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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
January 13, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
City offices will be closed Monday, January 16th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Trash and recycling services in Bakersfield will not be impacted due to the holiday.
Notable Items
Kern COG’s Annual Regional Awards Ceremony will be held Thursday, March
2nd at the Seven Oaks Country Club Ballroom. This year, the City will be
receiving the following awards:
o Ronald E. Brummett Regional Award of Merit in the category of Lifetime
Achievement to an Elected Official – Former Councilmember Harold
Hanson
o Regional Award of Merit in the Ken Volpe Environmental Resources
and Conservation category – Kit Fox Habitat Program
o Regional Award of Merit in the Local Government category –
Bakersfield Animal Care Center for reducing the euthanasia rates
Congratulations to former Councilmember Harold Hanson and a special
thanks to staff members who worked on these projects.
A section of eastbound Westside Parkway between Calloway Drive and
Coffee Road will remain closed temporarily through this upcoming weekend
to allow crews to replace concrete panels and make enhancements to the
drainage system. City staff recently noted some unevenness in the pavement
surface within one lane of the Parkway. The work may require the closure of
up to two eastbound lanes within the immediate area of construction. This
work is scheduled to be completed by Monday, January 16th, weather
permitting. Drivers are reminded to obey traffic control signage and
personnel at all times. Motorists may experience delays and are encouraged
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to take alternate routes whenever possible. Due to the emergency nature of
the work, the agreement with the contractor will appear on a future City
Council agenda upon completion of the improvements.
In advance of construction for the Centennial Corridor project, sewer and
utility relocations and the installation of new cul-de-sacs on various streets
adjacent to the future transportation corridor will begin in late spring 2017.
The City and Caltrans have scheduled three community meetings to provide
residents with information regarding this work on local streets. Each meeting
will focus on a separate segment of the corridor, but residents may attend
the meeting that best fits their schedules. Maps and exhibits showing right-of-
way and the locations of sewer and utility relocation work, sound walls, and
new cul-de-sacs will be available, and City and Caltrans staff will be on hand
to answer questions regarding these topics. Notices are in the mail. The
meetings will be held on the following dates and times.
South of Stockdale Hwy. Stockdale Hwy. to Joseph St. La Mirada Dr. to California Ave
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Wednesday, February 8, 2017
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church First Congregational Church First Congregational Church
5 Real Road 5 Real Road 5 Real Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Bakersfield, CA 93309
Over the holidays, Recreation and Parks held a ribbon cutting for the Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center gymnasium. The refurbishment of
the gym included floor replacement, painting, lighting and replacement of
the PA system, as well as acoustic treatment to the ceiling and walls. The City
used Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the project
which cost approximately $245,000. Former Mayor Harvey Hall, along with
Councilmembers Parlier and Rivera attended the event.
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Due to the rain, the City of Bakersfield is temporarily closing the dog parks
located in sumps for both health and safety reasons. Staff will notify the
public of openings through the City’s website and on its Facebook page. In
addition, signs will posted at each park. The dog parks affected by
temporary closures are Kroll, Centennial, University, Patriots and Wilson. Three
dog parks are not located in sumps and remain open: Mesa Marin, Coffee
Road and Seasons dog parks.
On January 10th, the Police Department held a “Crafts with Cops” event at
Beale library. The children who were visiting Beale library, and their parents,
spent time with officers making snowmen.
On Wednesday, February 8th at 10:00 a.m. the California Highway Patrol will
hold an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Bakersfield
Area Office located at 9855 Compagnoni Street. Councilmembers and the
public are invited to attend. Traffic Advisories
Nighttime Ramp Closure - Southbound SR 99 Rosedale Highway Off-ramp
The southbound SR 99 to Rosedale Highway off-ramp will be closed Tuesday
night, January 17th, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., to allow the
contractor to conduct electrical work.
Southbound State Route 99 motorists who want to access Rosedale Highway
or 24th Street while this work is underway will need to continue southbound
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and exit at California Avenue then return via northbound State Route 99 to
the Rosedale Highway/24th Street exit.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of January 16th
Recreation and Parks Monthly Report (December 2016) Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
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! There is a charge of $5.00/person; $20.00 for a warm
sweatshirt. Hot chocolate is available for free. Please see the attached flyer
for additional information.
AT:cg cc: Department Heads Pam McCarthy, Interim City Clerk
Week of January 16_2017_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of January 16, 2017 – January 20, 2017
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Chester Ave between 24th St and 30th St, (weather permitting)
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Harris Rd between Wible Rd and Gosford Rd, (weather permitting)
Resurfacing Brimhall Rd between Allen Rd 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.
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of January 16_2017_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, January 16, 2017
No sweeping service due to Holiday.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
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. – Red Bank Rd. to 58 Fwy.
Stockdale Hwy. to Bell Terrace – New Stine Rd. to S. Montclair St.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely 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, January 19, 2017 City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd.
Between El Portal Dr./Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Half Moon Dr./Olympia Dr.
Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Half Moon Dr./Edgemont Dr.
Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Half Moon Dr./Olympia Dr.
Friday, January 20, 2017
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. & Cedarwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.)
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: January 11, 2017
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: December 2016 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of December totaled 23,203 as compared to last year’s total of 22,561.
ADMINISTRATION
Mesa Marin – Sports Complex (phase 2) – The concrete portion is out to bid. Streets will
be pouring the concrete for phase II and repairing the concrete in the parking lot. The
playground equipment is on site and sidewalks are expected to be completed in
January. McMurtrey Waterslide Renovations Project – The completion date is scheduled for
Friday, January 13, 2017, final inspection by the State Department of Occupational
Safety and Health inspector on Monday, January 16, 2017. Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. Buena Vista Rd S/O Moorgate St.
2. 4011 Loudon Street @ Akers
3. SW corner of 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.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2016 Monthly Report Page 2
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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
11. Las Palmas Community wall project
Damaged Planters: 1. Q St and 17th St – SE corner
2. Q St and 18th St – NE corner
3. Q St and 19th St – NW corner
4. Q St and 21st St – SW corner
5. Q St and 21st St – NW corner
6. Q St and 21st St – NE corner
Completed:
1. Hageman Rd West of Pride St
2. NW corner of White Ln & Stine Rd
3. White Ln & Old River RECREATION Total Attendance: 23,203 Special Event Reservations:
December 4: The Park at River Walk, Valley Schools Walk/Run – 500 Guests
December 10: Kern River Parkway Trail, Fit for Life Walk/Run – 100 Guests
December 11: Beach Park, Salvation Army Toy Run – 1,250 Guests
Total Attendance: 3,940 Reservations/Special Events Silver Creek Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 154 as compared to last year of 590. The
reduction in attendance and revenue was attributed to the cancellation
of the Afterschool Program and Winter Camp as well as several programs that were cancelled for the month.
o There was one (1) rental for the month of December. Saunders Recreational Facility
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 842 as compared to last year of 1,100.
o There were three rentals for the month of December.
Hockey Program: 33 Registered Participants / Total Attendance: 132
Soccer Program: 14 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 560
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2016 Monthly Report Page 3
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
AQUATICS
Overall Aquatic Attendance:
o Total attendance for Aquatics was 366 compared to last year of 1,251.
o McMurtrey Aquatic Center closed on October 31st for the renovation and construction of the two new water slides. McMurtrey is set to reopen on
January 17th.
o Limited programs were offered at Silver Creek Pool during the closure of
the McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o The annual maintenance of the complex were completed this month.
Both pools were drained, pool lights replaced, tiles repaired, drains
installed, and systems checked and repaired. The office, metal
pergola in breezeway and locker rooms were painted. Locker rooms
and offices also received a deep cleaning.
o The annual Polar Bear Plunge (normally scheduled for New Year’s Day)
is rescheduled for Saturday, January 21st. Before the event starts that
day, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of
the two new slides.
o The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 416 active
members that swam 14,774.45 miles this month. The club has
swum a combined total of 155,180 miles.
Silver Creek Pool:
o The annual Holiday In-Service Training took place at the Silver Creek
Community Center on December 2nd. Team building exercises and
the 2016 Aquatic video were presented as part of this training.
o Aquatic Coordinators conducted an American Red Cross Lifeguard
Recertification Class on Wednesday, December 28th at the Silver Creek
Pool from 8 am to 5 pm for those Lifeguards and Pool Managers whose
certifications were expiring. Certifications included: Waterpark
Lifeguard, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, CPR/AED, Administering
Oxygen, Blood borne Pathogens, Epi-Pens, and Asthma Inhaler.
o Lap Swimming was offered at Silver Creek Pool Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday mornings this past month. A High School Conditioning Class
was also conducted at Silver Creek with 21 participants.
Make A Splash Program:
First 5 Kern “Make A Splash” drowning prevention program
offered a Parent CPR/AED and First Aid class on December 10th
and certified 13 expectant parents, parents, grandparents, and
caregivers of children ages 0 to 5.
ATHLETICS
Total Attendance:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the
month of December was 14,196 as compared to last year’s total of 11,272.
Attendance increased for the month of December due to rainouts that
pushed games back from October and November.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2016 Monthly Report Page 4
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Athletic Programming: Adult Softball
156 Teams participated in the Fall City Softball League.
Kern Trophies donated a total of 52 trophies at a value of $1,820.
Registration for the Spring Softball League is scheduled to open on January 3rd. Adaptive Programming: Adaptive Basketball
Staff is currently working on the Adaptive Basketball program recruiting teams and officials.
Modeled after the Departments Adaptive Softball League, the program has proven
to be a tremendous success! This will be the program’s fifth year of operation.
The League is scheduled to start on January 5th.
Donations: $1,820.00
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 3,705 as opposed to last year’s
total of 3,953. Attendance at the center was down 6% from last
December due to the basketball gym being closed for refurbishing.
o Santa’s Winter Wonderland – was held on Friday, December 23rd. Staff
created fun themes in different rooms where participants played games,
did arts and crafts and received gifts from Santa. Approximately 300
people were in attendance.
o Ribbon Cutting for Gymnasium – The Martin Luther King Jr. Center
gymnasium was refurbished with new flooring, paint, acoustical ceiling,
wall tiles, new lighting and speaker system. Speakers at the event
included Mayor Hall and Councilmember Rivera.
o Kwanzaa – was on Wednesday, December 28th. Vendors offered a
variety of African culture crafts and memorabilia. The program included
performances by the Compton Dancer’s storytellers, a drummer’s
performance and a historian of Kwanzaa. The Women’s New Spirit group
fed all the participants. Approximately 350 people were in attendance.
o Donations: $4,580.20
PARKS Amtrak Station
Weed abatement was completed along north fence line of tracks from the station to Union Avenue by contractor, Penny Lawn on 12/7/16. Centennial Plaza
Staff replaced decorative lights on seven trees on 12/12/16. City Hall North
Staff installed decorative lights on the shrubs in planters on 12/1/16 and
12/2/16.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2016 Monthly Report Page 5
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
CVB/Veterans Memorial
Staff removed dead shrubs around the memorial and installed woodchips
on 12/22/16. Fire Station 10
Staff worked overtime for tumble weed removal from the empty lots on the east and west side of the fire station on 12/10/16. Joshua Park
On December 8, 2016 the Maxicom system on a STEP schedule was
activated.
McMurtrey Rink/Rabobank
Staff installed double cut woodchips in planters along south side of parking
lot on 12/5/16. Mill Creek
Kern Delta terminated water flow in the canal this month for annual
maintenance by both Kern Delta and City agencies. Staff completed
maintenance to aerator fountains inside canal on 12/13/16. Malfunctioning
aerator fountains were sent in for service/repair. Panorama Drive
Staff worked overtime for tumble weed removal on north side between
Haley Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue on 12/3/16. Bakersfield Sports Village
Staff installed and completed additional cable fencing to prevent further
vandalism to the soccer fields. Additional posts and cable continue to be
installed to south side parking lot by staff. The Park at River Walk
One (1) new memorial bench was installed. Tree Maintenance
Tree staff removed three (3) dead redwoods at the BPD shooting range. Windsor Park
On December 29, 2016 an E.T. based schedule was created and activated here.
Trimming: Trees Trimmed: 17 Clearance: 58 Removals: 4
Service Tickets: Received: 129 Completed: 212 UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Polar Bear Plunge – January 21, 2017 at McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 11am. Ages
7 and up. $5 to plunge.
Lifeguard Academy – Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? Inquire at
www.bakersfieldparks.us for details.
For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks
Department, please visit the website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
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(Excluding Event Days)
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GROUP SALES INFORMATION
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Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
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Week of January 2nd
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 10 – Condors vs San Antonio 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 13 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 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 3 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 7 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 16 – Blake Shelton 7:30 PM
$77.50, $57.50, $27.50 On Sale Now
February 17 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM
February 18 – WWE Live 7:30 PM
$95, $65, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale 1/6
February 20 – Harlem Globetrotters 2:00 PM
$90, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now
March 3-4 – CIF Wrestling Champs All Session Pass
$69, $60, $51, $48, $45, $42, $36 On Sale Now
March 18 – Elton John
$149.50, $79.50, $49.50 On Sale Now
September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill 7:30 PM
$129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
January 5 – Annie 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
February 4 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 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
February 11 – Espinoza Paz 8:00 PM
$125, $95, $80, $65, $50, $30 On Sale Now
February 24 – Adrian Uribe 8:00 PM
$95, $80, $70, $60, $50, $40 On Sale Now
March 11 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 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 Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 18 – Cinderella 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
July 22 - Pepe Aguilar 8:00 PM
$199, $125, $95, $75, $60, $50 On Sale Now
www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com
Game at Memorial Stadium 6 PM
Tickets available at Box Office
and AXS.com
$65, $45, $35, $25
Includes Celebrity Game 1/6 6 PM
GRAND
REOPENING
&
Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
At 11am
Be the first to ride the
new slides!
2017
PLUNGE DETAILS
Saturday, January 21st 2017
Ages 7 & Up
$5 to Plunge; $20 for Sweatshirt
Pre-Registration begins on December 28th
Event starts at 11:00 a.m.
Day of registration opens at 10:30 a.m.
and closes at 11:30 a.m.
McMurtrey
Aquatic Center
661-852-7430
www.bakersfieldparks.us