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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/12/2021CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER March 12, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items ➢City of Bakersfield hires new Recreation & Parks Director I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Mr. Rick Anthony to be the next Recreation and Parks Director for the City of Bakersfield. For the past ten years, Mr. Anthony has served as the Director of Recreation and Parks for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Maryland. During his tenure, he has guided the large agency in both policy and operational practices and has ensured that the Department provides both active and passive recreation opportunities for the community of over 500,000 residents. Prior to this role, Mr. Anthony provided Parks related services to municipalities from the private sector for many years. This diversity of experiences brings a unique perspective to this role with the City, and will help us address challenges and opportunities with creative ideas. Rick is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts and is a proud alumnus of South High School and Bakersfield College. Rick is also a Certified Parks & Recreation Executive through the National Recreation and Parks Association and a Veteran of the United States Air Force. We welcome Mr. Anthony to the City of Bakersfield on May 3, 2021. ➢New Loan-To-Grant Program Available to Small Businesses in Bakersfield Beginning Monday, March 15th at 8 a.m., the City of Bakersfield will be begin accepting applications for small businesses with 25 or fewer employees as part of the new ReSTART Loan-To-Grant Program to ease the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that continue to be felt in the local business community. General Information March 12, 2021 Page 2 ➢Fire Department begins phase 4 of accreditation process On Monday, March 15th the Bakersfield Fire Department begins the fourth phase of the accreditation process through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). This segment involves review of the Department’s governance, administration, planning, operations, physical resources, human resources, training, and external relationships by the CPSE Technical Advisory Program (TAP). The department has developed the several important documents to facilitate the review; including a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover, a Community-driven Strategic Plan and a Self-Assessment Manual. Three CPSE Technical Advisors will conduct an in-depth three-day inspection of these documents and processes; including meetings with the department’s subject area experts. The following department staff are recognized for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the continuous improvement of the Bakersfield Fire Department and the development of the Self-Assessment Manual: Battalion Chief Kevin Albertson Battalion Chief Jim Cherry Battalion Chief A.J. Clark Battalion Chief Mike Lencioni Battalion Chief Casey Snow Battalion Chief Mike Walkley Business Manager Toni Crosby Captain Chris Borden Captain Chris Bowles Captain Jeff Mullich Ret. Prevention 1 Howard Wines Deputy Chief William J. Ballard Deputy Chief John Frando ➢Development Services RFP Update Recently, the Development Services Department released four requests for proposals, marking an important benchmark in the multi-year process of updating the Bakersfield General Plan. These four important deliverables will significantly contribute to the future of Bakersfield. 1.General Plan Update (BGP) and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report. The new BGP will be a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan for the areas within the City limits and unincorporated areas within the City’s Sphere of Influence. 2.Municipal Services Review (MSR). An MSR is a comprehensive review of municipal services to evaluate the provision of services and recommend actions to promote the efficiencies. The MSR process should be completed by summer of 2022. 3.Housing Element (HE) Update. State law requires that the City prepare an HE every eight years to plan for meeting the housing needs of all people in the community. The updated 2024-2032 HE will help analyze the City’s progress toward meeting housing goals put forward in the 2015‐2023 HE and must assess the City’s current and future housing needs and identify enough adequate housing sites to meet those needs within the 2024-2032 planning period. The HE update process should be completed by the end of 2023. General Information March 12, 2021 Page 3 4.Climate Action Plan (CAP). The purpose of the CAP is to recommend greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets through 2030 that align with Senate Bill 32 and through 2050 to align with Executive Order B-30-15. The City is committed to implementing environmental programs and proactively working to reduce GHG emissions per State law. The Climate Action Plan process should be completed by the summer of 2022. Traffic Advisories Nighttime Closure on California Avenue California Avenue will be closed in both directions between Easton Drive and Marella way on March 17 and March 18. This closure is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. This closure is needed to lower the bridge into its final position, which will carry eastbound traffic on the Centennial Corridor freeway. Traffic will be routed using Oak Street to Truxtun Avenue to Mohawk Street if traveling west and Mohawk Street to Truxtun Avenue to Oak Street if traveling east. Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The Thomas Roads improvement Program for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. Alternating Lane Closures on the SB 99 Nighttime lane closures have been scheduled for the southbound State Route 99 from the State Route 58 connector to the Ming Avenue off-ramp. The closure will alternate between the 3 lanes, with at least 1 lane remaining open at all times, from March 15 through March 18. The closure will take place from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. The closure is needed for striping and the placement of K-rail. 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. Reports Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team Report. March 6, 2021 Recreation & Parks Department Monthly Report, February 2021 TRIP Status Report for March 2021 Events Live Stream Vaccine: The Second Dose. March 12, 2021 City Manager’s Office 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 12, 2021 CONTACT: Joe Conroy Public Information Officer 661-326-3074 JConroy@bakersfieldcity.us NEW LOAN-TO-GRANT PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO BAKERSFIELD SMALL BUSINESSES Nearly $2 million to be made available to businesses with 25 or fewer employees The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt by businesses across the country, and the City of Bakersfield is no exception. In order to support our local business community, the City is launching a new loan-to-grant program The City’s new ReSTART Loan-to-Grant Program – funded by Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds – will provide $1.9 million in loans ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for qualified small businesses, defined as having 25 or fewer full-time employees. Online applications for the ReSTART Loan-to-Grant Program open at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 15. Businesses interested in applying for this program should visit accesspluscapital.com and click on “COVID-19 Relief Funds.” The program will accept applications until November 30, 2021, or until all funds are awarded. A supplemental “checklist” document is attached, outlining materials applicants will need in order to apply for the program. Through this program, approved businesses must make interest only payments over the first year of the loan. The loan will convert to a forgivable grant if the business meets the interest only repayment period, the owner can show that the business is still operating after 12 months, show employee validation, and has an active Business Tax Certificate (business license) in good standing. Funding from this program can be used by businesses to help cover operating costs –including paying payroll costs such as employee vacation, family or sick leave – as well as insurance, rent, supplies or materials, utilities, and more. Businesses must be physically located and operate in the City of Bakersfield in order to be eligible, as well as have a valid Business Tax Certificate from the City and have been in operation for at least one year. Businesses with annual revenues of more than $2 million are not eligible for this program. Not-for-profit businesses are not eligible for this program. For additional information about the ReSTART Loan-to-Grant Program, please contact Access Plus Capital at 661-448-2133 or the Women’s Business Center at 661- 567-0410. ### City of Bakersfield ReSTART Loan to Grant Program Checklist A. Application Documents (submit for approval)  Loan Application  Owner (s) Driver’s License  City of Bakersfield Business License (issued a year prior to date of loan application)  COVID-19 Questionnaire  2019 Business Tax Return (only schedule C, if sole proprietor)  2020 Year End Profit & Loss or 3 Months of Business Bank Statements  Entity Formation Documentation a. Articles of Incorporation – Corporation b. By-Laws - Corporation c. Articles of Organization – LLC d. Operating Agreement – LLC e. Partnership Agreement – LP or GP f. Fictitious Business Name Statement – Sole Proprietor B. Closing Documents (after approval)  Loan Closing Documents- Promissory Note  Employee Job Survey  Duplication of Benefits Certification for CDBG-CV funds  Technical Assistance Form (Optional)  Voided Check or Bank Deposit Slip  W-9 City of Bakersfield ReSTART Loan to Grant Program Program Guidelines Description of Program, Goals, Eligibility and Loan Criteria On March 25, 2020, the City Council ratified the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Health and the Kern County Health Officer all issued shelter in place orders to enforce social distancing, prohibited group events, and taken other precautions to protect public health and prevent transmission of this communicable virus; and as a result of the public health emergency and the precautions recommended by health authorities, many small businesses and microenterprises in Bakersfield have been impacted and require assistance. On March 27, 2020 the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in response to COVID-19; and the US Congress authorized the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide supplemental Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-CV) to the City of Bakersfield through the CARES Act. As such, the City of Bakersfield has entered into a contractual agreement with Fresno Community Development Financial Institution, DBA Access Plus Capital a California non-profit, public-benefit corporation (SUBRECIPIENT) to administer a loan to grant program ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The loan to grant program is available to for-profit small businesses impacted by COVID-19, physically located and operating in the City of Bakersfield. The loan fund available for this program is $1,900,000. Goals Small businesses in the City of Bakersfield subject to the Shelter in Place orders are in need of immediate help to stay viable under the current circumstances. 1. The program guidelines shall ensure that funds are to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) for CDBG-eligible activities. 2. The program funds shall be completely expended within the term of the agreement, set for December 31, 2021. 3. The loans shall be made to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with operating costs, staffing and other operational expenses. 4. The application process shall provide privacy protection of financial and business data. 5. The application shall be easily accessible to all of Bakersfield’s small business-owners. 6. The program will be widely publicized in English, Spanish and Punjabi so that no business is excluded. Business NOT Eligible for Program Loan Funds  Lending/Mortgage establishments  Gambling establishments  Not-for profit businesses  Adult Entertainment establishments  Pyramid establishments  Religious organizations Eligibility Requirements 1. Applicant must be a for-profit Business physically located and operating in the City of Bakersfield. 2. Funds are limited to (1) loan per business entity. 3. Applicant (Business) must have a current and valid City of Bakersfield Business License, and demonstrate that business has been operating for a minimum of one year. 4. Annual revenues should not exceed $2,000,000. 5. Applicant (Business) must have 25 or fewer employees. 6. Applicant (Business) must have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and must be able to document a financial impact. 7. Lending/Mortgage, Gambling, Not-for profit, Adult Entertainment, Pyramid and Religious Establishments will not be eligible to apply. 8. Applicants must be an operating business, not a passive real estate entity. 9. Applicants (Business) must have no outstanding state or federal tax liens. 10. In general, an applicant must have spent all funds received from government sources, private insurance, assistance, and any other sources for the intended purpose(s), and must still have an unmet need before he or she qualifies for CDBG-CV funds. Additionally, CDBG-CV applicants must verify that no other state/federal funding is available to meet these needs in order to avoid duplication. 11. Applicant will make small good faith repayment over the first year of the loan that will include interest. If the applicant meets repayment, other Bakersfield Business License requirements, and other programmatic guidelines, the loan will then convert to a grant. Loan Criteria 12. Grant/Loan amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000. 13. Grant/Loan amounts calculated at $2,500 per employee. 14. Interest only payments for the first twelve months at an interest rate of 3%, fixed rate. 15. No Origination fee and no application fee will be required for loan applications. 16. Loans will convert to forgivable grants if a business can demonstrate they are still in operation after twelve months with employee validation & business license. 17. Loan proceeds can be used for working capital and may go toward business expenses, such as: Payroll costs, including costs for employee vacation, parental, family, medical, and sick leave, employee related insurance, rent, inventory, supplies/materials, utilities, professional services, and more. 18. Loans recipients will be encouraged to pay SUBRECIPIENT monthly, either on the 1st or 10th. Payments are due on the 1st of each month with a 10-day grace period after which a late fee is charged as follows: the lessor of 5% (< $500 payment) of the payment or $25 (> $500 payment). Clients that do not make payment by the 10th of the month will be given a courtesy reminder for their payment via phone or email. Loan recipients will also be offered technical assistance to help determine cash flow issues which can be provided in-house or by outside consultants. Program Administration Program Launch  Applications will be accepted for calendar period from March 15, 2021 through November 30, 2021 or until loan funds are fully deployed.  Applications must be submitted online at www.accesspluscapital.com.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants will receive an email notification/confirmation the application was received.  Administrator will promote the City’s loan program through a dedicated webpage, television, radio, and social media outlets in English, Spanish and Punjabi.  Administrator will provide loan program information and training to other economic and community development organizations, civic, and business associations encouraging them to disseminate awareness of the program to their network.  Program information will be provided in English, Spanish and Punjabi. Award Selection  SUBRECIPIENT shall review applications with the City of Bakersfield to confirm applicant eligibility, including confirmation that applicant business licenses are active within the City of Bakersfield. Once verified, eligible applicants will receive an award notification via telephone or email with loan instructions. Award Distribution  Applicants will be notified by telephone and/or receive email notification/confirmation when the application is approved with instructions for execution of loan documents and distribution of funds  Administrator will report the final distribution of loans to the City’s Office of Economic Development; reporting shall consist of the total number of applications during the application period with the final loan distribution for each Recipient RRT Weekly Report For the week of 2/28/21-3/6/2021 City Council and/or Public Requests •None City Source Requests •None Projects Completed by RRT 1.Tevis Park (drinking fountain replacement) •The RRT replaced existing non-operable drinking fountain and installed a new drinking fountain at Tevis Park playground area. •The work began on 3/2/2021 and was completed on 3/3/2021. 2. Sumner Storage (water main repair) •The RRT restored water supply to the building’s water main service line that was vandalized for its copper materials and cleaned up trash and debris. •The work began on 3/3/2021 and was completed on 3/6/2021. 3.Lowell Shop (water heater replacement) •The RRT removed and replaced the leaking water heater at Lowell Shop. •Work began and was completed on 3/4/2021. 4.The Park at Riverwalk (play equipment replacement) •The RRT removed and replaced a piece of vandalized playground equipment. •The work began and was completed on 3/5/2021. 5. MLK Park (homeless encampment clean-up) •The RRT cleaned up the trash from a homeless encampment clean-up. •Work began and was completed on 3/5/2021. 6. Grissom Park (fence repair) •The RRT made repairs to the vandalized chain link fence at Grissom Park. •Work began and was completed on 3/6/2021. Miscellaneous 1. Wayside Park Fire Damage Repairs • The RRT continued with the bathroom repairs working on completing the fire damaged roof rafters and eves. • The work began on 2/21/2021 and will continue until completed. 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. 4. Wayside Bathroom Fire damage repair • The RRT staff started the demolition and repair of the fire damaged bathrooms at Wayside Park on 2/9/2021. Weekly Data: Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. Wayside Park Fire Damage Remodel 2/28/2021 3/1/2021 3/2/2021 3/3/2021 3/7/2021 40 48 53 70 50 40 40 38 40 40 0 $886.27 $1087.79 $74.70 $273.96 0 Tevis Park Install Drinking Fountain 3/3/2021 15 10 $151.22 0 Sumner Storage Repair water service mainline 3/3/2021 3/4/2021 9 18 6 10 $348.15 $576.41 0 Lowell Shop Water Heater Installation 3/4/2021 4 2 $770.50 The Park at Riverwalk Playground equipment replacement 3/5/2021 16.5 11 0 0 MLK Park Homeless encampment clean-up 3/5/2021 3 2 0 0 Grissom Park Chain link fence repair 3/6/2021 7.5 7.5 0 0 Sumner Storage Clean-up weeds and finish bathroom repairs 3/6/2021 15 15 $51.40 0 Totals= Projects Completed= 8 349Hrs 261.5Hrs $4220.40 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 See attached pictures below Wayside Park Restroom Project Tevis Park Drinking Fountain Replacement Lowell Shop Water Heater Replacement MLK Encampment Clean-Up We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Department of Recreation and Parks Date: March 12, 2021 To: Christian Clegg, City Manager From: Darin Budak, Interim Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: 2021 February Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION Public Safety & Vital Services • Completed backflow replacement at the following locations: o Union & E. 9th Street. o Camino El Canon & Pasea Airosen o Old River & Ridge Oak. o Ridge Oak & White Ln. o CRC on Old River & Heroes Way • Park repairs at the following locations: o Concrete demo project at Tevis Park o Lock box fabrication at Lowell Shop. o Men’s restroom gate repair at Beale Park. o Vandalism repair at Sumner Yard. o Vandalism repair at Saunders Park. o Pool bathroom gate at Jefferson Park. o Install chain on bollards at Lowell Shop. o Multiple gate repairs at the Centennial Dog Park. o Bollard post modification project on N. Chester bike path. o Clock wall sliding security gate modification at Saunders Park. o Fabricate back flow cage at Weill Park o Boarded up bock wall on Hageman Rd o Boarded up block wall on Lily & White Ln. o Gate welding on 812 Baker St. o Installation of 6 bollards on 24th St and Oak. o Restroom and storage security gates at MLK park pool area Department of Recreation and Parks February 2021 Monthly Report Page 2 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. • Encampment Clean-up at the following locations: o Homeless encampment clean-up on Stine Rd & Pacheco Rd. o Homeless encampment clean-up on Colony St. o Encampment clean-up at Saunders Park o Homeless encampment clean-up on S. White Ln. Railroad tracks. o Homeless encampment clean-up on S. White Ln. Railroad tracks. 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. 2300 block of Bladen St @ New Stine Rd 4. Noriega Rd & Nez Perce Way 5. 20th and K St – SE corner planter 6. 21st & K St. – Planter 7. 20th & L St. – Planter 8. 19th & L St. – Planter 9. 21st St. & N/of R St. @ Mill Creek – South Planter 10. S of Ruston Ln on the WS of Lily Drive 11. North Laurelglen Blvd. & El Portal Drive (SE corner wall) 12. N side of Hageman Rd, W of Mohawk St. 13. Q St. & 18th St. – SE Planter 14. Q St. – various locations a. 17th Street – N/E & N/W planters b. 18th Street – N/W & S/W planters c. 19th Street – N/E, N/W, & S/W planters d. 21st Street – N/E, N/W, & S/W planters Completed: 1. Mohawk @ Sienna Ln – “San Lauren” wall sign PARKS UPDATES Area 2 • Elm/24th Street Median – Staff applied wood chips and plant material as well as painted front sign. Contractors trimmed Palm & Eucalyptus Trees along Elm St. per council referral. • Niles St. – Staff removed weeds and debris along roadside west of Union Ave. • Staff treated gopher/squirrel holes at the following locations: • Westchester Park – 32 holes • Lowell Park – 106 holes • MLK Park – 100 holes Department of Recreation and Parks February 2021 Monthly Report Page 3 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Area 3 • On 2/1 and 2/2/21, staff utilized General Services truck mounted pressure washer to clean and assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire at Wayside Park Women’s restroom. • On 2/10/21, staff removed tumble weeds along the north and south sides of E. Berkshire Rd. and the west side of Madison St. • On 2/11/21, staff removed tumbleweeds along S. Union Ave between Panama Ln. and Hosking Ave. Area 6 • San Miguel Grove Staff continue 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 cleared tumbleweeds at Allen and the on ramp of Westside Parkway and numerous other locations. Trimming: • Trees Trimmed: 21 Clearance: 33 Removals: 2 RECREATION Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the month of February totaled 2,555 as compared to last year’s total of 33,475. Aquatic Programming & Attendance Overall aquatics monthly attendance at McMurtrey for February was 2,283; 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 February was 2,201. Lap swim attendance continues to be at an all time high. • Kern High School District Swim & Dive Rental: California Department of Public Health youth sports guidelines were updated in the month of February to allow outdoor sports in different tiers; swimming and diving are allowed in the most restrictive tiers. We will continue our partnership with Kern High School District to provide access to City pools for their swimming and diving program. The Kern High School District rental agreement for use of McMurtrey and Silver Creek Pools is anticipated to begin on March 18th. Department of Recreation and Parks February 2021 Monthly Report Page 4 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Athletics Programming was nonexistent in February 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 376 Grab N Go meals were distributed to children ages 2-18, Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. • Attendance for February was approximately 272. 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 February. 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. Department of Recreation and Parks February 2021 Monthly Report Page 5 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. Westside Parkway Residential Back Fence Line Tumbleweed Cleanup Department of Recreation and Parks February 2021 Monthly Report Page 6 We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. San Miguel Bike Path Bollard Post Modification Project 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 Kari Pressler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3700. Regular construction updates are also available on the TRIP website at BakersfieldFreeways.us MILESTONES Construction of the stem, soffit and deck have all been completed on the westbound California Avenue bridge, and both bridges are scheduled to be lowered into their final positions this month. Construction of the Ming Avenue Off-Ramp bridge has been completed. Final striping of the local roads were completed, and the gates and fencing were installed for the Belle Terrace project. Belle Terrace bridge has been opened to traffic. PROJECT STATUS 24th Street Improvement Project Contractor: Griffith Company Construction completed The project added a lane in each direction between Oak Street and M Street, improved the 24th Street/Oak Street intersection, and landscaped the corridor in the residential section of 24th Street. The project also installed a new drainage system to address frequent flooding along this downtown corridor. Centennial Corridor Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements Contractor: Security Paving Company Construction completed This phase constructed new bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future westbound Centennial Corridor (State Route 58) exit to Mohawk Street and widened the existing eastbound bridges at the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future freeway lanes. Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements Contractor: Granite Construction March 2021 TRIP Status Report TRIP Status Report February 2021 Page 2 Construction completed The Belle Terrace Project included improvements on State Route 99 and Belle Terrace. The improvements on SR-99 included the addition of a northbound auxiliary lane from the Ming Avenue on-ramp to the northbound SR-99/eastbound SR-58 connector over Wible Road. The local road improvements included realigning Wible Road and Alamo Street as well as raising Belle Terrace to match the reconstruction of the Belle Terrace overcrossing. Contractor is working on additional scope items. The anticipated completion date for additional scope is by the end of March 2021. Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector Contractor: Security Paving Company 58% complete; anticipated completion: Fall 2021 This phase of Centennial Corridor reconstructs the westbound-to-southbound loop ramp at the State Route 58/State Route 99 interchange. The project also constructs a new barrier-separated off-ramp to Ming Avenue from southbound State Route 99. The first half of the tunnel is almost complete. Once finished, traffic on westbound SR58 will be shifted to allow for the second half of the tunnel to be built. Installation of mechanical and electrical components for the Belle Terrace Pump Plant continue. The contractor is expecting to have a transformer installed and test the electrical components during this month. Drainage work continues at various locations within the project site. Phase 4 – Mainline Contractor: Security Paving Company 43% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2022 This phase constructs the freeway and multiple bridge structures between State Route 99 and the Westside Parkway. During this month, the contractor built two out of the four columns for the Marella Way bridge. The last two columns are expected to be completed in the next 4-6 weeks. Installation of the reinforcing steel is almost complete at the Commerce Drive Bridge. The first stem and soffit pour for this bridge is expected to take place during this month. The final column is being constructed for the northbound 99 to westbound 58 connector, and once completed, construction of the abutments will begin. TRIP Status Report February 2021 Page 3 Top Left: Crews working on the signal at Belle Terrace and Wible Road. Top right: Crews installing new booster pump for landscape irrigation at the northbound SR99 Ming Avenue ramps. Left: Crews installing maintenance gates for Caltrans access for state right-of-way from local streets. Bottom: Crews adding concrete barrier at the northbound SR99 Ming Avenue off-ramp. Retaining walls along Del Rey Court are scheduled to be completed and Del Rey Court will be restored. Various walls and drainage systems remain under construction throughout the project area. State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout Contractor: Griffith Company Construction completed This project replaced an existing 4-way stop with a roundabout at the State Route 43 (Enos Lane) and Stockdale Highway intersection. PROJECT PHOTOS TRIP Status Report February 2021 Page 4 Top Left: Crews setting forms for cross gutter at Ford Ave and Dunlap St. Top right: Drainage system 111 jack and bore 48” casing under the State Route 99. Left: Crews placing concrete around pull box at park and ride. Bottom left: Drainage system 111 48” casing under the State Route 99. Bottom right: First half of the tunnel on the westbound SR58 to southbound SR99 connector ramp is almost complete. TRIP Status Report February 2021 Page 5 Top left: Crews placing concrete on westbound California Avenue bridge deck. Right: Crews placing curb and gutter on Ford Avenue. Bottom: Crews placing 60R barrier at sign structure in State Route 99 median.