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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 13, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
National Police Week will be held May 15th – 21st. The Bakersfield Police
Department will honor police officers who have died in the line of duty during a
special memorial ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 a.m. The ceremony will
be held in front of the Police Department Memorial at 1601 Truxtun Avenue.
Additionally, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will host the County-wide memorial
ceremony in honor of “National Police Week.” The ceremony will commence at
noon on Thursday, May 19th at the Kern County Peace Officers’ Memorial located
at 1415 Truxtun Avenue. Please see attachment.
In honor of Police Officer Memorial Week (May 15th – 21st) Bakersfield City
Councilmembers Chris Parlier, Jacquie Sullivan and Bob Smith, in collaboration
with Liberty High School students and the Downtown Business Association (DBA),
will be showing their support for the Bakersfield Police Department and other law
enforcement agencies by:
o Wrapping trees with blue lights and ribbon bands along Chester Avenue
and at the Centennial Plaza;
o Providing awards to Downtown businesses who decorate their windows in
blue at the DBA’s Third Thursday, May 19th @ 5:45 p.m.; and
o Holding a Press Conference Monday, May 16th @ 5:00 p.m. at the
Centennial Plaza.
For more information, please see the attached press release.
On Tuesday of this past week, the High Speed Rail Authority (Authority) held a
meeting of its Board of Directors here in Bakersfield. The main item on the agenda
was consideration of a staff recommendation to include the Locally Generated
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Alternative (LGA), also referred to as the Bakersfield F Street Station Alignment
(BFSSA), as the preferred alternative alignment in the Bakersfield area, for inclusion
in the forthcoming draft supplemental environmental document for the Fresno to Bakersfield project section. I am pleased to inform you that the Authority
approved the staff recommendation and will now proceed with the completion
of the environmental work with the clear identification of the BFSSA as the
preferred alignment at this time. This action gives the public a clear
understanding of how the BFSSA is being viewed by the Authority in comparison to
the Hybrid Alignment at this stage of the process. This is a positive step forward
and an early endorsement of the collaborative work the City has done with the
Authority to identify and refine this preferred alignment through Bakersfield. We
will continue to work with the Authority through the completion of the
environmental process and keep you update as things progress.
On June 2nd the Planning Commission will complete its transition to the Novus
agenda system. Like the City Council agendas, the Planning Commission agendas
and all documents in support of agenda items will be digitally available on the
City’s website. This digital posting makes all Agenda documents ready for
immediate access by Councilmembers, City Staff, and the general public. This
digital Novus system has replaced the former hard-copy paper distribution of the
Agenda, Staff Reports, and support documents.
Novus supports the City’s ongoing effort to open access to City government and
improve transparency for the public. Adding Planning Commission agendas, staff
reports and background material availability on the City’s website will only
enhance public participation, convenience and portability of important
community affairs, as well as reduce consumption of paper.
Traffic and other Road Advisories
Nighttime Freeway Lane Closures Continue on State Route 58
Motorists traveling during nighttime hours on State Route 58, between Hughes
Lane and Cottonwood Road, should anticipate potential closures of the two
outside lanes in various locations. These closures are needed for ongoing
excavation and wall construction work alongside the freeway and motorists
should anticipate these nighttime closures continuing for several months. Closures
may be in effect for both directions of travel between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5
a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights.
The contractor continues to work on bridge widening activities at P and Madison
Streets. Long-term outside lane and shoulder closures are expected to remain in
effect for P Street, between Dobrusky Drive and Snyder Lane, and on Madison
Street, between Brundage Lane and Derrell Avenue. Work in these areas is
currently taking place during daytime hours.
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Council Budget Referrals
Councilmember Rivera
o Requested additional information on the open government budget platform.
Councilmember Maxwell
o Requested the Finance Director provide a slide showing the total estimated
City CalPERS costs
o Requested the Police Department provide dollar figures for the average cost
of a Police Officer position and a status on the authorized sworn complement Council Referrals
Councilmember Maxwell
o Pavement Management System Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 16th Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
This Saturday (5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) a Roller Derby will be held at the Saunders
Recreational Facility.
AT:cg cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUMMEMORANDUMMEMORANDUMMEMORANDUM
Date: May 11, 2016
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Subject: Peace Officer Memorial Ceremonies
National Police Week is May 15-21, 2016.
The Bakersfield Police Department will honor police officers who died in the line of duty
during a special memorial ceremony on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 a.m. The ceremony will
be held in front of the Police Department Memorial at 1601 Truxtun Avenue.
Additionally, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will host the County-wide memorial ceremony
in honor of “National Police Week.” The ceremony will commence at noon on Thursday,
May 19th at the Kern County Peace Officers’ Memorial located at 1415 Truxtun Avenue.
I would like to extend an invitation to City Council members, and all City staff who would like to
attend as we honor law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while
serving their community.
The scheduled ceremonies are expected to last approximately 30 minutes each.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Councilmember Parlier Wednesday, May 4, 2016 (661) 496-5476
Backing the Blue
In honor of Police Officer Memorial Week (May 15th – 21st) Bakersfield City
Councilmembers Chris Parlier, Jacquie Sullivan and Bob Smith, in collaboration with
Liberty High School students and the Downtown Business Association (DBA), will be
showing their support for the Bakersfield Police Department and other law enforcement
agencies by:
- Wrapping trees with blue lights and ribbon bands along Chester Avenue and at the
Centennial Plaza;
- Providing awards to Downtown businesses who decorate their windows in blue at the
DBA’s Third Thursday, May 19th @ 5:45 p.m.; and
- Holding a Press Conference Monday, May 16th @ 5:00 p.m. at the Centennial Plaza.
Those wishing to contribute a tax deductible donation can do so by visiting
www.bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/finance/bakersfield_foundation.htm.Other donations
can be made at www.gofundme.com/probackingtheblue.
For more information, please contact Councilmember Parlier at (661) 496-5476 or by
email through backingtheblueproject@gmail.com.
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City of Bakersfield • Ward 7 Councilmember Parlier
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California • 93301 (661) 326-3751 • Fax (661) 324-1850
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2016
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget Question from the City Council on May 4,
2016
______________________________________________________________________________ Question/Request Councilmember
No. 1 Councilmember Rivera requested additional
information on the open government budget
platform
Rivera
During the FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget Overview presentation on May 4, 2016,
Councilmember Rivera requested staff provide additional information on the
open government platform that is currently being implemented.
Background
Over the past several years, many government agencies have implemented
web-based tools that provide the public with enhanced access to budget and
expenditure data. These tools offer an interactive experience that allows users
to more easily review the City’s operating and capital budgets and largely
replace static budget documents that can be more difficult to understand.
In March 2014, former Councilmember Johnson requested the Budget and
Finance Committee review options for implementing open budget software.
Over a period of months, the Committee reviewed how the City provides
budget information to the public and options for a web-based open budget
platform. At that time, the Committee reviewed two of the leading budget
transparency platform products, OpenGov and Socrata Open Budget.
Honorable Mayor and City Council Open Budget Platforms
May 9, 2016 Page 2
Both of these products provide equivalent desired results – a user-friendly, web-
based platform that displays City operating and capital budget information in
an easy to understand package. However, after further review, staff determined
there were both fiscal and technical advantages through implementing the
Socrata Open Budget product.
The Socrata Open Budget product carries an initial first year cost of $7,400,
which includes both licensing and installation of the platform. Beyond the first
year, the Socrata Open Budget product has an annual licensing fee of $6,000.
Comparatively, the quote received for the OpenGov product was $12,000
annually.
Additionally, the Socrata Open Budget product integrates directly with the City
accounting system, which reduces the staff time needed to maintain the
software. Furthermore, the Socrata product is not limited to budget data only.
The platform can be expanded in the future to accommodate additional City
data outside of the budget.
After considerable research and in light of the aforementioned benefits, staff
executed a department level agreement with Socrata in January 2016 to begin
the process of launching a budget transparency site. As discussed on May 4,
2016, staff is currently working with Socrata to implement the Open Budget
product. Staff anticipates the roll out of the platform will coincide with the new
fiscal year.
Staff will provide a product demonstration at a future City Council meeting.
cc: Dave Hecht, Information Technology Director
Nelson Smith, Finance Director
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
May 13, 2016
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
FROM: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
SUBJECT: Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget Questions from the City Council on May 9,
2016
______________________________________________________________________________ Question/Request Councilmember
No. 1
Councilmember Maxwell requested the Finance
Director provide a slide showing the total
estimated City CalPERS costs
Maxwell
No. 2
Councilmember Maxwell requested the Police
Department provide dollar figures for the
average cost of a Police Officer position and a
status on the authorized sworn complement
Maxwell
During the FY 2016-17 department budget presentations on May 9, 2016,
Councilmember Maxwell requested staff provide additional information
regarding CalPERS costs, the average cost per police officer and current sworn
complement (authorized and filled) figures.
Aggregated CalPERS Cost
Page three of the attached document provides the aggregated actual (FY
2013-14 and FY 2014-15) and estimated (FYs 2015-16 thru FY 2021-22) City paid
CalPERS costs for all plans (Police, Fire and Miscellaneous) combined.
Honorable Mayor and City Council Department Budget Questions
May 13, 2016 Page 2
Average Cost per Police Officer
The following table provides the average cost of a new police officer position:
Please note the cost for a patrol car is included in this calculation. The purchase
of a patrol vehicle does not occur with every new Police Officer position added
to the complement.
Status of Sworn Complement
The following table summarizes the number of authorized sworn Police positions
as compared to the number of those positions which are currently filled. Please
note an academy is currently underway to fill the vacant Police Officer slots
identified within the table below. The academy is scheduled to graduate in
October 2016.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
PERS Cost / Estimates
Fiscal Year 2016-17
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Week of May 16_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of May 16, 2016 – May 20, 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 (night work)
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between 24th St and 30th St
Reconstruction various streets off of Akers Rd south of Pacheco Rd
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
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 (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.
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Week of May 16_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 16, 2016
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, May 17, 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, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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.)
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Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
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SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 13 – All Star Bowl 7:00 PM
$10 On Sale Now
September 9-11 – Ringling Bros. Circus
$65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale 5/3
September 13 – Carrie Underwood7:00 PM
$73, $43 On Sale Now
September 29 – Chris Young 7:30 PM
$55, $39.50 On Sale 5/6
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 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
May 28 – Ramon Ayala 8:00 PM
$105, $75, $60, $50, $40, $30 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 8:30 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 Now
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