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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/2016OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER April 29, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items As a reminder, the City will begin budget presentations beginning next week. When the City Council adopted the annual calendar, two Monday workshops were included for the departmental budget presentations. These workshops are scheduled at 12:00 noon on May 9th and June 6th. Below you will find a full calendar of upcoming meetings related to the budget process. Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget Calendar May 4 Budget Overview Presentation (Regular Council Meeting) 9 Departmental Budget Workshop (Special Council Meeting) 19 Proposed CIP Budget to Planning Commission June 6 Departmental Budget Workshop (Special Council Meeting) 8 Public Hearing (Regular Council Meeting) 29 Budget Adoption (Regular Council Meeting) Attached you will find the Police Department update on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Quarterly Report. In October 2014, the City Council approved the IACP implementation plan, which allocated $2.3 million toward funding many of the priority 1 and 2 recommendations. We are happy to announce that 26 recommendations are completed and/or have been implemented;2 recommendations are underway; and 6 recommendations are for future consideration. City staff will continue to provide these quarterly updates, as necessary. Mark your calendars! Tickets are currently on sale for the Beach Boys at the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre. Tickets can be purchased online at www.brighthousenetworksamphitheatre.us, in person at the Rabobank Arena box Page 2 General Information April 29, 2016 office, or by phone at 852-7777. Thanks are due to AEG for responding to the City’s request to upgrade the quality of shows at that venue. Make sure to view the website for other dates and acts for the summer concert series as well.  On February 26th we announced that Xerox would be laying off 510 employees due to a change in business conditions. However, Xerox recently announced it now plans on hiring 545 employees for its customer care facility in Bakersfield. We hope this growth is the beginning of a new trend in our local economy.  Last weekend we experienced high winds that damaged numerous trees throughout Bakersfield. City crews removed a total of 56 downed trees in roadways, parks, and other public properties. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the City did not withstand any substantial damage on public property.  The playground at Coral Keys Park has been totally replaced with new play features and equipment. The previous equipment had passed its useful life and had little play value. It will be open to the public beginning Monday, May 2nd. Traffic and Other Road Advisories In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, this work may be rescheduled to a later date. Page 3 General Information April 29, 2016  Nighttime Freeway Lane and Connector Ramp Closures for State Route 58 Upcoming Closures on P and Madison Streets Motorists traveling on State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 are advised that the connector ramps will be closed during nighttime hours from Sunday, May 1st through Thursday, May 5th, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., each night. These closures are needed to allow for pavement demolition beyond the ramps. Motorists will be detoured from State Route 99 to Brundage Lane and can enter eastbound State Route 58 at the Union Avenue Interchange. The two outside lanes on State Route 58, from State Route 99 to Cottonwood Road, will be under nighttime closures Sunday through Thursday. These closures will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., each night, and are needed for pavement demolition and demolition work required for widening the bridges crossing P Street and Madison Street. The following closures will also be in place during the next two weeks for demolition work required to widen the bridges across P Street and Madison Street: o May 2-6: The outside lane in both directions of P Street, between Dobrusky Drive and Snyder Lane, and the outside shoulder in both directions of Madison Street, between Brundage Lane and Derrell Avenue will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., each day. o May 8-13: Full nighttime street closures on P Street, between Dobrusky Drive and Snyder Lane, and on Madison Street, between Brundage Lane and Derrell Avenue, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., each night. During these closures, P Street motorists can use either South Chester or Union Avenue to cross the freeway. Madison Street motorists can use either Union Avenue or Cottonwood Road. Council Referrals  Councilmember Rivera o Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Funding Reports  Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 2nd Event Notifications  Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  On Saturday, April 30th (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon), the BPD is hosting its first “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Broken Yolk Café, located at 3300 Buena Vista Rd. The Broken Yolk Café is located in the Bakersfield’s South Zone. BPD personnel will be in attendance to meet with residents and answer any questions. Please see the attachment for additional information. Page 4 General Information April 29, 2016  Today Bakersfield residents who are income eligible may sign-up for swim lessons for only $5.00. Hundreds of time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Sign-ups begun at 8:00 a.m. at McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Silver Creek Community Center.  On Saturday, April 30th (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.), the World Tai Chi Day celebration will be held at the Sister City Gardens. Please see the attachment for additional information.  On Thursday, May 5th (beginning 6:00 p.m.), the BPD will be testing for Explorers at the Rabobank Arena. The Explorer Program is an extension of the Boy Scouts of America. The program provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience first- hand how a police department functions and what it takes to get started in a challenging career in law enforcement. Please see the attachment for additional information.  On Saturday, May 7th (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.), the BPD will be participating in the 911 Race for Youth Series at the Kern County Raceway Park. Please note that the BPD car is funded by donations from local businesses.  On Saturday, May 7th (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon), a Dog Vaccine/Licensing and Microchipping Clinic will be held at Lowell Park. Please see the attachment for additional information. AT:cg cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk IACP Quarterly Progress Report Page 1 of 4 Summary In January 2014, the City of Bakersfield (City) selected the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to conduct a comprehensive study of the Bakersfield Police Department’s (BPD’s) management and operations. In September 2014, the IACP Study outlined 34 recommendations to further improve BPD’s management and operations. In October 2014, the City Council approved $2.3 million in funding to begin implementing Priority 1 and 2 recommendations. The following quarterly progress report includes the recommendations’ implemented, underway, and for future consideration. Please note that once a recommendation is implemented that it will not be displayed again in the narrative of this report; however, a summary of all the recommendations implemented can be found as Attachment A. Recommendations Implemented 1. Increase the role and responsibility of Senior Patrol Officers in Patrol (Staffing – Priority 1) The IACP Report recommended increasing the roles and responsibilities of Senior Patrol Officers by undertaking additional administrative duties. Some of these duties are related to the report and arrest approval process. Since the release of these recommendations, changes in BPD policies and State law have reformed the report and arrest approval process. In addition, the BPD identified other opportunities to increase the roles and responsibilities of Senior Police Officers assigned to the Operations Division. 2. Invest in training for the use of current technologies and data analysis (Data Driven Practices – Priority 2) The BPD has invested in training related to current technologies and data analysis. The types of subject matters include ArcGIS (mapping), EnCase (electronic forensic evidence), Compstat (monitoring crime trends), Crimeview, Arties, crime analysis, and other technology-related training courses and conferences. Additional technology training and data analysis for BPD personnel will occur in perpetuity. 3. Institute an ongoing recruitment process (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4) The Police Civil Service Commission approved implementing the use of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (Pellet- B) written exam as part of our continuous testing process, which candidates are eligible to re-test every 30 days. Due to staffing and logistical concerns, the City has partnered with the County of Kern’s Human Resources Department to provide an IACP Quarterly Progress Report Page 2 of 4 adequate test location and shared duties in test proctoring. City staff has now implemented a continuous testing schedule. 4. Market services, values, and accomplishments of the BPD, both internally and externally (Community Engagement – Priority 4) The BPD has established a Facebook webpage, which allows for the interaction between the community and BPD personnel. The webpage currently has over 23,000 followers. In conjunction with the citywide website upgrade, the BPD has revamped its website to increase user accessibility and relevant information. The BPD recently established a “YouTube” account as well. Recommendations Underway 1. Revise the delivery method and content of the current policy and procedure manual (Policy and Procedure Manual – Priority 4) The BPD has reviewed and made recommendations to its policy and procedure manual. These recommendations are currently under review. 2. Provide an annual report of internal affairs investigations to the public (Internal Affairs – Priority 4) The BPD anticipates providing an annual report of internal affairs investigations in the near future. Recommendations for Future Consideration 1. Refine promotional processes to increase transparency and objectivity (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 1) 2. Develop measures of achievement to drive performance throughout the Organization (Community Engagement – Priority 4) 3. Maximize opportunities for civilianization (Staffing – Priority 4) 4. Employ former law enforcement officers where appropriate (Staffing – Priority 4) 5. Establish a promotional improvement process committee (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4) 6. Revise the performance appraisal process to provide ongoing feedback, incorporate departmental goals, and establish consistency (Performance Appraisal – Priority 4) IACP Quarterly Progress Report Page 3 of 4 Attachment A Summary of Completed Recommendations  Reinforce an agency-wide commitment to community policing in mission and vision statements (Community Engagement – Priority 1)  Create a full-time Telephone Reporting Unit (Workload Management – Priority 1)  Establish an accountability process for CFS response (Accountability – Priority 1)  Increase the role and responsibility of Senior Patrol Officers in Patrol (Staffing – Priority 1)  Augment patrol staffing (Staffing – Priority 1)  Assign a Watch Commander position to both the East and West Districts on day and evening shifts (Staffing – Priority 1)  Institute Compstat style crime meetings for Patrol and Investigations (Data Driven Practices – Priority 1); these meetings will occur in perpetuity  Reorganize/re-staff the crime analysis function (Data Driven Practices – Priority 1)  Revise call priority classifications (Workload Management – Priority 1)  Incorporate data driven strategies to reduce crime (Data Driven Practices – Priority 1); these practices will occur in perpetuity  Re-introduce and emphasize community policing concepts and practices throughout BPD (Community Engagement – Priority 1)  Establish a Police Liaison position in the Communication Center on all shifts (Staffing – Priority 2)  Maximize data mining and sharing opportunities (Data Drive Practices – Priority 2); these practices will occur in perpetuity  Invest in training for the use of current technologies and data analysis; (Data Driven Practices – Priority 2); these trainings will occur in perpetuity  Develop prevention and intervention programs for juveniles (Youth-Focused Policing – Priority 2)  Develop leadership through exposure to contemporary practices (Leadership Development – Priority 3); these practices will occur in perpetuity  Create a Community Liaison Unit (Community Engagement – Priority 3) IACP Quarterly Progress Report Page 4 of 4  Establish a referral protocol to appropriate agencies (Workload Management – Priority 3)  Institute an ongoing recruitment process (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4)  Open competition for executive level positions to external candidates (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4); Committee did not desire moving item forward  Expand minority hiring efforts and include national organizations (Hiring and Promotion – Priority 4)  Revise Beat boundaries to equalize workload (Data Driven Practices – Priority 4)  Revise the policies requiring approval for arrest and towing of vehicles (Policy and Procedure Manual – Priority 4)  Support commitment to community policing through detailed goals and objectives (Community Engagement – Priority 4)  Market services, values, and accomplishments of the BPD, both internally and externally (Community Engagement – Priority 4)  Explore the use of developing technologies (Technology – Priority 4) OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM April 29, 2016 TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH SUBJECT: Follow Up Items from Special Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Councilmember Rivera requested additional information be provided regarding Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Funding for FY 2016-17 During the March 17, 2016 special meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee, Chairman Rivera requested staff follow up on three items related to discussion of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Funding. City Staff Costs Funded through HUD Administrative Cap Allowance Each HUD funding source has a different percentage of the total annual entitlement that can be utilized for administration (e.g. City staff costs) of the programs and projects. The following is a breakdown of the maximum administration cap by entitlement source, with the dollar amount based on FY 2016-17 entitlement figures from HUD: Source Administrative Cap % Administrative Cap $ CDBG 20 $652,042 HOME 10 $111,128 ESG 7.5 $21,592 HOPWA 3 $11,536 Budget and Finance Committee Follow up April 29, 2016 Page 2 Currently, nine positions, all within the Community Development Department, are funded entirely or partially by HUD administration funds. The following is a list of positions and the proportion of that position’s total salary and benefits funded by HUD administration allocations: • Community Development Coordinator – 100% • Associate Planner I – 100% • Associate Planner II – 100% • Secretary – 85% • Associate Planner II – 80% • Principal Planner – 55% • Community Development Director – 19% • Business Manager – 15% • Secretary II – 5% Traditionally, the City of Bakersfield and most other jurisdictions utilize 100 percent of the eligible administrative cap allowance. This is reflective of the staff resources needed to successfully and properly administer the entitlement fund programs. Staff does not recommend any modifications to this practice. Alternative Use of CDBG Funds Staff was directed to explore an alternate project in lieu of funding phase II of the proposed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Lighting project. Specifically, the Committee was interested in possibly funding a request from the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) for $139,000 to rehabilitate the Vida Scott Center for expansion of financial stability programs. The Vida Scott Center, leased by MAOF, is a 4,800-square foot facility that is located within the City of Bakersfield, but is a County-owned facility located within a County park. Because the Vida Scott Center is a County-owned facility and the proposed services are projected to serve both City and County residents, staff was directed to contact the County of Kern to determine whether the project could be jointly-funded with City and County CDBG funds. Staff contacted the County of Kern and determined that MAOF did not submit a FY 2016-17 CDBG application to the County. County staff indicated it is not funding the project in FY 2016-17. City staff is therefore not recommending the project for funding for FY 2016-17. Staff did meet with MAOF staff, toured the facility and offered technical assistance for a FY 2017-18 application. It should be noted that Phase I of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Lighting project was funded in the current fiscal year with CDBG funds. This project is in the pre-bidding phase and will be out for formal bidding in the near future. Upon approval of the FY 2016-17 Action Plan and City budget, Public Works staff will begin Phase II of the project. Budget and Finance Committee Follow up April 29, 2016 Page 3 Completed Right-of-Way Improvements in CDBG Eligible Areas (Ward 1) Staff performed an analysis of CDBG-funded right-of-way improvements that have been completed since 2012 within Ward 1. The improvements include curb, gutter and sidewalk. The follow is a summary of these projects: Year(s) Funded Project Area Boundaries Improvements Amount Budgeted to Date 2012-16 East California Union/Monticello Ave & Brundage/E California Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk $2,223,272 2015-16 Madison Madison Ave/Cottonwood & Brook/Casa Loma Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk $300,000 2012-13 & 2015-16 Union/Brundage P St/Union & Brundage/ 4th St Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk $1,340,876 2013-14 SE Area Schools Planz Rd & Potomac Ave Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk $280,000 2012-13 Planz South H St/ Railroad & Planz/Wilson Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk $700,000 Ward 1 Total $4,844,148 Staff has also prepared a map which provides an overview of the streets within each project area located in Ward 1 have been improved (curb, gutter, sidewalk) utilizing CDBG funds from 2012 to date. The map is enclosed for reference. 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The City of Bakersfield makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee regarding the accuracy of this map. This map is intended for display purposes only and does not replaceofficial recorded documents. DQ4/27/2016 00.50.25 Miles CDBG Public Right-of-Way Improvements Projects EAST CALIFORNIA EL TORO MADISON UNION / BRUNDAGE For greater detail please refer to our web site.http://www.bakersfieldgis.us Week of May 2_2016_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of May 2, 2016 – May 6, 2016 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Maintenance Grind & Pave on Brundage Ln between “A” St and Chester Ave Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between California Ave and 24th St (weekend work) Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between 24th and 30th St Reconstruction of San Dimas St north of 34th Street Reconstruction of Dunsmuir Dr from Business Center to Business Park (has base lift of asphalt) 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 Asphalt work in the area of California Ave to Verde from “A” St to Chester Ave (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 May 2_2016_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, May 2, 2016 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, May 3, 2016 Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr. Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. – Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. – Mountain Dr. & Raval St. Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Thursday, May 5, 2016 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St. Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment) City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr. Friday, May 6, 2016 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Berkshire Rd. Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr. Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. Stine Rd. 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 May 13 – All Star Bowl 7:00 PM $10 On Sale Now September 9 – Ringling Bros. Circus7:00 PM $65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale 5/3 September 10 – Ringling Bros. Circus 11 AM/3 PM/7 PM $65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale 5/3 September 11 – Ringling Bros. Circus 1 PM/5 PM $65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale 5/3 September 13 – Carrie Underwood7:00 PM $73, $43 On Sale Now 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 Now July 1 – Kenny Rogers w/Linda Davis8:00 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 September 9 – The Beach Boys 8:00 PM $77.50, $57.50, $37.50, $27.50 On Sale 4/29 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 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 May 24 – Sesame Street Live 6:30 PM $60, $35, $25, $10 On Sale Now May 25 – Sesame Street Live 10:30 AM $60, $35, $25, $10 On Sale Now June 10 – Groove Summer Jam7:30 PM $69.50, $49.50, $42.50, $35.50, $30.50On Sale Now June 17 – Mariachi Festival 9:00 PM $97, $77, $62, $42, $32, $22 On Sale Now June 24 – Los Tigres del Norte 8:00 PM $130, $100, $85, $70, $55, $40 On Sale Now July 21 – Chase Rice 8:00 PM $27.50 On Sale 4/29 May 28 – Ramon Ayala 8:00 PM $105, $75, $60, $50, $40, $30 On Sale Now www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? The Bakersfield Police Department Explorer Post #521 is currently recruiting and testing for the position of Police Explorer. The Bakersfield Police Explorers work closely within the Police Department and develop experiences in such things as:  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES  ARREST AND CONTROL  CRIME PREVENTION TECHNIQUES  COMMUNITY RELATIONS  EMERGENCY DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATIONS  FINGERPRINTING  LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES  OFFICER SAFETY  TRAFFIC CONTROL  VEHICLE AND PENAL CODES Primary General Requirements for Entrance Testing:  YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 14 ½ (IN HIGH SCHOOL) TO 20 YEARS OF AGE  YOU MUST HAVE A GENERAL INTEREST AND APPRECIATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT  YOU MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ACCUMULATIVE G.P.A. OF 2.0 (“C” OR BETTER IN EACH CLASS)  YOU MUST NOT ENGAGE IN ALCOHOL AND DRUGS  YOU MUST BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER  YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY FELONY CONVICTIONS  IF UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOU MUST HAVE PARENTAL CONSENT AND SUPPORT Testing Information: (Testing consists of just general knowledge from school. Nothing Law Enforcement related) Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016 Time: 1800 hrs (6:00 pm) DOORS LOCKED AT 6:15 P.M. Location: Rabobank Convention Center 1001 Truxtun Avenue – Potato Room Materials: Picture I.D. (School, Drivers License, California Identification, etc.) THAT’S ALL For more information, contact Explorer Advisors Cindy London at 661-326-3024, Kelsey Taylor at 661-326-3051, Rachel Rivera 661-326-3022, or Alysen Gelinas 661-326-3922 Dog Vaccine/Licensing and Microchipping Clinic! When: Saturday, 5/7/16 Time: 9 am-Noon Where: Lowell Park The City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division would like to invite the community to a low cost vaccination, licensing and microchip clinic for dogs living within the city limits. The clinic will be at Lowell Park at 800 4th St., on Saturday, May 7th, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Vaccinations offered: Rabies vaccines can be given to puppies as young as 3 months of age as well as adult dogs. A dog license must be purchased in conjunction with the rabies vaccine. The DAPP vaccines are for puppies beginning their vaccination series or adult dogs needing boosters. The Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine is usually required for admittance into boarding and/or grooming facilities. The vaccines are offered at a reduced cost; however, all licensing fees are regular price. Microchips will be offered FREE to all city licensed dogs! For more information, contact City Animal Control at 661-326-3436 or visit us on the web at http://www.bakersfieldacc.us/vaccination_clinics.html