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Home My WebLink About04/06/2007 zzt.... 0 ......ft B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 6, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1 . Enclosed you will find the City and TRIP staff recommendations for a positive action plan to address highway funding needs. There are nine action steps that can yield substantial and positive results with the right community effort and teamwork! 2. In furtherance of one of the action steps mentioned above, please find enclosed our recommended action plan to lobby for approval of the Westside Parkway funding (or STIP Augmentation) and copies of the letters sent to our legislators and the Central Valley CTC Commissioner asking for support. 3. The "Bit of Bakersfield" celebration will be on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th at The Park at River Walk. It will include local entertainment Friday evening, and The English Beat will be featured on Saturday night at the Bright House Amphitheatre. Both days include arts, children's area, food vendors, and local group displays. All entertainment and events are free to the public both days. 4. We now have possession of the first floor of the Borton Petrini and Conron Building. It is the one floor that requires significant change, as it is designed for the university's purposes - not for offices. Our plan, which was presented to the Planning and Development Committee on Thursday, April 5th, has part of the first floor being dedicated to Human Resources. That floor also includes Treasury and walk in public, high traffic services, and two committee rooms that, among other purposes, would serve Council committees. We plan to start demolition work right away and then move into the Human Resources space first. The other uses are intended primarily for future use, when more of the building is occupied for City purposes. 5. 1 plan to take vacation time from Friday April 13th through Thursday the 19th. John Stinson and Christine Butterfield will be in charge; the office will have contact information for me. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 6, 2007 Page 2 6. The first Underwater Eggstravaganza at McMurtrey Aquatic Center was a huge success with 315 registered kids, and about 500 adults. It will be an annual event along with the Polar Bear Plunge, the Turkey Splash and the Spring Carnival. 7. McMurtrey Aquatics Center has increased attendance by 129% from the same time last year: total attendance in March 2007 was 8,017; in March 2006 it was 3,495. The increase was due to hosting a swim meet, the underwater egg hunt, and the growth of the "100 Mile Club" for lap swimmers. 8. All spray parks are opening today, Friday, April 6th for the season. They include the facilities at MLK, Planz, Wayside, Beale and Jefferson Parks. 9. Several large eucalyptus trees have been removed from Jastro Park due to disease and substantial limb drop. New plantings will be done next week. 10. The Police Department's Special Enforcement Unit monthly report for March, 2007 is enclosed. 11. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 9th is enclosed. 12. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham • Status report on obtaining final costs for highway monument signs, • Update on the crosswalk safety issue at the Homeless Center; Councilmember Couch • Staff response regarding letter to developers from Kern County Planning Director; • Status report on street repair on King Palm Court; • Report on setback requirements on 7th Standard Road; Councilmember Sullivan • Citizen concern regarding street paving on Foxboro Court. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 5, 2007 7 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Coup it FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: Staff Recommendations on Highway Funding d Planning Issues At the joint City/County meeting of March 19, 2007, a number of questions arose about Alternate 15, highway funding, the County's actions to freeze EIR's in western Rosedale, and related. The City and County have different circumstances and may have different viewpoints on certain issues. Despite that, all can agree that greater efforts to solve highway needs are in order. At the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on March 27, 2007, Supervisor Maggard proposed formation of a team consisting of elected officials from both the City and County. Staff will notify the City Council when the County forwards the details of this proposal. City staff proposes adoption of a positive action plan to address issues raised, as follows: 1. Continue advancement of the TRIP projects and $727 million through the intergovernmental team that is in place. This team includes members from the City, County, Caltrans, and Kern COG. $727 million is available and will be used to make significant improvements, including: • The portion of Rosedale Highway primarily in Kern County which is universally recognized as the most in need of repairs and congested highway in the metropolitan area; • Highway 178 to Miramonte; • North Beltway - 7th Standard Road; • West Beltway — a north/south highway going from Taft Highway to State Route 58, and eventually to 7th Standard Road; Honorable Mayor and City Council April 5, 2007 Page 2 • The grade separation at the intersection of 24th and Oak Streets; • The Hageman Flyover and Highway 204 to move traffic from the Northwest to Downtown and out of the mix of congested arterial streets; • The improvement of 24th Street; • Phase I of the Centennial Corridor south to eventually connect the Westside Parkway to Highway 178; and • Initiation of planning efforts on the South Beltway. These projects are funded and moving forward with an intergovernmental team that will turn them into asphalt and concrete as quickly as environmental law and federal processes allow. Funds available: $727 million 2. Immediately combine efforts of the City, County, Kern COG, Chamber of Commerce, and State and Federal Legislators to lobby the CTC for approval of the list of local projects for STIP Augmentation that Kern COG approved. That includes $170 million to complete full funding for the Westside Parkway. We must be very assertive in our efforts to secure additional funding. This does not mean simply sending a representative to the hearing on April 25, 2007 or the plan adoption meeting scheduled for June 6-7, 2007. Staff and local elected officials need to send letters, make calls, send large delegations to meet with CTC officials, solicit help from persons of influence, and make this a major community effort. As noted at the meeting of March 19, 2007, a project like this would benefit with the support of a professional lobbyist. The Westside Parkway received environmental and design approvals. With STIP Augmentation funding, it can advance in short order to relieve congestion on Rosedale Highway, Truxtun Avenue, Brimhall Road, Calloway Drive, Stockdale Avenue, and the intersection of Truxtun and Coffee, for example. The solution to a big piece of the puzzle can be short term with the proper effort. Funds available: $208 million Additional Potential Funds Available: $114 million Total: $322 million Honorable Mayor and City Council April 5, 2007 Page 3 3. Immediately alter mitigation requirements for GPA's and EIR's and even single lot development on or near the West Beltway, Highway 178, 7th Standard Road, South Beltway, Rosedale Highway, and all TRIP funded projects and locations. The City requires right-of-way dedication from any developer. The same dedication requirement by the County would facilitate more roadway construction. In addition, the developers should provide to the City or County right-of-way or fund the purchase of it, and should fund construction of the beltways if they are within two miles on each side of the road alignment. Castle and Cooke already agreed to this in regard to the West Ming project, and the City of Bakersfield notified others with pending development agreements and proposals of the need to comply with the same requirement. The requirement needs to be an adopted policy of the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, and City of Shafter for the north side of 7th Standard Road. This change has massive potential to impact costs and provide needed right-of-way in a more cost efficient and timely manner— at the benefited developers' cost. Here again is a relatively prompt action with substantial fiscal potential! Attached is a map showing potential locations for such mitigation based on known plans in progress. Funds potentially available depend on the pace of development, but can easily be in the tens of millions. 4. The City and County need to work with Kern COG to expeditiously process revisions to the Transportation Development Fee model so that the appropriate revised fees can be in place in a timely manner. If more resources are needed to support City and County staff time and/or Kern COG staff time, it is an investment well spent. A 25% increase in fees would generate $450 million over 20 years, and a 50% increase in fees generates $550 million over 20 years. With added resources, the new money could be generated within a year, Potential funding of $450 million to $550 million over 20 years. 5. STIP Allocations — 20 Years This is the projected urban amount after the STIP Augmentation advance is paid back for the Westside Parkway. Potential funding: $314 million Honorable Mayor and City Council April 5, 2007 Page 4 6. Continue to aggressively pursue other non-County/non-City sources, such as "pots of money" from the State bond issue with the same community effort referenced in 1), above, regarding the STIP Augmentation. Potentials include: State — Local Partnership - $31 million for a new interchange at the Hosking Road overcrossing of State Route 99. Trade Corridor Improvement - $22 million for the widening of 7th Standard Road (North Beltway) from Coffee Road to Santa Fe Way. Public Lands Highway Discretionary Program - $13 million for the widening of State Highway 178 between Masterson and Alfred Harrell Highway Potential funding: $66 million 7. Renew and increase the effort to obtain voter approval for the %0 sales tax issue with regard to the ballot measure on November 2008. With refined cost estimates and increased developer and community awareness of the need for this source of funds, a major community effort has potential for success. This would require: a) A plan to clearly outline the improvements and costs; b) Full support of the County Board of Supervisors, City Council and Kern COG; and c) A clear and concise plan to communicate the link between costs and proposed sales tax increase. Potential funding over 20 years: $550 million (for capacity) 8. Devise a plan to access interregional State funds for the South Beltway to connect Highway 58 to Interstate 5. Alternate 15 should be amended to reflect a change from the Washington Street alignment to the South Beltway as the future route of Highway 58. Seed money is contained within TRIP funding to begin this process. Long term community advocacy with Caltrans and the CTC will be critical to this goal. Finalizing the specific plan line for the South Beltway without delay is also critical or the alignment costs will accelerate sharply. That has been pending before Kern County since 2002. Again, City and County agreement and universal support will define project success. Potential funding: $950 million Honorable Mayor and City Council April 5, 2007 Page 5 9. Long term improved lobbying efforts with the CTC need to be established so that our region's position is improved when future sources of money are identified. Hiring a professional lobbyist and establishing ongoing local contact with the CTC and its staff are necessary. Such efforts can also improve potential results in obtaining additional federal earmarked projects. Total revenue potential for all nine action items: $3.479 billion, plus other opportunities from developer mitigation and enhanced lobbying efforts. Summary Many of the revenue estimates and costs used are "order of magnitude" or very preliminary. All costs are shown at today's dollars, so they will escalate with time. Appendix A, attached, shows that the complete build out of all the TRIP projects, as well as the South Beltway, would cost $2.39 billion. The purpose of identifying these sources and costs is not to show a "balanced budget" that guarantees all needs will be met. There are far too many contingent circumstances for that to be possible. We must be realistic and flexible in our viewpoint of "meeting all needs", because that is a goal that we will continue to adjust as our community evolves. Just as the community's goal should always be to get better, we must continue to evaluate how to make improvements to our transportation system in the future. What the Action Plan items do show is that $1.913+ billion from TRIP, the STIP Augmentation, and the regular STIP program, along with the potential Transportation Development Fee increases will allow for substantial improvements that are very achievable. Changes in mitigation requirements can also add significantly to that total in the short term. That amount of money will significantly address the worst congestion problems in the earlier years. Other alternatives, such as added grants, a half cent sales tax, and interregional funds are challenging, but well worth a focused effort. Cumulatively, the total funds potentially available are in the $3.479 billion range. It is all possible and should constitute a very realistic work plan. We should enthusiastically agree to focus our combined efforts immediately to make it happen! Attachments: Map of potential locations for development mitigation Appendix A —proposed budgetary needs cc. Kern County Board of Supervisors Ron Errea, Kern County Administrative Officer Craig Pope, Kern County Roads Director Ron Brummett, Kern COG Executive Director Vince Fong, Field Representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy " � ,-;�3"t•` '� .nor ''1�+� a C sk1119 Q 0 E s �t�llj Gi � a CL C _ IAAI,, "1' tt2 t k p W IA a • ® egpp: wY. .._ ,1 WIT Is , a � - • _ .. �',,,sy it '� ` m i • a � y Appendix A Full Build-out of TRIP Projects Beltway System $1,430 North Beltway West Beltway South Beltway Centennial Corridor $575 South Corridor North Corridor, including Hageman Flyover State Route 178 Improvements $160 Widening Existing SR 178 Interchanges Rosedale Highway and 24th Street(SRI 78) $225 Total Estimate(current$) $2,390 Backup for Appendix A (Costs in millions of$) Constr& Engineering Right of Project Cost Way Total Cost Comments North Beltway $57 $9 $66 Based on recent LAN estimates West Beltway $402 $12 $414 With interchanges South Beltway $744 $206 $950 Centennial Corridor South $291 $162 $452 Includes Truxtun Tie in Centennial Corridor North $109 $10 $119 Upgrade existing along Union Ave SR 178 $155 $9 $164 With Vineland I/C , no new alignment Rosedale+24th St $191 $33 $224 Widen Rosedale to SR 43. Extend Oak St Across River Total $2,390 Kern STIP Augmentation Action Plan Actions - City letter regarding 7th Standard to City Council - Engage Mark Watts of Smith & Watts • Contact has been made, and information has been provided to him • Contract would go through Parsons - Send Financial Plan for Westside Parkway to the CTC o Draft Prepared - Assist Kern COG in sending STIP Augmentation request to CTC (due 4-1-07) o TRIP staff completing COG spreadsheets - City Council resolution supporting Kern COG nomination and WS Parkway— April 11 council meeting o Prepare Admin and Resolution for CC - County Board of Supervisors Resolution of support - Develop information/talking points for Congressman McCarthy and Assemblymember Fuller o Draft Prepared - Have Malcolm Dougherty contact CTC/Caltrans headquarters to get feel for what other Counties might be planning to submit (other County overages?) - Have Congressman McCarthy contact Governor regarding support of program - Have Assemblymembers Fuller and Parra and State Senators Florez and Ashburn contact CTC chair, members, and Kempton - Contact CTC staff after April 1 to determine STIP reserve capacity (amount of$ available vs. STIP Augmentation requests statewide) - Other actions as recommended by Mark Watts. Meetings - Meet with Kern COG to review/confirm action plan - Call/meet with Malcolm Dougherty (April 2 TRIP meeting) - Call/meet with Will Kempton - Meeting(s) with CTC staff prior to April 25 hearings Calls - Congressman Kevin McCarthy to call Governor Schwarzenegger - Assemblymembers Fuller and Parra, State Senators Florez and Ashburn to call Kempton, Ghielmetti, Lindsey and Bergeson Schedule March 19-23 California Strategies (Mark Watts) onboard Financial Plan for WS Pkwy to CTC STIP Augmentation request to CTC (by Kern COG) Meet with Ron Brummett to review/confirm this action plan March 26 -- 30 Contact/brief Kevin McCarthy regarding his call to Governor Schwarzenegger— meet/brief Vince Fong Contact/Meet/brief legislators regarding calls to CTC members Prepare supporting resolution for April 11 Council meeting April 2- 6 Meet with Malcolm Dougherty (done 3/23. Dougherty out until mid April) CalUmeet with Will Kempton April 9-13 Discuss reserve capacity with CTC staff after receipt of applications City Council resolution sent to CTC Calls to Governor, CTC members April 16 — 27 Follow up actions as required Attend Southern California STIP Augmentation Hearings in San Luis Obispo April 25-26 April 30 — June 6 Calls,/meetings with CTC members by Florez, Parra, Ashburn, Fuller and McCarthy THIS LETTER ALSO MAILED TO: - JEAN FULLER - DEAN FLOREZ - ROY ASHBURN - KEVIN MCCARTHY B A K E R S F I E L D April 3, 2007 Alan Tandy • City Manager The Honorable Nicole Parra 30th Assembly District California State Assembly State Capitol Building, Room 2160 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Kern Council of Governments Projects Proposed for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Augmentation Program Dear Assembly Member Parra: As part of Proposition 113 approved by the voters last November, $2 billion was included for a program that would provide augmentation to the funding currently in the STIP. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the guidelines for the "STIP Augmentation Program" last December. In accordance with these guidelines, the Board of Directors of the Kern Council of Governments (COG) unanimously voted last month to support their staff's recommendation and adopt the proposed KernCOG STIP Augmentation program of projects for submittal to the CTC. The KernCOG STIP Augmentation program of projects includes four projects located throughout the County and total $213.6 million. These nominated projects will compete with projects from throughout the state, and we know there will be intense competition for the limited STIP Augmentation funding. The KernCOG STIP Augmentation program of projects includes a request for $170.4 million for the Westside Parkway, the City of Bakersfield's single most important transportation project (COG has also designated it as their highest priority project in Metropolitan Bakersfield). This additional $170.4 million, combined with the $148.6 million already programmed in the STIP, would provide complete, full funding for the project. The City has received final environmental clearance for the Westside Parkway, both at the local/state level (CEQA) as well as at the federal level (NEPA). Nearly 90% of the property needed to construct the facility has already been acquired. We currently have consultants under contract who are preparing the final construction plans, and construction of the initial phase of the project will begin next year. Receipt of this $170.4 million through the STIP Augmentation Program will allow the completion of the Westside Parkway to be expedited by at least four years, as minimal project phasing will be required as would be needed under the STIP formula based cash flow. With construction costs escalating dramatically every year and traffic congestion in the metro area increasing rapidly, the benefits of completing this project sooner, rather than later, are immeasurable. City of Bakersfield • City Manager's Office • 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California • 93301 (661) 326-3751 • Fax (661) 324-1850 Honorable Nicole Parra April 3, 2007 Page 2 We would like to request your support of and involvement with this proposal. Your assistance in making our needs known to the decision makers will be critical in bringing additional transportation dollars into Kern County and Bakersfield. The CTC will receive public testimony for Southern California STIP Augmentation projects on April 26th in San Luis Obispo. Shortly after that, CTC staff will formulate a recommendation to the Commission for the program. CTC final approval of the program is scheduled for early June. We have attached some information bullet points regarding the KernCOG proposal and the Westside Parkway in particular. Please don't hesitate to call me. We would be glad to answer any questions, discuss the project, or meet with you to strategize as to how we can be successful with this effort. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Alan Tandy City Manager AT:TW Attachment cc: Will Kempton, Director-California Department of Transportation Kevin McCarthy, United States House of Representatives—21St District Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Kern County Board of Supervisors Ron Brummett, KernCOG KernCOG STIP Augmentation Proposal Bullet Points: • Would bring a total of $213,550,000 to the region • Recommended Projects: • Westside Parkway $170,400,000 • SR46 (Kecks Road to SR33) $ 24,900,000 • West Ridgecrest Blvd $ 15,750,000 • Laval Road $ 2,500,000 STIP Augmentation Funds $213,550,000 • KernCOG Board of Directors unanimously approved this project list • STIP Augmentation will provide complete funding for the listed projects. • All projects listed have current CEQA and NEPA environmental clearance Westside Parkway Bullet Points: • Westside Parkway has nearly 90% of the right of way for the project acquired • Preparation of final construction plans is underway (plans complete fall of 08) • Construction starts soon, pavement on the ground quickly (excellent public display of bond proceeds) • First freeway built in Bakersfield in over 30 years • Provides new route to downtown for western metropolitan Bakersfield • Provides congestion relief to parallel routes (including SR58) in western metropolitan Bakersfield • City/County/Caltrans/consultant staffing (20+) in place to administer final design and construction of project (Thomas Roads Improvement Program) in timely manner • STIP Augmentation funding would allow completion at least 4 years earlier than through the normal STIP formula distribution • Includes a new one mile long north/south 6 lane arterial connecting street that • Provides a new Kern River crossing in the middle of a current 3 mile gap in river bridge crossings • Provides a new grade separated crossing of the BN&SF railroad • Provides a new route from NW Bakersfield to SW Bakersfield, removing traffic from SR 58 and SR 99 Additional CTC Bullet Points: • Only $45 million from CMIA bond program approved by CTC for Kern County (SR 46) • No Hwy 99 bond program projects approved by CTC for Kern County • Kern County approved Proposition 1 B with 58% N B A K E R S F I E L D APR 0 5 2007 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 (661) 326-3724 RAUL M. ROJAS, DIRECTOR • CITY ENGINEER April 5, 2007 Mr. Kirk Lindsey, Commissioner California Transportation Commission c/o Brite Transport System, Inc. P.O. Box 726 Riverbank, CA 95367 Subject: Kern Council of Governments projects proposed for the State Transportation Improvement Program(STIP)Augmentation Program Dear Commissioner Lindsey: I am writing to ask your support for Kern Council of Governments(KernCOG)projects in the upcoming hearings for funding under the STIP Augmentation Program. The KernCOG STIP Augmentation program of projects includes four projects located throughout the County that total $213.6 million. At its regular meeting on March 15, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Kern COG voted unanimously to nominate and support these projects, which will bring significant traffic congestion improvements to our county. The KernCOG STIP Augmentation program of projects includes a request for$170.4 million for the Westside Parkway, the City of Bakersfield's single most important transportation project(COG has also designated it as their highest priority project in Metropolitan Bakersfield). This additional $170.4 million combined with the$148.6 million already programmed in the STIP would provide complete, full funding for the project. It will be the first new freeway in Bakersfield in over 30 years. The City has received final environmental clearance for the Westside Parkway, both at the local/state level (CEQA) as well as at the federal level (NEPA). Nearly 90% of the property needed to construct the facility has already been acquired. We currently have consultants under contract who are preparing the final construction plans, and construction of the initial phase of the project will begin next year. Because early receipt of this $170.4 million will reduce the need for project phasing, completion of the Westside Parkway could be expedited by at least four years, as compared with completion under the STIP formula-based cash flow. With construction costs escalating dramatically every year and traffic congestion in the metropolitan area increasing rapidly, the benefits of completing this project sooner,rather than later, are immeasurable. There is much to be done to improve the transportation system in Kern County and in Metropolitan Bakersfield and we are positioned to aggressively begin work should STIP Augmentation funding become available. We would be delighted to meet with you to discuss the Kern County projects and to answer any questions that you may have. Don't hesitate to call me at 661-326-3724. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, auir 1 as Public Works Director cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Ron Brummett, KernCOG Jacques R. LaRochelle, Assistant Public Works Director Theodore D. Wright , Civil Engineer IV O� DAKE�, coavoR.4 sib BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM c� �,.��Q IIFOR� Date: April 5, 2007 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager I O I APR 0 6-2007 From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police\li`� CITY' ,. YA,-AER'S OFFI(-�!= Subject: Special Enforcement Gang violence Report I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for March, 2007. Please call if you have any questions. WRR/vrf Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report — March 2007 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and significant incidents / investigations for March 2007. 99 Felony Arrests 19 Guns Seized 67 Supplemental Reports 86 Misdemeanor Arrests 507 FI's 144 General Offense Reports 15 Felony Warrant 65 Citations 37 Vehicle Reports 33 Misdemeanor Warrant 481 Probation and Parole 11 Search Warrants Arrests Searches Hrs. Assisting Other 3 2006 Shootings 98 Hours In Training 312 Department 1 2005 Shootings Sections 2 2004 Shootings 8 2003Shootings Year to Date Statistics January — March 2007 304 Felony Arrests 55 Guns Seized 188 Supplemental Reports 196 Misdemeanor Arrests 1315 FI's 372 General Offense Reports 58 Felony rrest Warrant 143 Citations 102 Vehicle Reports 109 Misdemeanor Warrant 1314 Probation and Parole Arrests Searches 29 Search Warrants Hrs. Assisting Other 17 2006 Shootings 157 Hours In Training 1639 Department 8 2005 Shootings Sections 11 2004 Shootings 13 2003 Shootings SEU DAILY ACTIVITY 3/1/07 - Thursday SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Anthony Alvarez, 42, 1/30/65, from MLK Park, for sales of heroin and conspiracy. Jesse Perez, 50, 1/18/57, from MLK Park, for sales of heroin and conspiracy. Eduardo Luevano, 19, 2/26/87, from 105 Milham, for resist/obstruct officers. Juan Luevano, 19, 1/13/88, from 105 Milham, for possession of stolen property. 17, 1/3/89, from 105 Milham, for resist/obstruct officers. Jose Sanchez, 21, 4/6/85, from MLK /Virginia, for CCW, gang participation and loiter for narcotics. Guadalupe Ortega, 20, 9/6/86, from MLK/Virginia, for possess dangerous weapon, loiter for narcotics, etc. Quenton Williams, 32, 2/22/75, from 2410 S. M, for violation of sex registrant status. Anthony Valenzuela, 37, 1/15/70, from 1100 block E. Truxtun Ave, for suspended license and loud music. Olychoy Chatharath, 27, 4/16/79, from 409 Mira Flores, for a felony warrant. Sylvester Summage, 26, 3/8/80, from Orange/Flower Tony Anderson, 22, 11/13/84, from 1600 Orange St, for public intoxication. 3/2/07 - Friday- 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Steve Christor, 28, 5/2/78, 1229 Niles, for possession of more than 1 oz of marijuana and parole violation Issac Hernandez, 21, 7/29/85, from 400 Northrup, for GTA, poss. Stolen vehicle, ADW on an Officer, resist arrest and evading. Tierre Hester, 30, 8/16/76, from 500 Beale, for parole violation. Bobby Alexander, 41, 7/7/85, from Union/Grove, for possession of marijuana, poss. Ecstasy, transportation of narcotics, possesses paraphernalia. Jose Marroquin, 20, 5/14/86, from 900 block Broad St, for false info Jamie Heriford, 21, 11/19/85, from 8th/ P, for a misdemeanor warrant. 3/3/07 - Saturday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Max Gurrero, 34, 12/2/72, from Quincy/ Brown, for possession of meth and possess dirk/dagger 17, 7/21/89, from 900 Ming Ave, for conspiracy, brandishes a firearm, assault, and vandalism. Johnny Butler, 33, 12/7/73,from 20th/Chester, for parole violation. vandalism. 17, 4/4/89, from 9000 Ming Ave, for conspiracy, assault, brandishing a firearm, and vandalism 17, 8/21/89, from 9000 Ming Ave, for conspiracy, brandishing a firearm, assault, and Roosevelt Mitchell Jr., 18, 3/29/88, from Hayes/Texas, for possession of stolen property and participate in a criminal street gang. James James, 20, 9/2/84, Miller/ Lake, for parole violation Lance Briggs, 23, 2/8/84, from Miller/ Lake, for parole violation Manuel Flores, 26, 4/11/80, from Kentucky/ Mt. Vernon Ave, for false ID, right of way, no CDL and warrants. 3/4/07 - Sunday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Issac Cervantes, 21, 11/15/85, from 1200 Niles, for possession of paraphernalia, false info and parole violation. Benny Ward, 19, 3/24/87, from 806 S. Haley St, for parole violation. Ronald Goosby, 19, 11/29/87, from Potomac/ MLK, for possession of a stolen vehicle. Alexander Rodriguez, 21, 4/1/85, from Edwards/ Mt. Vernon, for possess meth, transport meth, and V.C. violations. Lavelle Greer, 23, 1/16/84, from 34th /Q, for a misdemeanor warrant. 16, 1/17/90, from S. Union /Casa Loma, for possession of burglary tools. Adolfo Nunez, 34, 1/30/73, from 901 Watts Dr, for felon possess a firearm, felon possess ammo, possess dangerous weapon, etc. Gun Seized: 07-45911, Serial: 161086, Remington, rifle, .22 caliber, from 901 Watts 3/5/07 - Monday- 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Fernando Garcia, 22, 7/12/84, from Flower/ Mt. Vernon, for possession of a controlled substance. Angel Avila, 21, 3/4/86, from 2445 Monterey St, for possession of marijuana for sales and gang participation. Lorenzo Reinaga, 34, 12/28/72, from 521 Monterey St, for parole violation and public intoxication. Daniel Lara, 28, 10/3/78, from 620 L St, for parole violation. Raymond Jimenez, 21, 8/9/85, from 620 L St, for felon possess firearm, gang member CCW firearm, CCW non registered firearm, possess loaded firearm, participation in a criminal street gang. 14, 10/23/92, from S. Brown/Clarendon, for a felony warrant. Jeremy Fender, 37, 1/27/70, from 2750 S. Union Ave, for a misdemeanor warrant. Erin Florence, 38, 6/14/68, from 700 block S. Haley St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Gun Seized: 07-34741, Serial: 035084, A.J. Rummel Arms, semi-auto handgun, .25 caliber, from 620 L St. 3/6/07 - Tuesday- 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Venton Billingsly, 19, 1/30/88, from 1200 Potomac, for possession of stolen property Corey Collins, 29, 7/21/77, from 4th/ P, for GTA, possesses stolen vehicle, and parole violation. Daniel Bunts, 22, 4/22/84, from 3535 S. H St, for felon possess firearm, felon possess ammo, probationer possess firearm, participate in a criminal street gang. Daniel Martinez, 18, 5/22/88, from 3535 S. H St, for probationer possess a firearm, carry loaded firearm in public, CCW- not registered, participate in a criminal street gang. Michael Castillo, 20, 7/2/86, from 3535 S. H St, for felon possess firearm, poss. Paraphernalia, possess ammunition, participate in a criminal street gang, possess burglary tools. Margarito Santoya, 44, 11/25/62, from 801 E. California, for transportation of narcotics, loitering for narcotics, and possession of heroin. Benjamin Leal, 31, 1/4/76, from 801 E. California, for possession of heroin, destroys evidence, possess paraphernalia, and transport narcotics. Guns Seized: 07-47548, Serial: 307-85943, Ruger, handgun, 9mm,from 3535 S. H St 07-47548, Serial: A43270, American, shotgun, 12 gauge, from 3535 S. H St 07-47548, Serial: AN260276, Herrington, shotgun, 20 gauge, from 3535 S. H St 3/7/07 - Wednesday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Jayson Costa, 34, 11/23/72, from 1601 Truxtun Ave for vandalism in excess of$400 James Howard, 45, 1/31/62, from 1200 Houser St, for public intoxication, resist/delay, destruction of evidence and possess paraphernalia. 3/8/07 - Thursday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Jamaal Chase, 30, 5/28/76, from 2141 Lake St#7, for failing to register. 17, 11/14/89, from 1212 S. Union, for minor in possession of tobacco. Milton Smith, 18, 3/5/891 from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for a felony warrant(Ramey) Melvin Smith, 43, 10/9/63, from 1212 S. Union Ave, for a felony warrant. Linda Keelind, 46, 4/8/60, from 1212 S. Union Ave, for UTI and possession of paraphernalia. Connie Ham, 35, 3/8/72, from 1212 S. Union, for UTI. Francisco Galindo, 23, 7/17/83, from the 300 block of Hayes, for resisting and stop sign violation. 3/9/07 - Friday- 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Brian Tillman, 27, 1/13/79, from California/ L St, for driving on a suspended license. Joseph Espinoza, 23, 5/25/84, form 1622 Union Ave, for parole violation. Steve Carter, 25, 5/21/81, from 20th St/ K St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Augusta Scott, 27, 9/29/79, from 300 block of Niles, for a misdemeanor warrant. 3/10/07 - Saturday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Eric Bell, 23, 6/23/83, from 1900 block Cottonwood, for driving on a suspended license, stop sign violation and safe speed violation. 3/11/07 - Sunday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Rachel Polin, 47, 1/9/60, from Oregon /Gage, for attempted murder, armed robbery, ADW, and terrorist threats. 15, 1/4/92, from Auburn/ Loch Fern, for curfew violation and possession of marijuana Ricky Jacobs, 25, 12/28/81, from Williams/Lincoln, for parole violation. Mathew Hudson, 30, 3/11/77, from E White/Cottonwood, for suspended license, expired registration, no insurance and no front plate. 17, 3/31/89, from 400 block of 4th St, for a felony warrant. John Gardner, 34, 12/26/73, from Auburn/Oswell, for felon possess firearm, felon possess ammo, serial number obliterated, participate in a gang. Drayton Morris, 28, 2/19/79, from 1918 Pacific St, for delay/obstruct officers and drunk in public. Theodore Dupree, 24, 8/27/82, from 1918 Pacific St, for delay investigation. Gun Seized: 07-51558, Serial: HHE032, Glock, Semi-auto pistol, .45, from Oregon/Gage 3/12/07 - Monday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Ricky Ramos, 34, 8/24/72, from 500 block E. 19th St, for terrorist threats. Vincent Harris, 23, 7/21/83, from 1103 Chester PI, for CCW, CCW by a gang member, participate in a criminal street gang, loaded CCW in public, CCW - loaded by a gang member, non registered firearm and resist/delay officers. Lakeefe Holiday, 32, 10/26/74, from 1103 Chester PI, for possession of marijuana for sales. Vincent Ortiz, 34, 8/15/71, from Tulare St/Truxtun Ave, for a felony warrant. Gun Seized: 07-52256, 462924, Lorin, Semi-automatic, .380, from 1103 Chester Pl. 3/13/07 - Tuesday - Call out (Swat Call out 187, OIS) SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: gang. 17, 2/8/89, from Brundage/Chester, for robbery, conspiracy, and participation in a street conspiracy. 16, 10/4/90, from the 1500 block of Richland St, for strong-arm robbery and Anthony Suell, 20, 5/15/86, from 1500 block Meredith, for possession of marijuana for sales, participation in a street gang, and resist/obstruct officers. 3/14/07 - Wednesday - 1200-2200 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Tiree McHenry, 52, 6/6/54, from 1200 block Inyo, for possession of cocaine base. Alice Garcia, 31, 9/17/75, from 309 17th St#A, for UTI - Meth. Frank Garcia, 31, 8/23/75, from 17th St/ Union, for parole violation. Gun Seized: 07-53664, Serial: 10111A, Ranger Arms, .22, Semi-auto rifle, from 3307 Oliver 3/15/07 - Thursday- 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Jesse Hill, 18, 8/31/87, from 714 Sparling Ave, for dissuade witness, participate in a criminal street gang, robbery, and battery with serious bodily injury. 17, 10/19/89, from 714 Sparling, for failure to register as a gang member. 15, 2/10/92, from Cottonwood/ McNew, for possession of a butterfly knife. Ebony Nichols, 26, 4/24/80, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for a Ramey warrant for dissuades witness; participate in a criminal street gang, robbery, and battery with serious bodily injury. La Porsha Gage, 18, 6/6/88, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for a Ramey warrant for dissuades witness; participate in a criminal street gang, robbery, and battery with serious bodily injury. Candice Nichols, 23, 9/4/83,from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for a Ramey warrant for dissuade witness, participate in a criminal street gang, robbery, and battery with serious bodily injury. Shontia McDonald, 27, 11/3/79, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for a Ramey warrant for dissuades witness; participate in a criminal street gang, robbery, and battery with serious bodily injury. Yvette Bustinza, 22, 6/13/84, from 219 Daniels, for possession of paraphernalia, false info and trespassing. 3/16/07 - Friday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Oscar Gallindo, 31, 11/8/75, from 309 Monterey St, for resisting arrest and public intoxication. Curtis Perry, 30, 1/9/77, from 19th St/ L St, for resisting arrest and pedestrian symbol. Paul Hinzo, 23, 6/9/83, from Monterey/ Inyo, for battery on an officer, resisting a peace officer and parole hold. Arthur Berlanga, 29, 5/9/77, from Monterey/ Inyo, for a felony warrant. Edward Martinez, 25, 6/6/81, from Niles /Alta Vista, for resisting arrest and public intoxication. Katrina Hinzo, 18, 12/6/88, from 300 block Monterey-for resisting arrest and public intoxication. Earl Williams, 38, 1/28/69, from 20th / K, for detox. John Ortiz, 23, 10/29/83, from Flower/Orange, for possession of burglary tools and drive without a license. 16, 9/25/90, from 1800 block Orange St, for possession of burglary tools. Ernie Escobedo, 21, 9/10/85, from 1800 block Orange St, for possession of burglary tools. 3/17/07 - Saturday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Anthony Medina, 39, 3/13/68,from 1212 S. Union Ave#39, for possession of meth for sale, possesses paraphernalia, conspiracy, maintain residence for narcotics and possess heroin. Kristy Collins, 38, 1/21/69, from 1212 S. Union Ave, #39, for a misdemeanor warrant. Bobbie Garcia, 28, 6/9/78, from 1212 S. Union Ave#39, from possession of meth for sales, possess heroin, conspiracy, maintain residence for narcotics and possess paraphernalia. Ajaib Gill, 29, 7/19/77, from 21 St/ H, for detox. Kevin Davis, 18, 8/21/88, from 600 Geneva Ave, for public intoxication and obstructing officers. 3/18/07 - Sunday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Antonio Stewart, 20, 11/5/86, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for spousal battery, carjacking, gang participation, hit and run with injury and unlicensed driver. Raymond Faucette, 33, 10/26/73, from 900 Dorian Ave, for probationer possess firearm, gang participation, possess paraphernalia, CCW - gang member, possess loaded firearm, CCW - non registered, CCW-firearm, CCW in public. �R 15, 9/1/91, from 100 block Kincaid St, for GTA, possess stolen vehicle, no signal, no license, possess less than 1 oz of marijuana. Tommy Cross, 22, 5/20/84,from the 1400 block of Southgate, for possession of methamphetamine and parole violation. Gun Seized: 07-56802, Serial: 76542, Kel-Tec, 9mm, Semi-auto pistol,from Dorian /P 3/19/07 - Monday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Bryan Suell, 26, 10/30/80, from Pacific St/West St, for violation of parole. Harold Lawley, 27, 1/15/80, from Pacific St/West St, for violation of parole. Damion Page, 21, 4/16/85, from Monterey/Quincy, for a suspended license and other VC violations. Fernando Pelayo, 24, 6/6/82, from the 1200 block of Baker St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Larry Frazier, 57, 10/2/49, from 1125 California Ave, for UTI of a CNS stimulant. Gary Ashley, 43, 4/11/63, from E Pacheco Rd/Cottonwood Rd, for a suspended license and other VC violations. 17, 12/22/89, from 23rd/L St, for public intoxication. Dennis Garcia, 19, 7/11/87, from Miller/ Lake St, for destruction of evidence, possess paraphernalia, resist /delay officers, and not light on a bicycle. Eliseo Munoz, 19, 8/6/87, from 1107 Watts Dr, for criminal threats, probationer possess a firearm, and Possess loaded firearm in public. Tina Hammond, 26, 1/1/81, from 1111 L St, for ADW with a vehicle. Victor Briano, 37, 7/27/69, from the 800 block of 18th St, for a felony warrant. Guns Seized: 07-57810, L2665978, Winchester, Pump shotgun, .22,from 1107 Watts 07-57810, 26407148, Ballard, rifle, .22, from 1107 Watts. 3/20/07 - Tuesday - 1600-0200 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Leonard Marella, 24, 7/18/82, from 900 K St #D, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, destruction of evidence and UTI. Albert Reyes, 28, 7/23/78, from 900 K St #D, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, and destruction of evidence. Dominic Lopez, 39, 11/1/67, from 900 K ST #A, for UTI -meth David Lee, 22, 10/17/84, from 205 Myrtle St, for a misdemeanor warrant. 3/21/07 - Wednesday - 1400-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: 3/22/07 - Thursday- 1200-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Ricky Ball, 28, 7/13/78, from 2215 Truxtun Ave, for public intoxication. GUN SEIZED: 07-60113, Serial: 2350, Bonifacio, semi-auto pistol, 9mm from 2215 Truxtun Ave 3/23/07 - Friday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: S5, S12 and S14 assisted with the 211 at the Bank of America on 9000 Ming Ave Tomas Encinas, 29, 4/14/77, from 520 28th St, for possession of meth and possession of paraphernalia. Jeffry Aguilar, 38, 7/5/68, from 4001 Union Ave, for discharge of a firearm. Steven Klinger, 22, 5/21/84, from 520 28th St, for possession of meth for sales. Damon Lasalde, 23, 8/21/88, from 1219 Quincy St, for resisting arrest, possession of paraphernalia and possess controlled substance. Jamoarr Hickman, 22, 8/2/84, from 3409 Edison Hwy, for public intoxication. 07-60869, GUG080, Glock, pistol, .40, from 4001 Union Ave 3/24/07 - Saturday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: 15, 4/19/91, from the 1700 block of Pacific St, for resisting arrest, bicyclist wrong way, no helmet, minor possess smoking paraphernalia. Shawn Dixon, 21, 10/23/85, from 737 S. Tulare St #2, for a felony warrant. Justin Francis, 24, 2/22/83, from the 1600 block of Flower, for a misdemeanor warrant. Christopher Chambers, 27, 11/25/79, from the 1600 block of Flower, for a felony warrant. Paul Balderas, 27, 1/7/80, from the 1300 block of Pacific St, for parole violation, stop sign violation, UTI - meth, and poss. less than 1 oz of marijuana. Donald Weesweaver, 28, 10/20/78, from the 3300 block of Buford Wee for possession of drug paraphernalia and suspended license. Paul Johnson, 24, 11/20/83, from 2400 Wilson Rd, for sales of marijuana and alcohol in park. Brent Pratt, 20, 9/16/86, from 2400 Wilson Rd, for loiter for narcotic activity and open container in park. Halim Johnson, 21, 3/7/86, from 2400 Wilson Rd, for alcohol in park without a permit and loitering for narcotic activity. Michael Pratt, 25, 3/4/82, from 2400 Wilson Rd, for loitering for narcotic activity. Michael Denham, 27, 5/17/79, from 2400 Wilson Rd, for alcohol in park and loiter for narcotics. Luis Arredondo, 18, 2/2/89, from the 500 block of S. Haley, for public intoxication. Salvador Hernandez, 25, 2/3/81, from the 500 block of S. Haley, for public intoxication. Alfredo Negrette, 23, 8/28/83, from the 500 block of S. Haley, for unlicensed driver, no insurance and reckless driving. Ernesto Garcia, 28, 11/17/78, from 2600 Center St, for a felony warrant. Abrand Bravo, 24, 5/4/82, from Chico / Gage St, for accessory and participation in a criminal street gang. Gonzalo Bravo, 18, 11/18/88, from 919 Chico, for ADW - firearm, participate in a criminal street gang, probationer with firearm, gang member with a firearm, CCW - gang member, and gang member carry loaded firearm. 3/25/07 - Sunday - 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Gregory Davis, 28, 9/12/78, from 2400 block of Benton St, for possession of PCP and parking in red zone. Darnell Barb, 19, 6/28/87, from 38th / K St, for strong arm robbery 3/26/07 - Monday - 0800-300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: John Bradford, 26, 8/29/80, from 7000 Auburn St, for CCW - loaded firearm. Guns Seized: 07-63208, AA44311A, MI, .30, from 930 Terrace 07-63328, 31610740, Ruger, semi-auto, 9mm, from 7000 Auburn. 07-63019, 5133576, Falcon, revolver, .357, from 1007 2nd St 3/27/07 - Tuesday - 1700-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Julio Gamino, 22, 10/29/84, from 5300 Hughes Ln, for unlicensed driver, unsafe movement, no plates, expired registration, and no insurance. Robert Roberts, 41, 11/22/65, from 419 V St, for driving on a suspended license. Kevin Henry, 18, 5/17/88, from 4400 Monitor, for public intoxication. 3/28/07 - Wednesday - 1400-0200 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Kenneth Forbes, 44, 9/28/62, from 6001 Nagai Ave, for a misdemeanor warrant. 15, 3/2/92, from 7000 Auburn, for minor in possession of a lighter. Guns Seized: 07-64806, 150709, Lorcin, semi-auto, .380, from S. Robinson and E. 11th. 07-64858, BA014041, H&R, revolver, .32, from 1600 New Stine. 3/29/07 — Thursday — 1200-2200 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Marvin Hayes, 28, 5/4/78, from 2801 Wible Rd #36, for felony evading, resisting arrest, drive on suspended license, participate in a gang, and carry loaded firearm. Brian Suell, 26, 10/30/80, from 5700 block Fairfax Rd, for parole violation. Kevin Allen, 25, 8/26/81, from 5700 block Fairfax Rd, for parole violation. Gun Seized: 07-65084, D513601 M, Remington, shotgun, 12 ga., from 5703 Fairfax 3/30/07 — Friday — 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Rickardo Ross, 20, 8/29/86, form 5700 block Fairfax, for false personating of a real person to avoid prosecution. Randon McQuiller, 21, 1/7/86, from Flower St / Haley St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Nicholas Rhodes, 24, 12/10/82, from 2600 block Sunny Ln, for public intoxication. 3/31/07 — Saturday — 0800-0300 SEU Officers arrested the following suspects: Charles Williams, 30, 9/20/76, from 7000 Auburn #L4, for destruction of evidence, delay/ obstruct officers, felon possess ammo, and violation of parole. Ronald Sorgenfrei, 53, 12/14/53, from E. California / Beverly, for a misdemeanor warrant. Joseph Dabbs, 45, 8/28/21, from Pacheco / Monitor, for destroy evidence, bicycle wrong way, resist / delay, and possess cocaine base. Shamone Hill, 27, 10/11/79, from 5 Northrup St #B, for burglary and participation in a criminal street gang. Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION —WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 9 — APRIL 13, 2007 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Continue working on the street reconstruction project in the area between College Avenue and Hillburn Drive, Fountain Drive to Cerin Way Continue working on the street reconstruction project in the area south of White Lane between So. Real Road and Vaughn Way. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Continue installing curb and gutter in the area between California Avenue and Chester Lane, east of Oak Street. Continue working on the sewer installation project at the new Fire Station #5. Continue working on the storm line installation project on Benton Street, between Wilson Road and Belvedere Avenue. Working on the curb and gutter installation project (CDBG Funded) in the area between Flower Street & 178 Highway, Alta Vista Drive to Kern Street. C\DOCUME-1\rsmdey\LOCA LS-1\Temp\WeekofApri92007.WorkSchedule.doc Page 2 of 2 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, April 9, 2007 City streets in the area between So. "H" Street & So. Union Avenue, Wilson Road to Pamama Lane. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 City streets in the area between Hughes Lane & Union Avenue, Brundage Lane to Ming Avenue. Between Wible Road & So. "H" Street, Ming Avenue to Pacheco Road. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Between Stine Road & Wible Road, Pacheco Road to Panama Lane. Between Wible Road & So. "H" Street, Pacheco Road to Encino Street. Between So. "H" Street & So. Union Avenue, Panama Lane to Berkshire Road. Thursday, April 12, 2007 Between Cochran Drive & Ming Avenue, Ashe Road to New Stine Road. Between California Avenue & Stockdale Highway, New Stine Road to 99 Highway. Between Hosking Road & McKee Road, Wible Road to Stine Road. Friday, April 13, 2007 City streets in the area Between Stine Road & Wible Road, Belle Terrace to Adidas Avenue. Between Watts Drive & Brook Street, Madison street to Hale street. C'\DOCUME-1\rsmiley\LOCALS-1\Temp\WeekofApri92007.WorkSchedule.doc 'PD APR 0 2 2007 B A K E R S F I E L D ---- CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY AGERS OFFICE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: April 2, 2007 SUBJECT: FINAL COSTS FOR FREEWAY ENTRANCE SIGNS Referral No. 1719 COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE FINAL COSTS OF RAISED LETTERING FOR THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE SIGNS AND PROVIDE TO VISION 2020 TO ENABLE THEM TO COMPLETE THE FUNDING. Staff has met with various vendors who would construct elements of the signs. The purpose of the meeting was to set the details of each vendors' responsibilities and to determine construction details. Staff requested that those vendors submit quotes for their portions of the work by April 4. Upon receipt and review of those quotes, staff will then be able to report on the total costs of refurbishing the signs. Staff currently anticipates that each of the three quotes will be under the threshold for formal contracts, and will, therefore, be executed as department agreements. G:\GROUPDAIIReferrals\2007\03-28\Ref#1719 Freeway Signs.doc 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: March 30, 2007 SUBJECT: HOMELESS CENTER CROSSWALK REPORT Referral No. 1725 COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF FOLLOW UP ON CROSSWALK SAFETY NEAR THE HOMELESS CENTER AND SUGGESTED APRIL 26TH FOR A MEETING DATE REGARDING THE ISSUE; STAFF TO RESPOND TO REQUEST FROM MR. MALAHOWSKI REGARDING PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED BUTTONS ON A LIGHTED CROSSWALK SYSTEM. Follow-up Meeting Date: Public Works is coordinating the setting of a meeting date with Councilmember Benham. The Traffic Engineer is completing his investigation of the feasibility of using a Lighted Crosswalk System on a wide arterial road, such as East Truxtun Avenue. A report will be prepared for the meeting. Lighted Crosswalk System Activation: The following is provided as an update to Mr. Malahowski's request. There are two methods used by vendors to activate a lighted crosswalk system. One method is to use a pedestrian push button. This is similar to the type used at a standard traffic signal and is mounted on a pole adjacent to the entrance to the lighted crosswalk. The pedestrian pushes the button, activating the lighted crosswalk system and crosses with caution when there is a gap in traffic. The other method used is to install devices know as automatic activation bollards. The automatic activation bollards employ "break beam" technology. The pedestrian activates the system by walking between the bollards positioned near the crosswalk entrance zone breaking a beam of light. The pedestrian then crosses with caution when there is a gap in traffic. The device ascertains the directional movement of the pedestrian and does not reactivate the crosswalk lighting system when the pedestrian exits the crosswalk. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2007\03-28\Ref#1725 Homeless Center.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFIGE_ MEMORANDUM April 2, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager // -� SUBJECT: March 28th Referral to Respond to Letter from Kern County Planning Director At the regular City Council meeting of March 28th, Councilmember Couch requested that the staff respond to the March 16t letter sent by County Planning Director, Ted James, to the thirteen impacted developers in the northwest. Our response is as follows: The County has made two key planning decisions in recent years which the City of Bakersfield appreciates and thanks them for. The first decision was to stop issuing most septic tank permits in the metro area. That decision tends to centralize growth and is clearly good for the environment and long- term public health. The second is, or at least, may be, the March 16th letter. Growth should be outward from the city core. When it occurs close to the other developed areas, both highway and other infrastructure costs are reduced. "Leap frog" development, jumping out a considerable distance from the urbanized area, typically results in the highway system between existing development and the new "detached" development being inadequate. The developer often has not had to pay the widening costs for the full highway back to the proper connection point. The action of the County, therefore, holds hope of either improved mitigation requirements or, alternately, policies that discourage leap frog development. The broader concerns expressed in the March 16th letter are about highway planning and funding, generally. Those concerns will be addressed in the form of an action plan to be prepared by the staff for Council consideration under separate cover. AT:rs Attachment Mar 26 07 12: 32pp Ho an Guiney Dick 619-234-6466 2 03/23/2007 11:53 FAX t of 8o2vaol PLANNING DEPT iWUUC p PLANNING DEPARTMENT RESOURCEM4KAGEMENTAGENCY TED JAMES,AICP,Director VA WOPaeS^pgK4vW-CM 2700'x'STVXzr.Sucre 100 C•Mw 46 E""nO*pMtv,-„X01 - bAKER MCW.CA U70 4= OafNt+•�+l FAX (sot) -smAoo �t FAX PSI)iC2•i007 rtv^.�.,tMe7aa•aa. rildbw�r+on. y�y�nLq lip March 16,2007 Metropolitan M:ersfield General Plan/Western Rosedale Specific Plana Amendment Environmental k.-tpact Report Traffic Issues 1E: Dear This correspondence is to apprise you of a determination that affocts the processing of your project Envixonmetttal bVaet Report(E1R)that is one of 13 Elks in the Metropolitan Bakersfield General plan or Western Rosedale Specific Plan areas, As we told you when ys.ur apphcation wu accepted as complete,a eomprchcrnsive analysis of circulation and traffic impacts in the Metropolitan area is rcquircd to determine the cumulative imparts of your project proposal. While work has been proceeding on your traffic study:md r'nvironmental document,circumstances related to the planned implementation Of the regional circulation network and the viability of transportation funding have substantially changed. The following is a summary of key issues that the Kenn County Remurce Management Agency,PIanning and Roads Departments have rracbcd at this point in time related to RtMre amendments to the menropolitun Bukcrsfivld General Plan that require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report: • There is no comprehensive funding,plan for regional improvements of the Mctropoliaan Bak m. icld circulation system due to rapidly expanding CC.-Us" • A shortfall in fundiing for improvements from the State Transportation Improvement Program(STIP),the Fcdcral Highway money(Thomas money), Yz sales taxes failure and no Matching funds; • T1.ie proposed regional transportation network cannot be built in a tinuly manner; I Mar 26 07 12: 33p Hogan Guiney Dick 619-234-6466 03/23/2007 11.55 FAX 661 862$601 PLANNING DEPT WJ vVa P- 3 March 16,2007 Pagc 2 • Cumulative U'AffiC itnptu:ts ergot be auMciattly witigated on a project- by'-project basis without first developing a comprehensive strategy far irui?lemeniine regional traffic irnpruvctncris, + The circulation system,including funding opportunities requires a collaborative City/County comprehensive rcvices,public discussion and regional traffic improvement program updatc,during the Metropolitan Btikersficld General Plan update program. Based on this situation,it has been determined that thu cumulative imp:tcta tv traLCic fturu your proposed Crameral PlwVSpecific Flan Amendment cannot be r aitigated either to the planning year 2030 or beyond 2030. Traffic impacts and related cumulative air impacts will be significanx and unavoidable. TWs cumulative traffic impact could delay attainment of air duality goals and potentially affect Federal kli&hway funding for the report if not resolved. This issue will be central to the update of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan process that is scheduled for preparation over the next two years. The City Of Bakersfield and Kern County Planning Depa=ents will initiate the (3encral flan upci.1te process with a joint City-County Planning CommiFsion to be scheduled in April. It is expected that the General Plan update program will take approximately tv:o years to complete. At this time Stat'will be unable to support the approval of your project due to the unmitigated traffic and air impacts. Approval of this project,in advance of addressing the re):ional circulation i,;sucs would be premature. Under the California Environmental Quality Act(CD A),the Board of Supervisors can approve projects that have unmitigated traffic and air impacts through findings that document the benefits that outweigh those iznpacts. Staff believes that, at this time,there are no benefits that could outweigh the seraausncss of the cumulative traffic impacts,particularly as it relates to the attainment of air quality,goals. Your options at tltis time are to withdraw your application,suspend processing of your appiication until the Metropolitan Bakersfield Gcncral Plan Update is complete and adopted or pro"c;d at your own risk with the EIR even though it is our present intention to recommend d4mial Of your project based on significant and unavoidable traffic and related air impacts that will be shown in the EIR. At this time,we will assume you arc proceeding with the EIR unless informed otherwise, If you choose to t:ontinuc processing in advance of the Metropolitan Bakcrgficld Gencral Plan update,this information and related conclusions will be included in your EIR for wnsideratiov by the Planning Contmi.s5ion and Board of Svpervi50rs. Mar 26 07 12: 33p Hogan Guiney Dick 619-234-6466 U$/%'3/XUV7 11:33 FAX 461 8628801 PLANNING DEPT WJ004 p' 4 March 16, 2007 page 3 PleaSO cOntact Inc if you have questions concerning this mstter at(661)862-8616 or my Division C bief Lotcici Oviatt at(661)862-8866. Sincerely, AI(:P.Nrector Kcm County Plaptimg Depwiment Tj.jb 1:1adm1pinlDon younger E)R.)tr cc David Pric-e, DLrector Rtzovrce Management Agency Craig POP%Director Roads Depamment I i APR 0 2 2007 B A K ER 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: March 30, 2007 SUBJECT: STREET REPAIR ON KING PALM COURT Referral No. 1726 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF ADDRESS CONCERNS BY MR. STEVE MOYER OF CRACKS IN THE ROADWAY ON KING PALM COURT. SEE ATTACHMENT. Staff has inspected King Palm Court and other streets in the same neighborhood. There seems to be cracks, not many, on several streets. It is hard to determine the exact cause. The streets in the area are not that old. The pavement is stable. However, the street pavement has a dry look. The streets look like they have not been sealed in several years. The Streets Division is currently sealing pavement cracks near the King Palm Court neighborhood. They will be assigned to sealing the cracks in the King Palm Court area during the week of April 9, 2007. The streets will also be sealed this summer, approximately in the month of August, 2007. C:\DOCUME-1\glorenzi\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\Ref#1726 Street Repair.doc t 1 ,4e en Palm f Y +ryttj 4r, , chE f G{� ra C/US 6 ti Gf J j NS'ld f�C I w. 112 , t { j 4 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD APR 0 4 2007 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: i Raul Rojas, Public Works Director OK , K DATE: r V March 30, 2007 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF 7TH STANDARD ROAD Referral No. 1722 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF REPORT ON THE SET-BACK REQUIREMENTS ALONG 7TH STANDARD ROAD, AND THE CONSISTENCY OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS WITH THOSE OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER IN FORCE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. Staff contacted City of Shafter Planning staff regarding the landscape and set-back requirements along 7th Standard Road. The City of Shafter has instituted a 30' wide parkway/set-back area from the face of the curb along 7th Standard Road. This set- back area has not been put into Shafter zoning regulations or standards, but has been identified as a requirement in the three specific plans that Shafter has approved along the north side of 7th Standard. The area consists of 8 feet of landscaping, a 10 foot wide paved pathway, and then another 12 feet of landscaping. They have also designated in these specific plans that walls along 7th Standard adjacent to residential areas be 8 feet tall. The City of Bakersfield is conditioning all GPA's along Seventh Standard Road as follows: Seventh Standard Road shall be constructed as a 126 foot wide, 6-lane Expressway with a 30 foot landscaped parkway behind the standard sidewalk. Expanded full access signalized intersections will be permitted at minimum half mile spacing. No other intermediate street access will be permitted. Access to commercial property from Seventh Standard Road is permitted only with the construction of a fourth auxiliary access lane along the commercial area with right in and right out only, to and from Seventh Standard Road. Additionally, staff will be developing this as a formal policy for adoption by the City Council. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2007\03-28\Ref#1722 7th Standard.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD APR 0 2 2007 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director x-� DATE: March 30, 2007 SUBJECT: REPAVING FOXBORO COURT Referral No. 1718 F OUNCILMEMBER SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF ADDRESS THE REQUEST BY R. JIM HANKINS TO REPAVE THE FOXBORO COURT NEIGHBORHOOD. Staff contacted Mr. Jim Hankins and explained that the streets in his neighborhood have not been completed. The paving that was done was just the first portion of the street reconstruction project. Concrete repairs still have to be made prior to completing the final asphalt overlay. A letter explaining how the street reconstruction was going to be done was delivered to each house prior to the start of the project. Mr. Hankins did not receive a letter because nothing was done on his street. He thought that the street reconstruction project was completed. Mr. Hankins was satisfied with staff's reply. C:\DOCUME-1\glorenzi\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\Ref#1718 Foxboro Ct.doc