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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Oct. 29, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The Brundage Lane Navigation Center celebrated its one-year anniversary on
Tuesday, October 26. Since opening in 2020, the BLNC has provided wrap-around
services to 750 homeless clients, including finding permanent housing solutions for 86
people.
We want to thank all of our partners
at the BLNC, including shelter
operator Mercy House, Inc., Flood Ministries, Kern Medical, Kern
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Kern Department of
Human Services, and Critters Without Litters. Without these
partners, this project would not be the success it is to this point.
As a low-barrier shelter, the BLNC
allows people to bring partners, pets and possessions. The co-ed
adult-only facility is fully enclosed, secured and self-sufficient with 24-hour private security patrolling the BLNC. A pet
kennel and pet run is also available on-site.
The one-year anniversary comes less than a week after the City Council approved
plans to design a possible expansion plan that could add up to 150 beds and expand
on-site services.
The City’s Technology Services team put together a video commemorating the one-
year anniversary, which includes interviews from Mayor Karen Goh, Councilmember
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Andrae Gonzales, stakeholders and those who have benefitted from the services
provided by the BLNC.
Bakersfield Fire Chief Anthony Galagaza announced his retirement after more than
30 years with BFD.
Galagaza’s career started in 1990 as a reserve firefighter. He was promoted to
Captain in 2004 then Battalion Chief in 2013. In 2018 he was charged with leading the
Bakersfield Fire Department as he was appointed Chief.
As Fire Chief, he has served as the Southern
Division Director for the California Fire Chiefs
Association, Vice President for the League of
California Cities Fire Chiefs Department and
most recently was appointed by Bakersfield
Congressman Kevin McCarthy to the
prestigious Medal of Valor Review Board.
He presided over a department that has maintained its Insurance Services Office
Class 2 rating, an achievement that puts the Bakersfield Fire Department in an elite
group of just 1.5 percent of all departments in the nation.
Chief Galagaza’s last day with BFD will be December 3. Recruitment to name a
successor has been opened to qualified internal candidates.
On Friday, October 29, the City’s Recreation & Parks Department started a more than $4 million playground rehabilitation project, which will see upgrades at 12 City-maintained parks thanks to funding from the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure.
The parks will get updated play amenities designed to encourage physical, cognitive,
imaginative, and social play for children 2 to 5 years old and for those 5 to 12 years
old.
The parks getting improvements are: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Grissom Park,
Jastro Park, Patriots Park, Planz Park, Quailwood Park, River Oaks Park, Solera Gardens, University Park, Wilson Park, Windermere Park and Windsor Park.
The entire project is estimated to take 12-15 months to complete.
On Monday, October 25, Bakersfield received nearly an inch of rain (0.91”) over the
course of just a few hours.
That amount of rain in that short of a time frame led to storm drains being backed up
and localized flooding in some parts of the City.
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As evidenced by the photo (right), our Public Works crews were ready for the challenge, unclogging storm drains and keeping our streets drivable and our
residents safe.
In all, Streets Maintenance crews responded to 38 locations that were
flooded or had the potential for flooding issues.
Recreation & Parks crews continue work on the courts at Haggin Oaks Park and
Campus Park South, having laid
concrete for the $488,000 rehabilitation project.
The project will see new surfacing for a tennis court and two pickleball courts at each
site. They’re expected to be completed by mid-December.
The City of Bakersfield and the Finance Department staff were awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual
comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the
program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to
clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups
to read the report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a
significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
This is the 40th consecutive year the City
and Finance Department has received
the recognition.
The Bakersfield Selfie Trail continues to be a popular activity among local
residents.
Since the promotion began October 4, there have been more than 300 check-
ins at locations (right) along the trail and response from winners has been
uniformly positive.
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Go to VisitBakersfield.com to learn more and sign up.
The Bakersfield Brewery Trail continues to attract interest.
This promotion highlights
our local craft breweries -- 2nd Phase Brewing,
Bakersfield Beer Company, Crusader Brewing, Dionysus
Brewing, Great Change Brewing, Lengthwise
Brewing Company and
Temblor Brewing Company
(left).
Check in at three locations and win a Bakersfield Brewery T-Shirt. Since the Brewery
Trail began March 12, more than 560 T-shirts have been awarded, with more than 75
being claimed just since September 1.
The Bakersfield Brewery Trail is also free.
For details, go to Experience.VisitBakersfield.com.
This weekend, the Western Street Rod Nationals (right) return to the Kern County Fairgrounds and Visit
Bakersfield is once again a sponsor of this
event.
This will be the 34th time
that Bakersfield has
hosted this gathering
that brings vehicles
from the 50s through the 80s to our city.
The event’s hours at the fairgrounds are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (October
29 and 30) and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. For more information: https://nsra-usa.com/events/
Beginning Monday, November 1, the City’s Streets Division will be conducting its annual leaf collection operation through approximately the first week of February, 2022.
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The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours may be extended if necessary. (See flyer for more information)
Visit Bakersfield is offering a webinar on Tuesday, November 9 to help local businesses
market themselves to visitors.
The webinar will feature the president of Certified Folder Display, the company that places information racks in hotels, California welcome centers, airports and Amtrak
stations.
The webinar, part of Visit Bakersfield’s Tourism Tuesday series, is free but space is limited. Registration can be made here.
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.
The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is scheduled to close for its annual maintenance and
renovations next month. It is scheduled to be closed Nov. 22, 2021 through Jan. 2,
2022.
The Bakersfield Police Department held its fourth-annual HalLAWeen event at the City Hall North parking lot on Thursday,
October 28.
The line for the event wrapped around the block (right), as more than 1,600
people showed up to get an early start on Halloween.
BPD’s HalLAWeen was the first of three
free City Halloween events. Recreation & Parks also had its Halloweentown and
Trunk or Treat events scheduled for Friday,
October 29.
All events were free to the public.
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Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Nov. 3, 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 17-23, 2021.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, from Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. Events
Western Street Rod Nationals at the Kern County Fair on Friday and Saturday, October
29-30.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
REPORTS
Item 4a. State Composting Requirements (All Wards) In 2016, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1383
which, among other things, established requirements regarding organic waste‐ also known as composting. The City of
Bakersfield has retained consultant HF&H to assist the City with meeting the State requirements. HF&H will provide a
presentation on program implementation.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR – BIDS
Item 8y. Rosedale Highway Widening Project (Ward 4) The City is entering into Segment 2 of the Rosedale Highway
Widening Project. This project includes constructing two additional lanes (one lane in each direction) from Calloway Drive
to Verdugo Lane, intersection improvements at Rosedale Highway at Verdugo Lane, modifying lane line striping and
median width to accommodate the additional 2‐lanes and improving ADA accessible route along the project limits with
ADA compliant sidewalk, driveways and curb ramps. The length of the project is approximately 2,640 feet. After issuing
RFPs, staff are recommending awarding a bid Granite Construction Company ($3,375,691) and V&A, Inc. ($352,581) for
construction and construction management services. Staff are also recommending allocating $800,000 in Local
Transportation Development Fund (TDF) balance to the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvement budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC SAFETY/VITAL SERVICES MEASURE
Item 8aa. Recreation and Parks Master Plan Update (All Wards) The Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department has
a need to update their existing master plan written by consultant MIG, Inc. and approved by Council on January 30, 2008.
Since the time of adoption, the City has experienced exponential growth. The increased demand for improved and new
public amenities and the high expectations created by PSVS‐Measure N necessitates an update to the current plan to
better align with the needs of City residents. The comprehensive update will include the following phases within the
scope of work:
Phase 1. Review of Existing Conditions
Phase 2. Needs Assessment
Phase 3. Recommendations
Phase 4. Implementation
Staff recommends the master plan update be conducted by the original vendor and further recommends dispensing with
bidding in accordance with Section 3.20.060 subsection (D) (2) of the Bakersfield Municipal code to have MIG, Inc.
conduct the master plan update, at a cost not to exceed $522,085. Funds are available within the Recreation and Parks
Department’s Capital Improvement Budget within the Public Safety/Vital Services Fund.
Item 8ac. Street Light Project Implementation (All Wards) As part of the Public Safety and Vital Services Measure, the
City Council approved funding for staff to initiate an extensive, City‐wide street light study with the objective of
identifying opportunities to improve visibility and safety along highly travelled roadways, bike paths, pedestrian routes
and within high crime areas. In June 2020, the City entered into an agreement with JMPE to complete the study. JMPE
completed and presented the findings of the first phase of the street light study to the City Council in May 2021. The first
phase of the study used a data‐driven approach focused on vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian accidents in the public right
of way, as well as hot spot areas of high crime incidents. This study also measured the light levels of several street
intersections throughout the City and determined that the intersections were not meeting the recommended lighting
lumen outputs as established by the Illuminating Engineering Society. This phase of the project consists of removing and
replacing 163 existing lighting fixtures at various intersections. The existing fixtures will be replaced with higher wattage
LED luminaires. Other work items included in this project are making final wiring connection and removing and salvaging
existing light fixtures. After issuing an RFP, staff are recommending entering an agreement with Crosstown Electrical &
Data, Inc. ($87,558), for Street Lighting Modifications at Various Intersections. There are sufficient funds in the project
budget to award this contract. Since this project is funded with PSVS funds, there is no general fund impact associated
with the award of this contract.
REPORTS
Item 11a. Update on Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Planning Efforts (All Wards) The Metropolitan Bakersfield
Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) will expire at the end of 2022. Development Services has been working with state
and federal agencies in the preparation of a new Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit that could
continue provision of a comprehensive conservation plan to mitigate development impacts on protected species. The
presentation to the City Council will focus on the history of the MBHCP, the current status of ongoing planning effort to
provide a new Habitat Conservation Plan and Incidental Take Permit, and the specific differences between the existing
and proposed plans.
Approved: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH
Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 10/17/2021-10/23/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. 18Th Street and Eye Street (Tree Grate Repair)
• The RRT fabricated and installed new metal covers for existing tree grates around
the parking structure perimeter, due to vandalism.
2. So. H Street and White Lane (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up along the railroad tracks, between So. H St. & White Ln.
• Three sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside the rear loader for disposal, provided by Code
Enforcement.
3. Rudd Avenue (Tumbleweed Removal)
• The RRT removed tumbleweeds on the west side of Rudd Ave., between Brimhall Rd. and Palm Ave.
4. University Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed one new BBQ grill, at the north west picnic area.
5. Siemon Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed one new BBQ grill, at the northwest picnic area.
6. Jastro Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed three new BBQ grills, at the north west picnic
areas of the park.
7. Lowell Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed one new BBQ grill, at the northeast picnic area.
8. MLK Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed one new BBQ grill, at the north picnic area.
9. Beale Park (BBQ Grill Replacement)
• The RRT assembled and installed four new BBQ grills, at the northwest picnic
areas of the park.
Miscellaneous
1. 812 Baker Street (Building Security)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with securing the front metal gate of an
abandoned structure located at 812 Baker St. to prevent homeless from setting
up encampments.
2. 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.
3. San Miguel Grove (Access Barrier)
• The RRT relocated large landscaping boulders adjacent to the parking lot entry
gate to prevent illegal vehicle access after park closed hours.
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.
18th & Eye St. Tree Grate Repair 10/20/2021 10/22/2021 16 10 16 5 $104.26 0 0 0
812 Baker St. Building Security 10/20/2021 4 2 0 0
White Ln. & So. H St. Encampment Clean-Up 10/21/2021 9 13.5 0 0
Rudd Ave. Tumbleweed Removal 10/21/2021 30.5 30.5 0 0
Siemon Park Access Road Rehabilitation 10/21/2021 5.5 5.5 0 0
San Miguel Grove Access Barrier 10/22/2021 3 3 0 0
University Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/22/2021 2 2 0 0
Siemon Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/22/2021 3 3 0 0
Jastro Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/22/2021 9 9 $10.08 0
Lowell Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/23/2021 9 6 0 0
MLK Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/23/2021 4.5 3 0 0
Beale Park BBQ Grill Replacement 10/23/2021 13.5 9 0 0
Totals: Projects Completed: 12 119 hrs. 107.5 hrs. $114.34 0 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
18th St. & Eye St. Tree Grate Repair
White Ln. & So. H St. Encampment Clean-Up
Rudd Ave. Tumbleweed Removal
University Park BBQ Grill Replacement
Siemon Park BBQ Replacement
Jastro Park BBQ Grill Replacement
Lowell Park BBQ Replacement
MLK Park BBQ Grill Replacement
Beale Park BBQ Grill Replacement
The Government Finance Officers Association of
the United States and Canada
presents this
AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
to
The Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is presented by the Government Finance Officers
Association to the department or individual designated as instrumental in the government unit achieving
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. A Certificate of Achievement is
presented to those government units whose annual financial reports are judged to adhere to program
standards and represents the highest award in government financial reporting.
Executive Director
Date: 10/27/2021
Finance Department
City of Bakersfield, California
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
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Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
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