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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
June 29, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT/ch
SUBJECT: General Information
Please Note: City Hall will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence
Day.
Miscellaneous News
• Good News! We received word the California Transportation Commission has officially
authorized $26 million under the State Transportation Improvement Program for Phase
6 of the Westside Parkway. The funds will allow the City to complete the final two miles
of the Westside Parkway between Allen Road and Stockdale Highway/Heath Road.
We are ready to begin work on this phase of construction and anticipate advertising
for construction bids in July 2012. Construction would be expected to begin in fall 2012,
and will take approximately two years to complete.
• More good news – as was discussed during Wednesday night’s Council meeting, we
received word this week the City is a recipient of a federal grant which will partially
fund 11 police officers for three years. The 11 positions will put the sworn complement
above fiscal year 2007-08 levels! As noted, a budget amendment will be brought forth
to you for this item in the near future.
• One final reminder the inaugural Fourth at River Walk Independence Day event will be
taking place next Wednesday, July 4th from 2 to 9 p.m. at The Park at River Walk. Live
music from a variety of local bands will be ongoing throughout the day in the Bright
House Networks Amphitheatre. There will be children’s activities and food and
beverages for sale. The concerts are free to the public. We are looking forward to this
being a precursor to future editions of this event where we hope to incorporate
fireworks and a headlining act.
• Unfortunately, the State legislature passed AB 1484 this week. The post-redevelopment
budget trailer bill gives the California Department of Finance new ability to withhold
money from cities if it determines they have not returned enough dollars to state
coffers as part of the State-mandated redevelopment dissolution process. We were
hoping that the bill would bring us relief and clarity to the various provisions of the
previous legislation which eliminated redevelopment agencies statewide. The League
of Cities believes that this unprecedented delegation of authority is both unnecessary
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and unconstitutional. We will keep you posted on any litigation that may be brought
to challenge the legislation.
• Another busy sports weekend is in store as Bakersfield hosts two events. The first is Pony
Baseball, which is holding its Sectional Championships at Aera Park. The second is ASA
Softball’s Girls Fastpitch “B” Championships at Mesa Marin Sports Complex. Both
events will be attracting players and their families from out of town.
Event Information
Movies in the Park - Adventures of Tintin
June 29th at dusk
Patriots Park
Free
Beale Band Concert featuring the Bakersfield Symphony
July 1st at 7:15 p.m.
Beale Park
Free
Music Fest featuring Kris Tiner Quartet
July 3rd at 7 p.m.
Sliver Creek Park
Free
Float in Movie: Dolphin Tale
July 6th at 7:30 p.m.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
$3/person
Referrals
The following response to a Council referral is enclosed:
Councilmember Hanson:
o Campus Park South
Reports
For your information, we enclose the following information:
The Streets Division work schedule for the week of July 2nd.
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cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
June 29, 2012
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Maurice Randall, Business Manager
THROUGH: Art Chianello, Water Resources Manager
SUBJECT: CAMPUS PARK SOUTH
Council Referral # 320 (Ward No. 5)
During the City Council meeting of June 27, 2012, Council Member Hanson requested that
staff provide him a date as to when the sump at Campus Park South would again be filled
with water.
On Thursday June 28, 2012 Water Resources Staff visited the park at Campus Park South to evaluate the water condition and level in the sump. There were several animals (ie.
ducks, turtles etc.) swimming in the sump. Subsequent to the field visit, Water Resources
Staff contacted the Public Works Department to discuss the situation and it was agreed by
staff that construction would be completed to a point to enable staff to begin filling the
sump with water on Tuesday afternoon July 3, 2012. The filling process will take several days.
Staff will continue to monitor the water level in the sump at the park at Campus Park South
to ensure that the residents in the area can continue to enjoy the view of various animals
swimming in the sump which has become a popular feature at the park.
Week of July 2_2012_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of July 2, 2012 – July 6, 2012
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing streets in the area south of White Ln and west of Pin Oak Park Reconstructing McNair Ln, Ride St and Cernan Way (grinding & pulverizing will be done at night)
Grind & Resurface Ming Ave between Wible Rd & New Stine (most of work will be done at night)
Sealing streets in the area between Frwy 99 & “H” St north of Planz Rd
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes (CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area east of Oleander &
south of Palm St.
(CDBG funded area) Installing & Repairing curb, gutter & sidewalks in the area south of California Ave to 8th St from “M” St to “N” St
Storm line installed on “A” St between 17th St & Truxtun Ave.
Sidewalk Repairs on Scarlett Oak south of Ming Ave.
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of July 2_2012_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, July 2, 2012
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave.
Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
No sweeping service due to Holiday.
Thursday, July 5, 2012 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St.
Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln.
Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment)
City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr.
Friday, July 6, 2012 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd.
Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave.
Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- !78 Hwy & Hickory Dr.
Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. Stine Rd.
NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of
street sweeper are in Fleet for repairs which is the current case. Areas that have been missed during this
time will be swept at the end of the month.