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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
October 9, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Subject: General Information
Good News
• Attached you will find the IACP Quarterly Report. In October 2014, the City
Council approved the IACP implementation plan, which allocated $2.3 million
toward funding many of the priority 1 and 2 recommendations. We are happy to
announce that 17 recommendations are completed and/or have been
implemented; 9 recommendations are underway; and 8 recommendations are
for future consideration. Staff will continue to provide these quarterly updates in
the future, as necessary.
• The Southeast Substation that was re-opened in May, after being closed for eight
years, will remain open. The Police Department has received many positive
comments from citizens in the Valley Zone who appreciate the additional visibility
of patrol vehicles in their area. The Substation will be re-evaluated at the
beginning of the new fiscal year. Please see attached memo.
• The Bakersfield Condors will be playing their first official AAA game in the
American Hockey League tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Grand Rapids Griffins.
We are hoping the new League change attracts even more fans, who will see
regular player movement between the Condors and the NHL
• Since its opening in the summer of 2011, the Mesa Marin Sports Complex has
proved to be a popular venue for the City Softball League and tournaments. The
complex has hosted a wide variety of tournaments and received several awards.
City Softball League
A total of 2,160 City Softball League games are held at the complex each year!
With a total of 120 teams playing each week; all four fields are up and running
Monday through Friday night. The addition of Mesa Marin helped increase
capacity in the League which led to the City earning an award from the Central
California Amateur Softball Association (ASA) for Recognition of the Highest Adult
League Team Registrations in a year.
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Softball Tournaments
The complex has also proven to be very popular with softball tournament
directors. Reservation requests are taken in November and December, and
tournaments are awarded in early January for the entire calendar year. The
complex was booked at 100% capacity for 2014 and 2015, and is expected to
reach capacity again in 2016. Complex use from the local high schools has also
increased with many adding additional tournaments. The National Softball
Association (NSA) expanded the number of tournaments from three to five (2 day
long) tournaments this year. The NSA tournaments typically consist of 24 teams and a significant number of those teams travel here from outside the greater
Bakersfield area.
Notable Items
• Attached is a copy of the Sales Tax Quarterly Summary Report by Industry,
summarizing and comparing the top ten industry categories second quarter
results of 2015 to the second quarter results of 2014.
The general categories of Heavy Industrial Equipment, Wholesale Building
Materials and Eating/Drinking places showed above average positive
movement, while Oil and Gas Services/Equipment, Service Stations and Retail
Building Materials categories showed below average results.
• Tree removals made necessary by drought-related impacts began this week.
Several hundred trees have been identified by staff for removal in the northwest
and south parts of town. Next week, trees will be removed on White Lane, Wible,
Akers, Stine, Berkshire, Hosking, McKee, Panama, Buck Owens, South Chester and
South Union. In addition, trees will be removed at the following parks: Stone
Creek, Challenger, Granite Point, Stiern, Planz and Beach.
Dead tree removal will be completed by the City’s annual tree contractor over
the next few months. Tree replacement with appropriate tree species is estimated
to occur early next year as funding becomes available.
TRIP
Nighttime Closures for State Route 58 Lanes and Connection to Real Road - The contractor for the Beltway Operational Improvements Project will be conducting
nighttime operations next week, October 14th-15th, that are expected to impact
freeway lanes on State Route 58 between Real Road and H Street. The closures
are expected to be in effect between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
On Wednesday night, the contractor plans to close the two inside westbound
lanes between Real Road and H Street. This will only leave the lane for the
westbound State Route 58 to northbound State Route 99 connector ramp
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available to motorists. The westbound connection to Real Road and the
westbound State Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 connector ramp will be
closed to traffic.
Motorists who want to travel to west Bakersfield should exit at H Street and
continue west on Brundage Lane. To access southbound State Route 99, motorists
can use the northbound State Route 99 connector ramp, exit at California
Avenue, and return southbound from the California Avenue Interchange.
Eastbound State Route 58 lanes and eastbound access from Real Road are not expected to be impacted on Wednesday night.
On Thursday night, the contractor plans to close the two inside eastbound lanes
between Real Road and H Street. One eastbound lane will remain open to
motorists entering State Route 58 from the northbound State Route 99 connector
ramp. Eastbound State Route 58 access from Real Road will be closed, but
motorists can access eastbound State Route 58 by using Brundage Lane and
entering the freeway at H Street. These closures may also be in place on Sunday,
October 18th, if needed. Westbound lanes and westbound access to Real Road
are not expected to be impacted Thursday (or Sunday) night.
Work on the Beltway Operational Improvements Project also continues on State
Route 99 next week. Nighttime closures for on- and off-ramps at Ming Avenue or
the freeway lanes in both directions, between State Route 58 and Wilson Road,
may be required. These nighttime closures could be in place Sunday through
Thursday, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Council Referral
Councilmember Rivera
o Transportation funding from the State
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of October 12th; and
Recreation and Parks September Report.
Event Notifications
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Good Neighbor Festival – Saturday, October 10th at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Recreation and Parks and the Southeast
Neighborhood Partnership will sponsor the annual Good Neighbor Festival. This
festival includes health care information, children’s activities, local resources and
free food. All events are free, and “Hidden Heroes” are honored.
AT:CH:cb:al cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Summary
In January 2014, the City of Bakersfield (City) selected the International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP) to conduct a comprehensive study of the Bakersfield Police
Department’s (BPD’s) management and operations. In September 2014, the IACP Study
outlined 34 recommendations to further improve BPD’s management and operations. In
October 2014, the City Council approved $2.3 million in funding to begin implementing
Priority 1 and 2 recommendations.
The following quarterly progress report includes the recommendations’ implemented,
underway, and for future consideration. Please note that once a recommendation is
implemented that it will not be displayed again in the narrative of this report; however,
a summary of all the recommendations implemented can be found as Attachment A.
Recommendations Implemented
1. Augment patrol staffing (Staffing – Priority 1)
The BPD has augmented its Patrol personnel through achieving its full complement.
The BPD and Human Resources staff held a new Police Trainee recruitment opening
through the Police Civil Service Commission in March 2015. The academy
graduated in July 2015. Many of these graduates were assigned as Patrol personnel.
Also, the BPD has found alternative ways to augment Patrol personnel, which has ultimately reduced response times. Examples include implementing the zone
policing model and transportation officer program. The BPD will continue to augment patrol personnel as necessary.
2. Revise the policies requiring approval for arrest and towing of vehicles
(Policy and Procedure Manual – Priority 4)
The Arrest Approval Policy has been revised to eliminate the need for sworn personnel to obtain supervisory approval for arrests, except under limited
circumstances. BPD personnel have been notified of this change in policy.
Recommendations Underway
1. Re-introduce and emphasize community policing concepts and practices
throughout BPD (Community Engagement – Priority 1)
Community policing concepts and practices are currently emphasized through
reassigning Patrol personnel into specific zones. Patrol personnel are now responsible
for a geographical area and its residents. More importantly, the Patrol personnel
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can build a rapport with the community within their respective zone. As a result, Patrol personnel have already hosted six community meetings (one per zone) this
calendar year, which has totaled around 1,000 community members. Six additional community meetings are scheduled for later this calendar year. Also, the BPD has
created a community panel element within its mini-academy, which was previously just used to teach academy graduates about departmental equipment, policies,
and procedures. Here members of the community can now provide new trainees with perspectives on how to engage and build trust within a diverse community. In
addition, the BPD contracted with a vendor to provide community engagement training. An eight-hour training course on building and maintaining community trust
was attended by sworn personnel in August and October 2015. A two-hour community policing training course for sworn personnel will be held in fall 2015.
2. Increase the role and responsibility of Senior Patrol Officers in Patrol
(Staffing – Priority 1)
The BPD has identified opportunities to increase the roles and responsibilities of
Senior Police Officers assigned to the Operations Division. A training plan has been
established as well. Preliminary meetings in regards to updating the job
specifications have occurred between the Operations Captains, Human Resources
staff, and the Bakersfield Police Officers Association.
3. Invest in training for the use of current technologies and data analysis
(Data Driven Practices – Priority 2)
The BPD has invested in training related to current technologies and data analysis.
The types of subject matters include ArcGIS (mapping), EnCase (electronic forensic
evidence), Compstat (monitoring crime trends), crime analysis, and other
technology-related training courses and conferences. Additional technology
training and data analysis for BPD personnel is scheduled in fall 2015.
4. Create a Community Liaison Unit (Community Engagement – Priority 3)
The BPD is working toward creating a Community Liaison Unit (CLU). One CLU Officer has been hired and subsequently acting in this role. The IACP Study recommends
hiring a total of three CLU Officers. The BPD anticipates increasing its CLU Officers incrementally upon the graduating academy completing their field training.
5. Support commitment to community policing through detailed goals and objectives
(Community Engagement – Priority 4)
The BPD has supported a commitment to community policing through reassigning Patrol personnel into specific zones. Patrol personnel are now responsible for a
geographical area and its residents. More importantly, the Patrol personnel can build a rapport with the community within their respective zone. As previously
mentioned, six community meetings have been held and an additional six meetings are scheduled later this calendar year. Also, the BPD contracted with a vendor to
provide community engagement training. An eight-hour training course on building
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and maintaining community trust was attended by sworn personnel in August and October 2015. A two-hour community policing training course for sworn personnel
will be held in fall 2015.
6. Institute an ongoing recruitment process (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4)
The Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) exam historically used by the City precludes candidates from taking the exam more than once every six months. Staff
assessed and the Police Civil Service Commission recommended implementing an alternative POST exam (Pellet-B), in which candidates are eligible to retest every 30
days. The most recent Police Trainee recruitment accepted Pellet-B scores from other agencies. Due to staffing and logistical concerns, the City has partnered with
the County of Kern’s Human Resources Department to provide an adequate test location and shared duties in test proctoring. City and County staff anticipate
meeting in the near future to finalize the testing implementation plan. A pilot
program of this new plan commenced in September 2015. City and County staff are
reviewing the results and debriefing on the pilot program. City staff anticipates a
continuous testing schedule should be rolled out in November 2015.
7. Market services, values, and accomplishments of the BPD, both internally and
externally (Community Engagement – Priority 4)
The BPD has established a new Facebook webpage, which allows for the interaction
between the community and BPD personnel. The webpage currently has almost
17,000 followers. Also, the BPD will be revamping its City website to provide more
easily accessible, relevant information. The website will be upgraded in fall 2015
(corresponding with the Citywide website upgrade).
8. Revise the delivery method and content of the current policy and procedure
manual (Policy and Procedure Manual – Priority 4)
The BPD has reviewed and made recommendations to its policy and procedure manual. These recommendations are currently under review.
Recommendations for Future Consideration
1. Refine promotional processes to increase transparency and objectivity
(Hiring and Promotion – Priority 1)
2. Establish a referral protocol to appropriate agencies (Workload Management – Priority 3)
3. Develop measures of achievement to drive performance throughout the
Organization (Community Engagement – Priority 4)
4. Maximize opportunities for civilianization (Staffing – Priority 4)
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5. Employ former law enforcement officers where appropriate (Staffing – Priority 4)
6. Establish a promotional improvement process committee (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4)
7. Provide an annual report of internal affairs investigations to the public
(Internal Affairs – Priority 4)
8. Explore the use of developing technologies (Technology – Priority 4)
9. Revise the performance appraisal process to provide ongoing feedback, incorporate departmental goals, and establish consistency
(Performance Appraisal – Priority 4)
Attachments:
A. Summary of Recommendations
IACP Quarterly Progress Report
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Attachment A Summary of Completed Recommendations
• Reinforce an agency-wide commitment to community policing in mission and vision
statements (Community Engagement – Priority 1)
• Create a full-time Telephone Reporting Unit (Workload Management – Priority 1)
• Establish an accountability process for CFS response (Accountability – Priority 1)
• Augment patrol staffing (Staffing – Priority 1)
• Assign a Watch Commander position to both the East and West Districts on day and evening shifts (Staffing – Priority 1)
• Institute Compstat style crime meetings for Patrol and Investigations
(Data Driven Practices – Priority 1); these meetings will occur in perpetuity
• Reorganize/re-staff the crime analysis function (Data Driven Practices – Priority 1)
• Revise call priority classifications (Workload Management – Priority 1)
• Incorporate data driven strategies to reduce crime
(Data Driven Practices – Priority 1); these practices will occur in perpetuity
• Establish a Police Liaison position in the Communication Center on all shifts
(Staffing – Priority 2)
• Maximize data mining and sharing opportunities (Data Drive Practices – Priority 2);
these practices will occur in perpetuity
• Develop prevention and intervention programs for juveniles (Youth-Focused Policing – Priority 2)
• Develop leadership through exposure to contemporary practices
(Leadership Development – Priority 3); these practices will occur in perpetuity
• Open competition for executive level positions to external candidates (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4); Committee did not desire moving item forward
• Expand minority hiring efforts and include national organizations
(Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4)
• Revise Beat boundaries to equalize workload (Data Driven Practices – Priority 4)
• Revise the policies requiring approval for arrest and towing of vehicles
(Policy and Procedure Manual – Priority 4)
IACP Quarterly Progress Report
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
October 5, 2015
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
SUBJECT: Transportation Funding from the State
Council Referral No. 640
Councilmember Rivera requested that the Budget and Finance Committee review any
new transportation-related funds being provided by the State to the City at any point in
the future.
New State Roads Funding
Dialogue continues among the Governor’s Office, members of the State Legislature
and other interested parties regarding the framework of potential legislation that would
provide cities, counties and the state with additional funding for state and local roads
maintenance projects. Multiple proposals have been outlined, most recently by the
Governor’s Office and by the Fix Our Roads Coalition. A third proposal, Senate Bill 16,
was introduced by State Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose) earlier this year, but has since
been placed on inactive status.
Both recent proposals include funding that would be, in part, allocated directly to cities
for certain local road maintenance activities. Direct allocation estimates for the City of
Bakersfield range from $5 to $16 million annually depending on the proposal. The
sources of revenue for each of the proposals vary, but generally include: increases in
gas and diesel sales taxes, vehicle registration and license fees, allocations of cap and
trade revenue and operational savings within CalTrans.
The State Legislature is currently in its Interim Study Recess period and will not reconvene
until January 4, 2016. No formal action has been taken on either of the proposals at this
time. Should additional local roads funding be allocated to the City as a result of these
discussions, staff will provide a report at a future Budget and Finance Committee
meeting.
Transportation Funding
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Existing State and Federal Roads Funding
The City currently receives funding for street and highway projects from a variety of
different state and federal funding sources. Many of these sources require projects be
identified in advance of the City receiving the funding. In most cases, there is no
discretion to amend or change the project once the funds are allocated to the City. In
some cases, the City is the beneficiary of funding from state and federal sources that
improves segments of existing highways that are within the City’s jurisdiction, but not
controlled or maintained by the City.
The following are common examples of State and Federal roads funding sources:
Thomas Roads Improvement Program – Federal Earmarks: As part of the 2005
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for
Users (SAFETEA-LU), $630 million in federal funding was appropriated for specific
projects within the greater Bakersfield area. The projects include: Bakersfield
Beltway System, Centennial Corridor, State Route 178 Improvements and
Rosedale Highway/24th Street Improvements. The federal funds cannot be used
on projects other than the four listed above.
Highway User Tax (aka State Gas Tax): The State of California imposes excise
taxes on various transportation fuels. California motor vehicle fuel taxes include
the gasoline tax, diesel fuel tax, and the use fuel tax. The totality of the taxes
amounts to $.30 per gallon of gasoline. A portion of the revenue collected is
allocated directly to the City of Bakersfield annually pursuant to multiple sections
of the California Streets and Highways Code. Eligible uses generally include
environmental, design, right-of-way, construction, improvement, maintenance or
operational work related to public streets and highways. Estimates are provided
to the City in the spring of each year and are used in part to develop revenue
projections for the upcoming fiscal year. Based on these projections, the City’s
estimated allocation of Highway User Tax revenue is appropriated for eligible
uses as part of the annual budget approved by the City Council.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds: Under the purview of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the CDBG program
provides annual grants on a formula basis to the City to develop viable urban
communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and
by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low-and moderate-income
persons. A percentage of the City’s annual allocation is routinely utilized for curb,
gutter, sidewalk and asphalt improvements in eligible areas of the City. Each
spring, City staff comes before the Budget and Finance Committee to present
the recommended CDBG projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Upon
recommendation of the committee, these projects are programed into the City’s
budget for City Council review.
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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation
Program (STP): The City routinely receives federal funding from these programs
as part of the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) process, which
is administered through the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG). CMAQ
funds can be only be used for certain types of projects, including traffic signals,
signal interconnect/synchronization, shoulder widenings, and operational
improvement projects which reduce congestion. CMAQ funds cannot be used
for maintenance or capacity increasing projects. STP funds are generally used for
significant pavement rehabilitation projects. Every two years the City submits
applications for projects that meet the federal requirements for these two
programs. The application process requires a resolution of local support be
approved by the City Council, which identifies the projects which will be
included in applications to KernCOG and commits the City to fund the 11.47%
local match, should the projects be selected. On August 12th, the City Council
approved two resolutions as part of the CMAQ and STP application process for
FYs 2016-17 and 2017-18. Should the projects be selected for those years, staff will
program the federal funds and local match within the appropriate Capital
Improvement Program budget for Council review.
State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP): Biennially, CalTrans
recommends a package of capital projects to the California Transportation
Commission. These projects are limited to capital improvements relative to
maintenance, safety, and rehabilitation of state highways and bridges which do
not add a new traffic lane to the system. Local roads projects are not an eligible
use of SHOPP funds. In general, the projects proposed using SHOPP funds must
be “shovel ready” and availability of SHOPP funds varies throughout a given
fiscal year. Upon approval of the CTC, these funds are administered by CalTrans
and are not appropriated within the City’s budget.
In addition to these common types of reoccurring funding, City staff routinely applies for
various transportation-related grants throughout a given fiscal year. In some cases, a
City Council resolution is a requirement of the grant application. If grant funding is
awarded to the City during the fiscal year, staff places an item on the City Council
agenda to appropriate the funds to the applicable department’s budget.
Week of October 12_2015_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of October 12, 2015 – October 16, 2015
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstruction of streets in the Auto Mall area East of Wible Rd and north of Pacheco
Preparing Panama Ln. between Freeway 99 and Stine Rd for a Maintenance Grind & Pave
Paving on Camino Media between Old River & Gosford a Maintenance Grind & Pave
Paving various streets in the area east of Calloway and south/north of Brimhall
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
Curb & Gutter installation at Sports Village
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza
Concrete work for new parking lot at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Concrete Repairs to various Bus Stops throughout City limits
Enlarging drainage basin at the corner of 24th & Oak St
Modifying outlet structures at Greenbelt drainage area off of Monitor and Pacheco Install storm drain pipe on Mountain Vista south of Campus Park
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 12, 2015
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 2015 Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd.
Between Old River Rd. & Coffee Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr.
Between Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. & White Ln. – Old River Rd., east to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Asperata Dr. – Gosford Rd,, west to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Cederwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.)
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.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: October 7, 2015
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: September 2015 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of September totaled 51,004 as compared to last year’s total of 47,073.
ADMINISTRATION State Farm – Sports Village (phase 3) – Kern Sprinkler is placing sleeves under the parking
lot, roads, and sidewalks. Hardscape should be completed by end of the month. Mesa Marin – Sports Complex (phase 2) – The sidewalk on the east side of the parking
lot is being poured this week. Kern Sprinkler is working on extending the main line and
extending sleeves under the sidewalk to accommodate a 10-foot sidewalk
Playground Resurfacing Project – Robertson Industries has started on this project. The
Park at Riverwalk, Pin Oak Park, and Quailwood Park are completed. The rest of the project will be completed by 10/15/15. Play-Safe is scheduled to complete final
inspection on 10-29-15 to 10-31-15. Bill Park Greens and Coral Keys Parks Playground Rehabilitation – Meyer Engineering has completed the plans and bid packages. This is going out to bid on 10/06/15. Planz Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project – This started on 09/25/15. The building demo
was completed on 10/2/15. Portable ADA Restrooms are on site. This project is set for
completion on 02/19/16.
Department of Recreation and Parks September 2015 Monthly Report Page 2
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Wall Repairs:
The City’s annual concrete contractor Cen-Cal Construction & Grijalva Contractor’s will
be performing repairs on the following walls locations:
o Gosford @ Kroll & Reina (wall planters)-Completed
o Deer Peak Park (various locations)- Completed
o Greystone Park (shade structure pilaster)- Completed
o Calloway & Manhattan (molding on monument corner)
o Old Farm Rd & Rendley St. (Letter “I” Brimhall Estates Monument Sign)
o 11700 Block of River Run Blvd. & Mountain Park Dr. (N/E Planter)-Work Pending
o Harris Rd. & Silvergate St.
o Q St. @ 19th St. (Q St. & 7 Additional Locations)- Work Pending on All
o Ming & Ashe- Work Pending
o 6700 Block of Harris & White Frost Way- Work Pending
o 200 Block of Renfro @ Stockdale
o N/E Corner of Ashe & La Puente- Completed
o N/E Corner of New Stine @ Wilson- Completed
o Gosford & Camino Del Sur- Completed
o Noriega Rd. & Wailea Dr.- Work Pending
o Old River Rd. & Thoreau Ave- Work Pending
o Old River & Ming
o Grand Lakes & Ming
o Grand Lakes & Buena Vista
o S/W Corner Dove Creek & Allen (Sign missing letter “P”) Aquatic Maintenance:
Centennial Plaza - In coordination with Stuart Patteson (P/W), RRM, & Aquatics
Maintenance Staff, final revisions to bid documents and plans were completed. New bid advertisement scheduled for 10/1/15.
Staff to look into repair and or replacement of McMurtrey waterslide pump.
Staff working on the agreement project for the replacement of the automated
chemical controller system for the McMurtrey Aquatic Pools. The following are the quotes with Sea-Clear Pools as the apparent low-bidder. 1. Sea-Clear = $32,105.42 2. Condor, Inc = $38,000.05
3. Cavalber Commercial Pool = $40,312.50 4. Lincoln Aquatics = $43,430.50
Department of Recreation and Parks September 2015 Monthly Report Page 3
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
RECREATION Total Attendance: 51,004 Special Event Reservations:
September 2nd – Kern Veterans Memorial, KC Veterans Association Victory in Japan Day – 100 Guests
September 12th –
Beach Park, SALT Walk/Run – 100 Guests
TPRW, Sickle Cell Anemia Walk/Run 300 Guests
Yokuts Park, Second Star to the Right Walk/Run – 500 Guests
September 19th –
Central Park, Teachers Association - Teachers Appreciation
Day – 800 Guests
TPRW, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Walk/Run – 500 Guests
September 24th – TPRW, Islamic Shaura Council Prayer Ceremony – 1,500 Guests
September 26th – TPRW, Alzheimer’s Association Run/Walk – 500 Guests
Total Attendance: 17,038 Reservations/Special Events
Silver Creek Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 467 as compared to last year of 534.
o There were zero (0) rentals for the month of September.
After School Fun – Attendance:
Weekly Average: 43 Monthly: 215
Total Revenue: $1,187.00 Saunders Recreational Facility
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 648 as compared to last year of 1,031.
o There were zero rentals for the month of September.
Hockey Program Drop-In: 48 Registered Participants / Total Attendance: 48
Soccer Program: 16 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 600
Total Revenue: $240 Aquatics
Overall Aquatic Attendance:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 4,468 compared to September 2014 of 3,608. This was a 23.8% increase compared last year. This increase was
due to having 3 days of Recreation Swim this year compared to 1 day in 2014 and the rental of Bakersfield Swim Academy increased from 2 days
to 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 3,974 compared to last year’s 3,046. This was a 30.5% increase due to having
more Recreation Swim days this year and the growth of the Bakersfield Swim Academy Swim Team.
o 100 Mile Lap Swim Club - The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up
of 415 active members that swam 14,396.38 miles this month. The club has
swum a combined total of 152,399 miles.
Department of Recreation and Parks September 2015 Monthly Report Page 4
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
o Silver Creek Pool - The Elementary & Jr High Swim Program started September 8th at Silver Creek Pool. There are 23 participants learning the
four competitive strokes and technics for competitive swimming. The program meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week.
Swimmers are practicing for the 2015 Championship Meet held October 17th at Bakersfield College. Total attendance at Silver Creek Pool for the
month of September was 494.
o Make-A-Splash Program – The Make A Splash drowning prevention
program conducted a Parent CPR with AED, First Aid, and Water Safety Training to 4 adults on September 12th. Staff also attended a First 5 Kern
Training on their new software program called Persimmony and a
mandatory Confidentiality Training.
o Donation Total: $125.00
Athletics
Total Attendance:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the
month of September was 23,653 as compared to last year’s total of
22,709. Monthly attendance increased by 4.2% as compared to the
same time last year. The increase in attendance can be attributed to
growth of the Fall Softball League.
Athletic Programming:
o Adult Softball:
o The Fall Softball League began with evaluation games on
September 9th.
o The League consists of 173 teams divided into 29 divisions (17
Men’s, 11 Coed & 1 Women’s)
Softball Tournaments:
o Mesa Marin Sports Complex hosted an ASA Tournament on
September 12th & 13th. Fifteen teams participated in the
tournament.
9 Men’s teams on September 12th
6 Coed teams on September 13th.
Adaptive Programming:
o League of Dreams:
o The “Opening Day Celebration” was held on Sunday, September
27th.
o The League started on Sunday, October 4th.
Donation Total: $2,812.80
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 4,730 as opposed to last year’s total of 3,604. Attendance at the center was up 31% from last September
due snack and dinner now being offered at the after-school program.
o Fitness Class – The Tuesday morning fitness class is thriving with new
participants weekly.
o Good Neighbor Festival – The festival taking place on October 10th from
11a-2p at MLK is well under way and the center plans to have 30 +
vendors. Other activities planned are a cake walk, climbing wall, a petty
zoo and pony rides.
Donation Total: $3,100.20
PARKS Centennial Park
On 9/22/15 staff completed the sidewalk improvements. Jastro Park
Demo/removal of rubber surfacing at both 2-5 and 5-12 play areas was
completed on 9/28/15 by contractor. Installation of new material was
completed on 9/30/15. Kern Canyon Road
Final acceptance inspection for Tract 6642 was conducted on 9/18/15 with
contractor. Mesa Marin
New chain link cover was installed at trash bin enclosure in parking lot by
San Joaquin Fence Co. on 9/25/15 due to ongoing vandalism. Planz Park
Construction on the restroom has started. Reliance Road at Silver Creek
Manually watering area due to vandalism of City Street lights (8) as there is
no power in the area. City electricians are working to restore the power. Sister Cities North
Dedication ceremony for the Mexico Queretaro Garden was held on 9/29/15. Area staff assisted with set up for event. New woodchips were
installed at both Sister Cities North and South Gardens this month.
Concrete foundation and plaque/monument were installed at the Mexico
Garden by cement contractor Cen-Cal on 9/21/15 and 9/22/15. State Farm Sports Village
Removed eight (8) dead Redwoods from Ashe Road planter. Westside Parkway
On 9/2/15 six (6) BHC staff and two (2) City staff members worked six (6) hours removing tumble weeds.
On 9/20/15 two (2) City staff members worked eight (8) hours spraying
weeds.
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On 9/23/15 six (6) BHC staff and two (2) City staff worked six (6) hours removing tumble weeds. CRAFTWORKER DIVISION Area 3
On 9/28/15 staff installed BBQ grills at the following Parks:
Wilson Park
Saunders Park
Beach Park Centennial Park
On 9/18/15, utilizing the backhoe, staff assisted Area 3 with concrete
removal and grading project.
Hageman Rd.
On 9/10/15 staff made repairs to multiple irrigation lines damaged during
Streets Department sidewalk replacement project. Mesa Marin
On 9/30/15, contractor started the removal of an old 12” Cal Water main
from the turf area along Hwy 178. A Craftworker was on site to make repairs
to irrigation damaged as needed. Polo Grounds
On 9/1/15 staff installed fence rails to areas missing rails where the post was
not damaged. San Miguel Grove
On 9/29/15 staff started repairs to the vandalized irrigation. State Farm Sports Village
On 9/8/15 staff repaired an irrigation mainline utilizing the backhoe that
blew out at the valve. TREE DIVISION
Tree Staff trimmed all trees at fire station #5. This was requested by the fire
Department for truck clearance and trash pick-up issues.
Tree staff removed 7 dead trees on Calloway between Rosedale Hwy. and
Hageman. This was requested by Council Member Smith.
Tree staff trimmed trees at the intersection of Gosford and Stockdale Hwy.,
this was requested for the installation of new red light cameras.
Tree staff assisted Code Enforcement in the removal of 32 homeless
encampments in the Kern River. Work was completed on 9/3 & 9/4/15. This took 6 tree staff employees 16 hours to complete.
Tree staff delivered the mobile restrooms to the park at Riverwalk twice in September - September 18th & September 30th. This took 3 tree staff
members 7 hours each delivery.
Trimming:
Trees Trimmed: 97 Clearance: 163 Removals: 13
Service Tickets:
Received: 87 Completed: 81
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UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Good Neighbor Festival - Saturday, October 10th 11a-2p at MLK/All Ages-FREE!
MLK Halloweentown! Friday, October 30th at MLK Community Center –Ages 5-17
FREE!
For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks
Department, Please visit our website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS
Walmart - 2601 Fashion Place
Walmart - 6225 Colony Street
Walmart - 8400 Rosedale Hwy
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-800-745-3000 (Ticketmaster)
1-888-929-7849 (AXS)
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
www.bakersfieldcca.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 9 – Condors vs Grand Rapids 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
October 10 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
October 16 – Pepe Aguilar 8:00 PM
$149, $119, $89, $49 On Sale Now
October 17 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
October 29 – Kevin Hart 7:00 PM
$89.50, $69.50, $49.50 On Sale Now
November 5 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$55, $33, $12 On Sale Now
November 6-8 – Disney On Ice
$55, $33, $23, $18, $15 On Sale Now
November 21 – PBR Velocity Tour 7:00 PM
$79, $54, $34, $19 On Sale Now
November 25 – Juan Gabriel 9:00 PM
$225.50, $155.50, $105.50, $85.50, $65.50 On Sale Now
December 5 – Guns ‘n Hoses Boxing 6:00 PM
$38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now
January 22-23 – Monster X Tour 7:30 PM
$40, $20, $17, $15, $10 On Sale Now
February 15 – Harlem Globetrotters 2:00 PM
$85, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
October 5 - Vivace (BCCA)7:30 PM
BCCA event
October 20 – J Balvin with Becky G 7:30 PM
$73, $47.50, $37.50, $27.50 On Sale Now
November 10 – Taste of Home 3:00 PM
$55, $15 On Sale Now
November 14 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
November 16 – Hits & Grins (BCCA)7:30 PM
BCCA event
December 14 – George Kahn (BCCA)7:30 PM
BCCA event
January 8 – Disney Live 3:30 & 6:30 PM
$56, $32, $23, $18 On Sale Now
January 12 – Valinor Quartet (BCCA)7:30 PM
BCCA event
Februrary 6 – Symphony 7:30 PM
March 12 – Symphony 7:30 PM
April 25 – Joe Bonamassa 8:00 PM
$125, $99, $89, $79, $69 On Sale 10/9
April 27 & 28 – Shen Yun 7:30 PM
$120, $110, $100, $80, $70, $60 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
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