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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/30/1999 BAKERSFIELD Randy Rowles, Chair David Couch Mike Maggard Staff: John W. Stinson AGENDA URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Monday, August 30, 1999 1:15 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room Second Floor- City Hall, Suite 201 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 1. ROLL CALL 2. ADOPT JULY 12, 1999 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 3. PRESENTATIONS 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Update on current status of Bakersfield area freeway projects - Rojas B. Discussion of possible incentives to encourage planting of trees in the downtown area - Stinson C. Discussion of Transportation Sales Tax Measure - Rojas 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of Transportation Development Fund Projects - Rojas B. Discussion about Downtown Park and Square - Tandy C. Set Next Meeting Date 7. 'COMMITTEE COMMENTS 8. ADJOURNMENT S:~John\U rbanDev~99aug30agen JWS:jp DRAFT BAKERSFIELD Randy Rowles, Chair Alan Tandy, City Manager David Couch Staff: John W. Stinson Mike Maggard AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Monday, July 12, 1999 1:15 p.m. City Manager's Conference Room 1. ROLL CALL Call to Order at 1:15 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Randy Rowles, Chair; leaving at 3:07 Councilmember Mike Maggard Councilmember David Couch arrived at 1:20 p.m. (Voted on first item heard, 5B) Planning Commissioners .Jeff Tkac, Chair; Stephen Boyle, and Marti Kemper 2. ADOPT MAY 10, 1999 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PRESENTATIONS None 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Renee Nelson provided an announcement for the 1999 Air Quality Symposium presented by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District on September 15 and 16. She requested that the City Council receive a copy of the announcement. (Attached) Di- AFT URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Monday, July 12, 1999 Pacje -2- 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Update on current status of Bakersfield area freeway projects Jack LaRochelle gave an update on current freeway projects. He indicated we are waiting for CalTrans to complete the analysis of the freeway 58 at 99 interchange and that there should be a report on the status of their recommendation at the next committee meeting. Gene Bogart gave an update on the study of the recharge areas potentially affected by the Kern River freeway. Soil samples are being analyzed and percolation tests are being conducted for a 60-day period to develop strategies to address potential mitigation that may be required. Staff is continuing to work with interested parties on this issue. There was a question regarding sewer lines in the area that also could be affected by the freeway. Public Works Director Rojas responded that the sewer lines would be double lined as part of any mitigation, similar to the existing river crossing of these lines. There was also discussion of developing a map of water recharge areas within the city and developing ways to protect them from development. There were als0 comments made by Ron Brummett from Kern COG about collection of additional information regarding issues related to the refinery property along the proposed freeway route. B. Review of proposed amendment to the sign ordinance regarding off- premises directional signs Jack Hardisty provided a memo regarding discussions with Mr. Rosenlieb and including recommendations to address the sign issue involving Mr. Rosenlieb's client. Also presented was a response by Mr. Rosenlieb re. concerns with staff's recommendations. There was discussion by the committee regarding a desire to address the issue of these types of unique non-conforming signs. Staff will report back to the Council a recommendation to send back to the Planning Commission a proposed amendment to the ordinance regarding the abatement of non-conforming signs. C. Update on current status of alternatives for beautification of entrances to the City Staff gave a brief update on progress regarding entry signs to the city. Discussions with the Arts Council are continuing and input from other groups is being solicited regarding possible types and locations of signs. Public input on proposed sign styles was collected via the city web site. Approximately 15 comments were received with no one style receiving a clear majority of votes. Staff will continue to work with these groups. P AFT URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Monday, July '12, 1999 Page -3- D. Discussion of possible incentives to encourage planting of trees in the downtown area This item was deferred until the next meeting. E. Discussion of Transportation Sales Tax Measure This item was deferred until the next meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of improvements to downtown parking including possible cooperative efforts to provide additional bus services for area parking lots A brief presentation was made 'by city staff and Bill Wilbanks from the County Administrative Office regarding the possibility of bus service for the parking areas adjacent to the City and County government buildings, the Convention Center and Centennial Garden Arena. Staff has had preliminary discussions with the County and GET to explore possible routes and to analyze the costs of such a service. Research and discussions with the other agencies will continue. B. Review of list of sites qualified for Transportation Development Funds This item was deferred until the next meeting. C. Joint meeting with Planning Commission Committee to review draft ordinance regarding Planning Commission appointments The Urban Development Committee met jointly with a committee from the Planning Commission to receive comments regarding concerns previously expressed by Planning Commissioners regarding the proposed ordinance. Planning Commissioner comments focused on concerns regarding the nomination of individual Commissioners by individual Councilmembers. They were concerned with the appearance to the public that this method of appointment would politicize the Planning Commission. They expressed that open application by city residents to serve on the Commission should continue. They indicated the public's perception of the Planning Commission is that of an independent body and linking appointments to an individual Councilmember could change that perception. There were differing opinions stated by members of the Urban Development Committee in response to the stated concerns. There was discussion that there may be AFT AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Monday, duly 12, 1999 two distinct issues, one involving the nomination procedure and another regarding the process of voting for Commissioners. The Committee did not reach a consensus regarding this issue and recommended that the proposed ordinance prepared by the City Attorney which incorporated with the comments from the June 30th City Council meeting be returned to the City Council at the July 21't meeting along with the comments of the Planning Commissioners for further Council deliberation. 7. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 4:05 p.m. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Attendance: Staff: City Manager Alan Tandy, Assistant City Manager John Stinson, City Attorney Bart Thiltgen, Public Works Director Raul Rojas, Development Services Director Jack Hardisty, Economic Development Director Jake Wager; Water Resources Manager Gene Bogart; Engineering Services Manager Jack LaRochelle; Civil Engineer Marian Shaw; and Parks Supervisor Ed Lazaroti. Public: Jim Johnson, Arts Council of Kern; John Fallgatter, Smart Growth Coalition; Renee Nelson; Cassie Daniel, Bakersfield Association of Realtors; Jay Rosenlieb on behalf of Good Nite Inns; Ron Brummett, Kern COG; Dennis Bainbridge, C.L.E.A.N.; Michael Green, Reporter- The Bakersfield Californian; and Bill Wilbanks, Kern County General Services , s:John\UrbanDev\UD99ju112summary.wpd STREET: .: ·: :. :: ... ':=..... ,., ':...: ': ::i?.: 'i' ~' . . . pROJECTS. 99-2000:":'":,., 2000.2001' ..~ 2001.2002... i 2002.2003 2003-2004 ' .:..~:~':: 2004* · NAME FROM : TO : ' ' : NOTES .... · , , ~,' : · , . , ,:i , · ':, : :' i , i~' '!~ ' :', ~ '- , Airport Dr: Norris S.R. 204 $473,000 $473,000 Airport Dr. SPRR Widen RR Bridge $320,000 $320,000 Airport Dr. Spur Line Grade Seperation (~ Spur Line $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Alfred Harrel Hwy. Lake Mir~l Road Install Si~inal IMasterson Ali~lnrnent) $130,000, $0 $130,000 ~,llen Rd. Kralzmeyer Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Ulen Rd. Reine Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Allen Rd. Nodega Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Allen Rd. Meachem Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Allen Rd. S.R. 58 Bdmhall $1,078,739 $1,078,739 Allen Rd. Palm Ave. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 ~,llen Rd. Bdmhall Stockdale $1,054,970 $1,054,970 Allen Rd. G L Slough Widen Culvert ~ Sta. 236+60 (Goose Lake) $12,000 $6 $12,000 Allen Rd. Panama Ln Ming Ave. $2,090,000 $2,090,000 Allen Rd. SPRR Improve grade crossing at Sta. 52+80 $100,000 $100,000 Allen Rd. Kern River Canal Construct canal bddge at Sra. 150+00 (River Canal) $500,000 $500,000 Allen Rd. Ming Ave. Stockdale Hw $696,667 $696,667 Allen Rd. Kern River Construct Bridge (Kern River) $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Allen Rd. C Valley Canal Construct Canal Bddge (Cross Valle)' Canal) $500,000 $500,000 Ashe Rd. McKee Rd. Install Si~lnal . $120,000 $120,000 Ashe Rd. Hosking Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Ashe Rd. Berkshire Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Ashe Rd. Panama Ln. Hards Rd. $62,733 $348,333 Ashe Rd. A-E Canal Canal bddge at Sta: 28+50 (Arvin-Edison) (50% Dist $600,000 $0 $6 Ashe Rd. District Blvd Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 :Ashe Rd. Harris SJ RR Widen Ashe $175,000 $0 $175,000 Berkshire Rd. 1320' WI0 Wible 660' W/o Wibl $55,900 $55,900 Breckenddge Rd. Morning Vineland $727,527 $727,527 Breckenddge Rd. Vineland Edison Rd. ' $677,152 - $677,152 Bdmhall Rd. Renfro Allen $505,316 $505,316 Bdmhall Rd. Jenkins Rd. Install Signal $1 20,000 $120,000 Brimhall Rd. Allen Install Signal $120,000. $0 $120,000 Bfimhall Rd. Allen Old Farm $173,833 $240,833 Bdmhall Rd. Old Farm Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Bdmhall Rd. Old Farm Jewetta $348,333 $348,333 Bdmhall Rd. Jewetta Install Signal $6 $120,000 Bdmhall Rd. Jewetta Verdugo $223,303 $245,303 Bdmhall Rd. Verdugo Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Bdmhall Rd. Verdugo Calloway $245,303 $245,303 Bdmhall Rd. Calloway Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 Bdmhall Rd. Calloway Coffee Widen Brimhall - Coffee to Windsong North Side) $220,000 $128,098 $348,098 Bdmhall Rd. Harvest Creek Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $6 $0 Buena Vista Rd. Panama Ln. Pacheco Rd. $625,999 $625,999 Buena Vista Rd. Harris Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Buena Vista Rd. Pacheco Rd. White Lane $430,000 $430,000 Buena Vista Rd. White Lane Stockdale Dev. Agrmnt covers construction of 3 SB and 1 NB I; $279,500 $6 $0 Buena Vista Rd. SJ RR Improve grade crossing at Sra. 52+80 $100,000 $100,000 Buena Vista Rd. Campus Park Dr. Install Signal $120,000 ' $120,000 Buena Vista Rd. Kern River Canal Wide~ta. 175+60 (River Canal $40,000 $40,000 California Oak A St. Widening $430,000 $430,000 Calloway Dr. 7th Standard Hageman $1,734,131 $1,734,131 Calloway Dr. Noriega Rd.. Install Signal (50% Funded) $60,000 . $60,000 Calloway Dr. Friant Kern Canal Widen canal bridge (Combined with Olive bridges) $0 $6 Calloway Dr. Hageman Meacham $755,079 $6 $0 S:~PROJECTStTIFtPHASE2~99FACLTY. WB2 Page I 08/29/99 S~a~=T : :: :... ::"" ; ,~OJ~c?s : ~'=='' ::- =000'aOO~ =00,-=00= =00='=003.:. ::.:'=~4. :j :::!:~ =004+:. ~. ...... ,. NAME FROM TO ':, NOTES .... ~ : ' : . .. ': ' '. ' '.'. '. ':'::::,":." .,' ::: ~' .':. ' ' ::!~" :: · : Calloway Dr. Meecham S.R. 58 $,540,079 $,540,079 Calloway Dr. S.R. 58 Bdmhall Cib/s portion - $95,000 $95,000 $2,015,000 $2,110,000 Calloway Dr. AT&SF RR Grade Sep. ~ AT&SF (CitT's portion - $250,000) $250,000 $1,250,000 $1,500,000 Calloway Dr. Bdmhall C Valley Cana $934,000 $0 $0 Calloway Dr. C Valley Canal Kern River Bddges on CVC & Kern River $3,500,000 $43 $(3 Calloway Dr. C Valley Canal Stockdale $778,333 $0 $0 Casa Loma Dr. Union Ave. Cottonwood R Improve grade crossing at Sta. 1 +42 $718,561 $718,561 Casa Loma Dr. Union Ave Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 Casa Loma Dr. Cottonwood Rd Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Casa Loma Dr. .25 mi e/o Madison Widen canal culvert at Sta. 38+50 $40,000 $40,000 Casa Loma Dr. Cottonwood Rd. Mt. Vernon R $656,485 $0 $0 Chester Avenue 8th St. Install Signal $50,000 $0 $50,000 China Grade Loop Manor Round Mount $923,287 $923,287 Coffee Rd. 7th Standard Norris $967,845 $967,845 Coffee Rd. Downin~ Rd. Install Signal (50% Funded) $60,000 $60,000 Coffee Rd. S.R. 58 Truxtun $967,500 $967,500 Coffee Rd. .5 mi s/o SR 58 Grade Sep. (~ AT&SF $500,000 $1,500,000 Edison Rd. Alfred Harrell Hwy. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Edison Rd. S.R. 178 Breckendd~le $1,953,540 $1,953,540 Edison Rd. Breckenddge Edison Hwy. $1,463,500 $1,463,500 Fairfax Rd. Redbank Rd. SR 58 $507,108 $507,108 Fairfax Rd. Redbank Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Fairfax Rd. SR 58 Widen S.H. 58 bddge at Sta. 45+75 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Fairfax Rd. SR 58 Off Ramps Install Signals $240,000 $240,000 Fairfax Rd. AIf. Harrel Widen Int. (~ AIf. Harrel $1,700,000 $1,700,000 Fairfax Rd. AIf. Harrel Paladino $716,072 $716,072 Faidax Rd. Panorama Niles $107,500 $107,500 Fairfax Rd. SR 178 Const. Int. (~ 178 $1,346,000 $1,700,000 Fairfax Rd. Highland Knolls Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Fairfax Rd. Colta~le Ave. Install Signal ($47,900) $120,000 Fairview Rd. Monitor St. Union Ave. $194,586 $194,586 Fruitvale Ave. S.R.99 Snow Travel Link Deficiency $661,333 $0 $0 Fmih'ale Ave. Snow Norris $464,515 $464,515 iFruitvale Ave. 500' s/o Snow Widen Culvert ~ Beardsley Canal $100,000 $100,000 Fruitvale Ave. 'Hageman S.R. 58 $1,362,500 $1,362,500 Fruitvale Ave. Meany Ave. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Fruitvale Ave. Downing Ave. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 'Gosford Rd. McKee Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Gosford Rd. McCutcheon Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Gosford Rd. Berkshire Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Gosford Rd. Harris Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 :Hageman Rd. ,Renfro Santa Fe Way $985,758 $985,758 Hageman Rd. Renfro Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. Jenkins Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. Santa Fe Way Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. A,T&SF RR Improve Grade Crossing (~ RR $100,000 I $0 $0 Hageman Rd. Santa Fe Way Old Farm $490,606 $490,606 Hageman Rd. Allen Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. Old Farm Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. Old Farm Jewetta $482,104 $0 $0 Hageman Rd. Jewetta Install Signal $130,000 $0, $130,000 Hageman Rd. Jewetta Verdugo $482,104 $482,104 Hageman Rd. Verdugo Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Hageman Rd. Verdugo Calloway $482,104 $482,104 Ha~eman Rd. Calloway 1300' E ~$44,150) $53,750 S:~ROJEC TS~ TIF~PHASE2t99FACL TY. WB2 Page 2 O&,2g/99 ' N~E '~.. FR~ TO :' · .. - · ' NO~S ' · : ' · :: :=~ ' : '. ' ': :'":' '.: ":'=:' [':' :::' : ':': ~ '~ '" ' .'~.:?': ::'~ ...... · ' Ha~eman Rd. Call~y Instil Sig~l $1~,000 Ha~eman Rd. Coff~ Instil Signal $1~,~0 Hageman Rd. PaUon Way Instil Si9~l $120,~0 $i20,~ Hageman Rd. FmiNale Instil Signal $120,000 $0 $130,~ Ha~eman Rd. FmiNale Moha~ ~ ~16,5~ ~ ~16,5~ Ha~eman Rd. Moha~ Install Signal $1~,~ $1~,~0 Ha~eman Rd. Moha~ SR 204 Flyover $75,000 $200,000 ~,000,000 $0 ~,275,~0 Ha~s Rd. Buena Vista Rd. Gosford Rd. $580,~0 $580,000 Hoskin9 Rd. Stine Rd. Akers Rd. $145,0~ $145,~0 Hoskin~ Rd. Fenton St. Instil Signal $1~,~0 $1 ~,~0 Hu~hes Ln. Mi~ Ave. Te~ Wy. ~07,305 $507,305 Jenkins Rd. Hageman BHmhall Rd. $1,024,873 $1,024,873 Jenkins Rd. BHmhall Rd. 1500' N/o Sto $~8,8~ $208,800 ~nkins Rd. Meac~m Rd. install Signal $1~,000 $1~,0~ Jewe~ Ave. Sn~ Meachem Rd. $1,365,824 $1,365,824 Jewe~ Ave. Km~meyer Install Signal $1~,~0 $1 lewe~ Ave. S n~ Instil Signal $1 ~,0~ $120,000 Jewe~ Ave. Reina Instil Signal $1~,~0 $1~,~ J~e~ Ave. NoH~a Install Signal $1~,~0 $120,~ Jewe~ Ave. Meachem Rd. Install Signal $1 ~,~0 $1~,~ Kem Canyon R~d Morning S.R. 178 $1,868,724 $1,868,724 Kern Canyon R~d Vinela~ Rd. Install Sig~l $1~,~0 $1~,000 Kern Canyon R~d Me~ Matin Dr. Install Signal $1~,~ $1~,000 Kern Canyon R~d Edith Rd Instil Signal $1~,0~ $1~,000 Kern River ~press Renfm Coff~ Rd. Future Expressway ~ ~,750,000 ~ $5,000,~0 Kern River Fray WMB Renfro F~ure Fr~y Construction, No Fee Fundin9 Kern River Fr~a~ Renfro S.R. 99 Cons. Cost from Ci~/Coun~(10% funding5 Mil. i $19,600,000 $19,600,000 Kmll Wa~ Awin Edison Ca~l Widen Ca~l Culved (A~in Edison Canal~ ~,000 ~0,000 Main PI~ DHve BHm~II Rd. Rosedale Hw $~0,000 $~0,000 Main PI~ Drive AT&SF RR Improve grade crossing $100,0~ $100,000 M~utch~n Rd. ' Pr~m~ Rd. Install Signal $120,~0 $120,0~ Ming Ave. Renfro Rd Buena Vista F $1,102,424 $1,102,424 Ming Ave. Alien Instil Signal $120,~0 $120,000 Min9 Ave. B~na Vis~ Instil Signal $120,000 $0 $0 Min~ Ave. Kern River Canal ~nstm~ ~nal culveA at S~. 45+18 (River Canal) $150,0~ $150,~0 Mohawk Ave. Olive Hageman $960,570 $960,570 Mohawk Ave. Hageman ~S.R. 58 $2,890,~0 $2,890,000 Moha~ Ave. Calloway Canal Const~ Caltoway Ca~l B~d~e $500,000 $500,0~ Mohawk Ave. S.R. 58 .5 do SR58 $1,585,500 $1,585,500 Mohawk Ave. .5 do SR58 ~T~tun $2,015,500 $2,015,500 Moha~ Ave. Kern River Constm~ Kem River BHdge; Cross Valley Bddge $50,000 $250,000 $3,610,000 $0 ~,910,0~ Mo~wk Ave. AT&SF RR . Grade Secretion ~ AT&SF RR $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Mohawk Ave. T~un California Construct m~ian $145,000 Monitor St. Astor Ave. Panama Lane $362,500 $362,500 Monitor St. A-E Canal . ~Constm~ ~nal bddge at Sta. 93+32 (A and E Canal, $~0,000 ~00,~0 Momin9 Dr. A~. Ha~l Paladino $1,~9,0~ $0 $1,254,~0 Momin9 Dr. A~. Haffel Palatino Construct 3 CulveA~Hd~es ~95,000 $0 $~0,000 Morning Dr. Paladino , Panom~ ~01 ,~8 $0 Momin9 Dr. Panora~ S.R. 178 $1,086,080 Momin9 Dr. S.R. 178 ~ ,Const. Int. ~178 $1,7~,~0 $1,700,~ Morning Dr. S.R. 178 Collie Morni~ Dr. Auburn Instil Signal $1~,000 $1~,~ S:~PROJEC TS~ TIFV=HASE2~99FACL ~ WB2 Page 3 08/30/99 STREET : ·.: '::' !,i' :~::i'' . :. :"~ ~"~i ..:::.. ':i'. :: .i i: .~i::' ': ~"' :'.~.i: PROJECTS' !: 99'2000 :~: :' 2000-200;l~i ~ 200;1'.2002 i~ :.2002.200~. 2003-20041: ~ ~ 2004't..~' i :!:. ':~ : ' · ' NAME FROM· i :' ?~': TO . . .'. :' NOTES ' ' '"' · . ' !i:';:, i:i:::i:' ;:? :.:' :i:'i:i::~?:: ::i': ::i:i:'i.::::i~,*: '!' ':'::::i :: : : · Momiflg Dr. College Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 I Mornin~l Dr. College Niles $107,500 $107,500 Mt. Vernon Ave. Casa Loma Dr. Belle Terrace $753,125 $753,125 Mt. Vernon Ave. SR 58 Signalize Ramps $240,000 $0 $0 Mt. Vernon Ave. SR 178 EB Ramp $250,000 $0 $0 Mt. Vista Ddve Pacheco Rd. 600' N/o Pach $36,250 $36,250 Mt. Vista Ddve SJ RR Improve grade crossing at Sta. 52+80 $93,000 $0 $93,000 Norris Rd. Calloway Install Signal $120,000 $1 20,000 Non'is Rd.. Rivedakes Install Signal (50% Funded) $60,000 $60,000 Nords Rd. Coffee Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Non'is Rd. Patton Way Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Non'is Rd. S.R. 99 Airport $710,822 $710,822 Norris Rd. Airport Chester Widen for Two Wa}, Left Turn Lane $995,549 $0 $0 Nords Rd. Chester Manor $204,505 $204,505 Norris Rd. Manor Up~ra_de~nal $120,000 $120,000 Old Farm Rd. Reina Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old Farm Rd. Nodega Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old River Rd. SR 119 Panarna Ln. $1,134,354 $1,134,354 Old River Rd. McKee Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old River Rd. McCutcheon Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old River Rd. Berkshire Rd. Install Signal $120,000 . $120,000 Old River Rd. Panama Ln. Pacheco Rd. $583,075 $583,075 OIdRiver Rd. Harris Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old River Rd. Pacheco Rd. Campus Park $480,633 $480,633 Old River Rd. SJRR Improve grade crossing at Sra. 52+80 $172,000 $0, $172,000 Old River Rd. Campus Park Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Old River Rd. N/o SP RR Relocate Tower $0 $80,000 Old Stine Rd. iMing Ave. iBe e'Termce $475,000 ~ $475,000 Old Stine Rd. Stine Canal Widen canal culvert (Stine) $80,000 I $80,000 Old Stine Rd. Belle Terrace Stockdale Hw $235,659 $235,659 Olive Dr. .)ewetta Callowa¥ $777,818 i ~///,818 Olive Dr. Jewetta Install Signal $120,000 ~ $120,000 Olive Dr. Calloway Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 IOlive Dr. Calloway Canal F-K Canal Bddges (~ Calloway & Fr. Kern (Including Calloway) $100,000 $1,050,000 $0 $1,150,000 Olive Dr. Calloway Rivedakes $430,000 $430,000 Olive Dr. Riverlakes Coffee $53,750 $53,750 !Olive Dr. Coffee Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 I Olive Dr. Rivedakes Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 I Olive Dr. Coffee Airport $1,209,873 $1,209,873 Olive Dr. Patton Way Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Olive Dr. SR 99 Beardsley Ca Widen 99 Interchange; Widen Beardsley Canal Culv $470,000 $470,000 Olive Dr SP RR Grade Seperation $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Oswell St. S.R. 178 Brundage Median Reconstruction $430,000 $430,000 Oswell St. Vi~inia Ave Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Oswell St. Brundage Lane Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 Oswell St. S.R. 58 Ramps Install Signals $240,000 $240,000 Oswell St. . Sunset RR Const. Grade Sep. ~ AT&SF $1,400,000 $100,000 $100,000 Pacheco Rd. Renfro Rd. Buena Vista F $1,596,364 $1,596,364 Pacheco Rd. Allen Rd Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Pacheco Rd. Buena Vista Rd. Gosford $580,000 $580,000 Pachece Rd. B V Canal Widen Canal Culvert (Buena Vista) $80,000 $80,000 Pacheco Rd. Buena Vista Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Pacheco Rd. Old River Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Pacheco Rd. Gosford Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 S:V::)ROJEC TSt TiFV=HA SE2t99FACL 'i'~. WB2 Page 4 08/30/99 STREET .:. :...., . .: :::.i:. : i:,.:' . : ' :.: :: ii:' ::: '. :~::: · ?'::: :-:; : PRoJEcTs " 99-2000:11 2000'2001::'. · 2001,2002 2002-2003,. ' 2003-2004. ~ 2004+ · '.. : NAME FROM '' : :' TO ' ' " : ' · NOTES' . : - · : ': ::::: · :~:.:': : ::: ::.:.. . i: ::~.~:" ." ':'.!' ':': ':" :' : .::' :: ' : "'" ' :' Pacheco Rd. ^T&SF RR Improve grade crossing at Sra. 191+82 (RxR 1/2 Fu $100,000 $100.000 Pacheco Rd. Mountain Vista Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Pacheco Rd. KI Canal-West Widen canal culvert ~ K.l.-Weet Branch $20,000 $0 $20,000 Paladino Dr. Fairfax Morning $1,059,143 $1,059,143 Paladino Dr. Fairfax Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Paladino Dr. Morning .3 mi w/o Mas $524,000 $660,333 $1,184,333 Paladino Dr. Morning .3 mi w/o Mas Construct 5 Culverts Ilncluded in roadway project) $102,000 $102,000 Paladino Dr. Morning Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Paladino Dr. Masterson Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Paladino Dr. .3 mi w/o Edison I mi e/o A H $1,116,024 $1,116,024 Panama Ln. Renfro Rd. Gosford Rd. $3,128,794 $3,128,794 Panama Ln. ~Renfro 1.4 mi East Relocate canal parallel w/so. r/w Sta. 0+00 - 74+84 $569,000 $569,000 Panama Ln. B V Canal Widen canal culvert at Sra. 74+84 (Buena Vista) $17,000 $0 $17,000 Panama Ln. Allen Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Buena Vista Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Old River Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Sunset RR Improve grade crossing at Sra. 186+70 (Sunset) $100,000 $100,000 Panama Ln. Gosford Rd Install Signal $132,000 $0 $132,000 Panama Ln. Gosford Rd. Ashe Development agreement for 1/2 width W/B and I F_JE $292,459 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Reliance Dr. Install Signal $1 20,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Ashe Rd Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Fenton St. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. A-E Canal Widen canal bddge at Sta. 312+80 (A. and E. Canal $200,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Farmers Canal Widen canal culvert at Sta. 309+12 (Farmer's Canal) $100,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Farmers Canal Relocate canal parallel w/so r/w Sta 309+12 - 312+3 $47,700 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Ashe =Stine Rd. $748,279 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Ashe Stine Rd. Canal Culvert ~ mid-section ~ A-E Canal $200,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Stine Rd. Modify Signal $60,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Stine Rd. Wible Rd. Widening deficient sections only $236,599 $6 $0 Panama Ln. Akers Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $6 $0 Panama Ln. Wible Rd. So. H St. $989,099 $0 $0 Panama Ln. SR 99 Install Signals ~ Ramps $240,000 $0 $6 Panama Ln. SR 99 Widen bridge at S.H. 99 $3,000,000 $6 $6 Panama Ln.' So. H St. Signal Modification $120,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. So. H St. Union Ave. Widen deficient section only $361,703 $361,703 Panama Ln. Union Ave. Signal Modification $40,000 $0 $0 Panama Ln. Union Ave. Fairfax Rd. $1,720,000 $1,720,000 Panama Ln. Cottonwood Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Oswell Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Fairfax Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Ln. Fairfax Rd. SR 184 $430,000 $430,000 Panama Ln. SR 184 Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Rd. Union Ave. S.P.R x R $2,543,553 $2,543,553 Panama Rd. Union Ave. Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 Panama Rd. 0.4 mi e/o Union 0.9 mi e/o Uni Relocate Parallel Canal, So./side rdwy. ~ Sta. 21+4 $203,250 $203,250 Panama Rd. .95 mi e/o Union Widen canal culvert at Sta. 50+30, Imp Gr Xing ~ R $140,000 $140,000 Panama Rd. Oswell Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Rd. Fairfax Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Panama Rd. 2.0 mi eio Union 0.3 mi w/o 18 Relocate parallel canal from Sta. 106+66 - 247+10 $1.053,300 $1,053,300 Panama Rd. SPR x R 0.2mi w/o 18 $182,398 $182,398 Panama Rd. 0.2 mi w/o 184 SR 184 $521,600 $521,600 Panama Rd. SR 184 Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 Panorama Dr. River Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 Panorama Dr. Mt. Vernon Install Signal $65,000 $0 $65,000 Panorama Dr. Columbus Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 S:~,PROJECTS~TIF~PHASE2t99FACL TY. WB2 Page 5 08/30,/99 STREET ' ..... '. · · . :~ -' : .:': · pRoJEC~ ;: .' 99,,2000:..:.: .!'2~00,,2001 , 2007-2002:i ::2042-20~31 . 2003:~04 :' -' ':2084+ : :i: '. i: :' ..:. '... NAME FROM :: TO ::: ': NOTES · ' : '.: :: ' Panorama Dr. Momin~ Dr. Install Si~lnal S120,000, $120,000 Patton Way Meany Ave. Downing Ave. $72,500 $72,500 Patton Wa}, Meany Ave. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Patton Way Downing Ave. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Pioneer Dr. Morning Vineland $408,065 $408,065 Renfro Rd. Santa Fe Way Johnson $2,357,303 $2,357,303 I Renfro Rd. Meachem Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 ! Renfro Rd. Johnson Stockdale $401,545 $401,545 ' Renfro Rd. Stockdale Kern River $401,545 $0 $0 Renfro Rd. Ming Pacheco $1,606,182 $1,606,182 Renfro Rd. Kem River Canal Construct canal culvert at Sta. 45+18 (River Canal) $150,000 $150,000 Santa Fe Way Reina Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Seventh Standard Allen S.R. 99 $1,505,000 $1,505,000 Seventh Standard Calloway Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Seventh Standard Coffee Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Seventh Standard S.R. 99 Widen 99 Int.; Grade Sep. (~ SP $4,500,000 $4,500,000 Seventh Standard NIB S.R. 99 Ramp Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Seventh Standard S.R. 99 S.R. 65 $215,000 $215,000 Seventh Standard Airport Dr. Chester Ave. $430,000 $430,000 Seventh Standard Airport Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Seventh Standard Chester Ave Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 Shannon Dr. Stable Ave. Taft Hwy. $55,100 $55,100 Snow Rd. Jewetta Verdugo $275,606 $275,606 Snow Rd. Calloway Canal Ffiant-Kem C Reconstruct Callowa7 and Friant-Kem bridges $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Snow Rd. Verdugo Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Snow Rd. Verdugo Calloway $275,606 $275,606 Snow Rd. Calloway Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Snow Rd. Calloway Fruitvale $1,223,166 $1,223,166 Snow Rd. Riverlakes Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $1 20,000 Snow Rd. Coffee Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Snow Rd. Patton Way Install Si~lnal $120,000 $120,000 Snow Rd. Fruitvale Install Si~]nal $120,000 $120,000 .Snow Rd. Golden State Install SiQnal $120,000 $120,000 South 'H" St. Taft Hw7. Hosking Rd. $601,253 $501,253 South "H" St. Hosking Rd. A-E Canal $630,668 $630,668 South 'H' St. A-E Canal Widen canal bridQe at Sta. 93+32 IA and E Canal) $320,000 $0 $0 'South UnionAve. Hoskin~l Rd.----Insal. ti~~Sina~ ~ -. S120,000 S120,000 SR 119 Buena Vista Rd. SR 99 R/W & Constr. Cost Based on PrO~lmm Unit Costs $5,652,200 $5,652,200 SR 119 Buena Vista Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 119 Old River Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 119 Gosford Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 S R 119 Ashe Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 S R 119 Fenton St. Install Si~lnal $120,000 $120,000 S R 119 Stine Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 119 Wible Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 119 S/B Ramps SR 99 Install Si~lnal $120,000 $120,000 SR 184 Panama Rd. SR 58 $3,456,565 $3,456,565 SR 184 Mt. View Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 184 Panama Lane Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 184 .25 mi n/o Hermosa .35 mi n/o Her Relocate canal parallel to east r/w Sra. 171+11-176+ $50,000 $50,000 SR 184 .54 mi n/o Hermosa Widen canal box culvert at Sta. 187+00 $110,000 $110,000 SR 184 Muller Rd Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 184 Edison Hwy. Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 S R 184 Edison Hwy. Niles $958,098 $956,098 S:V=ROJECTS1TiFV~HASE2t99FACLTY. WB2 Page 6 08/29/99 NAME ' FROM' ' ' TO ' : · : ' NO3~$ · · ' ' : ' " :: : SR 184 SP RR Construct grade separation at Sta. 335+40 $1,000,000 $500,000 $500,000 SR 184 Breckenridge Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 S R 184 Eucalyptus Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/l~__n$_,~_~!e Enos Lane .5 mi w/o Renl R/W & Constr. Cost Based on Program Unit Costs $4,905,000 $4,905,000 SR 56/Ro_~_~le Enos Lane Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Ro_ _~?l~le Nord Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Resede!e Heath Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosede!e .5 mi w/o Renfro Allen Rd R/W & Constr. Cost Based on PrOC, lmm Unit Costs $4,747,872 $4,747,872 SR 56/Rosedale Renfro Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale Jenkins Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Ro--~eda!e Allen Rd Signal Modification $80,000 $40,000 $40,000 SR 58/Rosedale Allen Rd Gibson R/W & Constr. Cost Based on Program Unit Costs $7,928,220 $7,928,220 SR 58/Rosedale Old Farm Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Ro~edale Jewetta Worms $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale AT&SF RR Widen RR Grade Sep. (Jewetta) $480,000 $480,000 SR 58/Rosedale Coffee Fruitvale Widen Fdant Kern Canal Bddge $0 $396,000 SR 58/Rosedale Coffee Fruitvale Widen 2 Canal Bddges $600,000 $600,000 SR 58/Rosedale Verdugo Signal Modification $120,000 $0 $0 ~R 58/Rosedale Calloway Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 SR 56/Rosedale Coffee Signal Modification $120,000 $0 $0 ISR 58/Rosedale Main Plaza Dr. Install Signal (50% Funded) $60,000 $0 $0 SR 58/Rosedale Patton Way Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale Fruitvale Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale Mohawk Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale Landco Signal Modification $120,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale Gibson SR99 Widen Roasedale $150,000 $150,000 $0 $300,000 SR 56/Rosedale Gibson Signal Modification $1~0,000 $120,000 SR 58/Rosedale AT&SF RR Improve RRX ~} AT&SF (W/o Landco) $100,000 $100,000 ,Stine Rd./New Stina Taft Hwy. Panama Ln. $1,165,024 $1,165,024 Stine RdJNew Stine McKee Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $1 20,000 Stine Rd./New Stine Hosking Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Stine Rd./New Stin~ Berkshire Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Stine Rd./New Stine A-E Canal Widen Canal Culvert at sra. 92+95 (A-E Canal) $320,000 $0 $0 Stine Rd./New Stine Panama Ln. Harris Rd. $199,617 $199,617 Stine Rd./New Stine Harris Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 Stine Rd./New StJn~ Farmers canal Widen Canal Culvert (Farmer's Canal) $100,000 $0 $0 Stine Rd./New Stin~ Harris Rd. S.P.R x R $347,565 $0 $0 Stockdale Hwy. WMB Heath Road $2,480,455 $2,480,455 Stockdale Hwy. SP RR Improve RI:O( (~ Buttonwillow $100,000 $100,000 Stockdale Hwy. Nord Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Stockdale HWY. Heath Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Stockdale HWY. Heath Road Renfro $677,152 $677,152 Stockdale Hwy. Renfro Oak St. Median reconstruction $2,924,000 $3,010,000 Stockdale Hwy. Renfro Install Signal $65,000 $0 $65,000 Stockdale Hwy. Buena Vista Install Si~lnal $120,000 $0 $0 SR 58 Real Road S.R. 99 R/W & Constr. Cost from CalTrans $0 $0 SR 58 S.R. 99 Cottonwood R/W & Constr. Cost from CalTrans $0 $0 SR 65 James 7th Standard $990,000 $0 $0 Taft HWY. SR 99 South 'H" St. $66,000 $86,000 Taft Hwy. South 'H" St. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Taft HWY. South 'H" St. .25 mi e/o "H" $456,415 $456,415 Taft Hwy. .25 mi e/o "H" .55 mi e/o "H" $294,364 $294,364 Taft Hwy. .55 mi eJo "H' .75 mi e/o "H" $184,121 $184,121 Taft Hwy. .75 mi e/*o "H' Union Ave. $107,500 $107,500 Truxtun Ave. Oak Widen intersection $104,000 $0 S:~PROJEC TSt TIFtPHASE2~99FACL TY. WB2 Page 7 08~9/99 STREET :' ' : ": ::" ..... ~:: ::'! . ::' PROJECTS ' 99'2000 .: 2000-20811:' 2001'2002. 20~2'2003· ~::i: .': 2004~ 'i .: .' ': N.~_u_;_ FROM : ":'T0 ' ' · 'NOTES ': . : · ii ' ':: · : ' ..::'' ~: : :.. :': : .':::i.".i'::: :~ : .:;i', , ... i:';. Union Ave. White Ln. SR 58 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 Union Ave. SJ RR Improve grade crossing at Sta. 265+16 (SJ RR) $100,000 $100,000 Union Ave. KI Canal-East Widen canal box culvert at Sta. 295+81 (K.I. - East b $40,000 $40,000 Verducdo Rd. Reina Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Verdu~lo Rd. Nodega Rd. Install Signal $126,000 $120,000 Verdugo Rd. Meacham Rd. Install Signal $1 29,000 $120,000 Verdu~lo Rd. Palm Ave. Brimhall rd. $145,000 $145,000 Vineland Rd. SR 58 Edison Hwy. $100,078 $100,078 Vineland Rd. Edi_~on Hwy. Eucalyptus Dr $443,077 $443,077 Vineland Rd. SP RR Improve railroad crossing (SPRR) $100,000 $100,000 Vineland Rd. Eucalyptus Dr. Pioneer Dr. $115,076 $115,076 White Ln. Renfro Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 White Ln. Allen - Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 White Ln. Buena Vista Install Signal $39,400 $120,000 White Ln. Mountain Vista~ Dr. Install Signal $120,000 $0 $0 White Ln. Mountain Vista Dr. Old River $53,750 $0 $0 White Ln. Gdssom Install Signal $383,000 $0 $383,000 Nhite Ln. KI Canal Widen culvert at KI Canal $100,000 $0 $0 White Ln. SR 99 Widen interchange $210,000 $2,150,000 $0 $2,360,000 White Ln./Muller Av Union Ave. Cottonwood R $915,151 $915,151 White Ln./Muller Av Cottonwood Rd. Fairfax Rd. $2,338,351 $2,338,351 White Ln./Muller Av Cottonwood Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $126,000 White Ln.IMuller Av Oswell Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 White Ln./Muller Av Arvin RR Line Improve grade crossing at Sta. 734+14 (Arvin) $100,000 $100,000 White Ln./Muller Av Eastside canal Widen canal culvert at Sta. 745+19 (Eastside) $40,000 $40,000 White Ln./MullerAv Fain'ax :Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 White Ln./Muller Av Fairfax Rd. SR 184 $533,030 $533,030 Wible Rd. SR 119 Panama Ln. $1,217,684 $1,217,684 Wible Rd. McKee Rd. install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Wible Rd. Hosking Rd. Install Signal $120,000 $120,000 Wible Rd. A-E Canal Widen canal bddge (Arvin-Edison) $320,000 $0 $0 Wible Rd. KI Canal-West Relocate parallel,canal ~ K.I.-West Branch $188,000 $188,000 Wible Rd. KI Canal-West Widen canal culvert (~ K.l.-West Branch $20,000 $20,000 Wible Rd. Ming Ave. Brundage Ln. $619,017 $619,017 Transit Costs $7,688,000 $7,688,000 Freeways 50% of Beltway R/W and SR 178 $4,659,036 $4,659,036 Administration Computer Tracking System (City & County) .. $100,000 $100,000 TOTALS · .... $25,855,757 $7,849,000 · :. : ... ,',.: :: ':: :!i: ~.;: .i..:' $231,812,989 $256,121,989 State Freeway Deletions = $701,063,975 S:~PROJECTS~TiF.~,PHASE2L99FACLTY. WB2 Page 8 08/29/99 Rosedale Recharge Test Pond Locations Liberty High School I Inlet Roseflal~ Channel Box Roscdale Rio-Bravo Intake Channel Rosedale N~...~ ~ Inlet ~ Piczomcter #3 Weir ~Piezometer ~4 Pie. zome~n' #l Rosedale Measuring Station Stockdale Highway North BAKERSFIELD Economic and Community Development Department MEMORANDUM June 4, 1999 TO: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director FROM: Donna Barnes, Development Associate~ SUBJECT: Master Street Tree Plan Cost Estimate As you requested, I have obtained cost estimates for a typical tree planting as specified in the Central City Master Street Tree Plan. The master plan was adopted by the City Council on October 21, 1992 by resolution. The following cost estimates were calculated by Don Hoggatt, Park and Landscape Designer, Public Works: 24" Box Tree $500 ) 5' x 5' Tree Grate 525 Automatic irrigation 725 $1,850 (round up to $2,000) The cost estimate is based on planting seven trees per block face. Please realize that' each street tree planting location is unique and could included a variety of circumstances. P:\STREETSCuMSTP Plafiting Cost Estimates June 99.wpd RECEIVED 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This 50 Year Strategic Plan for Kern Community Forests seeks to influence thc future direction of our urban forests and ensure that they are healthy and sustainable by design and help make our communities more liveable and closer knit while preserving and protecting our diverse natural assets. A broad range of people from the County of Kern and the City of Bakersfield came together in 1998-99 and formed Kern CommUnity Forest Council to discuss common areas of interest and expertise relating to utilizing trees for urban community enhancement. (See page 5 for a listing of participants and contributors.) Environmental, economic, social and technical values were articulated and common goals were identified. A great spirit of cooperation helped identify common issues and create solutions that bring together the grass roots movement and City and County agencies and organizations. Together we designed this 50 year strategic plan to provide technical and educational resources to Kern County residents for the purpose of establishing and maintaining healthy, sustainable urban forests throughout Kern County. This blueprint will be used by the participants to direct their programs and budgets. The 50 Year Strategic Plan for Kern Community Forests will also be marketed to elected and appointed officials, decision makers, funders, and other interested parties to help guide their urban forestry decisions. The thrust of the plan is two-fold: o Plant more trees for maximum economic, environmental, social and technical benefits and strive for a 30% overall shade canopy cover in our urban areas by 2050. o Preserve and protect our urban forests through awareness, education, experience, and enforceable tree ordinances. 2 2. PURPOSE & BACKGROUND KERN COUNTY'S PAST Over 200 years ago when Father Francisco Garces entered the San Joaquin Valley, he found a land somewhat different from today. The land was inhabited by the Yowlumne, a tribe of Yokut nation. Large portions of this part of the Great Valley was covered by a swamp fed by the streams of the Sierra Nevada, the most significant of which was the Kern River. Not confined by flows regulated through man-made structures, the River, flowing through many channels, created this swamp which culminated at Buena Vista and Kern Lakes. As the land was settled, the wetland made it difficult to farm. Over the course of time, Col. Thomas Baker began draining the swamp to make the land more usable.for agricultural production. In 1879, the diversion of water frOm the Kern River to the Calloway Canal resulted in redirection of the natural flow of the River into its current route. Litigation ensued involving Miller, Lux, Haggin, Tevis and Can'. In 1886 the state Supreme Court found that it was not in the best interest of the people to remm the Kern River to its natural course. Additionally, the discovery of oil and development of some of the world's largest oil fields resulted in significant modifications to the natural regime. In just over 100 years, the natural vegetation of the southern San Joaquin ValleY had been changed. The wetlands that covered a large part of the Valley were gone. Several species of trees disappeared or were reduced in number and location. Cottonwood forests found in what is now known as Kern Delta dwindled as they were replaced by farmland or stressed by a dropping water table. Still, trees began to flourish along the banks of the new Kern River, a testimony to the abilities. of nature to adjust to changes brought on by man. Changes elsewhere in Kern County were less pronounced, though significant, as settlement occurred. Activities in the desert portions of the County resulted in modest yet localized changes in vegetation. Highways and railroads created barriers to wildlife movement and resulted in the sacrifice of thousands of acres of fragile desert. Off-road vehicles and military training also left scars on the land that required substantial time to heal because of climactic conditions. And mining activities caused the stockpiling of tailings and accumulation of hazardous materials used in mineral exploration and recovery. It is significant that the trails created by the famous Twenty Mule Team between Death Valley and the desert in southeast Kern County in the 1800's are still a visible mark on the land. Tracts of pine and fir existed in the mountains of Kern County. Over the last century, significant amounts of timber have been removed from the Greenhorn, Piute, Breckenridge and Pinos areas of the County. But the most noticeable change to the vegetative community occurred with the construction of Isabella Dam and the creation of Lake Isabella over the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Kern River. Lost was a cottonwood and willow forest, the remnants of which constitute the largest contiguous forest of this type in the State of California. 3 I THE PRESENT These changes in our natural environment, and a desire to enhance living conditions in the communities of Kern County, resulted in the creation of the Tree Foundation of Kern in 1993. Since 1994, the Tree Foundation, with the assistance of private organizations and companies, public agencies and individuals, has inspired the planting of over 6,500 trees in more than 250 locations in the County. In its centennial year (1998) the City of Bakersfield, through the efforts of the City, private citizens and the Tree Foundation of Kern, was awarded a TREE CITY USA designation. The City intends to reapply annually, demonstrating it cares about its urban forest and about having a vibrant, liveable urban community. TREE CITY USA requires tree ordinances and a Tree AdvisOry Board. Two Tree Foundation directors were appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee and were asked to review and revise tree ordinances. VISION 2050 ad hoc task force was formed in summer of 1998 to develop a long term plan for our urban forest. This plan is the basis for developing and recommending seamless tree ordinances for the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. By early 1999, the ad hoc task force grew to include the participants listed on page 5 and became Kern Community Forest Council whose mission it was to provide and coordinate technical and educational resources to Kern County residents for the purpose of establishing and maintaining healthy, sustainable urban forests. The vision was to have healthy, sustainable urban forests in all Kern County communities. THE FUTURE Tree Foundation of Kern activities are consistent with nationwide and worldwide grassroots movements to preserve and protect Planet Earth and get reconnected to nature and each other through awareness, education and the experience of planting trees. As government and funding decrease, there are opportunities to leverage volunteers to beautify their communities with trees, and close the urban forest ownership loop by promoting long term tree care. Selected and planted correctly, a tree can live 50 or more years and yield over $50,000 in economic and environmental benefits. Over the next 50 years the Tree Foundation of Kern's programs will yield $5 billion in value. These long and sizeable cycles need long term plans. Kern County is on the verge of explosive population growth with a dramatic changes in population mix. In 1998, County population was 640,000. By 2010 the population is projected to be 958,000 and will double to over 1.2 million by 2020. Long term planning can ensure that we have healthy and sustainable urban forests conducive to vibrant, liveable, close-knit communities. 4 3. KERN COMMUNITY FOREST COUNCIL 1998-1999 PARTICIPANTS Dana Adams Executive Director, Tree Foundation of Kern (TFOK) Bob Addison Director, Kern County Parks and Recreation Ken Delfino Tech Advisory Committee Chair, TFOK Mike Doyle Bakersfield Parks & Recreation Jack Hardisty Director, City 'of Bakersfield Planning Dept. Rick Hewett Vice President, TFOK Suzan Hopper Board of Directors,'TFOK Pauline Larwood Board of Directors, TFOK Dave Rickles Kern County Planning Department James Scrivano City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Management Fred Simon Landscape Architect Ruth Simonson Downtown Business Association John Wilbanks Kern County Roads Dept. Facilitator: Linda Romero Urban Forester California Dept. Forestry & Fire Protection CONT~BUTORS Stan Grady City of Bakersfield Planning Dept. Ted James Kern County Planning Dept. 4. -MISSION/VISION/VALUES MISSION To provide and coordinate technical and educational resources to Kern County residents for the purpose of establishing and maintaining healthy, sustainable urban forests. VISION To have healthy, sustainable urban forests in all Kern County communities. VALUES & BENEFITS ECONOMIC Increased economic stability - insurance Increased property values - wealth ENVIRONMENTAL Lower temperatures - increased comfort Clean air - better health Green corridors - human & wildlife continuity Open space & green corridors - noise reduction Reduced energy consumption - lower utility bills Significant and distinct ecosystems - biodiversity Watershed management - better water, less erosion Wildlife habitat - equilibrium SOCIAL View preservation - aesthetics and beauty Shaded parking lots, streets, school playgrounds - increased comfort & decreased exposure to sun Bike & pedestrian friendly - user friendly & smart transportation Visual barriers - aesthetics and beauty Cultural & historic significance - pride Community pride - image & reputation Increased awareness & appreciation for community forests - protection & preservation of a public utility TECHNICAL Fire safe - safety pays Species & age diversity - insurance Appropriate species (natives; to human scale) - sensible Trees properly maintained - health, longevity & sustainability 5. RECITALS 1. The name of this ad hoc group is Kern Community Forest Council. 2. The goal of Kern Community Forest Council is to develop a 50 Year Strategic Plan for community and urban forests in Kern County. The plan will be in the form of a document available for distribution. 3. It is important that the 50 Year Strategic Plan compliment both the City of Bakersfield and. the County of Kern 2010 General Plan relative to landscaping, preservation and open space. 4. Values are compatible with each other, have equal weight and contain no contradictions. 5. The plan will treat all three climate zones found in Kern County - valley, mountain and desert. 6. The plan will have a phase-in program. The first and main focus will be the City of Bakersfield. The ten remaining cities and other unincorporated areas will be phased in systematically. ADDENDUM At the conclusion of this planning session, the Tree Foundation of Kern was designated the best positioned to market this 50 Year Strategic Plan for Kern' Community Forests. 6A. COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC & SOCIAL GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL #1 To increase tree canopy cover and have shaded residential streets and common areas, sidewalks, parklng lots and pedestrian walkways, parks and playgrounds, for purposes of: ·stabilizing economy and increasing commerce · increasing property values · lowering temperatures and increasing comfort · cleaning air for better health · reducing energy consumption and air pollution · reducing dependance on automobiles · promoting fellowship and socialization · decreasing "heat island" effect · m~mm~z~ng sun exposure and decreasing incidence of skin cancer · promoting views, aesthetics, beauty and reducing noise pollution OBJECTIVE Itl By 2050, all streets will be lined with high quality, large crowning shade trees, to create feelings of relaxation and well-being and provide privacy and a sense of solitude and security. By 2050, achieve a 50% shade canopy cover for common areas of Metro Bakersfield 2010 (The 50 X 2050 Campaign) and an average of 30% canopy cover overall. 1999 STATUS Since 1982, all new developments are required to install and maintain a minimum amount of landscaping. Average tree canopy cover is estimated to be less than 10%. An inventory of 42 sample blocks in downtown Bakersfield shows that 80% of the trees are less than 15 years old. More accurate estimates require tree inventory and aerial photos. STRATEGY#1 Create a Tree Advisory Board that advises both County and City on community tree related issues and advances this objective. ° TACTICS o Review and repeal any existing ordinances that impede the planting of street trees and sidewalk strips. · Review and revise tree ordinances governing streets, sidewalks and parking lots to ensure that a 50% shade canopy in common areas by 2050 is achievable. · Identify and promote examples of areas that have targeted shade ratings (ie 50% specifically and 30% overall.) Tree Foundation, autumn 1999 8 STRATEGY #2 Create a master plan .that establishes major target zones and systematically increases canopy cover by planting and caring for large canopy shade trees. Include parks, neighborhoods, streets, public areas, thoroughfares, green waste recycling areas, municipal farms, sewer farms, recreational sites (esp. golf courses), businesses, and residential areas. TACTICS o Create & convene a 50 X 2050 Master Planning Group in autumn, 1999. Draw members from stakeholders in all target zones. · Obtain stakeholder participation in the 50 X 2050 Master Plan. (Example: Kern County Parks Dept. would agree to draft a plan for their parks and golf courses that would achieve the desired canopy cover by 2050. Similarly for other program participants.) · Coordinate with County and.City officials to implement ordinances that require 50% tree canopy cover at maturity in common area (parking lots, sidewalks, new developments.) · Forecast demand for trees and ensure that the community can produce sufficient quantities of acceptable quality. · Launch campaign to replant all existing parkways and empty tree wells and make it easy by reviewing and revising requirements for automatic watering systems. Consider alternative watering options (water truck, hand watering, etc.) · Create a Tree Canopy Corps (TCC) to help implement the plan (along the lines of California Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps.) GOAL #2 To utilize treescapes to make commercial areas attractive and profitable for businesses, corporations and tourists. OBJECTIVE #1 By 2050, shopping areas will reduce car dominance and be pedestrian friendly, with parking in 50% shaded parking lots or garages. Shoppers walk to their destination, rather than drive, passing shops not on their agenda. 1999 STATUS All new shopping developments need to comply with City and County specifications (30% shade at 3/4 maturity.) STRATEGY #1 Develop shade awards for compliance. 9 TACTICS o Celebrate shade awards regularly. Next: Tree Foundation Annual Luncheon, October 27, 1999 GOAL #3 Designate and establish 25 major green corridors to provide: · continuity for people and wildlife · wildlife habitat · significant and distinct ecosystem diversity · opportunities for transportation alternatives to car OBJECTIVE #1 By 2050, establish 25 major green corridors in Metro 2010 Bakersfield, each with a 50% tree canopy cover. 1999 STATUS The following green corridors exist, none of which has 50% canopy cover yet: · Kem River Parkway, 15 miles now, 42 miles at completion · Chester Avenue, 6 short city blocks STRATEGY #1 Create a new green corridor every two years to comply with the 50 X 2050 Master Plan. TACTICS o Convene a Green Corridor Group by 9/99 to identify current and future corridor sites, emphasizing diversity, connections, ease of implementation, and tie in to Kern River Parkway. · Enroll the participation of stakeholders in each target zone and obtain their written commitment to implement the plan. · Implement the plan beginning in 2000 with the Panorama Park Project, a 3,100 foot extension of the pedestrian walk way shaded with 200 trees. Make this the Tree Foundation of Kern Arbor Day 2000 event. 10 5B. SOCIAL GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES & TACTICS GOAL #1 To develop a significant urban forest that will enhance the image and reputation of Kern County. OBJECTIVE #1 By 2000, develop programs that will support community pride. 1999 STATUS Jane Gardner does public relations work for Bakersfield Parks and Rec. STRATEGY#1 Increase community outreach programs. Use aggressive marketing techniques to make nature experiences fun and rewarding. Expand educational opportunities to include careers in nature and with trees. TACTICS o Establish demonstration areas for tree species, irrigation systems, alternative ground covers, mulching, and proper pruning techniques. Include interpretive signs. · Offer, sponsor and/or subsidize classes on urban forestry topics (tree species, irrigation, care, pruning, .revegetation, gardening, composting, permaculture.) OBJECTIVE #2 By 2001, develop a public awareness campaign of the urban forest through media, participatory projects and awards. 1999 STATUS TREE CITY USA awarded to Bakersfield in 1998 and 1999. STRATEGY #1 Convene multi-disciplinary Urban Forest Celebration group. TACTICS o Design Tree Tours to promote recognition of tree species and to identify heritage trees. · Develop quickly accessible infomercials on: What to do for Storm Damage to Trees (winter) How to Plant a Tree (spring) When and How to Prune a Tree (autumn) How to Recognize and Reduce Heat and Water Stress (summer) · Maintain TREE CITY USA award annuallY. Bakersfield Parks and Rec applies annually. Tree Fnd. organizes Arbor Day event and proclamation. Tree City USA flags fly at Truxtun & Mohawk, Gossford & White Lane. · In 2000, organize an annual Urban Forest Mania event in City or County park and have interactive urban forestry activities at a variety of stations like Removal of Hazardous Trees; How to Plant A Tree; How to Stem Erosion; How To Revegetate an Urban Area. 11 5C. TECHNICAL GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES & TACTICS GOAL #1 To have fire safe treescapes. OBJECTIVE # 1 By 2001, establish guidelines for fire safe treescaping. 1999 STATUS Fire safe plans exist for some foothill and mountain communities. These plans have been crafted by these communities at the urging of either the Kern County Fire Department of the U S Forest Service. STRATEGY/ti By 2001, create a fire safe treescape model for the various environs within Kern County. This will include information on the biological characteristics of the species (including flammability), appropriate planting zones and recommendations on fire safe spacing around improvements. TACTICS During 1999, the Technical Advisory Committee will collect available information from the various fire agencies such as the U S Forest Service, Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF.) During 1999 -2000, obtain stakeholder participation from the affected communities (through ongoing efforts of KCFD). Assist efforts in communities where interest is weak, encourage and advise communities where progress is underway. Work with the City of Bakersfield as development moves into the eastern foothills. Fire danger in the lower foothills is deceivingly high because the native grass is highly flammable. GOAL #2 To ensure our community and urban forests are healthy and sustainable. OBJECTIVE # 1 By 2000, develop and promote a species list of small, medium and large trees for each of the climate zones - valley, mountain and desert. 1999 STATUS Tree lists, by size and micro environment requirements exist for all California. The urban forestry programs at Ca'lPoly SLO and UC Davis are continuously revising information regarding urban trees including growth characteristics, pest problems, infrastructure issues, energy and water requirements and economic information. 12 STRATEGY #1 Create a printed list (or series of lists) for the various climate and elevation zones in Kern County which includes tree biological characteristics, and other critical information. The lists will be written in plain English and Spanish. This information will be available on the Tree Foundation web site by 2000. List is completed (see Exhibit 1) OBJECTIVE #2 By 2002 assess the age diversity of key target areas in Kern County with the goal of establishing a future replacement and maintenance schedule. 1999 STATUS It appears that municipal agencies do not currently have an inventory or replacement plan for Urban trees. In summer, 1999, Bakersfield Parks & Rec inventoried the trees on their properties. STRATEGY#1 The Technical Advisory Committee will identify priority areas fora replacement and maintenance plan. This can only be accomplished with the cooperation of the responsible local agency. (It takes continuous annual funding to maintain and replace aging trees.) TACTICS o DUring 1999-2000 the TAC will identify the highest priority target areas. o Work with the responsible local agency to obtain a credible inventory of public and private trees within the target zone. o Identify the potential cost of maintenance and replacement for the target areas. (Some guides exist.) o Convince the local agency to adopt the maintenance and replacement plan. Work with the local agency to obtain funding to implement the plan. o Publicize the plan to gain support for funding. GOAL #3 To have a quality tree maintenance plan that insures the health and safety of our Urban forest. OBJECTIVE #1 By 2000, establish tree pruning standards. 1999 STATUS Pruning standards do not currently exist. The City ofBakersfield employs a certified Arborist to train pruning crews and oversee maintenance activities. STRATEGY # 1 Obtain pruning information from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and make this information available to public and private organizations involved in tree pruning. (See Exhibit 5) STRATEGY #2 Through education and experience, increase public awareness for routine tree care and proper pruning techniques. TACTICS o In 2000, the Tree Foundation of Kern will launch an educational campaign "Proper Pruning Pays" targeted at tree services. o By 2003 establish a site that demonstrates proper pruning. o During 2001 work with the local county Farm Advisor to establish classes on proper tree pruning. o By 2000, City of Bakersfield and County of Kern both adopt ISA pruning standards and hire only tree services that comply with these standards. o Lobby PG&E to comply with ISA standards. OBJECTIVE #2 By 2000, publicize the value of certified arborists caring for trees. 1999 STATUS Pruning information does not currently exist for the general public. STRATEGY #1 Through education and publicity, increase public awareness for routine tree care and proper pruning techniques. TACTICS o In 2000, the Tree Foundation of Kern will recommend in print and on the web site that the general public use certified arborists for tree care or tree services that follow ISA pruning guidelines. o During winter 2000, Tree Foundation will organize a tree pruning workshop targeted at tree services. 14 7. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The Implementation Plan's first priority is Metro 2010 Bakersfield, followed by ten other cities in Kern County, and finally by unincorporated areas. Once initial material is developed, there is likely to be applications county wide. IMMEDIATE 1. 'Create a Tree Advisory Board that is a model of cooperation and advises both the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern on tree related issues, annually reviews and recommends revisions to tree ordinances and tree care and planting contract specifications to ensure compliance with this long term strategic plan for Kern community forests. 2. City of Bakersfield Parks and Recreation Dept. to reapply for Tree City USA award in autumn for' 1999. Tree Foundation of Kern to organize Arbor Day proclamation for Panorama Park Project in April, 2000. SHORT TERM (autumn 1999 thru 2000) 1. Create and convene a 50 X 2050 Master Planning subcommittee to target areas for achieving 50% canopy cover. 2. Establish target shade ratings and awards program for compliance. Tree Foundation - Autumn 1999 3. Establish Green Corridor subcommittee to identify existing and targeted green corridors. 4. Organize annually Urban Forest Celebration to promote awareness and pride in our urban forests. All. 5. Collect, produce and disseminate list of recommended tree species list for small, medium and large trees in all three climate zones. Tree Foundation Technical Advisory Comm. 6. Launch Proper Pruning Pays public awareness campaign and encourage people and city and county to use only certified arborists and tree services that use ISA tree pruning standards. Tree Foundation - Autumn 1999 15 INTERMEDIATE TERM (2000 TO 2001) 1. Collect and disseminate fire safe information and obtain shareholder participation in establishing guidelines for fire safe communities, especially in the newly developing northeast. Tree Foundation - Technical Advisory Committee 2. Promote classes in urban forestry related topics. 3. Prioritize targets to establish basis for age diversification and replacement maintenance schedules and budgets. Hire staff urban forester for City of Bakersfield. .LONG TERM (2001 and beyond) 1. Establish and empower a Tree Canopy Corps to help implement the 50 X 2050 plan. 2. Establish a demonstration site for tree sPecies, irrigation, planting procedures, ground cover alternatives, tree pruning techniques, etc. at Metropolitan Recreation Complex, or Kern County Museum. 16 8. RECOMMENDED TREE ORDINANCES Seamless tree ordinances between the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern are hereby proposed to support the following two goals: o To have healthy, sustainable urban forests in all of Kern County conducive to vibrant, liveable, close-knit communities. o To increase shade canopy to 50% in common areas* by 2050, and to 30% overall. * Common areas include streets, sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, parks, play grounds, and parking lots. Ordinances address tree planting, siting and species selection as well as tree maintenance and preservation for both street trees and trees in new residential and non-residential developments. TREE PLANTING ORDINANCES Exhibit 1 Recommended and not recommended fire safe species list, small, medium and large trees for valley floor, high desert and mountain climate zones. Exhibit 2 Recommended planting procedure, including irrigation and ground cover options. Minimum spacing guidelines: Small trees (15 to 30 ft)Need 9 sq ft or more open space at base. Medium trees (30 to 50 fi) Need 16 sq ft open space at base. Large trees (50.fi +) Need 25 sq ft open space at base. Do not plant trees within 35 ft of street intersection, 20 fi within alley comer, or 10 ft of fire plug/hydrant. Exhibit 3&4 Recommended shade ratings & guidelines. Strive for 50% shade canopy at 15 years. See Exhibit 3 for City of Davis' recommendations for parking lots. Peripheral plantings will contain the heat island effect. Together with median plantings, s/rive for one tree per four cars. See Exhibit 4 for City of Redding's recommendations for new developments. One or more 15-gal tree per 500 sq ft of residential living space. One or more 15-gal tree per 1,000 sq ft of office/retail/commercial space. One or more 15ogal tree per 2,000 sq fi of covered industrial space. 17 o To ensure fire safety in foothills, approved planting plans for residential and non- residential developments require authorization by licensed landscape architect or certified arborist. TREE MAINTENANCE ORDINANCES Exhibit 5 Follow IAS (International Society of Arboriculture) proposed priming guidelines. o Tree topping is prohibited because it ruins the health and shape of trees forever. o Make all cuts at the branch collar to ensure proper healing of the wound. o Prune less than 30% of canopy every 3 years on younger trees and less than 20% on older trees to ensure sufficient leaves remain for tree survival. TREE PRESERVATION/PROTECTION ORDINANCES o Define and identify heritage, protected, champion, and registered trees. o Develop tree.removal guidelines. Limit authorization to remove to property owner. Exhibit 6 See City of Redding policy re: tree protection during construction. o Vandalism ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT o $1,000 fine per incident (per tree) or assessed value of tree, whichever is greater. SAMPLE ORDINANCES FROM COMPARABLE CITY Exhibit 7 City of Visalia (available on request from the Tree Foundation of Kern) 18 August 30, 1999 TO: The Urban Development Committee, Mr. Randy Rowles, Chairman FROM: Ruth Simonson, Board of Directors, Downtown Business Association SUBJECT: Adoption of an Urban Forestry Plan for Downtown Bakersfield Recently, I attended several meetings where an Urban Forestry Specialist for the CalifOrnia Department of Forestry presented to the Tree Foundation of Kern an overview of the benefits cities received when actively adopting an Urban Forestry Plan. Irvine, Sacramento, Monterey, Lompoc and Modesto have all adopted programs for their communities that provide an urban forest environment encompassing four core areas. These are: 1. Species Selection and Diversity- Selecting appropriate species of trees for the areas of use and stated purpose. 2. Inventory and Landscape Planning- Using newly available computer technology to inventory, track and plan species to be planted. Integrating tree maintenance cycles and the effect of trees on city services (powerlines, street lights, etc.). Adoption of shade cover goals for public areas. 3. Tree Care and Utilization- To insure proper maintenance and planting for ~pecific needs and to encourage proper usage of wood waste such as recycling wood waste, harvesting saleable timbers. Require arbor education and a permit for tree maintenance businesses. 4. Public Relations, Education and Support- Education for the Public to see trees as an economic asset. Seek governmental awareness and citizen support through educational facilities provided by The Tree Foundation of Kern and Bakersfield College. The Board of Directors of the Downtown Business Association has voted to support an Urban Forestry Plan. We strongly believe that this plan will create an environment friendly to our business community and create a better image for our city as a whole. Our goal for a 50% shade cover by the year 2050 is a realistic one, and will result in a beautiful downtown that people will want to come and shop in due to shady streets and cooler climates. You have just completed a major beautification project, the Chester Avenue Restoration. Other projects on planning agendas such as the Metropolitan Recreation Park and Riverwalk all have in common one theme, more forested outdoor accessible areas. Now is the time to adopt a unified Urban Forestry Plan for Bakersfield and unify these projects to assure that our 'city has a working plan towards becoming the most beautifully forested city in the Valley. Visalia has its beautiful oaks. San Luis Obispo, Modesto and Sacramento have continuous tree lined streets. With an Urban Forestry Plan, Bakersfield can too!