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November 26, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th,
in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Notable Items:
As previously discussed, Property and Sales Tax revenues are of critical
importance to the long-term health of the General Fund and City
operations. As a result, staff created the following memorandum for
Councils consideration.
Bakersfield’s office market has the lowest rate of vacancies in the nation,
according to a report from Colliers International. For the third quarter of
2014, Bakersfield’s office market showed a vacancy rate of 7.39%. In
addition to being the lowest of any U.S. market, Bakersfield had the third
lowest rate in North America, behind only Toronto (6.62%) and Montreal
(7.31%). The vacancy rate for all North American markets was 13.11%.
Colliers tracks 87 North American markets; 75 of them are in the U.S.
To read the complete report, click on the following link:
www.colliers.com/-/media/Files/MarketResearch/UnitedStates/2014-NA-
Highlights-Reports/Colliers_NA_Office_2014Q3_Final.pdf
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November 26, 2014 Page 2
Please see the attached press release, which notes the trash, recycling
and green waste pick-up schedules for the week of Thanksgiving.
Traffic Advisory
There will be no construction work Wednesday and through the holiday
weekend. Work will resume Monday, December 1st.
State Route 99 Lane Closures Needed for Hosking Avenue Interchange
Work
The contractor for the State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange
project will begin preparing the site for construction next week, December
1st-5th. This work entails clearing the construction site, including the
removal of fencing and trees along State Route 99 in the vicinity of the
future interchange.
The contractor will need to close the outside traffic lanes on State Route
99, in both directions, to perform this work. Motorists should anticipate the
closure of these lanes between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
State Route 58/H Street Westbound On-ramp Closure
Nighttime Freeway Lane Closures and Local Street Closures Resume
Work on the State Route 58 Gap Closure project resumes on December
1st, following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Motorists should
anticipate potential lane, ramp and street closures in the following
locations through December 19th.
The 24-hour closure resumes at the State Route 58/Chester Avenue-H
Street westbound on-ramp on Monday, December 1st. During this closure,
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.
Nighttime lane closures on State Route 58, between State Route 99 and
Cottonwood Road, will resume Tuesday night, December 2nd. These
closures will then be in effect Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m.
through 6 a.m. the following morning. The closures may affect either lane
in each direction; and when work is adjacent to an on- or off-ramp, the
ramp will be closed while work is underway. At least one lane in each
direction is expected to be open to freeway traffic at all times.
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Motorists should also anticipate closures on Cottonwood Road, Madison
Street and P Street, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No two adjacent arterial streets will be closed at any
given time so motorists can use the closest arterial, to the east or west, to
cross the freeway while work is underway.
Traffic Control at State Route 178 at Canteria Drive
Motorists are advised to anticipate having to stop while traveling in the
vicinity of State Route 178 and Canteria Drive next week, while the
contractor removes an overhead power line. This work will be conducted
between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., and will require stopping traffic
for approximately 10 minutes while work is underway.
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 referral:
• Councilmember Maxwell
o Traffic Signals on 23rd and 24th Streets Reports
For your information, the following report is attached:
• Streets Division work schedule for the week of December 1st
• Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible program changes
Event Notifications:
Attached is the Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and
Convention Center.
o Bakersfield Condors
November 29th vs Utah Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m.
“Annual Teddy Bear Toss”- Tickets start at $15
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cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NICK FIDLER • DIRECTOR • CITY ENGINEER __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1600 Truxtun Avenue (661) 326-3724 Bakersfield • California • 93301 www.bakersfieldcity.us Fax (661) 852-2120
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Luda Fishman
Monday November 24, 2014 Business Manager (661) 326-3114
During the Thanksgiving week, residents and businesses in Bakersfield should note the
holiday trash collection schedule. There will be no trash pick up on Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 27, 2014. All Thursday trash, recycling, and green-waste services
will be made the next day, Friday November 28th. Friday collections will be made on
Saturday November 29th.
The Mt Vernon Green Waste Facility will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday
November 27th reopening again Friday, November 28th at 7am.
The City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division wishes residents a very happy and safe
Thanksgiving Holiday!
For more information, please contact Luda Fishman, Business Manager, Solid Waste
Division, at (661) 326-3114.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
DATE: November 25, 2014
SUBJECT: Traffic Signals on 23rd and 24th Streets
Referral No. 544
A signal technician has been assigned to check both 23rd and 24th Street weekly to make
sure the traffic signals stay in coordination and operating properly. The project to install
fiber communications between the signals is expected to advertise for bids within the next
2-3 weeks. The communication line between the signals will help keep them in coordination
with the Caltrans signals at M Street and allow the signals to be monitored remotely from
the City’s Traffic Operations Center.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that, once a week, the Public Works
Department assign a staff member to ensure that the traffic signals on 23rd
and 24th Streets are working properly.
Week of December 1_2014_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of Dec. 1, 2014 – Dec. 5, 2014
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing various streets south of Panama Ln and west of Union 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
Dirt work at Sports Village Concrete work on various streets in the area south of E. California Ave and east of Union Ave, south
of Wilson and east of So “H”, south of California and east of Oleander, south Flower and east of
Beale ( all HUD funded areas)
Miscellaneous work at PD property room
Leaf collection started on 10/15/14 and runs thru 1/31/15
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza
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 December 1_2014_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 1, 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, December 2, 2014
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr.
Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. – Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. – Mountain Dr. & Raval St.
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd.
Thursday, December 4, 2014 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St.
Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln.
Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment)
City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr.
Friday, December 5, 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.
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
November 29 – Condors Teddy Bear Toss 7:00 PM
$40, $26, $21, $18, $15 On Sale Now
December 11 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 13 – Condors vs Utah 7:00 PM
January 23 & 24 – Monster X Tour 7:00 PM
$40, $20, $17, $15, $10 On Sale Now
February 10 – Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM
$88, $53, $36, $28, $21 On Sale Now
February 12 – Enrique Iglesias/Pitbull 7:30 PM
$127.50, $77.50, $47.50, $27.50 On Sale Now
May 7-10 – Marvel Universe Live!
$150, $100, $50, $40 On Sale Now
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 14 – Condors vs Utah 5:30 PM
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 26-27 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 12-13 – The Nutcracker
$35, $30, $25, $20 On Sale Now
January 9 – Disney Live:Pirate & Princess 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM
$55, $32, $23, $18 On Sale Now
January 11 – Harmonies Girls Choir 3:00 PM
BCCA Show
January 22 – So You Think You Can Dance 8:00 PM
$63, $47, $37 On Sale Now
January 26 – 7 Brides For 7 Brothers 7:30 PM
$52, $42, $32 On Sale Now
February 26-27 – Shen Yun 7:30 PM
$120, $110, $100, $80, $70, $60, $50 On Sale Now
www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com