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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 3, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Good luck to the Bakersfield Condors as they face-off tonight in game
1 of the AHL Pacific Division Finals series at the Rabobank Arena! Game
2 will also be hosted at home tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. See below
for a photo from last Saturday’s round 1 series-clinching game against
the Colorado Eagles, played in front of a packed crowd of 8,000+!
Notable Items
A few weeks ago I noted the need and desire to reestablish a public information
officer role within the City Manager’s Office. This position will greatly assist the
organization by more effectively communicating important information to the
community and external stakeholders. Staff has been working on developing an
updated job specification and is planning to bring this item to the City Council on
May 22nd for consideration. If approved, my office will begin the recruitment process
immediately, with the intent to fill the positions as soon as possible.
Two large events will be underway this weekend, according to Visit Bakersfield. The
Sweet Adelines Sequoia Pacific Regional Convention returns to Rabobank Arena
May 2-5. Since 2014, this event has brought choruses from Central and Southern
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California, and Nevada to Bakersfield each year, and is committed to be in
Bakersfield each year through 2020. Also from May 3-5 the USA BMX Golden State
Nationals returns at Metro BMX, 3805 Chester Avenue. Bakersfield also hosted this
event in 2018. A video produced by Visit Bakersfield that includes a welcome from
Mayor Goh can be viewed on the Visit Bakersfield YouTube channel
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4V8QRKnV34&feature=youtu.be
The State Department of Finance released its annual population estimates today.
The population estimate for Bakersfield as of 1/1/2019 is 389,211. This represents a 1.1
percent growth or an increase of 4,290 people compared to revised estimates from
January 2018. Bakersfield remains the 9th largest city within the state, ahead of
Anaheim (359,339) and below Oakland (432,897). Bakersfield had the 7th highest
numeric change of population state wide and had the 2nd highest percentage
increase in population among the top 10 largest cities within the state (Sacramento
was #1 at 1.5 percent).
Statewide, the population growth rate was 0.47 percent, which represents the
slowest growth rate in the State’s history. This rate is driven by a significant decline in
births, down by more than 18,000 over the previous year, as well and data reflecting
lower student enrollment. More information and comprehensive data sets are
available at: http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/E-1/
Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)
Status Report for the month of May. 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.
This past Saturday, the Bakersfield Police Department, in collaboration with the
Bakersfield City School District and Westchester Kiwanis, hosted a “Kids and Cops”
day at Fremont Elementary. This event hosted 30 fourth grade students to
participate in a variety of games with staff from the Bakersfield Police Department.
This was the first event for Fremont Elementary and the second year this event has
been held with BCSD and Westchester Kiwanis.
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This past Monday, the Bakersfield Police Department hosted the monthly training
Principled Policing. There were seven community members in attendance who were
able to assist and convey some of questions community may have about law
enforcement. Members are the community are welcome and encouraged to
attend this important training. Please reach out to the Bakersfield Police Department
if you are interested in attending.
Yesterday, the Bakersfield Explorer Post 521 held a graduation ceremony for 19 new
explorers at Centennial High School. At the graduation ceremony, Explorer Ortiz was
awarded the David Nelson Scholarship. Congratulations to all!
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Traffic Advisories
Weekend closure re-scheduled for Truxtun Avenue
The around-the-clock closure on Truxtun Avenue has been rescheduled to Friday, May
3rd at 9:00 p.m. continuing through Monday, May 6th at 5:00 a.m. The closure will affect
both directions of travel between the westbound Westside Parkway on-ramp and
Commercial Way. The westbound on-ramp will remain open to traffic, but the
eastbound off-ramp will be closed throughout the weekend. Through traffic will need to
detour around the closure by using California Avenue and Mohawk Street. Directional
signage will be in place. Alternatively, motorists can use Rosedale Highway. The closure
is needed to safely remove falsework from the newly constructed bridges crossing over
Truxtun Avenue.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 6th
Event Notifications
Event Calendar for the Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bakersfield Class of
2019, in partnership with the City of Bakersfield Police Department, invites you to
attend the Innocent Victims of Gang Violence Awareness Event and Memorial on
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Lowell Park, located at 800 4th Street. The event will run
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a resource fair during that time, and a
memorial ceremony at 11:00 a.m. with a bench dedication and guest speakers.
The Bakersfield Fire Department will be hosting the First Annual Bakersfield Public
Safety Day on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1 located
at 2102 H Street. There will be live equipment demonstrations, antique and modern
engines on display, and activities for families.
As a reminder, the City of Bakersfield Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan study online
interactive survey map is available for input up to July 15th. This important survey will
help staff get resident feedback in addition to data collected over the year. The
map can be accessed online here: https://bakersfield.altaplanning.cloud/#/step-
one/
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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 construction contract for the final phase of the Centennial Corridor project—the Mainline —was
rescheduled to the May 8 City Council meeting for consideration of approval. Construction is
expected to begin in summer 2019 with completion anticipated in 2022. Security Paving Company
submitted the low bid of $147 million. This phase constructs the mainline between the Westside
Parkway and State Route 58, as well as the State Route 99 connector ramps.
PROJECT STATUS
24th Street Improvement Project
Contractor: Griffith Company
24% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
Drainage work continued last month in various areas along 23rd Street and 24th Street. This work
addresses the recurrent flooding issues along the corridor. The contractor completed the drainage work
on the north side of 24th Street between C Street and D Street and repaved this section of the roadway
in April. The contractor also completed the drainage work along the north side of 23rd Street and repaved
the exposed lanes between D Street and M Street, allowing eastbound traffic to shift onto the new
pavement. The contractor will now work on the drainage along the south side of 23rd Street.
Traffic was shifted to the south between Oak Street and Beech Street last month to allow for
construction of new lanes on the north side of 24th Street within the residential section of the corridor.
This work also includes curb, gutter, sidewalks and adjacent driveway modifications. Access to and from
the north side of 24th Street will remain closed at Spruce Street, Pine Street, Cedar Street, and Alder
Street until this work is completed, which is anticipated in mid-May. The contractor will then begin
working on the new raised median in this area.
Centennial Corridor
The multi-phased Centennial Corridor project includes four large contracts and one smaller contract. The
first three phases are under construction. A smaller contract for a roundabout at the State Route
43/Stockdale Highway intersection and the final phase of Centennial Corridor are expected to begin in
summer 2019. Completion of all phases is anticipated in 2022.
May 2019
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
May 2019
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Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
75% 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 (State Route 58) to Mohawk Street and widens the existing eastbound
bridges crossing the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future mainline.
The contractor placed concrete for the deck on the second bridge crossing Truxtun Avenue last month.
This bridge will be part of the westbound off-ramp to Mohawk Street. Falsework from both of the new
structures at Truxtun Avenue will be removed during a weekend road closure in May.
Concrete barrier rail is under construction on the new Mohawk Street exit bridge over the Kern River.
This work continues into May.
All of the falsework has been installed for the mainline Kern River Bridge widening. The contractor is
currently forming and placing reinforcing steel for the stems and soffit (girders and bridge bottom). This
work will continue through May. There will be several concrete pours scheduled for the widened river
bridge as this structure requires more than 7,000 cubic yards of concrete—more than the combined total
concrete in the three other bridges constructed during this phase. This bridge will carry eastbound and
westbound Centennial Corridor mainline traffic.
Additional work scheduled in May includes: paving, backfill, and various electrical and fiber optic work
items. Embankment construction between the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue is also ongoing.
Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
21% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
Construction of the new Belle Terrace Bridge is underway. The contractor is excavating for the
abutment on the west side of State Route 99. Structure excavation and concrete placement was
completed at the column footings for the Belle Terrace Bridge within the freeway median in April.
Work on the new northbound State Route 99-to-eastbound State Route 58 Connector Bridge
continued last month. The foundations, bridge abutments, columns and falsework are all complete.
Reinforcing steel and formwork is being installed above the falsework for the bridge superstructure. The
first major concrete pour for the superstructure (stems and soffit) is scheduled for mid-May. Formwork
construction and reinforcing steel installation for the top deck of this bridge will follow shortly thereafter.
Construction of the retaining wall along the outside shoulder of northbound State Route 99 is ongoing.
This wall allows for the widening of northbound State Route 99 between the northbound Ming Avenue
to State Route 99 on-ramp and the northbound State Route 99-to-eastbound State Route 58 connector
ramp. Soil improvements behind the wall are nearly complete and construction of permanent wall
improvements is ready to begin.
Storm drain improvements have been completed along Alamo Street. A temporary road has been
constructed along the new Alamo alignment to maintain access to area residences while the Belle
Terrace Bridge is under construction.
TRIP Status Report
May 2019
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Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
2% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2021
This phase of the project reconstructs 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 westbound bridge crossing over State Route 99 will be widened. The eastbound and westbound
State Route 58 connectors will be combined into one branch connecting to southbound State Route 99.
The project will shift the southbound State Route 99 entrance to the Ming Avenue off-ramp northward
and construct a barrier-separated connector to Ming Avenue. Sound walls will also be constructed with
this phase of the project.
The contractor permanently closed the westbound State Route 58 off-ramp at Real Road last month.
Motorists can enter and exit State Route 58 at the H Street/Chester Avenue interchange. To access
southbound State Route 99, motorists can use either California Avenue or Ming Avenue. Freeway-to-
freeway access will continue during construction. A temporary ramp will be built to maintain access from
westbound State Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 during the reconstruction of the westbound-
to-southbound loop connector ramp.
Southbound State Route 99 between State Route 58 and Ming Avenue was restriped in April to allow
excavation to begin on the Ming Avenue off-ramp structure and the Belle Terrace Pump Plant. Excavation
work will be underway throughout the month of May.
The contractor also plans to begin the partial demolition of the westbound State Route 58 bridge over
State Route 99 in advance of widening this structure.
Phase 4 – Mainline
0% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2022
This phase will construct the freeway mainline and connector ramps between State Route 58/State
Route 99 and the Westside Parkway.
The construction contract was re-scheduled to the May 8 City Council meeting for consideration of
approval. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2019 with completion anticipated in 2022.
Security Paving Company submitted the low bid of $147 million.
State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout
Contractor: Griffith Company
0% complete; anticipated completion: 2020
This project 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.
Utility relocations are currently underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2019.
TRIP Status Report
May 2019
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Upper left: The contractor for the Belle Terrace
Operational Improvements project installed
falsework in April for the new northbound SR 99
to eastbound SR 58 connector bridge.
Upper right: Soil improvements are underway
along northbound SR 99 in preparation of
retaining wall construction.
Middle: Crews remove existing cement treated
base prior to repaving the north side of 23rd
Street between D Street and M Street.
Bottom left: Grinding along the north side of 23rd
Street in preparation of paving.
Bottom right: Anti-graffiti treatment is applied to
the sound wall along the south side of 24th Street.
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Upper left: Concrete deck pour for the westbound Mohawk Street exit bridge crossing Truxtun Avenue.
Upper right: Deck finishing on the westbound Mohawk Street exit bridge crossing Truxtun Avenue. The
contractor will remove falsework from both structures at Truxtun Avenue in May.
Bottom left: Falsework was completed in April for the mainline Kern River Bridge widening. This bridge will
allow for the connection of the Centennial Corridor mainline to the Westside Parkway.
Bottom right: Crews construct the concrete barrier rail along the new westbound Mohawk Street exit bridge
crossing the Kern River.
Week of May 6_2019_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of May 6, 2019 – May 10, 2019
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Paving Bike Path between Alfred Harrold Hwy and Manor St as far as $102 k will take us
Reconstructing various streets between Pacheco and Fairview from H to Hughes (SB1)
Blade sealing various streets and alleys with cold mix material that we have on hand
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 work on various streets between Brundage and Bank from Oak to A Street (SB1)
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 along with other priority location per GET
Concrete at various GET Bus Stop throughout the City of Bakersfield
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of May 6_2019_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, May 6, 2019
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.) – Calloway & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Stockdale Ranch Area South of Stockdale Hwy
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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.
Between New Stine & Mountain Ridge – Panama & Berkshire
Thursday, May 9, 2019
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.
Between Panama Ln & Berkshire – Mountain Ridge & Stine Rd
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Way & N. Stine Rd.
Week of May 6_2019_Work Schedule
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Friday, May 10, 2019
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. & Mountain Ridge
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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Week of April 22nd
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 23 – Condors vs Colo Game 3 7:00 PM
$39, $29, $24, $20, $17, $12 On Sale Now
April 26 – US Army Bowl 6:30 PM
$15, $12 On Sale Now
April 27 – Condors vs Colo Game 4 7:00 PM
$39, $29, $24, $20, $17, $12 On Sale Now
April 28 – Condors vs Colo Game 5 (If Necessary)5:00 PM
$39, $29, $24, $20, $17, $12 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
August 23 – Toby Keith w/Ned LeDoux 8:00 PM
$147, $97, $75, $65, $45 On Sale Now
September 13 – Ghost w/Nothing More 7:30 PM
$66.50, $56.50, $46.50, $26.50 On Sale Now
April 23 – Sammy Hagar & The Circle 7:00 PM
$156, $106, $76, $66, $46 On Sale Now
May 11 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 26 – Gurdas Maan 7:00 PM
$35 On Sale Now
June 2 – Jeff Dunham 3:00 PM
$49.50 On Sale Now
June 13 – Third Eye Blind 7:30 PM
$79.50, $39.50, $25 On Sale Now
August 11 – Jackson Browne 7:30 PM
$129, $79, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
October 1-2 – Nick Jr. Live!6:00 PM
$99 (VIP), $65, $55, $45, $35, $29, $23, $18 On Sale Now
June 14 – Bobby Brown + Bell Biv DeVoe 8:00 PM
$119, $89, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
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