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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
March 11, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
We are excited to announce the opening of the Hosking Avenue Interchange. This
project replaces the existing overcrossing with a new interchange, provides a new
direct State Route 99 access point, and improves the operations of the adjacent
freeway interchanges and arterial roads.
The interchange is now open to traffic, but workers will remain in the area for a few
more weeks to complete the fencing, landscaping, and various punch list items.
Thank you to those who attended today’s ribbon cutting event, especially U.S.
Congressman and Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy. Attached you will find a projected timeline for the remaining TRIP projects.
Earlier this week the City received its sales tax information for the 4th quarter of 2015,
which covers the holiday season (i.e., October through December). Unfortunately,
the negative revenue trending has continued with sales tax revenue down -4.84%
for the 4th quarter in comparison to the same quarter last year, and -4.75% for the
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last four quarters to date compared to the previous four quarters. The revised
projection for the current fiscal year is zero growth. Please note that each
percentage point of sales tax is the equivalent to approximately $700,000;
therefore, we must make $3,500,000 in further adjustments to the City’s General
Fund budget. This will have a compounding issue on next year’s budget as well.
As mentioned, these sales tax figures represent spending that took place during the holiday season. Since that time, many large oil companies and other local
employers have announced significant staffing reductions. The impact of these
layoffs on the local economy will not likely be experienced for up to nine months.
Although development activity appears to remain steady, we anticipate this sector
to begin to slow down within the coming months. This will ultimately exacerbate the
City’s budgetary issues.
Unfortunately, the most recent data confirms additional reductions in the General
Fund will need to be undertaken. To date, the amendments to the budget have
focused primarily on one-time items to alleviate more severe, direct impacts to City operations. However, as the slump in the oil economy continues, the necessary
adjustments will begin to have noticeable impacts to service delivery and staffing.
City staff is currently undertaking an analysis to determine what adjustments will
need to be made in the near term, as well as revising preliminary budgets for next
fiscal year, which will be presented to the City Council beginning in May 2016.
City staff will propose modest refuse and sewer rate increases for residential and
commercial customers for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. The proposed rate increases are
requested to fund operational and capital costs, and to ensure sufficient reserves to meet long-term needs. Based on City staff’s survey of several California cities
and counties, Bakersfield refuse and sewer rates will continue to remain amongst
the lowest in the region. Attached you will find a memo with additional information.
This week we have seen rain and snow activity throughout Bakersfield and in the
Kern River watershed in the Sierra Nevada mountains. 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. Attached you will find a chart that displays the Kern
River Basin snowpack accumulation.
I will be on vacation beginning March 21st and returning March 31st. Chris Huot will
be in charge during my absence, and will fill in for me at the City Council meeting
on March 30th. As usual, City staff has my contact information.
Traffic and Other Road Advisories
IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS
WORK MAY BE RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE.
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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures
Southbound State Route 99 and Rosedale Highway Off-ramp
The two outside lanes on southbound State Route 99, between Gilmore Avenue
and Rosedale Highway, along with the Rosedale Highway off-ramp are expected
to be closed tomorrow night, March 9, 2016. The closure is needed to allow for the
removal of large overhead signs, and the closures are expected to be place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Motorists should also anticipate lane and ramp closures during nighttime hours next
week, from Sunday through Thursday. The contractor plans to install temporary
lighting early in the week followed by existing shoulder removal. This work is
expected to require the closure of the outside southbound lane between Gilmore
Avenue and Rosedale Highway, as well as the Rosedale Highway off-ramp. These
closures will also take place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
During the closures, the southbound State Route 99 motorists who want to access Rosedale Highway or 24th Street will need to continue southbound and exit at
California Avenue then return via northbound State Route 99 to the Rosedale
Highway/24th Street exit.
State Routes 58 and 99
Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures Continue
Nighttime closures of the northbound State Route 99 to Ming Avenue off-ramp are
expected to continue next week. Motorists should anticipate that this ramp will be
closed each night between Sunday, March 13th, and Thursday, March 17th, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The closure is needed to allow for
construction work on a new retaining wall along northbound State Route 99. This
ramp is expected to be open to traffic during daytime hours.
Nighttime lane closures are also planned for State Route 58, between State Route
99 and Cottonwood Road, next week. Lane closures may be in place in both the
eastbound and westbound directions from Sunday night through Thursday night
between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Scheduled work may be canceled without prior notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please stay alert to changing conditions and
drive with caution while traveling through the construction zone.
Expect Delays on State Route 178 at Alfred Harrell Highway/Comanche Drive
Drainage work at the intersection of State Route 178 and Alfred Harrell
Highway/Comanche Drive will require one-way traffic control next week,
beginning Monday, March 14, 2016. The traffic signal will be placed on flashing and
flagging personnel will need to stop vehicles approaching the intersection from all
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four directions. Delays may last up to 10 minutes. This work is expected to be
underway between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area during work hours if possible. Motorists
who must travel through the area should adjust their travel plans to allow
adequate time to reach their destinations. Please be courteous to other drivers
and stay with the lead car while being escorted through the work area. We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding while this work is completed
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of March 14th
Bakersfield Police Department February monthly report Event Notifications
Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Recreation and Parks
o Mira Monte High School is hosting at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex their
Annual Girls Fast-Pitch Tournament on Friday and Saturday, March 11th and 12th.
Both days will be filled with games starting in the morning and continuing
throughout the day. There is also an admission charge at the gate.
o The 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 12th, at The Park at Riverwalk. Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
AT:cg cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
TRIP Project Target Dates
Project Projected Opening
Rosedale Highway Widening October, 2016
SR-178 Widening, Canteria – Miramonte April, 2017
Beltway Operational Improvements July, 2017
24th Street Improvements
Final Design – October 2015 ROW Cert – May, 2016
Duration 24-month
To be determined after
Court action
To be determined
after Court action
Centennial Corridor
Phase 1, Kern River Bridge
Package:
• Projected bid award –
September, 2016
• Projected completion –
November, 2017 Duration 14-month November, 2019
Phase 2, SR-58 Connector to WSP:
• Projected bid award –
September, 2017
ROW – July 2017
Duration 30-month
Hageman Flyover
Design completion
expected – May, 2016 Note: The Hageman Flyover is not currently
funded for construction. Property Acquisition
projected completion – October, 2017
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director DATE: March 10, 2016 SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2016/17 Proposed Refuse and Sewer Rates For FY 16/17, staff will propose modest refuse and sewer rate increases for residential
and commercial customers. The proposed rate increases are required to fund
operational and capital costs and to ensure sufficient reserves to meet long-term
needs. Based on staff’s survey of several California cities and counties, Bakersfield
refuse and sewer rates will continue to remain amongst the lowest in the region, even
with the proposed rate increases.
Staff proposes a 3% increase for refuse rates. The annual single family rate would go up
from $190.02 to $195.72. With regard to commercial refuse rates, the 3% increase will be
applied across the board for all the commercial services. The 3% proposed rate
increase would generate approximately $1M in additional revenue within the Refuse
Enterprise Fund.
Staff proposes a 2.5% rate increase for sewer rates. The 2.5% rate increase will bring
rates for a single-family home from $210 to $215 annually. This rate increase would
generate approximately $580K in revenue. As to commercial sewer surcharge rates, a
five-year implementation period was approved for phasing in the change of methodology for sewer surcharge fees. FY 16/17 reflects year three of the five-year
plan. Surcharge rates reflect changes proposed by the five year plan, as adjusted by the 2.5% rate increase. Because sewer surcharge fees are based on each user’s water
consumption, most commercial users should not be impacted by the rate increase if they have decreased water use due to mandatory drought restrictions.
In order to meet the Proposition (Prop) 218 noticing requirements, staff must start the
noticing process at the end of March. The rate adjustment is scheduled for the June 8th Council meeting. Prop 218 requires that customers be notified at least 45 days before
the hearing date. Therefore, all notices must be mailed by April 15th.
Cc: City Manager’s Office City Clerk
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Snowpack Accumulation Season
KERN RIVER BASIN SNOWPACK ACCUMULATION
EIGHT SENSOR INDEX
March 7, 2016
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
100% of April 1 Average
November December January February March April
2015-2016
Average
2010-2011 201% A-J
1982-1983 332% A-J
2013-2014 21% A-J
2014-2015 13% A-J
1997-1998 247% A-J
Week of March 14_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of March 14, 2016 – March 18, 2016 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Planz Rd between Wible Rd and So “H” St
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between California Ave and 24th St
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
Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza (after Contractor is done)
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 California Ave to Brundage from Union Ave to Railroad Tracts east of Martin
Luther King Blvd (HUD Area)
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
Week of March 14_2016_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, March 14, 2016
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Between Panama Lane & Woodmere Dr. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. -- Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct.
Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. – Oswell St. & Leeta St.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 City areas between Workman St. & Sterling Rd. – 58 Hwy. & Baja Dr.
Between Morning Dr. & Park Dr. – College Ave. & Willis Ave.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. – White Ln. & Panama Ln.
Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – White Ln. & Pacheco Rd.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
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, March 18, 2016
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.)
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2016
Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Stats for February 2016
Year to Date Special Enforcement Unit Statistics
January - February YTD 2016
80 Felony Arrests 167 FI’s 16 Search Warrants
94 Misdemeanor Arrests 67 Citations 113 Court Prep - Hours
30 Felony Warrant
Arrests 642 Probation and
Parole Searches 226 Hours Assisting
Patrol
72 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 24 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 329 Hours Assisting
Investigations
8 AB109 Arrests –
186.22 168 Supplemental
Reports 10 2016 Shootings
2 AB109 Arrests - Other 190 General Offense
Reports 6 2015 Shootings
4 Hours In Training 31 Vehicle Reports 5 2014 Shootings
23 Guns Seized 80 Patrol Call Response 20 2013 Shootings
51 Felony Arrests 108 FI’s 9 Search Warrants
64 Misdemeanor Arrests 51 Citations 41 Court Prep - Hours
22 Felony Warrant
Arrests 374 Probation and
Parole Searches 106 Hours Assisting
Patrol
49 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 18 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 148 Hours Assisting
Investigations
5 AB109 Arrests – 186.22 72 Supplemental
Reports 2 2016 Shootings
1 AB109 Arrests - Other 116 General Offense
Reports 3 2015 Shootings
0 Hours In Training 23 Vehicle Reports 0 2014 Shootings
15 Guns Seized 37 Patrol Call Response 7 2013 Shootings
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2016
February 2015-2016 COMPARISON
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
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MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2016
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SHOOTINGS HOMICIDES*
YEAR TO DATE GANG VIOLENCE INDEX 2014-2016
*Please note that the homicide stats include all gang related homicides, including but not limited to
shootings and stabbings.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT
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GANG RELATED SHOOTINGS – 2014-2016 (YEAR TO DATE ONLY)
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GROUP SALES INFORMATION
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SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
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Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
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Concert Association
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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 8 – Condors vs San Diego7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 12 – Condors vs San Jose7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 13 – Cage The Elephant 7:00 PM
$39.50, $29.50 On Sale Now
March 19 – Condors vs Stockton7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 22 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 1 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 9 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
April 10 – G-Eazy 8:00 PM
$38 On Sale Now
April 12 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
March 10 – Ragtime: The Musical7:30 PM
$55, $40, $30 On Sale Now
March 12 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 16 – Crosswinds Trio 7:30 PM
BCCA event
March 25 – Slayer 7:30 PM
$37.50 On Sale Now
April 6 – Blue Man Group 7:30 PM
$65, $50, $35 On Sale Now
April 9 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 12 – Jason Coleman 7:30 PM
BCCA event
April 22 – Chris Stapleton 8:00 PM
Sold Out
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 14 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 17 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM
$105, $65, $45 On Sale Now
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