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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/10/2006 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 10, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager fiT[;,1 /-kc' SUBJECT: General Information 1 . In response to Council concerns about some of the recent media portrayals on the subject, a document clarifying the real circumstances involving the Centennial Corridor route and Bakersfield High School is enclosed. 2. You have received the good news that the California Interscholastic Federation Wrestling Championships will continue in Bakersfield. Sincere thanks go to Jim Foss and his staff for their tremendous efforts in putting together a great proposal and securing the event! 3. The test agenda format for the GPA cycle worked as well, or better, than we could have reasonably hoped. Unless I get different feedback from you, I assume we will continue it in the next cycles. 4. Enclosed you will find a copy of the Fiscal Year 06/07 budget instructions that went out to department heads this week. While much of it is technical, the first two pages represent an overview of the fiscal environment we are facing next year and should be of interest to you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. 5. The Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report for the month of January is attached from Chief Rector. 6. Staff is set to request bids for the initial process of the Rosedale Highway widening project between Gibson Street and Highway 99. Per the enclosed memo from Public Works, the contractor who approached us about removing some trees along Rosedale Highway between Gibson Street and Camino Del Rio Court has decided not to use them at another project. Staff made inquiries to see if there might be other interested parties, but received no affirmative responses. 7. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 13th is attached. Honorable Mayor and City Council February 10, 2006 Page 2 8. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows: Vice-Mayor Maggard • Preliminary information regarding the proposed changes to the Mesa Marin softball complex Councilmember Couch • Citizen concern regarding gang injunctions and other legal issues related to enforcement; • Citizen concern regarding building regulations for solar system installations; • Citizen concern regarding gang injunctions and other legal issues regarding enforcement; • Feasibility of installing a traffic signal on Brimhall west of Coffee Road; • Feasibility of additional turn lane at California and Stockdale; Councilmember Hanson • Traffic enforcement actions in the area of Ashe and Harris Roads; Councilmember Sullivan • Report on whether there is any requirement for railroad companies to abate graffiti on railroad cars and provide information on the location and length of time railroad cars are laid over; Councilmember Scrivner • Status on the preparation of a comprehensive report regarding options available for enforcement of penalties for graffiti offenders and research the feasibility of offenders performing the clean up work. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy,City Clerk Talking Points Possible Alignment of the Centennial Corridor ("Cross Town Freeway") • The City of Bakersfield and the California Department of Transportation are working together on a much needed expansion and improvement of the highway system for metropolitan Bakersfield. The federal funding secured by Congressman Thomas earlier this year will allow us to move forward with highway projects that we could not have addressed for decades. The Centennial Corridor (formerly referred to as the "Cross Town Freeway") is part of the plan to complete the east-west portion of the freeway system. The study of a downtown route is in the early exploratory stages. • The possible alignment of part of the Centennial Corridor through the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) yard and a portion of the Bakersfield High School (BHS) campus may be considered. However, it is a concept that is only in the early stages of exploration, along with other route alternatives, and the project is still many years away. The subject has recently received heightened media attention, as a result of a City staff presentation and discussion at the Kern High School District Board of Trustees meeting on February 6, 2006. • The City is in on-going discussions with BNSF and also met with BHS officials about the idea last year. There are numerous and complicated factors to be addressed, including, but not limited to, whether or not BNSF would be willing and able to relocate its rail yard to a remote location. Depending on how BNSF estimates its costs, the proposed alignment through the rail yard and part of the school campus may never be pursued. • The consultations with BNSF and BHS as to how we might approach noise and safety measures, and replacement of any land and building space that might be impacted are part of the process to determine if the alignment is even feasible. • The City has never suggested, nor advocated, the relocation of BHS. It has substantial historic and community value, which should be preserved at the present location. • The scenario that the City has presented would involve the relocation of the railroad's switching yard and would align the freeway along the northern edge of the BHS campus. The switching yard has been adjacent to the school for many years and causes noise and other nuisances. A carefully designed freeway with noise reduction features could be an enhancement to BHS, in comparison to the rail switching yard. • The City is keenly aware of the sensitivities related to this proposal. As our study continues, we will keep the community informed as to our findings and will encourage public input as part of the process. RabobankARENA ph Avenue,Bakersfield,fx 661.861.9901 4 1001 Truxtun Avenue,Bakersfield,California 93301 rabobankarena.com February 7, 2006 Mr. Alan Tandy City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA Dear Alan, Thank-you for you support of the Rabobank Arena's bid to continue hosting the California Interscholastic Federation Wrestling Championships. Attached please find the press release and today's newspaper article regarding the tournament. Bakersfield has always demonstrated a team effort and this instance is no exception to that comradery. We could not have achieved our goal without your support, thank-you again. incerely, i Foss General Manager Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center (No PState Media IM Release www.cifstate.org State CIF Office, 1320 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 140, Alameda, CA 94502 Phone: 510-521-4447 Fax: 510-521-4449 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emmy Zack,Director of communications Date: Monday,February 6,2006 ezack @cifstate.org CIF STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO REMAIN IN BAKERSFIELD THROUGH 2009 ALAMEDA — Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center, in Bakersfield, will remain the home for the CIF State Wrestling Championships for another three years, through the 2009 season, the CIF Executive Committee announced today. "Although the competition was indeed fierce, this bid process certainly affirmed that our event is highly valued by the city of Bakersfield and, consequently, we are proud to continue to call Bakersfield the home of the CIF State Wrestling Championships," said John Tarman, CIF Assistant Executive Director. "We are grateful to Don Jaeger, President of the Greater Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Jim Foss, General Manager of Rabobank Arena, as well as all of the Bakersfield community leaders for their commitment to the CIF and our student-athletes." The CIF accepted bid proposals from sites across the state in late 2005. After conducting site visitations, the Executive Committee voted unanimously to extend the agreement with Bakersfield. The new three-year agreement will run from 2007-2009. Rabobank Arena has been the site for the state wrestling championships since 2004. "We are extremely honored and proud to have been selected to host the CIF State High School Wrestling Championships for the next three years," said Foss. "The Bakersfield community is looking forward to working with the CIF to continue making this event the very best it can be." -- more -- CIF Wrestling Championships Site 2-2-2 The championships had previously been held at the Spanos Center on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton. However, the popularity of the event demanded a larger seating capacity. Rabobank Arena, known as Centennial Garden when the original bid was approved in 2003, opened in 1998 and has a seating capacity of nearly 10,000 when configured for wrestling. The venue is the home site for the Bakersfield Blitz of the Arena Football League, the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL, and Cal State University Bakersfield Men's Basketball. It also regularly hosts concerts, family shows and other sporting events. "We are delighted that the CIF has continued to make Bakersfield the home of the CIF State Wrestling Championships. Fans and participants can expect the event to get better with each year," said Jaeger. The CIF State Wrestling Championships were initiated in 1973 and originally held at Cal State Hayward. Cal State Bakersfield hosted the event in 1975. The championships were held at UOP from 1988-2003 before moving to Rabobank Arena in 2004. "In retrospect, our original decision to move the CIF State Wrestling Championships to Bakersfield was the right one in that it provided a greater opportunity for more participants, increased attendance and a more memorable experience for all involved," added Tarman. Annually, 532 wrestlers from across the state compete in 14 weight classes in the double-elimination tournament. Nearly 1,200 matches take place during the two-day championship. The top three teams overall, and the top eight finishers in each weight class, receive awards. The 2006 CIF State Wrestling Championships will take place Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 2006, at Rabobank Arena. Tickets are available at the Rabobank Arena Ticket Office or through TicketMaster and TicketMaster.com. For more information, log onto www.cifstate.org. -- CIF -- Page I of 3 *.kersfceld.com I Sports ,■■ FRANK Ry Indoor Karting = All comes to Bakersfie No iOME Tuesday, February 07 2006 MY ACCOUNT LOGOUT SUBSCRIBE HELP RSS MOST READ iTORIES 1. Multiple collisions close northbound H.ighway 9.9 " north of_De.l..ano 2. M.orm. .n missionaries a heavenly match 3. Funeral services for_February.7 4. East-west freeway maygo Print Story ® E-mail Story 5A Most E-mailed Items ®TXT Alerts Blogs through_BHS. S. Ticket sweep._iust Wrestling championships to stay at Rabobank .___........ a hoax CFI says Arena; decision called 'very tough' MOST E-MAILED By MASON KELLEY, Californian Staff Writer ITEMS e-mail: masonkelley @bakersfield.com NEWS Local Posted: Tuesday February 7th, 2006, 2:15 PM Last Updated: Tuesday February 7th, 2006, 2:37 PM >California Casey Christie/The Californian >Sports The CIF State Wrestling Championships are staying in Wrestling action at Bakersfield. :Living Centennial Garden(now �Money Rabobank Arena)during the •Opinion In what proved to be a difficult decision, the CIF Executive Friday session of the 2004 Columnists Committee voted unanimously to keep the event at California Interscholastic Rabobank Arena for the next three years, instead of moving it Federation State Wrestling .Audio News back to Stockton, where the event was held from 1988-2003. Championships. Special Reports Email Newsletters "It was a very tough decision." CIF Assistant Executive Obituaries Director John Tarman said. "Stockton's bid was very Weather competitive." WHAT'S NEW Archive ENTERTAINMENT The 2006 CIF State Tournament will take place March 3-4. Retired professor working on kindness full .Dining Music Stockton made its bid to bring back the event after building time the Stockton Arena. Tarman said the building is modeled after Theatre Rabobank Arena, "a lot of the bells and whistles are similar," SWSQbscribeto RSS...fee..d Personals but in the end Rabobank proved to better equipped to hold Today In History the event through 2009. What is RSS? Weird News COMMUNITY "Some of the features that really weigh in Bakersfield's favor Newcomer's Guide are the use of the convention center and theater in addition �Community Blogs to the arena," Tarman said. Californian In Education The convention center is used for registration and the theater is used for weigh-ins an warm-ups. CLASSIFIEDS The CIF examined the two venues by using a 27-point check list. Of those 27 points, 19 were virtual ties. Search Classifieds Place a Classified Ad The facility, the number of hotels and restaurants, the quality of the event and media coverage P Jobs proved to be enough to swing the decision in Bakersfield's favor. R Real Estate Link >Autos "It's always been a great event," said President of the Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors SUBSCRIBER Bureau Don Jaeger. "It was good event when it was in Stockton. I think moving it to Rabobank, it hnn://www.bakersfield.com/sports/story/5891054p-5905632c.html 2/7/2006 Page 2 of 3 )akersfield.com I Sports SERVICES just elevated the tournament up three or four notches." Home Delivery Customer Service Added Tarman, "(The media coverage) made us feel like we were the NCAA championships. e *Digital Edition have rarely enjoyed that degree of coverage in the marketplace. It just reinforced that we'd found the right home.' Press Pass SHE CALIFORNIAN Local coaches seemed thrilled the event is staying in Bakersfield, because their wrestlers get to Contact Us sleep in their own beds and practice in their home gyms. *Submissions Advertise "It's run top-quality," Foothill wrestling coach Brad Hull said. "They really a all-out and make sure * About Us they do everything the best. That's probably the best venue we've ever been at. They continue to make improvements every year." With 532 wrestlers, their friends and family coming to Bakersfield, the return of the tournament is good news for local businesses. "It has a tremendous impact on local restaurants and hotels," Jaeger said. "It's a good thing. If (local hotels) weren't sold out, they were pretty close to it." One of the things Rabobank Arena management tried to showcase was the ability to continue to expand the event. If the CIF wants to increase the number of wrestlers in the tournament, Rabobank has the ability to accomodate that. The CIF just finished two girls wrestling regional tournaments -- one in the north and one in the south. If the CIF decides to add a girls state tournament, Jim Foss, the general manager of Rabobank Arena, wanted to show the arena was big enough for both events. "We showcased the flexibility and growth potential," Foss said. "But we also showcased the community. This is a great city and we have so much to offer. We put a lot of emphasis on that as well." With just a three-year agreement, the challenge remains to keep improving the state tournament. "There's a lot of pride in putting something on that the athletes, the coaches and the fans appreciate, tournament director Alan Paradise said. "Then you look at all of the other volunteers that are contributing and that makes a big difference." Paradise agreed with Tarman that support of the community makes the top wrestling communities in the state want to compete in Bakersfield. "They get the kind of media coverage that they wouldn't get in San Diego," said Paradise of last year's state champion Poway High School. Tickets for this year's event are available at the Rabobank Arena ticket office or through ticketm aster.com. "It's great for Bakersfield," Paradise said. "It's great for the athletes and coaches that are here to have the state tournament here in town. It's just amazing. MY ACCOUNT I LO_IGOUT I .S...UBSCRIB..E I HELP The Bakersfield Californian websites: Tehacha i News I Masi The Northwest.Voice ( Bakotopia http://www.bakersfield.comfsports/story/5891054p-5905632c.html 2/7/2006 00, 'rte. B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 6, 2006 TO: ALL DEPARTMENTS FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT CITY M AGER SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The budget environment for FY 2006/07 should provide both opportunity and challenge. Positive trends include: ■ Certain revenues are "spiking" or growing at a higher-than-usual rate. Much of this is related to our rapid community growth and may not be permanent. It does, however, impact sales tax as well as property tax, in addition to Transportation Development Fees and Park Development Fees. To the extent such revenues are one-time, they afford an opportunity to fund needed capital improvements and/or supplement reserves. ■ It appears that the State's capture of $3.1 million per year from our General Fund and $286,573 from Redevelopment Funds is over. Those amounts should stay with the City in 2006/07 rather than being sent to the State. ■ There are few threats of other State actions which might negatively impact City finances at this point in time. ■ Pension costs for 2006/07 will decrease a slight amount from what they are in the current fiscal year. Even more significant, however, was the fact that the exponential increases of the past several years abated. ■ During the 2005/06 fiscal year, Congressman Bill Thomas delivered to the City $630 million in funding for freeway and major road projects in and around Bakersfield. Fiscal year 2006/07 will see a significant start to these projects in the form of planning, pre-design and environmental work. S:\06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget Instructions-JWS.doc Page 1 Negative trends and open issues which create challenge include. ■ The rapid and unprecedented growth of the City, both geographically and population-wise are imposing service delivery demands on all departments which represent a true challenge. ■ As of this writing, not all of the collective bargaining agreements for the City workforce have been finalized, leaving a very significant level of uncertainty on personnel and benefit costs. ■ Staff is evaluating the significant increase in fuel costs for city operations in excess of current year budgeted amounts due to higher fuel prices and increased mileage traveled due to continued city growth. It is anticipated this will adversely impact both the current fiscal year budget and the 06-07 budget. ■ A growing General Fund budget, facility needs and cash flow requirements result in a need to increase reserves and contingency funding including setting aside funds for major capital projects and repairs. ■ About a 10% decrease in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is anticipated. This will require shifting some public safety operations currently funded by CDBG (a portion of some Fire personnel and Police Substation personnel) to be shifted back to the General Fund. ■ Accounting standards are changing. The City has had an actuarial analysis done of the costs of retiree medical. A very substantial amount will have to be removed from the General Fund and reserved for the future liability under the new rules. ■ Construction costs continue to increase dramatically and the city has also experienced a decrease in the number of bidders for capital projects due to the surge in local construction activity. This has made it difficult to budget for and complete capital improvements such as street and road improvements, park projects, fire stations, and other construction projects. Summary of Environment It appears that the overall financial environment will allow us to at least partially address the increased demands that population and geographic growth are creating in Bakersfield. That will be true when careful documentation of expanded service demands exist. Departments will continue to be expected to "get smarter" and find means of expanding service without just getting bigger "whenever possible." Nonetheless, some staff expansions to deal with real needs should be affordable. The "spiking" of certain revenues such as sales tax, development fees, and the Thomas Roads money should afford the opportunity for a significantly better than average Capital Improvement Program and possibility for the enhancement of reserves. SA06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget Instructions -JWS.doc Page 2 Budget Numbers • The sales tax is projected at 6% for FY 2006-07 compared to the 2005-06 budget • The property tax is projected to grow at 6% for FY 2006-07 compared to 2005-06 revenues estimated by the County Auditor-controller. • Motor vehicle in lieu is projected at 6% for FY 2006-07 based on the growth in property tax noted above which makes up a majority of this revenue. • The population estimate for the year is 295,893. Budget Guidelines Personnel: Personnel requests — either full-time or temporary, should reflect the justification of each position relative to the budget environment stated above. Fee or non- General Fund supported positions will be considered based on demonstrated service demands and verification of funding. Justifications for any such requests will be very critically reviewed. Salary negotiations are in process and will be addressed by the City Manager's office. PERS and medical insurance rate adjustments have been included in the budget salary projections. Operating Expenses: The increase in the CPI for the past year is 3.4%. Operating budget requests may reflect inflationary increases but should not be automatically applied. Line items should be reviewed to determine if such an increase is applicable and/or warranted. Capital outlay requests should also reflect a relationship to the position restoration process stated above and use of grant funds or earmarked revenues such as fee supported activities to fund capital items should be a priority. Capital Improvements: ■ This year there will be a significant increase in one-time funds available for Capital Outlay projects. To the extent such one-time revenues such as Sales Taxes (as noted above), Transportation Impact Fees, Park Development Fees and other sources are available, they afford an opportunity to fund needed capital improvements. There will also be significant capital projects planned as part of the funding for roads Congressman Thomas delivered. Departments should submit requests for critical items, and those requests directly relating to Council goals and priorities. S:\06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget Instructions -JWS.doc Page 3 These budget parameters will also be applied for interdepartmental service funds such as motor vehicle replacement, Information Technology expenses and building renovations among others, where there is a secondary General Fund impact. City of Bakersfield employees continue to be creative and resourceful as we cope with the growth of our community. This year's budget will be a major step towards addressing the growth that is occurring in our community, and the expectations of the citizens we serve. The Budget Process The budget process has already begun with the distribution of the payroll projection report to the Business and Budget Managers for each department. Departments are to have verified and updated their salary projection information. All changes to the salary projection file were to be completed and input into HTE by January 31, 2006. After that date any changes to salary line items will be made by the City Manager's Office. Operating budget justifications have been rolled over citywide without the associated dollars. The roll over should enable departments to prepare their budgets in a more efficient manner and result in significant time savings. Although justifications have been rolled over, departments must ensure the information is current and accurate and the text and detail must match the department request amount. Again, we will not be asking departments to submit a budget binder to the City Manager's Office. These instructions will outline the budget review process and the parameters which each department will need to follow in preparing their budget proposals. Operating budget information must be entered into HTE by the due date of March 1, 2006. Please refer to the attached budget calendar for all budget due dates. The only document that departments will need to submit in hard copy on March 1, 2006 is the Budget Transmittal Letter. This letter should be signed by the Department Head and should provide an overview of the proposed budget for the department, specifically highlighting any significant changes. The transmittal memo should list the new positions and any temporary positions that are being requested by the department, including a detailed description of the need for the new positions. Departments should also include the HTE attachments of any new positions requested. The transmittal memo should primarily focus on how your department plans to maintain or restore service levels and any new programs or projects consistent with council goals which are being proposed for the coming fiscal year. For each project/program being proposed, the Department should give a brief description and explanation of why the project/program is necessary; the total cost and funding source of the program/project; what, if any, new personnel or internal service requests are associated with the program/project and how the proposed program/project relates to the City Council's Goals and Guiding Principles. Proposals for the restoration of positions should also be detailed in the transmittal letter. If additional detailed justification and background materials are being submitted for position restoration, they SA06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget Instructions-JWS.doc Page 4 should be provided with the transmittal letter. This is very important, and any transmittal letter with requests for position restoration, new programs or projects that does not include this information will be returned to the department for revision and resubmission. The HTE process for new personnel and internal services allows for one step entry of information on the requests by the departments and allows for summary and detail reports by department and division for all requests. This will save time and eliminate paperwork, since the City Manager's Office can access everyone's requests directly over HTE, along with the other budget requests. New personnel requests must be entered into HTE by February 24, 2006. After that date, users will be locked out of the system and additional requests will require a memorandum under separate cover which will need to be approved by the Assistant City Manager. On-line internal service requests must be entered into HTE and provided to the internal service managers by February 24, 2006. After that date, users will be locked out of the system and additional requests will require a memorandum under separate cover which will need to be approved by the Assistant City Manager. A training session can be scheduled by contacting John Stinson at ext. 3751 for those who need assistance. The Risk Management staff has entered workers compensation, liability and property insurance allocations into the departments' operating budgets. If there is a list of new positions that the City Manager is recommending for inclusion in the proposed budget, the Information Technology staff will be responsible for entering all associated computers and cost into the appropriate department budget line items, Fleet Services will enter all vehicles and equipment and Telecommunications will enter all phones and pagers. Remodel requests if any should be coordinated between the requesting department, General Services and the City Manager's Office prior to inclusion in the budget. Budget Review Process The City Manager's Office will be focusing on any requested budgetary increases, reviewing the current budget to look for possible cost savings. We will be critically reviewing existing or proposed programs, potential capital projects, and requests for new personnel submitted by departments. Each department should carefully scrutinize their budget and expenditure history to determine the funding needs for each line-item taking a zero-base approach. It is important to note how budget requests address Council goals and priorities. The City Manager's Office and those involved with budget review will be reviewing each department's budget closely. It is expected that the miscellaneous information provided for budget justification in the budget system be specific and detailed enough to explain proposed line-item requests should a question or concern arise. After the City Manager's initial review of department budgets, questions will be e-mailed to each department head to assist you in preparing for the budget review with the City Manager's Office. Again, depending on circumstances, there may need to be multiple departmental budget meetings to review and finalize budget figures. Key staff involved in the budget preparation process should be prepared to be available to respond to questions, perform analysis, and assist the budget office as needed over the time period the budget is being prepared. S:\06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget instructions -JWS.doc Page 5 Budget Presentations All goals and objectives, organizational charts and department budget presentations before the City Council should be prepared using Powerpoint presentation software. Summary The FY 2006-2007 budget calendar is attached to assist departments in preparing their annual budgets and meeting all appropriate deadlines. This year the Budget Team consists of Alan Tandy, Nelson Smith, John W. Stinson, Alan Christensen, Brad Underwood, and Luda Fishman. I encourage each department to be creative, follow the budget instructions and rise to the challenge of making this budget process a positive experience in a most difficult situation. If you have any questions or comments about the budget process, please feel free to call John Stinson or Alan Christensen at ext. 3751. SA06-07 Proposed Budget\06-07 Budget Instructions-JWS.doc Page 6 BAKE Q�`N000RA *► BAKERSFIELD POLICE 1 MEMORANDUM lip '10 Date: February 6, 2006 RECEIVED To: Alan Tandy, City Manager FEB 10 2006 From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for January of 2006. Please call if you have any questions. WRR/vrf William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail doc age 1 Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report— January 2006 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and significant incidents / investigations for January 2006. 99 Felony Arrests 17 Guns Seized 33 Supplemental Reports 49 Misdemeanor Arrests 416 FI's 108 General Offense Reports 27 Felony Warrant 22 Citations 20 Vehicle Reports Arrests 30 Misdemeanor Warrant 361 Probation and Parole 3 Search Warrants Arrests Searches 0 Hours In Training 58 Hrs. Assisting Other 1 2005 Shootings Department 7 2004 Shootings Sections 2 2003Shootings 1 2002Shootings Year to Date Statistics January - December 2006 99 Felony Arrests 17 Guns Seized 33 Supplemental Reports 49 Misdemeanor Arrests 416 FI's 108 General Offense Reports 27 Felony Warrant 22 Citations 20 Vehicle Reports Arrests 30 Misdemeanor Warrant 361 Probation and Parole 3 Search Warrants Arrests Searches 0 Hours In Training 58 Hrs. Assisting Other 1 2005Shootings Department 7 2004 Shootings Sections 2 2003 Shootings 1 2002 Shootings F William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc3 ' ' _._ Page 2 ----------------- -- SEU DAILY ACTIVITY 1/1/06 Sunday— 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Breanna Dawson, 22, 1424 Gorrill St, for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Robert Thrower, 24, 1424 Gorrill St, for felon in possession of ammo. Daniel Ragsdale, 22, 1424 Gorrill St, for parole hold. Marvin Collins, 23, 1424 Gorrill St, for parole violation. Curtis Epperson, 25, 910 Baker St #B, for possession of cocaine. 1/2/06 Monday— 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Reyes, Alexander, 27, 1400 block Virginia, for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, resist/ obstruct officers, and false ID. Carlos Venegas, 26, 1400 block Virginia, for possession of meth possession of drug paraphernalia, expired registration, resist arrest, and a parole hold. Thao Cook, 22, 121 K St, for possession of cocaine for sales and participate in a criminal street gang. Thao Cook, 46, 121 K St, for a felony warrant. Bustamante, Fernando, 20, 811 Knotts, for possession of a firearm by a gang member, negligent discharge of a firearm, gang member possess firearm in commission of a felony, conspiracy, possession of an assault rifle and participation in a criminal street gang. Sabrina Cook, 27, 811 Knotts Dr, for possession of prohibited weapon and unlicensed driver. Emmanuel Toscano, 18, 811 Knotts, for possession of prohibited weapon, and curfew violation. Paul Dominguez, 18, 811 Knotts, for possession of an assault rifle, negligent discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a gang member, gang member possess firearm in commission of a felony, juvenile possess ammo, and conspiracy. Johnny Garza, 20, 811 Knotts, for negligent discharge of a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang, possess assault weapon, gang member with a gun, conspiracy, and gang member possess firearm in commission of a felony. GUNS SEIZED: 06-1280, HI-POINT, 9 mm, Assault Rife, from 811 Knotts St 06-1280, WINCHESTER, 12 ga. Shotgun, from 811 Knotts St 06-1280, WINCHESTER, 12 ga. Shotgun, from 811 Knotts St William Rector - 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc Page 3 1/3/06 Tuesday— 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Kristian Maldonado, 19, 3030 San Dimas, for possess/manufacture/sell dangerous weapon, conspiracy, and contribute to the delinquency of a minor. 1 Claudio Garcia, 23, 3030 San Dimas, for possess/manufacture/sell dangerous weapon, conspiracy, and contribute to the delinquency of a minor. 15, 3030 San Dimas, for possession of marijuana for sale, possess/manufacture/sell dangerous weapon, juvenile possess firearm, possession of firearm in violation of probation, conspiracy and possession of burglary tools. 15, 3030 San Dimas, for possess/manufacture/sell dangerous weapon, felony possession of a firearm by a certified juvenile, possession of a firearm in violation of probation and conspiracy. Shamone Hill, 26, 1200 block Murdock St, for violation of parole. GUNS SEIZED: 06-1943, HERRINGTON, .410 shotgun, from 3030 San Dimas 1/4/06 Wednesday— 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Some of the SEU officers conducted plain clothes surveillance for their shift. 1/5/06 Thursday— 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: SEU officers spent their shift bringing in witnesses / suspects in the Valley Plaza homicide. 1/6/06 Friday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Pearl Salvatierra, 24, 1100 block Dolores St, for public intoxication. Scott Daniels, 29, Texas / Liggett St, for parole hold. Antonio Martinez, 24, for felony warrant. 1/7/06 Saturday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Dshawna Wright, 19, 124 S. Owens, for possession of cocaine base. Djuan Baker, 30, 124 S. Owens, for possession of cocaine base. Armando Meraz, 28, 16 block E Belle Terrace, for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a parole hold. William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail doc - -- —T _ Page 41 Jerry Richer, 28, 1122 Dolores, for possession of meth. Jose Richer, 23, 1100 block Dolores, for felon in possession of ammo and an outstanding warrant. Eddy Johnson, 58, 821 Golden State Ave #4, for possession of cocaine base and possession of drug paraphernalia. Anthony Roberson, 25, 821 Golden State Ave #3, for felon in possession of ammo, felon in possession of b firearm and possession of a stolen firearm. GUN SEIZED: 06-4847, GLOCK, .40 Model 27 handgun, from 821 Golden State #3 _1/8/06 Sunday– 1500-0100 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: 1/9/06 Monday– no stats SEU officers went out of town in an attempt to locate Andre Ball 1/10/06 Tuesday– no stats 1/11/06 Wednesday– 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Wesley Griffin, 24, 5800 block Almendra, for misdemeanor warrant. Jose Velez, 52, 807 Casino St, for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, felon possess ammo, possession of a deadly weapon, license plate lamp and felony warrant. Jeffrey Fay, 33, 807 Casino, for possession of meth and a parole hold. David George, 30, 807 Casino, for possession of meth and outstanding warrants. Bradford Martin, 37, 1521 Flower St, for false info to an officer. Tyrone Berry, 19, Wilkins / Northrup, for public intoxication. Rene Johnson, 23, Jewett Ave /35" St, for misdemeanor warrant. Walter Williams, 50, 300 block 411 St, for a felony warrant. 1/12/06 Thursdav– 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Donte Hester, 25, 2130 N King St, for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Larry Jamison, 28, 2130 N King St, for misdemeanor warrant. Daniel Turner, 25, 4513 Isla Verde St, for burglary. William Rector - 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc Page 5 Cleo Johnson, 22, 1322 Jefferson St. for parole violation. Victor Gonzales, 30, 1600 Oregon St, for felony warrant. 1/13/06 Friday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Ismael Guerrero, 22, S H St, for CCW in vehicle, CCW without a permit, negligent discharge of a firearm, DUI, and possession of a loaded firearm. Charles Davis, 28, California/ R, for public intoxication and resisting arrest. i Geoffery Perkins, 22, California/ R, for public intoxication and resisting arrest. Darrin Marks, 35, California/ L St, for possession of rock cocaine, transporting narcotics, possession of paraphernalia and unlicensed driver. Patrick Villareal, 49, Virginia / Kincaid St, for misdemeanor warrant. James Childs, 47, Virginia / Kincaid, for possession of cocaine base, destruction of evidence, and resisting arrest. Raymond Balderas, 40, 1100 block Gorrill St, for resisting arrest, parole violation, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. GUN SEIZED: 06-9135, Rock Island Armory, .38 semi-auto pistol, taken during a vehicle stop at S. H / Planz. Found under the front passenger seat. 1/14/06 Saturday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Nairu Henderson, 33, 39 Kincaid St, for resisting arrest, possession of cocaine base for sales, participate in a criminal street gang, sales of cocaine, and sales of cocaine base. Darren Lewis, 18, 2311 Cottonwood, for detox. Jose Maldonado, 33, Niles / Orange, for evading, suspended license, and stop sign violation. Robert Thomas, 34, 2300 block Cottonwood, for misdemeanor warrant. Donnie Williams, 53, S Milham / E Brundage, for possession of cocaine. } 1/15/06 Sunday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Jesus Sital, 22, 2100 Lake St, for possession of meth and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. 1/16/06 Monday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc — - Page 6.1 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Luis Ramirez, 30, Hughes / Valerie, for possession of an open container of alcohol and possess less than 1 oz of marijuana. possess tobacco. 17, MLK Blvd, for possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana and Alfredo Gonzalez, 34, Hughes / Valerie, for possession of meth for sales, participation in a criminal street gang, false tabs, driver possess open container and expired registration. INEM 17, 1000 block Melwood, for felony evading, resisting arrest, unlicensed driver, insurance at accident, hit and run, and stop sign violation. 1/17/0.6 Tuesday— 0800-1800 1700 0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Jerry Williams, 23, 900 Terrace Wy, for misdemeanor warrant. Mario Martinez, 18, 1603 Tearrace Wy, for ADW w/ knife at 2601 Fremont 1/18/06 Wednesday— 0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Lee Sims, 45, 1213 Murdock St, for loitering for drug activity, possession of drug paraphernalia, and false info Devin Monroe, 43, 1213 Murdock St, for possession of cocaine base for sales and violation of parole. Claudio Garcia, 21, 3100 blk San Dimas St, for public intoxication. August Rodas, 26, 1700 3811 St, for public intoxication. Jose Nunez, 24, 1000 blk Water St. for active participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled substance, and conspiracy. Jorge Magana, 24, 1000 Water St, for driving on a suspended license, participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled substance and conspiracy. Pascual Gonzales, 24, 1000 blk Water, for active participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a controlled substance for sales, transportation of a controlled substance, and conspiracy. Hopato Buenrostro, 32, 1100 Ralston, for possession of meth, transport narcotics, expired registration and unlicensed driver. Loca Owens, 39, Wilkins / S. Owens, for possession of cocaine base, possession of paraphernalia, false ID to officers and bringing drugs into a jail. William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc Page 71 1/19/06 Thursday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Crystal Ramos, 22, Wall Street Alley / Chester, for detox. Derrick Massey, 28, 1400 block Gorrill, for possession of ecstasy. Teresa Gonzalez, 25, 1200 block Kentucky St for parole violation. Joshua Zielinski, 22, 1030 Wible Rd. for felony warrant. Rodney Vickers, 32, 1030 Wible Rd, for GTA and possession of a stolen vehicle. Ponciano Yzaguirre, 38, 300 block 34t1 St. for possession of a sawed-off firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, serial number obliterated and participation in a criminal street gang. GUN SEIZED: 06-13044, Marlin, 22 caliber bolt action rifle, from 513 Columbus Apt. B 1/20/06 Friday— 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Eric Martinez, 35, 10t1 St / L St. for transportation of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sales, resisting arrest, destruction of evidence and conspiracy. Larry Bowen, 25, 2311 Cottonwood Rd, for parole violation. Justin Davis, 20, E 18t1 / Union, for detox. Lester Alexander, 56, S Union / Belle Terrace, for violation of parole. , 17, 1007 E Brundage Ln for auto theft and participation in a criminal street gang. 1/21/06 Saturday— 1200-2200 (Teams 1 & 3) 1800-0400 (Teams 2 & 4) SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Aaron Burris 4-29-81 P.C. 12031, 1225, ETC Floyde Harris (Fel Warrant) Lavonne Williams 8-24-76 P.C. 12025, 12031, ETC Jimmy Blake 8-5-67 (Fel Warrant) Michelle Smith 12-9-75 P.C. 12025, 12031, Etc William Rector - 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc Page 8 Kenneth Buckley 8-14-83 (Fel Warrant) Francisco Sanchez 4-10-81 P.C. 12021, 12025, H&S 11364. Salvadore Rodriguez 4-24-73 H&S 11364 Jorge Cazares 9-11-80 P.C. 12025 (a) (1), P.C.12034(a) ETC. Diane Aguinaga 6-20-80 (Warrants) Francisco Sanchez 4-10-81 P.C. 12021, 12025, H&S 11364. Terry Jones 3-19-67 P.C. 647 Francisco Sanchez 4-10-81 P.C. 12021, 12025, H&S 11364. GUNS SEIZED: 06-14682, Smith and Wesson, .38 caliber revolver from Baker/ Sumner 06-14735, Smith and Wesson, 9 mm semi-automatic, from 1100 blk Potomac 1/22/06 Sunday— 0800-1800 (Team 3) 1700 0300 (Team 4) SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Alfonso Barron HM 2-10-67 5800 Hughes In. Misd Warrant Terry Brown BM 7-7-65 1002 Watts Dr. Cultivation and Possession Of Marijuana for sales Alton Sims BM 10-13-65 3rd & Chester Armed Robbery and conspiracy Alishia Jones BF 5-23-70 3rd & Chester Armed Robbery and conspiracy Sims and Jones were stopped and arrested by SEU after they fled from an armed robbery which occurred to a person at 4th and Union Rickey Leverett BM 2-21-60 920 K st. # A Parole Violation Leverett's vehicle was observed leaving the scene of a robbery. Leverett and his vehicle were later located by SEU and he was arrested for the Parole violation pending follow-up on the charges of Robbery and his vehicle is being held for prints at the lab bay 1019 Ricardo Blanco, 20. 1413 E 9" St #A, for resist/obstruct/delay officers, possession of marijuana for sales, and loitering for narcotics. 1/23/06 Monday— 0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Alan Moore, 23, 1200 blk 38" St, for public intoxication. Team 3 seized 5 guns while assisting the G.I.S.T. Unit. James Wright, 54, 100 block Washington, for possession of meth. William Rector - 01 JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc -- Team 4 officers assisted at the scene of the home invasion robbery / shooting. GUNS SEIZED: 06-15841, Springfield Arms, 22 caliber bolt action rifle, from 417 S. Bliss 06-15841, Winchester, .306 caliber bolt action w/ scope, from 417 S. Bliss 06-15841, Fieldmaster, .305 caliber bolt action w/ scope, from 417 S. Bliss 06-15841, Amadeo Rossi, .12 gauge double barrel shotgun, from 417 S. Bliss 06-15841, Morrisburg, .12 gauge pump shotgun, from 417 S. Bliss 1/24/06 Tuesday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Mark Cerda, 19, 500 Oleander, for detox. Mark Hilderbrand, 44, 900 S. Union Ave, for possession of heroin for sale. Amy Still, 34, 3315 Q St, for felony warrant. Robert Goodman, 39, 900 S. Union Ave, for possession of heroin, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, obstruct/ resist arrest, and destruction of evidence. 1/25/06 Wednesday— 0800-1800.,_l 700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: ' 15, 3539 Balboa Dr, for possession of marijuana. Raul Hernandez, 19, 3539 Balboa Dr, for marijuana for sales, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang. Vincent Hernandez, 18, 3539 Balboa Dr, for marijuana for sales, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang. Djuan Baker, 30, 124 S Owens St for felony warrant. Joseph Lostanau, 19, 3539 Balboa Dr, for felony warrant. Donte Davis, 18, 1018 D St for felony warrant. 1/26/06 Thursday— 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Michael Rail, 31, 224 Sequoia Dr #A, for possession of methamphetamine and resisting arrest. Jose Munoz, 43, McNew / Jastro, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana. Dshawna Wright, 18, King / Butte, for GTA, possession of stolen property and participation in a criminal street gang. Jaime Wandick, 19, King / Butte, for GTA, possession of stolen property and participation William Rector 01 JANUARY 2006 e mail doc in a criminal street gang. King / Butte, for GTA, possession of stolen property and participation in a criminal street gang. Jefferey Rugley, 19, 1023 Water St, for resisting arrest and battery on a peace officer. Zunknie Newell, 30, 1023 Water St, for resisting /obstructing officers and reporting a false emergency. 1/27/06 Friday—0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Alfonso Barron, 39, Miller St/Quincy St, for transport controlled substance, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy. Gerardo Gonzalez, 28, 1900 Union Ave, for public intoxication, assault on an officer, and fight in public. Daniel Vasquez, 26, 1900 Union Ave, for fight in public and public intoxication. Enedalia Vasquez, 24, E 19"St/ Union Ave, for public intoxication, fighting in public, and assault on an officer. 1/28/06 Saturday— 1200-2200 1800-0400 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Anthony Bradley, 20, 3804 Edith Ln, for CCW, CCW with a loaded firearm, CCW — non- registered firearm, criminal threats, resisting officers, brandishing firearm and probationer in possession of a firearm. Joe Garcia, 29, 4401 Terra Verde #D, for spousal abuse. Ricardo Sierra, 33, 1600 block Flower St, for false info to an officer, unlicensed driver, and no proof of insurance. 15, 200 block California Ave, for possession of metal knuckles, unlicensed driver and unsafe movement. Amelia Verduzco, 22, 200 block California Ave, for carrying a concealed firearm. Daniel Argueta, 18, 100 block E 8th St, for possession of dangerous weapon and public intoxication. Marques Holiwell, 27, S Robinson /S Ralston, for possession of a controlled substance, CCW in a vehicle, carry a loaded firearm in public, criminal street gang member in possession of a firearm, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, and receive stolen property. 16, 700 block Crawford St, for felony warrant. Jason West, 25, S Robinson / Ralston St, for CCW, gang member with a firearm, loaded -- — --- Page 11 William Rector- 01 JANUARY 2006 e mail.doc firearm in vehicle, possession of a loaded firearm by a gang member, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, possession of stolen property and DUI. Ricky Hollis, 35, E California / Haley St, for GTA, and receiving stolen property. Edwin McGowan, 25, 700 block Flower St, for reckless driving, possession of marijuana and unlicensed driver. GUNS SEIZED: 06-19984, Davis Industries, .32 caliber P32, 3804 Edith Ln 06-19875, Savage, .25 semi-auto, 200 bik Union Ave. 06-20050, Ruger, 9mm semi-auto pistol, S. Robinson / Ralston 1/29/06 Sunday– 1200-2200, 1800-0400 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Kevin McMahan BMA 1-30-69, 5809 Cardiff, PC 529 False ID, (2) Felony warrants McMahan is an East Side Crip that has been on the run from gun charges for over two years. As a side note he was arrested at his birthday party. Pablo Gutierrez HMA 9-9-86, 1000 Blk Smith, Auto Theft, Poss stolen property Paul Powell BMA 11-19-72, 8th & V, Parole Violation Ignacio Diaz, 37, 310 S. Haley St, for possession of stolen property. Joseph Gage, 26, 900 block Bradshaw St, for felony warrant. Greg Andris, 21, 500 block Baker St, for possession of meth. 1/30/06 Monday– 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Demetreous Duckett 04/04/81 H&S 11351.5, P.C. 182 and P.C. 186.22 Timothy Waller 07/25/73 H&S 11351.5, P.C. 182 and P.C. 186.22 Stephen Anthony 10/25/50 H&S 11350 P.C. 485 and P.C.135 Michael Meledia 01/19/73 V.C.14601 Martin Quinunez, 2/19/62, 900 E. California Ave, for PC148.9 and an outstanding warrant. , 3/29/88, 900 E. California Ave, for VC12500(A) Cesar Villegas, 2/19/76, 3000 block Chester Ave, for misdemeanor warrant. 1/31/06 Tuesday– 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: David Bustamante 8-12-68, 429 K St #D, Parole Hold William Rector- JANUARY 2006 e-mail.doc --" - --- _ -- Jackie Crossley 4-29-74, 429 K St #D, Felony Warrants Theodore Thompson 4-29-82, Cottonwood / Casino, felony Warrants Nichole Rebles 9-26-80, 729 K St, for misdemeanor warrants Ashanti Roberson 8-7-85, 1313 Windsor, for possession of less than an oz of marijuana. (H&S 11357(b)) Gabriel Ramos HMA 2-26-76, 710 Brundage Ln., ADW w/ knife, Parole Violation HMJ 3-17-89, E 8th & Tulare, Fel. Vandalism, Crim Street Gang �-�HMJ 11-30-89, E 8th & Tulare, Fel. Vandalism, Crim Street Gang Jose Avelardes HMA 1-2-87, E 8th & Tulare, Fel. Vandalism, Crim Street Gang Demon Level BMA, 100 Clifton, Misd Warrant Isabel Espinoza HFA, 1900 N. Baker, Misd. Warrant COVED f E8 -9 2006 s CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE B A K E R S F I E L D Public Works Department Mem dum TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager j j FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: February 9, 2006 SUBJECT: Tree Removal for Rosedale Highway Widening Project In a memo dated January 4, 2006, we informed you about the removal of the existing trees on the Rosedale Highway Widening Project; we were working with a contractor who was wanting to transplant them to another location. Unfortunately that contractor has decided not to pursue that option. Public Works staff has discussed this issue with other City department staff and with the Kern Tree Foundation towards the goal of finding another location for transplanting these trees. So far, we have not found a financially feasible way of accomplishing transplanting of these trees. As we move forward with the construction of this project, we continue to look for opportunities for tree transplanting. c: Jack La Rochelle Arnold Ramming SAPROJECTS\Cathy Voinich\Rosedale Wdening\Trees\Tree removal Memo 2_9_06.doc PUBLIC WORKS STREETS DIVISION —WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2006 Weather permitting, pulverizing streets in the area north of Auburn Street, east of Maywood Drive. Continue working on the amphitheater at Riverwalk Park. Video inspection of the Brundage Lane sewer line between Northrup Street and "P" Street. Crack sealing on Oak Street between Brundage Lane and Palm Street. Paving at the Mt. Vernon Recycling Site. AREA SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday February 13, 2006 Area between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road, Hughes Lane to South "H" Street Thursday, February 16, 2006 Area between University Avenue and Christmas Tree Lane, Columbus Street to West Panorama Drive Friday, February 17, 2006 Area between Akers Road and Stine Road, Planz Road to White Lane ***Tuesday and Wednesday Sweeper Operators are on their regular sweeping routes. i /0 L B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: February 1, 2006 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks JGcJ2 Subject: Mesa Marin Softball Complex Referral # 001405—Ward 3 Vice-Mayor Maggard requested staff prepare a bullet point informational handout regarding the changes to the ballpark at Mesa Marin that can be provided to the community. The Mesa Marin Softball and Soccer Complex project is in the pre planning stage. On January 25, 2006 the City Council approved a consultant to Master Plan the facility. Following is a brief outline of the project, with a proposed community flyer attached. The size of the project is approximately 40 acres. Preliminary plans are to have four lighted softball diamonds and four or five soccer fields. The estimated development cost of the softball facility is six million dollars. The soccer fields will be located west of the complex on an expansive drainage easement. The residential development adjacent and to the west of the soccer portion is conditioned to participate in some level of improvement of the soccer property. Currently, there is three million dollars encumbered for this project. The funds will come from Proposition 40, Park Improvement Fund and the sale of Panorama Park. 1. The City Council awarded a contract to begin the conceptual planning of the facility on January 25, 2006. The process will take 60-90 days to complete. 2. The design step will follow the concept plan and take approximately four to six months to complete. 3. Construction phase I will follow the design step and may take approximately one year to complete. Phase I will include the baseball/softball complex. 4. Public participation will be encouraged throughout the planning of the facility. 5. Additional ideas for phase II of the facility include: soccer fields, children's play area, a wet play area, skatepark, and walled soccer. CITY OFBAKERSFIELD Recreation &Parks PROPOSED Mesa Marin Complex Development Bakersfield City Council awarded a contract to begin the conceptual planning of the facility on January 26, 2006. The process will take 60 - 90 days to complete. Public participation will be sought and encouraged throughout development of the facility. The design phase will follow the concept and take approximately four to six months. The construction phase will immediately follow design. SOME IDEAS INCLUDE: • Boras S occer d aQ� a��D�o. to ark F�e� s �b 4/ ska P et P/Q round Soccer y q,,eQ �s P\ay9 �a\\ea y For more information, please call 326-FUNN. B A K E R S F I E L D MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: �'�8'fanley Grady, Development Services Director DATE: February 7, 2006 SUBJECT: Re: Regulations for Solar Systems Referral # 1386 Councilmember Couch requested staff to respond to a complaint from J.L.Doty regarding building regulations for solar system installations. Provide a copy of response to Councilmember Couch. Phil Burns, Building Director responded to the inquiry of building's regulations for solar system installations. Our current permit process for reviewing solar system installations is approximately a 1-2 day turnaround. Attached is a copy of the letter sent to Mr. J. L. Doty along with a copy of our current plan submittal requirements for review. The list of requirements is a summarized version of the requirements as stated within the various California Building Codes. ' 0 • B A K E R . S F I E L D Building Department Phil Burns • Building Director January 30,2006 Joseph L. Doty Alternative Energy Resources P.O.Box 21806 Bakersfield, CA 93309-1806 RE: Regulations for Solar Panel Systems Dear Mr. Doty: We have reviewed your letter dated December 3, 2005 regarding solar system permits. You state that it is increasingly harder to pull a permit for solar system installations. Our current permit process for solar system installation review is approximately 1-2 day turnaround. The application is reviewed for compliance with current regulations and if in compliance, the permit is ready for issuance. Most of the time, the permit is ready for issuance within 24 hours of the application. The issue of roof flashings for penetrations has been thoroughly reviewed. In April of 2004,we contacted many irisdictions and roof manufacturers. Our findings concurred with the Building Code. To prevent compromising the integrity of the roof membrane,the California Building Code requires the installation of roof flashings around all roof penetrations. The Building Division has been enforcing the use of flashed supports for solar panels since mid 2004. The Building Division does require a plan to be submitted with all solar panel permit applications (See Attachment A for typical plan submittal). However, it is not required to be an engineer or architect. The plans received are usually just a sketch of the site, a one-line diagram, method of attachment and electrical materials information. I have attached a copy of the current plan submittal requirements for your use (Attachment B). The list of requirements is a summarized version of the requirements as stated within the various California Building Codes. Please call me at 326-3720 if you have any further questions. 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Automatic sensing of the site utility voltage makes installation on almost any utility system trouble-free.Just wire the inverter into any 208, 277 or 240 VAC system, make one internal jumper setting and the SB6000U does the rest.The wide DC input voltage range allows connection to almost any type or model of PV module. Our proven peak-power-point tracker results in maximum energy capture.The SB6000U uses the some SMA communication accessories as every other inverter in the Sunny Boy family. Choose the system package that best suits your needs. SMA offers a variety of hardware and software solutions from low cost wireless monitoring, to complex data acquisition systems that integrate large numbers of inverters with external sensors to networked PC's and the internet. Specifications Inverter Technology PWM true sine-wave, Power Factor Fixed, unity current source Peak Inverter Efficiency > 95% AC Input Voltage Automatic sensing Cooling Temperature regulated 277 VAC Nominal (244-305 VAC) fan cooling 240 VAC Nominal (211.264 VAC) Power Consumption 0.1W nighttime 208 VAC Nominal (183-229 VAC) 7W standby AC Input Frequency 59.3-60.5 (60Hz) Ambient Temperature Rating -25° to+45° C AC Maximum Output Power 6000W(at 277 or 240 VAC) Enclosure NEMA 3R 520OW(at 208 VAC) Dimensions 16.9 W x 23.6 H x 9.8 D (in) AC Maximum Output Current 25A 430 W x 600 H x 250 D (mm) DC Input Voltage 234-600 VDC Weight 137 Ibs DC Minimum Input Voltage 207-256 VDC 62 kg (dependent on AC line voltage) DC Voltage Ripple Less than 5% Compliance Meets requirements of DC Maximum Current 25A IEEE-519, IEEE-929, Peak Power Tracking Voltage 250-480 VDC IEEE-1547 PV Start Voltage (adjustable) 300 VDC(277 or 240 VAC) UL 1741 270 VDC (208 VAC) Maximum Recommended PV Power 750OW(STC) Current THD Less thon 4% A-R.bi.From_ SMA America, Inc 4Z71' Grass Valley, CA USA Solar Today... info@sma-america.com _ _ V -4F A ROOF INSTALLATION FOR THE =- FASTJACK® FLASHABLE SUPPORTS ,, l,ft0� 3/8"BOLT&WASHER �G 5/16"LAG BOLT&WASHER DRILL PILOT HOLE — FLASHING INSTALLED FASTJACK INSTALLED SUPPORT FASTJACKINSTALLED d0k ROOF SHINGLE FASTJACK STANCHION INSTALLATION Installation of the FASTJACK®support rails to the FASTJACK®is that the roofer can remove the posts for attachment feet. easy installation of the roof paper and later install them. The illustration above shows how the FastJackTm flashable After the FASTJACK®mounts are installed, the support mount is installed on a new roof. (see the following page for rails can be marked and installed in the same manner as more detailed installation instructions). The same spans illustrated on page 6 of the manual. apply to the FASTJACK®mount as with the TILE TRAM, attachment feet. All attachments to the roof should be Fig#1: FASTJACK®base is installed over the roof rafter made at 48" rafter centers, and all rafters must be located and sheathing. and securely bolted into. There are four heights of Fig#2: Threaded post is screwed into the base and the f FASTJACK®mounts and they range from 3",which is lashing is installed over it. generally used for the Oatey® style neoprene(low profile) Fig#:3: Installed FASTJACK®ready for the roof covering. flashing, to 7-1/2". The 4-1/2" is recommended for mounting to the composition shingle roof using a standard metal roof flashing. The 6"and 7-1/2" sizes are for flat file roofs.and Caution: Always use care when walking around protruding curve tile using double flashings. One feature of the stanchions. Page 8 COPYRIGHT PROFESSIONAL SOLAR PRODUCTS 2002: All information contained in this manual is property of Professional Solar Products (PSP). TILE TRAC®is a registered trademark for PSP and is covered under U.S.patent#5,746,029. FACT!Af'KlWi is a rPnielPrnrl Irrulnmar4 fnr PCP�nA ie m�orpA inrlar 11 C n2tanf*A:iRn AQ1 INSTOLATION OF THE FASTJACO FLASHABLE ROOF STANCHION FASTJACK®flashable mount system includes a machined aluminum base with 3/8'BOLT integrated drill guide, 1'aluminum threaded post and stainless steel hardware. The FJ Series patented(pat#6,360,491)design is engineered to provide structural 3/8'WASHER attachment of modules when conventional roof flashings are required. FJ mounts are available in two sizes;the 4-1/4' FJ-425(for conventional metal flashings)and the 3'FJ-300 for OateA style(low profile) neoprene flashings. The FJ design THREADED POST allows all flashings to install flat on the roof decking. FJ's superior strength white using only one single lag bolt(included)results from having the bolt installed directly under the support post. The system has been laboratory tested to 1,200 pounds 5/16'LAG BOLT and along with it's integrated drill guide insures perfect connections every time. 5/16'WASHER r\) ko DRILL GUIDE N MACHINED BASE °o 5/16'LAG BOLT HOLE 3/16'DRILL GUIDE ROOF RAFTER 1'THREADED BASE 7 REQUIRED TOOLS: FJ-300 SERIES FJ-425 SERIES — 16'DRILL BIT AND POWER DRILL 1/2'SOCKET FASTJACKTm INSTALLED PARTS DIAGRAM 1'PIPE PLIERS DRILLING THE PILOT HOLE BOLTING INTO THE RAFTER INSTALLING THE POST SUPPORT Place the mount base of the over the Place the 5116'lag bolt thru the washer and Screw the threaded post into the base and location of the rafter. Align the 3/16'(drill AF base. Insert the lag bolt into the pilot hole tighten with a pipe pliers. Install the flashing guide)over the rafter center. While holding made in the roof. Drive the lag bolt into the over the post and attach the module support the base—insert the bit through the guide rafter using a 1/2'socket and impact wrench. using the 3/8'bolt and washer(included). and drill down approx 1'into the roof. 1-H 1 ROOF FLASHING S� TIGHTEN POST --- 1/2' SUPPORT INTO BASE DRILL / Page 9 COPYRIGHT PROFESSIONAL SOLAR PRODUCTS 2002: All information contained in this manual is property of Professio o du (PSP). TILE TRACO is a registered trademark for PSP and is covered under U S patent#5,746,029. FACT f!(=KAi1 ie a ronieforarl froAomarlr Mr PCP anti is cn�orwi iinrinr I I R na}pnt!K;7Rn dS1.1 � 6 �G "13 0F',S B A K E R S F I E L D Building Department Jack Leonard • Building Director Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Power Systems Plans submitted to the Building Department for Solar PV installations must include the following: 1) Project address. 2) Electrical service rating. 3) Single-line diagram describing all components of the Solar PV electrical power system, including grounding requirements. 4 Load calculations, including PV source circuit currents, PV output circuit currents and the inverter output circuit current. 5) Show physical location of solar PV system components, type and routing of conduit, and type of roof. Note: All roof penetrations must be flashed. 6 Submit Solar PV system equipment information: manufactures specifications, installation instructions and NRTL listings. 7) Plans must be stamped and signed by an electrical engineer or a qualified California Solar or Electrical contractor. Note: Article 690 of the 2004 California Electrical Code applies. City of Bakersfield • Development Services - 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, California • 93301 B A K E R S F. I E L D Building Department Jack Leonard Building Director Inspector/Installer Checklist for Solar Photovoltaic Power System Installations 2004 California Electrical Code, Article 690 PV ARRAYS • PV modules listed to UL Standard 1703? {110'.3} Mechanical Attachment • Modules attached to the mounting structure according to the manufacturer's instructions? Roof penetrations flashed, secure and weather tight? GROUNDING • Each module grounded using the supplied hardware, the grounding point identified on the module and the manufacturer's instructions? Note: Bolting the module to a "grounded" structure usually will not meet NEC requirements. • Equipment-grounding conductors routed with the circuit conductors? Properly sized? {690.45} CONDUCTORS • Conductor type? — If exposed: USE-2, OF (usually inadequate at 60 0C), or SE, 90°C, wet-rated and sunlight-resistant, {690.31(B)}— If in conduit: RHW-2, THWN-2, or XHHW- 2 90°C, wet rated conductors. {310.15} • Conductor insulations rated at 900 {UL-1703} to allow for operation at 70°C+ near modules and in conduit exposed to sunlight? • Temperature-derated ampacity calculations based on 156% of short-circuit currents (Isc), and the derated ampacity greater than rating of overcurrent device (156% Isc-see below)? {690.8,9} • Note: Suggest temperature Berating factors of 65°C in installations where the backs of the module receive cooling air (6" or Ambient temperatures and n5e cesseof 40°C niay air can get to the backs of the modules. P require different derating factors. • Portable power cords allowed only for tracker connections? {690.31(C)), 400.3,7,8} • Strain reliefs/cable clamps or conduit used on al cables and cords? {300.4, 400.10) Listed for the applications and the environment? City of Bakersfield • Development Services • 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 _ . -1 r- .. iG t1 ]]C r17F.(1 Z � OVERCURRENT PROTECTION • Overcurrent devices in the do circuits listed for do operation? If device not marked dc, verify do listing with manufacturer. Auto, marine, from devices not acceptable.8, • Rated at 1.25 x 1.25=1.56 times short-circuit cu 690.8, ary module instructions} Note: Both lf circuits aonly�but branch-circuit 005N rated devices listed devices are allowed in PV s ource preferred. {690.9(C)} the • Each module or series string of modules have entlVe installers ignore P h se requirement, module? {UL-1703/NEC 110.3(B)} Note: Frequently, marked on the back of modules. Listed PV combiner boxes meeting this requirement are available. SMA Sunny Boy and some other "string" inverters may not require do fuses with two strings of modules or less. • Located in a position in the circuit to protect ollele conductors or battery?{690-9(A)FPN}rents from parallel module circuits or from the charge con • Smallest conductor used to wire modules protected? Sources of overcurrents are parallel-connected modules, batteries, and ac backfeed through inverters {690-9(A)} • User-accessible fuses in "touch-safe holders or capable of being changed without touching live contacts? {690.16} ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • Pressure terminals tightened to the recommended torque specification? Crimp-on terminals listed and installed with listed crimping tools by the same manufacturer? • Twist-on wire connectors listed for the environment? ,(i.e. dry, damp, wet, or direct burial?) Installed per the manufacturer's instructions? • Pressure lugs or other terminals listed for the environment? (i.e. inside, outside, wet, direct burial) . • not just UL Recognized? Power splicing blocks listed and • Terminals containing more than one conductor listed for multiple conductors? • Connectors or terminals using flexible, fine-stranded conductors listed for use with such conductors? CHARGE CONTROLLERS? • Charge controller listed to UL Standard 1741? {110.3} • Exposed, energized terminals readily accessible? • Charge controller a diversion controller? If so, does the system have an independent backup control method? {690.72(B)(1)} DISCONNECTS • Disconnects listed for do operation in do circuits? Automotive, marine, and telecom devices are not acceptable. • PV Disconnect readily accessible and located at first point of penetration of PV conductors? • PV conductors outside structure until reaching first readily accessible disconnect unless in metallic raceway? {690.14}{690.31(F) in2005 NPV source? {690.13} • Disconnects for all current-carrying conductors • Disconnects for equipment? {690.17} • Grounded conductors not fused or switched? Bolted disconnects OK. 3 ,�-S Note: Listed PV Centers by Xantrex, Outback, and others for 12, 24, and 48-volt systems • contain charge controllers, disconnects, and overcurrent protection for entire do system with possible exception of module protective fuses. INVERTERS (Stand-alone Systems) • Inverter listed to UL Standard 1741? {110.3} Note: Inverters listed to telecommunications or other standards do not meet NEC requirements. • DC input currents calculated for cable and fuse requirements? Input current = rated ac output in watts divided by lowest battery voltage divided by inverter efficiency at that power level. {690.9(B)(4) in 2005 NEC} Cables to batteries sized 125% of calculated batteries and external to PV load centers� (nt if • Overcurrent/Disconnects mounted near cables are longer than 4-5 feet to batteries or inverter. • High interrupt, listed, do-rated fuses or circuit breakers used in battery circuits? AIR/AIC at least 20,000 amps? {690.71(C), 110.9} • No multiwire branch circuits where single 120-volt inverters connected to 120/240-volt load centers? {100-Branch Circuit, Multiwire}, {690.10(C)} BATTERIES • Note: None are listed. • Building-wire type cables used? {Chapter 3} Note: Welding cables, marine, locomotive (DLO), and auto battery cables don't meet NEC. Flexible, listed USE, RHW, or THW cables are available. Article 400 flexible cables larger than 2/0 AWG are OK for battery. cell connections, but not in conduit or through walls. .{690.74, 400.8} Flexible, fine stranded cables require very limited, specially listed terminals. See stand-alone inverters for ampacity calculations. basements, • Access limited? {690.71(6)} Installed in well-vented areas (garages, outbuildings, and not living areas)? Note: Manifolds, power venting, and single exterior vents to the outside are not required and/or charge• Cables to inverters, do load centers, control ers in conduit? Conduit enters the battery enclosure below the tops of the batteries? {300.4} • Note: There are no listed battery boxes. Lockable heavy-duty plastic polyethylene tool boxes are usually.acceptable. INVERTERS • Inverter listed to UL Standard 1741 and identified for use in interactive photovoltaic power systems? {690.60} Note: Inverters listed to Telecommunications and other standards do not meet NEC requirements. • Backup charge controller to regulate the batteries when the grid fails? {690.72(6)6(1)} • Connected to dedicated branch circuit with back-fed overcurrent protection? {690.64} • Listed do and ac disconnects and overcurrent protection? {690.15,17} . • Total rating of overcurrent devices su I in power to ac load center (main breaker plus backfed PV breaker) less than load-center rating(120% of rating in residences)? {690.64(B)(2)} Lr ,r'.i GROUNDING • Only one bonding conductor (grounded conductor to ground) for do circuits and one bonding conductor for ac circuits (neutral to ground) for system grounding? {250) Note: The do bonds may be located inside inverters or in ground-fault protection devices. • AC and do grounding electrode conductors connected properly? They may be connected to the same grounding electrode system (ground rod). Separate electrodes, if used, must be bonded together. {690.41,47} • Equipment grounding conductors properly sized (even on ungrounded, low-voltage systems)? {690.45} • Disconnects and overcurrent protection in both of the ungrounded conductors in each circuit on 12-volt, ungrounded systems? {240.20(A)}, {690.41 in 2005 NEC} • Inverters with a system voltage more than 250V do use bonding fittings when metal conduits used? {250.97} CONDUCTORS (General) • Standard building-wire cables and wiring methods used? {300.1(A)} • Wet-rated conductors used in conduits in exposed locations? {100 Definition of Location, Wet} • DC color codes correct? They are the same as ac color codes= grounded conductors are white and equipment-grounding conductors are green, green/yellow, or bare. {200.6(A)} Note: All roof penetrations must be flashed ��S J. L. Doty Inc. J.L. Doty Construction J.L. Doty Engineering Company Alternative Energy Resources License#683047 PO BOX 21806 Bakersfield Ca.93309-1806 661 363-7700 Email engnrl 1 @aol.com 12-03-05 City Of Bakersfield Building Department 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, Ca.93301 ATTN; Jack Leonard Dear Mr. Leonard, I recently had a conversation with two different members of the Building Dept. in which it is clear to anyone involved,that it has been made increasingly harder to @l a permit for installation of a solar system. It is my opinion that in light of today's current energy shortages, and the days of rolling brown-outs,that the process to install renewable energy sources should be streamlined and made easier,not harder. It should be made easier for several reasons, the benefit of the Homeowner who wishes to purchase the system,the Community in whole that also benefits from this installation, and the Contractor who has the duty to install and maintain this system for a minimum of five (5) years, as required by the California Energy Commission. The portion of the new regulation that requires all roof penetrations to be flashed is just plain bad science. It will absolutely cause roof penetrations to pond and hold water, when in the past the water would have gone right past the stand-off or support leg. In my four (4) years of completing solar systems I HAVE NEVER ONCE HAD A LEAK. I have consulted with my distributors and qualified electrical engineers, and not one advised placing non-standard flashing with a support system. I have also been advised that placing a non-standard flashing on a system will in fact void the manufactures warranty, therefore placing my company at greater risk of liability. Less than 10 %of the manufactures, who make support systems, make flashing for their systems. These support systems are not systems that my company uses on a regular basis. The reason that I don't use the other systems for supports is they are considerably more expensive than a comparable system. I believe you are setting up contractors for a disaster waiting to happen. I will be sending you the bill when my first house leaks with the new flashings that are required by your regulations • The new regulations as put forth by the Building Dept. are un-necessary and harmful to all involved. They also require that an Engineer or Architect be involved to draw a plan which is just plain ridiculous. It only takes a C-10 license to install the whole system, and yet now an Engineer has to draw plans. That is an un-necessary over-regulation. I simply will add five hundred dollars($500.00)to each system that I do in the City of Bakersfield, and pass the cost directly on to the purchaser. That alone could be the deciding factor in whether or not a homeowner can purchase a system. So now your regulations could be directly responsible for not being able to sell systems in the City jurisdiction. Great work!! The market in the Central Valley is a very tight market with little or no room for additional cost and bureaucratic red tape. The new regulations are an additional cost that absolutely will inhibit growth of renewable energy in this area. Please review these regulations and try to help the process of a streamlined permit. Thank you. If you have any questions please call. Sin ely oseph Doty CC; Irma Carson- Ward 1 Sue Benham- Ward 2 Mike Maggard- Ward 3 David Couch- Ward 4 Harold Hanson- Ward 5 Jacquie Sullivan- Ward 6 Zack Scrivner-Ward 7 BAKE O�s araxr��s.� U rj cgL0IFO MEMORANDUM R��P CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE February 8, 2006 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORN `�� JANICE SCANLAN, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 001391 Councilmember Couch requested to the City Attorney to respond to correspondence from Robert Laramee regarding gang activity. Provide information regarding what the city is doing regarding gang injunctions and other legal issues regarding enforcement. The response to Mr. Laramee's letter is attached. VG:js cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S:\C0UNCIL\Referra1s\05-06 Referrals\MEMO couch001391.doc CITY ATTORNEY Virginia Gennaro _ DEPUTY CITYATTORNEYS �' • Allen M.Shaw Robert M.Sherfy CITY OF BAKERSFIELD OFFICE OFTHE CITYATTORNEY 1501 TRLr\TUN AVENUE BAKERSFIELD,CA 93301 TELEPHONE: 661-326-3721 FACSIMILE: 661-852-2020 February 6, 2006 Robert Laramee 9905 Metherly Hill Road Bakersfield, CA 93312 RE: Your letter dated December 29, 2005 Dear Mr. Laramee: The City Council recently received your letter dated December 29, 2005. Councilperson David Couch referred it to this office for response. Your letter expressed deep concern about increasing gang activity throughout the City and urged the City Council to take emergency measures to increase the number of police officers dedicated to pursuing, arresting and incarcerating gang members. Please be assured that the City takes the issue very seriously. In September, 2005, the police department increased the number of officers and sergeants assigned exclusively to its gang enforcement unit by fifty percent. Thus, currently there are twenty officers and three sergeants assigned to the unit. The police department, in conjunction with local probation and parole officers, conduct over one hundred probation and parole searches each month. Additionally, the District Attorney's office has added three new deputy district attorneys positions to increase their ability to prosecute gang-related cases. I am sure you are aware of the community meeting which was conducted shortly after the mall incident. The community was very willing to take any steps necessary to assist the City in combating the problem. As a result of that meeting, what had been a temporary City Council committee dealing with gang and gang-related issues, has become a standing committee. The name of this new committee is Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee. The Committee is made up of Councilmembers Irma Carson (chair), Sue Benham and Mike Maggard. Robert Laramee February 6, 2006 Page 2 Currently, there is federal legislation being proposed which addresses gang issues at the national and local levels. This legislation was proposed by Senator Feinstein. It is entitled, "The Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act of 2005". The legislation stiffens the penalties for recruiting gang members as well as for other gang-related crimes. The legislation also makes it easier to prosecute juveniles as adults. Most promising, however, it appropriates over $100 million to form task forces of federal, state and local agencies and to hire more prosecutors. As I'm sure you can appreciate, on February 22, 2006, the City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting the legislation. As I am sure you will agree, this problem did not occur overnight and cannot be alleviated overnight. It will require Bakersfield's citizens, such as yourself, working with each other and cooperating with all levels of government. Only by working together can we hope to really impact the gang issues in Bakersfield. Very'truly ours, aRGIN12NNARO City Attorney JS:js cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager SACOUNCIL\Referrals`,05-06 Referrals\Couch-Response to Laramee Letter of 12-29-05.doc RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D FEB -9 2006 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: February 8, 2006 SUBJECT: FROEHLICH DEVELOPMENT Referral No. 1407 ***REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC DIVISION*** COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED THAT STAFF REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF PUTTING IN A SIGNAL AT BRIMHALL -WEST OF COFFEE ROAD (REFER TO ATTACHMENT FROM MR. FROEHLICH. Traffic signals are currently warranted but unfunded for the intersections of Brimhall at Mondavi and Brimhall at River Ranch Drive. The Mondavi intersection is located between the existing signal at Windsong and the existing signal at Harvest Creek. The River Ranch Drive intersection is located about 1600 feet west of Coffee Road and about 940 feet east of the existing signal at the Harvest Creek intersection. When these two new traffic signals are installed, there will be a total of four signals on Brimhall between Coffee Road and Calloway Drive. Any additional signals requested by a developer for other locations on Brimhall are not recommended unless an independent engineering study can confirm that efficient coordinated flow of traffic can be maintain with all existing and future signals on Brimhall. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2006\01-25\Ref#1407(Steve W.).doc .- .-F.ROEHLICH __ S I G N A T U R E H O M E S IDAM- CHECK FAX—Y NfAJL Pic3alp— DELIVER TRANSMITTAL TO: NAME; CON VA AIDDREWFAX NUMBER- L/b CO R E.- k,mAIV%I- f OAI-*,o WAGES AM ATTACHM CONDAFIqn- �4v fit AAA 7 561-664-7130 Office --- fsh@froeblicilhooles.com Fax _-661-664-7132 11713 Covent Gardens Drive - Bakersrield, California 93311 • Post 0fltce Sox 226l7 • 8akersrjeldCahfhrnia43390-2617. . '.. k e fi' jsejcl-BrimhaU Road zAe-, MiAl/MINed U64 Sic Car*— ;Z2 Baker Id, Caac�pcusl Site PPP Tm-4m. .02 All ME 1.4 iff AAL FOWX 'B A K E R S ,F I E L D PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT t� 1501 TKUXTUN AVFN r��+UL f E*C TIAKFASIt111M.CA1 FORNIA 99u)1 (6611 X26-3724 RAUL M.ROJAS KEVIN RARNFN PUBLIC WORKS D1RFC'I'OR SOLID wA9'rF MANAGFR Tom Stanley P.Q-Box 22617 Bakersfield,CA 93390-2617 Dear Mr. Stanley, Concerning the Yasrrtine Apartment complex, we are requiring that each four unit building Have its own 6X8 refuse bin enclosure. Initial service will be a two cubic yard bin, serviced once a week. This decision is based on the fact that each building is a fourplex, and ownership is not based on individual dwellings. Any increase in service will require the property owner to either increase the size of the bin,or the number of service days. With cart service, there would not be additional space for more carts,and additional service days are not available. We apologize for the confusion on this issue,and look forward to seeing the new site plates. /,//James rely, Scrivano `� Supervisor Il Solid Waste Division SOLID WAM DIVISION 4101 TRUXTM AVENUE ,681)326-3114 BAKERSFIELD,CA 9330 Fax(661)052-2114 Vf � tD e+. '.• 't: N 3 0 0 1 , o iL i. .Soo thl e _ 1[�1D RCN q11 rn �� J CID W :'vim.:-�•�... r•.E-� ...�,y�.', ..i,.• ;` X.i Y/Sr.• :� 1.. a t�'��' '-;�=� =�,Jam,,,'• —' ,y'MKT,• ........................... Imo• d ol oW Al ITT _ '� '".n�i'.• Vii+.:^ �;+-.'=b�� _. •S y / � O • I .r `�� C ..4..... 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Sefox aacvparrey oftba builungersilt, is aP"md,39.2 culka yum�,3.1.3 cubic yu*treat loos s,type:ewe b`sn: c31 be placed within die�q�easetuas I II f r .rsr+ / may 61 f ov u��9tr TOTRL P.08 RECEIVED 0-_10�4010_L • FEB -9 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: February 8, 2006 SUBJECT: RIGHT TURN LANES STOCKDALE/CALIFORNIA Referral No. 1406 REFERRAL TO PUBLIC WORKS -TRAFFIC DIVISION*** COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED THAT STAFF ANALYZE THE FEASIBILITY OF TWO(2) RIGHT TURN LANES AT CALIFORNIA AND STOCKDALE (SOUTHBOUND CALIFORNIA ON TO WESTBOUND STOCKDALE The Traffic Engineer will add this request to the work program. Data collection using manual counting of turning movements and automatic hose counter equipment will be required to model the intersection for additional turning lanes. A report on the traffic operational improvements possibly gained with additional right turn lanes should be available in 6 to 8 weeks. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2006\01-25\Ref#1406(Steve W.).doc 11�ORAp�' i�� BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM � Cg1 ,.IF OR��� , REGE VED TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER �� FEB -6 2006 FROM: W. R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2006 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE SUBJECT: POLICE PATROL AT ASHE AND HARRIS Council Referral No. 1375 (Ward 5) Council Member Hanson requested additional enforcement of the speed limits in the area of Ashe and Harris Roads during the afternoon hours. Council Member Hanson's request was referred to the Operations/Traffic Division for follow-up. Motor officers were assigned to the area for three days during various hours and no violations were observed. Both of these roadways are heavily traveled, and the intersection of both is a four- way stop. The speed limits for Ashe and Harris Roads are 50 mph and 45mph, respectively; traffic through this area appears to be fairly close to these limits. However, due to the high speed limits, it would appear the vehicles are moving at a high rate of speed even at the speed limits. Staff will continue to monitor the area. BAKE RECEIVED OF yoreoe.�� ° FEB -6 2006 MEMORANDUM CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE February 3, 2006 TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNE, l ALLEN M. SHAVE; DEPUTY CITY ATT. NEY SUBJECT: GRAFFITI ON RAILROAD CARS COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 001403 Councilmember Sullivan requested staff provide information regarding location and length of time railroad cars are laid over and whether there is any requirement for railroad companies to abate graffiti on railroad cars. Responses to the City Attorney's inquiry to the local railroads for information responding to this referral have been mixed. With regard to the question of the location and length of time railroad cars may be maintained on a siding, BNSF Railroad's public information officer answered that there is no regulation limiting the length of time a rail car may be maintained on a siding before being used again. BNSF owns only a small percentage of the rail cars moved over or stored on its tracks. The large majority of cars are owned by various independent corporations which move products by rail. BNSF stores rail cars on sidings or yard storage tracks for an unlimited time until used, returned to the owner, maintenance is performed, or they are salvaged. Likewise, there is no regulation requiring the removal of graffiti from rail cars. However, as a matter of internal policy, BNSF removes graffiti from rail cars, whether or not owned by them, when they appear in BNSF shops for maintenance. Further, BNSF will respond to a complaint of offensive graffiti appearing on rail cars. That telephone number is being pursued. At this time neither the Union Pacific nor the San Joaquin Valley Railroad has returned our phone calls inquiring about this problem. The City Attorney's office will pursue the non-responders and provide a supplemental memo. VG/AMS:Isc cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council S\COUNCIL\Referrals\05-06 Referrals\Sullivan-Railroad Layovers.Graffitti.doc BAKE �OF,caavox.r��s� U + d CONFIDENTIAL - PROTECTED t� BY ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND cgL1 0 P ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT MEMORANDUM PRIVILEGES CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE February 6, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY ' SUBJECT: COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 001387 COUNCILMEMBER SCRIVNER REQUESTED STAFF PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT REGARDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PENALTIES FOR GRAFFITI OFFENDERS AND TO RESEARCH THE FEASILITY OF OFFENDER PERFORMING CLEANUP WORK. In order to prepare a comprehensive report, several law enforcement agencies must be contacted and provide input. While many of these agencies have been contacted and have responded, in order to provide a comprehensive report, more time is needed. This office will submit a completed response in two weeks. VG/js SACOUNCIL\Referrals\05-06 Referrals\Scrivner-Graffiti punish mentdelay.doc