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Home My WebLink About07/17/2009 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM July 17, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Cou FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information GOOD NEWS!!!! -� The Maya Bakersfield 16 Cinemas opened this week with a very well attended ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday and the Grand Opening on Wednesday. We are very excited about this addition to the Mill Creek project and believe it will be a catalyst for more commercial development to follow. Congratulations to Dianne Hoover for being elected to serve as President-Elect of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). She will serve one year as President-Elect beginning in October. She will then become President of the association in October 2010. NRPA has a nationwide membership of 21,000 citizens and professionals. The mission of NRPA is to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. -� This week, we received the enclosed letters from the State giving us the green light to proceed with our project at Mesa Marin with the Proposition 40 grant funding. MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS -� The Sacramento Bee is carrying a story today indicating that the big five are near agreement on a budget. It cites multiple sources for the information, but there has been no public confirmation from the big five themselves. It indicates that they plan to do the full "borrow" under Prop 1 A, which would mean a loss of $6.5 million to the City in Property Tax funds. It also indicates that they plan to take our Gas Tax, which translates to a loss of $4.8 million to the City for each of two years. Finally, it indicates they have a new formula for a redevelopment capture that has been increased four fold from previous discussions, and translates to a $2.5 million reduction for Bakersfield. So the total for those items is believed to be $12.8 million. Earlier discussions had indicated that some other sources may be considered; but they were not mentioned, and it may not be a compete list, since it is a "leak". It is, therefore, unclear if about $2 million more may be involved. Cal Water is required by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to file a General Rate Case (GRC) every three years. Cal Water was required by the CPUC to file a GRC in 2009 with the new rates becoming effective in 2011 . This is to ensure that its water rates reflect the actual costs of providing service. The GRC documents the increased costs of providing water service (such as those for maintenance, additional employees, and mandated conservation programs) Honorable Mayor and City Council July 17, 2009 Page 2 as well as proposed water system upgrades to improve service, quality, and reliability. The State of California's mandated meter replacement requirement is a large factor in the GRC. The current filing, if accepted as is, would increase rates by 15.1% in 2011, 3.4% in 2012, and 3.3% in 2013. The CPUC could approve a lesser increase and is expected to issue a determination in January 2011 or later. Cal Water estimates that the actual increase in 2011 will be about 6 to 8%. Cal Water does have an assistance program to help customers reduce water usage and a discount program for qualified low-income customers. Attached is Pollstar's list of the top 100 arenas around the world. Rabobank Arena is number 74! This list is based on ticket sales for the first half of 2009. In that time, we had Neil Diamond, Jeff Dunham, No Doubt, Walking with Dinosaurs, Vincente Fernandez, and many others. -� In the process of grinding the concrete at the Convention center to eliminate irregularities and tripping hazards, we discovered that the floor underneath the ice rink at the Arena has deteriorated and must be replaced. Staff theorizes that brine has leaked out of the pipe grid over the course of time. We anticipate the work being performed by City crews at an estimated cost of $135,500. -� The spray park at Beale Park is temporarily closed due to vandalism. Staff will get it operational as soon as possible, depending on availability of parts. -> I will be on vacation the week of July 27th through the 315f. John Stinson will be in charge during my absence and he will staff the Council meeting on the 29th. The agenda, at this point, is projected to be light. The office will have my contact information should it be necessary. -> The Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report from April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 is enclosed. The Construction Division's weekly update of the roadway paving projects is enclosed. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 20th is enclosed. MORE ON THE BUDGET AND THE ECONOMY • We have received our first, and most likely not the last, "promise to pay" from the State. To save cash, the State has been issuing IOUs to thousands of vendors while still struggling to resolve its $26.3 billion budget shortfall. The latest indication is that legislative leaders and the Governor are very close to resolving the budget with the exception of local government proposals. RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REQUESTS Councilmember Benham Parking enforcement. AT:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberto Gafford, Assistant City Clerk =0 State of California•The Resources Agency Arnold Schwarzenegger,-Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION• P.O. Box 942896•Sacramento,CA 94296-0001 Ruth Coleman,Director 916-653-7423 June 24, 2009 Mr, Ken Trone Park Planner City of Bakersfield, Department of Recreation and Parks 1600 Truxtun Avenue, T6 Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Trone, Re: Project Name: Mesa Marin Sports Complex Program: 2002 Resources Bond Act Project Number: RZ-1 5-019 Requested Grant Amount: $628,356 This letter acknowledges receipt of your application for the above referenced project. The application is complete. You may proceed with the project. Based on the application you submitted, the following is a description of the expected results from this grant: Construct a new Sports Complex in the City of Bakersfield. Please let me know if this does not agree with your understanding of the project. Please remember that you must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for construction contracts, building codes, health and safety codes, and the laws and codes pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Refer to your procedural guide for grant process information. If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 651-8582 or email me at charr@parks,ca.gov. Sincerely, Charlie Harris Project Officer cc: Project File 0,�.Y_. State of California e The Resources Agency Arnold Schwarzene2ger, Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION e P.O. Box 942896 e Sacramento, CA 94296.0001 Ruth Coleman,Director 916 653-7423 June 24, 2009 Mr. Ken Trone Parks Construction & Facility Planner City of Bakersfield, Department of Recreation and Parks ,1;900 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Trone, Re: Project Name.- Mesa Marin Sports Complex Program: 2002 Resources Bond Act Project Number: 02-15-048 Requested Grant Amount, $1,021,000 This letter acknowledges receipt of your application for the above referenced project. The application is complete. You may proceed with the project. Based on the application you submitted, the following is a description of the expected results from this grant: Construct a new Sports Complex in the City of Bakersfield. Please let me know if this does not agree with your understanding of the project. Please remember that you must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for construction contracts, building codes, health and safety codes, and the laws and codes pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Refer to your procedural guide for grant process information. If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 651-8582 or email me at charr@parks.ca.gov. Sit cerpely, Project Offidef cc: Project File California lawmakers target city, county funds to close budget gap - Sacramento News - Local and Brea... Page 1 of 3 THESACRAMENTOME sacbee,com This story is taken from Sacbee / Our Region / Top Stories California lawmakers target city, county funds to close budget gap jsanders @sacbee.com Published Friday, Jul. 17, 2009 California cities and counties will take a multibillion-dollar hit to help close the state's massive budget gap. Closed-door negotiations between Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders are targeting city and county coffers to help bridge a $26.3 billion shortfall. Revenue is one critical aspect of a wide-ranging budget deal that appeared near on Thursday. All sides say only a handful of issues remain, but negotiations stalled late Wednesday in a dispute over Proposition 98 school funding. No talks were held Thursday. Schwarzenegger, in a news conference, said he is "very close" to striking a deal. "There's a will there, in this building, of both parties to get it done," he said. Bolstering state coffers with local government funds would replace revenue lost by killing proposals to hike taxes on cigarettes, impose an oil extraction tax and raise vehicle registration fees to bankroll state parks. A three-pronged revenue package totaling more than $4 billion this year from cities, counties and special districts is the acknowledged choice within budget negotiations, according to multiple sources familiar with the talks. Senate Republican leader Dennis Hollingsworth is pushing an alternative idea, involving borrowing against redevelopment funds, but it likewise involves local government. Aaron McLear, Schwarzenegger's spokesman, declined comment Thursday. Jean Hurst, lobbyist for the California State Association of Counties, said recession has taken a huge toll, and local governments would be hard-pressed to shoulder a heavier load. "If we're talking about all three components, I think 'devastating' is not a strong enough word to describe how it will affect local government," she said. The three-pronged revenue package from local governments consists of: • Borrowing $1.9 billion in property taxes from cities, counties and special districts. Under voter-approved Proposition 1A, the money would have to be repaid within three years. http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/v-print/story/2033296.html 7/17/2009 California lawmakers target city, county funds to close budget gap - Sacramento News - Local and Brea... Page 2 of 3 • Taking $1.7 billion in redevelopment funds, including $1 billion from coffers for construction of low- and moderate-income housing. To compensate, the life of redevelopment agencies would be extended for one year, assuring additional funding before they expire. • Taking $986 million this year from gas-tax funds used by local governments for transportation-related public works and maintenance projects, such as repairing potholes, repaving roads or plowing snow. A similar sum is proposed for 2010-11. Losses could be offset partially by federal stimulus funds. Hurst, of the California State Association of Counties, said the three-prong plan likely would be challenged in court, if adopted, as an unconstitutional taking of local funds. In crafting the revenue plan, proponents have tried to lessen the impact on local government. For example, cities and counties potentially could offset the $1.9 billion loss in property taxes by borrowing money, using the security of the state's repayment commitment to attract investors. But Hurst said the concept could backfire. "Keep in mind, the state's credit rating is really lousy, and Wall Street is not particularly interested in purchasing notes that are affiliated with the state," she said. "If we can't market that debt, it's a cut." Spokeswoman Eva Spiegel said the League of California Cities opposes all three elements of the proposed revenue package. "If any of the three were (adopted), it would be devastating - and all three would be horrific," Spiegel said. Hollingsworth is floating his proposal as a substitute for the gas tax and property tax raids. It would extend the life of participating redevelopment agencies, for numerous years, in return for a commitment to borrow against their revenue stream and commit a percentage to the state. Any deal struck by Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders that siphons money from local government coffers is sure to be hotly contested and unpopular with many members of both parties. But palatable alternatives have not surfaced. "I think they're misguided," Sen. Bob Dutton, R-Rancho Cucamonga, said of proponents of the three-prong package emerging from budget talks. "I can't support it." Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, said he doesn't like the idea of targeting local government, either. "I think it's terrible," he said. "Do I think it could happen? Yes, because there's no money." Rather than revenue generation, the issue that delayed negotiations Thursday involved Proposition 98, which ensures schools and community colleges a minimal level of funding, roughly 40 percent of the state's general fund. Proposition 98's complicated formula allows for cuts in years of fiscal distress. Under most economic conditions, state law is clear that any reduction in the base used to calculate future school funding must be restored eventually. But under one scenario, encompassing the past fiscal year, Proposition 98 is unclear on whether such school-funding cuts must be restored. Democratic leaders and education groups want the law to be changed to clarify the ambiguity, thus assuring schools $9.5 billion in restoration funds from last year and setting a precedent for the future. Schwarzenegger has agreed to restore the $9.5 billion from last year, but he has balked at altering state law, saying education groups should place the issue before voters. http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/v-print/story/2033296.html 7/17/2009 `P�FFORN9 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY BAKERSFIELD DISTRICT 3725 South H St. R SERVF�' Bakersfield, CA 93304 July 9, 2009 JUL 1,3 Mr. Alan Tandy 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear City Manager Tandy: On July 2, 2009, California Water Service Company (Cal Water) filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a full review of its water rates and costs of providing service for each of its 24 districts as required by the CPUC's Rate Case Plan. This filing,known as a General Rate Case or GRC, takes approximately 18 months, which means the CPUC is expected to issue a decision in January 2011 or later. Going forward, Cal Water will be required to file GRCs every three years, with the next one becoming effective in 2014. The last GRC for your community was filed in 2006 and became effective in 2007. Increased Costs and Water System Improvements The CPUC is an independent regulatory agency responsible for setting rates that reflect the actual costs of providing water service and allow a reasonable return on capital that the utility has invested in infrastructure, similar to interest on a bank loan. Cal Water only earns a return on invested capital; all other prudently incurred costs are reflected in water rates on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The 2009 GRC reflects the costs of completed and planned local water system projects that improve service, reliability, and quality. These improvements include emergency generators, energy-usage monitoring facilities, nine miles of replacement water mains, and 10,400 meters to convert flat-rate services (required by Section 527 of the California Water Code). The GRC also details expense increases, including those for government- mandated conservation programs, additional employees, system maintenance, and centralized services, including engineering, billing, water quality, and regulatory compliance. Amount of Increase Requested If the GRC were approved as submitted, Cal Water would receive an overall increase of 15.1% in 2011, 3.4% in 2012, and 3.3% in 2013. For the average residential customer using 25 Ccf(18,700 gallons) of water per month, the monthly water bill for 2011 would increase by 15.1%, which equates to $7.41 per month, or about 25 cents per day. For the remaining flat-rate customer with a lot size of 6,001 to 10,000 square feet, the monthly bill would increase by$9.77, or 15.1%, in 2011. However, the CPUC could approve a lesser increase; also, some of the 2011 rate increase could go into effect earlier with CPUC approval due to the length of time since your last GRC. Assistance for Our Customers We know that many of our customers have been affected by the current economic downturn. To help them keep their water bills as low as possible, we offer a wide range of conservation programs, including appliance rebates and free, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures. We also offer a discount program to qualified low-income customers and contribute shareholder dollars and employee time to charitable organizations that help those in need. We recognize the importance of providing a reliable, high-quality water supply as cost- effectively as possible, and assure you of our commitment to operate efficiently while making the improvements necessary to provide the high level of service our customers have come to expect. As you know, water utilities need adequate resources to make necessary water system repairs and upgrades; hire certified, well-qualified professionals; and provide the water supply necessary to support the local economy. Please feel free to call me at 661-837-7240 if you have any questions or would like to discuss the filing in more detail. Sincerely, 0 �46"X14— Tim Treloar District Manager IThe 132-London London,UNITED KINGDOM 1,217397 New Orleans Arena New Orleans.LA 114.133 Manchester Evening News Arena Manoestez UNIT,ED KINGDOM 781,693 EnergySolsatiens Arena Sah Lake City,UT 112,526 The 02•Dublin Dublin,IRELAND 514,193 John Labatt Centre London,CANADA 111.002 Sportpoleis Antwerpen Merksem.BELGIUM 400,500 Oracle Arena Oakland,CA 109,745 Arena Monterrey Monterrey,MEXICO 322,728 Prudential Center Newark,NJ 108,716 Odyssey Arena Belfast.UNITED KINGDOM 314,476 BJCC Arena Birmingham,AL 108,289 Philips Arena Atlanta,GA 303.911 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills,MI 107.912 Air Canada Centre Toronto,CANADA 297,9#2 Wachovia Spectrum Philadelphia,PA 103,913 Wembley Arena London,UNITED KINGDOM 277,433 Scottrade Center St.Louis,MO 103,458 Aker Arena Sydney,AUSTRALIA 261,177 Palais Onmisports de Parls-Bercy Paris,FRANCE 102,919 Metro Radio Arena Newcastle upon Tyne.UK 253,600 Palacio de Deporles Madrid,SPAIN 102,467 Allstate Arena Rosemont,IL 251,289 Color Line Arena Hamburg,GERMANY 02.943 BankAtlanlic Center Sunrise,fl. 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A'.lit.j'K air, ;,,ke'S X fO-��7 RECEIVED B A K E R S F I E L D JUL 14 2009 Economic and Community Development Departmenaty1&g1##4 M E M O R A N D U M ,1�.,._/ July 14, 2009 TO: Alan T � ]✓� Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report from April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. Lowell Park Restroom Construction Project CDBG funds of $350,000 (FY 07-08) are available for design and construction of the restroom facilities to replace the existing deteriorated restrooms at Lowell Park located at 4th and "P" streets. Federal environmental review was completed in October 2007. The Recreation and Parks Department is the lead department, and is working with PW in preparing the bid package by mid 2009 and expect to begin the bidding process by fall 2009. Project completion is anticipated by the end of the fiscal year. NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS The following various non-profit organizations are being financially assisted to improve the level of service for operating their public facilities. 1. Bakersfield Senior Center CDBG funds are used by this agency to maintain its current level of services, such as a hot lunch program, recreational programs, and entertainment to seniors in southeast and central Bakersfield. The agency has expended 57% of its $85,000 allocation. 2. Bakersfield Homeless Center Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for operational expenses such as staff, postage, telephone, utilities, insurance, equipment rental, and maintenance costs. The agency has expended 78% of its $62,000 allocation. 3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for essential services and operation and maintenance expenses including staff costs. The agency has expended 100% of its $62,000 allocation. 4. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expenses. The agency has expended 98% of its $15,330 allocation. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 1 HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to acquire, develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial facilities. 1. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project The City was awarded a $500,000 CalHFA loan to build affordable housing on scattered lots in southeast Bakersfield. The RDA assumed all rights and obligations of the loan on February 26, 2003. Round four of the infill housing project began in Fall of 2006. The agreement period will be in place for two years and the contractor will be obligated to complete at least four homes within the two-year period. To date, seventeen new homes have been constructed. Hybrid has completed the construction of a home at 226 East 6th Street and has begun construction their third home located at 1213 Murdock Street. Due to the current economic climate, construction has slowed down at 1213 Murdock. The anticipated completion date is October of 2009. 2. Bakersfield College Foundation Construction Alliance for Student Achievement (CASA) Program The Redevelopment Agency approved the donation of three residential lots to Bakersfield College Foundation (BCF) to build infill affordable homes in the Southeast. The CASA program enhances job opportunities among low-income residents while assuring developers and construction firms have an adequate skilled labor pool to meet market demands for affordable housing. This activity addresses the demand for skilled craftsmen/women in the construction field, and provides job training skills among minority populations of Bakersfield. The CASA program is participating in the Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project. BCF took title to the lots located at 339 Brown, 124 Hayes and 301 Owens Streets in November, 2005. The 1s' and 2nd homes located at 339 Brown Street and 124 Hayes Street have been completed and sold to a low-income family. Due to the current market crisis BFC is exploring feasibility options to complete the last home or to return the property to the Southeast infill Project. 3. Southeast Neighborhood Revitalization Project (SE) Staff has developed a three-year comprehensive targeted neighborhood revitalization program. This program includes the addition of one dedicated Code Enforcement position, partial clerical support, equipment, and supplies to provide various code enforcement activities such as removal of junk cars and the demolition of substandard structures. The program focuses on a five-block area bounded by Brook Street to the south, Hale Street to the east, E. Planz Road to the north and Cottonwood Road to the west. Housing Programs currently available for low income residents not exceeding 120%of the area median income include a targeted owner-occupied housing, no interest-deferred rehabilitation loan to $40,000 per unit. Qualifying homeowners occupying substandard homes with clear title to their property may be eligible for down payment assistance up to $35,000 to purchase or construct a new home on their existing lot or purchase a manufactured home. A front porch grant program is also available to improve the S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 2 appearance of the exterior of a residence. The maximum project cost cannot exceed $5,000 and the program requires a matching contribution of 10% of the total project cost from the applicant. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency approved a sewer grant program not to exceed $10,000 and a demolition grant up to $8,000. The program is funded with Southeast Tax Increment funds. Over the past year staff worked diligently with the property owner at 1818 Lewis Street to guide him through the application process to replace a dilapidated residence with numerous building code violations, health hazards and safety issues. A new 1 ,240 sq. foot three bedroom two bath manufactured home has been installed along with a new driveway and sidewalk. Downpayment assistance was approved for the purchase of an existing property located at 1808 Filson Street. Habitat for Humanity recently completed construction of a new home at 1812 Filson Street. Also, a front porch application was approved for the installation of a wrought iron fence and columns at 3502 Hale Street. Due to numerous economic challenges associated with this area, staff plans to reevaluate the program. 4. Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Program The program offers grants of up to $3,500 for constructing accessibility improvements in privately or publicly owned structures for those clients who are physically challenged. This program aids low income physically challenged people who live within Bakersfield's city limits. A new agreement HA services for 2008-2009 went before Council on December 17, 2008 which includes a budget not exceeding$50,000. The agreement was awarded to Bill Muxlow Construction. During the reporting period, about six physically challenged households have been provided improvements, with another five applications ± pending review. 5. West Columbus Affordable Housing Project - Residences at West Columbus On April 9"', 2008, staff sent out a Request for Proposal & Qualifications to four development Firm/Agencies to acquire and develop the 3.5+/-acre residentially zoned site located at 500 West Columbus Avenue in Bakersfield, California. GEAHI-II was chosen by the City through an in-depth proposal evaluation and a follow-up developer interview. Ownership of the property was transferred to the new developer GEAHI-II in March 2009. The LP will be applying for low income tax credit financing and state financing to assist them with the design and project construction. The project name has recently been changed to the "Residences at West Columbus." Construction of the 56 unit project is expected to begin in January 2010 and when complete, will primarily serve emancipated foster youth. 6. The Parkview Cottages Housing Project The Parkview Cottages consists of 74 single-family housing units, ranging from 1,280 to 1 ,820 square feet. Each unit will be two stories and have a two/three car garage. Currently, home buyers occupy 30 units and 15 additional units are pre-constructed and available for sale. Due to the unstable real estate market sales have slowed considerably over the past several months. Staff is currently assisting the developer in exploring alternatives to the S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 3 existing home buyer program to assist in marketing the program and sales. Staff participated in a community meeting on May 14, 2009 with the current home-owners to discuss these options. 7. Fair Housing During this quarter, 172 calls were received: nine were substantial service calls dealing with fair housing issues and none of the complaint forms were returned by the clients. Letters confirming the clients received the complaint forms were mailed. Fair housing discrimination inquiries during this period were categorized as Retaliation (40%) and Race (60%). 8. Baker Street Revitalization Project (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project) The decline in the real estate market has seriously affected this project. The demand for owner-occupied condominiums is virtually nonexistent, forcing a re-examination of this project. Staff is working with the developer to explore alternatives, including converting the development to either a rental or a lease-to-own project. A part of this re-examination will be a review of the project's financial documents. 9. Mill Creek Linear Park Project Mill Creek Linear Park is a conceptual design of a 1.5 mile stretch of agricultural canal which is being transformed into a major recreational linear park with a "natural creek" and pedestrian corridor that will travel through the heart of downtown Bakersfield along the Kern Island Canal from Golden State to California Avenues. The over all theme of the project is focused on the late 1800's era with a historic flavor to include replicas of a covered bridge and mill house. The Redevelopment Agency received a$10,000,000 loan to provide financing for the project bringing the total budget to date to$12.7 that will cover the segments between Golden State Avenue and 18th Street and from Truxtun to California adjacent to the South Millcreek Mixed use Project. Construction of elevated street crossings at 19th and 21 st streets have been completed and the next phase of the parkway at 17th Street is under construction. A Grand Re-Opening of Central Park was held on May 29th and 30th. Construction completion date is estimated to be in early fall 2009. The Economic and Community Development Department applied for and succeeded in receiving a $10,847,200 grant from the State of California Infill Infrastructure Program. The grant will pay for street work at 13th, 14th, R and S streets, a parking garage, gardens at Central Park, the development of a new park located between 17th and 18th, and other improvements. 10. BEGIN Down Payment Assistance Program State grant funds of $1 ,560,000 were received from the Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods (BEGIN) Program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). These funds will be used to provide mortgage assistance to 52 low income first-time homebuyer families interested in purchasing a home within a residential development near Ridgeview High School. Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is the affordable housing developer for the 52 lots that will be receiving the BEGIN down payment assistance. The down payment assistance will be a 30 year(silent second) loan (deferred) at 1% simple interest up to $30,000. SHE has had considerable delays in delivering the 52 S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 4 units. The primary delay with the program been SHE's outreach/marketing efforts for qualifying families for this affordable housing project. SHE has completed nine of the 52 homes located on McKee Road. The State of California has approved a second extension to the agreement. Funds will be available through this program until June of 2010. 11. South Mill Creek Mixed-Use The Mill Creek South Mixed-Use Project is a commercial and residential plan that will be approximately 10 acres and include a minimum of 70 affordable mid rise garden style and 57 courtyard apartment rental units, 36 market rate urban style upscale condominiums, and 65,400 square feet of commercial space for retail, restaurants, community events and neighborhood services. The proposed project is located in the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area, alongside the southern tip of Mill Creek. The restaurants in the planned retail development will have outdoor patio seating overlooking Mill Creek, a 1.5-mile stretch of agriculture canal, which is being redeveloped into a major recreational amenity with a white water look and will travel through the heart of downtown Bakersfield. The planned $60 million, 10 acre mixed-use project will replace a contaminated metal recycling business and auto repair and body shop. In addition, it will replace a dilapidated empty warehouse and a predominantly vacant commercial dilapidated building with several abandoned partial structures. In September 2008, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation for the construction of 70 mid-rise garden style affordable rental units. Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2009 and be completed by October 2010. In February and March 2009 the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved two Disposition and Development Agreements with Southwest Consulting for the construction of 36 upscale townhomes and 57 mid-rise apartments. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2009 on both projects and be completed within 18 months. 12. South Millcreek Plaza Cinema Complex South Mill Creek Plaza is a mixed-use lifestyle, ground-up development on approximately 7 acres. The site is designed to accommodate a total of 89,000 square feet of space, featuring 28,000 sq. feet of entertainment related retail, restaurant space and a 61 ,000 square feet state of the art 16 screen, 2,600 seat multiplex cinema. Maya Cinemas North America, the developer, plans to develop the project south of Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, and south of the railroad tracks between California Avenue, "M" Street and the Kern Island Canal. Maya Cinemas North America and D.W. Sivers have acquired all the property necessary for the development of the$32 million dollar project and will take 24 months to construct and stabilize. The South Mill Creek Plaza will be a major factor in reducing blight in the area and will provide the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area with an anchor tenant that will be a catalyst for additional development along California Avenue. The ground breaking ceremony was held on July 29, 2008. Construction began on the Maya Cinema phase of the project in September 2008, with the grand opening scheduled for July, 2009. In addition, construction on the 28,000 sq. feet of entertainment related retail, restaurant space is estimated to begin in March 2010, with completion by December 2010. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 5 13. Village Park Senior Housing The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) through its non-profit Golden Empire Affordable housing Inc. (GEAHI) received $2 million in HOME New Construction monies from the City of Bakersfield for the construction of affordable senior housing. The funds will be used for the construction of the senior housing units as HACK already owns the project property. The total cost for the project is approximately $12 million and will be built adjacent to the Park Place Senior Housing Project, 80 units of senior housing. The City's assistance will be in the form of a loan — 3% simple interest (residual receipts loan rate) over a 55 year period. The remainder of funds for the senior housing project will come from various other state and private funding sources. The affordable housing complex consists of 60, one and two bedroom apartments for senior citizens 62 years of age or older was completed last May. On May 28, 2009 a ribbon cutting was held. This is GEAHI's second senior low-income housing tax credit project downtown near 24th and R Streets. The Village Park Sr. Apartment units will be rented to persons at or below 60% of the area median income. The completed project is an attractive two-story facility featuring laundry facilities, a community room, library, exercise room, two elevators, plus an interior courtyard and gated parking. 14. Graffiti Removal Program - Citywide CDBG funds are used to assist in graffiti removal in low- and moderate-income areas throughout the city, primarily in wards 1 , 2, 3, 6, and 7. Graffiti removal has been budgeted for the funding year 2008/2009 in the amount of $200,000. To date 60% of the funding has been used. 15. Quantico/Madison Affordable Housing Rehab Project The apartments are located at 1885 Madison Street and owned and operated by Mercy Housing California. HUD (HOME) and TI Funds will be used to benefit about 56 units. City funds in the amount of$450,000 will be used for exterior renovation, on—site improvements and tenant based rental assistance. About$350,000 (TI funds)will be used for exterior and interior rehabilitation and $100,000 (HOME funds) for Tenant Based Rental Assistance to benefit five households (at risk homeless families). A Owners Participation Agreement (OPA) using TI funds ($350,000) was executed last May and is under design by Mercy Housing. Construction of the project is anticipated to start by summer of 2009 with completion by this fall. 16. Casa Loma Park — Wet Play Area Project Improvements to include wet playground equipment consisting of a circulation pump, filtration system, and concrete base for a county-owned park located at 493 East Casa Loma Drive within the City. The total budget for this project is $500,000.The Council approved an amendment activity to the FY 2007-08 Action Plan in the amount of$375,000 last fall and the remaining $125,000 the County will use park Bond money. The County's Park and Recreation Department will construct the improvements and own and operate them upon completion. The agreement went before the County on January 6, 2009 and S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 6 before the City Council on January 28, 2009. Bidding is underway by the County. Construction is expected to start in mid summer 2009. Construction should be completed by fall 2009. 17. Bakersfield Association of Retarded Citizens CDBG funds of$300,000 (FY 07-08) are available for a social entrepreneurial non-profit to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate a commercial/industrial training facility for a special economic development activity. The proposed $4.5 million project is to be located at the Bakersfield Association of Retarded Citizens (BARC) training facility on 2240 South Union Avenue it will be a 30,800 ± sq. ft., pre-fabricated steel frame metal building with about 40,000 sq.ft. of asphalt paving to be used as a: 1) recycling facility, or 2) internet order facility, or a 3) pallet manufacturing facility. The County also has about$300,000 of CDBG funds earmarked for this activity. A minimum of 40 jobs to be created with the total ($600,000) HUD assistance with at least 22 positions or 51% of the jobs to be created earmarked for low income job seeking residents. The project agreement between the City, County and the non-profit has been executed by all parties. BARC will be the lead agency for this activity (Phase 1). BARC started construction December 2008. Phase I was completed June 30, 2009. 18 19th Street Plaza Work has begun on this mixed use project adjacent to the Mill Creek Linear Park. Building plans have been approved and the site has been cleared and graded. Final construction arrangements are now being made and construction of affordable senior rental housing, a food court, and a 132 parking garage should begin in July, 2009. 19. Boys and Girls Club of Kern County Initial plans were to fund $40,000 in improvements to the gym floor at this facility at 801 Niles Street. Although the organization completed the project without the use of CDBG funds, it has additional projects that could benefit from these funds and its staff is working on developing a new scope of work. When that revised scope of work has been finalized, an Action Plan amendment will be brought to City Council for approval. Completion of the new improvements is expected by December 2009. 20. Acquisition & Relocation — Catholic Charities The acquisition and relocation of Catholic Charities was approved at the May 20, 2009 City Council meeting. Catholic Charities intends to move out in July 2009. Once it has been vacated, the building will be demolished and the site will be converted into park/commercial space in connection with the Mill Creek Linear Park Project. Target date for demolition is late 2009. 21. Habitat for Humanity— 1812 Filson On May 5, 2008, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved an agreement to sell a vacant parcel located at 1812 Filson Street to Habitat. This parcel was purchased by the Agency through a tax default sale. Habitat for Humanity volunteers and the prospective new homeowner will begin construction on the home in September. The completed home will then be relocated to the Filson Street address. This parcel is also located within the 5- block Southeast Targeted Neighborhood program area. The home has been completed and a dedication service was held on April 5, 2009. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 7 22. E. California Avenue Property On May 7th, 2008 The City of Bakersfield Economic and Community Development Department posted a Request for Proposal & Qualifications on The City of Bakersfield's EDCD webpage to acquire and develop the 2.69 +/- acre commercially zoned parcel on East California Ave. between S. Owens Street and S. Robinson Street. Postcards were also sent to potential participants for notification of the City's Request for Proposal and Qualifications. The RFP/Q was circulated for a 45 day period and the deadline for submittals was June 20, 2008. One proposal was received from Becker Commercial Properties in conjunction with Grubb & Ellis ASU & Associates. However, Becker Commercial was unsuccessful in procuring tenants for the development and decided to withdraw their proposal. The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce has shown interest in the property and is currently reviewing the RFP/Q. The Chamber's President along with a partnering developer will evaluate the feasibility of a potential development and will consider submitting a proposal to the department by winter 2009. 23. Haven Cottages Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc., II (GEAHI-II) is requesting $600,000 in HOME funds and $492,218.70 in CHDO funds from the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. The funds would be used for the development of a new 24 unit permanent supportive housing complex designated for chronically homeless individuals. The housing will consist of 24 - 412 sq. ft. one-bedroom units. Total project cost is estimated at approximately $4.4 million and will utilize various funding sources. The project is located at 2300 S. Union Ave., approximately at the northeast corner of the intersection of Union Avenue and White Lane. The project encompasses approximately 2.01 acres and is located in the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area. The City is currently reviewing the application from the Housing Authority of The County of Kern and the NEPA review for the project has been completed. The request for Release of Funds has been sent to HUD and is awaiting approval. Project construction is tentatively scheduled to begin January 2010. 24. Friendship House — Community Action Partnership of Kern Community Action Partnership of Kern requested $247,342 for improving the outdoor sports complex located on the Friendship House Community Center property at 2424 Cottonwood Road while $3,039,000 has been secured from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation. This project was reconsidered and funding identified from year end closings and savings. This project was included in Amendment # 3 FY 07/08 Action Plan. The NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process is currently in review. Due to the budget crisis of the State of California, the State Park funding earmarked for this activity is frozen and is not currently available for the Friendship House's outdoor expansion project. Staff is exploring jumpstarting some of the unfinished design work with the allocated CDBG funds. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 8 25. Neighborhood Stabilization Program As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act(HERA) of 2008, the City of Bakersfield has been allocated $8,982,836 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) with a requirement for legal commitment or expenditure of funds within 18 months from federal contract award date which was March 5 2009. The federal department responsible for administering these funds is the Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A portion of these funds will be used to purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes & properties. In addition, in accordance with the NSP regulations, no less than $2,245,709 or 25% from the City of Bakersfield's NSP grant allocation must be expended on acquisition and rehabilitation of Real Estate Owned (REO) units within neighborhood targeted areas that primarily benefit qualified families s 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The NSP program officially began June 2009 with the City and the Housing Authority. Staff is working with REO lenders and potential homebuyers. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\4th Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 9 CONSTRUCTION DIVISION WEEKLY UPDATES ROADWAY PAVING PROJECTS Status update of the roadway paving projects currently awarded as of July 16, 2009: White Lane - Wible to Dovewood Parking pocket construction and other concrete work is being completed this week. Grinding around medians will begin next week, with final paving beginning late next week or early the following week. This project is on schedule for completion on September 23, 2009. Oak Street - Brundage to Truxtun Paving operations and manhole raising operations are complete. Traffic signal loop installation will begin next week. This project is on schedule for completion on September 11 , 2009. New Stine Road - Ming to Wilson Paving operations have been completed and traffic signal loop installation will begin next week. This project is on schedule for completion on September 11 , 2009. Pacheco Road - New Stine to Akers Construction has started this week on Pacheco Road and the Contractor will begin paving operations next week. Pacheco Road will be closed to traffic from New Stine to Akers during the Full Depth Reclamation process. The contractor has begun the Full Depth Reclamation process and will have completed that phase of the work by early next week. This project is still on schedule for completion on September 11, 2009. Stockdale Highway - California to Wetherly and Country Club Lane to Akers Road The preconstruction meeting with the contractor has been held for this project. The Contractor has indicated that they will begin construction the week of July 27th. The first order of work will be the construction of a deceleration lane in front of Kaiser Permanente. The scheduled completion date of this project is February 10, 2010. White Lane - Gosford Road to Ashe Road The preconstruction meeting with the contractor has been held and we are waiting for the contractor to give us the actual start date for the project; however, we anticipate that construction will begin in about one to two weeks. It should be noted that this project will require the closure of the intersection at White Lane and Gosford Road for one CADOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpwise\RoadwayProjectsUpdates_July1 Tdoc weekend only. All of the work to reconstruct this intersection will be done on a Saturday and Sunday with detours in place for the traveling public. Once the date of this closure is established, signs will be installed notifying the public of the closure dates. The Contractor is currently working on a traffic control plan for this project to be submitted to the Traffic Division. The scheduled completion date of this project is October 6, 2009. Ashe Road - Taft Hwy to Panama Lane The Contractor has begun Construction on the 36" sewer crossing across Ashe Road. Ashe Road is currently closed to thru traffic and is scheduled to reopen to thru traffic the week of July 20th. During this road closure, Ashe Road will remain open to local traffic only. The Scheduled completion date for this project is October 27, 2009. C:\DOCUME-1\RKIRKW-1\LOCALS-1\Temp\XPgrpWse\RoadwayProjectsUpdates_July1 Tdoc Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF JULY 20, 2009 — JULY 24, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Reconstructing streets in the area between Fairfax Road & Suncrest Drive, north of Panorama Drive. Preparing streets for reconstruction in the area between Valley View Drive & Highland Knolls Drive, west of Fairfax Road. Sealing streets in the area between Allen Road & Calloway Drive, south of Snow Road. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Repairing sidewalks in the "City in the Hills" area. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of July 20-2009—Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, July 20, 2009 City areas between 99 Highway & Stine Rd. — Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Between Panama Ln. & Woodmere Dr. — Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. - Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Cul-de-sacs on the north side of Angela Way, between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct. Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. — Oswell St. & Leeta St. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. — Jewetta Ave., west to the City limits. Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Coffee Rd. & El Portal / Laurelglen Blvd. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. — Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary. Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. — Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr. Between Niles St. & Sumner St. — Union Avenue & Beale Ave. Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. — Beale Ave. & Brown St. Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. — Union Ave. & Kincaid St. Between Camino Media & Kroll Way— Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement. Friday, July 24, 2009 Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. - Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary. Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. — Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd. Between Olive Dr. & Noriega Rd. — Calloway Dr. & Verdugo Ln. City areas between Coffee Rd. / Riverlakes ext. & Allen Rd. — Hageman Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. City areas between Pacheco Rd. & Harris Rd. — Stine Rd. & Wible Rd. Week of July 20_2009_Work Schedule FU Q FjJ T NA �OR ME lib P d it Fr T,EIM E - _ �l� �' •!tf 1'7 •TD• � �THE STA Y Aft. a, Ili L, i This REGISTERED ,. WARRANT will be honored on or after 7n 10 i q 2 0 21 a unless it's approved for earlier redemption pursuant to Gov.Code Section 17221.5 "� " ISSUE DATE 'S 0 1 6 7 011267 Mo.� DAY1 Y jAKERSFIELD ITY OF 07� 07 2 POLICE DEPT as ar as------------ r��a PA2Sd IS TEE o u -- --- JOHN•CH •. CALJFORMIASTA LLER - 1: l 2 i 1 L. 50 7 7i: 9 20 l L 2 6 7781 REGISTERED WARRANT Due to the State of California's severe cash crisis, your payment is being made with the enclosed registered warrant, also known as an IOU. A registered warrant is a "promise to pay," with interest,that is issued by the State when there is not enough cash to meet all of the State's payment obligations. Registered warrants are legally negotiable instruments that bear a maturity date of October 2, 2009. IOUs may be redeemed, with interest, by the State Treasurer on or after October 2, 2009. If the Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) determines there is sufficient cash available for redemption at an earlier date, they may be redeemed earlier than October 2, 2009. These IOUs are issued in the place of regular warrants, or checks. The interest rate, set by the State Pooled Money Investment Board on July 2, 2009, is 3.75% per year. Some financial institutions may choose to honor IOUs before the maturity date. If your financial institution honors the IOU, you may"cash"the warrant as you would any other check. Contact your financial institution to determine its policy on accepting IOUs. If your financial institution will not accept the registered warrant, you may hold the IOU until it matures and then be paid the full face value of the warrant, plus interest. To receive interest, warrants should be presented in person or by mail on or after the maturity date of October 2, 2009, to the State Treasurer's Office at 915 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814. If the PMIB sets an earlier date for redemption, IOUs may be redeemed with interest on that date. More information about IOUs is available at the Controller's Web site at www.sco.ca.gov. The Web site will be updated as new information becomes available. You may also call the Controller's Registered Warrants Assistance Line at 1-866-267-4255. 1 regret the inconvenience this causes and appreciate your understanding as I try to manage the worst cash crisis since the Great Depression. STATE CONTROLLER BAKE CO FURATF�sI" BAKERSFIELD POLICE d MEMORANDUM ,FOP, TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER 'JUL�L FROM: W. R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE �1 �' C Y 1 gg §offmie DATE: JULY 13, 2009 SUBJECT: PARKING ENFORCEMENT Council Referral No. 98 (Ward 2) Council Member Benham requests staff contact Ms. Kelly regarding her concerns about time limits for parking on City streets, near apartment complexes. Council Member Benham's request was referred to the Operations Division for follow-up. Captain Greg Williamson spoke with Miss Kelly by telephone approximately ten days ago and discussed her referral. She lives in a residence that backs up to the apartment complexes in and around Lennox Street; her complaint involves trucks parking off the truck route. The Traffic Division was assigned to provide extra attention to the area, and cite or tow the trucks in violation. Traffic was asked to contact Crime Prevention to design and provide fliers outlining the Municipal Code related to trucks/commercial vehicles parking off the truck route. The fliers will be distributed to apartment complex managers and tenants during the next few weeks.