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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
November 15, 2013
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT/al
Subject: General Information
News:
On November 14, 2013, the Superior Court in Sacramento County issued its
ruling on our case against the State Department of Finance (DOF). The City
challenged DOF’s determination that disallowed funding for certain affordable
housing projects in the Mill Creek area ($4.2 million) and payments on the
Rabobank Arena debt ($5 million). The Court ordered that it is legally
appropriate for the Bakersfield Successor Agency to request the $4.2 million in
funds in future payment schedules to the DOF. However, the Court denied our
request for funding the remaining $5 million to pay down the former Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency’s share of the Arena bond debt. As long as neither
party appeals the Court’s decision, the City will have been successful in getting
$23 million in funds reinstated out of the $28 million in funds that were originally
denied by the DOF.
Thanks are due to Nelson Smith, Josh Rudnick, Doug McIsaac, Donna Kunz,
Steve Sutro with Duane Morris, LLP, and many others for this progress!
It is likely that I will be called to Ventura for two days next week to testify in the
North Kern versus City trial. As of this point in time, the exact days have not yet
been determined. Steve Teglia will be in charge in my absence, although I will
be able to periodically take calls and check e-mail when court is not in session.
The latest Sales Tax information is in, which provides a comparison of the top
ten industry categories for the second quarter of 2013 to the same quarter last
year. The attached memorandum provides the result of that data.
Traffic Advisory:
Motorists are advised that the contractor for the State Route 178/Morning Drive
Interchange plans to continue electrical work in the vicinity of Canteria Drive next
week, November 18-22, 2013. This work will require highway traffic to be stopped
intermittently, possibly up to 10 minutes at a time, between the hours of 6 a.m. and
4 p.m.
General Information
November 15, 2013 Page 2
Looking Ahead:
A new employee will be joining the City Manager’s staff very soon. Caleb
Blaschke was recently hired from a pool of very capable candidates for the
position of Management Assistant, and we expect to see great things from
him. The position was restored through the recent budget process.
Kern Delta is planning to shut off canal flow through Mill Creek between
December 10th and January 5th for yearly maintenance. To take
advantage of the opportunity, City crews plans to perform canal
maintenance at the same time. We typically receive calls during this time
from concerned citizens, and you may, too. Our response is always to
reassure them that this is a necessary part of our due diligence to keep
everything in good working order, and that no harm will come to the wildlife
during the process.
Council Referrals:
In response to a request from Councilmember Maxwell, the Public Works
Department provided some cost estimate information for the 24th Street cul-de-
sac construction. There is also a memorandum that provides data regarding a
potential payback for canceled TRIP projects.
Reports:
Enclosed are the following:
1. Monthly Report from the Recreation and Parks Department for the month
of October;
2. Streets Division work schedule for the week of November 18th; and
3. A list of Upcoming Events in Rabobank Arena and Theater.
Event Notifications:
Rabobank Arena Rabobank Theater
Condors Hockey
Saturday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m. vs. Ontario
Tickets: $8 - $30
CSUB Men’s Basketball
Monday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. vs. Nevada
Tickets: $10, $20, $50
MythBusters: Behind the Myths Tour
Sunday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $32 - $127
AT:rs:al
cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: November 13, 2013
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: October 2013 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers
combined for the month of October totaled 66,638 as compared to last year’s
total of 73,920.
ADMINISTRATION:
o Uplands of the Kern River Parkway – Operations staff is in the process of
scheduling the re-seeding.
o Planz Skate Park – Interviews with the four final applicants were scheduled for
October 23rd.
o Special Event Reservations:
o October 1st – TPRW, Links to Life Walk – 1,000 Guests
o October 5th – TPRW, ALS Association Walk – 500 Guests
o October 9th – Kern River Parkway, Garces High School Cross Country –
100 Guests
o October 12th – Beach Park, Imagine Ballet Company Dance with Us –
125 Guests
o October 12th – TPRW, NAMI Walk/Run – 800 Guests
o October 19th – Kern River Trail, American Cancer Society Walk/Run –
100 Guests
o October 19th – TPRW, Hina Patel Foundation Walk/Run – 300 Guests
o October 19th – Yokuts Park, Kern County Probation Walk/Run – 500
Guests
o October 26th – TPRW, Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Walk/Run – 300
Guests.
o October 26th – Yokuts Park, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Walk/Run – 1,300 Guests
o October 30th – Planz Park, Councilmembers Johnson & Rivera Trunk or
Treat – 100 Guests
Total Attendance: 21,369– Reservations/Special Events
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT
PAGE TWO
Aquatics/McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 2,702 which was a 3% increase
compared to October 2012 of 2,624. This was due to a rise in mid-day Lap
Swim. Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 2,454
compared to last year’s 2,398. This was a slight increase of 2.3% and
reflects the rise in lap swimmers and lifeguards attending in-service
trainings.
100 Mile Club:
o The 100 mile lap swim club is currently made up of 433 active
members that swam 14,218.07 miles this month. The club has swum
a combined total of 123,067 miles.
Silver Creek Pool:
o The Elementary & Jr High Swim Program continued at Silver Creek
Pool this month. There are 22 participants swimming every Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday. All the swimmers participated in the
2013 Championship Meet held on October 19th at Bakersfield
College. Total attendance at Silver Creek Pool for the month of
October was 244.
Make A Splash Program:
o The Make A Splash drowning prevention program provided Parent
CPR and First Aid Training to 4 adults with preschool aged children
this month. Staff also worked on new materials for the water safety
presentations.
Other Aquatic Highlights:
o Classes and activities currently taking place in September at the McMurtrey
Aquatic Center include:
Lap Swimming Diving Kayaking
100 Mile Club SCUBA Aqua Conditioning
Deep Water Intervals Lifeguard In-service Parent CPR & First Aid
Aqua Zumba Water Walking
Total Attendance: 2,702
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OCTOBER REPORT
PAGE THREE
ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of
October was 37,485. Monthly attendance increased by 11% as compared to
same time last year of 33,890. The increase in attendance is attributed to the
growth of the City’s Softball League and the League of Dreams.
Adult Softball
o The Fall Softball League continued through the month of October playing 90
games a week.
o Connors Concessions reported earning $10,658.87 in sales at Mesa Marin Sports
Complex.
Softball Tournaments
o Mesa Marin Sports Complex hosted a National Softball Association (NSA) Youth
Fast Pitch Tournament on October 5th & 6th. Twenty-four teams participated in
the tournament.
o Mesa Marin also hosted an ASA Tournament on October 19th & 20th. Twenty-
seven teams participated in the tournament.
o 13 Men’s Teams on October 19th
o 14 Coed Teams on October 20th
League of Dreams
o League of Dreams finished their six week basketball league on October 27th with
a special “Closing Celebration” with awards and ice cream for the players.
Cross Country Invitational Meet
o Held on Saturday, October 5th at Yokuts Park with 315 runners from throughout
Kern County.
o Runners ranged in age from 5 years to 14 years (8th grade) and competed in
either a 1K, 1.5K, 2K or 3K race.
o The top five finishers from each of the 18 races were awarded medals. Ribbons
were given to those that finished sixth through tenth place and everyone
received a participation ribbon.
Adult Adaptive Co-Rec Softball League
o This seven week Adaptive Softball League for adults with disabilities started on
Thursday, October 3rd.
o There are 8 teams participating in the Fall League with games held at both
Beach and Wayside. Each team brings their own cheering section from their
adult day program.
o Two-hundred League of Dreams “Angel” volunteers donated a total of 800
volunteer hours.
o Volunteer hours totaled $7,680 dollars for the month of October.
Donation/Volunteer Total:
o $7,680.00
Other Athletics & Adaptive Programming News:
Additional activities staff is currently working on include:
o Mesa Marin Sports Complex Softball Tournament Rentals for 2014
Total Attendance: 37,485
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
o Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 3,845.
Attendance decreased by 2% from last October of 3,953.
Haunted House
o The center held a Haunted House for the community on Halloween. Staff decorated a
large walk through storage area with items from past Halloween events. They created a
maze and a guided tour. Total attendance 100
Good Neighbor Festival
o The Good Neighbor Festival was held on Saturday, October 12th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The Southeast Neighborhood Partnership had over 40
vendor booths, a petting zoo, face painting and a climbing wall and an immunization
clinic. Awards were given to 4 “Hidden Heroes”, who have helped the Southeast
community. Attendance 1,500.
o Many organizations make this event possible including Clinica Sierra Vista, Kern First 5, Stop
the Violence, Stay Focused Ministries, Kern Family Health Care, and the Ebony Counseling
Center.
o Over 300 Child Identifications were conducted by the Sheriff’s Department as an added
feature this year.
MLK Closure
o The center will be closed for re-tiling from November 1 until December 23rd.
o The Build-A-Bike program will be held at the PAL center during the closure.
o The Youth Academy will be held at Stop the Violence during the closure.
o Special activities are being planned for the New Year to encourage our participants to
come back to the center.
Donation/Volunteer Total:
o $5,177.00
Total Attendance: 3,845
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY:
Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 910 as compared to last year of 596.
o There were zero rentals for the month of October.
After School Fun
Attendance: Weekly Average: 105 Monthly: 466 Revenue: $2,569
Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 327. There was
one (1) rental for the Saunders Recreational Facility for the month of October.
o Hockey Program
o Registered: 77 Participants Total Attendance: 77
o Soccer Program
o Registered: 0 Teams Total Attendance: 0
Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 1,237
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT
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PARKS:
TPRW
o Crews trenched for the electrical run for the portable restrooms on 9/30/13
o Aquatic Harvester – City Water Department cleaned both lakes on 10/8/13.
Coffee Median
o Turf/sod installed on median, South of Rosedale Highway by Kern Turf on 10/16/13.
Mesa Marin
o Craftworkers made repairs to South gate due to vandalism on 10/30/13.
MLK Center
o Area staff assisted General Services Department with moving furniture for floor
renovation on 10/30/13
Beale Park
o Demolition of old play equipment by contractor took place this month. Craftworkers
assisted electricians with relocation of two (2) electrical conduits for security lighting
that ran through playground areas.
City Hall North
o Staff removed existing turf, prepped and sterilized area in front of building on 10/5/13
and 10/6/13 for installation of synthetic turf.
o Craftworkers relocated existing drain line from building in preparation of installation of
synthetic turf on 10/9/13.
o Installation of synthetic turf by contractor Courts & Greens took place on 10/21/13 to
10/25/13. Area Craftworker assisted with repairs to irrigation lines.
Sister Cities Phase A
o Staff replanted stolen plant material in raised planter of Korean garden on 10/8/13 in
preparation for visit of delegates from Korea on 10/11/13.
o Crews delivered and constructed Japanese lantern on 10/3/13.
Sister Cities Phase B
o Crews made a repair to the conduit hit by Street Department while grading area next
to alley on 10/2/13.
Saunders Park
o The playground is currently being updated. Work began on 9/23/13.
Gosford Road N. of Harris
o Trimming project on E. wall has been completed.
State Farm Sports Village
o Trimming project has been completed for Phase I
o Fence installed at Phase II.
Kroll Park
o Trimming project has been completed.
Campus Park South
o On October 1st a “Do not feed the wildlife” sign was installed at S. side of sump area.
Uplands at Kern River Parkway
o Crew completed replacement of vandalized planks on 9/30/13
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OCTOBER MONTHLY REPORT
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Yokuts Park
o Craftworker assisted Area 3 Craftworker with installation of two (2) new slides on
10/17/13.
University Park
o Craftworker assisted in the installation of the new suspension bridge on 10/28/13. The
new parts still came up 3” short. The bridge and hand rails have been removed and
the openings have been secured. Tyler at “Game Time” was contacted and is
looking into a solution.
Pin Oak Park
o Craftworker installed replacement glide slide to playground on 10/31/13.
Centennial Park
o Craftworkers installed two replacement chatter hut roofs to playground equipment on
10/31/13.
Tree Projects
o Stay Green, annual tree contractor, has completed trimming at the following
locations:
o Patriots Park
o The contractor is continuing to work on:
o Harris Avenue between Gosford and Stine Road North and South walls
o Brimhall from Calloway to Allen Road
o City tree staff removed a large eucalyptus tree located along the canal at 24th and
Elm Street. This was removed so the Water Department can replace the fence that
runs between the canal and the alley behind Elm Street.
o City tree staff trimmed 46 locations throughout the City for stop sign clearance. This
request was submitted by Signs and Striping Department after their yearly audit of
signs throughout the City of Bakersfield.
Trees
o Trees Trimmed: 130 Clearance: 205 Removals: 6
o Service Tickets received: 69 Completed: 110
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
o Kwanzaa, Friday, December 27th from 1-4 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park - Free
Week of Nov 18_2013_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of Nov. 18, 2013 – Nov. 22, 2013
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Grind & Pave Stine Rd between White Ln & Wilson Rd (after concrete work is done) Reconstructing various streets west of Columbus and south of University
Paving street in the area north of Flower St and east of Alta Vista (HUD funded area)
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection
Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city
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)
Parking lot improvements at Animal Shelter
Leaf collection started on 10/15/13 and runs thru 1/31/14
Install Handicap ramps at 4th & “V” St
Concrete repairs on “G” St between 20th St & 19th St
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.
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Week of Nov 18_2013_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 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, Nov. 20, 2013
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, Nov. 21, 2013
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, Nov. 22, 2013
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.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday
(Excluding Event Days)
TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS
Walmart - 2601 Fashion Place
Walmart - 6225 Colony Street
Walmart - 8400 Rosedale Hwy
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-800-745-3000
GROUP SALES INFORMATION
661-852-7309
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.bakersfieldsymphony.org
Bakersfield Community
Concert Association
661-589-2478
661-663-9006
www.bakersfieldcca.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 13 – Zac Brown Band7:00 PM
$69.50, $59.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
November 14 – Condors v Stockton10:30 AM
$25, $20, $16, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
November 16 – Condors v Ontario7:00 PM
$30, $23, $18, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
November 18 – CSUB vs Nevada7:00 PM
$50, $20, $10 On Sale Now
November 26 – Condors vs San Fran7:00 PM
$25, $20, $16, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
November 30 – Condors vs Stockton7:00 PM
$30, $23, $18, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
December 5 – CSUB vs Santa Clara7:00 PM
December 13-14 – Condors vs Utah7:00 PM
$30, $23, $18, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
December 26 – Condors vs Las Vegas7:00 PM
$25, $20, $16, $15, $11, $8 On Sale Now
January 24-25 – Monster X Tour 7:30 PM
$47.00, $27.00, $22.00, $19.00, $14.00 On Sale Now
February 13 – Harlem Globetrotters7:00 PM
$105.00, $80.00, $50.00, $38.00, $30.00, $23.00On Sale Now
$50, $20, $10 On Sale Now
November 12 – Taste of Home School3:30 PM
$35, $15 On Sale Now
November 14 – Million Dollar Quartet7:30 PM
$62, $49.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
November 24 – Mythbusters Tour7:00 PM
$125.00, $85.00, $60.00, $40.00, $30.00On Sale Now
December 8 - Eve Selis 3:00 PM
January 10 – Disney Jr. Live 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
$55.00, $32.00, $23.00, $18.00 On Sale Now
January 31 - The Fresh Beat Band6:30 PM
$40.00, $27.00, $20.00 On Sale Now
December 2 – The Addams Family7:30 PM
$57.00, $47.00, $37.00 On Sale Now
Call BCCA at 661-589-2478
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