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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
December 16, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The Wednesday the Installation and Valediction Ceremony to certify the results of
the General Election and to recognize the outgoing and incoming Councilmembers
took place. Outgoing Councilmember Terry Maxwell and Vice Mayor Harold Hanson
were recognized by Mayor Harvey Hall with Keys to the City for their years of service.
Newly-elected Councilmembers Andrae Gonzales (Ward 2), Jeff Tkac (Ward 5) and
Jacquie Sullivan (Ward 6) took the oath of office and were officially sworn in.
We received numbers this week that show the adjusted quarterly sales tax received
was -10.28% as compared to the same quarter last year. Our sales tax has been in
decline 7 of the last 8 quarters with the most recent two quarters showing the largest
declines of the two year period. While this was not shocking it is well below the
projection for the balance of the Fiscal Year that the budget is based on. Please
note that one percent of sales tax has a value to Bakersfield of about $700,000.
Continuance of this trend will likely require additional cuts in the future. Please see
the attached memorandum for additional information.
General Information December 16, 2016
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Lyle Martin was recently promoted to Chief of Police for the Bakersfield Police
Department. The ceremony was filled with numerous friends, family, and many
community members. We are honored to have him as our new chief, and we thank
Chief Williamson for his many years of service to our department and community.
The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) held its annual photo contest
for its 2017 calendar. Although the NRPA received over 400 photos nationwide, the
photo below of The Park at Riverwalk was selected for the month of February in the
calendar. Thank you to Jesus Rio from the Recreation and Parks Department for
taking this picture.
Congratulations to Fire Chief, Doug Greener, for being inducted into the California
State University, Bakersfield, 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions in their chosen field of endeavor
and/or community, and whose accomplishments have brought honor and distinction to the university.
General Information December 16, 2016
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Traffic Advisories
Intermittent Traffic Control on State Route 178 Between Alfred Harrell Highway and
Miramonte Drive
The contractor for the State Route 178 Widening Project continues to work along the
south side of State Route 178, between Canteria Drive and Valley Street. Flagging
personnel may need to stop traffic intermittently to allow trucks to enter and exit the
job site, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Vehicles will not be stopped for more than 10 minutes, but motorists are encouraged
to select an alternate route or allow extra time to reach their destinations while thiswork is underway.
Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures Continue on State Route 58
Motorists traveling on State Route 58, between Union Avenue and Cottonwood
Road, should anticipate intermittent nighttime lane closures of the two outside lanesSunday through Thursday nights, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. These
closures will be needed while wall construction continues in this area.
Additional work on the Beltway Operational Improvements Project continues atnumerous locations along State Route 99, between State Route 58 and Wilson Road,
and along State Route 58, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood Road duringdaytime 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 December 19th
Recreation and Parks Monthly Report (November 2016)
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
On Friday, December 23rd, please join Mayor Hall and Councilmember Rivera for a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the gym refurbishment at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center (1000 South Owens Street). Improvements include installing a
new hardwood floor; painting and repairing walls and ceilings; and adding sound
baffles to reduce echoing. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. In addition, Santa’sWorkshop will occur from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each child will receive a gift and an
opportunity to speak with Santa. Snacks, games, and crafts are part of theworkshop as well.
General Information December 16, 2016
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On January 21st (beginning 11:00 a.m.) a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for
the re-opening of McMurtrey Aquatic Center. In addition, the public can participate
in the Polar Bear Plunge and be among the first to try the new slides. During the pool
closure, both slides were removed and replaced; new stairs and platforms installed;
new drains to reduce pooling of water on the grass; and painting of awnings at the
concession stand. More information will be provided next month. Below is a photo of
slide under construction.
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AT:cgcc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
Week of December 19_2016_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 3 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of December 19, 2016 – December 23, 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
Resurfacing Brimhall Rd between Jewetta Ave and Calloway Dr, weather permitting
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
Leaf pick up throughout the City, crews are cycling areas, note leaves are heavier now so it is taking
longer to cycle the City.
Concrete repairs to various bus stops throughout City limits
Grading for sidewalk at Mesa Marin
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.
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Week of December 19_2016_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 3 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, December 19, 2016
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, December 20, 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, December 21, 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, December 22, 2016 Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. – Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary.
Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. – Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr.
Between Niles St. & Sumner St. – Union Ave. & Beale Ave.
Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. – Beale Ave. & Brown St.
Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace – Union Ave. & Kincaid St.
Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. – Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement.
Week of December 19_2016_Work Schedule
Page 3 of 3 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE CONTINUED Friday, December 23, 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: December 13, 2016
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: November 2016 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of November totaled 54,463 as compared to last year’s total of 47,058.
ADMINISTRATION
McMurtrey Waterslide Renovations Project – The contractor has completed the
demolition of the existing slide and new slide components have arrived onsite. Painters
and welders are currently working on the steel structure while other crews work to
assemble the various sections of the open and enclosed slide flumes. Jefferson Park Pool Plaster – This project was completed on November 23, 2016. Wall Repairs:
Current Wall Repair List Summary:
In Progress:
1. 9700 block of White Lane W/O Old River - on the north side wall
2. 4011 Loudon Street @ Akers 3. El Portal and N Laurelglen
4. 7300 block of Granite Hills St. & Berkshire Rd.
5. Gosford Rd S/O Stockdale HWY.
6. 1325 Q St. (McMurtrey Aquatic Center)- Fence 7. Akers Rd. & Serene Oak Place (The Woods) missing the letter “W”- wall signage
repair
8. Olive Dr. & Marciano (Olive Park) missing the letters “O”, “A”, and “K” – wall signage repair 9. Verdugo & Barrichello (Bridgeton) missing the letters “B” & “R” – wall signage
repair
10. El Portal @ Calle Las Manzanos & Calle De Solano (Las Palmas) missing the letter “M” – wall signage repair
Department of Recreation and Parks November 2016 Monthly Report Page 2
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Completed: 1. Riverlakes Dr & Hawks Ln
2. 5700 Block of Olive Dr. @ Jewetta
3. Jewetta & Donerail Aquatic Maintenance:
Aquatic staff are preparing for routine maintenance for all aquatic facilities.
Remaining deck drainage system adjacent to north side of McMurtrey pool
completed.
Bakersfield Pool Plaster to remove stains on new pool plaster floor for Jefferson
Pool caused by high levels of manganese in water reacting with chlorine.
RECREATION Total Attendance: 54,463 Special Event Reservations:
November 5: Yokuts Park, American Lung Association Walk/Run – 600 Guests
November 6: Kern River Parkway Trail, National Kidney Foundation
Walk/Run – 300 Guests
November 12: The Park at River Walk, Today I Choose
Bacon & Beer Festival – 1,700 Guests
November 13: Various Parks, Bakersfield Marathon
Run – 10,000 Guests
November 15: Centennial Plaza, Canyon Hills Assembly of God
Prayer Rally – 300 Guests
November 19: Yokuts Park, Bakersfield Homeless Shelter
Turkey Trot – 500 Guests
Total Attendance: 23,969 Reservations/Special Events
Silver Creek Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 346 as compared to last year of 447.
Attendance is lower due to the After School Program being eliminated.
o There were four (4) rentals for the month of November.
Total Revenue: $2,109.00
Department of Recreation and Parks November 2016 Monthly Report Page 3
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Saunders Recreational Facility
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 952 as compared to last year of 840.
o There were four (4) rentals for the month of November.
Hockey Program: 33 Registered Participants / Total Attendance: 132
Soccer Program: 14 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 560
Total Revenue: $1,005.00
AQUATICS
Overall Aquatic Attendance:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 551 compared to November 2015 of 2,644. Overall Aquatic Attendance:
McMurtrey Aquatic Center closed on October 31st for two months for the
renovation and construction of two new water slides. Limited programs are
being offered at Silver Creek Pool during the closure of McMurtrey.
The annual maintenance at McMurtrey which consists of draining of both pools,
deep cleaning locker room, fixing tiles, and checking all lights will be conducted
during the construction phase to eliminate any more closures.
Over-all attendance for the month of November was 551. McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
At the beginning of November, McMurtrey Aquatic Center held one Parent
CPR/AED/First Aid class for the public, one Lifeguard In-Service Training, and one
Waterpark Instructor Class. The office was still open to the public during the
month for program registration and park rentals.
During this closure, General Services has been painting the offices, both men
and women’s locker rooms, and the outside shade structure covering the breezeway.
Total attendance for the month was 83. Silver Creek Pool:
With the closing of McMurtrey, a few programs were transferred to Silver Creek Pool. Lap Swimming was offered Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 am to 7:30 am
and Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon. High School Swim Conditioning and Scuba classes and Lifeguard In-Service Trainings were also offered at Silver
Creek this month.
Total attendance for the month was 468.
First 5 Kern Make A Splash Program:
The Make A Splash drowning prevention program held a Parent CPR/AED and
First Aid class on November 5th and certified 10 expectant parents, parents,
grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 0 to 5.
Department of Recreation and Parks November 2016 Monthly Report Page 4
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
ATHLETICS
Total Attendance:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the
month of November was 25,822 as compared to last year’s total of 24,697.
Monthly attendance increased by 4.6% as compared to the same time
last year.
Athletic Programming:
Adult Softball
The Fall Softball League continued through the month of November.
Several rainouts occurred this month; makeup games have been scheduled for
December.
Softball Tournaments
The Westside Bullets held an NSA girls youth fast pitch tournament on November 19th
& 20th. A total of 41 teams participated in the tournament. Mesa Marin was used for
both days; Beach Park, East High School and Highland High School were used as
well.
Adaptive Programming:
Adult Adaptive Co-Rec Softball League
This seven week Adaptive Softball League for adults with disabilities started on
Thursday, October 6th. The League completed games on Thursday, November 17th.
Seven teams participated in the Fall League with games held at Beach Park.
Kern Trophy donated 7 trophies (one for each team) at a value of $245.
League of Dreams
We partnered with League of Dreams to hold the “Autism on the Run 5K/2K
Run/Walk” on Saturday, November 5th. Autism on the Run is a fun, family friendly 2K
and 5K to promote autism awareness and inclusion. A total of 208 runners participated in the event that was held on CSUB’s campus.
League of Dreams finished their six week basketball league on November 13th with a special “Closing Celebration” with awards for the 212 athletes.
Donation Total: $245.00
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 2,823 as opposed to last year’s
total of 3,451. Attendance at the center was down 18% from last November due to the gym being closed for refurbishing.
o Santa’s Winter Wonderland – The center will be hosting Santa’s Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 23rd from 2-5 pm. The Goodlow room is
currently being decorated as a Winter Wonderland where Santa will give gifts to the center’s participants.
Department of Recreation and Parks November 2016 Monthly Report Page 5
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
o Kwanzaa – This program will be held on Tuesday, December 28th from 1-5 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. Activities will include
African art, performances by the Oblinyanko Drum & Dance Ensemble, African folktales and vendors with cultural merchandise.
o Donation Total: $1,729.24
PARKS
Amberton Park
On 11/17/16 this site was transferred to an evapotranspiration (E.T.) based
watering schedule and has been activated to run on the E.T. schedule.
Central Park
New artificial turf was installed by contractor, Southwest Greens, at
southwest corner of park at 19th & R Streets on 11/8/16 and 11/9/16, north of
the Art Museum.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Staff relocated irrigation heads in the turf area north of the pool on 11/8/16
due to installation of new french drain. Jewetta Street
Dead shrubs were removed. Mesa Marin
All MUSCO sports lighting lamps at all four ball diamonds were replaced
inside facility by contractor and city electricians on 11/16/16 to 11/18/16. New Shrubs
Shrubs planted at the following locations:
Calloway Drive
Reina & Forth Worth Polo Grounds
Repaired cement rails around the Polo Grounds Rosedale Highway Medians
Installed mulch in the median.
Area 2 staff assisted in installing woodchips in new medians between Gibson St. and Fruitvale Ave on 11/28/16 and 11/29/16. Site Checks
On 11/18/16 site checks were conducted at the following sites activated to
run on Maxicom to get a visual confirmation that the sites have been
watering. Sites checked included City in the Hills, Amberton Park, Weston
Park and Granite Pointe Park.
Southshore Drive
Removed stumps and planted new shrubs.
State Farm Sports Village
Installed and completed the additional cable fencing by staff to prevent
further vandalism to the soccer fields. New additional posts and cable
continue to be installed to south side parking lot by staff.
Department of Recreation and Parks November 2016 Monthly Report Page 6
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
University Park
On 11/21/16 staff installed spare modem at this site in place of the assigned modem which was removed for repairs. This site was then linked to the
Maxicom System. An irrigation schedule was created and the site was activated to run with the Maxicom System. Veterans Memorial
Area 2 staff installed wood chips on 11/9/16 prior to Veteran’s Day activities. Wayside Park
Playground and concrete sidewalk are complete. Tree Maintenance
Staff trimmed 221 trees on Multi-use trail in preparation for the Bakersfield
City Marathon.
Staff trimmed trees at eleven (11) locations throughout town for the line of
sight issues. This was requested by schools’ bus drivers.
One (1) new memorial bench was installed at The Park at River Walk this
month. There will be an additional bench installed next month.
Tree staff assisted Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 this month with mass pruning
projects. We have Mass pruned almost every day this month. This will
reflect in the low number of trees trimmed.
Trimming:
Trees Trimmed: 238 Clearance: 62 Removals: 2
Service Tickets:
Received: 154 Completed: 54 UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Ribbon cutting of Dr. Martin Luther King Gym Floor on Friday, December 23rd at
3:00 p.m.
Kwanzaa - Wednesday, December 28th from 1-5 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Center. Free!
Grand re-opening of McMurtrey Aquatic Slides & Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, January 21st at 11 am.
For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks Department, Please visit our website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
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Week of November 21nd
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 22 – Condors vs San Jose7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
November 26 – Condors vs San Diego7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $21, $17 On Sale Now
December 2 – Condors vs Charlotte7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 3 - Condors vs Tucson6:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 9 – Condors vs Charlotte7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
December 10 – Condors vs Stockton6:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 20-21 - Monster Trucks 7:30 PM
$40, $21, $18, $16, $11 On Sale Now
February 16 – Blake Shelton 7:30 PM
$77.50, $57.50, $27.50 On Sale 12/2
February 20 – Harlem Globetrotters2:00 PM
$90, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now
September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill7:30 PM
$129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now
December 9 – The Nutcracker 7:30 PM
$36, $32, $30 On Sale Now
December 10 – The Nutcracker1 PM/7:30 PM
$36, $32, $30 On Sale Now
December 11 – The Nutcracker1 PM
$36, $32, $30 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
December 31 – George Lopez 8:00 PM
$59.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
January 5 – Annie 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
February 4 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
February 10 – Super Love Jam 7:30 PM
$69.50, $52.50, $42.50, $35.50, $30.50 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 18 – Cinderella 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
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