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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
July 1, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
City Offices will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Curbside trash and recycling services will be delayed one day.
Independence Day Holiday
The City is proud to host its annual Independence Day Celebration, including a free-
to-attend fireworks show at the Park at River Walk on Monday, July 4. Sponsored by
the Robert & Kari Grimm Family Foundation and Mechanics Bank, the festivities begin
at 6 p.m. and Foster Campbell takes to the Dignity Health Amphitheater stage at 6:30
p.m. for a live musical performance. The fireworks show will start at 9:15 p.m. and will
be live streamed on 23ABC’s website, TurnTo23.com, or by downloading their app for
Roku, Apple TV or Fire TV if you prefer to watch from home.
The use of illegal fireworks always rises as we get closer to the Independence Day
holiday, and the Bakersfield Fire Department expects this year to be no different. In
addition to patrols by Arson investigators and officers from the Bakersfield Police
Department, the Fire Department will be using drones to track violators.
The public can report illegal fireworks to the Bakersfield Fire Department through
midnight, Wednesday, July 6 using any of these methods:
• Online through our special web portal
• Via email at firework@bakersfieldfire.us
• Or by calling 661-326-3473 on July 1, 2 and 5 from 7 p.m. to midnight or 661-
868-6070 from 8 p.m. to midnight on July 3 & 4 only.
General Information July 1, 2022 Page 2
Only fireworks that carry the “safe and sane” designation from the California State
Fire Marshal are permitted to be used in the City. Illegal fireworks include anything that flies in the air or explodes. Anyone found using an illegal firework faces a fine of
$1,000 per incident.
During the holiday weekend last year, the Bakersfield Fire Department responded to 2,533 fireworks-related calls and issued $86,000 in fines. Notable Items
The $4.01 million Citywide Playground Rehabilitation Project is now complete! The contractor
finished updates at Solera Gardens
Park (right & below) on June 24 and
the playground area was re-
opened to the public the same day.
The project, which started in late
October and included equipment
upgrades at 11 City-maintained
parks, is the latest example of what
the Public Safety & Vital Services
(PSVS) Measure can provide for our
community. PSVS not only made it
possible to take on such a large
project, but also to complete it in less than eight months, far quicker than initial
estimates of 12 to 15 months!
The only park originally included in the project to receive playground updates is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The upgrades there have been put on hold until the
completion of the park’s re-imagining project, though the funds are already earmarked for when the time comes. Congratulations to all our hard-working staff
involved in the Playground Rehab Project and we hope everyone enjoys these improvements!
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The only park originally included in the project to receive playground updates is Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The upgrades there have been put on hold until the completion of the park’s re-imagining project, though the funds are already
earmarked for when the time comes. Congratulations to all our hard-working staff involved in the Playground Rehab Project and we hope everyone enjoys these
improvements!
On Tuesday, June 21, representatives from the City Manager’s Office and the City’s Water Department, along with reps from the California Water Service, presented to members of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, discussing the state’s banning of irrigation of “non-functional turf” in commercial, industrial and institutional
sectors. The City and California Water Services (CalWater) discussed the impacts to local businesses, explaining what is considered “non-functional turf” and the roles
local water purveyors will have, also answering questions of Chamber members. An
emphasis was placed during the chamber meeting on the rebate programs available
to replace lawn to garden programs (known as turf replacement). Additional
outreach will be scheduled in the coming months with other business property
management organizations to help communicate the State’s ban currently in place.
The City and Bakersfield Fire Department
would like to congratulate Deputy Chief William Ballard (right) on his retirement
after 33 years with BFD. Deputy Chief
Ballard joined BFD in April of 1989,
working his way up the ranks, earning a
promotion to Deputy Chief in 2019. He
was the first-ever certified strike team
leader for Bakersfield Fire and also
spearheaded the multi-year
accreditation process through the
Center for Public Safety Excellence.
The Bakersfield Fire Department continues to grow as 24 recruits have completed their training, going through graduation ceremonies Thursday night.
The 24 recruits began their academy in February, going through rigorous training
to earn the right to became a Bakersfield Firefighter. The newest
firefighters are now ready to hit the ground running, helping BFD during the busy summer months.
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The Recreation &
Parks Department’s Family Fun Night at the
McMurtrey Aquatic Center on Friday, June
24 was a success. The first Family Fun Night of the year saw more than 520 people attend.
Along with games, activities and water
basketball, attendees were able to learn
more about the
Recreation & Parks Master Plan and take the survey. Two more Family Fun Nights are
scheduled for July 29 and Aug. 5.
Our Recreation & Parks Department continues to replace aging equipment at our
local parks while providing the community with more opportunities to stay active. This
week crews removed old fitness equipment at Silver Creek Park and began the installation of new equipment. The complete installation process is expected to take
6-8 weeks. The area where the equipment is being installed has been closed off to
the public.
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The latest issue of
Splash Magazines (left) features a review of the Bakersfield Brewery Trail, along with some local
dining and entertainment options. Visit Bakersfield’s
Evangelina Medina worked with this writer to
arrange interviews with Bakersfield craft brewers
on the Bakersfield Brewery Trail, as well with some
local travel partners. The
writer sums up his time in
Bakersfield this way: “You
will not run out of things to
do or places to visit while
you are in Bakersfield.”
Visit Bakersfield is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. As a
destination, Visit
Bakersfield aims to
always find new
ways to promote our
unique city by giving a glimpse of the one-
of-a-kind experiences that
Bakersfield has to offer. The site
features all things Bakersfield including
local attractions, events, restaurants,
things to do, and where to stay. We
are excited to present a visually
inspiring, engaging,
and easy-to-use
platform that captures and creates a great user experience for potential visitors and Bakersfield locals.
General Information July 1, 2022 Page 6
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
All applicants must be City residents, high school students, and have as close to a 3.0
GPA as possible. Applicants can apply in either the Ward in which they live and/or the Ward where their high school is located.
Traffic Advisories
Freeway Closure for Westbound 58 to Southbound 99 Connector
Nighttime closures are set for the westbound Highway 58 connector to southbound 99 from July 5-8 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The closure is needed for installation of
falsework. During the closure, westbound-to-southbound motorists will be detoured to the northbound 99 connector to exit at California Ave. and then re-enter on the
southbound 99 on-ramp.
Reverse Traffic Control on Real Road
Real Road will be flagged for one-way directional traffic between Stockdale Highway
and Elcia Drive from July 5-8. A single lane will remain open with flaggers to direct
traffic. This closure is scheduled daily from 6 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the installation of
falsework. Construction schedules may change without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances.
San Miguel Grove Parking Lot Closure The parking lot at San Miguel Grove, located off Manor Street and Denise Ave., is
tentatively scheduled to be temporarily closed July 11-13. The closure is to complete the installation of the remaining portion of new barrier around the perimeter of the
parking lot. The project started earlier this year, but was delayed due to the availability of materials.
Reports
Code Enforcement weekly report, June 18-24, 2022
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, June 19-25, 2022
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Events
Concerts by the Fountain: Foster Campbell and Friends, 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at The Marketplace (9000 Ming Avenue).
Movies in the Park: “The Croods 2: A New Age” (2020), Friday, July 8 at Wilson Park
(2400 Wilson Road). The movie starts at dusk.
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
The Rapid Response Team worked on several major encampment projects this week which included: Saunders Park, The Kern River—West of Golden State Bridge, and the Garces Circle.
Parks around the city continue to be prioritized in order to keep them beautiful and litter-free for the Movies in the Park Events, this week
increasing efforts at Greystone Park for their Friday evening showing of The Goofy Movie.
RRT crews continue to be proactive around our city by cleaning up trash sites and shopping carts in an efficient manner.
Clean-up continues along the Kern River, with a focus on the Riverwalk Park area in preparation for the upcoming 4th of July fireworks
show.
Public encounters with the UTV’s continue to be positive. Instructors will be training additional city staff over the next few weeks to certify
additional operators of the UTV’s .
Better Code RRT Outreach
# Calls for Service 132
# Calls Holding 32
# Encampments 73
# Subjects encountered 10
#Referrals to Shelter 2
Better Code RRT Clean City
# Trash Sites Cleaned 55
# Tons of Trash Removed 36.65
# Equivalent pickup loads 45.25
Clean-Up at 1715 Golden State Frontage Avenue (BEFORE & AFTER)
Better Code Enforcement
Report
Date: June 18, 2022—June 24, 2022
Clean-Up at 3202 Taft Highway (BEFORE)
Clean-Up at 3202 Taft Highway (AFTER)
Railroad Clean-Up at 4308 Pacheco Road (BEFORE)
Railroad Clean-Up at 4308 Pacheco Road (AFTER)
This week Code Enforcement achieved voluntary compliance on 28 cases.
Inspector Summary
# Initial Inspections 142
# Re-inspections 73
# Hearing 9
# Abatement Inspection 14
# Vacant Structure Check 23
# Contact Awarded 1
# Bid Requested Abatement 16
# Warrants Executed 1
# Vehicle Abatement 16
# Business license Inspection 1
# Fire Call Response (After hours) 3
#Board-up Response (After hours) 3
Case Origin
# Citizen Complaints 74
# Councilmember Referral 3
# Proactive 34
# Fire Department 2
# Police Department 8 # City Source 0 # Internal Complaints / Treasury 12 Case Type
# Property Maintenance 65
# Housing Violation 13
# Zoning 25
# Construction/Building 5
#Parking Violation/Citations 8 RRT Back/Fill Shift 1 Code Enforcement Pending Pages 65
Code Enforcement Abating a Junk Vehicle on a Vacant Lot
Code Enforcement Conducting a Cleanup on an Abatement Warrant (BEFORE & AFTER)
Overgrown Vegetation Abated in Backyard (BEFORE & AFTER)
Follow-Up : Prohibited Signs on E California Avenue—Constituent Referral (BEFORE & AFTER)
Follow-Up : Prohibited Signs on E California Avenue—Constituent Referral (BEFORE & AFTER)
Rapid Response Team Stats—June 2022
Code Enforcement Stats: Inspector Summary—June 2022
Code Enforcement Stats: Case Origin—June 2022
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 6/19/2022-6/25/2022
City Council and/or Public Requests
• Baker ST & Kentucky ST empty lot cleanup.
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Aera Park (Drain Grate Replacement – Vandalism)
• The RRT fabricated and installed a new reinforced drain grate to replace the
existing damaged one located in the northeast parking lot.
2. Kentucky Street & Baker Street (Lot Clean-Up)
• The RRT removed tumbleweeds and overgrown vegetation from the City owned
property located on the north side of Kentucky St. between Baker St. and King St.
• Loads were taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 4240 lbs.).
3. Silver Creek Park (Illegal Dumping Removal – Vandalism)
• The RRT removed a make-shift concrete skate ramp that was illegally
constructed at the outdoor stage area adjacent to the pavilion basketball
courts.
4. Kern River @ Golden State Avenue (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up on the northwest side of Golden State Ave.
• 6 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside roll-off trash bins, provided by Code Enforcement.
5. Pacheco Road & Stine Road (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up on the northwest side of the railroad tracks between Akers
Rd. and Stine Rd.
• 2 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside roll-off trash bins, provided by Code Enforcement.
6. Tevis Park (Pet Waste Station Installation)
• The RRT assembled and installed a new pet waste station at the east and west
sides of the park.
7. Linnell Way & Brahma Street (Lot Clean-Up)
• The RRT removed tumbleweeds and debris throughout the future park site
vacant lot.
• Loads were taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 39,720 lbs.).
8. Yokuts Park (Restroom Gate Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT repaired the men’s restroom security gate due to vandalism.
Miscellaneous:
1. Bike Trail @ Manor Street (Weed Removal)
• The RRT removed weeds and overgrown vegetation adjacent to the bike trail.
2. Q Street & 21st Street (Concrete Removal)
• The RRT assisted the Streets Department with removing concrete at the
southwest corner planter. In addition, the RRT located the irrigation main line and
irrigation wires as part of the planter rehabilitation project.
3. Lowell Shop (BPD Obstacle Course Fabrication)
• The RRT continued work on fabricating the final wall obstacle panel for the new
obstacle course located at the California Ave. training facility.
4. Weill Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up throughout the park.
• 2 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside roll-off trash bins, provided by Code Enforcement.
5. Patriots Park (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up throughout the park.
• 4 sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside roll-off trash bins, provided by Code Enforcement.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Weill Park Encampment Clean-Up 6/19/2022 5 3 0 0
Patriots Park Encampment Clean-Up 6/19/2022 10 6 0 0
Bike Trail @
Manor St. Weed Removal
6/19/2022 22.5 13.5 0 0
6/20/2022 47 50 0 0
Aera Park Drain Grate Replacement
6/20/2022 23.5 10 0 0
6/21/2022 20 10 0 0
6/22/2022 40 20 2282.00 0
6/23/2022 40 20 573.78 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
Kentucky St. & Baker St. Lot Clean-Up 6/21/2022 25 25 95.40 4240
Silver Creek Park Illegal Dumping 6/21/2022 15 10 0 0
Kern River @ Golden State
Ave. Encampment Clean-Up
6/22/2022 29.5 21.5 0 0 6/23/2022 26 18 0 0
6/24/2022 20 10 0 0
Lowell Shop BPD Training Obstacle Fabrication 6/21/2022 20 10 0 0
Pacheco Rd. & Stine Rd. Encampment Clean-Up 6/22/2022 6.5 6.5 0 0
Q St. & 21st St. Concrete Removal & Irrigation 6/22/2022 30 20 0 0
Tevis Park Pet Waste Station Installation 6/23/2022 30 20 166.26 0
Linnell Way & Brahma St. Lot Clean-Up 6/25/2022 48 52 0 39,720
Yokuts Park Men’s Restroom Gate Repair 6/25/2022 6 3 0 0
Totals: Projects completed: 13 464 328.5 3117.44 43,960.00
Aera Park (Drain Grate Replacement)
Kentucky St. & Baker St. (Lot Clean-Up)
Kern River @ Golden State Ave. (Encampment Clean-Up)
Pacheco Rd. & Stine Rd. (Encampment Clean-Up)
Tevis Park (Pet Waste Station Installation)
Aera Park (Drain Grate Replacement)
Linnell Way & Brahma St. (Lot Clean-Up)
Yokuts Park (Men’s Restroom Gate Repair)
Julythof
FREE FIREWORKS SHOW STARTING
AT 9:15 P.M.
THE PARK AT RIVER WALK
Independence Day
Live music by FOSTER CAMPBELL
at the Dignity Health
Amphitheatre, 6:30 p.m.
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
The entire show will be livestreamed on
TurnTo23.com and on 23ABC's other digital platforms.
The Robert & Kari Grimm Family
Foundation, Mechanics Bank and
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Starting at 9 p.m., traffic in The Park at River Walk area will be closed for
approximately 30 minutes during the fireworks show:
o The westbound lanes of Stockdale Highway will be closed at
Calloway Drive and Old River Road.
The right turn lane on southbound Calloway Drive and
the left turn lanes on northbound Old River Road will also
be closed.
Drivers will be permitted to turn left onto southbound Old
River Road or right onto northbound Calloway Drive.
o The eastbound lanes of Stockdale Highway will be closed at
Jewetta Avenue (near Aera Park).
The left turn lanes on southbound Jewetta will also be
closed.
Drivers will be permitted to turn north onto Jewetta from
eastbound Stockdale Highway.
o The northbound lanes of Buena Vista Road will be closed at River
Run Boulevard.
Drivers will be permitted to turn east or west onto River
Run Boulevard from Buena Vista Road.
o The left turn lanes from eastbound River Run Boulevard onto Buena
Vista Road will be closed.
o Access to southbound River Park Way from Stockdale Highway as
well as the Village at River Oaks shopping center will also be
limited during this time.
Drivers leaving the Shops at River Walk shopping center or The Park at
River Walk will be permitted to exit in either direction on Stockdale
Highway.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible, or to plan for delays.
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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
September 10 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 12:30/7:30 PM
September 11 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 2:30 PM
October 21 – Cody Johnson 7:30 PM
August 7 – Pedro Fernandez & Yolanda Del Rio 7:00 PM
$499.95-$29.95 On Sale Now
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
$125, $65, $55, $50, $45 On Sale Now
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
$150, $125, $99, $75, $55 On Sale Now
$249, $179, $125, $95, $70, $65 On Sale 6/29
October 8 – Gloria Trevi 8:00 PM
September 29 – Pitbull with Sean Paul 8:00 PM
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 28 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 7:00 PM
$55.50, $45.50, $35.50 On Sale Now
May 25, 2023 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
October 29 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 11A/3P/7P
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
November 5 – Walker Hayes & Parmalee 8:00 PM
October 30 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 1 P/5 P
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
November 5 – BSO: American Composers 6:30 PM
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now
September 4 – Quebradita Time 8:00 PM
August 25 – Lost 80’s Live 7:30 PM
August 21 – Frankie Valli 7:00 PM$125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now
October 8 – BSO: Opening Night 6:30 PM
$95, $80, $60 On Sale Now
December 2 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:30 PM
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$95, $75, $65, $45, $35 On Sale Now
February 4 – BSO: Family Matinee 2:00 PM
March 4 – BSO: Verdi’s Requiem 6:30 PM
February 5, 2023 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM
$85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale Now
Fireworks at 9:15 PM – Free Admission
July 23 – Brett Eldredge 8:00 PM
August 26 – Koe Wetzel 7:30 PM
$89, $69, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
July 4 – Independence Day Celebration 6:30 PM
Prices vary On Sale Now
September 17 – Ub40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest 7:00 PM
July 21 – Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Cmn Kings 5:00 PM
$85, $65, $55, $50 On Sale Now