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Home My WebLink About11/10/2016AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER November 10, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information * In honor of Veterans Day, City offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th * Notable Items  The post-election count of provisional and absentee ballots seems to drag out formal election results. Nonetheless with 100% of precincts reporting, it seems appropriate to Congratulate Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan on her re-election. We would also like to congratulate and welcome Councilmembers-elect Andrae Gonzales and Jeff Tkac. With respect to the new Mayor-elect the formal congratulations may take another week or longer. Congratulations for a competitive race seems in order however for both Karen Goh and Kyle Carter.  The Thomas Roads Improvement Project (TRIP) team received another award. The Central California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recognized the SR 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange with the 2016 Transportation Project of the Year Award for projects between $5 million and $25 million. This is the third year in a row that a TRIP project has been recognized by the Chapter: the SR 178/Morning Drive Interchange and the Westside Parkway received awards in preceding years. The APWA awards were established to recognize excellence in management and administration of public works projects between the managing agency, the consultant/architect/engineer and the contractor. Congratulations to everyone involved on this important addition to our transportation network.  As a reminder, the Bakersfield Marathon/Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 13th. The event organizers are expecting close to 2,000 participants. There will be road closures associated with the event which are anticipated to begin at 5:00 a.m. on the day of the event and will reopen on a rolling basis. Drivers are urged to be aware of the road closures, take alternate routes if possible and follow all law enforcement and race official directions. Page 2 General Information November 10, 2016 Residents with inquiries regarding road closures are encouraged to contact the event organizers at directors@activebakersfield.org or call (661) 249-6450. Additional information is included in the enclosed flyer or by going to https://runsignup.com/Race/BakersfieldMarathonandHalf/Page-19.  The renovated inclusive playground at Wayside Park is designated as a National Demonstration Site for meeting best practices in design and program elements. Highlights feature the Bakersfield Sound with several musical instruments, plenty of access ramps and rubberized surfacing providing full ADA accessibility for children ages 2 to 12 years old in separate play areas for the younger ages. A specially designed new play feature is an “expression swing” where an adult can swing while looking at his or her child in a safe toddler swing. This expression swing is the first one in Bakersfield, with more to come in future locations.  In response to automobile thefts in the greater metropolitan Bakersfield area, the Bakersfield Police Department, in coordination with the Kern County Auto Theft Taskforce (KCATT), the National Crime Insurance Bureau, Bill Wright Toyota, Jaco Oil/Fastrip, Motor City GMC, and Barber Honda, are gifting a limited number of the auto theft deterrent devices known as “The Club” to registered owners of certain vehicle makes and models. The Bakersfield Police Department will host two more upcoming events where clubs will be given to qualifying vehicle owners. On November 12th (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) we will be at the Bakersfield Police Activities League, located at 401 East 4th Street. Concurrently, we will be hosting the second annual Bakersfield Police Activities League car show. Finally, on November 19th (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) we will be near the front of the Bakersfield College football stadium. Please see the attachment for more information. Page 3 General Information November 10, 2016 Traffic and other Road Advisories  Nighttime Lane Closures Continue on State Route 58 The contractor for the Beltway Operational Improvements project continues to work on the new walls along State Route 58. Motorists driving on State Route 58, between Chester Avenue and Cottonwood Road, during nighttime hours should anticipate closures of the two outside lanes in each direction. These lane closures are expected to be in place Sunday through Thursday nights, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Additional work on the Beltway Operational Improvements project continues at numerous locations along State Route 99, between State Route 58 and Wilson Road, and along State Route 58, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood Road during daytime hours. No additional closures are anticipated during daytime work hours, but please stay alert and watch for construction workers and equipment while traveling through this area. Reports  Streets Division work schedule for the week of November 14th Event Notifications  Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  On November 12th (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) the Bakersfield Police Activities League will be hosting the 2nd Annual Car Show and Kids Festival, “Cars and Kids.” Please see the attachment for more information.  On November 16th (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) the Bakersfield Police Department will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at Arizona Cafe, located at The 809 Baker Street. Metro Zone Officers will be in attendance to answer questions and meet members of the community. Please see the attachment for more information.  On November 19th (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) the Bakersfield Police Department will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at Starbucks Coffee, located at The 4420 Coffee Road. North Zone Officers will be in attendance to answer questions and meet members of the community. Please see the attachment for more information. AT:cg:mc cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Gary Carruesco, Sergeant Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gcarrues@bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release November 1, 2016 In response to an increase of automobile thefts within the greater metropolitan Bakersfield area, the Bakersfield Police Department, in coordination with the Kern County Auto Theft Taskforce (KCATT), the National Crime Insurance Bureau, Bill Wright Toyota, Jaco Oil/Fastrip, Motor City GMC, and Barber Honda, are gifting a limited number of the auto theft deterrent devices known as, “The Club” to registered owners of the following five vehicle makes and models: 1990 through 2000 Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and Acura Integra automobiles, and 2000 through 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. The Bakersfield Police Department will host three events in November where clubs will be given to qualifying vehicle owners. On November 4, 2016, we will be at Target, 2901 Ming Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On November 12, 2016 we will be at the Bakersfield Police Activities League, 401 E. 4th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We will also be hosting the second annual BPAL car show at the same time. Finally, on November 19, 2016, we will be to the front of the Bakersfield College football stadium from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To obtain “The Club” during these events, any registered owner of the above listed vehicles (by make, model, and year sets) must bring that vehicle to the event, and present a current and valid registration listing an address within Bakersfield, California, along with their California driver’s license or identification card to participating officers/detectives. As these devices are provided to registered owners, officers will collect information for later evaluation and to track inventory dispersal. A limited number of “The Club” devices will be available for gifting and made available on other dates – while supplies last. Week of November 14_2016_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of November 14, 2016 – November 18, 2016 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between 24th St and 30th St Maintenance Grind & Pave on Harris Rd between Wible Rd and Gosford Rd Reconstructing streets in the area north of Panorama Dr and west of Fairfax Rd Grinding on Brimhall Rd in preparation for a Maintenance Grind & Pave operation 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 Grading for sidewalk at Mesa Marin Working with the Railroad to repair both crossings on Ashe Rd south of White Ln Working with the Railroad on repairs to crossings at “Q” St north of Golden State Ave Concrete work in the four HUD areas for curb and gutter, sidewalk, and handicap ramps prior to street repairs; the four areas are (1) El Toro Dr Area (2) Oleander Ave Area (3) Castro Ln Area, (4) “P” St 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 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. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of November 14_2016_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, November 14, 2016 Between So. “H” St. & Union Ave. – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd. & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 2016 City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd. Between El Portal Dr./Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon Dr./Olympia Dr. Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon Dr./Edgemont Dr. Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Halfmoon Dr./Olympia Dr. Friday, November 18, 2016 Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd. Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak Dr./Westwold Dr. Between Ridge Oak Dr./Westwold Dr. & White Ln. – Old River Rd., east to the PG&E easement. Between White Ln. & Asperata Dr. – Gosford Rd, west to the PG&E easement. Between White Ln. & Cederwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) 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 Week of October 31st UPCOMING EVENTS November 2 – Condors vs San Antonio7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 4 – Condors vs Texas7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 5 – Condors vs Texas6:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 11 – Condors vs Tucson7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 12 – Condors vs Tucson6:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 16 – Condors vs Manitoba10:30 AM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 19 – Condors vs Stockton6:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 22 – Condors vs San Jose7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now November 26 – Condors vs San Diego7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now December 2 – Condors vs Charlotte7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now February 20 – Harlem Globetrotters2:00 PM $90, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale 11/1 September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill7:30 PM $129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now November 5 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now November 6 - El Komander 7:00 PM $99, $85, $70, $60, $45, $35 On Sale Now December 18 – Merry-achi Christmas7:30 PM $45.50, $35.50, $25.50 On Sale Now December 22 – Rudolph The Musical7:30 PM $55, $45, $35 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 www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com Wednesday November 16, 2016 8am-10am Arizona Cafe 809 Baker Street Questions: Call Community Relations Specialist, Carina Ortiz 661-326-3052 JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND METRO ZONE POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Bakersfield Police Department Saturday November 19, 2016 8am-10am 4420 Coffee Rd. Questions: Call Community Relations Specialist, Kelsey Taylor 661-326-3051 JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND NORTH ZONE POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood! Bakersfield Police Department