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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
October 20, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
This week, Chevron announced a 26% reduction of its San Joaquin Valley Business
Unit (SJVBU) workforce, a decision stemming from the company’s restructuring
Transformation Project. The SJVBU includes Kern County, Fresno County and
Monterey County. The exact number of employees to be reassigned or laid off is not
known at this time. This reduction highlights the unfortunate repercussions to the
local economy due to uncertainty in the oil market.
On September 7, 2017, Amazon released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their 2nd
Headquarters in North America. Amazon expects to invest $5 billion in construction and provide up to 50,000 high-paying jobs. In addition to Amazon’s direct hiring and
investment, construction and ongoing operation of Amazon HQ2 is expected to create tens of thousands of additional jobs and tens of billions of dollars in additional
investment in the surrounding community.
Under the direction of the City Manager’s Office, the Community Development Department has prepared a proposal on behalf of the City of Bakersfield. As you
may be aware, this project and their locational process have generated submissions from all over the U.S. Many of those submissions will offer incentives not available to
our situation. We felt our particular and unique advantages should be articulated and put forward. The thought processes involved will have applicability to other
opportunities in the future.
Thanks to the Community Development team for the special effort on this! The
attached Proposal and Cover Letter was submitted to Amazon on October 19th,
2017.
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The following is a summation of information regarding local funds associated with the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP). This information was provided by
our finance director for your convenience. Transportation Development Funds - The City collects development fees to address
the impacts of development on the City’s road system. The funds collected may
only be used to expand the City’s road system, thereby addressing some of the
impacts attributable to growth and development. There is a specific list of road
segments that provide the nexus for collecting the fees. These monies may only be
spent on road expansion projects that are on the specified listing.
Utility Surcharge Revenues (USR) – This fund was established by Council Ordinance
as a special fund to account for the additional 0.5% Electricity Franchise tax as well
as the 1.0% Utility Surcharge fee for both electricity and natural gas. The City
Council has dedicated these funds to be used: “for the purpose of funding capital
improvements related to the city’s roads program, including, but not limited to, the
payment of debt service or other types of payments related to obligations incurred
in connection with the financing of such capital improvements”.
Because the revenue was initially established for roads, it is legally dedicated to roads. If anything changed and it was used for any other purpose, it would weaken
the likelihood of the City being able to continue receiving the revenue.
Gas Tax Funds - The City annually receives funding from the State pursuant to California Constitution Article XIX and Streets and Highways Code Section 2101. Gas
Tax funds are required by law to be used for street and road-related purposes. They can be used for road construction through the normal City bidding process. They
can also be used for salaries of certain employees who work exclusively on eligible
road maintenance activities.
County Funds - The City received $40 million from the County of Kern as their
contribution toward the completion of the various TRIP projects. The City accepted
this money with the designation that these funds could only be spent on TRIP
projects.
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On an informational note, staff was recently provided with information related to Cal Water’s 2018 rates. As you may recall, the General Rate Case (GRC) process
Cal Water goes through every few years, which is governed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), sets the utilities’ rates for a three year period. 2018
represents the second year of the most recent GRC. The CPUC had originally
approved a 4.1% revenue increase for Cal Water’s Bakersfield District, provided Cal
Water was able to pass certain milestone tests. Factoring the results of the CPUC
required tests; Cal Water will be implementing a 3.8% revenue increase (which is
lower than the previously approved 4.1%). This revenue increase, along with an
adjustment due to reduced water consumption rates, will correspond to an 8% rate
increase. It is estimated that the average monthly bill for a Cal Water Bakersfield
District customer (utilizing 15 ccf’s) will increase by $3.50 (going from $43.80 per
month to $47.30 per month). The rate increase discussed above is attributable to a
prior CPUC action; however, Cal Water is providing this information to the Council
consistent with the terms of Cal Water’s existing franchise agreement with the City.
The American Planning Association (APA) presented the City with the “Great Public Spaces in America” Award during the Third Thursday event in Central Park last night.
APA’s current president-elect, Kurt Christiansen, presented the City with a certificate of recognition, and Mayor Goh gave credit to the City and to the community for
planning the space. For more information on the award, APA has a dedicated article on Bakersfield on their website. Bakersfield is one of only five communities
across the nation to receive this award for Great Public Spaces. https://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2017/millcreek/
The Bakersfield Fire Department is pleased to announce the employment of thirteen
(13) new recruit firefighters. These team members will be thoroughly trained to
ensure the continuation of excellent service to our community. Each member will be
expected to “fill the shoes” of the seasoned firefighters that have recently retired
from the department.
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Christopher Gerry leads our Recruit Firefighters through the oath to protect our community.
Visit Bakersfield has unveiled a short video highlighting just a few of the many family-
friendly activities to explore and enjoy in our city. This video is on the Visit Bakersfield YouTube channel as well Visit Bakersfield’s Facebook page. It can be viewed
here: https://youtu.be/tFZppJu-a0I
I will be on vacation from November 1st through the 3rd. Steve Teglia will be in charge during my absence and will fill in for me at the November 1st Council
meeting. As usual the office will have my contact information in the event of an emergency.
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Council Referrals
Councilmember Rivera
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Traffic Advisories
Daytime Closure of Truxtun On-ramp to Westside Parkway
A full closure of the westbound Westside Parkway on-ramp from Truxtun Avenue is
scheduled for Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The closures are needed to allow the contractor for the Kern River
Bridge Improvements project to drive piles within close proximity of the on-ramp bridge.
During these closures, motorists will need to continue west on Truxtun Avenue to Mohawk Street and enter the freeway from the Mohawk Street on-ramp.
Motorists traveling eastbound on the Westside Parkway are advised to slow down and
prepare to merge well in advance of the Truxtun Avenue off-ramp, which has been reduced to one lane. This configuration is expected to remain in place through the
duration of bridge construction.
Night Work on Westside Parkway
The contractor for the Kern River Bridge Improvements project plans to work along westbound Westside Parkway, between Coffee Road and Truxtun Avenue, during
nighttime hours Monday, October 23 through Thursday, October 26. Lane closures will be in effect between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to allow for sign, delineator and
temporary concrete barrier rail placement. At least one lane will remain open to traffic while the work is underway.
Intermittent Lane Closures on Truxtun Avenue
Earthwork continues on both sides of Truxtun Avenue and trucks will be entering and
exiting the site during daytime hours, Monday through Friday. Three lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction, but intermittent lane closures will be needed for a
short section of the outside westbound lane on Truxtun Avenue. When needed, the
closure will be set up just west of the on-ramp to the Westside Parkway between the
hours of 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is expected to continue for several weeks.
Nighttime paving on State Route 58
The contractor for the Beltway Operational Improvements Project plans to perform
paving operations on westbound State Route 58 during nighttime hours on Monday,
October 23 and Tuesday, October 24. This work will require lane closures of the two
outside westbound lanes between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue. The lane and
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ramp closures are expected to be in effect between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., both nights.
The Kern River Bridge Improvements project is the first phase of the Centennial Corridor
project; it constructs bridges and makes the necessary improvements for the future
freeway’s connection to the Westside Parkway. The Thomas Roads Improvement
Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
For additional information on the Kern River Bridge Improvements project, please visit
our website at www.BakersfieldFreeways.us.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of October 30th
AT&T U-Verse Programming Changes
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
The Barbershoppers return to Bakersfield Thursday October 19th to Sunday October
22nd after an absence of several years. The Far Western District of the Barbershop
Harmony Society will fill Rabobank Theater with the sounds of four-part harmony with
participants from throughout Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and California. The
convention is open to the public and will feature quartet and chorus contests.
City of Bakersfield Community
Development Department
1715 Chester Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Amazon HQ2 Location Proposal
October 2017
CONTACT:
Jacquelyn R. Kitchen
Community Development Director
661-326-3754 | jkitchen@bakersfieldcity.us
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Understanding of Amazon Headquarters Project ........................................................... 1
1.2 Why Bakersfield? ......................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2.0 DYNAMIC CITY IN THE IDEAL LOCATION ................................................ 3
2.1 Engaged Elected Officials and City Staff ....................................................................... 3
2.2 Growing Metropolitan Area ........................................................................................... 3
2.3 Personal Travel Times ................................................................................................. 3
SECTION 3.0 COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ........................................................................ 5
3.1 Quality of Life .............................................................................................................. 5
Affordability .................................................................................................................... 5
Comfortable Commute .................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Workforce and Talent Retention ................................................................................... 7
Labor and Wage Information ........................................................................................... 7
SECTION 4.0 FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING OPTIONS ........................... 11
4.1 Friendly Development ................................................................................................. 11
State of California Incentives .......................................................................................... 11
City of Bakersfield Incentives ......................................................................................... 11
Expeditious Permit Processing ....................................................................................... 11
Potential Grants/Loans for Job Creation ......................................................................... 12
Other Programs Offered by Non-City Entities .................................................................. 12
4.2 HQ2 Site Options ........................................................................................................ 13
Option 1 – Urban Infill Site: Downtown Bakersfield, in Proximity to Future High-Speed Rail Station........................................................................................................................... 13
Option 2 – Greenfield Site: Seven Oaks Business Park ................................................... 15
Option 3 – Greenfield Site: Saco Ranch .......................................................................... 16
Option 4 – Greenfield Site: Northeast Bakersfield ........................................................... 17
Option 5 – Greenfield Site: Southeast Bakersfield ........................................................... 18
Option 6 – Old River Ranch Southwest Bakersfield ......................................................... 19
Option 7 – Greenfield Site: McAllister Ranch Southwest Bakersfield ................................ 20
Option 8 – Greenfield Site: Rosedale Ranch Northwest Bakersfield ................................ 21
Time to Operation .......................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX A: HQ2 Site Options Map........................................................................................24
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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Bakersfield is the premier location for Amazon’s Second Corporate Headquarters (HQ2) for
one simple reason – Bakersfield is the total package.
AFFORDABLE Bakersfield offers a large inventory of shovel-ready commercial sites.
CONNECTED Bakersfield is the transportation link between the East and West Coasts via the
intersection of two major Interstate Freeways (Interstate 5 and State Route 58).
ACCESSIBLE Bakersfield is within two hours of Los Angeles and four hours of the Bay Area.
MODERN Bakersfield is a station location for the future California High-Speed Rail.
GROWING Bakersfield is the 9th largest city in California, and the center of a bustling
metropolitan area expected to exceed 886,000 residents by 2045.
STREAMLINED Bakersfield’s permit process is fast, simple, and business-friendly.
EMPLOYABLE Bakersfield boasts a built-in work force and University partnerships.
SHOVEL
READY
Bakersfield is home to several Master-Planned developments that are fully
entitled and ready to accommodate a state-of-the-art Amazon HQ2 campus.
FORWARD
THINKING
Bakersfield properties can be custom-tailored to encourage development of a
campus and community where Amazon can work, play, and live.
Bakersfield is one the country’s fastest growing cities and continues to grow as the top spot for
affordable business and office space throughout Central and Southern California.
By locating HQ2 in Bakersfield, Amazon will be part of a community that has been transforming from a
suburban farming and oil area to a thriving urban center. Bakersfield is ready for a company like
Amazon to make its mark on the City’s next chapter.
1.1 Understanding of Amazon Headquarters Project
After careful analysis of Amazon’s needs, Bakersfield presents the best opportunity for HQ2. Based on
the Request for Proposals (RFP), Amazon prefers to locate HQ2 in a metropolitan area that is business
friendly with urban and suburban locations that can retain technical talent. We also realize that HQ2’s
location should be in a community that thinks big and creatively in considering locations, and that a
possible site should be within 30 miles of a population center, 45 minutes of an international airport,
and no more than 1 to 2 miles from major highways and arterial roads. The location should also have
access to major transit and be able to accommodate 500,000+ square feet of buildings for Phase I and
up to 8,000,000 square feet for beyond 2027. The location could either be an acceptable existing
building, greenfield site of about 100 acres, other infill, or a combination of these categories.
Sustainability, fiber optic connectivity, and cellular phone coverage are priorities for Amazon in the
development of HQ2. It is estimated that HQ2 can hire up to 50,000 new employees and is expected to
have over $5 billion in capital expenditures.
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1.2 Why Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the state, and is ranked as one of the
most family-oriented. Bakersfield is within hours of the ocean, mountains, major ports, larger cities like
Los Angeles and San Francisco, and many other places to visit, work, and recreate. The City is easily
accessible to 40 million people.
Bakersfield is within a four-hour drive of 90% of the state of California’s population and within 300
miles of 14% of the U.S. population. With the future High-Speed Rail, commutes to Los Angeles will be
reduced to one hour and San Francisco and other bay area cities approximately two hours. Bakersfield is
also located within 150 miles of three deep water ports, the link to international trade. Two of them,
the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, are active players in international trade routes
between the United States and East Asia.
The Bakersfield area ranks 5th among metropolitan areas for prosperity, and factors included in this
assessment include productivity, standard of living, and annual average wage, which were assessed in
2014-2015 for the area’s growth. Bakersfield also ranks 5th in the nation for upward mobility.
Bakersfield is also ranked 20th in livability in the United States. This scoring includes families, recreation,
diversity, and other factors.
There are three core reasons why Amazon should consider Bakersfield to locate HQ2:
1. Bakersfield is a dynamic and growing City;
2. Bakersfield is an affordable community of hardworking and family-oriented people; and
3. Bakersfield is development friendly with plenty of options for building.
The remainder of this proposal will explore these themes to provide that Bakersfield is the best choice
to locate Amazon HQ2.
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SECTION 2.0 DYNAMIC CITY IN THE IDEAL LOCATION
Bakersfield is within the geographic center of California’s weighted population and is located
strategically between the Bay Area and the greater Los Angeles area, just 250 miles from each.
Bakersfield is in the “sweet spot” to access all the major population centers within the state.
2.1 Engaged Elected Officials and City Staff
The City of Bakersfield has a proven history of active engagement and collaboration with constituents to
develop a City that is prosperous, safe, and provides for the needs of its ever-growing residents.
Under the new direction of the recently-elected Mayor and the City Council, and with the support of
City staff, the City is working to implement the Mayor’s three-part vision:
• Create more and better paying jobs with positive business climate.
• Build stronger relationships between police officers and citizens.
• Improve education, the doorway to a better life; have city government and businesses working
more closely with schools.
Amazon HQ2 will help to further the vision by directly creating more and high-paying jobs and by
providing additional tax revenue to assist the police in building stronger relationships and providing
resources that will improve education in the City. Additionally, the influx of high-skilled labor would
provide incentive for our higher education system to expand services applicable to the needs of Amazon
and populating their labor force.
This proposal demonstrates that Bakersfield is a business-friendly environment with several incentives
that are endorsed by the City Council.
2.2 Growing Metropolitan Area
The County of Kern as a whole has close to 1 million people, and the City of Bakersfield is the County
seat and its largest metropolitan area. Located in California’s Central Valley, the City has experienced an
impressive 55% increase in population since 2000.
The current population of Bakersfield is 384,000, ranks as the 9th largest city in California, and has a
greater population than such California cities as Anaheim and Irvine as well as others such as Honolulu,
St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati.
Kern County’s population will increase to about 1.2 million people by 2040 and 1.5 million people by
2060 of which about 900,000 will live in the Metropolitan Bakersfield area.
2.3 Personal Travel Times
Bakersfield has multiple options for travel within the City, to nearby population centers, and between
Amazon facilities. We are fortunate to have two north-south highways in Interstate (I) 5 and State Route
(SR) 99 that provide convenient access to northern and southern California, including major population
centers such as Los Angeles and San Francisco within a four-hour drive. Additionally, SR-58 provides
east-west connectivity to I-15 to the east. With the completion of the Centennial Corridor as part of the
greater Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP), an ambitions multi-million-dollar transportation
improvement program in the City, SR-58 will also be able to access 1-5 to the west in the near future.
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Hosting the headquarters of a large corporation requires the ability to provide access for visiting
executives. Bakersfield’s Meadows Field is an international airport served by three national air carriers
with non-stop service to five cities and one-stop service to all major U.S. cities. For destinations such as
New York, one-stop service to Bakersfield is available in approximately seven hours. Non-stop service to
Los Angeles is available in about five hours. However, ground transport from Meadows Field to any
location in greater Bakersfield can be reached in 30 minutes or less as opposed to ground
transportation time from Los Angeles International Airport to other part of the area can be much
greater, resulting in total travel time that is little different, but arguably with much greater aggravation.
Additionally, construction of Amazon HQ2 in Bakersfield will increase demand for non-stop service to
locations desired by Amazon and incentivize existing carriers to provide such flights.
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SECTION 3.0 COMMUNITY AND FAMILY
As Bakersfield’s population continues to grow, so does the City’s ability to attract and provide urban
amenities that enhance lifestyle standards.
The City also preserves qualities that other metropolitan areas in California have lost long ago such as
affordable housing, a family- and community-oriented environment, and convenient and uncongested
roadways as well as other assets that make Bakersfield a great place to locate HQ2.
3.1 Quality of Life
According to a recent analysis by a national real estate website, Bakersfield is ranked as the second-
most family-friendly city in California. Bakersfield is also first for the lowest cost of living and most
affordable housing market as well as third for shortest commute and largest children’s population.
Recreation
Bakersfield averages 274 sunny days a year and offers 54 City parks, including the Park at Riverwalk, a
32-acre oasis adjacent to the Kern River.
Mill Creek Linear Park connects Downtown via a 1.5 mile waterfront trail linking new downtown
housing, antique shops, restaurants, and museums with the Bakersfield Convention Center and adjacent
entertainment district.
To promote bicycling as an active mode of transportation, the City has created a bicycle transportation
network that interconnects miles of bike paths, lanes, and routes. Metropolitan Bakersfield has
approximately 240 miles of existing bikeways.
Bakersfield is also within a few hours of many of California’s natural wonders promises so much more to
explore. For more information, please visit http://www.visitbakersfield.com.
Affordability
The mean housing price in Bakersfield is 34% and 25% of what the same home would cost in Los Angeles
or Irvine, respectively. The City’s median home value is $219,900 compared to the median home value
statewide of $505,800.
Amazon employees living in Bakersfield can get a lot for their money in Bakersfield, which was ranked
No. 1 in housing affordability in California and listed as the third-largest City in the nation in millennial
home ownership growth.
Bakersfield offers diverse housing options and with over 1,000 residential building permits issued a
year, the City is still building a variety of housing options and has plenty of room for more.
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TOTAL
HOUSING
UNITS
SINGLE FAMILY MULTIPLE FAMILY
DETACHED ATTACHED MOBILE
HOMES
2 TO 4 UNITS
PER BUILDING
5 OR MORE UNITS PER
BUILDING
128,632 91,558 3,363 2,774 14,655 16,282
COST OF LIVING
Costs California Bakersfield % Dif
Overall 152 107 -30%
Grocery 113.9 101.2 -11%
Health 108 106 -2%
Housing 242 114 -53%
Utilities 110 112 2%
Transportation 111 108 -3%
Miscellaneous 107 101 -6%
Educational Opportunity
California State University Bakersfield (CSUB) offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs
that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students. The University is committed to
scholarship and life-long learning, and currently offers more than 50 different Bachelor’s and Master’s
degree programs. CSUB serves more than 8,720 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or
CSUB – Antelope Valley and counts over 40,000 alumni from its four schools: Arts and Humanities;
Business and Public Administration; Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering; and Social Sciences
and Education. CSUB is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to
transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia,
diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965.
CSUB offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, business administration, computer engineering,
computer science, economics, finance, management, marketing, mathematics. It also provides graduate
degrees in business administration. The Economist #10 voted CSUB as the Best Economic Value of
Degree 99th Percentile and, according to the Brookings Institute, is 95th Percentile for Expected Student
Earnings.
As technology becomes an increasingly important part of our everyday lives, the disciplines of computer
and electrical engineer and computer science are constantly changing. CSUB has also expanded and
evolved, so they can continue to provide their students with the quality education they need to succeed
in today’s challenging high-tech world. CSUB’s Computer Science degree programs follow the standards
set by the professional organizations ACM, IEEE, and ABET. Students in Computer and Electrical
Engineering and Computer Science at CSUB enjoy unique opportunities to utilize their world-class
Robotics Laboratory and AI/Visualization Laboratory as well as other high-tech lab facilities.
CSUB offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science with three tracks: Computer
Science, Computer Information Systems, and Hardware. A Computer Science minor with several areas of
specialization is also offered. CSUB also offers a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering and Electrical
Engineering.
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Bakersfield College (BC) provides opportunities for students from diverse economic, cultural, and
educational backgrounds to attain Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace
skills, and preparation for transfer. BC’s rigorous and supportive learning environment fosters students’
abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate competencies and skills in order
to engage productively in their communities and the world. Bakersfield College’s STEM department
includes Computer Science. The STEM program provides tutoring, educational planning, employment
opportunities, counseling, and speaker series talks.
National University, University of LaVerne, Fresno Pacific University, Point Loma Nazarene University,
and Santa Barbara Business College also maintain campuses in Bakersfield.
The Kern High School District campuses offer courses in Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science
Principles, which introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges
them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative
problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for
college and career.
Comfortable Commute
According to a 2012 report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Bakersfield commuters
experience 12 hours of traffic delay per year as opposed to 61 hours in Los Angeles. The average one-
way commute in California, takes 23 minutes, and 80% of commuters drive their own car alone, 13%
carpool with others, 1% take mass transit, and 3% work from home.
3.2 Workforce and Talent Retention
Bakersfield is one of the fastest growing cities in California and is currently ranked 9th largest.
Bakersfield has the 2nd fastest growing millennial population in the U.S., with a 38% increase in
millennial residents. Bakersfield is in the top 10 of 200 metropolitan areas for fastest growing gross
domestic product; with an economic growth rate of 7.9% between 2001 and 2015. The Bakersfield area
offers technical jobs in the fields of science, computer technology, engineering, and math.
With this rapid growth, Bakersfield is poised for new opportunity and to accommodate an influx of new
population. The City is a major population center and has the ability to attract and fill the estimated
50,000 estimated jobs what will be required over multiple years by the development of HQ2. Future job
growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.27%.
Labor and Wage Information
The general job categories that would be attracted by HQ2 include:
• Executive/management;
• Engineering (prefer software development engineers);
• Legal;
• Accounting; and
• Administrative.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, the City of
Bakersfield has a broad range of employees in the work force in the executive/management,
engineering, legal, accounting, and administrative professions.
OCCUPATIONS EMPLOYEES
All Occupations 294,060
Management Occupations 11,270
Chief Executives 400
General and Operations Managers 3,440
Marketing Managers 160
Sales Managers 780
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers 90
Administrative Services Managers 430
Computer and Information Systems Managers 260
Financial Managers 740
Purchasing Managers 60
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 260
Human Resources Managers 180
Training and Development Managers 40
Architectural and Engineering Managers 540
Managers, All Other 420
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 10,240
Cost Estimators 380
Human Resources Specialists 600
Labor Relations Specialists 110
Logisticians 360
Management Analysts 990
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 60
Training and Development Specialists 340
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 480
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,170
Accountants and Auditors 1,420
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 80
Budget Analysts 120
Financial Analysts 250
Personal Financial Advisors 120
Loan Officers 360
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30
Tax Preparers 190
Financial Specialists, All Other 390
Computer and Mathematical Occupations 4,030
Computer Systems Analysts 440
Information Security Analysts 40
Computer Programmers 160
Software Developers, Applications 540
Software Developers, Systems Software 230
Web Developers 110
Database Administrators 70
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 370
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OCCUPATIONS EMPLOYEES
Computer Network Architects 110
Computer User Support Specialists 540
Computer Network Support Specialists 170
Computer Occupations, All Other 650
Operations Research Analysts 210
Architecture and Engineering Occupations 7,750
Surveyors 40
Chemical Engineers 100
Civil Engineers 480
Computer Hardware Engineers 110
Electrical Engineers 380
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 670
Environmental Engineers 140
Industrial Engineers 550
Mechanical Engineers 500
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 140
Petroleum Engineers 950
Engineers, All Other 500
Architectural and Civil Drafters 180
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40
Mechanical Drafters 40
Civil Engineering Technicians 170
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 720
Environmental Engineering Technicians 60
Industrial Engineering Technicians 70
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 60
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 570
Legal Occupations 870
Lawyers 500
Paralegals and Legal Assistants 170
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 70
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 270
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 34,340
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 2,530
Bill and Account Collectors 330
Billing and Posting Clerks 920
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 3,100
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 590
Procurement Clerks 120
Financial Clerks, All Other 60
Customer Service Representatives 1,940
File Clerks 320
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 130
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 260
Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,630
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 750
Legal Secretaries 250
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 3,700
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OCCUPATIONS EMPLOYEES
Computer Operators 130
Office Clerks, General 4,770
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 100
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 340
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Bakersfield has always prided itself on being business and development friendly. Additionally, the
available land in the Bakersfield area allows a multitude of options in siting and design of the new HQ2.
4.1 Friendly Development
State of California Incentives
The state of California provides multiple incentives for companies to locate and do business in the state.
Incentives include programs on business operations, hiring and training, business expansion and facility
improvements, start-up support, exporting incentives, and others based on your industry type. The City
will work with the Amazon to identify opportunities to assist your company. Additional information can
be found at California Business Incentives Portal (http://businessportal.ca.gov/Incentives).
City of Bakersfield Incentives
The City offers various incentives based on the location of the headquarters. Our downtown offers great
redevelopment opportunities with the City’s best incentive options:
• Parking Reductions and Off-Site Parking Allowances: Downtown development is eligible for
potential reductions of up to 50% of normally required off-street parking for projects meeting
certain criteria.
• Reduced Infrastructure Fees: Downtown Bakersfield falls within the defined “Core Area” as
specified in the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) plan. Therefore, new development qualifies for
reduced TIFs. Development is also eligible for reduced Sewer Connection and Park fees if there was
previous structure was on-site. These reduced fees can result in significant savings to developers
who choose to build within the “core area” of the City.
• Prime Location & Access: Locating in Downtown Bakersfield means your business is in the heart of
the Central Business District, among major government and corporate organizations.
• Excellent Amenities: Downtown is also easily accessible from all other parts of town and is close to
award-winning hotels, equipped with state-of-the-art conference centers (the Marriott, the Padre,
etc.). Downtown is also close to amenities that your customers and employees enjoy, including
celebrated local restaurants, shopping (local vendors, antiques, etc.), transportation centers
(Amtrak, GET Bus, and Greyhound), theaters (the Fox, the Maya, and the Nile), sporting complexes
(Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield Convention Center, McMurtrey Aquatic Center, and San Joaquin
Community Hospital Ice Center), museums (Bakersfield Museum of Art and Kern County Museum),
parks (Mill Creek, Central Park, etc.), historical landmarks, and more.
Expeditious Permit Processing
All City Departments work together to provide professional expertise and support on all development
and economic growth projects and are committed to the timely processing. The City has a strong
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reputation for moving quickly and thoughtfully on projects, for being available to answer your
questions, and our staff takes pride in providing exceptional customer service.
Potential Grants/Loans for Job Creation
There may be limited federal funds available for businesses that create jobs for low and moderate-
income individuals. These “CDBG Economic Development” funds can generally only be used for the
“acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of commercial or industrial
buildings, structures, and other real property equipment and improvements.” Funds are issued in the
form of either a grant or loan and require that the recipient meet specific job creation requirements.
Many of these CDBG funds are already allotted for projects throughout the City. Therefore, you would
need to work closely with City Staff to see if any funds are available for this fiscal year. Additionally,
there are several details to consider with this program, including the potential payment of prevailing
wage rates, etc. upon acceptance of federal funding.
Other Programs Offered by Non-City Entities
There are many other programs available that are offered by other community Agencies and entities.
Some of these include On-the-Job Training and other hiring/training programs through Employees
Training Resource, employer savings through Employment Training Panel, local banks that provide small
business lending, utility incentive programs, and more.
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4.2 HQ2 Site Options
The Bakersfield area contains a variety of flexible options for the development of HQ2. Whether
Amazon wishes to be in the heart of Downtown, or to have flexible reign over a large green-field
campus, the City possesses hundreds upon hundreds of options that are within 45 minutes of an
international airport, no more than 1 to 2 miles to major highways and arterial roads, and have access
to mass transit. The following provides eight options that the City feels are excellent choices to locate
HQ2. The appendix provides a map of where each of these options are located in the City.
Option 1 – Urban Infill Site: Downtown Bakersfield, in Proximity to
Future High-Speed Rail Station
The Downtown site is approximately located at the northeast corner of Chester Avenue and 30th Street.
The site includes vacant and underutilized industrial areas and is one of the City’s focus areas for
redevelopment given its proximity to the proposed High-Speed Rail station site. Properties in the
proposed location are currently zoned for M-1 (light-manufacturing) and M-2 (general-manufacturing),
with multiple owners owning the different parcels on the project site.
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Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: Cal-Water
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: Approximately 1 mile east of
SR-99 and is located along SR-204.
• Regional Connectivity: 1 mile east of SR-99 and
along SR-204. Great regional connectivity and
is centrally located within the City.
• Airport: 4 miles south of Meadows Field
International Airport with efficient vehicle
connectivity via SR-99 and SR-204.
Peak Hour Congestion: 22,487 average daily trips –
Chester Avenue north of SR-204 is currently
operating under capacity at level of service A.
Transit Options: Directly adjacent to the future High Speed Rail Station on F Street and Golden State.
For regional transportation, the property sits along the Route 22 of the Golden Empire Transit system.
This is one of two bus routes within the system with 15-minute headways.
Downtown Facts:
• Over 25,000 employees travel into Downtown per day.
• Government office hub.
• Downtown Bakersfield hosts 25% of the City’s gross office space.
• Four major hotels with 524 rooms, including the AAA four-diamond Padre Hotel.
• Numerous major medical offices and regional health services.
• Two major hospitals, San Joaquin Community Hospital and Mercy Hospital with 569 beds.
• 500+ housing units have been constructed in the downtown area in last 10 years.
• Downtown Bakersfield is bisected by four major thoroughfares (24th Street, SR-204, Truxtun Avenue,
and Chester Avenue). With its regional connectivity, Downtown is an ideal location for anyone
looking for efficient connection the entire region.
• 80+ local restaurants make Downtown an entertainment and cuisine destination.
With the future High-Speed Rail project, Bakersfield and Downtown specifically offer great opportunity
to redevelop and continue the City’s revitalization efforts of its urban core. The City is currently
planning for and completing an environmental analysis for the Downtown area to accommodate the
following amount of growth by 2045:
Residential Units 8,570
Office (square feet) 2,005,000
Retail (square feet) 905,988
Hotel (Rooms) 2,413
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Option 2 – Greenfield Site: Seven Oaks Business Park
The property is 140 acres owned by Bolthouse
Properties LLC. The property is zoned for West
Ming – Special Use and is a component of the
West Ming Project. Within the West Ming
Project, this property is a component of the
Seven Oaks Business Park. This 276-acre master
planned community provides ample opportunity
for a high quality live/work environment, filled
with retailers and offices.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: City of Bakersfield
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The project site is located
about 8.5 miles east of I-5 and 7 miles west of SR-99.
• Airport: Property is located approximately 9.5 miles from Meadows Field International Airport.
Peak Hour Congestion: 17,613 average daily trips – Buena Vista Road north of Bolthouse Drive. Roadway
is currently operating under capacity at level of service A at four-lane scenario.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently located along any regional transit lines.
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Option 3 – Greenfield Site: Saco Ranch
The property is 120 acres owned by the Bidart
Brothers. The subject site consists of three parcels
which are currently zoned M-2 (General
Manufacturing) and is a component of a master-
planned lifestyle center known as Saco Ranch. This
property is slated for future retail and office uses
and provides convenient access to the community
via SR-99.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Southern California Gas
• Water: Cal-Water
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The property is located
adjacent to SR-99.
• Airport: The property is 3 miles east of Meadows Field International Airport.
Peak Hour Congestion: 9,074 average daily trips – Snow Road east of Fruitvale Avenue. Roadway is
currently operating under capacity at level of service A, and is not yet fully built out.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently connected to any regional public transportation
system.
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Option 4 – Greenfield Site: Northeast Bakersfield
The site is 107 acres and is comprised of 11 parcels. The
subject site is currently zoned for C-2 (General
Commercial) and R-2 (Medium Residential), and is
nestled in the heart of northeast Bakersfield, providing
panoramic views of the Southern Sierra Nevada
Mountains.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: Cal-Water
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The property is located
approximately 3.5 miles away from SR-58.
• Airport: The property is located approximately 9 miles from Meadows Field International
Airport.
Peak Hour Congestion: 16,500 annual average daily trips – SR-178 and SR-184 junction. SR-178 was
recently expanded from two lanes to six lanes. Level of service information from Caltrans is unavailable
at this time.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently connected to any regional public transportation
system.
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Option 5 – Greenfield Site: Southeast Bakersfield
Property is 162 acres owned by two separate parties:
the Kern High School District and the Fry T and R
Family Trust. Both parcels are zoned for M-2 (General
Manufacturing). The property provides ample room
for expansion and efficient regional connectivity via
SR-58.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: Cal-Water
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: Property is virtually adjacent
to SR-58.
• Airport: Property is located approximately 7 miles from Meadows Field International Airport.
Peak Hour Congestion: 7,138 average daily trips – Mount Vernon south of SR-58. Roadway is currently
operating under capacity at level of service A.
Transit Options: The project site is not connected to any regional public transportation system.
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Option 6 – Old River Ranch
Approved in 2005, Old River Ranch is a mixed-use
master-planned community, including 5,980 single-
family dwelling units, approximately 1,060 multi-
family dwelling units, approximately 696,000 square
feet of commercial/retail uses, and 192,000 square
feet of commercial/office uses, as well as parks,
schools, and open space.
The property annexed into the City in 2006 and no
building permits have been issued at this time.
However, tract maps are recorded for financing
purposes.
The site is currently farmed, and the City approved an
expansion to a Legal Nonconforming Use to allow the
installation of a 1 megawatt solar array on 6.5 acres
for a temporary period solely to offset electrical use
on existing agricultural operations.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: City of Bakersfield
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The property is located approximately 4.5 miles away from Highway 5.
• Airport: The property is located approximately 10 miles from Meadows Field International
Airport
Peak Hour Congestion: 3,462 average daily trips – Buena Vista Road south of Panama Lane. Roadway is
currently operating as a 2 lane road (Future is planned a 6 lane arterial) at level of service A.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently connected to any regional public transportation
system.
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Option 7 – Greenfield Site: McAllister Ranch
Approved in 2005, McAllister Ranch is a mixed-use
master-planned community, including a variety of
residential types and densities, open spaces and
recreation areas, such as a golf course, a lake, a
lagoon, parks, and multi-use trails and on-site
commercial centers.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Pacific Gas and Electric
• Water: City of Bakersfield
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The property is located
approximately 3 miles away from Highway 5.
• Airport: The property is located approximately 9.5 miles from Meadows Field International
Airport
Peak Hour Congestion: 3,177 average daily trips – Panama Lane east of South Allen Road. Currently
operating as a 2 lane road (Future is planned a 6 lane arterial) at level of service A.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently connected to any regional public transportation
system.
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Option 8 – Greenfield Site: Rosedale Ranch
Approved in 2005, Rosedale Ranch is a mixed-use
master-planned community, including 5,541 single-
family dwelling units, approximately 900 multi-family
dwelling units, approximately 1,481,746 square feet of
commercial/retail uses, and 391,150 square feet of
commercial/office uses, as well as parks, schools, and
open space.
The property annexed into the City on June 7, 2007.
No building permits have been issued at this time.
However, the applicant has processed and received
approval by the Planning Commission of a vesting
tract map consistent with the development
agreement, general plan provisions and zoning
ordinance.
Utility Providers:
• Gas: Southern California Gas
• Water: Cal-Water
• Electric: Pacific Gas and Electric
Distance to Transportation:
• Major Highway: The property is located approximately 5 miles away from Highway 99.
• Airport: The property is located approximately 5.5 miles from Meadows Field International
Airport
Peak Hour Congestion: 10,530 average daily trips – 7th Standard Road east of Santa Fe Way. Roadway is
currently operating as a four-lane arterial at level of service A.
Transit Options: The project site is not currently connected to any regional public transportation
system.
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Time to Operation
Given that the development of Amazon HQ2 requires an expeditious timetable for location decision and
the commencement of construction, an expedited permitting process is required. The City of Bakersfield
provides professional expertise and support on all development and permitting related issues and is
committed to the timely processing.
The project would be required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Similar
to the state of Washington’s State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), CEQA discloses to decision makers
and the public the potential significant environmental effects of proposed projects, identifies ways to
avoid or reduce environmental damage, reduces environmental damage by requiring implementation of
feasible alternatives or mitigation measures, and discloses to the public reasons for approval of projects
with significant environmental effects. Development of HQ2 is a City-altering project that could result in
significant and unavoidable impacts to the environment that would need to be mitigated to the greatest
extent practicable. In most cities, this would require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR), which generally takes 18 to 24 months to complete, and can include significant costs.
However, as noted in Section 4, there are several shovel-ready sites within the City of Bakersfield that
have many of the necessary land use entitlements already in place, thereby potentially reducing
processing times and costs for construction of Amazon HQ2. The table below provides estimated
processing times once the project is deemed complete in accordance with state law.
Application Type Administrative
Staff Review
Public Hearings
Board of Zoning
Adjustment
Planning
Commission
Site Plan Review 30 days
PD Plan Review 60 - 90 days
Conditional Use Permit 45 - 60 days
Modification 45 - 60 days
Comprehensive Sign Plan 45 - 60 days
Tract Map (includes revised) 90 -120 days
Parcel Map (includes revised) 90 - 120 days
Parcel Map Waiver 50 days
Parcel Merger 50 days
Lot Line Adjustment 50 days
General Plan Amendment 180 days
Zone Change 90 -120 days
Administrative Review 45 - 60 days
Annexation (pre-zoning) 90 - 120 days
Agricultural Preserve 90 - 120 days
Extension of Time 2 - 5 days 30 - 45 days 45 - 60 days
Street Renaming 90 -120 days
Wall & Landscape Review 60 - 90 days
Add 45 days for final City Council review/action.
Because the final determination is made by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the LAFCO process may take an
additional 180 days or more.
The extension processing time is dependent upon the hearing body that initially approved the project.
APPENDIX: HQ2 Site Option Map
1 - DOWNTOWN
2 - SEVEN OAKS
BUSINESS PARK
3 - SACO RANCH
4 - NORTHEAST
5 - SOUTHEAST
6 - OLD RIVER RANCH
7 - McALLISTER RANCH
8 - ROSEDALE RANCH
MeadowsField
Document Name: bigmap01 2
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Week of October 23_2017_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of October 23, 2017 – October 27, 2017 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Sealing streets in the area north of Brundage and west of Mt. Vernon
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Grove St east of Union
Paving in the HUD area’s of Oleander and Castro
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Watt’s Dr. between Union and Madison
Maintenance Grind & Pave on 34th between Union Ave and Chester
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
Sewer and Storm line installation on the north side of Ming Ave east of Baldwin in preparation for street
widening project
Miscellaneous concrete work at Sports Village
Miscellaneous work at Mesa Marin
Leaf pick up throughout the city, crews will be cycling the city 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
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Monday, October 23, 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, October 24, 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, October 25, 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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.
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