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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
June 3, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Project (TRIP)
Status Report for the month of June. The report provides a summary of each
TRIP project in construction, in design, and under review. Also, the report
includes completion percentages and project pictures.
The hearing on the possible injunction regarding the Centennial Corridor
Project takes place late Friday after the distribution of this memorandum. We
will advise you of the outcome by other means.
Good news! The City will receive three grants totaling $194,000 for active
transportation planning and improvements (bicycle and pedestrian). A
special thanks to Chris Gerry for his work that led to the grant awards. The
projects include:
o Class II Bicycle Lanes (Verdugo Lane and Noreiga Road) – $94,000
This project includes adding 1.2 miles of Class II bicycle lanes on Verdugo
Lane (Olive Drive to Hageman Road), and 1.1 miles of Class II bicycle
lanes on Noriega Road (Jewetta Avenue to Calloway Drive). These funds
are awarded by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
through its Remove II Program.
o Class II Bicycle Lanes (Riverlakes Drive) – $65,000
This project includes adding 1.8 miles of Class II bicycle lanes on Riverlakes
Drive (Olive Drive to Coffee Road). These funds are awarded by the San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District through its Remove II Program.
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o Countywide Active Transportation Plan – $35,000
This plan includes developing a Countywide Active Transportation Plan,
which identifies strategies to increase walking, bicycling, and transit use in
Kern County. These funds are awarded by the Rose Foundation through its
Kern County Air Pollution Mitigation Fund. More importantly, these funds
leverage over $300,000 from the Kern Council of Governments (through
Active Transportation Program grant funds) Golden Empire Transit (GET)
District, and Kern County Regional Transit to complete the plan. Not only
will the plan create a vision for local and regional active transportation,
but will help the City be more competitive for future grant opportunities.
I will be taking vacation June 13th through 17th. Steve Teglia is in charge
during my absence. The office has my contact information as usual.
Traffic and other Road Advisories
Expect Short Delays on State Route 178
Motorists should anticipate short delays on State Route 178, between Valley
Street and Alfred Harrell Highway, next week. Flagging personnel will need to
stop traffic intermittently Monday, June 6th through Friday, June 10th,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This will affect both directions
of travel.
Traffic will be stopped for no longer than 10 minutes at a time to conduct
earthmoving operations and to allow trucks placing aggregate base to enter
and exit the work zone. Motorists and are advised to take alternate routes or
allow extra time to reach their destination.
Council Referrals
Councilmember Maxwell
o Sweep alleyways in the downtown area
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of June 6th
Bright House Networks letter with possible programming changes
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June 3, 2016
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
On Saturday (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) the Bakersfield Police Department will
be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at Starbucks, located at The Marketplace
(9000 Ming Avenue). Central Zone Officers and the Zone Commander will be
in attendance to answer questions and meet members of the community.
Please see the attachment for additional information.
All City pools open on Monday, June 6th. Open swim hours are 1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., seven days a week at McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Silver Creek,
Jefferson and Martin Luther King. Also, lessons begin on June 6th, and there
are still a few spaces left.
Beginning June 6th free meals are available Monday through Friday all
summer long at Dr. Martin Luther King Center for children ages 2 through 18.
Meals include breakfast from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is possible through a federally funded program in
partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
Day camps for children 1st through 6th grades start on Monday, June 6th, at
Silver Creek and Dr. Martin Luther King Community Centers. Please visit
www.bakersfieldparks.us for registration and additional details.
A Swim Suit Drive will be held on Friday, June 10th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop off a new or gently used swim suit, and get into any pool for free during
open swim. Please donate a swim suit since these are much needed
throughout the year.
During Open Swim times on Fridays throughout the summer, staff will host
“Whacky Fridays” with contests, games and fun for all. The first Whacky Friday
will be at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pool on Friday, June 10th.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America today. Come out to play at
Jastro Park on Wednesdays and Sundays (6:00 p.m.), and wear comfortable
clothes and tennis shoes.
“Movies in the Park” begins on Friday, June 10th, at the Bright House Networks
Amphitheatre, at dusk. Before the movie begins, there will be a presentation
on “Crime Free Kids”. Movies are free, and snacks are available for purchase.
Please see the attachment for additional information.
AT:cg
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
A public hearing was held before the Bakersfield City Council on May 18, 2016 to consider certification
of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approval of the 24th Street Improvement Project.
Responses to public comments made prior to and at the public hearing have been prepared and will be
included as part of the Administrative Record. Responses have also been provided to City Council, which
is scheduled to vote on the certification of the FEIR and on project approval at the June 8th meeting. The
City Council meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall South, 1501 Truxtun
Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. If City Council certifies the FEIR and approves the project, a Notice of
Determination will be filed and a summary package will be prepared for a return on the writ to the
court. This project would widen the middle segment of an 18-mile east-west corridor.
Paving operations are currently underway on Rosedale Highway and on State Route 178 (between
Canteria Drive and Miramonte Drive) and traffic is being moved onto the new pavement. Motorists
driving through these areas should pay attention to construction signs and potential changes to lane
configurations. These projects will widen the roadway and improve operations for the western and
eastern ends of this important 18-mile cross-town route. We appreciate the public’s continued patience
while this work is underway.
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has approved the encroachment permit for the construction
of the Centennial Corridor Bridges that will cross over the Kern River. Other permit packages are moving
forward. Receipt of each permit represents a milestone due to lengthy approval processes and the need
for each to be in place prior to construction within or adjacent to the river.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
26% complete; anticipated completion: winter 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 continues on the retaining walls along northbound and southbound State Route 99.
Clearing and grubbing operations continue along eastbound State Route 58, and retaining wall and soundwall
construction has started in various locations along both sides of the highway. Intermittent nighttime lane
closures may be in place, Sundays through Thursdays, adjacent to this work as wall construction continues.
June 2016
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
June 2016
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The contractor is working in the area adjacent to the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58
connector ramp. Temporary shoring installation has begun in this area for a new retaining and sound wall. A
new connector ramp bridge will also be constructed in this area and the contractor plans to start working on the
bridge columns this summer.
Temporary shoring has also been installed at the P Street and Madison Street bridges, which are being
widened with this project. Detours for these streets will be in place during the coming months as work
progresses.
Rosedale Highway Widening
Contractor: Teichert Construction
80% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2016
The final lifts of asphalt for the new lanes were placed on Rosedale Highway, between Kilmer Way (the
refinery access road) and Gibson Streets, and traffic has been moved onto the new pavement. Traffic signal
loops are expected to be installed within this section of Rosedale Highway during June, along with the
permanent striping. Asphalt paving (bottom lift) was also underway along Rosedale Highway, between Calloway
Drive and Mohawk Street, in May. Paving within this area is expected to continue through June.
Median curbs were completed within the Mohawk to Gibson Street section, and the contractor began
installing median hardscape.
Storm drain modifications are complete. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway installations continue as road
widening activities move forward. Traffic signal modifications are ongoing.
Construction crews are working during nighttime hours and lane closures may be in place in any lane in either
direction between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Please slow down and watch for construction crews and
equipment while traveling on Rosedale Highway during nighttime hours.
State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
40% complete; anticipated completion: mid-2017
Last month, the contractor placed asphalt for the new roadway along the north side of State Route 178,
between Canteria Drive and Valley Street. The State Route 178/Canteria Drive intersection was also repaved
during nighttime hours in late-May. This work entailed grinding the existing pavement and repaving the entire
intersection. Traffic was moved onto the new pavement on June 1, which allows for construction to begin on a
new retaining wall on the south side of the highway in this area.
Roadway excavation continues between Valley Street and Miramonte Drive. Once excavation activities are
complete, the contractor will begin placing aggregate base then follow with paving operations along this section
of the highway.
Paving operations were also completed on State Route 184 in May, but drainage system work between Mesa
Marin Drive and Old Kern Canyon Road will continue through June.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
23% complete; anticipated completion: early 2017
Work continues on the new retaining wall along southbound State Route 99 near Gilmore Avenue. In May,
this included structure excavation activities and forming and pouring the footing for the new wall. Ironworkers
have begun placing rebar and the wall panels are expected to be erected in June. Backfill for the new wall is
expected to begin by the end of the month.
TRIP Status Report
June 2016
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ROJECTS 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-2017
The Bakersfield City Council is scheduled to vote on the certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report (FEIR) and project approval at the June 8th meeting. The meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, City Hall South, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
If City Council approves the FEIR, the project team will file a Notice of Determination and prepare a
summary package for a return on the writ to the court
Project design, soundwall design, and streetscape design remain on hold
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 64% complete; Right-of-Way 5% complete
The 65% design package is expected to be circulated in early June and the 65% Constructability Review
meeting is planned for late June
Potholing has been completed
The bike alignment was revised on April 30th. These changes will result in reducing the number of parcels
affected by the project; revised right-of-way engineering maps are expected to be re-submitted to the City
in June.
Environmental Revalidation will be revised due to the bike lane re-alignment and drainage basin relocation
The City has submitted draft project plans to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad to begin the Construction and
Maintenance agreement process with the railroad
Right-of-way acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 95%
12 properties; subject to change as design progresses
Truxtun/Oak Operational Improvements
Designer: Dokken Engineering
Design 70% complete; Right-of-Way 10% complete
The project will widen Truxtun Avenue, to three lanes in each direction, from Empire Drive to east of Elm
Street, modify the curve at the Westwind Drive intersection, and provide a right-turn deceleration lane for
westbound traffic turning north onto Westwind Drive. The design team is evaluating alternatives to reduce
right-of-way impacts east of Oak Street.
Design work continues
Right-of-way – Partial Acquisitions
4 ownerships west of Oak Street
12 ownerships east of Oak Street
The appraisal process is underway
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Environmental process 100% complete; Right-of-Way 81% complete for full acquisitions of single-family
properties
A legal action has been filed against the project
City Council approved four demolition contracts for Centennial Corridor properties in April and an empty
apartment complex that had become a public nuisance and a burned out structure on Stockdale Highway
were removed in May. Demolition is currently on hold.
TRIP Status Report
June 2016
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Advanced preliminary engineering design work is being finalized and final design will soon be initiated
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has approved the Encroachment Permit for work within the Kern
River
Permit packages for the project with various federal and state agencies are moving forward
Geotechnical borings were completed in March and the report is being finalized
Utility potholing was completed in May; additional utility potholing may be needed as design progresses
Drainage basin design has been completed to a 65% design level and submitted, along with the roadway
package, to Caltrans, the City and the County
Right-of-Way
Full Acquisitions required for the project: 199 single family residences, 9 multi-family ownerships
and 18 commercial/industrial ownerships
Purchase agreements approved by City Council:
o 161 single family properties (81%)
o 8 multi-family properties (89%)
o 9 commercial/industrial properties (50%)
The Record of Decision for the Centennial Corridor Project was signed by the Caltrans District 6 Director on
February 8, 2016 and approved Alternative B as the Selected Alternative. For general information about
this Record of Decision, contact Jennifer Taylor by mail (855 M Street, Suite 200, Fresno, California 93271),
email at Centennial@dot.ca.gov, or by telephone at 1-888-404-6375. The Record of Decision can be viewed
online at www.BakersfieldFreeways.us or during business hours at the following locations:
Thomas Roads Improvement Program, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bakersfield
Bakersfield Community Development Dept. - Planning Division, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield
County of Kern Planning Dept., 2700 M Street, Suite 100, Bakersfield
Kern Council of Governments, 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield
Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
Eleanor Wilson Branch Library, 1901 Wilson Road, Bakersfield
Bryce C. Rathbun Branch Library, 200 West China Grade Loop, Bakersfield
Baker Branch Library, 1400 Baker Street, Bakersfield
Southwest Branch Library, 8301 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield
Caltrans District Office, 1352 W. Olive Avenue, Fresno
Caltrans Environmental Office, 855 M. Street, Suite 200, Fresno
TRIP Status Report
June 2016
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Paving operations were underway along
the north side of State Route 178, between
Canteria Drive and Valley Street, in May. Traffic has
since been moved onto the new pavement.
Top right: Roadway excavation is underway along
State Route 178, between Valley Street and Alfred
Harrell Highway, in preparation of paving.
Middle: Electric work continued at the State Route
178 and Canteria Drive intersection.
Bottom left: Crews placed asphalt to widen
Rosedale Highway near Coffee Road.
Bottom right: New median hardscape was recently
installed on Rosedale Highway.
TRIP Status Report
June 2016
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Top left: Temporary shoring
installation has begun for a new
retaining and sound wall.
Top Right: The contractor is
working in the area adjacent to the
northbound SR 99 to eastbound SR
58 connector ramp where a new
connector ramp bridge will soon be
under construction.
Middle: The P Street Bridge will be
widened in conjunction with the
Beltway Operational Improvements
Project, requiring lane closures and
detours as the project progresses.
Bottom: A new retaining wall is
under construction along south-
bound SR 99 near the Rosedale
Highway off-ramp. The retaining
wall allows for the construction of a
new auxiliary lane on the freeway.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Nick Fidler, Public Works Director
DATE: June 2, 2016
SUBJECT: Sweep Alleyways in the Downtown Area
Referral No. 706
The Streets Division strives for a 30-day turnaround to sweep residential, arterials, and
collectors. The Downtown area is swept twice a week. The City does not have the
staffing or equipment to sweep alleys without impacting current service levels for
residential, arterials, and collectors. Additional staffing and equipment would be
needed if the City reinstituted street sweeping of alleys. At a minimum, staff anticipates
that four new Operators and sweeper trucks and one new dump truck would be
required to sweep alleys. Additionally, in order to sweep alleys, regular tree trimming
service within the alleys would be required to protect the equipment along with having
street maintenance crews run a motor grader, skip-loader, and several dump trucks to
haul off debris before the alleys can be swept. In turn, this additional alley maintenance
work would impact the regular duties performed by the street maintenance crews.
Because of the costs associated with the sweeping of alleys, staff does not recommend
reinstituting this service. Currently, Code Enforcement follows-up with property owners
regarding complaints received for alley violations. Staff recommends continuation of
this current practice.
Councilmember Maxwell requested City staff to regularly
schedule the sweeping of alleyways in the downtown area.
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Week of June 6_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of June 6, 2016 – June 10, 2016
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area south of Berkshire Rd between Stine Rd & So “H” St
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 Dr 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 St from “A” St to Chester Ave (HUD Area)
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of June 6_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 6, 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, June 7, 2016
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Wednesday, June 8, 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, June 9, 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, June 10, 2016
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Ming Avenue & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Berkshire 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.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 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
September 9-11 – Ringling Bros. Circus
$65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale Now
September 13 – Carrie Underwood7:00 PM
$73, $43 On Sale Now
September 29 – Chris Young 7:30 PM
$55, $39.50 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 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 4 – Josh Turner 8:00 PM
$63.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 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
www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com
Saturday June 4, 2016
9am-11am
The Marketplace
9000 Ming Avenue
Questions: Call Community Relations Specialist, Edwina Tripp 661-326-3196
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