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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 19, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items:
This past Wednesday the State Route 178 Widening Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
was held with Councilmembers Gonzales, Smith, Weir and Mayor Goh in attendance. We
are grateful for all those who played a role in this important project.
Those litigants appealing the Superior Court’s decision that the Recirculated EIR for the
24th Street Widening Project appropriately addresses the requirements of CEQA have
submitted their opening written arguments to the appellate court in Fresno. The City will
be submitting a response. Given the appellate court’s congested schedule, there is a
strong possibility that the appeal will not be heard before the end of the year. Because
the litigants failed in their attempt to stop the project while the appeal was being
decided, the project continues to move forward with the demolition of the homes
purchased for the project nearly completed in preparation for construction.
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This week the City held multiple events for National Police Week. Yesterday, the
Bakersfield Police Department honored police officers who have died in the line of duty
during a special memorial ceremony in front of the Police Department Memorial. Thank
you to all those who participated in these events and our Officers.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago created the Peer City Identification Tool that allows
the City of Bakersfield to identify other cities that are experiencing similar trends and
challenges in relation to equity, resilience, outlook, and housing. You can view this
information online at https://chicagofed.org/region/community-development/data/pcit
or by viewing the attachment.
You are invited to attend the reopening ceremony for the new slides at the McMurtrey
Aquatic Center that will be held on Friday, May 26th at 1:00 p.m. The slides will open to the
public on Memorial Day, May 29th.
Attached is a map of road closures that will occur in downtown Bakersfield for the Cruizin-
4-Charity event that will take place today from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 20th from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Bakersfield Police Department and event volunteers
will be present at intersections to help guide traffic to the appropriate detours. Traffic Updates
Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures on State Route 58
Motorists traveling on State Route 58 during nighttime hours should anticipate lane and
ramp closures as wall construction continues between State Route 99 and Cottonwood
Road. On Sunday, May 21st, nighttime closures are planned for the two outside lanes
along eastbound State Route 58 from Union Avenue to Cottonwood Road. The
eastbound Union Avenue off-ramp is also scheduled to be closed each night, Sunday
through Thursday. These lane and ramp closures are expected to be in effect between
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the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. This construction and the potential for nighttime closures
will continue for several months.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 22nd
Recreation and Parks April Report
Letter from AT&T U-verse with possible programming changes
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
The second annual Boots & Brew Country Music Festival will take place Saturday, May 20th
from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Temblor Brewing Company. The concert event, produced by the
family of fallen Bakersfield police officer David Nelson, will feature a return performance
by local Bakersfield musician Josh Aigner and will also feature a number of other rising
Southern California country music stars. The show is free and open to the public.
AT:cb cc: Department Heads Christopher Gerry, Acting City Clerk
Week of May 22_2017_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of May 22, 2017 – May 26, 2017
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area south of Brundage Rd between Cottonwood Rd & So “H” St
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Harris Rd between Wible Rd and Gosford Rd
Maintenance work on “H” St between 23rd St & 24th St
Street reconstruction on Stancliff Ct north of Pacheco
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
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 May 22_2017_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 22, 2017
Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. – Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary.
Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct.
City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. – Verdugo Ln. to the west City Limit.
Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave.
Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. Tuesday, May 23, 2017
City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. – Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including Patton Wy.
From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave.
Between W. Columbus St. & 34th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Morning Dr to Masterson – Bluffshadow to Hwy 178
Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. – Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln.
Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. – Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit.
Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Coffee Rd. & El Portal / Laurelglen Blvd.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
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 Avenue & Beale Ave.
Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. – Beale Ave. & Brown St.
Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. – Union Ave. & Kincaid St.
Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. – Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement. Friday, May 26, 2017
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: May 17, 2017 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: April 2017 Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of April totaled 81,407 as compared to last year’s total of 87,067.
ADMINISTRATION
State Farm – Sports Village (phase 3) – Corrections are being made to the playground
surfacing. Public Works is investigating why power was cutoff to the irrigation pumps.
Electrical and Playground contractors are delaying progress of landscape contractor.
Once power and playground issues are resolved, a revised scheduled will be issued. Mesa Marin – Sports Complex (phase 2) – Streets Staff are still working on finishing the
main sidewalk. Kern Sprinkler will be starting to install the mainline and the rest of the
work east of the main sidewalk. Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. N/W corner of White Ln & Mountain Vista.
2. N/W corner of Ming Ave & Old River Rd.
3. 6300 Block of Wilderness Dr.
4. 8800 Block of Hughes Ln.
5. 8100 Block of S. Laurelglen Blvd.
6. 7300 block of Granite Hills St. & Berkshire Rd. 7. 8800 block of Hughes Ln. S/O Mckee Rd.
8. Olive Dr. & Marciano (Olive Park) missing the letters “O”, “A”, and “K” – wall signage repair
9. El Portal @ Calle Las Manzanos & Calle De Solano (Las Palmas) missing the letter “M” – wall signage repair
Department of Recreation and Parks April 2017 Monthly Report Page 2
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Damaged Planters: - In Progress
1. 19th & Q St. – N/E corner 2. 19th & Q St. – S/W corner
3. 19th & Q St. – N/W corner 4. 18th & Q St. – S/W corner
5. 18th & Q St. – N/E corner 6. 17th & Q St. – S/W corner
7. 21st & Q St. – N/E corner
8. 21st & Q St. – S/E corner
9. 21st & Q St. – S/W corner
Completed:
1. E. Berkshire Rd. & Espiritu Santo Dr.
2. 7000 Block of S. Union Ave. North of Kintbury Ave.
3. Verdugo & Barrichello (Bridgeton) missing the letters “B”,“R”, “I”, “D”, “E”, & “N”
wall signage repair.
4. White Ln & Montebello “ClubView”-wall signage.
5. Olive Dr. & Napoli St. “Briarwood” – wall signage.
6. Old River Rd. & Howell – Pilaster Caps.
Aquatic Maintenance:
New spray park hours of operation signs have been posted at each of the 9
parks.
Staff began maintenance preparation for 2017 Spray Park operations. RECREATION Total Attendance: 81,407 Special Event Reservations:
April 1: Beach Park, Trudy’s Kids
Easter Basket Drive – 300 Guests Central Park, Active 20-30 Club
Music & Beer Festival – 2,000 Guests
The Park at River Walk, CASA Super Hero Run/Walk – 500 Guests
Yokuts Park, BHS Choir
Walk – 100 Guests
April 8: Central Park, Lunch Sack Ministries
Revival – 100 Guests
The Park at River Walk, March of Dimes
Walk/Run – 750 Guests
Department of Recreation and Parks April 2017 Monthly Report Page 3
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April 16: Central Park, Bakersfield Sikh Parade – 10,000 Guests
April 22: The Park at River Walk, Cystic Fibrosis
Walk/Run – 400 Guests
April 29: The Park at River Walk, Bakersfield Sikh Women
Run/Walk – 300 Guests
Total Attendance: 32,722 Reservations/Special Events
Silver Creek Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 334 as compared to last year of 458. The
reduction in attendance was attributed to the cancellation of the After
School Program.
o There were a total of five (5) rentals for the month of April. Saunders Recreational Facility
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 904 as compared to last year of 1,268.
o There were four (4) rentals for the month of April.
Hockey Program: 36 Registered Participants / Total Attendance: 144
Soccer Program: 12 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 560 AQUATICS
Total attendance for Aquatic programs was 11,230 compared to last
year’s 15,599. This 28% drop was due to Spring Break falling in April this
year which significantly decreased the number of KHSD Swim Teams
practicing at McMurtrey. Also a swim meet had to be canceled due to weather. McMurtrey Aquatic Center: Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 5,951
compared to last year’s 8,418. This 29.3% decrease was attributed to a reduction in KHSD Swim Team attendance during Spring Break. 100 Mile Club: The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 402 active members
that swam 14,472.73 miles this month. The club has swum a combined total of 169,361 miles. Waterpark Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Courses:
A Waterpark Lifeguard class was conducted during Spring Break. There
were 40 participants who passed the course and received their
certifications. Jefferson Pool:
Foothill and Mira Monte High School’s Swim Teams attendance at
Jefferson Pool for the month of April was 1,810. Only 3 high school swim
meets were hosted this month compared to 5 last year. Silver Creek Pool:
Stockdale and Ridgeview High School’s Swim Teams attendance at Silver
Creek Pool for April was 3,113 which included 3 swim meets.
Department of Recreation and Parks April 2017 Monthly Report Page 4
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First 5 Kern Make A Splash Program:
On April 19th, staff presented a Make A Splash Water Safety presentation to a Head Start parent group at Franklin School this month. Parents
received valuable information on drowning prevention and the value of swim lessons. Staff also had a water safety and healthy beverage booth
at the Pioneer Elementary School’s Health Fair.
April 28th – First Day of Swim Lesson Registration:
April 28th was the first day of registration for the First 5 Kern and Kaiser
Permanente Operation Splash discounted swim lessons. The 840
discounted swim lessons were quickly filled along with 75 Kaiser
Permanente’s Splash Passes. These Splash Passes are good for recreation
swim at all 4 City pools.
Donations: $382.20
ATHLETICS
Monthly attendance decreased by 8% as compared to the same time last
year. Total attendance for April was 29,806; last April’s attendance was 32,513. Attendance decreased due to softball game rainouts in April
and a decrease in pee wee t-ball attendance. Adaptive Programming/Adaptive Softball:
o Adaptive Softball continued during the month of April.
o Seven teams from local adult day programs play each week in this
modified softball league. League of Dreams-Adaptive T-ball
o League of Dreams did not have to charge anyone to participate in t-
ball for a fourth year in a row due to their fund raising efforts.
o 357 “Angel” Volunteers donated 1,428 hours this month for a total value of $14,994. Athletic Programming/Adult Softball:
o The Spring Adult Softball League continued this month with 141 teams
participating. Softball Tournaments
o Mesa Marin hosted a National Softball Association (NSA) youth fast pitch tournament on April 22nd & 23rd. A total of 24 teams participated
in the tournament. Pee Wee T-Ball and T-Ball League
o There are 29 volunteer coaches working in this program with 111 participants.
o The coaches meeting was held on April 17th
o The 1st practice was held on April 18th at Silver Creek Park Donations: $17,424.75 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 6,411 as opposed to last year’s
total of 4,454. Attendance at the center was up 43% from last April due to
the Springtime Egg Hunt.
Department of Recreation and Parks April 2017 Monthly Report Page 5
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o Springtime Egg Hunt – was held in conjunction with Stay Focused Ministries on Saturday, April 15th. There were over 1,500 participants in attendance.
Over 7,000 stuffed eggs were handed out along with prizes including Easter baskets donated by Assemblyman Rudy Salas. Other prizes/gifts
such as bikes, toys and other various items were given out as well. Stay
Focused Ministries provided 100 five dollar gift cards and 100 free pizzas
for the event. Mayor Goh was asked to do the countdown for the Easter
egg hunt!
o Free Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks – The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center is
working with the Superintendent of Schools to provide free food to
children ages 2-17 years old. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to
the community this summer. With the free snack program, the center is
feeding between 60-70 snacks a day to participants.
o Spring Camp – Approximately 30 participants a day attended the Spring
Camp. Lunch was provided at noon followed by various activities such as
dodge ball, sports activities and a variety of craft projects.
o Donations: $2,255.50
PARKS Alfred Harrell Hwy
Staff worked overtime on 4/15/17 to remove tumbleweeds on the north side
west of Lake Ming Rd. per Rio Bravo HOA request. Area 1
Staff trenched and installed a new irrigation main line on Reina between
Stageline and Tahoe Pines.
Staff removed a tree and repaired the irrigation mainline and wires on
Etchart and Redcliff Way. Central Park at Mill Creek
Staff relocated irrigation system due to installation of new sidewalk by
streets division along 21st street (R Street to Mill Creek canal) on 4/20/17 to 4/26/17. Gopher Control
Staff performed gopher control at the following locations:
Tevis Park – 9 treated holes
Greystone Park – 5 treated holes
Allen Road – 14 treated holes
White Lane W. of Buena Vista – 9 treated holes. Maxicom
Adjustments were programed at the following sites: Quailwood Park, Bill
Park Greens, Amberton Park, Westwold Park, Corvallis Park and Garden
Park to reduce run off.
Department of Recreation and Parks April 2017 Monthly Report Page 6
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
MLK
Staff assisted with grading for concrete slab installation for new electrical switchgear next to the ball diamond on 4/18/17 and 4/26/17. The
electricians installed the new electrical switchgear on 4/21/17. Mesa Marin
Staff removed tumbleweeds from un-landscaped areas throughout the
facility from 4/19/17 to 4/21/17. Silver Creek Park
Staff painted the lines in preparation for T-Ball season. Sports Village
The Sewer Department delivered a generator to this site to provide
electricity to the pumps.
Tree Maintenance
o Staff trimmed all the myoporum bushes in the newly acquired
streetscape on Stockdale Ranch Rd.
o Staff installed 156 Cubic yards of wood chips in the flower beds and
around Spectrum amphitheater at TPRW.
o Staff delivered mobile stage to MLK Park for the Easter event. They
also delivered the stage to Yokuts Park for the Great American
Cleanup.
o Tree staff assisted Code Enforcement with the homeless
encampment cleanup. Staff removed 42 encampments over a 3 day
period.
o Tree staff assisted Area1 with a mass pruning project. Trimming:
Trees Trimmed: 110 Clearance: 92 Removals: 11
Service Tickets:
Received: 239 Completed: 206 UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Water Spray Parks – Open on Saturday, May 27th through September 4th. from
1:00 – 6:00 pm daily. Park locations: Beale, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Greystone, Jastro, Jefferson, Planz, Saunders, Siemon and Wayside parks.
Camp Silver Creek – Sign up for a full day or half day of fun activities planned this summer. Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm/Half Day Morning 7:00am-12:30pm/Half Day
Afternoon 12:30pm-6:00pm. $105 per week for full day and $66 per week for half day. Registration must be done in person.
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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 12 – US Army Bowl 7:00 PM
$12 On Sale Now
May 13 – US vs Mexico Soccer 7:05 PM
$40, $30, $20, $15, $10 On Sale Now
May 26 – Lady Antebellum 7:30 PM
$62.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
June 12 – Boston 8:00 PM
$68.50, $48.50, $38.50, $28.50 On Sale Now
June 17 – Gerardo Ortiz 8:00 PM
$149, $119, $89, $49 On Sale Now
June 26 – WWE Live 7:30 PM
$95, $65, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale 5/12
July 15 – Guns ‘n Hoses 7:00 PM
$98, $38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now
September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill7:30 PM
$129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now
May 13 – Bakersfield Symphony7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 18 – Cinderella 7:30 PM
$65, $55, $35 On Sale Now
June 20 – Alice Cooper 8:00 PM
$87.50, $67.50, $47.50, $27.50, $17.50On Sale Now
June 24 – Adal Ramones 8:00 PM
$85, $70, $60, $50, $40, $30 On Sale Now
June 25 – Ted Nugent 8:00 PM
$57.50, $47.50, $37.50, $27.50, $17.50On Sale Now
July 22 - Pepe Aguilar 8:00 PM
$199, $125, $95, $75, $60, $50 On Sale Now
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May 13 – ABBA The Concert 8:00 PM
$45.50, $35.50, $25.50, $15.50 On Sale Now
June 3 – The Fab Four 8:00 PM
$37.50, $30.50, $21.50, $17.50 On Sale Now
June 22 – Brit Floyd 8:00 PM
$57.00, $37.00, $27.00, $17.00 On Sale Now