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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
July 15, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Earlier this week, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce recognized and
honored Mayor L. Harvey Hall during the 2016 State of the City luncheon. Thank you
to everyone who attended and helped celebrate Mayor Hall’s long-standing
commitment to the community.
Today the City participated in a hearing to establish the next court dates regarding
the 24th Street Project. Based on today’s hearing, the entirety of the case should be
decided on October 7, 2016.
The City experienced a total water reduction in its domestic service area of 24.5% in
June 2016 as compared to June 2013. In the City’s domestic water service area, the
target is now a 9% reduction in water usage, but the City still strongly encourages
everyone to do their part in conserving water during the hot summer months.
Good news! The City previously authorized the County of Kern to apply for a
household hazardous waste (HHW) grant on behalf of us. I am pleased to announce
the County received $75,000 to upgrade the security systems at the three permanent
HHW facilities, including the Metro Kern County Special Waste Facility located at
Standard and Foster Streets in Bakersfield.
Traffic and other Road Advisories
Traffic Control for Lane Striping and Electrical Work
Alfred Harrell Highway to Miramonte Drive
Motorists are advised that intermittent traffic control will continue on State Route 178,
between Alfred Harrell Highway and Miramonte Drive, from Monday, July 18th through
Friday, July 22nd. Striping crews will work in the area Monday through Wednesday,
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July 15, 2016
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and motorists may encounter delays of
up to 10 minutes. This will affect eastbound and westbound traffic.
On Thursday and Friday, electrical crews will work within the State Route 178 and
Alfred Harrell intersection. Flagging personnel will need to stop traffic intermittently
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., affecting all directions of travel.
Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes while this work is underway. The signal
at this intersection will remain on flashing red throughout the week.
Crews will also be working in other areas along State Route 178, between Canteria
Drive and Miramonte Drive. This work is being conducted off the roadway or behind
temporary concrete barrier rail, but motorists should drive carefully and watch for
construction vehicles and personnel that may be entering or leaving the work zone.
State Route 204 Northbound Full Closure Between F Street and Airport Drive
Caltrans will conduct a full closure on northbound State Route 204 between F Street
and Airport Drive for bridge maintenance. The closure will occur from Friday, July 15th,
at 8:00 p.m. through Monday, July 18th at 5:00 a.m. A posted detour will be available
through this area.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 18th
Recreation and Parks Monthly Report
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
Tonight (at dusk) there will be a showing of “Strange Magic” at Silver Creek Park. All
families are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic food for a great evening in
the park.
Tonight (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) the 2016 Family Fun Night Beach Blast will be held at
McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Bring the family to enjoy an evening of swimming, water
slides, special activities diving board, raffles and more. Entry is $4 per person / $13 for
groups of 4 (passes not accepted). Please see the attachment for additional
information.
This Saturday (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) the Bakersfield Animal Care Center presents a
special adoption event – Red, White, and Woof! Please see the attachment for
additional information.
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cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Week of July 18_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of July 18, 2016 – July 22, 2016
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area North of Hosking Ave between Stine Rd & So “H” St
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between California Ave and 24th St (This Saturday)
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)
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 July 18_2016_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 18, 2016
Between So. “H” St. & Union Ave. – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd. & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Between Panama Ln. & 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.
Oswell St. to Sterling Rd. – Redbank Rd. to 58 Fwy.
Stockdale Hwy. to Bell Terrace – New Stine Rd. to S. Montclair St.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manley Ct. & Cris Ct.
Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. – Oswell St. & Leeta St.
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, July 21, 2016
City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd.
Between El Portal Dr./Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & S. Half Moon Dr./Olympia Dr.
Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & S. Half Moon Dr./Edgemont Dr.
Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & S. Half Moon Dr./Olympia Dr.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. – Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary.
Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. – Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Between Olive Dr. & Noriega Rd. – Calloway Dr. & Verdugo Ln.
City areas between Coffee Rd./Riverlakes ext. & Allen Rd. – Hageman Rd. & Rosedale Hwy.
City areas between Pacheco Rd. & Harris Rd. – Stine Rd. & Wible Rd.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
B A K E R S F I E L D
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: July 13, 2016
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2016 June Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of June totaled 96,909 as compared to last year’s total of 113,554.
ADMINISTRATION
McMurtrey Waterslide Renovations Project – Colors for the slide flumes were confirmed
and sent to manufacturer.
Wall Repairs:
Current Wall Repair List Summary:
In Progress:
1. 6500 Block of Hesketh Drive
2. 7800 Block of Ming Avenue & Calle Salida
3. Gosford Rd. S/O Stockdale Hwy.
4. NW corner of White Ln. and Stine Rd.
Completed:
1. 8700 Block of Granite Falls & Loon Ct. (North Wall).
2. 10500 Block of Harris Road & Mountain Vista Drive (Pilaster on South Wall)
3. 500 Block of Panama Lane & Brahma Street. (North Wall)
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Aquatic Maintenance:
Staff completed the maintenance work in preparation of the
swimming pools and splash pad sites. All splash pads were
opened with the exception of Planz Park due to a damaged
controller system.
RECREATION
Total Attendance: 96,909
Special Event Reservations:
June 3: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Victory Outreach
Community Outreach – 300 Guests
June 18: Jefferson Park, Bakersfield Christian
Community Outreach – 200 Guests
June 20: Central Park, NAACP
Juneteenth – 350 Guests
June 30: Central Park, Arts Council of Kern
Community Event – 500 Guests
Total Attendance: 17,236 Reservations/Special Events
Silver Creek Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 1,348 as compared to last year of 1,941.
o There were zero (0) rentals for the month of June.
Camp Fun – Attendance:
Weekly Average: 235 Monthly: 1,175
Total Revenue: $20,971
Saunders Recreational Facility
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 708 as compared to last year of 755.
o There were zero rentals for the month of June.
Hockey Program: 37 Registered Participants / Total Attendance: 148
Soccer Program: 14 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 560
Aquatics
Total overall attendance for Aquatics this month was 51,753 which is an 11%
decrease compared to June 2015 of 58,162. This decrease was due to opening
the pools 5 days later this year compared to opening last year on June 1st.
Pool parties at Silver Creek and McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 2 Parent & Me Pool
Times, and June’s Family Fun night were eliminated this year due to the reduction
in the Aquatics budget. In addition, Recreational Open Swim at each pool and
mid-day Lap Swim was reduced one half hour as part of this reduction. All of
these contributed to lower over-all attendance.
Once the spray parks opened, $1 fee for adults 18+ was reinstated at MLK and
Jefferson Pools.
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 26,410 compared to last
year’s 28,539. This 7.5% decrease from last year was due to the elimination of pool
parties, 2 Parent & Me Swim Times and June’s Family Fun Night and opening 5 days
later this year compared to last year.
To achieve the First 5 Kern Make A Splash, USA Swimming Foundation, and Kaiser
Permanente Operation Splash Grant targets for swim lessons, additional swim lessons
were added to the schedule at McMurtrey. This increased attendance from 6,356 in
2015 to 7,696 in 2016. Session 1 at McMurtrey had 227 participants and Session 2
had 254.
100 Mile Club: The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 410 active
members that swam 15,378.29 miles this month. The club has swum a combined
total of 161,481 miles.
Jefferson Pool:
Total attendance at Jefferson Pool for the month was 5,886 compared to last year’s
7,852. This year’s swim lessons increased from 1,060 last year to 1,216 this year.
Through Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Grant, Jr. Lifeguarding classes were
offered during Session 2 for a discounted rate of $5.
Swim
Lessons/Jr.
Lifeguard
Recreational
Swim
Swim
Teams Trainings Rentals Total
Attendance: 1,216/ 64 4250 320 36 0 5,886
Silver Creek Pool:
Total attendance at Silver Creek Pool for the month of June was 14,044. Last year’s
total attendance was 14,851. Swim lessons increased from 6,316 in 2015 to 7,520 in
2016. Over-all attendance was slightly down due to the elimination of pool parties
at Silver Creek this year.
Swim
Lessons
Recreational
Swim
Swim
Teams Trainings Rentals Total
Attendance: 7,520 3,580 2,880 64 0 14,044
MLK Pool:
Total attendance at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool for June was 6,817 compared to
last year’s total 6,714. This slight increase was due to swim lessons increasing from
184 in 2015 to 496 this year.
Swim
Lessons/Team
Camp
Lessons
Recreational
Swim
Camp Rec.
Swim Training Total
Attendance: 496 /224 640 4,011 1,404 42 6,817
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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Make A Splash Program:
All the objectives and targets for the 2015-2016 First 5 Kern Make A Splash Grant
were achieved. These included: 515 swim lessons for children 0 to 5 years; 10 adult
swim lessons for parents of children 0 to 5 years; 60 CPR/AED & First Aid certification
with American Red Cross and Water Safety Information for parents/grandparents,
expected parents, and childcare providers for children 0 to 5 years; and presented
7 community education workshops on water safety.
USA Swimming Foundation Grant:
Due to a USA Swimming Foundation Grant the City of Bakersfield received,
Jefferson, MLK, and McMurtrey Pools were able to provide 80 children, ages 3 to 17
years, $5 swim lessons for eligible families. This grant filled up the first day of swim
lesson registration.
Operation Splash Grant:
Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash Grant provided 350 eligible children ages 3 to
17 years discounted $5.00 swim lessons at Jefferson, MLK, and McMurtrey Pools. This
grant also provided 150 Operation Splash passes to income eligible families allowing
them to attend Recreation Swim at all City pools. In addition, 10 children 11 to 15
years of age paid only $5 to participate in the Jr. Lifeguarding program at MLK and
Jefferson Pools. Another component of this grant is having staff present “Rethink
Your Drink” and Water Safety Presentations to parents during their child’s swim
lessons. This has been very successful with parents commenting on the Swim Lessons
Evaluation Form that this training was valuable to them. Staff also has Water Safety
and Rethink Your Drink booths at every Wacky Friday, Family Fun Night, and 2 Movies
in the Park.
Bathing Suit Drive:
The community generously responded to the Bathing Suit Drive that was held on
Friday, June 10th at all the City Pools. There were 109 new or gently used swim suits
donated in the month of June and provided to those in need. Today Cleaners
helped sponsor this event by cleaning all suits at no charge.
Wacky Fridays:
Wacky Fridays brought family fun to Silver Creek, Jefferson, and MLK Pools during
their Recreational Swim this month. Wacky Fridays “Pirate’s Cove” were held on
June 10th at MLK, June 17th at Jefferson, and June 24th at Silver Creek. There were
games, contests, and Rethink Your Drink and Water Safety Booths available and
everyone had a chance to win some special prizes.
o Donation Total: $2,283.00
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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Athletics
Total Attendance:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the
month of June was 18,356 as compared to last year’s total of 31,781.
o Monthly attendance decreased by 42% as compared to the same time
last year. The decrease is due to the Summer Softball League starting two
weeks late due to rainouts in the spring combined with a lack of makeup
fields. Also, the City T-Ball program started earlier in the spring so it finished
sooner thus decreasing attendance in June.
Athletic Programming:
Adult Softball
o The Summer Softball League started on June 13th.
o There are 142 teams in the Summer League with 90 Men’s, 52 Coed.
T-Ball League
o The Pee Wee T-Ball and T-Ball Leagues completed their seasons on
Saturday, June 4th with an awards ceremony for all the participants and
volunteer coaches.
o Volunteer coaches donated 70 hours during the month of June.
Pee Wee Camp & Sports
o Pee Wee Sports was held on Saturdays at Jastro Park this month. The
program introduced kids to sports such as soccer, basketball, t-ball,
kickball, track & field, and circle games.
o Donation Total: $672.00
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 7,508 as opposed to last year’s
total of 6,948. Attendance at the center was up 8% from last June due to
higher attendance in the morning and afternoon basketball gym and
activities with Stay Focused Ministries.
Camp King
o Camp King started on June 6th with a total of 72 campers. This camp
provides many fun activities to include swim lessons, talent shows, arts,
crafts and much more.
o The Police Department is very involved with our participants. Their
community policing unit has set up several demonstrations for the
campers including a police dog demonstration and a no bullying
presentation.
o Stay Focused Ministries joins the camp twice a week to discuss how to
prevent bullying and encourages the participants to stay out of gangs.
They are taught how to respect one another.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools free Breakfast and Lunch
o The MLK center is hosting free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years or
younger. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center served 1,141 breakfasts and
1,774 lunches.
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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Beale Band Concerts
Four band concerts were held on Sunday evenings during the month of June.
The last concert was the patriotic themed concert. Total attendance for all four
concerts was 900.
Donation Total: $20,257.30
PARKS
Centennial Park
Recreation and Parks staff met with electricians to install decorative lights
on three (3) most southern trees along N. Street on 6/17/16. Staff will test bi-
weekly and monitor for vandalism.
On 6/30/16 Streets finished paving the parking lots and service roads.
Corporation Yard
Landscape trailer #4764 was vandalized and broken into while parked in
the corporation yard on 6/20/16. A total of five (5) pieces of small gas
powered equipment was stolen and reported by staff.
Gopher Treatments
Staff treated gopher holes at the following locations:
Greystone Park – 10
Windermere Park – 14
Tevis Park – 36
River Oaks Park – 50
River Run Blvd. – 14
Mill Creek
Area staff assisted the Water Department with cleanup of debris at various
water weir locations along the Mill Creek on 6/28/16. The Water
Department also assisted Recreation and Parks staff with cleanup of
landscape planters inside canal between 18th and 19th streets. Otterbine
aerators north of California Avenue were cleaned and pressure washed by
staff since water level was lowered by Kern Delta.
State Farm Sports Village
Bollard Installation - South side parking lot, fourteen (14) bollards installed.
Bollard Installation - North side parking lot continued until completed. Staff
cut and installed eleven (11) total.
Stockdale & Buena Vista Parking Lot
Staff prepped and cleaned the parking lot for the 4th of July event.
TPRW
Staff cleaned the ponds in preparation for the 4th of July event.
Westside Parkway
The Bakersfield Homeless Center assisted with weed removal on the
following dates:
6/8/16, 6/15/16, 6/22/16
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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Craftworker Division
Central Park
On 6/7/16 staff repaired two vandalized sections of rubber surfacing.
Grissom Park
o On 6/1/16- 6/4/16 staff completed the rubber surfacing patch at the 2 to 5
Playground.
Jefferson Park
On 5/20/16 staff completed the re-plumbing and installation of a new eye
wash station.
Mesa Marin
On 6/3/16 staff installed signs at the new dog park.
On 6/7/16 staff assembled and installed a new bench, also at the dog park.
On 6/9/16 staff made a repair to an irrigation main line/valve.
Patriots Park
o On 6/8/16 staff replaced tube slide at the 5 to 12 playground.
Siemon Park
o On 6/10/16 staff replaced the vandalized entrance section of the large tube
slide at the 5 to 12 playground.
Tevis Park
o On 6/9/16 staff removed the vandalized and outdated spiral slide and installed a wall
barrier in its place at the 2 to 12 playground.
Spray Parks
On 6/2/16 staff assisted the pool crew with the needed repairs to the wet
playgrounds to get them operational.
Tree Division
o Tree Staff trimmed trees in the following locations in the month of June:
o Reliance between Panama and Harris.
o White Oak East of Old River
o Amberton Park – South fence line
o Deer Peak Park – Cleared security lighting area.
o Aera Park & Surrounding sump area along the bike path – trees
and removed all tumble weeds.
o Seven Oaks Country Club – six large trees at entrance of Seven
Oaks.
Trimming:
Trees Trimmed: 91 Clearance: 320 Removals: 9
Service Tickets:
Received: 44 Completed: 50
Department of Recreation and Parks
June 2016 Monthly Report
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UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Spray Parks – Opened on Friday, June 10th through Labor Day.
Camp Silver Creek – Sign up for a full day or half day of fun activities planned this
summer. Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm/Half Day Morning 7:00am-12:30pm/Half Day
Afternoon 12:30pm-6:00pm. $105 per week for full day and $66 per week for half
day. Registration must be done in person.
Wacky Fridays from 1:00 – 4:00 pm during Open Swim:
o July 15th at Jefferson Pool, Beach Blast Theme/free
o July 22nd at Silver Creek Pool, Beach Blast Theme/$1
Free Movies in the Park – On Fridays through August 5th :
o July 15th at Silver Creek Park – “ Strange Magic”
o July 22nd at Central Park – “Minions”
o July 29th at Stonecreek Park – The Good Dinosaur”
o August 5th at The Park at River Walk BHNA – “Zootopia”
For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks
Department, Please visit our website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
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 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 Now
October 14 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale Now
October 15 – Disney On Ice 11A/3 P/7P
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale Now
October 16 – Disney On Ice 1 PM/5 PM
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale Now
September 17 – Banda MS 8:00 PM
$99, $85, $70, $55, $45 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
July 21 – Chase Rice 8:00 PM
$27.50 On Sale Now
July 30 – La Semesienta 8:00 PM
$99, $89, $79, $70, $59, $49, $30On Sale Now
August 6 – Gurdas Maan 7:00 PM
$22 On Sale Now
August 12 – Gerardo Ortiz 9:00 PM
$130, $100, $85, $70, $55, $35 On Sale Now
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