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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
April 8, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Good news! The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has revised the City’s water conservation goal. After reviewing Bakersfield’s population growth and
other climate-related factors, the SWRCB has revised the City’s domestic area water conservation goal to now 31% (formerly 36%). The new target became effective
March 1, 2016. Even with this good news, we encourage residents to please remain prudent in their water conservation efforts.
A large piece of steel from the World Trade Center that will be used as a 9/11
memorial centerpiece arrived earlier this week. This privately funded memorial will
be located between the Bakersfield Fire Department Fire Station #15 and the
Bakersfield Police Department Substation at 1315 Buena Vista Road. The memorial is
scheduled to open on September 11th.
The City has been selected as the Employer of the Year by the local Employment
Development Department (EDD); specifically, for our efforts to employ and include veteran candidates in workforce development activities. Also, EDD has attributed
this award for the BPD’s ongoing efforts to attract veteran candidates. Additional information regarding an award ceremony will be provided in the future.
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Construction continues at the Mill Creek Village located at 518 18th Street. This 62-
unit affordable senior housing project and parking structure is scheduled for completion in January 2017. In addition to increasing the supply of quality
affordable housing for seniors, the project complements the continuing revitalization of the Mill Creek area in downtown Bakersfield.
Congratulations to Assistant Police Chief, Lyle Martin, and his partner, Marnie
Forzetting, for beating out nine other teams in the local dance competition,
“Dancing at the Stars.” This fundraising event raised about $35,000 for the Stars
Theatre, which is a downtown theatre that trains local performers. Traffic and Other Road Advisories
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, this work may be rescheduled to a later date.
Rosedale Highway Median Work Begins
The contractor for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project has moved traffic to the
outside lanes of the highway and started trenching for the future median along the roadway. This has eliminated left turns from Rosedale Highway to and from side
streets between Kilmer Way (refinery access road) and Gibson Street since these crossings are now under construction. Motorists can make U-turns at Mohawk and
Gibson Streets to access the side streets from the opposite side of the highway in this
area.
Lane Closures Planned for Southbound State Route 99 near Rosedale Highway
The contractor plans to install shoring for a new retaining wall located along
southbound State Route 99 near Gilmore Avenue. The work will require the closure of
the two outside southbound lanes on State Route 99, between Gilmore Avenue and
Rosedale Highway. The contractor may also need to close the southbound
Rosedale Highway off-ramp during this period. This work is expected to be
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conducted during nighttime hours, Sunday through Thursday, and closures are expected to be in place between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
During the ramp closure, 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.
Earthwork Continues Along State Route 178 – Short Delays Anticipated
The contractor for the State Route 178 Widening project continues to perform earthwork activities along State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and Masterson
Street. The contractor is moving dirt off the job site and flagging personnel will need
to stop traffic when trucks enter and exit the job site, and during the loading
process.
Traffic may be stopped for up to 10 minutes between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m., affecting both directions of travel. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes
or to allow sufficient time to reach their destinations while this work is underway.
Centennial Corridor Utility Potholing Schedule for the Week of April 11, 2016
The Centennial Corridor design team will continue potholing operations next week
to verify existing utilities located along the corridor. Potholing operations entail
making a small hole and vacuuming out dirt to allow buried lines to be identified,
then replacing the dirt and restoring the ground surface. Approximately 200 locations have been identified for potholing.
The contractor plans to have two trucks in operation Mondays through Thursdays,
through May 7th. Crews are expected to be in the field between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each work day. Lane or shoulder closures will be in place as
necessary while work is underway.
From April 11th through the 14th, the contractor plans to operate at the locations, as follows:
o Along California Avenue, between Easton Drive and Del Rey Court;
o On Del Rey Court, between the cul-de-sac at California Avenue and Montclair
Street;
o On Elcia Drive, east of South Real Road;
o Wible Road, just south of the State Route 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway; and
o At the Stockdale Highway and Enos Lane (SR 43) intersection.
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Council Referrals
Councilmember Maxwell
o Budget discussions to the Budget and Finance Committee
Councilmember Rivera
o Update on Senate Bill 5 regarding e-cigarettes
Councilmember Parlier
o Letter to State for less future oil regulations
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 11th
Bright House Networks letter with possible programming changes
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Recreation and Parks
o On Saturday (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) the County and Craft Beer Festival will be
held at Central Park. 100% of the profits are provided to children charities in Kern
County.
o On Saturday (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) the Pedals Against Polio Ride will be held
at River Oaks Parks.
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cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
April 4, 2016
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
SUBJECT: Referral of Budget Discussions to Budget and Finance Committee
Council Referral No.690
Councilmember Maxwell referred discussion of future adjustments to the City’s
budget be reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee.
During the March 30, 2016 City Council meeting, Councilmember Maxwell requested
the Budget and Finance Committee review future potential budget adjustments as a
result of the ongoing negative sales tax trending.
City Council Policy Resolution No. 81-97 (enclosed) provides the framework for the
budget process. The policy states, in part, “1. The City Manager shall provide to the full City Council an overview of the City’s fiscal position and the proposed budget for the
upcoming fiscal year [emphasis added].” The resolution was adopted after a time
period when the Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the budget prior to the full
City Council. The City Council majority felt the subject was of such importance that the
full Council should receive the same information at the same time.
The discussion of the impacts of the negative sales tax trending is directly tied to the
City’s fiscal position and the budget currently being prepared for the upcoming fiscal
year. As such, staff intends to comply with Resolution No. 81-97 and provide the full City
Council with an overview of the FY 16-17 Proposed Budget and associated impacts at the City Council meeting of May 4th.
M E M O R A N D U M
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
April 4, 2016
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSHUA H. RUDNICK, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: CONTINUAL UPDATES ON SB 5 REGARDING E-CIGARETTES
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 692
On March 10, 2016, SB 5 was ordered to “engrossing and enrolling,” which
means that both Houses are proofreading the final copy of the Bill before it is
sent to the Governor’s desk. Previously, the Senate had passed the Bill as
amended and it was passed by the Assembly. A copy of the City Council
Resolution in support of SB 5 will be sent to the Governor’s office as well. Our
office will continue to monitor the Bill’s status.
As requested, attached you will find a copy of the City’s resolution in support of
SB 5, which was previously approved on March 30, 2016.
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cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
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Councilmember Rivera requested that staff keep the Council informed on
Senate Bill 5 regarding e-cigarettes.
RESOLUTION NO. 041— 1 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 5 REGARDING
E- CIGARETTES
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 5 (Leno) was amended and passed in the Assembly,
and is currently pending in the Senate; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 broadens the definition of "smoking" under the state law to
include the use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or
vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for
the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 expands the definition of "tobacco product' under state
law to include an electronic device that delivers nicotine or other vaporized
liquids to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an
electronic cigarette, cigar, pipe, or hookah; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 exempts from the definition of "tobacco product' a
product that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA) for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes
where the product is marketed and sold solely for such an approved purpose;
and
WHEREAS, SB 5 requires retailers of cigarettes and tobacco products,
including electronic cigarettes, to apply for a license and pay a license fee in
the amount of $265.00, beginning January 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 requires all cartridges for electronic cigarettes and solutions
for filling or refilling an electronic cigarette to be in child- resistant packaging, as
defined by the Code of Federal Regulations; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 makes selling or furnishing tobacco products, including
electronic cigarettes, to a minor a misdemeanor; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 provides that minors smoking tobacco products, including
electronic cigarettes, are subject to a fine of $75.00 or 30 hours community
service; and
WHEREAS, SB 5 prohibits the selling, advertising, or furnishing of tobacco
products, including electronic cigarette products, to persons under 21 years old;
and
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WHEREAS, SB 5 makes it illegal for the purchasing of tobacco products,
including electronic cigarettes, by persons under 21 years old; and
WHEREAS, If the bill passes as drafted, smoking electronic cigarettes will be
prohibited at schools, healthcare facilities, public buildings, playgrounds (parks
and recreational areas), and certain housing facilities because of the inclusion
of electronic cigarettes in the definition of smoking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City of Bakersfield supports passage of Senate Bill 5.
3. Copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted to Senator Leno and
any other members of the California Legislature as deemed
appropriate.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
MAR 3 0 1016 , by the following vote:
YES' COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, MAXWELL, WEIR, SMITH, HANSON, SULLIVAN. PARLIER
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APPROVED MAR 3 0 2016
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Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
JOSHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, CMC
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M E M O R A N D U M
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
April 1, 2016
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDREW HEGLUND, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: LETTER TO STATE FOR LESS FUTURE OIL REGULATIONS
COUNCIL REFERRAL NO. 688
Attached you will find a letter submitted to the State requesting less future
regulations in the oil industry.
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cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Councilmember Parlier requested that staff draft a letter to the State
requesting less future regulations in the oil industry.
Week of April 11_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of April 11, 2016 – April 15, 2016
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Brundage Ln between Oak St and Chester Ave
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between California Ave and 24th St
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between 24th and 30th St
Reconstruction of San Dimas north of 34th Street
Reconstruction of Dunsmuir Dr from Business Center to Business Park
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
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)
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, April 11, 2016
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 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, April 15, 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.)
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.
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
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
April 16 – Roberto Tapia 7:00 PM
$150, $120, $95, $50 On Sale Now
September 13 – Carrie Underwood 7:00 PM
$73, $43 On Sale 4/8
May 19 – Lynyrd Skynyrd 8:00 PM
$125, $75, $45, $30 On Sale Now
June 2 – Ziggy Marley 7:00 PM
$78.50, $50.50, $40.50, $30.50 On Sale 4/8
July 1 – Kenny Rogers w/Linda Davis 8:00 PM
$97.50, $67.50, $47.50, $27.50 On Sale Now
August 4 – Ub40 w/The Wailers 7:00 PM
$47.50, $37.50, $27.50 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 23 – Ramon Ayala 8:00 PM
$105, $75, $60, $50, $40, $30 On Sale Now
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
April 29 – Adrian Uribe 8:00 PM
$95, $75, $60, $50, $40, $30 On Sale Now
May 17 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM
$105, $65, $45 On Sale Now
May 24 – Sesame Street Live 6:30 PM
$60, $35, $25, $10 On Sale 4/6
May 25 – Sesame Street Live 10:30 AM
$60, $35, $25, $10 On Sale 4/6
June 10 – Groove Summer Jam 7:30 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $42.50, $35.50, $30.50 On Sale Now
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