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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/2007 ZOOO/104 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 2, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1. Attached is the most recent correspondence from GSA regarding the proposed Federal Courthouse. Progress is being made! 2. Attached is the proposed press release for the $5.2 million of Prop. 1 B funds that we will be receiving and plan to put to use to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. 3. Attached is a letter from the City Attorney's office in response to a citizen's inquiry into the City's sewer connection policy for annexed areas. 4. Staff made a presentation this week regarding the City's interest in pursuing annexations of islands, less than 150 acres in size and completely or substantially surrounded, before a subcommittee of LAFCo Commissioners and members of the County Citizens Committee on Annexations. We are looking to utilize a streamlined approach provided by state law while following our annexation policy for processing these annexations. 5. The first Fall Festival ended on a high note with many vendors and participants asking for more similar type events in the future. The haunted maze, active games for young teens, a fun run/walk, entertainment, and crafts booths made the weekend complete. 6. Recreation and Parks staff was well represented at the 17th Annual Recreation and Parks Rodeo held in Tulare. Teams and individuals from Bakersfield swept first place in all categories this year. 7. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of November 5th is enclosed. 8. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Sullivan • Speeding on Beechwood. AT.-rs:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk UiZ�/ut 4 10PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #465; PAGE 2 Oct-29-07 04:1 Tam From-U,S,GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 9PE +4155223201 T-765 P.02/03 F-092 , m i GSA Pacific Rim Region October 29, 2007 Allan G. Tandy City Manager, Bakersfield 1501 Tru.,dun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr_ Tandy Thank you for your October 23, 2007 letter, which provided us an update on progress regarding additional public improvements and private development you plan in the near future in the vicinity of the proposed Courthouse location. We too are looking forward to delivering the Courthouse project in the City of Bakersfield as soon as feasibly possible, and are pleased to hear o7'your progress and sr.pport for the project. An update on our progress to date follows_ Our third party contractor completed the draft of the site suitability/Phase 1 EnvironiT.ental Site Analysis (ESA) in late September. We submitted comments on the report in mid-October. These comments require further research and some lirn ted design effort to capture how the site would work functionally for a court:facility. When our contractor has completed the redraft, we will have a present.al ion for an on-board review with our client, the US Courts. This presentaalion will be to ensure that our client understands the work product and is completely satisfied that it addresses the coml)Iete space program oefore we send it forward. Presently, we a.-e in the process of scheduling this presentation. It will likely take place: in >an Francisco, CA in the second half of November. We will discuss all findings and an,/ remaining concerns with you after the completion of this presentation. If there are no further comments or corrections after This presentation, w,; will be in a position to provide: you a copy of the report. We will keep, you advised if there are any unforeseen complications, but at this time would expect to be submitting copy of the report to you by mid-December. U.S.General Se rvicas Administration 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco,C,%94102.3434 www.gsa.gov RECEIVED: 10/29/07 4:10PM; ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #465; PAGE 3 Oct-29-OT 04:llam From—U,S,GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 9PE +4155223201 T-T65 P.03/03 F-092 Letter to elan TE,ndy City of Bakersfield Page 2 Questiorn; or co nments, please do not hesitate to call me at (415) f)22-3191. Sincerely, ��- *� mes J. a' e irec:tor, San Francisco Service Center 9PF Public Buildings Service ( ) cc: Susan Kim, Assistant Circuit Executive Space and Facilities Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit, Office of the Circuit Executive The Honorable Mayor Harvey L. Hall Donna Kinz, Economic Development Director Raul Rojas, Public Works Director Don Anderson, Real Property Manager SE:nator 13arbara Boxer The Honorable Representative Kevin McCarthy Pester Sh,:eyn, Contracting Officer, GSA. ZOO B A K E R S F I E L D Public Works Department Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Raul M. Rojas November 08, 2007 Public Works Director (661) 326-3724 Implementation of Proposition 1 B• Local Street and Road Funds City of Bakersfield Receives $5,212,159 for Local Transportation Projects We are pleased to announce that the City of Bakersfield will receive $5,212,159 in bond money from Proposition 1 B for local transportation projects that the city will put to use immediately to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Prop 1 B, the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality and Port Security Act of 2006, passed last November. The bond, part of a $40 billion infrastructure bond package, provides $19.92 billion for various transportation projects to rebuild California, and in particular includes $1 billion for California cities to spend on local transportation priorities. This fiscal year, cities will receive $550 million of these funds. The City of Bakersfield plans to use these funds on the Allen Road Bridge at Kern River Project. This project will extend Allen Road from north of the Kern River to south of the River. This major thoroughfare will be a critical component of the City's transportation network. "This project will go a long way to improving quality of life in our city. The sooner we complete the work, the sooner our residents and visitors can realize the benefits of these bond funds," said Raul Rojas, Public Works Director. The local system is a critical component to a seamless statewide transportation system for the traveling public, whether by vehicle or transit, for commerce or, for farm to market needs. California cities will put this money to use immediately on traffic congestion relief, traffic safety, storm damage, preservation, construction and other projects to improve mobility throughout California. PRESS RELEASE — IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSITION 1 B NOVEMBER 08, 2007 PAGE TWO "By passing the infrastructure bonds last year, the Governor, Legislature and California voters all recognized the critical importance of addressing our long-term infrastructure deficit. The League of California Cities advocated this year for the immediate allocation of funding set-aside in Prop. 1B for cities and counties so that local leaders can put these funds to work immediately to improve local streets and roads. We commend the Legislature for enacting this essential legislation," remarked League Executive Director Chris McKenzie. o�4BA RA� e MEMORANDUM a� CITY ATTORNEY a ^j `AL1F0 3 t ?007 October 29, 2007 � y TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILME BERS FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY (�� ROBERT M. SHERFY, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: SEWER CONNECTION POLICY INFORMAL COUNCIL REFERRAL Informal request from citizen regarding City sewer connection policy for annexed areas. See attached letter to Mr. Tom Russell. RMS:Isc Attachment SACOUNCIL\Referrals\07-08 Referrals\lnfrmI Ref.Russel l-SewerConn.doc CITY ATTORNEY VIRGINIA GENNARO . DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY �ts Michael Richards Joshua H.Rudnick ? "' Robert M. Sherfy CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Jefferson Billingsley OFFICE OF THE CITYATTORNEY Justin Crumley 1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE Andrew Whang BAKERSFIELD,CA 93301 TELEPHONE: 661-326-3721 FACSIMILE: 661-852-2020 October 29, 2007 Mr. Tom Russell 7909 Kimberly Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 Re: City Sewer Connection Policy for Annexed Areas Dear Mr. Russell: This letter is being written as a follow-up to your October 24, 2007 inquiry about sewer hookups. For those areas that are inhabited and annexed to the City of Bakersfield, there is no requirement to connect to the City sewer system. If a sewer system were installed through the use of a Planned Sewer Area ("PSA"), the City pays for the installation and is reimbursed only when the individual homes are actually connected. Additionally, in the event of a septic tank failure, no current state or federal laws require a homeowner to hook up to the sewer. I trust this answers your questions about the City's policy regarding sewer connections for inhabited annexed areas. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marian Shaw, Civil Engineer IV, with the Public Works Department at 326-3596. Very truly yours, ROBERT M. SHERFY Deputy City Attorney RMS:Isc SAPublic Works\Letters\07-08\Russell.SewerConnectPol.doc Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5 — NOVEMBER 9, 2007 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Resurfacing streets in the area between Union Avenue & King Street, California Avenue & 4th Street. Reconstructing streets in the area between Gosford Rd & Ashe Rd, White Ln & Ming Ave. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Installing curb, gutter and sidewalk in the area between E. Truxtun & California Avenue, Baker Street & Williams Street (CDBG FUNDED) Installing curb-cut (Handicapped ramp) on E. Truxtun by the homeless shelter. Grading for Aera Park Working on the Mill Creek project. Installing curb, gutter & sidewalks and pavement at Fairfax & Auburn. Installing sewer and electrical line for the new Fire Station on E. White Ln. CADOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\Week of November 5,2007.Work Schedule.doc Page 2 of 2 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE _Monday, November 5, 2007 Between Oak Street and "F" Street, 16th Street to Golden State Frontage Road. Between Jenkins Road and Allen Road, Rosedale Highway to Palm Avenue. Between Brimhall Road and Rowland Avenue, Jenkins Road to Rugger Street. Between Stockdale Highway and the canal north of Stockdale Highway, Allen Road to Jewetta Avenue. _Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Between California Avenue and Brundage Lane, Oak Street to Union Avenue. Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Between Panorama Drive and Columbus Street, River Boulevard to E. Columbus Street. Between Panorama Drive and Bernard Street, San Dimas Street to Loma Linda Drive. Between Truxtun Avenue and Stockdale Highway, Coffee Road to Hewlett Street. _Thursday, November 8, 2007 Between Ashe Road/Carr Street and New Stine, Ming Avenue to Cochran Drive. Between California Avenue and Stockdale Highway, New Stine Road to 99 Highway. Between Hosking Road and McKee Road, Wible Road to Stine Road. Friday, November 9, 2007 Between Belle Terrace and Ming Avenue, New Stine Road to Stine Road. Between Ming Avenue and White Lane, Stine Road to Wible Road Between So. Real Road and Vaughn Way, White Lane to Adidas Avenue. Between Watts Drive and Brook Street, Madison Street to Hale Street. CADOCU M E-1\RK I RKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPg rpwise\Week of November 5,2007.Work Schedule.doc VA{+lr ORPORATfp r BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM C'✓ ARY 11. r 9jIFlo I TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: W. R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE 'VU'Y Z00J DATE: October 31, 2007 SUBJECT: Speeding on Beechwood Council Referral No. 1828 (Ward 6) Council Member Sullivan requested staff address speeding issues on Beechwood east of New Stine and evaluate traffic to determine the feasibility of a four way stop at Beechwood and Starwood. Council Member Sullivan's request was referred to the Operations Division/Traffic for proactive enforcement efforts. Officers have surveyed the area on at least five occasions during the past 30 days and no violations have been observed. In addition, the SMART Trailer has been utilized in the area to remind citizens of their speed.