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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Sept. 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The Thomas Roads Improvement Project continues to make progress on the Centennial Corridor. In August, the Bakersfield Technology Services Department
performed a flyover above the project to document that ongoing progress. You can
check out the bird’s-eye view on the City’s YouTube channel.
The Solid Waste Division held a pair of pop-up bulky item drive-thru events at
Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (right) and the Bakersfield Municipal Airport on
Saturday, September 11, collecting more than 27,000 pounds of trash, recycling and
metal.
Residents dropped off 22,406 pounds of trash items and 3,560 pounds of metal at
the two locations. In addition, 47 mattresses were brought for disposal, along with 110 e-
waste items. Since launching in January, these events have collected more than
434,000 pounds of trash.
These events are made possible thanks to
the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure
(also known as Measure N).
The Bakersfield Animal Control Division will
host a second low-cost dog vaccination clinic this month on Saturday, September
18! This week’s event will be held at the Dr.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street). From 9 a.m. until noon, pet owners can get their dogs licensed and microchipped (free with a license),
as well as low-cost vaccines.
This weekend’s clinic follows one held on September 4 where 246 vaccinations were given to 122 animals. More clinics are planned each month for the rest of the year,
and you can find a schedule for those events here.
The Bakersfield Animal Care Center, in partnership with the Bakersfield Police
Department and KGET-17, is hosting its Annual Clear the Shelters event from 8 a.m. to
noon on Saturday, September 18. Adoption fees at the BACC are waived during the
event. Anyone interested in adopting a pet can fill out an application ahead of time.
Masks will be required at the event. Music, food and the BPD K-9 Team, the Bomb
Squad, Drone Team, and SWAT will also be on-hand during the event.
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Youth Commission:
• Mayor appointment
• Ward 1: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 2: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 3: alternate appointment
• Ward 4: regular appointment
• Ward 6: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 7: regular and alternate
appointments
Applicants must be City residents, current high school students at the time of
appointment, and maintain as close to a 3.0 grade point average as possible.
Anyone interested in applying for these openings can do so at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) or by downloading an application from the
City’s website here. All applications must be returned to the Clerk’s Office. Traffic Advisories
Lane closures in place on Wilson Road
The City of Bakersfield started a roadway reconstruction project on Wilson Road between
South H Street and South Chester Avenue on Wednesday, September 15.
This project will require reducing traffic to one lane in each direction from 7 a.m. to 7:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. This project is expected to be completed on Wednesday,
November 3.
Access to side streets in the area may also be impacted as a result.
Detours and alternate access points will be provided during closure periods.
Traffic delays are expected as a result of this work. Drivers are asked to use caution and
plan for extra travel time if driving through the area, or to use alternate routes.
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The City thanks the public for its patience and understanding during the completion of
these improvements.
Please Note: Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice due
to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions. The City thanks the public for their
patience during the construction of these improvements. Reports
Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit/Gang Violence report, August 2021.
Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, August 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, August 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Sept. 5-11, 2021.
Events
Annual Clear the Shelters event, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 18, at the City
of Bakersfield Animal Care Center (201 S. Mt. Vernon Street).
Low-cost pet vaccination and licensing clinic, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, September
18, at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street).
Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, September 18 at 350 Calloway Drive.
Cults & Classics: “Grease,” 6 p.m. Monday, September 20, at The Fox Theater (2001 H
Street).
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect
the lives and property of the people we serve.
COMPASSION • ACCOUNTABILITY • PROFESSIONALISM
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager From: Greg Terry, Chief of Police
Date: September 14, 2021 Subject: Special Enforcement Unit/Gang Violence Report
I have enclosed the Special Enforcement Unit’s monthly gang statistics report for the
month of August 2021. GT/bab
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2021
Special Enforcement Unit Monthly Stats for August 2021
Year to Date Special Enforcement Unit Statistics
January‐August 2021
66 Felony Arrests 5 Hours Conducting Surveillance
10 Misdemeanor Arrests 52 Court Prep - Hours
2 Hours In Training 150 Hours Assisting Other Departments
37 Guns Seized 11 2021 Shootings
89 FI’s 6 2020 Shootings
555 Probation and Parole Searches 3 2019 Shootings
15 Search Warrants 2 2018 Shootings
390 Felony Arrests 1157 Hours Conducting Surveillance
70 Misdemeanor Arrests 727 Court Prep - Hours
1111 Hours In Training 2220 Hours Assisting Other Departments
297 Guns Seized 60 2021 Shootings
457 FI’s 40 2020 Shootings
2255 Probation and Parole Searches 35 2019 Shootings
116 Search Warrants 31 2018 Shootings
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2021
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT MONTHLY REPORT – AUGUST 2021
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* Please note that the homicide stats include all gang related homicides, including but not limited to shootings and stabbings.
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Timothy Huynh,Chief Program Officer
EM: timothyh@mercyhouse.net
PH: (714) 836-7188 x132
AUGUST 2021
MONTHLY REPORT
Report Summary (7/1/2021 – 8/31/2021)
Number Served
Month YTD
Number of Unduplicated Clients
9 213
Number of Exits
53 128
% of Service Capacity Goal (300 annual)
71%
Number of Individuals Served whose enrollment at
BLNC is their first time receiving services within
the Kern County system
2 49
% of Individuals Served whose enrollment at
BLNC is their first time receiving services within
the Kern County system
22% 23%
Program Exits – Summary
Month YTD
Positive Exits
Perm, Temp, Institutions except Jail/Prison
9 18
Negative Exits
Emergency Shelter, Streets, Jail/Prison
0 0
Unknown Exits
Unknown, Deceased
44 110
Number of Unknown Exits Returning to the
System 41 86
% of Unknown Exits Returning to the
System 93% 78%
Program Exits – Destination Detail
Benchmark: 30% of clients who exit to a known destination will exit to permanent housing.
Progress toward benchmark: 72% of clients who have exited to a known destination have
exited to permanent housing.
Exits to Permanent Housing Month YTD
7 13
Rental by client, no ongoing housing subsidy 3 3
Rental by client in a public housing unit 1 3
Rental by client, with other ongoing housing
subsidy
2 3
Permanent housing (other than RRH) for formerly
homeless persons
0 1
Rental by client, with RRH or equivalent subsidy 0 1
Rental by client, with HCV voucher (tenant or
project based)
0 0
Staying or living with family, permanent tenure 1 2
Staying or living with friends, permanent tenure 0 0
Exits to Temporary Housing Month YTD
0 1
Staying or living with family, temporary tenure 0 1
Staying or living with friends, temporary tenure 0 0
Host Home (non-crisis) 0 0
Transitional housing for homeless persons 0 0
Hotel or motel paid for without emergency shelter
voucher 0 0
Residential project or halfway house with no
homeless criteria
0 0
Exits to Institutions Month YTD
2 4
Foster care home or group foster care home 0 0
Psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric facility 0 1
Substance abuse treatment facility or detox center 1 1
Hospital or other residential non-psychiatric
medical facility
1 2
Jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility 0 0
Long-term care facility or nursing home 0 0
Exits to Homelessness Month YTD
0 0
Emergency shelter, including hotel or motel paid for
with emergency shelter voucher
0 0
Place not meant for habitation (e.g., a vehicle, an
abandoned building, bus / train / subway station /
airport or anywhere outside)
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Exits to Other Destinations Month YTD
44 110
Deceased 1 1
Client Doesn't Know/Client Refused 0 0
Data Not Collected (no exit interview completed) 43 109
Length of Stay – Quarter 1
Benchmark: National average for shelter stays is 151 days.
Progress toward benchmark: Shelter average is 66 days for the year-to-date.
The average length of stay for a successful housing placement is currently: 92 days
Total number of shelter bed nights provided year-to-date: 6,870
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Veteran Status
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Chronically Homeless
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: September 16, 2021
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2021 August Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION
August Summary Highlights:
In August, our programming dipped a bit mainly due to the heat and return to school activities; the good news is, our fall program registrations are rapidly filling up.
Unfortunately, the ongoing issues of vandalism, homeless encampments and trash
removal continue to extort staff time and drain resources. I am looking forward to
implementing new and innovative solutions to combat these issues.
Public Safety & Vital Services
• Replaced vandalized safety bollards at the bike path entrance on the
west, east, and north side of Chester Ave.
• Replaced safety bollards at the pedestrian bridge crossing at the bike
path entrance behind Sam Lynn Ball Park.
• Repaired vandalized fountain drain grate at Mechanics Bank fountain.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with illegal encampment clean-up on the
south and north ends of the railroad tracks under the HWY 99 bridge.
• Removed tumbleweeds and illegal dumping on the southeast side of
Mt. Ridge and Taft HWY.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up on
the north side of Chester Ave, between the riverbank and bike path at Kern Uplands.
• Installed two new security hasp lock boxes on previously vandalized security iron gates at MLK Park.
• Temporarily removed amphitheater seats as part of a new concrete stairway and handrail project at The Park at Riverwalk.
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• Repaired vandalized Bakersfield sign letter “D” at 24th St. and C St.
• Assisted BPD with the removal of several homeless encampments on
California Ave. and M St.
• Assisted BPD with a homeless encampment clean-up at the corner of S.
Union Ave. and E. 8th St.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with several homeless encampment clean-
ups along the riverbank at San Miguel Grove.
• Repaired the women’s restroom security gate at Saunders Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash clean-up from an illegal
encampment at Central Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up
located next to the ball diamond field at MLK Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up at
Sister Cities.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up
located at the north side of Mill Creek south of Golden State Hwy.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up at
Saunders Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up at
Lowell Park.
• Installed a new concrete pad as part of a new memorial bench
installation at The Park at Riverwalk.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up
along the riverbank near Mohawk St. north of Truxtun Ave.
• Installed new concrete car stops in the Wilson Park parking lot as part of
the parking lot rehabilitation project.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments located in the lot at the southwest corner of the canal bank at Gosford Rd. and Panama Ln.
• Aided Code Enforcement with trash removal from encampments along the Kern Riverbank, adjacent to the bike path off Truxtun Ave. and
Mohawk St.
• Removed tumbleweeds and dry brush from the sump adjacent to the
BPD Sub-station off Buena Vista Rd. in preparation for the 9/11 ceremony event.
• Removed tumbleweeds and dry brush along the Kern River Parkway on
Truxtun Ave. west of the Westside Pkwy. cross-over bridge.
Wall Repairs:
1. 1500 Block of Fairview Rd. @ Camp St.
2. Q St. and 17th St. 3. 509 River Oaks Dr.
4. 900 Mount Lassen St. @ Ashe Rd.
5. 1211 Arbor Park Place @Eaton Park/River Run
6. SE corner of Ashe Rd. and La Puente Dr.
7. Corner of White Lane and Tubac
8. 8400 Windjammer Dr @ Olive Dr.
9. SS of Norris Rd @ Quail Creek Rd
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10. 600 19th Street – Mill Creek Park Wall 11. 4100 block of Pascara St – “San Lauren” wall sign
12. S/E corner of Buena Vista Rd & Campus Park Dr. – “Chandler Ranch” wall
sign
13. Stine @ Baybrook, S of the intersection
14. Brookside Dr. ES, N/of Laurelglen
15. 811 Calle Del Sol St. @ Zyphyr Ln & Sterling Rd
16. Quailcreek & Claro de Luna (Monticello) wall sign
17. New Stine Rd & Wilson
18. Q St. & 18th St – SE Planter
19. Calle Hermosa @ Gosford Rd.
Reservations:
• 72 park reservations and an estimated 8,921 guests in attendance for
the month of August. PARKS UPDATES Area 1
• 7th Standard Rd. – RRT crew assisted with median west of Santa Fe Rd on
8/28/21. Area 2
• Union Ave. – Staff trimmed/cleaned up medians from Brundage to California
Avenue.
• E. Truxtun Ave. – Staff cleared area of tumbleweeds & litter.
• Mt. Vernon Avenue – Staff trimmed/cleaned up medians from Columbus to
University
• Jastro Park – Staff pressured washed and disinfected reservation areas.
• Mesa Marin Park – Staff pressure washed and disinfected reservation area.
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center - Staff pressure washed and
disinfected entry area.
• McMurtrey Aquatic Center - Staff pressure washed and disinfected entry
area.
• Visitor’s Bureau (515 Truxtun) - Staff pressure washed and disinfected entry
area.
• Tree Maintenance – Contractors started working in A2 on the 23rd at Baker St
& MLK Park.
• Softball Maintenance/Prep – Staff prepped fields at Patriots and Beach Parks
on 8/21/21. Area 3
• Aquatic Maintenance
• On 7/30/2021, the chemical controller for the Competition Pool was removed and shipped to the manufacturer for
repair due to it malfunctioning. At this time the pool is closed
for public use.
• On 8/4/2021, we obtained a loaner chemical controller from
Taft High School that was on loan from the manufacturer. It
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was installed on 8/5/2021 and the Competition Pool was re-opened for public use.
• On 8/31/2021, we reinstalled our chemical controller after
warranty repairs were completed.
• Jefferson Pool
o Several repairs to the perimeter fence have been made due
to continued vandalism.
• Fountains
o TPRW Fountains - The suction grates inside the pond south of
the amphitheater were repaired due to large amounts of
debris entering the pumps.
o Mechanics Bank Fountains – Drain grates were resecured due
to vandalism.
• Siemon Spray Park
o All brass ground jets were stolen for the second time this
season. Subsequently, staff replaced them with PVC blank
plugs to finish off the season. Replacement brass jets will be ordered and installed prior to next season’s opening. Area 6
• Staff installed a memorial bench along bike path for Miss Hutchens; this was
a council request.
• The roof on the east restroom at TPRW was replaced during the month of
August.
• Staff mass trimmed at Stockdale Ranch.
• In collaboration with streets, general services, and Parks, the Amphitheatre at TPRW has been revamped. With the addition of new seating, additional
improvements were made to steps and handrails. Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 12 Clearance: 20 Removals: 0 RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the
month of August totaled 26,756 as compared to last year’s total of 3,072 (due to Covid-19). Aquatics Programming & Attendance: 8,445
Aquatics continues to offer core summer programs at all four City pools. Staff was able to extend recreational swim at each pool site an additional week with
programming coming to an end on August 15th. McMurtrey Aquatic Center
• Monthly attendance at McMurtrey Aquatic Center for the month was 6,064.
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• Public Recreation Swim - Recreation open swim total attendance was 1,656 for four swim days. Due to low staffing levels, public recreation
swim was offered Saturdays and Sundays only at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center.
• Swim Lessons - There were 1,592 daily visitors at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center for swim lessons. A total of 199 participants took part in the
single August swim lesson session.
• Lap Swimming - The City of Bakersfield lap swimming program
continues to be a popular resource for fitness. The Summer schedule
was offered through August 15 and the Fall schedule was
implemented August 16. Participants were happy to resume normal
off-season hours. Total Lap Swimming visits for August was 2,036.
• Kern High School Water Polo Rental - The Kern High School Water Polo
rental started on August 19th with Bakersfield and Liberty High holding
daily practices at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Each day, between the
hours of 3 to 6 p.m., around sixty high school students participated in
practice. Silver Creek Pool
• Silver Creek Pool attendance for the month of August was 1,485.
• One swim lesson session took place in the month of August with a total
of 1,408 participants.
• Recreation swim was held on two Fridays during the month with 77 in
attendance. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool attendance for the month was 335.
• One swim lesson session took place with a total of 256 participants.
• Recreational swim was held at MLK Pool on Mondays and
Wednesdays through August 11th with 79 in attendance. Jefferson Pool
• Jefferson Pool attendance for the month was 561.
• One swim lesson session took place in the month of August with a total of 336 participants.
• Recreation swim was held at Jefferson Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 12th from 12 to 1:30 pm with 225 in attendance. Athletics/Attendance: 8,520
August total attendance was 8,520 for sports programming. A girls youth
softball tournament and City Adult Softball League were the highlight of
the attendance this month.
Adult Softball
• Fall league registration is complete and games are currently underway. The league is now back to its standard two evaluation and
ten league games. Total registration is 101 teams, which is made up of 41 coed and 60 men’s teams. Softball Tournaments
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• A tournament was hosted at Mesa Marin Sports Complex and Patriots Park fields. The tournament had a total of 42 teams with girls ranging in
ages from 10 to 18 years old.
Fast Track Pickleball
• A free session will be offered in September to hopefully stir up more
interest in our ongoing pickleball beginner classes. The class will take
place on a Saturday morning on the west courts at Jastro Park. Staff is
also looking into theme-based clinics soon. Cross Country Meet
• Sports will be hosting a cross country meet on September 25th at Yokuts
Park. Details are currently being worked out and expected race times
will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 792
• Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
• 142 Grab N Go meals were distributed to children ages 2-18,
Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
• Facility Usage
• The Weight/Fitness/Gym rooms were opened to the public
for the month with participants adhering to all safety and COVID -19 protocols. Participants could schedule an
appointment to work out for 1 hour M-F 8am-2pm daily. The gym opens for free play on M-W-F (with capacity limits) and
is used on Tuesday/Thursday for the Afterschool Program scheduling. The fitness/weight room is open with capacity
limits during the afternoon. Silver Creek/Saunders Recreational Facility Attendance: 78
• Silver Creek Community Center:
o Silver Creek Community Center opened to the public on August 23rd and is accepting park reservations and program registrations
from 11am to 4pm. Programs will resume in September along
with community reservations for the multipurpose room.
• Saunders Recreational Facility:
o Saunders continues to be open to the public with drop-in
Hockey. The program operates on Tuesdays from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
o Drop-In: 58 Participants Total Attendance: 78 Revenue:
$290
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.
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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.
Special Event Reservations/Attendance: 8,921
August 6: BPD Jr Cadet Graduation, BPD
TPRW- Guest 100
August 7: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
August 14: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
August 14: Church Service, Masada United Church MLK Park, Guest 150
August 21: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
August 28: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600 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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Uplands of the Kern River Parkway & Bike Path Encampment Cleanup
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Kern Riverbank Encampment Cleanup
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 9/5/2021-9/11/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Kern River @ Mohawk Street (Irrigation Repair & Modification)
• The RRT repaired and secured irrigation valves and boxes along the north side of
the Kern River on both east and west sides of Mohawk St. due to vandalism. The existing plastic valve boxes were also replaced with concrete boxes to prevent
further vandalism.
2. 24th Street & Oak Street (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up adjacent to the bike path under-pass at 24th Street west of
Oak St.
• 3 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside a rear loader truck for disposal, provided by Code Enforcement.
3. Bakersfield Animal Care Center (Landscape Improvement Project)
• The RRT removed the existing decomposing woodchips from the planters
located in the parking lot and adjacent to the facility buildings re-installed new red woodchips. The RRT also removed tumbleweeds from the lot located at the
north side of facility.
Miscellaneous
1. Area 1 – Northwest (Irrigation Work Requests)
• The RRT assisted Area 1 with completing irrigation work requests as needed due
to personnel vacancies.
2. Siemon Park (ADA Improvements)
• The RRT monitored and secured the newly installed concrete driveway
approach and sidewalks, as part of the access improvement rehabilitation
project.
3. Siemon Park (Irrigation Modification)
• The RRT temporarily modified the existing irrigation system at affected areas
regarding the access improvement rehabilitation project.
Ongoing Projects
1. Greystone Park (Trash Enclosure Modification)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a new cover on the existing
trash enclosure.
2. McMurtrey Aquatics Center (Wrought Iron Fence Modification)
• The RRT will schedule wrought iron fence modification on west side concession area to prevent illegal entry.
3. Mesa Marin Sports Complex (Perimeter Fence Windscreen Replacement)
• The RRT will be completing replacement of the ball diamond fence windscreens
at Field 4 once the additional screens arrive.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Kern River Parkway - West Irrigation Repair
9/5/2021
9/7/2021 9/8/2021
19
20 19
19
10 9.5
0
0 0
0
0 0
Area 1 Irrigation Work Requests 9/7/2021
9/8/2021
10
20
5
10
$524.75
$367.47
0
0
Kern Riverbank Irrigation Repair 9/9/2021 32 21 $1,258.55 0
24Th St. & Oak St. Encampment Clean-Up 9/10/2021 17 22 0 0
Siemon Park New Concrete Installation 9/9/2021 7
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
Siemon park Irrigation Modification 9/10/2021 8 8 0 0
Bakersfield
Animal Care Ctr. Landscape Improvements 9/11/2021
9/12/2021
70
40
70
50
$347.85
$3,323.42
15,460 lbs.
Totals: Projects Completed: 7 269 hrs. 238.5 hrs. $5,822.04 15,460 lbs.
Next Week
City Source Request
• None
City Council and/or Public Request
• Homeless encampment clean-up.
Priority Projects
• RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless
encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings.
Training
• None
See Attached Photos
Kern River Irrigation Repair
24th St. & Oak St. Encampment Clean-Up
After Encampment Clean-Up
Bakersfield Animal Care Center Landscape Improvements
9am-12pm
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Sept 9, 2021 – Los Angeles Azules 8:00 PM
November 28, 2021 – Gabriel Iglesias 7:00 PM
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September 25 – Bronco 8:00 PM
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May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM
February 15, 2022 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM $20-$78 On Sale Now
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September 8 – Chicago 8:00 PM
$99, $79, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
$50 ($25 Child) to $200 On Sale Now
September 11 – Praise In The Park 2:00 PM
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October 16 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zep Eve 8:00 PM