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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
June 17, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Harold Hanson
The City was saddened to learn this week of the
passing of former City Councilmember and Vice Mayor Harold Hanson. While I did not work with Mr. Hanson
during his time on the Council, I have been told of his
collaborative nature by those who did and that he was someone who loved his community here in Bakersfield.
So much so, in fact, that he felt it important to give
back to the City by serving 16 years on the Council. He
also served as the chairman of the Kern Council of
Governments, on the Water Board and with the Air
Pollution Control District.
On behalf of the City and its staff, we thank Mr. Hanson
for his many years of service and we offer our condolences to his wife, Lana, and the
rest of his family during this difficult time.
Notable Items
City of Bakersfield residents have until Aug. 31, 2022 to apply for rental and utilities payment assistance through the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK). The
City of Bakersfield previously allocated a total of $44.3 million to the program for
eligible City residents. Through the program, eligible households – or landlords on
behalf of an eligible household – may apply for these funds, providing up to 12 months
of assistance. Anyone interested in more information about the program, eligibility
requirements and how to apply should call 661-578-5339 or email RUP@kernha.org.
The Code Enforcement Rapid Response Teams continue to put in work on clearing encampments throughout the City. Last week the team cleared 101 encampments and more than 300 over the last month. In addition, 124 tons (248,000 pounds) of trash
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were removed from those encampments and taken to the dump over that time.
In 2021, Code Enforcement addressed 4,690 encampments for the year. At the
current trend, we are on pace for 4,004 in 2022. There is still a lot of work to do in this
area, but the 2022 numbers represent what we see as a positive trend with 15% fewer
encampments than last year.
The City’s Treasury Division recently mailed business tax certificate renewal notices to all current certificate holders. All business tax certificates (also known as a business
license) expire on June 30 of each year and must be renewed by Wednesday, July 31, 2022. Most businesses may complete the renewal process online. Renewals may
also be completed in-person at the Treasury Office on the first floor of City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) from 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Questions should be referred to the
Treasury Office at 661-326-3742.
Progress continues to be made on the
removal of several structures near the Union Pacific Rail Station on Sumner Street in Old
Town Kern. One of two buildings set to be
removed is now gone (right). That follows the
removal of the metal radio tower last week.
Only two auxiliary buildings remain to be
removed by contractors. The main train
station structure will not be impacted by this
work.
The City Clerk’s Office is still accepting
applications to fill vacancies on the Bakersfield Youth Commission:
Ward 1: alternate appointment
Ward 3: regular appointment
Ward 4: regular appointment
Ward 5: regular and alternate appointments
Ward 6: regular and alternate appointments
Ward 7: alternate appointment
The 2021-22 Youth Commission just completed its annual project, holding a supply
drive to benefit local K-8 students, collecting multiple clothing racks worth of apparel,
several pairs of shoes, hygiene kit items, toys and other miscellaneous items. Reports
Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, May 2022.
TRIP monthly status report, June 2022.
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Code Enforcement weekly report, June 4 – 10.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, June 5 – 11.
DirecTV Programming Changes letter, through August 2022.
Events
Movie in the Park: “Clifford: The Big Red Dog” (2021), Friday, June 17 at Jefferson Park
(801 Bernard Street). The movie starts at dusk.
General Plan Update Visioning Workshop, 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Friendship
House Community Center (2424 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard).
Movie in the Park: “A Goofy Movie” (1995), Friday, June 24 at Greystone Park (5709 Mountain Vista Drive). The movie starts at dusk.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
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Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 14, 2022
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2022 May Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION May Summary Highlights:
May represented our busiest month of the year for large special events. It seems like the
communities are desiring to get back to some normalcy despite continued challenges caused by Covid-19. We kicked off the month in partnership with the community and
BPD at the first annual “Community Day” at Beach Park May 7th. May 21st saw three
large events at Jastro to include the WWII groundbreaking, and at Jefferson the
Eastside Festival returned after a two-year hiatus. Hundreds of people attended these
events, and the department played a more partnering role than in times past.
We finally begin recruitment efforts for our Park Ranger Program and as of this date we
are preparing first round of interviews for the supervisor. Thank you again for your
support.
Staff Vacancies/Total Hours Lost:
• 15 Vacancies/2,520 Public Safety & Vital Services
• Made repairs to the pump room chain link entry gate and front pool
entry gate due to vandalism at MLK Park
• Made repairs to a 10” drain line and irrigation valve that were damaged
during the construction of the McKee Rd. extension project at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village
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• Removed tumbleweeds and dry brush along the North side of the bike
trail West of the Westside Parkway bridge.
• Disassembled the portable restrooms at The Park at Riverwalk that were
used for the Mother’s Day event and transported them back to storage
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up at various locations throughout Weill Park
• Removed illegal dumping, debris, and tumbleweeds along the
perimeter of the future City Park site at S. Allen Rd & Hawksmoor Street
• Removed an existing small picnic area located at the South side of the
park, as this will be the future location for the new World War II Veterans
Memorial at Jastro Park
• Secured damage to North side of the building due to vandalism at
Sumner Street Storage Facility
• Repaired the women’s restroom security gate due to vandalism at
Centennial Park
• Replaced the damaged and missing bolts on the electrical pull boxes
with City “Bakersfield bolts” to prevent future theft and vandalism at
High Gate Linear Dog Park
• Assisted Aquatic staff with the concrete removal from existing deck
drains, as part of the pool deck replacement project at McMurtrey
Aquatic Center
• Will schedule fabrication and installation of a new cover on the existing
trash enclosure at Greystone Park
• Removed weeds and debris from the vacant lot adjacent to the skate
park at Beach Park
• Repaired the security locking mechanism on the women’s restroom
gate at Beach Park due to vandalism
• Removed a section of concrete located South of the restroom building
and made repairs to a 2” water line that was leaking under the concrete at Windsor Park
• Assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up along the riverbank, between Manor St. and
Chester Ave.
• Removed a section of concrete sidewalk and repaired a broken 1”
irrigation main line going to the median at Q Street and 20th Street
• Removed weeds and debris located on the South side of the train
station East of Baker St at Sumner Train Station
• Repaired and secured the existing backflow device enclosure due to
vandalism at Weill Park
• Relocated landscape boulders at the parking lot to prevent
unauthorized vehicle access into remote areas at San Miguel Grove
Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. ES of Mt. Vista & Starlight Peak Dr.
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2. NW corner of Ming Ave & Calle Salida – Monument Sign
3. El Portal & Ming Ave
4. Ming Ave West of Calle Salida
5. Panama Ln & Wible Rd
6. Pacheco & Centaur Rd
7. 3100 block of Victoria Way & S. Laurelglen Blvd
8. Stine & White Ln NW corner
9. 11200 Presada Ct
10. Gosford Rd between Harris & Panama Ln
11. WS of El Portal “Calle Los Manzanos”- Monument Sign
12. River Run Blvd & Kings River Way “Celebration” -Monument Sign
13. ES of Mountain Vista & Villa Serena
14. Noreiga Rd & Humbolt Way “HS” – Monument Sign
15. Quailwood Park – Planter
16. SW corner of Ming Ave & Old River – Missing bricks
17. Mesa Marin Restroom – brick damage
18. ES of Mountain Vista between Walden Valley & Camino El Canon –
Missing bricks
19. 300 block W/of Stine Rd and White Ln
20. Stine Rd. and Flicker Dr. NE corner
21. 15000 block of Gosford Rd. N/of Ming Ave.
22. 500 block of Ashe Rd. @ 509 River Oaks Dr.
23. 12200 block of River Run Blvd @ 1211 Arbor Park Pl. 24. SE corner of Ashe Rd. and La Puente Dr.
25. Corner of White Lane and Tubac 26. SS of Norris Rd @ Quail Creek Rd
27. 600 19th Street – Mill Creek Park Wall 28. Stine @ Baybrook, S of the intersection
29. Brookside Dr. ES, N/of Laurelglen 30. 811 Calle Del Sol St. @ Zyphyr Ln & Sterling Rd
31. Calle Hermosa @ Gosford Rd. Reservations:
• 165 park reservations and an estimated 15,917 guests in attendance for
the month of May. PARKS UPDATES
Area 2
• California Ave. – staff trimmed & cleared weeds on medians E/of Chester
• MLK Blvd. – contractors removed dead trees and planted new trees
• Q St. – planter boxes at the intersection N/of Truxtun started to be removed
this month. Contractors planted new trees in empty tree wells.
• Convention Visitiors Bureau & Veterans Memorial – staff planted shrubs &
seasonal flowers in empty planter boxes.
• Aquatics Center - Staff pressure washed breeze way and trash cans.
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• Jastro Park - Staff pressure washed restrooms and picnic areas. Trees
transplanted and picnic tables were removed in preparation for the WWII
Memorial
• Downtown – contractors planted trees at Chester, Truxtun, H St., Q St., 19th,
and 18th St.
• Softball Maintenance/Prep – Staff prepped field at Mesa Sports Complex for
tournament on 5/14 and 5/15 also at Beach Park on 5/28
• Events:
• WWII memorial groundbreaking at Jastro Park on 5/21/22
• East Bakersfield Festival at Jefferson Park on 5/21/22
• Maxicom:
• Beginning Monday June 6, Maxicom will be under the
supervision of Sean Dye
• Vandalism/Homeless: Homeless encampments were reported at Beale Park,
MLK Park, Sister Cities, Central Park & Lowell Park. Jefferson Park – irrigation
was vandalized. CW temporarily installed a regular clock with no Maxi-Com
compatibility.
• Employee Information:
• Noe Martinez was put on Modified Duty (LD) on 5/27; Murillo
Ruiz & Frank Thomas are still on Modified Duty (LD); Francisco
Alcala is on Industrial Leave (13) Area 3
o Council Referrals completed:
o On 5/26/22 thru 5/27/22, cleaned undeveloped medians on Colony Street South of Panama Lane and Wible Road South of Panama
lane.
o Events – 5/6/22 Employee Appreciation Breakfast at Yokuts Park
o Citizen Communications – 14 City Source requests received, 10 were completed.
o Training – 5/25/22, First Aid/CPR/AED Training was offered with Emerson Gaspar and Justin Stamper in attendance.
o Aquatics:
o McMurtrey Aquatic Center – On 5/2/22, concrete deck
replacement project started and is scheduled to be completed by 6/5/22
o MLK Spray Park - Staff has completed annual maintenance in
preparation for spray parks opening with the exception of
replacement parts on order due to vandalism.
o Vacant Positions - Aquatic Maintenance currently has 1 vacant
Facility Worker position.
o Aquatic Training:
o On 5/25/22, First Aid/CPR/AED Training was offered with
Nicolas Bailey and Cotberto Villa in attendance.
o Employee Information:
o Vacant Positions – Area 3 currently has one (1) vacant Facility Worker
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position. Area 4
• Events - Football games in the Sports Village Stadium, Baseball games at
Patriots Park.
• Citizen Communications – City Source requests received 20, and 20 were
completed.
• Employee Information – There are two (2) SMW vacancies and three (4)
Facility Worker vacancies available.
• Training – 5/11/22, High Heat Procedures all staff were in attendance. Area 5
• Citizen Communications – City Source requests received 9, and 9 were
completed.
• Mass Trimming Projects – 5/6/22 staff trimmed the North side of Berkshire Rd from
Vogel Way West to Mt. Vista dr. 5/20/22 staff trimmed he South side of Campus
park Dr. from Buena Vista Rd. East to Evening Star Way.
• Employee Information:
• Vacant positions – Area 5 has three (3) Facility Worker
vacant positions available.
Area 6
• Tree staff assisted with the repairs to the Marque at Mechanics Bank Arena.
• Tree staff continues to clear school signs and signal lights throughout the City.
• Mobile stage was delivered to Beach Park on 5/7/22 for BPD Safety Day,
Jefferson Park on 5/21/22 for Andre Gonzalez special event, and MLK on 5/28/22 for Mothers Against Gang Violence Walk.
• 1000 Flags event was held at TPRW on 5/28-5/30.
• The East lake was sprayed with herbicide to prevent weeds.
o Citizen Communications – received 7 City Source request for service, 7 were completed and 1 is still open from previous months.
o Employee Information – There are two (2) SMW vacancies and two (2) FW vacancies.
o New Area – another phase of Stockdale Ranch was added this month. RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the
month of May totaled 30,827 as compared to last year’s total of 26,727.
Aquatics Programming & Overall Attendance: 0 due to closure
o McMurtrey Aquatic Center
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o McMurtrey Aquatic Center was closed Monday, May 2nd through
Friday, June 3rd for pool deck repairs and other maintenance. No
pool programming was offered during the closure. The McMurtrey
Aquatic Center office remained open for registrations in summer
pool activities and water safety grant opportunities.
o Aquatic Water Safety Grants:
o The application period for discounted swim lessons, Jr.
Lifeguarding, and Splash Passes was open May 5th through June
3rd. Grant opportunities were made available by First Five Kern,
Kaiser Permanente, and the American Red Cross. Staff received
almost 800 applications to process. We anticipate being able to
provide the following services through summer grant funding:
around 150 Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Passes for free
admission to recreation swim, around 400 discounted swim
lessons to eligible participants, 15 discounted Junior
Lifeguarding classes, and water safety and healthy beverage
education to hundreds of pool visitors.
o Silver Creek Pool:
o New Employee Orientation: A new employee orientation was held
for New Lifeguard team on Friday, May 20th in the Silver Creek multi-
purpose room. New staff members were introduced to the
organization and were trained on key City of Bakersfield policies. A total of 26 new employees participated in the training.
o 2022 Water Safety Instructor Training: New lifeguard hires participated in the water safety instructor training and earned
American Red Cross certifications on May 21, 22, 28, and 29. Staff acquired skills needed to teach swim lessons to all ages.
o Pool Management Training: Pool manager training took place on May 14th and 15th. Pool managers were trained by administrative
staff on a variety of topics to prepare staff to effectively manage lifeguards and help keep patrons, staff, and facilities safe.
Summer Aquatic Programs for 2022
o Swimming Lessons- We plan to offer 4, 2-week sessions of swimming
lessons at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jefferson, McMurtrey and Silver Creek Pools. The first session is scheduled to begin on June 7th.
o Public Recreation Swim- open public swim will be offered at all four
city pools. Afternoon options will be offered on Monday and
Wednesdays at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jefferson, and Silver Creek
Pools. McMurtrey Aquatic Center will offer afternoon open public
swim on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The
public swim schedule can be found on the Aquatics page of the
City website. Three special Friday evening swim nights will also be
offered during the summer season, providing families the
opportunity to enjoy McMurtrey Aquatic Center during the hours of
6 to 9 p.m.
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o Swim Team- This program will provide proficient swimmers with
stroke development and daily workout plans. These participants will
be provided with 3 recreational meets and a City championship
meet.
o Junior Lifeguard Classes- The class is a great program to introduce
young teens to a future job opportunity. Participants will build a
foundation of knowledge, attitude, and skills to become a future
lifeguard. The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify
participants in first aid, CPR or AED or as a lifeguard.
o Lap Swimming-A variety of lap swimming options will be offered at
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Monday through Saturday. Lap swim
schedules can be found on the website.
Athletics/Attendance: 10,822 Adult Softball
o Registration closed and a total of 102 teams registered for the summer. Summer
league softball began on 5/23/22 with evaluation games being played Monday – Friday nights.
o Women’s softball league is a go. This is a new league and compliments our men’s and coed leagues. We have a total of 7 women’s teams registered for summer and
we are very excited for this new offering for our softball participants. Softball Tournaments - Rentals
o Mesa Marin hosted two different private rental tournaments in May. The rentals took place on 5/14 and 5/21. Baseball Tournament
o Bakersfield Starz hosted a baseball tournament at Mesa Marin Sports Complex and
multiple KHSD sites. The tournament was the first time the complex has hosted a baseball tournament. The next date with this group has already been booked for
July and a potential fall date as well. Pickleball
o Pickleball beginner’s clinics, league and free clinics were offered throughout the
month. Free clinics were offered at Haggin Oaks Park (5/8), Jastro Park (5/14) and Campus Park south (5/22). League play was held at Jastro Park and a two-day
spring tournament was also held at Jastro Park.
Community House
o Total attendance for the month was 316. The month of June is looking busy with
multiple in house and outside agency rentals scheduled. Other Athletics & Adaptive Programming News:
Some of the activities staff are currently working on include:
o Part-time clerk recruitment
o Part-time sports coordinator recruitment
o Kern Athletic Fencing
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o Pickleball league and special events
o Facility rentals
o Intern preparation
o Community House movement (police, meetings, and facility preparation)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 3,459
o There was a total of 3,459 in attendance during the month of May a decrease of
3,459 participants over the previous months total. The decrease can be attributed to April having the Spring Eggstravaganza.
o The MLKCC staff participated in the Bakersfield Police Departments
Community Day that was held at Beach Park on May 7th. Staff provided
games and activities for participants which included a cookie walk,
soccer skills games and scoop ball. They interacted with about 120
participants. MLKCC staff has also participated in a couple of the MIG
survey Pop up events, assisting with surveys and passing out information.
Facility and Park and Recreation information continues to be
disseminated through the schools in the community, our Southeast
Neighborhood Partnership network as well as the Recreation and Parks
webpages, Facebook, and signage around the facility. These efforts
continue to help increase facility rentals as well as programming
collaborations and opportunities.
Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
o 967 Grab N Go and sit-down meals were distributed to children ages 2-18, Monday
through Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Facility Usage
o The Weight/Fitness/Gym were all open for free play M-F from 8am-12:30pm (adults
only), M-W-F from 2:30-4:45 (adults /youth) and is used on Tuesday/Thursday for
Afterschool Program scheduling.
o Total participant numbers for the weight room/gym/fitness rooms were (516) an
increase of (99) participants over the previous month’s total of (417). The total
includes morning and afternoon sessions.
o The game room was active this month with total participant numbers of (296) a
decrease of (66) over last month’s total of (362).
Events/Activities/Programs updates
o Community Center Classes: Currently open classes: Quilting (28); Healthy Kids
Cooking (No cooking class for May) and the Youth Academy (24). All classes are
open and operating in accordance with new updated CDC and Public Health
guidelines.
o 2Queens Fitness: classes were held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from
5:30- 6:30pm at MLKCC. There was a total of (30).
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o The 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. All programs and classes are open and operating in accordance
with new updated CDC and Public Health guidelines.
o Monthly Movie Matinee: The newly implemented monthly late afternoon movie
matinee from 5-6:30pm on Thursdays is becoming popular. There were (23)
movie goers this month and a decrease of (9) participants over the previous
month’s total of (34). The matinee will be offered once a month based upon
room availability and other programming needs.
o TTP/TKO Basketball: Afterschool basketball programs had a total of (330)
participants. The program offers travel ball opportunities as well as recreational
and developmental basketball.
o J.E.T./Moxie: The youth girls club MOXIE kicked off this month with (28) young
ladies participating. The class works to help empower young girls with classes
that focus on etiquette, health, academics, hygiene as well as current events
and topics.
o Rentals: There were several rentals for a total of (300) participants.
o Non-Rental: The Bakersfield Magic Basketball team held weekly practices at the
center 2-3 times a week.
o Upcoming Events:
o June 6 – July 19- Camp King.
o Beale Band Concerts – June,5,12,19,26 held at Beale Park Amphitheater
Silver Creek/Saunders Recreational Facility Attendance: 629 Silver Creek Community Center/Attendance: 554
o There were ten (10) rentals for the month of April.
o The center is accepting park reservations and program registrations from 11am-
4pm. Saunders Recreational Facility/Attendance: 75
o Saunders Facility has league on Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and Drop-in on
Thursday from 7:30-9:00pm.
Special Event Reservations/Attendance: 15,917
May 5: Activitynut Foundation 5k Walk The Park at River Walk, Guest 100
May 6: City Employment Appreciation Breakfast
Yokuts Park, Guest 200
May 7: BPD Safety Day in the Park
Beach Park, Guest 200
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May 8: Church Picnic, Anthony Mar
Silver Creek Park, Guest 125
May 14: B & B Surplus Company Event Beach Park, Guest 100
May 15: Company Picnic, John Surface
Yokuts Park, Guest 400
May 15: Kern Astronomical Society, Star Party Event Jastro Park, Guest 100
May 21: Childrens First Health Fair
Jefferson Park, Guest 300
May 21: Hina Patel Foundation Softball Game
Patriots Park, Guest 300
May 21: No Sister Left Behind Walk/Health Fair
TPRW, Guest 100
May 21: CalWater, Water Awareness Event
Jastro Park, Guest 300
May 21: Sikh Temple Volleyball Tournament
Stone Creek Park, Guest 200
May 21: Karen Shah Picnic
Planz Park, Guest 60
May 27-30: 1000 Flags, Andre Gonzalez
TPRW, Guest 5000
May 28: Mothers Against Gang Violence
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Guest 500
Upcoming/Ongoing Events:
o For additional activities and events offered through the
Recreation and Parks Department, please visit the website at
www.bakersfieldparks.us.
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Saunders Park Encampment Cleanup
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Bike Trail @ San Miguel Grove – New Access Gates
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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 Doolan
at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3700. Regular construction updates are also available on the TRIP website
at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
Completed the concrete pours for the stem, soffit, and deck at Frame 1 of the northbound (NB) State
Route (SR) 99 to westbound (WB) SR 58 Connector
Completed the Frame 2 falsework for above Connector and began steel placement in the stem and
soffit.
Completed the paving for the Rosedale Widening Project
PROJECT STATUS
Centennial Corridor Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
Project Manager: Ravi Pudipeddi
Status: 83% complete; anticipated completion: Fall 2022
This phase of Centennial Corridor consists, in general, of improvements along westbound (WB) SR 58
and SB SR 99. The improvements include an additional auxiliary lane on WB SR 58, realigning the WB SR
58 to SB SR 99 connector loop ramp, constructing a branch connector for SR 58 to SR 99 and constructing
a collector distributor along SB SR 99 for the Ming Ave off ramps.
• Continued placement of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) on the SB SR99
Ming Avenue offramp.
• Continued work on retaining wall 84 located at SB SR 99 beneath SR 58
• Began the placement of blocks for the sound wall along SB SR 99 between Belle Terrace and
Ming Avenue
June 2022
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
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Centennial Corridor Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
Project Manager: Ravi Pudipeddi
Status: 72% complete; anticipated completion: Summer 2023
This phase of Centennial Corridor extends SR 58 from the current terminus as a freeway at SR 99 westerly
to Westside Parkway freeway. At the SR 58/SR 99 interchange, the project adds a collector distributor
on NB SR 99 and new NB to WB connector. The project also includes realignments and new cul-de-sacs
at various local roads, widening and realignment of Chester Ave at SR 58, and construction of a traffic
signal at the WB SR 58 ramps/Brundage Lane intersection which is part of the SR 58/ Cottonwood
interchange.
• Continue construction of the Marella Overcrossing, Stockdale Undercrossing (WB) and NB 99 to
WB 58 Connector.
• Began erection of falsework for the 4th and final bridge over Real Road. This is the widest of the
Real Road bridges holding both directions of the future SR 58 mainline traffic.
• Reconfiguration of the SB SR 99 lane striping to accommodate for Frame 3 of the NB to WB
Connector. Frame 3 is the temporary structure support for the bridge spanning both directions
of SR 99.
• Began erection of falsework for Frame 3 of the NB to WB Connector
• Completed the foundations for all overhead sign structures.
• Continued work on various 8’ screen walls.
Rosedale Highway Widening Project
Contractor: Granite Construction Company
Project Manager: Ravi Pudipeddi
Status: 95% completed; anticipated completion: Summer 2022
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 has been completed and the Contractor is working on punch list items.
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UPCOMING PROJECTS
Hosking Interchange Landscaping Improvements
Contractor: Griffith Company for Caltrans
Project Manager: Luis Topete
Status: Caltrans negotiating with Contractor to incorporate this work to their project
Construction of the SR 99 / Hosking Avenue Interchange Project began in 2014. However, the
landscape portion of the project was removed due to prolonged drought conditions at the time of
construction and as necessary to abide with the mandatory reduction of water use required by the
state of California Governor’s office. In 2021, the City of Bakersfield reestablished a revised landscape
plan within the Hosking interchange footprint that incorporated drought tolerant plants, hardscape
and new irrigation systems. In coordination with Caltrans, this revised landscape plan will be
implemented in a change order to Caltrans’s Panama and White Lane Vertical Clearance Project. This
is the beginning of an effort to beautify Bakersfield within the freeway system.
• Caltrans is negotiating with the Contractor and has verbally committed to cover the
additional cost of implementing the City’s landscaping/hardscaping design at the
Hosking Interchange. Caltrans’ opinion was that this is a “showcase” project. They are
hopeful to use remaining contingencies for the project and potentially some Clean
California funding. Caltrans has also indicated that the artwork for the Hosking bridge
could make its way through Caltrans review within a couple of weeks.
Westside Parkway Landscaping Phase 1
Contractor: Parsons Transportation Group
Project Manager: Luis Topete
Status: Design 90% Complete
This project proposes drought tolerant plants, irrigation systems, and hardscape features along the
Westside Parkway from the Coffee Road interchange to Truxtun Avenue.
• Design in progress
• Project is anticipated to be out to bid during the summer of 2022.
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
Page 4
State Route 58/99 Corridor Enhancement Project
Contractor: Parsons Transportation Group
Project Manager: Luis Topete
Status: 30% Design Anticipated Summer 2022
The Environmental Commitments for the Centennial Corridor requires landscape improvements upon
completion of the roadway construction. Centennial Corridor runs along a proposed State Route (SR)
58 from Interstate 5 to Cottonwood Road and is divided into 3 Segments. Segment 1 is the alignment
from Truxtun Avenue to Cottonwood Road and SR 99 from SR 58 to Ming Avenue. The State Route
58/99 Corridor Enhancement Project aesthetically improves the freeway system by implementing
hardscape, landscape, and irrigation elements at the SR99/SR58 Interchange and along SR 58 from Real
Road to H Street. This is part of a greater effort to beautify the City of Bakersfield within the freeway
system with drought tolerant planting.
• 30% design anticipated from Parsons by Summer 2022
Hageman Road Multi-Use Path
Contractor: Granite Construction
Project Manager: Ravi Pudipeddi
Status: Pending Grant Approval
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 runs
east along the south side of the SR 99 and SR 204 connector up until the east side of the SR 99. The
bike path continues east along the SR 204 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.
• Engineers estimate (Caltrans) came in at $9 million
• Granite Construction was the lowest bidder at $13 million
• Applied for Raise Grant
• Public Works is looking for funds to award the Project for Construction, while extending the
grants that have already been awarded.
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
Page 5
Top Left: Work underway at the Marella OC.
Top Right: Crews placing steel at retaining wall 84
located at SB 99 beneath SR 58.
Left: Crews pouring concrete for handicap ramp along
EB Rosedale Highway at Dean Ave.
Bottom Left: Installation of concrete and truncated
domes at driveway along WB Rosedale Highway.
Bottom Right: NB99 to WB58 Connector frames 1 and
2.
PROJECT PHOTOS
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
Page 6
Upcoming Projects
Hosking Interchange Landscaping Improvements
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
Page 7
Westside Parkway Landscaping
TRIP Status Report
June 2022
Page 8
State Route 58/99 Corridor Enhancement Project
The Rapid Response Team worked on several major encampment projects this week which included: The Sump
South of Tractor Supply on Colony Street, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, and Patriots Park.
RRT continues to be active in cleaning our parks in order to keep them beautiful for the weekly Movies in the
Park Events. In order to prepare for this week’s movie showing, RRT increased efforts at Lowell Park.
RRT continues to be proactive around town and cleaning trash sites to keep our community litter-free.
Clean-up continues along the Kern River, this week focusing on the bridge under Chester Avenue and
San Miguel Grove.
Public encounters with the UTV’s continue to be positive.
Better Code RRT Outreach
# Calls for Service 147
# Encampments 101
# Subjects encountered 43
#Referrals to Shelter 4
Better Code RRT Clean City
# Trash Sites Cleaned 38
# Tons of Trash Removed 38.88
# Equivalent pickup loads 48
Clean-Up at 1934 Stine Road (BEFORE & AFTER)
Better Code Enforcement
Report
Date: June 4, 2022—June 10, 2022
Clean-Up at Garces Circle (BEFORE & AFTER)
Clean-Up at Patriots Park (BEFORE & AFTER)
This week Code Enforcement focused on removing junk/abandoned vehicles from public and private
properties throughout the 2400 block of O Street. Code Enforcement red tagged 10 vehicles and towed two.
This week Code Enforcement achieved voluntary compliance on 79 cases.
Inspector Summary
# Initial Inspections 134
# Re-inspections 110
# Hearing 22
# Abatement Inspection 9
# Vacant Structure Check 5
# Contact Awarded 15
# Bid Requested Abatement 4
# Warrants Executed 2
# Vehicle Impound 2
# Business license Inspection 3
# Fire Call Response (After hours) 6
#Board-up Response (After hours) 2
Case Origin
# Citizen Complaints 76
# Councilmember Referral 1
# Proactive 16
# Fire Department 6
# Police Department 1 # City Source 1 # Internal Complaints / Treasury 2 Case Type
# Property Maintenance 59
# Housing Violation 9
# Zoning 36
# Construction/Building 4
#Parking Violation/Citations 10 RRT Back/Fill Shift 10 Code Enforcement Pending Pages 63
Removing Vehicles (BEFORE)
Removing Vehicles (AFTER)
Another aspect of Code Enforcement duties is the after-hour fire call response team. Code
Enforcement has two officers on standby to respond to emergency situations that are associated
with structure damage. When called upon, the qualified officer inspects the structure and evaluates
any structural or fire damage along with its effect on habitability or occupancy.
Photographs below are two commercial structures that suffered major damage and will require
demolition. Abatement of Dangerous Building case have been started to remove the hazardous
structures from properties.
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 6/5/2022-6/11/2022
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Sumner Street Storage Facility (Building Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT re-secured the north side of the building due to vandalism and forced
entry.
2. Kern River @ San Miguel Grove (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up along the riverbank from San Miguel Grove to Golden
State Hwy.
• Trash was loaded into a roll-off bin, provided by Solid Waste, for disposal.
3. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (Storm Drain Line)
• The RRT pumped out water from the storm drain outlet structure, into the lake,
that was backed up in the storm drain line preventing the contractor from
connecting the new line as part of the Phase 4 new construction.
• The RRT also located and exposed the stormceptor adjacent to the outlet
structure.
4. Patriots Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
5. Wilson Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
6. Planz Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
7. MLK Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
8. University Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
9. Solera Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
10. River Oak Park (Park Sign Improvements)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the existing park sign.
11. Saunders Park (Spray Park Control Room Door Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT fabricated and installed a new security door for the control room at the
spray park due to vandalism.
12. Akers and Sierra Madre (Weed Removal)
• The RRT removed tumbleweeds and debris throughout the future park site
vacant lot.
13. Saunders Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up on the north side of the park and Pavilion.
• 2 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside a rear loader truck for disposal, provided by
Code Enforcement.
14. MLK Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up at the east and west sides of the park.
• 4 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside a rear loader truck for disposal, provided by
Code Enforcement.
15. Weill Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up at the north side of the park.
• 2 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside a rear loader truck for disposal, provided by
Code Enforcement.
Miscellaneous:
1. Akers Road & Oldcastle Avenue (Irrigation Repair)
• The RRT responded to a BPD request regarding flooding on a streetscape. RRT
shut off a stuck irrigation valve that was causing the flooding.
2. San Miguel Grove (Parking Lot Entry Gate – Vandalism)
• The RRT replaced the security lock on the entry gate due to vandalism.
3. Bike Trail @ Chester Avenue (Bollard Post Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT replaced the security lock on the bollard post due to vandalism.
4. City Hall North (Office Renovation)
• The RRT assisted the contractor with building access for the 3rd floor office
renovation project.
5. Q Street (Corner Landscape Planter Renovation)
• The RRT installed security barricades in the newly renovated corner intersection
landscape planters on the east and west sides of Q St. between Truxtun Ave.
and 21st St.
6. Wayside Park (Restroom Building Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT prepped and re-painted the restroom building adjacent to the spray
park due to vandalism.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Akers Rd. @
Old Castle Irrigation Repair 6/5/2022 2 1 0 0
San Miguel Grove Parking Lot Entry Gate Repair 6/5/2022 2 1 0 0
Bike Trail @ Chester Ave. Bollard Post Repair 6/5/2022 2 1 0 0
Sumner Storage Building Repair 6/5/2022 8 4 0 0
City Hall North Office Renovation 6/5/2022 8 8 0 0
Kern River @ San Miguel Grove Encampment Clean-Up
6/6/2022 35.5 40 0 0
6/7/2022 33 23 0 0
6/8/2022 40 30 0 0
6/10/2022 30 15 0 0
Wayside Park Restroom Building Re-Painting 6/6/2022 20 10 $667.27 0
Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village Storm Drain Line 6/7/2022 44 34 0 0
Patriots Park Park Sign Improvements 6/8/2022 10.5 7 0 0
Wilson Park Park Sign Improvements 6/8/2022 9 6 0 0
Planz Park Park Sign Improvements 6/8/2022 10.5 7 0 0
MLK Park Park Sign Improvements 6/9/2022 16 12 $354.44 0
University Park Park Sign Improvements 6/9/2022 10 7.5 0 0
Solera Park Park Sign Improvements 6/9/2022 14 10.5 0 0
River Oaks Park Park Sign Improvements 6/9/2022 12 6 0 0
Saunders park Spray Park Control Room Door Repair
6/9/2022 20 20 $639.16 0
6/10/2022 30 20 $692.94 0
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. BPD Training Facility (New Training Obstacles)
• The RRT will continue with the new training course obstacles on 6/14/2022.
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.
• Beale Park, Drinking fountain project.
Training
• None
See Attached Photos
Akers & Sierra Madre. Weed Removal 6/11/2022 60 70 $99.00 4,400
Saunders Park Encampment Clean-Up 6/11/2022 6 3 0 0
MLK Park Encampment Clean-Up 6/11/2022 7 3.5 0 0
Weill Park Encampment Clean-Up 6/11/2022 7 3.5 0 0
Q St. Corner Landscape Planters 6/9/2022 20 10 0 0
Totals: Projects Completed: 21 456.5 353 $2,452.81 4,400
Wayside Park (Restroom Building Repair)
Kern River @ San Miguel Grove (Encampment Clean-Up)
After Encampment Clean-Up
Patriots Park (Park Sign Improvements)
Wilson Park (Park Sign Improvements)
Planz Park (Park Sign Improvements)
MLK Park (Park Sign Improvements)
University Park (Park Sign Improvements)
Solera Park (Park Sign Improvements)
River Oak Park (Park Sign Improvements)
Saunders Park (Control Room Door Repair)
Akers Rd. & Sierra Madre (Weed Removal)
After Clean-Up
MLK Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
Weill Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
June 3rd
River Walk
June 10th
Lowell
June 17th
Jefferson
June 24th
Greystone
July 8th
Wilson
July 15th
Silver Creek
July 22nd
Mesa Marin
July 29th
River Walk
MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN JUNE & JULY
(EXCLUDING JULY 1ST). BRING YOUR PICNIC GEAR, LAWN
CHAIRS, BLANKETS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
THESE EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Movies in the Park
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
November 5 – Walker Hayes & Parmalee 8:00 PM
$55.50, $45.50, $35.50 On Sale Now
September 11 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 2:30 PM
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
September 29 – Pitbull with Sean Paul 8:00 PM
$150, $125, $99, $75, $55 On Sale Now
October 21 – Cody Johnson 7:30 PM
$125, $65, $55, $50, $45 On Sale Now
$499.95-$29.95 On Sale Now
October 8 – Gloria Trevi 8:00 PM
June 18 – Luis R Conriquez/La Adictiva 8:00 PM
June 16 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 30 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 1 P/5 P
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 29 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 11A/3P/7P
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 28 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 7:00 PM
September 10 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 12:30/7:30 PM
$50-$175 On Sale Now
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
August 21 – Frankie Valli 7:00 PM
June 18 – Baby Shark Live! 2:00 PM$55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
$125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now
October 8 – BSO: Opening Night 6:30 PM
September 4 – Quebradita Time 8:00 PM$95, $80, $60 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$95, $75, $65, $45, $35 On Sale NowAugust 25 – Lost 80’s Live 7:30 PM
February 5, 2023 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
November 5 – BSO: American Composers 6:30 PM$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
December 2 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:30 PM
February 4 – BSO: Family Matinee 2:00 PM
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
July 4 – Independence Day Celebration 6:30 PM
Fireworks at 9:15 PM – Free Admission
Prices vary On Sale Now
July 21 – Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Cmn Kings 5:00 PM
July 23 – Brett Eldredge 8:00 PM
$89, $69, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
$85, $65, $55, $50 On Sale Now
August 26 – Koe Wetzel 7:30 PM
$85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale 6/17
September 17 – Ub40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest 7:00 PM