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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2009 0 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 22, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS With the rejection of the referendum issues, the state's budget deficit is currently recognized to be between $21 billion and $24 billion and they will clearly be coming after money from cities and counties. —� The County Board of Supervisors passed the Traffic Impact Fees so we are now at liberty to act on the revised fees as well. The single family residential fee is down slightly from the version you adopted in October. The commercial fee is down substantially — in part due prices for road building. Despite the reductions, expect a strong lobbying effort into lower construction pposition. The factor that seemed to most influence the County was the possible loss of federal funds if no action was taken. That concern is well founded. Construction of the Padre Hotel is on schedule and is expected to be completed within the next ninety days. However, the owners are having difficulty attaining a loan to cover the full cost of the necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to complete and open the hotel. The owners are able to secure a majority of the financing for the FF&E and are requesting assistance from the City to provide gap financing through the Section 108 Loan Program. These are federal funds that cannot be used for General Fund related issues. This program has been used in the past for public facilities and other redevelopment activities that require a larger one time investment. The owners will be responsible for the total repayment of the loan. A public hearing and amendment to the City's Action Plan will be required in order to submit the loan application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for consideration. A memo with more information is enclosed. The Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District Manager sent us the enclosed letter commending our Water Resources Department, especially Flom Core and Don Richardson, for the fine job that is done in maintaining storm drain basins within the city. The Water Resources Department's regular maintenance program makes it easier for the District to inspect for the presence of mosquito larvae and control the mosquito population in residential areas. This in turn helps lower the threat from West Nile virus. Save the date! The Mill Creek ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, May 29th at 3:00 The opening celebration will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p m release is attached. p.m. The press Honorable Mayor and City Council May 22, 2009 Page 2 A brief awards ceremony will be held next Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00 p.m. in the Police Department auditorium. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. Officer Dennis Eddy will receive a Medal of Valor, and a Chief's Commendation will be presented to Officer John Billdt and Officer Eric Littlefield. —� The City's Fleet Services Division has been selected as one of the 100 best fleets for 2009 by the Government Fleet Magazine. The top 20 will be announced during the GFX award ceremony June 8 — 10, 2009 in Denver. Congratulations!!!!!! —� Attached are articles that highlight Bakersfield related to the sports events and meeting markets from March to May 2009. All of the publications are distributed nationally. The last article in the packet is from Sports Destination Management, and it focuses on five top cities for aquatic facilities. Bakersfield is one of those cities. There are four pictures accompanying the article; two of which are Bakersfield facilities (McMurtrey and CSUB). CVB Staff proactively sought out these editorial opportunities, and provided the images, as well. > The Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for April 2009 is enclosed. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 25th 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. FRESNO, CA — The city plans to freeze pay, lay off nine workers and demote or transfer 74 others to close a $26.8 million gap in its $226.6 million general fund. All of the layoffs are in the Police Department, and an additional 31 officers could be laid off unless the city Those unions that have contracts ending June 30th have been informed that the city federal will ntott be offerriing raises in the next contract. Other unions in the middle of their contracts, which call for raises in the next fiscal year of 2% or 3%, have been meeting on ideas that could reduce or mitigate the impact. If the unions do not agree to the pay freeze, almost $9.5 million in additional cuts may be needed, including $4 million from police and $1.4 million from fire. MODESTO, CA — The city is considering a proposal that would close all but one public outdoor pool, eliminate 76 filled positions and require the Fire Department to shut one of its 10 neighborhood fire stations. The proposal counts on city labor groups agreeing to $5.9 million in concessions. POWAY, CA — Poway firefighters have agreed to pay 3% of their salary into their retirement account to help the city balance its budget with no staffing reductions. RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REQUESTS • A response to a question from Councilmember Couch from the May 20th budget enclosed. g presentations is AT:rs:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford,Assistant City Clerk B A K E R S F I E L D Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor Hall and City Councilmembers FROM: Donna L. Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Padre Hotel Financing Consideration Construction of the interior and exterior of the Padre Hotel is on schedule and will be complete within the next 90 days. However, the owners, despite their excellent credit and asset valuation of the hotel, have not been able to attain a loan for the necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to complete and open the hotel. The total amount required for the FF&E is estimated at $4.6 million dollars. The Padre Hotel owners are able to contribute $1 million dollars and can secure an equipment loan for $1.8 million, leaving a $1.8 million shortfall. Therefore, the owners of the Padre Hotel have requested a $1.8 million loan through a federally funded and City sponsored economic development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, known as the Section 108 Loan Program, to provide gap financing and to enable the owners to secure the $1.8 million equipment loan. This project is not located within a redevelopment project area and does not qualify for Tax Increment Financing. However, the project is within a census block group that deems it eligible for assistance from the Section 108 Loan Program. This program has been used in the past for public facilities and other redevelopment activities by the City and allows the City to leverage its CDBG annual entitlement and borrow funds for projects and programs requiring a larger one time investment. The owners will be responsible for the total repayment of the loan. In addition, the Padre Hotel will be required as collateral and a pledge of CDBG funds will be necessary as a back up security for repayment. The loan will require a public hearing and an amendment to the City's Action Plan in order to submit the loan application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for consideration. The project will transform and rehabilitate an iconic local landmark into a new business and leisure destination hotel with a significant dining and entertainment focus. Its location within a burgeoning arts district will be a catalyst development encouraging attraction of other food, retail and arts related businesses to the area. The finished hotel project includes 112 guest rooms and other amenities that include a signature restaurant, lounge and diner/cafe. Additional hotel facilities will include meeting rooms, event space, and a fitness and business center. In addition, the project when complete is expected to generate over 260 jobs which is a direct economic development benefit for the City. A consultant has been selected by staff to prepare the loan application and that cost will be born by the Padre owners. TRUSTEES STEVE FRANETOVICH RICHARD FREELAND ROYJOHNSON MANAGER MORRIS MAHLMANN ROBERT A.GUIRING ROBERT MAYBORN SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM pROUi KERN BOB RODRIGUQ GENE ABBOTT J.B.SELVIDGE MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT DISTRICT OFFICE 4705 ALLEN RD. BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93314 PH: (661)589-2744 FAX:(661)589-4913 E MAIL: kmvcd @sbcglobal.net May 18, 2009 "`' 2L 20Q9 Alan Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 RE: Storm Drain Maintenance Alan: I want to commend the City's Water Resources Department, especially Flom Core and Don Richardson, for the fine job that is done in maintaining storm drain basins within the City. When basins are heavily vegetated, it is difficult(or impossible)to inspect for the presence of mosquito larvae. It is, also, difficult to effectively apply materials to control mosquitoes in those basins because the insecticide cannot penetrate the vegetation to reach the water. The Water Resources Department has a regular maintenance program which removes vegetation (cattails, tules, trees, etc.) from basins. This program has certainly helped the District control the mosquito population in residential areas which helps lower the threat from West Nile virus. If the District is having a problem controlling mosquitoes in a specific basin, we notify Don Richardson and the basin receives the needed attention. In a lot of the basins that have been cleaned, control of mosquito larvae can be achieved through the stocking of mosquitofish. We appreciate the cooperation the District receives from the staff of the Water Resources Department. Sincerely, Rob Quiring District Manager B A K E R S F I E L D DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS DIANNE HOOVER,DIRECTOR PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2009 CONTACT: Terry McCormick 661.326.3415 Central Park at Mill Creek Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Three million pounds of boulders from the Kern River; turn-of-the-19th century theme; a year and a half of construction; 3.3 million dollars — Central Park at Mill Creek will be unveiled on Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m. with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. The idea of making improvements in the area around Central Park in downtown Bakersfield is not new. Community recommendations for such improvements were generated during the Greater Bakersfield Vision 2020 process. These ideas were further refined in the Downtown Design Charrettes, where community members recommended extending park improvements along the Kern Island Canal. In 1871, the Kern Island Flour Mill was built on the Kern Island Canal and continued production until 1923. Grain was processed and stored on the site until the 1952 earthquake. Hence, the term "Mill Creek" was born. The Mill Creek Project would transform the portion of the canal from Golden State Avenue to California Avenue into a "natural' creek with a walking path, public art, construction of a replica mill, creation of a pond in Central Park, and vacation of vehicular access rights on 17th Street at the canal through a five-phase construction project. Phase 1 is the reconstruction of Central Park – project worked around the existin g playground equipment and trees. Starting with the construction on the canal realignment and upgrading of the lining; the above ground improvements included infrastructure upgrades, utility relocations, new lighting, new irrigation, new plants, and street furniture. Along with Phase 1, Phase 3 was constructed - new street crossings at 21st Street and 19th Street with traffic signals. Project funding was from City funds: Water Resources Enterprise, Redevelopment general fund monies were used. Funding for the remaining phases (2, 4, a da5)Ifor $10 mill on will come from the State of California Infrastructure Bank fund. The project design work was headed by Richard Meyer of Meyer Civil Engineering, Inc. The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department and Water Resources Department provided the bulk of the leadership and manpower to complete the construction with work effort overseen by Stuart Patteson, General Services Superintendent. Ralph Braboy, Civil Engineer III, was the Project Manager. Also, the Department of Recreation and Parks assisted in the above ground construction work. Along with numerous contractors including Gilliam and Sons, Inc.; Jim Alfter Cement Contractor; A-C Electric Co.; Kern Sprinkler Landscaping, Inc.; Contech Bridge (pedestrian steel/wood bridge); San Joaquin Fence (wrought iron); and Rudnick Fence Company (pond railing). City of Bakersfield•Department of Recreation&Parks - 1600 Truxtun Avenue,3`d Floor Bakersfield•California•93301 (661)326-3866•Fax(661)852-2140 Central Park at Mill Creek Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Press Release Page 2 "Central Park will become a destination for downtown workers to walk, take a lunch break, and relax by the canal waters. Many family friendly activities will be held there, and it is a beautiful location for weddings and gatherings. Enjoy the park and return often, especially when the linear park extends to California Avenue in the future," commented Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation and Parks. Some of the new amenities: Pedestrian Covered Bridge; Stamped Concrete Walkways; Light Fixtures; Bright House Networks Wireless Hot Spot. Future amenities: Restrooms (August, 2009); Sister City Gardens (TBD—funding source). When: Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m. Location: Central Park at Mill Creek 600 19th Street Media and invited guests: at 2 p.m., prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony, you are invited to a Trolley Tour to screen Saturday's opening festivities tour. The tour is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association. City of Bakersfield•Department of Recreation&Parks• 1600 Truxtun Avenue,3d Floor Bakersfield•California•93301 (661)326-3866•Fax(661)852-2140 BA BAKERSFIELD POLICE w MEMORANDUM Cq� L�lA .0 . LIFO � Date: May 22, 2009 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police Subject: Medal of Valor Ceremony Staff will hold a brief awards ceremony next Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00 p.m. in the Police Department auditorium. The ceremony is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. The following officers will be honored: Officer Dennis Eddy will receive a Medal of Valor. A Chief's Commendation will be presented to: Officer John Billdt Officer Eric Littlefield I would like to extend an invitation to you, Mayor Hall, City Department Heads and City Council Members to attend. Soccer Championships &Visitors Bureau and Metro i conclude with the PRO f Championship is expected to Set For Pizza Hut Park I BMX will host the BMX series race. I have a direct economic FRISCO,Texas—The 2009 I U.S.Nationals-PRO Series impact of more than US Youth Soccer Olympic 1 May 1-3.Metro BMX,locat- Cobb County To Host $500,000 for Cobb County. Development Program ed in the Sam Lynn Ballpark Southeast Lacrosse The top two teams in the (ODP)Championships will Complex area, has hosted Tournament high school boys'and girls' be played March 19-22 at national BMX events since COBB COUNTY,Ga.—The I divisions from the Southeast Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. i 1992. 411,Annual Southeast Lacrosse Championship will State-level boys'and girls' The event will feature race Lacrosse Championship will qualify to compete for the teams in the 1992 and 1993 divisions for all ages,with take place May 16-17 at JJ national championship at the age groups will play semifi- some participants as young Biello Park in Cobb County. Dicks Tournament of nal matches March 20, with as 6. Each day of racing will The Southeast Lacrosse I Champions. > championship and consola- tion matches on March 22. The teams qualified by win- ning their respective age group at their US Youth Soccer ODP Regional Championships. Events Kayak Fishing Tournament On I, Thl Alabama Gulf Coast GULF SHORES,Ala.—The Inaugural Alabama Coastal Inshore/Offshore Kayak it Fishing Tournament will take place in the waters surround- ing Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Sept. 18-19. Presented by the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission in partnership with the Mobile Bay Kayak Find what you've been looking for Fishing Association, the in Colorado Springs. tournament is expected to Home to the United States Olympic Training Center attract anglers from all over and the 2009 State Games of America,Colorado the Southeast who will fish Springs is a place where every competition is one for king mackerel,Spanish for the record books.Where everyone comes out mackerel,redfish, speckled a winner.And where fans and athletes alike are trout and flounder in the always at the top of their game. Gulf of Mexico and its back Let our CVB planners help put you in the winner's bays. Proceeds from the circle at VjsltCOS.com. tournament will go to ex Covenant Hospice of Mobile �,COLORADO ! s SPRINCS inc ColoradoSpr .1 and Baldwin Counties. ,v I, Registration is offered online at www.mbk.fa.com. K BMX Event In VA Bakersfield In Mater : BAKERSFIELD,Calif.— The Bakersfield Convention www.Sportsive[itsMagaziiie.com March 2009 The Press Box Corpus Christi,Texas,will hest the Pro Series race.The event is expected to The new Quad-Cities Waterfront 2009 United States Wind&Water Open book more than 1,600 hotel nights. Convention Center has opened in Bet- (WW09) next month. The 2009 U.S. The 2009 International Blind Sports tendorf,Iowa.Its 24,000 square feet of Kiteboarding National Championships, Association World Youth & Student meeting space includes eight meeting held at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club Championships and the 2009 ISBA Pan rooms that can be combined intcs a func- May 5-9,will headline the event,which American Gaines will take place in �- will also include the U.S. Windsurfing Colorado Springs July 15-20. The ; Regatta, the WW09 Volleyball Classic events will include competitions in and the WWO9 5K. swimming,judo, track and field, and t, The U.S. Nationals/PRO Series in goalball,a team sport for the blind and BMX racing is scheduled to take place visually impaired.More than 350 ath- letes from around the world,including 80 from the United States,are expected to attend and will stay in the Athlete 4 a Village at Colorado College, The 2009 and 2010 Junior,U23 and Elite Road National Championships in cycling will be held in Bend,Oregon. Quad-Cities Woterfront Convention Center The 2009 event is scheduled for July 28 tion space of 14,190 square feet and to August 2 and is expected to attract smaller rooms that range from 543 to an estimated 1,000 athletes and more 774 square feet.The center can accom- T F than 2,000 additional visitors.The city modate receptions of up to'1,400 and 1 has also been awarded USA Cycling's has a skywalk to the Isle's Casino Hotel Metro BMX racetrack in Bakersfield,California 2009 and 2010 Cyelo-cross National Property, which has more than 500 Mav 1-3 at Metro BMX racetrack in Championships, with the 2009 event hotel rooms and an additional 13,520 da-077sield,Cal orn a.The t ree- ay scheduled for December 10-13. This square feet of event space. event, held byte American Bicycle will be the first time both champi- The 346-room Hyatt at Olive 8 has Association, features participants of all onships will be held in the same city in opened in Seattle with several eco- age divisions,and each day ends with a the same year of competition. friendly features, including a living m W� -, GOOD SPORTS s Play is serious lousiness. That's why We renovated our 13,000 seat arena, cultivate lush, green fields and keep plenty of rinks on ice. :.; Whether you seek the swish of the net, the crack of the bat, or room to run, you'll finch the perfect facility in t Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island. We knew logo good sports. PROVIDENCE THE CREATIVE CAPITAL. 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With some locations,of course,the need are surprised to discover that we're a gene- Far most traveler-t3ake` r:y`e1�isn't }J�' for research may be nuior."We're already a ine tourist destination,with museums,a exactly alist-topping getaway.list among destination,"says Roy Edmondson,Sports/ major aquarium,IMAX cheater,river activi- amateur spotty. enthusi asts the California SMERF sales manager for Visit Myrtle ties and a nice,walkable downtown.That Central Valley anchor ranks high.For start- Beach."We have a very large swimming pool really helps us to get events and.have them ers,l3akersfield,1.20 miles north of Las Att- tight outside of our back yard(a k.a.,the At- return time and time again." geles on I-5,just happens to he at the ten- RESTAURANTS SPONSOR SIDE EVENTS ... EVERYBODY CAN PARTICIPATE AND GET PRETTY GOOD DRAW FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY." lantic Ocean),water parks,an aquarium and les no secret that Onialha,Nebraska, ter point(within a four-drive)of 90 percent NASCAR.So we eater to families already is a magnet for amateur baseball---Triple of the stare's 37 million residents,many of and sports are generally a family occasion." Crown alone books close to 18,000 room whom love amateur sports."T"nat's a major For other destinations,a little prep work nights for its two-week youth tournament convenience factor when you're putting on can result in some pleasant surprises.While held there during the College World Series, a big event,"says lion Cohen,executive di- women's fast pitch softball is a growing in according to the Oinalta.CVB.But baseball rector of the Bakersfield(VB.Affordabiliry popularity around the country,it's particu- aside,what else is happening Ornaba under is another feather in.Bakeriield's cap,adds larly hot in Chattanooga,Tennessee."You the family vacation banner?Plenty,accord- C ohen,Biting hotel roams up to 110 percent ,night not think of Chattanooga as a major ing to Mark Rath,a certified sports event below comparable rates in Los Angeles,San destination but theyvr zeroed in on the executive(CSEE)and the CVB's supervisor Francisco and San Diego. %RCH 2009 GTP Aim -\ � 6 ilk zz 4 A 3 s a r� R , n 6n i o � n tl �I. k _ y 1 a, � ar � R � y'y R'. 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State's swimming and diving teams and unique feature is.AquaClimbing, a three- State College is also home to another also used for water polo, scuba and syn- by-three-meter climbing wall that angles aquatics facility, the State College Area chronized swimming.The facility also has over the pool so that climbers can land in YMCA,which hosts a number of tourna- two one-meter and two three-meter spring- the water. ments as well. And they aren't stopping boards for diving competitions,as well as a McCoy has played host to its fair share there. The city has seen tremendous summer-only Olympic size outdoor pool of well-known competitions, too. The growth in aquatics participation and is with four diving boards and one-, three-, Pennsylvania YMCA takes advantage of planning a new facility to accommodate five-,seven and a half-,and ten-meter div- McCoy's central location and impressive that growth. "The facility is still in the planning _.....__ -- - - """ ! stages, but it will be Olympic size with facilities to accommodate more and larger tournaments,"says Betsey Howell, j executive director of the Central Penn- sylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We're looking forward to bringing in more regional and national events with a airs RIGH18 n new facility." NAF THE BLOCR Colombia, Missouri One way to pinpoint some of Amer- ica's best aquatics facilities is to follow t the experts.USA Swinvnln4 's Grand Prix Series 1S d SIK-StUp Sti�rin]TTIee dCS1�i1CCl j tt7 provide elite swimmers with the op- �� � '„ j hortunity to compete at a high level in 1 preparation for the championship period of the season. in 2009,one of those stops was at the University of Missouri's Miz- zou Aquatic Center. With a 50-meter Olympic size pool and ja moveable floor,Mizzou provides the op- - lion of dividing he pool up to increase 1111111 the nu tuber of ap lanes.The facility also s features two one-meter and two 3-meter boards and one-,three-,five-,seven spring and a half-, and ten-meter diving plat- ;, ` forms.Additional features include an 18- I Iii 1I p,iqi h ii4 Inch spill-over gutter system to minimize turbulence, a Colorado Time System and Display,seating for over 1,000 spectators, - new team locker rooms, conference r rooms and an operations center. Dive on In When it comes to facilities, planners We're ready to help plan your next swim of aquatics events have only one big problem: choosing. America's commu- Call or visit us online today.. nities have built an exceptional selection of some of the world's finest swimming LUBBOCK facilities, making it possible to find the perfect combination of location, size, design and technology to meet the needs of any event. The good news is that no matter where you are in the country, chances are an outstanding swimming 800.692.4035 facility is within reach. All you have to ii L ,bb0C-Jc do is dive in. sir a 44 SpOrtS OES'I-INATION MANAGEMENT MAY 18 2009 B A KE� s�, BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM ZIP P, Date: May 15, 2009 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager �U4� From: W. R. Rector, Chief of Police Subject: Special Enforcement Gang Violence Report I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit's monthly report for April, 2009. Please call if you have any questions. WRR/vrf Bakersfield Police Department Gang Unit Monthly Report — April 2009 The following is a compilation of the performance of the Gang Unit and significant incidents / investigations for April 2009. 66 Felony Arrests 304 FI's 5 Vehicle Reports 22 Misdemeanor Arrests 19 Citations 166 Patrol Call Response 11 Felony Warrant 330 Probation and Parole 1 Search Warrants Arrests Searches 20 Misdemeanor Warrant 377 Hrs. Assisting Other 59 Court Prep Arrests Department Sections 28 Hours In Training 56 Supplemental Reports 6 2009 Shootings 5 2008 Shootings 15 Guns Seized 69 General Offense 3 2007 Shootings Reports 3 2006 Shootings Year to Date Statistics January — April 2009 300 Felony Arrests 1919 FI's 28 Vehicle Reports 125 Misdemeanor Arrests 138 Citations 882 Patrol Call Response 44 Felony Warrant 2015 Probation and Parole 20 Search Warrants Arrests Searches 155 Misdemeanor Warrant 1601 Hrs. Assisting Other 220 Court Prep Arrests Department Sections 56 Hours In Training 286 Supplemental Reports 17 2009 Shootings 15 2008 Shootings 59 Guns Seized 305 General Offense 22 2007 Shootings Reports 11 2006 Shootings GANG UNIT DAILY ACTIVITY 4/1/09 — Wednesday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 4/2/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: 4/3/09 — Friday — 1200-2200 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Erik Gonzalez, 20, 9/26/88, HM, from 5051 Ming Ave #40, for a felony warrant. 4/4/09 — Saturday— 0800-1800 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Derrick Gage, 28, 6/17/81, BM, from MLK/ Murdock, from domestic violence. Alfred Wilson, 29, 2/28/80, BM, from 3200 San Dimas St, for a felony warrant. Ivan Martinez, 18, 6/9/90, HM, from Haley / Pacific, for failure to maintain lighting equipment, unlicensed driver and no proof of insurance. 4/5/09 — Sunday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Isaac Olvera, 20, 3/24/89, HM, from the 2500 California Ave, for public intoxication. David Bivins, 35, 9/26/73, WM, from 525 Union Ave, for violation of parole and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Henry Norris, 47, 1/14/62, BM, from 505 Union Ave, for possession of cocaine base and possession of paraphernalia. Augustin Garcia, 32, 11/9/76, HM, from the 2600 block of Wilson Rd, for attempted auto theft, conspiracy and false ID. Daniel Rios, 24, 7/31/84, HM, from the 2600 block of Wilson Rd, for attempted auto theft and conspiracy. David Rios, 22, 6/27/86, HM, from the 2600 block of Wilson Rd, for attempted auto theft and conspiracy. Jose Oregon, 26, 7/14/82, HM, from the 2600 block of Wilson Rd, for attempted auto theft, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools and false personation. Torry Hurd, 23, 10/30/85, BM, from 605 Union Ave #25, for possession of marijuana for sales, possession of cocaine for sales, possession of heroin for sales and conspiracy. Tyrone Stewart, 37, 10/28/71, BM, from 605 Union Ave, for possession of marijuana for sales, possession of cocaine for sales, possession of heroin for sales and conspiracy. Barry Raymond, 19, 7/30/89, BM, from 605 Union Ave, for possession of marijuana for sales, possession of cocaine for sales, possession of heroin for sales and conspiracy. Desean Webb, 23, 3/25/86, BM, from the 900 block of Pacheco, for possession of dangerous drugs. 4/6/09 — Monday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Francisco Rodriguez, 18, 8/25/90, HM, from the 1200 block of Interlaken, for public intoxication. Nathaniel Neal, 23, 6/20/85, BM, from 1312 El Rancho, for negligent discharge of a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of marijuana for sales, gang participation and a suspended license. 4/7/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Ronnie Hester, 34, 1/24/75, BM, from 600 E. 4th St, for violation of parole. Brandon Jackson, 31, 8/25/77, BM, from the 5300 block of S. Union Ave, for a felon in possession of a firearm, CCW in a vehicle, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of marijuana for sales, transportation of marijuana, felon possess ammo and failure to maintain lighting equipment. Guns Seized: 09-78701, EAA822, Glock, .40, semi-auto pistol, from 5300 S. Union Ave 09-78701, 10-42945, Ruger, .22, semi-auto pistol, from 5300 S. Union Ave 4/8/09 — Wednesday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Billy Tilford, 22, 4/24/86, BM, from 502 MLK, for violation of parole and public intoxication. Robert Endsley, 20, 6/26/88, BM, from 502 MLK, for public intoxication. Michael Deans, 34, 11/18/74, BM, from 1331 Cottonwood Rd, for loud music, suspended license and possession of marijuana. Christopher Williams, 23, 3/10/86, BM, from 34th / O, for misdemeanor warrants. (Cited) Arsenio Baker, 20, 3/21/89, BM, from 34th / O, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) 4/9/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Kenneth Sly, 25, 8/3/83, WM, from E. 19th St/ Baker St, for possession of paraphernalia. Corey West, 25, 11/21/83, BM, from the 200 block of T St, for violation of parole. Rogelio Sarmiento, 30, 9/16/78, HM, from Williamson Wy / Stockdale Hwy, for felon in possession of a firearm, probationer in possession of a firearm, carry a concealed firearm, possession of an assault weapon, carry a non-registered loaded firearm, serial number obliterated, felon possess ammo, gang member in possession of a firearm, carry a concealed weapon in public and gang participation. James Cherry, 40, 3/3/69, BM, from the 700 block of V St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) Veronica Medrano, 34, 10/16/74, HM, from the 700 block of V St, for misdemeanor warrants. (Cited) Gun Seized: 09-80256, Serial: unk, RPB Industries, .45 caliber Mac 10, from Williamson Wy/ Stockdale Hwy 4/10/09 — Friday — 1200-2200 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Marques Holiwell, 30, 11/9/76, BM, from McKitrick, for maintain residence for narcotic sales, narcotic sales, gang participation, possession of a controlled substance while armed, felon possess a firearm, probationer in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammo and CCW. Jose Avelardes, 21, 10/21/87, HM, from 105 S. Owens, for possession of meth and an obliterated serial number. Gun Seized: 09-80893, Serial: unk, J. Stevens & Co, .410 ga shotgun, from 105 S. Owens 4/11/09 — Saturday — 0800-1800 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Christopher Hawkins, 23, 2/20/86, BM, from 1411 E. California Ave, for possession of narcotics. Craig Bailey, 28, 10/20/80, BM, from the 300 block of Clifton St, for a felony warrant. Francisco King, 33, 7/21/75, BM, from 507 S. Brown St, for violation of parole and resisting arrest. 17, 10/5/91, BF, from 901 E. California Ave, for assault/ battery. Drakkar Webb, 20, 9/13/88, BM, from the 300 block of 4th St, for a misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) Melvin Johnson, 33, 1/17/75, BM, from the 800 block of S. Williams, for possession of marijuana. (Cited) 4/12/09 — Sunday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Alberto Vargas, 27, 3/17/82, HM, from 3400 21 st St, for CCW - public, CCW non-registered firearm, gang member CCW, felon CCW and gang participation. 17, 5/11/91, HM, from 3400 21st St, for probationer CCW, CCW in public, gang member CCW, juvenile CCW, gang participation and CCW. 17, 10/8/91, HM, from 3400 21 st St, for CCW in public, gang member CCW, minor in possession of a firearm, minor in possession of ammo, CCW and gang participation. Jose Bravo, 22, 11/25/86, HM, from 3400 21 st St, for CCW in public, CCW - non-registered firearm, gang member CCW, CCW - firearm, driver permit firearm in vehicle and gang participation. Gun Seized: 09-82436, Serial: P015043, Davis Industries, .32 caliber semi-auto pistol, from 3400 21st St _4/13/09 — Monday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Alex Soto, 28, 3/19/81, HM, from the 1500 block of Potomac Ave, for violation of parole. Carolyn Welker, 42, 6/9/66, WF, from 1202 19th St, for possession of cocaine base and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dwayne Seward, 19, 12/2/89, BM, from 1200 Murdock, for false tabs, expired registration, unsafe speeds and no insurance. (Cited) 4/14/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: LaQueta Marshall, 34, 10/22/74, BF, from the 3500 block of Horne St, for a felony warrant. Darrell Gardner, 50, 7/24/59, BM, from the 3500 block of Horne St, for a felony warrant. Guns Seized: 09-84096, Serial: 5212458, Taurus, .357 caliber revolver, from 211 9th St 09-84096, Serial: 82-97131, Ruger, .44 caliber revolver, from 211 9th St 09-84096, Serial: A873193. Savage Arms, .410 ga shotgun, from 211 9th St 4/15/09 — Wednesday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Anibal Velasquez, 26, 5/15/82, HM, from the 1100 block of Monterey St, for resist/ obstruct/ delay officers and battery on an officers. Joe Delouth, 38, 8/25/78, BM, from the 100 block of 8th St, for misdemeanor warrant. (Cited) Joshua Burns, 19, 7/29/89, BM, from Union / Beale, for no front plate and unlicensed driver. (Cited) 4/16/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Timothy Toralba, 32, 6/23/76, AM, from MLK/ Murdock, for violation of parole. 4/17/09 — Friday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Edward Limon, 31, 5/10/77, HM, from 10608 Pinebrook Falls, for felon in possession of a stun gun and possession of a non-serialized stun gun. Lionell McGee, 19, 5/12/89, BM, from MLK / Murdock, for a misdemeanor warrant. John Williams, 24, 2/23/95, BM, from the 4400 block Tierra Verde, for brandishing a replica firearm. Trent Abraham, 21, 4/19/87, BM, from the 3400 block Horne, for possession of cocaine base for sale, gang participation and bring drugs into the jail. Fredrick Millsap, 18, 9/24/90, BM, from 3416 Horne, for gang member carry a concealed weapon, gang participation, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, possession of cocaine for sales, possession of narcotics while armed and maintain a residence for narcotics Franklin Langston, 30, 5/8/78, BM, from 3416 Horne St, for felon in possession of a firearm, gang member carry a concealed weapon, gang participation, conspiracy, possession of rock cocaine for sales, possession of narcotics while armed, possession of stolen property and maintain a residence for narcotics. Guns Seized: 09-86298, Serial: KWV017, Glock, 9mm pistol, from 3416 Horne St 09-86298, Serial: 553872, Jennings, .25 caliber pistol, from 3416 Horne St 4/18/09 — Saturday — 1700-0300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: , 14, 11/18/94, HM, from the 1400 block of Oregon St, for possession of a deadly weapon, conspiracy, gang participation and resisting arrest. 16, 1/15/93, HM, from the 1400 block of Oregon St, for possession of a deadly weapon, conspiracy, gang participation and resisting arrest. 4/19/09 — Sunday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Steven Wyatt, 21, 1/29/87, WM, from the 6300 block of Akers Rd, for a misdemeanor warrant. 4/20/09 — Monday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Glen Daniels, 18, 9/30/90, BM, from 1415 Truxtun Ave, for gang participation. Phillip Grandson, 25, 2/3/84, BM, from the 3400 block of S. Chester Ave, for possession of cocaine for sales, transportation of narcotics and gang participation. Johnny Robinson, 18, 4/30/90, BM, from 1905 California Ave, for probationer CCW, possession of stolen property and gang participation. 4/21/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Derric Rufus, 21, 9/26/87, BM, from 722 Watts Dr, for a misdemeanor warrant. , 15, 12/15/93, BM, from Murdock St / MLK Blvd, for gambling and gang participation. 15, 3/27/94, BM, from Murdock / MLK, for gambling and gang participation. 15, 7/13/93, BM, from 431 MLK Blvd, for gambling and gang participation. Jermaine Womack, 37, 2/3/72, BM, from 431 MLK Blvd, for violation of parole. Marquese Jingles, 27, 6/24/81, BM, from MLK / Murdock, for gambling and gang participation. David Hinojosa, 24, 6/30/84, HM, from 4613 Posada Ave, for loitering for the purpose of narcotic activity. John Medina, 32, 5/22/76, HM, from 4613 Posada Ave, for a felon in possession of ammo. Rick Medina, 40, 2/7/69, HM, from 23rd / L St, for red light violation and unlicensed driver. (Cited) 4/22/09 — Wednesday— 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Debra Jones, 44, 5/19/64, BF, from 819 Pacific St, for resisting arrest. 4/23/09 — Thursday — 1230-2230 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Ronnie Fatouhi, 25, 7/9/83, AM, from the 3000 block of Doris, for possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. Christopher Rodriguez, 18, 5/20/90, HM, from 1127 Bernard St, for a felony warrant. 4/24/09 — Friday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Ronald Anderson, 55, 1/18/54, BM, from 1601 Truxtun Ave, for possession of heroin for sales. Joel Gonzalez, 18, 11/15/90, HM, from 2713 Villalovos, for possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana. (Cited) 4/25/09 — Saturday — 1200-2200 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Rahman Rushing, 26, 10/20/82, BM, from California / S H St, for a suspended license and two license plate violation. Walter McKinney, 27, 2/22/82, BM, from California / H St, for a misdemeanor warrant. Joshua Arell, 24, 11/13/84, WM, from 3800 Chester Ave, for obstructing / delaying / resisting officers and public intoxication. Keith Davis, 33, 9/9/75, WM, from 3801 Chester, for violation of parole. Jose Estrada, 30, 9/3/78, HM, from 3800 Chester Ave, for public intoxication. Gallab Makrai, 24, 5/5/84, ME.M, from 3800 Chester Ave, for detox. Anthony Deluna, 23, 2/21/86, HM, from 3800 Chester Ave, for public intoxication and resisting arrest. 4/26/09 — Sunday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Brandon Jackson, 31, 8/25/77, BM, from S. Chester/ Geneva, for possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia and no license plate. Jaffee Ward, 31, 2/10/78, BM, from S. Chester / Geneva, for false id to an officer. 4/27/09 — Monday— 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Charles Blakely, 20, 1/28/89, BM, from 5200 Gorham Wy #D, for violation of parole. 4/28/09 — Tuesday — 1500-0100 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Darius Key, 26, 5/6/83, BM, from 1405 Windsor, for resisting officers and gang participation. Daniel Jackson, 27, 12/10/82, BM, from the 1400 block of Windsor, for violation of parole. Melvin White, 32, 10/16/77, BM, from 1405 Windsor Dr, for possession of cocaine base for sales, resisting arrest and gang participation. , 17, 12/13/91, BM, from the 1400 block of Windsor, for resisting officers and gang participation. Tyrone Jones, 21, 5/29/88, BM, from 1405 Windsor, for resist/ obstruct/delay officers and gang participation. Dameon Jones, 23, 3/27/86, BM, from 1405 Windsor, for violation of parole. Guns Seized: 09-95690, Serial: 115-80801, Ruger, .22 caliber rifle, from 3516 Horne 09-95690, Serial: obliterated, Westernfield, .410 caliber shotgun, from 3516 Horne 4/29/09 — Wednesday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Charles Briggs, 33, 1/29/75, BM, from 4th / Union, for a misdemeanor warrant. Myesha Pierce, 29, 8/18/79, BF, from Truxtun / L St, for loud music. (Cited) 4/30/09 — Thursday — 1300-2300 The Gang Unit arrested the following subjects: Anastacio Chavaria, 42, 7/9/66, HM, from the 300 block of Wood, for possession of a controlled substance and violation of parole. Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION —WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF MAY 25, 2009 — MAY 29, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Placing the aggregate base on preparing Masterson Street. Continue working on placing an oilsand (cold-mix) overlay on Allen Road between Stockdale Highway & Old Town Road. Continue working on placing an oilsand (cold-mix) overlay on Manor Street from Denise Street to the south City limits. Reconstructing streets in the area between No. Laurelglen Boulevard & Ming Avenue, Gosford Road & El Portal Drive. Continue reconstructing streets in the area between Fairfax Road & Shiloh Ranch Road, north of Panorama Drive. Continue sealing streets in the area between Allen Road & Calloway Drive, south of Snow Road. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Working on the Mill Creek project (on 19th Street). THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of May 25-2009—Work Schedule.doc Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, May 25, 2009 HOLIDAY — NO SWEEPING Tuesday, May 26, 2009 City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including Patton Way from Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave. Between W. Columbus St. & 34th St. — Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Between Union Ave. & Madison St. — Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln. Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 28, 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, May 29, 2009 Sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Week of May 25_2009_Work Schedule.doc - Local Pagel of 2 Fresno budget plan calls for police layoffs Mayor's billion-dollar budget plan calls for demotions, cost cuts. Published online on Monday,May.18,2009 By Russell Clemings/The Fresno Bee The city plans to freeze pay,lay off nine workers and demote or transfer 74 others to save money,Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin said Monday as she unveiled the first budget proposal of her 4-month-old administration. Swearengin said the cuts were needed because of a recession-induced 7.7%drop in the city's expected general fund revenues in the coming fiscal year. The measures are expected to save the city$26.8 million in each of the next two years,she said. "There just aren't many good options in a year of decline,"Swearengin said. All of the layoffs announced Monday are in the Police Department,where nine retired officers working in a youth outreach program will be let go.An additional 31 officers could be laid off unless the city,as expected,gets a federal stimulus grant. In addition,10 police managers and two sergeants will have their positions eliminated,resulting in 25 demotions as they bump other employees out of their positions. Police Chief Jerry Dyer said he met with the affected employees Monday to break the news. "I have to tell you,it's the most difficult time I've had as a chief,because I promoted all of those individuals,"Dyer said. Outside of the Police Department,many of the employees who are losing their positions will be able to transfer to equivalent jobs elsewhere in the city, officials said. Swearengin's proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 totals$1.06 billion,of which$226.6 million is the general fund and most of the rest are special"enterprise"accounts such as utilities. Managers and other employees not represented by unions already have been informed of the pay freeze,Swearengin said. For union-represented employees,the freeze may require their consent. Four unions have contracts expiring June 30,including the Fresno City Employees Association,which represents clerical and technical workers,and the union representing bus drivers,Assistant City Manager Bruce Rudd said. Those unions already have been told that the city will not offer raises,he said. Other unions,including those representing police officers and garbage truck drivers,are in the middle of contracts calling for raises in the new fiscal year of 2%or 3%,depending on the union,Rudd said. "While they have not formally agreed to reopen their contracts,they have...been meeting with us on some ideas that could be used to reduce or mitigate the impact,"he said. FCEA business agent Alex Correa said his members are resigned to a year without raises,but questioned whether the other unions,whose contracts are not already expiring,would agree to reopening negotiations. "If they reopen,then that wage increase?They can virtually wave it goodbye,"he said. In their summary of the new budget,however,city officials said that unless they win agreement on the pay freeze,almost$9.5 million in additional cuts may be needed,including$4 million from police,$1.4 million from fire and$1 million from utilities. They did not specify how many employees would be affected. Hardest hit by the mayor's proposed budget is the Police Department,which had 849 sworn officers in the current budget. The 12 sworn positions being eliminated will not directly result in any layoffs,but 25 people will be demoted--two deputy chiefs,three captains,nine lieutenants and 11 sergeants,Dyer said. Dyer's department has almost 1,300 employees this year,more than all other general fund departments combined. But he noted that no"front-line law enforcement personnel"will be lost in the new budget,assuming the federal grant comes through. Amid the gloom,however,Swearengin said her new budget makes progress on several of her priorities. It includes$900,000 to aid downtown revitalization with development of specific plans—documents setting forth rules and a vision for new construction in the central city. It also earmarks$647,300 of federal funds for housing rehabilitation in the Lowell-Jefferson district just north of downtown. http://www.fresnobee.com/local/v-print/story/1413368.html 5/19/2009 - Local Page 2 of 2 Street repaving and repairs get more than$1 million on top of$9.1 million in federal stimulus money already allocated to streets and traffic signals.Some 26,000 water meters will be installed in the next year in what will become a citywide effort. The City Council begins its review of the budget proposal May 28. http-//www.fresnobee.corn/local/v-print/story/1413368.html 5/19/2009 The Modesto Bee I City ponders more cuts, from pools to firetrucks Page 1 of 1 The MxlesW Bee modbee.com ,E� Print This Article Posted on Tue,May.19,2009 City ponders more cuts, from pools to firetrucks By Adam Ashton aashto_n@modbee.com last updated:May 19,2009 01:57:46 AM The bad news is that a three-year drop in tax revenue has Modesto officials considering budget cuts that once were regarded as unthinkable. The worse news is that the city's economic outlook could continue to darken, compelling more unpalatable choices. "I thought we were bare bones two years ago.Now we're talking about putting dirt in the pools,"Councilman Brad Hawn said in describing a plan to close all but one of Modesto's public outdoor pools. JOAN BARNETT LEE/jlee @modbee.com Council members Hawn was one of three council members weighing Mayor Jim Ridenour's listen to Mayor Jim Ridenour(far right)make a point during a proposed budget reductions at a hearing Monday.The pool at Graceada Park council meeting on Monday morning(05-18-09)discussing the budget in the basement chambers at Tenth Street Place in would remain open in the proposal they discussed. Modesto.-Modesto Bee-Joan Barnett Lee They didn't have to look far ahead to see more cuts beyond the$8.9 million in spending reductions Ridenour detailed. Gov.Schwarzenegger last week said California likely would borrow from cities and counties to balance its budget if voters today reject a slate of ballot measures intended to shore up the state's books. His plan likely would cost Modesto an additional$3.4 million. Beyond that,Ridenour's proposal counts on city labor groups agreeing to$5.9 million in unspecified concessions. City Manager Greg Nyhoff gave more details about how an early retirement and layoff program would play out.The city intends to eliminate 76 filled positions,saving$3.8 million.Forty-nine of those spots belong to supervisors and managers. More cuts in public safety would require the Fire Department to shut one of its io neighborhood fire stations.Under Ridenour's plan,the department would eliminate a rescue truck and a downtown engine but would keep open the stations. The Fire Department prefers to staff all stations so residents have a fire engine nearby. "We get one engine there and we can start to make a difference,"Fire Chief Jim Miguel said. Modesto's Community and Economic Development Department is losing 19 of its 72 employees to early retirement and layoffs.Some of its budget is tied to building revenue,which has declined to$1.6 million this budget year from$3.3 million in 2005. "I've stopped saying this is the absolute lowest we can go,"said Brent Sinclair,the city's Community and Economic Development director."Every time I've said that,I've been wrong." Some of the unsavory budget cuts going forward include closing public restrooms,reducing funding for a program that subsidizes recreational programs for kids and leaving police positions vacant.Modesto could seek private sponsors for some of the programs,such as keeping open a pool. Councilwoman Kristin Olsen highlighted three officers'positions she'd like to fill,including those in the gang and traffic units.But the city's budget has less wiggle room for alternate cuts than it has the past two years. "Our top two priorities have to be public safety and job growth,now more than ever,"Olsen said. Bee staff writer Adam Ashton can be reached at aashton(&modbee.com or 578-2366. This article is protected by copyright and should not be printed or distributed for anything except personal use. Copyright©2009,The Modesto Bee,1325 H St.,Modesto,CA 95354 Phone:(209)578-2000. http:iiwww.modbee.com/locaUv-print/story/708931.html 5/19/2009 Print: POWAY: Poway firefighters agree to salary cut : North County Times - Californian Page 1 of 1 Ll P X&14 Now• "h'LWAt Am4 Aftm•XW* l I I� IIII�� Last modified Friday, May 15, 2009 8:07 PM PDT POWAY: Poway firefighters agree to salary cut By the North County Times POWAY ---- Poway firefighters have agreed to a 3 percent salary reduction to help the city balance its budget with no staffing reductions. The Poway Firefighters Association on Friday agreed to the one-year contract extension, effective July 1, that will result in firefighters paying into their retirement account to save the city $112,000. Poway Administrative Services Director Tina White said the new contract does not technically lower firefighters' pay, but that it does require them to pay 3 percent of their salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System. The city had paid 9 percent of the firefighters' salaries toward the retirement account and will continue to pay 6 percent in the new agreement. Poway Mayor Don Higginson said in a prepared statement: "The firefighters union should be recognized for the sacrifices that are being asked of them to help manage Poway's budgetary dilemma. Their action demonstrates the Firefighters Association's commitment to this fine community." Poway's revenues have decreased by $3.9 million since July 2008, or 21 percent. Despite cuts to its budget, the city still had a $2.3 million budget gap in fiscal year 2009-10. "This agreement recognizes the extraordinary economic conditions in our nation's history and the Poway Firefighters Association's responsibility to participate in finding solutions that balance the needs of our city with the needs of our families and ultimately the citizens we serve," Firefighters Association directors Jim Kruse, Tim Carle and David Oniverso said in a joint, prepared statement. The city's management, professional, technical and confidential employee groups had previously agreed to contribute 3 percent of their salaries toward their retirement account. In other city reductions, managers and others have agreed to a 20 percent reduction in their auto allowances. The city also is negotiating its contract with Teamsters Local 911. http://nctimes.com/articles/2009/05/15/news/inland/poway/z5e77719d99df3f85882575b7007029c4.prt 5/20/2009