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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
July 10, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager Subject: General Information
Good News
The City of Bakersfield Water Department saw a total water reduction in its domestic
service area of 34% in June 2015 as compared to June 2013. Residential water
reduction, which accounts for nearly 75% of the total water reduction, met the State’s
target of 36%.
The formula for success is for residents to continue to resist the temptation to increase
lawn watering times over the next few hot summer months. Staff is very impressed and
pleased with the citizens of Bakersfield taking on the responsibility to conserve water.
The Wastewater bond sale went very well Wednesday. Staff hit the market on a good
day for municipal transactions. The combined global issues with Greece and China
enhanced the attractiveness of our strong AA rated transaction. We had been
estimating debt service savings of about $15 million with annual debt service being
lowered by $700,000 to $800,000 per year. The final pricing calculates to overall savings
on debt service of $17,577,838; with annual debt service being lowered in most years
by $1,040,000. This is very good news in a difficult economic time. As always, staff will
continue to look for ways to save the City money and be fiscally responsible.
The estimated borrowing needed to complete TRIP projects was $270 million in
February of 2013. In 2014 that amount was reduced to $240 million. We are pleased to advise you that the new estimate is between $190 and $200 million. A memo from
Finance Director Nelson Smith on that subject is enclosed which provides details as
well as a response to the referral from Councilmember Maxwell on spending. The TRIP
team continues to seek new revenue sources to replace borrowing and reduce
overall expenses. Another update to the numbers will occur when Cal Trans approves
the 30% design on the Centennial Corridor.
Bakersfield is the nation’s top city for family activities and fun, according to a recent
analysis by WalletHub.com. WalletHub compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities
based on 30 key metrics to measure the nation’s best and worst cities for families. To
see the entire list and methodology, please visit http://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-
for-families/4435/#main-findings.
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Here are the nation’s Top Ten Cities for family activities and fun:
1. Bakersfield, CA 6. El Paso, TX
2. Sacramento, CA 7. Phoenix, AZ
3. Reno, NV 8. Fort Worth, TX
4. Anchorage, AK 9. Boise, ID
5. Omaha, NE 10. Colorado, Springs, CO
As a reminder, Bakersfield has volunteered to be a Host Town for the Special Olympics,
and will host athletes from Jordan and Kenya July 21st -24th prior to the start of the
Games. During the athletes’ time here, they will have the opportunity to experience
American culture and interact with Bakersfield residents. Councilmembers are invited
to attend the Special Olympic Torch Run and the appreciation dinner.
o Special Olympic Torch Run: Friday, July 17th, at 7:30 a.m., members of the
International Law Enforcement Torch Run will carry the Flame of Hope,
accompanied by members of our Bakersfield Police Department and also the
California Department of Corrections. The run will take place along Truxtun
Avenue starting at A Street and ending at the Kern County Liberty Bell near
Chester. At the Liberty Bell, there will be a short ceremony and words offered by
Mayor Harvey Hall.
o Appreciation Dinner: Thursday, July 23rd, there will be an appreciation dinner for
the athletes and their families, volunteers and dignitaries at 6:00 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5500 Fruitvale Ave Bakersfield, CA
93308.
Notable Items
Cal Water has filed an Application for a General Rate Case with the CPUC which is the
first step of the process for increasing rates for its water customers. They are proposing
to increase rates by $92,107,000 or 10.9% in 2017, 4.3% in 2018, and 4.0% in 2019
averaged for all of their Districts. Below is a summary report of the rate increases for
each one of Cal Water’s Districts including their Bakersfield District. For additional
information and to review the entire report, please visit the Cal Water website at
https://www.calwater.com/rates/general-rate-case/bk/
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TRIP
Traffic Control on State Route 178 at Comanche Drive
Motorists traveling State Route 178 are advised to anticipate delays in the vicinity of
Alfred Harrell Highway/Comanche Drive next week, July 13th-17th. Pre-construction
utility work for the State Route 178 Widening project will require one-way traffic control
in this area while potholing operations are underway. This work is expected to take
place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily.
The traffic control, with intermittent flagging, will affect both directions of traffic on
State Route 178. Motorists who must travel through this area should anticipate delays
lasting up to five minutes, and are advised to allow extra time to reach their
destinations.
Nighttime Geo-technical Work on State Route 99
Geo-technical surveys for the Centennial Corridor project’s preliminary design will be
conducted during nighttime hours on State Route 99, between Stockdale
Highway/Brundage Lanes and Ming Avenue, Monday, July 13th through Thursday, July
16th. The work will require closures of the outside lane in both the northbound and
southbound directions, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., each night.
The work entails drilling a small diameter hole within the right-of-way, collecting
samples, and restoring the surface to pre-existing conditions.
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Upcoming Weekend Closure for Rosedale Highway
A full round-the-clock weekend closure is planned for Rosedale Highway, between
Mohawk Street and Landco Drive, from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24th through 6 a.m. on
Monday, July 27th. The closure is needed to allow the San Joaquin Valley Railroad to
replace the panels across the roadway and for road construction work along this
section of Rosedale Highway. This work is being performed in conjunction with the
Rosedale Highway Widening Project.
During the closure, motorists will need to use Mohawk Street, Truxtun Avenue and Oak
Street to detour around this construction work. Detour signs will be posted along the
detour route (see attached map). Access to businesses in this area will be available,
but there will be no access across the railroad right-of-way on Rosedale Highway.
Council Referrals
Attached is a response to the following Council referral:
• Councilmember Maxwell
o 24th Street Property Maintenance
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Report
For your reference, the following reports are attached:
Streets Division work schedule for the week of June 13th;
Bakersfield Police Dept. Special Enforcement Unit/Gang Violence Report; and
Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes
Event Notifications
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Recreation and Park Announcements:
o Friday Night Movies in the Park: July 12th “The Box Trolls” will be playing at Silver
Creek Park. This is a free event and be sure to show up early because pre-show fun
will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. To see future movies, please
see the attached flyer.
AT:CH:cb:al cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Week of July 13_2015_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of July 13, 2015 – July 17, 2015
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area north of Panama Ln between Ashe Rd & Stine Rd
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Wible Rd between Pacheco and Panama Ln
Reconstruction of streets in the Auto Mall area East of Wible Rd and north & south of Pacheco
Preparing Panama Ln. between Freeway 99 and Stine Rd for a Maintenance Grind & Pave
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 and storm line installation at Sports Village
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza
Grading for new parking lot at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
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Week of July 13_2015_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 13, 2015
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, July 14, 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, July 15, 2015
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, July 16, 2015
City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd.
Between El Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr.
Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Friday, July 17, 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.
BAKERSFIELD POLICEBAKERSFIELD POLICEBAKERSFIELD POLICEBAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUMMEMORANDUMMEMORANDUMMEMORANDUM
Date: July 9, 2015
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Subject: Special Enforcement Unit/Gang Violence Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit’s monthly gang statistics report for
June, 2015. Please call if you have any questions.
GSW/vrf
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Stats for June 2015
Year to Date Special Enforcement Unit Statistics
January - June 2015
136 Felony Arrests 376 FI’s 38 Search Warrants
156 Misdemeanor Arrests 148 Citations 627 Court Prep - Hours
70 Felony Warrant
Arrests 1072 Probation and
Parole Searches 917 Hours Assisting
Patrol
116 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 77 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 660 Hours Assisting
Investigations
14 AB109 Arrests –
186.22 234 Supplemental
Reports 27 2015 Shootings
7 AB109 Arrests - Other 279 General Offense
Reports 42 2014 Shootings
68 Hours In Training 59 Vehicle Reports 34 2013 Shootings
61 Guns Seized 371 Patrol Call Response 31 2012 Shootings
18 Felony Arrests 60 FI’s 4 Search Warrants
12 Misdemeanor Arrests 6 Citations 70 Court Prep - Hours
8 Felony Warrant
Arrests 127 Probation and
Parole Searches 141 Hours Assisting
Patrol
8 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 16 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 121 Hours Assisting
Investigations
1 AB109 Arrests – 186.22 23 Supplemental
Reports 2 2015 Shootings
0 AB109 Arrests - Other 27 General Offense
Reports 7 2014 Shootings
0 Hours In Training 4 Vehicle Reports 5 2013 Shootings
11 Guns Seized 57 Patrol Call Response 6 2012 Shootings
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
JUNE 2014-2015 COMPARISON
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
2013-2015 YEAR TO DATE COMPARISON
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2013 2014 2015
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
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SHOOTINGS HOMICIDES*
YEAR TO DATE GANG VIOLENCE INDEX 2013-2015
*Please note that the homicide stats include all gang related homicides, including but not limited to
shootings and stabbings.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
GANG RELATED SHOOTINGS – 2013-2015 (YEAR TO DATE ONLY)
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2013 2014 2015
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – JUNE 2015
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September 25 – Wild Kratts Live!7:00 PM
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