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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/2018AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER December 7, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  With all votes now counted, Bakersfield residents have adopted Measure N, Bakersfield’s Public Safety and Vital Services Measure. The measure will enhance locally-controlled funding for essential services including police and fire protection, attracting and retaining jobs, and homelessness programs. The decision made by the voters is a transformative moment in the history of the City that will have lasting, positive impacts for years to come. City staff is hard at work developing results-oriented, innovative plans to directly address these priorities. There are several steps that need to occur to prior to the measure becoming effective and the new revenues becoming available. As a reminder, staff anticipates the measure will become effective April 2019 for the purposes of collection. Staff then expects to receive three months of the new revenue within the current fiscal year. In between now and April, there are several agreements and other documents that must be filed with the state. Staff plans to bring these items to the Council in January. Additionally, staff plans to bring documents to Council next month to form the citizen’s oversight committee as required by the measure. The recruitment of members for the committee can begin once the committee is established. There is substantial work that lies ahead and staff looks forward to bringing forth proposals to enhance service levels and directly address the priorities established by the community!  Yesterday, Congressman McCarthy announced that the Kern Council of Governments will receive $17.5 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) transportation grant program, for improvements to State Route 46. These funds will be used to convert a 5.3- mile segment of 2-lane highway to 4 lanes, which will improve the safety of this corridor. This project will benefit the Bakersfield region by improving a stretch of State Highway that is heavily utilized by our residents. We would like to applaud Congressman McCarthy for his ongoing efforts to secure much needed transportation funding for our region. General Information December 7, 2018 Page 2 Doubtless you have seen or heard by now that the dockless scooter company, Bird, has deployed approximately 200 scooters across the City in a “pop-up” demonstration over the next couple of days. While these new forms of transportation-share have good intentions to reduce congestion and emissions, a dialogue is always necessary to ensure the service is appropriate for our City. Safety is our #1 concern. City staff have already been having these conversations with bicycle-sharing companies, but like many of these start-up companies, this scooter company’s approach has been to ask forgiveness rather than permission. I have directed staff to respond to the representative from Bird regarding next steps and discussing operations moving forward. A friendly reminder from our Recreation and Parks Departments to check their Facebook page for updates on dog park closures and re-openings during weather events. These postings change regularly based on the conditions of dog parks located in sumps. It is a helpful tool for residents to keep their pets safe and allow staff to maintain the parks as needed. Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) Status Report for the month of December. 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. Congratulations are in order for the new winners of the City’s “Giving Trophy” for collecting the most cans per employee in this year’s food drive. Well done, Wastewater Department! Traffic Advisory Nighttime lane closure scheduled for 23rd Street paving The contractor for the 24th Street Improvement Project plans to grind existing pavement and repave the outside (right) lane on 23rd Street on Friday night, December 7. The outside lane, between D Street and M Street, will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. General Information December 7, 2018 Page 3 Since part of the roadway is already closed for construction, only one lane will be available to traffic during these hours. Eastbound motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, such as Truxtun Avenue, and avoid the corridor during construction. Motorists who must travel on 23rd Street while work is underway should allow sufficient time to accommodate delays. Road construction work may be cancelled and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment while driving through the work zone. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.  State Route 58/99 Connector Closure This Saturday In Bakersfield The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces a closure of the Westbound State Route 58 connector ramp to Northbound State Route 99 this Saturday in Bakersfield for maintenance operations. • The Westbound State Route 58 connector ramp to Northbound State Route 99 will be closed on Saturday, December 8, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closures may continue for longer periods of time if necessary, due to delays caused by weather or uncontrollable events that may occur during operations. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible.  State Route 204 Lane Closure This Saturday In Bakersfield The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces a full closure of Northbound State Route 204 (Golden State Avenue) this Saturday in Bakersfield for guardrail repair and maintenance operations. • Northbound State Route 204 (Golden State Avenue) will be closed between the Airport Drive off-ramp and State Route 99 on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This closure will also have Northbound State Route 204 reduced to one lane between F Street and the Airport Drive off-ramp. Reports  Streets Division work schedule for the week of December 10th Event Notifications  Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  The Tree Foundation of Kern, in partnership with the Recreation and Parks Department, will be planting ten trees at Grissom Park, this Saturday, December 8th starting at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to assist. Please bring shovels and gloves and wear closed toe shoes.  The 35th Annual Bakersfield Toy Run and Canned Food Drive will take place this Sunday, December 9th, 2018 starting at Beach Park located at 21st & Oak. Motorcycles of all General Information December 7, 2018 Page 4 makes and models will begin to gather at Beach Park beginning at 7:00 a.m. The parade to the Kern County Fairground leaves Beach Park at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Admission is 1 new unwrapped toy for ages 0-13 and 2 non-perishable food items with a combined value of at least $20 or $20 cash at the fairground. Live music, food, refreshments and vendors will be at the fairground along with door prizes, auctions and prizes for best decorated bikes and cars.  The Adventist Health Mobile Clinic will be parked at the Park at River Walk next Tuesday, December 11th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. offering free immunizations. For more information regarding eligibility, please see the attached information page. Page 1 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  Mark your calendar and join us for the Centennial Corridor Phase 3 groundbreaking event on December 20, 2018 at 2 p.m. This phase of the project will reconstruct the westbound-to- southbound loop ramp at the State Route 58/State Route 99 interchange, widen the bridge crossing State Route 99, and construct a barrier-separated connector for the southbound Ming Avenue exit. The groundbreaking event will be held at Real Road and State Route 58 (on the site of the old Wild West Shopping Center). Construction on this phase of the project will begin in early 2019.  Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements Project! The Central California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) presented the City with the Project of the Year Award for transportation at its annual meeting last month. Bakersfield Public Works Director Nick Fidler and TRIP Co-manager Kristina Budak were on hand to accept the award. The project added a lane in each direction and made other improvements between Empire Drive and Elm Street. The APWA awards were established to recognize excellence in management and administration of public works projects between the managing agency, the consultant/ architect/engineer, and the contractor.  City Council approved a $6.8 million contract with Griffith Company at the November 28 meeting for construction of a roundabout at Stockdale Highway and Enos Lane. The project is part of the Centennial Corridor improvements and construction is expected to begin in early 2019. PROJECT STATUS Beltway Operational Improvements Contractor: Security Paving Company 99% complete; anticipated completion: fall 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. Last month, the contractor placed rubberized asphalt on ramps along State Route 99 and eastbound State Route 58. The contractor also worked on concrete barrier, slope grading, erosion control and electrical last month. December 2018 TRIP Status Report TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 2 In December, the contractor plans to complete the final striping on State Route 99 and the grading, drainage, and paving for the future H Street eastbound off-ramp from Centennial Corridor and electrical work on State Route 58. 24th Street Improvement Project Contractor: Griffith Company 2% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020 The contractor has restriped and added temporary concrete barrier rail where necessary in the eastbound direction along the corridor between the Kern River Bridge and M Street. C Street has been closed at 23rd Street and a short section of 23rd Street, between C and D streets, has been closed. This section of 23rd Street is residential and previously connected with the main corridor just east of the curve. These closures are permanent and motorists need to use alternate routes to access 23rd Street through the commercial district. The alleyways on the south side of 24th Street have been closed to thru traffic. The alleys remain open to residential and service use only. Signage has been installed and will be enforced. The contractor is currently working at the Carrier Canal, expanding the culvert to accommodate the widened roadway. Work is also underway on 23rd Street within the commercial section of the corridor. The existing roadway has been removed from the north side of 23rd Street, leaving two lanes open for eastbound traffic. The contractor will be installing a 48-inch pipe to address drainage issues along the corridor. The contractor will work during daytime hours within the residential section and primarily during nighttime hours within the commercial district. Two lanes will remain open in each direction throughout the project area during daytime hours, but the contractor may need to close all but one lane during nighttime hours. Motorists are advised to anticipate potential shifts in traffic and to use alternate routes, such as Truxtun Avenue, whenever possible. Centennial Corridor The multi-phased Centennial Corridor project includes four large contracts and one smaller contract. The first two phases are under construction. Construction on the third phase and on a smaller contract for a roundabout at the State Route 43/Stockdale Highway intersection will begin in early 2019. The final phase of the Centennial Corridor project is expected to be advertised for construction bids in January. Completion of all phases is anticipated in 2022. Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements Contractor: Security Paving Company 63% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2019 This phase constructs new bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future westbound exit from Centennial Corridor (future State Route 58) to Mohawk Street and widens the existing eastbound bridges crossing the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future mainline. In November, construction crews finished forming and placed concrete for the stems and soffit on the second frame of the new bridge crossing the Kern River. Crews are now installing reinforcing steel on this section for the bridge deck. TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 3 Truxtun Avenue was restriped and temporary concrete barrier rail was placed in the areas of the future bridge crossings. The contractor began setting falsework above the roadway last month. This work is performed during nighttime hours and Truxtun Avenue is closed to all traffic in this area while work is underway. The contractor will also be setting falsework for the widening of the existing eastbound bridge crossing the Kern River. The placement of falsework will continue in December. Also in December, the contractor plans to construct a permanent concrete barrier rail on the eastbound loop off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue and embankment construction will continue between the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue. Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements Contractor: Granite Construction 4% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020 Traffic is currently shifted to the west side of Wible Road, between Ming Avenue and State Route 58 East, with one lane open to traffic in each direction. Reconstruction of the roadway, sidewalk, driveways and storm drain improvements along the east side of Wible Road is underway. The contractor plans to complete this work and shift both directions of traffic onto the new pavement in December, which will provide a work zone for the construction of a retaining wall along State Route 99. This configuration is expected to be in place on Wible Road for the next year. Along State Route 99, lanes have been restriped and temporary concrete barriers have been installed to create new work zones on the outside shoulders and inside the median. The outside shoulders of the northbound State Route 99/State Route 58 connector were removed and replaced with a thicker pavement section last month to allow for future traffic shifts. The Wible Road/Stockdale Highway exit from northbound State Route 99 was permanently closed on November 14. The Belle Terrace Bridge is closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic and will be demolished in early 2019. The contractor will need to reconstruct Alamo Street on a new alignment to the west of the existing alignment prior to bridge demolition. Construction of the new northbound State Route 99-to-eastbound State Route 58 connector structure will be underway in December; the existing bridge will remain in place while the new structure is built. Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector Security Paving Company 0% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2021 City Council approved a construction contract with Security Paving Company on November 7. Construction will begin in early 2019. This phase of the project will reconstruct the westbound-to-southbound loop ramp at the State Route 58/State Route 99 interchange. An auxiliary lane will be constructed on westbound State Route 58 and the bridge crossing over State Route 99 will be widened. The project addresses bottleneck congestion on southbound State Route 99 by separating freeway on- and off-ramps between the closely spaced State Route 58 on-ramps and the Ming Avenue off-ramp. The project will combine the eastbound and westbound State Route 58 connectors into one branch connecting to southbound State Route 99. The entrance to the Ming Avenue off-ramp will be shifted to the north and motorists will travel on a barrier-separated connector to Ming Avenue. Sound walls will TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 4 also be constructed with the project. This phase of construction will require permanently closing the freeway on- and off-ramps at Real Road. Phase 4 – Mainline & SR 58/SR 99 Ramp Connectors Designer: Parsons; Design: 100% complete  Received approval of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate from Caltrans in October  The design consultant is in the process of assembling the bid package  The right of way certification was obtained on November 20th  Environmental certification was obtained November 30th Work continues on local street improvements and sound walls in preparation of Centennial Corridor mainline construction. In November, the contractor finished the removal of existing asphalt on Charter Oaks Avenue, the slope grading on Del Rey Court, and installation of street light foundations throughout the project. Next month, the contractor plans to complete the street improvements at the intersection of Charter Oaks Avenue and Easton Drive. Remaining street work includes striping, signing, and the installation of street lights. The contractor completed the sound walls on the west side of the corridor between La Mirada Drive and Montclair Street last month. In December, the contractor plans to complete the sound wall on the east side of the corridor between Montclair Street and Marella Way, which is the last section of wall remaining to be completed prior to Centennial Corridor Mainline construction. State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout Contractor: Griffith Company 0% complete; anticipated completion: early 2020 This contract will improve traffic circulation by replacing the existing 4-way stop with a roundabout at the State Route 43 (Enos Lane) and Stockdale Highway intersection. Bakersfield City Council approved a construction contract with Griffith Company on November 28. Construction will begin after the New Year. California winters may be mild, but rain and other inclement weather conditions can impact construction activities and project schedules. Many activities cannot be performed in the rain, when the ground is wet, or when temperatures are too low. In addition, Caltrans does not allow lane and ramp closures during rain or foggy conditions. 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 weather conditions. TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 5 Top left: In November, the APWA Central California Chapter presented the City with a Project of the Year Award for the Truxtun Avenue Operational Improve- ments. L-R: Greg Gross, representing APWA Central California Chapter; On Man Lau, BSK; Andrew Dellas, Dokken Engineering; Nick Fidler, Bakersfield Public Works Director; Aaron Gomez, Granite Construction; Kristina Budak, TRIP Co-manager; Jim Simon, WSP; Paul Niglio, Granite Construction Middle left: Crews removed pavement along northbound State Route 99 in preparation of constructing the structure to eastbound State Route 58. This work is part of the Belle Terrace Operational Improvements Project. Bottom left: Work was underway last month on a drainage system at Wible Road and Belle Terrace. Bottom Right: New sidewalks are installed along Wible Road. PROJECT PHOTOS TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 6 Top left: Installation of forms for a new bridge abutment for the future westbound Mohawk Street off-ramp. Top right: Birds’-eye-view of the abutments for the new bridge crossings at Truxtun Avenue. Middle left: Crews install forms for the soffit and girders on the second section of the new bridge that will carry westbound traffic to Mohawk Street. Middle right: Concrete was placed in November for the soffit and girders for the new Mohawk St. exit bridge. Bottom left: In advance of Centennial Corridor mainline construction, new sound walls have been constructed in various areas of the Westpark neighborhood. TRIP Status Report December 2018 Page 7 Top left and right: A new concrete culvert is lowered into place at the Carrier Canal near 24th and Oak streets. Middle left: Crews install barriers around an overhead sign on State Route 58. Middle right: Metal beam guardrail is installed along eastbound State Route 58. Bottom: Rubberized asphalt was placed at several locations on the Beltway Operational Improvements Project last month. Week of December 10_2018_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of December 10, 2018 – December 14, 2018 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Maintenance Grind & Pave on Fairview between South H and Hughes Maintenance Grind & Pave on Fairview between H Street and Monitor Maintenance Grind & Pave on H Street between Brundage and 4th Street (SB1) Reconstructing Streets South Pacheco West of Hughes Reconstructing various streets between Brundage and Bank from Oak to A street ( 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 Working with Railroad to improve tracks on District Blvd West of Stine Rd Concrete work on Streets that are funded with SB1 money Concrete work on California Median Island between Oak and H Street Working on Bus Stop on Ming in front of Valley Plaza (After Christmas) Leaf pick-up throughout the City starting going through January 2019. Concrete work in the Old Town Kern areas installing and repairing curb & gutter, sidewalks, and handicap ramps as needed. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 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. Week of December 10_2018_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, December 10, 2018 Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave Tuesday, December 11, 2018 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, December 12, 2018 City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave. Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. – Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr. Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. – Madison Ave. & Hale St. Thursday, December 13, 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, December 14, 2018 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Berkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. 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Our mobile unit brings the immunization clinic to you, and there’s no charge for children who qualify. What is the Adventist Health Children’s MobileImmunizations Program? Since 1996, we’ve been providing free immunizations to Kern County children as part of our commitment to community health. Today, we’re the only health care system in the area that offers a mobile immunization clinic. Each year we provide about 16,500 vaccinations to local children under age 18. To receive free vaccinations, children must meet any one of these criteria: How to access the Children’s Mobile ImmunizationProgram Still have questions? If you want more information about immunizations in general or have specific questions about our mobile immunization clinic, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page or call (661) 869-6740. We look forward to seeing you and your children at our next clinic! Calendar (English) Calendario (Español) Does not have health insurance Enrolled in Medi-Cal (Medi-Cal card is required) American Indian or Alaskan Native Check the schedule: Each month, we post a calendar in English and Spanish that lists the dates, times and locations of the mobile clinic. Choose the site that works best for you. Bring your child’s immunization card: Even if your child has received vaccinations from us in the past, we need to see the yellow card that lists your child’s immunization history. No appointment or registration necessary: Accessing our mobile clinic is easy. Just show up! Immunizations are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Look for us at convenient locations: We normally park our mobile unit in a high-visibility area, such as a shopping center or park. And we try to set up close to bus stops for anyone who uses public transportation. Flu shots for Mom and Dad: In addition to free immunizations for kids, we also offer complimentary flu shots for parents during flu season. Referrals to AHPN providers: If your child needs care beyond an immunization, we will be happy to help you find an Adventist Health Physicians Network provider to serve you. Our diverse group of multilingual doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants offers compassionate, expert care at three convenient locations. Children'sImmunizations FAQ Bakersfield Services Children's Immunizations Bill Pay Patient Login Doctors Locations Services Patient Resources More