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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
February 16, 2007
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ,1T6,y f
SUBJECT: General Information
1 . This week the State Senate passed SB 113, which would change the 2008
presidential primary from June to February. The bill is now being considered by
the Assembly, with all indications that it will pass there, too.
2. Chief Rector has released the annual year-end Part 1 crime statistics for 2006,
showing a 3.7% decrease. "Part 1" crimes are a classification of violent crimes, as
defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program administered nationally by the
FBI.
3. The Water Department has issued the 2007 water supply forecast. Not
surprisingly, the snow pack conditions are light, given the lack of precipitation
during the winter season. The current forecast, at February 1St, is only 48% of
normal and is unlikely to change, unless the dry weather pattern shifts
dramatically.
4. The City of Taft has come forth with a plan to expand their sphere of influence. As
you will note from the attached map, their expansion proposal is quite ambitious. It
would extend to our current sphere of influence boundary at I-5.
5. Please be reminded that Monday, February 19t", is a City holiday.
6. With the restoration of our staffing levels in this office we will be renewing efforts to
respond positively to annexation requests with island annexations and the like.
7. Attached is a recent article on the GASB 45 requirement for reporting Retiree
Health Care liabilities. As you can see, the City of Bakersfield is not unique in
having to address this issue and the article describes how cities throughout the
nation are dealing with the new requirement.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
February 16, 2007
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8. The Recreation and Parks Department, in a combined effort with PG&E, will be
removing and replacing trees growing under high voltage power lines in the areas
of Pin Oak Park, Park View and Campus Park Drive starting March 5, 2007. The
Parks Department will be planting the replacement trees with 15 gallon species
which are being paid for by PG&E.
9. The Recreation and Parks Department received the 2006 Bronze International
Aquatic Safety Award from Ellis and Associates on February 1 , 2007. This award
recognizes the City aquatic staff for consistently exceeding the criteria for aquatic
safety certification and offering the highest degree of swimmer protection available.
The City was recognized for their "commitment to professional excellence and
desire to make a difference for those who frequent the City of Bakersfield,
Recreation & Parks Department's aquatic facilities." This award is only presented
to those agencies who consistently achieve "exceeds" scores during unannounced
lifeguard audits by Ellis & Associates. Congratulations to the Recreation & Parks
Department's aquatic staff!
10. The Police Department Graffiti Unit statistics for January are attached.
11. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 20th is enclosed.
12. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Carson
• Repair of sewer problem at 1510 Antonia Way;
Councilmember Benham
• Citizen inquiry regarding residential recycling;
• Report on traffic control improvement actions, including traffic signal warrant
studies near the Homeless Center on East Truxtun;
Councilmember Couch
• City participation at Conference on Group Homes.
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Date: February 15, 2007
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police `
Subject: Year End Part 1 Crime Statistics/2006
Enclosed is the annual year end Part 1 Crime Statistics for 2006. The results indicate
we had a -3.7% drop in total Part 1 Crime. Violent crime and property crime decreased
-8.5% and -3.2% respectively.
There are alot of variables which effect crime patterns or trends. However, we can
contribute some of the decrease to the efforts of the department staff in the reduction of
gang shootings; patrol officers having additional time for proactive policing based on
staff increases; and the Investigation Unit focus on property crimes. Additionally, the
department has experienced an increased involvement by citizens in the community; in
providing information about crimes or participation in Neighborhood Watch groups.
The department will continue to focus on gang related crimes, career criminal activity,
and building further relationships with the community.
The following is a comparison of this crime based on population for 2005 and 2006.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
February 16, 2007
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: FLORN ORE, WATER RESOURCES MANAGER
SUBJECT: 2007 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
"Dry winter conditions point to below normal Sierra stream runoff"
Attached for your information is the Kern River Water Supply Forecast issued by our
Department to the City's Basic i Contractors for water conditions as of February 2007.
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The winter seasons initial snow survey was conducted b y the State of California
Department of Water Resources during late January 2007. Measurements of the Kern
River snow shed depth and water content data confirmed the meager pack
cond.�t�. g er snow p ons in the Kern River basin resulting from lack of winter storms. Review of this data
has culminated in a February 1 St forecast for Kern River runoff durin g Y 2007 of only 48% of
its normal clip. Unless a dramatic shift in the current dry weather pattern occurs throughout
the
e balance of the rainy season, City will be unable to fulfill all of its basic water delivery ry
obligations ons during the upcoming irrigation season.
At Lake Isabella, City was a beneficiary of last years high flow runoff conditions
resulting in ample winter carryover storage supplies. City holds title to nearly 30,000 acre-
feet of water in Isabella Reservoir which when coupled with projected 2007 Kern
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entitlement, will provide for uninterrupted water service to the California Water Service
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Company Bakersfield Treatment Plant as well as the new Northwest Treatment Plant which
commenced water production on February 5, 2007.
The next snow survey in the Kern River basin is scheduled for the end of February
eb uary
2007. Any changes to the current Kern River snow melt runoff forecast will
be noted in the
State DWR report on water conditions to be issued for March 1 2007.
Should anyone
need additional information regarding the Kern River operation in 2007 leas h
contact our office.
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Attachment
2007 KERN RIVER WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
Distribution List
C.H. Williams
Kern River Watermaster
Dana S. Munn
North Kern Water Storage District
David R. Ansolabehere
Cawelo Water District
Steve Dalke
Kern-Tulare W.D. - Rag Gulch W.D.
James M. Beck
Kern County Water Agency
Hal Crossley
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District
L. Mark Mulkay
Kern Delta Water District
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Alan Tandy
Virginia Gennaro
Floras Core
02-16-07
B A K E R S F I E L D
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Florn Core • Water Resources Manager
February 16,2007
RE: 2007 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST
The February 1,2007 forecast,issued by the State of California Department of Water Resources for Kern River runoff
during the April through July snow melt period is 48% of normal, or approximately 220,000 acre-feet. (The April
through July runoff period on average comprises nearly two-thirds of Kern River annual flow and is the major index
used for projecting summer-time water supply availability). The Kern River basin snow pack was surveyed by State of
California and United States Forest Service personnel during the last week of January 2007 with manual measurements
of snow pack depth and water content. The February 1St forecast of Kern River runoff assumes median precipitation
amounts will occur over the Kern River watershed subsequent to the date of forecast.Actual precipitation received after
February 1St will be reflected in the first of the month forecasts to be distributed by the State of California for March,
April and May of 2007.
KERN RIVER FORECAST SUMMARY
April through July runoff = 220,000 acre-feet(48%of normal)
April-July 80%probability range = 100,000 to 580,000 acre-feet
(actual runoff should fall within the
stated limits eight times out of ten)
March through October runoff = 285,000 acre-feet
Water Year runoff = 370,000 acre-feet(51%of normal)
(October through September)
Based upon this February 1St forecast,the following table reflects City of Bakersfield Kern River water supply during
the March-October period of 2007:
I. CITY ENTITLEMENT SUPPLY: 48%OF NORMAL RUNOFF
MARCH-OCTOBER Period = 65,000 acre-feet
Less: River&Carrier Canal Percolation = 12,000 acre-feet
Isabella Reservoir Evaporation = 3,000 acre-feet
Estimated City supply available
for diversion MARCH-OCTOBER = 50,000 acre-feet
1000 Buena Vista Road • Bakersfield • California 93311
(661) 326-3715 • Fax (661) 852-2127 • E-Mail: water @bakersfieldci t'Y.us
II. BASIC CONTRACT DELIVERY(March-October):
The forecasted 48%of normal runoff will not yield a full supply for"Basic"delivery obligations of the City this year.
Based upon City's estimated available supply as outlined above coupled with City's available carryover storage at
Isabella Reservoir,the"Basic" delivery amounts for 2007 would be as follows:
1. Lake Ming and Hart Park = 700 acre-feet
2. North Kern Water Storage District = 20,000 acre-feet
4. Cawelo Water District = 10,800 acre-feet
4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 8,000 acre-feet
6. Rag Gulch Water District = 1,200 acre-feet
TOTAL = 40,700 acre-feet
The City also has a commitment to deliver 10,000 acre-feet annually to Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District. This
water is normally delivered during the period of October through February, if and when short-term supplies become
available to City. A major portion of the 2007 Rosedale RBWSD basic contract obligation was delivered in January of
this year.
III. BASIC CONTRACT PRIOR-YEAR DEFICIENCIES:
As of January 1, 2007,prior year deficiencies in delivery of Basic Contract water were as follows:
1. North Kern Water Storage District = 0 acre-feet
2. Cawelo Water District = 15,604 acre feet
3. Kern-Tulare Water District = 44,335 acre-feet
4. Rag Gulch Water District = 6,692 acre-feet
Total Prior-Year Deficiencies = 66,631 acre-feet
City entitlement yield as projected for 2007 would be insufficient to allow for delivery of prior-year deficiencies in basic
contract water under Maximum Delivery Schedules. Should City Kern River entitlement yield increase substantially
from current estimates,prior-year deficiencies of Cawelo Water District,Kern-Tulare Water District and Rag Gulch
Water District basic contract water would be made in accordance to the Maximum Delivery Schedules set forth in the
contracts as follows:
1. Cawelo Water District = 5,000 acre-feet
2. Kern-Tulare Water District = 3,700 acre-feet
3. Rag Gulch Water District = 550 acre-feet
TOTAL = 9,250 acre-feet
IV. OTHER DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS:
1. Water for use on lands owned by the City and/or on
lands within City boundaries = 0 acre-feet
2. North Kern Water Storage District-"Borrow/Payback"
Exchange water,normally delivered by City between
May and September = 0 acre-feet
As set forth above,it is forecasted that the Kern River runoff will not yield the City sufficient supply to deliver"OTHER
DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS"this year.
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V. MISCELLANEOUS QUANTITY WATER:
In view of the 48%of normal forecasted Kern River runoff,miscellaneous quantity water would not be available during
the March-October period of 2007,except in very limited amounts. The priority rights to purchase miscellaneous water,
should it become available,are as follows:
1. Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District = 33.33%
2. North Kern Water Storage District = 19.05%
3. Cawelo Water District = 25.71%
4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 19.05%
5. Rag Gulch Water District = 2.86%
TOTAL — 100.00%
Under the City/Tenneco Agreement No. 77-71 dated May 2, 1977, assigned to North Kern Water Storage District
effective March 20, 1990, North Kern Water Storage District has the first right of refusal to miscellaneous water
following the four Basic Contractors and Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District,as follows:
a.) Forty percent (40%) of all water City has
available for use within City boundaries solely
for irrigation.
b.) Fifty percent(50%)of first 24,000 acre-feet of
other City miscellaneous quantity water
including water recovered from City's
groundwater banking operations.
C.) Fifty percent (50%) of any other
miscellaneous quantity Kern River water that
City would otherwise use for groundwater
banking and replenishment.
VI. DELIVERY SCHEDULES:
On the basis of the below normal water supply forecast for year 2007,the City will deliver all available basic contract
water in conformance with the"Normal Delivery Schedules"as set forth in Exhibit"B"of the Basic Contracts. Due to
City's share of"power flow" obligations, unstorable conditions are likely to occur at Isabella Reservoir this spring.
Adherence with the monthly contract delivery schedules may enhance the opportunity to receive full basic contract
delivery during 2007. Should significant changes to the current water supply projections occur,our office will inform
you with an updated supply forecast as soon as the new information becomes available.
Should you have any questions regarding the above information,please do not hesitate to call our office.
Sincerely,
Flom Core
Water Resources Manager
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Department of Water Resources
California Cooperative Snow Surveys
Feb 1, 2007 FORECAST
OF UNIMPAIRED RUNOFF
(in thousands of acre-feet)
April-July Forecast
April Percent 800
thru of Probability
July Average Range
--------------------------
----------------------
ORTH COAST
Trinity River at Lewiston Lake 380 58%
Scott River near Fort Jones 120
SACRAMENTO RIVER 600
Sacramento River above Shasta Lake 210 700
McCloud River above Shasta Lake 300 760
Pit River above Shasta Lake 800 750
Total inflow to Shasta Lake 1430 790
Sacramento River above Bend Bridge 870 - 2330
e
Feather River at Oroville g 1840 740 1060 - 3090
800 450 400 - 1730
Yuba River at Smartville
American River below Folsom Lake 660 550 300 - 1140
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER 53° 310 - 1290
Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar 50 400
Mokelumne River inflow to Pardee 270 0 15 - 180
Stanislaus River below Goodwin Res. 380 590 130 - 540
54
Tuolumne River below La Grange 730 0 150 - 790
Merced River below Merced Falls 360 600 380 - 1330
5
San Joaquin River inflow to Millerton Lk 730 8% 170 - 710
580
TULARE LAKE 330 - 1380
Kings River below Pine Flat Res. 690 560
Kaweah River below Terminus Res. 140 300 - 1290
Tule River below Lake Success 490° 70 - 325
47
Kern River inflow to Lake Isabella 220 0 10 - 90
NORTH LAHONTAN 48° 100 - 580
Truckee River,Tahoe to Farad accretions 120
Lake Tahoe Rise, in feet 460
0
West Carson River at Woodfords 30 530
East Carson River near Gardnerville 100 550
West Walker River below Little Walker 530
East Walker River near Bridgeport 85 550
32 50%
Water-Year Forecast and Monthly Distribution
Oct
Aug Water 800
thru Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul & Year Probability
------------ p Range------- ---- - ----
Inflow to Shasta 1330 500 600 540 415 270 205--380 4240--3100-
240 3100 --_
Sacramento, Bend 1880 760 900 730 530 335 245 470 5850 44 6075
Feather, Oroville 685 290 400 295 285 135 85 135 2310 1570 - 7770
Yuba, Smartville 265 150 215 215 215 95 25 20 1200 790 - 3590
American, Folsom 210 150 240 240 255 140 25 10 1270 725 - 2130
Cosumnes, Mich-Bar 26 20 35 25 17 2240
Mokelumne, Pardee 6 2 2 133 50 - 400
55 30 50 80 110 70 10 5 410 220 - 770
Stanislaus, Gdw. 85 45 90 110 160 90 20 10 610 31 0
Tuolumne, LaGrange 85 75 135 180 290 205 55 15 1040 61 1150
Merced, McClure 40 35 65 100 150 90 20 10 510 2 0 1830
San Joaquin, Mil. 85 45 95 155 260 225 90 40 995 60 - 970
Kings, Pine Flat 85 40 75 145 250 220 75 35 925 530 - 1800
Kaweah, Terminus 23 13 23 37 55 38 10 5 480 - 1720
Tule, Success 11 9 12 13 11 204 110 - 450
Kern, Isabella 5 1 2 64 30 - 180
75 20 30 50 75 70 25 25 370 200 - 860
Notes;
50 year averages are based on years 1956 to 2005. Unimpaired runoff
natural water production of a river basin, unaltered by upstream diversionsfts the
or by export or import of water to or from other watersheds. Forecasted shun storage,
median conditions subsequent to the date of forecast. Runoff probability runoff assumes
statistically derived from historical data. The 80% probability r lity ranges are
the 90% exceedence level value and the loo exceedence level Y ange 1s comprised Of
should fall within the stated limits eight times out of ten.value. The actual runoff
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
(Supplement to 2007 Kern River Water Supply Forecast)
KERN RIVER SUPPLY FORECASTING
Runoff Averages
The State of California Department of Water Resources ("State DWR") uses a 50-
year base period (currently 1956-2005) in computing p g a verages of Kern River
runoff. The base period is moved forward eve five
every years. The State DWR
forecasts April-July and Water Year Kern River inflow to Lake Isabella and
publishes these results in a report known as Bulletin
120. Current State DWR
averages for Kern River at Isabella are as follows: April-July
461 000 acre- 7301000 p y snow melt period —
—
feet; Water Year= acre-feet.
The City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department p nt ( on behalf of the
Kern
River Watermaster, records Kern River runoff as measured at First Point of
Measurement (located near the west entrance to
Hart Park). Runoff averages for
this historic station are based u p on all years of re cord (beginning in 1893) and are
updated each year. Current averages for Kern River
g at First Point are as follows:
April-July snow melt period=470,229 acre-feet; W =
The • • , Water Year 732,678 acre-feet.
City also utilizes the March-October runoff eriod
p (603,319 acre-feet First
Point
average) as a forecast tool in determining he quantity
water which g q y of City Kern River
ich may be available for deliver to Cawelo Water ater District, Kern-Tulare
Water District, Rag Gulch Water District (collectively '. "District"), Rosedale-Rio
Bravo Water Storage District ("Rosedale") and�� North Kern Water Storage District
("North Kern ) during the irrigation eriod and/or or Basic Contract delivery period.
Measurements of Kern River at First Point include all accretions to the river from
minor tributaries located below or downstream of Isabella Dam. The drainage
area below the dam encompasses 333 s ware miles es and is marked by numerous
creeks
such as Clear, Erskine, Mill, Bodfish and Cottonwood.ttonwood. For the period of
average annual accretions to Kern River below Lake
amounted to 33 955 acre-feet. sabella
eet. The maximum month on record was April of 1
with a total of 401391 acre-feet. T p 969
The potential impact of accretion activity
water operations can be illustrated as follows: Y on local
On February 10, 1978, during the midst o f a three-
day rain flood
on the lower Kern River, a peak instantaneous discharge
eet er s ("cfs'� of
8,280 cubic
.f p second was recorded at First Point of
Measurement near Bakersfield even though Isabella la Dam ou flow
had been reduced to 0 cfs in anticipation of the flood event.
1
State DWR Forecast-Snow Sensor Forecast Model
The State DWR issues forecasts of runoff for the Kern River California ver and other Cali
Central Valley streams as of the first day f February,Y ruar y, arch, April and May of
each year. The state forecasts are based upon snow depth epth and water content
measurements obtained from long-established snow courses in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains. Forecast of runoff assumes median weather '
conditions will occur
(rain, snow, temperature and wind) subsequent to the
q date of forecast. Early
season forecasts typically reflect a wide runoff robabilit
p y range due to the
uncertainty of future weather conditions. The first of month forecasts for April
and May have proven to be the most reliable when compared p to actual snow melt
runoff received.
The City, in cooperation with North Kern Kern Delta W '
Water District, Buena Vista
Water s Storage District, U.S. Army Co of Engineers an
� g d State DWR, has been
i
involved n the construction and maintenance of snow sensor sites situated in the
Kern drainage for over thirty years. In 1987 an experimental� p mental forecast model was
developed by the City and is currently b
Y erated y the e department using snow
sensor data exclusively. This computer spreadsheet model
p is fed satellite data
from eight existing remote sensors in the Kern watershed e shed and can track the Kern
Basin snow pack and runoff conditions on an hourly basis,s, if needed.
Entitlement
Throughout the snow pack accumulation season forecasts of City Kern River
entitlement are updated by its hydro a hic section '
�' p on the basis of State DWR
water supply information, coupled with historical records.
During the 30-year
history of the Basic Contracts, City ntitlement '
Y has been as little as 27,000 acre-
feet (1977) and as great as 584,000 acre-feet (1983). In general, City entitlement
yield to Kern River flow must exceed 85,000 acre-feet
period � eet during the March-October
p d in order to provide for full normal Basic
Contract ("Contract") water
delivery amounts to District and North Kern for that year.
Factors Influencing,Runoff and City Entitlement
Several naturally occurring factors may affect
y the actual City entitlement yield to
the Kern River runoff after forecast of City entitlement is issued. The most
significant factor is the actual reci itation received p p eceived on the watershed subsequent
to the date of forecast. Statistics reveal that spring ping (April-June) precipitation, or
lack thereof, can have a vital on impact final al Kern River runoff. Another critical
factor is the pattern or rate of snow melt. In years of below normal snow pack in
the Kern River basin, a cool spring, accom '
fa , panted by gradual snow melt tends to
favor City Kern River entitlement ield. In these ese years, the bulk of City
entitlement is accrued in the natural flow range of 3 00-75
g 0 cfs. The 1992 snow
melt season (38% of normal), for example, began p � g rather abruptly with much
2
above normal temperatures beginning on April 1 1992. Runoff was "quick"p � s quick and
"clean" with a peak inflow to Isabella occurring by May 13th. Th e recession in
natural flow from the maximum rate of 1,584 cfs was rapid; the natural
th p al flow fell
below 300 cfs by the 27 of June. Due to the earl melt
y snow pattern in 1992,
City entitlement fell nearly 5,000 acre-feet short of the anticipated '
p ed yield given
normal spring runoff conditions.
Water Rights for Power Generation(Power Flow)
Borel Power Plant
The flow of the Kern River North Fork as measured at Kernville up to 605
cfs ("Borel entitlement") must be made available to Southern California
a ifornia
Edison Company for operation of its Borel Power Plant. In addition, water
released from Isabella Reservoir storage for purposes other th
will p � an power
first be made available for diversion through the Borel Canal.anal. At
times during the March-August period, the Kern River Wate
rmaster may
request the minimum release from Isabella necessary o satisfy Y y
entitlement. Under these release conditions, the City e
y ma y obligated to
divert up to two-thirds of the Borel entitlement that is in excess of 300 cfs,
the first 300 cfs being the obligation of the Kern Island Canal. This
"power flow" obligation of the City results from City Kern River
entitlement accruing above the first 300 cfs of natural flow an '
d within the
range of Borel entitlement. During dry years, substantial ortion
p s of City
entitlement accruing during the period of March through May ay cannot be
stored in Lake Isabella due to City's "power flow"obligation. City's dai ly
ly"un storable" entitlement
may accrue at rates or in volumes that exceed the
normal delivery schedule of District, however, it may be to th
Di utilize, Y e benefit of
District to utilize, to the fullest extent possible, all Contract water that may
be offered by City during those
periods of time "power flow condi tions
tions
arise.
Kern River Power Plant No. 1 ("KR#111)
Southern California Edison Company claims the right to divert the
preproj ect flow (natural flow before operation of Isabella Dam) of Kern
River (including South Fork) up to 412 cfs durin g the months of October
through May for operation of its KR #1 ower
p plant. KR #1 entitlement
increases to 462 cfs during the months of June through September g p tuber for
reason of a
50 cfs recreational bypass into the Kern River below Democrat
Dam. As with the Borel Power Plant, the City may be obligated to divert
up to two-thirds of the KR #1 entitlement that is in excess of 300 cfs
during the period of March to August.
3
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Kern Canyon Power Plant
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has pre project diversion rights
cfs p � of 550
under state license, and claims an additional 250 cfs under other rights.
g ts.
The 550 cfs right, however, is subject to upstream storage p g by irrigation
interests provided that an equivalent amount of water in excess
of natural
flow is made available for power generation use b lease y re from Isabella
Reservoir storage at a later time.
BASIC CONTRACT WATER
Delivery and Transportation
The delivery point of District Contract water is the di'
version point of the
Beardsley Canal from the Kern River dsle Bear
� y River Weir). North Kern
Contract water is deliverable by a transfer into North Kern Isabella Storage during
the months of March to August of each year or to such
is Y h other place on the Kern
River as is mutually agreed to between North Kern and City. Rosedale Contract
is deliverable at the Rosedale head works or at an other of
Y point downstream of the
Beardsley River Weir as is mutually agreed to between Rosedale and City.
District Contract water may be delivered, at option of
p District, at other points
along the Kern River downstream of the Beardsley iver
Y Weir, including the
Arvin-Edison Canal turnout, so long as District accepts all transportation portation losses of
such water between the Beardsley River Weir and the other delivery point
requested by District. Since agreement was reached in 1988 between City and
both Kern-Tulare and Rag Gulch water districts
Improvement District No. 4 of
the Kern County Water Agency as been used as '
Y the delivery point for all water
under the Kern-Tulare and Rag Gulch Basic Contract.
District is permitted to take deliver of all or
through portions of its Contract water
ugh the City's Carrier Canal and/or Kern River Canal system during periods
when City determines that sufficient capacity is
p y available, and City and District
mutually agree to the time,place, duration and cost of
such deliveries.
Water Losses
Carrier Canal
During er an
the past thirty years, seepage d percolation losses associated
with City's operation of the Carrier Canal have amounted to
approximately 79500 acre-feet annually. These recharge charge quantities are
contributory to the underlying groundwater aquifer,q fer, providing benefit to
lands within the City. The Carrier Canal is normally operated between
4
March and August of each irrigation season. In normal to above normal
years, the Carrier Canal may run year-round. Except as set forth i
p n the
1964 Amendment to the Miller-Haggin Agreement the City s
y responsible
for losses incurred in operation of the Carrier/River Canals system em on those
days, during the months of March to August, that the canal
� is being
operated for purposes of water deliveries to Second Point of Measurement
for Buena Vista Water Storage District, for City y uses delivery of
Rosedale water) or for other First Point canals (Stine Buena Vi
sta, etc.).
District water diverted via Carrier Canal is subject t
� o a water
transportation loss assignment, as determined and measured b City,
ty'
which reflects its proportionate share of the Carrier Canal loss on any
given day.
Kern River Channel
Percolation rates in the Kern River channel vary greatly, end'
Y�' Y� depending on the
duration and quantity of water flow and point of use. During
. p g wet years on
Kern River, the river channel is operated fully, encourage
. Y� ge groundwater
replenishment and to transport the large quantities of g q water normally
present under wet year conditions to downstream canals and facilities.
During extremely dry years, the river channel below Rocky Point Weir
(located two miles east of Manor Street) may not b
y e operated except
during periods of time City determines there to be insufficient capacity in
the Carrier Canal. During the eriod of 1977-20
p 06, seepage and
percolation losses occurring in the reach of channel upstream of the
Calloway River Weir (just below Chester Avenue Bridge) have amounted
to approximately 9,000 acre-feet per year. In eneral water deliver
g � y ratios
in this reach of river channel, which includes waters introduced from the
Carrier Canal via the Farmers-Stine-Anderson culvert, have been
approximately 75 percent of total water diverted.
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of their retirees' health care.
By Jonathan Walters
all it the six stages of GASB 45: to around$i.trillion,with some individual Nashville is on the hook for about$1.5 bil-
anger,denial,sorrow,acceptance, eye-poppers such as the Los Angeles Uni- lion.The city can tack on another half-billion
study and action.That's been the fied School District's $5 billion and the or so if it includes teachers in the equation.
general response to a new set of govern- state of California's$7o billion. Nashville is currently where most states
mental accounting rules that ask state and The new GASB rules don't require that and localities are:They've done the quick
local governments to spell out the costs of states or localities actually do anything to and dirty calculation,and now they're trying
their promises to provide retired employees close the liability gap.However,the gap will, to home in on a more exact number and fig-
with health care as well as other post-em- over the next few years,become part
of a ju ure out what to do about it. "Right h
t now P to Y ent benefits. ri sdiction's comprehensive annual fnan- we're
updating our actuarial estimates to
try
The new rules arrive courtesy of the cial report, and rating agencies will be and get a handle on what the implications
Governmental Accounting Standards watching to see how various governments are for us,"says Manning.The city has a
Board—the outfit in Norwalk, Connecti- deal with the new red ink being splashed GASB 45 task force that was created by
cut,that sets all the accounting regulations across governmental ledgers. Mayor Bill Purcell to consider alternatives
for state and local governments—and are According to Parry Young,head of pub- for dealing with the new directive. That
part of GAS B's push to head these govern- lic finance for the rating agency Standard& task force has yet to report.
ments toward accounting for the long- Poor's,his company is not expecting mira- What's clear though,is that most states
range and cumulative consequences of fi- cle fixes for what he acknowledges is a large and localities are past the anger,denial and
nancial obligations and promises made and vexing new hole in public ledgers. sorrow phase of GASB 45,and are devel-
yesterday and today. "What we're looking for,"Young says,"is a oping concrete ways to deal with the new
And when it comes to retiree health thoughtful plan on how they're going to rule. Those responses have ranged from
care,those promises carry quite a price tag. manage this liability." paying down the liability by digging directly
According to the 2oo6 Rockefeller Institute Figuring outhow to react to GASB 45 has into general funds to floating more debt.
Report on State and Local Government Fi- certainly been a sobering experience,says Governments are also taking a hard look at
nances,aggregate state and local liabilities David Manning,chief financial officer for what,exactly,has been promised to retirees
for retiree health care(as well as other non- Nashville's metro government.Back-of-the- by way of benefits,with an eye toward cut-
pension P ension P p yment benefits)come envelope calculations there indicate that ling back and thereby reducing long-range
32 FEBRUARY2007 GOVERNING
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liability. Some jurisdictions, meanwhile, of developing legislation authorizing locali- has recommended that this year's budget
have decided to try to slide some of their li- ties to create their own liability trust funds for include around$250 million to go into a
ability onto the feds. "other post-employment benefits"—known dedicated OPEB trust fund to begin paying
as"OPEBs"in the accounting world. up his state's estimated $23.5 billion lia-
Trust Funding Numerous states and localities have ei- bility. Wisconsin, meanwhile, was pre-
Those public entities that have decided to ther begun to pay into such accounts or are scient:Two years ago,it floated a bond to
begin pre-funding the liability are turning to in the final stages of working out how begin covering its post-retirement liabili-
the same vehicle they now use for pension much to set aside.One of the first items of ties.
obligations.In California,for example,the business for the new Massachusetts gov- Localities,likewise,are facing facts. In
Public Employees' Retirement System ernor and legislature,for instance,is pass- New York City,Mayor Michael Bloomberg
(CalPERS)has created investment funds for ing legislation to set up and begin funding has said the city is ready to commit$2.2 bil-
governments that already participate in the an OPEB liability trust to cover that state's lion of its current budget surplus to a down
CalPERS health care system,allowing local- $7.6 billion obligation,says Eric Berman, payment on its estimated $53.5 billion in
ities to start putting money away for down- who is part of a network of state officials OPEB liabilities.Plano,Texas,is already set-
the-road health care payouts.Where neces- who have been looking at the new rule. ting aside $7.6 million per year from its i
sary,states have passed or are in the process South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford general fund to cover that city's$150 million
OPEB hole. "We opted
for advanced funding,"
says Plano CFO John Mc-
`5. Grain."We felt that it was
fiscally sound reasoning
for Plano to go ahead and
do that."The city has set
y y
up an irrevocable trust in
which to collect the
OPEB's cash. McGrain
acknowledges that Plano i
i T is lucky in one respect:
It's not that generous
when it comes to OPEBs
and so isn't facing the
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same level of liability as
many other jurisdictions.
Setting Limits
The other widespread re-
sponse to GASB 45 is to
look at a range of options
related to the benefits
E: themselves—from scal-
ing back,to boosting co-
pays,to lengthening vest-
ing periods or even to
sloughing some of the
long-term liability off
onto someone else.The
San Diego County Board
of Supervisors, for in-
stance, is trying to cut
$50 million in annual
health care subsidies for
+ all post-March 2002 re-
#£z tirees. North Carolina
has extended from five to
b b 20 years the time it will
take for state employees
to become fully vested for
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health care benefits.In Chicago,the city is they don't represent any long-range fiscal li-
t-ying to negotiate both higher employee ability at all.
health care contributions and benefit cuts Furthermore, in trying to calculate the
with its transit workers. county's OPEB liability,her office—in con-
The heightened profile of the cost of re- cert with a variety of outside actuaries—has
tiree benefits—a fallout from the account- come up with numbers that are all over the
ing rule—is very much on the minds of map,ranging from$89 million to$38o mil-
those who represent public employees. lion.Therefore,she thinks any number the
"We're very concerned," says Bill Cun- countywere to settle on and report in its com-
ningham,a lobbyist for the American Fed-
! eration of Teachers. "We have members Best Guesses
who've retired or who are about to retire
who believe they had a commitment from
their employer.This is clearly a problem Estimated OPEB liabilities
that is going to have substantive fiscal and in selected states,as of
political ramifications." September 2006
l It's not only the rank and file who find
themselves in a hot seat over benefits, State Amount(billions)
though.For example,a few years back,the Alabama $19.8
Nashville Metro Council promised that any Alaska 7.9 or more
of its members whoserveat least two terms California 40 to 70
would be granted a lifetime's worth of Illinois 43 to 53
health care benefits after they leave office. Maryland 20
• ' That's a commitment that CFO David Man
! . ning bets would have been of interest tovot Massachusetts 13.2
ers had reporting on the long-range cost as
A
Nevada 1.62 to 4.1
sociated with the promise been required. New York 47 to 54
Meanwhile,some jurisdictions are con- source:Associated Press
sidering strategies that have nothing to do
`` • •. with cutting benefits.In West Virginia,the prehensive annual financial report would
state pension board recently approved a for all intents and purposes be false."And it's
plan to shift prescription drug coverage for a criminal offense to falsify a government
state retirees to Medicare Part D, which record,"says Spataro.So she's not planning
the board says will carve$3 billion off the on entering any number at all.Rather,she
state's estimated$8 billion OPEB liability. hopes to persuade the Texas legislature to
• Critics of that strategy argue that the fis pass a law pulling
Texas out from under
• cal and administrative complexity of such GASB rules and placing it under a system of
•• a switch may make it less attractive than it generally accepted accounting rules Bevel-
• first appears and suggest caution in trying oped and administered by the state.
to push OPEB costs onto the feds.Under- It's a novel argument and strategy for
•• lying such notes of caution,of course,is the sure,says Massachusetts'Eric Berman.But
stark fact that Medicare itself is amassing Berman,like many who are in the throes of
i r trillions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, responding to the new rule,doesn't think
• ' s which could put its long-range fiscal viabil- such a"head in the sand"approach serves
ity in doubt. government or citizens very well.
According to Steven Gauthier, point
" Breaking Away man on GASB 45 for the Government Fi-
Despite the flurry of action in the field, nance Officers Association,most jurisdic-
there are still those jurisdictions that seem tions are,like Berman's shop,stepping up
stuck in the"denial"phase of GASB 45.In and dealing with the future cost of OPEBs.
Travis County, Texas, the chief auditor, "Most of my colleagues understand and
• Susan Spataro,has taken a defiant position agree with the fundamental notion that a fi-
on4,5.In the first place,she argues,OPEBs nancial statement should show you that
in Travis County have always been handled you've incurred these obligations."
on a pay-as-you-go basis,delivered year to
year at the discretion of the county com- Jonathan Walters can be reached at
mission.For that reason,Spataro contends, jowaz22@gmail.com
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PUBLIC WORKS
STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19 — FEBRUARY 23, 2007
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
No street reconstruction projects this week.
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects
Continue installing curb & gutter in the area between California Avenue and
Chester Lane, east of Oak Street.
Continue working on the installation of a storm line at the new Fire Station #5
location on White Lane, east of Union Avenue.
Continue with preparation work for the installation of a storm line and catch
basins on Benton Street, between Wilson Road and Belvedere Avenue.
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STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE
_Monday, February 19, 2007
Holiday — City Offices Closed
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Between Gosford Road & Ashe Road, District Boulevard to Panama Lane.
Between Ashe Road & Stine Road from Panama Lane, north to the RR Tracks.
Between Ming Avenue & White Lane, Wilson Road/Westholme Drive to Stine Road.
All cul-de-sacs between Manley Court & Chris Court, south of Angela Way.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Between White Lane & Panama Lane, Buena Vista Road to Old River Road.
Between White Lane & Pacheco Road, Old River Road to Gosford Road.
Between College Avenue & Willis Avenue, Park Drive to Morning Drive.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Between Snow Road & Hageman Road, Calloway Drive to Jewetta Avenue
Between Berkshire Road & Astor Avenue, So. "H" Street to Union Avenue.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Between Hageman Road & Meacham Road, Old Farm Road to Calloway Drive.
Between Calloway Drive & Coffee Road, Norris Road to Granite Falls.
Alfred Harrell Highway — 178 Highway to the N/W City Limit.
Miramonte Drive - 178 Highway to the south end.
Neighborhood south of 178 Highway, east of Valley Street
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FEB 12 2007
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT --
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: February 9, 2007 `—
SUBJECT: SEWER PROBLEM AT 1510 ANTONIA WAY
Referral No. 1703
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON REQUESTED STAFF LOOK INTO A SEWER
PROBLEM AT 1510 ANTONIA WAY AND DETERMINE WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES,
AND REPAIR IF CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY.
Municipal Code 14.12.195 of Ordinance 3641 dictates that at the request of a property
owner within the incorporated area, the City will repair that portion of the house
connection sewer between the improved City Right-of Way and the public sewer for a
fee to be determined on a time and material basis.
Staff met with the resident, Mr. Lawrence McCall on Thursday (2-7-07) and explained
this to him.
Mr. McCall has agreed to have City staff repair the sewer line and he was informed that
the work will be done Monday (2-12-07), if it does not rain.
Mr. McCall was satisfied with staff's response.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD _.w _. -
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM i' FEB 1 2
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager `-------
CITY I; i:.;' tnGER'S OFFICE i
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director /
DATE: February 9, 2007 l/
SUBJECT: RECYCLING IN VENTURA COUNTY
Referral No. 1704
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF PREPARE A RESPONSE TO A
CITIZEN'S SUGGESTION TO CONSIDER VENTURA COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO
RECYCLE AT A PROFIT.
A letter of response, dated 02/12/2007, written by Kevin Barnes was mailed to Mr. Jerry
Beckwith. A copy of that letter is attached.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
BAKERSFIELD,CALIFORNIA 93301
(661)326-3114
RAUL M.ROJAS
DIRECTOR,CITY ENGINEER KEVIN BARNES
SOLID WASTE MANAGER
February 12, 2007
Mr. Jerry Beckwith
721 Oleander Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Dear Mr. Beckwith,
Thank you for your suggestion regarding residential recycling. On behalf of City Council
Member Sue Benham, I would like to provide you with some information as the City of
Bakersfield's Solid Waste Director.
I contacted the Ventura hauling company which distributed the flyer you sent with your
letter. Actually, the monthly fee in Ventura is higher than in Bakersfield, and Ventura
residents get less service for the money. The green waste is only picked up every other
week, compared to every week in Bakersfield. In Ventura, extra green carts are $3.00
per month, compared to free in Bakersfield. Ventura residents pay $27.15 per month
for three carts (trash, green waste, and blue recycling). The rate for three carts in
Bakersfield is $20.76 per month. Even if we factor in the Kern County landfill fee, which
residents pay separately, the total in Bakersfield is $26.26 per month, which again gives
more service than Ventura at $27.15.
There are several other services included in Bakersfield's rates which make a better
bargain, including:
1. A 50% refuse fee rebate for senior citizen home owners.
2. Street sweeping service included in refuse fee.
3. A free recycling facility for extra yard trimmings (charged for in Ventura).
4. Free drop off recycling center network around town.
5. Free curbside motor oil recycling.
6. Free curbside bulky item pickup.
The City of Bakersfield is committed to providing quality services to residents at the
lowest fee. In this endeavor, curbside blue cart recycling took an unfortunate turn. Our
community survey indicated that most residents would like to have blue cart service, but
most are unwilling to have the cost included in their refuse fees. Therefore, Bakersfield
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Fax(661)852-2114
chose a voluntary fee curbside system instead of forcing extra fees on the public.
Recycling fees are unpopular because of the notion that recycling always makes a
profit. While money can be made handling bottles and cans subsidized by deposits
paid at the store, it costs more to collect and handle the bulky mixture of heavy, low
value recyclables like junk mail, magazines, boxes, and some plastics. Places like
Ventura and many others simply add it all into the basic refuse fee, so most residents
don't notice the extra cost.
Please note that the voluntary blue cart service in Bakersfield is quite costly at $6.67
per month, because of the extra driving between subscribers. If Bakersfield were to
establish citywide blue carts at an estimated cost of $3.75 per month, the total for all
this would be about $23.34 per month instead of the current $26.26. In either case, it is
still gives more service at a lower fee than Ventura's $27.15.
1 hope this information is helpful. We appreciate your concern. You may be correct
that Bakersfield will someday need to use mandatory curbside recycling. For the time
being, we are able to comply with the state's 50% recycling requirement without
charging the extra fees to everyone. If you have other questions, please feel free to
contact me at (661) 326-3109.
Sincerely,
Kevin Barnes
Solid Waste Manager
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BAKERSFIELD,CA 93309 (661)326-3114
Fax(661)852-2114
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: February 9, 2007 '°-------
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC CONTROL NEAR HOMELESS CENTER
Referral No. 1696
COUNCIL REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT ON ALL ACTIONS
TAKEN WITH REGARDS TO IMPROVING TRAFFIC ISSUES NEAR THE HOMELESS
CENTER ON EAST TRUXTUN. PLEASE HAVE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM TO PROVIDE AT HER MEETING SCHEDULED ON
2/15/07.
Public Works staff provided a report of information regarding past actions and future
studies, including traffic signal warrant studies, to be performed in the area of the
Homeless Center for the scheduled meeting on February 15,2007.
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Improvements already in place:
- An existing street light was upgraded and a new street light installed so that street lights are
operational on both sides of the street at the crosswalk.
- Street markings and crosswalk were repainted by General Services crews to improve visibility of
the crosswalk to drivers and to encourage pedestrians to use the crosswalk and not "jaywalk".
- Pedestrian warning signs are in place to warn motorists that there are pedestrians crossing in
the area and at the crosswalk.
-The Police Department is enforcing speeding laws and parking restrictions to keep areas clear
for pedestrian visibility.
To be completed soon:
-Traffic Engineering has plans to do a traffic signal warrant study at this location, although it will
not be ready by the February 15th date. I will make sure that the data collection includes
pedestrian counts as that will probably be the majority of the crossing traffic during the day.
Update - At this time we have the traffic study scheduled for the week of Feb 19th to
23rd
- A Stop Sign warrant needs about the same traffic volumes and crossings so the data collected
for the signal study will be used to analyze a stop sign warrant also and presented along with the
traffic signal study report.
- Consideration of a warning beacon is a possibility as it is allowed by the MUTCD for
supplemental emphasis to warning signs, in this case pedestrian warning signs.
-Additional parking restrictions will be investigated with the traffic signal and stop sign warrant
studies to be completed.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY ATTORNEY
February 9, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL `
FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORN
MICHAEL RICHARDS, ASSOCIATE TY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: GROUP HOME CONFERENCE
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 1707
Councilmember Couch requested staff respond to correspondence from the Mayor of
Newport Beach, Steve Rosansky, regarding an upcoming Conference on Group Homes.
Staff is aware of the Conference on Group Homes that will be held on Friday March
2nd 2007 in Newport Beach, CA. The City Attorney's Office received advance notification of
the seminar and will have a representative attend and will report back if anything noteworthy
or useful is learned.
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