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Home My WebLink About02/20/2009 B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM February 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council , FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information 1 . It appears with the adoption of the state budget that we escaped any additional damage for this phase, which is good. Part of that budget is still "smoke and mirrors", so the question becomes for how long are we safe from state captures? We should also note that the passage of a state budget does not give us back our $138 million for Mohawk, the Westside Parkway, etc. While no one knows with certainty the state Treasurer predicted the funds may be restored by fall. 2. Several articles from various newspapers are enclosed that highlight the difficult times cities are facing and how they are adjusting their budgets. With our most recent information on revenue decreases we will need consideration of the examples that follow. FOLSOM, CA — The City of Folsom's non-safety union representatives have agreed to open employee contracts and give up significant raises while also committing to furloughs in order to avoid layoffs down the road. SACRAMENTO, CA — The state's biggest union (SEIU 1000) has tentatively agreed to a contract that will reduce pay by 5%, exchange two paid holidays for personal floating holidays, hold what employees pay for health care to last year's rates, and limit layoffs to workers in departments, buildings or facilities shut down by the state. Sacramento County is facing a $55 million shortfall in its current budget and as much as $100 million in next year's budget. Employee groups are in the 3rd year of a 5-year contract, which include annual cost-of-living adjustments. The county executive's office asked employee groups to reopen their contracts and consider a range of concessions, including forgoing cost-of-living adjustments, agreeing to furloughs and reducing work hours. The unions have rejected the concessions and as a result, county officials are looking at laying off hundreds of workers unless unions are willing to make some sacrifices. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The article from the LA Times illustrates that even Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Newport Beach, which are usually shielded from economic downturns, are seeing decreases in sales tax revenues, along with two-thirds of cities in Southern California. A recent survey of city finance officers conducted by the National League of Cities found that 83% were cutting services and expenditures, and 80% expected to make further cutbacks in the next fiscal year. Honorable Mayor and City Council February 20, 2009 Page 2 CHICO, CA — City management told all eight of its employee unions that they could either agree to smaller pay raises of 1% or suffer layoffs. The Chico firefighters union reached a deal with the City to sacrifice 4% raises each of the next two years and lower the starting salary for any new hires by 5% in order to save five firefighter positions. MANTECA, CA — The City of Manteca is facing an $11 .3 million shortfall in the next fiscal year. Employees will be receiving cost-of-living adjustments on January 1, 2010 in the amount of 4% for most employees and 6% for police officers. Everyone has agreed to forgo 3.8% of this adjustment, which will amount to $1 .2 million, starting in July. The article contains an explanation of the City's plans to implement furloughs. MODESTO, CA — The City of Modesto has been trimming spending for the last two years. Another $10 million will need to be cut from next year's budget as tax revenues have continued to decline. The unions are meeting with city executives to craft plans that will limit layoffs. ONTARIO, CA — The City of Ontario's Fire Management Group and Firefighters Association have unanimously voted to forego scheduled 2% raises each of the next two years. Other bargaining groups are meeting with the City Manager to take similar action. SANTA CRUZ, CA — The City's 7 unions have agreed to concessions to help the City deal with its $8 million shortfall. The City asked the unions to consider forgoing cost-of- living and merit raises, or other concessions of equal value. All of the unions have come to an agreement with the City. The firefighters union agreed to forgo any increases to salaries and benefits for 14 months. SAN BERNARDINO, CA — The San Bernardino City Council needed to decide this week how to close a $3 million budget gap in the current year. The proposal calls for about 60 layoffs, furloughs for police officers, new and raised fees, closing City Hall on Fridays beginning March 1St, an across-the-board pay cut of 10%, eliminating 24 firefighters and a battalion chief, and reduced staffing on fire engines from four to three crew members. The cuts are projected to shave about $3.4 million from the current budget and $19.5 million from next year's spending. YOLO COUNTY, CA — When county officials realized last spring that they had to cut costs, many employees volunteered to take time off. Many employees have commented that the experience has been positive, despite the pay cut. When the call first went out for volunteers, the employees realized that taking a cut in pay was preferable to being laid off or seeing others lose their jobs. The County is now facing a $3.5 million budget shortfall and the furloughs, totaling 32 hours per employee, are now mandatory. Deputy District Attorney Robert Gorman is quoted in the article, "There are times in our lives when things happen to make us realize how fortunate we are with what we have." Honorable Mayor and City Council February 20, 2009 Page 3 3. We did not get any definitive information about the federal stimulus package and whether our projects are on the list or not. It could be another three weeks before we know anything more. 4. As you may recall, we had been planning a tax increment bond issue last December. However, the financial markets were disrupted nationally and it has been postponed. It now appears it will be ready to go for your April 1 st meeting. A slightly revised project list is enclosed. The process will involve the City Council meeting as the Public Financing Authority, which is an entity that is on the books but has been inactive for quite a while. The PFA meeting will be integrated into your regular agendas at the 5:15 pm session. Please call if you have questions or concerns. 5. The Finance Department and Treasury are moving into City Hall North over the weekend. While there still may be some people unpacking on Monday, we should be fully operational! 6. The Downtown Business Association awarded the City their annual award for Downtown Beautification for the 19th Street streetscape project. It's nice to be recognized. 7. Attached you will find status reports on Aera Park, the Sports Village, and Mill Creek. Some photos of how attractive Mill Creek is looking are also enclosed. Some key points are: • Aera Park will open this spring; • The bids on sidewalks, lights, etc. on the balance of Mill Creek will be opened on February 24th for a March bid award by Council; and, • We should have eight soccer fields at the Sports Village ready to go by the fall 2010 season. 8. The City of Bakersfield, the Tree Foundation of Kern and many volunteers will celebrate Arbor Day by planting fifty trees at Patriot's Park on March 14th at 8:00 a.m. Ron Combs, Urban Forester, from the City of San Luis Obispo will conduct a planting and tree trimming workshop on site. 9. The City's Biggest Loser Team Challenge continues into its fourth week with all fifty-two teams in contention with the most recent weigh-in being held on February 19th. To date, all of the teams have contributed to a total of 584 pounds lost and a 2.66 percent weight loss. Keep up the good work! 10.There will be a closed session and meal at the February 25th Council Meeting. 11.The Employee Incentive Team has provided the enclosed list of High Five Award recipients for the fourth quarter of 2008. We applaud these individuals for a job well done! 12.The 2009 Kern River Water Supply Forecast is enclosed. Honorable Mayor and City Council February 20, 2009 Page 4 13.The Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 23 d is enclosed. 14.Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Benham • Job opportunity request for Mr. Stephen Richards. AT:rs:rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk Budget pressure puts unions on the spot - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News 15... Page 1 of 3 Tl I I"!SAC i A N1 EXIT)I'll-14" This story is taken from Sacbee / Our Region / Top Stories Budget pressure puts unions on the spot rlewis @sacbee.com Published Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 The week before Thanksgiving, Folsom's city manager sat down with that city's union representatives and laid out a bleak future: Sales tax was dropping, the budget shortfall was growing and layoffs were likely. That left labor leaders with few options, said Aaron Hutchinson, president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 39, the union representing about 250 Folsom employees. They could fight - dig in their heels and refuse to any concessions - or they could face reality, Hutchinson said. "There's a time to reap and a time to sow. Right now is not the time to reap, it's the time to sow," Hutchinson said. Local 39, along with the union representing middle managers, agreed to open employee contracts, and ultimately gave up significant raises while also committing to furloughs. Folsom officials expect the concessions to save the city $2.9 million in the next fiscal year, including $1.9 million in the general fund. "This is absolutely phenomenal, the level of cooperation and understanding we've received from these non- safety unions," Folsom City Manager Kerry Miller said. "They were willing to make personal sacrifices in terms of their own salary and pay with the thought that down the road it could avoid having to lay off additional employees." Folsom's labor organizations have proved to be the exception, not the norm, as local governments try to cope with enormous deficits. Unions representing Sacramento County workers and city of Sacramento employees have rejected similar concessions. Because of restrictive contracts requiring certain employee benefits, city and county officials say they are looking at laying off hundreds of people unless workers and their unions are willing to make some sacrifices. For their part, many workers are refusing to concede, expressing frustration that government leaders want to balance the budget on their backs. http:ftwww.sacbee.comftopstories/v-print/story/1627830.html 2/18/2009 Budget pressure puts unions on the spot - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News I S... Page 2 of 3 "They want us to give up a lot of things," said Joe Trujillo, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 146, which represents about 700 health and human service workers in Sacramento County. "I don't see them wanting to give anything back." That means the area could face some nasty labor battles this spring as cities and counties try to close sizable budget shortfalls. Biggest crunch to come Sacramento County is facing a $55 million shortfall in the current budget, which ends June 30. But the "real big impact will be going into the next budget year," said Steve Keil, assistant to the county executive and the man in charge of labor negotiations. That's because Sacramento County is projecting a deficit of as much as $100 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1. As a result, the county executive's office has asked employee groups to reopen their contracts and consider a range of concessions, including forgoing cost-of-living adjustments, agreeing to furloughs and reducing work hours. Employee groups are in the third year of a five-year contract and are set to receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of between 2 and 5 percent, based on the Consumer Price Index. Every percentage increase equates to a $12 million payroll cost - $9.3 million of which comes from the general fund, according to the county. County officials are estimating the increase will be between 3.5 and 4 percent, meaning the cost to the county's general fund next year could be around $35 million. Some employees also are scheduled to receive a "step increase," that would move them to a higher salary range. That increase is estimated to cost the county general fund almost $5 million in fiscal year 2009- 2010. Probation officers and sheriff's deputies are scheduled to receive a 4 percent equity increase on top of their cost-of-living adjustment, Keil said. That means some workers could see their salaries increase as much as 8 percent next year. So far, county unions say they are unwilling to give up their raises. "I don't think my members are going to be open for that," Trujillo said. Caryn King, president of the Sacramento County Alliance of Law Enforcement, wants the county to explore other cost savings before looking at employee contracts. "It's probably too early to talk about concessions," King said. The Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association issued a press release saying its members would be opposed to any take-aways unless the county was willing to offer something to workers such as extending contracts or deferring wage increases to better days. "We all need to sit down and talk, but the conversation has to be two-sided. More than ever, the public is counting on us to come together and work this out," association President Kevin Mickelson is quoted as saying. Keil, however, said he wasn't authorized to issue any trade-offs. "We don't see a short-term end in sight to http://www.sacbee.con/topstories/v-print/story/1627830.html 2/18/2009 Budget pressure puts unions on the spot - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News I S... Page 3 of 3 this downsizing," he said. Full impact not understood? While Keil said he understands the unions' positions, he contends that labor leaders don't realize the depth of the problem. In late March, the county will give the bargaining units an idea as to how many employees are in danger of being laid off next fiscal year, which could change the conversation. Trujillo, head of AFSCME Local 146, said he does understand what tough times the county is facing but thinks cuts need to start at the top. The public has a misconception that county workers are overpaid and underworked, he said. "We work hard. If it wasn't for us, none of the programs would be working right now," Trujillo said. Trujillo is a food service worker who helps prepare food for as many as 5,000 seniors a day as part of the county's Meals on Wheels program. He says he earned $9.80 an hour when he started in 2001 and now makes $15.62 an hour for his eight- hour shift, during which he gets two 15-minute breaks. Sacramento County isn't the only government grappling with such issues. The city of Sacramento is facing a $50 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2009-2010. The mayor and City Council have urged the city's labor unions to discuss reopening their contracts. Budget officials said two weeks ago that salary freezes for all city workers and furloughs for non-public safety employees would save the city $24 million next fiscal year. The moves would need union approval. So far, none of the city's unions have agreed to renegotiate their contracts, all of which expire next year. "I think labor has to make concessions or we're not going to get through this together," Mayor Kevin Johnson said last week. "If labor does not make concessions, then we are talking about 400 to 500 layoffs. If labor feels they want to be a part of the solution and are willing to make concessions, then you're talking 100 to 200 layoffs, and that's very significant. "The cuts are going to be deep in terms of layoffs, services and programs, but how deep is the question," he said. ShareThis Call The Bee's Robert Lewis, (916) 321-1061. http://www.sacbee.con/topstories/v-print/story/1627830.html 2/18/2009 The State Worker: Bitter pill for union has sweeteners - Sacramento Politics - California Politics I Sacra... Pagel of 2 THESACRAMENTOME sact e.com This story is taken from Sacbee / Capitol and California The State Worker: Bitter pill for union has sweeteners jortiz @sacbee.com Published Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 If someone a year ago had said the state's biggest public employee labor union would take a contract that includes a 5 percent pay reduction, takes holidays off the calendar and trims overtime pay, I'd have said they were nuts. But after months of talks capped by an intense 72-hour bargaining marathon, Service Employees International Union Local 1000 has tentatively agreed to a contract that does exactly that. Union President Yvonne Walker called the deal, which hasn't yet been released, a "win-win" for SEIU's 95,000 members and the state. We'll see. The union rank-and-file will have to ratify it. So will the Legislature. And the 11 unions that represent another 100,000 state employees now have a contract base line by which to measure their negotiations. The SEIU deal reportedly gives the Schwarzenegger administration some concessions but blunts their effects: The governor's 16-hour-per-month furloughs get trimmed to eight hours. Columbus Day and Lincoln's Birthday won't be paid holidays, but workers get two floating personal holidays. (The state's savings come from taking two premium paydays off the calendar.) The contract would hold what employees pay for health care close to last year's rates. And the agreement limits any member layoffs to workers in departments, buildings or facilities that are shut down by the state. Assuming a 250-member SEIU council approves the agreement next week, the rank-and-file will vote on it next month. Most workers had hoped for a 2008-10 contract with wages that at least kept pace with inflation. Now SEIU officials will have to sell a deal that goes the other way. The tentative pact also has implications for other unions. Most years, the first contract becomes a template that others follow. But this isn't most years. "We're not interested in SEIU's deal by any means," said Bruce Blanning, executive director of the 10,000- member Professional Engineers in California Government. http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifomia/v-print/story/1636054.html 2/19/2009 The State Worker: Bitter pill for union has sweeteners - Sacramento Politics - California Politics I Sacra... Page 2 of 2 Chris Voight, staff director for the California Association of Professional Scientists, said that SEIU's decision to jump first into the contract pool creates some pressure for other unions to follow. "We felt the splash, that's for sure," Voight said. CAPS is supposed to restart negotiations March 11. If another union does better, SEIU can reopen its contract and bargain for similar terms. That ingredient may be the sweetener that helps union members swallow a bitter pill of a contract. ShareThis Call The Bee's Jon Ortiz, (916) 321-1043. Read his blog, "The State Worker,"at sacbee.com/blogs. http://www.sacbee.coni/capitolandcalifomia/v-print/story/1636054.html 2/19/2009 Los Angeles Times: Wealthy cities discovering they're not recession-proof Page 1 of 2 RB shipping dS Angeles Mules http://www.latimes.com/news/iota I/la-me-recession-proofl7-2009febl7,0,7089540.story From the Los Angeles Times Wealthy cities discovering they're not recession-proof Beverly Hills,Santa Monica and Newport Beach,which are usually shielded from economic downturns,are seeing decreases in sales tax revenues,along with two-thirds of cities in Southern California. By Alexandra Zavis February 17,2009 There are million-dollar mansions in foreclosure,layoffs on Rodeo Drive.And reservations are no longer a must at all but the most exclusive restaurants. As recently as the summer,many wealthy Southern California enclaves appeared beyond the reach of the worst recession in decades.But rich cities,it turns out,aren't always so different from the rest. City officials in Beverly Hills--a place insulated from most economic downturns--now project a$24-million drop in tax revenues over the next 16 months.The loss represents about 15%of the general fund budget,said Beverly Hills City Manager Roderick Wood. "This will be the largest percentage budget reduction,as far as we can tell,during the city's history,"Wood said."Even for a community as well-funded as Beverly Hills,you absolutely feel a 15%reduction in the budget." A formal hiring freeze is expected as soon as March,though police officers and firefighters would continue to be replaced,he said.Among other options on the table:reducing police overtime and charging clubs to use city sporting facilities,which would be a first. Santa Monica officials blame falling hotel occupancy rates,tanking car sales and a sluggish housing market for across-the-board reductions needed to close a budget gap that could swell to$10 million next year.Although the city still has excess revenue from last fiscal year to subsidize this years budget,City Manager P.Lamont Ewell said he is asking departments for proposals to reduce spending by at least 3%now and 5%next year. In Newport Beach,a precipitous drop in luxury car sales has left the city with an anticipated$3.5-million budget gap.City Manager Homer Biudau plans to reduce spending on capital improvement projects,including the beautification of street medians,by about$1.4 million.He is also asking departments to trim their budgets by about$1.4 million.Most city job vacancies will be filled internally or not at all. Sales tax proceeds have declined in more than two-thirds of Southern California cities,according to a Times analysis of municipal revenues collected in the last half of 2008 compared with the same period the year before.Among those affected were some of the wealthiest,including Bradbury,Indian Wells and San Marino. Even in cities such as Malibu,where sales tax revenues appear to be holding up,officials are bracing for lean days ahead.Administrative services director Reva Feldman said Malibu relies more heavily on property taxes,which she said won't show the effect of the downturn until the next budget cycle.There has also been a decline in building-permit and planning fees as homeowners put off costly remodeling jobs,she said. The fact that famous revenue generators such as Beverly Hills,Santa Monica and Newport Beach are trimming their expenditures and considering service cutbacks underscores the extent of the meltdown in California municipal finances. Such places are usually shielded from downturns because they cater to the very rich,have diversified their economies and draw high-spending foreign visitors,even when Americans start watching their wallets. But with property values,incomes and spending plunging across the country--and the global economy in serious trouble as well--few places remain unscathed,said Christopher Hoene,director of policy and research at the National League of Cities in Washington,D.C.A survey of city finance officers conducted by the league in December and January found that 83%were cutting services and expenditures,and 80%expected to make further cutbacks in the 12 months beginning in July. The effect of the recession is clear in Beverly Hills'destination shopping district where,for the first time anyone can remember,shops are advertising discounts of up to 80%.The number of vacant storefronts on Rodeo and Beverly drives has multiplied,with big names such as Lisa Kline and Rock&Republic looking for retailers to take over expensive leases.And jittery sales assistants confide that at least two luxury brand boutiques have handed out pink slips in recent months. More and more of those accustomed to paying for luxury services are tightening their belts,in some cases because they have lost their high-paying jobs. Katie lttner,a hairstylist at Awilda Salon on Robertson Boulevard,said she had a client who called in tears because she could no longer afford to spend$95 to$250 to get her hair colored and had no idea how to do the job herself. Those who still can spend thousands on a handbag are increasingly reluctant to do so. After receiving a selection of accessories by mail to choose from,one regular client told a designer boutique on Rodeo Drive that she felt it was wrong to spend that kind of money when so many were losing their homes and jobs.When the store's assistant manager sent her an e-mail saying:"We need you to spend....Stimulate the economy!"the client selected a$3,000 bag and returned the$6,000 one she preferred,he said. The assistant manager repeated the exchange on condition that the store not be identified,On streets where image is essential,few would talk openly about the new reality.At other high-end stores,clerks refused to speak at all,referring questions to corporate headquarters.Requests for comment from retailers such as Gucci and Escada were declined or the calls not returned. Beverly Hills'luxury retailers,five-star hotels and restaurants could previously count on well-heeled foreign visitors to see them through any serious downturns.This time,however, even the tourists are staying away,and shoppers in general are sparse. On a recent weekday at Gallery Michael,where the Picasso prints run from about$2,000 to$700,000,fine art consultant Robert Avellano said he opened at 10 a.m.and did not see a customer until 2 p.m. With less spending comes less tax revenue.Beverly Hills officials say that business activity accounts for 78%of city revenues,leaving them no choice but to trim the fat.At more than$173 million,Wood concedes the city's operating budget may appear exorbitant for a place with fewer than 36,000 residents. He noted,however,that the daytime population can swell to nearly 300,000.High-profile visitors and events such as the Golden Globes award ceremony also require levels of policing unusual for a city this size,he said. Beverly Hills has staked its economic future on its identity as a center of luxury,which brings an expectation of a higher level of service.So city officials said they are looking at other ways to cut costs, They plan to curtail travel and entertainment expenses and delay filling vacancies and replacing equipment.But such steps won't close the budget gap,Wood said. Beverly Hills has about$54 million in reserve that it Cbuld Up to meet its commitments--funds the city would need to respond to a major disaster such as an earthquake. http://www.latimes-com/news/local/la-me-recession-proofl 7-2009feb 17,0,6075528,print.story 2/19/2009 Los Angeles Times: Wealthy cities discovering they're not recession-proof Page 2 of 2 Wood said that in an ordinary market downturn,he would advise the City Council to use those reserves more aggressively. "This one,I think you have to be a little more cautious on that."he said,"because it's a structural recession,where the core economy itself is crumbling." The city admittedly remains far from the poorhouse,and analysts predict that Beverly Hills and others like it will be among the first to recover,As Wood notes,the city's name itself remains a strong draw for those who still have money to invest. "if you want to have a high-end address,"he said,"Beverly Hills is where you want to put it." alexandra.zavis@latimes.com Times staff writer Doug Smith and Times data analyst Sandra Poindexter contributed to this report. If you want other stories on this topic,search the Archives at latimes,com/archives. TM Rq is Article licensing and reprint options Copyright 2009 Los Angeles Times I Privacy Policy I Terms of Service Home Delivery I Advertise I Archives I Contact I Site Map I Help partners: FCtla;,cau http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-recession-proofl 7-2009feb 17,0,6075528,print.story 2/18/2009 :ditorial: Concessions help in crisis - Chico Enterprise Record Page 1 of rrr .ChicoERWITII Editorial: Concessions help in crisis He said something similar in November,when the firefighters union said they would give up raises as long as the city didn't cut positions from their Chico Enterprise-Record department. The city wisely said there could be no Posted:02/05/2009 12:00:00 AM PST staffing guarantees. When Jan. 1 came without a deal Our view:After some wrangling with the firefighters on smaller raises,the old contract went into effect. It union,the city reached its deficit-reduction goal. granted 4 percent raises to all firefighter union Let's hope it is enough. members.To cut the budget, city management and the council sent layoff notices to five firefighters and We're pleased to see the Chico firefighters union said one vacant position would have to remain came to its senses and sacrificed raises so that five unfilled. firefighters could keep their jobs. The layoffs wouldn't have taken effect until Feb. 9 It's also gratifying to see the City Council,which and, not surprisingly,the firefighters union came to ignored the budget problem for entirely too long, its senses before then. On Tuesday,the council finally sees the importance of cutting expenses and approved the firefighters'offer to forgo the 4 stood up to the union. percent raises each of the next two years and lower the starting salary for any new hires by 5 percent. City management told all eight of its employee groups that they needed to cut expenses.They In the end,the firefighters'concessions will save could either agree to smaller pay raises of 1 percent more than$800,000 over the course of two years. or suffer layoffs. It took a little heartache to get there, but the end It took awhile, but all eight groups have now met result is a good one. management's budget-deficit goal. Good thing, too, because the problem is only going to get worse. Sales tax is down, building permits are down and Sacramento is going to find some way to milk cities for more money to solve the state's problems. The concessions from employee groups are surprising and welcome if only because some of the unions could have decided to play hardball and demanded the usual raises that make the average taxpayer gasp. Instead, the city employees realized the gravity of the problem and chipped in to help solve it. Good for them. Let's hope it is enough. "I'm just absolutely thrilled and so proud of the city employees and proud of the Fire Department for stepping forward,"City Manager Dave Burkland said Monday. advertisement PrinterStitial ads by Format Dynamics, Dynamics' Print Powered d try ki �r� 2ttp:i/wvww.ch)'coer.com/opinion/ci_11631820?source=topix_related_articles 2/13/200' Page 1 of 2 Print This Article dwyatt @mantecabulletm.cem City workers agree to 3.8% pay cut 209-249-3532 Allows Manteca to cover a tenth of anticipated $11.3M deficit Manteca's 385 municipal workers are agreeable to taking a 3.8 percent pay cut starting in July to help the city weather its approaching budget crisis. The city - which has been running against the tide of dropping property and sales tax on borrowed time thanks to a $6.2 million infusion this year of bonus bucks paid by developers for residential sewer allocation certainty - has a projected $11.3 million budget deficit brewing in the fiscal year starting July 1. The pay cut amounts to $1.2 million. It is part of a number of steps that City Manager Steve Pinkerton believes will bridge at least half of the impending budget deficit. City workers, though, will actually see a bit more in their pay checks this July when compared to July of last year. That is because all employees got a 4 percent pay increase on Jan. 1 based on previously negotiated cost of living steps except sworn police officers who got a 6 percent jump in pay. The net impact on pay checks for everyone but police officers is a two- tenths increase when comparing this July to July 2008. Police officer checks for base pay will be up 2.2 percent over the same period. The cost of the pay increases was factored into the projected deficit for the 2009-10 fiscal year. Such a strategy makes sense for both employees and the city. It means the city won't have to play catch-up when the economy improves to deliver previously agree upon pay hikes plus do so retroactively. The pay raises were agreed upon to bring Manteca municipal workers close to the medium of what comparable cities in the region pay for similar jobs. The side letters to existing bargaining unit agreements allows the city to furlough sworn fire personnel 112 hours between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 while all other employees will have 80 hours of non-paid furlough. The City Council is expected to approve the side agreements when they meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 1001 W. Center St. All non-frontline public safety personnel have similar agreements in terms of furloughs and how it will work. Furloughs avoid lay-doffs of employees, something the city hasn't done in at least 30 years if ever. The city is, though, in a hiring freeze with only essential jobs being filled when they are vacated. The furlough strategies include: the executive management, mid-management, general services (Operating Engineers Local No. 3), and technical services and support (Carpenter's Local No. 25) would have 80 hours of furlough starting July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. • Manteca Police Officers Association and Manteca Police Employees Association would have 80 hours of furlough starting Jan. 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. Firefighters (International Association of Firefighters No. 1874) will switch from a 24 hours and 48 hours off schedule to 48 hours on and 96 hours off schedule on a trial basis through Dec. 31, 2011 in a bid to reduce sick leave costs. They also will take 112 hours of furlough starting July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. Other labor cost saving strategies include: • closing city hall during the furlough period for the week of Thanksgiving and the week after Christmas. a two-year service credit to encourage those near retirement to do so to save the city higher cost salaries. http://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/article/1484/ 2/18/2009 Page 2 of 2 • transfer people in general fund positions to enterprise-funded positions (sewer, water, and refuse collection) when openings exist. • switching to a work schedule with every other Friday off starting March 1, 2009. The nine-day, 80-hour work period is designed to shift hours in a bid to have offices open later on days when more of the public accesses service as well as to encourage efficiencies in operations. http://www.mantecabuiletin.com/news/article/1484/ http://www.mantecabuiletin.com/news/article/1484/ 2/18/2009 The Modesto Bee I Ridenour: Police and fire up for cuts Page 1 of 2 The Modesto Bee modbee.com -- Print This Article Posted on Tue, Feb. 10, 2009 Ridenour: Police and fire up for cuts By Adam Ashton aashton @modbee.com last updated.February 09,2009 11:45:51 PM Looming budget cuts at Modesto City Hall could have you waiting longer to get a call back from the police and fire departments,Mayor Jim Ridenour said Monday in a frank State of the City address that forecast tough choices in coming months. Ridenour has been trimming spending for the past two years,but tax revenues continue toF plummet,requiring another$10 million in cuts over the next year out of the city's $120 million general fund. "The situation has not and is not improving,"Ridenour said. "I pledge to each and every citizen of Modesto that the City Council will not provide false promises and that we will do everything in our power to continue providing basic services." Ridenour said layoffs appear inevitable. Modesto this year budgeted$84.8 million for its police and fire departments. Council members consider public safety their top priority,but the police and fire departments likely will lose staff.That could make for a longer wait when residents call the departments for non-emergency reports, Ridenour said. Jim Ridenour(Brian Ramsay/The Modesto Bee)-- "We know that the economic outlook is not to the point where it's recovering,and the mayor said today$10 million is what they're looking to reduce,"said Cecil Ridge,president of the Modesto City Firefighters Association. "We're to the point that any significant number is going to result in a reduction of staffing." His union is one of several meeting with city executives to craft plans that would limit layoffs. The Modesto Confidential and Management Association,for example,has proposed an early retirement program.That union represents white-collar employees,such as mid-level management and engineers. The Modesto Police Officers Association has been encouraging the same option,said union President Tony Arguelles. We have been providing suggestions and asking our members to offer suggestions"to avoid layoffs,said MCMA President Laurie Smith. Ridenour is looking for ways to regionalize government services,such as combining building departments with those of other cities,or consolidating fire services. "We cannot be all things to all people,"Ridenour said. "There are sure to be reductions in recreation programs,less city support for public and charitable events and a reduction in the levels of service in nearly every function in City Hall." The mayor turned to a silver lining in the second half of his 3o-minute speech. He outlined$8 million in federal relief that the city is in line to receive because of the number of foreclosures in Modesto. He said the money would be used to provide down payments to new home buyers and to create incentives for redevelopment projects in the airport neighborhood and in west Modesto. Ridenour highlighted two new economic development projects,one that could lead to a 45-acre business park on Kansas Avenue and another that allows large industrial businesses to donate,trade or sell their capacity in Modesto's sewage treatment system. He touted the city's role in next week's Amgen Tour of California, a statewide cycling race. http:((www.modbee.cornflocal/v-print/story/594448.html 2/18/2009 The Modesto Bee I Ridenour: Police and fire up for cuts Page 2 of 2 "Throughout the years,our community has faced challenges,and each time we've pulled together and worked our way through them,learning that through adversity we grow,"Ridenour said. "We will do so again." 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:/Iwww.modbee.con/Iocal/v-print/story/594448.html 2/18/2009 )ntario firefighter groups will forego scheduled raises - DailyBulletin.com Page 1 of d o i .r. Ontario firefighter groups decided to forego our contracted raises," Carrier said. will forego scheduled The group's members felt the action would also raises help maintain city and the community services, he said. Liset Marquez,Staff Writer The Ontario Firefighters Association -which Created:02/04/2009 01:41:50 PM PST represents 126 members -agreed, said Ryan ONTARIO -The city's Fire Management Group Lewis, association president. and Firefighters Association have voted to forego a scheduled 4-percent raise. "We wanted to do our part and offer services to the community and not be selfish," Lewis said. The action, which will start in July, will save Ontario $900,000. The city's Fire Management Group and Firefighters Association follow in the steps of In the next five to six years, the city will likely council members and Devereaux who also face nearly $65 million in budget cuts, City deferred their salary increases until the economy Manager Greg Devereaux said. turns around. "I thank them and commend them," Devereaux "This keeps others employed and maintains the said. "They have demonstrated the highest level quality of service," Devereaux said. of integrity." Councilman Alan Wapner said other bargaining The announcement drew a round of applause units are meeting with Devereaux to take similar after it was made Tuesday night at the City action. Council meeting. The fire employees were scheduled to have a 2 percent increase in July and another 2 percent raise in January, Devereaux said. liset.marquez @inlandnewspapers.com (909) 483-8556 The decision by the nine members of the Ontario Fire Management Group was unanimous, said Dave Carrier, group president. "In order to come with a balanced budget, we advertisement a x3 PrinterStitial4�ads by Format Dynamics. Dynamics' Print Powered By 1A '.Dynamics 1ttp://wtnw.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_1162743 9 2/13/200' SEIU, city reach possible deal - Santa Cruz Sentinel Page 1 of 1 Cruz senfinel-OCOM SEIU, city reach possible deal the final union to agree. The union is the most diverse group of workers, with members earning hourly wages ranging from $12 per hour for By Genevieve Bookwalter-Sentinel staff writer facility attendants to more than $37 per hour for Posted:02/10/2009 01:30:07 AM PST a senior building inspector. SANTA CRUZ-- Union and city leaders on If the two sides had not reached a deal by Monday arrived at a tentative plan for workers to today's City Council meeting, Mayor Cynthia make contract concessions to help Santa Cruz Mathews said last week that council members grapple with its growing budget deficit. could have faced the difficult choice of accepting "We're happy to say we have reached a deal that the union's offer or taking their own cost-saving measures. The latter could have included slicing we can recommend to our members," said Cathy work weeks from 40 to 36 hours for all SEIU Escobar, a member of the negotiating team for workers. Service Employees International Union Local 521, which represents about 450 city workers. "The City leaders originally asked all workers to defer deal addresses the needs of our members while cost-of-living and merit raises for one year, or allowing the city to save city services." make an equivalent concession. Before SEIU reached a tentative deal Monday, six of the Details of the agreement were not released seven other unions already had agreed. Most Monday, as both union and city officials said they recently, the city firefighters union voted last want employees to hear the news first. That week to forego wage and benefits increases for should happen at a meeting Wednesday. 14 months in an effort to help the city cope with Members also will need to vote to approve the deal. its multimillion-dollar budget deficit. Lisa Martinez Sullivan, director of the city's "In order to protect the city, the citizens and our own workers we felt we had to do something Human Resources Department, also declined to creative and cooperative with the city," said Rob discuss details, only to say that "we have reached Oatey, a fire captain and the union president. a tentative agreement that realizes the savings objective of the city." Staff writer Jennifer Squires contributed to this At issue were requests made by the city for report. workers represented by seven different unions to forgo cost-of-living and merit raises, or other concessions of equal value, to help deal with Santa Cruz's growing $8 million deficit. SEIU was Advertisement PrinterStitial6 ads by Format Dynamics. Print Powered By Mnamics http://www.santacruzsentineI.com/Iocalnews/ci_11668425 2/18/2009 iB Council scheduled to vote on budget cuts, new fees - San Bernardino County Sun Page 1 of - - Weather:si SAN BERNARDINO,CA Now:43 1F I High;55°F I Low:41"F 15-Day Forecast Live Traffic 10E 1Ow 15N 15S 215N 215S 210E 210w Subscriber Services RSS Mobile Mobile Edition (oi ?h€s Site Web Search prwered by YAHOO!SEARCH Home News Sports Business Opinions Entertainment Inland Living Info Marketplace Homes Jobs Auto Obituaries Local Biz Center Most Viewed Most Emaiied BOOKMARK 1. Museum exhibits Print !Email ; Font Resize examine gadgets of the past 2. 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More News But San Bernardino residents and Woman who fled with son employees can still expect to feel found Governor begins layoffs some pain. as progress to a state budget falls short of success In addition to the proposed cuts, Weinberg is also asking the council to s greenlight a package of new and raised fees that is projected to raise about $500,000 during the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. The new fees include mandatory cat licenses, upping Code Enforcement's weed abatement fee by $210 per parcel, increasing the Police Department's false burglary alarm charges by $75 or more and installing parking meters downtown. "People (city employees) are losing their jobs. That's more of a concern to me than a cat licensing fee," Johnson said. Beyond fees, Weinberg is asking the council to consider new taxes, such as raising the city's hotel tax from 10 to 12 percent and creating new taxes on distribution centers and quarries. "It is staffs strong opinion that significant revenue measures will be necessary to provide a stable revenue stream in ... (fiscal) 2010-11 and beyond," Weinberg wrote in a Feb. 12 memo to Mayor Pat Morris and the council. Weinberg's recommended actions would also shutter City Hall on Fridays beginning March 1. The move -which goes along with an across-the-board pay cut of 10 percent for city staffers - is intended to save nearly $800,000 by the end of June. The Fire Department does not escape cuts in the new proposal. The plan released Friday would slice 24 firefighters and a battalion chief from the department, and reduce staffing on fire engines from four to three crew members. Eliminating the fire positions could result in 14 layoffs. In all, the planned cuts are projected to shave about $3.4 million from the current budget and nearly $19.5 million from next year's spending. Thus far, 7th Ward Councilwoman Wendy McCammack has been the most skeptical council member in regards to Weinberg's proposals. She has her own request for council action on tonight's agenda that asks her colleagues to consider alternatives to Weinberg's idea. She has previously said that city officials should consider additional fee revenues and the possibility of borrowing from various pots of money to benefit the general fund as ways to avoid layoffs. tttp://wwiv.sbsun.con2/news/ei_11717416 2/17/2001 (olo County workers showed the way in furloughs - Sacramento Politics - California Politics I Sacrament... Page 1 of This story is taken from Sacbee / Capitol and California / State Politics Yolo County workers showed the way in furloughs hsangree @sacbee.com Published Friday, Feb. 06, 2009 Thousands of state workers, furloughed for the first time today, are likely to greet the unfamiliar Friday at home with a range of emotions. Some, struggling from paycheck to paycheck, will worry about the lost income. Others will welcome the time off for household chores and family bonding. Many will be glad just to have a job to go back to Monday. That, at least, has been the experience of Yolo County government workers - for whom unpaid time off has become the norm over the last seven months. Beginning last spring, when county officials realized they had to cut costs, Yolo County employees either volunteered to take time off or eventually faced mandatory furloughs. Many say their experience has been surprisingly positive, despite the pay cut. Take, for example, Mindi Nunes, the county's director of human resources and single parent of a 12-year-old son. Nunes, like nearly everyone in her office, volunteered to take time off when the call went out last year. She offered up 64 hours - twice the required amount for the current fiscal year. Some of it she spent getting ready for Christmas. She plans to use unpaid days to take her son to Disneyland in April, when he's on spring break. "I don't have many more years where he's going to enjoy Disneyland," Nunes said. On top of the 64 hours, she altered her work schedule. She now works four days a week, nine hours a day, for a total of 36 hours. That reduces her paycheck by 10 percent, she said. Weekly trips to the movies have become a thing of the past, and Nunes said she now clips coupons to save on groceries. But she does her housecleaning on Fridays, and spends more time on the weekends with her son. )ttp:JJw"rIV.sacbee,com/politi cs/v-print/story/1603541.html 2/13/2001 (olo County workers showed the way in furloughs - Sacramento Politics - California Politics I Sacrament... Page 2 of This winter they went skiing for the first time. "We never had the time to do that before," she said. Hundreds of employees of the city of Sacramento and Placer County are being furloughed now, as are workers at some private companies and other local governments, including El Dorado County. Yolo County started sooner than most, having used mandatory furloughs in the past to try to close budget gaps. This time, the county's unpaid time-off program started as voluntary, with about a third of the county's workers signing up starting in May, said county spokeswoman Beth Gabor. Those voluntary furloughs saved the county about $1 million, she said. Public Defender Barry Melton said his office had a nearly 100 percent volunteer rate. Employees didn't want to lose chunks of their paychecks. But they also didn't want to get laid off or see others lose their jobs. The county prides itself on a sense of shared responsibility, Melton said. The public defender said President Barack Obama got it right in his inaugural address when he called for sacrifice. "If this country's going to get through hard times," Melton said, "we're going to have to do it together." In December - when things were worse than projected, with a $3.5 million budget shortfall - Yolo County's Board of Supervisors decided to impose mandatory furloughs, Gabor said. Many employees saw the writing on the wall and volunteered so they could take the time off during the holidays or spread the losses over a greater number of paychecks, Gabor said. Others waited - and mandatory furloughs started last month. Sedona Cassevah, a buyer in the county's procurement unit, said she was among those forced to take 32 hours of leave before the end of the fiscal year in June. The 34-year-old mother of two, who makes about $40,000 a year, is currently the major breadwinner in the family. Her husband is on disability. Cassevah said the family's money never lasts until the next paycheck, and the furlough represents a painful loss of at least $100 a month. "It's not easy to put food on the table and gas in the car," she said. "We never go to the movies. We never eat out. There's nothing extra." Her children, ages 9 and 12, want to play soccer and football, but there's no money for fees and equipment. "They both want to play sports, and I can't afford that," Cassevah said. "It breaks my heart." Still, she said she's glad to have a good job when so many of her neighbors are out of work. ittp://w,,N,v,,,.sacbee.com/polities/v-print/story/1603541.html 2/13/2001 Nto County workers showed the way in furloughs - Sacramento Politics - California Politics I Sacrament... Page 3 of Just about every employee of Yolo County faces furloughs or an equivalent pay reduction, officials said. Deputy District Attorney Robert Gorman, who has been involved in a high-profile trial for weeks, said he has to take four furlough days before June 30, like it or not. He took one furlough day last month, working from home on the case. But he said he loves his job and is grateful to have it. He remembers times when he had less seniority and was faced with being laid off. He doesn't want others to go through the same ordeal. "If a furlough is what it takes to save other people's jobs in the county, then furlough me," he said. "There are times in our lives when things happen to make us realize how fortunate we are with what we have." ShareThis Call The Bee's Hudson Sangree, (916) 321-1191. ittp://www.sacbee.com/poli ti cs/v-print/story/1603 541.htm1 2/13/2001 Mill Creek Status Meeting 02/12/09 Phases 1 & 3 • Pedestrian bridge roof completed. • Slide gate weir operators installed —weir has overpour. • Decorative lights and bollards installed and lighted. A few bollards remaining at east side bridge entrance. • Irrigation work is complete. Some slight modifications at time restroom installed and finish grading. Hydro-seed grass end of March. • Pedestrian x-ings at 19th and 21St Streets (18th St. in between). 21 St and 18tH Streets closed, work has started. Roads closed until mid-April, then 19th St. Restroom Building Restroom building schedule: Advertise Pdev8 Jan 6 Bid Opening Des 30 Feb 3 Admin Report JeR 15 Feb 12 Council Approve Jan 29 Feb 25 Contracts back Feb 9 Mar 5 Delivery (60 days) Apf4 4-5 May 30 note: we have been told that delivery can be 60 - 90 days Final Site Work May 22 Jun 30 Phases 2, 4 & 5 "Wet" canal work complete. Canal back on Jan. 2— 17th St. and 18th St. closed at canal. Park Amenity work for the future phases (17 bidders eligible). v �-�—> t Schedule of combined phases of Park Amenity work — bid together for consistency of hardscape and other amenities. 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I A r r•q.. � 1'Yr 1 y A I IV • �s . MJU CRUK.; ` i11 lb n ,r x� MILL CREf;I<\ r d INN1 I`AIR��►�� . _ •••:• • a iffil off • ffi+e , A Mill Creek February 20, 2009 General Information Memo 4 4 ,� hK 4@ '%'.yea �V �'1r�,•J,r * '` d an nn f4 .„Gil" �,•'. Via. _ -_ ..- _ 1 ; a � x S )V.^I it 1111x, t �@New,_ Mill Creek February 20, 2009 General Information Memo 91i JF=,cao k X - . C' I, - P i, 7 Redevelopment Financing Plan Project Areas & Project Descriptions 1/30/2009 Revision Old Town Kern-Pioneer 1) Purpose: 19th Street Plaza - this is a 67 unit senior affordable rental project with an adjacent 80 space parking garage. The project will be located on property in Mill Creek at 18th and 19th streets. Amount required: $2,475,000 (low mod) Funds needed: January, 2009 2) Purpose: Property Acquisition - 600 - 17th Street, 93301- this property currently is the location of a religious facility that has expressed an interest in relocating. The property is adjacent to Mill Creek on 17th street and will be used for future expansion of the perk. Amount required: $1,100,000 Funds needed: December, 2009 3) Purpose: Construction ofSewer Lift Station, Wet & Dry Utilities for 19th Street Development- construct equipment needed to bring sewer services and utilities to the new development planned for 18th and 19th Amount required: $250,000 ($200,000 for lift station & $50,000 for Dry/Wet Utilities) Funds needed: January, 2009 4) Purpose: Acquisition of 600 & 602 18th Street —this property is on the west side of the canal at 18th street and encroaches right against the canal bank with a chain link fence. The property is a small add on building to a commercial strip center and is also considered a nuisance due to the feeding of feral cats at this location. Amount required: $300,000 Funds needed: December, 2009 TOTAL REQUIREMENTS - Old Town Kern-Pioneer Redev. Proj. Area $4,125,000 A redevelopment bond is being structured by the Finance Director and RDA staff to finance these projects. The Debt Service coverage will not exceed 50% of net available tax increment for the Old Town Kern-Pioneer project area. SOUTHEAST 1) Purpose: Affordable Rental Housing — 57 Units of family housing — a multifamily urban housing project is planned in the vicinity of South Mill Creek. A property search has begun on the south side of California and to the east and west sides of Mill creek between the rail tracks and California Avenue. Amount required: $2,500,000 (low-mod) Funds needed: November, 2009 2) Purpose: Affordable Multi-Family Town-Homes — 36 Units A Multi-Family for sale town-home project is planned as phase 2 of the South Mill Creek Mixed Use Redevelopment Project located between "R" Street and "S" Street and 14th Street and California Avenue. Amount required: $2,000,000 (low-mod) Funds needed: March, 2009 3) Purpose: Infrastructure Improvements for Millcreek Linear Park Canal @ South Millcreek — The engineering and design work is completed with more accurate costs associated with the park improvements from the railroad tracks to California Avenue. These funds will provide the necessary funds for the linear park development and other improvements required at that location. Amount required: $1,000,000 Funds needed: March, 2009 expend in 12 months 4) Purpose: Property Acguisition- California Avenue on the south and north side of California Avenue in the Millcreek vicinity — purchase and demolish dilapidated industrial/commercial structures on the north & south sides of California Avenue to make way for new mixed use development. Amount required: $2,500,000 Funds needed: December, 2009 Note: Need to expand Millcreek Area Boundaries TOTAL REQUIREMENT ALL PROJECTS - SOUTHEAST = $8,000,000 A redevelopment bond is being structured by the Finance Director and RDA staff to finance these projects. The Debt Service coverage will not exceed 50% of net available tax increment for the Southeast project area. DOWNTOWN 1) Purpose: 1612 CITY LOFTS. a mixed use project involving the adaptive reuse of a 36,000 square foot older 3 story building on 19th street. The project has about 12,500 square feet on the 3rd floor that has been sub-divided into 12 lofts that will be reserved for low to moderate income renters whose incomes do not exceed 120% of median income. Private funds have been used for the acquisition of the building, shell, asbestos removal and commercial construction. The first floor is 90% leased up. The affordable housing funds will be used to assist with loft construction costs. The loft project is ready to begin construction, has been through site plan review and is waiting for funding assistance. Anticipated completion of the project would be December 2009. Amount required: $1,500,000 (low-mod) Funds needed: January, 2009 TOTAL COMBINED FINANCING = $13,625,000 /0000 B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Javier Lozano, Administrator Employee Incentive Team SUBJECT: Employee Incentive Program The Employee Incentive Team is happy to provide the list of High Five Award recipients for the fourth quarter of 2008. 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. Each recipient is automatically inducted into the High Five Club for the fiscal year, and is also recognized monthly on each department's communication board and on the City's intranet page. 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The winter seasons initial snow survey was conducted by the State of California Department of Water Resources during late January 2009. Measurements of the Kern River snow shed depth and water content data confirmed below normal snow pack conditions in the Kern River basin. Review of this data has culminated in a February 1St forecast for Kern River runoff during 2009 of only 59% of its normal clip. Unless a dramatic shift in the current dry weather pattern occurs throughout the balance of the rainy season, we expect to fulfill the Basic Contract deliveries and little else. Although the storm period of February 5th through 16th brought welcome precipitation to the watershed, the reality of the series of storms yielded little benefit other than helping maintain the projected forecast numbers for the spring runoff. The next snow survey in the Kern River basin is scheduled for the end of February 2009. Any changes to the current Kern River snow melt runoff forecast will be noted in the State DWR report on water conditions to be issued for March 1, 2009. Should anyone need additional information regarding the Kern River operation in 2009, please contact our office. Attachment 2009 KERN RIVER WATER SUPPLY FORECAST Distribution List C.H. Williams Kern River Watermaster Dana S. Munn North Kern Water Storage District David R. Ansolabehere Cawelo Water District Steve Dalke Kern-Tulare Water District James M. Beck Kern County Water Agency Eric Averett Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District L. Mark Mulkay Kern Delta Water District Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Alan Tandy Virginia Gennaro Flom Core 02-19-09 B A K E R S F I E L D WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Florn Core . Water Resources Manager February 19,2009 RE: 2009 WATER SUPPLY FORECAST The February 1,2009 forecast,issued by the State of California Department of Water Resources for Kern River runoff during the April through July snow melt period is 59%of normal,or approximately 270,000 acre-feet.(The April through July runoff period on average comprises approximately two-thirds of Kern River annual flow and is the major index used for projecting summer-time water supply availability). The Kern River basin snow pack was surveyed by State of California and United States Forest Service personnel during the last week of January 2009 with manual measurements of snow pack depth and water content. The February 1 st forecast of Kern River runoff assumes median precipitation amounts will occur over the Kern River watershed subsequent to the date of forecast.Actual precipitation received after February 1"will be reflected in the first of the month forecasts to be distributed by the State of California for March,April and May of 2009. KERN RIVER FORECAST SUMMARY April through July runoff = 270,000 acre-feet(59%of normal) April-July 80%probability range = 100,000 to 650,000 acre-feet (actual runoff should fall within the stated limits eight times out of ten) March through October runoff = 350,000 acre-feet Water Year runoff = 435,000 acre-feet(60%of normal) (October 2008 through September 2009) Based upon this February I"forecast,the following table reflects City of Bakersfield Kern River water supply during the March-October period of 2009: I. CITY ENTITLEMENT SUPPLY: 59%OF NORMAL RUNOFF MARCH-OCTOBER Period = 85,000 acre-feet Less: River&Carrier Canal Percolation = 10,000 acre-feet Isabella Reservoir Evaporation = 4,300 acre-feet Estimated City supply available for diversion MARCH-OCTOBER = 70,700 acre-feet 1000 Buena Vista Road • Bakersfield • California 93311 (661) 326-3715 • Fax (661) 852-2127 • E-Mail: water @bakersfieldcity.us II. BASIC CONTRACT DELIVERY(March-October): Note: In recognition of the October 8, 2008 Agreement No. 08-21 W.B. "Assignment and Consolidation of Agricultural Water Contracts"by and between the City ofBakersfield,Kern-Tulare Water District and RagGulch Water District, all basic delivery obligations (basic contract,prior year deficiencies, miscellaneous quantity) of Rag Gulch Water District were assigned to Kern-Tulare Water District effective January 1, 2009. 1. Lake Ming and Hart Park = 700 acre-feet 2. North Kern Water Storage District = 20,000 acre-feet 3. Cawelo Water District = 27,000 acre-feet 4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 23,000 acre-feet TOTAL = 70,700 acre-feet A 59%of normal runoff would provide sufficient yield to meet"Basic"delivery obligations of the City during 2009. The City also has a commitment to deliver 10,000 acre-feet annually to Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District. This water is normally delivered during the period of October through February,ifand when short-term supplies become available to City. III. BASIC CONTRACT PRIOR-YEAR DEFICIENCIES: As of January 1, 2009,prior year deficiencies in delivery of Basic Contract water were as follows: 1. North Kern Water Storage District = 0 acre-feet 2. Cawelo Water District = 31,485 acre-feet 3. Kern-Tulare Water District = 69,428 acre-feet Total Prior-Year Deficiencies = 100,913 acre-feet City entitlement yield as forecasted for 2009 would be insufficientto allow for delivery ofportions ofprior-year deficiencies in basic contract water.To the extent that water is available,delivery of prior-year deficiencies of Cawelo Water District and Kern-Tulare Water District basic contract water would be made in accordance to the Maximum Delivery Schedules set forth in the contracts as follows: 1. Cawelo Water District = 5,000 acre-feet 2. Kern-Tulare Water District = 4,250 acre-feet TOTAL = 9,250 acre-feet IV. OTHER DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS: 1. Water for use on lands owned by the City and/or on lands within City boundaries = 0 acre-feet 2. North Kern Water Storage District- 'Borrow/Payback" Exchange water,normally delivered by City between May and September = 0 acre-feet As set forth above,it is forecasted that the Kern River runoff will not yield the City sufficient supply to deliver "OTHER DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS"this year. Page 2 V. MISCELLANEOUS QUANTITY WATER: In view of the 59%ofnormal forecasted Kern River runoff,miscellaneous quantity water would not be available during the March-October period of 2009,except in very limited amounts. The priority rights to purchase miscellaneous water, should it become available,are as follows: 1. Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District = 33.33% 2. North Kern Water Storage District = 19.05% 3. Cawelo Water District = 25.71% 4. Kern-Tulare Water District = 21.91% TOTAL = 100.00% Under the City/Tenneco Agreement No. 77-71 dated May 2, 1977, assigned to North Kern Water Storage District effective March 20, 1990,North Kern Water Storage District has the first right of refusal to miscellaneous water following the four Basic Contractors and Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District,as follows: a.) Forty percent (40%) of all water City has available for use within City boundaries solely for irrigation. b.) Fifty percent(50%)of first 24,000 acre-feet of other City miscellaneous quantity water including water recovered from City's groundwater banking operations. C.) Fifty percent (50%) of any other miscellaneous quantity Kern River water that City would otherwise use for groundwater banking and replenishment. VI. DELIVERY SCHEDULES: On the basis of the below normal water supply forecast for year 2009,the City will deliver all available basic contract water in conformance with the"Normal Delivery Schedules"as set forth in Exhibit"B"of the Basic Contracts. Due to City's share of"power flow" obligations,unstorable conditions are likely to occur at Isabella Reservoir this coming spring. Utilization of basic contract water in accordance to the contract delivery schedules may enhance the opportunity for full basic contract delivery during the 2009 March-October period. Should significant changes to the current water supply projections to occur,our office will inform you with an updated supply forecast as soon as the new information becomes available. Should you have any questions regarding the above information,please do not hesitate to call our office. Sincerely, 4?a�_ Flom Core Water Resources Manager Attachments Page 3 B120 (02/11/09 1042) Department of Water Resources California Cooperative Snow Surveys Feb 1, 2009 FORECAST OF UNIMPAIRED RUNOFF (in thousands of acre-feet) April-July Forecast April Percent 80% thru of Probability July Average Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NORTH COAST Trinity River at Lewiston Lake 350 54 96 165 - 700 Scott River near Fort Jones 90 45% SACRAMENTO RIVER Sacramento River above Shasta Lake 155 52% McCloud River above Shasta Lake 250 64% Pit River above Shasta Lake 700 66 96 Total inflow to Shasta Lake 1120 62% 680 - 2120 Sacramento River above Bend Bridge 1420 57% 880 - 2390 Feather River at Oroville 960 54% 400 - 1980 Yuba River at Smartville 630 63% 260 - 1280 American River below Folsom Lake 790 64% 320 - 1610 SAN JOAQUIN RIVER Cosumnes River at Michigan Bar 64 51% 10 - 245 Mokelumne River inflow to Pardee 330 72 16 130 - 630 Stanislaus River below Goodwin Res. 500 71 96 200 - 960 Tuolumne River below La Grange 890 73% 400 - 1680 Merced River below Merced Falls 430 68 16 180 - 900 San Joaquin River inflow to Millerton Lk 910 73% 400 - 1730 TULARE LAKE Kings River below Pine Flat Res. 880 72% 360 - 1680 Kaweah River below Terminus Res. 200 70% 70 - 400 Tule River below Lake Success 32 50% 5 - 100 Kern River inflow to Lake Isabella 270 59% 100 - 650 NORTH LAHONTAN Truckee River,Tahoe to Farad accretions 150 5716 Lake Tahoe Rise, in feet 0.7 51% West Carson River at Woodfords 32 59% East Carson River near Gardnerville 130 70% West Walker River below Little Walker 110 71% East Walker River near Bridgeport 37 58 16 Water-Year Forecast and Monthly Distribution Oct Water 80% thru Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Year Probability Jan Range -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trinity, Lewiston 113 64 155 145 140 40 25 16 13 711 386 - 1328 Inflow to Shasta 915 490 560 410 310 220 180 180 170 3435 2470 - 5690 Sacramento, Bend 1215 590 920 550 400 250 220 200 190 4535 3225 - 6805 Feather, Oroville 475 315 500 430 310 140 80 75 65 2390 1270 - 4165 Yuba, Smartville 205 155 245 265 265 80 20 10 10 1255 665 - 2220 American, Folsom 185 150 300 335 320 120 15 5 5 1435 710 - 2865 Cosumnes, Mich.Bar 18 25 50 34 21 7 2 0 0 157 40 - 555 Mokelumne, Pardee 45 45 70 105 150 65 10 2 1 493 220 - 910 Stanislaus, Gdw. 95 60 115 170 210 100 20 5 5 780 360 - 1420 Tuolumne, LaGrange 200 100 170 250 370 230 40 10 5 1375 720 - 2430 Merced, McClure 85 50 85 120 190 100 20 5 5 660 320 - 1290 San Joaquin, Mil. 155 65 120 200 360 260 90 30 10 1290 650 - 2320 Kings, Pine Flat 130 50 100 170 310 330 70 25 10 1195 560 - 2170 Kaweah, Terminus 39 17 33 55 85 50 10 4 2 295 120 - 560 Tule, Success 10 11 16 14 13 4 1 0 0 69 15 - 195 Kern, Isabella 70 25 45 60 100 80 30 15 10 435 200 - 950 Notes: 50 year averages are based on years 1956 to 2005. Unimpaired runoff represents the natural water production of a river basin, unaltered by upstream diversions, storage, or by export or import of water to or from other watersheds. Forecasted runoff assumes median conditions subsequent to the date of forecast. Runoff probability ranges are statistically derived from historical data. The 80% probability range is comprised of the 90% exceedence level value and the 10% exceedence level value. The actual runoff should fall within the stated limits eight times out of ten. 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N N b N w w N L a ip to O Of p��v V V A 41 N d A Y A N V N V N fp �� SS �o-OUNNNN'N� ��OO°°°0o0tiNm Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009 — FEBRUARY 27, 2009 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Continue working on reconstructing streets in the area between Club View Drive and Sanders Lane, east of Ashe Road (as weather permits). Miscellaneous Streets Division protects: Working on the Mill Creek project. Working on the Aera Park project. Crack sealing on White Lane between Ashe Road & Stine Road. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of February 23-2009—Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, February 23, 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, February 24, 2009 City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. — Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including Patton Wy. 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, February 25, 2009 City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. — Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit. Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. — Coffee Rd. & El Portal / Laurelglen Blvd. Thursday, February 26, 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 Wy. — Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement. Friday, February 27, 2009 Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. -- Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary. Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. — Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd. Between Olive Dr. & Noriega Rd. — Calloway Dr. & Verdugo Ln. City areas between Coffee Rd./Riverlakes ext. & Allen Rd. — Hageman Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. City areas between Pacheco Rd. & Harris Rd. — Stine Rd. & Wible Rd. Week of February 23_2009_Work Schedule B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM February 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Job Opportunity Request from Mr. Stephen Richards Referral #65 Councilmember Benham requested that staff respond to Mr. Richards concerns and request for job opportunities. A response letter to this request is attached. B A K E R S F I E L D L.Ei February 17, 2009 Mr. Stephen M. Richards Dinosaurveggie Entertainment 2027 19th Street Apt 116 Bakersfield, CA 93301-4211 Dear Mr. Richards: I have received your letter regarding employment with the City of Bakersfield. The following will summarize what I explained in our phone conversation. • The City of Bakersfield is currently experiencing a hiring freeze and therefore we are not accepting applications at this time. • The City only accepts applications for positions that are announced and as noted we are currently not accepting any applications at this time. • The type of work you are requesting is not something the City is in need of, nor does the City have any job specification for such work. • Developing a job specification would take months and require a need for this type of work and as noted it currently is not something the City in interested in especially under current economic times. • In either case the City is subject to Civil Service Rules which require a procedural selection process when a position is to be filled. This would mean that the position is posted so that a pool of qualified applicants can compete fairly. We appreciate that you have an interest in employment with the City and encourage you to visit the City Website at: http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/administration/citymanager/humanresources/index htm to review the positions the City does employ. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the Human Resources Office at 326-3018. Best regards, 1 +� Ja ' r Lozano, SPHR- A, GPHR Human Resource Manager cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager Sue Benham, Council Member Ward 2 City of Bakersfield • Human Resources • 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California • 93301 (661) 326-3773