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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Oct. 15, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
Bakersfield State Assemblyman Vince Fong held a press conference at the Truxtun
Linear Park on Thursday, October 14, to celebrate the signing of Assembly Bill 3 (Fong)
into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The new Street Racing & Sideshow Law –
legislation that was supported by the City of Bakersfield and the City Council – aims
to keep our streets and highways safe from street racing by allowing judges to
suspend the license of someone convicted of participating in a street race or
sideshow for up to six months.
Mayor Karen Goh, City Councilmember Patty Gray (Ward 6), Bakersfield Police Chief
Greg Terry, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer, and California Highway Patrol Chief Scott Parker (Central Division Commander) attended the event, which
Left: (from left) Asm. Vince Fong, CHP Chief Scott Parker and Kern Co. Dist. Attorney Cynthia Zimmer
listen as BPD Chief Greg Terry talks about the impact AB 3 will have in Bakersfield. Right: Asm. Fong,
Mayor Karen Goh, Councilmember Patty Gray and Chief Terry talk with a family member of a street racing victim.
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also included family of victims of street racing and sideshows. In 2020, the Bakersfield
Police Department responded to about 6,000 calls involving illegal street racing activity.
Almost 100,000 pounds of trash and recycling items were collected at last weekend’s pop-up large trash item drop-off events, held Saturday, October 9, at Kaiser Permanente Sports Village and 4200 Panorama Drive (below). That’s the second-most
by weight we’ve collected at the events since they launched in January. The Solid Waste Division also collected 193 mattresses and 479 e-waste items. Only the February
20 events received more trash and recycling by weight (110,720 pounds).
These events are only possible thanks to funding from the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N. Since January, more than 526,000 pounds
of trash has been collected at these events.
This weekend marks the return of Bakersfield
Museum of Art’s annual Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival. Visit Bakersfield is a
sponsor of this event for the second year. This public art exhibition has been part
of our community since 1998 and has
become a Bakersfield tradition. Spectators
watch each year as artists turn the parking
lot of The Marketplace into a gallery of
amazing chalk masterpieces (right).
Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday,
October 16 and Sunday, October 17 at
The Marketplace (9000 Ming Avenue).
Admission is free and commemorative t-
shirts sporting the Visit Bakersfield logo will
be sold at the event, in adult ($20) and
kid ($15) sizes.
The USA BMX Fall Nationals return to Bakersfield this weekend at Metro BMX (3805
Chester Avenue). Once again, Visit Bakersfield is a sponsor of this event that brings
young riders and their families to Bakersfield. Racing begins Friday, October 15, at
approximately 5 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.
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The Recreation & Parks Department is holding a pair of Halloween events on Friday,
October 29. The first is Halloweentown at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street) from 2 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a Trick-or Treat safe zone.
The second event is Trunk-or-Treat at the Silver Creek Community Center (7011 Harris
Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the same day. Following that event, the animated movie “The Addams Family” will be played as a free movie in the park!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Fridays City employees have
been wearing special “Go Pink” t-shirts, pink ribbons and other accessories for our Go Pink campaign. Check out our staff from the Public Works (below) and Finance
Departments! (bottom right)
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the Bakersfield Youth
Commission:
• Ward 1: regular and alternate
appointments
• 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.
If you’re in the market for a new magnet for your
fridge, why not get one that shows off your
Bakersfield Pride! Visit Bakersfield has just released a new vintage-style “Greetings from Bakersfield”
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magnet with the look of an old postcard. It makes a great stocking stuffer for the
holidays, or for any reason! You can order it on the Bakersfield Swag store online for
$8, or you can save yourself some money and pick it up for $4 by swinging by Visit
Bakersfield at 515 Truxtun Avenue. Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Oct. 20, 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department month report, September 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 2-9, 2021. Events
USA BMX Fall Nationals, 5 p.m. Friday, October 15; 8 a.m. Saturday, October 16; 9 a.m. Sunday, October 17, at Metro BMX (3805 Chester Avenue).
Via Arté, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, at The
Marketplace (9000 Ming Avenue).
Cults & Classics: “The Birds,” 6 p.m. Monday, October 18, at The Fox Theater (2001 H
Street).
Bristol Hospice Sock Drive for Homeless Veterans, now through October 28, various
drop-off locations.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
OCTOBER 20, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
REPORTS
Item 3a. Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) Update (All Wards) Staff will provide a brief update on the various
TRIP projects.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR – RESOLUTIONS
Item 8i. Labor Agreement (All Wards) Recent labor negotiation sessions between the City and the Bakersfield Firefighters
Labor Organization (BFLO) and Bakersfield Police Officers Association (BPOA) were concluded and have resulted in
updated terms to the existing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s). The updated terms include:
Bakersfield Fire Department:
2.5% wage increase all covered unit classifications;
Restructuring of the paramedic program to compensate those holding certification and those members
performing active duties;
Increased compensation for bilingual duties;
Bakersfield Police Department:
Extension of the existing term expiration from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2025;
Consumer Price Index (CPI) salary increases, of 2% to 4%, each July of the agreement;
One‐time recognition bonus of $5,000;
Introduction of a Longevity Bonus and a Performance Retention Bonus, ranging from $3,000 to $20,000;
Items listed above support key goals of the Bakersfield Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure and City Council
Goals. Specifically, they focus on talent acquisition and retention. In recent years, citywide turnover has increased, and
overall employee tenure is rapidly decreasing on average. This is more prevalent in the sworn ranks where retirement
statistics are out pacing hiring progress. Staffing efforts are compounded by the addition of nearly 100 new positions
added over the last three budget cycles to support key community priorities. Market competition for talent is at an all‐
time high and enhancements to compensation programs can provide the most significant and immediate impact. This
concludes negotiations with two of the three labor groups at this time. Negotiation sessions continue with SEIU
representatives.
CONSENT CALENDAR – AGREEMENTS
Item 8o. General Plan and Housing Element Update (All Wards) Cities are required by the State of California to develop
both a General Plan and a Housing Element. General Plans serve to direct growth over the next 20 to 30 years. Housing
Elements serve to assess the City’s current and future housing needs. The Development Services Department completed
a request for proposal (RFP) process for both the preparation of a comprehensive General Plan update, zone mapping,
associated programmatic environmental impact report, and a General Plan Housing Element update. After careful
consideration, staff recommends an agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare both a General Plan Update
($2,766,189) and a Housing Element Update ($298,541) along with the associated environmental document.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 13a. Brundage Lane Navigation Center (BLNC) Design (Ward 1) Since October 2020, the BLNC has provided 750
individuals with wrap‐around health, mental health, and housing services. 85 individuals have been placed into
permanent housing. 14 individuals have been reunified with their families. While the BLNC has quickly become a critical
asset in addressing homelessness, there is significant remaining need in our community. Despite the City and County
funding the creation of 400 new shelter beds during 2020, doubling the number of available shelter beds in the greater
Bakersfield area, there is still a demand for additional beds. The 2020 Point in Time Count identified that there are 842
unsheltered individuals in our community. This Spring, the BLNC reached full capacity as allowed under COVID‐19 social
distancing guidelines, and quickly reached the full 150‐bed capacity this Summer when COVID‐19 guidelines were
relaxed. Client numbers fluctuate as individuals enter and exit, but the BLNC is regularly at full capacity and turns away
an average of 64 individuals a week due to capacity. There are currently 45 individuals on wait lists for the BLNC. Based
on this analysis, staff recommends further researching additional tenant improvements at the BLNC to improve homeless
services by:
Expansion of guest capacity by up to 150 guests;
Expansion of service provider wing to accommodate additional case workers;
Establishment of a new recuperative care dorm in collaboration with local hospitals so they have a place to
discharge unsheltered individuals who are still in need of care;
Expansion of pet capacity from 15 to 50 pets;
Staff requests two action items to research and plan for the expansion of selected portions of the BLNC. First, staff is
recommending Council approve a resolution to waive normal bidding requirements and to authorize RYMAC to provide
related services to complete this project. The second item is an agreement with RYMAC for the conceptual design,
exploratory demolition, and cost estimating of the most beneficial remodel of selective portions of the BLNC. The not‐
to‐exceed amount for this agreement is $58,274. The BLNC project is budgeted with PSVS – Measure N funds.
Approved: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager
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Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: October 13, 2021
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2021 September Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION
September Summary Highlights:
As the season changes and the weather cools off, our participation in programs and park visitors continue to rise, unfortunately, so does the amount of trash and vandalism
caused by displaced individuals. September continues the trend of cleaning up encampments and repairing vandalized amenities as well as keeping up with the day
to day demands of park and streetscape maintenance.
Here is the good news! September also represents progress; we have successfully onboarded two community groups to adopt Wayside and Planz Park with a third
scheduled in October. We have also implemented a Park attendant program for Central and Saunders Park, utilizing staff that were on light duty and unable to perform
normal functions to pick up trash and keep eyes on our assets during daytime hours. Both of these initiatives are instrumental to begin turning the tide and changing the
culture of how we take care of our Parks.
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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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CIP/CDBG Project Updates:
• Jastro Park Stage Rehabilitation Project – Staff has begun preliminary research in preparing for a project to rehabilitate the stage facility at
Jastro Park. Although not labeled as a historical landmark, City staff has previously consulted with the Bakersfield Historic Preservation
Commission which has provided their recommendations for the project. Staff is preparing a “Request for Proposal” with detailed scope
of work, to seek architectural/engineering services to provide the necessary work to provide a comprehensive construction document. 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
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:
• 86 park reservations and an estimated 23,173 guests in attendance for
the month of September. PARKS UPDATES Area 1
• Linear Park – irrigation has been turned off as PG&E performs major updates to power lines running along the span of all three phases.
• Olive Drive – Contractor, Total Landscape, has started replanting shrubs in the area. Area 2
• Piper/Eissler – Staff trimmed/cleaned up north side streetscape.
• E. Truxtun Ave. – Staff cleared area of tumbleweeds and litter.
• City Hills Dr. – Staff trimmed/cleaned up medians from Vineland to
Panorama.
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• Jastro Park – Staff pressured washed disinfected reservation areas and playground area.
• Mesa Marin Park – Staff pressure washed and disinfected reservation area and playground.
• McMurtrey/Aquatics - Staff pressure washed and disinfected the breezeway/entry area.
• Tree Maintenance – Contractors continued working in A2 at City Hills/Mesa area, Hwy 178 and Miramonte, Amtrak Station and at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center Parking Lot.
• Mill Creek Otterbines – the fountains were shut off for a few days this month
as Water Resources worked to clear the litter out of the canal.
• City Hall North – Staff replaced woodchips around planter.
• Central Park – light duty staff assigned to the park and Mill Creek walkway as a park attendant to keep the area and parking lot cleared of litter/debris. Area 3
• Staff along with RRT removed the old existing wood chips throughout all
planter areas at Bakersfield Animal Care Center and replaced them with new red dyed wood chips.
• On 9/18/21, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center hosted their annual “Clear
the Shelters” event. Area 4
• Boots in the Park concert took place at KPSV on 9/17/21. Area 5
• 9/11 memorial was observed at Fire Station #15. Area 6
• Staff installed woodchips around a portion of the Amphitheatre at TPRW.
• Staff mass trimmed Thistlewood ct.
• Painting of the Amphitheatre at TPRW has begun. Contractor will be painting
all the handrails and prepping the Amphitheatre structure. After the last
concert of the year on Saturday October 16th, contractor will paint the
structure.
• Staff delivered two (2) mobile bleachers to Fire station 15 for the 9/11 event.
• Staff spent two days preparing the Amphitheatre for the Chicago concert.
Staff pressure washed the stage and cleaned all the seating.
• Staff delivered three (3) Mobile restrooms and the ticket booth to TPRW for
the Chicago Concert. Staff also picked the portable restrooms up and
returned them to the Sports Village. Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 22 Clearance: 37 Removals: 2
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RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the
month of September totaled 45,503 as compared to last year’s total of 2,914 (due to
COVID-19.)
Aquatics Programming & Overall Attendance: 3,853
Staff transitioned to fall aquatic programming schedules this month. Like many
other aquatic organizations, we are experiencing a lifeguard shortage, but we
are pleased to be able to offer lap swimming and water walking, school district
sports rentals, and child and infant CPR and first aid classes during the fall months.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
• Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 3,853.
• Lap Swimming - The City of Bakersfield lap swimming program
continues to be an important community resource for health and wellness. The lap swimming schedule changed at the close of the
summer season in August; the current schedule can be found on the City of Bakersfield website at www.bakersfieldfieldparks.us. Total Lap
Swim Visits for September: 2,028
• Kern High School Water Polo Rental - The Kern High School Water Polo
rental began on August 19th. Bakersfield and Liberty High are holding
daily practices at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Each day between the
hours of 3 to 6 p.m., around sixty high school students attend water
polo practice at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. McMurtrey serves as a
home field for Liberty and Bakersfield High School, with games taking
place each Monday and Wednesday afternoon.
• Total KHSD rental attendance for September: 1,766
• Water polo swim team attendance: 1,004
• Water polo meet attendance: 762 Aquatic Grants:
• Thanks to funding from First 5 Kern, a free child and infant CPR and first
aid class was offered to eligible participants. The class took place on
September 25th at Silver Creek Community Center. A total of 8
participants earned certifications and received water safety resources
to share with their families. Classes will be available in the fall and
winter for parents, grandparents, expectant parents and childcare
providers of children ages 0 – 5 years.
• American Red Cross is offering scholarship opportunities for free child
and infant CPR and first aid training for 25 eligible parents,
grandparents, or childcare providers of children ages 17 and under.
• In the month of September, aquatics staff applied for the Kaiser
Permanente Operation Splash Grant 2022/2023 funding cycle. If
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selected as a grant recipient, funds will provide discounted swim lesson to income eligible children ages 3 to 17 years, discount Junior
Lifeguarding trainings, free summer season public swim passes, and healthy beverage and water safety education. Athletics/Overall Attendance: 15,793
• September total attendance was 15,793 for sports programming. A
girls youth softball tournament, beginner’s pickleball classes and City
adult softball league made up the total.
Adult Softball
• Fall league teams have been evaluated and placed in divisions.
League games are underway as we make our way to an early to mid-
November finish.
Softball Tournaments
• An NSA sanctioned tournament was hosted at Mesa Marin Sports
Complex. The tournament had a total of 25 teams with girls ranging in
ages from 10 to 18 years old. Games were played on 9/25 and 9/26.
Fast Track Pickleball
• A free two-hour session was offered on Saturday, September 4. The
session was open to all but was targeted to beginners. Cross Country Meet
• This year’s cross-country meet was cancelled due to bad air quality. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 2,477
Programs are continuing to open slowly in accordance with current COVID-19
conditions. September’s total attendance was 2,477.
• Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
• 631 Grab N Go and sit down 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 of September with participants adhering to all
safety and COVID -19 protocols. 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. Total participant numbers for the
weight room/gym/fitness rooms were 813 an increase of 540
participants over the previous month’s totals. The game room opened
this month with total participant numbers of 327.
• Afterschool Program - is open for activities, games, and homework
assistance. Participants were able to play games that were
programmed for the day, do a craft, or participate in a small group
activity and were able to receive homework assistance.
• Annual Halloween Event - will take place on October 29th from 2:00-4:30
p.m. The event will be held in the courtyard in the outside grass area in
front of the center. There will be tables/trucks/cars set up where candy
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and treats will be passed out. Recreation and Park staff as well as the Bakersfield Police Department and several other Southeast
Neighborhood Partnership programs will be assisting. Stay Focused Ministries will provide and host some games for participants in the grass
area. The program will require participants to wear masks and adhere to all current COVID -19 procedures and protocols. Silver Creek/Saunders Recreational Facility Attendance: 207
• Silver Creek Community Center/Attendance 135
o There were two rentals for the month of September.
• Saunders Recreational Facility/Attendance 72:
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:57 Participants Total Attendance: 72 Revenue: $285 Special Event Reservations/Attendance: 23,173
September 4: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
September 11: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
September 11: Save a Life Today Walk/Run, S.A.L.T.
TPRW Park, Guest 500
September 11: Boots in the Park, Activated Events
TPRW Park, Guest 10,000
September 18: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
September 18: Run/Walk Fundraiser, Sickle Cell Hina Patel Foundation
TPRW, Guest 300 September 25: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600 September 25: Run/Walk Fundraiser, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
(M.A.D.D.) TPRW, Guest 300 September 25: Company Picnic, Spectra @ Yokuts Park, Guest 200
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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Washington St. Vacant Cotton Gin Encampment Clean-Up
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Akers Rd & Sierra Madre Ave – Lot Grading
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 10/02/2021-10/9/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. City Hall North (Office Furniture Re-location)
• The RRT relocated office furniture at City Hall North third floor per Community Development request.
2. Weill Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up at various locations throughout the park.
• Several sites were addressed.
• Load was taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (Total weight 13760 lbs.).
3. Bike Path @ Calloway Rest Area (Irrigation Repair)
• The RRT replaced a cracked irrigation valve in the turf area at the Calloway Rest Area adjacent to the bike path.
4. Stonecreek Park (Damaged Concrete Removal)
• The RRT completed removal of the damaged concrete at Stonecreek Park as
part of the playground rehabilitation project.
• Loads were taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight was 29,240 lbs.).
5. Weill Park (Backflow Device Enclosure Repair)
• The RRT modified and secured the damaged backflow cage due to vandalism.
6. Fairfax Road & Paladino Drive (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up on the east side of Fairfax Rd., north of Paladino Dr.
• Two sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside a rear-loader provided by Code Enforcement.
7. Kern River Parkway (Irrigation Repair)
• The RRT repaired a 2” irrigation mainline located on the south side of Truxtun Ave., east of Quailridge Rd.
8. Wayside Park (Trash Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted with the Adopt-A-Park event and removed the full trash bags for disposal that were accumulated by the volunteer groups, in addition to
removing illegal dumping and trash left around the dumpster bins.
• Trash load was taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 1,200 lbs.).
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. Kern River Parkway (Dirt Grading)
• The RRT graded and backfilled areas where existing asphalt was removed.
3. Bike Path @ Chester Avenue (Bollard Post Replacement)
• The RRT replaced two bollard posts at the bike path entry access on the east
and west sides of Chester Ave. due to vandalism.
4. Olive Drive (Damaged Block Wall Clean-Up)
• The RRT removed the damaged block wall pieces on the south side between
Seaward Dr. and Helm Dr., due to a vehicular accident.
5. Siemon Park (Access Road Rehabilitation)
• The RRT delivered dirt loads to backfill areas that will be converted from asphalt
to turf as part of the access improvement rehabilitation project.
6. Stonecreek Park (Playground Rehabilitation Project)
• The RRT monitored and secured the newly installed concrete around the
perimeter of the playground as part of the playground rehabilitation project.
7. Wilson Park (Toilet Repair)
• The RRT responded to address two clogged toilets in the women’s restroom.
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. 4. Akers Road & Sierra Madre Avenue (Lot Grading)
• The RRT will continue grading existing dirt mounds until completed.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
City Hall North Office Furniture Re-location 10/03/21 21 14 0 0
Bike Path @
Calloway Dr. Irrigation Repair 10/03/21 9 6 0 0
Area 1 Irrigation Work Requests 10/6/21 10/7/21 9 20 4.5 10 0 $102.47 0 0
Weil Park Encampment Clean-Up 10/04/21 24 24 $356.91 13,760 lbs.
Stonecreek Park Concrete Removal 10/05/21 12 24 $796.79 29,240 lbs.
Weill Park Backflow Device Enclosure Repair 10/6/21 10 5 0 0
Siemon Park Dirt Grading 10/6/21 10 10 $38.65 15,460 lbs.
Kern River
Parkway Dirt Grading 10/6/21 20 19 0 0
Bike Path @
Chester Ave. Bollard Post Replacement 10/6/21 12 6 $168.65 0
Olive Dr. &
Seaward Dr. Damaged Block Wall Clean-Up 10/6/21 4 3 0 0
Fairfax Rd. &
Paladino Dr. Encampment Clean-Up 10/7/21 15 15 0 0
Kern River Parkway Irrigation Repair 10/7/21 15 15 $20.10 0
Stonecreek Park Monitor & Secure New Concrete 10/8/21 7 7 0 0
Wilson Park Women’s Restroom Toilet Repair 10/9/2021 10 5 0 0
Wayside Park Trash Clean-Up 10/9/2021 10 10 0 1,200 lbs.
Totals: Projects Completed: 15 208 hrs. 177.5 hrs. $1,483.57 59,660 lbs.
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.
Training
• None
See Attached Photos
City Hall North Office Furniture Re-location
Weill Park Encampment Clean-Up
Weill Park Backflow Device Enclosure Repair
Fairfax Rd. & Paladino Dr. Encampment Clean-Up
Kern River Parkway Irrigation Repair
Wayside Park Trash Clean-Up
Olive Dr. & Seaward Block Wall Clean-Up
Metro BMXBakersfield, California
To find schedule go to: usabmx.com
OCTOBER 15-17, 2021
MOTOS POSTED ONLINEmotos.usabmx.com
METRO BMX
3805 Chester Ave.
In the Sam Lynn Ballpark Complex
Bakersfield CA 93301
661-900-3210 or 661-817-5577
esimpson@bak.rr.com
ONLINE REGISTRATIONPre-Register By Tuesday at 5PM Arizona Time the week of the event in order to receive your Stay to Save discount.
Online Registration will be available leading up to the event & during onsite registration times at the event. Online Registration will close 30 minutes prior to the time listed for the end of onsite registration.
VENDORS: Tangent Pro Shop, Northwest BMX,
Yo Yo Kid Toys, Riders Ready BMX Gates
Parking: $10 per day or $30 for the WeekendCamping: $125 for the Weekend
All socks will be donated to California Veterans Assistance Foundation
and distributed to Homeless Veterans in Kern County
We welcome new socks of all sizes and colors!
Socks are among the most valuable piece of clothing to people without permanent housing
• Feet work overtime when there’s no cozy home (and laundry room) to return to each night
• Socks and underwear are not often donated
If you put yourself in someone else’s shoes (no pun intended),
you can see how clean, warm socks are a true treasure. Please help us warm-up those who served our country.
1675 Chester Ave Ste 401
Bakersfield
NEW Socks can be dropped off at the following Locations:
For Information Contact:
Justina Howell
Bristol Hospice: 661.716.4000
Email: justina.howell@bristolhospice.com
3121 Standard St.
Bakersfield
Save a Trip…
Call Justina and she will pick up socks from your
company, organization, club or school
Silver Creek Community Center
7011 Harris Rd.
October 29, 2021
5:30- 7:30pm followed by The Addams Family movie
followed by a free Movie in the Parkfollowed by a free Movie in the Park
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD RECREATION AND PARKS PRESENTSCITY OF BAKERSFIELD RECREATION AND PARKS PRESENTS
HALLOWEENHALLOWEEN
TRUNK OR TREATTRUNK OR TREAT
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
$20 to $100 On Sale Now
May 25, 2022 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
$66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
February 18, 2022 – Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM
June 16, 2022 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
April 9, 2022 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
October 23 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
October 17 – Condors vs San Jose 5:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
October 16 – Condors vs Abbotsford 7:00 PM
October 27 – Condors vs Colorado 6:30 PM
November 28 – Gabriel Iglesias 7:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
January 21, 2022 – JoJo Siwa 7:00 PM
November 6 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM
December 1 – Jeff Dunham 7:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
$46.50 On Sale Now
October 29 – Marca MP 8:00 PM
$60 to $130 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
November 10 – Condors vs Stockton 6:30 PM
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
$20-$78 On Sale Now
$85, $65, $50, $35 On Sale Now
$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale 10/15February 20, 2022 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM
May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale NowNovember 6 – BSO: Mozart & More 6:00 PM
December 3 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:00 PM
November 14, 2021 – Cirque Musica Holiday 5:00 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
February 15, 2022 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM
May 14 – Daniel Habif 7:00 PM$145, $125, $95, $55, $35 On Sale 10/16
$150, $59, $39 On Sale Now
October 16 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zep Eve 8:00 PM
$62, $52, $42, $32 On Sale Now