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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
October 7, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
In Superior Court today the City and Caltrans prevailed on all issues with
regard to the revised Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on 24th street. The
Judge has indicated the injunction has been lifted, which frees the Thomas
Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) partnership to return to work. Nineteen
issues were considered and we prevailed on all of them. Appeals to a higher
court are always possible, but today went as well as it could have possible
have gone. Thanks are due to many - the legal team - City Attorney,
consultants, and Caltrans. Over the past 14 months the revised documents
were written and assembled by City staff in legal, Public Works, City
Manager’s Office, Caltrans, and Parsons. Well done and thanks to all!
Attached you will find the TRIP Status Report for the month of October. The
report gives a summary of each TRIP project under design or construction.
Completion percentages and pictures of projects are also included.
We wish to extend our congratulations to City Clerk, Roberta Gafford, who
has notified us that she will retire at the end of the calendar year. Roberta
has served as City Clerk for seven years and cumulatively 32 years in various
positions throughout the organization. Among the numerous achievements
under her leadership include administering seven local elections (most
recently a primary with 25 mayoral candidates!) and implementing an
electronic agenda system, which has greatly improved the agenda
preparation and distribution process. Her expertise, dedication, and positive
attitude will be greatly missed! We wish her all the best in her new
adventures. The recruitment for her replacement will be underway very soon.
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The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) has partnered with Nextdoor in an
effort to further its Neighborhood Watch Programs and provide citizens with
additional resources to stay informed with activities affecting their
neighborhoods. Nextdoor is a social media application that allows neighbors
within a designated area to communicate and share information on different
issues, including criminal activity. Those who live outside of a designated area
are unable to view profiles or information of residents outside of their
respective boundary. After going live yesterday, the City has already
received nearly 400 thank you notifications from residents.
Nextdoor will be monitored by the BPD’s Community Relations Team. They will
have the ability to target specific neighborhoods, areas, wards, or zones with
information and alerts to help reduce crime. It is important to note that BPD
staff is unable to view the content on neighborhood websites; thus, residents
can only contact BPD staff through private messages. Nextdoor will not be
monitored by BPD staff continuously. Therefore, if residents have an
emergency or need to report criminal activity, they should dial 911
immediately or contact the non-emergency line at (661) 327-7111.
Construction of the Mill Creek Senior Village on 19th Street is ahead of
schedule with a planned completion date in December (originally January).
The project provides 62 housing units for seniors and already has many
interested residents. Also, the project includes a new parking garage for the
residents, and 35 additional surface parking spaces that will be dedicated for
permanent public use. This will be a great benefit to surrounding businesses,
Mill Creek Park, and the federal Courthouse.
We recently informed you Cal Water would file an Advice Letter with the
California Public Utilities Commission to recover $2.1 million in revenue from
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their Bakersfield customers to cover the 2015 Water Revenue Adjustment
Mechanism balance. The revenue will be collected through a surcharge of
$0.0939 per ccf when approved. Also, Cal Water further explained that an
existing surcharge of $0.0891 (related to an adjustment for interim rates) will
be eliminated at nearly the same time, so the net impact to customers
should be minimal. Per the request by Councilmember Rivera, the City has
filed the attached protest letter to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Bakersfield Mobile, the City’s official smartphone reporting application,
continues to be very popular among community members. Since the app
was launched in July 2014, over 9,600 reports have been submitted. The most
common issue reported is graffiti, with over 3,000 reports submitted during this
time period. Reports of water waste remains the second most common
report with over 2,600 submittals via the app since this option was added in
April 2015 as part of the City’s efforts to promote water conservation during
the drought. Overall, the City currently receives an average of 11 reports
submitted via the app each day. More information can be found at
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/howdoi/get/bakersfield_mobile_app.htm, the
app and can be downloaded for free by searching “Bakersfield Mobile” in
your smartphone’s app store.
Traffic and other Road Advisories
Night Work Scheduled
State Route 178 and Alfred Harrell Highway Intersection Reconstruction
The reconstruction of the State Route 178 and Alfred Harrell
Highway/Comanche Drive intersection is expected to begin on Monday
night, October 10th through Thursday, October 13th. Work hours will be
between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., each night. Work will continue the
following week, Monday, October 17th through Thursday, October 20th, also
during nighttime hours. If necessary, work may continue on Friday night of
each week.
This project replaces the full-depth of pavement within the intersection and
entails grinding out and removing the old pavement and aggregate base
then installing new aggregate base and asphalt. The intersection remains
open while work is underway, but the signal will be set to flashing red.
Motorists should anticipate shifts to traffic lanes as work proceeds across the
intersection.
This work will be conducted during nighttime hours to minimize impacts to
daytime traffic. Flagging personnel will provide traffic control as necessary
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during periods of heavy traffic to minimize delays, but motorists are advised
to take alternate routes or allow extra time to reach their destinations if they
need to travel through this intersection.
Council Referrals
Councilmember Maxwell
o Accounting of the $185 million of early acquisition funds
o Increase enforcement around Baker and Sumner Streets
Councilmember Weir
o Additional information on implemented IACP recommendations
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of October 10th
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
On October 12th the Bakersfield Police Department will hold its next Crime
Free Multi-Housing training. Registration is at 7:30 am with the training from
8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Reservations are required! This free training program is
designed as a partnership between law enforcement and rental property
owners, managers, and tenants to keep drugs and illegal activity out of
rental properties. When crime and drugs operate out of rental properties,
neighborhoods suffer and landlords pay a high price. That price may include
the loss of valued tenants, decline in property values, property damage, civil
penalties, fear, frustration, resentment and anger between neighbors,
tenants, and property managers. Please contact 661-326-3053 if interested in
registering for the training program.
On October 14th (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) the Bakersfield Police Department
will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at McDonalds, located at The 2701 White
Lane (just east of Highway 99). Valley Zone Officers will be in attendance to
answer questions and meet members of the community.
On October 15th (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) you are invited the Howl-O-Ween
Festival at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center (201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.)
Activities include pumpkin painting for kids, dog presentations, pet contests,
and end with a pet parade.
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On October 15th (12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.) the Bakersfield Police Department
will be holding an East Side Community Meeting at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Park (1000 S. Owens Street). Have you ever wondered how you would react
in police scenarios? Come try out our simulator to find out. Join us for a day
of fun, education, and community involvement with the Bomb Squad, K-9
Unit, SWAT Team, Traffic Division, and other police department staff members.
This meeting will focus on issues and concerns in the East Bakersfield Zones.
On October 22nd (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) the Bakersfield Police Department
and the Bakersfield Fire Department will be competing against one another
in a charity basketball game. The event will take place in South High School’s
main gym and will include performances by South High cheerleaders, the
Rebelettes, and South High’s STEP team. There will be snacks and games for
all ages, and and is MC’d by local radio DJ, Danny Brown.
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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
The final determination hearing for the 24th Street Improvement Project environmental impact report
was held on October 7th. The court’s ruling will lift the injunction and the City will then re-start right-of-
way activities and project design, including soundwalls and streetscaping. The public is encouraged to
provide input on wall design preferences; examples can be found on the TRIP website,
www.bakersfieldfreeways.us, under the 24th Street Improvement project.
Reconstruction of the State Route 178/Alfred Harrell Highway intersection is expected to begin October
10th. Work is planned for nighttime hours to minimize impacts to daytime traffic. This project will
replace the full-depth of pavement within the intersection and will entail grinding out and removing the
old pavement and aggregate base then installing new aggregate base and asphalt. The intersection will
remain open while this work is underway, but the signal will be set to flashing red. Motorists should
anticipate shifts to traffic lanes as work proceeds across the intersection. The project is expected to take
about two weeks to complete.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Rosedale Highway Widening Project on September 29th.
Three lanes are now open in each direction between Calloway Drive and Gibson Street; however,
construction crews will remain in the area for a few more weeks while punch list items are completed.
TRIP partnering agency Kern Council of Governments hosted a California Transportation Commission
Town Hall on September 14-15. The format provided an opportunity to showcase Kern County’s
transportation projects, including the accomplishments of the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, as
well as highlight the region’s future transportation needs.
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
40% complete; anticipated completion: late 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.
With the temporary bypass installed for the storm water pump plant on northbound State Route 99 near Ming
Avenue, construction crews have moved onto the demolition of the existing facility. Approximately 65% of the
shoring has been installed.
The San Joaquin kit foxes have left the den located adjacent to the Ming Avenue on-ramp to southbound
State Route 99 and the contractor has re-started work for the soundwall footing.
October 2016
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
October 2016
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Construction is underway on the new connector bridge on State Route 58, just east of State Route 99. The
bridge abutments and columns are in place and crews should begin erecting falsework in October.
Retaining and sound wall construction continues along State Route 58, between State Route 99 and
Cottonwood Road, on both sides of the freeway. This work is conducted during both daytime and nighttime
work hours. Work conducted during nighttime hours may require freeway lane and ramp closures, Sunday
through Thursday nights, and motorists should anticipate the potential for closures along State Route 58
especially at the east end of the project (Union Avenue to Cottonwood Road).
Construction continues on the P Street and Madison Street bridge widenings. Work on these bridges is
performed during daytime hours and detours may be needed while work is underway.
State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
60% complete; anticipated completion: spring-2017
In September, the contractor completed excavation and placed Class 2 aggregate base on the south side of
State Route 178 between Valley Street and Alfred Harrell Highway. Electrical work was completed at State Route
178 and Alfred Harrell Highway. Drainage work, along with curb and gutter, was also completed at all corners of
the intersection. PG&E continued relocation work on a gas line located along State Route 178, between Canteria
Drive and Valley Street.
In October, the contractor plans to replace the full-depth of pavement within the State Route 178 and Alfred
Harrell Highway intersection. This will entail grinding out and removing the old pavement and aggregate base
then installing new aggregate base and asphalt. The intersection will remain open while this work is underway,
but the signal will be set to flashing red. Motorists should anticipate shifts to traffic lanes as work proceeds
across the intersection. This work will be conducted during nighttime hours to minimize impacts to daytime
traffic. Flagging personnel will provide traffic control as necessary during periods of heavy traffic to minimize
delays, but motorists are advised to take alternate routes or allow extra time to reach their destinations.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
38% complete; anticipated completion: early 2017
Shoring installation for the project’s second retaining wall was underway during September. Dirt was
exported from the project to provide room for the retaining wall footing and minor concrete pours were made
for the footing.
In the coming month, the contractor anticipates completing the shoring and beginning wall construction.
There will be multiple concrete pours during October as construction of the wall progresses.
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 interchange: fall-2017
The court modified the injunction stopping work on the 24th Street Improvement Project in August, allowing
design work to move forward on the State Route 99/24th Street Interchange section of the project. Design
for this section of the project is underway.
The final determination hearing for the Final Environmental Impact Report was held October 7th. The judge’s
ruling will lift the injunction and the City will re-start right-of-way activities and project design, including
soundwalls and streetscaping.
TRIP Status Report
October 2016
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Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 75% complete; Right-of-Way 5% complete
The Supplemental Project Report and Environmental Revalidation are being revised due to bike path
realignment and removal of a drainage basin
Several parcels have been revised due to a drainage location and for planned improvements at the Landco
Drive intersection. Revised right of way engineering maps are expected to be submitted to the City in
October
The general plans for the railroad grade separation have been submitted to the San Joaquin Valley Railroad
The 95% Constructability Review Meeting will be held in Spring 2017
Right-of-way acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 95%
• 12 properties; subject to change as design progresses
Truxtun/Oak Intersection Operational Improvements
Designer: Dokken Engineering
Design 95% 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.
95% plans have been submitted to the City and Caltrans for review
Right-of-way – Partial Acquisitions
• 4 ownerships west of Oak Street; offers are being prepared
• 8 ownerships east of Oak Street: appraisals are being prepared
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Design: 65% complete; Right-of-Way 94% complete for full acquisitions of single-family properties
Final design, right-of-way acquisition, and demolition activities are underway
To date, City Council has approved 13 demolition contracts to remove a total of 142 structures that have
been acquired for the project. More than 75 structures have been demolished.
Initiated the Belle Terrace Package toward 100% design
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
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 186 single family properties (94%)
o 9 multi-family properties (100%)
o 14 commercial/industrial properties (82%)
TRIP Status Report
October 2016
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top: Local officials cut the ribbon on the Rosedale
Highway Widening project. Left to right: Nick Fidler,
Roani Sandoval, Arturo Vivar, Alan Tandy, Ryan Shultz,
Councilmember Terry Maxwell, Kyle Carter, Mayor
Harvey Hall, Bill Thomas, Councilmember Bob Smith,
Andrae Gonzales, Craig Pope, Clay Lomax, Paul Pineda,
Ahron Hakimi, William Knoetgen, Gordon Stout,
Alejandro Juarez Garcia, Vicky Cook, Charles Webb.
Middle left: The abutments and columns are in place
for the new State Route 99 to State Route 58
Connector Bridge.
Middle right: Completed footing for a new retaining
wall near the junction of State Routes 59 and 99.
Bottom right: A temporary bypass has been installed
to allow for the demolition of the old storm water
pump plant. A new facility will be constructed in
conjunction with the Beltway Operational
Improvements project.
TRIP Status Report
October 2016
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Top left: Roadway excavation on the south side of
State Route 178, between Valley Street and Alfred
Harrell Highway
Top right: Workers place geotextile on the south
side of State Route 178 in preparation of paving the
section between Valley Street and Alfred Harrell
Highway
Middle left: Drainage work was underway in
September at the State Route 178 and Alfred Harrell
Highway intersection
Middle right: Crews install shoring in preparation for
retaining wall construction along the southbound
State Route 99 to Rosedale Highway off-ramp
Bottom: Crews construct forms for the retaining
wall footing along the Rosedale Highway off-ramp.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director
DATE: October 4, 2016
SUBJECT: Council Referral #743 – Update on Early Acquisition Funds
Referral: Councilmember Maxwell requested staff to provide an update on
the accounting of the $185 million of early acquisition funds.
Response: We have made tremendous progress under the early acquisition
program for the Centennial Corridor project. We have successfully acquired
100% of multi-family, 94% of single family and 82% of commercial full acquisition
properties to date. A summary of property related numbers and associated
budget figures is attached for your review.
We are cautiously optimistic that there will be some significant savings on Right-
of-Way component of this project, but there are still several unknowns, so it is
difficult to quantify a firm savings number at this point in time.
As you can see by the attached sheet we have acquired 82%-94% of properties,
but have only spent roughly 50% of funds budgeted to date. This is because
several of the cost components regarding those properties lags behind the initial
acquisition of the properties. Claims for relocation assistance, for example, can
lag up to 18 months after the date the properties become unoccupied. Also,
while we have 64% of properties under a demolition contract, each of those
projects are in various phases of completion, with invoice payments lagging by
30-60 days after the work is completed. A couple of other unknowns are the
partial acquisitions that have yet to begin as well as the six eminent domain
proceedings recently initiated. Again, while we anticipate our budgeted funds
will be more than sufficient to cover these items, it is just too early to estimate
what amount of savings might remain to be applied toward the construction
phase of the project.
All in all, we are very pleased with the progress made to date and we should
have a better feel on estimated savings over the next 4-6 months.
Attachment
cc: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 6, 2016
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Subject: Increase Police Enforcement – Baker and Sumner Street Council Referral No. 747
Councilmember Maxwell requested the Bakersfield Police Department to increase enforcement around Baker and Sumner Streets as a result of recent incidents.
Staff made contact with Mr. Salcido to find an accommodating time to meet and discuss some of the
issues surrounding his business at 615 Sumner. Mr. Salcido is unable to meet with us at this time. Staff
learned the building is vacant and has been for the last four years. Mr. Salcido has been trying to sell the property since completing all renovations. He shared that he was frustrated with a few homeless
issues in the area.
Staff shared with Mr. Salcido the importance of the following:
• Call Prioritization
• Options for reporting crime and quality of life issues
• Old Town Kern Business Watch
• BPD Impact Unit
• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
On Wednesday October 5th, staff made contact with Mansoor Ahmed who owns the business located at
830 Baker. Staff reiterated the same information shared with Mr. Salcido. Both business owners
requested extra patrol.
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 6, 2016
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Subject: Request for Additional IACP Information
Council Referral No. 742
Councilmember Weir requested City staff to provide additional information on the detailed
goals and objectives relating to community policing and data mining opportunities.
Commitment to Community Oriented Policing/Goals
1. SUPPORT COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY POLICING THROUGH DETAILED GOALS
AND OBJECTIVES (PRIORITY 4)
The Bakersfield Police Department (BPD) has embraced and supported a commitment to
community policing through reassigning Patrol personnel into six specific zones. The zones were developed in size and shape taking into consideration the type of calls and the number
of calls each month. The officers available on each shift determine the deployment into the
six zones. This deployment style coupled with the new philosophy of zone integrity to avoid having officers respond too far away and thus out of position for serious calls in their
assigned zones has reduced the average response times for Priority 1 calls from
approximately 12 minutes to less than six minutes. Patrol personnel are now responsible for a geographical area (Zone) and its residents. More importantly, the Patrol personnel can
build a rapport with the community within their respective zones. Twelve community meetings have been held over the last two calendar years. Also, a new event that has been held nationwide is “Coffee with a Cop.” The department has hosted more than 10 sessions
throughout Bakersfield. It has received much local praise due to the simplistic and low key style the event offers for citizen and staff interaction.
Also, the BPD contracted with a vendor to provide community engagement training. An
eight-hour training course on Building and Maintaining Community Trust was attended by sworn personnel in August and October 2015. A two-hour community policing training course for sworn personnel was held in fall 2015. Attempts to engage and recruit local youth
for law enforcement education in the hopes of establishing community bonds have been fruitful.
Council Referral #742
Request for Additional IACP Information
ON-GOING:
Community Engagement
The Operations Division and Support Services Division actively seek feedback regarding our
effectiveness in our policing goals during open, accessible and convenient interactions with the
public.
The BPD will continue to conduct two community meetings per year (one east and one west).
The Zone Commanders will also host two additional informal community interactive sessions
(Coffee with a Cop) in each individual zone. The date, location, and frequency of these community meetings will be developed with the assistance of the Community Liaison Officers
assigned to each geographical zone and input from community stakeholders. Zone
Commanders and supervisors will be present to field community questions and suggestions and make recommendations to command staff during monthly CompStat meetings. Community
Relations Specialists will utilize emerging social networking programs (Nextdoor, Facebook,
neighborhood watch, business Watch meetings, etc.) to monitor community sentiment regarding the BPD and provide real time feedback to community members’ questions regarding policies
and police interactions.
In November 2015, the Bakersfield Police Activities League (PAL) had its inaugural “Cars & Kids” car show and kids festival. This event brought together adults, children and police officers
from different walks of life to interact and partner for this fund raiser. The second event is scheduled for November 12, 2016, at the PAL Center and includes staff from both PAL and the BPD.
This summer the BPD re-established the JPA (Junior Police Academy) on both the east and west side of Bakersfield. Both academies saw multiple graduates.
The BPD continues to analyze ways to develop positive relationships with juveniles through
various outreach programs including the PAL. The BPD works in partnership with the PAL and Terrio Physical Therapy to host two JPAs. The JPA is a seven-week summer program for
children between the ages 13 through 17 years old. The JPA focuses on leadership,
accountability, professionalism, and problem solving, while providing a basic foundation of law enforcement.
The BPD continues to analyze ways to expand the racial diversity of the Explorer Program
through soliciting JPA graduates for appointment and providing tutoring sessions to prepare any interested youth for the Explorer testing process. The tutoring sessions consists of reading
comprehension, spelling, math, and oral board preparation.
The BPD continues to engage the youth through speaking engagements to various youth organizations and participating in non-police activities, such as celebrity reading and sporting
events. These events will allow officers to recruit for the Explorer Program.
The BPD continues its efforts in the schools by utilizing its School Resource Officers as a conduit into the schools to encourage dialogue. It will also continue to participate with public
demonstrations by the K9 Unit, SWAT Team, and Bomb Squad when requested by the community and will seek out appropriate venues to showcase the special teams, which
historically are very popular with the community members specifically children.
Council Referral #742
Request for Additional IACP Information
2. MAXIMIZE DATA MINING AND SHARING OPPORTUNITIES (PRIORITY2)
The BPD partners with Local, State, and Federal agencies will share information to assist in effective crime prevention, intervention, and enforcement strategies. The BPD continues to
explore other data mining and sharing opportunities available through:
Crime Analysis Unit
The Crime Analysis Unit (Unit) is being utilized by all divisions in the BPD to enhance
performance and service to the community. The Unit is comprised of three crime analysts and a
police service technician. The crime analysts are each assigned to work with the Operations Zone Commanders. In this capacity, they conduct analysis using a variety of best practices in
analytics to identify crime trends. The analyst’s report their findings back to the Zone
Commanders to use for enforcement intelligence.
The Unit works with the Investigations Division to look at a holistic view of certain crime types.
The goal of this research is to provide actionable intelligence for investigators to impact crime for their respective details.
The Unit is responsible for compiling a variety of statistics including overall reported and cleared
crime statistics, productive reporting (arrests, fi’s, cites), Operations Division monthly reports, department-wide staffing levels, department-wide overtime use, use of force, and pursuits. This data is used to generate a 28-day CompStat style report. The report is used in a monthly
meeting involving the BPD’s managerial and administrative staff to assess the overall performance of the department. The reports allow robust dialogue between the Chief of Police, staff, and lieutenants to develop ongoing action plans to address crime throughout Bakersfield.
The Unit partners with the Traffic Section to utilize a form of DDACTS (Data driven approach to crime and traffic safety) to integrate location-based crime and traffic crash data to determine the most effective methods for deploying law enforcement and other resources. Drawing on the
deterrent value of highly visible traffic enforcement and the knowledge that crimes often involve motor vehicles, the goal of DDACTS is to reduce crime, crashes, and traffic violations across
the country. Using geo-mapping to identify “hot spots” (i.e., areas of high incidence of crimes
and crashes), DDACTS uses targeted traffic enforcement strategies that play two roles in fighting crime and reducing crashes and traffic violations. The Unit provides the hot spot crime
and traffic collision data to the patrol and traffic section of the Operations Division and the Traffic
Commander deploys personnel and resources as described. The Unit measures the effectiveness of the deployment in relation to the crime statistics and these operations are
discussed at the monthly Compstat meetings.
Special Enforcement Unit (gangs)
The Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) continues to focus efforts on gang related crimes
including, but not limited to, shootings and homicides. The Gang Unit continues to partner with the Investigations Division detectives in an effort to reduce gang crimes.
The Crime Analysis Unit (Unit) has been intricately involved in the analysis of gang shooting and
homicides. Data is mined from a myriad of internal systems and intelligence is gleaned that allows for the deployment of departmental resources as well as the FBI and the KCSO to not
only brings gang suspects to justice, but to prevent other shootings and potential homicides.
The process for responding to gang homicides and shootings in this manner is funded through Police Response to Encourage Safe Streets (PRESS) money, which stems from the Board of State and Community Corrections allocation received by the BPD. This is an established
response process that can be enacted during any applicable crime occurrence.
Council Referral #742
Request for Additional IACP Information
Auto Theft Detail
Recently, the Auto Theft Detail secured community donations to purchase ant-vehicle theft devices called “The Club.” The Auto Theft Detail is currently utilizing crime analysis to reduce
the number of stolen vehicles throughout Bakersfield. Several different tactics are currently
being implemented, as follows:
Analysis;
Heat maps;
Monthly “GTA Hot Spot Maps”: identify locations where high incidents of vehicles thefts
took place over previous month’s reporting, for the most active 3 zones;
Frequency analysis identifying the days of the week and the hours of the day the offenses most often took place;
Reporting on targeted vehicles and indicating which cars (by make, model) were most often stolen;
Pin maps; and
Monthly “Pin Map” posters: identify locations of high incidents of stolen vehicle
recoveries throughout the metropolitan Bakersfield area.
Operations and Communications Center
The Operations Division currently allocates patrol officers and supervisors based on a zone deployment strategy. Bakersfield is geographically separated into six zones (i.e., three east and three west). Patrol staffing is currently determined by the Operations Captains who receive
statistical data provided by the Crime analyst Unit. Patrol staffing is currently divided into five shifts (day shift to two afternoon shifts, and two midnight shifts). The number of officers assigned to each shift is determined by the average type and number of calls for service
received during that time period. The number of officers assigned to a particular zone on a shift is determined by the number of Priority 1 calls for service received from residents in each zone.
The BPD also employs an “Impact Team” to address specific criminal and quality of life issues
in each zone. The Operations Division utilizes a sworn officer in the Communications Center on each shift to mitigate the need to dispatch an officer to those situations where a phone call is
sufficient to assist a citizen.
The Communications Center utilizes a computer-based Automatic Vehicle Locator/Global Positioning System (AVL/GPS) found in each patrol vehicle. The real time geographical
interaction between calls for service and police resource location is a valuable tool giving the
ability to improve response times to high priority calls.
ON-GOING:
CompStat reporting model carried out monthly to enhance all predictive policing processes.
PRESS Operations to suppress gang violence in conjunction with Local, State, and Federal agencies to apprehend wanted criminals will be employed regularly.
Council Referral #742
Request for Additional IACP Information
During the first week of every month, the BPD in coordination with the Kern County Auto Theft
Task Force will hold a “GTA Briefing” to discuss the aforementioned data. Auto Theft Detectives and the Community Relations Unit are prepared to hand out the anti-theft devices to the most
vulnerable car owners in the community.
The Operations Division will continue to analyze and assess current methods of patrol deployment to maintain an acceptable average response time (seven minutes or less) to all
Priority 1 calls for service in each zone. Analysis includes:
Average response times will be monitored weekly by the crime analysis unit and
provided to each Zone Commander;
A detailed report (by zone) will be discussed at the monthly CompStat meetings.
Operations Captains and Zone Commanders are responsible for the management and allocation of resources by shift/zone to achieve this goal each month. Strategies to
achieve this benchmark will be discussed at monthly CompStat meetings.
The Communications Center continues to utilize a computer-based Automatic Vehicle
Locator/Global Positioning System (AVL/GPS) to improve response times.
Predictive/Preventative Patrols
The BPD continues to take a pro-active approach to preventative efforts to reduce crime and
injuries related to gangs and traffic accidents, as follows:
When the school season begins focused patrols begin by deploying traffic units and
smart speed trailers into the school zones for the anticipated traffic increase, which includes bicycle and pedestrian traffic safety.
The holiday seasons require special attention and extra patrols into the business districts
such as the Ming and Rosedale corridors. These focused patrols provide additional level
of support to the assigned zone cars.
Due to the increase in gang-related shootings, deployment of the Gang Unit focuses efforts on the weekend nights at local businesses (e.g., hookah, bars, clubs, known gang
hang outs), which seek to reduce gang activity through suppression patrols.
Kern County Fair requires extra patrols for auto thefts and burglaries. It also requires
foot patrols by undercover detectives and gang officers to impact crime.
Street racing issues require special traffic enforcement at known locations where individuals congregate prior to racing. These efforts have included collaborations
between the BPD, City Attorney’s Office, and local business owners.
A spike in residential or business burglaries in a specific area will cause the deployment
of special teams which will saturate a problem area to reduce crime. The BPD continues to utilize internal teamwork by sharing intelligence and staffing between
divisions. It also utilizes community partners to enhance these efforts with a common goal of safety and security Bakersfield citizens.
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of October 10, 2016 – October 14, 2016
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area South of Ming Ave between So. “H” St and Union Ave
Maintenance grind and pave on Chester Ave between 24th St and 30th St
Reconstructing 21St St west of Oak St
Reconstructing Westwind Dr between Truxtun Ave & 21St St
Reconstructing 19th St west of Oak St
Reconstructing streets in the area north of Panorama Ln and west of Fairfax Rd
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned sewer and 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)
Installing storm and sewer lines at next phase of Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Grading for sidewalk at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
Working with the Railroad to repair both crossings on Ashe Rd south of White Ln
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, October 10, 2016
Between So. “H” St. & Union Ave. – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd. & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. “H” St.
Wednesday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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 New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd.
Friday, October 14, 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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 29 – Chris Young 7:30 PM
$55, $39.50 On Sale Now
October 8 - Preseason: Condors vs Stk6:00 PM
$10, $5 On Sale Now
October 13 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
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October 15 – Disney On Ice 11A/3 P/7P
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October 16 – Disney On Ice 1 PM/5 PM
$60, $35, $24, $18, $15 On Sale Now
October 2 – Gospel Fest 3:00 PM
Free Admission
October 8 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
October 18 – Intocable 9:00 PM
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October 28 - Apocalypse World8:00 PM
VIP $35, Advance $20, DOS $25On Sale 9/23
October 29 - WWE: NXT Live 7:30 PM
$75, $40, $20 On Sale Now
November 5 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
December 18 – Merry-achi Christmas7:30 PM
$45.50, $35.50, $25.50 On Sale Now
February 4 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 11 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 8 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 13 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
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