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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/24/2009 0 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM April 24, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council' FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager / SUBJECT: General Information GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!! • The General Services Administration (GSA) met with us this week on the Federal Courthouse. I am happy to report that the project is being fast tracked. GSA staff indicated that they will design compatibly with the park environment, with an emphasis on design excellence that will incorporate a public art element into the structure. They will come back in May for a public open house. The date has not yet been established, as it depends on when interested parties, such as architects, contractors, etc., can communicate with them. This time the building will be built and owned by the federal government. Our only real responsibility is to transfer the deed over to them. Federal construction projects are not regulated by the City, though they will listen to concerns we may express. Interested parties (contractors, designers and the curious) can go to web sites at www.gsa.gov/recovery for general information on court related stimulus projects and to www.Fedbusops for specifics on this project. The media contact for GSA is Gene Gibson at 415 522-3001. Overall I think it is fair to say that this will be a very major downtown enhancement that is only a couple of years away! • It appears we will get back the balance of the monies frozen by the State last December. Of the $137 million initially frozen, $131 million has been "thawed" for the Mohawk Street Extension and the Westside Parkway projects. A congressional program called "Build American Bonds" has now resulted in another $6 billion bond sale by the State. The two most visible projects still frozen are Mesa Marin Park, which can be ready to bid in May, and the Kern River Restoration project, for which we could resume design work. We are awaiting final notice! • Several of the Commissioners from the California Transportation Commission were in Bakersfield this week. It proved a good opportunity to show them our TRIP program and to try to establish a relationship for the future. The CTC essentially makes all road and highway funding decisions. • The groundbreaking of the Mohawk Street Extension project went very well. We hope by early June to award bids on the Westside parkway from Mohawk Street to Calloway Drive. It might be a good idea, since that project is nearly a $100 million infusion into the local economy at a time when it is badly needed, to have a brief Special Council meeting to award the bids on or around June 1". We will contact you later about that possibility. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 24, 2009 Page 2 • The favorable bid climate continues. On Wednesday, we had the bid opening for Sewer Improvements: McCutchen Road from WWTP 3 to Ashe Road and Ashe Road from 450 feet north of McKee Road to McCutchen Road. Eleven bidders pre-qualified and 11 bids were received. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was $1.4 million. The low bid came in at $677,395. • The CVB was successful in coordinating the return of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) California State Association to Bakersfield for the 2010 Open Championship Tournament. An estimated 10,000 bowlers, spectators, and tournament officials will travel to Bakersfield during a 12- week period between May and July of next summer. Between 400 and 800 bowlers are expected to participate each tournament weekend. AMF Southwest Lanes and Regency Lanes will host the tournament, which carries a total estimated economic impact of approximately $1.7 million to the city. 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 — At the end of January, City officials decided to eliminate 55 positions. Sixteen of those positions were vacant, so when layoff notices were sent on March 10th, only 39 employees were involved. Of these employees who worked their way up the ladder, there will be an opportunity "bump," which means a demotion rather than a layoff. LOS ANGELES, CA —As part of the $7.05 billion budget plan released Monday, Mayor Villaraigosa is pushing for union concessions to help trim salary costs in every city department, including police and fire agencies, by 10 percent. By trimming costs, the mayor hopes to close a $530 million budget gap and eliminate the need to lay off 2,800 city workers. The city's civilian employee unions are lobbying heavily for a negotiated early retirement package that could eliminate more than 2,200 workers. Union officials prefer early retirements to widespread layoffs and other concessions, such as a freeze on salaries, furloughs or higher employee benefit costs. VENTURA, CA — Ventura's largest employee's union, SEIU Local 721, agreed to a three percent pay cut and nearly two weeks of unpaid furlough to help cost the City's budget shortfall. This action will save about $1.3 million, or 6 percent, over roughly 14 months. YUBA COUNTY, CA — Members of the Yuba County Employee's Association deferred the county's contribution to their retirement fund for one year, and made several other contract concessions in a bid to avoid layoffs. The delay is expected to save Yuba County $2.5 million in the 2009/10 fiscal year. MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS The Employee Incentive Team has provided the enclosed list of High Five Award recipients for the first quarter of 2009. These individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. We applaud these individuals for a job well done! On March 25, 2009, Kern County Waste Management indicated their intention to increase the landfill and gate fees for FY 2009/10. Although City fees will not be raised, this action by the County will impact City customers. The attached memo from Public Works provides more detail. Honorable Mayor and City Council April 24, 2009 Page 3 On September 17, 2008, the City Council adopted the Phase IV Metropolitan Bakersfield Regional Transportation Impact Fee program (RTIF). Due to the fact this program is jointly administered by the City and County for the Metropolitan Bakersfield area, the Phase IV fee must also be adopted by the County. The County held off adoption of the RTIF and engaged in further discussion with the HBA. The County is now scheduled to hold a hearing regarding the adoption of the Phase IV RTIF on Tuesday, April 28th during their 2:00 p.m. session. It is anticipated that the County will make minor revisions to the RTIF which will require the City to re-adopt the program. The Phase IV RTIF will go into effect 60 days after final adoption by the City. Assistant Public Works Director, Brad Underwood, penned the enclosed article for the latest edition of APWA REPORTER. The article details the City's process to study our pools and not only economically resolve any issues that had been found, but better meet the citizens' needs. In addition to the funding update stated above for Mesa Marin Sports Complex and the Kern River Upland and River Edge Restoration project, we have updates on the following parks projects: Mill Creek: The Central Park hardscape and infrastructure have been completed. Both the east and west sides of the park have been hydroseeded. The pedestrian crossings at 18th and 21St Streets have been constructed. Both streets should be open for traffic during the week of April 27th. When they open, 19th Street will be closed. We are on track for the grand opening on May 29th and 30th1 Sports Village: The construction documents for the Phase 1 — Soccer Complex are in process, and we expect to advertise for bids starting May 9th, with a contract award in early July. The utility undergrounding work continues on Ashe Road. Aera Park: Following the enormously successful grand opening of the baseball fields last week, volunteers will be assisting Recreation and Parks staff in the planting of 300 trees on Saturday, April 25th. The majority of the trees were donated by PG&E, the Tree Foundation of Kern, And the California State Park Foundation. Enclosed is the Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report from January 1 — March 31, 2009. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 27th is enclosed. RESPONSES TO COUNCIL REQUESTS Councilmembers Sullivan and Weir • Manor Street Maintenance: Includes memos from the City Manager's Office and the Public Works Department AT:rs:rk:al cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford,Assistant City Clerk Community News Service: Folsom reduces workforce Page I of 3 SEARCH BLDG I F7—LAG BLOC I Next Btog- Create Blog I Sign In COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE TUESDAY, MARCH 31 , 2009 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED Folsom reduces workforce STATES By Steffi.Broski Community News Service is CNS Staff Writer produced by journalism students at Sacramento State University. Faced with declining revenue,Folsom city officials decided at the VIEW MY COMPLETE PROFILE end of January to eliminate 55 positions within the city.Now,a retirement incentive program is expected to further shrink the city's workforce. SUBSCRIBE TO Posts The city approved the mid-year budget in late January. Four weeks later,the City Council adopted the incentive program,which offers 0 Comments an additional two years towards retirement to all eligible city employees in an effort to reduce the workforce. FOLLOWERS "Let's say somebody is 50 years old and has put in 18 years of service,"said John Spittler,director of Human Resources."You can Follow retire as if you had 20 years of service." with Google Friend Connect Employees who are at least 50 years old and have invested in the There are no followers yet. Be the first! California Public Employees'Retirement System can take advantage of this option.The city of Folsom is one of many agencies contracting with CalPers that have been allowed to offer the incentive because of Already a rnember?Siln in budget cuts and layoffs. "We don't know the exact number of how many employees have accepted so far,but 15 or more have indicated.interest,"said Spittler. BLOG ARCHIVE T 2009(16) Employees interested in the 2-year incentive have to give notice by V April (4) the end of May. Rancho tackles Folsom Blvd. zoning On March lo,the city sent out its lay-off notices to 39 employees. Roseville opens accessible Out of the 55 eliminated positions, 16 were vacant, Parks Rancho Cordova.to vote on For employees who worked their way up the ladder—from entry to new tax intermediate to senior level—there is an opportunity to"bump," Elk G'rove transit fet.�s rise which means accepting a demotion rather than a layoff. http://saestate-con imunitynews.blo,gspot-com/2009/03/folsom-reduces-workforce.htm] 4/22/2009 Community News Service: Folsom reduces workforce Page 2 of 3 ► March(5) "It's a seniority-based system,"said Spittler."People might keep working in the department,but at a lower level." February{6} ► Janua.ry(r) One of the divisions affected by the layoffs is the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.The zoo lost three part-time zoo keepers and a part-time cashier position in addition to three positions at its education CONTACT US department. We welcome feedback from our readers. "It's impossible to pin down what will happen today or tomorrow. Contact us: There have never been layoffs like that,"said zoo spokeswoman Community News Service Roberta Ratcliff."But when there's no money,there's no money." C/O Molly Dugan,Assistant Professor All departing city employees will leave their positions in mid-April. Sacramento State University 6000 J Street Zoo Manager Jocelyn Smeltzer said that despite losing positions in Sacramento,Ca.95111.9 the education department,there will still be opportunities for (9.►.6)278-7865 education at the zoo"just not as many as we have been lucky to have mdugan@)esus.edu in the past." Smeltzer said the docent program,which provides tours for school CORRECTIONS POLICY children,will attempt to fill the void left by the departing educators. Some community members have offered to write grant applications It is our policy to acknowledge to secure more funding for the zoo, Smeltzer said. errors promptly.Mistakes should be called to our attention by contacting City Council member Ernie Sheldon said each department in the city us at rndugarrCt°csrrs.edu or(gib) had to come up with an amount that could be cut.The bottom line is 27$-7865. that the budget needs to be balanced-layoffs are part of that attempt, he said. C N S STAFF Editor: Molly Dugan,Assistant "We hate to do what we have to do,but times are bad right now," Professor Sheldon said. "We don't have any bad people.We have exceptional mdugan@-csus.edu employees that have been doing a good job." Staff Writers: Though many city positions have been eliminated,a better economic Steffi Broski future might re-create those positions. lucil011139@yahoo.com "It's hard to predict the future,but things always ebb and flow,"said Luke Gianni Spittler."If we have very,very different economic times in the future, lukegianniCipgmail.com who knows how the city will deal with that." POSTED BY COMMUNITY NEWS SERVICE AT 11:00 AM Megan.Ilan.sen mmhgirl a`hotmail.com Dan King o C 0 Al N1 E N T S doing@danking.org http://saestate-communitynews.blogspot.com/2009/03/folsom-reduces-workforce.htm] 4/22/2009 Los Angeles Times: Villaraigosa budget proposal to include 10% salary cuts Page 1 oN N Features Highlights K, rtoff What sloes nuclear mean?; - Online Family Tell Friends Cos Angades CT11 c From the Los Angeles Times Villaraigosa budget proposal to include % salary cuts L.A.'s mayor is expected to seek salary cuts even from the police and fire departments,traditionally exemp?ed fro.-such moves.Villaraigosa is attempting to close a$530-million budget shortfall. By David Zahniser April 19,2009 Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa plans to unveil a budget proposal today that calls on nearly every city agency to scale back salary costs by 10%as part of his effort to eliminate a$530-million budget shortfall,officials said Sunday. The mayor is expected to seek reductions even at the police and fire departments;which traditionally have been shielded from cuts,while moving to merge three other city agencies and find private companies to run city parking garages. Details of any salary decreases are still unknown,in part because Villaraigosa is negotiating the specifics of a plan to offer early retirement to thousands of city workers.He also is holding salary talks with police and firefighter unions. "Everyone's got to participate"in the effort to cut costs,said Villaraigosa spokesman Matt Szabo."We can't balance[the budget]without police and fire.We just can't." Szabo said a 10%reduction in salary costs would free up at least$200 million--roughly the equivalent of laying off 2,800 workers.Most of those layoffs could be avoided,he said,if city employees comply with Viilaraigosa's request for unpaid days off,no raises and a larger contribution toward employee health and pension benefits. A group of city unions is pushing instead for an agreement that would allow workers to retire as much as five years ahead of schedule."It would help pump money into the economy when it's needed most,"according to a statement from the Coalition of LA City Unions. Villaraigosa's budget proposal calls for three smaller agencies--the Commission on the Status of Women,the Human Relations Commission and the Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families--to be merged into a single department,Szabo said.That effort is expected to save$600,000 in the fiscal year that begins July 1. Far more financially significant is the plan to lease several city parking garages to private companies.The mayor hopes such a move could free up$80 million next year. The budget also calls for the city to begin work on finding private operators for the city's Convention Center,the Los Angeles Zoo and hundreds of city parking meters.Those proposals,however,won't generate money until the 2010-11 fiscal year. The potential for cutbacks is serious enough that the city's firefighters union has hired a polling firm to determine whether voters would favor a quarter-cent sales tax hike to pay for firefighters,paramedics and 911 operators. "i don't know what's going to be revealed by the mayor's budget. but we're sure as heck worried about it,"said Pat McOsker,president of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112. david.zahniser@latimes.com Times staff writer Phil Willon contributed to this report. If you want other stories on this topic,search the Archives at latimes.cornlarchives. r Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2009 Los Angeles Times I Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery!Advertise I Archives I Contact(Site Map I Help partners: kCt4 CW http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-labudget20-2009apr2O,O,3359778,print.story 4/22/2009 Ventura union agrees to pay cut to help city budget Page 1 of 1 Ventura union agrees to pay cut to help city budget By Kevin Clerici Wednesday,April 15,2009 Capping weeks of negotiations,Ventura's largest employees union agreed to a 3 percent pay cut and nearly two weeks of unpaid furlough to help close the city's budget shortfall,union officials announced today. Members of Service Employees International Union Local 721 approved the reductions Monday night,totaling about$1.3 million,or 6 percent,in savings over roughly 14 months,officials said.The use of unpaid leave time is flexible,officials said,to help minimize impact on city services and city officials do not anticipate City Hall being open fewer hours. Local 721 is the city's largest employee union,representing about 370 employees of the city's more than 600 workers. Monday's vote caps weeks of negotiations,and completes the city's efforts to reduce payroll expenses by at least 5 percent and minimize layoffs. SEIU was the final holdout among the city's police and fire unions,executive and unrepresented employees in coming to terms.By agreeing to 6 percent reductions,the union deal should preserve some jobs losses,union officials said. Earlier this year,it was estimated upward of 30 people would have to be let go to close the city's multimillion deficit. Now it appears less than five people and perhaps even none will be removed,due to roughly a dozen early retirements,the elimination of vacant jobs,the payroll cuts and millions in citywide service reductions,Human Resources Director Jenny Roney said today. "Hopefully we won't have to eliminate any people at the end,"she said. Some employees whose jobs are to be eliminated have applied to fill current vacancies the City Council deemed worth saving in its effort to get city spending in line with deeply reduced revenues of about$85 million. The city likely will have 41 fewer budgeted positions in the fiscal year that begins July 1,she said. The pay reductions will take effect in employees' first paycheck in May,Roney said.The City Council is expected to approve the deals within the next two weeks,she said. "Everyone wanted to cooperate,"she said,praising employees willingness to reduce their compensation to preserve jobs."It was just a matter of coming to the terms that took some time.This brings relief.Now we can move forward." Dozens of department managers have agreed to take 5 percent pay cuts,and police and fire union employees will forfeit vacation pay or compensation increases to meet the 5 percent savings. girt 2009 Ventura County Star bttp-//www.venturacountysta-r-comJnews/2009/apr/1 5/ventura-union-agrees-to-pay-cut-to-help-city/?pri... 4/22/2009 Yuba employees vote to save jobs Page 1 of 1 Yuba employees vote to save jobs By Howard Yune/Appeal-Democrat April 14,2009 - 12:23AM Members of the Yuba County Employees' Association deferred the county's contribution to their retirement fund for one year, and made several other contract concessions Monday night in a bid to avoid layoffs. Under the current contract, Yuba County was obligated to pick up the 7 percent payment into the California Public Employees' Retirement System in July, but instead will not have to contribute until July 1, 2010, said Gary Stucky, executive director of the union. The delay is expected to save Yuba County $2.5 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year. "We still have a ways to go, to see if everyone is gong to step up and participate and to work out some language," said Stucky, explaining that implementing the change is conditional on all other employee groups doing the same. The association, which has 610 members, voted 250-118 (68 percent) in favor of deferring the county's contribution to Ca1PERS. In addition to the deferral, the union agreed to suspend the Y-rate provision of the contract, and to re- enact a voluntary furlough program. The Y-rate provision comes into play when a senior association member, who when facing a layoff can bump a newer member, but still receives his or her old salary even if the new position is at a lower employment step. The 194-172 vote (53 percent) in favor of suspending the provision would save the county additional money, and in doing so, Stucky said, require fewer layoffs. Stucky said the furlough program, passed on a 303-66 vote (82 percent), still has some language details to be worked out, but also is designed to protect jobs. The union executive said there are a number of other conditions to be hammered out, including a formal extension of the association contract through the 2010-11 fiscal year. "So we still have some work to do," Stucky said. Elected county officials, managers and the sheriffs deputy association earlier agreed to postpone retirement payments, but county and employees' association members have conceded more layoffs still could ensue. The crash of the local real estate market has crimped tax revenues, and state payouts to counties stand to fall if voters reject budget measures in the May 19 special election. Yuba County dropped 10 positions in January, on top of 60 layoffs last June. http://www.appeal-democrat.com/common/printer/view.php?db=marysville&id=76439 4/22/2009 /X,Mw�� 0 B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 21, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Javier Lozano, Human Resources Manage�k Employee Incentive Team SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Team is happy to provide the list of High Five Award recipients for the first quarter of 2009. The winners of the random drawing are noted in bold. All of these individuals were recognized by their peers, supervisors, or members of the public for exceptional work and/or customer service. 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As noted in a previous memo, City refuse and recycling rates will not be increased in FY 2009-10. However, it is important to point out that the County's proposed rate increase for landfill and gate fees will impact our customers. There are three customer categories impacted by the County's proposed rate increase. Following is a summary of the impacts by customer categories: • 3.5% on residential dwellings - billed directly by the County on the tax roll. The City does not receive these fees. The County receives these payments through the tax roll. • 2.9% on commercial bins - billed as a line item on City commercial refuse bills on behalf of the County. Therefore, the City does initially collect this fee and then remits payment for the collected amount to the County. • 2.5% on roll-off containers - billed as a line item on City roll-off container bills on behalf of the County. Therefore, the City does initially collect this fee and then remits payment for the collected amount to the County. i 1 1 City of Bakersfield spray parks Brad B. Underwood Assistant Public Works Director City of Bakersfield, California Member, APWA Facilities and Grounds Committee n the late 1990s the City of Bakersfield faced a dilemma attended several City Council meetings to voice their con- with their nine pool complexes. The age of these pools cerns regarding reduction of pool availability. And, even ranged from six years to nearly 70 years, with the major- though attendance may have been low, the pools were an iry being nearly 40 years old. amenity that the citizens were used to and provided recre- ation for some who did not have any other aquatic options. In 2000, the City hired a consultant to perform a compre- What helped to alleviate concerns were the City's plans to hensive study of the pool complexes. The report summa- build a new Olympic-size swimming pool and diving com- rized existing conditions, code violations and deficiencies. plex (now operational) and the rehabilitation of two of the Some of the issues that needed to be dealt with were pool aging pools. deck cracks,no handrail at the walk in stairs,no disabled ac- cess into the pool, and no safety handhold on the perimeter gutter. In addition, several of the pools were leaking a sub- ' stantial amount of water each day; the estimated amount at one pool was nearly 33,000 gallons per day. The report also provided proposed rehabilitation improvements to remedy the code violations and deficiencies for each of the pool complexes. The cost of these rehabilitation improvements ranged from approximately$114,000 to $290,000, with full �- - replacement being significantly more. Hence the dilemma: Either retrofit these aging pools(which would likely be only _-- temporary) or completely reconstruct them (for which the City did not have the funding). This caused City Recreation and Parks staff to take a fresh One of Bakersfeid's a-aw spray parks look at these public amenities and see if there was some- The first spray park was constructed in 2004 at Wayside thing new that would better meet the citizens' needs. The Park where the old swimming pool was removed, and a attendance at many of the pools was declining with most 3,850-square-foot splash pad and 2,500 square feet of con- pools averaging 30 to 40 attendees per day. The active sea- Crete deck area were constructed. The project was designed son for the pools was short—nine to ten weeks during the for a water recycle system including a 4,000-gallon under- summer—and the remainder of the year most had the wa- ground surge tank. An equipment room was constructed to ter drained. This created additional maintenance to ready protect the equipment and chemicals used for the recycled them each season as they had to be painted manually by system. The splash pad included 10 above-ground and 15 I City maintenance crews.Lifeguards were required at each of in-ground water features.New lighting was installed to light these pools which was the most significant operating cost. the splash pad area in the evening while the park remains I The operating and maintenance costs were reviewed and, when compared to the attendance,the cost-benefit ratio was open. The total construction cost including demolition of pool, new equipment building and spray equipment was i extremely high. Other options were explored that would approximately $400,000. Construction for the project was provide an improved cost-benefit ratio. A review of a new completed by City forces. amenity called a spray park, or a wet playground,began and staff determined that this would be a better alternative to The construction of these projects has truly been a team rehabilitation or reconstruction of the existing aging pools. effort by the Public Works and Recreation and Parks De- The spray park would have a longer active season of about partments. The design and purchase of equipment was six months, would not require lifeguards and would have completed by the Design Engineering Division; subgrade reduced maintenance costs. compaction and grading and waterline installation were completed by the Parks Division; drain lines were installed However, demolishing pools and building spray parks was by the Streets Division; concrete installation was completed not an easy sell to the public and City Council. The local by the City's annual concrete contractor; installation of the high school district and swim clubs were very vocal and 74 APWA Reporter April 2009 71 water features and their associated plumbing and equip- Along the way the City learned some lessons.After a year of ment was completed by the General Services Division. operation, it was determined that the maintenance cost of the recycled water systems was higher than expected due to Since that first installation, the City has constructed five the need for daily inspection of the water quality control, more spray parks for a total of six and has the seventh cur- and cleaning the system of leaves and trash. These condi- rently under construction. These have ranged in size from tions created an excessive amount of down time resulting in 1,650 square feet to 3,900 square feet, and have included inconvenience to the citizens utilizing the facility as well as nine to 25 water features. Total construction costs have high maintenance costs.This resulted in a design change to ranged from $220,000 to $400,000, with all but one being utilize a flow-thru system which requires very little mainte- constructed by City forces. Four of these locations replaced nance. Fortunately only two recycled systems were installed existing pools which were demolished due to their age, ex- and these have now been converted to the flow-thru sys- tremely high maintenance costs,low attendance and failure tems. Initially sole-source bids were obtained for the water to meet health and safety codes. feature equipment,and that has been revised to competitive bidding resulting in a savings of approximately 20%. It's been a win-win for the citizens of Bakersfield and the City. Each of the new spray parks is open for six months and attracts an average of 100 to 1,000 users per day. Pool f- attendance is up in the remaining six pools,providing a bet- ter cost ratio for the City.This is a great success story for the City of Bakersfield and it is not unusual for the Recreation Division to give tours to colleagues from other cities to share best practices in relation to the spray parks. Brad Underwood can be reached at(661)326-3725 or bunderwoCd) bakers fieldcity.us. Children enjoying themselves at one of the spray parks SNOW PLOWS & SPREADERS Supplying Snow & Ice Control Equipment Innovation and Performance into the 21st Century Featuring: General Dump and Multi-purpose Body Applications Visit us at www.flinkco-com or call us at I 1 1 April 2009 APWA Reporter 75 B A K E X�4101_ RS F I E L D APR 21 2009 Economic and Community Development Department M E M O R A N D U M April 20, 2009 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Donna Kunz, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. 34th Street Streetscape — Phase I The city portion between Union Avenue and "Q" Street has been completed. Additional design features will be installed by Memorial Hospital. 2. Lowell Park Restroom Construction Project CDBG funds of $350,000 (FY 07-08) are available for design and construction of the restroom facilities to replace the existing deteriorated restrooms at Lowell Park located at 4th and "P" streets. Federal environmental review was completed in October 2007. The Recreation and Parks Department is the lead department, and is working with PW in the bid process and expected to begin by mid 2009. Project completion is anticipated by the end of the fiscal year. NON-PROFIT/PUBLIC FACILITY PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS The following various non-profit organizations are being financially assisted to improve the level of service for operating their public facilities. 1. Bakersfield Senior Center CDBG funds are used by this agency to maintain its current level of services, such as a hot lunch program, recreational programs, and entertainment to seniors in southeast and central Bakersfield. The agency has expended 57% of its $85,000 allocation. 2. Bakersfield Homeless Center Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for operational expenses such as staff, postage, telephone, utilities, insurance, equipment rental, and maintenance costs. The agency has expended 50% of its $62,000 allocation. 3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for essential services and operation and maintenance expenses including staff costs. The agency has expended 35% of its $62,000 allocation. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 1 4. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expenses. The agency has expended 48% of its $15,330 allocation. 5. Martin Luther King Jr Center Roof Replacement This project involves repairing the wooden deck if needed and replacing leaking roof sections A,B,C, and D at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center with a new R-19 multi-ply "cool" roof system to preserve the integrity of the interior of the center. Bids for the project were opened on March 12, 2009 and the project is scheduled to be awarded on April 22, 2009. Work is scheduled to begin on the project in May 2009 and estimated completion in July 2009. HOUSING, ECONOMIC AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECTS The following private and non-profit organizations are being assisted by staff to acquire, develop or improve their housing and neighborhood/commercial facilities. 1. Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project The City was awarded a $500,000 CalHFA loan to build affordable housing on scattered lots in southeast Bakersfield. The RDA assumed all rights and obligations of the loan on February 26, 2003. Round four of the infill housing project began in Fall of 2006. The agreement period will be in place for two years and the contractor will be obligated to complete at least four homes within the two-year period. To date, seventeen new homes have been constructed. Hybrid has completed the construction of a home at 226 East 6th Street and has begun construction on their third home located at 1213 Murdock Street. Due to the current economic climate, construction has slowed down at 1213 Murdock. The anticipated completion date is June 2009. 2. Bakersfield College Foundation Construction Alliance for Student Achievement (CASA) Program The Redevelopment Agency approved the donation of three residential lots to Bakersfield College Foundation (BCF) to build infill affordable homes in the Southeast. The CASA program enhances job opportunities among low-income residents while assuring developers and construction firms have an adequate skilled labor pool to meet market demands for affordable housing. This activity addresses the demand for skilled craftsmen/women in the construction field, and provides job training skills among minority populations of Bakersfield. The CASA program is participating in the Southeast Bakersfield Infill Housing Project. BCF took title to the lots located at 339 Brown, 124 Hayes and 301 Owens Streets in November, 2005. The 1 st home located at 339 Brown Street has been completed and sold to a low-income family. The 2nd home located at 124 Hayes Street closed escrow at the end of March 2009. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 2 3. Southeast Neighborhood Revitalization Protect— (SE) Staff has developed a three-year comprehensive targeted neighborhood revitalization program. This program includes the addition of one dedicated Code Enforcement position, partial clerical support, equipment, and supplies to provide various code enforcement activities such as removal of junk cars and the demolition of substandard structures. The program focuses on a five-block area bounded by Brook Street to the south, Hale Street to the east, E. Planz Road to the north and Cottonwood Road to the west. Housing Programs currently available for low income residents not exceeding 120% of the area median income include a targeted owner-occupied housing, no interest-deferred rehabilitation loan to $40,000 per unit. Qualifying homeowners occupying substandard homes with clear title to their property may be eligible for down payment assistance up to $35,000 to purchase or construct a new home on their existing lot or purchase a manufactured home. A front porch grant program is also available to improve the appearance of the exterior of a residence. The maximum project cost cannot exceed $5,000 and the program requires a matching contribution of 10% of the total project cost from the applicant. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency approved a sewer grant program not to exceed $10,000 and a demolition grant up to $8,000. The program is funded with Southeast Tax Increment funds. Over the past year staff worked diligently with the property owner at 1818 Lewis Street to guide him through the application process in an effort to replace a dilapidated residence with numerous building code violations, health hazards and safety issues. A new 1,240 sq. foot three bedroom two bath manufactured home has been installed along with a new driveway and sidewalk. Another applicant recently closed escrow on the purchase of an existing property on Filson Street and Habitat for Humanity recently completed construction of a new home at 1812 Filson Street. Due to numerous economic challenges associated with this area, staff plans to reevaluate the program. 4. Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Program The program offers grants of up to $3,500 for constructing accessibility improvements in privately or publicly owned structures for those clients who are physically challenged. This program aids low income physically challenged people who live within Bakersfield's city limits. Since March 2008, thirteen physically challenged households have been provided improvements such as wheelchair ramps, handicap toilets and grab bars. The Agreement for 2007-2008 expired in September 2008. A new agreement for 2008-2009 went before Council on December 17, 2008 which includes a budget not exceeding $50,000. As of December 17, 2008 six physically challenged households have been provided improvements, with another three applications pending. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09 doc 3 5. West Columbus Affordable Housing Project- Residences at West Columbus On April 9", 2008, staff sent out a Request for Proposal & Qualifications to four development Firm/Agencies to acquire and develop the 3.5 +/-acre residentially zoned site located at 500 West Columbus Avenue in Bakersfield, California. GEAHI-II was chosen by the City through an in-depth proposal evaluation and a follow-up developer interview. Ownership of the property was transferred to the new developer GEAHI-II in March 2009. The LP will be applying for low income tax credit financing and state financing to assist them with the design and project construction. The project name has recently been changed to the "Residences at West Columbus." Construction of the 56 unit project is expected to begin sometime in early summer 2009 and when complete, will primarily serve emancipated foster youth. 6. Tax Defaulted Properties Each year the County of Kern compiles a list of real properties for which property taxes have not been paid for a minimum of five years. Pursuant to the County selling these properties at auction, the City or Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency can object to the sale of the properties and purchase them for future public use. EDCD staff has been successful in gaining the right to purchase 23 properties over the past few years. The next tax sale should be held in February 2010. 7. The Parkview Cottages Housing Protect The Parkview Cottages consists of 74 single-family housing units, ranging from 1,280 to 1,820 square feet. Each unit will be two stories and have a two/three car garage. Currently, home buyers occupy 30 units and 15 additional units are pre-constructed and available for sale. Due to the unstable real estate market sales have slowed considerably over the past several months. Staff is currently assisting the developer in exploring alternatives to the existing home buyer program such as a lease to own option managed by a qualified non- profit. Staff will participate in a community meeting on May 14, 2009 with the current home-owners to discuss these options. 8. Fair Housing During this quarter, 170 calls were received: 12 were substantial service calls dealing with fair housing issues and four complaints were filed; these are under review by both the Department of Fair Employment and Housing and city staff. Fair housing discrimination complaints and inquiries during this period were categorized by Retaliation (50%), Race (25%), and Sexual Orientation (25%). 9. Baker Street Revitalization Project (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project) Foundation work and grading has been completed for Phase I of the project on the half block east of Baker Street south of Lake Street. When finished, this phase will include 24 three-story town homes, 13 residential lofts and 9,000 square feet of commercial space on Baker Street. The residential and commercial developments are for-sale units. Neighborhood type services are anticipated for the commercial space. There has been a slight delay in construction due to the developer changing General Contractors and shifting to an owner-builder development format utilizing existing subcontractors where feasible. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 4 Construction should be back on schedule by the end of May, 2009 with completion anticipated in December, 2009. The next three phases will include more residential and commercial units, and 41,000 square feet of new commercial space, such as a grocery store and pharmacy as possible key anchors. To assure wage compliance, EDCD has a contract with an outside firm that monitors construction draws and wages paid to the various trades. Total project value is approximately $35 million. 10. Mill Creek Linear Park Project The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency received a $10 million California Infrastructure Bank Loan in 2007 for Millcreek Linear Park and Canal Refurbishment Improvements. City Council recently approved the contract with Elite Landscaping on March 11 , 2009 with an additional allocation of tax increment funds forthe remaining park and canal improvements for Phases 2, 4, 5A & 5B. A grand opening ceremony for Central Park is planned for May, 2009. The Final construction work on the park & canal improvements is targeted for late Summer, 2009. 11. BEGIN Down Payment Assistance Program State grant funds of $1,560,000 were received from the Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods (BEGIN) Program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). These funds will be used to provide mortgage assistance to 52 low income first-time homebuyer families interested in purchasing a home within a residential development near Ridgeview High School. Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is the affordable housing developer for the 52 lots that will be receiving the BEGIN down payment assistance. The down payment assistance will be a 30 year(silent second) loan (deferred) at 1% simple interest up to $30,000. SHE has had considerable delays in delivering the 52 units. The primary delay with the program was the lack of administrative resources for SHE to deliver the mutual self-help building program. Another delay has been SHE's outreach/marketing efforts for qualifying families for this affordable housing project. SHE has completed nine of the 52 homes located on McKee Road. The State of California has approved a second extension to the agreement. Funds will be available through this program until June of 2010. 12. South Mill Creek Mixed-Use The Mill Creek South Mixed-Use Project is a commercial and residential plan that will be approximately 10 acres and include a minimum of 80 units of affordable mid rise garden style affordable rental units, 35 market rate urban style upscale condominiums, and 65,000 square feet of commercial space for retail, restaurants, community events, and neighborhood services. The proposed project is located in the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area, alongside the southern tip of Mill Creek. The restaurants in the planned retail development will have outdoor patio seating overlooking Mill Creek, a 1.5-mile stretch of agriculture canal, which is being redeveloped into a major recreational amenity with a white water look and will travel through the heart of downtown Bakersfield. The planned $60 million, 10 acre mixed-use project will replace a contaminated metal recycling business and auto repair and body shop. In addition, it will replace a dilapidated empty warehouse and a predominantly vacant commercial dilapidated building with several abandoned partial structures. In September 2008, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved a &\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 5 Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Investment Corporation for the construction of 70 mid-rise garden style affordable rental units. Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2009 and be completed by October 2010. In February and March 2009 the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved two Disposition and Development Agreements with Southwest Consulting for the construction of 36 upscale townhomes and 57 mid-rise apartments. Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2009 on both projects and be completed within 18 months. 13. South Millcreek Plaza Cinema Complex South Mill Creek Plaza is a mixed-use lifestyle, ground-up development on approximately 7 acres. The site is designed to accommodate a total of 89,000 square feet of space, featuring 28,000 sq. feet of entertainment related retail, restaurant space and a 61,000 square feet state of the art 16 screen, 2,600 seat multiplex cinema. Maya Cinemas North America, the developer, plans to develop the project south of Rabobank Arena and Convention Center, and south of the railroad tracks between California Avenue, "M" Street and the Kern Island Canal. Maya Cinemas North America and D.W. Sivers have acquired all the property necessary for the development of the $32 million dollar project and will take 24 months to construct and stabilize. The South Mill Creek Plaza will be a major factor in reducing blight in the area and will provide the Southeast Redevelopment Project Area with an anchor tenant that will be a catalyst for additional development along California Avenue. The ground breaking ceremony was held on July 29, 2008. Construction began on the Maya Cinema phase of the project in September 2008, with completion anticipated in the fall of 2009. In addition, construction on the 28,000 sq. feet of entertainment related retail, restaurant space is estimated to begin in March 2010, with completion by December 2010. 14. Village Park Senior Housinq The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK)through its non-profit Golden Empire Affordable housing Inc. (GEAHI) received $2 million in HOME New Construction monies from the City of Bakersfield for the construction of affordable senior housing. The proposed project is the development of 60 units (56 one-bedroom units and 4 two- bedroom units) or senior housing in the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area, at the corner of 24th and R Streets. This is GEAHI's second low-income housing tax credit project downtown near 24th and R Streets and will be rented to persons at or below 60% of the area median income. The funds will be used for the construction of the senior housing units as HACK already owns the project property. The total cost for the project is approximately $12 million and will be built adjacent to the Park Place Senior Housing Project, 80 units of senior housing. The City's assistance will be in the form of a loan — 3% simple interest (residual receipts loan rate) over a 55 year period. The remainder of funds for the senior housing project will come from various other state and private funding sources. Project is underway and completion is estimated by no later than June 1, 2009. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 6 15. McDonald Way Sewer Connection Project A construction contract was awarded in May 2007 to HPS Mechanical for septic tank abandonment and hook-ups. Staff has been receiving and processing applications from qualified residents. To date, 36 applications ± have been awarded SCG funds with 3 applications being awarded during this reporting period. Additionally another 8 applications are in various stages of approval. Low-income families in the area may qualify for CDBG assistance to connect to the sewer, once it is completed. It is anticipated that this grant amount can be as much as $20,000/connection for eligible applicants. The grant will only be available to low income homeowner occupants. This program will be phased over two fiscal years and ends on April 1, 2009. Total funding for the project consists of $450,000 FY 05-06 CDBG funds with an additional allocation of $400,000 for FY08-09. 16. Graffiti Removal Program - Citywide CDBG funds are used to assist in graffiti removal in low- and moderate-income areas throughout the city, primarily in wards 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7. Graffiti removal has been budgeted for the funding year 2008/2009 the amount of$200,000. To date 44% of the funding has been used. 17. Quantico/Madison Affordable Housing Rehab Project The apartments are located at 1885 Madison Street and owned and operated by Mercy Housing California. HUD (HOME) and TI Funds will be used to benefit about 56 units. City funds in the amount of$450,000 will be used for exterior renovation, on—site improvements and tenant based rental assistance. About $350,000 (TI funds)will be used for exterior and interior rehabilitation and $100,000 (HOME funds) for Tenant Based Rental Assistance to benefit five households (at risk homeless families).A draft Owners Participation Agreement (OPA) using TI funds ($350,000) has been drafted and is under review by Mercy Housing. Construction of the project is anticipated to start by summer of 2009. 18. Casa Loma Park — Wet Play Area Project Improvements to include wet playground equipment consisting of a circulation pump, filtration system, and concrete base for a county-owned park located at 493 East Casa Loma Drive within the City. The total budget for this project is $500,000.The Council approved an amendment activity to the FY 2007-08 Action Plan in the amount of$375,000 last fall and the remaining $125,000 the County will use park Bond money. The County's Park and Recreation Department will construct the improvements and own and operate them upon completion. The agreement went before the County on January 6, 2009 and before the City Council on January 28, 2009. Construction is expected to start in mid October 2009. Construction should be completed by mid 2010. 19. Bakersfield Association of Retarded Citizens CDBG funds of$300,000 (FY 07-08) are available for a social entrepreneurial non-profit to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate a commercial/industrial training facility for a special economic development activity. The proposed multi-million $ project is to be located at the Bakersfield Association of Retarded Citizens (BARC) training facility on 2240 South Union Avenue it will be a 30,800 ± sq. ft., pre-fabricated steel frame metal building with about 40,000 sq.ft. asphalt paving to be used as a: 1) recycling facility, or 2) internet order facility, S\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 7 or a 3) pallet manufacturing facility. The County also has about$300,000 of CDBG funds earmarked for this activity. A minimum of 40 jobs to be created with the total ($600,000) HUD assistance with at least 22 positions or 51% of the jobs to be created earmarked for low income job seeking residents. The project agreement between the City, County and the non-profit has been executed by all parties. EDCD staff in conjunction with the County and BARC have met to discuss the project management and a Notice to Proceed was jointly issued by November. BARC will be the lead agency for this activity and started construction December 2008. Project completion is anticipated by no later than the end of the Summer 2009. 20. 19th Street Plaza This proposed mixed use project adjacent to the Mill Creek Linear Park would include office, commercial, and residential space. The developer envisions approximately 35,000 square feet of office and commercial space with a restaurant in a four level building adjacent to the canal; 67 one and two-bedroom units of affordable senior rental housing in a three story structure; a 3,000 square foot food court; and an 80 space parking garage. The RDA has entered into a Disposition and Development Agreement with Southwest Consulting, Inc., to build the project on approximately 2.5 acres of vacant land east of the canal between 18th Street and 19th Street, 501 -19th Street. Engineering and architectural plans have been developed and are in review. 21. Boys and Girls Club of Kern County Renovation of this existing facility at 801 Niles Street will involve improvements to the gym floor. The target date for completion is December 2009. Staff is currently working on an agreement for this agency's request of $40,000. 22. Acquisition & Relocation — Catholic Charities Negotiations are still ongoing for property located at 525 - 18th Street and relocating the tenant, Catholic Charities. $400,000 of CDBG funds were approved in the FY08/09 Action Plan. An amendment to the Action Plan for an additional $281,578 was approved by the City Council at its July 30, 2008 meeting. If successful, the site then will be converted into park space in connection with the Mill Creek Linear Park Project. Target date for completion is late summer 2009. 23. Habitat for Humanity — 1812 Filson On May 5, 2008, the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved an agreement to sell a vacant parcel located at 1812 Filson Street to Habitat. This parcel was purchased by the Agency through a tax default sale. Habitat for Humanity volunteers and the prospective new homeowner will begin construction on the home in September. The completed home will then be relocated to the Filson Street address. This parcel is also located within the 5- block Southeast Targeted Neighborhood program area. The home has been completed and a dedication service is to be held on April 5, 2009. &\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 8 24. E. California Avenue Property On May 7th, 2008 The City of Bakersfield Economic and Community Development Department posted a Request for Proposal & Qualifications on The City of Bakersfield's EDCD webpage to acquire and develop the 2.69 +/- acre commercially zoned parcel on East California Ave. between S. Owens Street and S. Robinson Street. Postcards were sent to potential participants for notification of the City's Request for Proposal and Qualifications. The RFP/Q was circulated for a 45 day period and the deadline for submittals was June 20, 2008. One proposal was received from Becker Commercial Properties in conjunction with Grubb & Ellis ASU & Associates. However, Becker Commercial was unsuccessful in procuring tenants for the development and decided to withdraw their proposal. The Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce has shown interest in the property and is currently reviewing the RFP/Q. The Chamber's President along with a partnering developer will evaluate the feasibility of a potential development and will consider submitting a proposal to the department by June 2009. 25. Haven Cottages Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc., II (GEAHI-II) is requesting $600,000 in HOME funds and $492,218.70 in CHDO funds from the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency. The funds would be used for the development of a new 24 unit permanent supportive housing complex designated for chronically homeless individuals. The housing will consist of 24 - 412 sq. ft. one-bedroom units. Total project cost is estimated at approximately $4.4 million and will utilize various funding sources. The project is located at 2300 S. Union Ave., approximately at the northeast corner of the intersection of Union Avenue and White Lane. The project encompasses approximately 2.01 acres and is located in the Southeast Bakersfield Redevelopment Area. The City is currently reviewing the application from the Housing Authority of The County of Kern and the NEPA review for the project is nearing completion. Project construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Summer 2009. This item will be considered for approval by City Council on May 20, 2009. 26. Friendship House — Community Action Partnership of Kern Community Action Partnership of Kern requested $247,342 for improving the outdoor sports complex located on the Friendship House Community Center property at 2424 Cottonwood Road while $3,039,000 has been secured from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation. This project was reconsidered and funding identified from year end closings and savings. This project was included in Amendment # 3 FY 07/08 Action Plan. The NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process is currently in review. Due to the budget crisis of the State of California, the State Park funding earmarked for this activity is frozen and is not currently available for the Friendship House's outdoor expansion project. &\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09.doc 9 27. Neighborhood Stabilization Program As part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act(HERA) of 2008, the City of Bakersfield has been allocated $8,982,836 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)with a requirement for legal commitment or expenditure of funds within 18 months from federal contract award date which was March 5- 2009. The federal department responsible for administering these funds is the Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A portion of these funds will be used to purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes & properties. In addition, in accordance with the NSP regulations, no less than $2,245,709 or 25% from the City of Bakersfield's NSP grant allocation must be expended on acquisition and rehabilitation of Real Estate Owned (REO) units within neighborhood targeted areas that primarily benefit qualified families s 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The NSP program is set to begin no later than May 2009 with the City and the Housing Authority working with REO lenders and potential homebuyers. S:\Christine\EDCD Quarterly Activity Reports\3rd Quarter Update 2008-09 doc 10 Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF APRIL 27, 2009 — MAY 1, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Placing the aggregate base on Masterson Street, south of Paladino Drive, in preparation 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. Preparing streets for reconstruction in the area between So. Laurelglen Boulevard & Olympia Drive, Flagstaff Way & Gallup Drive. Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Working on the Mill Creek project. Crack sealing on Calloway Drive between Meacham Road & Hageman Road. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of April 27_2009—Work Schedule.doc Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, April 27, 2009 Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. — Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary. Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct. City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. — Verdugo Ln. to the west City Limit. Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. — Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Tuesday, April 28, 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. Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. — Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln. Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Thursday, April 30, 2009 Sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Friday, May 1, 2009 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. — Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. — W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. — 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene PI. - 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr. Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. — Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. — McDonald Way & N. Stine Rd. Week of April 272009 Work Schedule.doc B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 21, 2009 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Manor Street Maintenance Referral #79 Council Meeting of April 1, 2009 COUNCILMEMBERS WEIR AND SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT MS. GARY REGARDING HER CONCERNS OF DISREPAIR ON MANOR STREET BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND UNION AVENUE; THE NEED TO BEAUTIFY THE ENTRANCE TO OILDALE; CARE NEEDED FOR ROTTING TREES AND DANGEROUS TREE BRANCHES NEAR THE RAILINGS; AND EVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF ONE LIGHT FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. Recreation and Parks staff contacted Ms. Gary and committed to resolving the landscape issues. Public Works staff responded by separate memo, indicating the measures that would be taken to resolve the issue of placement of a street light. Attached is a letter to Ms. Gary outlining these actions. B A K E R S F I E L D Alan Tandy o City Manager April 21, 2009 Ms. Jeannette Gary 2304 Otto Lane Bakersfield, California 93308 Dear Ms. Gary: This is in response to your letter of April 1, 2009, regarding "Two Safety/Maintenance Issues", which was referred to City staff by Councilmembers Weir and Sullivan. Mr. Darin Budak discussed these concerns with you on April 6, 2009, and committed to resolving the landscape issues. During the week of April 14-16, 2009, the Department of Recreation and Parks Tree Section completed the following work: 1. Two (2) large Willow trees were removed because of line of site issues. 2. Six (6) Ailanthus trees were removed along Manor Street. 3. Two (2) downed trees were cut up and removed from the south side of Denise Ave. 4. Two (2) Ailanthus trees were removed between the north and south lanes at the bridge near the bike path. 5. All vegetation was trimmed back from the rails approximately 8 to 10 feet. 6. Trash along Manor Street and Denise Ave was picked up. 7. Both the street and bike lanes were blown off and cleaned up after the work was completed. Public works staff has investigated the feasibility of installing a street light at or near the east side of Chester Avenue, just north of the Kern River Bridge. It appears that a street light could be installed on an existing pole at this location. Because the pole is owned by PG&E, staff will contact PG&E for permission to use the pole to install a street light and to confirm that electrical power is available at that location. Public Works will also be placing an oil sand overlay on Manor Street, from Denise Avenue north to the Kern River Bridge, during the month of May 2009. Funds to repair the railing near the canal are in the proposed 2009/2010 budget. If you have any further concerns regarding this matter, please contact me at (661)326-3751. Sincerely, 6- W4 JOHN W. STINSON Assistant City Manager cc. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager Dianne Hoover, Recreation and Parks Director Raul Rojas, Public Works Director City of Bakersfield • City Manager's Office • 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield • California • 93301 (661) 326-3751 • Fax(661) 324-1850 Z4��Ir ' 0 B A K E R S F 1 E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM APR 2 ZQQg TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: April 3, 2009 SUBJECT: MANOR STREET MAINTENANCE Referral No. 79 COUNCILMEMBERS WEIR AND SULLIVAN REQUESTED STAFF CONTACT MS. GARY REGARDING HER CONCERNS OF DISREPAIR ON MANOR STREET BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND UNION AVENUE; THE NEED TO BEAUTIFY THE ENTRANCE TO OILDALE; CARE NEEDED FOR ROTTING TREES AND DANGEROUS TREE BRANCHES NEAR THE RAILINGS; AND EVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF ONE LIGHT FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. Staff has investigated the feasibility of installing a street light at or near the east side of Chester Avenue, just north of the Kern River Bridge. It appears that a street light can be installed on an existing pole at this location. Because the pole is owned by PG&E, staff will contact PG&E for permission to use the pole to install a street light and to confirm electrical power is available. Street staff will be placing an oilsand overlay on Manor Street, from Denise Avenue north to the Kern River Bridge, during the month of May 2009. Funds to repair the railing near the canal are in the 2009/2010 budget. G:\GROUPDAT\Referrals\2009\4-01\#79 Manor Street.doc RECT & CITIZENS FOR A NEW OILDALE, INC. April 1, 2009 TO: Bakersfield City Council FROM: Citizens for a New Oildale RE: Two Safety/Maintenance Issues All of the pictures except one, show disrepair on Manor Street, between the Bridge and Union Avenue. As we continue to make effort to beautify Oildale, it would be great to have this entrance to the area looking better, as well as in a safer condition. Picture Page 1. shows that: • The railing by the Canal was destroyed and has not been repaired in over a year. • There are trees falling on a railing. • A few potholes have been filled, but for close to two years, the road has had many cracks that make a rough ride for about a city-block on the east side of the Bridge. Picture Page 2. shows: • Branches just breaking off and falling from the many rotting trees near the river. • The tree close to the Bridge rail has had two branches that stretched over the railing and were ripped off, leaving jagged ends. We would appreciate it so much if these long over-due projects could be taken care of, and safety to drivers and pedestrians restored. The final picture(on Page 2) is black with 3 white dots which are lights in a parking lot on E. Beardsley- in back of the landscaping. This picture was taken last week at 8:15 pm, next to the Bakersfield Bridge on N. Chester Avenue. It shows how dark it is in this area where people still walk. This is where the newly planted landscaping,that the city planted, is located. We desperately need one light in this area for pedestrian safety. We had McKee Electric check for power, and according to them, there are 3 sources in that area. Thank you very much for considering our requests, Jeanne I 6ary, President 399=9289 r f{ ! I } ��4• ..� itie+stis. '. I Y s. y. a; m ilk' pt € tai a s. lip Im r. i b p� I II p ti� R a�............