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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
November 9, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
City offices will be closed Friday, November 10th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Curbside trash service will not be impacted by the holiday.
Notable Items
The second annual Bakersfield Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 12th.
Temporary street closures will be in effect for several hours as participants make their
way through the course. The reopening of streets will occur on a rolling basis as soon
as the Police Department determines it is safe to resume normal traffic flow.
Estimated street closure times are provided in the attached flyer.
Please note that Stockdale Highway from Gosford Road to Calloway Drive will be
closed for the entire duration of the event. The Westside Parkway, Camino Media,
and Ming Avenue are alternate east/west routes within the general area.
The Kern River Multi-Use Path will be closed to the general public during the event from Manor Street to the path exit at Don Hart Drive/Stockdale Highway.
The City held its annual employee health and wellness fair this past Tuesday,
November 7, in the lobby of the Rabobank Theatre. Almost 40 health and wellness vendors shared valuable benefits information, gave health screenings, and shared
information on healthy lifestyles through opportunities such as gym memberships and bicycle safety training. The City’s wellness program supports a healthy lifestyle
through diverse and sustainable wellness activities for employees and their families. Special thanks goes to Human Resources, Risk Management, and the Wellness
Committee for another successful event!
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Attendees visit vendor and informational tables at the Health and Wellness Fair
Today, the Bakersfield Police Department was able to present a donation $10,000 to
the Lauren Small Children’s Center at Memorial hospital thanks to the generous
community effort during the 3rd Annual K-9 Trial this past June 24th. The trials, which
were open to the public, brought together 46 K-9 handlers from agencies
throughout the state to showcase their four-legged partners’ abilities through various
agility and obedience courses, area searches, and apprehension exercises.
Traffic Advisory
Nighttime lane and ramp closures for State Routes 58 and 99
A nighttime ramp closure is planned for the State Route 58 Union Avenue off-ramp on
Monday and Tuesday nights, November 13-14, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The two outside lanes in the vicinity of the off-ramp are also expected to be closed
during these hours to allow for paving in this area. Motorists will need to exit the freeway
at H Street or Cottonwood Road while the paving operation is underway.
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The contractor plans to close the two outside lanes on northbound State Route 99, Monday through Wednesday nights, November 13-15, between the hours of 9 p.m. and
5 a.m. These closures are also needed for a paving operation. The Ming Avenue off-ramp is expected to be closed while this work is underway. Motorists can exit the
freeway at White Lane or Stockdale Highway.
Alternating lane closures are planned for southbound State Route 99 on Wednesday
night, November 15, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The closures are needed
for restriping, which will shift the traffic lanes to the outside of the roadway. The Ming
Avenue southbound on-ramp is expected to be closed during this time frame. At least
one freeway lane will be open while this work is underway. Motorists can enter the
freeway at Real Road or White Lane.
Around-the-clock closure for P Street
An around-the-clock closure is needed for the reconstruction of P Street at State Route
58. The street is expected to close at this location on Monday at 9 p.m. and re-open on
Thursday at 5 a.m. During this closure, motorists will need to use either Chester Avenue
or Union Avenue to cross the freeway.
Please stay alert and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving
through the construction zone. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. For project information,
please visit our website at www.BakersfieldFreeways.us.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of November 13th
Recreation and Parks Monthly Report for October 2017
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
JOIN THE FUN BY...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ
Active Bakersfield Alliance, 9900 Lightner Way, Bakersfi eld, CA 93311
presented by
> Volunteering to help
> Hosting a neighborhood cheering section
> Registering to run the 5K, half or full marathon
> More info at RunBakersfield.com
Hello Bakersfield Residents and Businesses!
The second annual Bakersfield Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K is taking place on
November 12, 2017. We are extremely proud to welcome over 2,000 participants
from across the U.S. and Canada to Bakersfield. Our event intends to showcase the
best of Bakersfield while delivering much needed funding to the CSU Bakersfield
Roadrunner Scholarship Fund.
For the safety of our runners, certain roads throughout Bakersfield will be closed
to vehicle traffic. You can find the exact roads and times of these closures on the
back of this card. If you have questions or concerns regarding these closures,
please see the contact information on back.
Public bus transportation may be effected in your area. If you are planning to use
buses on Sunday morning before noon (November 12), please refer to GETBus.org
for bus schedule updates.
Lastly, a big thank you for your patience and hospitality! As locals, we share
in the Bakersfield city pride and the warm welcome our community offers to
all visitors.
SEE MAP ON THE REVERSE SIDE
FOR SCHEDULED ROAD CLOSURES
IMPORTANT - ROAD CLOSURES ON NOVEMBER 12TH
If you have questions or concerns regarding these
closures, please call 661-249-6450 or email
directors@activebakersfield.org.
STREETS CLOSED
5:30AM–12PM
Acacia Ave.
Alta Vista Dr.
Chester Ave.
W. Columbus St.
El Cerrito Dr.
Manor St.
Monte Vista Dr.
Pasatiempo Dr.
Panorama Dr.
River Blvd.
Union Ave.
STREETS CLOSED
5:30AM–12PM
Acacia Ave.
Amherst St.
Haley St.
Panorama Dr.
Radcliffe Ave.
STREETS CLOSED
5:30AM–10AM
14th, 18th,19th, 21st
22nd, 24th, 30th
Beech St., C St.
California Ave.
Chester Ln., Elm St.
H St., Oak St.
Oleander Ave.
Palm St., Real Rd.
Stockdale Hwy.
Westwind Dr.
FINISH
START
ZONE 1 ZONE 2
ZONE 3 ZONE 4> The race begins at 7AM with full and half marathoners leaving CSUB and hitting city streets.
> Closed streets will begin opening as the last runners pass through intersections.
> BPD Officers and Course Monitors will help residents cross the course during gaps in runners.
> Approximate street opening time can be calculated by using a 15 minute per mile pace.
Example: California Ave. & Chester Lane at Mile 4 should open at approximately 8AM (15 x 4 = 60 minutes).
= mile markers
STREETS CLOSED
5:30AM–3PM
Don Hart Dr. East
Stockdale Hwy.
(west of Gosford Rd.
to Calloway Dr.)
PLEASE NOTE:
Stockdale Hwy. between
Gosford & Calloway will
be CLOSED ALL DAY.
STREETS CLOSED
5:30AM–10AM
CSUB Way
Don Hart Dr. West
Gosford Rd.
Stockdale Hwy.
(east of Gosford Rd.
to California Ave.)
Week of November 13_2017_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of November 13, 2017 – November 17, 2017 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Grove St east of Union
Paving in the HUD area’s of Oleander and Castro
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Monitor between White Ln and Fairview (SB1)
Preparing So. Halfmoon from Ashe to Edgemont for Reconstruction (SB1)
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Bernard St between Union Ave. and Kern St. (SB1)
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
Curb and Gutter installation on the north side of Ming Ave east of Baldwin in preparation for street widening project
Concrete work on Streets that are funded with SB1 money
Miscellaneous concrete work at Sports Village
Miscellaneous work at Mesa Marin
Leaf pick up throughout the city, crews will be cycling the city
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of November 13_2017_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, November 13, 2017 Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. “H” St. Wednesday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 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.)
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.
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: November 9, 2017 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2017 October Monthly Report
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for
the month of October totaled 77,960 as compared to last year’s total of 74,394.
RECREATION Total Attendance: 77,960 Special Event Reservations:
October 3: Yokuts, Links to Life
Walk – 700 Guests
October 7: The Park at River Walk, ALS Association
Walk – 600 Guests
October 14: The Park at River Walk, NAMI
Walk/Run – 800 Guests
Yokuts Park, CBCC
Walk/Run – 200 Guests
October 15: Yokuts Park, Dreams and Hope for the Children
Walk/Run – 200 Guests
October 21: The Park at River Walk, Alzheimer Association
Walk to End Alzheimer – 500 Guests
Yokuts Park, H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Walk/Run – 300 Guests
October 26: Planz Park, Councilmembers Parlier & Rivera Halloween – 300 Guests
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October 28: Patriots Park, Victory Outreach SW
Community Outreach – 450 Guests
The Park at River Walk, Super Fly Children’s
Foundation Walk/Run – 1,000 Guests
Yokuts Park, American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention Walk/Run – 300 Guests
• Total Attendance: 25,204 Reservations/Special Events
Silver Creek Community Center
• Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 733 as compared to last year of 175. The
increase in attendance was attributed to a pavilion rental of 600
attendees.
o There was one (1) rental for the month. Saunders Recreational Facility
• Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance was 841 as compared to last year of 992.
Attendance is down due to no Roller Derby rentals.
o There were four (4) rentals for the month.
• Soccer Program: 10 Registered Teams / Total Attendance: 480 AQUATICS
Total attendance for Aquatics was 2,611 which was a 17% increase
compared to October 2016 attendance of 2,229. Although the Elementary Swim Program at Silver Creek was eliminated, there was an
increase to attendance due to the addition of Bakersfield Swim Academy swim team and Bakersfield Christian High School water polo rentals. McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 2,611 compared to last year’s 1,714. This was a 52% increase which can be
attributed to the 2016 fall pool closure for new slide construction and
the addition of rentals in the afternoons at McMurtrey.
o Fall and winter evening lap swim was eliminated as of October 28th due to budget reductions. We anticipate this impacting attendance in
future months. 100 Mile Club:
The 100 Mile Lap Swim Club is currently made up of 400 active members that swam 14,837.51 miles through the month of October. The club has
swum a combined total of 175,671 miles. Aquatic Grant Activities:
o First 5 Kern Make A Splash- We conducted a Pediatric CPR with AED,
First Aid, and Water Safety Training on October 7th. Twelve participants
received American Red Cross certifications and water safety resources
at no cost. The annual Fall Site Visit with a First 5 Kern Program Officer
took place on October 17th. We have successfully completed the
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swim lesson milestone and are on target for all other areas of the grant.
o Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash- Aquatic staff attended the Good Neighbor Festival at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park on
October 14th and the Bakersfield Homeless Center Halloween Carnival on October 28th. Staff provided valuable “Rethink Your Drink” healthy
beverage and water safety education to thousands of attendees. ATHLETICS Total attendance for Athletics was 41,641, a 10% increase compared to
October 2016 attendance of 37,591 and can be attributed to changing Adult Softball Program to four games per night instead of three games per
night.
Athletic Programming/Adult Softball:
The Fall Softball League continued through the month of October with 144
teams playing a total of 424 games this month. Softball Tournaments
Mesa Marin Sports Complex hosted an employee appreciation
tournament for the California Correctional Institution with 560 attending. League of Dreams
o League of Dreams continued the basketball league this month with
179 athletes participating.
o The program’s 298 “Angel Volunteers” donated approximately 1,490
hours of their time this month. Adult Adaptive Co-Rec Softball League
Seven teams participating in the Fall Adaptive Softball League at Beach
Park.
o Donations: $16,390.00 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
• Total Attendance:
o Overall attendance for the month was 6,930; an increase of 11% as
opposed to last year’s total of 6,237 due to higher attendance at the Good Neighbor Festival.
o Halloween Town – October 27th with 150 in attendance. Staff decorated
several rooms with many fun activities. Stay Focused Ministries
participated with several contests for attendees.
o Good Neighbor Festival – Saturday, October 14th with approximately 2,500
people in attendance.
o Fifty (50) vendor booths, a petting zoo, face painting, climbing wall, cake
walk, obstacle course, free food and an immunization clinic.
o Many organizations sponsor this event including Clinica Sierra Vista, Kern
First 5, Stop the Violence, Stay Focused Ministries, Kern Family Health Care and Southeast Neighborhood Partnership.
o Build-A-Bike Program – received a $6,000 grant from the Transportation Development Act. The money will be used to help participants learn to
repair bikes and for safety awareness.
o Donations: $9,948.10
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ADMINISTRATION Mesa Marin Sports Complex (phase 2) – Sod installation during the first week of
November. The playground will be installed later in November. The fence will remain in place until ready to open. Maxicom Upgrade Project (phase 2) – The State has approved the additional work for
Patriots and Central Parks on October 24, 2017. This material will be installed by December 31, 2017. This project is scheduled to close on December 31, 2017.
Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. S Mountain Vista Dr. @ S of Seriana Dr.
2. S/E corner of Panama Lane & Akers Rd. – Planter
3. Gosford @ Ming Avenue – Wall
4. 6200 Block of Jewetta Ave S/O Olive Dr.
5. 120 Glen Oaks Dr. @ Stockdale Hwy
Completed:
1. S/W corner of Coffee Rd & Olive Dr. – brick planter
2. S Street N/O California Ave – Brick Planter
3. S/W corner of 20th and L St. – Brick Planter
4. NW corner of Buffalo Peaks Dr. and Reliance Dr.
5. NW corner of 18th @ Q St – Planter
6. 2000 block of El Portal Dr.
7. El Portal Dr. & Calle De Salano (2 corner monument walls)
8. 4100 block of Pin Oak Park Blvd PARKS Area 1
• Removed tumbleweeds on the East and West side of Mohawk between
Rosedale Hwy and Siena Ln.
• Replaced or repaired nine (9) rails along the horse trail on Hageman
between Verdugo and Rushmore. Area 2
• Park mow crews scalped turf areas in all parks within area 2 this month. Beale Park
• Lines at all three tennis courts were restriped by contractor Courts & Greens
on 10/5/17. California Avenue & Q Street
• Herbicide and pre-emergent was applied to City property on north east side on 10/30/17 & 10/31/17 in preparation for future woodchip installation.
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Maxicom System
• On 10/8/17 D.B.D Diagnostic check and repair was run on the computer system.
• During the month of October staff has addressed various alarms as needed at the following locations: River Oaks East, Haggin Oaks Park, Deer Peak
Park, Kroll Park, River Oaks West, Castle Park, Campus Park North and Campus Park South. Mesa Marin
• Training staff for the recycling new Water Spray Park was conducted by
Vortex on 10/12/17. Saunders Pavilion
• Score board installation on 10/17/17; easier to use.
Tree Maintenance
o Staff, with assistance from the Water Department, removed 44
encampments from the Kern River.
o Staff delivered the ticket booth and mobile restrooms to 3 different concerts
at the Park at Riverwalk during the month of October.
o Staff has removed tumbleweeds and weeds along the bike path from
Manor street east bound to the weir, located below the bluffs.
o Tree staff trimmed all trees on Johnson Rd. from Renfro to Rider.
o Tree staff assisted area 2,3,4 and 5 with mass pruning projects during the
month of October.
o Area 6 staff mass trimmed multiple locations during the month of October:
• Johnson Rd. between Renfro and Rider
• Stockdale Hwy between Jenkins and Renfro
• Palm between Allen and Jenkins
• Jenkins between Hinault Dr. and Barnsdale Ave Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 62 Clearance: 32 Removals: 4
• Service Tickets:
Received: 173 Completed: 112 UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
• 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
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Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
Broadway In Bakersfield
661-852-7308
Week of November 6th
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 9 - Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$60, $36, $12 On Sale Now
November 10 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$60, $36, $25, $23, $18, $15, $12 On Sale Now
November 11 – Disney On Ice 3PM/7PM
$60, $36, $25, $23, $18, $15, $12 On Sale Now
November 12 – Disney On Ice 1PM/5PM
$60, $36, $25, $23, $18, $15, $12 On Sale Now
November 18 – PBR Velocity Tour 8:00 PM
$150, $65, $45, $25, $15 On Sale Now
November 21 – Condors vs San Antonio 6:30 PM
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
November 25 – Condors Teddy Bear Toss 7:00 PM
November 30 – Condors Field Trip Day 10:30 AM
$10 On Sale Now
December 1 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
December 3 – Condors vs San Jose 5:00 PM
January 19&20 - Monster Trucks 7:30 PM
$40, $21, $18, $16, $11 On Sale Now
February 19 - Harlem Globetrotters 2:00 PM
$90, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $27, $23, $17, $10 On Sale Now
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
November 30 – Mannheim Steamroller 7:30 PM
$67.50, $52.50, $35 On Sale Now
January 13 – Sesame Street Live 2 & 6 PM
$60, $35, $25, $20, $15 On Sale Now
February 10 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 10 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 27 – The Avett Brothers 7:30 PM
$77, $44 On Sale Now
April 7 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
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