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January 8, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
Subject: General Information
Notable Items:
The Re-circulated Draft Environmental Impact Report (R-DEIR) for the 24th Street
Improvement Project has been completed and will be available for public
review beginning Monday, January 11, 2016. A Public Hearing before the
Bakersfield Planning Commission has been scheduled for January 21, 2016.
The R-DEIR for the 24th Street Improvement Project was prepared to comply
with an Order from the Superior Court for the State of California, County of
Kern. The Court required two actions including the inclusion of cul-de-sacs into
the proposed project, and expanded explanations pertaining to alternatives
that were considered but rejected. The R-DEIR consists of the revised parts from
the 2013 Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment. No
significant changes to any environmental resource previously analyzed in the
decertified 2013 FEIR/EA were found as a result of the analysis done in the R-
DEIR, and no additional mitigation measures have been proposed.
The 45-day review period begins on January 11, 2016 and concludes on
February 25, 2016. Comments only on the two revised portions contained in the
R-DEIR can be sent to: Janet Wheeler, Thomas Roads Improvement Program,
1600 Truxtun Ave., 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or to
jwheeler@bakersfieldfreeways.us. Responses to comments on the two revised
portions of the R-DEIR will be included in the Final EIR/EA.
The document will be available on the TRIP website
(www.bakersfieldfreeways.us) and at the following locations during normal
business hours:
• Thomas Roads Improvement Program, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd floor
• Community Development Department-Planning, Division 1715 Chester
Avenue
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• Kern Council of Governments, 1401 19th Street, Suite 300
• Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue
• Kern County Public Library – Wilson Branch, 1901 Wilson Road
• Kern County Law Library, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Rm. 301
Attached you will find the monthly TRIP Status Report for the month of January.
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.
This week we have seen rain and snow activity throughout Bakersfield and in
the Kern River water shed in the Sierra Nevada’s. Though it may appear we are
receiving large amounts of rain and snow this winter, we are still below
average when compared to prior years. Still, something is better than nothing
so we can hope this is a good start!
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The State Water Resources Control Board is currently considering changes to its
regulations. Under the draft concepts being considered, the City’s mandated
water conservation amount would be reduced from 36% to 32%. Our past
average has been 29.7%. Staff will continue to monitor the process and keep
you updated.
The City of Bakersfield will recycle real Christmas trees for free! Please remove
the tree stand, ornaments, lights, and any other decorations. You can then
drop off your tree at the Mt. Vernon Green Waste Facility, 2601 S. Mt. Vernon
Avenue any day of the week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also cut the tree in
pieces and place it in your green waste cart for regular service. If your tree has
been flocked, please put it in your tan trash cart. Please ensure that the cart
lids are closed.
The City’s dog parks which are located within City sumps will be periodically
and temporarily closed throughout this rainy season. City staff will monitor the
water levels, debris and amount of sludge daily and will open the areas to the
public when they are safe. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause. Please follow the Recreation and Parks Facebook page to learn when
the sumps are available for use. The two dog parks that will remain open since
they are not sumps are Coffee Road, just north of Olive and the small dog park
in Seasons Park.
Traffic and Other Road Advisory’s
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS
WORK MAY BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Route 58
Nighttime lane closures have been scheduled for eastbound State Route 58,
between Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road, Sunday, January 10th through
Tuesday, January 12th. The closures are expected to be in place between the
hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., each night.
The closures are needed to allow the contractor to place temporary concrete
barrier rail along the outside of the freeway.
Traffic Delays on State Route 178 Next Week - Between Alfred Harrell Highway
and Valley Street
The contractor for the State Route 178 Widening Project plans to resume work
on drainage crossings on State Route 178, between Alfred Harrell Highway and
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Valley Street, beginning Monday, January 11th and continuing through Friday,
January 15th, weather permitting.
Flagging personnel will need to stop traffic and use one-way traffic control to
facilitate this work between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. The signal at Alfred Harrell
Highway will be set to flashing while work is in progress. Motorists should
anticipate having to stop for up to 10 minutes and are advised to allow
sufficient time to reach their destinations or to use an alternate route. This work
is expected to continue for the next six to eight weeks.
Traffic Signal Modification at Truxtun Avenue and Commercial Way
On Friday, January 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., crews will be modifying the
median island at the intersection of Truxtun Avenue and Commercial Way. This
project is being undertaken to improve traffic flow on Commercial Way.
During construction, no northbound to westbound left turns will be possible.
Northbound Commercial Way traffic will be detoured to eastbound Truxtun
Avenue during this time period.
Upon reopening of the full intersection at 4:30 p.m., westbound Truxtun Avenue
traffic will now be controlled by new traffic signals. Drivers are advised to use
caution and to be prepared to stop at this newly configured signalized
intersection.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of January 11th; and
Letter from Bright House Networks regarding possible programming changes.
Event Notifications:
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
AT:cb cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project development. This
report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please
contact Janet Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491. Regular project updates are
also available on the TRIP website at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
The Re-circulated Draft Environmental Impact Report (R-DEIR) for the 24th Street Improvement Project will be
available for public review from January 11 through February 25, 2016. A Public Hearing before the Bakersfield
Planning Commission has been scheduled for January 21, 2016. The Planning Commission meets at City Hall
South, Council Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
The R-DEIR for the 24th Street Improvement Project was prepared to comply with an Order from the Superior
Court for the State of California, County of Kern. The Court required two actions including the inclusion of cul-
de-sacs into the proposed project, and expanded explanations pertaining to alternatives that were considered
but rejected. The R-DEIR consists of the revised parts from the 2013 Final Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Assessment.
The 45-day review period begins on January 11, 2016 and concludes on February 25, 2016. Comments only on
the two revised portions contained in the R-DEIR can be sent to: Janet Wheeler, Thomas Roads Improvement
Program, 1600 Truxtun Ave., 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or to jwheeler@bakersfieldfreeways.us. Responses
to comments on the two revised portions of the R-DEIR will be included in the Final EIR/EA. No significant
changes to any environmental resource previously analyzed in the decertified 2013 FEIR/EA were found as a
result of the analysis done in the R-DEIR, and no additional mitigation measures have been proposed.
The Centennial Corridor Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement and Section 4(f)
Evaluation was made available for public review last month. Upon acceptance of the Final EIR/EIS, the project
will move forward into final design, relocating utilities, and the completion of the right-of-way acquisition
process.
The Kern Council of Governments has notified the City that the State Route 178/Morning Drive Interchange was
selected to receive a Regional Award of Merit in the Transportation category. The award will be presented at the
Annual Regional Awards Ceremony on March 3, 2016. The project was also recognized in November by the
Central California Chapter of the American Public Works Association, receiving top honors in its category as well
as the 2015 Chapter Excellence Award.
January 2016
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
January 2016
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Please note: inclement weather may impact work planned for the month of January.
State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange
Contractor: Granite Construction
73% complete; anticipated completion: early 2016
Work on the new Hosking Avenue Bridge continues. In December, the contractor completed the placement of
structure backfill at the abutments and the approach slabs are now in place. Work will continue on the bridge in
coming weeks as the barrier, sidewalks, fencing, lighting and other items are installed.
Work in other areas of the project last month included placing roadway aggregate base and asphalt paving.
The contractor also installed curb and gutter, stamped median concrete and landscape irrigation. The contractor
also completed concrete work in the State Route 99 median in December, started work on overhead signs, and
began placing wood mulch in various areas of the project.
January’s schedule includes placing Class 2 aggregate base and final asphalt paving. Work will also continue
on miscellaneous drainage and electrical systems, curb and gutter, stamped concrete and overhead signs.
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
19% 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.
Work on the retaining walls along State Route 99, between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road, continues and
motorists should anticipate nighttime lane closures for both directions of travel in this area through spring 2016.
On State Route 58, the contractor substantially completed concrete paving within the median, between State
Route 99 and H Street. Work will continue through January on grading, drainage and concrete barrier within the
median area. The contractor also plans to place temporary asphalt pavement on the northbound State Route 99
to eastbound State Route 58 connector ramp in preparation of the next stage of construction.
Construction of a new sound wall along the north side of State Route 58 in this area, near the junction with
State Route 99, began in December. The project includes multiple retaining and sound walls along State Route
58, and clearing operations are underway along the outside of the freeway in both directions between State
Route 99 and Cottonwood Road.
Rosedale Highway Widening
Contractor: Teichert Construction
62% 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 continued with the relocation of business monument signs and the
installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways along the corridor, including the installation of new
median curb at Jet Way.
The contractor continues with the installation and compaction of roadway aggregate base in various areas
and work on storm drain modifications. Asphalt paving for the bottom lifts of pavement for the new lanes is
expected to be underway by late January or early February.
TRIP Status Report
January 2016
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State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
19% complete; anticipated completion: mid-2017
Work on the drainage systems along the north side of the highway, between Alfred Harrell Highway and
Miramonte Drive, is underway.
The contractor also placed Class 2 aggregate base for the new State Route 184 alignment last month and
January’s schedule includes fine grading the aggregate base and placing curb and gutter.
Additional work planned for January includes beginning construction on a new sewer system and rough
grading along the north side of State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and Valley Street. Drainage work
between Valley Street and Miramonte Drive is also expected to be underway in January and drainage crossings
across the highway will require traffic control while work is in progress.
The contractor also plans to begin construction to widen the highway shoulder, east of Miramonte Drive, in
January.
Utility relocations continue along State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and Miramonte Drive. 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
Contractor: Security Paving Company
0% complete; anticipated completion: late 2016
Construction on the Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements is
scheduled to begin in mid-January. The project provides operational and safety improvements along
southbound State Route 99 and at the Rosedale Highway off-ramp. Improvements include the construction of
an auxiliary lane on southbound State Route 99 from the Gilmore Avenue Undercrossing to the off-ramp for
Rosedale Highway. The off-ramp will be widened from one to two lanes at State Route 99, expanding to four
lanes at the ramp terminus at Rosedale Highway. This project will improve freeway operations and facilitate
access to the Rosedale Highway and downtown Bakersfield business districts.
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
The Re-circulated Draft Environmental Impact Report (R-DEIR) for the 24th Street Improvement Project has
been prepared and will be available for public review from January 11 through February 25, 2016
A Public Hearing before the Bakersfield Planning Commission will be held on January 21, 2016
Soundwall and streetscape design are on hold
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 55% complete; Right-of-Way 0% complete
Potholing for utilities and geo-tech borings for structures continues.
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
TRIP Status Report
January 2016
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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. A redesign has expanded the project limits to provide three lanes from Elm Street to
the west, in the westbound direction, for better traffic flow.
The appraisal process has begun for properties located on the west side of Oak Street
Right-of-way – Partial Acquisitions
• 4 ownerships west of Oak Street
• 12 ownerships east of Oak Street
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 was released in December
Advanced preliminary engineering design work is ongoing
Permit packages have been prepared and submitted to the appropriate permitting agencies
Geo-technical field work is being finalized
The type selection process has been finalized for bridges and is being finalized for structures.
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 147 single family properties
o 7 multi-family properties
o 9 commercial/industrial properties
TRIP Status Report
January 2016
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Work progresses on the new retaining walls along State Route 99
Top right: The contractor has begun clearing and grubbing operations along both sides of State Route 58, between State
Route 99 and Cottonwood Road, in preparation of constructing new retaining and sound walls along the corridor
Middle right: Roadway paving operations within the State Route 58 median were substantially completed in December
Bottom left: Roadway aggregate base was placed on the north side of Rosedale Highway near Landco Street
Bottom right: Utility crews relocate a gas line on the south side of Rosedale Highway near Calloway Drive
TRIP Status Report
January 2016
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Top: Work continues on the new Hosking
Avenue Bridge. Rebar has been set along the
sides of the bridge for the barrier rail.
Left: Crews place colored, stamped concrete
within the Hosking Avenue median
Bottom left: Aggregate base has been placed for
the new State Route 184 alignment
Bottom right: Crews install a new drainage
system along State Route 178.
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of January 11, 2015 – January 15, 2016 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Planz Rd between Wible Rd and So “H” St (depending on weather)
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Manor St between Panorama and River Bridge (depending on weather)
Base work and paving at Sports Village (depending on weather)
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
Sidewalk installation at Sports Village (depending on weather)
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza
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)
Concrete improvements at Park at River Walk BHNA
Concrete work in the area of California Ave to Brundage from Union Ave to Railroad Tracts east of Martin Luther King Blvd (HUD Area)
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Streets Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, January 11, 2016 Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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, January 13, 2016
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, January 14, 2016
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, January 15, 2016
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.
Streets Schedule
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-888-929-7849
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
December 11 – Condors vs San Diego7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 26 – Condors vs Stockton7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 27 – Condors vs San Diego5:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 2 – Condors vs San Jose7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 8 – Condors vs San Antonio7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 9 – Condors vs Ontario7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 15 – Condors vs Texas 7:00 PM
January 22-23 – Monster X Tour 7:30 PM
$40, $20, $17, $15, $10 On Sale Now
January 22 – Condors vs Manitoba7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 25 – Condors vs Manitoba7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 14 – WWE Live 1:00 PM
$95, $65, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale 12/11
February 15 – Harlem Globetrotters2:00 PM
$85, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 14 – George Kahn (BCCA)7:30 PM
BCCA event
December 11-13 – Nutcracker
$34, $30, $28 On Sale Now
January 8 – Disney Live 3:30 & 6:30 PM
$56, $32, $23, $18 On Sale Now
Februrary 6 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
February 11 – The Producers 7:30 PM
$55, $40, $30 On Sale 12/12
February 12 – Valentines Love Jam7:30 PM
$69.50, $52.50, $42.50, $37.50, $32.50On Sale Now
March 10 – Ragtime: The Musical7:30 PM
$55, $40, $30 On Sale 12/12
March 12 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 6 – Blue Man Group 7:30 PM
$65, $50, $35 On Sale 12/12
April 25 – Joe Bonamassa 8:00 PM
$125, $99, $89, $79, $69 On Sale Now
April 27 & 28 – Shen Yun 7:30 PM
$120, $110, $100, $80, $70, $60 On Sale Now
May 17 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM
$105, $65, $45 On Sale Now
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