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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
March 2, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
This week, a report released by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) confirmed the economic activity and safety benefits of the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017— Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). The benefits generated by SB 1 extend to the economies of cities throughout California.
The study found that SB 1 will support nearly $183 billion in economic activity and support
or create over 680,000 jobs over the next 10 years in California communities throughout
the state. Funding from SB 1 is helping local cities make road safety improvements, ease
traffic congestion, fill potholes, repair local streets, freeways, tunnels, bridges and
overpasses and invest in public transportation in every California community. The report is
available at http://bit.ly/2FdzIHd.
Community Development staff have prepared a memo (attached) comparing the Hybrid Alignment and Locally Generated Alternative (LGA) Alignment for the Bakersfield
High Speed Rail Station. On November 9, 2017, the Authority released the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, assessing the LGA. The report declared the LGA as the
environmentally superior alternative and states that it would result in lesser impacts
associated with agricultural lands, residential displacements, special-status plant species,
riparian areas, and permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters; would cost less to
construct; would improve traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety and circulation in the City
of Shafter; and would reduce overall system-wide travel time.
The first weekend of March is traditionally the busiest tourist weekend in Bakersfield and
this year is no exception. The CIF State Boys Wrestling Championships return to Rabobank
Arena Friday and Saturday. The Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet returns to Auto
Club Famoso Raceway through Sunday. This year, the Fred Hall Central Valley Sports
Show at the Kern County Fairgrounds is adding to the excitement through Sunday. Local
hotels are reporting brisk business and restaurants will once again be busy. Visit
Bakersfield will be staffing a table at Rabobank Arena to provide information and answer
questions for those attending the CIF event.
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Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) Status
Report for the month of March. The report gives a summary of each TRIP project in
construction, in design, and under review. Completion percentages and pictures of
projects are also included.
The Recreation and Parks Department has begun recruitment for lifeguards for the 2018
season. Applicants must pre-register and pass a pre-assessment test before being
admitted to the Waterpark Lifeguard Training. See the attached flyer for more details. Traffic Advisories
Weekend Connector Ramp Closure Canceled
Northbound State Route 99 to Eastbound State Route 58
The full closure of the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 Connector
Ramp previously scheduled for this weekend has been canceled. The work will be
rescheduled at a later date.
Nighttime Closures for March 4th – 8th
Nighttime construction activities will be underway at various locations within the project area from Sunday, March 4 through Thursday, March 8. Closures may be in effect at the
following locations between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. while work is underway.
Installation of a sign structure will require closures of the inside northbound lanes on State Route 99, between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road. The two outside lanes of eastbound
State Route 58, between State Route 99 and H Street will also be needed for a sign structure.
Electrical work is ongoing and nighttime closures are anticipated for the outside
southbound lane on Wible Road, between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road; the two outside lanes on southbound State Route 99, between Ming Avenue and Wilson Road;
the eastbound State Route 58-Union Avenue on-ramp; westbound State Route 58-Union Avenue on-ramp; and westbound State Route 58-Chester Avenue off-ramp.
At least one freeway lane will remain open to traffic while work is underway, but motorists
will need to enter or exit the freeway from an adjacent interchange during the ramp
closures.
Nighttime Ramp Closure - Westside Parkway at Calloway Drive
The eastbound Westside Parkway off-ramp to Calloway Drive will be closed for six hours
beginning Monday night, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 6. The
closure is needed for the removal of temporary concrete barrier rail from the off-ramp.
Eastbound motorists will need to exit the freeway at Allen Road or Coffee Road while the
ramp is closed.
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This project constructs interchange improvements in advance of the Westside Parkway
route adoption into the State system. With the route adoption, the Westside Parkway will
become part of State Route 58. Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of March 5th Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
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B A K E R S F I E L D
Community Development Department
M E M O R A N D U M
February 21, 2018
TO: JACQUELYN R. KITCHEN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM: Cecelia Griego, Principal Planner – Economic Development
SUBJECT: High-Speed Rail – Comparison of the Locally Generated Alternative Alignment (F Street
Station) and the Hybrid Alignment (Truxtun Avenue Station)
Overview of High Speed Rail Project. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible
for the planning, design, construction and operation of a high-speed rail (HSR) system that will connect
the mega-regions of the State. The Authority has stated that the HSR system will ultimately run from San
Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds of over 200 miles per hour, with an
eventual connection to Sacramento and San Diego and up to 24 HSR Stations throughout the State.
High Speed Rail Station in Bakersfield. The City of Bakersfield was selected as a station city for future
construction of an HSR station. In 2014, the CHSRA certified the Final EIR/EIS) for the Fresno to
Bakersfield section of the HSR project, which included a Truxtun Avenue station location and the "Hybrid
Alignment." The alignment impacted several facilities; including, but not limited to, the City corporation
yard, senior housing, Rabobank Arena parking facilities, a hospital, and a major commercial project. The
City sued the CHSRA arguing the alignment was unacceptable and the Final EIR/EIS inadequately
analyzed impacts under CEQA. The City reached a Settlement Agreement with the HSR Authority in
December 2014; and as a part of that agreement, the HSR agreed to study an alternative alignment,
known as the Locally Generated Alignment (LGA). The LGA follows a route generally paralleling the
Union Pacific Railroad line and identifies the F Street location as the site for a High Speed Rail Station in
Downtown Bakersfield, and is compared to the Hybrid alignment in Table 1.
Table 1 – Alignment Comparison
Factors Hybrid Alignment LGA Alignment
HSR Station Location Truxtun Avenue (Amtrak Station) Golden State & F Street (Former Rancho Motel)
Route Follows BNSF RR Follows Union Pacific RR
Length 23.8 miles 23.13 miles
Speed 125-220 mph 220 mph
Travel Time 7 minutes 27 seconds 6 minutes 24 seconds
Sources:
1. HSR Authority Board of Directors - May 10, 2016 Board Meeting; Agenda Item 3
2. HSR Authority SEIR, Volume 1, Chapter 2 (FB LGA Description)
Environmental and Community Impacts. On November 9, 2017, the Authority released the Draft
Supplemental EIR/EIS, assessing the LGA. The report declared the LGA as the environmentally superior
alternative and states that it would result in lesser impacts associated with agricultural lands, residential
displacements, special-status plant species, riparian areas, and permanent impacts to jurisdictional
waters; would cost less to construct; would improve traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle safety and circulation
in the City of Shafter; and would reduce overall system-wide travel time. Table S-2 “Impact Comparison
between May 2014 Project and F-B LGA” is attached, and provides a detailed comparison of the
environmental impacts of the two alignments.
Attachment 1
"Table S-2 Impact Comparison between May 2014 Project and F-B LGA"
Pg. S-26 - 31, California High Speed Rail Authority - Fresno to Bakersfield Section
Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS (November 2017)
Summary
November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority
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Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
information gathering activities. It may grant temporary construction permits for the relocation of facilities and equipment such as pipes, canals, and pumps. If the facilities are relocated outside of
Reclamation’s ownership, the Authority will acquire any needed land rights necessary for future operations and maintenance needs and/or relocated Reclamation features. After construction,
the Authority will transfer to Reclamation necessary land rights. Reclamation will grant or transfer land rights as appropriate to the Authority. The HSR alignment crosses Reclamation lands and
facilities, one of which is the Friant-Kern Canal. Impacts to Reclamation facilities within the F-B LGA project footprint are analyzed in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
S.10.5 California High-Speed Rail Authority Decision-Making
Although the Authority Board certified the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS, which
evaluated the alignment from the Fresno HSR Station to the Bakersfield Truxtun Avenue HSR Station, the Board only approved the project from the Fresno HSR Station to 7th Standard Road,
which is the northern limit of the City of Bakersfield The Board determined that the F-B LGA is the Preliminary Preferred Alternative in May 2016. The Board will determine if based on the analysis
in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, agency comments, public comments and testimony, and a Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration, it will approve the F-B LGA, the
comparable segment of the May 2014 Project, or no project at all.
Project ImplementationS.11
After the issuance of the FRA ROD and the Authority’s Notice of Determination, the Authority
would complete final design, obtain construction permits, and acquire property before starting construction. The Authority has commenced the right-of-way acquisition process in Bakersfield on
long-lead locations, and right-of-way acquisition of the alignment is anticipated to commence in summer 2018.
Table S-2 provides a high-level comparison of key features associated with each of the alternative alignments presented in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. Table S-2 provides a
comparison of impacts with discernable difference between the May 2014 Project and the F-B LGA. Where impacts between the two alternatives are similar, a summary statement identifying
the similar nature of impacts has been included. A more detailed analysis of the environmental effects associated with the May 2014 Project, and a subsequent summary comparison of impacts
between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA, is provided in Appendix 8-A, Analysis of the Comparable Section (May 2014 Project), of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Table S-2 Impact Comparison between May 2014 Project and F-B LGA
Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
Project Costs
Project Costs Base Year 2010 Dollars (millions) $2,893.7 $2,687.5
Transportation Impacts
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for transportation and traffic. Approximately 170 peak-hour trips would be added to roadways duringconstruction for the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA.
Project Impacts:
TR#13: Impacts on the Local Roadway Network due to Station Activity
No roadway segments would experience a significant impact under Existing Plus Project Conditions.
One roadway segments would experience a significant impact under Existing Plus Project Conditions.
14 permanent road closures 10 permanent road closures TR#11: Changes in Vehicle Movements and Flows on Highways and Roadways
Summary
California High-Speed Rail Authority November 2017
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Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
No roadway segments would experience a significant impact under Future (Year 2035) with Project Conditions (operational)
Two roadway segments would experience a significant impact under Future (Year 2035) with Project Conditions (operational)
11 study intersections would experience a significant impact under Future with Project Conditions.
9 study intersections would experience a significant impact under Future with Project Conditions.
Air Quality and Global Climate Change Impacts
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for air quality and global climate change.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for air quality and global climate change.
Noise and Vibration Impacts
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for noise and vibration.
Project Impacts:
N&V#3: Moderate and Severe Noise Impacts from Project Operation to Sensitive Receivers
305 severe noise impacts post mitigation from operations 152 severe noise impacts post mitigation from operations
N&V#5: Impacts from Project Vibration 0 properties affected by vibration. 18 properties affected by vibration.
Electromagnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Interference Impacts
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for EMF/EMI.
Project Impacts: Two sensitive receptors (hospitals) are located within 200 feet of the May 2014 Project and there are none located within 200 feet of the F-B LGA. Impacts would be less with F-B LGA implementation compared to implementation of the May 2014 Project.
Public Utilities and Energy
Construction Impacts:
PU&E#3: Water demand during construction 265.3 AFY (1,333.1 total acre-feet) 244.05 AFY (1,201.25 total acre-feet)
PU&E#4: Waste Generation during construction 484,068 cubic yards 468,000 cubic yards
PU&E#5: Energy Consumption during construction 998.48 billion BTU (no MOIF)
1,037.7 billion BTU (with MOIF)
980.53 billion BTU (no MOIF)
1,018.75 billion BTU (with MOIF)
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for public utilities and energy.
Summary
November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority
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Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
Biological Resources and Wetlands
Construction and Project Impacts:
BIO#1: Impacts to Special-Status Plant Species
(Number of acres directly impacted that have the potential to support special-status plant species)
Direct Impacts – 112.26 acres Direct Impacts – 62.13 acres
BIO#2: Impacts to Special-Status Wildlife Species
(Number of acres permanently impacted and temporarily impacted that have the potential to support special-status wildlife species)
Permanent Impacts – 977.42 acres
Temporary Impacts – 678.99 acres
Permanent Impacts – 819.31 acres
Temporary Impacts – 170.42 acres
bvBIO#3: Impacts to Special-Status Plant Communities Permanent Impacts – 0.70 acre
Temporary Impacts – 0.30 acre
Permanent Impacts – 1.13 acres
Temporary Impacts – 0.41 acre
BIO#4: Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters Permanent Impacts – 17.03 acres
Temporary Impacts – 3.11 acres
Permanent Impacts – 15.96 acres
Temporary Impacts – 1.18 acres
BIO#5: Impacts to Conservation Areas Project not located in a Conservation Area; therefore, not quantified
Project not located in a Conservation Area; therefore, not quantified
BIO#6: Impacts to Protected Trees Number not generated for comparative analysis in documentation.
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Hydrology and Water Resources
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for hydrology and water resources.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for hydrology and water resources.
Geology, Soils, Seismicity and Paleontology
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for geology, soils, seismicity, and paleontology.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for geology, soils, seismicity, and paleontology.
Hazardous Materials and Wastes
Construction Impacts:
HW#3: Construction on or in Proximity to PEC Sites 2 PEC sites within 150 feet of the footprint. 149 PEC sites within 150 feet of the footprint.
HW#4: Temporary Hazardous Material and Waste Activities in the Proximity of Schools.
There are 22 schools with 0.25 mile of the construction footprint. There are 16 schools within 0.25 mile of the construction footprint.
HW#5: Construction in Proximity to Landfills and Oil Well Sites There are no active or closed landfills within 0.25 mile of the May 2014 Project footprint.
There are 13 (1 active) landfills within 0.25 mile of the F-B LGA footprint.
Summary
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Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
2 active oil wells within 150 feet of centerline. 0 active oil wells within 150 feet of centerline.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for hazardous materials and wastes.
Safety and Security
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for safety and security.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for safety and security.
Socioeconomics and Communities
Construction Impacts:
SO#4: Construction-Related Sales Tax Revenue Gains $758,000 annually or $235,000 when offset with sales tax losses from businesses displaced during construction
$707,000 annually or $54,000 when offset with sales tax losses from businesses displaced during construction
Project Impacts:
SO#6: Disruption to Community Cohesion or Division of Existing Communities from Project Operation
20 key community facilities affected1
2 religious facilities displaced
15 key community facilities affected1
0 religious facilities displaced.
SO#9: Residential Displacements 384 housing units displaced (estimated) 86 housing units displaced (estimated).
SO#10: Commercial and Industrial Business Displacements
392 commercial and industrial businesses displaced (estimated). 377 commercial and industrial businesses displaced (estimated).
SO#11: Project Effects on Agricultural Businesses Splits 10 agricultural parcels Splits 22 agricultural parcels
SO#12: Operation-Related Property and Sales Tax Revenue Effects
Loses $4.2 million in property tax revenue Loses $3.6 million in property tax revenue
Loses approximately $523,000 in annual sales tax revenues Loses approximately $653,000 in annual sales tax revenues
SO#14: Changes in School District Funding and School Access Effects
384 residential units, displacing 101 students. 86 residential units; displacing 22 students.
Station Planning, Land Use and Development
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for station planning, land use and development.
Summary
November 2017 California High-Speed Rail Authority
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Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
Project Impacts:
LU#2: Permanent Conversion of Existing Land Uses to Transportation Use.
The May 2014 Project would result in the permanent conversion of more acres of residential, agricultural, commercial, multi-family and single-family residential, and other uses when compared to the F-B LGA.
Single-Family 53 acres
Multi-family 4 acres
Commercial 25 acres
Industrial 54 acres
Community Facilities2 17 acres
Agriculture3 429 acres
Other4 394 acres
The F-B LGA would result in the permanent conversion of more acres of industrial, and community facility uses, when compared to the May 2014 Project.
Single-Family 1 acres
Multi-family 2 acres
Commercial 20 acres
Industrial 115 acres
Community Facilities2 76 acres
Agriculture3 323 acres
Other4 281 acres
Agricultural Land
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for agricultural land.
Project Impacts:
AG#4: Permanent Conversion of Agricultural Land to Nonagricultural Use
485 acres of Important Farmland. 372 acres of Important Farmland.
Farmland conversion impact rating is 144. Farmland conversion impact rating is 140.
AG#5: Effects on Agricultural Land from Parcel Severance 18 non-economic remnant parcels totaling 10 acres. 12 non-economic remnant parcels totaling 20 acres.
AG#6: Effects on Land Under Williamson Act or FSZ Contracts, Local Zoning
47 acres of Williamson Act lands. 114 acres of Williamson Act lands.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for parks, recreation, and open space.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for parks, recreation, and open space.
Aesthetics and Visual Resources
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for aesthetics and visual resources.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for aesthetics and visual resources.
Cultural Resources
Construction Impacts:
CUL#1: Potential Adverse Effects on Archaeological Resources Due to Construction Activities
One archaeological resource identified within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) presumed NRHP-eligible for lack of access.
No archaeological resources identified within the APE.
Summary
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Impact May 2014 Project F-B LGA
ndirect adverse visual effect on one Section 106 historic property and substantial adverse changes to five CEQA historical resources.
Indirect visual effects on four historic properties (also considered CEQA historical resources).
No direct adverse effects or indirect adverse visual effect on the Sociedad Juarez Mutualista Mexicana TCP with implementation of the conditions described in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to avoid and minimize potential adverse effects.
Indirect adverse visual effects on the Noriega Hotel from the introduction of visual features that would diminish the integrity of the historic property (Section 106).
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for cultural resources.
Regional Growth
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for regional growth.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for regional growth.
Cumulative Impacts
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for cumulative impacts.
Project Impacts: There is no significant differentiating project impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for cumulative impacts.
Section 4(f)-6(f) Evaluation
Construction Impacts: Construction impacts for the May 2014 Project exceed those of the F-B LGA for Section 4(f) Properties. Neither alternative has Section 6(f) impacts.
Project Impacts: Project impacts for the May 2014 Project exceed those of the F-B LGA for Section 4(f) Properties. Neither alternative has Section 6(f) impacts.
Environmental Justice
Construction Impacts: There is no significant differentiating construction impact between the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA for environmental justice.
Project Impacts: Lesser impacts would occur under the F-B LGA as it would not pass through established neighborhoods, while the May 2014 Project would traverse residential areas in the Northwest District of Bakersfield and divide the community of Crome.
1 Socioeconomic effects include displacement, temporary restricted access, impacts such as noise, dust, and glare during construction which would disrupt use.
2 Community Facilities includes government and other public and quasi-public agency uses, public parks, and schools.
3 Agriculture includes mineral and petroleum, resource management areas and floodplains.
4 Other includes right-of-way, transportation, and vacant lands. AG = Agricultural Resources LU = Land Use APE = Area of Potential Effects MOA = memorandum of agreement BIO = Biological Resources and Wetlands MOIF = maintenance of infrastructure facility BTU = British thermal unit N&V = Noise and Vibration CEQA = California Environmental Quality Act NRHP = National Register of Historic Places CUL = Cultural Resources PEC = potential environmental concern EMF/EMI = electromagnetic field/electromagnetic interference PU&E = Public Utilities and Energy F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative SO = Socioeconomics and Communities FSZ = Farmland Security Zones TCP = traditional cultural property HW = Hazardous Wastes and Materials TR = Transportation
CUL#2: Potential Adverse Effects Ion Historic Architectural Resources Due to Construction Activities
Attachment 2
HSR Authority Board of Directors
May 10, 2016 Board Meeting; Agenda Item 3
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project
development. This report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Janet
Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491. Regular project updates are also available on the TRIP website
at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
The contractor for the Beltway Operational Improvements Project plans to switch northbound State
Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 traffic onto the new connector bridge in March. In advance of
the switch, the existing northbound-to-eastbound connector will be closed for an entire weekend to
allow the contractor to complete work in preparation of the switch.
The City will open bids from a pre-selected list of contractors on March 6 for the construction of
various sound walls along the future Centennial Corridor alignment in the Westpark neighborhood.
(Bids must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on March 6.) Wall construction is expected to begin in summer
2018.
The City has also advertised a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) from
qualified engineering firms to provide construction management services for various phases of the
Centennial Corridor Project. The closing date for this RFQ/RFP is March 22nd by 4:00 p.m. Project
information and submission criteria can be found on the City’s online bidding system.
PROJECT STATUS
Beltway Operational Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
82% complete; anticipated completion: late spring 2018
This project includes various improvements along State Route 58, from State Route 99 to Cottonwood
Road, and on State Route 99, from north of Ming Avenue to Wilson Road.
The Storm Water Pumping Plant located on northbound State Route 99 near Ming Avenue was
energized in January. Function testing is scheduled for March.
Drainage and paving activities continued along northbound State Route 99 in February. Excavation
for a new drainage basin adjacent to the southbound State Route 99 Ming Avenue on-ramp was
completed last month and the contractor plans to finish grading the basin in March.
Northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 traffic is expected to be switched onto the
new connector bridge in March. The traffic switch for southbound State Route 99 to eastbound State
Route 58 traffic will take place a few weeks later.
March 2018
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Wall construction continues at various locations along State Route 58. Crews are currently
constructing sound walls atop the 20-plus foot tall retaining wall along eastbound State Route 58 in the
vicinity of the new connector ramp bridge. Installation of the underground drainage system and roadway
construction has been ongoing in this area.
Electrical work continues in various areas along State Route 58, requiring nighttime lane and ramp
closures. This work is expected to continue through March.
Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
41% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2019
This project will construct new bridges crossing Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future exit
from Centennial Corridor to Mohawk Street and will widen the existing eastbound bridges crossing the
Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future Centennial Corridor mainline.
In February, crews removed existing barrier rail from the eastbound Westside Parkway bridges
crossing the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue. Temporary concrete barrier rail had previously been placed
and will remain while these bridges are widened.
The new bridge columns are all in place, but the contractor continues to work on bridge abutments.
Concrete placement for the abutment footings to widen the existing Kern River Bridge and Truxtun
Avenue is scheduled for March. Crews will also be excavating and driving piles for the future westbound
State Route 58 (Centennial Corridor) off-ramp bridge abutments next month. In total, 997 steel piles
were needed to construct the project’s bridge columns and abutments.
The contractor is completing drainage work within the Westside Parkway median and plans to begin
work on the permanent median barrier in March.
Crews are also expected to begin setting falsework for the bridge deck in March. Falsework is a
temporary structure that supports the steel and concrete while the bridge is under construction.
Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
5% complete; anticipated completion: January 2019
In February, the contractor demolished existing median, curb, gutter and fencing and began
excavating and grading along Truxtun Avenue. These activities will continue through March.
The contractor also began working on an extension for the existing culvert on the Carrier Canal last
month. A temporary bypass and cofferdam were installed so work could proceed in the canal, and the
old channel lining has been demolished and removed. This canal work and the construction of an
adjacent retaining wall are expected to be completed in late March.
Fiber optic lines that were located along the south side of Truxtun Avenue are being relocated to the
north side of the roadway. This work is performed during nighttime hours and is expected to be
completed in mid-March.
Excavation will also be underway in March along the south side of Truxtun Avenue at the State Route
99 bridge. The project will replace the existing embankment at the bridge abutment with a tie-back wall
to provide space for new traffic lanes.
The left-hand turn pocket from eastbound Truxtun Avenue onto Westwind Drive will remain closed
during this stage of the project. The recommended detour is to use Oak Street north to 19th Street.
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24th Street Improvement Project
Designer: TYLin International
Design 99% complete; Right-of-Way 100% complete for full acquisitions
Construction of the new sound walls along the north side of 24th Street, between Beech Street and
Bay Street, is underway. The contractor is currently working on the wall footings and the installation of
reinforcing steel. The specially-manufactured blocks are expected to be delivered and crews to begin
laying block during the first week in March.
The project designer submitted 100% plans in January. The City and Caltrans have provided comments
and the designer anticipates delivering final construction plans in early spring. The streetscape design
and right-of-way activities are also expected to be completed in spring. It is anticipated that the City will
advertise for construction bids in mid-summer.
Centennial Corridor
Designer: Parsons
Design: 95% complete
Staff is pursuing potential State and Federal funding opportunities for various phases of the project.
Final design plans for various parts of the project are at or nearing completion; including:
100% Local Roads and Bike Path plans
100% Roadway plans
100% plans for structures in Zones 1 and 2 (Zone 1 includes the roadways and structures from
the Kern River Bridge Improvements through the California Avenue Bridge; Zone 2 includes
bridges at Marella Way, La Mirada Drive, Ford Avenue, Stockdale Highway, and Real Road
100% submittal for structures associated with the State Route 58/99 Interchange (Zone 3)
Various environmental revalidations have been approved or are under review
The City has obtained legal possession of all full parcels necessary for project construction; acquisition
of the necessary partial parcels is underway. To date, 225 structures have been cleared from the corridor.
The relocation of sanitary sewers in the Westpark neighborhood is 60 percent complete; Westpark
local street construction is expected to begin in March; and bids for the Centennial Corridor – Sound
Walls (Westpark) will open on March 6th. Sound wall construction is expected to begin this summer.
The City has advertised a Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) from qualified
engineering firms to provide construction manager services for various phases of the Centennial Corridor
Project. Project information and submission criteria can be found on the City’s online bidding system.
Hageman Flyover
Designer: Caltrans
Design 100% complete
Caltrans will provide final plans to the City in March. Staff will seek potential funding opportunities.
Please Note: Inclement weather and other unforeseen conditions can impact construction activities and
project schedules. Many activities cannot be performed in the rain or when the ground is wet.
Construction activities may be canceled and rescheduled without prior notice. TRIP staff appreciates the
public’s patience as our contractors make the necessary scheduling adjustments to work around
changing conditions.
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March 2018
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Birds-eye view of the Kern River Bridge
Improvements Project
Top right: Profile grinding of new pavement within
the Westside Parkway median
Middle Right (A): In preparation of bridge widening
work, crews demolished barrier rail on the
eastbound bridge crossing the Kern River
Middle Right (B): Crews also demolished the barrier
rail on the bridge crossing Truxtun Avenue
Bottom: The channel lining was removed and a
temporary bypass and cofferdam were installed in
the Carrier Canal. Construction is underway on the
extension of the existing culvert in conjunction with
the Truxtun Avenue Improvements Project.
A
B
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March 2018
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Top left: Crews placed concrete for new roadway along State Route 58 in February
Top right: Workers finish the newly placed concrete pavement along State Route 58
Middle left: Multiple construction activities are currently underway on the new connector bridge in preparation of
the northbound-to-eastbound traffic switch
Middle right: The drainage basin located alongside the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp from Ming
Avenue is expected to be completed in March
Bottom left: Crews work on the sound wall footings along the north side of 24th Street
Bottom right: The installation of reinforcing steel for the north side sound walls on 24th Street is underway
Interested in becoming a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor?
Course Fees WAIVED!
A ee or Aer e Cross Cero
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Step 1: Enroll in a Lifeguard Pre-Assessment. The pre-assessment is a pre-requisite for the American
Red Cross Lifeguarding Course; American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard Certifications will be needed
for the Lifeguard position. Pre-registration is required.
PRE-ASSESSMENT DATES (#159499):
A1: Saturday, March 10th at 8:00 a.m.
A2: Saturday, April 14th at 8:00 a.m.
Step 2: Pre-Assessment requirements: participants are required to complete a 300 yard swim test, a 10 lb.
brick test, and must be able to tread water for two minutes.
Step 3: Enroll in an upcoming Lifeguard Academy. Must attend entire course selected.
WATERPARK LIFEGUARD TRAININGS (#144599):
A1: March 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Pilot Program Opportunity)*
A2: April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Fri. 5:30 — 9:30 p.m. & Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*The City of Bakersfield has partnered with Bakersfield Fire and Bakersfield College (B.C.) to offer a PILOT PROGRAM
during the March 2018 Lifeguard Academy Training. Earn up to 2 units of college credits at B.C. Applicants will be required
to: complete a B.C. add slip and enroll online. College course fees will be waived.
Step 4: Successfully complete the Lifeguard Academy Training and apply for a Lifeguard position
For more information call: (661) 852-7430
McMurtrey Aquatic Center 1325 Q St. Bakersfield, CA 93301
Week of March 5_2018_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of March 5, 2018 – March 9, 2018 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Section repairs in preparation for a Grind & Pave on Monitor between White Ln and Fairview (SB1)
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Bernard St between Union Ave. and Kern St. (SB1)
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Campus Park between Old River and Buena Vista (SB1)
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Allen Rd between Olive Dr. and Noriega (SB1)
Preparing a Maintenance Grind & Pave on Miramonte from Hwy 178 to south end (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
Concrete work on Streets that are funded with SB1 money
Miscellaneous work at Sport Complex
Working on expansion of PD parking lot off of Buena Vista
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Week of March 5_2018_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, March 5, 2018
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary
Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr.
Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. – Panorama Dr. & Columbus St.
Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. – Fountain Dr. & Raval St.
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Thursday, March 8, 2018
Between Carr St. & California Ave. – Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. – California Ave. & Montclair St.
Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. – Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd.
Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. – No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between New Stine & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, March 9, 2018 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
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.
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 February 26th
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 2 – CIF Wrestling Session One 9:00 AM
$23, $20, $17, $16, $15, $14, $13 ($10)On Sale Now
March 3 – CIF Wrestling Session Two 9:00 AM
$25, $22, $19, $18, $17, $16, $14 ($11)On Sale Now
March 3 – CIF Wrestling Session Three 7:00 PM
$27, $24, $21, $20, $19, $18, $15 ($12)On Sale Now
March 9 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
March 10 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
March 14 – Condors vs Tucson 6:30 PM
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
March 16 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
March 30 – Bronco, ElCoyote 8:00 PM
$53, $43, $33 On Sale Now
April 13 – Comedy Get Down 8:00 PM
$135, $79.50, $55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
May 12 – Kevin Hart 7:00 PM
$99.50, $73.50, $50.50, $36 On Sale Now
June 15 – Sugarland w/ Brandy Clark 7:00 PM
$99.50, $69.50, $49.50, $29.50 On Sale Now
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
March 24 – Condors vs Tucson 7:00 PM
$37, $27, $22, $18, $14, $12 On Sale Now
March 8 – Buddy Holly Story 7:30 PM
$55, $45, $35 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
March 30 – Jay Owenhouse 7:30 PM
$50, $40, $30 On Sale Now
April 7 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 29 – Adrian Uribe & Omar Chaparro 6:00 PM
$95, $80, $70, $60, $50, $40 On Sale Now
May 7 – David Blaine 8:00 PM
$97, $77, $67, $47, $23 On Sale 3/2
May 9th – PAW Patrol Live!10 A & 6 P
$110, $50, $35, $25, $19 On Sale Now
May 12 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
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