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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
February 3, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Good news! In January Bakersfield received a total of 2.76 inches of precipitation
making it the 5th wettest January on record. During the same period, Lake Isabella
Dam Operators reported a total of 10.48 inches of precipitation. For the Kern River
watershed, the average February 1st snow water content measured 30.1 inches as
compared to normal water content of 16.5 inches for this same date. Projections
for the Kern River Basin snow pack are ranging from 150% of normal to 200% of
normal. Although, please note we are still currently in a drought and appreciate
all water conservation efforts.
Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)
Status Report for the month of February. The report gives a summary of each TRIP
project in construction, in design, and under review. Completion percentages
and pictures of projects are also included.
On Monday the Bakersfield Police Department’s Community Liaison Officers and a
Community Specialist joined Councilmember Gonzales for a neighborhood walk
beginning at Beale Park. Oleander neighborhood residents walked around the
area to collaborate about ways to improve their neighborhood.
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 two remaining 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
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available, and City and Caltrans staff will be on hand to answer questions
regarding these topics. The remaining meetings will be held on the dates and
times, as follows:
Stockdale Hwy. to Joseph St. La Mirada Dr. to California Ave.
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.
First Congregational Church First Congregational Church
5 Real Road 5 Real Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309 Bakersfield, CA 93309
Traffic Advisories
Access to be Temporarily Closed – State Route 178 to State Route 184
Intermittent Flagging on State Route 178 – Canteria Drive to Valley Street
Access from eastbound and westbound State Route 178 onto State Route 184 is
scheduled to be closed on Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to allow for paving activities on
State Route 184. Motorists can access State Route 184 from Bedford Green Drive
while this work is underway. Motorists travelling on State Route 184 will be able to
access eastbound State Route 178 during this time period, but should anticipate
intermittent flagging. Access to the gas station and market located on the corner
of State Routes 178 and 184 will remain open.
The contractor also plans to begin paving the south side of State Route 178 next
week, February 6th through February 10th. This work will be behind temporary
concrete barrier rail, but intermittent flagging will be needed to allow trucks to
enter and exit the work zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Work on the new highway median island between Valley Street and Alfred Harrell
Highway continues. The new median eliminates left turns to and from adjacent
side streets. Left turns in both directions are being temporarily allowed at Valley
Street, but U-turns are not allowed at this location. A temporary detour route is
signed and provides access for westbound motorists wanting to travel eastbound
or access streets on the south side of the highway. Eastbound motorists can make
U-turns at the State Route 178 and Alfred Harrell Highway intersection.
In the final condition, left turns at Valley Street will only be allowed from eastbound
State Route 178 to northbound Valley Street. Motorists will be able to make U-turns
at both the Masterson Street and Alfred Harrell Highway intersections to access
side streets in this area, and both of these intersections can accommodate U-turn
movements for recreational vehicle towing a trailer.
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Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on State Route 58
Motorists traveling on State Route 58, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood
Road, should anticipate intermittent nighttime lane closures of the two outside
lanes from Sunday, February 5th through Thursday, February 9th between the hours
of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. These closures are expected to affect both directions of
travel.
Nighttime ramp closures will also be needed for two locations along eastbound
State Route 58 – the Union Avenue on-ramp and the Cottonwood Road off-ramp.
These closures will also be in effect Sunday through Thursday between the hours of
9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Additional work along State Route 58 and State Route 99 continues during
daytime hours. No additional closures are anticipated for daytime work, but
please stay alert and watch for construction workers and equipment while
traveling through this area.
Nighttime Closure on Madison Street
Madison Street, between East Belle Terrace and Brundage Lane, is scheduled to
be closed Sunday night, February 5th, for construction work. The closure is
expected to be in effect between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Detour
signs will direct motorists to Cottonwood Road for access across the freeway via
Brundage Lane and East Belle Terrace.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 6th
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
On February 11th (beginning 9:00 a.m.) California State University, Bakersfield, in
partnership with the City’s Recreation and Parks Department, will be holding the
Valentine’s Run/Walk event for the entire family. Pre-registration costs $22.00 and
after January 28th the cost is $25.00. Registered participants will receive shirts.
On February 11th (beginning 9:00 a.m.) come join the “Walk with a Doc” at The
Park at River Walk. Here you can walk and learn from a medical doctor about
healthy life choices. This event is free and open to everyone.
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Pamela McCarthy, Interim City Clerk
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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
On January 19, the City of Bakersfield received notification that the Appellate Court in Fresno denied the
Citizens Against the 24th Street Widening Project’s request for an injunction while the appeal of the
project’s recirculated environmental impact report is pending. This action allows the City to move
forward with all work required for the project. Utility potholing to identify the location of existing
underground utilities on the 24th Street Improvement Project has moved forward, City Council has
approved the first demolition contract for this project, and the City has advertised for bids on additional
demolition work. Please see page 3 for additional work that is underway or about to begin for this
project.
In advance of construction for the Centennial Corridor project, sewer and utility relocations and the
installation of sound walls and new cul-de-sacs on various streets adjacent to the future transportation
corridor will begin in late spring 2017. The City and Caltrans scheduled three community meetings to
provide residents with information regarding this work on local streets. Each meeting focuses on a
separate segment of the corridor, but residents are able to 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 are available for public review and design consultants, City and
Caltrans staff members are available to answer questions regarding these topics. The first of the three
meetings was held on January 31 and focused on the section of the project south of Stockdale Highway.
More than 90 residents attended the meeting. The remaining meetings will be held on the following
dates:
Stockdale Hwy. to Joseph Street La Mirada Dr. to California Ave.
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.
First Congregational Church First Congregational Church
5 Real Road 5 Real Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309 Bakersfield, CA 93309
The Kern River Bridge Improvements phase for the Centennial Corridor project has been advertised for
construction. This phase of the project includes the construction of two new bridges, widening two
existing bridges, and making various improvements to the existing Westside Parkway. Bids will be
opened on February 16, 2017 and construction is expected to begin in late spring. The engineers
estimate for this phase of the project is $40.3 million.
February 2017
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
February 2017
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Rain and other inclement weather conditions can impact construction activities and project schedules. Many
activities cannot be performed in the rain, when the ground is wet, or when temperatures are too low. In
addition, Caltrans does not allow freeway and highway lane and ramp closures during rain or foggy conditions.
Construction activities may be canceled and rescheduled without prior notice. TRIP staff appreciates the public’s
patience as our contractors make the necessary scheduling adjustments to work around changing weather
conditions.
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
56% complete; anticipated completion: early 2018
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.
The contractor completed the reinforced concrete foundation for the pump plant at Ming Avenue in January
and the wall forms have been erected. The wet well and intake structure bulkheads are expected to be installed
in February.
Work continues on the slopes and backfill for the retaining wall along the southbound State Route 99/Ming
Avenue on-ramp. Drainage system work also continues in this area. Roadway excavation for the southbound
State Route 99 from Ming Avenue on-ramp has been completed and the contractor has placed base material.
Paving is scheduled for February.
Retaining wall and sound wall construction continues along State Route 58 on both sides of the freeway.
Crews are working both day and night shifts in various locations, between State Route 99 and Cottonwood Road.
Night work often requires freeway lane and ramp closures, which are generally in place Sunday through
Thursday nights between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The contractor plans to begin falsework for the new northbound/southbound State Route 99 to eastbound
State Route 58 Connector Bridge in late February. (Falsework provides a temporary structure to hold the various
steel and concrete components while the bridge is under construction and until it becomes self-supporting.)
Demolition work in advance of widening the Bakersfield Corral Overhead (railroad bridge) is expected to begin
in February, and crews will also be working along the Chester Avenue, H Street and Union Avenue on- and off-
ramps to install barrier rails and sound walls.
State Route 178 Widening
Contractor: Granite Construction
69% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2017
In January, the contractor began drainage work and construction of a raised median island along State Route
178 between Valley Street and Alfred Harrell Highway. Construction of the additional lanes for the new highway
requires the installation of a raised median in this area to meet Caltrans standards. The median will eliminate
left turns to and from side streets in this area. Left turns in both directions will temporarily be allowed at Valley
Street until other project work is completed. U-turns are not allowed at Valley Street, but a temporary detour
route will provide access for westbound motorists wanting to travel eastbound or access streets on the south
side of the highway. Eastbound motorists can make U-turns at Alfred Harrell Highway.
In the final condition, left turns at Valley Street will only be allowed from eastbound State Route 178 to
northbound Valley Street. Motorists will be able to make U-turns at both the Masterson Street and Alfred
Harrell Highway intersections to access side streets in this area, and both of these intersections can
accommodate U-turn movements for a recreational vehicle towing a trailer.
The contractor placed curb and gutter on the south side of State Route 178 between Canteria Drive and Valley
Street, as well as at Mesa Marin Drive and along the south side of State Route 184.
TRIP Status Report
February 2017
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Paving crews were impacted by weather in January so, weather permitting, the contractor will place the final
layer of asphalt in the area between Alfred Harrell and Miramonte Drive, and the two bottom lifts of asphalt on
the south side of State Route 178 between Canteria Drive and Valley Street and on the south side of State Route
184 near Mesa Marin Drive in February.
Southbound State Route 99 Auxiliary Lane/Rosedale Highway Off-ramp Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
79% complete; anticipated completion: early 2017
Paving and barrier rail construction is underway for the new southbound auxiliary lane and the off-ramp
along State Route 99 from Gilmore Avenue to Rosedale Highway. Overhead sign structures have been installed.
Traffic is expected to be moved onto the new pavement in February allowing for the reconstruction of the old
existing roadway on the remainder of the off-ramp. Nighttime freeway lane and ramp closures may be required
for some of this work.
PROJECTS IN DESIGN AND RIGHT-OF-WAY
24th Street Improvement Project
Designer: TYLin International
Design 65% complete; Right-of-Way 90% complete (full acquisitions)
Design on all phases of the project is underway
City Council approved the sound wall design on January 25th and the project designer is working to complete
the sound wall construction plans
Pursuing State construction funding for the State Route 99 interchange improvement portion of the project
Photographic documentation of the contributing properties for the potential historic districts is underway
Surveys to meet the requirements of the Migratory Bird Act have started
Utility potholing is expected to be completed in February, which will provide the necessary information for
the designer to complete the drainage plans
Right-of-way activities are progressing
City Council approved the first demolition contract on January 31. Demolition work on the properties
included in this contract is expected to begin in February
The City has advertised for additional demolition bids; bids are due February 21
Construction of the sound walls planned as part of this project could begin as soon as summer 2017
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 90% complete; Right-of-Way 0% complete
Caltrans Structures group is working on the Draft Plans, Specifications, & Estimate (PS&E) for the 95%
structures submittal in spring 2017
Caltrans Design group is also working on the Draft PS&E for the 95% roadway submittal in spring 2017
The City is working with San Joaquin Valley Railroad on a Construction and Maintenance Agreement and the
California Public Utilities Commission permit application
Right-of-way acquisition will not begin until design has progressed to 95%
12 properties; subject to change as design progresses
TRIP Status Report
February 2017
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Truxtun/Oak Intersection Operational Improvements
Designer: Dokken Engineering
Design 98% complete; Right-of-Way 20% complete
Categorical Exemption for NEPA clearance has been sent to Caltrans for review
Permits from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife and Army Corps of Engineers are pending
Right-of-way – Partial Acquisitions
4 ownerships west of Oak Street; 1 offer completed
10 ownerships east of Oak Street: 3 offers completed
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Design: 65% complete; Right-of-Way 98% complete for full acquisitions of single-family properties
Final design, right-of-way acquisition, and demolition activities are underway
100% design package and the 95% structures package for the Belle Terrace bridge replacement over State
Route 99 were submitted in December
95% roadway and structure is being prepared for mainline State Route 58
Utility and sound wall package is being prepared for an early phase of Centennial Corridor
Certification for environmental completion approved
Kern River Bridge Improvements phase has been advertised for construction; bids will be opened on
February 16, 2017
The City and Kern COG have submitted a grant application for the Centennial Corridor Project through the
U.S. Department of Transportation. The Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the
Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant program provides funding for projects
that address critical freight issues on the nation’s highways and bridges.
A community meeting for work south of Stockdale Highway was held January 31; meetings are also
scheduled for February 7 and 8 for the Westpark neighborhoods
Right-of-Way
Full Acquisitions required for the project: 192 single family residences, 9 multi-family ownerships
and 18 commercial/industrial ownerships
Purchase agreements approved by City Council:
o 189 single family properties (98%)
o 9 multi-family properties (100%)
o 14 commercial/industrial properties (78%)
193 structures have been approved for demolition; 160 structures have been demolished
TRIP Status Report
February 2017
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Ward 2 Councilmember Andrae
Gonzales speaks with residents at the
Centennial Corridor Community meeting
on January 31
Middle Left: Residents review Centennial
Corridor plans at the community meeting
Middle Right: Work continues along the
wall near the junction of State Route 58
and 99
Bottom Left: Aggregate base was placed
on the Ming Avenue on-ramp to
southbound State Route 99 in January
Bottom Right: Wall forms have been set
for the new storm water pump plant on
northbound State Route 99
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February 2017
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Top: New pavement has been completed along
one side of the southbound State Route 99 to
Rosedale Highway off-ramp
Middle left: A new overhead exit sign was erected
on southbound State Route 99 in January
Middle right: Crews placed Class 2 aggregate base
on the south side of State Route 178, between
Canteria Drive and Valley Street, in January
Bottom right: Crews began raising drainage inlets
along the south side of State Route 178 between
Canteria Drive and Valley Street and curb and
gutter have been installed in this area of the
project
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of February 6, 2017 – February 10, 2017
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Harris Rd between Wible Rd and Gosford Rd (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
Concrete repairs to various bus stops throughout City limits
Grading and pouring concrete sidewalks 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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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 6, 2017
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary
Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
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, February 9, 2017
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 & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd.
Friday, February 10, 2017
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
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January 20-21 - Monster Trucks 7:30 PM
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$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 18 – WWE Live 7:30 PM
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March 3-4 – CIF Wrestling Champs All Session Pass
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September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill 7:30 PM
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February 25 – Condors vs Stockton 6:00 PM
$35, $25, $20, $16, $12 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
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$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 8 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
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May 13 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
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