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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
July 1, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The City recently installed red, white, and blue lights in the new fountain at Centennial Plaza.
More colored lights have been ordered for different holiday themes throughout the year.
The City will be providing a free July 4th Community Celebration for the residents of
Bakersfield thanks to the very generous donations from our sponsors. The event will be
located at The Park at Riverwalk and Bright House Networks Amphitheater. The festivities will
begin with music at 6:00 p.m., followed by Foster Campbell and friends on stage with family
friendly music at 7:00 p.m. The fireworks show will get underway at 9:00 p.m. In addition, as
an option for commuting to the event, Bike Bakersfield is offering group bike rides along the
Kern River Parkway. Bike valet parking will be provided at the park as well. Please see the attachment for additional information regarding the group bike rides and bike valet parking.
As always, the Bakersfield Fire Department (BFD) will attempt to respond to the use of illegal
fireworks. Twenty teams of BFD staff now have the authority to issue $1,000 administrative
citations for illegal fireworks and other violations. Also, the Bakersfield Police Department will
be assisting in the enforcement effort. Hopefully, the new administrative citation process will
deter others from using illegal fireworks. As a reminder, during this holiday weekend safe and
sane fireworks can only be used on July 2-4 (until midnight). Please see the attachment for
additional information regarding illegal fireworks.
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July 1, 2016
Attached is a copy of the Sales Tax Quarterly Summary Report by Industry, summarizing and
comparing the top 10 industry categories 1st quarter results of 2016 to the 1st quarter results of 2015. The general categories of eating/drinking places, family apparel, building materials,
used car dealers display above average results, while department stores, new car dealers,
service stations, heavy industrial equipment and machinery, and public utility /
transportation services display below average results. Sales tax from oil and gas services and
equipment has decreased approximately 45% during the same period. Please see the
attachment for additional information.
Attached you will find the monthly TRIP Status Report for the month of July. The report gives a
summary of each TRIP project in construction, in design, and under review. Completion
percentages and pictures of projects are also included.
The City contracts with an independent auditor to do pool inspections and lifeguard testing.
All four pools received AA (above average) ratings, with all lifeguard skills receiving an O
(Outstanding) score in all pools and skill levels. This is the first time all lifeguard skills have
received the highest rating possible, so congratulations to all the trainers, managers, and
guard staff for a great job this summer.
Over the past year, several improvements have been made to the City-operated parking
garage located at 18th and Eye Streets. The latest improvement includes installing seven
elevator door wraps that display things to see or do in Bakersfield. Also, each location
contains the web address for Visit Bakersfield to educate visitors and residents on local
activities and to encourage local spending.
Traffic and other Road Advisories
Striping Work Planned for State Route 58 Next Week
Motorists traveling during nighttime hours on State Route 58, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood Road, should stay alert to potential short-term lane and ramp closures, on
Wednesday, July 6th and Thursday, July 7th. The contractor for the Beltway Operational
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Improvements Project plans to refresh lane striping in several areas along the route between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Nighttime work on sound walls along eastbound State Route 58 will also require closures of
the two outside lanes in the eastbound direction, between Union Avenue and Cottonwood
Road, from Tuesday night, July 5th through Thursday night, July 7th, between the hours of 9:00
p.m. and 5:00 a.m. There will be no lane closures on Sunday and Monday nights due to the
July 4th holiday weekend.
Construction work continues along State Route 58 during daytime hours, but is not expected
to impact traffic. Motorists should stay alert while traveling through the construction zone
and watch for construction vehicles and personnel that might be entering or leaving the
roadway.
Traffic Lane Changes Planned for State Route 178 Valley Street to Miramonte Drive
Paving operations along the north side of State Route 178, between Valley Street and
Miramonte Drive, are expected to be completed this week and the contractor plans to
stripe and move traffic onto the new pavement on Wednesday, July 6th. Crews will then
begin widening activities on the south side of the highway.
Traffic control will be required for the striping activities and during the traffic switch. Flagging
personnel will stop traffic intermittently between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Both
directions of travel will be affected, and traffic may be stopped up to 10 minutes at a time.
Crews also plan to complete work at the State Route 178/Miramonte Drive intersection on Thursday, July 7th and Friday, July 8th, and motorists should anticipate potential delays at this
intersection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 4th Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Tonight (beginning 8:00 p.m.) come see Grammy award-winning country superstar Kenny Rogers and Linda Davis at the Bright House Networks Amphitheatre. Rogers is embarking on
his final world tour with a show that will celebrate his musical legacy.
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cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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
The Centennial Corridor project is moving forward with design, right-of-way, and demolition of acquired
properties following the outcome of a June 3rd hearing in Superior Court that sought to stop work on the
project. Vacant properties are attractive targets for vandalism and other criminal activities, requiring
increased policing and maintenance costs. To date, City Council has approved six demolition contracts to
remove a total of 60 properties that have been acquired for the project.
The Bakersfield City Council voted to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approve
the 24th Street Improvement Project on June 8th. The Notice of Determination was subsequently filed
and a summary package was prepared for a return on the writ to the court. A court hearing has been
scheduled for July 15th.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on the State Route 178/Morning Drive Interchange project.
The City was notified in June that the Southern San Joaquin Branch of the American Society of Civil
Engineers selected the project as the Excellence Awards Transportation Project for 2016. The award will
be presented at the Chapter’s annual banquet in September.
New pavement along the north side of State Route 178, between Valley Street and Miramonte Drive,
has been completed for the widening project. The contractor plans to move traffic onto the new
pavement following the July 4th holiday, which will allow construction work to move forward along the
south side of the highway in this area.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
29% 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.
Storm drain installation began along northbound State Route 99 in June, and will begin in July along
southbound State Route 99. Shoring installation will also begin next month for a new pump plant on northbound
State Route 99 just south of Ming Avenue.
Retaining wall and soundwall construction is underway in various locations along both sides of State Route 58.
The wall footing was completed alongside the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58
Connector ramp in June. Additional wall construction work along eastbound State Route 58 in June included:
continued installation of temporary shoring west of Hughes Lane; the footing for a new wall between H Street
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TRIP Status Report
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and Chester Avenue; and grading and forming footings for the retaining wall at the Cottonwood Road off-ramp.
In the westbound direction, wall construction between Union Avenue and Chester Avenue continues and the
section of wall at the west end, near State Route 99, is nearly complete. Wall construction will continue in July,
with intermittent nighttime lane closures needed, Sundays through Thursdays.
A new connector ramp bridge will also be constructed in this area near the junction of State Route 58 and 99
and the contractor plans to start working on the bridge columns in July.
The contractor is working on the abutments at the P Street and Madison Street bridges. These bridges are
being widened with this project. Detours for these streets will be in place as work progresses at these locations.
Rosedale Highway Widening
Contractor: Teichert Construction
83% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2016
Paving and striping activities were completed on the section of roadway between Mohawk and Gibson
Streets and was completely opened to traffic in June. Compaction of subgrade, installation of aggregate base
and asphalt paving (bottom lifts) continues in various areas between Calloway Drive and Mohawk Street.
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
45% complete; anticipated completion: mid-2017
Last month, the contractor finished placing aggregate base, and then paved new roadway along the north
side of State Route 178, between Valley Street and Miramonte Drive. Traffic will be switched onto the new
pavement in July, allowing for drainage and road excavation activities to begin on the south side of the highway.
Signal operations will then be fully restored at the State Route 178/Miramonte Drive intersection.
Work has begun on a new retaining wall adjacent to the Mesa Marin Sports Complex. In June, the contractor
completed the excavation, set reinforcing steel, and poured concrete for the wall’s footing. The wall is expected
to be completed in July.
A temporary signal is expected to be installed in July at the State Route 178 and Canteria Drive intersection.
Until then, the signal will remain set to flashing red.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
30% complete; anticipated completion: early 2017
Work continued on the new retaining wall along southbound State Route 99 near Gilmore Avenue in June.
The contractor plans to start backfilling this retaining wall and begin construction on a second retaining wall on
the southern end of the project (near Rosedale Highway) in July.
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TRIP Status Report
July 2016
PROJECTS 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 voted to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approve the
project at the June 8th meeting.
The Notice of Determination was filed, a summary package for a return on the writ was sent to the court,
and a court hearing has been scheduled for July 15th.
Project design, soundwall design, and streetscape design remain on hold
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 64% complete; Right-of-Way 5% complete
The Supplemental Project Report and Environmental Revalidation will be revised due to bike path
realignment and the relocation of a drainage basin
A Bridge Type Selection Review Meeting was held in April and Caltrans Structures submitted General Plans
on June 20th.
The City has submitted draft project plans to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad for 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 75% 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
• 10 ownerships east of Oak Street
• The appraisal process is underway
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Design: 65% complete; Right-of-Way 84% complete for full acquisitions of single-family properties
Final design, right-of-way acquisition, and demolition activities are underway
City Council has approved moving forward to 100% design. This will allow for the further development of
right-of-way requirements and establish packages for future construction.
To date, City Council has approved six demolition contracts to remove a total of 60 properties that have
been acquired for the project
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has approved the Encroachment Permit for work within the Kern
River and other permit packages with various federal and state agencies are moving forward
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.
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TRIP Status Report
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Right-of-Way
• Full Acquisitions required for the project: 199 single family residences, 9 multi-family ownerships
and 17 commercial/industrial ownerships
• Purchase agreements approved by City Council:
o 168 single family properties (84%)
o 8 multi-family properties (89%)
o 12 commercial/industrial properties (70%)
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
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Roadway excavation continued in June along
the north side of SR 178, between Valley Street and
Alfred Harrell Highway
Top right: Crews lay a geotextile separator over the
newly placed aggregate base. Geotextile has been
shown to reduce maintenance and extend the life of
the roadway.
Middle: Ironworkers set reinforcing steel for the
footing of a new retaining wall adjacent to the Mesa
Marin Sports Complex.
Bottom left: Crews place concrete for a new retaining
wall along southbound SR 99 near Gilmore Avenue.
Bottom right: Once the concrete has cured, the forms
are removed to reveal the textured retaining wall near
Gilmore Avenue.
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Top left: Concrete block is being set for the
new sound wall, currently under construction
along the north side of SR 58 near the
junction of SR 99.
Top Right: Crews build forms for the footing
of a new retaining and sound wall alongside
the northbound SR 99 to eastbound SR 58
connector ramp.
Middle Left: Temporary shoring installation
continues on the south side of SR 58 near
Hughes Lane in preparation of constructing a
new sound wall.
Bottom Left: Progress continues on the
Rosedale Highway widening project. This
photo shows curb and gutter along with
aggregate base already installed and ready for
asphalt paving the new westbound lane near
Fruitvale Avenue.
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Week of July 4_2016_Work Schedule (2)
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of July 4, 2016 – July 8, 2016
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area North of Taft Hwy between Stine Rd & So “H” St
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
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
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)
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 4, 2016
No sweeping service due to Holiday.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Wednesday, July 6, 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. – Fountain Dr. & Raval St.
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St.
Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln.
Between Gosford Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment)
City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas Ave.
Between Panama Ln. & Berkshire Rd. – Ashe 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
sweepers 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
Broadway In Bakersfield
661-852-7308
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 9 – WWE Smackdown 4:45 PM
$95, $70, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale Now
September 3 – Banda MS 8:00 PM
$99, $85, $70, $55, $45 On Sale 7/1
September 9 – Ringling Bros. Circus7:00 PM
$65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale Now
September 10 – Ringling Bros. Circus11A/3P/7P
$65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale Now
September 11 – Ringling Bros. Circus1 PM/5 PM
$65, $35, $25, $20, $15, $12 On Sale Now
September 13 – Carrie Underwood7:00 PM
$73, $43 On Sale Now
September 16 – Old School Party Jam7:30 PM
$69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50On Sale Now
September 29 – Chris Young 7:30 PM
$55, $39.50 On Sale Now
October 13 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$60, $35, $12 On Sale 7/7
October 14 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale 7/7
October 15 – Disney On Ice 11A/3 P/7P
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale 7/7
October 16 – Disney On Ice 1 PM/5 PM
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale 7/7
July 1 – Kenny Rogers w/Linda Davis8:00 PM
$97.50, $67.50, $47.50, $27.50 On Sale Now
July 4 – Independence Day Celebration6:00 PM
Free
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
July 19 – La Semesienta 8:00 PM
$99, $89, $79, $70, $59, $49, $30On Sale 6/28
July 21 – Chase Rice 8:00 PM
$27.50 On Sale Now
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