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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/10/2006 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM March 10, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager A ja,,L SUBJECT: General Information 1. We were advised today that the General Services Administration will not allow Castle and Cooke to "step aside" from the courthouse lease at Buena Vista and Stockdale. Thus, the relief that the neighbors must have felt as a result of the Wednesday night announcement of Castle and Cooke is, unfortunately, short lived. A letter from the GSA is enclosed. Since GSA did not care about Presidential orders, City Council opinion or neighborhood protest, it is perhaps not surprising that they also do not care what Castle and Cooke prefers to do. Senator Boxer, to her credit, responded immediately with a letter of objection to the GSA decision. We thank her for her continuing support. What happens next? SDA, a downtown proposer, has filed a formal objection to the GSA decision which will result in a hearing and a GSA-Washington D.C. decision. It is a parallel and separate process from the administrative decision that is outlined in the GSA letter, and theoretically takes around 30 days. 2. The staff continues to work on the evaluation of submittals made with regard to sale of the City farm. It has turned out to be a more complex and time consuming task than we had initially anticipated. We are continuing the effort and will report to you as soon as we have a recommendation pinned down on who should receive the exclusive right to negotiate! 3. Attached is a preliminary concept plan and possible naming rights proposal for the "Sports Village" complex we are considering for the City owned property on Taft Highway. While this proposal is still in the early stages of study and design, we are beginning to introduce the idea to local community and business representatives to get feedback and to gauge initial interest in financial support for the project. Honorable Mayor and City Council March 10, 2006 Page 2 4. For a number of reasons, we've been without many key staff in most departments for some time now. Since the first of the year, and for varying periods, we've been without the Human Resources Director, Risk Manager, Assistant Building Director, two Associate Planners, Deputy City Attorney, Wastewater Superintendent, Development Associate, and Recreation Supervisor due to retirement, resignation or illness. Please understand that this shortage of key people is straining our ability to respond to your requests, specifically Council referrals and committee work. We can't provide the same level of support you are accustomed to until we can fill the vacancies and the medical issues are resolved. We continue to experience the challenge of competing with the private sector for job recruitment, given the impact of the local growth boom and a relatively healthy economy. We ask for your patience until we are back to adequate staffing. 5. Congratulations to Steve Womack on his selection by SMG to succeed Jim Foss as General Manager of the arena and convention center. 6. Police Sergeant Joe Grubbs is to be congratulated for receiving the Individual Service Award for the Center Chapter from the California State Juvenile Officers' Association. The Association is composed of police, probation, and school officers and officials from throughout the state. 7. A year-end financial report for Ice Sports Center is enclosed. Net profit increased from $24,487 to $113,331. The facility continues to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the increased revenue from classes and the hockey programs. The new general manager is also looking at adding other programming interests to the already busy ice schedule, including curling. 8. A memo from Flom Core is enclosed regarding a proposed increase in water fees for City system users. The change is being requested due to the increased cost of electricity (6%), a fee increase from our operations and maintenance contractor (3.8%), and the cost to introduce new water supplies to the system. The later is the largest component of the rate increase. We have contracted to the Kern County Water Agency and, soon, with California Water Service for new treated surface water that will replace poor quality groundwater in the system. It will be less costly to replace the groundwater than attempt to treat it, and the new surface water will provide more flexibility, reliability and much needed reserves for peak demands. The new water will represent 20% of our total water supply. Currently, 100% of our deliveries to customers are from groundwater wells. The rate increases are being delayed to Fall 2006 and Spring 2007. The fall increase will help to absorb the operations contractor fee increase, and the higher electrical costs. The spring increase is timed to the beginning of payments for the new treated surface water. Honorable Mayor and City Council March 10, 2006 Page 3 9. The statistics for the Graffiti Habitual Offender Suppression Team (GHOST) for January and February are enclosed. 10. The February report on the Police Special Enforcement Gang Unit activities for February is attached. 11. There will be a public meeting on Thursday, March 30th at Franklin Elementary School from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to solicit feedback for the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The enclosed flyer will be mailed and distributed in the next few weeks. 12. Recreation and Parks' activity report for the month of February is attached. 13. The Street Division work schedule for the week of March 13th is enclosed. 14. Responses to Council referrals are enclosed, as follows: At the February 22nd Council meeting, there were several referrals from Councilmembers Benham, Maggard, and Scrivner regarding various graffiti issues. • A report is enclosed from Public Works regarding increased organizational issues, manpower and the feasibility of doing 24-hour removal. We are proceeding right away with adding clerical help, authorizing overtime and trying to secure weekend workers as an interim measure. • In addition, a report from the Police Department addressing increased staffing, patrolling by sector, and community-wide sweeps is enclosed. • A report from the City Attorney regarding administrative fines will be forthcoming. Councilmember Couch • Graffiti removal at locations in the Villages of Brimhall; • Copy of Safe Route to School Grant. AT:rs cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk 03/09/2006 22: 36 4155223111 ARA PAGE 01/06 March 9, 2006 The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senator Washington, DC 20510-0505 Dear Senator Boxer: Thank you for your letter of March 3,2006 to Acting Administrator David L.Bibb on behalf of Mr. Alan Tandy, City Manager of Bakersfield, California concerning the award of a lease for a courthouse in Bakersfield. Acting Administrator Bibb has asked me to respond to your inquiry. Last month the General Services Administration(GSA) signed a lease for 31,234 rentable square feet of space in a build-to-suit facility to be designed, constructed and operated by the lessor, at a site at the southeast comer of Buena Vista Road and Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield, for a term of 10 years. The leased space is to be occupied by the US Magistrate, US Probation,US Pretrial Services and US Marshals Service. The lease was procured under a competitive Solicitation.for Offers (SFO)process. GSA solicited offers for leased space, and evaluated the offers based on the criteria set out in the SFO. GSA followed Executive Order 12072,which provides that first consideration shall be given to Central Business Areas of cities (CBAs)when the United States is acquiring space. We are also legally required to consider whether restricting the delineated area to the CBA will provide for adequate competition when acquiring leased space. We consulted extensively with Mr. Tandy about the proposed delineated area which included the CBA and areas outside the CBA. We also told Mr. Tandy that sites located inside and outside the CBA would be treated equally. Mr. Tandy did not object. Some key events in this consultation process are listed in the attachment to this letter. On June 24, 2004, GSA issued Solicitations for Offers(Sl~Os)to prospective lease offerors with a delineated area which included the CBA and other areas in the City of Bakersfield. The SFO specified the factors under which offers would be evaluated. These included technical factors such as quality of site, quality of the design team and quality of facility design. The SFO provided that technical factors would be considered significantly more important than price in evaluating offers for lease award. Per the SFO, the award would be made to the proposal that offered the greatest value to the Government in terms of price and technical factors. This type of evaluation, the"greatest value"process, is designed to select the proposal that offers the most for the money. It contrasts with a more common method of contracting, i.e., selecting an offer that meets RECEIVED- 3/10/06 11 :54AM- ->CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #384; PAGE 2 03/09/2006 22:36 4155223111 ARA PAGE 02/06 only the minimum requirements and is the lowest-price offer,which is a process which may result in award to a lower quality offer. Such a process is not appropriate for the construction of a ,federal courthouse. GSA evaluated all offers pursuant to the technical factors stated in the SFO. We selected the proposal that offered the greatest value to the Government. That is, the offer submitted by Castle and Cooke received the highest score of all offers based upon the evaluation of technical factors. Also, and contrary to certain published reports, Castle and Cooke's proposal was not the highest priced offer. Therefore,based upon the combination of superior technical merit and a reasonable rental rate,we awarded the lease to Castle and Cooke. The lease was fully executed on February 16, 2006. Mr. Tandy's letter mentions possible concerns with the site plans. All GSA Lessors are required to obtain all necessary approvals from local governing bodies,and this process typically takes place after lease award. GSA had a discussion today with Castle and Cooke and they have reassured us that they are committed to their contract, that they will honor their obligations, and that they are ready, willing and able to proceed with the project. Please understand, a new procurement could result in increased costs and could delay the courthouse project by years without a guarantee that the new site would be located in the downtown area. GSA has fully complied with all applicable laws,regulations and executive orders in the conduct of this lease procurement. While I can appreciate the City's disappointment that the outcome was not a downtown location, I hope the City can appreciate GSA efforts to be inclusive and consider downtown locations, while also balancing those considerations with the need for a lease building which fully meets the Courts' requirements and produces a courthouse facility which Bakersfield and the Courts urgently require. If we can provide you with any further information,please feel free to contact me or the Assistant Regional Administrator for Public Buildings, Jeffrey Neely at (415) 522-3100. Sincerely, jam,F-uER:G. Peter G. Stamison Regional Administrator Attachment cc: The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senator 1130"O" Street, Suite 2450 Fresno, CA 93721 RECEIVED: 3/10/06 11 :54AM; -,CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #384; PAGE 3 PAGE 03/06 03/09/2006 22:36 4155223111 ARA Concur: 9pmp: Date 9PFE: Date 9PF: Date 9L: Date 9P: Date CC' 9PFE official/Reading 9PM (S.Bzunson) 9PF 9PB 9P 9A 91, Control#9A-0614 9PM/9PF:SBrunson:x3319:3/8/08:Rewzitten:7Neely:3/9/06 RECEIVED: 3/10/06 11 :54AM; -CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #384; PAGE 4 03/09/2006 22: 36 4155'223111 ARA PAGE 04/06 EO 12072 Consultation Process • GSA wrote to the Mayor of Bakersfield on May 23, 2003 proposing a geographic search.area("delineated area")that included the downtown central business area (CBA) and other areas outside the downtown CBA. We suggested additional areas beyond the downtown,because our knowledge of the market indicated a lack of available properties likely to meet the Court's requirements in the downtown area. For example, security requirements called for sites large enough to accommodate 50-foot setbacks for a court facility. • The City Manager responded by letter of June 6, 2003 that the City supported a downtown location. • Later in June 2003, GSA conducted a tour of prospective properties in Bakersfield. The tour indicated the Central Business Area would not produce enough offers to generate competition. GSA met with the City Manager in Bakersfield. We explained that we are legally required to obtain adequate competition, and that we proposed to solicit offers not only in the CBA but in the larger area outlined in our earlier May 23, 2003 letter to the Mayor. The City Manager did not object. ■ GSA again toured prospective properties in Bakersfield on January 9, 2004. The finding was the same as before, indicating the unlikelihood of adequate competition in the CBA. GSA investigated the following alternatives to increase likelihood of competition: pre-select a single site, and have multiple lease offerors compete on design/construction on the pre-selected site;or solicit lease offers for multiple sites after re-advertisement. On January 9, 2004 GSA met with City Councilwoman Susan Benham at her request. The Councilwoman voiced support for a downtown Location. ■ On February 4,2004, GSA met with the City Manager to explore whether the City could help assemble a single site downtown site. The City Manager indicated the City was eager to help. GSA asked the City whether it had an available downtown site to offer GSA, but the City did not. GS.A,and the City discussed the practicalities of the City helping to assemble a site. Based on site availability, this discussion focused on a process that would likely require the city redevelopment agency to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire parcels. • GSA studied this single-site alternative and determined that although the City was willing to help, the condemnation,process involved substantial risks and complications (including assemblage and condemnation delays,demolition of multiple buildings and relocation of businesses and residents), and that therefore RECEIVED: 3/10/06 11 :55AM; -CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #384; PAGE 5 03/39/2006 22:36 4155223111 ARA PAGE 05/06 the process of identifying a single site was not the most prudent course. GSA, decided to re-advertise for multiple offers in a revised delineated area, with the intent of attracting offers for enough sites to generate adequate competition. On April 7, 2004 GSA wrote to the City Manager advising that GSA intended to solicit offers in a revised delineated area which we outlined in our letter. The City Manager replied indicating support of a downtown location. • On April 29, 2004, GSA conducted a tour of prospective properties ,111 the revised delineated area. The tour revealed the same kind of limited site availability in the CBA as on.earlier tours. On April 30, 2004, GSA met again.with the City Manager. GSA proposed considering sites in the entire revised delineated area, rather than restricting consideration to downtown sites, and evaluating all offers equally under evaluation,,factors in the Solicitation, for Offers. The City Manager did not object to our proposal. • On May 4, 2004,the Contracting Officer, Scott Brunson, concluded the consultation via an e-mail sent to the City Manager,Mr. Tandy. In his e-mail, Mr. Brunson,confirmed the parties' mutual understanding that the delineated area would not be solely limited to the CBA. At the City's request, GSA agreed that it would not establish a minimum acreage requirement for the sites but instead allow developers to demonstrate design solutions to meet the government's requirements. Mr. Tandy agreed. A copy of these a-mails is attached. RECEIVED: 3/10/06 11 :55AM; - CITY OF BAKERSFIELD; #384; PAGE 6 ARA PAGE 06/06 03/x9/2006 22:36 4155223111 ® Scott A. To Alan Tandy Brunson/9PNEJR091GSAlGO °C V 05104/2004 11:52 AM Subject Maglstrete Court location-Bakersfield Dear Alan, Thanks to you and all the folks you brought In to meet with me on Friday to discuss the location of the proposed lease for US Magistrate and related federal agencies in Bakersfield. To confirm our understanding, GSA will consider sites in the entire area outlined In the attachment to my April 7, 2004 email to you,rather than restricting consideration to downtown sites. At your request,GSA will not set a minimum acreage requirement as we had suggested, but will allow developers proposing smaller sites the chance to demonstrate In their proposals that they have a design solution which fits on the site and meets our requirements. In our meeting, I explained that quality factors such as proposed facility design will be more Important than price in selecting the successful offeror,and that this tends to give an advantage to larger sites over smaller sites,because of greater flexibility in site and building design. You indicated the City could assist developers of downtown redevelopment sites to try to Identity additional land to make their proposals more attractive—I mentioned that land for public parking could be provided across the street from the building site. I appreciate all the assistance your office has provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please continue to feel free to call me. Scott Brunson Realty Specialist General Services Administration PBS Pacific Service Center(9PNE) 450 Golden Gate Avenue,4th Floor San Francisco,CA 94102 Phone 415-522-3251 Fax 415-522-3117 Scott_Bru nson @gsa.gov BARBARA BOXER COMMITTEES: CALIFORNIA COMMERCE,SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENT ` nII ll AND C WORKS ttegitatint �Eu tc FOREIGN RELATIONS HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING SUITE 112 WASHINGTON.DC 20510-0505 (Z02)224-3553 http://boxer.senate.gov/contact March 10, 2006 Peter G. Stamison, Regional Administrator U. S. General Services Administration 450 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3434 Dear Administrator Stamison: I am writing you in answer to your letter of March 9,where you state that GSA will proceed with the development of a new federal courthouse outside of downtown Bakersfield. I want to be very clear that I believe that this position is not only contrary to the wishes of the City of Bakersfield, but also contrary to national policy. In addition, since our correspondence began, the developer you have selected has indicated that they would back away from their outside-of-downtown project due to community opposition. Instead of embracing this turn of events, you have dug your heels in and that is just the opposite of what you should do as a government agency. I ask you to immediately convene a community meeting in Bakersfield so that you may hear directly from the people who will be impacted by your decision. Please contact me as soon as possible through my State Director, Tom Bohigian, at (559) 497-5109, so that I may assist in the logistics of this important meeting. Please remember that this is a government of,by and for the people, and the people deserve to be heard. I thank you for your attention to this important matter. erely, arbara Boxer United States Senator 1700 MONTGOMERY STREET 312 NORTH SPRING STREET 501 T STREET 1130'0'STREET 600'B'STREET 201 NORTH'E'STREET SLATE 240 SUITE 1748 SUITE 7-600 SUITE 2450 SUITE 2240 SUITE 210 SAN FRANCISCO.CA 94111 LOS ANGELES,CA 90012 SACRAMENTO,CA 95814 FRESNO,CA 93721 SAN DIEGO,CA 92101 SAN BERNARDINO,CA 92401 (415)403-0300 (213)894-5000 (916)448-2787 (559)497-5109 (619)239-3884 (909)888-8525 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER SPORTS VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SPORTS VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1`IAME THE ENTIRE SPORTS VILLAGE • Naming rights for the entire sports village: 12 baseball fields, 16 soccer fields, 6 football fields, 2 restroom/ concession buildings, and a community center • Large sign with name at Taft Highway entrances, and any other entrances to the sports village • Name of sports village on all scoreboards/concession buildings and structures throughout the park • Name would appear on every promotion for tournaments, games, practices. • Sports village with full page ad would be in each publication of the Recreation and Parks Brochure which is mailed to 100,000 homes three times a year. • Staff shirts would indicate sports village name. • Ground breaking and grand opening ceremonies with dignitaries from your company, the city, and region. . Ability to host annual company-wide outings . Possibility for theme based gas stations, business and restaurants on commercial corners . 365 day operation with opportunities for major state, regional and national sports competitions . Special Donor Plaza in prominent location near the sports village entrance . . ,_.. SPORTS VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NAME KEY ELEMENTS WITHIN THE SPORTS VILLAGE • Name the baseball, soccer, football complex, or community center • Name prominently displayed at respective entrances and on a large sign in a central location • Sports village will receive full page ad in the Recreation and Parks brochure which is mailed to 100,000 homes three times a year. • Name would appear on respective sports' promotions For- example, if large soccer tournament is in town, the name of the complex would be prominently advertised. Same goes for baseball/softball/football • Name would be on the concession buildings and scoreboards within the respective sports village area. • Essential part of the ground breaking and grand opening ceremonies. Ability to host annual company outings in respective named NIF areas. 0- 365 day operation with opportunities for major state, regional, and national sports competitions Special Donor Plaza in prominent location near the spori� village entrance SPORTS VILL.LACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO BE NAMED • Sign with name displayed at the respective field or on concession stand • All field sponsors would be on one large sign, with a map of the complex indicating the location of each field. • Special Donor Plaza in prominent location near the sports village entrance �� * All sponsors listed in the Recreation and Park a k brochure which is mailed to 100,000 homes three times a year. During tournaments, all field names would be listed in the respective programs for that sport k `F _ is SPORTS VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NAME SEPARATE AMENITIES: Name of all sponsors on sports complex maps, including on a sign at a central location in the park. Banner on outfield fences. Mentioned in the Recreation and Parks brochure at each publication, which is mailed to 100,000 homes three times Ali a year. Special Donor p 92a in prominent location near sports village entranced �i1 by� r � � ^ N""- i SPORTS VILLAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DESIRED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Naming Rights - Entirg Sports Village $5,000,000 4i% nii Naming Rights - Key Elements AM • Baseball complex $900,000 A • Soccer complex $1 ,600,000 • Football complex $400,000 • Community center $800,000 Naming Rights - Other Opportunities • Concession Stand (2) $320,000 each • Single Field (34) $100,000 each To be negotiated, depending on areas chosen to be named 501 C3 Charitable donation available through the ' Bakersfield Foundation RightFax 3/7/2006 10 : 31 PAGE 001/001 Fax Server ph RabobankARENA 1001 Truxtun Avenue,Bake sf 1 4 'eld,California 9 3011 rabobankarena,com SMG NAMES STEVE WOMACK GENERAL MANAGER OF RABOBANK ARENA, THEATER, & CONVENTION CENTER IN BAKERSFIELD March 7, 2006 - (Bakersfield, CA) Hank Abate, Regional Vice President for SMG announced today the promotion of Steve Womack as General Manager of Rabobank Arena, Theater, & Convention Center. Womack will assume his new duties on Saturday, March 11, 2006. "I am pleased to promote Steve to the position of General Manger of Rabobank Arena, Theater, & Convention Center and the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center. Steve is a natural fit having served as Assistant General Manager since July 2002." said Abate. "I believe Steve's knowledge and experience of the arena industry and knowledge of the community will enhance Bakersfield as a must play market for many years to come". Womack, 46, has served as Assistant General Manager of the complex since July 1, 2002 and has also held the position of Finance Director since June 1998. In addition Womack has held the title of Senior Director of Finance for SMG since April 2005. Prior to the arena industry, Womack was in the sports television industry and held the position as Controller of O.C.C. Sports a subsidiary of ESPN. Steve resides in Bakersfield and has two children Katie and Jake. On average, Rabobank, Arena, Theater, & Convention Center host 300 events per year while the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center is open year round with adult and youth hockey, figure skating, and other recreation programs. Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides facility services to 195 venues, in 41 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Europe, controls over 1.4 million entertainment seats worldwide, and manages more than ten million feet of exhibition space. For event information, please visit www rabobankarena.com or www.bakersfieldicesports.com ; for company information please visit www.smgworld.com Contact: Rabobank Arena (661) 852-7300 (3MVP February 28, 2006 Mr. Alan Tandy City of Bakersfield City Managers Office 1501 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: Bakersfield Ice Sports Center 2005 Rink Report Dear Mr. Tandy, 2005 was another successful year for the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center &the City of Bakersfield. Attached is a report for January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. I hope you will be as excited as I was upon viewing the information. As the new General Manager at the facility, I can honestly say that I am extremely pleased with my experiences at the rink thus far. During my first two months, I have been greeted with open arms and praises from the overwhelming majority of our guests. I will do the best I possibly can to keep this facility going in a positive direction. Continuing to provide top notch service to the residents of Bakersfield and Kern County when it comes to participating in ice sports is going to be my main goal in 2006. In terms of programming, I plan on expanding the options available to our patrons as well improving upon the programs that are currently being offered. I feel as if the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center has only begun to create its niche in the community, and over the next few years will only continue to develop and expand. If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Sincerely, Adam Miller General Manager Bakersfield Ice Sports Center 1001 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93306 odKersrieiu ice sports Venter Profit & Loss January through December 2005 Jan-Dec 05 Dec 03-Dec 04 Variance Ordinary Income/Expense Income Birthday Parties 31,253 31,253 Classes&Lessons 81,150 74,863 6,287 Concession Commission 21,375 22,441 (1,066) Contracted Ice 85,639 94,719 (9,080) Facility Rentals 41,264 97,066 (55,802) Figure Skating Programs 47,436 47,436 General Admissions 273,793 282,109 (8,316) Group Sales 3,009 3,009 Hockey Programs-Adult 82,964 153,037 (70,073) Hockey Programs-Youth 117,482 117,482 Retail Space 7,371 5,338 2,033 Sponsorships&Advertising 6,850 4,500 2,350 Total#ncome 799,586 734,073 65,513 Expense Advertising Expense 8,944 9,613 (669) Direct Event Expense 37,605 35,016 2,589 Event Labor 26,088 46,058 (19,970) Total Expense 72,638 90,687 (18,049) Net Ordinary Income 726,948 643,386 83,562 Other Income/Expense Other Expense Armored Car 2,031 2,031 Bank Service Charges 157 157 Contract Maintenance 25 25 Depreciation Expense 2,695 3,144 (449) Dues and Subscriptions 4,635 4,918 (283) Employment Fees/Ads 347 774 (427) Equipment Rental 7,186 5,263 1,923 Full Time Staff 243,125 156,078 87,047 Insurance 3,139 12,642 (9,503) Licenses&Permits 1,550 1,550 Management Fees 50,000 52,000 (2,000) Marketing 12,057 18,918 (6,861) Miscellaneous 2,677 (872) 3,549 Part Time Staff 74,133 130,142 (56,009) Postage and Delivery 83 83 Printing and Reproduction 326 3,410 (3,084) Professional Fees 7,901 7,265 636 Repairs 5,228 8,364 (3,136) Security 751 268 483 Supplies 11,820 22,315 (10,495) Telephone 1,247 1,247 Travel&Ent 5,384 10,380 (4,996) Uniforms 81 329 (248) Utilities 177,038 183,561 (6,523) Total Other Expense 613,616 618,899 (5,283) Net Other Income (613,616) (618,899) 5,283 Net Income 113,331 24,487 88,844 Page 1 of 1 2005 Head Counts Recreational Ice Users 509421 Dragons 5,040 Adult Hockey 6,084 Youth Hockey 5,028 Skate School 4,872 Condors 19600 Groups & Birthdays 5,130 Freestyle 554 2005 Skate School Session Count Amount January-February 81 $5760 March-April 163 $11,036 May-July 129 $10,785 August-October 137 $10,785 November-January 99 $9818.88 2005 Hockey League Enrollment Youth Winter Spring Summer Fall 7-Jan 22-Apr 11-Aug 28-Nov Mites 34 27 19 17 Sauirts 25 23 16 28 Peewee 32 25 17 15 Bantam 17 29 11 7 Midv-et 15 25 17 20 Total Total 123 129 80 87 419 Adult 2006 current Winter Snrinv_ Summer/Fall Winter 3-Jan 24-Apr 28-Aua 8-Jan Gold 44 38 36 37 Silver 64 77 84 117 Bronze 10 Total Total 108 115 120 164 507 2005 Hockey Highlights • Added Bronze (beginner) league for the adults to eliminate intimidation amongst new players and prepare them for the more advanced leagues. • Youth and Adult teams participated in several exhibition games and tournaments in California and Nevada. Currently looking to use contacts across state to bring teams (extra revenue) to Ice Sports Center • Added Learn to Skate from the Pros with the help of the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL). • Annual California Dreaming Hockey Skills Camp. • Several Youth Hockey players have moved on to the Travel Hockey Program (Bakersfield Dragons). • Hosted charity 27 Hours of Hockey Thon Supporting Breast Cancer. FIGURE SKATING HIGHLIGHTS: • Introduced five (5) new specialty classes to our program. • The enrollment dropped this summer and again in December because of the holidays. Enrollment is now coming back. • We've added one new figure skating coach. • Hosted the "Beat the Heat Ice Show" in June. PUBLIC SKATING/GROUP PROGRAMS: • We are actively pursuing group clients for birthday parties, corporate outings and team building events. • There is a school/non-profit group rate that will be extended to schools, daycare providers, under-privileged youth groups, and can be utilized for fundraising activities. • A brochure was developed highlighting rink activities that was distributed through area school districts. • We are developing a broomball session. • Our numbers have steadily been climbing and since the "Winter Playground" we have seen a large jump in the numbers. Now our job is not to let them slip away. EVENTS & PROMOTIONS: Winter Playground • During the month of December the rink hosted Nine (9) Winter Playground events on Friday and Saturday evenings. While children played in the piles of snow and skated around the ice, a DJ played requested holiday music. These events were supported by a heavy TV, radio, our web site and print campaign. • Dates were: Nov. 25&26, Dec. 2&3, 9&10, 16&17 and the last night was Dec. 23. • This is one of the largest events hosted here and we get lots of retention off this one.event. DJ Night • DJ Nights occur twice a month on Friday nights. This event is very popular and it continues to grow. • The DJ Nights have been and will continue to be supported by print ads and our web site. Learn to Skate/Figure Skate Campaign • Learn to skate tot program is set up for children 3-5 just to learn to skate for recreation or for those wanting to look at hockey as their path. • The learn to skate and skating school program will be mentioned generically in all media and specifically tagged TV spots will be ran approximately one (1) month prior to the start of each learn to skate session. RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D MAR CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tand City Manager FROM: Florn Core, Water Resources Manager DATE: March 3, 2006 SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 218 DOMESTIC WATER FEE HEARING NOTICE Customers and/or property owners receiving domestic water service from the City of Bakersfield Water system will be mailed a notice of a public hearing to be held on June 7, 2006 to consider a proposed increase in the readiness-to-serve and quantity unit charges. The readiness-to-serve charge for a typical single family residential connection is to be increased by $0.65 per month to a total of $9.55 per month on October 1, 2006. The readiness-to-serve charge for larger services will be assessed by a service-size ratio relative to a typical residential customer. The quantity rate is currently $0.66 per hundred cubic feet unit. The proposed rate will increase by $0.03 to $0.69 per unit on October 1, 2006 and by $0.05 to a total of $0.74 on April 1, 2007. The service fee and quantity rate change will increase the typical single family residential monthly water bill by 5.4% on October 1, 2006 and by 4.8% on April 1, 2007. The notices will be mailed as inserts in each customers' monthly bill, meeting the requirements of the law, beginning March 20, 2006 and completed by April 20, 2006. As of January 30, 2006 there were 34,637 metered service connections on the system. In addition there were 377 non-metered "fire service" connections. This totals 35,014 notices that will be sent on the hearing. Of course, the system is adding new connections every day, with between 200-250 new customers per month, therefore the actual number of sent notices will be higher. Only the customers and/or property owners of record, as identified by the billing registers for customers of the City of Bakersfield Water System, will receive a notice, since they are the only ones the City is required to provide a notice. In addition, the hearing will be posted in the local general circulation newspaper, which is also required by law. The City of Bakersfield Water Board will be apprised of this proposed rate increase at the March 15, 2006 meeting.Attached is a copy of the notice that will be inserted in customers' bill beginning the latter part of March 2006. frc\S:\Prop218 Me motoAla nTa ndy2006 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a protest hearing accepting testimony will be held before the Council of the City of Bakersfield on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 5:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. The purpose of the hearing is to receive and consider input regarding an increase in the monthly readiness-to-serve charge and the quantity rate for domestic water service from the City of Bakersfield. Pursuant to Chapters 14.04, 14.06 and 14.08 of Title 14 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, the City of Bakersfield Domestic Water System provides residents and customers a pure, clean and wholesome water supply in quantities and under sufficient pressure for all ordinary and proper uses. Charges for water service are paid directly by property owners and/or occupants through bills rendered monthly. In compliance with Proposition 218, property owners and/or customers of the City of Bakersfield Domestic Water System are hereby informed of a proposed increase in the monthly readiness-to- serve charge and quantity rate on the monthly bill. Your water service is included in this action, and is identified in the accompanying bill enclosed in this mailing. The current readiness-to-serve charge for a typical residential customer is $8.90 per month. The monthly service charge is proposed to be $9.55 beginning October 1, 2006, which reflects an increase of$0.65 per month. The readiness-to-serve charge for larger services will be assessed by a service-size ratio relative to a typical residential customer. The quantity rate is currently $0.66 per hundred cubic feet unit. The proposed rate will increase by $0.03 to $0.69 per unit on October 1, 2006. The quantity charge is proposed to be increased by $0.05 to $0.74 per unit on April 1, 2007. No additional adjustment to the readiness-to-serve charge is proposed. A typical residential customer will see a total increase of $1.49 per month on October 1, 2006 and $1.40 on April 1, 2007. Due to new water supply programs, the cost of meeting water quality standards and the general inflation rate, expenditures have increased 6.5%. This increase is proposed to be effective October 1, 2006 and April 1, 2007. If you need additional information on the water services provided by the City or on the proposed service fee and quantity charge increase, please contact the Water Resources Department at (661)326-3715. WRITTEN PROTESTS may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to addressing only those issues raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield prior to the close of the hearing. If protests against the fee increase are made by a majority of customers and/or property owners on the City of Bakersfield system, the City shall not charge the additional readiness-to-serve fee or quantity rate. Dated: March 15, 2006 PAMELA A. MCCARTHY, CMC City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the Please Conserve Water! City of Bakersfield frc:\S:\DOMESTIC RATES 2004\Prop218N0ticeof HearingDomestic2004 B ORApE,Q `S� BAKERSFIELD POLICE ' MEMORANDUM J ARY I%. cILIF OR��� RECEIVED Date: March 7, 2006 MAR -9 2006 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager l From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police v�rV CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Subject: GHOST "Graffiti" Statistics for January and February I have attached the Graffiti Unit statistics for January and February. In January, there were two community education presentations and three surveillance operations. • KHSD Deans Office - Approximately 20 individuals • KHSD Police Department— Approximately 80 individuals Surveillance Operations = 3 (Silver Creek Park, Stone Creek Park and Racine/McKee) Staff presented five Community Education Presentations during the month of February: • -East Bakersfield Community Graffiti Meeting w/ Supervisors Rubio and Patrick V Horace Mann School • -CSUB Chiefs Class Presentation • -Bakersfield College - Todd Brown's Campus Supervisors Academy • -Crime Free Multi-Housing Crime Prevention Meeting • -East Bakersfield High School Graffiti Clean-up Meeting Please call if you have questions. Monthly Stats for GHOST Program—2006 January February Year to Date Total Arrests 16 6 22 Adult Arrests 4 2 6 Juvenile Arrests 12 4 16 Felony 4 0 4 Misdemeanor 12 6 18 Cases Cleared 31 5 36 Secret Witness 2 5 7 Graffiti Tips Community Education 2 5 7 Presentations Surveillance 3 0 3 Operations V�`HOORPOR.4,,' 51 BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM , �L Wr �`IIIFO1R Date: March 7, 2006 RECEIVED To: Alan Tandy, City Manager MAR - 9 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 February of 2006. Please call if you have any questions. W R R/vrf Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Report — February 2006 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Special Enforcement Unit and significant incidents / investigations for February 2006. 86 Felony Arrests 6 Guns Seized 43 Supplemental Reports 44 Misdemeanor Arrests 320 FI's 94 General Offense Reports 25 Felony Warrant Arrests 31 Citations 21 Vehicle Reports 26 Misdemeanor Warrant 245 Probation and Parole 1 Search Warrants Arrests Searches 6 2006 Shootings Hrs. Assisting Other 2 2005 Shootings 447 Hours In Training 317 Department 3 2004 Shootings Sections 2 2003Shootings 5 2002Shootings Year to Date Statistics January - February 2006 185 Felony Arrests 23 Guns Seized 76 Supplemental Reports 93 Misdemeanor Arrests 736 FI's 202 General Offense Reports 52 Felony Arrests Warrant 53 Citations 41 Vehicle Reports 56 Misdemeanor Warrant 606 Probation and Parole Arrests Searches 4 Search Warrants 7 2006 Shootings Hrs. Assisting Other 9 2005Shootings 447 Hours In Training 375 Department 5 2004 Shootings Sections 3 2003 Shootings 6 2002 Shootings William Rector 02 February month end.doc Page 2 SEU DAILY ACTIVITY 2/1/06 Wednesday—0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Casey Fernet, 25, 36th St/ L st, for possession of methamphetamine. Davis Murillo, 26, 400 block Baker St, for misdemeanor warrants. Jose Bernal, 22, 301h St/Q St, for public intoxication. Paula Hall, 30, 2300 White Ln #123, for possession of stolen property, possession of meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Shane Stidham, 39, 3850 Wible Rd. for felony warrant. Robert Fowler, 27, 1000 block of Holland, for violation of parole. 2/2/06 Thursday—0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Aaron Longley, 21, 2601 S. Chester Ave, for sales of marijuana and conspiracy. Brandon Marrs, 23, 2601 S. Chester Ave, for sales of marijuana, conspiracy and violation of parole. Jeremy Perrette, 22, 2601 S. Chester Ave, for possession of marijuana for sales, alter imitation firearm, possess over 28.5 grams of marijuana and conspiracy. Josephine Lozano, 22, 900 block Delfino Ln, for possession of meth. Velsa Muniz, 31, 900 block Delfino, for possession of stolen property and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Arnulfo Ramirez, 41, 928 Flower St, for UTI. David Tarango, 35, White Ln / Hughes Ave, for possession of efederine with intent to sell, conspiracy and violation of parole. Tracie Dixon, 45, 2727 White Lane, for possession of narcotics, and conspiracy. Holman, Jerald, 25, 1818 Williams St, for spousal abuse, possession of rock for sales, and participation in a criminal street gang. 2/3/06 Friday—0800-1800 1700 0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Brain Lapeer, 38, 400 block E Belle Terrace, for possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of stolen property. Cristhian Delgadillo, 18, E 19" St/ Beale, for misdemeanor warrant. ...... _ _ Pae 3 William Rector-02 February month end.doc __.. _ _..,_.._ g -� Marcus Bruley, 28, 200 block E. White Ln, for possession of controlled substance for sales and possession of a controlled substance for transport. Kionte Williams, 25, 2601 S. Chester, for possession of PCP for sales. Terry Johnson, 31, California / Union, for misappropriation of property, possession of stolen property, driving on a suspended license, and false tabs. 2/4/06 Saturday—_1 200-2200, 1800-0400 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Zach Richardson, 18, 2604 Buck Owens Blvd, for detox. 17, 1500 block Ralston St, for GTA, possession of stolen vehicle, possession of a billy club, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, driving unlicensed. 17, 1501 Ralston St, for possession of a dangerous weapon, GTA, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, and possession of a stolen vehicle. 16, 35 Milham Dr, shooting at an inhabited dwelling, assault with a deadly weapon —firearm, and participation in a criminal street. Kenneth Sims, 24, 1414 E. California Ave, for misdemeanor warrant. 2/5/06 Sunday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Huber Penaloza, 38, 1200 3`d St, for possession of meth, transport meth, and seatbelt required. Frank Hubbard, 24, 500 Ming Ave, for felony warrant. Juan Sanchez, 41, 505 Union Ave #230, for false info, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and parole violation. Wendell Dixon, 48, 321 8" St, for possession of rock cocaine. 2/6/06 Monday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Jonathan Thompson, 34, 1000 blk Hacienda, for battery on an officer, expired reg, no insurance and suspended license. Edward Anaya, 27, 970 30" St, for misdemeanor warrant. Corey Carrigan, 28, 3601 S. Chester, for sales of marijuana, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, and sales of ecstasy. Germaine Caldwell, 2r, 3601 S. Chester, for sales of marijuana, conspiracy, participation in a criminal street gang, and sales of ecstasy. ......._._.._._.. ........._. _ _ _ _ ... ......... Wiiliam Rector- 02 February month end.doc Page 4 2/7/06 Tuesday— 0800-1800, 1700_0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Apolo Marquez, 31, Center/ Webster St, for felony warrant. Stephanie Palo, 37, 505 Union Ave #223, for possession of methamphetamine and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Edward Dickerson, 20, 1500 block Pacific St, for possession of cocaine for sales and biking on the wrong side of the road. David McFerson, 28, White Ln / Akers, for felon with a firearm, carry concealed weapon, loaded gun in public, felon with ammo, possession of stolen property, criminal threats, assault with a firearm, resisting arrest, criminal discharge, firearm/controlled substance, Possession of ecstasy and kidnapping. GUN SEIZED: 06-27503, Springfield, 40 caliber semi-auto, from White /Akers 2/8/06 Wednesday—0800-1800 1700 0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Victor Rodriguez, 41, 30t1/ F St, for possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana. Moses Reyes, 19, 2600 block Chester Ave, for brandishing an imitation firearm. Daniel Arguello, 18, 2600 block Chester Ave, for ADW with a vehicle. Jimmy Lindsey, 30, 201 McCord Ave #28, for parole hold. Ocataviano Villoa, 41, Brundage Ln / Chester, for parole hold. GUN SEIZED: 06-27798, Mossburg, 12 gauge shotgun, from 416 T St 2/9/06 Thursday— 0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Salvador Tarango, 23, 1500 block 1911 St, for public intoxication. 17, 300 block Kincaid, for possession of a dangerous weapon, participation in a criminal street gang, and delaying /obstructing an officer. Jasmyn Denwitty, 18, 1400 block Gorrill St, for misdemeanor warrant. Thomas Finelly, 27, Flower/ Owens, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, and resisting arrest. Anthony Alexander, 20, 1200 block E 9t1, for possession of marijuana for sales, resisting arrest and participation in a criminal street gang. Frederick Brame, 30, 1212 Wilson Rd #9 for possession of rock cocaine for sales, participation in a criminal street gang and false info to an officer. I j William Rector-02 February month end.doc Page 5 2/10/06 Friday— 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Royre Love, 35, 3000 Eye St, for driving on a suspended license, possession of prescription medication with out a prescription. Princess Davis, 38, 400 block 1" St, for loitering for narcotic activity. Joshua Kelly, 32, 400 block 1 st St, for loitering for narcotic activity. Bawnisky Hambrick, 42, 400 block 1" St, for possession of cocaine base and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Daniel Alvarez, 22, 1115 Union Ave for reckless driving, felony evading, DUI, unlicensed driver, no insurance, and resisting arrest. David Hernandez, 22, 1115 Union Ave, for public intoxication. Debra Lejander, 32, 1212 Wilson Rd, for misdemeanor warrant. Sybestian Linithicumn, 31, 1212 Wilson Rd # 9, for false id to an officer. 2/11/06 Saturday— 0800-1800 1200-2200 1800-0400 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Guadalupe Chavez, 19, 2701 Ming Ave, for reckless driving. Terry Woodberry, 35, 100 block White Ln, for cocaine base for sales. Miguel Hernandez, 23, 900 block 811 St, for resisting /obstructing, and public intoxication. Lydell Chaney, 18, 1321 Cheatham, for felony warrant. Marcale Alexander, 23, 1800 block California Ave, for a felony warrant. Eric Bell, 22, 1725 E Planz Rd, for a felony warrant. Henry Porter, 47, 17 Kincaid St, for a felony warrant. Charles Flores, 28, 800 block Casino St, for a felony warrant. Frank Randle, 32, 300 block Melwood, for a felony warrant. Hokim Thompson, 28, 807 Casino, for a felony warrant. Billy Collins, 24, Lotus / Watts, for a felony warrant. Jermaine Womack, 32, 17365 Industrial"Farm, a felony warrant. 2/12/06 Sunday—0800-1800, 1300-2300 William Recto 02 February month end.doc -. . r- _ . _.: Page 6 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Theodes Willy, 23, 800 block Melwood, for cocaine sales and participation in a criminal street gang. Calvin Cartwright, 44, 327 Monterey St, for felony warrant. Tyrone Owens, 24, 2701 Ming Ave, for a felony warrant. 14, 600 block Owens, for possession of marijuana for sales and participation in a criminal street gang. 2/13/06 Monday— Training 2/14/06 Tuesday— Training 2/15/06 Wednesday— PC69 216/06 Thursday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Dion Molden, 25, 2500 block Jewett Ave, for possession of stolen property. Christian Gaines, 28, 200 block Columbus St, for suspended license. Jose Villegas, 36, E California Ave / Baker, for felony warrant. Bobby Moore, 19, Oregon / Palm, for resisting arrest. Justin Linder, 28, Virginia / Flower, for possession of meth. Jerry Jones, 24, 3700 block K St, for felony warrant. Kahalle Dean, 28, 2661 Sunny Ln, for negligent discharge of firearm, public intoxication and resisting arrest. GUN SEIZED: 06-34374, Glock, .45 caliber semi-auto pistol, 2661 Sunny Ln #B 2/17/06 Friday— SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Tyron Rush, BMA 12-7-82, 4304 White Ln., Child endangerment, spousal abuse, resisting Demitric Watson, BMA 10-31-83, 100 Milham, Resisting Delroy Madkins, BMA 1-8-82, 4300 White LN., Public intox Benard Anderson, BMA 9-30-64, 3300 California Ave. Poss. Base Cocaine for p Sales Michelle Wilson, BFA 1-19-69, 3300 California Ave., Poss. Base Cocaine foe .- William Rector- 02 February month end.doc Page 7 1 Sales Billy Richardson, BMA 10-1-82, 125 Milham, ADW on Peace Officer, Evading, Gang Charges 2/18/06 Saturday— 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Tye Bell, BMA, 600 Brundage, Poss. Marijuana 4 sales SEU responded to the murder at the Valley Plaza and the murder in the 3900 blk of K st. 2/19/06 Sunday— 1300-2300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Alberto Contreras 06/27/57 H&S 11377 11364. The First seven hours of this shift was spent assisting CAP. We assisted in the arrest of the Valley Plaza 187 suspects. 2/20/06 Monday—0800-1 800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Ruben Salazar, 43, 5311 S Union Ave, for possession of narcotic paraphernalia, possession of heroin / cocaine base, possession of meth and outstanding warrants. Joseph Hernandez, 36, Haley St / Bernard St, misdemeanor warrant. 2/21/06 Tuesday—0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Sheridan Rogers 4/18/75, 30, P.C.12021 P.C. 273a (a) etc. Bobby Beed 9/1/79, 26, 3737 Q St #35, for felony child endangerment, P.C. 273a (a) Eric Jackson 3/23/81, 24, 3737 Q St#35, for felony child endangerment PC273a (a) Constance Overton 3/2/84, 22, 3737 Q St#35 for felony child endangerment PC273a (a) Shawndell Ross 3/30/81, 24, 3737 Q St #35 for felony child endangerment PC 273a (a) Brandon Ervin 10/20/87, 18, 3737 Q St #35, for felony child endangerment PC273a (a) Kenneth Charles 5/11/87, 18, 3737 Q St#35 for felony child endangerment PC273a (a) Francisco Arreguin,5/22/84, 22, Cottonwood Rd / E White Ln, for possession of prohibited weapon, no CDL Barron Chavez, 1/9/72, 34, Cottonwood Rd / E White Ln, for possession of meth for sales, transportation of meth, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia Jamaal Holmes,11/29/78, 27, 400 Bill Ave, for suspended license and false William Rector 02 February month end.doc Pag -.8 e personation. GUN SEIZED: 06-37262, Rossi, 38 caliber Revolver, from 1201 40th St #78 2/22/06 Wednesday-0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Anthony Foley, 28, 7/24/79, Flower St/ Orange Dr, for possession of a controlled substance. Luis Montenegro, 25, 2/9/81, Miller St/ Bernard St, for parole violation. Manuel Camacho, 22, 7/26/84, Miller St/ Bernard St, for parole violation. Freddy Salinas, 20, 6/7/85, Miller St/ Bernard St, for unlicensed driver, expired reg, false reg, driver no seatbelt, no insurance, false info and warrants. Justin Collins, 18, 3/8/87, 6501 Niles St, for possession of marijuana for sales and conspiracy. conspiracy. 16, 11/23/89, Niles / Mt Vernon, for possession of marijuana for sale and Fidel Valles, 40, 11/3/65, 10 block Union Ave, for felony warrant. Michael Salazar, 22, 4/21/83, 300 block Hayslett, for felony warrant. 2/23/06 Thursday- 0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Demone Jones, 19, 3/27/86, 617 Watts, for felony warrant. Joseph Fuentes, 21, 8/24/84, Wilson / S. Chester, for felony warrant. Martin Ramos, 27, 7/21/78, Feliz/Cottonwood, for loiter for drug activity, meth for sales, participation in a criminal street gang, and resisting arrest. Corey Johnson, 19, 4/12/86, 801 Watts Dr, for possession of fictitious bill, participation in a criminal street gang and loiter for drug activity. Randy Radanovich, 43, 7/14/62, 1300 Hilary St, for possession of meth. Michael Vaughn, 36, 1/1/69, 2424 Dean Ave, for possession of meth for sales. 2/24/06 Friday- 0800-1800 700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Corey Johnson, 19, 4/12/86,1415 Truxtun Ave, for fail to register. Shad Schorling, 38, 8/27/67, California Ave / Oak St for felony warrant. Stuart Nelson, 46, 5/30/59, California Ave /Oak St for suspended license and expired i _.. F William Rector- 02 February month end.doc Page 9 I registration. Jerome Peterson, 19, 4/9/86, 720 Terrace Wy, for misdemeanor warrant. Erick Powers, 20, 10/9/85, MLK / Clarendon, for public intoxication and false info to an officer. Luis Ramos, 24, 5/8/81, 3400 block Loyalton, for felony warrant. Shaquita Rankin, 20, 6/1/85, 3408 Loyalton, for obstructing officers. Pearlean Lett, 51, 11/28/54, 3408 Loyalton, for public intoxication and obstruct officers. Andre Bulliner, 40, 3/8/65, 3400 block Loyalton Ave, public intoxication and resisting arrest. Eric Lopez, 23, 4/9/82, 1000 block Feliz Dr, for possess narcotic paraphernalia and false info. Juan Duran, 29, 1/7/76, 3611 St / Jewett Ave, for misdemeanor warrant. Antonio Valdez, 47, 3/6/58, for misdemeanor warrant. 2/25/06 Saturday— 1200-2200 1800-0400 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Homero Juarez H/M 25 H&S 11377(a) Leo Diaz H/S 30 V.C. 14601.1 (a) Rogelio Sarmiento H/M 27 P.C. 245 (a) (1) H/M 15 V.C. 10851(a) P.C. 496(a) P.C. 182(a)(1) H/F 13 V.C. 10851(a) P.C. 496(a) P.C. 182(a)(1) SEU Officers spent several hours monitoring a funeral and the after parade activities at MLK Park. There was more then 1000 people at the park. Although there were a few fights, no 245's or shots fired. The Elks Club was crowded but no major events. 2/26/06 Sunday— 0800-1800, 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: 16, 9/27/89, 1100 block Pershing, for resisting arrest and felony evading. GUN SEIZED: 06-41864, Makrov, 9x18 caliber semi-auto, 800 301h St. _2/27/06 Monday— 0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Alisson Chadwick, 48, 21 St/ Chester, possession of meth. William Rector 02 February month end.doc - - Page 10 l Chris Allen, 25, 5/30/80, 800 301h St for parole violation. Christopher Allen, 21, 8/21/84, 800 30th St, for gang member in possession of a loaded firearm, participation in a criminal street gang and possession of an unregistered firearm. 2/28/06 Tuesday-0800-1800 1700-0300 SEU officers arrested the following suspects: Garrett Lancaster, 45, 12/2/61, S H St/ Belle Terrace, for forgery, burglary, possession of stolen property and possession of forgery items. Victor Coronado, 24, 8/7/81, Baker/ Butte St, for felony warrant. Tony Green, 22, 12/16/83, 1833 Canter Way #D, for violation of parole. • i 11 *it You are invited ! Recreation and Parks Master Plan Community Ideas and Needs YOUR INPUT IS VERY IMPORTANT! Bring your ideas, suggestions and concerns to the kick-off session of the master plan process. DATE: Thursday, March 30, 2006 WHERE: Franklin Elementary School 2400 Truxtun Avenue TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM For more information, please call: 326-FUNN dub!".. I forts Comp/� Comm Center o o a e �o ao s � � �o 11fVeemww cc yw,4y ev�rrurnuiail� le,lAqir/rb ainal6zo7�G/ RECEIVED MAR - 8 2006 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: March 7, 2006 To: Alan Tandy From: Dianne Ho r Subject: February Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION • Staff was busy preparing budget material for submission. • The Memorial Tree Grove will be the featured location for Arbor Day planting on Saturday, March 11. Staff is working with Dana Karcher of the Tree Foundation, the Breakfast Rotary, and the Kern River Parkway Foundation to create the Memorial Grove off Manor Street. Opening of the Memorial Grove to the public is planned for early June. • We met with the consultants who are developing our master plan to review their timeline, areas of concern and schedule of meetings. The first public meeting will be on Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. • Two key recreation supervisors are currently on medical leave for an extended period for recovery from surgery. We had to make temporary staff changes to continue planning for the opening event at The Park at River Walk and other programs. • Final interviews for the Special Events Manager will be Thursday and Friday this week. • The Recreation and Parks Department received various awards and recognition at the District XV California Park and Recreation Society dinner. The following awards were presented: A. Wet Playgrounds for Outstanding Facility B. Polar Bear Plunge for Outstanding Program C. Terry McCormick for a Citation Award D. David Stricker for Outstanding Professional PARKS DIVISION • A grant application was submitted to First 5 Kern under the Child Safety & Unintentional Injury Prevention Minigrant Program to fund accessible rubber surfacing in various city 2 -5 year old playgrounds. • Parks staff worked diligently to prepare the Memorial Grove site for planting the initial 100 trees on March 11. They cleared brush, debris and rocks as well as saving some native plant material. Once completed, this will be a nicely landscaped area for the community. • Staff is making final adjustments to the Park at River Walk and the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre. We are preparing to create a backstage area that will be more secure for performers during events. • An estimated 2,500 people used 56 park reservations in February. • West Coast Arborists began the second phase of their pruning contract for over 170 trees throughout the city. • Quailwood playground renovations were completed and we have been trying to schedule an opening ceremony with Councilmember Benham, but rain has prevented that. The new date is March 15. • Construction continues on Campus Park North, to be completed within a week. • Solera Gardens Park in the northeast is nearing completion and will enter a 365 day maintenance period, with the city taking over the hardscape and playground soon. • A public meeting was held to inform the Silver Creek neighborhood of the tree work that was being planned on Spring Creek Loop. AQUATICS • February was the first full month of the 100 mile club at McMurtrey Aquatics center. There are 56 participants who have swum 567 miles so far, and counting. Those who reach the 100 mile mark will receive some incentives, and hopefully will encourage more to swim. • High schools continue to swim at McMurtrey, Silver Creek, MLK, and Jefferson pools. • Hiring for summer staff is starting. • Aquatic coordinator Dawn Loveless has begun attending meetings of Get Moving Kern, a collaborative of agencies working to improve overall wellness in Bakersfield and Kern County. • Attendance at McMurtrey was 2700 in February 2006. SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER • The After School program featured Olympic Games with opening ceremony, flags, torch, and finished with awards ceremonies. They also celebrated Valentine's Day, President's Day, Groundhog Day and Mardi Gras. Daily average attendance was 33, with a total of 602. • One rental in February was held for about 60 people. • Several programs were held, with a total program attendance of 1,358. • Classes at other facilities continue to do well with a total of 332. • Family Fun Factor event at University Park was a big success with several volunteer group and sponsors making it possible. The highlight of the day was the ice block bowling. Numerous prizes were awarded to the 15 families participating. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER • A memorial celebration was held in honor of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Councilmember Carson presented a portrait of Mrs. King to the center. • The theme for the after school program included Black History month. • Staff is preparing for Spring Camp King, the first time offering a daytime program during spring break for ages 8 -12. ATHLETICS • The summer brochure is being prepared for mailing in mid- April. • Adult softball registration ended in late February with 66 men's teams and 32 co-recreational teams for a total of 98 teams. • Pee Wee Sports ran for two weeks and 18 kids learned the basics of basketball, kickball and soccer. • New programs for spring include more pee wee sports, adult kickball league and tournament. LOOKING FORWARD • Several staff will be attending the California Park and Recreation Society conference in Ontario from March 15 — 18. Dana Karcher, Tree Foundation of Kern will be receiving a statewide award at the awards banquet on March 18. • Arbor Day planting at Manor Street at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11. • Public meeting for the master plan on Thursday, March 30 at Franklin School. • Grand Opening of The Park at River Walk on April 28, 29 and 30tH STREETS DIVISION —WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF MARCH 13 — MARCH 17, 2006 Weather permitting Continue pulverizing streets in the area north of Auburn Street, east of Maywood Drive. Continue working on the amphitheater at Riverwalk Park. Constructing a turn pocket on Rosedale Highway, east of Calloway Drive. Cleaning the Garnsey easement between Chester Lane and Garnsey Lane, east of Mira Loma Drive. AREA SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, March 13, 2006 Area between Ming Avenue & Wilson Road from Hughes Lane to So. "H" Street. Thursday, March 16 2006 Area between University Avenue & Christmas Tree Lane, from Columbus Street to West Panorama Drive. Friday March 17, 2006 Area between Akers Road and Stine Road from Planz Road to White Lane. Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, Sweeper Operators are on their regular sweeping routes. C:\DOCUME-1\rsmiley\LOCALS-1\Temp\Work Schedule-Week of March 13.doc RECENED MAR - 8 2006 • CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE E A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: March 8, 2006 SUBJECT: GRAFFITI ENFORCEMENT, FINES AND 24 HR REMOVAL Referral No. 1416 (City Council Meeting: 2/22/06) ***TRIPLE REFERRAL TO CITY ATTORNEY, PUBLIC WORKS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT*** COUNCILMEMBER SCRIVNER REQUESTED STAFF INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING 24 HOUR GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL ON ALL AREAS INCLUDING THE COSTS, MANPOWER NEEDED, ETC.; COUNCILMEMBER BENHAM REQUESTED STAFF ADDRESS ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF EXISTING AND NEW POSITIONS TO GET THE JOB DONE; AND VICE-MAYOR MAGGARD REQUESTED STAFF REPORT BACK REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR GRAFFITI AND THE FEASIBILITY OF PATROLLING BY SECTOR. VICE-MAYOR MAGGARD ALSO REQUESTED STAFF ADDRESS A COMPLAINT FROM TOM RODRIQUEZ REGARDING GRAFFITI PROBLEMS. The call volume for the graffiti hotline has doubled in January and February 2006 from previous months. This has created a backlog of work in the office and the field. We are currently interviewing candidates to hire one temporary clerk typist to assist with the office work. However, we are concerned that the current call volume and subsequent work load may be an anomaly, and making a decision to add additional equipment and field employees at this time may be premature. Therefore, we recommend working overtime with current field staff, extending hours during the week and working Saturdays and Sundays. We have begun the process to work overtime on a voluntary basis. Working overtime will allow us time to see if the work load will continue at the current volume and also see how the additional work hours impact our service level. Should this not completely eliminate the backlog we recommend hiring two to four temporary field employees to remove graffiti on the weekends. Should this effort not meet service level needs we would propose adding four employees to operate two paint trucks and two pressure wash trucks on a 10 hour day split schedule. Employees would be divided between a Monday through Thursday shift (8 employees), and a Thursday through Sunday shift (5 employees). Thursday would be an overlapping day where the additional employees would be utilized to team together to remove graffiti at difficult locations, assist with preparation and distribution of materials to volunteers, or assist with building maintenance. This would require G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2006\02-22\Ref#1416(Steve H.).doc 3/8/2006 10:25:29 AM - Page I of 3 pages - purchase of a spare paint truck and pressure wash truck, one time cost of$175,000, as the use of the existing vehicles will increase by 75%. The ongoing annual costs would be $400,000, which includes personnel, equipment rental and maintenance, paint materials and computer rental. This plan would require meet and confer with the Employees Union as it would be a change in current employees work schedule. Subsequent phases would be determined and implemented as needed. Staff has evaluated the current workload for graffiti removal and what would be required for 24 hour graffiti removal. During this process we found some areas where improvement will be made. We found with the updated phone system our hotline call volume has doubled in the past two months. On a typical day we can receive as many as 80 calls. The previous system allowed only 20-25 calls stored and the new system allows an unlimited amount. This has delayed processing work orders and getting them to the field employees. Two additional office employees are needed to assist with the initiation and closing of work orders for all graffiti removal. CALL VOLUME 06 February 904 06 January 1,076 05 December 441 05 November 333 05 October 354 2005 5,637 (monthly average 470) 2004 5,487 (monthly average 457) A key component to providing 24 hour service will be improved technology to allow field employees to receive work orders immediately through a laptop or handheld device. To provide 24 hour service under the current work load we estimate the need for nine graffiti removal teams and four employees working in the parks. Each graffiti removal team would consist of a paint truck and pressure wash truck. Two of these teams would respond to Council referrals and remove graffiti from main thoroughfares, with the other seven working throughout the City. An additional four wheel drive truck is needed for special work along the bike path, river and in sump areas. The costs for these additional equipment and employees are: Item Capital Annual Paint Trucks 5 each @ $125,000 $ 625,000 $ 100,000 Pressure Wash Trucks 8 each @ $ 50,000 $ 400,000 $ 120,000 4WD Truck 1 each @ $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 15,000 Field Employees 13 each @ $ 75,000 $ 975,000 Office Employees 2 each @ $ 35,000 $ 70,000 Paint Materials Other(computers, office, camera, etc) $ 200,000 $ 35,000 $ 10,000 Totals $1,120,000 $1,490,000 G:\GROUPDAT\Referrafs\2006\02-22\Ref#1416(Steve H.).doc 3/8/200610:25:29 Ann - Page 2 of 3 pages - The current organization of handling graffiti removal within the General Services Division is working well. Currently, there is a Supervisor II in charge of Plant Maintenance (construction, maintenance and graffiti). We have temporarily placed a Maintenance Craftworker I into a "lead" position (Maintenance Craftworker II) to oversee the graffiti removal efforts and work with all volunteers. We recommend this change be permanent by converting the existing General Services Coordinator position to a Maintenance Craftworker H. The Police Department has two officers assigned to graffiti enforcement that have office space within the graffiti offices of the General Services Building. A positive working relationship already exists between the Police Department and the staff of General Services. The traffic sign crews, also within the General Services Division, work closely with the graffiti removal staff to remove graffiti from signs. Being within the same division allows for positive communication and cooperation, and simplifies coordination efforts. In addition, staff contacted citizen Tom Rodriguez at the request of Vice-Mayor Maggard to address his concern regarding graffiti problems. The graffiti problem was taken care of and Mr. Rodriguez was satisfied with staffs response. G:\GROUPDA-RReferrals\2006102-221Ref#1416(Steve H.).doc 3/8/200610:25:29 AM - Page 3 of 3 pages - RECEIVED 0*00 MAR 10 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: March 9, 2006 SUBJECT: VILLAGES OF BRIMHALL - GRAFFITI REMOVAL Referral No. 1433 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH HAS REQUESTED STAFF TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: STONINGTON &DIMAGGIO, STONINGTON &SLOAN ELIZABETH; BOXES IN SAME AREA. The graffiti has been removed from these areas on 3/7/06 and 3/8/06. The boxes that are tagged are United States Postal Service mail boxes. USPS does not allow anyone to maintain their equipment due to federal regulations. We notified Mike at USPS at 10:38 am on 3/8/06. G:\GROU PDA-RReferrals\2006\02-22\Ref#1433.doc B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: March 9, 2006 SUBJECT: CAMPFIRE DRIVE - SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL GRANT Referral No. 1432 COUNCILMEMBER COUCH REQUESTED A COPY OF THE "SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL" GRANT RECENTLY SUBMITTED BY PUBLIC WORKS. ALSO, HE WOULD LIKE STAFF TO PROVIDE A MEMORANDUM REGARDING ANY ALTERNATE SOURCES OF FUNDING IF THE GRANT IS NOT SUCCESSFUL. Attached is a copy of the application for the "Safe Route to School" grant for Rosedale North Elementary School, located at the intersection of Meacham and Campfire Drive. The application is a joint effort with the Rosedale Union School District and the City of Bakersfield. Per our contacts at the State, the notice of the award of grants is expected in late March/early April 2006. Applications for two other locations for similar projects were also submitted for a total of three grant applications. If a grant is not awarded for this project, the alternate source of funds would be from Gas Tax Fund. C:\DOCUME-1\lskinner\LOCALS-1\Temp\Ref#1432-Rosedale school SRTSGrant.doc EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM - 6TH CYCLE Please read the Interim Safe Routes to School Program Guidelines available on the SR2S website and pay special attention to Section 24.7 - Application Form Instructions - while preparing this application. An incomplete or altered application format will be disqualified from further review. The entire application package, including attachments, shall not exceed 30 pages. This page must be the first page of the application. Applications must be stapled in the upper left hand corner. Applications bound by any other means will not be accepted, e.g. binders, protective covers, spiral threading, etc. A transmittal letter, if submitted, should be attached to the application with a removable binder clip. I. APPLICATION INFORMATION Applicant(Agency): City of Bakersfield Address: 1501 Truxtun Ave City: Bakersfield County: Kern Zip: 93301 Contact Person: Ryan Starbuck Phone: 661-326-3995 Ext: N/A E-Mail: rstarbuc @bakersfieldcity.us Metropolitan Planning Organization: KERNCOG IL PROJECT INFORMATION School Names(s): Rosedale North Elementary School School District(s): Rosedale union School District State Legislative Districts: Senate: 18 Assembly: 3 0 Caltrans District: 6 Project Description: Provide a brief description of the proposed project improvements. Install a flashing yellow beacon at school crosswalk for traffic calming and vehicle speed reduction. Instalation of flashing beacon will include appropriate signage and handicap access to crosswalk. Project Location: Provide a brief description of the general location(s)of the proposed project. Student crosswalk crossing Meacham Rd. located on the east leg of the intersection of Meacham Rd. and Campfire Dr. EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form Total number of project applications being submitted by your agency? 3 If more than one application is being submitted, what is the priority of this application? 3 Improvement categories included in the proposed project: (check all that apply) ® Pedestrian Facilities ❑ Bicycle Facilities ® Traffic Control Devices ® Traffic Calming and Speed Reduction ❑ Public Outreach and Education ❑ Other(describe) III. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE �:- S12S Funds Local Funds Other Funds Total Cost Preliminary Engineering Environmental $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PS&E $0.00 $1,800.00 $200.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Right of Way Engineering $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Appraisals &Acquisitions $0.00 $0.00 Construction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Construction $27,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 Construction Engineering $$2,000.00 9 9 $1,800.00 $200.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Public Outreach &Education Includes education, enforcement, and encouragement activities. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal 400.00$3 0 $30,600.0 _._ $0.00 $34,000.00 Contingency** $2,160.00 $240.00 $0.00 $2,400.00 Total Pro'ect Cost*** ___$32,760.00 $3,640.00 ^ $0.00 $36,400.00 *Public Outreach&Education "Total Cost"may not exceed 10%of the Construction "Total Cost". **Comingencv "Total Cost"may not exceed 10%of the "Subtotal" ***SR2S Iicndv may not exceed 90%of"Total Cost"or$450,000. In some cases, the review committee may recommend that a project be funded providing certain components are removed from the project scope. Will the applicant proceed with the construction of the project if its scope and cost are reduced? y❑ N EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form IV. PROJECT SCHEDULE Estimate dates of completion for the major milestones shown below assuming the project is approved for funding on July 1. Complete Environmental Document September 05 Obtain Right of Way Clearance Advertise Project for Construction December 05 Award Construction Contract February 06 Complete Construction May 06 V. EVALUATION CRITERIA The applicant's responses to the following will be used to evaluate the proposed project. 1. Provide a detailed description of the project scope and the locations targeted for improvement. Expand upon the descriptions provided on the 1"page of the application. Reference your exhibits or attachments in this section. This project will install a flashing yellow beacon, one for both traffic directions, on Meacham Road located on the east leg of the intersection of Meacham Road and Campfire Dr. See Exhibit A for map showing the general elementary school location. See Exhibit B for a specific site plan for the proposed improvements to this school crossing. This project will also include all appropriate signage to warn vehicle drivers that they are entering a school zone and to modify their speed accordingly. Lastly, see Exhibit E for Caltrans volume and speed studies for this existing crossing performed within the guidelines of Section 10-05.2 of the Caltrans Traffic Manual. 2. Describe the reasons you are applying for SR2S funds. Describe the risks facing students who walk or bike to school. Cite any other concerns using accident data, demographics, community and school surveys or audits, traffic volumes, and other environmental factors, as appropriate. Include a description of the affected student population (i.e. socio-economic status, ethnicity, transportation options, urban/rural/suburban) and a brief history of the neighborhood traffic issues that might provide some context and background for the project. The City of Bakersfield is dedicated to reducing the pedestrian/vehicle conflict potential, and encouraging its citizens to ride bicycles and walk whenever possible. An instrumental part of this plan is encouraging students to walk or ride bicycles to school. The City of Bakersfield recognizes that, according to the statistics provided by the Federal Highway Administration, pedestrian and bicyclists, fatalities represent approximately 15% of all roadway related fatalities each year. These statistics have prompted the City of Bakersfield to undertake safety studies of local schools and neighborhoods. The greater Bakersfield Metropolitan area is the home to more than 400, 000 people which represents about 60% of the total Kern EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form County population. This total is expected to increase and surpass 500, 000 people by the year 2012 . Rosedale Union School District was founded in 1890 and today has grown to include six elementary schools and two middle schools. Rosedale North Elementary School is one of the six elementary schools. Rosedale North Elementary was built in 1976 and the second school constucted within the Rosedale Union School District. Rosedale North Elementary has 490 students ranging from kindergarden to the sixth grade. The majority of students that attend Rosedale North Elementary either walk to school or are dropped off and picked up by an adult. Currently, there has been many new developments adjacent to this school site which has created several traffic related problems. Before, this elementary school was in a more rural area with just a few adjacent houses in the nearby vacinity. However, that has drastically changed over the past few years. Now, there are no less than three new housing developments in various stages of construction adjacent to Rosedale North Elementary School. The current transportation situation has resulted in traffic jams along Meacham Road as children are dropped off for school and adults are trying to get to work at the same time. As a result of this influx of people and vehicles, parents do not feel safe allowing their children to walk or bike to school. Additionally, vehicle traffic is not always reducing their speed to the required 25 mph when children are present. It is because of this increase in vehicle traffic that this street would benefit from additional pedestrian safety devices. The intermingling of pedestrians and vehicles creates a dangerous environment with a high potential for accidents. Therefore, the City of Bakersfield is proposing the addition of the a flashing beacon to be installed on Meacham Road. The new flashing beacon would provide an additional measure of safety for students and in turn allow parents to feel safer allowing young children to walk or bike to school . 3. Describe how your proposed solution was developed, e.g., were alternatives explored or other remedies (such as educational or enforcement measures) tested? Describe the process and the entities that were involved in selecting the proposed solution. Describe why the proposed solution is the best alternative to correct the problem. Describe how the project will reduce child pedestrian and bike- related injuries and fatalities. For the last several years, the City of Bakersfield and the Kern County Roads Department formed a local Safe Route to School committee to address these problem areas near neighborhood schools. The committee also includes representatives from the Kern County Sheriff 's Department, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield Police Department, and the Bakersfield City School District. This committee reviews projects throughout the County and City to determine the best and most cost effective method of reducing potential for student pedestrian traffic accidents. In addition, the City of Bakersfield meets Periodically with local school officals to review their traffic needs. EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form Recent surveys by the California Department of Health Services cited the fear of traffic as one of the top worries among parents in allowing their children to walk or ride bicycles to school . At this time in Meacham Road near Rosedale North Elmentary, parents, students, and other pedestrians cross the roadway through vehicle traffic that is traveling in speeds in excess of 45 mph. Currently, parents do not feel safe allowing their children to walk or bike to school . Due to this uncertainty, parents cause an additional safety hazard by driving to drop off and pick up their child. Routinely, during traffic school hours, parents are causing severe traffic jams along Meacham Road by double parking and parking in "No Parking" zones. Installing flashing beacons will provide a warning to drivers that they are entering a 25 mph school zone and that children are present. Further more, this project will make the existing crosswalk handicap accessible by adding handicap ramps on either side of the street. Currently, this school offers crossing safety lessons to its students. However, more needs to be done to insure the safety of the student walking or biking to Rosedale North elementary. If the beacons were to be installed, the school would incorporate the additional traffic safety lessions based on the traffic beacons to address and encourage students to safely walk to school. Also, if more can be done to protect students and create a safer environment, then parents will gain more confidence in allowing their children to walk or bike to school. A positive side effect of this renewed confidence will be less traffic problems associated with parents driving students to and from school . 4. Describe any ongoing and/or planned Safe Routes to School program efforts specifically targeted towards education, encouragement, and enforcement activities. Provide information about the roles assumed by the teachers, parents, students, health officials, law enforcement officers, and other local agencies or community groups. If known, elaborate on the elements that have been successful. The City of Bakersfield leaves it up to the individual school districts to teach their students about traffic safety. Several local school districts, including this school 's district, offer educational classes for students to inform then how to safely walk or bike to and from school. The Bakersfield Police Department also has outreach programs to local schools to promote bicycle safety. If approved, the proposed flashing beacons will be incorporated into the individual school's safety lessions to help encourage more students to walk or ride to school, thereby alleviating some of the traffic congestion present at this school during the busiest portions of the day. Several flashing beacons have been installed around local City of Bakersfield schools in the past few years. Some recent examples Of using this technique to slow traffic have been Norris Elementary School, Cenntenial High School, Endeavor Elementary School, and Greenfield Jr. High. The feedback from these schools has been very positive from school administrators, parents, and EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form drivers. In these cases, school officals believe that their students are safer, vehicles travel at lower speeds thru the school zone, and more students are choosing to walk or bike to school . 5. Describe how the proposed project would encourage more students to walk or bicycle to and from school more frequently. Provide an estimate for the increased number of children that would walk and bicycle on a daily basis due to the project. Describe if the project alone will enable increased walking and bicycling, or if other Safe Routes to School program efforts will be required. In order to encourage more children to walk or bike to school, their parents must first be convinced that the routes their children travel are as safe as possible. By installing flashing beacons, parents are less likely to feel the need to drive their children to school thus reducing traffic volumes around Rosedale North Elementary. Studies show that when parents are free from driving their children to school, children spend more time walking, riding bicycles, and exercising for recreation and health. Also, Rosedale North Elementary has offered to include the new flashing beacon in their existing student traffic safety courses and encourage their student body to utilize the new traffic safety equipment for walking and biking to school. 6. If the proposed project has funding sources from other agencies or grant providers, identify the funding sources, their amounts, and how the funds will complement the SR2S funds, either in additional infrastructure improvements or in the development of education, enforcement and encouragement activities. Describe the coordination of other projects, if applicable. Is the project the first of other future, planned projects`? Is it the continuation of a previous project? In addition to the requested 90% project funds from the Safe Route to School program, the additional 10% of the projects funds will come from local revenue sources such as Gas Tax and Capital Improvement Project monies. 7. Describe any environmental issues or concerns that may impact the delivery of the project. There are no existing environmental concerns with this project. All of the project 's proposed improvements will take place with existing street right-of-way. There will be no additional right- of-way necessary to install the falshing beacons or handicap ramps. 8. The following attachments are required: A. A general map showing the location of all proposed improvements and their proximity to the school and school routes. B. A site plan for each improvement location showing existing and proposed conditions. C. Detailed Engineer's Estimate(Use form provided on SR2S web site) D. Letters of support from project partners and advocacy groups. EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form E. Applicable `warrants' for projects with traffic control devices. Photographs supplementing"A"and `B"above are highly recommended. EXHIBIT 24-A Local Assistance Interim Program Guidelines Application Form VI. APPLICATION SIGNATURES The undersigned affirms that the statements contained in the application package are true and complete to the best of their knowledge. Local Agency Official Name: Steven I,,. Walker Signature Title: Traffic Engineer Phone Number: 661-326-3724 Email: swalker@bakersfieldcity us School Official` Name: , eta "**j 1 Signature: �;�vvV Title: �L �- Phone Number: 1 i�' ����% 1c Cr.-C_ Email: i'Y California Highway Patrol Approval If the SR2S project application proposes improvements on a freeway, state highway, or county road having California Highway Patrol (CHP) enforcement authority, a CHP Officer must approve of the project. California Highway Patrol Approval: (Signature) (Print Signing Officer's Name and Division) Local Law Enforcement Agency Approval If the SR2S project application proposes improvements that do not require a CHP Officer's approval, it is recommended that the applicant either obtain a letter of support from the local law enforcement agency to show acknowledgement and support of the project or have a local law enforcement represe tative sign below: Exhibit A Q ,apt-„�p.,��,,, J.rr� .�i ,� Aft�e�ti �+. ,; T � i, .. •:wr,.r�I� . 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Pole Type 9A(Foundation) 2 EA $750 51,500 4 Type III B-F Pedestal EA $2,500 $2,500 5 T e 111 B-F(Foundation) I EA $550 $550 6 Flashing Beacon Head 4 EA $250 $1,000 7 Flashing Beacon Mount 4 EA $60 $240 8 #5 Pull Box 3 EA $130 $390 9 Conduit&Wirin Trench 450 LF $I0 $$390 10 Conduit Power 450 LF $15 $6,750 I Si ns(Installation C) 2 EA $300 $600 1' Handica2 Ramp 2 EA $2,100 S4,200 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 i ` TOTAL: $30,0110 L blit D Exhibit E D A K L', PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Traffic Engineering Memorandum DATE: June 8, 2005 TO: Ryan Starbuck, C.E. III - Traffic Ope i s FROM: Manuel D. Fuderanan, Engineer I SUBJECT: Flashing Beacon Study(Rosedale North Elementary) (Crosswalk on Meacham Rd. Co) Campfire Dr.) A traffic study for a flashing beacon has been completed recently at the subject location The study was done in accordance with the Caltrans Traffic Manual and the findings are as follows: 1. The uncontrolled school crossing is on the "Suggested Route to School" program. 2. Thirty one (3 1) school pedestrians used the crossing in the morning peak hour and thirty (30) in the afternoon peak hour --- both less than the minimum requirement of forty(40) for each of any two peak hours. 3. The crossing is about 800 feet from the nearest alternate controlled crossing (the all-way stop controlled intersection at Meacham Road and Jewetta Avenue) --- more than the minimum requirement of 600 feet. 4. The peak hour vehicular volumes through the crossing during the morning and afternoon periods were 252 and 203 respectively --- more than the minimum requirement of 200 vehicles per hour for urban crossings. 5. The 85`h percentile speed was 45.60 miles per hour— more than the minimum requirement of 35 miles per hour. The Caltrans Traffic Manual provides that all of the aforementioned five conditions must be satisfied for a flashing beacon to be warranted. The school pedestrian requirements were not met. A flashing beacon at this location is not warranted at this point in time. CC. J. Usserry L. lienhard File Pc\wordperf\memos\intstudy\fb-rosedalenorth \MDF RADAR SPEED SURVEY COMPUTATIONS STREET: MEACHAM ROAD LIMITS: WEST OF CAMPFIRE DR. SPEED LIMIT: 45 DATE: 5/31/2005 WEATHER: SUNNY, CLEAR TIME START: 1:45 OBSERVER: MDF TIME END: 2:48 NO.OF =SPEED VEHICLES CUMULATIVE Fi Si x RE-Si x Fi^2 VEHICLES % 16 0 0 01 0 0.00% 18 0 0 0 0 0.00°k 20 0 0 0 0 0.00% 2 0 0 0 0 0.00% 24 0 0 0 0 0.00% 26 3 78 2028 3 3.00% 28 3 84 2352 6 6.00% 30 5 150 4500 11 11.00% 32 7 224 7168 18 18.00% 34 10 340 11560 28 28.00% 36 9 324 11664 37 37.00% 38 10 380 14440 47 47.00% 40 9 360 14400 56 56.000ya 42 9 378 15876 65 65.00% 44 12 528 23232 77 77.00% 46 10 460 21160 87 87.00% 48 1 48 2304 88 88.00% 50 3 150 7500 91 91.00% 52 6 312 16224 97 97.00% 3 162 8748 100 100.00% 56 0 0 0 100 100.00°k 58 0 0 0 100 100.00% 60 0 0 0 100 100.00% 62 0 0 0 100 100.00% 64 0 0 0 100 1_ 100.00% 66 0 0 0 100 100.00% TOTALS luul 3978 163156 64 56 i 52 I x 48 44 OWN LO 40 MEN 36 ' ' I � I 32 28 24 20 16 t � , 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 NO,OF VEHICLES MEAN 39.78 MPH 51.00% WITHIN 1 STD DEVIATION VARIANCE 49.61 89.00% WITHIN 2 STD DEVIATIONS STD DEVIATION 7.04 MPH 100.00% WITHIN 3 STD DEVIATIONS 85TH PERCENTILE 45.60 MPH PACE 38.48 50.00% IN PACE SPEED LIMIT: REVIEWED BY: Date: Traffic Engineer Abnormally high percentage of accidents normally associated with excessive speed?Yes No VEHICLE SPEED SURVEY SHEET LOCATION: DIRECTION: DATE: TIME: TO: : . WEATHER COND.: .El-fl i,4i ti = SURVEY BY: MPH 5 10 15 20 25 VEHICLES 66 64 62 60 58 56 52 �" 50 48 . 46 7: 44 42 > ?. 38 36 34 32 28 26 ` 24 22 20 18 16 AVERAGE SPEED: TOTAL PACE SPEED: T0: CRITICAL SPEED; IN PACE: SPEED LIMIT: REVIEWED BY: TRAFFlC ENGINEER DATE: Abnormally high percentage of accidents normally associated with excessive speeds? Yes: No: Comments: