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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
February 8, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Members of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure Citizens Oversight
Committee received a welcome packet this week. The packet is intended to help members become familiar with the priorities of the measure, the role of the committee
and some tentative timelines for meetings. Enclosed is the main section of the welcome packet. We look forward to engaging with the committee in the very near future!
Earlier this afternoon, City staff attended the first online orientation on the Transformative
Climate Communities (TCC) Round 2 Planning Grant. As you may recall, Bakersfield is one of four cities to receive the $200,000 planning grant from the Strategic Growth Council to
create a competitive application for the larger TCC implementation opportunity. The City’s project, “Revitalizing Downtown Bakersfield: Live, Work, Play,“ proposes to initiate
activities related to affordable housing, workforce development, and alternative
transportation. Moving forward, staff will receive a feedback package on the City’s
application, make any needed revisions, execute the grant agreement, and begin the
project by early April.
The Jastro Park pickleball and tennis court rehab
project is underway. Crews started scraping work last
week and the expected completion date is near the end of April or early May, barring any unexpected
delays. This project involves a complete removal and replacement of all court surfacing and will hold 3
tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts.
The Bakersfield Fire department has been active in public outreach and education. The photo collage on
the next page shows Engine Company 1 presenting to preschoolers at Little Ones Preschool on general fire
safety and Engine Company 5 presenting information
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on a career with the BFD to the students of Mira Monte High. Staff was there to educate
students on what their fire department does, what the job entails, and how to become a
BFD Firefighter.
Traffic Advisory
UPDATE: Construction starts on Centennial Corridor Phase 3. Freeway ramps at Real Road to permanently close
The start of construction on Centennial Corridor Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector –
has been shifted to February 11th, 2019 due to weather. This phase of the project will
reconstruct the westbound-to-southbound loop ramp at the State Route 58/State Route 99
Interchange, build an auxiliary lane on westbound State Route 58, widen the bridge across
State Route 99, and construct a barrier-separated off-ramp connector from southbound
State Route 99 to Ming Avenue.
The project permanently closes access to State Route 58 and to southbound State Route 99
at Real Road. This closure is now expected to be set in place the night of February 14th, 2019 (weather dependent). Eastbound motorists will then need to access State Route 58 by taking
Stockdale Highway/Brundage Lane to the H Street interchange. Westbound motorists will need to exit State Route 58 at Chester Avenue. Southbound motorists can access State
Route 99 at either California Avenue or Ming Avenue.
Real Road will remain open to both northbound and southbound traffic.
Demolition scheduled for Belle Terrace Bridge
Demolition of the Belle Terrace Bridge is scheduled to begin on February 19th, 2019. This work will require several nights of full freeway closures on State Route 99, as well as State Route
58/State Route 99 connector ramps and the Ming Avenue on-ramp to northbound State Route 99. The detour route will utilize Wible Road. Signs and flaggers will be in place to direct
vehicles around the work zone.
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On Tuesday, February 19th, the contractor plans to begin bridge demolition work above the
southbound lanes on State Route 99. The first freeway lane will be closed at 9:00 p.m.
Additional lanes will close at 10:00 p.m. All southbound lanes and all but one northbound
lane will be closed at 11:00 p.m. This work will also require the closure of the following ramps:
northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 connector, westbound State Route
58 to southbound State Route 99 connector, and the Ming Avenue on-ramp to northbound
State Route 99. All lanes and ramps are expected to open by 5:00 a.m. These closures will
also be in effect on Thursday, February 21st.
On Wednesday, February 20th, the contractor plans to begin bridge demolition work above
the northbound lanes on State Route 99. All northbound lanes and all but one southbound lane will be closed. The northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 connector
and the Ming Avenue on-ramp to northbound State Route 99 will be closed, but the westbound State Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 connector will remain open. Lanes
closures will begin at 9:00 p.m., with final closures implemented at 11:00 p.m. All lanes and ramps are expected to open at 5:00 a.m.
Demolition and nighttime closures may continue into the first week of March. Closure
information will be updated as work progresses. This work may be cancelled and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 connector ramp closures
Nighttime closures are planned for both the northbound and southbound State Route 99 to
eastbound State Route 58 connector ramps on Wednesday, February 13th and Thursday,
February 14th. The closures are expected to be in place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and
5:00 a.m. each night.
The closures are needed for bridge work and do not impact westbound traffic.
Intersection closures on the north side of 24th Street
Following the re-opening of Myrtle Street, Spruce Street will close at 24th Street. Pine Street is
expected to close mid next week, depending upon weather. Each street eastward to Bay
Street will consecutively close on the north side of 24th Street as the contractor installs new
drainage pipe along the corridor.
Spruce Street, Pine Street, Cedar Street, Alder Street and Bay Street will remain closed
through mid-May while the contractor constructs new roadway and installs new sidewalks,
curb and gutter in this area. During this period, residents will need to access the
neighborhood via Beech Street or from F Street.
PG&E periodic lane closures during equipment safety upgrades
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) contract crews are upgrading equipment on
electric transmission towers to improve safety and reliability. Work is scheduled to be
complete by the end of April.
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During construction access to businesses and homes from White Lane at Wible Road, west to
Gosford Road at White Lane, and north on Gosford Road to the Kern Power Substation at
Coffee Lane and Rosedale Highway may be impacted. No road closures are expected, but
crews will temporarily close lanes to access construction areas off the roadway.
Customers may see PG&E contractors climbing towers to complete the work in the area, and
weather or other safety factors may change our schedule. Construction will mostly take
place during business hours, with some work occurring during the weekends to minimize
impacts to local businesses. To ensure safety around towers and work areas, “no parking”
signs will be posted at least 72 hours in advance. PG&E may temporarily close some nearby roads, trails, or public spaces. PG&E has notified the City of Bakersfield as well as impacted
customers of work near their home or business.
PG&E appreciates the patience and cooperation of customers in the area as it works to improve the electric system serving the region. Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of February 11th
Event Notifications
Event calendar for the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center
CPR and First Aid Training – provided by grant through the Recreation and Parks
Department for parents, grandparents, expectant parents, and childcare providers of
children under the age of 10. Located at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Pre-registration
is required. The next training is February 16th. Please see flyer for more details.
The annual Guns & Hoses hockey game will take place this weekend at 2:00 p.m. at the
Rabobank Arena. Proceeds from this event benefit the Kern Law Enforcement Foundation
and the $20 ticket is valid for both the 2:00 p.m. benefit game and the 7:00 p.m. Condors
game. See the attached flyer for more details.
Bakersfield Public Safety/Vital Services Measure
Citizens Oversight Committee
Welcome Packet
Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
Overview
On November 6, 2018, voters within the City of Bakersfield passed the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital
Services Measure. The Measure is a locally controlled one-cent sales tax measure that will provide approximately
$50 million annually to the City of Bakersfield to address top community priorities. The Measure increases the
sales tax rate from 7.25 to 8.25 percent within the incorporated city limits of Bakersfield. The City will receive 2
percent of the 8.25 percent rate.
In response to feedback received during over 30 community meetings and a survey of nearly 1,000 residents, the
13 priorities included in the Measure documents are:
1. Increasing police staffing to improve police
response times, reduce crime, and increase
neighborhood police patrols.
2. Improving rapid response to assaults and
robberies.
3. Maintaining/improving rapid response to
gang violence.
4. Investigating and proactively preventing
property crimes, burglaries and vehicle
thefts.
5. Keeping public areas safe and clean
6. Strengthening the capacity of the Special
Enforcement Unit.
7. Expanding the School Resource Officer
Program.
8. Maintaining a fully staffed and equipped
class II rated fire department.
9. Reducing homelessness through partnerships
with service providers to increase outreach,
sheltering and construction of affordable
housing.
10. Addressing the fiscal stability of the City of
Bakersfield
11. Creating jobs through economic
development, business retention/attraction
and workforce development
12. Enhancing amenities throughout the
community to improve the quality of life and
attract visitors.
13. Enhancing neighborhoods through additional
code enforcement and improved park
maintenance.
These 13 priorities will guide all proposed investments for enhanced City services, programs and projects.
Effective Date and Sunset
Pursuant to state law, the Measure will become effective for retailers engaged in business within the incorporated
city limits of Bakersfield starting April 1, 2019. Revenues associated with the Measure are not anticipated to start
being received by the City until June 2019. There is no sunset term contained within the Measure.
Oversight and Transparency Requirements
In keeping with the City’s fiscally-conservative, award-winning budget approach, the Measure requires:
Establishment of a nine member citizens’ oversight committee
Publishing of an annual report
Annual financial audits
Distinct accounting procedures to track the expenditures of Measure revenues
These requirements ensures the proceeds of any revenue generated by Measure are expended in a manner
consistent with the priorities of the community.
Citizens Oversight Committee
Term and Compensation
Each Committee member serves a three year term, expiring on February 6, 2022. All Committee members must
reside within the City of Bakersfield for the duration of their term. The City Council may remove any Committee
member for any reason by a simple majority vote. There is no monetary compensation for serving on the
Committee.
Primary Duties of the Committee
The Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure requires the establishment of a Citizens
Oversight Committee to act in an advisory capacity to review the expenditure of revenues generated by
the tax imposed by the Measure. The Committee’s primary objective is to provide independent verification
that the revenues collected pursuant to the Measure are expended in such a manner that is consistent with
the priorities described within the Measure. The Committee shall exist in this capacity for the duration of
Measure.
The City shall produce an annual report to demonstrate how the funds subject to the Measure are being
expended. The report shall provide a comprehensive review of the funds received, budgeted and expended
in relation to the tax that is subject to the Measure. The report shall be provided to the Committee for
review upon completion.
The City shall ensure that annual independent audits are conducted to account for the tax revenues received
and expenditures made in relation to the tax that is subject to this ordinance, and to ensure consistency
with spending priorities. Such audits will be provided to the Committee for review upon completion.
Hold public meetings, in compliance with the Brown Act and applicable conflict of interest rules, to
receive public comments, review presentations from City staff and discuss spending priorities associated
with the Measure.
The Committee will be provided presentations by City staff in advance of the City annual budget process
to allow for comprehensive review and comment.
The Committee may prepare recommendations on funding priorities for the Measure and present such
recommendations to the City Council in advance of or during the City’s annual budget process.
Staff Contact
The City Manager’s Office is designated as the coordinator for the Committee. City Manager Alan Tandy and
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot will act as the primary staff contacts for the Committee. The City Manager’s
Office will coordinate meeting dates and times, prepare meeting agendas and coordinate with the various City
departments on presentations that will be made to the committee. Staff can be contacted at (661) 326-3751.
Committee Meeting Information
Overview
The Committee is anticipated to meet at least four times per year in advance and after adoption of the City’s
budget by the City Council, as well as after the fiscal year concludes. Additional meetings may be required for
the first year. Please allot two hours per meeting for scheduling purposes.
Dates and times for meetings will be determined based on the availability of Committee members and City budget
deadlines. All meetings will be noticed in advanced according to state law and will be open to the public. An
agenda will be prepared and distributed to the committee members, the public and the media prior to the meeting
date. All meetings will take place in the Rabobank Convention Center.
2019 Tentative Meeting Timeline
The following is tentative timeline based on the City’s budget deadline for FY 2019-20. Specific dates and times
will be finalized based on availability of the Committee members.
•Week of February 25, 2019
o Conduct swearing in ceremony
o Orientation
o Overview of ballot priorities, budget timelines and committee role
o City budget overview
•Week of March 4, 2019
o Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Proposed Budget Overview
•Week of March 11, 2019
o Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Proposed Department Budget Proposals
•Week of March 18, 2019
o Reserved for outstanding questions or staff responses.
Attachments and Additional Information
Conflict of Interest Documents: Required to be completed and returned to the City Clerk’s Office no
later than March 8, 2019. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 326-3767.
Resolution No. 089-18: City Council placement of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services
Measure on the ballot, including the 13 community priorities
Resolution No. 009-19: Establishment of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services Measure
Citizens Oversight Committee
Week of February 11_2019_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of February 11, 2018 – February 15, 2018
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on H Street between Brundage and 4th Street (SB1)
Reconstructing various streets between Brundage and Bank from Oak to A Street (SB1)
Reconstructing various streets between Pacheco and Fairview from H to Hughes
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
Loading dock repairs on the Amphitheater
Mill Creek housing projects stamped concrete crossing for Community Development
Concrete work on Streets that are funded with SB1 money
Concrete work on California Median Island between Oak and H Street
Constructing a sump on 1st Street and V Street
Working on Bus Stop on Ming in front of Valley Plaza
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.
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Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, February 11, 2018
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Tuesday, February 12, 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, February 13, 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, February 14, 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, February 15, 2018
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.)
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 4th
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 8 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$38, $28, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 9 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM
February 15 – Gabriel Iglesias 8:00 PM
$66, $46, $31 On Sale Now
February 17 – CSUB Hockey vs CSUN 2:00 PM
$10 On Sale Now
February 18 – Harlem Globetrotters 2:00 PM
$97, $77, $59, $49, $40, $32, $25 On Sale Now
March 9 – Bakersfield Falcons Boxing 6:00 PM
$90, $31, $30, $21, $16 On Sale Now
April 6 – PBR Velocity Tour 7:00 PM
$150, $65, $52, $42, $25, $15 On Sale Now
May 18 – Carrie Underwood 7:00 PM
$96, $66, $46 On Sale Now
May 28 – New Kids On The Block 7:30 PM
$29.50 to $159.50 On Sale Now
$38, $28, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now
February 8 – Super Love Jam 7:30 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $40.50, $35.50, $30.50 On Sale Now
February 10 – Bronco, Ramon Ayala 7:00 PM
$157, $117, $97, $72, $62, $42 On Sale Now
February 17 – Mariachi Festival 7:00 PM
$97, $77, $62, $42, $32, $22 On Sale Now
February 19 – PJ Masks Live!6:00 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 On Sale Now
March 3 – STOMP 7:30 PM
$60, $45, $30 On Sale Now
March 10 – Yuri y Pandora 7:00 PM
$135, $105, $85, $75, $60, $40 On Sale Now
March 23 – Brenton Wood 8:00 PM
$122, $102, $82, $62, $42, $22 On Sale Now
March 29 – Colin and Brad 7:30 PM
$58.50, $48.50, $38.50 On Sale Now
April 20 – Roberto Tapia 8:00 PM
$138, $108, $88, $78, $53, $33 On Sale Now
March 9 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
All shows $130, $89, $75, $58, $45
March 20th, 21st, 22nd - 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 23rd – 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 24th – 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM
February 21-23
All Session Pass On Sale Now
Single Session on sale February 16
Reserved $100/$85, GA $59
www.rabobankarena.com - www.spectrumamphitheatre.com