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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Jan. 14, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
City offices will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day holiday. Curbside trash and recycling services will not be affected.
Notable Items
The City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center has ceased intake of dogs from the public
temporarily due to an outbreak of distemper at the facility. The CBACC has been
working with one of the nation’s foremost distemper experts to formulate a response
plan and an immediate, but temporary intake stoppage is one of the first steps
recommended.
Adoptions will continue as normal, though the CBACC requests that anyone
interested in adopting a pet make an appointment by calling 661-832-7387 between
10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The City is extending the deadline for the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Strategy to
January 31. The workshop was previously set to end on Friday, January 14, but we
wanted to provide more opportunity for participation. The Economic & Community
Development Department has already heard from many in the community, and we
appreciate the feedback we’ve received so far. Anyone interested can participate
in the virtual workshop by clicking that link.
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The workshop is available in English, Spanish and Punjabi. The goal of the workshop is
to help the City better understand the needs of the community, utilizing the feedback to help develop our affordable housing strategy.
The Solid Waste Division held the first pop-up large trash item drop-off events of 2022
on Saturday, January 8 at the Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (below left) and Bakersfield Municipal Airport (below right), collecting 36,500 pounds worth of trash.
Nearly 70 mattresses were dropped by 215 vehicles off between the two locations, along with 44 tires and 77 e-waste items.
These pop-up events are part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative, which is made
possible by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure.
The first low-cost drive-thru pet vaccine and licensing clinic of 2022 was held
Saturday, January 8, at The Park at River
Walk (right). Nearly 100 residents brough
129 dogs to the clinic where staff gave 104 distemper vaccinations, 90 rabies
inoculations, and vaccinated 79 against Bordetella. More than 50 pets were
licensed as well. The next clinic is scheduled for February 5 at Beach Park
(3526 21st Street).
Crews have installed new shade canopies at Mesa Marin Park’s dog park.
The area had to be periodically closed to the public while the installation was completed, but the project – which was funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services
(PSVS) Measure – was finished on Friday, January 14. It has been fully re-opened to the public.
Some great news for children and their parents living near Wilson Park. Installation of new playground equipment is now complete. Wilson Park is one of the 12 City parks
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getting new playground equipment (top right)
thanks to a $4 million Public Safety &Vital Services
Measure project. The playground equipment at
Wilson Park was last replaced in 2000. Next week,
contractors are scheduled to begin demolition of
old playground equipment at University Park, which will be next to get upgrades thanks to PSVS.
Progress continues at three City parks where
resurfacing projects are under way. Crews have started the next step in the process to resurface two new pickleball courts and a tennis court at Haggin Oaks Park (middle right). Crews are scheduled to
continue resurfacing pickleball courts and tennis
courts at Campus Park South
and basketball courts at
Jastro Park. Weather
permitting, these projects,
which started in October,
are scheduled to be finished
by the end of January.
Demolition has started of the restrooms at Beale Park
(below right). The restrooms,
which have stood for more
than 60 years, will be
replaced by new ADA-
compliant amenities. The
nearly $500,000 project is
funded with federal
Community Development
Block Grant and Park
Improvement Fund Central Core Developer
Reimbursement funds.
Visit Bakersfield is pleased to welcome the 2022 Golden State Spirit Association's Grand Nationals this weekend. Over 1,500 youth cheer and dance competitors along
with their families will convene at Mechanics Bank Arena to see if they've got what it
takes to win it all.
The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Bakersfield Youth Commission:
Ward 1: regular and alternate appointments
Ward 6: regular and alternate appointments
Ward 7: regular and alternate appointments
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Jan. 14, 2022
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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
Nighttime closure on Stockdale Highway
Stockdale Highway will be closed in both directions between McDonald Way and N.
Stine Road from January 16 until January 28. The closure will take place from 8 p.m. to 5
a.m. each night. The closure is needed for falsework removal and installation.
During the closure, residents can detour around the work zone by using McDonald Way
or Real Road to enter or exit the neighborhood. All other traffic will be routed around the
area using Oak Street and California Avenue.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any
inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
Reverse traffic control on Real Road
Real Road will be flagged for one-way directional traffic between Stockdale Highway
and Elcia Drive from January 17 through January 21. A single lane will remain open with flaggers to direct traffic. This closure is scheduled daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the
installation of falsework.
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
City Council Agenda Highlights, Jan. 19, 2022.
Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, December 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, December 2021.
TRIP monthly status report, January 2022.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, January 2 – 8.
DirecTV U-verse Programming Changes letter, through March 2022.
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Events
2022 Golden State Spirit Association's Grand Nationals, Saturday through Sunday,
January 15 and 16, at Mechanics Bank Arena. Admission is $10 per day; free admission for children 5-years-old and younger.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center
201 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
661-832-7387
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022
CONTACT: Nicole Gitzke Community Engagement Coord. 661-852-7060 NGitzke@bakersfieldacc.us CBACC TEMPORARILY STOPS INTAKE OF DOGS
Stoppage is required due to distemper outbreak
The City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center will temporarily halt intake of dogs from
the public in order to stop the spread of distemper at the CBACC. This intake
stoppage is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
There are currently 221 dogs housed at the CBACC, more than the facility’s capacity.
The CBACC can no longer accept additional dogs at this time.
The CBACC also asks the community to not pick up stray dogs as distemper is
communicable to other dogs they may have at home.
The CBACC has proactively reached out to one of the nation’s leading distemper
experts, Dr. Sandra Newbury, the Director of the University of Wisconsin Shelter
Medicine Program, to assist in creating an outbreak response plan. That plan includes
the temporary intake stoppage.
The temporary intake stoppage will allow the CBACC to reduce its population in
order to get the outbreak under control. Staff at the facility will mass test dogs
currently housed at the CBACC and those tests will be sent to the University of
Wisconsin to determine the rate of spread.
Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease in domestic dogs and other animals. It
is incurable and can be fatal. Symptoms include fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea
and lethargy.
If your dogs are not up-to-date on their vaccines, there are low-cost options
throughout the community, including the City’s monthly low-cost vaccine clinics. The
next clinic is set for February 5 at Beach Park (3526 21st Street) from 9 a.m. to noon.
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2022 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL
DRIVE-THROUGH VACCINATION & LICENSING
CLINICS FOR DOGS
JANUARY FEBRUARY
APRIL MAY SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
PARK CLINICS ARE HELD ON THE SATURDAYS LISTED BELOW
FROM 9AM TO 12PM
**THE LINE MAY BE CUT OFF AS EARLY DUE TO LIMITED SUPPLIES**
DUE TO COVID-19 ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. PLEASE
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS PRIOR TOATTENDING A CLINIC.MASKS ARE REQUIRED
01/08/22
RIVER WALK PARK
11200 STOCKDALE HWY
02/05/22
BEACH PARK
3526 21ST ST
04/02/22
BEALE PARK
500 OLEANDER AVE
05/07/22
MESA MARIN PARK
10315 CA-178
09/10/22
SILVER CREEK PARK
7011 HARRIS RD
10/08/22
CENTENNIAL PARK
450 MONTCLAIR ST
11/05/22
WILSON PARK
2300 WILSON RD
12/03/22
KROLL PARK
7551 KROLL WAY
MARCH
03/05/22
UNIVERSITY PARK
4301 UNIVSERITY AVE
VACCINATION & LICENSING INFORMATION
• CALIFORNIA LAW REQUIRES ALL DOGS OVER THE AGE OF THREE MONTHS (12WEEKS) BE VACCINATED AGAINST RABIES VIRUS AND A LICENSE MUST BEPURCHASED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF VACCINATION. •YOUR DOG CAN BE VACCINATED FOR A REDUCED FEE AT THE CITY OFBAKERSFIELD ANIMAL CONTROL CLINICS. • A LICENSE MUST BE PURCHASED ALONG WITH A RABIES VACCINE AT THECLINIC. • IF YOUR DOG HAS A CURRENT RABIES VACCINE, YOU MAY PURCHASE ALICENSE ONLY IF YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE RABIES CERTIFICATE.
VACCINE FEES:
RABIES - $10
DHPP - $10
BORDETELLA (KENNEL COUGH) - $10
LICENSE FEES:
SPAYED OR NEUTERED (STERILIZED):
1 YEAR LICENSE - $15
3 YEAR LICENSE - $30
NATURAL (NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED):
1 YEAR LICENSE - $60
3 YEAR LICENSE - $120
SENIOR RATES (62 AND OLDER):
DOG MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED FOR DISCOUNT!
1 YEAR LICENSE - $5
3 YEAR LICENSE - $15
TEMPORARY LICENSES:
DOG MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED WITHIN 60 DAYS.
1 YEAR TEMPORARY LICENSE - $15
1 YEAR SENIOR TEMPORARY LICENSE - $5
VISIT US ON THE WEB FOR UP TO DATE CLINIC INFORMATION:
HTTPS://WWW.BAKERSFIELDCITY.US/520/CLINICS
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
JANUARY 19, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING
NOTE: The California Department of Public Health has mandated that everyone in California wear a mask in indoor
public spaces. The order is in effect December 15, 2021 to February 15, 2022.
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Items 4. Various Items (All Wards)
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ORDINANCES
Item 7d. Organic Waste Ordinance (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. The new ordinance
incorporates the provisions mandated by SB1383 and CalRecycle’s regulations to ensure City’s compliance with State
law. Enforcement of the new organic recycling provisions of the Ordinances is required starting January 1, 2024. This
action does not impact current rates. Staff are recommending approval of first reading of the ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR - AGREEMENTS
Item 7s-t. Economic Opportunity Area Incentive Program Grants (Ward 2) The Economic Opportunity Area (EOA)
Incentive Program offers incentives to encourage business growth and redevelopment with financial assistance, such as
grants and development assistance, for a business within an EOA or a business planning to open or expand within an
EOA. The EOA Incentive Program was created to encourage the redevelopment of a vacant property or buildings with
grants for site and building improvements, business expansion or moving costs, development fees, or costs of required
public improvement projects. Staff are recommending the approval of an agreement for the issuance of EOA funds to
two businesses:
• 1600 19th Street - The City has received an application for $151,300 from Jin Sushi for their location at 1600 19th
Street within the Downtown EOA. They are requesting grant funds for the construction of outdoor dining/patio
spaces along the frontage of their property. All are eligible costs within the EOA Program Guidelines.
• 2819 F Street - The City has received an application for $24,892.60 from In Your Wildest Dreams for their location at
2819 F Street within the Downtown EOA. The building has been vacant (formally Beverly’s Fabrics) and the applicant
signed a five year lease to occupy and operate a consignment retail store. The application took the opportunity to
move into a larger space and improve the building. Ms. Brewer is now requesting a reduced amount of EOA funding
for site improvements. The EOA application also included a business expansion grant for $55,000 which, due to
expansion into a new larger space, In Your Wildest Dreams will create six new full-time jobs. All are eligible costs
within the EOA Program Guidelines.
CONSENT CALENDAR - MISCELLANEOUS
Item 7aj. Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations regarding the City's erroneous IRS filing for 2019 (All
Wards) The 2021-2022 Kern County Grand Jury issued the report “Erroneous IRS Filings” on December 2, 2021 that
reviewed an erroneous filing of 1099-R tax forms reporting retirement income distributions to current and former City
employees. The City Council is required to respond to the findings and recommendations of the Grand Jury on matters
within its jurisdiction. Staff is recommending the Council authorize the City Manager to transmit a response to the
Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Staff wishes to recognize and thank members of the Grand Jury for their thorough
review of this erroneous filing.
HEARINGS
Item 9a. Public Hearing Regarding Redistricting Ward Boundaries (All Wards) Under the Bakersfield City Charter and
pursuant to the California Elections Code, following each decennial federal census, and using that census as a basis, the
City Council is required to adjust the City Council ward boundaries so that the council wards are nearly equal in
population. The Bakersfield City Council will be hosting its second public hearing on the Ward Redistricting process as an
item on the City Council’s regular meeting agenda. This hearing has been noticed to begin at 6:00 p.m. The presentation
will be given by City staff and includes an overview of the City’s ward redistricting process to date and introduces the
first iteration of a draft ward boundary map. Staff does not recommend any formal action at this time. The public hearing
is an opportunity to receive comments from the City Council and the public regarding the ward redistricting process and
draft map.
REPORTS
Item 10a. City Council Goals Midyear Progress Report (All Wards) The City Council Goals are vital management tool that
provide direction to City staff on Council priorities. The Council Goals document outlines eight Council-developed
overarching goals with each goal accompanied by a staff-developed workplan of action items and activities. This
workplan format tracks the progress of City activities on a quarterly basis and helps capture the City’s accomplishments
over the term of one fiscal year. The presentation for the January 19, 2021 Council meeting report will include a mid-
year update on activities listed in the FY 22 Council Goals workplan dating from July to December 2021.
Prepared by: Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager
cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
Report Contact:
Timothy Huynh,Chief Program Officer
EM: timothyh@mercyhouse.net
PH: (714) 836-7188 x132
DECEMBER 2021
MONTHLY REPORT
Report Summary (7/1/2021 – 12/31/2021)
Number Served
Month YTD
Number of Unduplicated Clients
41 459
Number of Exits
47 320
% of Service Capacity Goal (300 annual)
153%
Number of Individuals Served whose enrollment at
BLNC is their first time receiving services within
the Kern County system
15 109
% of Individuals Served whose enrollment at
BLNC is their first time receiving services within
the Kern County system
37% 24%
Program Exits – Summary
Month YTD
Positive Exits
Perm, Temp, Institutions except Jail/Prison
6 50
Negative Exits
Emergency Shelter, Streets, Jail/Prison
0 0
Unknown Exits
Unknown, Deceased
41 270
Number of Unknown Exits Returning to the
System 57 257
% of Unknown Exits Returning to the
System 21%* 95%
*As a proportion of total unknown exits
Program Exits – Destination Detail
Benchmark: 30% of clients who exit to a known destination will exit to permanent housing.
Progress toward benchmark: 78% of clients who have exited to a known destination have
exited to permanent housing.
Exits to Permanent Housing Month YTD
5 39
Rental by client, no ongoing housing subsidy 1 4
Rental by client in a public housing unit 0 13
Owned by client, no ongoing subsidy 0 2
Rental by client, with other ongoing housing
subsidy
3 8
Permanent housing (other than RRH) for formerly
homeless persons
1 2
Rental by client, with RRH or equivalent subsidy 0 4
Rental by client, with HCV voucher (tenant or
project based)
0 0
Staying or living with family, permanent tenure 0 5
Staying or living with friends, permanent tenure 0 1
Exits to Temporary Housing Month YTD
0 2
Staying or living with family, temporary tenure 0 2
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
1 9
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 0 1
Hospital or other residential non-psychiatric
medical facility
0 2
Jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility 0 0
Long-term care facility or nursing home 1 5
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)
0 0
Exits to Other Destinations Month YTD
41 270
Deceased 0 3
Client Doesn't Know/Client Refused 0 0
Data Not Collected (no exit interview completed) 41 267
Program Exits – Reason for Exit
The following reflects duplicate reasons for exit for all enrollments at the Brundage Lane
Navigation Center through the end date of this report.
*The above contains duplicate exit information
89
95
98
46
35
8
2
1
Exited Before Start of Data Collection
No exit interview completed
Voluntary Departure
Non-compliance with program rules
Successful diversion
Disagreement with rules/persons
Other
Medical Reason/Emergency
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Length of Stay – Year-to-Date
Benchmark: National average for shelter stays is 151 days.
Progress toward benchmark: Shelter average is 60 days for the year-to-date.
The average length of stay for a successful housing placement is currently: 105 days
Total number of shelter bed nights provided year-to-date: 22,992
*The above reflects duplicate lengths of stay for all clients
5
94
152
141
55
40
1
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
< 24 hours 1-7 days 8-30 days 31-90 days 91-180 days 181-364 days ≥ 365 days
Client Demographics
Age
Race
0
25
193
191
50
<18
18-24
25-44
45-61
62+
0 50 100 150 200 250
313
110
6
8
5
1
16
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Client Refused
Multiple races
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Gender
Ethnicity
Veteran Status
264
12
192
Male No Single Gender Transgender Female
156
303
Hispanic/Latino(a)(x)Non-Hispanic/Non-Latino(a)(x)
18
441
Veteran Non-Veteran
Chronically Homeless
247
212
Chronically Homeless Non-Chronically Homeless
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: January 12, 2022
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2021 December Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION
December Summary Highlights:
December was a key month as we kicked off the Department’s Master Plan update. As of this date, both citizens committees are set and Council Member’s interviews are
nearly complete. Thank you to all of our Council Members and Mayor for allowing us to
finish 2021 on a strong note. We are excited about the opportunities 2022 will bring.
Staff Vacancies/Total Hours Lost:
• 20 Vacancies/17,240 Man Hours Lost.
Public Safety & Vital Services
• Completed fabrication and installation of two new wrought iron fence
panels to replace the ones damaged by a vehicle at the southwest
corner of McMurtrey Aquatic Center.
• Assisted with set-up and clean-up of tables and chairs at the MLK
Community House for a scheduled event.
• Relocated office furniture to the Community House from the MLK
Center for future Recreation operations.
• Completed fabrication and installation of a new metal enclosure
around the existing electrical cabinet at Mesa Marin Sports Complex
due to vandalism.
• Secured the northside damaged wall of the Sumner Storage Facility building and installed new door locks due to vandalism.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up on the north eastside of MLK Park along the
chain link fence.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
• Re-secured the northside chain link fence at the Sumner Storage Facility due to vandalism by homeless attempting to gain access.
• Relocated parking lot perimeter landscape boulders that were
vandalized and moved to gain illegal entry into the riverbed at San
Miguel Grove.
• Repaired and capped off a vandalized drinking fountain located at
the ball diamond at MLK Park.
• Repaired the vandalized security gate in the men’s restroom at Patriots
Park.
• Assembled and installed office furniture on the 3rd floor of City Hall
North, adjacent to the elevator doors.
• Replaced two vandalized bollard posts located at the Chester Ave.
bike path entrance on the westside.
• Re-secured the existing men’s restroom door at Wayside Park due to
vandalism.
• Removed loads of green waste from the City Corporation Yard and
transported to the City’s Green Waste Recycling Facility.
• Removed tumbleweeds near the bike path at Coffee Rd. and Truxtun
Ave.
• Closed and set barricades at the Bike Path tunnel off Manor St. due to
flooding and debris caused by the storm.
• Pumped out water and cleared debris to re-open the Bike Path at
Manor St.
• Modified and secured the existing electrical cabinet at the MLK Park
ball diamond.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up along the northwest wall of Saunders Park.
• Re-secured the metal access gate on the east perimeter block wall of Saunders Park.
• Modified and secured the existing door locks on the parking lot trash enclosure at McMurtrey Aquatics Center.
• Assisted Area 2 in the Northeast with work requests as needed.
• Fabricated new security lock boxes for future vandalism, repair, and
replacement needs.
• Removed a fallen tree that was obstructing the bike path east of
Chester Ave.
• Repaired the men’s restroom security gates at Patriots Park.
• Removed and relocated existing furniture at City Hall North 3rd floor, as well as assembled and installed office furniture.
• Secured the existing front door of the Mill House at Mill Creek Park.
• Removed tumbleweeds, trimmed, and removed leaves throughout
the bike path areas located along the Kern River Parkway.
• Cleaned artificial turf medians on Truxtun Ave.
• Trimmed trees, picked up trash, and replaced irrigation valve along
the Bike Path.
• Secured storage room doors at Planz Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up at
Union and 24th St.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
• Replaced urinals, repaired doors, and replaced piping at the Jefferson Park bathroom due to vandalism.
• Repaired flush valve in the men’s restroom at Jastro Park.
• Repaired flush valves and secured toilets at MLK Park.
• Assisted Code Enforcement with homeless encampment clean-up at
Saunders Park.
Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. Stine Rd. and Flicker Dr. NE corner
2. 23rd and C St.
3. Ming Ave. and Gosford Rd.
4. 509 River Oaks Dr.
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. SS of Norris Rd @ Quail Creek Rd
9. 600 19th Street – Mill Creek Park Wall
10. Stine @ Baybrook, S of the intersection
11. Brookside Dr. ES, N/of Laurelglen
12. 811 Calle Del Sol St. @ Zyphyr Ln & Sterling Rd
13. Calle Hermosa @ Gosford Rd. Reservations:
• 34 park reservations and an estimated 10,324 guests in attendance for
the month of December.
PARKS UPDATES Area 2
• Trees/shrubs were trimmed at the following locations:
• Eye St. – corners of 21st, 20th, & 19th streets.
• Chester Ave. and removed three dead trees between 24th St. & Garces Circle.
• McMurtrey Parking Lot - West of N St. & cut back shrubs thru-out the parking lot. Staff also pressure washed the breezeway
area and dumpster enclosure.
• City Hall North – around the exterior of the building
•
• Jastro Park – staff pressure washed restrooms and reservations areas thru-out
the park
• MLK Rec Center – staff pressure washed front entry
• Community House – staff pressure washed around building
• Central Park Pond/Mill Creek Canal – water drained for maintenance –
weeds cleared; fountains pressure washed. Water to begin flowing first week
of January 2022.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
• Events:
• Pickleball Clinics @ Jastro Park every Wednesday
• Community House – Upper Management meeting held on
12/06. Area 3
o McMurtrey Aquatic Center - was closed for seasonal maintenance
including draining of both pools, tile cleaning and repair, underwater light
replacement, slide buffing and polishing, miscellaneous
repairs/housekeeping, and safety inspections from 12/1/2021 –
12/31/2021.
o Silver Creek Pool - Maintenance was performed to both the large and
small pools including draining, cleaning, and safety inspections from
12/13/2021 – 12/17/2021.
o Amtrak Fountains – Closed for repairs. Area 6
• Tree staff assisted in the repair of the Mechanics Bank Arena digital
Marque.
• Area 6 Craftworker replaced six (6) backflow devices throughout the city
during the month of December. Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 44 Clearance: 27 Removals: 4 RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the
month of December totaled 14,165 as compared to last year’s total of 2,298.
Aquatics Programming & Overall Attendance: 14
Aquatic programming was canceled in the month of December for annual winter
maintenance, special projects and repairs. Programming resumed on January 1st
with the Polar Bear Plunge and lap swimming and water walking resumed on
Monday, January 3rd.
o Winter Maintenance
McMurtrey Aquatic Center - The annual maintenance of the competition
and activity pools were completed in the month of December. Both pools
were drained, pool lights replaced, tiles repaired, drains installed, and
systems checked and fixed. Water slides, locker rooms and offices
received a deep cleaning. Additional projects included: men’s indoor
shower leak repair, removal of permanent shade structure shades,
painting prep work of permanent shade structures, treatment of light
fixtures to deter birds, and lighting updates in storage rooms.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Jefferson and Silver Creek: Jefferson and Silver Creek Pool facilities were deep cleaned in preparation of the 2022 Kern High School District. Both
pools were drained, and systems were checked and fixed.
o Trainings
Total attendance for employee in-service training in the month of
December was 32. The December 10th training included aquatic safety
trivia, team building games, and incentive raffle prizes. The end of the
year training provided staff the opportunity to celebrate their hard work
for the year.
Aquatic staff participated in a leadership/interview workshop on
December 17th, offered by the Recreation Specialist and Supervisor of
McMurtrey Aquatic Center. The four-hour training included resources and
hands on activities to assist staff with building leadership skills and helped
staff build confidence for job interviews.
o CPR Class
Fourteen participants received free CPR training in December thanks to
funding from American Red Cross and First 5 Kern. Participants earned
certifications in Pediatric CPR w/AED and First Aid and received take-
home water safety resources to share with their families.
Athletics/Overall Attendance: 0
Adult Softball
o Spring 2022 registration will begin on January 3, 2022. Games will be
played on weeknights and scheduled start times will be 6:15, 7:15,
8:15 and 9:15 pm. Softball Tournaments
o Tournament applications are currently being accepted and dates will begin to fill the schedule for 2022. Pickleball
o A mix of free and paid instructional classes will be offered throughout
the upcoming year. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 3,413
Attendance totaled 3,413 for the month of December. The increase
can be attributed to. The increase can be attributed to Santa’s
Winter Wonderland and Kwanzaa. The center’s gym and weight room
were shut down most of the month as the new state of California mask mandate was implemented.
o Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
o 705 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.
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
o Facility Usage - The Weight/Fitness/Gym rooms were closed for most of the month due to the implementation of the new statewide mask
mandate. They will remain closed until the mandate is lifted. The gym
opens for free play on M-W-F (with capacity limits) and is used on
Tuesday/Thursday for the Afterschool Program scheduling.
Silver Creek/Saunders Recreational Facility Attendance: 414
• Silver Creek Community Center/Attendance 302
o There were six (6) rentals for the month of December.
o The center is accepting park reservations and program
registrations from 11am-4pm.
• Saunders Recreational Facility/Attendance 112:
o Saunders continues to be open to the public with drop-in Hockey
from 7:30-9:00 pm and league play from 7:00-9:00 pm.
• Drop-In: 8 Participants Total Attendance: 8 Revenue: $205
League Play: 4 Teams Total Attendance: 104 Community Event Reservations – Attendance 10,324
December 4: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
December 11: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
December 12: Toy Run, Bakersfield Toy Run Association
Beach Park, Guest 3000
December 18: GEYF Tournament, Golden Empire Youth Football
Kaiser Sports Complex, Guest 1600
December 18: Jingle Bell Run, CA Classic Weekend TPRW, Guest 300
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 December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center Wrought Iron Fence Replacement
Department of Recreation and Parks December 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Mesa Marin Sports Complex Electrical Cabinet Enclosure
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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
Re-opened the northbound (NB) Ming Avenue on ramp
Permanently closed Stockdale Hwy/Wible Rd. to State Route (SR) 99 (NB) on ramp
Began construction of the first of four segments (Frame 1) of the NB SR99 to WB SR58 Connector
Bridge.
Removed the falsework from the eastbound (EB) Stockdale Bridge and started installing falsework
for the westbound (WB) bridge.
PROJECT STATUS
Centennial Corridor Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
Status: Complete
This phase of Centennial Corridor added a concrete median barrier and inside lanes and shoulders along
both EB and WB Westside Parkway from ½ mile west of Mohawk St to Truxtun Avenue. The project also
included the addition of the future WB SR58 off ramp to Mohawk Street. Two existing bridges were
widened for the future SR58 mainline freeway, and two new bridges were constructed for the Mohawk
off ramp. Other improvements included widening and partial reconstruction of the existing on ramp
from Mohawk Street to EB SR 58 and installation of ramp metering facilities.
Centennial Corridor Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
Status: Complete
This project consists in general of improvements on SR 99, the Belle Terrace Overcrossing (OC), the NB
SR99/EB SR58 connector, and local roads. The improvements on SR99 include addition of a NB
auxiliary lane from the Ming Avenue On-ramp to the NB SR99/EB SR58 Connector ramp and improved
signing. The existing Belle Terrace OC will be replaced, and the NB SR99/EB SR58 Connector will be
reconstructed. Improvements on the local roads include realigning Alamo Court and Wible Road and
raising Belle Terrace.
January 2022
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
January 2022
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Centennial Corridor Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
Status: 80% complete; anticipated completion: Summer 2022
This phase of Centennial Corridor consists, in general, of improvements along WB SR58 and SB SR99.
Improvements include an additional auxiliary lane on WB SR58, realigning the WB SR58 to SB SR99
connector loop ramp, constructing a branch connector for SR58 to SR99, and constructing a collector
distributor along SB SR99 for the Ming Ave off ramps.
• Completed the deck pour on the 2nd half of the tunnel.
• Continued work on the retaining walls beneath Ming Avenue Overcrossing (OC) and SR58/ SR99
Grade Separation.
• Continued work on the SB Ming Avenue offramp
Centennial Corridor Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
Status: 58% complete; anticipated completion: Summer 2023
This phase of Centennial Corridor extends SR58 from the current terminus as a freeway at SR99 westerly
to Westside Parkway. At the SR58/SR99 interchange, the Project adds a collector distributor on NB SR99
and a new NB to WB connector. The project also includes various local road improvements including
realignments and cul-de-sacs along the corridor, widening and realignment of Chester Ave at SR58, and
construction of a traffic signal at the WB SR58 ramps/Brundage Lane intersection which is part of the
SR58/ Cottonwood interchange.
• Began construction of falsework for the NB SR99 to WB SR58 Connector Bridge at Real Road.
• Poured the final deck for the Commerce Drive Viaduct
• Continued construction of the Marella bridge
• Began the installation of steel reinforcement for the roadway between Commerce Drive and Ford
Avenue.
• Started installing falsework for the WB Stockdale Bridge.
TRIP Status Report
January 2022
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
Hageman Bike Path
Contractor: TBD
Status: Design
This project consists of a new 0.40 mile long two directional 10 feet wide Class I bike path with 2’ wide
shoulders on each side. The bike path will begin at the east side of Standard Street cul-de-sac and run
east along the south side of the SR99 and SR204 connector up until the east side of the SR99. The bike
path continues east along the SR204 off-ramp to Buck Owens Blvd and ends at Buck Owens Blvd. The
bike path will have an all-weather paved surface allowing for two-way bicycle and pedestrian
movement.
• This project is being submitted to Caltrans Local Assistance for funding authorization.
Rosedale Highway Widening Project
Contractor: Granite Construction Company
Status: Awarded in November 2021
This project widens Rosedale Highway from Calloway Drive to Verdugo Lane from 2 lanes to 3 lanes in
each direction. The project involves reconstructing the existing median to accommodate the
additional lane in each direction. It will also include construction of sidewalks in the east-bound and
west-bound directions and installation of curb and gutter where it does not exist in the westbound
direction. The project will include right turn pockets to Verdugo Lane and Calloway Drive. The project
length is 0.50 miles long.
• Construction activities started the week of January 3rd, 2022, with potholing for utility conflicts.
TRIP Status Report
January 2022
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Top Left: Crews placing deck
reinforcing steel at the Commerce
Viaduct.
Top Right: Crews pouring concrete
at a pavement anchor near Ford
Avenue.
Right: Setting falsework for frame 1
of the NB SR99 to WB SR58
connector.
PROJECT PHOTOS
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 1/02/2022-1/08/2022
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Hughes Lane & Pacheco Road (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up on Hughes Ln. and Pacheco Rd.
• 3 sites were addressed.
• Trash was placed inside roll-off trash bins, provided by Code Enforcement.
2. Jastro Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the park sign located at the southeast corner of the park, due to discoloration and in preparation of the scheduled Adopt-A-
Park event.
3. Kern River Parkway (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the park sign located off of Truxtun Ave. west of Mohawk St., due to discoloration.
4. Kern River Park Way (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the park sign located at the corner of Truxtun
Ave. and Coffee Rd., due to discoloration.
Miscellaneous
1. Central Park (Restroom Toilet Repair)
• The RRT repaired toilets that were clogged with debris in both men’s and
women’s restrooms. 2. Bike Path @ Chester Avenue (Bollard Post Replacement)
• The RRT replaced three damaged bollard posts due to vandalism, located at
the bike path access entrance on the west side of Chester Ave.
3. Area 1 Northwest (Landscape Trimming Removal)
• The RRT assisted Area #1 with removing mass-trimming loads, located on the
south side of Mecham Rd., between Jewetta Ave. and Campfire Dr.
• Loads were taken to the City’s Green Waste Facility on Mt. Vernon Ave.
4. Quailridge Road (Block Wall Board-Up)
• The RRT secured a damaged block wall located on the east side of Quail Ridge
Rd. south of Truxtun Ave., due to a vehicular accident.
5. Silver Creek Park (Trash Enclosure Modification)
• The RRT secured both trash enclosures located in the parking lot and
welded/installed two new locks and chains, to prevent illegal dumping.
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. 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. 3. Olive Dr. (Block Wall Metal Gate Repair)
• 1/05/2022 – The RRT secured the existing damage metal gate due to a vehicular
accident. which works as an excess driveway point for the fire department, in
case of a house fire.
• 1/07/2022 – The RRT continued work on the metal gate modification project.
• 1/08/2022 – The RRT continued work on the metal gate modification project and
it will continue work next week.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Central Park Toilet Repair 1/03/2022 3 3 0 0
Hughes Ln. & Pacheco Rd. Encampment Clean-Up 1/04/2022 1/05/2022 44 5 44 5 0 7,860 lbs.
Jastro Park Park Sign Improvements 1/06/2022 1/07/2022 12 12 6 6 $271.02 0 0 0
Kern River Parkway Park Sign Improvements 1/08/2022 10 10 $128.76 0
Coffee Rd. and
Truxtun Ave. Park Sign Improvements 1/08/2022 10 10 $60.62 0
Bike Path @ Chester Ave. Bollard Post Replacement 1/05/2021 8 4 $360.00 0
Area 1 Green Waste Removal 1/07/2022 12 30 0 720 lbs.
Quailridge Rd. Block Wall Board-Up 1/07/2022 4 2 0 0
Silver Creek Park Trash Enclosure Lock Installation 1/07/2022 5 2.5 $72.48 0
Olive Dr. & Calloway Dr. Metal Gate Modification 1/05/2022 1/07/2022 1/08/2022
17 17.5 24
24 23 4
$1,158.00 $534.10 $125.16
0 0 0
Totals: Projects Completed: 10 183.5 hrs. 173.5 hrs. $2,710.14 8,580 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
Jastro Park – Park Sign Improvements
Kern River Parkway @ Mohawk St. – Park Sign Improvements
Kern River Parkway @ Coffee Rd. – Park Sign Improvements
Quailridge Rd. – Block Wall Board Up
Silver Creek Park – Trash Enclosure Lock Installation
Olive Dr. @ Calloway Dr. – Metal Gate Modification
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 16 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
May 25 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$20 to $100 On Sale Now
April 9 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM
$66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$156, $116, $86, $66, $46 On Sale Now
January 29 – La Adictiva/La Septima Banda 8:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
January 14 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
$50-$175 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
February 14 – Condors vs Ontario 6:30 PM
January 22 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
January 15 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
February 4&5 – Condors vs Colorado 7:00 PM
January 21 – JoJo Siwa 7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
January 19 – Condors vs Tucson 6:30 PM
February 11&12 – Condors vs Henderson 7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
February 18 – Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM
March 12 – Banda MS 8:00 PM
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
February 11 – Frankie Valli 8:00 PM
$95.75, $75.75, $55.75, $35.75 On Sale Now
$125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
February 20, 2022 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now
February 15 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM
January 23 – Bert Kreischer 7:00 PM
$20-$78 On Sale Now
March 5 – BSO: Dvorak & Beethoven 6:00 PM
February 19 – Baby Shark Live! 2:00 PM
May 7 – BSO: Navarro & Maher 1 6:00 PM$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
April 2 – BSO: Peter and the Wolf 2:00 PM
May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM
April 22 – Rise Against w Pennywise 7:30 PM
March 19 – George Lopez 8:00 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$64.50, $54.50, $44.50 On Sale Now
$145, $125, $95, $55, $35 On Sale NowMay 14 – Daniel Habif 7:00 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$36 On Sale Now
$150, $59, $39 On Sale Now
$69.50, $49.50, $32.50 On Sale NowApril 9 – Midland 7:30 PM