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Home My WebLink About06/24/22CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER June 24, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  The updates to the playground equipment at River Oaks Park have been completed! These improvements (below) were part of more than $4 million project to upgrade playground equipment at 12 different parks all across the City. Only improvements at Patriots Park and Solera Gardens remain to be completed, though they are currently underway. The City-wide Playground Rehab Project got underway at the end of October and is only possible thanks to funding from the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N.  Anyone reading the USA Today “Saluting National Parks Special Edition” will likely see Visit Bakersfield’s half-page ad in the section highlighting Yosemite National Park (see page 2). The publication takes readers on a coast-to-coast tour of the Top 10 most visited parks – including Yosemite – spectacular views and the best in Recreational General Information June 24, 2022 Page 2 Vehicles and campgrounds. Since Bakersfield is located along a heavily-traveled driving route connecting to four popular national parks – Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley – advertising in the issue will hopefully bring more visitors as they make their way to those parks while on vacation. The issue is available around the country wherever newspapers are sold, and it can be purchased online as well.  The most recent pop-up large trash item drop-off events held on Saturday, June 11, collected 28,360 pounds of trash and recycling. Between the events at the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village and the Panorama Drive site, 259 residents brought 77 mattresses, 19 tires and 193 e-waste items, filling eight open-top dumpster trailers. Another 920 pounds worth of recycling items were also dropped off during the events which are only possible thanks to funding from the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N.  The deadline for the Parks Master Plan survey is approaching, with a little more than two weeks to go (midnight on July 10). We’re encouraging everyone to take the survey so the Recreation & Parks Department can receive valuable feedback about what the public wants to see in its parks moving forward. If you haven’t taken the survey yet, please do! And also feel free to share out this link to the survey to everyone you know: bit.ly/MyWishForBakersfieldParks. The more feedback we receive, the better!  There will be a virtual Visioning Workshop for the General Plan Update on July 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Zoom. Spanish language translation will be available as well. The General Plan is an important piece of guidance for the City, and the survey will help us develop policies to address the local housing needs of our communities. General Information June 24, 2022 Page 3 Virtual meeting info: • Zoom • Meeting ID: 878 6195 5143 • Passcode: 248531 And as a reminder, the public can provide General Plan Update feedback through our Housing Element Survey until July 7. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and we encourage everyone to not only take the survey, but also to share it with everyone they know as well. The survey can be found at www.bakersfield2045.com.  Bakersfield Police Officer Aquino was honored at the 2022 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Law Enforcement Award Ceremony for Kern and Central Valley with the Top Cop Overall Award. The honor was presented to Officer Aquino (right) on June 21 by Chief Greg Terry. Officer Aquino made 134 DUI arrests in 2021, which was the most in Kern County, Fresno County and outlying Central Valley agencies. Congratulations and thank you for your extraordinary work, Officer Aquino!  For rest of the month of June, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center is waiving all adoption fees for dogs and cats!  The City Clerk’s Office is 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  Code Enforcement weekly report, June 11 – 17.  Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, June 12 – 18. General Information June 24, 2022 Page 4 Events  Movie in the Park: “A Goofy Movie” (1995), Friday, June 24 at Greystone Park (5709 Mountain Vista Drive). The movie starts at dusk.  Family Fun Night, 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, June 24 at McMurtrey Aquatic Center (1325 Q Street).  Beginners Pickleball Clinic, 8 a.m. – noon Saturday, June 25 at Jastro Park (2900 Truxtun Avenue).  Young Adult Job Fair, 2 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at Bakersfield Marriott (801 Truxtun Avenue).  Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center. The Rapid Response Team worked on several major encampment projects this week which included: the Canal on Panama Ln, Saunders Park, and Weill Park. RRT continues to increase efforts in our parks for the weekly Movies in the Park events, this week focusing on clearing out Jefferson Park for their showing of Clifford: The Big Red Dog. RRT remain proactive around town with the goal of keeping our community clean and clear of any trash and debris. Clean-up continues along the Kern River, this week focusing on the Railroad Bridge West of Chester Avenue. Public encounters with the UTV’s continue to be positive. Better Code RRT Outreach # Calls for Service 156 # Calls Holding 35 # Encampments 91 # Subjects encountered 21 #Referrals to Shelter 3 Better Code RRT Clean City # Trash Sites Cleaned 55 # Tons of Trash Removed 47.99 # Equivalent pickup loads 59.25 The Kern River—NB West of Railroad Bridge (BEFORE & AFTER) BeƩer Code Enforcement Report Date: June 11, 2022—June 17, 2022 Railroad Clean-Up at 2031 White Ln—Behind Sonic Drive-In (BEFORE) Railroad Clean-Up at 2031 White Ln—Behind Sonic Drive-In (AFTER) Clean-Up at 2620 Ming Avenue (BEFORE) Clean-Up at 2620 Ming Avenue (AFTER) This week Code Enforcement achieved voluntary compliance on 50 cases. Inspector Summary # Initial Inspections 168 # Re-inspections 119 # Hearing 19 # Abatement Inspection 10 # Vacant Structure Check 18 # Contact Awarded 1 # Bid Requested Abatement 12 # Warrants Executed 1 # Vehicle Abatement 7 # Business license Inspection 4 # Fire Call Response (After hours) 6 #Board-up Response (After hours) 2 Case Origin # Citizen Complaints 85 # Councilmember Referral 2 # Proactive 18 # Fire Department 4 # Police Department 5 # City Source 0 # Internal Complaints / Treasury 3 Case Type # Property Maintenance 61 # Housing Violation 10 # Zoning 27 # Construction/Building 6 #Parking Violation/Citations 5 RRT Back/Fill Shift 3 Code Enforcement Pending Pages 65 Code Enforcement conƟnues to address overgrown vegetaƟon lots in an effort to reduce ﬁre hazards this summer (BEFORE & AFTER). BEFORE AFTER Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report For the week of 6/12/2022-6/18/2022 City Council and/or Public Requests • None City Source Requests • None Projects Completed by RRT 1. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (Storm Drain Line) • The RRT located and exposed a buried stormceptor per PW request as part of the new construction pf Phase 4. 2. Bike Trail @ Chester Avenue (Bollard Post Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT made repairs to the bollard post on the west side of Chester Ave. due to vandalism. 3. Mill Creek (Park Bench Installation – Vandalism) • The RRT installed two metal park benches to replace the vandalized tables that were previously removed along the Mill Creek north of California Ave. 4. Saunders Park (Restroom Gate Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT made repairs to the women’s restroom security gate due to vandalism. 5. Kern River @ Golden State Hwy (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up on the northside of Golden State Ave. • 3 sites were addressed. • Two trash loads were taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 9,500 lbs.). 6. Community House @ Central Park (Wall Mural) • The RRT installed a clear polycarbonate cover and wood frame to preserve the newly installed wall mural inside the Community House. 7. Planz Park (Irrigation Repair) • The RRT repaired a broken 4-inch irrigation mainline, located on the west side of the park. 8. Kern River Parkway (Drinking Fountain Replacement – Vandalism) • The RRT replaced a vandalized drinking fountain located on the north side of the parking lot off of Truxtun Ave., east of Mohawk St. 9. Truxtun Avenue @ Coffee Road (Drinking Fountain Replacement – Vandalism) • The RRT replaced a vandalized drinking fountain located at the rest stop adjacent to the bike trail. 10. Yokuts Park (Restroom Security Gate Repair – Vandalism) • The RRT repaired the damaged restroom security gates at both the men’s and women’s restrooms due to vandalism. 11. Watts Drive BPD Training Course (Tumbleweed Removal) • The RRT removed tumbleweeds along the BPD vehicle driving course located on the north side of Watts Dr. and Madison St. • Loads were taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 24,660 lbs.). Miscellaneous: 1. Beale Park (Driveway Approach – Vandalism) • The RRT replaced the missing security chain on the bollard posts at the driveway approach due to vandalism. 2. Lowell Shop (BPD Training Obstacle Fabrication) • The RRT continued fabricating the fence panels for the BPD Training Facility obstacle course. 3. Spring Creek Loop (Tree Planting) • The RRT planted two 24” box Bay Laurel trees on the west side of Spring Creek Loop north of Harris Rd. 4. Yokuts Park (Mobile Stage) • The RRT assisted with set-up and removal the mobile stage for a scheduled event. 5. Bike Trail @ Enos Lane (Tumbleweed Removal) • The RRT removed tumbleweeds and debris adjacent to the bike trail and parking lot. Weekly Data: 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. Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Storm Drain Line 6/12/2022 28 44 $61.51 0 Bike Trail @ Enos Lane Tumbleweed Removal 6/13/2022 30 20 0 0 Beale Park Driveway Approach 6/13/2022 4 2 0 0 Bike Trail @ Chester Ave. Bollard Post Repair 6/13/2022 8 4 0 0 Mill Creek Park Bench Installation 6/14/2022 20 15 0 0 Saunders Park Restroom Gate Repair 6/14/2022 6 3 0 0 Kern River @ Golden State Hwy Encampment Clean-Up 6/15/2022 40 50 0 0 Community House @ Central Park Wall Mural 6/15/2022 20 10 $1,558.83 0 6/16/2022 20 10 $407.40 0 Planz Park Irrigation Repair 6/16/2022 30 20 $1,049.46 0 Kern River Parkway Drinking Fountain Replacement 6/17/2022 12 6 $66.64 0 Truxtun Ave. @ Coffee Rd. Drinking Fountain Replacement 6/17/2022 14 7 0 0 Yokuts Park Restroom Gate Repair 6/17/2022 7 3.5 0 0 Watts Dr & Madison St. Tumbleweed Removal 6/18/2022 55 55 $461.25 24,660 Spring Creek Loop & Harris Rd. Tree Planting 6/17/2022 7 7 $25.89 0 Yokuts Park Mobile Stage 6/18/2022 5 5 0 0 Lowell Shop BPD Training Obstacles 6/14/2022 20 10 $832.70 0 Totals: Projects completed: 16 326 271.5 $4,463.68 24,660 lbs. Next Week City Source Request • None City Council and/or Public Request • None Priority Projects • RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings. • Beale Park, Drinking fountain project. Training • None See Attached Photos Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (Storm Drain Line) Bike Trail @ Chester Ave. (Bollard Post Repair) Kern River @ Golden State Hwy (Encampment Clean-Up) Community House @ Central Park (Wall Mural) Planz Park (Irrigation Repair) Kern River Parkway (Drinking Fountain Replacement) Truxtun Ave. @ Coffee Rd. (Drinking Fountain Replacement) Yokuts Park (Restroom Security Gate Repair) Lowell Shop (BPD Training Obstacle Fabrication) Watts Dr. & Madison St (Tumbleweed Removal) Mill Creek (Park Bench Installation) 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 JOB FAIR WED JUNE 29 2:00 - 6:00 PM YOUNG ADULTS COME JOIN US Multiple Job Openings in ONE place Practice your Communication Skills Learn about our EPIC Services Network with Local Employers Land a Job or Interview! AJCC & WIOA are an equal opportunity employer/program. 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Bakersﬁeld Marriott 801 Truxtun Ave Bakersﬁeld, CA For any questions contact EPIC at: SEASON TICKET INFORMATION Bakersfield Condors 661-324-PUCK (7825) www.bakersfieldcondors.com Bakersfield Symphony 661-323-7928 www.BSOnow.org UPCOMING EVENTS November 5 – Walker Hayes & Parmalee 8:00 PM May 25, 2023 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM $179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now $55.50, $45.50, $35.50 On Sale Now September 10 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 12:30/7:30 PM Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now September 11 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 2:30 PM Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now October 21 – Cody Johnson 7:30 PM October 8 – Gloria Trevi 8:00 PM $499.95-$29.95 On Sale Now $125, $65, $55, $50, $45 On Sale Now September 29 – Pitbull with Sean Paul 8:00 PM $150, $125, $99, $75, $55 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 28 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 7:00 PM $84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now October 29 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 11A/3P/7P Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com August 21 – Frankie Valli 7:00 PM $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$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now February 5, 2023 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM February 4 – BSO: Family Matinee 2:00 PM$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now $55, $45, $40 On Sale Now $225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now March 4 – BSO: Verdi’s Requiem 6:30 PM September 4 – Quebradita Time 8:00 PM$95, $80, $60 On Sale Now August 25 – Lost 80’s Live 7:30 PM $125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now $95, $75, $65, $45, $35 On Sale Now October 8 – BSO: Opening Night 6:30 PM July 4 – Independence Day Celebration 6:30 PM Fireworks at 9:15 PM – Free Admission July 21 – Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Cmn Kings 5:00 PM Prices vary On Sale Now August 26 – Koe Wetzel 7:30 PM $89, $69, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now July 23 – Brett Eldredge 8:00 PM $85, $65, $55, $50 On Sale Now September 17 – Ub40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest 7:00 PM $85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale Now