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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2017AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 14, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  A bit of good news from the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) was announced today. According to a release from the pension fund, CalPERS preliminary investment returns for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, beat projections by hitting 11.2 percent. These results follow two years of dismal investment earnings of .61 percent and 2.4 percent respectively. This information is positive news, but due to CalPERS calculation methodologies and timing issues, the benefits to the City of these positive investment returns will not be reflected in the City’s CalPERS rates until Fiscal Year 2019-20. The CalPERS release is attached for your reference.  Everyone should be prepared for a long City Council meeting on July 19th. There is only one meeting in July so the consent calendar is lengthy. Items related to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, water rates, and a contested development proposal will all take time. In addition, we are down to partial acquisitions and temporary construction easements on the 24th Street and Centennial Corridor projects. Resolutions of Necessity, the first step in condemnation, are sometimes necessary at this stage to get owners to act on what in the majority of instances are minor impact acquisitions. There will be several such actions at the July and August meetings. Most items will not likely generate speakers, but some will.  A recent article in the Bakersfield Californian reported that Kern County property tax assessed valuations have increased by $5.9 billion, or 6.9 percent for Fiscal Year 2017-18. The article states that $2.4 billion is associated with the valuation of oil in the ground, which accounts for about 40 percent of the total increase. Since the City property tax revenues are minimally impacted by oil valuations, that leaves our estimated growth impact (countywide) at about four percent (60 percent of the 6.9 percent). Our budget projection for Fiscal Year 2017-18 was five percent growth, so on the surface it may appear we have a slight deficit (roughly $42,000). However, the countywide numbers are just that – countywide. The City’s valuations for General Information July 14, 2017 Page 2 residential and commercial properties generally trend a bit higher than countywide average numbers. The city-by-city details have yet to be posted on the County’s website, so we cannot verify the actual assessed valuation growth for the City of Bakersfield. When those numbers become available we will follow up with any budgetary actions created by the change in valuation.  I will be on vacation Thursday and Friday (July 20-21) and subsequently Wednesday through Monday (July 26-31). As always, the City Manager’s Office has my contact information, and I will have periodic access to email. In addition, Chris Huot will be in charge during my absence. Reports  Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 17th  Recreation and Parks Monthly Report (June 2017) Event Notifications  Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  Recreation and Parks July Event Calendar  On Friday, July 21st (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.), the Bakersfield Police Department will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at McDonalds, located at 2310 F 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 Tuesday, August 1st (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.), the Bakersfield Police Department will hold National Night Out at The Park at River Walk. National Night Out is a free event that encourages the community to support local anti-crime programs. For more information, please see the attached flyer. AT:cg cc: Department Heads Christopher Gerry, Acting City Clerk Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of July 17, 2017 – July 21, 2017 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Sealing streets in the area north and south of 178 and West of Fairfax Reconstructing streets in the area south and north of Pacheco between “H” St and Monitor Grinding and concrete work on Baker St between California Ave and Bernard St in preparation for paving Maintenance work on “H” St between 23rd St & 24th St Resurfacing alleys in the area between Williams to Baker from Kentucky to Niles and area between Beale and Baker from Kentucky to Niles, and also north of California Ave east of Baker 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 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 Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, July 17, 2017 City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Between Panama Lane & 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 to Sterling – Red Bank to Frwy 58 Stockdale to Bell Terrace – New Stine to S. Montclair Wednesday, July 19, 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, July 20, 2017 City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd. Between El Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr. Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr. Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr. Friday, July 21, 2017 Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd. Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. Between Ridge Oak/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.) 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: July 12, 2017 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: 2017 June Monthly Report Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of June totaled 104,156 as compared to last year’s total of 96,909. ADMINISTRATION Bakersfield Sports Village (Phase 3) – The Irrigation contractor is working on installing lateral lines. Vandalism and graffiti have been reported to BPD. Mesa Marin – Sports Complex (Phase 2) –Temporary fencing, concrete wash out, portable trailer, and construction signage is in place. Final grading and irrigation main line are near completion. We are coordinating the drain plan and playground installation with Game Time. California Ave Median Irrigation Sleeve Project – In conjunction with Public Work’s road construction project on California Ave between H Street and Oak Street, Parks will install (2) 4” schedule 40 PVC sleeves for future irrigation between the various medians along the project site. Kern Sprinkler will perform the work. Wall Repairs: In Progress: 1. NE corner of McKee Rd & Granite Canyon Dr. 2. NW corner of Buffalo Peaks Dr. and Reliance Dr. 3. Olive Dr. & Marciano (Olive Park) missing the letters “O”, “A”, and “K” – wall signage repair 4. El Portal @ Calle Las Manzanos & Calle De Solano (Las Palmas) missing the letter “M” – wall signage repair Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 2 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Completed: 1. 6300 Block of Wilderness Dr. 2. NW corner of Old Farm & Noriega Rd. “Homestead” wall signage 3. Park View Dr & Bamborough Ct. NW corner 4. 611 block of Windermere St., @ Canal Crossing 5. 7300 block of Hageman, NW corner of Patton Aquatic Maintenance:  Repair of 6” water discharge line for Wayside Spray Park was repaired.  Staff looking into costs to re-plaster sister-cities fountain.  Flow sensors were replaced for the McMurtrey water slide. RECREATION Total Attendance: 104,156 Special Event Reservations: June 3rd 1: Yokuts Park, H.A.L.T. Fun Run – 250 Guests Total Attendance: 12,868 Reservations/Special Events Silver Creek Community Center  Total Attendance: o Overall attendance was 1818 as compared to last year of 1348. o There were five (5) room rentals for the month of June. o There were two (2) pavilion rentals for the month of June. Saunders Recreational Facility  Total Attendance: o Overall attendance was 685 as compared to last year of 708. o There were two (2) rentals for the month of June.  Soccer Program: 10 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 480 AQUATICS Total attendance for Aquatics in June was 50,626 compared to 53,157 in 2016. This slight 4.8% decrease was due to the $1.00 fee for Recreation Swim at Jefferson, MLK and Silver Creek pools that was reinstated this year. McMurtrey Aquatic Center had an increase in their attendance for June compared to last year. McMurtrey Aquatic Center: Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 27,469 compared to last year’s 26,410. This 4% increase from last year is due to the installation of the 2 new slides which increased attendance at Recreation Open Swim and the increase of individuals taking swim lessons. o Recreation Open Swim’s attendance was 11,507 for 26 days which averages 443 per day. Recreation Open Swim runs Monday through Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm. o Swim lessons attendance also increased this year from 7,696 in 2016 to 8,424 in 2017. Session 1 at McMurtrey had 230 participants and Session 2 had 257. Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 3 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. 100 Mile Club: The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 400 active members that swam 15,060.40 miles this month. The club has swum a combined total of 171,800 miles. Jefferson Pool: Total attendance at Jefferson Pool for the month was 4,695 compared to last year’s 5,886. The difference is the $1 entrance fee for Recreation Open Swim was reinstated so attendance dropped in June from 4,250 to 2,982 but the number of incidents also significantly decreased. o This year’s swim lessons increased from 1,216 last year to 1,248 this year. Swim Lessons/Jr. Lifeguard Recreation Open Swim Swim Teams Trainings Rentals Total Attendance: 1,248 /80 2,982 352 33 0 4,695 Silver Creek Pool: Total attendance at Silver Creek Pool for the month of June was 13,946. Last year’s total attendance was 14,044. Attendance was slightly down from last year in every area except Recreation Open Swim. o Swim lessons for Session1at Silver Creek had 226 participants and Session 2 had 243. o Pool parties were also eliminated this year due to the budget which impacted the over-all attendance. Swim Lessons Recreation Open Swim Swim Teams Trainings Rentals Total Attendance: 7,504 3,608 2,784 50 0 13,946 MLK Pool: Total attendance at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool for June was 4,463 compared to last year’s total 6,817. This decrease was due to the reinstatement of the $1 entrance fee for Recreation Open Swim. Recreation Open Swim was 4,011 last year compared to 2,108 this year. Swim Lessons/Team Camp Lessons Recreation Open Swim Camp Rec. Swim Training Total Attendance: 304 /96 640 2,108 1,280 35 4,463 Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 4 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Make A Splash Program: All the objectives and targets for the 2016-2017 First 5 Kern Make A Splash Grant were achieved. These included: 515 swim lessons for children 0 to 5 years; 10 adult swim lessons for parents of children 0 to 5 years; 60 CPR/AED & First Aid certification with American Red Cross and Water Safety Information for parents/grandparents, expected parents, and childcare providers for children 0 to 5 years; and 7 community education workshops presented on water safety. In addition, staff presented a water safety presentation to the Silver Creek Day Camp with 53 campers in attendance. Operation Splash Grant: Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash Grant provided 325 eligible children ages 3 to 17 years discounted $5.00 swim lessons at Jefferson, MLK, and McMurtrey Pools. This grant also provided 75 Operation Splash passes to income eligible families allowing them to attend Recreation Swim at all City pools. In addition, 10 children 11 to 15 years of age paid only $5 to participate in the Jr. Lifeguarding program at MLK and Jefferson Pools. Another component of this grant is having staff present “Rethink Your Drink” and Water Safety Presentations to parents during their child’s swim lessons. Bathing Suit Drive: The community generously responded to the Bathing Suit Drive that was held on Friday, June 9th at all the City Pools. There were 137 new or gently used swim suits donated in the month of June and provided to those in need. Today Cleaners helped sponsor this event. Wacky Fridays: Wacky Fridays brought family fun to Silver Creek, Jefferson, and MLK Pools during their Recreational Swim this month. Wacky Fridays “Pirates of the Caribbean” were held on June 9th at MLK, June 16th at Jefferson, and June 23rd at Silver Creek. There were games, contests, and Rethink Your Drink and Water Safety Booths available and everyone had a chance to win some special prizes. Donations: $1,664.00 ATHLETICS Monthly attendance increased by 61% as compared to the same time last year. Total attendance for June was 29,552; last June attendance was 18,356. The increase is due primarily to a change in the softball format to four (4) games per night verses 3 games per night. Also, there was a large softball tournament held this June. Additionally, the Summer Softball League started one week earlier this year. Athletic Programming/Adult Softball: o The Summer Softball League started on June 19th. o There are 144 teams in the Summer League with 90 Men’s, 54 Coed. Softball Tournaments o Mesa Marin Hosted a National Softball Association (NSA) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament on June 10th and 11th. 45 teams participated, making it the largest tournament we have hosted to date. Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 5 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. T-Ball League o The Pee Wee T-Ball and T-Ball Leagues completed their seasons on Saturday, June 3rd with an awards ceremony for all the participants and volunteer coaches. o Volunteer coaches donated 29 hours during the month of June. Donations: $304.50 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Overall attendance for the month was 8,607 as opposed to last year’s total of 7,508. Attendance at the center was up 14% from last June due to higher attendance in the game room and afternoon basketball gym. Camp King o Camp began on June 5, 2017 with activities such as swim lessons, practice for the talent show, arts and crafts. o The Bakersfield Police Department has been very active with the participants of the camp. Their community policing unit has set up several demonstrations for the campers including a police dog demonstration and a no bullying presentation. o Participants enjoyed activities with Stay Focused Ministries who have been coming in once a week to talk about preventing bullying and staying out of gangs and how to be respectful to each other. Kern County Superintendent of Schools free Breakfast and Lunch o The MLK center is hosting free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years or younger. o The center served 1,221 breakfasts and 1,573 lunches. Beale Band Concerts o Four (4) band concerts were held on Sunday evenings during the month of June. The last concert held was the patriotic themed concert. Attendance at the concert was as follows:  June 11th – 350  June 18th – 200  June 25th - 250  July 2nd - 350 o Donations: $4,653.10 Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 6 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. PARKS Alondra Future Park Site  Staff Cleaned future park site located at Alondra east of Mountain Vista. Area 1  27 handrails along the horse trail were replaced or repaired:  Hageman & Himalaya (8)  Hageman & Range (8)  Verdugo Rd. (5)  Jewetta (7)  Replaced the Homestead entry letters at Old Farm Rd. and Noriega Rd.  Replaced the Briarwood entry letters at Olive Dr. and Napoli California Avenue  Public Works road project from Oak St. to H St. began this month and is currently underway. Gopher Control  Staff performed gopher control at the following locations:  Allen Road – 8 gopher holes Treated  Buena Vista – 4 gopher holes treated  Chambers Blvd. 4 gopher holes treated  Greystone Park – 5 gopher holes treated  Tevis Park – 8 gopher holes treated  White Lane – 7 gopher holes treated Mobile Stage/Restroom  Area 6 staff delivered two mobile restrooms and ticket booth to TPRW for the Fab Four concert on June 3rd.  Area 6 staff delivered and set up the mobile stage for central corridor ground breaking ceremony. Kern Canyon Road/SR 184  Contractor NV5 and Griffith Inc. conducted a preliminary job walk with staff on 6/28/17. Maxicom  The following locations were activated on an E.T. based schedule:  River Oaks East and West  Castle Park  Coral Keys Park Rabobank Arena  Staff removed weeds and volunteer tree growth adjacent to media parking on 6/2/17 per request. Sumner Street  Staff assisted BPD with homeless encampment clean up on 6/13/17 under the Union overpass bridge. Westside Parkway  Mowed from Allen Road to Stockdale Hwy.  Staging area was completed. Trimming:  Trees Trimmed: 126 Clearance: 104 Removals: 4  Service Tickets: Received: 183 Completed: 168 Department of Recreation and Parks June 2017 Monthly Report Page 7 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:  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.  Free Movies in the Park – On Fridays through July 28th: o July 14th Silver Creek Park – “Moana” o July 21st Wilson Park – “Finding Dory” o July 28th Riverwalk Spectrum Amphitheatre – “Batman”  Wacky Fridays – Hawaiian Luau Theme /1-4 pm During Open Swim - $1 per person o July 14th - Jefferson Pool o July 28th - Silver Creek Pool  Family Fun Night – Friday, July 21st 6-9 pm at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. All ages welcome. $4 per person or $13 for groups of 4.  For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks Department, please visit the website at www.bakersfieldparks.us. 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 July 3rd UPCOMING EVENTS July 15 – Guns ‘n Hoses 7:00 PM $98, $38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now Sept 23 – Gloria Trevi/Alejandra Guzman 8:00 PM $145, $115, $90, $60, $50 On Sale Now September 30 – Tim McGraw/Faith Hill 7:30 PM $129.50, $99.50, $69.50 On Sale Now November 3 – Skillet, Britt Nicole, etc.7:00 PM $49.75, $36.75, $26.75, $19.75 On Sale Now November 18 – PBR Velocity Tour 7:00 PM $150, $65, $45, $25, $15 On Sale Now July 22 - Pepe Aguilar 8:00 PM $199, $125, $95, $75, $60, $50 On Sale Now July 30 – Premier Boxing Champions 2:15 PM $80, $45, $30 On Sale Now August 10 – WWE NXT Live 7:30 PM $75, $40, $20, $15 On Sale Now Season subscriptions on sale now! October 8 -- Dirty Dancing November 30 -- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas January 19 -- Rent February 27 -- Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story March 30 -- Jay Owenhouse - The Authentic Illusionist www.rabobankarena.com - www.spectrumamphitheatre.com July 4th – Community Celebration 6:00 PM Free August 26 – Fake-a-palooza 3 6:00 PM $20 GA, $30 VIP On Sale Now Su n Su n Su n Su n Mo n Mo n Mo n Mo n Tu e Tu e Tu e Tu e We d We d We d We d Th u Th u Th u Th u Fr i Fr i F r i Fr i SatSatSatSat 1 WALK • BIKE • EXPLORE Kern River Parkway 32 Mile Trail 2 FRE E B e a l e P a r k Ba n d C o n c e r t @ 8 p m 3 Si g n y o u r c h i l d u p fo r P e e W e e o r Ju n i o r S p o r t s Ca m p 4 FRE E “ T H E F O U R T H A T R I V E R W A L K ” FI R E W O R K S , MU S I C , C H I L D R E N ’ S AC T I V I T I E S & F O O D 5 Do l l a r D i s c o u n t Op e n S w i m Al l C i t y P o o l s 6 Ta k e y o u r d o g t o on e o f t h e C i t y ’ s 7 O f f - L e a s h Do g P a r k s 7 FRE E M o v i e @ C e n t r a l P a r k “T r o l l s ” Wa c k y F r i d a y @ M L K Po o l 8 FREE Fun Runs @ Yokuts Full Moon Ride Beach @ 8 pm 9 PIC N I C IN A CIT Y PAR K PA R K H O U R S 5 a m - 1 0 p m 10 ST A Y H Y D R A T E D 11 12 13 14 F R E E M o v i e @ S i l v e r C r e e k P a r k “M o a n a ” Wa c k y F r i d a y @ Je f f e r s o n P o o l 15 Play Basketball or Horseshoes 16 FR E E P i c k l e b a l l @ J a s t r o 4 p m S u n d a y s 17 18 19 20 21 FRE E M o v i e @ W i l s o n P a r k “F i n d i n g D o r y ” Fa m i l y F u n N i g h t @ M c M u r t r e y 22 City Swim Meet @ McMurtrey 23 CHE C K OUT T H E SKA T E P A R K S @ BEA C H & P L A N Z 24 Sw i m L a p s a t Mc M u r t r e y Mo r n i n g s , N o o n an d E v e n i n g s 25 59 C i t y P a r k s Go O u t & Di s c o v e r a N e w On e 26 FR E E P i c k l e b a l l @ J a s t r o 5 p m W e d n e s d a y s 27 RE S E R V E A P A R K FA C I L I T Y 28 FRE E M o v i e @ R W S p e c t r u m A m p “T h e L e g o B a t m a n ” Wa c k y F r i d a y @ Si l v e r C r e e k P o o l 29 Ask a friend to take a walk, play tennis or swim 30 31 Si g n u p f o r D e e p Wa t e r I n t e r v a l s @ Mc M u r t r e y Cr e a t e a h e a l t h y h a b i t b y g e t t i n g o u t t o a p a r k , t r ai l , p l a y g r o u n d , sw i m m i n g p o o l , n a t u r a l a r e a , o r o t h e r p u b l i c s p a c e ev e r y w e e k . 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