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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
August 17, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT
SUBJECT: General Information
Miscellaneous News
• The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced this week the City was
awarded a second planning grant to fund our staff’s continued efforts in
preparing a new Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The City will receive $700,000,
which will begin Phase 2 of the program that will include drafting the new HCP
and beginning the approval process through the wildlife agencies. This work is
anticipated to occur over the next 3 years beginning in mid-2013. Last year, the
City received a grant from the USFWS for $348,742 that kick-started the program
(Phase 1) to perform species and habitat-related data collection and mapping
(this is scheduled to be completed in early-mid 2013).
The current HCP expires on August 24, 2014. Since the approval process for the
new HCP will not be completed until after that date, last year the City applied for
an extension to the current HCP to cover the gap in time between its expiration
and approval of the new HCP. The USFWS still has our request under
consideration. However, with the second grant being recently awarded to us
from the USFWS and that we have been working diligently towards completing a
new HCP, we believe they may look favorably upon our request.
Thanks to Planning Director Jim Eggert and his staff for pursuing and securing this
funding!
• A ribbon cutting ceremony for Sister City Gardens (Phase I) will be held on
Wednesday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. A news release will be forthcoming.
• I will be out of the office August 31st - September 7th. Rhonda Smiley will be in
charge in my absence. As always, my office will have my contact information if
needed.
High Speed Rail News
The enclosed piece from the Reason Foundation provides a unique insight into
the long-term funding for the high speed rail project. In short, the rail authority is
banking on the availability of federal funding to the tune of $3.1billion per year,
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August 17, 2012
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starting in FY2015 and continuing at that same level until FY2025. In order to do so,
the federal government would have to consistently fund California near or at the
top of states receiving these funds for each of the 11 years. If, although not likely,
California received a 20 percent share of all funds, the program would have to
be $172 billion over 11 years, averaging $15.6 billion per year to the state. Other
scenarios included in the article are even more unlikely.
TRIP News
The enclosed letter from TRIP staff will be sent out next week to property owners
contiguous to the Westside Parkway alignment between Allen Road and Heath
Road. The letter will provide property owners with a construction update and
tentative timeline for removing their backyard fence/wall and replacing it with a
temporary fence prior to constructing the sound wall adjacent to their property.
Event Information
Kevin Hart
August 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Rabobank Theater
Tickets: $48
WWE Smackdown
August 21st at 7:30 p.m.
Rabobank Arena
Tickets: $15-$60
Reports
For your information, we enclose the following information:
The Streets Division work schedule for the week of August 20, 2012; and
Recreation and Parks Report for July 2012.
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cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
California High-Speed Rail Funding Fantasy Continues
Robert Poole
August 9, 2012
I can’t resist sharing with you the results of an analysis in the July 25th issue of Transportation
Weekly, a newsletter I highly recommend. After reporting on Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of a bill to
issue the initial $4.7 billion in high-speed rail bonds, to match $3.3 billion in already-awarded
federal funding for the initial Central Valley section of the state’s HSR project, editor Jeff Davis goes
on to consider the HSR Authority’s funding plan for the rest of the $68 billion project.
The latest business plan assumes, realistically, that Congress will provide no federal money in either
FY 2013 or 2014, since none is provided for in the MAP-21 legislation that is now law. But between
FY 2015 and FY 2025 it assumes an average of $3.1 billion in federal money in each and every one of
those years. How realistic is that?
Davis first looks at the federal New Starts transit capital funding record over the past 17 years. Each
year, one state ended up with the largest share (mostly New York, but sometimes California). That
high share was as much as 34% (NY in FY96) and as low as 14% (CA in FY02). Congress would not
consistently, year after year, award the lion’s share of any future HSR grant program to a single state
such as California; even with a heavily Democratic House delegation, those members constitute only
8% of all House members. So how large would a hypothetical future HSR grant program have to be
to ensure that California got an average of $3 billion a year for 11 years in a row?
Davis runs the numbers, with a table presenting the results. If California consistently got one-third of
the money, the program would cost $103 billion over that period, averaging $9.4 billion per year. At
a more realistic 20% share, the program would have to be $172 billion over 11 years, averaging $15.6
billion per year. And at a pessimistic (for California) one-sixth of the total, the program would have
to be $206.6 billion over 11 years, averaging $18.8 billion per year.
Because the Budget Control Act of 2011 established annual caps on discretionary spending through
2021, a new discretionary program for HSR would have to be paid for by corresponding cuts in other
discretionary programs. Hence, Davis’s conclusion: “There is no way on earth that Congress will
provide $3 billion per year for a California-only high-speed rail program.” (italics in original) And
I see no way on earth that it will create a new HSR grant program of a size large enough to give
California anything like that sum, either. Which suggests that the new Central Valley line may
actually end up being, if you’ll pardon the expression, a train from nowhere to nowhere.
Memorandum
Property .\lanagement Division
Date: August 13, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Donald M. Anderson, Real Property Manager
Subject: Westside Parkway, Phase 6 -Allen to Heath -Status Letter
TRIP will be sending out the attached letter early next week to property owners
contiguous to both sides of the Westside Parkway between Allen Road and
Heath Road. The letter is to provide them with a project update and to notify
them that the contractor, Security Paving, will be removing their backyard
fence/wall and replacing it with a temporary fence prior to constructing the
sound wall adjacent to their property.
August 13, 2012
SUBJECT:
BAKERSFIELD
WESTSIDE PARKWAY-CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
ALLEN ROAD TO HEATH ROAD
Dear Property Owners,
As you are aware, the City of Bakersfield is currently constructing the Westside Parkway up to Allen Road.
The City is also working on the interchange that will be constructed at Allen Road . To begin construction of
the remainder of the parkway from Allen Road to Stockdale Highway (at Heath Road), the City needed to
receive approval of the State transportation funds that were to be allocated for the year (2012-13). The
City recently received the approval of State funds and will begin the Allen Road to Heath Road construction
phase of the project after receiving bids on the work next month. We anticipate construction could begin
approximately February 2013.
Usually, the first order of work is to r emove the backyard fences/walls and construct the sound walls in
order to buffer the adjacent residents from the mainline construction of the parkway. I will be contacting all
property owners prior to construction of the sound walls in order to take detailed photos and video of the
temporary construction easement area of each property. This will allow us to document any current
improvements that may need to be restored or replaced if damaged by the sound wall construction . Closer
to removing fences/walls, I will send out notices to owners with the specific day their fence/wall will be
removed and a temporary fence installed; in order for owners to be prepared (i.e. animals secured for the
day, and to relocate easily moved items away from back fence/wall). The City anticipates the beginning of
sound wall construction shortly after the first of the year.
The City of Bakersfield looks forward to this next phase and working with property owners in anticipation of
the construction beginning this year. Thank you again for your cooperation as we continue this much
needed freeway project. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 661-326-3479.
Sincerely,
Charles Webb
Real Property Agent II
City of Bakersfield
City of Bakersfield • Property Management Division • 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 200
Bakersfield • California • 93301
(661) 326-34 79 • Fax (661) 852-2195
cwebb@bakersfiel dcity.us
Week of August 20_2012_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of August 20, 2012 – August 21, 2012
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Reconstructing Cernan Way south of White Ln
Sealing streets in the area between East of Union Ave North of Panama Ln
Resurfacing streets with oilsand in the area between Niles & Flower east of Miller St (blade seal)
Grinding streets in the area south of 34th St between Chester Ave & Union Ave in preparation for
resurfacing
Resurfacing Persimmons Dr. east of Pin Oak Park north of White Ln (top lift)
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 south of California
Ave to 8th St from “M” St to “N” St
Storm line connection at Henry Ln & Rosedale
Concrete repairs in the area Manley Ct & Angela Way preparation for street reconstruction
Starting street improvements on Bedford Green between 184 & 178
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.
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Week of August 20_2012_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, August 20, 2012
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Between Panama Lane & Woodmere Dr. – Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd.
Between District Blvd. & Panama Ln. -- Gosford Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between Akers Rd. & Phyllis St. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
City areas between Akers Rd. & Stine Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Angela Wy., between Manely Ct. & Cris Ct.
Between Oswell Park Dr. & Brundage Ln. – Oswell St. & Leeta St.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
City areas between Snow Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. – Jewetta Ave., west to the City limit.
Between Ming Ave. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Coffee Rd. & El Portal / Laurelglen Blvd.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Between Snow Rd. & Olive Dr. – Jewetta Ave., east to the canal boundary.
Between Olive Dr. & Hageman Rd. – Jewetta Ave. & Calloway Dr.
Between Niles St. & Sumner St. – Union Avenue & Beale Ave.
Between Sumner St. & E. Truxtun Ave. – Beale Ave. & Brown St.
Between Brundage Ln. & E. Belle Terrace St. – Union Ave. & Kincaid St.
Between Camino Media & Kroll Wy. – Coffee Rd., west to the PG&E easement.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Between Etchart Rd. & Pavilion Dr. -- Calloway Dr., west to the canal boundary.
Between Norris Rd. & Olive Dr. – Calloway Dr. & Coffee Rd.
Between Olive Dr. & Noriega Rd. – Calloway Dr. & Verdugo Ln.
City areas between Coffee Rd./Riverlakes ext. & Allen Rd. – Hageman Rd. & Rosedale Hwy.
City areas between Pacheco Rd. & Harris Rd. – Stine Rd. & Wible Rd.
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 13, 2012
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: July 2012 Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION:
July Monthly Total Attendance: 97,256 (Includes all programs, reservations and
volunteers combined for the month.)
• PIF Tennis Court Resurfacing Project – Completion of all six locations scheduled by
October.
• Sister Cities Phase II – 90% complete - construction plans and specifications are being
reviewed by park staff.
• Uplands of the Kern River Parkway – Elite contract is complete and the park is now
being maintained by City forces.
• Bright House Networks Amphitheatre:
o July 4th – The Fourth at River Walk – SMG sponsored the first July 4th concert at
the BHNA showcasing five bands.
o July 20th – Willy Nelson & Family – SMG through Icon Concerts presented two
acts, The Wichita’s and Willie Nelson. The concert was the largest since 2007 with
2,395 in ticket sales.
o Special Event Reservations:
o July 9th – Jastro Park, Dream Catchers Wendy Wayne Tribute, 100 Guests
o July 15th – Beach Park, Union de Clubes Peruanos Soccer Tournament, 200 Guests
o July 28th – Yokuts Park, Valley Achievement Run/Walk, 500 Guests.
o July 29th – Beach Park, Union de Clubes Peruanos Soccer Tournament, 200
Guests
Total Attendance: 16,764 – Reservations/Special Events
AQUATICS:
o Total attendance for City aquatic programming decreased by 11% as compared to
the same time last year. Attendance for the month of July was 36,053: last June’s
attendance was 40,395.
o The decrease in attendance can be attributed to the following:
Reduction in programming due to a shortage of lifeguards
Reduced attendance during open swimming at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center.
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JULY MONTHLY REPORT
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• Special Events:
o A Float-in-Movie was held at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center on Friday, July 6th.
The movie “Dolphin Tale” was shown to a total of 220 people. BCMEMBA co-
sponsored the 2012 Float-in-Movie by providing $500 for the licensing fee.
o A “Family Fun Night” was held at McMurtrey Aquatic Center on Friday, July 20th.
A total of 638 people attended the Pirate themed event. Staff received
numerous positive comments from the event participants.
o On Saturday, July 28th, McMurtrey Aquatic Center hosted the City
Championship Swim Meet for all City of Bakersfield recreational swim teams,
which included six total teams: 2 McMurtrey teams, 2 Silver Creek teams, 1 Martin
Luther King, Jr. team, and 1 Jefferson team.
• 100 Mile Club:
o The 100 mile lap swim club is currently made up of 316 active members. The club
has swum a combined total of 102,252 miles. One year ago the club had swum a
total of 82,076 miles.
• Make-A-Splash Program:
o Discounted Make A Splash swim lessons began on Monday, July 16th. Make A
Splash swim lessons filled to 100% capacity at all pools!
Other Aquatic News:
o In Celebration of July as National Recreation & Parks Month, discounted open swim was
offered on July 12th and July 31st at all city pools.
o Aquatic staff members worked with City Fire and Channel 17 to release a PSA on water safety.
The PSA begin airing in July 2012.
o Some of the activities taking place at City pools in August include:
o Open Swim
o Lap Swim
o Swim Lessons
o Jr. Lifeguarding
o 100 Mile Club
o Water Walking
o CPR/First Aid Courses
o Aqua Conditioning
o Deep Water Aerobics
o SCUBA
o Kayaking
o Diving
o Water Safety Presentations
• Total Attendance: 36,053
ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of July was
33,552. There was a 6.5% increase due to the number of teams in the Summer Softball
league and softball tournaments held this month.
• Summer Adult Softball League:
o League games continued through the month of July five days a week.
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JULY MONTHLY REPORT
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o Three softball tournaments held this month: Mesa Marin Sports Complex had
an ASA Girls 14 & Under Central California National Qualifier Tournament on
June 30 and July 1st with 38 youth teams participating and an ASA Men’s and
Coed Softball Tournament held on July 14 & 15 with 27 teams. There was
another softball tournament at Beach Park on July 22nd with 5 teams
participating.
o Connors Concessions reported earning $11,660.58 in sales for the month of
July.
• Soccer Camp
o Experienced coaches taught soccer skills and strategies of the game to
participants at this camp held at Yokuts Park on Monday, July 23rd through
Thursday, July 26th.
• Skateboarding Camp
o Two Skateboarding Camps were held in July at the Beach Skate Park. Both
camps, July 16th – 19th and July 23rd – 26th, taught the participants new
exciting skills and tricks.
• Pee Wee Sports Camp
o Ten participants were introduced to basketball, t-ball, soccer, hockey, track
& field, and enjoyed some parachute games at the Pee Wee Sports Camp
held Monday, July 9 through Friday, July13th at Silver Creek Park.
• Volunteer Donations:
o 7 Soccer Instructors (soccer camp) $806.40
Total Volunteer Value: $806.40
Other Sports Programs:
July’s Summer Camps-Bowling, Junior Sports, Pee Wee Sports, Skateboarding, and Soccer
Pee Wee Sports Class
Pee Wee Tennis, Junior and High School Drill Tennis Classes
Softball Rentals - Tournaments
Fall Brochure –Programs & Classes
Total Attendance: 33,552
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
• Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 6,045 which is a decrease
of 1% from July 2011. This can be attributed to a slight decrease in overall attendance
for the Summer Lunch Program.
• Camp King
o Camp King’s annual talent show included participant’s from Camp King for a
great show to the delight of a full gym, and one of the biggest turn outs of
family and friends.
o Campers were treated to two field trips this month. The field trips were to
Skateland and Regency Bowling Lanes.
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JULY MONTHLY REPORT
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• Movies in the Park
o Movies shown in July were:
July 13th, “Hop” at Wilson Park, 200 Guests
July 20th, “Puss in Boots” at Siemon Park, 300 Guests
July 27th, “Kung Fu Panda 2” at Beale Park, 300 Guests
o These movies are sponsored by San Joaquin Community Hospital. Two
additional movies are scheduled for August.
• Bakersfield City School District Free Lunch Program
o The MLK Center hosted a free lunch program available to participants 18 years
or younger. The program was run as a partnership with the Bakersfield City
School District for a total of eight weeks this summer. A total of 2,982 meals were
served from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center during the program.
• Build A Bike Program
o Urban Velo states itself as a reflection of the cycling culture in current day cities.
Urban Velo encourages its readers to contribute their words and art. The
publication puts out six issues per year and featured the Build a Bike Program in
its July 2012 issues. The article placed emphasis on the weekly bike polo games
held in conjunction with the Build a Bike Program.
• Donations:
o Bike/Supply Donations $233.00
Total Donation Value: $233.00
• Volunteer Donations:
o Various Programs $760.00
Total Volunteer Value: $760.00
• Total Attendance: 6,045
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY:
• Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for the Silver Creek Community Center was 1,838, compared to
1,401 in 2011. There were no rentals for Silver Creek Community Center for the month
of July. Overall, the class attendance was less than in 2011 but revenue was higher
due to an increase in Camp Fun registrations from 135 – 202.
Silver Creek Day Camp
Session 5
Attendance: Daily 48 Weekly 240
Theme: Skating into a Healthy Summer
The campers learned to make healthy food choices with Miss Ruby and made fruit
kabobs. Also, they had the annual Fourth of July BBQ and party with handmade
decorations. Field trip was to Skateland.
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JULY MONTHLY REPORT
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Session 6
Attendance: Daily 58 Weekly 290
Theme: Call All Artists “Via Arte”
The campers worked all week in multi-medium art to display at their art show.
Field trip was to the McMurtrey Aquatic Center for a picnic and swim.
Session 7
Attendance: Daily 50 Weekly 250
Theme: Puppet Masters and Show
Omnipresent Puppet Theater’s Don Kruszka held a workshop making shadow puppets.
The campers put on their own puppet performance.
Field trip was to the Gas Light Melodrama to see the “Three Little Pigs” puppet show.
Session 8
Attendance: Daily 46 Weekly 230
Theme: X-Treme Science
Science guy, David Hanley, headed the X-treme Science week. Field trip was to the
Insect Lore Bugseum.
MusicFest 2012
July 3 Kris Tiner Attendance: 300
July 10 Thee Majestics Attendance: 400
Total Attendance: 700
• Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 3,004 as compared
to last year of 2,375.
o Summer Recreation Drop in Program
o The program continues to do well especially for older youth who enjoy
playing basketball. Daily attendance: 29 Weekly Attendance: 145
o Hockey League
o The league ended on July 17th with participation from 43 teams
o Soccer League
o Summer league started on July 11th with 12 teams.
o Adult Pick-Up Roller Hockey
o Drop in program started on July 24th. Low Participation was the reason
this program was canceled for July.
o Youth Basketball League
o The new program from June 11th to August 2nd had 13 participants.
• Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 4,842
The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life
through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JULY MONTHLY REPORT
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PARKS:
• State Farm Sports Village
o Three employees worked overtime on 7/28 to clean up grass clippings left
behind by contractor in soccer fields.
o Soccer fields were closed for maintenance this month. New posts and chain
were installed to be able to close parking lot.
• Silver Creek Park
o Additional city ordinance signs regarding no skate boarding, roller blading, etc,
were installed around the pavilion and office area on 7/25/12.
• Campus Park South
o Pump realignment project was completed at north end of the sump along
Carvalho Ct. the week of July 23rd. The area was also hydro-seeded.
o The resurfacing of tennis courts was completed the week of July 30th.
• Greystone Park
o Small tot lot repairs were done to meet playground installation requirements on
the week of July 16th.
o City staff has trimmed all trees on White Lane between Buena Vista and Allen Road.
o City staff has begun trimming all school and crosswalk signs throughout the City in
preparation for the new school year.
o City staff has assisted the Street Department on multiple paving projects throughout the
City during the month of July. Tree staff has cleared City right of ways and alleys so
paving equipment can access job sites.
• Trees Trimmed: 192 Clearance: 208 Removals: 46
• Service Tickets received: 262 Completed: 256
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
• National ASA Men’s Slowpitch Tournament - Mesa Marin, August 31st – September 2nd