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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/25/2007 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 25, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Corill FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. Carl Guardino, a CTC Commissioner, visited us this date and was kind enough to spend three hours learning about our TRIP project, the West Side Parkway and our overall highway plans and needs. The meeting went exceptionally well and we appreciate the concern he showed in coming here! 2. Recently we submitted the TRIP financial plan to Cal Trans and the Federal Highway Administration. We got back five questions from FHWA which we are in the process of responding to. That kind of questioning is normal and customary and a routine part of doing business. Do not be surprised however if "others" attempt to blow it out of proportion. If you have questions or concerns please give me a call. 3. Enclosed is a copy of a letter from Assemblymember Parra to the California Environmental Protection Agency to request that at least one quarter of the $1 billion allocation in air quality mitigation funds be directed to the San Joaquin valley. 4. SMG has informed us that they will be acquired by American Capital. The enclosed letter from the President of SMG states that SMG will continue to operate as an independent stand-alone company with no changes in SMG's local or corporate management team. 5. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 28th is attached. 6. 1 will be out of the office next Thursday and Friday. John Stinson will be in charge; the office staff will be able to contact me if necessary. 7. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Carson • Staff response to citizen concerning building permit and code enforcement issues at 805 El Toro Drive; • Code investigation regarding possible group home on Oleander Councilmember Couch • Staff response to request for spare light poles for soccer park near Hart Park. AT:rs:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk RECEIVED: 5/21 /07 3:39PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #224; PAGE 2 05/21/2007 16:30 FAX 9163192130 R002/003 STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEES PC "?X 942849 �1SS> � VETERANS AFFAIRS,CHAIR SACRAME t.CA'::4249-0030Tj (916)319-2030 r AGRICULTURE FAX(9 16)319-2130 &fifarnia �1 J rgisinf uZ`Q ANDTHEECONOMY JOBS,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OFFICES TRANSPORTATION 321 N.DOUTY STREET,SUITE B i,�T_r7?. ' HANFORD,CA 93230 z.; hi;;. WATER,PARKS AND WILDLIFE (559)585-717 FAX(559)585-711 75 SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIRS '1 ,a 601 24T"STREET,SUITE A MEGAN'S LAW AND SEX OFFENDER BAKERSFIELD, 93301 REGISTRATION (661)334-37474 5 NICOLE M. PARRA NATIONAL DEFENSE,TECHNOLOGY FAX(661)334-3796 ASSEMBLYWOMAN,THIRTIETH DISTRICT AND JOBS December 1, 2006 The Honorable Linda iWams, Secretary California Environmental Protection Agency 1001 "I" Street, 25th 17 nor Sacramento, Californiz. 95 314 Dear Secretary Adams; I write to request full and appropriate consideration be afforded the San Joaquin Valley—as home to one of California's four identified, major trade corridors—in the allocation of funds under the air quality mitigation provisions of the recently voter-approved Proposition 1B. As you know, the San Joaquin Valley hosts the primary north-south corridor for goods movement throughout California and,in fact,the entire western United States. In this role driven by location and geographical terrain,a tremendous burden is placed upon the region's air quality. Highway 99 carries a truck traffic volume three times the statewide average. A partial result of this volume is demonstrated by the fact that, in 2005, approximately 78% of nitrogen oxides in the San Joaquin Valley were generated by these truck and other mobile sources, including a high volume of"pass-through" vehicles. Additionally, much of this long-haul truck traffic passes through the San Joaquin Valley without stopping—making no economic contributior to the region—while leaving behind pollutants the Valley is responsible for cleaning up. This situation is particularly problematic for an air basin that—due to the region's climate and bowl-shaped geography--confronts some of the most challenging air quality issues in the nation. Specifically, tie San Joaquin Valley experiences low regional evacuation and dispersion rates, abundant sunlight, extreme temperatures, and frequent inversions. Thus, the ideal conditions for ozone formation and retention are naturally occurring, but are compounded by"pass-through" mobile sources. Therefore, every unit of emission in the region creates a disproportionate pollution impact. For the purposes of comparison, in 2005, the San Francisco Bay Area emitted five times the ozone precursor loads of that generated in San Joaquin Valley. However,. the San Francisco Bay Area experienced substantially fewer ozone violations. Further, the South Coast and the San Joaquin Valley experienced comparable levels of 3-hour ozone violations despite precursor emissions density in the South Coast region be ing ten times greater than that of the San Joaquin Valley. Additional factors further complicate the situation for the San Joaquin Valley. Prevailing wind patterns cause pollution from the San Francisco Bay Area to account for up to 27% of Printed on Recycled Paper RECEIVED: 5/21 /07 3:40PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #224; PAGE 3 05/21/2007 16:31 FAX 9163192130 003/003 the air pollution in the San Joaquin Valley's northern counties. Ever-escalating land and housing costs throughout California's coastal areas are driving migration and new growth to the Central Valley. In fact, the Valley's population growth is projected to grow at a rate 65% higher than the statewide average through 2030, thereby making the air quality challenge that much more difficult to overcome. The current condition resulting from this convergence of circumstances is nothing short of acute. San Joaquin Valley residents suffer extraordinarily high rates of asthma, acute bronchitis, lost work days, reduced activity and productivity, school absences, and even premature deaths. Unfortunately, in 2004, asthma-related absences accounted for 808,000 days of school missed by San Joaquin Valley students, and a recent report assigned the cost of non-attainment of Federal air quality standards for ozone and PM 2.5 at$3.2 billion per year—approximatelyS 1,000 per San Joaquin Valley resident! The region—through the collaborative work of both The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley and the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District—has developed a plan to achieve the attainment of clean air standards for the Valley. However, implementation of the proposed recommendations and sustaining pollution reductions will require significant new funding sources. I respectfully request :he allocation of the $1 billion in air quality mitigation funds from Proposition 1B to properly reflect the increasingly-pressing needs of the rapidly-growing San Joaquin Valley. The S)an Joaquin Valley's emissions-density issues, gravity of the air quality-related health issues of the Valley, number of affected residents, and projected role in California's growth in both population and goods movement, all warrant the San Joaquin Valley receiving at le:zst one quarter of these funds. I eagerly anticipate working with you, the Air Resources Board, the Governor, and my colleagues in the Legislature to ensure the San Joaquin Valley can continue to fulfill its critical role in facilitating California's goods movement without sacrificing the health of San Joaquin Valley residents or the region's economic vitality. Sincerely, CL_ 1 Assemblywoman Nicole M. Parra 30`h Assembly District xc: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Assembly Sp_-aker Fabian Nunez Assembly Republican Leader Michael N. Villines Senate President Pro Tern Don Perata Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman Director Catherine Witherspoon, California Air Resources Board . 05/21/2007 16:30 FAX 9163192130 2001/003 STA.'p P9 JA w EEl:iS lM1l❑?U' E+` IELES f.OMUE/{ �SiaS Aw Office of Assemblywoman Nicole M. Parra Capitol Office State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Phone (916) 319-2030 Fax (916) 319-2130 Fax Cover Sheet TO: ' Mp Yll.`a* O: �'� a� FAX NUMBER: . ' ► o FROM: Assemblywoman Parra Derek Chernow Tom Higgins �-StLders Roza=Jones Matthew Bunch DATE: 0-7 PAGES (including cover): RE: —� ,, d4ms, Comments: _(Wo Worldwide Entertainment and Conference Venue Management Wes Westley President&CEO May 21, 2007 City of Bakersfield Alan Tandy 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Re: Rabobank Arena Dear Mr. Tandy: am pleased to announce some exciting news concerning our future. Agreement has been reached whereby American Capital will acQuire full ownership of SMG. American Capital is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ ACAS), and together with its affiliated funds has $11 billion in assets under management. American Capital invests in market-leading companies with strong management teams and bright futures such as SMG, and looks to build value through investing in and growing the businesses it acQuires. By enabling SMG to maintain and advance its market leadership position, all SMG clients and employees will benefit. American Capital is affiliated with other well-known companies such as Piper Aircraft, Riddell Sporting Goods, and Bushnell Optical Products. For more detailed background information on American Capitalyou may review their website at i(_jn( ifiial corn. SMG will continue to operate as an independent stand-alone company with no changes in SMG's local or corporate management team. American Capital will not be involved in day-to-day management of the company. You will continue to receive the same high level of service from our organization thatyou have come to expect from SMG over the course of our relationship. Please feel free to contact me with any Questionsyou may have. Sincerely, UJ Wes Westley Stadiums >Arenas Convention Centers +Theaters 701 Market Street 41'Floor z-Philadelphia,PA 19106 { Voice:215.592.6604 ♦Fax:215.592.0361 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC WORKS STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF MAY 28 — JUNE 1, 2007 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Continue reconstructing streets in the area between Stine & Summerfield Drive, Panama Lane & Pine Castle Avenue. Continue resurfacing streets in the area between College Avenue & Azalea Drive, Fountain Drive & Ravall Avenue. Working on the street reconstruction project in the area between Real Road & Vaughn Street, south of White Lane. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Working on the storm line installation project on Benton Street, between Wilson Road and Belvedere Avenue. Continue working on the curb and gutter project in the area between Flower Street & 178 Highway (CDBG FUNDED). Installing curb and gutter in the area between 4th Street & California Avenue, "P" Street & Union Avenue. C\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\Week of May 28,2007 Work Schedule.doc Page 2 of 2 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, May 28, 2007 Holiday — No sweeping service Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Sweeping crews is on their regular non-schedule sweeping routes Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Sweeping crews are on their non-schedule sweeping routes Thursday, May 31, 2007 Sweeping crews are on their non-schedule sweeping routes Friday, June 1, 2007 Between Oak Street & "F: Street, 16th Street to Golden State Avenue. Between Bernard Street & Niles Street, Chester Avenue to Alta Vista Drive. Between Rosedale Highway & Palm Avenue, Jenkins Road to Allen Road. Between Brimhall Road & Rowland Avenue, Rugger Street to Jenkins Road. Between Allen Road & Jewetta Avenue from Stockdale Highway south to the canal. C'\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\Week of May 28,2007.Work Schedule.doc L0 "Noftft B A K E R S F I E L D Development Services Department Stanley C. Grady, Director M E M O R A N D U M May 22, 2007 TO: Councilmember Carson FROM: Stanley C. Grady, Development Services Director SUBJECT: Letter from Wesley Crawford The Building Director and I met with Mr. Crawford and his wife at their home on Monday, May 14,2007. We discussed their options and provided him a copy of the attached letter. A hearing was conducted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and a schedule was worked out for bringing the structures into compliance with city codes. SG/dlc attachment cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager E A K ER S F I E L D Building Department Phil Burns ® Building Director May 14, 2007 Wesley & Shontelle Crawford 805 El Toro Drive Bakersfield CA 93304 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Crawford I have reviewed your letter, building permit and code enforcement records relating to your property at 805 El Toro Drive. It is my understanding that you requested a permit for an A/C unit to be installed on a detached structure on your property. The permit technician found, as part of a routine check of prior permits, an application for Special Inspection in 2005 for a Garage Conversion done without permit. You were informed that a special inspection needed to be completed prior to installing an A/C. You obtained the special inspection and a letter was compiled dated March 21, 2007 and mailed to you. The letter summarized code violations and provided a time frame for permit and completion. The time frame per the inspection letter was not met and this case was forwarded to the Code Enforcement section. I understand your frustration regarding construction you have indicated that occurred on your property prior to your purchase. However, a property owner is responsible for maintaining structures in a legal condition and obtaining necessary permits and/or approvals for any on site work. Since you are the current legal property owner, you are the responsible party for any city related action to correct code violations. As we discussed in my office on May 8, 2007, there are possible civil actions that you may consider if as you have stated you believe the legal status of the structures on your property were misrepresented during the purchase transaction. It is the Building Division's responsibility to ensure that construction meets the minimum standards as set in the California Building Codes and other related state and local regulation. The Building Division processes many cases each year with un-permitted construction. The purpose of the special inspection process is to provide an assessment of the property conditions related to building code and local ordinances. The special inspection provides a scope of work for necessary permits and establishes a time line of construction based on severity of code violations. As noted in your letter, there seems to be some misunderstanding regarding the use of artificial grass/indoor outdoor carpet. A flammable material cannot be used on a floor surface in a garage or carport. Ordinary artificial grass/indoor outdoor carpet is flammable. Based on the configuration of your property and the garage door being City of Bakersfield ® Development Services . 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, California ® 93301 (661 ) 326-3720 • Fax(661) 325-0266 Crawford - 805 El Toro Drive May 14, 2007 Page 2 framed in, the inspector concluded the two (2) required off street parking spaces would be located under the carport. Based on further review of properties in your area it appears that only one (1) off street parking space is required. The inspector attempted to convey code regulations to make the property safe for you and your family. I believe this issue can be discussed and resolved on site with the Building Inspection Supervisor in your area. Further, your letter mentions other construction activity, contracted by you for improvements on your property at 805 El Toro Drive. As stated in the beginning of this letter, the property owner is the responsible party for any activity on their property. Prior to purchase, many realtors and potential buyers request permit information from our office as it is public information. As we discussed, the City is now aware of the un- permitted construction and must follow through to ensure the safety of your family and future owners. Your case was referred to Code Enforcement due to non-compliance with orders as specified in the special inspection letter dated March 21, 2007. A hearing has been scheduled on May 15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at 1715 Chester Avenue to provide an opportunity for you to provide your testimony in response to the correction notice and your intentions regarding compliance. The hearing officer will establish a reasonable timeline for the property to be brought into compliance. Under current ordinance, the City does not fine owners at the abatement hearing. If a property owner does not comply with the hearing officer's decision and the City has to abate a violation, the property owner is required to pay the abatement cost and the City's cost during its investigation. If reimbursement is not paid, an assessment hearing is set and the cost will be applied to the tax roll on the property. I hope this clarifies the City's intent with respect to your hearing notice and the noted code violations found during the special inspection of your property. The hearing is an opportunity for you to indicate your plan for compliance and we look forward to working with you at the hearing. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (661) 326-3720. Sincerely, it Burns Building Director cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager Stan Grady, Development Services Director S:\Bui1ding\1etters\805 el toro.doc B A K E R z L S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Stanley Grady, Development Services Direct(i�4:cz DATE: May 23, 2007 SUBJECT: Re: Group Home at 26 Oleander Referral # 1757 Councilmember Carson requested staff check a residential home at 26 Oleander as there are approximately 15 people going in and out of the residence. Code Enforcement was unsuccessful in locating 26 Oleander or 26 S. Oleander, the house across the street is 25 Oleander, directly across from that house is 18 Oleander. After contacting some of the neighbors in the area, they had no information about a group home. During the investigation, Code Enforcement discovered some property maintenance violations of overgrown weeds and junk vehicles at 18 Oleander. Code Enforcement will be sending out a 7 Day Notice. S A K E R S F I E L MA"f 2 2007 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director _ DATE: April 16, 2007 SUBJECT: LIGHT POLES FOR SOCCER PARK Referral No. 1756 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT HIM AT 663-4620 REGARDING A REQUEST FOR SPARE LIGHT POLES FOR THE SOCCER PARK NEAR HART PARK. General Services staff contacted Councilmember Couch regarding spare light poles for the soccer park. At this time the City has no spare light poles available. This includes streetlight/park light poles and field/flood/playing light poles. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2007\05-23\Ref#1756 Light Poles.doc