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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/2009 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 1, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!! • In 2008, Public Works entered into an agreement with MuniServices to perform fuel tax and credit recovery services on behalf of the City. MuniServices found that the City could take advantage of a tax credit for alternative fuel use. Returns were filed for the period from 2006 to 2008 resulting in the City receiving alternative fuel tax credits in the amount of $431,619. 1 would like to commend both the consultant and Fleet staff for their work in securing this additional funding for the City. MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS Last week, I reported that the Board of Supervisors was scheduled to hold a Hearing regarding the Phase IV Metropolitan Bakersfield Regional Transportation Impact Fee Program on Tuesday, April 28tH After hearing a brief presentation from the County Road Commissioner and public comments from representatives of the building industry, the Board decided to postpone the Hearing for two weeks until May 12th. This item is scheduled to return to the Council on the May 20th agenda, pending action by the Board of Supervisors. The State Department of Finance released the official January 1, 2009 city/county/state population figures this week. Bakersfield's population is now 333,719 residents, an increase of just over 5,000 from last year. We are still the eleventh largest city in the state. A decision was handed down this week in the Sacramento Superior Court in the California Redevelopment Association (CRA) case challenging the "take" of redevelopment funds by the State of California. You may recall that there is a provision in the state budget which would have required redevelopment agencies statewide to transfer $350 million to be used to fund State obligations or the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF). The impact to the City of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency in the current fiscal year would have been $571,840. The court issued a victory for CRA on all issues with the ruling finding that provision in the state budget to be unconstitutional. Of course, an appeal is expected. We will keep you posted. —> A press release from the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program is enclosed about its project to write a grant and receive funding for new playground equipment at Stiern Park. The playground will be re-opening on Friday, May 1St at 3:30 P.M. Thanks go to the neighborhood, Kaiser Permanente, Gametime and City staff who made it all happen. The Bakersfield Police Department will honor police officers who died in the line of duty during a special ceremony on Monday, May 1 1th at 7:00 a.m. A memo with more information is enclosed. Honorable Mayor and City Council May 1, 2009 Page 2 Unfortunately, another casualty of the budget reductions is the annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast. We are cancelling this year's event and are not budgeting for it next year. The Employee Incentive Team will continue with the High Five peer recognition program and the Excellence in Action Awards. They are also looking at other options for employee recognition. We hope better times will prevail in the future, so we can reinstitute the breakfast. The Bakersfield Jam basketball team announced this week that it is going out of business. Although attendance had been fairly good, the franchise has incurred substantial financial losses over the past several years. This is unfortunate but, in trying to find a bright spot in everything, it will ease the scheduling burden for the Condors and Roadrunners and open up dates for potential concerts. —� McMurtrey will be busy this weekend hosting a large Bakersfield Swim Club meet on both Saturday and Sunday. Over 250 swimmers will be coming to town from southern California cities to compete. The Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre will be held on Sunday, May 3rd from noon until sunset. There will be a free concert with several bands throughout the day. A letter from Bright House Networks is enclosed with information on new technology and services that have been implemented. The Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for March 2009 is enclosed. —� The Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 4th is enclosed. MORE ON THE BUDGET AND THE ECONOMY Enclosed are more articles from various newspapers that highlight the difficult times public agencies are facing and how they are adjusting their budgets. FOLSOM, CA — The Folsom Police Officers Association signed an 18-month contract conceding one unpaid day per month as well as its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases to help the city cope with declining revenues. LOS ANGELES, CA — County officials unveiled a $22.8 billion budget for next fiscal year that cuts $415 million from the current budget, taps reserves, and eliminates 1,684 positions. The county's chief executive hopes that new contracts with county workers will be negotiated in the spirit shown by the public safety unions earlier this year, which agreed to no salary increase for a one-year contract extension. The budget accounts for a 1% drop in property assessments, but recent estimates show that is expected to more than triple during the coming fiscal year as homeowners appeal their assessments. PASO ROBLES, CA — All city staff, including unionized employees, deferred their annual raises this year to help avoid layoffs. To help reduce some of the estimated $10 million shortfall in the general fund over the next three years, the city expects to ask for a delay in raises again next year. REDDING, CA — Nearly six months after the Redding City Council first seriously suggested seeking concessions from the city's unions to prevent layoffs as the budget deteriorates, nothing has happened. The City Manager has made the stakes perfectly clear— unless someone budges, 35 full-time and 25 part-time workers will be laid off. Even the ranks of police officers and firefighters will be thinned. The concessions are simply reflecting the reality that contracts negotiated in prosperous times don't hold up when tax revenues are plunging. Honorable Mayor and City Council May 1, 2009 Page 3 SACRAMENTO, CA — Sacramento County is considering whether to cut well over 1,000 positions to close a projected $187 million general fund shortfall. New figures released Monday show proposed cuts of 670 general fund positions, 553 of which are filled. The executive's office is still working on the amount of each department's deficit and where the funding is falling short. Employees are scheduled to receive a 2.9% COLA and the executive's office is trying to persuade unions to forgo those raises along with other concessions. SAN DIEGO, CA — The City Council unanimously approved tentative deals last week with the unions representing white-collar workers, firefighters, and deputy city attorneys that call for a 6% reduction in pay and benefits. Two other unions — representing police officers and blue-collar workers — had contracts imposed on them by the council after negotiations with Mayor Jerry Sanders stalled. STOCKTON, CA — In order to close a $31 million budget deficit, last month the City Manager's proposal included layoffs of 43 of the city's 400 police officers. That proposal depended on $6.5 million in concessions from police. The City Council rejected the union's final offer which included a 15.5% pay raise and various other concessions. Since the union said it was unwilling to give as much as the city wanted, labor talks have ended without a deal and as many as 55 police officers will be issued layoff notices and seven sergeants will be demoted to the rank of officer in order to make up the difference. An additional thirty-five civilian employees will also be issued layoff notices. RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REQUESTS Supervisor Maggard • At the Joint Meeting, Supervisor Maggard requested City and County explore the implementation of the Tagger's software offered by Orange County. AT:rs:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk ZOOOO� 0 1 APR 3 r! 200 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: April 29, 2009 SUBJECT: Alternative Fuel Tax Credits — Good News In 2008, Public Works entered into an agreement with MuniServices to perform fuel tax and credit recovery services on behalf of the City of Bakersfield. Their services included a compliance review of the City's vehicle fuel purchases and verification that the City is receiving applicable fuel tax refunds or credits for vehicle alternative fuel usage. MuniServices found that the City could take advantage of a tax credit for alternative fuel use. Returns were filed for the time period of 2006 —2008 resulting in the City receiving alternative fuel tax credits in the amount of$431,619. MuniServices fee for this service is 25%, close to $108,000. 1 would like to commend both the consultant and Fleet staff for their work in securing this additional funding for the City. G:\GROUPDAT\FLEET\Muniservices.doc NcB A BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM Cq�at"AR LI LIFOF, Date: May 1 , 2009 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police UeN Subject: Peace Officer Memorial Ceremonies Peace Officer Memorial Week is May 10-16, 2009. The Bakersfield Police Department will honor police officers who died in the line of duty during a special memorial ceremony on Monday, May 11 th at 7:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held in front of the Police Department Memorial at 1601 Truxtun Avenue; it is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. On Thursday, May 21 , 2009, California Highway Patrol will host the County-wide memorial ceremony in honor of "Peace Officers' Memorial Week." The ceremony will commence at noon at the Kern County Peace Officers' Memorial located at 1415 Truxtun Avenue, and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. I would like to invite Mayor Hall, City Council Members and all City staff who would like to join us as we honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community. Please feel free to call if you have any questions. 3701 North Sillect Avenue Joseph R. Schoenstein Bakersfield, CA 93308 Division President Tel (661) 634-2260 Bakersfield Division Fax (661) 395-3378 MR 7 bright house NETWORKS April 24,2009 Mr.Alan Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfield 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield,CA 93301 Dear Mr.Tandy: Bright House Networks is continuing its commitment to bring new technology and advanced digital services to our community.To that end, we have implemented a new digital video delivery technology known as Switched Digital Video (SDV). SDV is a robust bandwidth-management system that makes it possible to offer more digital video programming services than before, including new HD channels. In order to offer more new video services, Bright House Networks will be moving some existing programming services to the SDV system as well as adding new programming on the SDV system. On or after May 27, 2009, the following services will be delivered on the SDV system: Digital Movie Tier Programming including IFC, Fox Movie Channel, Sundance, Encore, Encore Love, Encore Westerns, Encore Mystery, Encore Action, Encore Drama and Encore WAM. (They will remain on channels 642, 647, and 649-673.) HD Tier including, Hallmark Movie HD, MGM HD, HDNet, HDNet Movies and Universal HD. (They will remain on channels 60,61,62, 63 and 66.) On Wednesday, May 27, 2009,the following new HD channel will be delivered on the SDV system: Smithsonian HD HD Tier on channel 67 When delivered on the SDV system, the above channels will become bi-directional (or two-way) services and will continue to be available to all Bright House Networks customers who subscribe to our digital services and lease a digital set-top box or similar bi-directional device capable of supporting two-way services. However, the above channels will no longer be available to customers with a unidirectional (one-way) retail television or other device who currently lease a CableCARD from Bright House Networks. This small number of impacted customers has been notified about the changes that directly affect their current services,and offered the option of obtaining a digital set-top box or similar bi-directional device from Bright House Networks. In either case, such customers will not need to replace their unidirectional retail device. Sincerely, Joseph R.Schoenstein Division President APR 2 0 2009 BA ` BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM LIF Q'R lip Date: April 23, 2009 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for March, 2009. Please call if you have any questions. WRR/vrf Bakersfield Police Department Gang Unit Monthly Report — March 2009 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Gang Unit and significant incidents / investigations for March 2009. 75 Felony Arrests 403 FI's 7 Vehicle Reports 30 Misdemeanor Arrests 40 Citations 214 Patrol Call Response 11 Felony Warrant 445 Probation and Parole Arrests Searches 3 Search Warrants 36 Misdemeanor Warrant 392 Hrs. Assisting Other Arrests Department Sections 81 Court Prep 0 Hours In Training 66 Supplemental Reports 5 2009 Shootings 4 2008 Shootings 13 Guns Seized 68 General Offense 5 2007 Shootings Reports 1 2006 Shootings Year to Date Statistics January — March 2009 234 Felony Arrests 1615 FI's 23 Vehicle Reports 103 Misdemeanor Arrests 119 Citations 716 Patrol Call Response 33 Felony Warrant 1685 Probation and Parole Arrests Searches 19 Search Warrants 135 Misdemeanor Warrant 1224 Hrs. Assisting Other Arrests Department Sections 161 Court Prep 28 Hours In Training 230 Supplemental Reports 11 2009 Shootings 10 2008 Shootings 44 Guns Seized 236 General Offense 19 2007 Shootings Reports 8 2006 Shootings GANG UNIT DAILY ACTIVITY 3/1/09 — Sunday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/2/09 — Monday— Off The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/3/09 — Tuesday — 0500-1500 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Gerardo Sanchez, 48, 10/22/60, HM, from 1401 Brook St, for a misdemeanor warrant. 3/4/09 — Wednesday— 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Edgar Gonzales, 22, 7/5/86, HM, from 2514 White Ln, for resisting arrest. Michael Valley, 28, 9/23/80, BM, from 2514 White Ln, for resisting arrest. 3/5/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Steven Bowers, 43, 9/7/65, WM, from 500 Oleander St, for ADW - hammer. Donald Bullock, 25, 12/20/83, BM, from 1307 Lincoln St #C, for resisting arrest. Ronda White, 49, 2/3/59, WF, from 818 Decatur St, for possession of drug paraphernalia. Ivan Luttrell, 34, 4/5/75, WM, from 818 Decatur St, for possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia and violation and probation. 3/6/09 — Friday — 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: participation. 16, 2/18/93, HM, from 1515 Gage St, for ADW with a firearm and gang Javier Saucedo, 36, 1/16/73, HM, from 1406 Pacific St, for possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jermaine Pugh, 26, 1/30/82, BM, from Brundage / Chester, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) Enrique Robles, 25, 11/29/83, HM, from the 300 block of S. Brown, for misdemeanor warrants. (Cited) William Bocardo, 36, 4/27/72, HM, from 1406 Pacific St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/7/09 — Saturday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Charles Ellis, 35, 3/10/73, BM, from 1030 Wible Rd #222, for resisting arrest, possession of meth for sale and gang participation. 3/8/09 — Sunday — Off The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/9/09 — Monday — Off The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/10/09 — Tuesday — Off The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/11/09 — Wednesday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 3/12/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Michael Cobb, 38, 7/26/70, BM, from 900 Monterey St, for violation of parole. Isaac Rand, 28, 12/22/80, BM, from 1830 Flower, for battery on an officer, resisting arrest, felon in possession of a firearm, probationer possess a firearm, gang member possess a firearm during the commission of a felony, gang member possess a firearm, felon possess ammo, possess on a controlled substance while armed, possession of meth and gang participation. Deshawn Samuels, 27, 2/12/81, BM, from the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, for public intoxication. Nairu Henderson, 36, 8/23/72, BM, from the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, for public intoxication. Derric Rufus, 21, 4/26/87, BM, from the 2500 block of Cottonwood Rd, for two misdemeanor warrants. (Cited) Lionel McGee, 19, 5/17/89, BM, from 4617 Norseman, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/13/09 — Friday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Andy Santiago, 25, 2/23/84, from 800 block of Lacey St, for possession of marijuana for sales and obstruct/ resist arrest. Jessie Grandson, 24, 3/24/85, from 2003 Lacey St, for violation of parole. Kelvin Smith, 31, 2/27/78, from MILK / Murdock, for a misdemeanor warrant. Jon Dyre, 21, 7/17/88, from MLK / Murdock, for public intoxication. Charlie Cooper, 22, 3/25/87, from the 400 block Monterey St, for public intoxication. Gerald Bryson, 46, 1/3/63, from the 700 block of 33rd St, for spousal battery. 3/14/09 - Saturday - 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Magdaleno Villa, 42, 3/3/67, from 700 block T St, for a felony warrant. Adrian Correa, 36, 10/8/72, from the 1700 block of Union Ave, for possession of drug paraphernalia. Santiago Basulto, 27, 3/17/81, from the 1700 block of Union Ave, for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools and a suspended license. Anthony Foley, 29, 7/24/79, from 4300 Isla Verde, for violation of parole. Daniel Barrios, 25, 5/3/83, from 1201 40th St #48, for violation of parole. Lavail Johnson, 37, 10/16/71, from Ming / S. H, for a Hit and Run, resisting arrest, no insurance and suspended license. 3/15/09 - Sunday - Off The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: _3/16/09 - Monday - 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Michael Carter, 21, 9/7/87, from MLK / Murdock, for violation of parole. Brandon Johnson, 19, 5/19/89, from 1512 Murdock St #A, for violation of parole. Kenneth Kemp, 22, 12/16/86, from MLK / Murdock, for negligent discharge of a firearm, probationer in possession of a firearm, gang participation, gang member in possession of a loaded firearm and carry a loaded firearm. Torrey Cook, 22. 3/4/87, from 6617 Skyview, for violation of parole. Kevin Henry, 20, 5/17/88, from 132 U St, for robbery, ADW with a firearm, conspiracy, ADW on a police officer, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, felony evading and gang participation. Derek Crockett, 20, 9/23/88, from the 100 block of U St, for robbery, ADW with a firearm, conspiracy, ADW on a police officer, felony evading, resisting arrest and gang participation. Ryan Carolina, 20, 11/24/88, from the 100 block of U St, for robbery, ADW with a firearm, conspiracy, ADW on a police officer, felony evading, resisting arrest and gang participation. Jared Reed, 31, 3/15/78, from the 300 block of Hughes, for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, felon in possession of a firearm and violation of parole. Guns Seized: 09-599979, Serial: A9823, Thompson Center Arms, .223 pistol, from 606 Castro 09-60207, Serial: 63625238, Winchester, 12ga shotgun, from the 100 block of U St. 09-60337, Serial: AFP6335, Smith and Wesson, .38 caliber pistol, from 1512 Murdock #A 3/17/09 - Tuesday - 1600-0200 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Derick Gage, 27, 6/17/81, BM, from the 1300 block of Potomac Ave, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/18/09 - Wednesday - 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: , 17, 3/22/91, from 1307 M St, for gang member possess a loaded firearm, carry a non-registered concealed loaded firearm, gang member carry a concealed firearm, gang participation and conspiracy. , 17, 11/3/91, from 1307 M St, for probationer possess a firearm, gang member possess a firearm, gang member possess a loaded firearm, carry a non-registered concealed loaded firearm, gang participation and conspiracy. Jose Garcia, 19, 8/18/89, from the 300 block of E. 4th St, for transportation of marijuana. Jose Sandoval, 29, 6/20/79, from the 300 block of E. 4th St, for transportation of narcotics, unlicensed driver, no proof of insurance and not maintaining lighting equipment. Dshawn Rhodes, 19, 1/16/90, from 1415 Sylvia, for robbery, burglary and conspiracy. Lawrence Dean, 18, 10/29/90, from 1415 Truxtun Ave, for witness intimidation and gang participation. Arthur Gray, 39, 10/12/69, from Murdock/ MLK, for tinted windows. (Cited) Gun Seized: 09-61791, Serial: unk, manufacturer: unk, .22 caliber revolver, from 1307 M St 3/19/09 - Thursday- 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Anthony Gage, 18, 11/12/90, BM, from the 1600 block of Flower St, for possession of cocaine. David Thomas, 38, 2/7/89, BM, from 23715 Wagner Wy, for a felony warrant. Luis Garcia, 18, 9/13/90, HM, from Akers / Harris, for no license, no insurance and stop sign violation. (Cited) Brandie Fogle, 25, 10/2/83, WF, from the 1000 block of Union Ave, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/20/09 - Friday - 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Orlando Vela, 23, 5/21/85, HM, from 4th / Union for violation of parole. Martin Deluna, 23, 6/16/85, HM, from 4th / Union for violation of parole. Fred Brame, 33, 5/9/75, BM, from the 3400 block of Horne for felon in possession of a firearm, gang member possess a loaded firearm, conspiracy, gang participation, gang member carry a concealed firearm and possession of a loaded, non-registered concealed firearm. Lydell Chaney, 21, 8/21/87, BM, from the 3400 block of Horne for felon in possession of a firearm, gang member possess a loaded firearm, carry a loaded, non-registered firearm, gang member possess a firearm, gang participation and conspiracy. Franklin Langston,30, 5/8/78, BM, from the 3400 block of Horne for felon in possession of a firearm, gang member possess a firearm, conspiracy, gang member CCW, possession of an unregistered firearm, gang participation, conspiracy and possession of cocaine base for sales. Gun Seized: 09-63702, Serial: 4K2661, Smith and Wesson, .357 revolver, form the 3400 blcok of Horne 3/21/09 - Saturday - 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Phillip Castaneda, 42, 6/3/66, HM, from 900 Height, for a felony warrant. Kerry Hastings, 23, 3/4/86, BM, from 1414 E. California Ave, for violation of parole. Janice Onsurez, 24, 1/3/85, HF, from the 600 block of M St, for resist/ delay officers. Dora Najera, 48, 9/13/60, HF, from the 600 block of M St, for resist/delay officers. Matthew Najera, 22, 10/28/86, HM, from 629 M St, for public intoxication, resisting arrest and violation of parole. Fernando Picasso, 23, 3/24/85, HM, from the 600 block of M St, for detox. Jeremy Nelson, 24, 3/3/85, WM, from the 2700 block of White Ln, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) Ron Suniga, 32, 12/15/76, HM, from the 1800 block of Flower St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/22/09 - Sunday - 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Joshua Profit, 28, 12/30/80, BM, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for Murder, felon in possession of a firearm, gang participation, CCW - firearm on person, gang member CCW and felon in possession of a loaded firearm. Joey Gonzalez, 38, 7/24/70, HM, from the 1800 block of Orange St for, violation of parole. Gerald Castaneda, 30, 1/29/78, HM, from the 1800 block of Orange St, for violation of parole. Julio Garcia, 20, 4/18/88, HM, from the 2000 blcok of Pacific St, for possession of meth, suspended license, cracked windshield and no seatbelt. Guns Seized: 09-65152, Serial: 184399, Bersa, .380 caliber pistol, from the 1200 block of 8th St 09-65152, Serial: Unk, Manufacturer: Unk, .410 caliber shotgun, from the 1200 block of 8th St 09-65152, Serial: Unk, Manufacturer: Unk, .38 caliber pistol, from the 1200 block of 8th St 3/23/09 — Monday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Bryan Suell, 28, 10/30/80, BM, from 1415 Truxtun Ave, for violation of parole. Guns Seized: 09-65894, Serial: obliterated, Springfield Arms, 12ga shotgun, from 125 Hayes 09-66028, Serial: TP82126, Taurus, .38 caliber revolver, from 5601 Lennox Ave #B 3/24/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Quinsonya Hopkins, 32, 9/17/76, BF, from 132 L St, for possession of cocaine base for sales and conspiracy. Russell Davis, 44, 3/16/64, BM, from 132 L St, for possession of cocaine base for sales and conspiracy. Adontis James, 33, 12/1/75, BM, from 506 Clyde St, for violation of parole. Nathaniel Lambert, 43, 3/4/69, BM, from 132 L St, for possession of a firearm and ammo by a felon 3/25/09 — Wednesday— 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Patrick Wilson, 27, 8/27/81, BM, from 1924 S. I St, for false ID to an officer, gang participation and violation of parole. David Thomas, 24, 4/3/84, BM, from 1924 S. I St, for violation of parole. 3/26/09 — Thursday— 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Manuel Montijo, 29, 9/5/79, HM, from 805 S. Brown St, for felon in possession of ammo, commit felony while out on bail, resisting arrest, suspended license and inoperable brake light. Gabriel Ramos, 34, 2/26/75, HM, from 505 Union Ave, for misdemeanor warrants. (Cited) 3/27/09 - Friday- 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: officer. 15, 3/12/94, BM, from the 3400 block of Horne, for battery on a peace William Cortez, 29, 1/11/80, HM, from Lake/ Gage, for a felony warrant. 3/28/09 - Saturday - 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Bernardo Tapia, 18, 8/19/90, HM, from Niles / Haley, for gang member CCW, possession of an unregistered firearm, CCW - firearm, gang participation and possession of meth. Miguel Esquivel, 20, 12/27/88,HM, from the 1700 block of Niles, for gang member CCW, Possession of an unregistered firearm, CCW - firearm and gang participation. John Reyes, 19, 4/2/89, HM, from the 1700 block of Niles, for gang member CCW, possession of an unregistered firearm, CCW - firearm, gang participation, driver allow CCW and reckless driving. Roel Jimenez, 18, 8/13/90, HM, from Niles / Haley, for gang member CCW, possession of an unregistered firearm, CCW - firearm and gang participation. Jimmie Howard, 41, 9/30/67, BM, from 1300 H St, for misdemeanor warrants. Servando Lozano, 31, 8/24/77, HM, from the 800 block of R St, for detox. , 17, 6/22/91, BM, from the 700 block of Oleander, for probation violation. Rayshona Keneisha, 21, 3/24/87, BF, from Chester/ C St ,for stop sign violation, no registration, no proof of insurance and plate required. (Cited) Gun Seized: 09-70237, Serial: 799085, Jennings, 9mm pistol, from 1700 Niles 3/29/09 - Sunday- 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Anthony Fair, 31, 10/30/77, BM, from the 300 block of Bill St, for felon in possession of a firearm, CCW - firearm, carry a concealed loaded firearm in a vehicle, felon possess ammo, Possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance while armed. Arlene Sanders, 30, 2/27/79, BF, from the 300 block of Bill St, for carry a concealed loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of cocaine base, conspiracy, concealed weapon, felon possess a firearm and obstruct/delay officers. Roberto Renitez, 20, 7/10/88, HM, from 10th / 0 St, for public intoxication. Matthew Meiia, 19, 12/8/89, HM, from the 900 block of 0 St, for public intoxication. Peter Collins, 26, 11/8/82, BM, from 4301 University, for a parole hold. Gun Seized: 09-70955, Serial: 312-84579, Ruger, 9mm pistol, from the 300 block of Bill St. 3/30/09 — Monday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Jerome Hendrix, 39, 9/10/69, BM, from Virginia/ MILK, for felon in possession of ammo, suspended license and 2 plate requirement. Joel Johnson, 22, 4/28/86, BM, from the 700 block of 28th St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 3/31/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: David Nutt, 37, 9/27/71, BM, from 8th / Union, for possession of cocaine base and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charles Scobey, 54, 12/6/54, BM, from the 100 block of 4th St, for possession of cocaine base, transportation and a suspended license. Vernisha Watson, 19, 4/11/89, BF, from 2318 1/2 S. I St, for a felony warrant. Gun Seized: 09-73016, Serial: 6052032, Lorcin, 9mm pistol, form 203 Oswell St. Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2009 — MAY 8, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas Continue working on preparing Masterson Street for an asphalt overlay. Continue the project of placing an oilsand (cold-mix) overlay on Allen Road between Stockdale Highway & Old Town Road. Continue the project of placing an oilsand (cold-mix) overlay on Manor Street from Denise Street to the south City limits. Reconstructing streets in the area between So. Laurelglen Boulevard & Olympia Drive, Flagstaff Way & Gallup Drive. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects• Working on the Mill Creek project (on 19th Street). THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of May 4-2009—Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, Mav 4, 2009 Between Golden State & 16th St. - T" St. & Oak St. / Kern River Boundary. Between 34th St. & 301h St. — Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. — 34th/ Bernard St. & Niles St. Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) — Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. — Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. - Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr. Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. — Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. — Mountain Dr. & Raval St. Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Thursday, May 7, 2009 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. — Owens St. & Virginia St. Between Union Ave. & Washington St. — E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. — Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment) City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. — Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr. schedule. Friday, May 8 2009 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & Hwy. 99 — Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. — Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. Week of May 4_2009_Work Schedule Police union signs new pact with unpaid day each month - Folsom/El Dorado News - Page 1 of 1 THESACRmEmME sacbeexonl This story is taken from Sacbee/ Our Towns/ Folsom/El Dorado News Police union signs new p act with unpaid day each month Published Friday, Apr. 24, 2009 The Folsom Police Officers Association signed a new 18-month contract with the city, conceding one unpaid day a month as well as its cost-of-living increases to help the city cope with declining revenues, according to a news release. "The FPOA and our city's representatives worked collaboratively to reach an agreement that helps address the budget challenges tied to the poor state of our economy," said City Manager Kerry Miller in the release. The furlough represents an approximately 2.5 percent pay decrease, the release said. Overall, it would save Folsom about $227,000 annually. At last estimate, Folsom is facing an $8.6 million deficit. - Stan Oklobdzija ShareThis http://www.sacbee.com/eldorado/v-print/story/I 806255.html 4/29/2009 Los Angeles Times: L.A. County budget unveils $22.8 billion for next fiscal year age e 1 of 1 ROWS FROM E t Cos angels Times ig PER NIGHT http:/iwIVW.latimes.COm/news/la-me-county-budget2l-2009apr2l.0,3427399.stcx From the Los Angeles Times y L.A. County budget unveils $22.8 billion for next fiscal year The proposed blueprint cuts$415 million from the current budget,taps reserves to offset dwindling tax revenue and eliminates 1,684 mostly vacant positions. By Molly Hennessy-Fiske 9:25 PM PDT,April 20,2009 Los Angeles County officials on Monday unveiled a$22.8-billion budget for the coming fiscal year that cuts$415 million from the current budget,taps reserves to offset dwindling tax revenue and eliminates 1,684 positions that are mostly vacant. Although county officials want to avoid layoffs,they warned that additional cuts probably will be needed this year depending on the economy and the state budget.The budget also fails to account for a$257-million shortfall in funding for health services,which health department officials are expected to address soon. "Unlike previous years,this budget has to be very fluid,"said William T Fujioka,the county's chief executive.Fujioka said he hoped that new contracts with county workers will be negotiated in the spirit shown by the public safety unions earlier this year,which agreed to no salary increase for a one-year contract extension.He said the county is not asking for concessions in current contracts. The proposed county budget covers an expected$300.4-million budget gap by trimming$107.2 million from departments and drawing$115.5 million from reserves and$77.7 million from the federal stimulus package. The budget accounts for a I%drop in property assessments,but Fujioka said recent estimates show that is expected to more than triple to 3.3%during the coming fiscal year as more homeowners appeal their assessments.As a result,the county will probably have to adjust the budget in June to account for an additional$88.3 million in lost tax revenue. County revenues are down across the board,including deed transfer taxes(down 31.3%),sales taxes(down about 6%)and interest earnings(down 56.8%). The proposed budget does not provide for that shortfall or$103 million in state budget cuts expected next fiscal year. The largest proposed staffing cuts are in social services,health services,public health,parks and recreation and child support services. Service Employees International Union Local 721,which represents about 55,000 county workers--about half the county workforce--is set to negotiate new contracts in July.Spokeswoman Elizabeth Brennan acknowledged the strain the county is under but said SEW workers have been stretched thin by increased demand for services. Sheriff Lee Baca,who had threatened to close a jail in the face of what he said was a projected$72-million budget gap,said Monday that he accepted the $31.6 million in cuts called for under the proposed budget. "It shows a lot of fiscal prudence,"he said of the budget,which provides$2.5 billion for his department,about$7.8 million less than the current fiscal year. Fujioka is scheduled to present supervisors with the budget today,followed by public hearings starting May 13 and supervisors'deliberations beginning June 22. molly.hennessy-fiske @latimes.com Subsidies are holding up well L.A.County's three biggest government-supported cultural institutions figure to reap$60 million in taxpayer funding.CALENDAR,D2 If you want other stories on this topic,search the Archives at latimes.com/archives. 1M,SRt? nts Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2009 Los Angeles Times I Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery I Advertise I Archives I Contact I Site Map I Help partners: kt&cau 11101-1. http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-county-budget2l-2009apr2l,0,4087578,print.story 4/29/2009 San Luis Obispo County's website 04/20/2009 1 Paso Robles city staff defer annual raises to avoid layo... Page 1 of 1 FTonya 'N i osdav A on,Apr h 20i?fd Robles city staff defer annual raises oid layoffs Strickland All Paso Robles city staff, including unionized employees, deferred their annual raises this year to save the city$760,000 and help avoid layoffs. To help it reduce some of the estimated $10 million shortfall in its general fund over the next three years, the city expects to ask for a delay in raises again next year, which would then become a suspension of wages, Assistant City Manager Meg Williamson said. Paso Robles has been in talks with each labor group since February on wages, benefits, terms and conditions of employment. On April 7, the City Council accepted the negotiations. In exchange for deferring their raises, employees got some benefits such as fewer scheduling restrictions on firefighters' personal leave, a promise for a competitive pay study for the wastewater team and the option for police to use their overtime compensation at a later date. Police also received a 2.5 percent boost to their base pay for watch commander shifts—a role that offered a flat rate of$10 more per shift before—as well as language describing personal leave agreements to reflect their 12-hour workdays. Paso Robles has worked to reduce its annual operating expenses this fiscal year by eliminating $4 million from its budgeted $28 million general fund. Such actions include decreasing its staff by about 15 percent since Fall 2007 through attrition and retirements, eliminating overtime and eliminating certain contract services such as janitorial work. Existing staff absorbed such duties. In October 2008, the city formalized a hiring freeze and gave staffers incentives to reduce hours or retire early. Citywide wage deferrals City Manager Jim App deferred his$8,000 annual pay raise in September, Williamson said, which keeps him at his approximately$156,000 annual salary. Elsewhere, raises this year would have ranged from $2,088 to$9,648 annually for its 178 full-time and 50 to 75 part-time employees. Top-tier pay for full-timers ranges from $47,000 to$144,000, excluding the city manager; and $12,000 to$24,000 for part-timers, Williamson said. Top-tier pay, Williamson added, represents employees at their fifth step of the city's wage scale, after they work their way up in their position, which usually takes about four years. The city's cost-cutting measures come from its 10-step layoff prevention plan, which was adopted in the early 1990s to be used when needed and activated Nov. 1, 2008. Wage deferrals are fourth on the list. The next steps in the prevention plan include a suspension of raises, wage reductions and then a three-step reduction of full-time workforce by reducing work hours, mandatory furloughs and layoffs. The city is not currently considering layoffs, App said. ©2009 San Luis Obispo Tribune and wire service sources.All Rights Reserved. http://www.sanluisobispo.com http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/v-print/story/690927.htm1 4/29/2009 As layoffs loom, city unions need to face reality Page 1 of 2 As layoffs loom, city unions need to face reality By Record Searchlight Editorials Friday,April 24,2009 From tiny north state burgs to Southern California's megalopolises, cities facing budget cuts have found ways to work with their unions to preserve both jobs and essential public services. But nearly six months after the Redding City Council first seriously suggested seeking concessions from the city's unions to prevent layoffs as the city budget deteriorates,nothing's happened. And City Manager Kurt Starman's outline for cutting$4.6 million in spending from next year's budget makes the stakes perfectly clear: Unless someone budges, 35 full-time and 25 part-time workers will be laid off.Another eight full-time employees would see their hours cut. For taxpaying residents, this translates into shorter hours at city offices, less maintenance at city parks, slower processing of building permits, and,most critically, longer response times for police officers and firefighters, whose ranks would be thinned. But forget the public. You'd think a sense of solidarity and shared sacrifice would lead unions to cut a deal to save members'jobs. Up and down the state, that's already happened. In Red Bluff, while the deals aren't final, unions have proposed ceding scheduled raises or taking unpaid furloughs. In Chico in February, firefighters agreed to give up scheduled pay raises and eat a reduction in health and dental benefits. In Santa Rosa in late March,police and fire unions agreed to give up contracted raises over the next two years. In Sacramento in March, the police union agreed to concessions -giving up cost-of-living raises,mainly-that saved $6.4 million and nearly 70 officers'jobs. In Ventura last week,the last of the city's unions agreed to a combination of wage cuts and unpaid furloughs that will reduce that city's payroll expense by about 6 percent. The City Council in San Diego this week approved union deals that amounted to a 6 percent cut in pay and benefits for the coming year for all city employees. Seeking concessions isn't just for union-busters. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who got his start in politics as a labor organizer and is a former president of the L.A. chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees, this week called for wage and benefit concessions from the unions representing workers in the state's largest city. In every case, the concessions are simply reflecting the reality that contracts negotiated in prosperous times don't hold up when tax revenues are plunging. In Redding,this year's general-fund budget,when originally adopted, called for spending$74.3 million. Next year, the city hopes to spend about$68 million. Even as resources evaporate, though, multiyear contracts still would grant raises. This isn't a sustainable path. What does it take for the city's unions to understand that? http://www.redding.com/news/2009/apr/24/editorials/?printer=l/ 4/29/2009 Sacramento County looking at 1,000-plus job cuts to erase $187 million deficit- Sacramento News - Lo... Pagel of 3 THESMWIENTOBEE sacbeexom This story is taken from Sacbee / Our Region / Top Stories Sacramento County looking t 1 9 ,000- Plus ,fob cuts to erase $ 187 million deficit rlewis @sacbee.com Published Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009 Sacramento County is considering whether to cut well over 1,000 positions to close a projected $187 million general fund shortfall in the fiscal year starting July 1. That's according to new figures the County Executive's Office released Monday showing proposed cuts of 907 positions - 640 of which are filled - a reduction of 6.3 percent of the county work force. And those figures don't include possible cuts to the Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's Office or the Assessor's Office, which are also facing significant funding shortfalls. "They all are something we're concerned about. Even the smallest program can have a big impact on the community," said Nav Gill, the county's chief operations officer. The proposed cuts would affect virtually all facets of county government, including: the office of county counsel, 14 positions; Public Defender's Office, 55; juvenile medical services, 16.5; and Department of Health and Human Services, 116, including 100 filled jobs. The proposed cuts are far from guaranteed. The county executive's office is reviewing the departmental proposals and could make changes. The Board of Supervisors must adopt a balanced budget before the next fiscal year begins July 1. It is holding budget workshops in May and June, and it could look at alternative cuts then. But the breadth of the proposed cuts announced Monday is far greater than any year in recent memory. "It's terrible. It's also morale-shattering for our office," said elections spokesman Brad Buyse, whose department is targeted to lose 10 of 38 employees. County Executive Terry Schutten's office gave departments their budget allocations for fiscal year 2009-10 earlier this month. Those allocations took into account the massive deficit, which is almost 9 percent of the current $2.2 billion general fund budget. For the past two weeks, departments have been submitting budget proposals to the executive's office showing how they will address the funding cuts. A majority of the 907 positions that the county is proposing to eliminate are paid for by the general fund. http://www.sacbee.cOm/topstories/v-print/story/I 815204.html 4/28/2009 Sacramento County looking at 1,000-plus job cuts to erase $187 million deficit- Sacramento News - Lo... Page 2 of 3 Of 670 general fund positions on the chopping block, 553 are filled, according to figures from the county. The executive's office is still reviewing departmental budget proposals, and the numbers and types of position cuts are subject to change by the time the Board of Supervisors begins budget workshops in May, Gill said. Labor leaders said they were shocked when The Bee contacted them Monday afternoon and told them the magnitude of proposed cuts. "That's horrible. My stomach is churning," said Joe Trujillo, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 146. Daniel Uselmann, vice president of AFSCME Local 146, questioned the county's decision to release the information to the media before informing the unions. "It's going to scare the hell out of people," Uselmann said, speculating that it might be part of an effort to push the unions into contract concessions. Employees are scheduled to receive cost-of-living salary increases next year. The executive's office is trying to persuade the unions to forgo those raises along with other concessions. If the unions give up their 2.9 percent COLAs, equity increases and other scheduled raises, the county could save $53.5 million next year, county spokesman Zeke Holst said. Workers want to do anything they can to minimize layoffs, said Ted Somera, executive director of the United Public Employees Local 1. "(However) we can't make any agreements to deferments or concessions until we have numbers," Somera said. "Historically, we've given concessions and gotten nothing in return. ... We need adequate, reliable information." While the total number of possible layoffs is a start, it's not enough, Somera said. The county needs to release more information regarding how it arrived at the projected deficit figure and show actual dollars and cents calculations, he said. Without such information it seems the County Executive's Office is treating the budget like a "poker hand, and they're trying to bluff us into making concessions," Somera said. Gill said the county is doing its best to release accurate information as it becomes available. The county just finished tabulating the number of proposed layoffs, he said. "(The unions) will do what they think is best for their membership, and this gives them a context for the type of reductions everyone is facing in the county," Gill said. The county still hasn't released a list showing the dollar amount that each department must cut. Later this week, the county will release more detailed information on the amount of each department's deficit and where the funding is falling short, Gill said. The executive's office will review the departmental budget proposals. The Board of Supervisors will hold its first budget workshop May 13. 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Did the city council take a 6% pay cut as well? I'm not a http://wcblog.signonsandiego.com/news/breaking/2009/04/sd council_adopts_labor_deals.html 4/29/2009 Pagel of 2 News 55 COPS TO GET LAYOFF NOTICES 35 OTHER WORKERS PART OF REDUCTION; SOME SERGEANTS WILL BE DEMOTED By David Siders May 01,2009 Record Staff writer STOCKTON -City Hall will issue layoff notices today to about 55 police officers and 35 civilian employees to shed costs, officials said Thursday, after Stockton and its police union ended labor talks without a deal. Also, seven of the Police Department's 53 sergeants are to be demoted to the rank of officer, City Manager Gordon Palmer said in a meeting with The Record's editorial board. The layoffs-the exact number of which remained uncertain, as some employees are expected to retire-are to be effective June 30. The notices have for months been expected, accompanied by unprecedented service reductions in Stockton's bid to balance its$31 million budget deficit. "We're not trimming dead wood anymore,"Vice Mayor Kathy Miller said. "We're lopping off big branches." To reduce the Police Department's number from about 400 officers to 345 is expected to greatly reduce community policing, in which officers are put on routine assignment in some of Stockton's most dangerous areas. The police layoffs number 12 more than Palmer once planned and were expected to save almost$6 million annually, about $500,000 less than the city sought in concessions from the Stockton Police Officers Association. Beyond the Police Department, the City Council is likely when it adopts its fiscal 2009-10 budget to cancel tree trimming and fireworks on the Fourth of July and to close or reduce hours at some facilities. Mayor Ann Johnston said, "We've never been through this kind of a situation before." Further reductions are almost certain. Palmer said layoffs ordered today and spending reductions called for previously would reduce the budget deficit by about$20 million. Of the remaining deficit, he has proposed that$9.3 million come from concessions from the city's fire union. Fire Capt. Dave Macedo,the union president, said again Thursday—as he has for at least a month—that his union will concede no more than it did in December, when it deferred some$10 million in pay in return for the city's promise it would not lay off firefighters or close stations. Macedo said Palmer has since proposed closing some stations and that the union would litigate to block any station closure or the layoff of any firefighter. "They're taking advantage of a weak economy to go after labor contracts,"Macedo said. Palmer said the city and the union are to meet again. He said he must know by next week if concessions can be had. "I suspect it will be difficult,"he said. Palmer has said a general fund dominated by police and fire spending cannot be fixed without significant reductions in those areas. He declined to say Thursday if he will order firefighters laid off if no accord is reached. "We'll look at all our options," he said. http://Www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090501/A_NEWS/905010320&template=printart 5/t/?nn9 Page 2 of 2 In the failed police talks,the administration and the Stockton Police Officers Association have for months feuded about how much of a raise officers are owed in addition to a 9.5 percent increase authorized last year. At the Police Department, "morale is kind of split," interim Police Chief Blair Ulring said. He said many young officers feel they have little voice in the union and that the union does not have their best interest in mind. He said many older officers feel the union is justifiably seeking what it believes its officers are owed. Officer Steve Leonesio,the union president, said Ulring's assessment is inaccurate and that the union's position has great support. "I think he's out of touch with that," Leonesio said. "I think we're the strongest we've been." Palmer said he expects the number of police layoffs ordered today to be reduced by officers taking a retirement incentive the council authorized Tuesday. Thirteen sworn officers and 18 civilian police employees had by Thursday applied for the incentive, Ulring said.The city is to pay two years'additional service credit into the California Public Employees' Retirement System for officers who are at least 50. Contact reporter David Siders at(209)943-8580 or dsiders @recordnet.com. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbes.dll/article?AID=/20090501/A NEWS/905010320&template=printart 5/1/2009 Page 1 of 2 News POLICE TALKS END WITH NO DEAL MORE OFFICERS COULD BE LET GO By David Siders April 29,2009 Record Staff Writer STOCKTON -Stockton and its police officers have ended labor talks without a deal, both sides said Tuesday, defeating a budget proposal that hinged on the administration's expectation of concessions from police and suggesting dozens more officers than planned could be laid off. The negotiations'failure came less than a month after City Manager Gordon Palmer recommended unprecedented cuts citywide- including the layoffs of 43 of the city's 400 police officers-to close Stockton's$31 million budget deficit. That proposal was dependent on $6.5million in concessions from police, without which Palmer has said as many as 52 additional officers could be laid off. Officials said they expected to reduce that number by offering a retirement incentive to older officers, paying two years'additional service credit into the California Public Employees' Retirement System for officers who are at least 50. The administration also expected to receive federal aid to pay the salaries of some officers,though it is unclear how much money the city might get. "We are going to be issuing layoffs," Mayor Ann Johnston said. "We just don't know what the number is right now." The city likely will issue layoff notices next week, City Councilwoman Susan Eggman said. The council voted without dissent in closed session Tuesday to reject what the Stockton Police Officers Association said was its final offer. Some council members said that offer involved a 15.5 percent raise-a 9.5 percent increase authorized last year plus 6 percent more-and various concessions, the savings from which would total about $1 million in fiscal 2009-10. Union officials declined to detail the offer but said it would have saved the city about$3million. "It would have saved them money,"said Officer Steve Leonesio, the union's president. "Every time we go in to them with something, they said, 'No,we need this."' Eggman said, "We met for almost two days straight, and they just refused to move." The city and the police union have feuded for months about how much of a raise officers are owed in addition to the 9.5 percent raise authorized last year. The dispute is to be decided by an arbitrator. After mediation in January failed, the sides reached a temporary deal to delay layoffs until the July 1 start of fiscal 2009-10, and they continued to talk this month. Johnston and Palmer had said they thought a deal could be reached;the union said it was unwilling to give as much as Palmer wanted. Palmer's proposal to balance the city's feeble general fund also relies on $9.3million in concessions from firefighters, which firefighters have said they will not make. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090429/A_NEWS/904290309/-1/A NEWS&te... 4/29/2009 Page 2 of 2 Last week, the city and the Stockton Police Management Association,which represents 22 lieutenants and captains, reached a tentative agreement. The union accepted a 15 percent pay raise and agreed to participate in furloughs, defer a 2.5 percent cost-of-living increase and pay more for health care, officials said. Contact reporter David Siders at(209)943-8580 or dsiders @recordnet.com. Vt$tT H1 HLOG http://w-ww.recordnet.com/apps/pbes.dll/article?AID=/20090429/A NEWS/904290309/-1/A NEWS&te... 4/29/2009 r PRESS RELEASE REGIONAL- BES ITY For release on May 1, 2009 PREVENTION PROGRAM Healthy Environments• ficalrhy Choices . Healthy People Contact: Jennifer Lopez (661) 205-3743 Cell Youth inspire healthier, safer playground Youth at the Cesar Chavez Leadership Program in Bakersfield have " given back to their community in an enormous way. Their recent project is both heartwarming and inspirational-they helped to document the need for a healthier and safer playground at Stiern Park, wrote a grant and received funding for new playground equipment and are now celebrating a new playground that was built for young children and families to have a safe place to be active. "We are doing this project for the community and making a plan for "Before"picture of the Stiern children to be safe at this park," explained Vivianna, a participant in the Park playground Cesar Chavez Leadership Program. Cesar Chavez Leadership Program youth will be leading a ribbon-cutting and community celebration event with free food and games on May 1, from 4:00 P.M. —5:30 p.m., at Stiern Park (located at 5400 Monitor St.). From 3:30—4:00 p.m., the youth will participate in a work day with the City of Bakersfield to help improve areas of the park. The new playground was made possible by a $75,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente and in-kind contributions from Game Time and the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department. "Kaiser Permanente is committed to creating healthy communities in Kern County by funding projects focused on championing healthy lifestyle choices,"says Senior Community Benefit Specialist for Kaiser Permanente Kern County, Kristin Weirather. "By providing funding for safe playground structures, children have an opportunity for healthy outdoor play. Establishing these types of behaviors early in a child's development will help to ensure healthy physical activity through their teen and adult years. The Stiern Park renovation project was a response to area needs, which were identified by the youth through the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program (CCROPP). Under CCROPP, the youth developed a Photovoice Project that focused on the park facility and demonstrated the challenges to engaging in physical activity. Using disposable cameras and their own words, they were able to identify multiple environmental challenges and discovered ways to address them. Images and comments the youth recorded have been used to promote dialogue among community stakeholders and decisionmakers. "We have core values that we follow in the Cesar Chavez group," said Lupita, president of the youth leadership program. "One of our core values is to help out the most-needy and right now Stiern Park needs our help," she added. The new playground will help to create an inviting outdoor space for hundreds of children and families who frequent Stiern Park with a safe place to be physically active. University of California, Los Angeles students will be conducting a survey on the day of the event to gauge how the new playground is affecting the use of the park for physical activity. For more information, please contact Jennifer Lopez at (661) 205-3743 or by email: ielopeza-kern.org. To obtain an English or Spanish copy of the playground celebration event flyer, visit www.ccrol2p.org. Special note to reportersleditors: Spokespersons will be available for Spanish interviews. To request a copy of"before" photos of the Stiern Park playground, please contact Brandie Campbell at: 559.228.2144 or bcampbellAcsufresno.edu. BA BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM IFOR lip TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER FROM: W. R. RECTOR, CHIEF OF POLICE UA MAY 0 12009 DATE: April 29, 2009 SUBJECT: Tagger's Software Council Referral No. 17 (Ward City Wide) At the Joint Meeting, Supervisor Maggard requested City and County explore the implementation of the Tagger's software offered by Orange County. City and County staff previously met to discuss the Tagger's Software, however due to current financial constraints and the uncertainty of the County's budget, purchase and implementation of the program is not feasible at this time. Staff will reconvene later this year to explore available options. City Staff will continue to utilize the current 32-Erase Graffiti abatement program. WRR/vrf