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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
April 4, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
Notable Items:
The High Speed Rail Authority failed to comply with federal law with respect to the
draft EIR that has been circulating and which the HSR people claim is nearing the time
to adopt. This is a new item recently discovered and was not contained in our
response to the draft document which was sent to them months ago. This one is 6(f)- a
takeoff on 4(f) which are federal code sections dealing with disruption to parks and historic places. A 6(f) analysis is required when a community has received Federal
Land and Water Conservation grants which Bakersfield has. A letter from my office to
the Federal Railroad Administration is enclosed which provides details. What they
should do is recirculate the draft EIR inclusive of the legally required 6(f) analysis.
Historic precedent says they will not. Please see attached letter and maps.
Attached is a copy of the Sales Tax Quarterly Summary Report by Industry,
summarizing and comparing the top ten industry categories fourth quarter results of
2012 to the fourth quarter results of 2013.
The general categories of Specialty Stores, Building Materials and Grocery Stores
showed above average positive movement compared to the same quarter last year,
while Industrial Equipment, Oil and Gas Equipment and Service Stations showed below
average results compared to the same quarter last year.
Good News:
o The recent storms this week have helped the snow pack accumulation in the Kern
River watershed. Cloud seeding operations did occur during the storms to enhance
precipitation in the watershed.
The California Department of Water Resources latest update estimates that the Kern
River will yield around 90,000 acre-feet of water yield during the April through July
runoff season. Last year’s runoff yield was 103,000 acre-feet during this time
period. With the additional snow accumulation from the recent storms, the new
estimate could be between 95,000 and 100,000 acre-feet. We are anticipating that
next Thursday the State will release updated runoff estimates which will account for
the additional snow from the recent storms. Please see attached photos.
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o The Water Resources and Recreation and Parks Departments were recently awarded
a water conservation grant from the State of California Department of Water
Resources (DWR). The funding is provided by Proposition 84. The grant reimburses the
City for money it spends on upgrading its parks’ irrigation systems to a smart irrigation
control system called Maxicom. The Maxicom installation program was planned to be
phased in over a 3 to 4 year period. The Maxicom system monitors Evapotranpiration
(ET), communicates with local weather stations, and measures the moisture that is
leaving and entering the ground maintaining it at an appropriate level to ensure that plants are not overwatered. A very important feature the Maxicom system is that it
shuts off sprinklers during or when it senses a rain event!
However, with the current drought and Council’s desire to increase water
conversation and awareness, the City reached out to the DWR and they have
indicated that they would support the City’s desire to accelerate the implementation
of this program. Once these systems are installed in 18 of the City’s parks, it is
estimated to save $75,000 annually.
o A new webpage with information on the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center and
other animal control services is now available on the City’s website. The public can
find information on how to register complaints, license pets, or find and adopt animals.
The site even allows the public to view animals that are currently being held at the
Animal Center. Citizens can also use the site to look for volunteer opportunities as well
as upcoming clinic schedules! http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/acc/index.html
TRIP Advisories:
State Route 58 Ramp and Lane Closures
The Chester Avenue/H Street westbound on-ramp to State Route 58 will be under a
full, around-the-clock closure to all traffic for a two week period beginning Tuesday,
April 8th, and continuing through Friday, April 18th. The closure is needed to facilitate
modifications being made to an adjacent pump station in conjunction with the State
Route 58 Gap Closure Project.
During this period, motorists will need to use the State Route 58/Union Avenue
Interchange, located approximately one mile to the east, or continue west on
Brundage Lane for approximately one mile to access northbound or southbound State Route 99.
Motorists are also advised to anticipate nighttime lane closures on State Route 58 at
the Bakersfield Corral Overhead Sundays through Thursdays, April 6-10th, and April 13-
17th. The lane closures will be in effect between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each
night. The lanes will be open to traffic during daytime hours. The Bakersfield Corral
Overhead is a bridge crossing over the railroad tracks between the Union Avenue and
Cottonwood Road Interchanges.
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The contractor is planning to close the inside westbound lane the week of April 6th and
the inside eastbound lane the week of April 13th, but motorists traveling in either
direction should anticipate lane closures in this area during this period. The lane
closures are needed to allow the contractor to remove the bridge overhang in
preparation of widening the bridge to accommodate the new freeway lanes.
Lane Closure and Traffic Control at State Route 178/Canteria Drive
Motorists traveling on State Route 178 are advised to anticipate the closure of the
inside westbound lane in the vicinity of Canteria Drive on Monday, April 7th, This will be
a permanent lane closure and is needed to construct the westbound connection to
the new bypass, located south of State Route 178. Westbound traffic is expected to
be moved onto the bypass in late April.
In addition to the lane closure, crews will be conducting traffic control through the
work zone from Monday through Thursday, April 7-10th, to place concrete barrier rail
and to allow construction trucks and equipment to enter and leave the work area.
Motorists traveling through this area may want to choose an alternate route or adjust
their travel times as traffic could be delayed for up to 10 minutes. These operations are
expected to take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., each day.
Reports:
For your convenience, the following reports are enclosed:
1. Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 7th;
2. Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes.
Event Notifications:
Dave Mason, co-founder of the legendary band Traffic will be performing Saturday,
April 5th at 8 p.m. at the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre. The show is the first of
four concerts scheduled as part of the 2014 Park at River Walk Concert Series. We look
forward to building upon the popularity of last year’s series with a collection of well-
known performers paired with a great venue! Individual tickets are $12.50 or a series
ticket package for all shows is available for $40. As with the past concert series at the
Amphitheatre, event goers can bring their own food and drinks. Future series acts
include Pablo Cruise (May 17th), Starship featuring Mickey Thomas (September 13th)
and Bluffett: Jimmy Buffett Tribute (October 4th). For more information on the series
visit http://www.bakersfieldamphitheatre.us/.
This Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. until noon; the City of Bakersfield Animal Control
Division will be offering a low-cost rabies vaccination and licensing clinic as well as
FREE microchips (to all currently licensed dogs.) The clinic will be held at Martin Luther
King Jr. Park, at 901 E. California Avenue. Please see attachment and the City’s
website for more information.
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Another large group will be holding an event in Bakersfield this weekend. Cali-Finale,
the statewide cheerleading and dance championships will be held at Rabobank
Arena April 4-6th. In addition to the cheerleading and dance competitions, there also
will be a vendor’s showcase. Cali-Finale was held for the first time in Bakersfield last
year and due to that success returned this year.
Attached is the Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
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Week of April 7_2014_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of April 7, 2014 – April 11, 2014
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing various streets west of Columbus and south of University Reconstructing various streets north of White Ln and west of Gosford
Maintenance grind & pave on Coffee Rd between Meany & Olive Dr
Sealing streets in the area south of Seven Standard and east of Jewetta
Reconstructing Chadbourne off of Calcutta
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
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)
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of April 7_2014_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 7, 2014
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary
Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd. Tuesday, April 8, 2014
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, April 9, 2014
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, April 10, 2014 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, April 11, 2014
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.
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BPD News Release – Bakersfield Animal Control Low Cost
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Written by Rick Hicks on 03 April 2014
For Immediate Release April 3, 2014
The City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division would like to invite thecommunity to a low cost rabies vaccination and licensing clinic for their
pets.On Saturday, April 5th, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until noon; the City of
Bakersfield Animal Control Division will be offering a low-cost rabies
vaccination & licensing clinic as well as FREE microchips (to allcurrently licensed dogs.) The clinic will be held at Martin Luther King Jr.
Park, at 901 E. California Avenue.The rabies vaccinations will be offered at a reduced cost; however the
licensing fees are regular price. The rabies vaccine will not be
administered without the purchase of a license at the low cost clinics.
The electronic microchip effort is a program focused on reducing the number of impounded
animals entering the shelter system and is becoming the “preferred” form of animal and owneridentification.
For more information, please contact the City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division at 661-326-3436. Information regarding services offered and fees can also be obtained by visiting the city
website at:
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/police/Operations/Animal_Control/index.html
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