ci~
~ ~m~ budget heamgs ~e sm~g ve~ soon and .hope ~at our request can be considered at
S,~[lo MCMut~
~.. s~,m Executive Director
~o~,t~ ~ cc: Councilwoman Pat Demond, Chair, Budget and Finance Commiaee
~o,.t~ w~r .... Councilman Mark Salvaggio, member, Budget and Finance Commiaee
~,~.~. e~.. Councilman Mike Maggard, member, Budget and Finance Commiuee
C~ ~ ~ C~
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BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
June 15,2000
Mr. Charles Meyer
Executive Director
Bakersfield Museum of Art
P.O. Box 1911
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Meyer:
I received your letter of May 23, 2000 requesting the City to reconsider providing
maintenance services to the grounds surrounding the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Since
this matter is a review of aprevious Council decision, it is best addressed at the Committee
level first. Therefore, I have scheduled the matter for consideration at the Budget and
Finance Committee meeting tentatively scheduled for July 17, 2000 at 12:00 noon in the
City Manager's Office Conference Room. Please ensure that an appropriate Museum
representative attends that meeting.
Sincerely,
rrPat Demond
Mark Salvaggio
sUnCilmember Mike Maggard
sistant City Manager Alan Christensen
Assistant City Manager John Stinson
Assistant to .the City Manager Darnell Haynes
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1501 Truxtun Avenue
. Bakersfield · California · 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 852-2050
Bakersfield Museum of Art ~";'Z .... ;;.' .......
P. O. Box 1911 Bakersfield, CA 93303-1911
1930 R Street, Bakersfield, California 93301 ,i 2 6
661.323.7219 ° fax 661.323.7266
CITY MAN,,.-,~eR ~ o:..': ........
May 23, 2000
EXECUTIVE COMMI1TEE
Phitip Zonder
P,.,,de., Mr. Alan Tandy
To~..~,~ City Manager
President Elecl
E,,:o~.,h B~o,.e City of Bakersfield
~=,,P,e,,d.., 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Terw Werdel
Ad,.,.,s,,o..',,,e ~r.,,d.., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Soho/Ven~ura
s ...... ~ Dear Mr. Tandy:
Cloudio True
~,~,. Mod~, On behalf of the Bakersfield Museum of Art, I respectfully request that the City of
j.~,,.o,noh Bakersfield revisit the issue of the maintenance of the grounds surrounding the
v,~e ~,es,d ..... to,~e Bakersfield Museum of Art. Since the City stopped the maintenance of our gardens,
Greg Hotdy
v,c, Pre,,~ ..... ~r~ it has put additional pressure on our fundraising efforts to cover these costs. As you
Slan E~hner
~,~,P~e,,d ..... ~o,~e are aware, we are right in the middle of our expansion project and are currently
~,.crots reviewing all of our operating expenses and ways to pay off our construction loans
S~o, ~e;~.~ as soon as possible.
Jo,ce Bol~on
~o~,rs ~,o~don TO that end, and in light of our proximity to Central Park, it seems logical that the
ChcJilo ~ros~.-Robinmn
s~.°,o~ Co,,, City of Bakersfield could maintain the Museum grounds at a nominal cost. It goes
J.on Co~he, without saying that your landscaping crews do an excellent job and we would
~.g a=, certainly love to have them back. If this is not feasible, then we are asking for
t.J. CorN,
c~.,, ~o,,,.~ support in the amount of $750 per month for the next five years to cover the costs of
=,o.. ~.o .... our present gardening service. Currently we pay $850 per month, but the size of the
leo~ Elwell
~,,,~0,~e . new building will reduce the amount landscaping, thus lowering on-going
~, So~,. ~eor~, maintenance
costs.
c,.,h,o,=,~o Thank you for your time and consideration with this important matter. With the
Kty~no Jornieson
Co=~Soh ..... City's help, we will be ablc to retire our constraction debt much sooner and get to
,o.~a ~ ..... the business of raising funds for our educational endeavors. We realize that the City
To~ M~Co,,,~ budget hearings are starting very soon and hope that our request can be considered at
s,.t~ M~,,,~ that time.
· Melis~ Polmer
~Jnd° Ro~nmn
Sunny Sco~eld
Go,land Sm,lb
Executive-'Director
Anne Sg~uleiing C~~ounci
~:O" S~nley
,~°,y to~ ~ ..... cc: lwoman Pat Demond, Chair, Budget and .Fin
~,~e,T ..... Councilman Mark Salvaggio, member, Budget and Finance Committee
,,,o,~ w,~,~ x~C°uncilman Mike Maggard, member, Budget and Fin~
Cfa,tmon, 8k~e ~,bbon Circle
Chodes G. Meyer \
BAKERSFIELD
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
February 12,1999
TO: ALAN CHRISTENSEN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
FROM' TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ~ ~
SUBJECT: MAINTENANCE COSTS FOR BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
In response to your request for background information on maintenance costs for the
BakerSfield Museum of Art, I am attaching six prior-year memos.
The first five memos (all in January 1997) directly relate to maintenance costs.
The sixth memo (dated June 26, 1995) was an evaluation of what would be needed for the
existing building (i.e., before changes) within the next five years (through 2000).
I have e-mailed Brad, Kevin and Allen Abe regarding asking for new estimates on annual
maintenance costs for the museum. I asked only for information on the Museum building and
grounds which have not been enhanced/changed.
Please let me know if you need anything further.
(P:\BAF'~9902121)
DIVIS ION OF
RE CI{~T I ON ~ P~K S
DATE: January 10, !997
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Frank Fabbri, Parks Superintendent~
SUBJECT: Bakersfield Museum of Art (Maintenance Costs)
This memo is in response to a memo from Trudy Slater requesting city cost
associated with the Museum of Art in Central Park.
-he annual costs to maintain the grounds surrounding the Museum of Art is
ostimated at $12,750. These grounds require more time and money per acre as
compared to a City park due to the level of landscaping. The grounds
contain many azaleas, camellias, roses and other high maintenance plant
material.
· Several items of concern regarding the purchase are 1) the water and
electrical for the grounds irrigation is connected to the remainder of the
park and 2) the grounds surrounding the Museum of Art is a memorial
camellia garden honoring the late Aram C. Adams and name plaques honoring
the memory of many local citizens have been placed on individual plants. In
addition the grounds include a waterfall fountain in memory of the late
Fred Schweitzer.
The Camellia Society of Kern County is not as active as it was in the years
past, but it is still in existence. A contact person would be Dr. Richard
Stiern.
If you need additional information, please contact me at ex. 3117.
cc: Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III Stan Ford, Recreation and Parks Director
Larry Jamison, General Services Superintendent
JAN I '997
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Trudy Skater, Administrative Analyst
t~'
DATE: January 17, 1997
SUBJEC'r: .CITY COSTS CONNECTED WITH THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF
ART AND RELATED GROOm-Ds
In response to your January 3, 1997 memo on this subj~t, the museum n:ceives refuse
service at a no charge, ~ part of a bin shared with the park. It costa the City approximately
$242.00 per ytar to provide refuse collection for the museum. This sharing axrangement
is considerably cheaper than separate service, wlfich would be billed at $501.00 per year if
an individual museum account was set up.
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8:XWI~DAT&~MU~:I~UM
M E M 0 R A N D U M ,JAt, I ID '"
:.;1 ~-Y ~v;ANA.~R'S OFF~,?'~
January 22, 1997 .......
To: Trudy Slater, Administrative Analyst III
From: ~ . .
'Larry C Jamison, General Services Superintendent
· Subject:~ General Services costs connected with the
Bakersfield Museum of Art and related grounds.
In response to your memo dated January 3, 1997 the following
is a breakdown by section of the General Services Division's costs
for providing maintenance and repair services for the Bakersfield
Museum of Art.
Buildinq Maintenance and Air Conditioning
At present, the Building Maintenance section answers
approximately 25 two-to three-hour service calls per year, for a
total labor and materials cost of $6,500. This includes the
monthly changing of filters as well as preventive maintenance.
There are four 5-ton air conditioning and heating units at the
Art Museum, three of which are approximately 26 years old -- 15
years past their life expectancy. If necessary, the cost to
replace equipment in the next few years is as follows:
Four 5-ton A/C Dual Packs - $2,300.00 each = 9,200
Two humidifiers - 500.00 each = 1,000
One drinking fountain - 500.00 each = 1,000
$11,200
Plant Maintenance
Currently the Plant Maintenance section spends an average of
10 to 12 days per year performing preventive maintenance measures
at the Art Gallery. These include roof cleaning, plumbing repairs
and painting.
Average cost per day $145.00 X 11 days = $1,450 per year
Electrical
In the past year the electricians performed eight hours of
maintenance at the Art Gallery. They also added $1,000 worth of
electrical equipment to upgrade the service, add .lights to the
exterior of the building and place receptacles around the garden
area. There is a request pending for more outside lighting and a
few additional receptacles that would cost approximately $1,000 for
labor and materials.
B A K E R S F [ E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 3, 1997
TO: KEVIN BARNES, SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR
FROM' TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III '~'.:--'!~.,'--~.,~, .::~:.~,-'~".,_..
,,
SUBJECT: CITY' COSTS CONNECTED WITH THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF
ART AND RELATED GROUNDS
The City has an agreement with the Bakersfield Art Foundation which gives it the
option to purchase the Bakersfield Museum of Art building and related grounds
(generally considered to be inside the fenced area). Upon the purchase, the
Bakersfield Art Foundation takes over all maintenance of the building and grounds.
Members of the Bakersfield Art Foundation Board met with City Manager Alan Tandy
today and requested that the City continue to maintain the current level of service it
provides for the first two years after the purchase is made.
It is my understanding that that City provides garbage service for the Museum at no
charge. Could you please let me know whether this is the case and, if so. what annual
expenses are incurred by the City in providing this service. We are attempting to
ascertain current expense for all services provided by the City to the Museum at no
cost. Include in your estimate the cost for special requests made by the Bakersfield Art
Foundation beyond what is considered normal service. Please feel free to add any
comments which you feel are pertinent to ascertaining a clear picture of the costs
expended by the City on behalf of the Museum.
If you have any questions, please call me at ex. 3769.
(P:\BAF1M0103973)
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
B A K E R S F [ E L D'
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 3, 1997
TO: LARRY JAMISON, GENERAL SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT
FRANK FABBRI, PARKS SUPERINTENDENT
/
FROM: TRUDY SLATER, ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST III ~.;~.,.,..~Z~' ',.~..~'--~-~
SUBJECT: CITY COSTS CONNECTED WITH THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF'
ART AND RELATED GROUNDS
The City has an agreement with the Bakersfield Art Foundation which gives it the
option to purchase the Bakersfield Museum of Art building and related grounds
(generally considered to be inside the fenced area). Upon the purchase, the
Bakersfield Art Foundation takes over all maintenance of the building and grounds.
Members of the Bakersfield Art Foundation Board met with City Manager Alan Tandy
today and requested that the City cominue to maintain the current level of service it
provides for the first two years a~er the purchase is made. In order to ascertain what
the costs are for providing such a service, please forward to the City Manager an
estimated annual cost for maintaining the building and the grounds. Include in your
estimates the costs for special requests made by the Bakersfield Art Foundation
beyond what you would consider to be normal maintenance upon a City building or City
grounds. Also indicate any special needs or maintenance expenses that are to be
anticipated within the next few years. Please feel free to add any comments which you
feel are pertinent to ascertaining a clear picture of the costs expended by the City on
behalf of the Museum or grounds.
If you know of other departments which provide City services to the Bakersfield
Museum of Art at no cost, please let me know which ones they are so that I can contact
them as well.
If you have any questions, please call me at ex. 3769.
(P:".BA~M0103972)
CC: Alan Tandy. City Manager
MEMORANDUM
June 26, 1995
To: /T~dy Slater, Administrative Analyst
From: ~Larry C. Jamison, General Services Superintendent
Subject: '-~/ BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM of ART BUILDING
During a recent evaluation of the Museum of Arts building, I am
recommending the'following items be completed with-in the next five
(5) years:
1) Replace three (3) eighteen year old 5 ton A/C units with-in
the next two years. These units run approximately $2000 each
installed. The present units were salvaged from the old
American National Bank building and are now about 20 years
old. We recently replaced the fourth unit.
2) Re-roof the entire building with-in three to five years. The
existing roof is approximately twelve years old and is not
projected to last more than three to five years because of the
large amount of material falling from the large trees and the
frequency of cleaning. We estimate $15,000 for replacement.
3) Replace both front doors which are damaged from termites this
year for a approximate cost of $1500.
4) Replace carpet in main lobby next year - $1500. '.~' ,~ ':'
5) Paint complete exterior and interior main lobby with-in the
next two years - $1000.
6) Re-caulk all exterior windows to stop water damage to the
inside this year.
All of the above items are only estimates in time and costs and are
subject to change. However, it is important these items be
considered if the City is going to continue to maintain the
facility.
AGREEMENT "O. 9 ? - 2 ?
CONTRACT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this SEP ! 0 1997 by and
between the' CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, a Municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to
as "CITY" or "SELLER" and the BAKERSFIELD ART FOUNDATION, INC., a California
charitable corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "CORPORATION" or "BUYER").
R E C I T A L S:
WHEREAS, CITY is the owner of certain real property located at 1930 "R" Street,
· Bakersfield, and all improvements and fixtures thereon, including the Bakersfield Museum
of Art, particularly depicted by the diagonal lines on the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
(said real property and Museum are hereinafter referred to collectively as either "Museum"
or "the Property") and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, CORPORATION was organized in 1986 for the purpose of operating
Museum for the CITY in accordance with Chapter2.56 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, during this entire period, CITY has leased the Museum to
CORPORATION for an annual rental of a dollar per year in return for CORPORATION
operating as an art museum and art gallery; and
WHEREAS, CORPORATION represents that it is competent to continue operating
the Museum to provide the services; and
WHEREAS, the CORPORATION desires to improve and expand the Museum and
the CITY is desirous of allowing the CORPORATION to improve the MUseum; and
WHEREAS, the "improvements" contemplated by this agreement are as follows:
the addition of approximately 4,529 square feet, .including two new bathrooms, an
additional gallery (designated, the "Ablin Gallery"), a foyer and gift shop, as depicted in the
red outline on the floor plan designated Exhibit "B'; and
WHEREAS, CORPORATION and CITY have reached an agreement whereby
CORPORATION will purchase the Property and fixtures thereon including the Bakersfield
Museum of Art as said property is described in Exhibit "C" and attached hereto by
reference herein. '
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions and terms
expressed in this Agreement, CITY and CORPORATION do hereby mutually agree as
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1, PURCHASE. Subject to the terms set forth below. CITY agrees to sell the
Property to CORPORATION for the lump sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).
Except as noted herein, all improvements, fixtures, equipment, and
furmshings are part of said purchase.
· All CITY art work and personal property described in Exhibit "D" attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein will remain the sole property of CITY.
However. said personal property described in Exhibit "D" will be 'maintained and stored by
CORPORATION for one year from the date escrow closes. At the conclusion of such
.time, CORPORATION shall turn over all personal property and art work described, in
Exhibit "D" to CITY in good repair. In consideration for CORPORATION maintaining the
personal property described in Exhibit "D". CITY will maintain the Property in the.same
manner as the parties hereto have been accustomed to under previous lease agreements.
for one (1) year from the date escrow closes. CITY shall not, however, maintain any
portion of the Property which is under construction, nor shall it maintain any newly
constructed facilities.
2. PURCHASE PRICE. BUYER shall pay to SELLER the sum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5000) payable as hereinafter prowded. Within five (5) working days of the
execution of this Agreement by all parties. BUYER shall deposit said sum with the escrow
holder as an earnest money deposit.
3. ESCROW·
a. Escrow Holder. The purchase and sale of the Property shall be
consummated by means of an escrow to be opened at the office of First Amencan Title
Insurance Company, herein "Escrow Holder". located at 4540 California Avenue.
Bakersfield, California 93309.
b. Escrow Instructions. Within twenty (20) working days of execution
of this Agreement by all parties, each shall deliver to Escrow Holder appropriately
executed escrow instructions or file a written protest detailing what instructions are-not
acceptable. This Agreement shall serve as the parties' instructions to the Escrow Holder
and shall become part of the escrow instructions for consummation of the purchase and
sale of the Property. SELLER and BUYER agree to execute such additional and
supplementary instructions as may be appropriate or required by Escrow Holder to comply
with the terms of this Agreement: provided, however, that in the event of any conflict
between this Agreement and any additional or supplementary escrow instructions, the
terms of this Agreement shall control, unless the parties jointly agree to the contrary. Said
$.',MtJSEUM~SALE.AGR
Seolemmer 3. 1997 -- Page 2 of 6 Pages -
escrcw ,nstruct~ons are ~ncorporated herein by th~s reference.
c. Closing Costs. BUYER shall pay all closing costs ~ncluding, but not
lim~tecl to: title insurance, recording fees. documentary transfer taxes, and the escrow fees.
SELLER shall be responsible for all real property taxes and assessments accruing up to
the close of escrow and the cost. if any, to clear t~tle to the Property.
4, PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT AND DOCUMENTS. Within ten (10)
working days of execution o:f this Agreement by all parties the following shall occur:
a. SELLER shall obtain a preliminary title report, herein "PTR".
concerning.the Property, issued by First American Title Insurance Company; together with
.copies of reproducible documents referred to in such PTR, if any.
b. SELLER shall provide BUYER co.pies of all currently effective
unrecorded tenant leases, licenses or other agreements, if any, relating to the Property.
BLJ-YER shall deliver to Escrow Holder its written approval or disapproval of
any exceptions to the title referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above within ten (10)
working days after BUYER's receipt thereof. In the event such written approval or
disapproval is not received by Escrow Holder on or before the date due. it shall be
presumed BUYER has approved each of sa~d exceptions. If. after receipt of disapproval
of any exceptions to the t~tle. SELLER does not elect to cure all of sa~d exceptions, then
BUYER shall have the'right e~ther to accept t~tle to the Property subject to sa~d exceptions.
thereigy Waiving any and all claims against SELLER by reason thereof, or to terminate this
Agreement. BUYER shall give' SELLER such written notice of BUYER's election within the
ten (10} working days after receipt of SELLER's election not to cure. If BUYER elects to
terminate this Agreement. thereafter neither SELLER nor BUYER shall have any further
liability hereunder, except that BUYER shall be entitled to the prompt return of all funds
deposited by BUYER with Escrow Holder. less reasonable escrow cancellation fees and
costs and title company charges which BUYER hereby agrees to pay.
5. CLOSING DATE. Escrow shall close no later than forty (40) days from the
execution of this Agreement by all parties, unless extended by mutual written agreement
of all parties.
6. SELLER'S RIGHT TO A REVERSIONARY INTEREST. It is understood that
CORPORATION desires to construct the ~mprovements on the Property subsequent to the
close of escrow. The improvements shall be finished by the year 2001, and the Property
must. at all times, remain as an art museum and art gallery open to the public. Such
definition shall be subject to a reasonal:)le interpretation. CITY retains a reversionary
interest to the-Proper~y such that if construction of said improvements are not finished by
the year 2001. or ~f the Property ever ceases to be used as an art museum and art gallery
open to the public, the Property sl~all be returned to CITY for $5000. in accordance w~th
Section 885.010 et seq. of the California Ciwt Code. Said covenant shall run w~th the land.
BUYER shall take reasonable means to assure that no damage to the property
outside the legal description of the Property, set forth in Exhibit "C", results from such
improvements. Should construction of such improvements not be finished by the year
2001, or if the Property ever ceases to be used as an art museum and art gallery open to
the public, the Property and all of the improvements by BUYER will become the property
of CITY. and CORPORATION will have no further rights with respect to them. Such
covenant shall run 'with the land.
7'. CONVEYANCE OF TITLE. SELLER agrees to convey to BUYER fee simple
title to the Property, subject only to the permitted exceptions as set forth in the title policy
or elsewhere in this Agreement. On or before September 30. SELLER.shall execute a
Grant Deed which conveys fee simple title to the Property to BUYER and shall deliver
same to Escrow Holder. A copy of the form of said deed is attached hereto as Exhibit
and incorporated herein by reference.
8. WAIVER OF DEFAULT. The failure of any party to enforce against another
a provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that partYs right to enforce
such a provision at a later time. and shall not serve to vary the terms of this Agreement.
9. BINDING EFFECT. The nghts and obliaations of this Agreement shall inure
to the benefit of, and be binding upon. the parties to the contract and their he~rs.
administrators, executors, personal representati.ves, successors and assigns.
10. VENUE. Any lawsuit pertaining to any matter arising under, or growing
out of. this Agreement shall .be inst~'tutect ~n Kern County, California.
11. TIME. Time is of the essence ~n this Agreement.
12. MERGER AND MODIFICATION. This Agreement sets .forth the entire
agreement betWeen the parties, and supersedes all other oral or written representations.
This Agreement may be modified only in a writing approved by the City Council and signed
by all the parties. '
1:~. CORPORATE AUTHORITY. Each individual executing this Agreement
represents and warrants thai they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Agreement on behalf of the CORPORATION or organization, if any, named herein and that
this Agreement is binding upon said CORPORATION or organization in accordance with
its terms.
14. EXECUTION. T-his Agreement is effective upon execution. It is the
product of negotiation and all part~es are equally responsible for authorship. Section 1654
of the Cahforn~a Ciwl Code shall not apply to the interpretation of-this Agreement.
15. EXHIBITS. In the event of a conflict between the terms, conditions, or
specifications set forth in this Agreement and those in exhibits attached hereto, the terms,,
conditions, or specifications set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. All exhibits to which
reference is made in this Agreement are incorporated, whether or not actually attached.
16.. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall not be assigned by BUYER. or any
party substituted, without prior written consent of SELLER.
17, NOTICES. All notices relative to this Agreement shall be given in writing
and shall be served or sent by certified or registered mail and shall be effective upon
actual personal service or depositing in the United States mail. The parties shall be"
addressed as follows, or at any other address designated by notice:
To_-SELLER: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield. California 93301
Attention: Don Anderson
Telephone: 326-3061 ~
To BUYE--R: Elizabeth Blaine
President. Bakersfield Art Foundation
1930 "R" Street
Bakersfield. California 93301
Telephone: 323-7219
Either party may change its address for not~ce by delivering written notice to the other
party as prowded hereto.
18, BROKERS AND FINDERS. The parties acknowledge and represent
that SELLER shall pay no commission to any broker or finder in connection with the
purchase and sale of the Property.
19, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SELLER is transferring property AS IS.
SELLER knows of no hazardous matenals upon the.Property. BUYER has the right of
entry during escrow to examine the Property to determine the existence of hazardous '.
materials. Should hazardous materials be found on the Property, BUYER may either
.accept the full responsibility and costs of clean-up or cancel the escrow. Once escrow
closes. BUYER takes the Property AS IS and assumes all responsibility and liability for
hazardous materials of every kind found on the Property including, but not limited to.
clean-u0 costs.
19. WATER AND MINERAL RIGHTS. Unless othenNise agreed here~n.
conveyance of the Property does not include the water and/or mineral rights, ditches.
appropnations, franchises, privileges and easements on, connected with, or usually had
and enjoyed in connection with the Property.
21. CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIONS. BUYER must obtain'all customary
permits and meet all regulatory guidelines-required for improvements to the Property. This
Agreement shall not be construed as making any CITY representations concerning
whether such requirements will be approved, by CITY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed, the day and year first-above written.
SELL, ER: BUYER:
CITY OF BAKERSF~LD BAKERSFIELD ART FOUNDATION. INC.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JUDY K. S'KOUSEN
City Attorney
/Jb DY k./SK'OUSEN
/ City Att~ney
COUNTERSIGNED:
~~E~RY J. KLIMKO
~cM.~"~ance Director
A~l:~.nm~,t~: Exh,b~ts 'A" a~ '8'
C onl3'3c~ 'r oS ellR e31i3 r ooe~lv
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s,,o,~,,~., ~ ~997 -- Page 6 of 6 Pages -
Exhibit "A"
20TH STREET
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BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
:.cP, eduled for Completion Fall 1'998
A PLAN TO SER'VE OUR COMMUNITY
0EPOSITCRY '
! L C AI~INC~ I '
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The museum expansion project ',,.'ill :'exult :n a m::dcrn. 17.0()0 sq. lit. complex, providln~ two
new galleries, a gift .q~oo. a modern kitchen. ,.vnrk ~pace to store art and to prepare for cxhibi-
~ms. improved ~l'ficc and conference areas, ano two new. t'u[ly cqmpped classrooms for an~ B~¥¢~,
expanded art cducaUon pro,,ram.
Exhihit "~" o ,c>
Exhibit "C"
-~G,~L DESC~TI, ON
r-'xnIlOl . "D"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ARTWORK AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
MAINTAINED AND STORED AT THE BAKERSFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
Gifts from Sister Cib/Wakayama. Japan: ,Acc,, No Oblect
( 1 ) su~t of armor 84 01 30 Clay Street (s[Ikscreen)
(3) calhgraDny pnnts 84 01 31 FaIrmont and Mark Hosokms
- Unaer Moon Happiness (s~kscreen)
- When Family Well. All Go Well - 84 01 32 Chinatown (Yellow Sky) (silkscreen)
HoDet~me 84 01 33 Cahforn~a Street Cable Car
- Kenza~ (quotat~onl (sdkscreenl
84 01.34 Nob Hill (sdkscreen)
84 01.35 Chinatown (sengraoh)
Work at the Museum includes the following 84.01.36 .Powell Cable Car (silkscreen)
paintings by Marian Cunningl~am (unless 84 01.37 Harbor Scene
noted"): 84.01.39 A Leave Taking ~2
84 01.40 Sunset
Acct. No Obiecl; 84 01.41 WaterFront (s~lkscreen)
84 01.42 Dream Pastel
83.01.02 Waterfront w~tn Oirigibles 84 01.43 Gray Hea(3
83.01.03 Hunters Point 84 01.44 Coit Tower
83.01.04 Mexican Village 84 01.45 Volcano (s~lkscreen)
83.01.06 CalifornIa Street Cable Car 84 01.46 Loose Pol313~es
83.01.09 Fi? 84 01.47 Taoa (sdkscreenl
83.01.10a Kava Bowl #2 84 01 48 Mexican Village
83.01.10b Kava Bowt #3 84 01.49 Kiw~ Bird Isengraon)
83.01.11 Golden Gate Bndge 84 01.50 Post -¢,aros of San Francisco
93.01.12 Two Figures 84 01 51 Cctt Tower
83.01.13 Mata(3or 84 01.52 The Tourists
84 01.38 A Leave Taking 84 01.53 Seal Rocks
84 01.01 'PhotograDn of Marian Cunnmgnam 84 01 56 Tehuaua (sengraDn)
on Cable Car 84 01.57 Abstraction #3
84 01 05 Shore Leave 84 0,1.58 Kmfe Dancer
84 01 06 Cakforma Street Cable Car #1 84 01 59 Sh~owrecK
84 01.07 AbstrAction-Foamer 84 01.60 Hea(3 #2
84 01.08 Mary Lou 84 01 61 Cemetery Near Taxco
84.01.14 San Joaclu~n Valley 84 0162 Fruit Bowl
84.01.15 Fisherman 84 01.63 Mexican Church. San ChnstoOal
84.01.16 Road to Vera-Cruz (black and white 84 01.64 La Comda
hthograDn) 84.01.65 Kava Bowl
84 01.17 Pioneer 84.01.73 Guatemalan Mural
84.01.18 Road to Veto-Cruz (lithograot~)
84 01:19 Scientific Ex~e~tlon (sengral3n) 85.0166 Shio
85.01.67 Bull Ring
84.0t. 20 San Francisco HarUour (sengraDn) 85.01,68 Dr. Beel~e s Bat~osDhere
84.01.21 Flower Stand (s~lkscreem 85.01.69 T~ger Tamer
84 01.22 Golden Gate Bridge tchalk) 85.01.70 Lots Wife
84.01.23 The Beach 85.01.71 Chinatown
84 01.24 The Opera House (silkscreen) 85.01.72 'Portrait of Manan Cunmngnam by E.
84 01 25 Fern/Build,no ts~tkscreenl Roberts
84 01.26 Powell Street Turntable (sengrapnl
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director /
DATE: July 12, 2000
SUBJECT: Bakersfield Landfill Closure Fundin~l
The Bakersfield Sanitary Landfill (BSL) is one part of a former disposal site on
Panorama Drive. The other part is the former Panorama Burn Dump, which operated
on the site prior to the Sanitary Landfill. Originally, the entire disposal site was
considered a single project for state-required environmental closure, with a draft closure
plan being prepared in 1995. However, the two areas were designated as separate
sites in 1996 to facilitate expedited remedial action at the Burn Dump. The Burn Dump
was successfully remediated in 1998, and preparation Of a new closure plan for BSL
has begun. There is a current need to determine the timing of this project's
construction and to prepare for funding.
The original, combined closure of both sites was assumed to cost in the neighborhood
of $15 million. However, the amount to be funded in the future, has been reduced in
two ways. Parts of the original project have already been completed, and a less costly
method of capping the landfill has become an option. Separate remediation of the Burn
Dump was accomplished for $1.3 million, considerably less than originally speculated.
Construction of a landfill gas management system for $.1 million, a necessary part of
closure, was accomplished as an emergency measure rather than during final closure.
This work. was done with capital outlay from the Refuse Enterprise Fund, reducing the
future funding requirement. The largest part of the project, which is the landfill cap,
may be constructed of locally-obtained soil rather than more expensive clay typically
used for landfill caps. If this approach is approved by the regulatory agencies, the
remaining project capital cost is estimated to fall between $6 and $10 million. If not
approved, the cost will be $1 to $3 million more.
The City's funding requirement is further reduced by the County's obligation as the
former operator of the landfill to fund half of the landfill closure. This applies only to the
sanitary landfill, and not the Burn Dump remediation or landfill gas system. Because
some of the landfill closure work will involve addition to the gas system at the City's sole
cost, it is estimated that the City will pay about 55% of the remaining total. With a
landfill closure cost estimate of $6 to $10 million, the City's funding requirement is
MEMORANDUM
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
JULY 11, 2000
SUBJECT: BAKERSFIELD LANDFILL CLOSURE FUNDING
Page 2
between $3.3 and $5.5 million, provided the alternate type of cap is approved. For a
conventional cap, the City's portion would be $3.9 to $7.2 million.
Unfortunately, no closure funds from disposal fees had been set aSide during the
operating years, which ended in 1983. The operation predated laws which now require
operating landfills to set aside funding reserves for closure. PerhaPs a sinking fund
could have been used over more recent years to prepare for closure funding, but it
seems that large capital outlays have used up available funds. The net effect may be
similar, however, because capital outlays have reduced the amount of future funding.
Following the larger capital outlays in prior years described above, $250,000 was
appropriated for the new closure plan in FY 98-99 along with $70,000 in FY 99-00 for a
soil test pad. In FY 99-00 the Refuse Enterprise Fund was able to begin budgeting
additional closure funds, with $72,000 set aside in that year and $85,000 this year.
Through a new cost-saving arrangement for commercial disposal fees, the Refuse
Fund is estimated to have an additional $500,000 per year available for this purpose. It
is important to note that this amount may vary, based on actual weight of refuse
collected in the future. In any case, it appears that some amount of debt financing will
still be necessary.
The attached table estimates the amount of debt service and related impact on refuse
rates for various scenarios, assuming the approval of an alternate type of cap. The
table includes high and Iow estimates for this type of cap. If a conventional type of cap
is used, the costs will be 16 to 30 percent higher. Three years beyond the current year
are shown because it is not known how long it will take to obtain' regulatory approval of
the less expensive type of landfill cap.
Funding Alternative
As previously noted in this memo, the City's funding requirement for the landfill closure
is approximately $3.3 to $5.5 million, assuming the alternate type of cap is approved.
Assuming worst case scenario, debt service on $5.5 million would be approximately
$550,000 annually.
The 2000/01 adopted budget included a set aside of $85,000 for the landfill closure.
This set aside will be raised through user fees.
Not factored into the 2000/01 budget was the projected $500,000 annual savings
expected to result from the new cost-saving arrangement for commercial disposal fees.
MEMORANDUM
ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
JULY 11, 2000
SUBJECT: BAKERSFIELD LANDFILL CLOSURE FUNDING
Page 3
If the $85,000 set aside was raised through user fees on an annual basis and if the
$500,000 savings new cost-saving arrangement for commercial disposal fees were
committed to pay the debt service requirements, the financing of the landfill closure
may not impact the user rates. But, any cost-of-living increases, large capital
purchases, and increased service levels would have to be recovered through user fees
to ensure sufficient funding was available for operational and debt service costs.
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 2, 2000
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR /~Z/} ~'
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING - OLDER AREAS OF THE CITY
City Council Referral No. WF0018368 / 001,
"Councilmember Irma Carson requested staff look into funding options and the feasibility of
adding street iighthtg throughottt the older areas of the City. Public Works to check into light
outages itt various locations of H"ard !."
The General Services' Division has upgraded or added street lighting to three areas using '
CDBG funds within the past three years. Staff typically reviews areas for additional lighting
when specific requests are made and when new areas are annexed, In addition, a
program for night inspections throughout the City, has been implemented to inspect areas
for outages twice monthly.
Project Summaries
Area bounded by Owens Street, California Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, and Virginia Avenue
- street light fixtures were upgraded on existing poles. This work was completed in 1997.
Area bounded by White Lane, Madison Avenue, Casa Loma Street and Cottonwood/Hale -
approximately 50 new street lights have been added within the past Year. Of these lights
seven are yet to be installed by PG&E on PG&E poles. Staff will be delivering the
equipment for installation to PG&E within the next two weeks. In addition, seven on Filson
Street, Carver Street, Lewis Street and Hale Street (an area of concern by Mr. Rick
Peterson) have been installed but not energized by PG&E. PG&E was notified in writing
November 30, 1999 to energize these lights. Staff has contacted PG&E about the
situation, a definite date for service has'not yet.been established. This' project should reach
completion within the next 60 days.
Area bounded by California Avenue, the railroad tracks, and Lakevi!ew Avenue - sixteen
(16) new street lights are in the process of being added. A letter to energize'these will be
sent to PG&E next week. This project should reach completion within the next 60 days.
--Page 1 of 2 Pages--
Due to an inquiry for additional lighting, the General Services DiVision has requested
CDBG funds for FY 00/01 to add 57 street lights in the area bounded by California Avenue,
Owens Street, Truxtun Avenue, and Kern Street. Estimated cost for this project is
$80,000. Funding will be requested in FY 01/02 for a second phase of approximately 50
street lights which will extend the improvements to Brown Street. Estimated cost for the
second phase is $75,000. With the budget process not yet complete we are not sure
whether this project w!ll be implemented in the next fiscal year.
When installing new street lights in existing areas, General Services staff uses the
guidelines set forth in the City's engineering standards for new construction. Staff also
communicates with other City Departments to address any concerns they may have.
c: Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager
Brad Underwood, General Services Superintendent
G tGROUPOA~GenSvc$~WF001836BREF wpd --Page 2 of 2 Pages-:
BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 2, 2000
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RAUL M. ROJAS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTING - OLDER AREAS OF THE CITY
City Council Referral No. WF0018368/.001, .,
"Councilmember Irma .Carson requested staff look into funding options and the feasibility of
adding street lighting throughout the older areas of the City. Public Works to Check into light
outages itt various locations of Ward I."
The General Services Division has upgraded or added street lighting to three areas using '
CDBG funds within .the.past three years. Staff typically reviews areas for additional lighting
when specific requests are made and when new areas-are annexed. In addition, a
program for night inspections throughout the City, has been implemented to inspect areas
for outages twice monthly.
Project Summaries
Area bounded by Owens Street, California Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, and Virginia Avenue
- street light fixtures were upgraded on existing poles. This work was completed in 1997.
Area bounded by White Lane, Madison Avenue, Casa Loma Street and Cottonwood/Hale -
approximately 50 new street lights have been added within the past Year. Of these lights
seven are yet to be installed by PG&E on PG&E poles. Staff Will be delivering the
equipment for installation to PG&E within the next two weeks. In addition, seven on Filson
Street, Carver Street, Lewis Street and Hale Street (an area of Concern 'by Mr. Rick
Peterson) have been installed but ;not energized by PG&E. PG&E Was notified in writing
November 30, 1999 to energize these lights. Staff has contaCted PG&E about the
situation, a definite date for service has'not yet been established. This project should reach
completion within the next 60 days.
Area bounded by California Avenue, the railroad tracks, and Lakeview Avenue - sixteen
(16) new street lights are in the process of being added. A letter to energize'these will be
sent to PG&E next week. This project should reach completion.within the next 60 days.
G~GROUPOAT~GenSvcs~WF0018368REF wpd --Page 1 of 2 Pages--
Due to an inquiry for additional lighting, the General Services DiVision has requested
CDBG funds for FY 00/01 to add 57 street lights in the area bounded by California Avenue,
Owens Street, Truxtun Avenue, and Kern Street. Estimated cost for this project is
$80,000. Funding will be requested in FY 01/02 for a second phase of approximately 50
street lights which will extend the improvements to Brown Street. Estimated cost for the
second phase is $75,000. With the budget process not yet complete we are not sure
whether this project will be !mplemented in the next fiscal year.
When installing new street lights in existing areas, General Services staff uses the
guidelines set forth in the City's engineering standards for new construction. Staff also
communicates with other City Departments to address any concerns they may have.
c: Joe Lozano, Public Works Operations Manager
Brad Underwood, General Services Superintendent
G.~GROUPDAT~GenSvcs~WF0018368REF wpd --Page 2 of 2 Pages--
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
February 3, 2000
TO: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Directoh,~'--~'~ '~
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL ITEM - STREET LIGHT'I~
SOUTHEAST BAKERSFIELD .REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
With the formation of the Southeast Bakersfield 'Redevelopment ProjeCt Area, the Project Area
Committee(PAC) for the Southeast has recently taken an interest in street lighting needs for the
area. At the PAC meeting on November 18th, staff arranged for Frank Young of the City's General
Services Division to provide information on past, current and potential future lighting projects for
the Southeast Project Area. He also discussed street lighting standards used throughout the city.
A subcommittee of the PAC, led by Mr. Ricky Peterson, reviewed a majority of the Project Area for
adequacy of existing street lighting. At the PAC meeting on December 16th, the subcommittee
made a report that, in their opinion, most of the area needed additiona! street lights and the existing
lights needed higher wattage bulbs. The PAC made a motion to adopt the subcommittee's
proposal with staff to review and return with recommendations to the PAC.
Since that time staff has been working with General Services on street lighting issues in the
Southeast .by:
A) evaluating the need for additional lights or higher wattage bulbs based on current City
street light standards;
B) coordinatiing a drive through of the Project Area to determine which lights are not
operating and scheduling their repair or replacement; and
C) determining what additional funds (tax increment, CDBG or others) are available for more
streets lights in the Project Area
Staff has reviewed the comments made by Mr. Peterson at the City Council meeting of January
26th. In these comments, Mr. Peterson said, "the Agency is in support of this street lighting
project." As a point of clarification, we believe Mr. Peterson may have been referring to the PAE;,
because a street lighting plan for the Southeast has not come'before the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency for any consideration. Again the action taken'by the PAC was for staff to
work with General :Services and bdng recommendations back to the PAC. Also Mr. Peterson
mentioned that daytime drive-by shootings are retaliation for night-time drive-by shootings that
occur because of insufficient street lighting. Staffwill consult with the Police Department in an effort
to secure their expert advice .on the contribution increased lighting .may make in reducing drive-by
shootings and in assisting in the prioritization of possible street lighting projects.
P:\SE Project Area~memo AT - Council referral street lights.wpd
Southe~t Bakersfield
Project Area Committee
_Re:po.rt on Street Li.qhti,ng
Final Report
Community Relations Sub-Committee
Ricky L. Peterson
February 17, 2000
Southeast Bakersfield
Street Lighting
Survey
Community Relations
Sub-Committee
Stephanie Campbell
Report
Community Relations Sub-committee
Street Lighting Survey
December 16, 1999
I. Brundage at Washington to Union
A. Fifteen (15), street lights on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Nine (9), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1.5 m/les
17. Virginia at South Brown to Union.
A. Five (5), street lights on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Eleven (11), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1.2 miles.
III. California at Collins Way to Union A. Nineteen (19), street lights on the eastbound traff~c lane.
B. Thirteen (13), streetlights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1.3 miles.
IV. Owens at Brundage to California A. Four (4) street lights on the northbound traffic lane
B. Nine (9), street lights on the southbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1 mile.
V. Lakeview at Brundage to California A. Fifteen (15) streets light on the northbound traffic lane.
B. Thirteen (13) streetlights on the southbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1 mile.
The boundaries on the sub--section assigned to me are indicated above.
I found the lighting to be very dim in my area sub-section.
There were areas that had missing lights at the poles and needed repairs. I
found overwhelming that many new lights would be needed to clearly
illuminate the area.
Ricky L. Peterson
Report
Community Relations Subcommittee
Street Lighting Survey'
December 16, 1999
I. Cottonwood at Brooks to Casa Loma
A. Thirteen (13), streetlights on the northbound traffic lane.
B. Three (3), street lights on the south bound traffic lane (note:
Located in fi'ont of three churches).
C. Area covers a distance of 1.3 miles.
II. Cottonwood at Brooks 'to White Lane
A. One (1), street li~t on the south bound traffic lane.
B. Zero (0), street lights on the noi-th bound traffic lane
C. Area covers a distance of .2 miles.
Iii. Madison at White Lane to Casa Loma
A. Four (4) street lights on the north bound traffic lane
B.. Zero(O) streets lights on the south bound traffic lane
C. Area covers a distance of 1.5 miles.
I found severe street lighting deficiency in this area sub-section.
Such a condition is hazardous and unsafe for both commuters and residents.
Kimika Porter
Report
Community Relations SUb committee
Street Lighting Survey
December 16, 1999
I. White lane at Cottonwood Road to Union.
A. One (1), streetlight on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Zero (0), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1 mile.
1I. Brooks at Hale to Madison.
A.. Zero (0), street lights on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Eleven (11), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 0.7 miles.
III.PlarLz at Hale to Madison.
A..Six (6), street lights on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Three (3), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 0.7 miles.
.I found insufficient lighting that is ver)' dangerous in the summer and life
threatening in the winter ~vhen fog~'. Better lights would help to reduce
drug sales and robberies.
Art Powell
Report
Community.Relations Subcommittee
Street Lighting Survey
December 16, 1999
I. Watts at Cottonwood to Union.
A. Five (5), street lights on the eastbound traffic lane.
B. Four (4), street lights on the westbound traffic lane.
C. Area covers a distance of 1 mile.
I found the lighting in this area to be inadequate, which reflects poor lighting
in a business area. Also, the 'lighting between Madison & Cottonwood Road
on Watts Drive, is in my opinion sub-standard and needs improvement.
Brighter lights can cut down on crime in the area.
On 11/18/99 during a reg-ular scheduled meeting the Community Relations
Sub-Committee ,,vas directed to prepare a report on the Southeast
Bakersfield Project Area Street Lighting and Infrastructure Proposal.
A Sub-Committee meeting was scheduled for 12/9/99, 6:30pm to 7:30pm at
the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. The meeting was called to order at
6:30pm. Members present were Campbell, Peterson, Porter and Powell.
A copy of the Agenda is submitted herewith (attachment - A). Under
section III, a workshop was held. A map was used to identify target areas.
The target area was div/ded into four (4) sub- sections, and each member
present was assigned a sub-section. These sub-sections were identified and
grouped by city/county boundar/es. City boundahes were identified to
designate survey area.
The examination of the target area commenced with identifying street
names. Streetlights on the streets were numbered. The streetlights were
examined for light deficiency.
Comparisons were made between areas with' poor lighting, good lighting,
and excellent lighting, both inside and outside the Project Area.
The presentation by Mr. Young, from General Services was discussed.
The Cit?"s street lighting plan ,,,,'as discussed.
Safety, aesthetics, attracting businesses, and infrastructure were discussed.
The issues of infrastructure improvements were voted deferred back to the
full PAC Committee for further discussion.
Information was compiled and sub-target area reports are to be prepared and
presented on December 16, 1999
Motion was made to adopt the Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Street
Lighting proposal.
Comments were made about the urgency to move this item forward.
Enforcement of Robert's rules of order during presentation of the report was
adopted.
Comments were made about the progress the full committee has made on
projects to date.
Other needed projects were discussed:
Incubator Project (Ms. Campbell stated that she was making a presentation
on Saturday - December 11, 1999 to Mt Elgons Advisory Board and that she
would inform the PAC on the outcome of the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.
Respectfully Submitted
R/cky L. Peterson
Community. Relations Sub-Committee, Chair
CC: City Counsel
Attachment- A
Cit-v of Bakersfield
Southeast Bakersfield Proiect Area
Communitw Relations Sub-Committee
Meeting
December 9, 1999 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Center
1000 South Owens Street
A~enda
I. Roll Call
II. Invocation
127. Workshop - Street Lighting and Infrastructure
A. Commercial Corridors 1. Target Areas
2. CiD: / County Boundaries
B. Residential Areas 1. Target Areas
2. City / County Boundaries
IV. Proposal
A. Discussion on directing/questioning staffto use the general
format - Of Old ToWn Kern - Street Lightkng Project-
while changing the boundaries to the Southeast Bakersfield -
Project Area - specific targeted areas.
V. Comments
VI. Adjournment
9
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
MEMORANDUM
March 8, 2000
TO: Southeast Bakersfield Project Area Committee
FROM: Charles Webb
SUBJECT: Requests from February PAC meeting
At the February PAC meeting, the following questions were made of staff that required additional research.
Here is a list of those questions and staff responses:
1. Q: Why are they skipping some streets .off of East Planz Road in doing the curb, gutter and street
improvements ?
A. Approximately $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies were
budgeted for the improvements in the area. Public Works has used all the CDBG funds budgeted for
the project so work was discontinued. All of the streets will eventually be done, but our Department
did not have the funds to budget the entire project last year. Additional CDBG funds are being
budgeted for in the upcoming fiscal year to continue the work. Streets that are still in need of curb,
gutter and resurfacing are Oliver, AndersOn, Home, and Meeks. Public Works estimates it will
require $125,000 to complete the streetwork. If the funds are approved by the City Council work will
continue after July 1
In addition, Public Works will be reconstructing Madison Street between Casa Loma & Watts this
summer. The Street Division will fund and perform the work which will cost approximately $50,000.
2. Q: We've heard.that a drainage sump is being planned for at the northeast corner ofEast Planz
Road and Anderson Street?
A: The City will be purchasing the lot at that comer for use as a drainage sump. The curb and gutter
work being done in the area-must be channeled to a drainage sump in order for the work to be
effective. The drainage sump will be fenced with a 6 foot chain link fence with redwood slats and
have landscaping around the perimeter.
3. Q: A business is opening on East White Lane, why is the City is requiring them to install curb and
gutter?
A. When a business constructs improvements on vacant property anywhere in the City, it is required
to install all the off-site improvements such as curb, gutter and street improvements. The
improvements are required even if the properties adjacent to the business do not have the same
improvements. Staff has spoken to the business :owner regarding the City requirements and he
indicated his understanding of the need and requirement for the off-site improvements.
?~ly 13, 2000
Page 2
4. Q: Can a four way stop and crosswalk be placed at East Planz and Lotus Lane?
The Traffic Division in Public Works did a survey of the intersection last year. The average
intersection volume during the eight hour survey was 126 cars. The minimum number of cars
required for a four waY stop to be considered is 350. In addition, there had not been any accidents
recorded at the intersection within the past year.
Traffic Division will schedule another survey for the intersection to see if the traffic volume has
increased substantially. Staff will forward the information to the PAC when the new survey has been
completed.
5. Q: We want a $2 75,000 proposal like the Old Town Kern-Pioneer PAC got for street lighting in
their area.
A: The street lighting project on Baker Street did not involve the Old Town Kern-Pioneer PAC and
them was no formal proposal. General Services will design and construct the lighting on Baker Street
one block each year using $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds each
year. The CDBG funds used will be reimbursed using OTK tax increment funds that are available
each year. Our Department does .not have enough CDBG funds to dedicate $275,000 towards street
lighting in one year, without taking funding from other Community Development programs or non-
profits. Please see the attached CDBG Proposed Uses of Funds for FY 2000-01 to see the amount of
requests for CDBG funds and those that are being recommended to Council for funding.
Based on the PACes recommendation to review street lighting in the southeast area, General Services
did a nighttime drive through the area on February 21st and 23rd to determine which existing lights
were not operating. In the area bounded by California Avenue, White Lane, Lakeview Avenue and
Union Avenue, there were 54 street lights that were not operating. All lights were repaired by
March 7th.
If PAC members or residents of the area notice any street lights out in the future, they are encouraged
to call Public Works at 326-3781 and report the location of the light. It will then be scheduled for
repair as soon as possible.
General Services will now begin surveying the area outlined by the PAC, to determine if the street
lights meet current lighting standards, and where additional lights should be placed. The first area to
be Surveyed will be the residential neighborhoods surrounding the Union Cemetery. When the survey
is completed staff will report the findings to the PAC.
6. Q: Why are some emergency vehicles still using East Planz Road off of Union Avenue when
responding to the area east of the Airpark, which dead ends .into the Airpark?
A: Staff has forwarded a reminder to Fire, Police and Ambulance Services that East Planz Road dead
ends into the Airpark. They have indicated they will review with their staffs the street situation
around the Airpark in order to best respond to emergencies in the area.
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BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
July 14, 2000
TO: John W. Stinson Assistant, City Manager
FROM: Darnell Haynes, Assistant to the City Manage~.~/,~
JUNE 30, 2000
Between January 1, 2000 through June 28, 2000, Council has taken action to transfer and
/or appropriate funds for specific services' and as a result, the respective budgets have
been amended to reflect these changes for the last six months of the fiscal year. The
fiscal year 1999-00 Amended Budget is $239,030,896, with the Operating and Debt
Service (which includes the Community Development Block Grant and Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency) Budgets totaling $211,597,787 and the Capital Improvement
Program totaling $ 27,433,109. A detailed listing of the items approved by Council actions
(Exhibit "A"), is attached.
cc: Alan Tandy
Alan Christensen
$:XDamel~bud.budamcnd9900.mem02
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FISCAL YEAR 1999 - 00
BUDGET AMENDMENTS EXHIBIT" A"
AMENDED BUDGET DECEMBER 31, 1999 $25,183,729 PAGE 1 OF 2
DATE FUND ITEM AMOUNT COMMENTS
lis~mmarY~l ClP AMENDMENTS- JANUARY 1- JUNE 30, 2000
01/12/00 311 App. Contribution to Rec & Parks CiP within Capital Outlay Fund $20,000.00 Funding for purchase of a pool heater at Jastro Park (Item 8p.)
01/12/00 411 App. Fund Balance to ClP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $75,000.00 Additional funding for Fairfax Road Storm Drain repair (Item 8s.)
01/26/00 395 App. Fund Balance & misc revenue to CIP within Arena Proj Fund $68,000.00 Funds for additional suite improvements at the Arena (Item 8i.)
01/26/00 331 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Trans Development Fund $25,000.00 Funding for change order related to Panama Lane Overcrossing Widening (Item 8h.)
02/09/00 336 App Trans Enhancement Act funds to ClP within Amtrak Fund $500,000.00 Const of imp & features for the Amtrak Stn& Q St underpass (Item 8q.)
02~09~00 151 App BNSF project share for Q St. Grade Separation to CIP within Gas Tax Fund $600,000.00 Const of imp & features.for the Amtrak Stn& Q St underpass (item 8q.)
03/15/00 411 App. Fund Balance to ClP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $13,000.00 Acquisition of property for drainage basin & street right-of-way (Item 8n.)
03/15/00 411 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $138,000.00 Raise monuments, manholes & cleanouts after resurfacing (Item 8p.)
03/15/00 151 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Gas Tax Fund $100,000.00 Raise monuments, manholes & cle~nouts after resurfacing (Item 8p.)
03/29/00 331 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Transportation Development Fund $50,000.00 Additional funding for traffic signal at Brimhall and Jewetta (Item 8.0.)
05/02/00 311 Reduce estimated revenues for Skate Board Park project ($11,120.00) Actual donations raised were only $8,880
05/10/00 311 Transfer Council Contingency to ClP in Capital Outlay Fund $50,000.00 Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/10/00 311 App.& transfer ERAF reimb and Motor Vehicle-in-Lieu to CIP in Capital Outlay Fund $250,000.00 Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/24/00 321 App. Fund Balance to ClP Budget within Park Improvement Fund $94,500.00 Acquisition of land for a future park and fire station (Item 8.n.)
05/24/00 412 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $15,000.00 Const. of storm drain Brimhall Rd/Calloway Dr. (Item 8.t.)
06/14/00 151 App. KernCOG reimbursement to ClP within the Gas Tax Fund $100,000.00 Metro Transportation Systems Study (Item' 8.j.)
06/14100 412 App. Fund Balance to CIP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $162,000.00 Reconstruct sewer manholes Brimhall Rd/Windsong Dr. (Item 8.x.)
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS $2,249,380
AMENDED ClP BUDGET JUNE 30, 2000 $27,433,109
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ~;*
FISCAL YEAR 1999 - 00 *-, ~
BUDGET AMENDMENTS EXHIBIT" A" PAGE 2 OF'2
AMENDED OPERATING BUDGET DECEMBER 31, 1999 $209,72'1,450
DATE FUND ITEM AMOUNT COMMENTS
OPERATING AMENDMENTS JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2000
01/12/00 011 App. Revenue/Expenses to Rec & Parks Op Budget within General Fund $88,500.00 Fund customer service training provided by Disney Institute (Item 8j.)
01/26/00 011 App. Contribution to Dev Svcs Op Budget in General Fund $77,755.00 Costs associated with 2010 General Plan update and EIR (Item 8f.)
02/09/00 431 Transfer from Op Budget in Ag Water Fund to ClP within Trans Develop Fund $10,000.00 Multi-agency agr with KernCOG to purchase aerial imaging of Kern County. (Item 8f.)
02/09/00 331 App Fund Balance to P W Op Budget within Trans Development Fund $37,200.00 Multi-agency agr with KernCOG to purchase aerial imaging of Kern County. (Item 8f.)
02/09/00 411 App Fund Balance in Sewer Enterprise Fund to ClP within Trans Develop Fund $20,000.00' Multi-agency agr with KernCOG to purchase aerial imaging of Kern County. (Item 8f.)
02/23/00 011 App. Asset Forfeiture Funds to Police Dept Op Budget in General Fund $13,200.00 Purchase of dog, its training, kennel facilities and equipment (Item 8c.)
02/23/00 521 App. from Self Ins Fund to Attorneyy Op Budget in Refuse Fund $175,000.00 Additional funding for outside counsel to litigate matters (Item 80.)
02/23/00 421 Transfer from Self Ins Fund to Attorney Op Budget in Refuse Fund $175,000.00 Additional funding for outside counsel to litigate matters (Item 80.)
02/23/00 011 App. State Grant Revenue to Fire Dept Op Budget within Gen Fund $20,800.00 For Y2K preparedness and related emergencies (Item 8x.)
02/23/00 392 App from CDRA Op Budget to Housing Set Aside & Debt Serv Funds $100,000.00 Additional funding as result of unanticipated tax revenue shortfall (Item 8y.)
02~23~00 392 Transfer from CDRA Op Budget to Housing Set Aside & Debt Serv Funds $121,000.00 Additional funding as result Of unanticipated tax revenue shortfall (Item 8y.)
02/23/00 011 App. Ins. Company Grant to Fire Dept Op Budget within Gert Fund $1,500.00 To purchase an accelerant detector (Item 8z.)
03/15/00 011 App. OTS Grant to Fire Op Budget in General Fund $61,940.00 Purchase of equipment, educational materials & personnel training (Item 8c.)
03/15/00 111 App. State Park Grant to EDCD Op Budget within CDBG Fund $9,850.00 To purchase playground equip for battered women and children shelter (Item 8d.)
03/29/00 011 App. SMI Trust Funds to Building Op Budget within General Fund $15,000.00 Purchase of racks and shelving for storage of disaster-related materials (Item 8.v.)
03~29~00 411 App. Fund Balance to ClP within Sewer Enterprise Fund $22,210.00 Reimburse Carroll's Tire Warehouse for installation of sewer line (Item 8.m.)
03/29/00 411 App. Fund Balance to City Attorney's Op Budget within Sewer Enterprise Fund $12,000.00 Additional funding for outside legal services - Valley Communities, Inc. (Item 8.p.)
04/12/00 111 App. from Offstreet Parking Fund Balance into Economic Development Op Budget $9,400.00 Payment of elevator repairs at Parking Garage (Item 8.m.)
04/26/00 311 App. Seized Asset Forfeiture Funds to CIP Budget within Capital Outlay Fund $162,805.00 Replace existing aircraft and radio equipment (Item 8.s.)
05/10/00 011 Transfer Council Contingency to CIP in Capital Outlay Fund ($50,000.00) Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/10/00 311 App. ERAF reimbursement to ClP within Capital Outlay Fund $198,395.00 Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/10/00 31 ! App. Motor Vehicle-in-Lieu Revenue to CIP within Capital Outlay Fund $51,605.00 Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/10/00 311 App. Council Contingency to CIP within Capital Outlay Fund $50,000.00 Feasibility study and cost estimating for Ice Skating Facility (Item 12.a.)
05/15/00 311 Transfer misc. purchase orders to Capital Outlay Fund $8,191.00 To close out the Arena Project Fund
06/14/00 611 App. Contribution to Gen Svcs Op Budget within the General Fund $15,900.00 For anti-grafltti educational / promotional activities (Item 8.cc.)
06~28~00 012 App. Dev. Contribution to Dev. Svcs. Op Budget in General Fund $76,886 EIR Report for General Plan Amendment/Zone Change (item 8i.1)
06~28~00 411 ' App Fund Balance to PW Op Budget within Sewer Enterprise Fund $200,000 Unanticipated Electricity Costs (item 8 s)
06/28/00 011 App. Grant Revenue to Police Op Budget within General Fund $192,200 Expenditure of CLETEP Program Grant Funds (Item 9.b.)
TOTAL OPERATING AMENDMENTS $1,876,337
AMENDED OPERATING BUDGET JUNE 30, 2000 $211,597,787
AMENDED OPERATING & CIP BUDGETS JUNE 30, 2000 $239,030,896
BAKERSFIELD
Economic and Community Development Department
ME M O R A N D'U M
July 13, 2000
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Alan Christensen, Assistant City Manager,/~
SUBJECT: Proposed CDBG Amendment
During the City's budget process, staff identified .project savings from prior year activities
totaling $251,066 which are now available for eligible CDBG activities. In order to comply
with HUD regulations, any significant changes or additions to the approved CDBG projects
must undergo an amendment process which includes obtaining citizen views and
comments on the proposed changes.
During the preparation of the FY 2000/2001 budget submission, $145,000 of project
savings were earmarked for the continued operation of the City's graffiti removal program.
The approved City budget already reflects the programming of $145,000 of project savings
however, this action is needed in order to comply with HUD amendment guidelines.
Available program savings for reprogramming is $'106,066.
At the April 19, 2000, Budget and Finance Committee meeting, several projects originally
submitted but not approved in FY 2000/01 CDBG funding plan were discussed for re-
consideration for the project savings available as part of the amendments. Below is a
summary of those projects and funding requests:
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NON-PROFIT REQUESTS
Bakersfield Garden Community Enhancement Center $457,792 Total Cost
Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation of the former YMCA
building at 900 22'~ Street to expand child care program
for at-risk children. Currently owns the property. Benefits $304,792 City
(approximately) 340 clients. $ 53,000 County**
$100,000 Private Loan
Bakersfield Homeless Center Rehabilitation Project- $25,000 Total Loan
Rehabilitation of the City-owned homeless center
including roof, flooring and partitions in restroom. Benefit $25,000 City
104 persons per day.
Mid State Corporation Child Care Financing Program. $100,000 Total Loan
Establish a funding pool for eligible child care providers to
help start up affordable child care facilities. $100,000 City
Valley Achievement Center - Acquisition assistance to $700,000 Total Cost
purchase a 14,400 square foot facility to serve individuals with
autism; downpayment only. Requesting assistance to $25,000 City
purchase. Benefit 26 clients. $25,000 County**
$650,000 Private Loan
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Bernard Street Lighting Upgrade Project - Upgrade street $8,000 Total Loan
lights between Bernard and Stockton to Alta Vista. Benefit
(approximately) 1,200 persons.
Gwendolyn Street Area Sewer-Project - Installation of sewer $216,500 Total Loan
lines to sewer - Clara Court, Hughes Lane, Fairview Road, and
Gwendoln Street. Benefit (approximately) 70 homes. $14,000 design funded
FY 2000/01
$202,500 Needed to
complete
Pacheco #10 Area Sewer Construction Project - Installation $528,000 Total Loan
of sewer lines and laterals between Centaur Street, Faith
Avenue, Elysium Street, and Pacheco Road. Benefit $33,000 design funded
(approximately) 148 homes. FY 2000/01
$495,000 Needed to
complete
** County is not funding project.
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Lastly, an economic development study for the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Project Area
has been proposed for CDBG funding. If this project is approved staff would recommend that the
funding of the Economic Study be funded from the FY 2000/2001 CDBG - program funds since the
study would be charged as an administrative cost to the program. Consequently, this charge would
impact the City's 20% CDBG administrative cap for the current fiscal year. More specifically staff
would propose that $25,000 from the Business Loan Program be moved to cover the cost of the
study. Reprogramming funds for an economic development study can be handled administratively
and does not require an amendment.
Staff would recommend that are amendments be scheduled for the July 17, 2000, Budget and
Finance Committee meeting to finalize and authorize the publication of the 30-day public review
and comment period. Below is an anticipated timeline for the proposed amendments and the
release of funds.
July 17, 2000 Budget and Finance Committee meeting and authorization to
publish
July 21, 2000 Publish 30-day notice for review and comment
August 21, 2000 End of public review and comment period
August 30, 2000 City Council action to submit to HUD after the end of the comment
period
August 31, 2000 Submission to HUD and release of funds
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