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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
January 20, 2006
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager PT,
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SUBJECT: General Information
1 . The City has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the
Government Finance Officers' Association for the FY 2005-06 budget document. The
award is the highest commendation given for governmental budgeting. Congratulations
to John Stinson, Darnell Haynes, and all the staff who contributed to the preparation of
the budget.
2. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the formal opening of the new adoption
kennel at the animal shelter on Mount Vernon. The City paid for and constructed the
new facility, per the terms of our agreement with the County for coordinated animal care
services. The press release for the event is enclosed.
3. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows:
Councilmember Benham
• Staff action regarding inquiry from the Trust for Public Land Organization to offer
assistance regarding Council goals;
• Status of street lights operating at 4t" and Chester;
Vice-Mayor Maa and
• Abatement actions regarding illegal dumping at the former dump near Fairfax Road
and Alfred Harrell Highway;
• Code enforcement actions regarding concerns at the group home on Dorset Drive;
• Graffiti abatement at University Park;
Councilmember Hanson
• Date and other background pertaining to the request for a traffic signal
synchronization workshop;
• Staff report on initial research into citizen request to install dividing fences in dog
parks;
• Citizen request to volunteer in assisting with continued graffiti clean-up at Harris and
Ashe;
Honorable Mayor and City Council
January 20, 2006
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Councilmember Sullivan
• Summary of information to be presented at the next Community Services Committee
meeting regarding plants to discourage graffiti;
Councilmember Scrivner
• Report on the feasibility of using sealants on equipment at the Park at Riverwalk to
expedite graffiti removal and the use of surveillance cameras in common areas of the
park;
• Status report on the analysis of installing solar panels on City owned buildings;
• Date scheduled for a report to the City Council on the graffiti and pothole hotlines
and comparison to prior year activity.
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Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk
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Joint News Release
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Brent Rush, Public Information Officer
January 20, 2006 (661) 868-3151
Rhonda Smiley, Public Relations Coordinator
(661) 326-3753
ADOPTING DOGS AND CATS JUST GOT EASIER THANKS TO A NEW
PET ADOPTION FACILITY AT THE KERN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Finding a special animal companion is easier with today's formal ribbon cutting at the new
pet adoption facility at the Kern County Animal Shelter, located at 201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue.
The facility opened its doors this week and provides prospective pet owners an opportunity to see
dogs and cats available for adoption in the new pet adoption building.
"The County is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City of Bakersfield and the
public to improve services at the Kern County Animal Shelter," said Board of Supervisors Chairman
Barbara Patrick. "We need to work together to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats in our
community through enhanced services and increased education to promote responsible pet
ownership."
The pet adoption facility is 3,100 square feet and includes a dog kennel area and separate cat
adoption and office area. It was paid for by the City of Bakersfield and will be operated by Kern
County Animal Control Services.
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New Pet Adoption Facility Ribbon Cutting
January 20,2006
Page 2
"The City is very pleased to be in partnership with the County for this positive joint effort,"
said Mayor Harvey Hall. "It is important that we make the pet adoption process a pleasant
experience to help increase the number of dogs and cats finding good homes."
Currently, more than 230 animals are adopted from the Kern County Animal Shelter in
Bakersfield each month. Adoptable animals had previously been housed in the main shelter area
near kennels used for lost and stray pets. The new pet adoption building will create additional space
in the main shelter.
"The new facility is part of a larger process of improvement in operations and services
within the Kern County Animal Control Services Division," said Supervisor Don Maben. "I
encourage the public to get involved through the many volunteer opportunities available at the
County's animal shelters."
The pet adoption facility is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday with the
exception of Wednesday when the facility is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. To view animals available
for adoption visit Kern County Animal Control Services on the web at www.co.kem.ca.us/acd/.
[rR�EC E IVED AN 1 9 2006
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 18, 2006
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dia e s. ovt rey—cto-
r of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Trust for Public Land Organization
Referral # 001379 –Ward 2
Councilmember Benham requested staff follow up with Erik Vink of the Trust for
Public Land Organization to ascertain what assistance the organization can
provide in accomplishing council goals and report back to the city council.
Staff has contacted Erik Vink at the Trust for Public Land to explore how they can
assist the City of Bakersfield in open space planning and creating more
recreation opportunities for citizens. When staff meets with Mr. Vink, they will
discuss trail development and the Mill Creek Project as specific points of interest
to Bakersfield.
The correspondence to City Council specifically addressed the possibility of a
Whitewater park at the mouth of the Kern River. According to Flom Core, some
plans were developed to create a Whitewater park, but the requirements included
acquiring private property and a hydraulic study completed by the Corps of
Engineers. Both of these conditions were expensive and prohibitive to the small
group that was trying to get this accomplished.
Once The Trust for Public Land responds, staff will have a full report back to the
city Council.
RECEIVED
S A K E R S F I E L D � 8 2006
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: STREET LIGHTS AND 4TH AND CHESTER
Referral No. 1378
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT***
COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF REPAIR NON-WORKING STREET
LIGHTS AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF 4TH STREET AND
CHESTER AVENUE.
The streetlights on all four corners of the intersection at 4t" Street and Chester Avenue
have been checked and are working properly.
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B A 'K E R S F I E L D Fi
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: ILLEGAL DUMPING AT OLD CITY DUMP
Referral No. 1384
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT***
VICE-MAYOR MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF ABATE THE ILLEGAL DUMPING AT THE
OLD CITY DUMP NEAR FAIRFAX ROAD AND ALFRED HARRELL HWY.; CONTACT
MARCI CUNNINGHAM.
Staff discussed this ongoing problem with Marci Cunningham, and scheduled another
cleanup of the illegally dumped debris. This area is a hot spot and is cleaned up by City
crews several times per year. Ms. Cunningham will help by trying to report new
dumping on the City's 86-CLEAN hotline.
Staff also made her aware of the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful program and how the City
helps volunteer groups conduct cleanups year round. She will help recruit volunteer
groups who may be interested in joining the KBB efforts, with focus on this area where
she rides horses.
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• JAN 2 0 2006
B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: "_'`�8TANLEY GRADY, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: January 18, 2006
SUBJECT: 5809 DORSET DRIVE / NEW GROUP HOME
Council referral No. Ref001385(Ward 3)
Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff address the group home problems of Robert Brennan at 5809
Dorset Drive.
On January 25, 2005, Code Enforcement Officer David Paquette contacted the State and
spoke with Ms. Ellis, a Licensing Program Analyst with Community Care Licensing. She
verified the facility at 5809 Dorset Drive is a State licensed Residential Care Home "Kern
Transitional Home". Their license number is 197804645. They are an Ambulatory Service
with Developmentally Disabled Youth from 12 to 17 years old. They are permitted to have
three clients.
As of January 18, 2006 there has been no change and the residence is still licensed through
the State. The Program Director for the group home is Suzanne Ash. She can be reached
at (909)863-0350. She has spoken with Robert Brennan and is willing to speak with anyone
with complaints regarding the group home on Dorset Drive. She has advised that staffing
levels have been increased at the facility in an attempt to address the concerns of the
neighborhood. There are currently four staff members at the site for three clients. An
e-mail from Ms. Ash is attached which outlines some of the other proactive responses being
made in response to complaints from the neighborhood.
The State Legislature, in Welfare and Institutions Codes 5115 and 5116 has declared and
made it a policy of the state that mentally and physically handicapped persons are entitled
to live in normal residential surroundings and should not be excluded because of their
disability. These sections also state that such homes shall be a permitted use in all
residential zones, including, but not limited to, residential zones for single-family dwellings.
Copies of the applicable California laws are attached.
Code Enforcement has inspected the group home with the cooperation of the staff for
property maintenance, parking, housing code or compliance with Bakersfield Municipal
Code sections within the scope of their duties to enforce and have found no violations to
date.
David Paquette - Regarding complaint of 1/4 Page 1
From: "Ash, Suzanne" <Suzanne.Ash @TheMentorNetwork.com>
To: <dpaquett @bakersfieldcity.us>
Date: 1/18/2006 3:00:18 PM
Subject: Regarding complaint of 1/4
Hi David I'm forwarding a copy of the email I sent to our LPA Chunte Melvin
with CCLD. I hope it is helpful and please feel free to forward as needed.
Please see below.
Suzanne Ash LCSW
Program Director
Kern Transition Homes
661-863-0350 ext 5249
Hello Miss Melvin LPA, CCLD, Re: FAcility#197804645 Kern
Transition Home - Dorset
Pursuant to our phone call today(1/17/06) I'm am proving a quick summary of
the current proactive responses I have provided to a recent complaint
regarding one of our female clients getting into a neighbors front door on
1/4/06.
1 have spoken with:
1. Captian Tim Taylor 1/7/06 Bakersfield Police Dept.
2. Robert Brennan Neighborhood Watch Captian. (1/8/06)
1 have explained to both of these gentlemen that we are always concerned
with the impact our residents' behavior may have on the neighborhood and are
carfully watching for harm to the neighborhood.
At this time the complaint has been addressed by increasing staffing during
awake hours from:
2 staff: 3 residents to: 4 staff to 3 residents.
We have also increased:
1> our training time on new interventions; 2> our consultant time to work
with the staff and this new minor(admitted 12/14/05) ; 3> our
communication and team work.
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5115. The Legislature hereby finds and declares:
(a) It is the policy of this state, as declared and established in
this section and in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act, Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) , that
mentally and physically handicapped persons are entitled to live in
normal residential surroundings and should not be excluded therefrom
because of their disability.
(b) In order to achieve uniform statewide implementation of the
policies of this section and those of the Lanterman Developmental
Disabilities Services Act, it is necessary to establish the statewide
policy that the use of property for the care of six or fewer
mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons is a residential
use of such property for the purposes of zoning.
5116. Pursuant to the policy stated in Section 5115, a
state-authorized, certified, or licensed family care home, foster
home, or group home serving six or fewer mentally disordered or
otherwise handicapped persons or dependent and neglected children,
shall be considered a residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning if such homes provide care on a 24-hour-a-day basis.
Such homes shall be a permitted use in all residential zones,
including, but not limited to, residential zones for single-family
dwellings.
5117. In order to further facilitate achieving the purposes of this
act and the Lanterman Mental Retardation Act of 1969, it is
desirable that there be a consolidation of the facilities standard
setting, licensure and ratesetting functions of the various state
departments under the jurisdiction of the Health and Welfare Agency.
5118. For the purpose of conducting hearings under this part, the
court in and for the county where the petition is filed may be
convened at any time and place within or outside the county suitable
to the mental and physical health of the patient, and receive
evidence both oral and written, and render decisions, except that the
time and place for hearing shall not be different from the time and
place for the trial of civil actions for such court if any party to
the proceeding, prior to the hearing, objects to the different time
or place.
Hearings conducted at any state hospital or any mental health
facility designated by any county as a treatment facility under this
part or any facility referred to in Section 5358 or Division 7
(commencing with Section 7100) , within or outside the county, shall
be deemed to be hearings held in a place for the trial of civil
actions and in a regular courtroom of the court.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, any party to
the proceeding may demand that the hearing be public, and be held in
a place suitable for attendance by the public.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any hearing under
this part which was held before enactment of this section but which
would have been in accordance with this section had it been effective
is deemed to be valid for all purposes.
As used in this section, a "hearing under this part" includes
conservatorship and other hearings held pursuant to Chapter 3
(commencing with Section 5350) of this part.
5119. On and after July 1, 1972, when a person who is an employee
of the State Department of Mental Health at the time of employment by
a county in a county mental health program or on and after July 1,
1972, when a person has been an employee of the State Department of
Mental Health within the 12-month period prior to his employment by a
county in a county mental health program, the board of supervisors
may, to the extent feasible, allow such person to retain as a county
employee, those employee benefits to which he was entitled or had
accumulated as an employee of the State Department of Mental Health
or provide such employee with comparable benefits provided for other
county employees whose service as county employees is equal to the
state service of the former employee of the State Department of
Mental Health. Such benefits include, but are not limited to,
retirement benefits, seniority rights under civil service,
accumulated vacation and sick leave.
The county may on and after July 1, 1972, establish retraining
programs for the State Department of Mental Health employees
transferring to county mental health programs provided such programs
are financed entirely with state and federal funds made available for
that purpose.
For the purpose of this section "employee of the Department of
Mental Health" means an employee of such department who performs
functions which, prior to July 1, 1973, were vested in the Department
of Mental Hygiene.
5120. It is the policy of this state as declared and established in
this act and in the •Lanterman-Petris-Short Act that the care and
treatment of mental patients be provided in the local community. In
order to achieve uniform statewide implementation of the policies of
this act, it is necessary to establish the statewide policy that,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, no city or county shall
discriminate in the enactment, enforcement, or administration of any
zoning laws, ordinances, or rules and regulations between the use of
property for the treatment of general hospital or nursing home
patients and the use of property for the psychiatric care and
treatment of patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
Health facilities for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
and treatment shall be permitted in any area zoned for hospitals or
nursing homes, or in which hospitals and nursing homes are permitted
by conditional use permit.
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1568.05. (a) An application fee adjusted by facility and capacity,
shall be charged by the department for a license to operate a
residential care facility. After initial licensure, a fee shall be
charged by the department annually, on each anniversary of the
effective date of the license. The fees are for the purpose of
financing the activities specified in this chapter. Fees shall be
assessed as follows:
Fee Schedule
Initial
Capacity Application Annual
1-6 $500 $250 plus $10 per bed
7-15 $626 $313 plus $10 per bed
16-25 $750 $375 plus $10 per bed
26-50 $876 $438 plus $10 per bed
51+ $876 $438 plus $10 per bed
(b) (1) In addition to fees set forth in subdivision (a) , the
department shall charge the following fees:
(A) A fee that represents 50 percent of an established application
fee when an existing licensee moves the facility to a new physical
address.
(B) A fee that represents 50 percent of the established
application fee when a corporate licensee changes who has the
authority to select a majority of the board of directors.
(C) A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) when an existing licensee
seeks to either increase or decrease the licensed capacity of the
facility.
(D) An orientation fee of fifty dollars ($50) for attendance by
any individual at a department-sponsored orientation session.
(E) A probation monitoring fee equal to the annual fee, in
addition to the annual fee for that category and capacity for each
year a license has been placed on probation as a result of a
stipulation or decision and order pursuant to the administrative
adjudication procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter
4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) and Chapter 5 (commencing with
Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government
Code) .
(F) A late fee that represents an additional 50 percent of the
established annual fee when any licensee fails to pay the annual
licensing fee on or before the due date as indicated by postmark on
the payment.
(G) A fee to cover any costs incurred by the department for
processing payments including, but not limited to, bounced check
charges, charges for credit and debit transactions, and postage due
charges.
(H) A plan of correction fee of two hundred dollars ($200) when
any licensee does not implement a plan of correction on or prior to
the date specified in the plan.
(2) No local governmental entity shall impose any business
license, fee, or tax for the privilege of operating a facility
licensed under this chapter which serves six or fewer persons.
(c) All fees collected pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall
be deposited in the Technical Assistance Fund.
(d) The revenues collected from licensing fees pursuant to this
section shall be utilized by the department for the purpose of
ensuring the health and safety of all individuals provided care and
supervision by licensees and to support activities of the licensing
program, including, but not limited to, monitoring facilities for
compliance with licensing laws and regulations pursuant to this
chapter, and other administrative activities in support of the
licensing program, when appropriated for these purposes. The
revenues collected shall be used in addition to any other funds
appropriated in the Budget Act in support of the licensing program.
(e) The department shall not utilize any portion of the revenues
collected pursuant to this section sooner than 30 days after
notification in writing of the purpose and use of this revenue, as
approved by the Director of Finance, to the Chairperson of the Joint
Legislative Budget Committee, and the chairpersons of the committee
in each house that considers appropriations for each fiscal year.
The department shall submit a budget change proposal to justify any
positions or any other related support costs on an ongoing basis.
kfy r-aa- established pursuant to this section shall not be
effective unless lice-nano fees are established for all adult
residential facilities licensed by the department.
(g) A residential care facility may use a bona fide business check
to pay the license fee required under this section.
(h) The failure of an applicant for licensure or a licensee to pay
all applicable and accrued fees and civil penalties shall constitute
grounds for denial or forfeiture of a license.
1520.5. (a) The Legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of
the state to prevent overconcentrations of residential care
facilities that impair the integrity of residential neighborhoods.
Therefore, the director shall deny an application for a new
residential care facility license if the director determines that the
location is in a proximity to an existing residential care facility
that would result in overconcentration.
(b) As used in this section, "overconcentration" means that if a
new license is issued, there will be residential care facilities that
are separated by a distance of 300 feet or less, as measured from
any point upon the outside walls of the structures housing those
facilities. Based on special local needs and conditions, the
director may approve a separation distance of less than 300 feet with
the approval of the city or county in which the proposed facility
will be located.
(c) At least 45 days prior to approving any application for a new
residential care facility, the director, or county licensing agency,
shall notify, in writing, the planning agency of the city, if the
facility is to be located in the city, or the planning agency of the
county, if the facility is to be located in an unincorporated area,
of the proposed location of the facility.
(d) Any city or county may request denial of the license applied
for on the basis of overconcentration of residential care facilities.
(e) Nothing in this section authorizes the director, on the basis
of overconcentration, to refuse to grant a license upon a change of
ownership of an existing residential care facility where there is no
change in the location of the facility.
(f) Foster family homes and residential care facilities for the
elderly shall not be considered in determining overconcentration of
residential care facilities, and license applications for those
facilities shall not be denied upon the basis of overconcentration.
(g) Any transitional shelter care facility as defined in paragraph
(11) of subdivision (a) of Section 1502 shall not be considered in
determining overconcentration of residential care facilities, and
license applications for those facilities shall not be denied upon
the basis of overconcentration.
la' - Referral #001385/Councilmember Maggard „ Y Page 1
From: Tim Taylor
To: Vicki Fagot; William Rector
Date: 1/20/2006 1:17:42 PM
Subject: Referral #001385/Councilmember Maggard
Council Member Maggard asked staff to address problems with the group home at 5809 Dorset. The
complainant is Mr. Robert Brennan/301-8518.
1 spoke to Mr. Robert Brennan who has complained on behalf of the neighborhood. This is a recurring
complaint and staff last dealt with the problem in May 2005. Mr. Brennan feels the group home disrupts
the neighborhood, creates uncomfortable living conditions for its neighbors and may not be tending to its
residents which creates unsafe conditions for them. Mr. Brennan knows the City doesn't have licensing
control over the group home and his efforts to have something done through the County and State have
met with little result. Unless there is a dependent care issue which warrants police intervention we don't
have much standing either-the dependent juveniles, who are all autistic can not, by law, commit a crime.
Mr. Brennan would like police reports accomplished for all our responses and we would gladly
accommodate him except that there's never any evidence of a crime. I offered to handle his reports
telephonically as a peace disturbance and he seemed receptive to that idea- although this seems to be
something County or State investigators should be doing since they have dominion over the group home.
I spoke to Suzanne Ashe, the group home program director, and she assured me the residents are well
cared for and that they recently admitted a severely autistic resident who was having some problems
acclamation to her new living conditions. None of the residents -there are three - are adults; all are
juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17. The supervisor ratio is high but occasionally a resident will run
out of the home with the supervisors in hot pursuit- Ms. Ashe states they are never allowed to wander the
streets. She will be calling Mr. Brennan to follow-up on his concerns.
The neighborhood has an active neighborhood watch group which meets periodically on Sunday
afternoons. I will have our Sunday watch commander contact Mr. Brennan and arrange to attend these
meetings. Another possibility is to have retired planning director Jack Hardisty- who does neighbor
mediation - mediate the problem between the neighborhood and group home. I will contact Mr. Hardisty
about this possibility.
CC: Alan Christensen; Bryan Lynn
RECEIVED
JAN 2 0 2006
B A K E R S F 1 E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE:
January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI AT UNIVERSITY PARK
Referral No. 1383
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT`*
VICE-MAYOR MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF ABATE THE GRAFFITI AT UNIVERSITY
PARK.
The graffiti at University Park was removed on 1/11/06 by the General Services anti-
graffiti section.
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RECEiVED
S A K E R S F I E L D JAN 19 2006
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION WORKSHOP
Referral No. 1373
***DUAL REFERRAL TO JOHN W. STINSON, CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE (LEAD) AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT***
COUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED STAFF UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON TRAFFIC
SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION AT A WORKSHOP SESSION ON JANUARY 25, 2006.
The Traffic Engineer will present a review of traffic signal synchronization methods used
to coordinate road segments in the City. The Traffic Engineer will also present an
update on the status of traffic signals under coordination at present and future plans. A
tour of the Traffic Operations Center and demonstration of some of the tools used by
traffic engineers to develop and implement signal synchronization and coordination will
be part of the presentation.
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RECEIVED
JAN" 19 2006
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 19, 2006
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Dividing Fences for Dog Parks
Referral # 001376-Ward 5
Councilmember Hanson requested staff respond to correspondence from Sherry
Gibson regarding the installation of dividing fences in dog parks used to separate
the large dogs from the smaller dogs.
The growing popularity and interest in dog parks in our city has had staff researching
potential solutions. The increased usage of the existing dog parks has produced a
problem between small and big dogs in the same area at one time. Existing parks like
Beach, Beale, and Stiern have been looked at as possible sites for big dog parks and
little dog parks. Also, staff has been looking at future park sites as a possible home for
dogs. Staff estimates the construction of a dog park would fall in the area of $30,000.
The city's existing dog parks are all located in city sump areas which make these sumps
a multi-use facility. Informal survey's that were done earlier of other city's indicate their
dog parks are on flat terrain in a contained area and some city's having separate areas
for the big and little dogs.
Cross fencing and modifying a pedestrian and equipment gate system would be much
less expensive in the existing retention basin facility at Kroll (sump). Cost estimates for
required fence, gates and concrete mow curb for 150' cross fence is $7,500. However,
before we propose this, we need approval from the City's Water Department, Street
Sewer section and possibly others as the primary purpose of the sump is to collect and
divert water flow in an unobstructed fashion. We must have their respective
concurrence that water flow, or debris collection will not become an issue. Staff will
follow up on these issues.
RECEiVED
JAN 2 0 2006
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: GRAFFITI AT HARRIS AND ASHE
Referral No. 1377
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT`
COUNCILMEMBER HANSON REQUESTED STAFF RESPOND TO CONCERNS FROM SAM
VAGLE (WHO VOLUNTEERED TO MAN A CITY PROVIDED PRESSURE WASH TRUCK TO
ABATE GRAFFITI IN THE SILVER CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD) REGARDING CONTINUED
GRAFFITI AT HARRIS AND ASHE.
Due to the liability the City faces, policies prohibit volunteers from driving City owned
vehicles or operating City owned equipment. The pressure wash vehicles are 2 ton flat
bed vehicles, not small everyday maintenance trucks. The pressure wash equipment
includes high pressure water dispensing systems, kerosene tanks and high
pressure/high heat water heaters. City employees have current driver's licenses,
receive regular safety training, and are trained in the use, operation, and required
maintenance of all city equipment.
The City's anti-graffiti program encourages volunteers to help with the removal of graffiti
from public and private property by using City supplied paint. We also promote the
reporting of graffiti by calling our 32-ERASE Hotline or reporting via the internet by using
the "bakersfieldgraffiti.com" website. Prompt reporting of graffiti and providing the
proper information concerning the types of surfaces that have been tagged, allows us to
respond in a timely and efficient manner with the proper type vehicle.
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RECEIVED
JAN 1 9 2006
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 18, 2006
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Plants Used to Discourage Graffiti
Referral # 001380 —Ward 6
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff present at the next community services
committee meeting, recommendations for the types of plants to be planted near
walls which will discourage graffiti.
At the next Community Services Committee meeting, staff will present
recommendations for plantings along walls to deter graffiti.
The presentation will include types of plants, targeted locations to plant,
estimated costs and a timeframe for planting.
RECEIVED
JAN 19 2006
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
S A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 18, 2006
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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From: Dianl ,410over, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: Sealant for Tables and Benches; Surveillance Cameras
Referral # 001370 —Ward 7
Councilmember Scrivner requested staff investigate the feasibility of using
sealants on tables and benches at The Park at River Walk to expedite graffiti
removal; provide an update to council; and, staff to provide information regarding
the feasibility of using surveillance cameras in the common areas of the park.
According to Outdoor Creations, which is the vendor for park equipment, the
picnic tables are sealed at the factory. They suggest adding a water based
sealer on an occasional basis since cleaning via a pressure washer and constant
exposure to ultra violet rays will likely cause the sealer to diminish over time.
Park staff will schedule an application of a second coating of sealant material
prior to the grand opening event.
Parks and Telecommunication staff met on site at The Park at River Walk to
ascertain what type of surveillance system would be most cost effective and
efficient to install and monitor. Staff has been supplied with a complete set (as-
built) drawings of the park to evaluate line of site possibilities and necessary
equipment to cover the amphitheatre, playground and adjoining restrooms.
Review of plans and a second site meeting are planned. A preliminary estimate
will follow soon, along with installation dates.
RECEIVED
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B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: November 10, 2005
SUBJECT: SOLAR PANEL REQUIREMENTS
Referral No. 1318 (10/26/05)
***DUAL REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS (LEAD) & BUILDING-CODE ENFORCEMENT***
COUNCILMEMBER SCRIVNER REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION
REGARDING BUILDING INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS OF SOLAR PANELS BY
RESIDENTS AND INSTALLATION COMPANIES ON SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. STAFF TO PROVIDE AN ANALYSIS OF THE FEASIBILITY OF
INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS ON CITY OWNED BUILDINGS. ALSO, CONTACT SOLAR
DEMONSTRATION CENTER AND PROVIDE AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSAL
SUBMITTTED BY FRANK MANN OF KINETICS.
VICE-MAYOR MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM MR. MANN
AT KINETICS REGARDING SPECIFIC COSTS FOR EQUIPMENT.
Staff has been in contact with Mr. Mann of Kinetics who has requested permission to review the
energy use of the City's buildings. Mr. Mann indicated he was not recommending solar at this
time due to the high initial cost,lengthy ROI times and lack of utility rebates.
A member of the General Services staff is escorting Mr. Mann through the City's buildings,
including fire stations, on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Mr. Mann indicated that Kinetics will
review the information he gathers and submit a proposal to the City for consideration.
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RECEIVED
JAN 18 2006
B A K E R S F I E L D
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director
DATE: January 19, 2006
SUBJECT: PHONE CALLS RE POTHOLES/GRAFFITI
Referral No. 1371
***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT***
COUNCILMEMBER SCRIVNER REQUESTED STAFF PROVIDE A BRIEF REPORT ON THE
NUMBER OF PHONE CALLS RECEIVED ON THE GRAFFITI AND POTHOLE HOTLINES,
AND PRESENT A POWERPOINT WORKSHOP COMPARING 2004'S NUMBERS WITH
THAT OF 2005.
A report will be made by staff at the January 25th City Council Meeting.
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