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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
February 6, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
Notable Items
Attached you will find the monthly TRIP Status Report for the month of February.
The report gives a summary of each TRIP project in construction, in design, and
under review. Completion percentages and pictures of projects are also
included.
With the ongoing drought problem, staff began evaluating options to retrofit the
spray parks so they can be used with the current state restrictions. Unfortunately,
costs to upgrade the spray parks are estimated to be $200,000 to $300,000 each.
Attached you will see a picture of the Bright House Networks Amphitheater during
an event that shows the water in front of the stage. The water is an attractive
amenity and also secures the stage with fewer security guards than would
otherwise be necessary. However, feedback gained from performers over time
has caused staff to consider narrowing the water element. This would allow for an
additional 150 seats closer to the stage which would be appreciated by the
performers. Please let me know if this idea creates questions or concerns from
you.
Beginning Tuesday February 10th the City will begin a project to connect a water
main on Eastbound Truxtun Avenue between Westwind Drive and Oak Street.
Lane closures will be in effect between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All work
on Truxtun Avenue is scheduled to be completed on February 10th. Please see
attached press release for additional information. Good News
The Court issued its final judgment in the City’s favor and validated the City’s
actions and decisions relating to the financing of street and highway projects in
and around the City, including the TRIP projects. This means that, unless there is
an appeal filed in the matter, the City has full power and authority under the
California Constitution and California law to move forward with the financing of
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street and highway projects in accordance with City Resolution 126-13, adopted
on September 25, 2013.
The City has been installing synthetic turf in several median islands throughout
Bakersfield. The City has received positive responses from the community for the
turf recently installed on Allen Road north of Stockdale Highway, and on Buena
Vista Road at the San Joaquin Valley Railroad crossing. Synthetic turf will also be
installed in medians on Calloway Drive, California Avenue, Truxtun Avenue, and
Brundage Lane by March 17th. Please see attached picture.
We are happy to announce that we received word this week the Government
Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City’s FY 2014-15 Budget
Document the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the 15th
consecutive year the City’s Budget Book has received the award from GFOA.
The GFOA established the Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program
(Budget Awards Program) in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local
governments to prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that
reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State
and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices on budgeting and then to
recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. A special
thanks to Assistant City Manager Chris Huot who compiles and publishes the book
annually, as well as to each member of the budget team, department heads,
budget managers and all staff members who participate in the budget process.
The City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division would like to invite the community
to a low cost vaccination, licensing and microchip clinic for dogs living within the
city limits. The clinic will be held at Jefferson Park at 801 Bernard Street, Saturday,
February 7th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
The rabies vaccinations will be offered to all dogs 3 months of age and older. The
vaccine cost is reduced, however; the licensing fees are regular price. Microchips
will be offered FREE to dogs with a valid city license!
We are now offering the DAPP vaccine at the monthly clinics as well. Whether it’s
a first puppy shot or your dog needs its annual booster-we are able to offer
disease protection for your dog. Puppies should be 8 weeks of age and in good health to receive a vaccination.
Also, the Animal Care Center has a special Valentines Discount for adopting
Dogs and Cats for only $14. Please see attached flyer.
For more information, please contact the City of Bakersfield Animal Control
Division at 661-326-3436 or visit us on the web at:
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/acc/index.html
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Misc. Council Referrals
Attached is a response to the following Council referrals:
• Councilmember Maxwell
o Consultant for Street Study Reports
For your reference, the following reports are attached:
Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 9th; and
2014 Crime Statistics
Event Notifications
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
AT:CH:cb:al cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project development. This
report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please
contact Janet Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491.
MILESTONES
TRIP held a community meeting on February 4th to provide an update on the design and landscape concepts for
the 24th Street Improvement Project. The project is at 60 percent of design and the landscaping element is just
getting off the ground so this was an opportune time to gather additional input from the community. More than
200 people attended the meeting and spoke with the project’s engineers and landscape team; 44 written
comments were submitted at the meeting. The team is in the process of reviewing the public input and will
continue working toward developing an aesthetically pleasing project that meets the needs of neighborhood
residents and motorists in California’s ninth largest city.
The weather finally cleared during the last week of January, and the old Hosking Avenue Bridge has been
removed. The demolition and detours went extremely well, and the contractor removed the bridge in two
nights. Freeway closures and detours will again be needed to erect bridge falsework, currently planned for
spring 2015.
A pre-construction meeting was held for the Beltway Operational Improvements on January 16th. This project
will begin construction immediately following the completion of the Gap Closure project.
A pre-construction meeting was held for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project on February 2nd. Construction
activities are expected to begin in early April, and a groundbreaking ceremony is being planned for mid-March.
The first administrative draft of the Centennial Corridor Project’s final environmental document was submitted
to Caltrans on January 23rd, beginning the agency’s extensive review process.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Four projects are currently under construction, and the Beltway Operational Improvements and Rosedale
Highway Widening Project are just weeks away from starting construction.
Westside Parkway 6C
Contractor: Security Paving Company
85% complete; anticipated completion: March 2015
The Renfro Road Bridge opened to traffic in early January, and the decorative railing will be installed in early
February. Finish work is also expected to be completed on the west side of the Allen Road Bridge this month.
The contractor has finished the concrete paving the freeway lanes and shoulders. Roadway grinding and joint
sealing operations will continue through most of February. Concrete barriers will be constructed at the median
and along both sides of the freeway adjacent to the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District’s water storage
basins.
February 2015
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
February 2015
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Additional work in February includes beginning work on the County-funded concrete block wall, asphalt
paving for the ramps at Allen Road, installation of traffic signals and lighting at the new Stockdale Highway
intersection, and final asphalt paving at the west end of the project.
State Route 58 Gap Closure
Contractor: Security Paving Company
85% complete; anticipated completion: March 2015
Work continued on the newly widened bridges during January. Work is nearing completion on the retaining
wall adjacent to the H Street on-ramp to westbound State Route 58. Daytime closures of this on-ramp will
remain in effect until this work is completed.
The contractor has completed concrete paving operations, as well as the asphalt median and westbound
shoulder. Construction of the median barrier is currently underway. Additional work planned for the month of
February includes backfill and shoring removal for the retaining wall, joint seals, and miscellaneous electrical
work throughout the project.
State Route 178/Morning Drive Interchange
Contractor: Granite Construction
64% complete; anticipated completion: July 2015
Current work is concentrated along Morning Drive as utility relocations and road widening activities continue.
Morning Drive, between Auburn Street and Morningstar Avenue, as well as the Morning Drive/Auburn Street
intersection is currently closed to traffic to allow for this construction work. The closure is expected to remain in
effect through March.
The new retaining wall on the north side of State Route 178 has been backfilled and the contractor plans to
begin placing masonry block for the soundwall adjacent to the Canyon Hills Church residential units in February.
Last month’s bridge work included placing the median curb and forming the barrier on the west side of the
bridge.
Upcoming work includes completing storm drains on Morning Drive and Auburn Street, installing curb and
gutter on Morning Drive, additional utility work, and roadway excavation.
State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange
Contractor: Granite Construction
8% complete; anticipated completion: early 2016
Hosking Avenue, between H Street and Silver Dollar Way, was closed in early January and the asphalt was
removed from the roadway. Hosking Avenue will remain closed through late 2015 to allow for construction of
the new bridge. Temporary concrete barrier rail was placed along State Route 99 within the construction zone,
and the old Hosking Avenue Bridge was removed in late January. Work continues on the retaining wall in the
southwest quadrant.
In February, the contractor will excavate and place reinforcing steel and concrete for the foundations for the
future bridge. Work on the retaining wall will continue.
Beltway Operational Improvements
0% complete; anticipated completion: early 2017
A kick-off meeting for the Beltway Operational Improvements Project was held in January. The safety and
operational improvements to State Route 58 and State Route 99 are expected to begin immediately following
completion of the State Route 58 Gap Closure Project.
TRIP Status Report
February 2015
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Rosedale Highway Widening
Designer: Mark Thomas Company (MTC)
0% complete; anticipated completion: late 2016
PG&E started utility relocations in January. New poles are being installed so power lines can be moved away
from the future road widening limits. PG&E’s work will continue westward in the coming weeks and is expected
to be completed this spring.
A pre-construction kick-off meeting was held on February 2nd. The contractor will be putting together the
construction schedule and preparing material submittals in the coming weeks. Construction is expected to begin
in early April. Planning is underway for a groundbreaking ceremony to be held in mid-March; additional details
will be included in the March Status Report.
The City has possession of all of the Right-of-Way necessary to construct the project; 94 ownerships have
closed escrow, and five ownerships are currently in the condemnation process.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
State Route 178 Widening
Designer: TYLin International
Design 100% complete; Right-of-Way 90% complete; Anticipate bidding: spring 2015
The team is awaiting receipt of the E-76 for construction and the project is expected to be advertised for
construction this spring.
Anticipated Right-of-Way completion: early 2015
• 29 Ownerships (40 parcels)
- 26 ownerships have closed escrow
- 3 ownerships are in condemnation
SR 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Designer: Parsons
Design 100% complete; Project is within existing Caltrans right-of-way; Anticipate bidding: spring 2015
The project provides operational and safety improvements along southbound State Route 99 and at the
Rosedale Highway off-ramp. The project is expected to be advertised for construction in spring, with
construction beginning in summer 2015.
Caltrans is working on the Construction Cooperative Agreement.
24th Street Improvement Project
Designer: TYLin International (TYL)
Design 60% complete; Right-of-Way 76% complete (full acquisitions); Anticipate bidding: mid-2016
The City received 60% design plans January
On February 4th, TRIP held a community meeting to share initial landscape design concepts and gather public
input on plant materials and hardscape features. More than 200 people attended the meeting and spoke
with the project’s engineers and landscape team; 44 written comments were submitted at the meeting
regarding the project and landscape. The team is currently reviewing and analyzing the public’s questions,
comments, and input.
Property acquisitions are underway
• 21 full residential ownerships (two have been removed through design enhancements)
- 16 ownerships are in agreement
- 5 ownerships in negotiations
TRIP Status Report
February 2015
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Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 25% complete; Right-of-Way 0% complete
Design is ongoing and 30% design plans are expected in March
Right-of-way acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 60 percent.
• 12 properties, subject to change as design progresses
PROJECTS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Centennial Corridor
Caltrans lead; Environmental Consultant: Parsons
Environmental process 90% complete; Right-of-Way 40% complete (single family properties, full acquisitions)
Parsons submitted the Administrative Draft of the Centennial Corridor Project Final Environmental
Document to Caltrans on January 23rd, beginning the agency’s extensive review process.
The Final Relocation and Impact Report (FREIR) was reviewed and approved in January.
The Programmatic Agreement (SHPO) was approved and signed in January.
Survey and other field work for advance preliminary engineering began in late January
Right-of-Way (Early Acquisition/Voluntary Basis)
• Full Acquisitions required for the project: 199 single family residences & 36 commercial properties
- 121 ownerships have requested early acquisition (6 commercial/multi-family)
- 79 offers have been approved by City Council; 1 commercial
- 130 letters sent to remaining parcel owners (full acquisitions) in December; 21 percent had
requested additional information by the end of January.
TRIP Status Report
February 2015
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Left Top: Landscape architect Roland
Genick discusses landscape concept plans
at the 24th Street Improvement Project
community meeting on February 4th
Center Left: Members of the public review
design plans with project engineers
Center Right: The view from the Hosking
Avenue bridge deck during demolition
Bottom: Demolition of the Hosking
Avenue Bridge was completed over two
nights of freeway closures in late January
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February 2015
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Top Left: Construction of a new soundwall is underway on the north side of State Route 178 adjacent to the Canyon
Hills Church residential units
Top Right: Crews are completing utility relocations and working on the widening of Morning Drive. This section of the
road, along with the intersection at Auburn Street, is currently closed to traffic
Middle Right: The Renfro Road Bridge has opened to traffic
Bottom Left: The new lanes on State Route 58 have been paved and crews are working to complete the median barrier
Bottom Right: Crews prepare to place concrete for the freeway barrier along the Westside Parkway near Allen Road
Bright House Networks Amphitheater
Public Works Department
Nick Fidler – Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Louis Sun
Thursday, February 5, 2015 Civil Engineer III
(661) 326-3507
Calwater Water Main Connection on Eastbound Truxtun Avenue
between Westwind Drive and Oak Street
Beginning Tuesday February 10, 2015, the City of Bakersfield will begin a project
to connect a water main on Eastbound Truxtun Avenue between Westwind Drive
and Oak Street.
Lane closures will be in effect between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All work
on Truxtun Avenue is scheduled to be completed on February 10, 2015. The City
thanks the public for their patience during the construction of these improvements.
For more information, please contact Louis Sun, Public Works Design
Engineering, at (661) 326-3507.
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City of Bakersfield • Public Works Department • 1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California • 93301
(661) 326-3724 • Fax (661) 852-2120
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
DATE: February 3, 2015
SUBJECT: Consultant for Street Study
Referral No. 559
The Public Works Department has appropriated funds within the Capital Improvement
Program to develop a new Pavement Management System (PMS) for the City’s roadways.
As part of the development of this system, the consultant will be required to evaluate and
collect data on the existing condition of all City streets; this includes driving every street and
documenting all the conditions for each segment and assigning a value for the pavement
condition. The data will then be inputted into the PMS as the baseline condition from which
future pavement conditions (due to normal aging) and maintenance recommendations
will be derived.
A PMS is a database/computer software system that tracks pavement condition, analyzes various types of maintenance efforts that could be performed to the pavement to extend
its life, and then makes recommendations based on a cost to benefit analysis to cost effectively improve the pavement. Typical recommendations could include such things as
crack sealing, oil application, rehabilitation, resurfacing, or ultimately replacement. The system analyzes several variables including, but not limited to, pavement condition,
roadway structural section, traffic volumes, and past maintenance efforts to develop recommendations.
Staff will be performing a consultant selection process over the next few months to select a
consultant to develop the new PMS. It is anticipated the PMS will be completed so that the data can be used to provide pavement recommendations for the FY 2016-2017 Capital
Improvement Program Budget.
In addition, the consultant will be required to train City staff to evaluate the roadways on a
scientific basis and input data into the system so that staff can self-sufficiently maintain the
PMS proceeding into the future.
Councilmember Maxwell requested that the City look at hiring a
consultant who would study citywide street conditions, determine where
the biggest problems are and what it might take to improve them.
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of Feb. 9, 2015 – Feb. 13, 2015
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing streets in the area south of Wilson Rd and west of New Stine Lowering manholes in Oleander and Planz HUD areas in preparation for street
reconstruction/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
Dirt work at Sports Village
Concrete work on various streets in the area south of E. California Ave and east of Union Ave, south Flower and east of Beale (all HUD funded areas)
Miscellaneous work at PD property room
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza Grading for new parking lot at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Constructing cul-de-sac at Beech St and 24th St
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Week of February 9_2015_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 9, 2015
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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, February 11, 2015
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, February 12, 2015
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, February 13, 2015 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 only when possible.
Week of February 9_2015_Work Schedule
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
January 16-17 - Condors vs Utah 7:00 PM
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 23 & 24 – Monster X Tour 7:00 PM
$40, $20, $17, $15, $10 On Sale Now
January 27 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $24, $19, $16, $12 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
February 14 – Super Love Jam 7:30 PM
$49.50, $38.50, $33.50, $28.50 On Sale Now
March 7-8 – CIF Wrestling Champs
All-Session Pass: $69, Single Session On Sale 1/18
April 1-3 – Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai 7:30 PM
$95, $70, $55, $35 (Kids: $45, $25)On Sale Now
April 4 – Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai 4:30/7:30 PM
$100, $75, $60, $40 (Kids: $50, $30)On Sale Now
April 5 – Cirque Du Soleil: Varekai 1:30/5:30 PM
$95, $70, $55, $35 (Kids: $45, $25)On Sale Now
April 6 – Fleetwood Mac 7:30 PM
$177.50, $127.50, $77.50, $47.50 On Sale Now
May 7-10 – Marvel Universe Live!
$70, $45, $30, $25 On Sale Now
January 22 – So You Think You Can Dance 8:00 PM
$63, $47, $37 On Sale Now
January 25 – Alex DePue 3:00 PM
BCCA event
January 26 – 7 Brides For 7 Brothers 7:30 PM
$52, $42, $32 On Sale Now
February 14 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
February 15 – Memphis: The Musical 4:00 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
March 14 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 17 – Hoffman Hospice Event 7:00 PM
661-410-1010 for tickets
March 29 – Sister Act 7:00 PM
$62, $47, $32 On Sale Now
April 11 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 9 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com