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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MEMORANDUM
January 15, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
MISCELLANEOUS CITY NEWS
Congratulations to Chief Greg Williamson on his promotion to succeed Chief of Police Bill
Rector, who retired today. I would like to thank Chief Rector for his dedication to the
Bakersfield Police Department and the City and wish him the best in any future endeavors. I
am looking forward to working closely with Chief Williamson and his management team as he
takes over during some very challenging financial and operational times.
> Congratulations to Roberta Gafford on her promotion to City Clerk. Roberta has been the
Acting City Clerk since Ms. McCarthy retired last month and her experience and thorough
knowledge of City operations has resulted in a seamless transition in the City Clerk's Office.
The General Services Administration has advised us that there is likely to be a May (date
unspecified) groundbreaking ceremony for the new Federal courthouse and that the
contractor will be mobilized in June.
-� The enclosed chart shows that the snowpack accumulation in the Kern River Basin is below
average for this time of year, though slightly higher compared to the same time last year.
During a recent survey of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, a number of lighting
fixtures were discovered to either be broken or not functioning. Due to some quick
coordination between PG&E and Public Works staff, some end-of-year funds were identified
for direct install lighting projects through the Kern Energy Watch Partnership. The City was able
to have approximately $12,000 worth of energy
signs installed at no cost to the City. In addition, it is estimated these nnegwfixtures wdillLsa e the
City approximately $3,000 per year in electricity costs.
As a reminder, City offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observation of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.
-> The following reports are enclosed:
• Economic and Community Development Department's Activity Report for October
through December 2009.
• Recreation and Parks Department's monthly report for December 2009.
• Streets Division's weekly work schedule.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
January 15, 2010
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BUDGET NEWS
-� The Governor released his FY 2010-11 Proposed Budget last Friday. The State's budget
currently has a $19.9 billion deficit through the remainder of the current year and FY 2010-11 .
The Governor has declared a fiscal emergency and called the Legislature into Special Session
to take action to solve $8.9 billion of the deficit. The budget calls for reductions in nearly every
aspect of state government while protecting education from additional deep cuts. Though
the budget does not contain direct "takes" or negative impacts to local government, there is
a transportation funding shift proposal that again has the potential to put our Gas Tax and
Prop. 42 funds at risk. A memo with more detail as well as a summary prepared by the League
of California Cities are attached.
SACRAMENTO, CA - Sacramento County laid off nearly 800 employees to cover a portion of
last year's shortfall. The County also transferred close to $60 million to the general fund from
other internal funds as a one-time fix. For the current fiscal year, the County is projecting a
general fund shortfall due to lower revenue projections totaling about $10 million. County
officials are recommending $10 million in cuts to cover revenue shortfalls, as well as an
additional $5 million in cuts rather than relying on reserves and other one-time funding fixes.
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Economic and Community Development Department
M E M O R A N D U M
January 13, 2010
TO: Ala Tandy, ity Manager
FROM: Do na Kunz, Ec?),Omic Development Director
SUBJECT: Economic and Community Development Department Activity Report
from October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1• Lowell Park Restroom Construction Project
CDBG funds of$350,000 (FY 07-08) are available for design and construction of the
restroom facilities to replace the existing deteriorated restrooms at Lowell Park
located at 4th and "P" streets, Federal environmental review was completed in
October 2007, The Recreation and Parks Department is the lead department, and
is working with PW in preparing the bid package. Recreation and Parks
Department expects to begin the bidding
completion is anticipated by end of FY 2009-10,p
009-10 rocess by end of 2009. Project
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, A new agreement for fiscal year 2009-2010
funding for $85,000 was approved by City Council on October 7. The agency has
expended 29% of its 2009-2010 allocation to date.
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. A new agreement for fiscal year 2009-2010 funding for
$62,000 was approved by City Council on September 9, The agency has
expended 43% of its 2009-2010 allocation to date.
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3. Bakersfield Rescue Mission
ESG funds are used by this agency for essential services and operation and
maintenance expenses including staff costs, A new agreement for fiscal year 2009-
2010 funding for $62,000 was approved by City Council on November 18. The
agency has expended 46% of its 2009-2010 allocation to date.
4. Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
ESG funds are used by this agency for operation and maintenance expenses, A
new agreement for fiscal year 2009-2010 funding for$15,788 was approved by City
Council on September 9, The agency expended 38%of its 2009-2010 allocation to
date.
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 CaIHFA 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, To date, seventeen new homes have been
constructed.
Hybrid has recently completed 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 and
Hybrid has had difficulties in finding a buyer for the home on East 6th Street, Staff is
currently working with Hybrid to discuss options.
2. Southeast Neighborhood Revitalization Proiect (SE)
During Fiscal Year 2006-07 staff developed a three year program for a five block
area and called it the Filson Street Area Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization
Program, The program includes 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. Housing Programs developed include an owner-occupied
housing, no interest-deferred rehabilitation loan to $40,000 per unit. Down payment
assistance up to $35,000 to purchase or construct a new home on an existing lot or
purchase a manufactured home for homeowners occupying substandard homes
with clear title to their property. A sewer grant program not to exceed $10,000, a
demolition grant up to $8,000, and a front porch grant program up to $5,000 is also
available to improve the appearance of the exterior of a residence. The front
porch project cost cannot exceed $5,000 and the program requires a matching f
10%of the total project cost from the applicant, Targeted residents whose income
does not exceed 120% of the area median income may qualify for the program.
The program is funded with Southeast Tax Increment funds.
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Program accomplishments include the installation of one new manufactured home
located at 1818 Lewis Street, downpayment assistance for the purchase of an
existing property located at 1808 Filson Street, and completion of one front porch
application for construction and installation of a wrought iron fence and columns
at 3502 Hale Street,
Staff is currently reevaluating the program effectiveness and working with the Street
Division of Public Works to develop cost estimates for installation of sidewalk and
curbs and gutter throughout the area due to numerous economic challenges
associated with the area.
3. Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Proaram
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. An amendment to the 2008-2009 HA
Agreement was approved by the City Council on December 16, 2009 which
includes a budget not exceeding $100,000. Additionally a contract extension was
entered into by both parties, which extended the current contract to December 31,
2010. The agreement was awarded to Bill Muxlow Construction, During the
reporting period, about seven ± physically challenged households have been
provided improvements, with another ten ± applications pending review,
4• West Columbus Affordable Housin Pro'ect - Residences at West Columbus
On April 9th, 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, GEAHI will be applying for low income tax credit financing
and state financing to assist them with the design and project construction,
Construction of the 56 unit project is expected to begin in the Summer of 2010 and
when complete, will primarily serve emancipated foster youth.
5• The Parkview Cottages Housing Pro'ect
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. Staff has received and prequalified for
downpayment assistance for 9 of the 15 units. Staff hopes to have these escrows
closed by the end of the January 2010.
6. Fair Housina
During this quarter, 146 calls were received; seven were substantial service calls
dealing with fair housing issues and one of the complaint forms was returned by the
clients, Fair housing discrimination inquiries during this period were categorized as
Race (68%), Disability (2%), Familial Status (10%), and Sexual Harassment 20% ,
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7. Baker Street Revitalization Project (Old Town Kern Mixed Use Project)
With the recent award of a federal Recovery Act grant to the Housing Authority of
the County of Kern, work on Baker Street Village-Phase 1 is expected to resume in
early 2010. The grant, totaling $8,059,521 through the Capital Fund Recovery
Competition Grant Program, will allow construction to resume with estimated
completion by June 2011 . When completed, the units will be offered for rent and
will be owned and operated by the Housing Authority.
For the project to move forward, the previous developer agreed to sell the property
to the Housing Authority. In addition, the previous developer agreed to return the
former Coronet Building to the Agency. That building will be demolished to
eliminate existing health and safety issues such as vagrancy, fires, and other
blighting conditions such as graffiti,
Baker Street Village-Phase 1 is located on the east side of Baker Street between
Kentucky and Lake streets, and will consist of 24 three-bedroom townhomes at
1,893 square feet each; 13 one-bedroom loft style units at 1,130 square feet each;
underground parking for the townhomes; and almost 10,000 square feet of
community and commercial space.
The Redevelopment Agency will consider various agreements for this project at a
special meeting to be held on January 19, 2010
8. Mill Creek Linear Park Project
Mill Creek Linear Park is a major recreational linear park that includes a "natural
creek" and pedestrian corridor traveling along the Kern Island Canal from Golden
State to California Avenues. The theme of the project focuses on the late 1800's
era with a historic flavor that includes replicas of a covered bridge and mill house.
The project is primarily funded though a $10,000,000 loan received by the
Redevelopment Agency from the State Infrastructure Bank.
Construction of the Mexicali wall is well underway between 17th and 18th streets and
the canal railing has been completed, Remaining work includes the final
installation of landscape, concrete stairways, canal railing, and park amenities
including benches, trash cans, and water fountains.
9. 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.
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SHE has had considerable delays in delivering the 52 units, The primary delay w his
ith
the program been SHE's outreach/marketing efforts for qualifying families for t
affordable housing project. SHE has completed a total of eleven homes, The St
of California has approved a second extension to the agreement. Funds will be his
available through this program until June of 2010,
10. South Mill Creek Commercial
The planned 65,400 square feet five acre Mill Creek Village Commercial project will
replace a contaminated metal recycling business, an auto repair and body shop,
a dilapidated empty warehouse and a predominantly vacant commercial
dilapidated building with several abandoned partial structures. 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.
The Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency completed acquisition of the final parcel
to assemble the five acre site for commercial development. Staff is currently
working with the developer Southwest Consulting, Inc, to complete the Disposition
and Development Agreement for Agency consideration in March 2010,
Construction is anticipated to begin as soon as the developer secures a major
tenant and evidence of financing sufficient to complete the construction,
Construction completion and rent stabilization is hoped to be achieved in 36
months.
11. South Mill creek Housing
In September 2008, the City Council and Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with Chelsea Investment
Corporation for the construction of 70 mid-rise garden style affordable rental units.
Chelsea Investment Corporation is in the process of applying for and securing nine
percent state tax credits by June of 2010. If successful, construction is anticipated
to begin in the fall of 2010 and be completed by fall of 2011.
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, Staff is currently working through Southwest Consulting and a local
engineering firm and landscape architect to provide engineering design, surveying,
landscaping, and preparation of construction documents for construction of the
interior streets within the project area. Southwest Construction is in the process of
securing construction financing sufficient to complete the project. Construction is
anticipated to begin in fall 2010 on both projects and be completed within 18
months.
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12. _South Millcreek Plaza Cinema Complex
South Mill Creek Plaza is a mixed-use lifestyle, ground-up development on
approximately 7 acres. The site is designed to accommodate a total of 89,000
square feet of space, featuring 28,000 sq. feet of entertainment related retail,
restaurant space and a 61,000 square feet state of the art 16 screen, 2,600 seat
multiplex cinema. Maya Bakersfield Cinemas, 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
Bakersfield Cinemas 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 was completed on the
Maya Cinema phase of the project in the Summer of 2009, with the grand opening
held on July 15, 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.
13. 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. The program received
$120,000 in CDBG funds for the current fiscal year. For FY 2010-11, $523,504 in CDBG
funding is being requested.
14. Mercy Housing California (Quantico/Madison)
The apartments are located at 1885 Madison Street and owned and operated by
Mercy Housing California, TI Funds will be used to benefit about 56 units in the
amount of $350,000 and will be used for exterior renovation and on-site
improvements. An Owners Participation Agreement(OPA) using TI funds($350,000)
was executed last May and the rehabilitation is nearing completion with an
anticipated project close of mid-January 2010.
15. 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
was executed by the City Council on January 28, 2009. The County awarded a
contract last summer and construction was completed in July of 2009.
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16. 19Th Street Plaza
This site adjacent to the Mill Creek Linear Park has been cleared and graded.
Construction is on hold pending the developer obtaining a construction loan, Due
to tight lending practices, securing the loan has been difficult, When c
the project will offer 67 units of affordable senior rental housing, a food c ompleted,
ourt, and a
132 space parking garage,
17. Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
The City Council approved an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs on October
5, 2009 to fund roof repairs, using $40,000 of CDBG funds. The repair project is
underway and is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2010. Additionally, the
organization has submitted a request for $40,000 in FY 2010-11 CDBG funds to
expand after-school youth programs.
18. Acquisition & Relocatinn rmll lic Charities
The building formerly Occupied by Catholic Charities has been demolished, The
site will be converted into park/commercial space in connection with the Mill
Creek Linear Park Project,
19. E. California Avenue Pr-pertv
Clinica Sierra Vista recently expressed an interest and willingness to negotiate with
the Redevelopment Agency for the development of a portion of the property,
Clinica Sierra Vista has recently been awarded funds from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act 2009 (A.,R.R.A.) Stimulus funds to construct a 3,863 square
foot dental office on a portion of the parcel. One of the major requirements of
receiving the Stimulus funds is the applicant has to demonstrate reasonable site
control prior to the start of project construction,
On August 4, 2009 the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approved an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement(ENA)with Clinica Sierra Vista to cover a period of 180 days
with an option for a 90 day extension. During this period the deal points for the
project will be negotiated and will be incorporated into a Disposition and
Development Agreement to be considered for approval by the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency in March 2010.
20. Haven Cottages
Golden Empire Affordable Housing, Inc„ II (GEAHI-II) has entered into an
agreement for $600,000 in HOME funds and $492,218.70 in CHDO funds from the
City of Bakersfield. 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
g
The project is located at 2300 S. Union Ave., at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Union Avenue and White Lane, The project encom a
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approximately 2.01 acres and is located in the Southeast Bakersfield
Redevelopment Area. The NEPA Review has been completed and GEAHI-II is
currently in the process of obtaining the rest of their financing from the County of
Kern. Project construction is tentatively scheduled to begin January 2010.
21. Friendship House - Community Action Partnership of Kern
Community Action Partnership (CAP) 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 to allow the use of
funds for design and construction of the Friendship House Center, and staff will also
include the project in the upcoming 2010 implementation plan to allow future RDA
project financing if RDA funds become available. The NEPA (National
Environmental Policy Act)process has been completed. 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 design and construction of the Friendship
House Center. Staff is recommending CAP of Kern explore establishing a line of
credit from the National Cooperative Bank for the cash flow problems with the
project, and be allowed the use of CDBG funds to complete the remaining $37,000
of engineering design work required to complete the plans and ready them for
submission to the city building department for approval to obtain their building
permits and to take the project out to bid for a construction contract.
22. 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) to purchase or rehabilitate abandoned or foreclosed residential
properties, with a requirement for legal commitment or expenditure of funds within
18 months from federal contract award date which was March 5, 2009.
We continue to see strong interest in the NSP Down Payment Assistance program.
To date escrow has closed on 13 applicants, with many more inquiries being
received weekly. Separately, the Housing Authority has purchased six single-family
residences.
Additionally, on November 4, 2009, the City Council approved an agreement with
the Housing Authority for$3,690,000 of NSP funds for the purchase and rehabilitation
of a 99-unit independent-living community at 2221 South Real Road, known as
Castlewood Senior Apartments. Escrow closed for the purchase of the property on
November 30, 2009, The Housing Authority issued an Invitation for Bids for the
rehabilitation of the property on December 2, 2009, and an informational pre-bid
conference was held for prospective contractors on-site on December 16, 2009.
Bids are scheduled to be opened and evaluated on January 13, 2010 and
rehabilitation work is anticipated to begin as early as February 2010.
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Also, the Housing Authority has requested $375,000 in additional NSP funding for
unforeseen repairs on the property; thus, an amendment is anticipated to be
presented to the City Council for consideration in February 2010, The Housing
Authority will continue to operate the property as an affordable independent living
community, inclusive of on-site meals and housekeeping. The facility is being
renamed the Pinewood Glen Retirement Community.
23. Homelessness Prevention and Ra id Re-Housin
On September 23 Council approved agreements with Bethany Services for
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services. Staff held a workshop
October 29 that focused on what the agency and its partner organizations need to
do to comply with their agreements. Since then, the agency has requested an
advance of funding to assist with cash flow issues associated with the start up of the
programs. Amendments to the agreements are expected to be presented to City
Council for action on January 13, 2010
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S A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 11, 2010
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne HoHover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: December 2009 Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION:
• City in the Hills - Staff met with Homeowners Association Board of Directors to listen to
recommendations of the water feature in the west park.
• Aera Park- is moving forward on improvements to the play area.
• Greystone Park- New completion date is fall 2010.
• Mesa Marin Softball - Providing quarterly and annual report and billing for fourth quarter
reimbursements to grant manager with the State of California.
• Mill Creek Maintenance District - A boundary map was developed and Public Works is
calculating maintenance district revenues.
• Kern River Upland & River Edge Restoration Project - Temporary water supply and use
agreement is being developed with County of Kern. Providing fourth quarter and
annual report to state grant's manager. Project completion is anticipated in fall of
2010.
• Special events for the month of December included: Beach Park, Salvation Army and
The Bakersfield Toy Run -500 guests
• Approximately 2,925 guests were served with reservations and special events at the
parks during the month of December.
AQUATICS:
• Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center totaled 1,227 participants.
Attendance was impacted by the pool being closed from December I sl- 61h for annual
maintenance.
ATHLETICS:
• Saunders Recreational Facility
• Staff continued to work on promoting the programs starting in January; Roller
Hockey and Indoor Soccer Leagues, P.E. Class for Homeschoolers and Zumba
classes for adults and youth.
• Total overall facility attendance was 225 with generated revenue of$475.00.
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
December 2009 MONTHLY REPORT
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING R. COMMUNITY CENTER:
• Total attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for December was
2,617.
• The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kwanzaa Celebration was held on Saturday, December
26, 2009. The theme of this year's event was celebrating, building and strengthening
family, community and cultural bonds. Activities included performances by the
Oblinyanko Drum & Dance Ensemble, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Dance Club, African folktales and cultural poetry and refreshments. There were
approximately 300 participants.
• The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center was the host site of the CPRS Professional
Development Conference. The conference helps train Recreation and Park staff from
surrounding communities in various topics including turf management, resume building,
tree maintenance and water conservation. There were approximately 170 in
attendance.
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER:
• Children attending the After School Program during the month of December had an
exciting month. Activities included creating a special healthy holiday cook book; the
kids also prepared holiday gifts for each other as well as for their parents. The program
was closed for the holiday beginning December 21S1 through January 41n
• New classes being offered at the Silver Creek Center include, Zumba Gold, Basic
Automotive, Zumba Tonic and My Little Bakery.
• Overall attendance at the center, including rentals, classes and the after school
programs was 601 for December.
PARKS:
• Craftworkers worked with Electrical Department and trenched area at Stiern
Park, installed new park security light pole at NWC of park, estimate cost $2000,
new clock installed in tool room, no cost to Parks.
• Health and Wellness-Lunch Box Series December 3, 2009, "Healthy Holidays".
There was approximately 60 city staff in attendance of which twenty-two were
Parks staff
• Final championship softball game at Patriots Park, December 16th. Fields closed
until end of January 2010 for renovation.
• Final weigh-in for Biggest Loser contest was held on December 10th. The winners
were from Building and General Services.
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December 2009 MONTHLY REPORT
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• Beach rugby/soccer fields closed for maintenance beginning December 14th.
Temporary fencing/netting installed with signage, closed for three (3) months.
The fields will reopen in April 2010.
• In Collaboration with the Tree Foundation of Kern and the Kern River Parkway
Foundation, fourteen (14) trees were planted along the bike path near the
skateboard park on December 19th.
• Community Playgrounds, Inc. of Novato, California is the low bidder for
installation of replacement playground equipment at Amberton, Beach,
Campus South, Corvallis and Kroll Parks. A total award of $162,305. Bids were
opened on December 15, 2009. The contract award will go to City Council on
January 13, 2010.
• A contract was issued to Patrell Engineering for assistance in selecting and
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certifying drain covers meet requirements of the Virginia Graham-Baker Act.
McMurtrey Aquatic Facility was closed for one week (November 30th-December
6th) to address annual maintenance items. Staff from the Craftworker section
assisted by removing and replacing a rusted section of fencing near the activity
Pool with stainless steel fencing, coordinated maintenance activities with
General Services.
• Trees: Trimmed: 172 Clearance: 89 Removals: 20
• A summary of vandalism reported to the Craft worker section is as follows:
• Repairs to electrical Jefferson Park Basketball Lighting
• Replacement of playground equipment Jastro Park $891 .00
• Monument lettering for Westlake 1,512.00
• Rules signage at Beach Park Skate Park 1,285.00
• Other Vandalism Costs 484.00
Total Vandalism Cost: 246.00
$4,418.00
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Adult Softball Spring League Registration begins January 1 1'h to February 12Th
(. C4PRA `l The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life A
.r, through a variety of programs,parks,and partnerships. '.
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STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE
WEEK OF JANUARY 18, 2010 —JANUARY 22, 2010
Resurfacing/R ?constructing streets in the following areas
Reconstructing streets in the area between District Boulevard & White Lane, west of
Gosford Road
Crack sealing streets in the area between Stockdale Highway and Truxtun Avenue, east
of Coffee Road (Quailwood Area).
Miscellaneous Streets Division Projects:
Installing curb & gutters in the area between California Avenue & 4th Street, east of
Chester Avenue (CDBG FUNDED PROJECT).
Working on the Ming Avenue widening project (installing storm drain).
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, January 18, 2010
HOLIDAY — NO SWEEPING SERVICE
Tuesday, January 19 2010
Between Panama Lane & Woodmere Dr. — Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. -- Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. — Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct.
Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. — Oswell St. & Leeta St.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
City areas between Workman St. & Sterling Rd. — 58 Hwy. & Baja Dr.
Between Morning Dr. & Park Dr. — College Ave. & Willis Ave.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. — White Ln. & Panama Ln.
Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. — White Ln. & Pacheco Rd.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd.
Between El Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. — Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. — Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr.
Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) — White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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.
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B A K E R S F I E L D
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
January 13, 2010
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: John W. Stinson, Assistant City Manager.-�
SUBJECT: Governor's FY 2010-11 Proposed Budget
On Friday, January 8, 2010, the Governor released the FY 2010-11 Proposed
Budget. The State's budget currently has a $19.9 billion deficit, which consists of
$6.6 billion through the remainder of FY 2009-10 and $13.3 billion in FY 2010-11 .
The Governor has declared a fiscal emergency and called the Legislature into
Special Session to take action to solve $8.9 billion of the deficit. If the Legislature
fails to take quick action, it will lose the ability to solve $2.4 billion in the current
year.
The budget calls for "even greater reductions in nearly every aspect of state
government than were necessary in 2009", while protecting education,
including higher education, from additional deep cuts. The Governor's solution
to the total deficit includes three components:
• Spending reductions $ 8.5 billion
• Revenue shifts 4.5 billion
• Additional Federal Funds 6.9 billion
c Total Solutions $19.9 billion
As has been witnessed in the past, the Governor's proposal will take months to
work out before we will be able to determine the real impacts to the City. Some
of the major items concerning the City of Bakersfield are summarized below.
State's Anticipated Cash Shortfall:
The State has again developed a cash management problem. Though the
budget projects it will have sufficient cash to repay the entire amount of the
Revenue Anticipation Notes (RANs) issued last year, it will begin to face cash
challenges in March 2010. Absent any corrective action, the State will face
substantial challenges in meeting all General Fund cash needs beginning in July
2010. We may again see the State take action similar to those in early 2009 that
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included the suspension of loans from the Pooled Money Investment Account
(PMIA) for capital projects and delayed monthly payments of the Highway Users
Tax (Gas Tax) and State sales tax on gasoline (Prop. 42 funds).
Transportation Funding Shift:
Funding for transportation projects is currently provided through two main
sources. The Highway Users Tax is an 18 cent-per-gallon excise tax, commonly
referred to as Gas Tax. The State sales tax on gasoline, which is currently set at a
rate of 6% for 2010-11 , commonly referred to as Prop. 42 funds since Prop. 42
legally restricted these funds for transportation programs.
The Governor is proposing to eliminate the State sales tax on gasoline and
partially replace the funds by increasing the Highway Users Tax by 10.8 cents-
per-gallon, to a total of about 29 cents-per-gallon. The Governor claims that
though this transportation funding shift will reduce the amount of General Fund
revenues collected, it will have the positive impact of reducing the Proposition
98 guarantee to schools. The City is concerned that although the budget
proposes to maintain the current distribution of funds as would have been
provided under Proposition 42, the legal restrictions will be lost since revenues
from the Highway Users Tax is not subject to the same legal restrictions.
Redevelopment Agency Property Tax Shift:
The Redevelopment Agency property tax shift proposed last year for FY 2010-11
remains. The impact to the City of Bakersfield will be a loss of $600,000, which is
in addition to the $600,000 take from FY 2008-09 and $1 .7 million take in FY 2009-
10. This issue is still the subject of a legal challenge filed by the California
Redevelopment Association.
COPS and Booking Fees:
The State's FY 2009-10 budget included an increase to the Vehicle License Fee
from 0.65 percent to 1 .15 percent which is set to expire at the end of FY 2010-11 .
The Governor's FY 2010-11 budget includes an increase of $26 million as
compared to the FY 2009-10 budget. At this time, there is no proposal to cut or
shift any of the funding for COPS programs or booking fee reimbursement.
Emergency Response Initiative:
The Governor has again introduced an initiative to enact a 4.8 percent
surcharge on residential and commercial property insurance plans to fund the
State's emergency response capabilities.
For more information, a summary of the Governor's proposed budget prepared
by the League of California Cities is attached.
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Governor's Budget Raids Transit Funding and Threatens Stability of Other Vital State and Local
Government Transportation Funds
League Continues to Analyze Budget
The budget released today by Gov.Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminates most funding($1.5 billion)for transit agencies across California
and destabilizes other critical transportation funding sources by proposing to remove the sales tax on gasoline in exchange for additional
excise taxes through a complicated tax swap scheme.
"This is just the kind of Byzantine proposal that we've seen from the state over and over again in recent years that erodes voter confidence
in state government,"said Chris McKenzie, League of California Cities executive director. "Destabilizing local infrastructure funding in this
way puts California on the wrong track to reinvigorate the economy."
As recently as 2006,voters went to the ballot box and supported the protection of gas tax revenues for all transportation purposes
including transit. Recent court decisions have also clarified that prior legislative attempts to raid transit dollars were illegal. Public transit is
a vital component of California's transportation system and for many residents it is their only mode of transportation.
Cities remain greatly concerned that transportation funds that are proposed to be allocated to local governments from the additional excise
tax would be more vulnerable to future legislative raids.Just last year,the Governor proposed taking almost$1 billion of transportation
excise taxes from local governments to fund state budget obligations.This proposal was narrowly defeated in the final hours.
The League has reviewed the components of the budget for potential city impacts. The Governor proposes to resolve a$19.9 billion state
budget deficit($6.9 billion in FY 2009-10, and$13.3 in FY 2010-11)with$8.5 billion in cuts, pursuing$6.9 billion in additional federal
funding to get a"fair share"for the state,and$3.9 billion through various funding swaps,fees and other mechanisms.
Below is the staffs preliminary analysis of issues of importance to cities.
Transportation
Proposition 42 and HUTA.The Governor proposes to eliminate the 5 percent(temporarily 6 percent through FY 2010-11)sales tax on
gas(Proposition 42), and partially replaces the funding by increasing the excise tax on gas(Highway Users Tax Account or HUTA)by 10.8
cents.This would bring the total excise tax to 28.8 cents per gallon,whereas the existing combined Prop 42 and HUTA taxes currently
total 34.4 cents per gallon.
The League has not yet reviewed language for this proposal, but it has been represented by the administration as not changing the current
distribution of HUTA,funding levels for the State Transportation Improvement Program(STIP)or local streets and roads in FY 2010-11.
The new 10.8 cent excise tax would be allocated as follows(in FY 2010-11):
$629 million for the STIP;
• $629 million for local streets and roads(identical to Proposition 42 amounts);and
• $603 million for the General Fund for transportation bond debt service.
It is uncertain how the new distribution will impact local funding in future years. S ince the fund source would no longer be from the state
sales tax on gasoline,these funds would no longer be protected by Prop.42 and Prop. 1A(2006). Instead,the Governor's administration
maintains that these funds would be protected by Article XIX of the state constitution-the same law that protects current 18 cent per
gallon Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise tax allocations.
The Governor's budget summary does indicate that the excise tax will be adjusted in future years to cover future bond debt.
Although there is no mention in the budget proposal,the Administration assures us the proposal only affects the 5 percent(temporarily 6
percent)state sales&use tax rate and would leave Prop 172,county realignment, locally adopted add-on rates and the local Bradley
Burns rates in place on sales of gasoline.
Transit. This funding swap has the greatest immediate impact on transit operations. Prop.42 findung for the Public Transit Account and
the Spillover is eliminated under this proposal. This means a reduction of transit funding of$1.5 billion in FY 2010-11.
The Governor proposes to fund capital projects for transit:
$350 million in Prop 1B funding for local transit projects;and
$581.4 million in High Speed Rail bonds and$375 million in Federal ARRA funding to continue environmental planning and
preliminary engineering,and to begin purchasing land.
However, none of these sources are available for transit operations.
Public Contracting . The budget proposes to shift$12.5 million in costs to local agencies for developing Cal-Trans Project Initiation
Documents for local projects.
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Redevelopment Agency Property Tax Shift.The Redevelopment Agency property tax shift proposed last year for FY 2010-11 budget
remains.The Governor proposes to shift$350 million in redevelopment agency property tax increment revenues in FY 2010-11 to fund
county trial courts.This is consistent with the approved FY 2009-10 Budget and is the subject of legal challenge. However,the use of the
funds to supplant state funding of trial courts is new.
State Cash Flow and Delays of Local Payments. Projects that the cash flow difficulties faced in recent years will be substantially
reduced, particularly if the budget solutions offered are adopted. However,the Governor's proposal states that some payment deferrals will
still be needed.These are not specified, but city funds affected by these payment deferrals in recent years include monthly payments of
local HUTA funds and Prop.42 state sales tax on gasoline funds for streets and roads.
State Mandate Reimbursement.The Governor proposes to again delay payments to local governments owed for mandate costs prior to
FY 2004-05.This funding was deleted from the last two fiscal years'budgets.
Public Safety
COPS and Booking Fees.Governor's proposal would maintain the formula established in the FY 2009-10 budget that created the Local
Public Safety Account providing funding for COPS programs, booking fee reimbursement, rural sheriffs,juvenile probation,and crime
prevention programs.The account was created by shifting the program funds from a direct General Fund allocation to a 0.15 percent
carve-out from the Vehicle License Fee(VLF).
The account would receive$442 million in FY 2010-11, representing a$26 million increase from FY 2009-10.These projections fall short
of the$500 million allocation made from the General Fund in previous budget years.This funding, however,would expire at the end of FY
2011 when the VLF increase is scheduled to sunset.
The Department of Finance did note that revenues would likely continue to trickle in past the expiration date because vehicle owners have
been making late payments on their vehicle registrations.
Emergency Response Initiative.The Governor reintroduced for a third year his Emergency Response Initiative that places a surcharge
on all residential and commercial property insurance plans statewide to fund the state's emergency response capabilities. The surcharge
amount of 4.8 percent would result in an annual appropriation of$200 million towards enhancements for CAL FIRE,the California
Emergency Management Agency(formerly Office of Emergency Services),the Military Department, and assistance to local agencies first
responders in support of the state's mutual aid system.
Corrections.The Governor proposes cutting the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget by$1.2 billion for the second year
in a row.As outlined,this would be partially achieved by changing sentencing for non-violent,non-serious and non-sexual felony offenses
so that county jails can retain a segment of inmates that would otherwise be sent to state prison. (Drug possession is an example of a
felony that would carry a one-year jail sentence in lieu of prison.)
The budget would achieve an estimated$811 million in savings from reductions to inmate health expenses.The savings are anticipated to
be achieved largely by state contracts with private providers for medical and administrative services.
Other savings would be achieved through changes enacted in last year's corrections budget that are currently underway including reforms
that placed non-violent, low-risk parolees on summary parole with no direct state supervision,enhanced credit earnings for training
program completion,and cutting non-court mandated inmate rehabilitation services.
The FY 2010-11 budget proposal also assumes an$880 million reduction for the General Fund achieved by obtaining federal funds to pay
for the incarceration of alien criminals in state prisons.This is roughly the amount the federal government has yet to reimburse California
for providing alien inmate services.
Other Public Safety Savings and Reductions
■ Department of Justice(DOJ)Forensic Labs.To cover the expense of the DOJ forensic labs,serving local law enforcement
agencies without their own lab facilities,current penalty assessments levied on fines will increase from$1 to$3 dollars. In the
Governor's 2009-10 budget, he proposed shifting the cost of DOJ forensic labs to local agencies by charging a direct fee for each
service.This was dropped later.
■ California Highway Patrol(CHP).The budget proposal would provide$17.8 million to the CHP for 180 new officer positions to
increase road patrols and provide quicker response times to accidents and call for assistance.
• Automated Speed Enforcement Revenue.This proposal would provide$337.9 million in revenue from a new speed enforcement
program based on using red light cameras to identify and fine persons speeding through intersections.The proceeds would be
used to alleviate the General Fund deficit and provide$41 million towards trial court security.
Housing/Land Use
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Streamlining.The Business,Transportation,and Housing Agency would be authorized
through the Governor's proposed budget to select 20 projects from around the state for job creation and capital investment.The selected
projects would be exempt from any challenge to the certification of the environmental review under CEQA. The exemption would be valid
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for 12 months.
Elimination of Office of Planning and Research(OPR)The Governor's budget proposes to eliminate the Governor's OPR and moving
many of the existing functions,such as the CEQA Clearinghouse and the general plan guidelines,to other agencies such as the
Department of Resources and Housing and Community Development(its difficult to tell from the language provided exactly which
departments will receive various functions).
Environment
Water.The Governor proposed an increase of$70.5 million (47 new positions)to implement the comprehensive water package passed in
November,2009.These funds and positions reflect the establishment of the Delta Stewardship Council and the Sacramento-San Joaquin
Delta Conservancy,as well as funding the development of the new Delta Plan outlined in the recent legislation.
Additionally,the Governor proposed a reduction of$6.4 million in funding to the State Water Resources Control Board. These cuts would
be offset by increases to existing fees for several water quality regulatory programs, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System programs,Water Rights and Irrigated Lands.
In addition to fee increases by the State Water Board,the Governor proposed an additional$5.5 million (32 new positions)as a part of the
recent water package implementation. These monies will help establish and augment water investigation and enforcement units at the
State Water Board.
Parks.The Governor is also proposing to fund state parks by reviving a plan that failed last summer to raise money with additional oil
drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.This proposal would generate$100 million this fiscal year and$1.8 billion over the next 14 years,
according to the administration.
Beverage Container Recycling Fund. Finally,the Governor is proposing a$54.8 million in FY 2009-10,and a$98.2 million loan
repayment in FY 2010-11, to the Beverage Container Recycling Fund. This is part of a comprehensive proposal by the administration
which includes eliminating continuously funded grant payments to cities and counties for recycling in lieu of annually appropriating these
funds.
Job Creation,Training,$Retention through Employer Incentives
$230 million is proposed to be allocated to the Employment Training Panel(ETP):
$140 million would be available to employers and training providers that deliver training for unemployed and underemployed
individuals,as well as for employment expansion and job retention;
$90 million would be available to provide a$3,000 incentive to employers to hire and retain an unemployed individual. Until there
are further details the League is uncertain as to whether this proposal will apply to local governments.
The League will continue to review the Governor's budget proposals for potential local city impacts in detail as language becomes
available.
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Sacramento County to cut $ 15 million
more
rlewis @sacbee.com
Published Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010
Sacramento County will cut another $15 million from its $2 billion general fund budget in the next two
months to cover revenue shortfalls and begin repaying money the county borrowed last fiscal year.
This latest deficit comes after the Board of Supervisors laid off nearly 800 employees last summer. And
these new cuts won't be the last.
Officials are projecting next fiscal year's deficit could top $100 million. "We are still in very difficult
economic times, as is the state of California," Sheriff John McGinness said.
The continuing weakness in the economy means less revenue is coming in than county analysts had
projected. Money from the state to pay for social services is down about $1.8 million, said Tom Burkart,
the recently named county budget officer.
Burkart had been filling in on an interim basis following the August retirement of Linda Foster-Hall.
Property tax revenue appears to be down about $2.3 million from initial projections. Another source of
state aid is down about $3.2 million.
Money from document filings is down $2 million, and revenue from the hotel tax is down $500,000.
In all, general fund revenue is down about $10 million this fiscal year from initial projections, Burkart said.
County officials also are recommending the supervisors begin addressing the county's past reliance on
reserves and other one-time funding fixes by making another $5.3 million in cuts.
In the past 12 months, the county transferred close to $60 million to the general fund from other internal
funds. By law, the county must repay those funds and is scheduled to pay back $11.9 million in fiscal year
2010-11.
The county balanced this year's budget with more than $23 million in one-time money.
"We need to make sure we replace those one-time fixes with ongoing reductions," said Steve Szalay,
interim county executive. Szalay took over Jan. 1 after Terry Schutten retired. Szalay said officials are
looking for places to trim and that it's too early to discuss which departments could face the brunt of the
cuts.
Like last year, officials will talk to employee unions in the hope of getting wage and benefit concessions,
Szalay said.
Midyear budget hearings start Feb. 23.
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