HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2014 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
March 14, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT/al
Subject: General Information
General News:
The Urban Water Purveyors Water Forum was held this Thursday in the City
Council Chambers during a Special City of Bakersfield Water Board Meeting.
The forum panelists were managers from seven of the largest water purveyors
in the Bakersfield area.
The purpose of the meeting was to allow each of the purveyors to discuss the
area’s water supply situation in light of the current drought conditions.
Groundwater levels, water supply, and water conservation were discussed in
detail, and water conservation ideas and best practices were shared. The
panelists emphasized that the local water supply is not currently in a crisis, but
it’s important for water users to take a hard look at realistic ways to reduce
their water usage. The purveyors promoted voluntary water conservation by
local residents, as well as governmental agencies, as a key component in
protecting our precious water resources.
The City asks that all residents interested in saving our water
visit www.saveourh2o.org for information on water conservation measures.
The Bakersfield Police Department recently received the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $160,000. The grant funds two Citizen Volunteer Academies and a Citizen Volunteer Unit at the
Bakersfield Police Department.
After a four week, twelve hour training academy, which included a history of
the Bakersfield Police Department, overview of the geography of Bakersfield
and operations division, nineteen Citizen Volunteers graduated from the
academy on March 13th. The Police Department currently has a list of over one
hundred citizens who are interested in participating in the 2nd Citizen Volunteer
Academy, which will be held in either May or June of this year.
General Information
March 14, 2014 Page 2
Last weekend was a busy time for local hotels and restaurants due to the
numerous activities being held in Bakersfield. The Convention and Visitors
Bureau estimates the activities of last weekend brought an additional 23,000
visitors to Bakersfield, with a minimum of $5 million additional economic impact
to the local economy.
Reports:
For your convenience, the following reports are enclosed:
1. Streets Division work schedule for the week of March 17th;
2. Department of Recreation and Parks February Monthly Report; and
3. Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes.
Event Notifications:
Recreation and Parks and the CSUB Quality of Life Initiatives will be co-
sponsoring the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 15th at the
Park at River Walk. Please see the flyer for more information.
This weekend, the Bakersfield Fiesta returns for its 48th year. According to the
Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, this square dancing extravaganza
brings dancers from throughout the nation to the Kern County Fairgrounds. The
organizers report than 93% of attendees are from out of town, and come from
nine different states, some from as far away as Florida.
Attached is the Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention
Center.
AT:rs:al:cb cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Week of March 17_2014_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2
STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of March 17, 2014 – March 21, 2014
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing various streets west of Columbus and south of University Paving streets in the area south of E. California Ave and west of MLK Blvd (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)
Concrete work on Chadbourne off of Calcutta
Installing a Cul-de-sac on “A” St south side of 24th St.
Concrete and brick work a Rabobank Arena Concrete work on various streets in the area north of E. California Ave and west of Williams in
preparation for street reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area)
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 March 17_2014_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, March 17, 2014
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 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, March 19, 2014
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, March 20, 2014
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, March 21, 2014
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd.
Between Old River Rd. & Coffee Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. Between Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. & White Ln. – Old River Rd., east to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Asperata Dr. – Gosford Rd,, west to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Cederwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.)
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: March 12, 2014
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: February 2014 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of February totaled 27,017 as compared to last year’s
total of 23,700.
ADMINISTRATION:
o Planz Skate Park – Construction began February 28th.
o Wall Repairs:
o Pre-Bid construction job walk for the damaged wall repairs were
performed on 2/24 & 2/26 at the various locations mentioned below.
Bids were submitted by two (2) contractors and were awarded on
3/3/14:
Akers & Whitegate
4700 Block of McKee Road
Jewetta & Galleron Way
7100 Block of Stockdale Hwy
11000 Block of Noriega Road
o Aquatic Maintenance:
• City staff met with City Manager’s Office on 2/26/14 to discuss issues
with the fountain tiles and possible solutions. Public Works to
coordinate with Parks and make contact with Mike Harper (Harper
Pools) and discus options for possible solutions and costs.
• Aquatic staff has been given the approval to proceed with the
work for installing the channel drains at McMurtrey Aquatic Facility
adjacent to the north side of the Olympic pool.
o Special Event Reservations:
o February 1st – Mill Creek, Tap ‘N’ Run Run/Walk – 300 Guests
o February 1st – TPRW, Bakersfield Track Club Run/Walk – 300 Guests
o February 15th – Wayside Park, Color me Rad Run/Walk – 1,000 Guests
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS FEBRUARY MONTHLY REPORT PAGE TWO
o February 16th – Beach Park, Clubes de Peru Soccer Tournament – 200 Guests
o February 23rd – Beach Park, Clubes de Peru Soccer Tournament – 200 Guests Total Attendance: 6,195– Reservations/Special Events Aquatics/McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 9,617 which was a 1.6% increase
compared to February 2013 of 9,464. This was due to the increase in
attendance of the high school swim teams and aquatic programs at
McMurtrey.
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 6,219
compared to last year’s 6,186. This .5% growth was due to increase in
attendance of the high school swim teams and lap swimming.
• 100 Mile Club
o The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 421 active members
that swam 13,384.54 miles this month. The club has swum a combined
total of 127,934 miles.
• Kern High School Swimming
o Five schools continue to practice at McMurtrey Aquatics Center. Over-all
February’s attendance for these high schools was 3,840 and 295 for the
divers.
• Jefferson Pool
o Foothill and Mira Monte High School’s swim teams’ attendance at
Jefferson Pool for the month of February totaled 1,306.
• Silver Creek Pool:
o Stockdale and Ridgeview High School’s swim team’s attendance at Silver
Creek Pool for the month of February totaled 2,092.
• Make A Splash Program:
o The Make A Splash drowning prevention program provided a Parent CPR and First Aid Class on February 1st to 7 adults. These Parent CPR and First
Aid Classes are free and open to parents or grandparents who have a child 0 to 5 years old, someone who is pregnant, or a childcare provider
who takes care of children 0 to 5 years. Staff also attended the Southeast Neighborhood Partnership Collaborative on February 27th where they
were able share information on the Make A Splash program.
• Donations: $2,051.00
o Total Attendance: 9,617
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS FEBRUARY MONTHLY REPORT PAGE THREE ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of
February was 6,948 as compared to last year’s total of 6,410 which was an increase of 8.4%.
o The increase in attendance is attributed to:
o An increase in the number of softball teams as compared to the 2013
Spring Softball League.
o Increased participation in softball tournaments held as the Mesa Marin
Sports Complex as compared to February 2013.
Adaptive Programming/Basketball
o The Adaptive Basketball League had their last game on February 27th. The
league was made up of seven teams, with games held weekly throughout the
months of January & February.
o Modeled after the Departments Adaptive Softball League, the program has
proven to be a tremendous success! This was the program’s second year of
operation. Adult Softball
o The Spring Adult Softball League set a new record with 174 teams registered- 102
Men’s and 72 Coed. Softball Tournaments
o Staff completed development of the 2014 Mesa Marin Tournament Schedule this
month.
o Mesa Marin hosted ASA Tournaments on February 8th, 9th, 22nd & 23rd.
o 14 Men’s Teams on February 8th
o 12 Coed Teams on February 9th
o 9 Men’s Teams on February 22nd
o 11 Coed Teams on February 23rd
• Donations: 2,268.00 Total Attendance: 6,948 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
o Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 3,007. The increase in
attendance by 23% was attributed to increased attendance for the Adaptive Basketball Program and the After School Program.
• Grant Awarded
o The MLK Center was awarded a grant from the Arts Council of Kern for $1,350 for
performing artists to present for the children in the Camp King Program.
• Read Across America
o The 17th annual Read Across Bakersfield took place at the center on February 26th. The event was sponsored by the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association and
Read Across America. Several local teachers read books and promoted the larger
event to be held at the Fox Theatre. Total Attendance: 3,007
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS FEBRUARY MONTHLY REPORT PAGE FOUR SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY: Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 640 as compared to last year of 486.
o There was one (1) rental for the month of February. After School Fun
• Attendance: Weekly Average: 86 Monthly: 409 Revenue: $2,053 Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 610. There were
zero (0) rentals for the Saunders Recreational Facility for the month of February.
o Hockey Program
o 38 registered for program.
o Soccer Program
o The adult league is on hold. In the process of collecting registrations.
• Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 1,250 PARKS: TPRW
o Trenching for portable restrooms is complete.
o Two (2) replacement benches installed on 2/26/14 as well as one (1) new bench.
o Crew installed replacement slide shoot on 2/20/14. Uplands of the Kern River Parkway
o Tree Foundation planting project took place on 2/15/14 with 100 15-gal trees planted. South Mill Creek
o The City took over maintenance of the park and parking lot area off California
Avenue on 2/10/14. Area staff trimmed and cleaned landscape around new condominium facility on 2/26 & 2/27. Union Avenue
o Woodchips were spread in triangle median at Manor Street. MLK
o Spray Rig Operators set foggers and sprayed for pest control inside and outside
perimeters of building on 2/15/14. Animal Care Center
o New plantings and Irrigation system installed and complete. Gosford Road Median Islands
o Repairs are complete on the irrigation wires between Panama Lane and District Blvd. Mesa Marin
o On 2/7/14 Jim Alfter’s crew poured the concrete sections removed for a main line repair made in November. Tradewinds Park
o Memorial plaque was installed on 2/27/14.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS FEBRUARY MONTHLY REPORT PAGE FIVE The Vineyards, Camino Media at Lankashire
o On 2/28/14 crews began preparation for concrete curbing installation project. Siemon Park
o Crews set two concrete benches at the wet playground on 2/25/14 Saunders Park
o Crews set two concrete picnic tables under the playground shelter on 2/26/14.
Tree Division
o Removed all tumble weeds from the Air Park as requested by General Services.
o Trimmed all trees at the BPD pistol range.
o Trimmed several trees on Rancheria Road at the Kern River Bridge. Trees were
trimmed 5 feet way from bridge due to Cal-Trans request.
o City staff responded to eleven (11) trees that were either damaged or down due to
storm on 2/28/14. Trees
o Declining Redwood Removals at the following locations:
o Patton and Rhone (1)
o BPD Pistol Range (1) Trees
o Trees Trimmed: 124 Clearance: 152 Removals: 15
o Service Tickets received: 29 Completed: 46
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
• March 15th – St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk
• April 12th – Underwater EGGStravaganza at McMurtrey Aquatic Center 11am $5 to hunt, $10 for T-shirt.
• April 14th – Adult Softball Summer League Registration Begins
• April 14th – Spring Break at MLK Begins
• April 19th – Springtime Egg Hunt at MLK at 10:30 am.
3rd Annual
St. Patrick’s Day 5K
Saturday, March 15TH 2014
ENTRY FORM
Mail to: PEAK Department / Tonya Nixon
St. Patrick’s Day 5K California State University, Bakersfield
Mail Stop: 22 EDUC 9001 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Please check one: 5K Run _____ 1 mile fun run/walk _____
Individual Age Group Category: Age on race day ___________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Male: Female:
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________ Zip: ____________________
Phone: ______________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________
Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL ** pre-registration guarantees t-shirt
** All registrants must sign and return waiver on the back For more information 654-2187 tnixon1@csub.edu
School of Social Sciences and Education
“Expanding minds, Engaging Hearts, Enhancing Communities”
Race proceeds to benefit SSE community outreach projects
improving quality of life
Make checks payable to: CSUB Foundation
Pre-registration: $22
Race-day: $25
*Pre-registration deadline: March 10, 2014
Registration: 7:00-8:30am
Start time: 8:30am
Location: The Park at Riverwalk
Awards: 10 and U, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19,
20-29 and in 10 yr age groups above
1 mile fun-run and walk
Costume contest for the “Most Green”
and raffle prizes!
Pre-registration deadline: March 10th
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University and a co-founder of
BeyondThePurchase.org. He received his B.S. in Psychology, cum laude, from Westmont College (1998) and
his PH.D. in Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside (2005). He and his colleagues
developed Beyond the Purchase to explore the well-being costs and benefits of different purchasing and
money-management choices as well as the motivations behind these different consumer choices.
Race proceeds to benefit SSE community outreach projects improving quality of life
General Information: CSUB Student Union Multi-purpose room. Admission is
free and open to the public. Recommended parking in Lot K.
Dr. Jeff Moffit is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology at California
State University, Bakersfield. Specialties include Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. Dr. Moffit has 31
years of triathlon competition experience and is a 3-time Ironman Triathlon finisher.
Session 1: Thursday, March 6th at 6:30pm
Title: Happiness for sale: How money can buy happiness (and why it typically does not).
Session 2: Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm
Title: 21st Century Wellness and the Tao of Grandmother
3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k
Saturday, March 15th
For more information: 654-2187 or tnixon1@csub.edu
presents the
3rd Annual Quality of Life Activity Series
The School of Social Sciences and Education and
Quality of Life Center at CSUB
RegistraƟon 7‐8:30am
Start Time: 8:30 am
The Park at Riverwalk
1 mile fun‐run & walk
Contest for “most green”
Raffle prizes
Pre‐registraƟon $22 by March 10th
$25 race day registraƟon
Awards 10 & u, 11‐12, 13‐14, 15‐19, 20‐29, and in 10 yr age groups above
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKS
Release/Assumption of Risk
Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration:
IN Consideration of being permitted to take part in this event, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Bakersfield, its Mayor, officers, employees, agents and assigns, from any and all claims for damages for
personal injury, death or property damage which may hereafter accrue to me as may result of my participation in this event. This release/assumption of risk is intended to discharge in advance the foregoing
parties from any and all liability arising out of, or in any way connected with, said acceptance and receipt, even though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities
mentioned herein.
IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the undersigned voluntarily assumes all risk(s), inherent or otherwise known or unknown, associated with this event and that this waiver, release, and
assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and hold free and harmless the forgoing parties from any loss, liability, damage or expense which may incur as a result of any
death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A REALEASE OF LIABILITY, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Participant
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In consideration of California State University, Bakersfield permitting me to participate in the activity described below, and to engage in all activities related to the activity, the undersigned, for himself/herself and
his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, or any of them:
1. Hereby Releases, Waives, Discharges and Covenants Not to Sue California State University, Bakersfield; The Board of Trustees of The California State University, and the State of California and
their trustees, officers, employees , volunteers and agents (hereafter, “Releasees”), from all liability to the Undersigned, his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for all losses or
damage and any claim or demands therefore, on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the Undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise
while the Undersigned is participating in the activity.
2. Hereby Agrees to Indemnify and Save and hold Harmless the Releasees and each of them from any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs, actions, claims or demands of any kind and nature
whatsoever which may arise out of or in connection with the Undersigned’s participation in the activity, whether caused by the Releasees or otherwise.
ACTIVITY: CSUB SSE St. Patrick’s Day 5K
The Undersigned is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in the program and hereby voluntarily elects to participate in said program with the knowledge of the danger involved. The Undersigned hereby
voluntarily assumes all risk of loss, damage, injury, or death that may be sustained by the Undersigned while participating in the activity.
The undersigned expressly agrees that the foregoing release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion
thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS ITS CONTENTS. THE UNDERSIGNED IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY
AGAINST THE RELEASEES AND SIGNS IT OF HIS/HER OWN FREE WILL.
DATED: _________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
Signature of Participant or Parent or Legal Guardian
if participant is a minor.
_______________________________________________________________
Printed Name of Participant
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 4 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
March 7 – CIF Wrestling - Session One 9:00 AM
$23, $20, $17, $16, $15, $14, $13, $10
March 8 – CIF Wrestling - Session Two 9:00 AM
$25, $22, $19, $18, $17, $16, $14, $11
March 8 – CIF Wrestling – Session Three 6:00 PM
$27, $24, $21, $20, $19, $18, $15, $12
March 14-15 – Condors vs Idaho 7:00 PM
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
March 18 – Condors vs Las Vegas 7:00 PM
March 22 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
March 25 – Condors vs Alaska 7:00 PM
March 28 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
March 31 – Guns ‘n Hoses Football 6:00 PM
$23.00, $18.00, $13.00, $8.00 On Sale Now
April 4 - US Army All-Star Bowl 7:00 PM
$12 On Sale Now
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
$30, $23, $18, $15, $10, $8 On Sale Now
March 10 – Sixth Floor Trio 7:30 PM
Call BCCA – 661-589-2478
March 15 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
March 21 – Roberto Tapia 8:00 PM
$200, $55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
March 27 – Hair 7:30 PM
$52, $42, $32 On Sale Now
$45, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 2 – Stringfever 7:30 PM
June 3-4 – Sesame Street Live
$50.00, $32.00, $24.00, $17.00 On Sale Now
Call BCCA – 661-589-2478
April 5 – Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam 8:00 PM
$12.50 On Sale Now
May 17 – Pablo Cruise 8:00 PM
September 13 – Starship 8:00 PM
$12.50 On Sale Now
October 4 – Bluffett 8:00 PM
$12.50 On Sale Now
$12.50 On Sale Now
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