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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
July 25, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
Notable Items:
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Theodore Wright to Assistant Public Works
Director. He has been employed with the Public Works Department of the City of
Bakersfield for nearly 25 years. During this time, Ted has supervised the Subdivisions
Section, has managed the Design Engineering Division and most recently has been
managing the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP). His experience includes
development and delivery of the City’s Capital Improvement Program; development
and management of multi-million dollar budgets; and management and coordination
of complex multi-agency projects. Congratulations Ted! An internal promotion process
is taking place to replace his position with TRIP.
Per the State Mandate on water conservation, the City of Bakersfield must close all
nine spray parks by Friday August 1st. To offset the early closures, the City will offer free
and discounted swimming at its pools. Please see the attached press release for
additional information.
Beginning August 4th, City crews will be replacing bricks and tiles within the Centennial Plaza in front of the Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. The majority of
the bricks and tiles have been in place since the Plaza opened in 1998 and many are
now worn, broken or chipped. The project will install a uniform, level surface for facility
attendees and users of the Plaza. Crews will be replacing the bricks and tiles with
concrete throughout the month of August. During the month of September, those who
have donated bricks and tiles will have the opportunity to collect them at the City’s
Corp Yard. Please see the Press Release for more information.
The new electronic agenda system has been integrated internally. The agenda system
is functional and is being tested by staff. The full conversion may occur as early as
September at which time, councilmembers who wish to go fully electronic will have
the ability to do so.
I will be on vacation the week of August 4th through 8th. Chris Huot will be in charge
during my absence and the staff will have my contact information in the event that I
need to be contacted.
General Information
July 25, 2014 Page 2
TRIP:
State Route 58 Gap Closure Project Closures- July 28th - August 1st
Chester Avenue/H Street westbound on-ramp: Intermittent daytime lane closures are
anticipated next week for the Chester Avenue/H Street westbound on-ramp as the
contractor continues work on the adjacent retaining wall. During the closures,
motorists can 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.
Cottonwood Road at State Route 58 will be closed during daytime hours on Monday
and Tuesday. This closure is necessary to allow for work on the newly constructed
bridge sections. This work will take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., each
day. Motorists can use either Union Avenue or Washington Street for north/south
access across the freeway.
State Route 58 westbound lanes: Motorists should anticipate nighttime lane closures on
westbound State Route 58, Sunday through Tuesday, between Cottonwood Road and
State Route 99. The contractor will be restriping the roadway and placing concrete
barrier rail in preparation of median excavation for the new travel lanes. This activity
will take place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., each night. One westbound
travel lane will remain open to traffic while operations are underway. Two travel lanes
will be open to traffic during daytime hours.
Potential Traffic Control on State Route 178 at Bedford Green Drive
The contractor for the State Route 178/Morning Drive Interchange project will be
removing a traffic signal pole located at the State Route 178 and Bedford Green Drive
intersection next week. This work is off the roadway and interruptions to traffic are
expected to be limited.
Crews may conduct traffic control as needed with the use of flagging personnel,
Monday through Wednesday, July 28-30, 2014 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4
p.m., each day. 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. Council Referrals:
Attached is a response to the following Council referrals:
• Councilmember Sullivan
o Litter in the Parks
• Councilmember Johnson
o SWRCB Water Conservation Guidelines
• Councilmember Maxwell
o Speed Enforcement on 24th Street
General Information
July 25, 2014 Page 3
Reports:
For your convenience, the following report is attached:
• Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 28th
Event Notifications:
July is Recreation and Parks month, so enjoy the many spray parks, pools, skate parks,
playgrounds and BBQ’s throughout the City of Bakersfield for fun in the summer sun.
Join us for the following activities:
o FREE summer lunch program continues at the Martin Luther King Center until
August 1st.
o Day Camp at Silver Creek Community Center is held each week, now through
August 8th. Call (661) 326-3866 to register, or go to www.bakersfieldparks.us for
more information.
o Tonight, FREE Movies in the Park tonight starting at dusk at Wilson Park: Peabody
and Sherman
o FREE Movies in the Park on Friday, August 1st at The Park at River Walk. Pre-show
concert starts at 7:00 p.m.; bring chairs for the concert and The Lego Movie.
o Family Fun Night at McMurtrey Aquatic Center on Friday, August 8th. Three
dollars a person or $10.00 for groups of 4 -6. Theme is Under the Sea from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. with lots of fun things for everyone: slides, diving boards, and games.
Attached is the Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
AT:rs:al:cb cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
DATE: July 22, 2014
SUBJECT: Promotion – Public Works Department
I am pleased to announce the promotion of Theodore Wright to Assistant Public
Works Director.
Ted has a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and has been licensed as a Registered Civil
Engineer since 1981.
He has been employed with the Public Works Department of the City of
Bakersfield for nearly 25 years. During this time, Ted has supervised the
Subdivisions Section, has managed the Design Engineering Division and most
recently has been managing the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP). His experience includes development and delivery of the City’s Capital
Improvement Program; development and management of multi-million dollar
budgets; and management and coordination of complex multi-agency
projects.
Mr. Wright’s education and experience make him well-qualified to assume the
responsibilities and challenges of the Assistant Public Works Director position.
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: Dianne Hoover
Thursday July 24, 2014 661.326.3866
City Offers Free Swim Days
Per the State Mandate on water conservation, the City of Bakersfield must close all nine
spray parks by Friday August 1.
Due to the closure, the City will offer free swim days August 1 – 8 at both Jefferson and Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. pools during open swim from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 1:00 –
5:00 p.m. weekends. Both pools will close for the season starting Saturday August 9.
The Silver Creek pool open swim is $1 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 – 5:00
p.m. on weekends. Silver Creek pool will close for open swim on Friday August 15.
The McMurtrey Aquatic Center open swim is $3 daily through Sunday August 17. Since all
other pools and spray parks will be closed by August 15, the city will offer a $1 discount
during open swim at McMurtrey Aquatic Center on the following weekend days and
Labor Day: August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 & September 1. The hours for open swim are from
1:00 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 1:00-5:00 p.m. weekends. After September 1, McMurtrey
Aquatic Center is closed for open swim and begins its fall programs of lap swimming,
classes, and rentals.
Please check the city’s website for more information at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
POOLS: OPEN SWIM DATES
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. FREE August 1 - 8
Jefferson FREE August 1 - 8
Silver Creek $1 August 1 - 15
McMurtrey Aquatic Center $3 August 1 - 17
$2 (Discounted) August 23, 24, 30, 31; September 1
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Public Works Department Nick Fidler – Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stuart Patteson Friday, July 25, 2014 Operations Manager
(661) 326-3781
Removal of Bricks and Tiles from Centennial Plaza
Beginning August 4th, City crews will be replacing bricks and tiles within the Centennial Plaza
in front of the Rabobank Arena, Theater and Convention Center. The majority of the bricks
and tiles have been in place since the Plaza opened in 1998 and many are now worn,
broken or chipped. The project will install a uniform, level surface for facility attendees and
users of the Plaza. Crews will be replacing the bricks and tiles with concrete throughout the
month of August.
Beginning September 1, 2014, members of the public who wish to retrieve their engraved
brick or tile may do so by contacting the Public Works Department at (661) 326-3111. Public
Works is requesting the public to call 48 hours in advance to allow staff to retrieve the
engraved surface(s) and have them ready for pickup by the individual. Some bricks and
tiles may not be recoverable due to a variety of different factors during the removal
process. Pick up will be made available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding City
holidays, at the City Corporation Yard located at 4101 Truxtun Ave. Members of the public
are encouraged to retrieve their brick or tile by September 30, 2014.
The City of Bakersfield wishes to thank members of the public who generously contributed in
the development of the Plaza and looks forward to providing a safe and enjoyable
environment for all users of the Plaza and adjacent facilities.
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City of Bakersfield • Public Works Department • 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California • 93301(661)
326-3724 • Fax (661) 852-2120
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
DATE: July 23, 2014 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Dianne Hoover, Director
SUBJECT: Referral on litter in the parks
Councilmember Sullivan requested staff evaluate options to reduce litter at
City parks, especially after holidays and weekends, by sending letters to the
offending party or by providing additional trash bags to groups reserving
picnic areas. It is staff’s intention that this memo provides background
information and recommendations in lieu of bringing the item to the
Community Services Committee.
General Park Reservations
Residents of Bakersfield use city parks for family outings, reunions, birthday
parties and other celebrations, especially on weekends and holidays. Those
reserving picnic shelters for these types of events must come in person to pay
the appropriate fees, sign a waiver and agree the group will abide by an
acceptable level of behavior. It is staff’s experience that groups making a
reservation generally clean up their area prior to leaving.
Special Event Park Reservations
If a group reserves the park for a special event, a $500 refundable deposit is
required at the time of booking. This deposit may be kept if the group
damages the park or leaves an excessive amount of litter for City crews to pick
up. In most cases, the group adequately cleans up the park prior to leaving,
as they are motivated to be refunded their full deposit.
Challenges
The majority of litter comes from parks users who do not reserve a picnic area
or a park for a special event. In all parks, trash cans are strategically placed
near where park users congregate, such as picnic areas and playgrounds.
Unfortunately, it is staff’s experience that despite the availability of the trash
cans; many people do not utilize them and discard litter haphazardly. In these
cases, it is very difficult to determine the offending party, as there are not
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
available resources to monitor the City’s 59 parks on a regular basis specifically
for this purpose. The ability for staff to take proactive action or follow up in these cases is marginal.
Additionally, City parks are heavily used for picnics. In some cases, food scraps
are discarded properly in a trash can. However, prior to the crews arriving the
following day to pick up the bags, animals may rummage through a full trash
can during the night and spread litter after looking for food scraps.
Additionally, people go through trash cans looking for recyclables, thus
creating a mess around the trash cans as well. In these cases, the litter around
a particular area may not be the fault of those reserving the area.
Parks Crews
Since weekends are popular in the parks, City Park crews work regular shifts
seven days per week. Weekend crews are provided a list of park reservations,
and they ensure the area is clean prior to a reservation, whether it is in the
morning or afternoon. An emphasis is placed on cleaning restrooms and litter
pick up every morning, especially mornings after a holiday or busy weekend. In
most cases, litter is picked up by noon the day after a holiday or busy
weekend. City Park crews take great pride in keeping the parks clean and
useable for all residents.
In relationship to the high use of City parks, staff receives more praise than
complaints about the level of service provided and the quick response to
clean-ups after a holiday or weekend.
Recommendations
For groups which reserve a park facility and clearly leave litter, staff can send a
follow up letter warning them further littering could result in not issuing future
permits for use for that individual or group. Additionally, Park crews can
provide individuals and groups with extra trash bags to prevent litter from
being left near a trash can that may already be full.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: GREG WILLIAMSON, CHIEF OF POLICE
By: Lyle Martin, Assistant Chief of Police
DATE: JULY 24, 2014
SUBJECT: SPEED ENFORCEMENT ON 24TH STREET
Council Referral No. 514
Council Member Maxwell requested that the Police Department resume patrols on 24th Street
to reduce the amount of speeding.
As requested by Council Member Maxwell, staff from the Operations Division has been
conducting additional traffic enforcement on the 24th Street Corridor during the past week.
These enforcement efforts resulted in 193 citations, five vehicle impounds, two warrant
arrests, one Felony narcotic arrest, and one Grand Theft Auto recovery and arrest.
Staff will continue to monitor the area.
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Week of July 28_2014_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of July 28, 2014 – Aug. 1, 2014
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing various streets north of White Ln and west of Gosford Sealing streets in the area south of Stockdale Hwy and east of Buena Vista Rd
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Mountain Vista between White Ln and Harris Rd
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Meacham between Calloway and Clay Patrick Farr
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 north of E. California Ave and west of Williams in preparation for street reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area)
Dirt work at Mesa Marin for parking lot and playing fields
Concrete work on various streets in the area south of E. California Ave and east of Union Ave (HUD funded area)
Concrete work on Chester Ave between California Ave and Brundage Ln
Assisting San Joaquin Valley Railroad with crossing improvements on MLK Blvd north of Brundage Ln which will be closed starting late evening of Friday 7/25/14 thru Monday 7/28/14, the next crossing will be
Virginia Ave crossing east of MLK Blvd starting 8/9/14 thru 8/12/14
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of July 28_2014_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 28, 2014
Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. – Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary.
Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct.
City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. – Verdugo Ln. to the west City Limit.
Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave. Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Wednesday, July 30, 2014
All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule.
Thursday, July 31, 2014 All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd.
Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr.
City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr.
Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. 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.
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
July 23 – Goo Goo Dolls & Daughtry 7:30 PM
$59.50 & $44.50 On Sale Now
August 24 – WWE Live 5:00 PM
$95, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale Now
November 22 – PBR Velocity Tour 7:00 PM
$75, $60, $45, $20, $15 On Sale Now
April 30-May 3, 2015 – Marvel Universe Live!
$150, $100, $50, $40 On Sale Now
August 7 – Prince Royce 8:00 PM
$198.50, $53.50, $43.50, $33.50 On Sale Now
August 10 – Gurdas Maan 7:00 PM
$20 On Sale 7/15
August 23 – Baby and Child Expo 11:00 AM
Free
October 14 – Straight No Chaser 7:30 PM
$47, $37, $27 On Sale Now
September 13 – Starship 8:00 PM
$12.50 On Sale Now
October 4 – Bluffett 8:00 PM
$12.50 On Sale Now
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