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December 4, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Subject: General Information
Notable Items:
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Retired BFD Fire Chief
Michael R. Kelly. Chief Kelly entered service with the Bakersfield Fire
Department in 1966. He promoted through the ranks including Fire Engineer
(1972), Fire Captain (1975), Fire Battalion Chief (1980), Assistant Fire Chief
(1984), Deputy Fire Chief (1986), and to Fire Chief (1994). He retired from service
in 1999. Many current Fire Fighters served under Chief Kelly, and he is also the
father to Deputy Fire Chief Ross Kelly. On behalf of the City, we express our
condolences to his family.
Based on the revised goals and objectives adopted by the City Council in
November 2015, the City of Bakersfield Community Development Department
has drafted the Bakersfield Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Plan, a locally
initiated development tool that uses tax increment financing to promote
economic growth within specific geographic areas throughout Bakersfield.
Two specific areas (Downtown and Airpark) are the focus of initial efforts;
however, an additional three areas are under consideration based upon their
need for supplemental economic development activities. Ideally, the EOA
Plan will facilitate initial capital investment, and continued reinvestment of the
tax increment funds into each of the identified areas. These improvements will
result in new growth via an increased investment interest by private businesses,
which will yield higher property values and increased property tax revenue.
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December 4, 2015 Page 2
On December 9th, City Staff will recommend that the City Council refer the
Economic Opportunity Areas Plan in concept to the Budget and Finance
Committee for further review and discussion prior to full Council consideration.
Attached is the draft of the Economic Opportunity Area Plan.
Attached you will find the monthly TRIP Status Report for the month of
December. 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.
The most noteworthy accomplishment is the news that Caltrans has signed the
EIR for the Centennial Corridor. This is the final EIR of the TRIP program. Since
Cal Trans is the NEPA and CEQA lead, there is no legislative action needed by
the City in regard to this document completion. Caltrans will continue the
process with posting of a notice in federal documents, mailed notices to the list
of interested parties, and, after required processes, a Record of Decision is
entered.
This is a major milestone on the most complex project of the TRIP
program. Thanks are due all TRIP partners and Parsons for a massive quantity of
complex work!
The ground breaking ceremony for the Mill Creek Village project occurred this
past Wednesday. Mayor Hall, Vice Mayor Hanson and Councilmembers Smith,
Maxwell and Parlier attended the event. The Mill Creek Village project will be a
wonderful amenity to the Community and provides 63 units of low-income
affordable housing to the City’s seniors. The project will also consist of a
community building with computer rooms, an outside garden area, as well as
on-site management and social amenities for residents. In addition, a 100-
space parking structure will be built, 63 spaces of which will be reserved for
tenants of Mill Creek Village and the remaining 37 spaces will be owned and
maintained by the City for public use. Major shopping, restaurants and
recreational amenities are located within a relatively short distance of the
complex, and there is excellent access to public services and transit.
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With the recent finalization of the Limited Partnership Agreement formed by
Chelsea Investment Corporation for the construction of the Mill Creek Village
housing project, the City received a payment from of $789,761 to compensate
the City for the full value of the project site. According to the City’s agreement
with Chelsea, the value of the land was included in the residual receipts loan
made to Chelsea. Due to favorable financing conditions, however, Chelsea
was able to pay the City now for the full appraised value of the land. Since the
land was originally purchased with Redevelopment Agency housing funds, the
money is required to be placed into the City’s Housing Fund.
For October 2015, our total water usage in the City’s domestic water service
area was reduced by 19.8% from October 2013 levels. For November 2015, our
total water usage was reduced by 31.1% from November 2013 levels. The City
did not meet the reduction target of 36% for either of these months. Although
the October 2015 reduction amount was disappointing, we are encouraged
by the November 2015 water use reductions. Our cumulative water reduction
from June 2015 to November 2015 is 29.7% compared to 2013 levels.
With winter months soon approaching and the cool temperatures now here,
we are still encouraging residents to minimize outdoor watering or eliminate it
all together until temperatures rise next spring. Also, residents should remember
to turn off their sprinklers for 48 hours after a rain event.
Traffic Advisory
Hosking Interchange - Nighttime Freeway Closures on State Route 99
Panama Lane to State Route 119
Nighttime freeway closures have been scheduled for State Route 99, between
Panama Lane and State Route 119 (Taft Highway) on December 7th and 8th,
weather permitting. The closures are needed to allow the contractor for the
State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange Project to move temporary barrier
rail from the inside lanes to the outside lanes along the freeway. Three lanes will
remain open in each direction once work is complete.
On Monday, December 7th, all northbound lanes between State Route 119
(Taft Highway) and Panama Lane will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The
contractor expects to begin closing lanes at 9 p.m. and motorists should
anticipate delays. During the full closure, northbound traffic will exit State Route
99 at State Route 119 and continue north on South H Street. Traffic can re-enter
the freeway at Panama Lane. Southbound traffic will not be affected on
Sunday night and will continue on State Route 99. All lanes are expected to re-
open in time for the morning commute.
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On Tuesday, December 8th, all southbound lanes are expected to be closed,
between Panama Lane and State Route 119 (Taft Highway), from 11 p.m. to 5
a.m. The contractor expects to start closing southbound lanes at 9 p.m. During
the freeway closure, southbound traffic will exit State Route 99 at Panama
Lane and continue southbound on South H Street. Motorists can re-enter the
freeway at State Route 119. Northbound traffic will not be affected on Monday
night and will continue on State Route 99. All lanes are expected to re-open in
time for the morning commute.
Nighttime Construction Work on State Route 178
Alfred Harrell Highway to Miramonte Drive
Motorists traveling on State Route 178, between Alfred Harrell Highway and
Miramonte Drive, should stay alert to lane shifts and changing conditions on
Monday night, December 7th. The contractor for the highway widening project
plans to place temporary concrete barrier rail along the north side of the
roadway in this area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The contractor will need to stop westbound traffic intermittently to allow trucks
to enter and exit the work area. This work may continue on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights, if necessary.
Lane and Ramp Closures on State Route 99
Nighttime work on State Route 99 will require the following lane and ramp
closures next week, December 6th -10th, weather permitting.
The southbound State Route 99 on-ramp from Ming Avenue is expected to be
closed each night from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. The two outside lanes on southbound
State Route 99 in this vicinity will also be closed to allow construction to
continue on the new retaining wall. These nighttime lane and ramp closures
are expected to continue for several more weeks as work continues on the
wall. At least one freeway lane will remain open to traffic while work is
underway.
On northbound State Route 99, the Ming Avenue off-ramp is expected to be
closed during nighttime hours next week.
Motorists are advised to stay alert and watch for changing conditions while
driving through the work zones on these two freeways.
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Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of December 7th; and
Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes. Event Notifications:
Visit Bakersfield’s Holiday Events Listing is here! Those looking for information on
holiday activities for friends and family can go to www.VisitBakersfield.com and
click on “Holiday Events.” The new page has nearly 30 Holiday Events planned
around Bakersfield between now and the end of December.
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
AT:cb cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
City of Bakersfield
Economic Opportunity Area Plan
Staff Contacts
Paul Johnson, Principal Planner | pjohnson@bakersfieldcity.us
Jacqui Kitchen, Planning Director | jkitchen@bakersfieldcity.us
Douglas McIsaac, Community Development Director | dmcisaac@bakersfieldcity.us
City of Bakersfield Economic Opportunity Area Plan
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 2
2. Tax Increment Financing .................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Funding Source ....................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Example ................................................................................................................... 3
3. Economic Opportunity Areas ............................................................................................ 4
3.1. Downtown Economic Opportunity Area ............................................................ 4
3.2. Airpark Economic Opportunity Area ................................................................... 6
4. Implementation Plan .......................................................................................................... 8
4.1. Adoption of an Ordinance ................................................................................... 8
4.2. Approval of Economic Development Activities ................................................ 9
4.3. Continual Transparency ...................................................................................... 10
5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 10
Attachments
A. Economic Opportunity Areas (Under Initial Consideration)
B. Assessed Values (2012/2013 – 2014/2015)
C. Downtown Economic Opportunity Area
D. Airpark Economic Opportunity Area
City of Bakersfield Economic Opportunity Area Plan
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1. Introduction
The City of Bakersfield’s Economic Opportunity Area Plan (Plan) is a locally initiated
program that uses tax increment financing to promote economic growth within
specific geographic areas in Bakersfield. The Plan is partially modeled after previous
statewide redevelopment concepts, but conversely more flexible to meet the
demands of specific areas. Ultimately, the implementation of this Plan should
facilitate more private sector investments by creating more tax revenue, promoting
businesses growth, and developing new jobs.
The Plan first outlines the concept of tax increment financing as a commitment to
revitalize specific areas. Next, the Plan addresses the concept of Economic
Opportunity Areas (EOAs), including a description of the first two proposed areas
and respective economic development activities. Finally, the framework for the
implementation plan describes the process for creating EOAs and the review
process to ensure that the economic development activities align with the City
Council’s priorities. Please note this is a working document that is subject to revisions
as the Plan develops over time. In addition, this Plan is a pilot program, and three
additional areas for future implementation are under consideration as well. A map
of all areas that were under initial consideration can be found as Attachment A.
2. Tax Increment Financing
When the private market does not provide sufficient capital and economic
development activities to a specific area, public actions may be necessary to
stimulate growth. This public action may include public investments, capital
improvements, enhanced public services, technical assistance, tax benefits, and
other types of stimuli. Tax increment financing may serve as a mechanism to
develop and encourage new business, enable existing business retention and
expansion, and provide other economic development opportunities.
2.1. Funding Source
The City annually receives an allocation of property tax revenue from
homeowners and businesses in Bakersfield. This revenue is subsequently
appropriated to the General Fund to provide for a variety of municipal
services. If the City Council adopts this Plan, the growth in property tax revenue
from these specific areas would remain in the respective areas to fund
economic development activities.
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To explain, the assessed property value in a defined area is “frozen” at a
specific year, which is referred to as the base year. On an annual basis, all
property tax revenue collected above the base year (tax increment) is
allocated toward a special fund to apply toward meeting the Plan’s priorities.
Following the expiration of the Plan, the tax increment is redirected back into
the General Fund.
Ideally, the continual reinvestment of tax increment into a specific area raises
the assessed property values above where they would have been without such
improvements. With higher values, property tax revenue naturally rises as well.
2.2. Example
Imagine a defined area that generates $500,000 in property tax revenue
annually. The City Council approves this Plan, which subsequently establishes
the base year. After the first two years of the Plan, the specific area now
generates $522,000 in property tax revenue. The difference in property tax
revenue between the base year ($500,000) and year 2 ($22,000) is the tax
increment. After 10 years, the specific area now generates $590,000 in property
tax revenue, which equates to $90,000 in tax increment. An explanation of this
example is displayed on the chart below.
Figure 1: Tax Increment Financing Example
$440,000k
$460,000k
$480,000k
$500,000k
$520,000k
$540,000k
$560,000k
$580,000k
$600,000k
Tax Increment
Property Tax (Base
Year)
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3. Economic Opportunity Areas
As a pilot program, City staff recommends initially implementing two EOAs as
presented throughout this Plan. The recommended areas include the Downtown
Bakersfield EOA and the Airpark EOA. These two initial areas were selected based
on their need for supplemental economic development activities, and if this Plan is
successful, additional areas for future implementation can be identified.
These boundaries include property zoned for commercial, industrial, and
manufacturing uses, which are uses that contain business and economic growth
opportunities. Also, please note that the Downtown Bakersfield EOA contains two
small areas that are zoned for multiple family dwellings and Planned Unit
Development. The areas were included to maintain a logical mapping boundary.
As previously mentioned, the purpose of this Plan is to develop and encourage new
business, promote existing business retention and expansion, and provide other
economic development opportunities. Funds will be allocated toward economic
development activities that include, but are not limited to:
Development: Rehabilitation and renovation of buildings, demolition and site
preparation, and property acquisition
Infrastructure Improvements: Upgrades to storm drains, streets and alleys, curb
and gutter, and landscape enhancements
Financial Incentives: Loans, grants, and fee reductions.
3.1. Downtown Economic Opportunity Area
The Downtown Bakersfield EOA is located in the heart of the city and
characterized as the central business district. The area profile includes:
Figure 2: Downtown Bakersfield EOA – Area Profile
Area Size: 970 Acres
No. of Parcels: 1,668 Parcels
Primary Zoning: Commercial, Manufacturing
Assessed Property Valuation (2014): $620,840,799
Property Tax Revenue (2013): $ 1,037,112
Property Tax Revenue (2014): $ 1,053,819
Tax Increment: $ 16,707
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3.1.1. Investment Opportunities
This specific area offers a plethora of dining and shopping opportunities.
City staff recommends allocating the initial tax increment toward
constructing aesthetic improvements, filling vacant structures, and
infilling undeveloped property. The potential economic development
activities here include, but are not limited to:
Improve pedestrian connectivity (e.g., sidewalks, park benches)
Enhance visual characteristics (e.g., stamped concrete, kiosks)
Promote the arts and shopping district (e.g., street banner program)
Beautify medians and islands (e.g., install synthetic turf or pavers)
3.1.2. Financial Incentives
For the purposes of this Plan, financial incentives may include the loan
and grant programs, as follows:
Loans:
Low Interest Loan: Up to $50,000 with a term of not more than 10
years, or the remaining term of the Downtown Bakersfield EOA.
No Interest Loan: The City Council may waive all or a portion of a
loan’s interest based on the individual activity and its impact on
achieving the priorities set forth in the Downtown Bakersfield EOA.
Grants:
Facade Improvement Grant: Financial assistance to invest in exterior
building improvements (e.g., awnings, doors, windows, lighting). Up
to 25% of the improvements or $20,000, whichever is less.
Site Enhancement Grant: Financial assistance to invest in non-
structural improvements (e.g., sidewalk, parking lots, landscaping).
Up to 50% of the improvements or $10,000, whichever is less.
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Tenant Improvement Grant: Financial assistance to encourage new
and existing businesses to construct building improvements. Up to $10
per square foot with a maximum of $25,000.
Upper Floor Commercial Rehabilitation Grant: Financial assistance to
encourage property owners to rehabilitate upper floors, which are
often times vacant. Up to 50% of total improvements or $5,000 per
unit, whichever is less.
Upper Floor Residential Grant: Financial assistance to encourage the
property owners to convert upper floors of existing commercial
structures into residential units. Up to $7,500 per residential unit with a
maximum of $75,000 over the entire life of the project.
Fee Reductions:
Development Assistance: Financial assistance to encourage area
revitalization. Eligible businesses must relocate to the area, expand,
or change the use of their existing building. Types of fees may
include, but are not limited to, transportation impacts, building
permits and inspections, water and sewer connections, water and
sewer impacts, and planning and zoning.
3.2. Airpark Economic Opportunity Area
The Airpark EOA is located in Southeast Bakersfield, and is anchored by the
Bakersfield Airpark, which is a City-owned and operated 190-acre general
aviation airport. The area profile includes:
Figure 3: Airpark EOA – Area Profile
Area Size: 929 Acres
No. of Parcels: 209 Parcels
Primary Zoning: Industrial, Manufacturing
Assessed Property Valuation (2014): $74,128,871
Property Tax Revenue (2013): $ 95,585
Property Tax Revenue (2014): $ 117,709
Tax Increment: $ 22,124
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Most of the land adjacent to the airport is lightly developed, and supports
warehousing and other types of storage uses. The area south of White Lane
consists of lightly developed or vacant land.
Please note that significant portions of land north and south of the airport have
development constraints due to the airport’s flight pattern. Acceptable uses in
the flight pattern include warehousing, two-story offices, and single-family
homes on existing residential lots. Unacceptable uses include retail,
manufacturing, hotels and motels, and residential subdivisions.
3.2.1. Investment Opportunities
This specific area offers excellent opportunities to develop into an
industrial cluster, especially for businesses that require sizeable amounts
of land. City staff recommends allocating any initial tax increment
toward filling vacant structures and infilling of undeveloped properties.
The potential economic development activities here include, but are
not limited to:
Incentives to fill vacant buildings
Incentives to develop vacant land
Environmental remediation and site preparation
3.2.2. Financial Incentives
For the purposes of this Plan, financial incentives may include the loan
and grant programs, as follows:
Loans:
Low Interest Loan: Up to $50,000 with a term of not more than 10
years, or the remaining term of the Airpark EOA.
No Interest Loan: The City Council may waive all or a portion of a
loan’s interest based on the individual activity and its impact on
achieving the priorities of the Airpark EOA.
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Grants:
Underutilized Building Rehabilitation Grant: Financial assistance to
invest in businesses that provide retail, commercial, service industry,
warehouse, or other services. Up to 25% of the improvements or
$60,000, whichever is less.
Relocation and Expansion Grant: Financial assistance to encourage
companies to relocate to the Airpark EOA and subsequently employ
a minimum of 15 jobs. Up to 25% of the eligible relocation expenses
or $60,000, whichever is less.
Rent/Lease Reimbursement Grant: Financial assistance to encourage
new businesses to relocate to the Airpark EOA. Assistance includes a
rent reimbursement to assist businesses during the critical first year of
operation. Up to $7,500 during the first year with the condition that a
business enters into a multi-year lease and subsequently creates a
minimum of two jobs.
Fee Reductions:
Development Assistance: Financial assistance to encourage area
revitalization. Eligible businesses must relocate to the area, expand,
or change the use of their existing building. Types of fees may
include, but are not limited to, transportation impacts, building
permits and inspections, water and sewer connections, water and
sewer impacts, and planning and zoning.
4. Implementation Plan
4.1. Adoption of an Ordinance
In order to establish the EOAs, City staff recommends adopting an ordinance.
The ordinance will provide City Council the flexibility to amend the EOAs by
resolution in the future. The ordinance shall mention in generality the concepts
related to establishing the EOAs, as follows:
Boundary: The boundary includes whole parcels as they appear on the
assessment roll. The focus of the boundary must be non-residential in nature.
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Creation Date: The base year is July 1, 2014, and the duration of the EOAs
do not exceed an initial term of 10 years. At that time, the City Council
may extend the duration the program for a specified number of years, or
abolish the program.
Name: The EOAs are named to reflect the general locations.
List of Economic Development Activities: Provide a general list of authorized
economic development activities for each EOA.
Tax Increment Designation: Designate future tax increment received from
property tax revenue in the prescribed boundary toward economic
development activities.
Minimum and Maximum Tax Increment: Establish minimum and maximum
amounts of tax increment that is designated annually toward economic
development activities. City staff recommends setting forth minimum and
maximum amounts of $20,000 and $250,000, respectively. In addition, any
federal or state grants awarded to the City for projects within an Economic
Opportunity Area is applied toward the minimum and maximum amounts.
Tax Increment Financing Fund: Tax increment is held in a special fund
designated as the Tax Increment Financing Fund. The fund is segregated
from other City funds, and appropriated to the applicable department in
order to implement the Plan’s priorities.
Economic Hardship: City staff recommends that the City have the ability to
suspend the Plan if the City is facing or forecasting an economic hardship
to the General Fund. If necessary, the proposed suspension of the Plan will
be presented for City Council consideration.
4.2. Approval of Economic Development Activities
City staff shall request City Council consideration of specific economic
development activities through the annual budgetary process. It is through this
process that the City Council may set additional policy and direction related to
the Plan. The economic development activities shall be presented in broad
categories in order to have the flexibility in meeting business demands. In
addition, please note that the City Council reserves the right to request
revisions to the Plan’s priorities anytime through the referral process. A change
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to the Plan’s priorities will require Council approval. City staff shall request City
Council consideration if proposing a deviation from the Plan as well.
4.3. Continual Transparency
Similar to the approval process, City staff shall present to the City Council the
Plan’s accomplishments during the annual budgetary process. In addition, City
staff shall continually document each request for economic development
assistance with keeping in mind the Plan’s priorities. Monitoring guidelines will
be further developed contingent upon the City Council’s approval of this Plan.
5. Conclusion
The various economic development activities contained within this Plan shall have
their own specific policies and procedures. Each activity is currently conceptual in
nature based upon existing programs and best practices. Therefore, City staff will
further define each concept contingent upon approval of the Plan. In summary,
City staff believes the implementation of this Plan will continue to make Bakersfield
the epicenter of development in the San Joaquin Valley.
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HWY 58 / MT VERNONOPPORTUNITY AREA(FUTURE)
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Attachment A
Future EOAs
Target EOAs
Economic Opportunity Areas
(Under Initial Consideration)
DOWNTOWN OPPORTUNITY AREA(Target Area)
BAKERSFIELD AIRPARKOPPORTUNITY AREA(Target Area)
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Attachment B
Assessed Values (2012/2013 – 2014/2015)
Below is an example of the assessed values from 2012/2013 through 2014/2015.
Downtown Bakersfield Economic Opportunity Area
Fiscal Year Tax Revenue
2012/2013 $ 999,724.40
2013/2014 $1,037,111.84
2014/2015 $1,053,819.38
Airpark Economic Opportunity Area
Fiscal Year Tax Revenue
2012/2013 $ 89,202.74
2013/2014 $ 95,585.36
2014/2015 $ 117,709.12
0 540 1,080Feet/
Date: 11/19/2015
DOWNTOWNECONOMICOPPORTUNITY AREAZoning (city)
Commercial ZoneDesignations
C-O Commercial andProfessional Office
C-1 Limited Commercial
C-2 Commercial
C-B Central Business
C-C Civic Center
Industrial ZoneDesignations
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 GeneralManufacturingResource ZoneDesignations
OS Open Space
Residential ZoneDesignations
R-4 Limited MultipleFamily Dwelling Zone - 1unit/600 sq. ft.
P.U.D. Planned UnitDevelopmentOther/Public ZoneDesignations
HOSP Hospital
P Parking(18 ac)
(2 ac)
(8 ac)
(2 ac)
(10 ac)
(40 ac)
(138 ac)
(279 ac)
(84 ac)
(12 ac)
(42 ac)
(976 ac)
ATTACHMENT C
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H ST
H ST
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Q ST
N ST
M ST
L ST
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19th ST
17th ST
26th ST
28th ST
30th ST
34th ST
36th ST
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ATTACHMENT D
Date: 12/2/2015
(69 ac)
(74 ac)
(522 ac)
(334 ac)
BAKERSFIELDAIRPARKOPPORTUNITY AREAZoning (city)
Industrial ZoneDesignations
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 GeneralManufacturing
M-3 Heavy Industrial
(522 ac)
(74 ac)
(334 ac)
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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. Regular project updates are
also available on the TRIP website at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
Caltrans plans to release the Notice of Availability for the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental
Impact Statement for the Centennial Corridor Project in December. The exhaustive environmental process
began in 2008 and included multiple in-depth technical studies and extensive preliminary engineering efforts for
each of several proposed alternatives. In addition, 19 public meetings were held and multiple surveys were
taken prior to Caltrans’ selection of a recommended preferred alternative in late 2012.
The project team completed the draft environmental document and held a public hearing in 2014. Nearly 80
individuals/public agencies provided input during the comment period and responses to all of the submitted
comments will be included in the final environmental document. Upon acceptance of the Final Environmental
Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement the project will move forward into final design, relocating
utilities, and the completion of the right-of-way acquisition process.
During construction, the Centennial Corridor Project will create hundreds of local construction jobs and provide
economic benefits to numerous local sub-contractors, services and suppliers. Long-term, the project will reduce
congestion on adjacent streets and improve local circulation while providing the transportation access needed
to support local industries and job providers, including those in transportation/logistics, agriculture, energy,
manufacturing, and tourism.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange
Contractor: Granite Construction
65% complete; anticipated completion: early 2016
All of the falsework has been removed from the new Hosking Avenue Bridge. Construction work continued on
the bridge through the month of November, and will continue for several more weeks as backfill is placed
behind the bridge abutments, approach slabs are placed, and numerous other bridge-related items – barrier
rails, sidewalk, median paving, street lights, etc. – are completed.
The contractor has begun placing asphalt on the new section of Hosking Avenue and the interchange ramps,
which will provide erosion protection from winter rains. The contractor plans to continue ramp paving activities
in December.
Temporary concrete barrier rail will be moved from the inside freeway lanes to the outside freeway lanes the
week of December 7th. This will allow crews to safely work in areas along the outside of the freeway. Three
traffic lanes will remain open in each direction.
December 2015
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
December 2015
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Additional work for December includes work on the project’s drainage systems, miscellaneous electrical items,
curb and gutter, and stamped concrete. The contractor will also begin installing overhead signs.
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
16% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2017
This project includes various improvements along State Route 58, from State Route 99 to Cottonwood Road,
and on State Route 99 from north of Ming Avenue to Wilson Road.
The Ming Avenue on-ramp to northbound State Route 99 was reconstructed under a multi-day, around-the-
clock closure in November. Both lanes of the on-ramp and all turn lanes at the Ming Avenue/Valley Plaza
intersection opened to traffic on Wednesday, November 25th, improving traffic flow for Black Friday shoppers.
The contractor will complete the final lift of rubberized asphalt at a later date.
The contractor worked on the retaining wall along both sides of State Route 99 in November. This work will
continue for several more months.
On State Route 58, the contractor continued working within the highway median, between State Route 99 and
H Street, and began clearing operations along the outside of the freeway in both directions. Clearing operations
will continue into December in preparation of soundwall construction, which is expected to begin before the
end the year.
Work will also continue within the State Route 58 median as crews work on drainage systems and pave new
inside shoulders and roadway. Traffic is expected to be shifted onto the new pavement in early 2016.
Rosedale Highway Widening
Contractor: Teichert Construction
53% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2016
Construction work continues during nighttime hours, Sunday nights through Thursday nights, between the
hours of 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Crews are working in various areas from Gibson Street to Calloway Drive and
nighttime lane closures may be in effect in any lane in either direction while work is underway. At least one lane
in each direction will remain available to traffic. All lanes are opened prior to the morning commute.
Last month, construction crews installed a storm drain across Mohawk Street on the south side of Rosedale
Highway and worked on the storm drain system at the southeast corner of the Rosedale Highway/Calloway
Drive intersection.
Crews continue to remove existing curb, gutter and sidewalks and install new curb, gutter and sidewalks for
the widened roadway. Work is ongoing for the median curbs. Aggregate base was also placed in various sections
for the widened roadway last month.
The December schedule includes additional construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, traffic
signal foundations and roadway excavation. Work will also continue on storm drain system. Asphalt paving will
also be underway for the bottom lifts of pavement, weather permitting.
State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
13% complete; anticipated completion: mid-2017
In October, the contractor completed drainage work requiring the removal of pavement on State Route 178,
between Alfred Harrell Highway and Miramonte Drive. Last month, construction crews re-paved this section of
the highway. This section of State Route 178 was re-striped and traffic has been switched onto the new
pavement. The contractor will begin working on drainage systems along the north side of the project in this area
during December.
Work continues on the new State Route 184 alignment through the remainder of the year. The contractor
plans to complete excavation work and finish the grade for the roadway. Crews will also perform miscellaneous
electrical work and install curbs and gutters in preparation of paving the new alignment in early 2016.
TRIP Status Report
December 2015
Page 3
Utility relocations continue along State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and Alfred Harrell Highway. Lane
and shoulder closures may be in place, as needed, while this work is completed.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Designer: Parsons
0% complete; anticipated completion: late 2016
The project provides operational and safety improvements along southbound State Route 99 and at the
Rosedale Highway off-ramp. The contractor is currently providing submittals for project materials and the
schedule. Construction work is expected to begin in January 2016.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
24th Street Improvement Project
Designer: TYLin International
Design 65% complete; Right-of-Way 90% complete (full acquisitions); Anticipate bidding: mid-2016
Judicial proceedings are in process that could modify the project schedule
Soundwall and streetscape design are on hold
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 55% complete; Right-of-Way 0% complete
The Supplemental Project Report was approved on November 19th. The report documents design changes to
the Bike Path and Beardsley Canal Design.
Potholing for utilities and geo-tech borings for structures continues. Geo Tech crews are scheduled to begin
drilling in early December.
Caltrans structures team is working on the general plans, and Structural Type Selection is expected to be
scheduled in January.
Project plans are in progress. Design is coordinating with all functional units (Hydraulics, Electrical, Traffic
Design, Landscape, NPDES, etc.)
Right-of-way engineering is underway.
Right-of-way acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 95%.
• 12 properties, subject to change as design progresses
Truxtun/Oak Intersection Operational Improvements
Designer: Dokken Engineering
Design 60% complete; Right-of-Way 0% complete
The project will widen Truxtun Avenue, to three lanes in each direction, from Empire Drive to east of Oak
Street, modify the curve at the Westwind Drive intersection, and provide a right-turn deceleration lane for
westbound traffic turning north onto Westwind Drive.
Construction is anticipated to begin in mid- to late-2016, depending upon environmental permits and right-
of-way acquisitions.
Design work continues
Right-of-way
• 4 ownerships west of Oak Street
• 12 ownerships east of Oak Street
TRIP Status Report
December 2015
Page 4
PROJECTS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Environmental process 99% complete; Right-of-Way 73% complete for full acquisitions of single-family
properties
The Final EIR/EIS will be released in December
Advanced preliminary engineering design work is ongoing
Permit packages have been prepared for Caltrans’ review
Geo-technical field work is being finalized
The type selection process is being finalized for bridges and structures. The team has received type selection
approval for three zones within the corridor (State Route 58/99 Interchange, Residential/Commercial, and
the Westside Parkway Connection) and is awaiting approval for the Stockdale Highway bridges.
Preliminary engineering and planning work for drainage basins for the corridor is underway
Right-of-Way (Early Acquisition/Voluntary Basis)
• Full Acquisitions required for the project: 199 single family residences, 9 multi-family ownerships
and 17 commercial/industrial ownerships
- Purchase agreements approved by City Council:
o 146 single family properties
o 7 multi-family properties
o 7 commercial/industrial properties
TRIP Status Report
December 2015
Page 5
Top left: Concrete pour for the new
retaining wall located along southbound SR
99, south of the Ming Avenue Interchange
Top right: Retaining wall construction
continues along northbound SR 99, south
of the Ming Avenue Interchange
Middle left (1): Crews continue paving a
new inside shoulder within the existing SR
58 median, between the SR 99 Interchange
and H Street
Middle left (2): Looking west toward the
new SR 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange
from the Hosking Avenue/South H
intersection: crews have begun placing the
first lifts of asphalt in various areas of the
project, including this part of Hosking
Avenue and the new northbound on-ramp.
Below: All of the falsework has been
removed from the new Hosking Avenue
Bridge. Work will continue on the bridge
into the New Year as the abutments are
backfilled, approach slabs installed and
multiple details such as sidewalks, barrier
rails, fencing and lights are completed.
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December 2015
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Top left: Crews fine grade aggregate base in preparation of paving this
section of SR 178
Top Right: Steam rises from the newly paved section of SR 178 (looking
east toward Miramonte Drive)
Middle left: Aggregate base is placed in various sections along Rosedale
Highway as road widening work continues
Middle right: New median curb on Rosedale Highway
Bottom left: New signals are being installed at various locations along
Rosedale Highway to accommodate expanded intersections
Bottom right: New curb, gutter and sidewalks are being installed as
Rosedale Highway is widened
Week of December 7_2015_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of December 7, 2015 – December 11, 2015
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Hughes Lane between Wilson Rd and Planz Rd
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Planz Rd between Wible Rd and So “H” St
Base work and paving at Sports Village
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
Concrete work in the area of California Ave to Verde from “A” St to Chester (HUD Area)
Concrete work in the area of Madison to Cottonwood from Casa Loma to Brook St (HUD Area)
Sewer and Concrete improvements at Park at River Walk BHNA
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.
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, December 7, 2015
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 8, 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, December 9, 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, December 10, 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, December 11, 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.
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