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Home My WebLink About07/05/2013 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 5, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager ST/RS/al SUBJECT: General Information Good News!  Staff has confirmed that $7,186,399 in Prop 1A funds “borrowed” by the State in FY 2009-10 was returned to the County, and then forwarded to the City this week. This includes the original $6,738,432 that was taken from us, plus $447,967 in interest. This is “one-time” money, so it would be inappropriate to use it for ongoing costs, such as personnel or salaries, but it is suitable for capital projects or other one -time expenses. Miscellaneous News  The 2nd annual “The 4th at River Walk” Independence Day celebration was a great success! There was huge turn out for the family-friendly event, which included live music, children’s games, food and beverages, all in the beautiful setting of the park. The evening culminated with a free fireworks display which lit up the sky and provided a spectacular view for both attendees and those nearby . Thanks go to AEG, the Recreation and Parks Department and all of the various other City Departments who worked to make this event a success. We would like to give special acknowledgement to Dignity Health – Mercy & Memorial Hospitals for sponsoring the event and making the fireworks display possible.  We need to note a correction to an item from the June 28th General Information report. It indicated that the unveiling of the Mill House would take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10th. The correct time for that event is 9:00 a.m. The attached press release provides more details.  Another welcome event coming up next week is the grand opening of the Siemon Park Spray Park, which is scheduled for Friday, July 12th, at 1:30 p.m. Residents in the northeast area will find the new spray park a welcome addition to beat the summer heat.  City Animal Control will be co-hosting a low-cost rabies vaccination and licensing clinic on July 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Virginia Park, located at 2022 Virginia Avenue. Staff will be on hand to provide reduced-cost vaccinations, dog licenses and free microchips for licensed dogs. Please see the attached schedule for more information. General Information July 5, 2013 Page 2  The Convention and Visitors Bureau reports a nine-day convention is underway at the Rabobank Convention Center. The event, Ram Katha, is a religious gathering sponsored by the Hindu Temple of Kern County. It began Saturday, June 29th and will run through Sunday, July 7th. The organizers are expecting 1,500 people to attend each day.  As a reminder, I am out of the office until next Friday, July 12th. Assistant to the City Manager, Steven Teglia is in charge; and my staff will have the means to contact me, should the need arise. TRIP Traffic Advisory Motorists are advised to anticipate lane closures on Coffee Road, between Truxtun Avenue and Brimhall Road, on July 8-10, 2013 to allow the contractor to complete work on the columns of the Westside Parkway Bridge at Coffee Road. One northbound and one southbound lane will be closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Two lanes will remain open in each direction while work is underway. All lanes will reopen in time for the evening commute. Council Referral Responses  Councilmembers Maxwell and Johnson: o Internet Gaming Facilities  Councilmember Maxwell: o Removal of Illegally Dumped Items Reports For your information, we enclose the following:  Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 8th; and  Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes. Next Week’s Events Ramon Ayala Saturday, July 13th at 8:00 p.m. Rabobank Theater Tickets: $32 - $97 AT:rs:al cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk City of Bakersfield · Department of Recreation & Parks · 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor Bakersfield · California · 93301 (661) 326-3866 · Fax (661) 852-2140 DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS DIANNE HOOVER, DIRECTOR MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: July 3, 2013 Terry McCormick 661.326.3415 Grand Opening Ceremony – Mill House at Mill Creek Please join the City of Bakersfield in opening the Mill House at Mill Creek on Wednesday July 10 at 9 a.m. In attendance will be Mayor Harvey Hall, Councilmember Maxwell, along with city officials and members of the community. The Mill House at Mill Creek is a 1,001 square feet cogeneration facility featuring a water wheel. Amenities include a restroom, wet bar, loft, patio, and Wi-Fi. What: Mill House at Mill Creek When: Wednesday July 10, 2013 at 09:00 a.m. Where: 610 17th Street (next to Congregation B’nai Jacob) (From Truxtun, north on S Street, west on 17th Street) # # # January Saturday 1/12/13 9 a.m. – Noon The Park at River Walk 11200 Stockdale Hwy. February Saturday 2/9/13 9a.m.‐Noon Jefferson Park 801 Bernard St. March Saturday 3/9/13 9 a.m.‐Noon Beale Park 500 Oleander Ave. April Saturday 4/13/13 9a.m.‐Noon Westdale Park 15400 Westdale Drive May Saturday 5/11/13 9 a.m.‐Noon Heritage Park 2320 Mt. Vernon Ave. June Saturday 6/8/13 8 a.m.‐11 a.m. Wilson Park 2400 Wilson Rd. July Saturday 7/13/13 8 a.m.‐11 a.m. Virginia Park 2022 Virginia Ave. August Saturday 8/10/13 8 a.m.‐11 a.m. Beale Park 500 Oleander Ave. September Saturday 9/14/13 8 a.m.‐11a.m. Heritage Park 2320 Mt. Vernon Ave. October Saturday 10/5/13 9 a.m.‐Noon Central Park at Millcreek 600 19th St. November Saturday 11/9/13 9 a.m.‐Noon Fruitvale Norris Park 6213 Norris Rd. December Saturday 12/14/13 9 a.m.‐Noon Heritage Park 2310 Mt. Vernon Ave. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Animal Control Division 661‐326‐3436 Low Cost Clinics Schedule 2013 (Rabies & Licensing) Why Should You License Your Dog? California requires all dogs over the age of four months are vaccinated and licensed as a rabies control measure. However, there are other reasons why you should license your pet, such as:  A license provides proof that your pet has been vaccinated for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral disease that can be prevented by vaccination. The rabies vaccine protects your dog and your community.  Anyone finding a lost dog can contact Animal Control Services and, through the license number, the owner can be identified and contacted. A license may be your dog’s ticket home.  A license may also be proof of ownership. Easy Steps to Follow for Vaccinating & Licensing‐  If attending one of the low‐cost monthly clinics, your pet will be vaccinated and the owner will be required to purchase the license at the same time, refer to fees listed below.  If not attending a clinic, have your dog vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian.  Once vaccinated, promptly return a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate, spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) with payment to the licensing agency and a license will be mailed or provided to you. DOG LICENSE FEES Spayed or Neutered One year license‐$15.00 Three year license‐$30.00 Natural Dogs One year license‐$60.00 Three year license‐$120.00 Senior Citizen Discount, (must be 62 years) Discount is for dogs that are spayed or neutered only Must be 62 years of age or older and the discount applies to dogs that are spayed or neutered only One year license‐ $5.00 Three year license‐$15.00 Where to purchase a license In person: City of Bakersfield, Treasury Department Located at City Hall North 1600 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Office#: 661‐326‐3719 Fax#:661‐852‐2043 Mailing: P.O. Box 2057, Bakersfield, Ca. 93303 M E M O R A N D U M CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE July 1, 2013 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: THOMAS GEDDES, ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEY SUBJECT: INTERNET GAMING FACILITIES COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 376 The City Attorney’s Office will continue to monitor and analyze the unlawful activities associated with Internet Sweepstakes facilities. In addition, the City Attorney’s Office is developing a presentation for the next Safe Neighborhoods Committee to discuss the status of these establishments, what has been done to date, and the possibility of placing restrictions on their hours of operation. TG:lsc cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager S:\COUNCIL\Referrals\12-13 Referrals\InternetShops.hours.docx Councilmember Johnson requested that the Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee discuss the issue of internet gaming facilities to determine if the alleged illegal activities are part of a larger problem, and determine what can be done to alleviate the problems associated with these facilities. The Police Department is to increase enforcement. Councilmember Maxwell requested that the City Attorney notify the owners of the facilities that an issue exists with these businesses. On June 26, 2013, Councilmember Maxwell asked the City Attorney to look into the possibility of placing restrictions on the hours that an internet café can operate. S:\City Council\Referrals\_403_Dumped_Items_Removal - Draft.docx CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: July 5, 2013 SUBJECT: Removal of Illegally Dumped Items Referral No. 403 Staff spoke to Ms. Bennett about the issue, and found that her commercial trash and recycling carts are kept inside a fenced portion of her parking lot. The item was illegally dumped outside of the fence, which amounts to vandalism by someone trespassing on her property. City crews, therefore, removed the item. According to City policy and the refuse fee structure set by the City Council, the issue of illegal dumping is handled differently for homes and businesses. The standard residential refuse fee includes “free” bulky item pickup at curbside, scheduled upon request. However, due to variable levels of service for commercial refuse, the fee structure does not include free removal of extras for businesses. Councilmember Maxwell requested that staff look into the issue raised by Susan Bennett that business owners are required to remove any item illegally dumped on their property, while residents can get those same items removed from their property by the City at no cost. Week of July 8_2013_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of July 8, 2013 – July 12, 2013 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Grinding & Paving Planz Rd between Wible Rd & Stine Rd Sealing streets in the area east of Union Ave and North of Brundage Ln Blade sealing various streets in the area between Palm St and Brundage Ln from Oak St to Oleander Blade sealing various streets in the area between Beale Ave and Baker St from Niles St to Flower St Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city Building temporary parking lot at north end of Sports Village phase 2 using asphalt grindings Concrete work in the area north of Flower St and east of Alta Vista in preparation for street reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area) Miscellaneous sewer repairs found during video inspection. Preparing site at Sister City phase B Concrete work on various streets in the area south of E. California Ave and west of MLK Blvd in preparation for street reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area) THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of July 8_2013_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, July 8, 2013 Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln. Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. “H” St. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. – Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr. Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. – Madison Ave. & Hale St. Thursday, July 11, 2013 Between Carr St. & California Ave. – Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. – California Ave. & Montclair St. Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. – Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd. Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. – No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, July 12, 2013 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. – Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of street sweeper are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month.