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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Feb. 12, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
City administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of the
Presidents’ Day holiday. Curbside trash and recycling services will not be affected.
Notable Items
The City’s Solid Waste Division held
its second pop-up drive-thru trash drop-off event on Saturday,
February 6 at two locations, one in
northeast Bakersfield and one in the
southwest. Between the two
locations, between 800 and 900
vehicles came through to drop off
trash. The southwest site at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village received
more than 20 tons of total trash, and
the northeast site on Panorama Drive (right) collected another six tons!
The items dropped off included refrigerators, furniture, barbecue grills,
recycling, and even 125 e-waste items.
The event was part of Bakersfield’s
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Clean City Initiative, a program with the goal of helping improve the look of the City for residents and visitors. The City plans to host similar events each month, rotating the
locations throughout the City to provide opportunities to residents of all parts of Bakersfield!
The Animal Care Center hosted
another successful low-cost pet vaccine clinic, this one on Saturday,
February 6 at Jefferson Park. For
most of the clinic the line of vehicles
waiting was wrapped around the
site. The drive-thru clinic (top and
middle at right) issued 190 licenses,
administered 338 total vaccines and
62 microchips. The ACC also
provided a survey (in English and
Spanish) to learn from participants
about the community’s animal care
needs.
The next clinic is set for Saturday,
March 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at
Beale Park (500 Oleander Avenue).
The Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Center on South Owens Street is hosting a free meals program in partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
This program is federally funded, allowing all children from 2- to 18-
years-old (and adults with disabilities) to receive nutritious snacks free
of charge, Monday through Friday from 2 to
3:30 p.m. Due to the pandemic, an
afternoon snack and dinner snack will be
combined in one bag per person.
Ever wonder about the story behind the bust of President Abraham Lincoln near the
corner of Truxtun and Chester Avenues
(bottom right) and how it got there? In light
of the Presidents’ Day holiday, Visit Bakersfield dug into the history and found
out! Check out the great story they
unearthed here!
With the stay at home order recently lifted,
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the Recreation & Parks Department’s hockey group was able to get its mitigation plan approved by the health department, allowing trainings at the Saunders Recreational
Facility. A local roller hockey group is also interested in using the facility. They are in the process of getting their mitigation plan ready to submit to the health department.
Traffic Advisories
Full closure planned on Ford Avenue
A full closure has been scheduled for Ford Avenue. Beginning February 15, Ford Avenue
will be closed from Morrison Street to Dunlap Street. The closure is needed for street improvements and is expected to last two weeks.
During the closure, traffic will be routed north on North Stine Road, west onto Joseph,
then south onto Dunlap, traveling back to Ford Avenue. Pedestrians will be re-directed to Stockdale Highway.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any
inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
Reverse traffic control planned on Real Road
Traffic will be reversed on Real Road, south of Stockdale Highway during day time hours
beginning February 15. A single lane will remain open with flagging to direct traffic. This
closure is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is
expected to be in place for the week to allow for slope concrete paving work.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any
inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
Nighttime freeway closure planned for northbound 99 to eastbound 58 connector
A nighttime closure has been scheduled for the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound
State Route 58 freeway connector. The closure will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on February 16. The closure is needed for the removal of column forms just south of the
connector.
During the closure, traffic will be routed onto Ming Avenue traveling eastbound to Union Avenue, then northbound where they will enter the State Route 58 on ramp.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
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Reports
Finance Department’s Final B-CARES Program Report.
Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, January 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team Report, Feb. 7, 2021.
B-CARES Small Business Assistance Grants
In March 2020, the Federal government approved the Corona Aid, Relief and Economic
Security Act (CARES) that included more than $150 billion in assistance through the
Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). The City received $33.5 million in CRF funds that would be
used to fund various programs to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic. In August
2020, the City Council approved a plan to allocate $18 million of these CARES/CRF funds to
help different segments on the community. Included in that plan was an allocation of $3
million towards a small business assistance program, later named B-CARES.
Through research of similar plans throughout the country, discussion with other municipalities,
and the County of Kern, City staff designed a program that would direct funds to those
businesses with the greatest need. That focus was on microbusinesses as defined by the
State of California government code Section 14837. The code section states that a
microbusiness is one with 25 or fewer employees and revenue of $5 million or less. The
research also found that one segment of the business population being left out of assistance
programs like the Federal Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Kern Recovers loan
program were those owner-operated entities with no other employees. Those existing
programs awarded funds based on a business’s payroll and many owner-operated
companies had very little or no payroll to qualify them for awards.
The B-CARES program established a number of qualifying criteria that was designed to first,
direct funds to businesses in need, and to also ensure that the applicants were established
businesses operating within the City. The CRF funds included a requirement that the grant be
used to reimburse costs of business interruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds could not be used to establish new businesses nor to expand a business operation. The
grant requirements established, based on the limitations of the Federal funding and needs
based limits established by the City, were:
1. Applicant must have a business physically located within Bakersfield’s city limits.
2. Applicant must have a current Business Tax Certificate issued by the City of
Bakersfield.
3. Applicant must be a for-profit small business having the following:
a. Between one and not more than twenty-five full time equivalent (FTE)
employees.
b. Annual revenues are less than $5,000,000.
c. Operating for at least one full year prior to March 1, 2020.
4. Applicant must certify that business has experienced at least a 25% reduction in
revenue since March 1, 2020 and that grant proceeds will be used for allowable
expenses under the Federal CARES Act guidelines.
5. Applicant business cannot have any unremedied City Code violations.
Award amounts would be based on the FTEs and be distributed as follows:
GRANT AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE NUMBER FTE EMPLOYEES
1 to 5 FTEs $ 5,000
6 to 10 FTEs $ 10,000
11 to 17 FTEs $ 15,000
18 to 25 FTEs $ 20,000
The applicants were required to submit the following to assist in determination that grant
qualifications were met.
• Copies of Income tax returns for 2018 and 2019.
• Copies of quarter payroll tax filings for the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2020 showing number
of employees.
• Copy of current City Business Tax Certificate.
Our City Technology Services Department was able to quickly design and rollout a secure
online system in less than two weeks, designed to expedite the application and review
process. Paper applications could also be submitted.
Applications began to be accepted on September 21, 2020 with funding being granted first
to those businesses who had not received Federal PPP or County Kern Recovers funding
(called Tier I applicants). From September 21 through October 31, the City awarded 98
grants (out of 623 applications received). On November 2, 2020 the City opened up the
program to those “Tier II” applicants who had received other COVID-19 business assistance.
The grant program continued to receive applications through December 11. Exhibit A
displays the history of the applications received showing that, in total, program staff
reviewed more than 1,500 submissions during the 12-week application period. Determination
that applicants met initial B-CARES qualifications had to be completed by December 31,
2020.
Exhibit B shows the payment history of the program with the first distributions made October
1, 2020 and the final batch of payments being mailed on February 5, 2021. In all, the City
awarded 938 grants totaling $5,930,000. Of the remaining applications (total of 1,520), 447
were denied and 135 did not provide the necessary documentation to receive the grant.
Additional charts showing the results of the program are also attached. The graphics provide
the following data:
• Exhibit C – B-CARES Awards by Business Category (total grants and dollar amount)
• Exhibit D – Detail Definition of Business Categories
• Exhibit E – B-CARES Awards by Business Size (based on # of FTE’s)
• Exhibit F – Application Denials – By Reason
The B-CARES program has been an incredible success, as these reports demonstrate. The
City was able to provide much needed assistance to over 900 businesses in Bakersfield to
help mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The success of this grant
program could not have been achieved without the tremendous efforts of the Development
Services Department code enforcement staff and the Technology Services Department.
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: February 10, 2021
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Darin Budak, Interim Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2021 January Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION
January Summary Highlights:
Parks staff continue with winter maintenance in streetscapes and the City’s parks. Recreation staff are working with Kern County Health to review and approve COVID
mitigation plans for outside groups to practice and train at our facilities. As of today,
there is still a statewide ban on games and scrimmages for all sports. While organized
recreation activities remain limited, lap swimming and providing opportunities for
families at home are available.
Public Safety & Vital Services
• Tumbleweed Clean-up at the following locations:
o South H and Hosking.
o Gosford and White Ln.
o Johnson Rd empty field.
o Verdugo/Snow Rd.
• Park repairs at the following locations:
o Metal trash rack modification at Beach Park.
o Road scape clean-up at Kaiser Sports Village
o Bathroom latch repair at Central Park.
o Fitness area floor restoration at Kaiser Sports Village.
o Concrete demo and grading at The Park at Riverwalk.
o Trash enclosure project at Weston Park.
o Shop cleaning and box building at Lowell Shop.
o Pool area women’s room/door latch repairs at MLK Park.
o Irrigation modification project at Park at Riverwalk.
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o Tree planting project at Greystone Park, Beale Park and Allen Rd
& Hageman.
o Playground sand removal at Tevis Park.
o Road scape irrigation line repair at Calloway & Seabeck.
o Trash enclosure latch weld at Ming & New Stine (Golden Coral).
o Car accident wall clean-up at Noriega & Nez Perce.
o Green waste clean-up at Corp Yard.
o Access road chain repair at Beale Park.
o Bollard post repair at San Miguel Grove.
o Back flow project at Ridge Oak/Turf median.
o Backflow project replacement at White Lane & Pin Oak Blvd.
o Electrical box modification at Wayside Park
o Fencing installation at McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
• Encampment Clean-up at the following locations:
o Amphitheater encampment clean-up at Beale Park.
o River Bank.
o Les Schwab Tires.
o Rosedale Hwy. Wall Repairs:
In Progress: 1. 4100 block of Pascara St – “San Lauren” wall sign
2. S/E corner of Buena Vista Rd & Campus Park Dr. – “Chandler Ranch” wall sign
3. Mohawk @ Sienna Ln – “San Lauren” wall sign 4. 2300 block of Bladen St @ New Stine Rd
5. Noriega Rd & Nez Perce Way 6. 20th and K St – SE corner (planter)
Completed:
1. 300 block of E. Berkshire Rd
2. 7500 block of El Portal Dr
3. 7600 block of El Portal Dr
4. Rosslyn & Grandlakes (N/W corner)
5. 10800 block of Panorama Drive.
6. Allen Rd & Sable Point Dr. S/E corner
7. 2900 block of Old River Rd – East wall
8. McMurtrey Aquatic Center – Monument Sign
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PARKS UPDATES Area 2
• Mill Creek Fountains – are functioning at Central Park, Sister Cities and
Creekview Villas. Area 3
• Wayside Park:
• Removed fixtures inside women’s restroom to begin cleanup
due to fire damage.
• Utilized General Services truck mounted pressure washer unit
to clean and assess extent of damage due to fire.
• Removal of tumbleweeds at the following locations:
• BPD EVOC driver training course on Watts Drive.
• North side of Westside Parkway between Truxtun Ave and
Coffee Rd.
• Animal Care Center on Mt. Vernon Ave. Area 6
• San Miguel Grove- Staff continues to add additional barriers to prevent
people from driving on bike path and river bed. Bollard locks continue to get cut and bollards are removed on a daily basis.
• Staff has been taking a loader and a brush truck to Uplands of the Kern River and San Miguel Grove once a week to pick up large amounts of trash
generated by homeless encampments. These areas have become
increasingly difficult to maintain due to the amount of trash and vandalism.
(See attached picture)
• Staff responded to three down trees and numerous locations for
tumbleweed removal.
• With help from RRT, approximately 40 Yards of concrete were poured at
TPRW to replace cracked sidewalk.( See attached pictures) Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 65 Clearance: 33 Removals: 3 RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of January totaled 2,225 as compared to last year’s total of 11,536.
Aquatics
The City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department lap swimming program continues to be a core program for the community.
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Aquatic Programming & Attendance
Overall aquatics monthly attendance at McMurtrey for January was
2,100; due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are offering limited City run
programming and are not offering rentals at this time.
Lap Swimming:
• Staff continue to follow State and County COVID-19 guidelines for
public swimming pool facilities. A total of 7 time slots are available
Monday through Thursday, 5 time slots on Fridays and 3 time slots on
Saturdays. A Family Lap swim option is also available Saturdays at 11
a.m. Total Lap Swim Visits for December 2,100:
• This is the highest number of lap swim visits for the month of January since
the program began.
• Training/Staff Development: The Recreation Supervisor and Aquatic
Recreation Specialists participated in a free California Aquatic
Management School mini-session via Zoom. The training focused on
mental health awareness and staff motivation during COVID-19 and
was provided by the California Parks and Recreation Society Aquatics Section.
• Polar Bear Plunge Event: The annual Polar Bear Plunge event was canceled for 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to
bringing back the event in 2022.
Athletics
Programming was nonexistent in December as a result of COVID-19
related precautions and orders in place. Sports staff spent the entire
month working in parks maintenance. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
• Due to COVID-19, participants are not permitted in the center at this time.
• Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
o 341 Grab N Go meals were distributed to children ages 2-18,
Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
• #RectheHouse – Staff recorded different videos showcasing a variety of
games/activities children can do at home, within guidelines of social
distancing. Staff from various departments are assisting in demonstrating
the fun.
• Attendance for January was approximately 125 .
Saunders Recreational Facility/Silver Creek Community Center
• Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Silver Creek and Saunders were closed to
the public the entire month of January.
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COVID-19 SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP)
• In light of the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration issued by the City of
Bakersfield on March 19, 2020, the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks
Department has created a “COVID-19 Special Use Permit”, to help
churches, fitness gyms, and sport associations comply with “social
distancing” and other operating requirement mandated by the State.
The process will provide businesses an opportunity to temporary
operate in designated parks throughout the city.
The new COVID-19 Special Use Permit process will be available through
the duration of the City’s local Emergency Declaration; and it is
designed to help businesses move outdoor quickly, while also ensuring
the public’s health and safety. Businesses are responsible for
compliance with any and all other federal, State, County orders and
regulations.
Upcoming/Ongoing Events:
• For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks
Department, please visit the website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
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Rosedale Highway Homeless Encampment Clean-up
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Verdugo & Snow Rd. Tumbleweed Clean-up
RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 1/31/21-2/6/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Mc Murtrey Aquatic Center wall project
• RRT staff fabricated, painted and installed the damaged section of the perimeter
security fencing at the monument wall.
• Work began on 1/30/21 and was completed on
2. Tevis Park (Concrete demo project phase #1)
• The RRT completed phase #1 on the new concrete construction modification
project at Tevis Park.
• Work began on 2/3/2021 thru 2/4/2021 and will continue on the work week of
2/7/2021.
3. Stine Rd and Pacheco (Railroad encampment clean-up.)
• The RRT along with code enforcement cleaned up, illegal encampments located
on the east and west of the rail road tracks on the corner of Stine Rd and
Pacheco.
• 6 Sited were addressed.
• Trash loads were dumped inside 2 roll off trash bins located on site, which were
provided by solid waste.
• Work began and was completed on 2/5/2021
4. Westside Pkwy (Tumble weed clean-up.)
• The RRT removed all the existing tumbleweeds located on the corner of Stockdale
Hwy and Westside Pkwy, along the back of the residential homes.
• Tumbleweed loads were taken to Stockdale city dump site.
• Work began and was completed on 2/6/2021.
5. White Ln and Pin Oak Blvd (Backflow replacement project)
Miscellaneous
1. MLK Gate repair
• RRT repaired entry gate to pool pump room that was broken into.
• Work began on 2/1/21 and will continue on the work week of 2/10/2021.
Ongoing Projects
1. Jastro Park (Spray park restrooms).
• RRT will continue working on securing the spray park restrooms due to illegal
encampments after park hours. Work will continue as time permits.
2. Greystone Park (Trash enclosure modification).
• RRT will continue work on the existing trash enclosure modification project as
time permits, due to other priority projects.
3. Mc Murtrey (Wrought iron fence project).
• The RRT will continue with the wrought iron fence project as time permits, due to
other priority projects.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. McMurtrey
Aquatic Center Fabricate and Install damaged
section of perimeter security fence
1/30/21
1/31/21 90 90 $434.02 0
Camino El
Canon Replace backflow preventer 2/1/21 35 30 $822.11 0
Tevis Park Concrete demo project.
2/3/2021
Thru 2/4/2021 140 150 $273.52 0
Stine Rd and Pacheco Homeless encampment clean-up. 2/5/2021 50 60 0 0
Westside Pkwy Tumbleweed clean-up. 2/6/2021 50 50 0 0
MLK Pump Room Repair vandalized door
2/1/21
2/2/21 15 15 $205.68 0
Union & 9th Replace Backflow 2/1/21 21 21 $833.64 0
Old River & Ridge Oak Replace Backflow 2/2/21 40.5 34 $864.86 0
Old River & Heroes Way Replace Backflow 2/3/21 7.5 5 $1164.36 0
Ridge Oak & White ln Replace Backflow 2/2/21 11.5 11.5 $861.07 0
Totals= Projects Completed = 10 460.5hrs 466.5hrs $5459.26 0
Next Week
City Source Request
• None
City Council and/or Public Request
• None
Priority Projects
• RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless
encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings.
• Jastro spray park restroom building modification.
Training
• None
Mc Murtrey Fence Project.
Tevis Park Concrete demo project 2/3/2021 thru 2/4/2021.
Stine Rd and Pacheco Rd (homeless encampment clean-up 2/5/2021.
Westside Pkwy, Residential back fence line tumbleweed clean-up 2/6/2021.