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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 16, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
Good News:
This past week was Bike to Work Week and the City had a special raffle for all those
who participated. Bike to Work Day is a nationally recognized event celebrated
annually on the third Friday in May. Bike to Work supports bicycling as a viable,
environmentally friendly, cost saving commute choice. Thank you to all those who
participated! Please see attached photos.
Please join the City of Bakersfield as they celebrate the opening of the newest City
Skate Park located in Planz Park on Thursday, May 22nd at 3:30 p.m. There will be
entertainment, concessions, giveaways, and fun for the entire family. Thank you to all
those who made this Skate Park possible. Please see attached flyer for more details.
I will be out of office on Thursday, May 22nd, and Friday, May 23rd. Rhonda Smiley will
be in charge in my absence, and she and my staff will have my contact information,
should that be necessary. Monday, May 26th, City Offices will be closed for Memorial
Day. TRIP Advisories:
Traffic Control on Stockdale Highway: Heath Road to Renfro Road
Motorists traveling on Stockdale Highway, between Heath Road and Renfro Road, on
Wednesday, May 21st should anticipate having to stop for up to five minutes. The
contractor for the Westside Parkway will be moving concrete barrier rail along the
north side of Stockdale Highway and temporarily restriping the roadway to facilitate
12-foot lanes in each direction.
Crews will be conducting traffic control as needed with the use of flagging personnel between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Motorists are reminded to obey flagging
personnel and construction signs and to pay close attention to road construction
vehicles and personnel while driving through this area.
General Information
May 16, 2014 Page 2
Council Referrals:
Attached is a response to the following Council referral:
• Councilmember Maxwell
o Vehicle Emissions Tests Checkpoints Reports:
For your convenience, the following reports are attached:
• Parks and Recreation April Monthly Report; and
• Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 19th
Event Notifications:
o Rabobank Arena
o The Bakersfield Condors have advanced to the 3rd round of the ECHL playoffs.
Their next home games will be held Friday, May 23rd; Saturday, May 24th; and
Sunday, May 25th against the Alaska Aces.
o Rabobank Theater
o Tuesday, May 20th at 7:30 p.m., American Idiot the musical will be performing at
the Rabobank Theater. Thursday, May 22nd Gloria Trevi will be performing.
o Bright House Networks Amphitheater
o Saturday, May 17th at 8:00 p.m., Pablo Cruise will be performing at the Bright
House Networks Amphitheater.
o Attached is the Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
AT:rs:al:cb cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Bike to Work Day
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
Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Darin Budak
Wednesday May 14, 2014 661.326.3866
Grand Opening Ceremony - Planz Park Skate Park
Please join Mayor Harvey Hall, Councilmember Willie Rivera, and other officials in
opening the newest City of Bakersfield Skate Park located in Planz Park on
Thursday May 22 at 3:30 p.m. Additional activities to commemorate the opening
will include entertainment, concessions, and giveaways.
Immediately following the ceremony, the skate park officially opens to the public.
The use of the facility is only for in-line or roller skates and skateboards. In addition,
users are required to wear helmets, elbow pads and knee pads or be subject to a
citation. The use of the facility is free to the public for recreational use.
What: Planz Park Skate Park Ribbon Cutting
When: Thursday May 22, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Planz Park Skate Park
1601 Planz Road
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: GREG WILLIAMSON, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: May 14, 2014
SUBJECT: Vehicle Emission Test Checkpoints
Council Referral No. 479
Council Member Maxwell would like the City to look into citizens being pulled over at
checkpoints for vehicle emission tests.
The Roadside Inspection Program was established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 44081 which requires BAR, with the assistance of the
California Highway Patrol, to inspect the emissions of vehicles while actually being driven on
California roadways.
I contacted the Captain Terry Roberts who is in charge of our local California Highway Patrol. He
explained the Bureau of Automotive Repair sets the time and location for the vehicle emission
checkpoints. They employ the CHP to assist with the safety of the checkpoints. According to Captain
Roberts and the BAR, the checkpoints are voluntary and there is no penalty for non-compliance.
The following is an excerpt from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair website.
(www.bar.ca.gov)
Why are roadside surveys necessary?
The data collected from roadside surveys provides an overview of the emissions emitted by vehicles
driven on California’s roads to help ensure the State is meeting federal standards for reducing ozone-
forming pollution generated by motor vehicles. The data also provides useful information to evaluate
and improve the performance of the Smog Check Program.
Where are roadside surveys performed?
The surveys are performed in the areas of the state with the poorest air quality, including the Central
Valley, the San Francisco Bay area, the greater Los Angeles area, Inland Empire, and San Diego
area. BAR randomly selects ZIP codes in these areas and then identifies suitable sites where it can
safely conduct the surveys.
Who performs the roadside surveys?
Roadside surveys are performed by BAR staff. Each team generally consists of three or four
individuals, all of whom are ASE certified automotive technicians.
How are the roadside surveys performed?
Vehicles selected for testing are stopped by an officer of the California Highway Patrol. The consumer
is greeted by a BAR representative who provides them with information about the survey’s purpose
and answers any question they may have. The survey is performed in a manner similar to a Smog
Check inspection and usually takes less than 10 minutes.
Greg Williamson
Vehicle Emission Test Checkpoints
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How do these surveys affect consumers?
Participation in the survey is voluntary. There are no consequences to consumers, regardless of their
vehicle’s emission control equipment or its emission levels. At the conclusion of the inspection, the
participants receive a Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) detailing the results of the test.
Does the survey take the place of a required Smog Check inspection?
No. The VIR may not be substituted for a vehicle’s official Smog Check inspection report. However,
the VIR does provide important information about the vehicle. BAR staff will also alert participants to
any mechanical issues that are observed while conducting the inspection.
The website contains additional information, including a video of an actual checkpoint and a section
where a complaint may be filed.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: May 16, 2014
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: April 2014 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of April totaled 86,548 as compared to last year’s total
of 84,617.
ADMINISTRATION:
o Unimproved Median Island Study – Project is complete and in a one-year
maintenance period as of April 25, 2014.
o Wall Repairs:
o Current Wall Repair List Summary:
Stine Road & Planz Road
Hughes Lane & Blue Mountain Way
700 Block of Half Moon Drive
10,000 Block of Olive Drive
Via Naranjo/Renfro
5600 Block Gosford
Kern Canyon Road & Mesa Marin Drive
1501 Truxtun Avenue (Police Department)
o Aquatic Maintenance:
• Aquatic staff completed the repair work for the Amtrak small
“welcome” fountain.
• Aquatic staff completed the installation of the channel drains at
McMurtrey Aquatic Center adjacent to the north side of the
Olympic pool.
• City staff continues to work on developing a “scope of work” for the
rehabilitation of the McMurtrey waterslide project.
• City staff is coordinating with Tech Aquatics to schedule a pre-
season maintenance tune-up of the McMurtrey waterslide.
o Special Event Reservations:
o April 5th – Yokuts park, American Lung Association Walk – 200 Guests
o April 6th – Beach Park, Clubes de Peru Soccer – 200 Guests
o April 12th – Kern River Parkway Trail, March of Dimes Walk – 100 Guests
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS APRIL MONTHLY REPORT PAGE TWO
o April 19th – Kern River Parkway Trail, Finish Line Charity Bike Ride – 250
Guests
o April 19th – TPRW, Valley Achievement Walk – 500 Guests
o April 19th – Yokuts Park, Friedreich’s Ataxis Research Assoc. Walk/Run – 250 Guests
o April 24th – Beach Park, United Farm Workers Rally – 500 Guests
o April 26th – Kern River Parkway Trail, American Cancer Society Bike Ride
– 100 Guests
o Total Attendance: 38,067 Reservations/Special Events
Aquatics/McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 12,716 which was a 9.6% decrease
compared to April 2013 of 14,061. This was due to having Easter break in
April this year compared to being in March last year.
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 8,245
compared to last year’s 8,249. This slight decrease is due to closing the
pool for 2.5 days as Park staff installed a new drainage system.
• 100 Mile Club
o The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 421 active members
that swam 14,072.30 miles this month. The club has swum a combined
total of 130,634 miles.
• Waterpark Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Courses
o Two classes were conducted this month by our Aquatic Trainers. On April
5th – April 13th we held a Water Safety Instructor class with 27 participants
and on April 14th – 18th a Waterpark Lifeguard class with 33 participants.
• Jefferson Pool
o Foothill and Mira Monte High School’s Swim Teams attendance at Jefferson Pool for the month of April was 1,492. Three high school swim
meets were also hosted this month.
• Silver Creek Pool
o Stockdale and Ridgeview High School’s Swim Teams attendance at Silver Creek Pool for April was 2,289. There were also three swim meets at the
pool this month.
• Underwater EGGStravaganza
o The Eighth Annual Underwater EGGStravaganza was held at McMurtrey on Saturday, April 12th. Total attendance for the event was 577, with 276
children participating in the underwater egg hunt.
• First Five Kern Make A Splash Program
o On April 5th, the Make A Splash drowning prevention program provided Parent CPR and First Aid Training to 16 adults. Staff also presented 36
Water Safety Presentations to 690 children at 17 different schools.
o Total Attendance: 12,716
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS APRIL MONTHLY REPORT PAGE THREE ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of
April was 29,908 as compared to last year’s total of 31,655.
o The 5.5% decrease in attendance is attributed to the cancelation of a softball
tournament due to rain on April 26th & 27th. Adaptive Programming Adaptive Softball
o Adaptive Softball Spring League ended on Thursday, April 24th with each team
receiving a trophy and championship t-shirts.
Adaptive Tennis
o In collaboration with Kern County Tennis Association (KCTA), the Adaptive Tennis
Program started this month at Jastro Tennis Courts.
o KCTA provides a coach, tennis rackets and ball for this program. League of Dreams – Adaptive T-Ball
o League of Dreams did not have to charge anyone to participate in t-ball for a
second year in a row due to their fundraising efforts. The participation level
increased again this year growing from 211 participants last year to 242 this year. Adult Softball
o The Spring Adult Softball League continued this month with 174 teams
participating. Softball Tournaments
o Relay for Life slow pitch tournament was held on April 12th & 13th. Fourteen teams
participated in the tournament.
o 7 Men’s teams on April 12th
o 7 Co-ed teams on April 13th
o A National Softball Association (NSA) youth fast pitch tournament was scheduled to be held on April 26th & 27th, unfortunately, the tournament was canceled due
to rain. Second Annual “Quality of Life” Presentation & St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk
o The 2nd Quality of Life Presentation was on Tuesday, April 8th at the CSUB Student Union multi-purpose room on campus. The lecture was given by Dr. Jeff Moffit,
Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education & Kinesiology at CSUB. The topic was “21st Century Wellness and the Tao of Grandmother”. Pee Wee T-Ball and T-Ball League
o There are 29 volunteer coaches working in this program.
o The 1st practice was held on April 8th at Silver Creek Park.
o Opening Day was Saturday, April 26th at Sliver Creek Park with all games at
9:00am.
• Donations: $11,259.60 Total Attendance: 29,908
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS APRIL MONTHLY REPORT PAGE FOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
o Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 4,522. The increase in
attendance by 75% was attributed to conducting the Springtime Egg Hunt in April rather than March.
• Free Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks –
o In conjunction with the Superintendent of Schools we are able to provide free food
to children 2 to 17 years old. Snacks are also provided.
• Springtime Egg Hunt
o The Springtime Egg Hunt was held in conjunction with Stay Focused Ministries Spring
Break event. There were over 2,000 participants and staff gave away over 5,000
stuffed eggs. Twenty-two (22) Easter baskets were given away as well as over sixty
(60) various gifts. Stay Focused Ministries served over 1,500 meals during the event.
• Spring Camp
o Over 70 children a day attended the Spring Camp. Campers were fed and then
activities followed which were conducted by Stay Focused Ministries. Donations: $1,105.00 Total Attendance: 4,522 SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY: Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 475 as compared to last year of 524.
o There was one (1) rental for the month of April. After School Fun
• Attendance: Weekly Average: 46 Monthly: 230 Revenue: $1,138.00 Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 860. There was
one (1) rental for the Saunders Recreational Facility for the month of April.
o Hockey Program
o Drop in Program: 40 Attendance: Revenue: $864
o Soccer Program
o Five (5) teams added
• Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 1335 PARKS: Animal Care Center
o Planting and bark around pump was completed on 4/25/14. Challenger Park & Wilderness Park
o Playground construction was completed on 4/30/14. Maxicom
o Park supervisors met with Anthony Blanco of Kern Turf this month to gather information
from Park locations to be upgraded to the Maxicom irrigation system.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS APRIL MONTHLY REPORT PAGE FIVE McMurtrey Aquatic Center
o Staff assisted with the installation of new pool drains this month. Planz
o City staff started work at the skate park on 4/28/14. Siemon Park
o Contractor, Kern Sprinkler installed a new drain line on 4/18/14 from the spray park to
the parking lot to help with water drainage inside vault. Electricians replaced
electronic controller to spray park on 4/14/14. Craftworkers replaced cement that
was cut out for drain installation on 4/23/14. Sports Village
o Large concrete Footballs and soccer balls were installed. TPRW
o Pad for portable restrooms was poured on April 1st to be ready for April 4th concert
date. Gopher Holes Treated at the Following Locations:
o River Oaks Park – 42 gopher holes
o Windermere Park – 28 gopher holes
o White Lane – 18 gopher holes Trees
o Declining Redwood Removals (1) at the following locations:
o Coral Keys Park Trees
o Trees Trimmed: 137 Clearance: 173 Removals: 17
o Service Tickets received: 113 Completed: 96
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
• Water Spray Parks Opened May 3rd weekends only through May. Daily beginning in June
through August.
o Beale Park, Greystone Park, Jastro Park, Jefferson Park, MLK Park, Planz
Park, Saunders Park, Siemon Park and Wayside Park
• Adult Softball Summer Registration deadline is May 9th.
• Silver Creek Camp Fun Registrations now taking place. Inquire (661) 326-3866
• Planz Skate Park Grand Opening – Thursday, May 22nd at 3:30 pm.
• Coast Redwood removals continue in May
Week of May 19_2014_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of May 19, 2014 – May 23, 2014
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing various streets north of White Ln and west of Gosford Maintenance grind & pave on Akers Rd between Planz Rd & White Ln
Sealing streets in the area north of Stockdale and west of Allen Rd
Resurfacing streets in the area south of White Ln and west of Old River Rd
Preparing streets in the area west of Union Ave and south of Panama Ln for resurfacing
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 Cedar St south side of 24th St.
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)
Curb, gutter & sidewalk work on Planz Rd west of Union Ave (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 May 19_2014_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 19, 2014
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 2014
Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. – Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary.
Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. – Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr.
Between Niles St. & Sumner St. – Union Avenue & Beale Ave.
Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. – Beale Ave. & Brown St. Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. – Union Ave. & Kincaid St.
Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. – Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement.
Friday, May 23, 2014 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.BSOnow.org
Bakersfield Community
Concert Association
661-589-2478
661-663-9006
www.bakersfieldcca.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23 – Condors vs Alaska 7:00 PM
$35, $34, $27, $22, $19, $14 On Sale Now
May 24 – Condors vs Alaska 7:00 PM
On Sale Now
May 25 – Condors vs Alaska (If Nec.)TBD
July 17 – Jesus Christ Superstar 8:00 PM
$149.50, $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
July 23 – Goo Goo Dolls & Daughtry 7:30 PM
$59.50 & $44.50 On Sale Now
April 30-May 3, 2015 – Marvel Universe Live!
$150, $100, $50, $40 On Sale Now
$35, $34, $27, $22, $19, $14
$35, $34, $27, $22, $19, $14 On Sale Now
May 20 – American Idiot 7:30 PM
$57, $47, $37 On Sale Now
May 22 – Gloria Trevi 7:30 PM
$97.00, $77.00, $57.00, $47.00, $42.00, $32.00 On Sale Now
May 31 – George Lopez 8:00 PM
$49.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
June 3-4 – Sesame Street Live
$50.00, $32.00, $24.00, $17.00 On Sale Now
June 6 – Ron White 8:00 PM
$53.25, $43.25 On Sale Now
June 7 – Art Laboe’s Super Freestyle Explosion 8:00 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $28.50 On Sale Now
August 7 – Prince Royce 8:00 PM
$198.50, $53.50, $43.50, $33.50 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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