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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
April 27, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
You will recall that on March 23rd we announced the receipt of two California
Transportation Commission Grants totaling $94 million. This week the CTC staff released its recommendations for another round of grants. Bakersfield and the Kern COG is
recommended to receive another $25 million for the freeway connector project- another carve out of the Centennial Corridor. The staff recommendation will be voted on next
month- it is normally a consent calendar item.
The Total for the spring is at $119 million when this one is confirmed. It is quite a
remarkable achievement and is the product of the TRIP team-COG, Cal Trans, City and
Parsons. Thanks and congratulations to the many people who worked on it.
We did try for one we did not receive- in the amount of $17 million. There is one more- a
federal grant request for $60 million- we are hoping to hear in June.
Earlier this year, we provided background information on several statewide initiatives that
were circulating for signature for potential inclusion on the November 2018 ballot. One of
the initiatives in particular is of great concern to the City. The Tax Fairness, Transparency
and Accountability Act of 2018 is an initiative sponsored by the American Beverage
Association. This group spent more than $25 million dollars in 2016 to unsuccessfully
oppose local soda tax measures in other California communities. Because of these
defeats, this group has initiated an effort that would further erode the voice of local
voters in community-wide decision making processes. This initiative is another example of
a “one size fits all” model that arises from Sacramento with no consideration of local issues and factors.
This initiative would drastically limit local revenue authority and it applies retroactively and
may void local measures approved by local voters on or after January 1, 2018. As it is drafted, this measure would take away local control from California communities when it
comes to considering additional investment in local services. It would do this in a number of ways:
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o Expands the definition of tax to include some charges that state and local governments currently treat as nontax levies
o Increases in local general taxes would need to be approved by two-thirds vote of the electorate whether sought by local government or citizen initiative
o Any revenue used for general purposes must be stated as to be used for “unrestricted
general revenue purposes,” and for local government taxes, requires that a statement of
allowable uses be included in the ballot question presented to voters.
o Any change to the statement allowable uses of revenue would require a two-thirds vote
of the local governing body and two-thirds vote of the electorate, or a two-thirds vote of
the electorate for citizen initiative taxes.
o Requires that increased fees and other charges be approved by either of two-thirds vote
of local governing body and provides that fees and other charges may be overturned
via referenda
Staff will continue to track this and other important legislation and update you as
necessary.
Many thanks to the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful team for a successful 17th annual Great
American Cleanup! Over 1500 volunteers from many community groups helped pick up
litter, plant trees and flowers, tend gardens and more.
This past Thursday, The City of Bakersfield and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
held a joint media event to announce the conversion of 12,865 city-owned streetlight
fixtures with new energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) lights.
The new streetlights will provide more direct and natural light to help improve public
safety and lower the city’s energy costs. As a result of this project, Bakersfield will save
more than $710,000 annually in energy costs.
Installation of the LED fixtures on thousands of streetlights will take place on major city streets and in residential areas. The upgrades should be completed by the end of June.
The project is funded with a no-interest loan offered by PG&E to municipal customers who
invest in energy efficiency projects. See the attached press release for more information.
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An informational webpage has also been created and can be found at www.BakersfieldCity.us/led
Traffic Advisories
Truxtun Avenue Lane Closures
The daytime lane closures that were previously scheduled for today and tomorrow on
westbound Truxtun Avenue have been cancelled and rescheduled for next week, May 1-4.
The closure of the outside westbound lane on Truxtun Avenue, between Elm Street and Oak
Street, is expected to be in effect Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3
p.m. Motorists travelling through this area should anticipate delays and select an alternate
route or allow extra time to reach their destinations.
The south side Elm Street/Truxtun Avenue intersection will be closed through Monday, April 30.
This around-the-clock closure is needed to allow the recently installed cross gutter concrete
to cure. Motorists should use Pine Street to access homes and businesses along 16th Street.
The contractor is currently constructing new curb and sidewalk along the south side of
Truxtun Avenue, between Oak Street and Elm Street, but this area remains a No Parking Zone
until the adjacent street improvements are complete.
Nighttime lane closures are also scheduled for the westbound outside lane on Truxtun Avenue, from Oak Street to State Route 99, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., through
April 30. The nighttime closures are needed for the relocation of fiber optic lines.
Nighttime Lane and Ramp Closures Work Continues on State Route 99 and State Route 58
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The following nighttime lane and ramp closures have been scheduled for State Route 58 and State Route 99 for next week, Monday, April 30 through Thursday, May 3. These closures are
expected to be in place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. At least one freeway lane will remain open to traffic while work is underway, but motorists will need to use an adjacent
interchange to enter or exit the freeway during ramp closures.
Monday through Wednesday nights:
• Westbound State Route 58 Union Avenue on-ramp, and the two adjacent outside
freeway lanes, for electrical work.
• Westbound State Route 58 H Street on-ramp for electrical work.
• Two inside lanes on northbound and southbound State Route 99, between Ming
Avenue and Wilson Road, for sign structure and barrier rail construction.
Thursday night:
• Westbound State Route 58 Chester Avenue off-ramp, as well as the two outside
freeway lanes in this area, for electrical work.
• Northbound State Route 99 Ming Avenue on-ramp and the two adjacent outside
freeway lanes for electrical work.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of April 30th
Police Department Special Enforcement Unit Report for March 2018
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
The Bakersfield Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross- Kern Chapter
to install smoke detectors in a pre-selected area in the City of Bakersfield. The event takes
place Saturday, April 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bakersfield Fire Department, Fire Station #1. Please see the attached flyer for more details and information on how to
sign up as a volunteer!
The Cali Crown Classic soccer tournament will be at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village next weekend, on May 5th and 6th. They expect about 100 teams of youth soccer players
ages 10-18. Teams will travel from Sacramento, Fresno and LA areas to participate all day Saturday, and until 3:00PM on Sunday. It will be a busy weekend! AYSO is planning some
specials at the concession stand for Cinco de Mayo.
The Kern County Elections Office is seeking poll workers for the Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held on June 5, 2018. Election officers are need to staff polling places
throughout Kern County. To be a poll worker one must be a registered voter, able to follow written instructions, and able to serve from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Poll
workers will be compensated. Please see the attached press release for more
information.
Week of April 30_2018_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of April 30, 2018 – May 4, 2018 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Monitor between White Ln and Fairview (SB1)
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Campus Park between Old River and Buena Vista (SB1)
Sealing streets in the area south of 7th Standard and west of Calloway to city limits 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
Working on expansion of PD parking lot off of Buena Vista
Concrete work in the Old Town Kern, Oleander and El Toro HUD areas installing and repairing curb &
gutter, sidewalks, and handicap ramps as needed.
Working on Bridge headwall installation at Mesa Marin
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Week of April 30_2018_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, April 30, 2018 All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule. Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, May 2, 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, May 3, 2018
City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St.
Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln.
Between Gosford Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment)
City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr. Friday, May 4, 2018
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Pensinger & Panama Ln.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd.
Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr.
City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave.
Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr.
Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. 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.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 24, 2018
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Lyle Martin, Chief of Police
Subject: Special Enforcement Unit/Gang Violence Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit’s monthly gang statistics report for
March of 2018. Please call if you have any questions.
LDM/vrf
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2018
Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Stats for March 2018
Year to Date Special Enforcement Unit Statistics
January – March 2018
73 Felony Arrests 99 FI’s 36 Search Warrants
30 Misdemeanor Arrests 31 Citations 85 Court Prep - Hours
26 Felony Warrant
Arrests 571 Probation and
Parole Searches 296 Hours Assisting
Patrol
68 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 86 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 576 Hours Assisting
Investigations
13 AB109 Arrests –
186.22 122 Supplemental
Reports 14 2018 Shootings
0 AB109 Arrests - Other 114 General Offense Reports 11 2017 Shootings
27 Hours In Training 2 Vehicle Reports 17 2016 Shootings
42 Guns Seized 114 Patrol Call Response 7 2015 Shootings
33 Felony Arrests 43 FI’s 11 Search Warrants
6 Misdemeanor Arrests 0 Citations 37 Court Prep - Hours
6 Felony Warrant
Arrests 200 Probation and
Parole Searches 132 Hours Assisting
Patrol
26 Misdemeanor
Warrant Arrests 18 Hrs. Assisting Other
Department Sections 319 Hours Assisting
Investigations
3 AB109 Arrests – 186.22 37 Supplemental
Reports 5 2018 Shootings
0 AB109 Arrests - Other 32 General Offense
Reports 4 2017 Shootings
20 Hours In Training 0 Vehicle Reports 6 2016 Shootings
10 Guns Seized 50 Patrol Call Response 1 2015 Shootings
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2018
March 2017‐2018 COMPARISON
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2018
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2018
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SHOOTINGS HOMICIDES*
YEAR TO DATE GANG VIOLENCE INDEX 2016-2018
*Please note that the homicide stats include all gang related homicides, including but not limited to
shootings and stabbings.
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Week of April 23rd
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 4 – US Army All-Star Bowl 6:30 PM
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May 12 – Kevin Hart 7:00 PM
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June 15 – Sugarland w/ Brandy Clark 7:00 PM
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May 9th – PAW Patrol Live!10 A & 6 P
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May 12 – Bakersfield Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
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$79.50, $49.50, $39.50 On Sale Now
May 13 – Stephen Stills and Judy Collins 7:00 PM
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Free Admission
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PRESS RELEASE Kern County Elections Office - 1115 Truxtun Avenue - Bakersfield, CA 93301 - 661-868-3590 Fax 661-868-3768
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 27, 2018
Contact: Karen J. Rhea, Assistant Registrar of Voters
Phone: 661-868-3717
ELECTION OFFICERS NEEDED FOR
STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION
The Kern County Elections Office needs poll workers for the Statewide Direct Primary Election to
be held on June 5, 2018. Election Officers are needed to staff polling places throughout Kern
County.
Requirements to be a poll worker:
• Be a registered voter
• Able to follow written instructions
• Able to serve from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.
Poll workers are paid the following stipend for serving:
Site Supervisor - $150.00 Stipend
Supervisor-Inspector - $150.00 Stipend
Inspector - $120.00 Stipend
Clerks - $110.00 Stipend
Plus additional stipends for attending classes.
For further information on being a poll worker, they can visit our website at:
http://www.kernvote.com/elections/officer_menu.asp or contact us at 661-868-3590
By: Mary B. Bedard, CPA
Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
Kern County