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Home My WebLink About04/22/22CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER April 22, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  The Clean City Initiative’s pop-up large item trash drop-off events held on Saturday, April 9, at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Complex in the Southwest and at Panorama Drive (right) in the Northeast received 22,360 pounds of trash and recycling items. The two locations also collected 39 mattresses and saw nearly 160 vehicles come through. These events are part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative and are only possible thanks to funding from the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N.  The Recreation & Parks Department held its Spring Eggstravaganza on Friday, April 15 with a reported 1,200 people showing up to participate! There were games to play (right) and activities to participate in for families who came out. Kids even got a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny, win prizes and hunt for more than General Information April 22, 2022 Page 2 10,000 plastic eggs hidden around the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (above). Recreation & Parks has started thepublic input phase of its Master PlanUpdate, and the consultant workingon the project with the department had popup booths (right) at theEggstravaganza and at The Park at River Walk last week to let everyoneknow how they can provide feedback. That input will be vital inthe creation of the Master Plan, letting staff know what features, activities and programming the public wants from our facilities moving forward. Anyone interested in the Master Plan Update can learn more about the project and how to participate on this dedicated webpage. Demolition of the playground equipment at Patriots Park started on Tuesday, April 19 as part of the City’s Playground Rehab Project (right). This is the ninth park to benefit from that project. This $4.01 million project includes replacing outdated playgroundequipment at 12 different parks in all seven City Wards. The project is only possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (also known as Measure N). We are very happy to be able to reinvest that money back into projects like this one that General Information April 22, 2022 Page 3 the public has been asking for.  Mayor Karen Goh and the Bakersfield Homeless Center hosted a media tour (right & below) of a new 40-bed Women’s Dorm at the shelter and discussed the importance of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding the City receives from the state. The dorm is operated using a City allocation of HHAP funding. The event also announced a $1 million allocation from the City to the BHC to support the relocation of its campus to Dolores Street and add 100 new beds to its facility.  Tickets are currently on sale for the Battle of the Badges event in May. The annual competition – now in its 26th year – benefits the Bakersfield Police Activities League and is set for Friday, May 20. Tickets are $30 and are available at BPAL (301 E. 4th Street) and the BPD Westside Substation (1301 Buena Vista Road) or online. You can also purchase reserved ringside seats for $50 at the BPAL’s office.  The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Bakersfield Youth Commission: • Ward 1: alternate appointment • Ward 6: regular and alternate appointments • Ward 7: regular and alternate appointments Applicants must be City residents, current high school students at the time of appointment, and maintain as close to a 3.0 grade point average as possible. General Information April 22, 2022 Page 4 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 planned on Stockdale Highway Stockdale Highway will be closed nightly in both directions between McDonald Way and N. Stine Road from April 24 until April 28. The closure will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. The closure is needed for bridge concrete pours. 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. Reports Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, April 10 – 16. DirecTV Programming Changes letter, through June 2022. Events Music Fest, 7 – 10 p.m., Friday, April 22 at Central Park at Mill Creek (500 19th Street). 5th Annual Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association’s 5k Walk, 8 a.m., Saturday, April 23 at The Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway). Affordable Housing Strategy Community Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26 at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street). Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center. Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Master Plan Timeline PHASE 2 COMMUNITYNEEDS PHASE 1 PARKSEVALUATION PHASE 4 IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 3 PRIORITYPROJECTS &RECOMMENDATIONS Late Winter 2021- Early Spring 2022 Early Spring- Late Summer 2022 Late Summer- Late Fall 2022 Early Winter 2022- Early Spring 2023 Planning for Our Future Parks Visit: https://bit.ly/MyWishForBakersfieldParks The City of Bakersfield is in the process of updating its Recreation & Parks Master Plan. This effort aims to assess existing conditions of parks, and address the unique park and recreation needs throughout the city. That vision will be developed through the insights and experiences shared by residents, stakeholders, community groups, city leaders and others who will participate in this planning process. What is your vision for the future of parks in Bakersfield? The Recreation & Parks Master Plan is a long-range plan that will help guide the City’s investment strategy for enhancements to parks, facilities, trails, open space, programs, and events over the next 10 years. Scan QR code, share your thoughts!We would like to hear your ideas! Let us know by completing our online survey. Visit the following URL, or scan the QR code below with the camera app on a smartphone device to share your thoughts about the future of Bakersfield parks and recreational facilities! Questions? Please call or email the Recreation & Parks Department: (661) 326-3866 or parksplan@bakersfield.us For more information, please visit our website: bakersfieldcity.us/ParkPlan 27.8Miles ofBike Paths 600.4Acres 61Parks & Parkways 69,180 Attendees atSpecial Events 2Skateparks 90 Playgrounds 152,398Pool Visits 42Basketball Courts 225,065 SportsParticipants 66Picnic Shelters 9Dog Parks 16 SportsFields Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Master Plan Did you know the City has... Sources: 2019 Bakersfield Participation Data and 2022 Park Inventory OR Scan the following QR code: Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques de Bakersfield Cronología Visite: https://bit.ly/MyWishForBakersfieldParks ¿Cuál es su visión para el futuro de los parques en la ciudad de Bakersfield? El Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques es un plan a largo plazo que ayudará a guiar la estrategia de inversión de la Ciudad para mejoras en parques, instalaciones, senderos, espacios abiertos, programas y eventos durante los próximos 10 años. ¡Escanee el código QR, comparta sus pensamientos! ¡Nos gustaría conocer sus ideas! Planificación para nuestros parques del futuro La Ciudad de Bakersfield está en el proceso de actualizar su Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques. Este esfuerzo tiene como objetivo evaluar las condiciones existentes de los parques y abordar las necesidades únicas de parques y recreación en toda la ciudad. Esa visión se desarrollará a través de las ideas y experiencias compartidas de residentes, partes interesadas, grupos comunitarios, líderes de la ciudad y otros que participarán en este proceso de planificación. FASE 2 NECESIDADES COMUNITARIAS FASE 1 EVALUACIÓNDE PARQUES FASE 4 IMPLEMENTACIÓN FASE 3 PRIORIDAD DEPROYECTOS &RECOMENDACIONES Finales de invierno 2021-Principios de la primavera de 2022 Principios de primavera-Finales del verano de 2022 Finales de verano-Finales del otoño de 2022 Principios de invierno 2022-Principios de la primavera de 2023 Háganos saber completando nuestra encuesta en línea. ¡Visite el siguiente enlace, o escanee el código QR a continuación con la cámara de su teléfono móvil para compartir sus pensamientos sobre el futuro de los parques e instalaciones recreativas de Bakersfield! ¿Preguntas? Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al Departamento de Recreación y Parques: (661) 326-3866 o parksplan@bakersfield.us Para más información, por favor visite nuestro sitio web: bakersfieldcity.us/ParkPlan 27.8Millas de carriles bicicleta 600.4Acres 61Parques y caminos verdes 69,180 Asistentes a eventos especiales 2 Pistas para patinetas 90 Patios 152,398Visitas a piscinas 42Canchas de baloncesto 225,065 Participantes deportivos 66Albergues de picnic 9Parques para perros 16 Campos deportivos ¿Sabía que la Ciudad tiene... Fuentes: Datos de participación de Bakersfield de 2019 e inventario de parques de 2022 O Escanee el siguiente código QR: Plan Maestro de Recreación y Parques de Bakersfield Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report For the week of 4/10/2022-4/16/2022 City Council and/or Public Requests • None City Source Requests • None Projects Completed by RRT 1. The Park at Riverwalk (Mobile Restrooms) • The RRT disassembled three portable restrooms and the mobile ticket booth and transported to storage after the scheduled concert event. 2. Martin Luther King Park (Toilet Repair) • The RRT made repairs to a leaking toilet water supply line. 3. Sumner Storage Facility (Building Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT secured entrance and roll-up bay doors at the Sumner Storage Building due to vandalism and attempted forced entry. 4. Saunders Park Pavilion (Hockey Rink Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT secured the short glass panels throughout the entire rink due to vandalism. 5. Bakersfield Police Department (Tree Grate Repair) • The RRT adjusted and re-set the metal tree grate west of the building entrance. 6. Bike Trail @ San Miguel Grove (New Access Gates) • The RRT continued working on the new gate fabrication and installation just west of the parking lot, in addition to painting the newly installed gates. • The RRT began fabrication of the second gate to be installed just south of the parking lot. 7. Kern River Parkway (Irrigation Repairs) • The RRT repaired multiple irrigation lines at the KRPW parking lot hillside planter west of Mohawk St. 8. Mesa Marin Sports Complex (Old Concession Building – Vandalism) • The RRT secured the old concession building due to vandalism and forced entry. 9. Saunders Park (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up at two reservation areas and at the sump area of the park. • 3 sites were addressed. • 1 Trash load was taken to Kern County Bena Landfill (total weight 1,800 lbs.). 10. Yokuts Park (BPD Obstacle Training Course) • The RRT fabricated and installed both obstacles and concrete footings for the new training course, in addition to installing the fence slats. Miscellaneous: 1. Jefferson Park (Restroom Security Gate Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT replaced the slide bolt lock on the women’s restroom security gate due to vandalism. 2. MLK Park (Storage Room Door Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT secured the storage room door and replaced the slide bolt lock due to vandalism. 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. Yokuts Park (BPD Training Course Project) • The RRT will continue work on the BPD training course project on the work week of 3/23/2022 through 3/26/2022. 3. Bike Trail (New Access Gate Fabrication & Installation) • The RRT will continue fabricating gates for the bike trail entrances at San Miguel Grove next week. Weekly Data: Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. The Park at Riverwalk Mobile Restrooms 4/10/2022 15 10 0 0 MLK Park Toilet Repair 4/10/2022 4 2 0 0 Sumner Storage Facility Building Door Repair 4/10/2022 6 3 0 0 Saunders Park Pavilion Hockey Rink Repair 4/11/2022 12 8 $100.63 0 Next Week City Source Request • None City Council and/or Public Request • None Priority Projects • RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings. • BPD Training Course Project. Training • None See Attached Photos Police Dept. Tree Grate Repair 4/11/2022 4 4 0 0 Kern River Parkway Irrigation Repairs 4/11/2022 20 10 0 0 Bike Trail @ San Miguel Grove Continue Security gate fabrication 4/11/2022 4/12/2022 8 36 4 18 0 $752.56 0 0 Mesa Marin Concession Building Repair 4/11/2022 4 2 0 0 Saunders Park Encampment Clean-Up 4/13/2022 20 12 0 1,800 lbs. Yokuts Park BPD Training Course Project 4/14/2022 4/15/2022 4/16/2022 50 40 7 52.5 30 3.5 $1,577.79 $417.35 0 0 0 0 Jefferson Park Restroom Security Gate Repair 4/16/2022 7 3.5 $15.75 0 MLK Park Storage Room Door Repair 4/16/2022 6 3 $47.32 0 Totals: Projects Completed: 12 239 hrs. 165.5 hrs. $2,911.40 1,800 lbs. Saunders Pavilion (Hockey Rink Repair) Police Department (Tree Grate Repair) Bike Trail @ San Miguel Grove (New Access Gates) Mesa Marin (Old Concession Building) Saunders Park (Encampment Clean-Up) Yokuts Park (BPD Training Course) Jefferson Park (Restroom Gate Repair) MLK Park (Storage Room Door Repair) Location: Martin Luther King Community Center, 1000 South Owens Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Bakersfield Affordable Housing Strategy Community Workshop Our shared housing challenges Presentation & Discussion Tuesday, April 26th, 5:30pm Join fellow community members for this workshop to learn about our shared housing challenges and discuss potential solutions. SEASON TICKET INFORMATION Bakersfield Condors 661-324-PUCK (7825) www.bakersfieldcondors.com Bakersfield Symphony 661-323-7928 www.BSOnow.org UPCOMING EVENTS May 25, 2023 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM $179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now $66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now $12 On Sale Now April 6 – Condors vs San Jose 10:30 AM April 9 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM June 16 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM June 18 – Luis R Conriquez/La Adictiva 8:00 PM $50-$175 On Sale Now $113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now October 8 – Gloria Trevi 8:00 PM $150, $125, $99, $75, $55 On Sale Now $40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now April 20 – Condors vs San Jose 6:30 PM $40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now May 6 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM $85, $50, $30, $25, $20 On Sale Now April 16 – Condors vs Abbotsford 7:00 PM $85, $50, $30, $25, $20 On Sale Now May 7 – Disney On Ice 11A/3P/7P $85, $50, $30, $25, $20 On Sale Now May 8 – Disney On Ice 1:00/5:00 PM $49 to $299 On Sale Now May 21 – Snoop Dogg 8:00 PM Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com $55, $45, $35 On Sale Now August 25 – Lost 80’s Live 7:30 PM $125, $99, $89, $80, $70, $60, $40 On Sale Now August 21 – Frankie Valli 7:00 PM June 18 – Baby Shark Live! 2:00 PM $125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now $225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale NowFebruary 5, 2023 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM $95, $75, $65, $45, $35 On Sale Now April 30 – Calibre 50, Banda Carnaval 8:00 PM April 23 – Blippi The Musical 2:00 PM $36 On Sale NowApril 22 – Rise Against w Pennywise 7:30 PM $65, $45, $35, $25 On Sale Now $125, $99, $89, $80, $70, $60, $40 On Sale Now $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM$150, $59, $39 On Sale Now June 8 – ChavoRucos: Ramones & Uribe 8:00 PM May 7 – BSO: Navarro & Maher 1 6:00 PM April 9 – Midland 7:30 PM$69.50, $49.50, $32.50 On Sale Now