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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
June 14, 2013
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager AT/al
SUBJECT: General Information
Good News
The Ward 1 Special Election results have been certified. Willie Rivera was officially
declared the winner of that race, and he will be sworn in at the June 26th Council
meeting.
Congratulations to the Public Works Department on their efforts to convince the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) to award federal funding for two major
projects. The City will receive $435,000 for the Hosking Avenue project and $225,000
for the Hageman Road Flyover. Well done!
Today, the groundbreaking was held for another major project - the State Route 99,
North and South Widening. The purpose of this project is to relieve traffic congestion,
improve traffic operations, facilitate goods movement and provide for more efficient
transportation circulation. Specifically:
o The northbound widening will add a 12-foot lane and a 10-foot inside shoulder in
each direction from State Route 204 to the Beardsley Canal Undercrossing.
Funding in the amount of $12.5 million will come from Proposition 1B State Route
99 Bond Savings Funds. Construction is expected to last until late Fall of this year.
o The southbound widening will also add a 12-foot lane and a 10-foot inside
shoulder in each direction from State Route 119 to the Wilson Road
Overcrossing. It will cost $34 million, and will be likewise funded. Construction is
expected to take about a year.
We received notice from KernCOG that we are the recipient of a $2.7 million grant for
the purpose of building a parking ramp to serve the Amtrak Station, CVB and other
downtown needs. This has been in process for quite a long time, and we are
pleasantly surprised by it. The Community Development Department merits thanks for
working with the COG to secure the money!
AEG has been working with staff to affect a smooth transition as we move closer to
July 1st when they officially become the new management company for our civic
facilities. As part of their contractual terms, AEG will be making a capital contribution
of $500,000 toward the facilities, to be used at the City’s discretion. At the time the
management agreement was presented for Council approval, we reported that some
improvements have long been needed at the amphitheatre to make it a more
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attractive and comfortable venue for events. With that goal in mind, City staff has
already completed some adjustments to the bench seating to make it more
comfortable. In addition, AEG is in the process of purchasing three portable restroom
units, which, as an added benefit, can be utilized at other City locations when we
need them for special events. The cost of approximately $131,000 for the portable
units will be treated as an in-kind contribution and deducted from AEG’s $500,000
capital contribution when they officially come on board. We continue to be favorably
impressed with AEG’s pro-active, “can do” attitude and look forward to a very positive
and successful relationship with them.
The Convention and Visitors Bureau has released their new Visitors Guide, and it is the
best one ever produced to date. A news release is attached. The new Guide can be
found on the website: www.visitbakersfield.com, and hard copies are available in the
lobby of City Hall North to the visiting public.
The freeway clean-ups are going well. According to staff, there are 6-8 crews from the
Bakersfield Homeless Center, working every weekday, who, as of May 21st, had filled
356 bags of trash on Highway 99, and 426 bags on Highway 58. The Kern County
Sheriff’s detail uses an inmate crew from the Lerdo facility twice a week, and they
have also been quite successful. The Kern County Waste Management Department
has produced Public Service Announcements (PSA), and KGET / Channel 17 is working
on some, as well.
Miscellaneous News
As the weather heats up, the San Joaquin Community Hospital Ice Center is a great
place to cool down, and have fun at the same time. It’s an excellent facility in which
to host a party, and there are open public sessions every day. More information can
be found at http://www.bakersfieldicesports.us/
As a reminder, this and all past General Information packets can be found online for
easy reference. From the City’s internet page, select “General Information” from the
column titled, “How Do I Find?” on the right side of the page. A direct link is:
http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/weblink7/Browse.aspx?startid=628131&&dbid=0
TRIP Traffic Advisories
Coffee Road
Motorists are advised to anticipate nighttime lane closures on Coffee Road,
between Truxtun Avenue and Brimhall Road, beginning June 17, 2013, to allow the
contractor to complete various work, including grinding and paving the roadway.
One northbound and one southbound lane will be closed between the hours of 9
p.m. and 5 a.m. One lane in each direction will remain open while work is
underway. All lanes are expected to reopen in time for the morning commute. The
closures will remain in effect until Sunday, June 23, 2013, with the exception of
Saturday, June 22nd.
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Truxtun Avenue
Reminder: Motorists are advised to anticipate nighttime lane closures on Truxtun
Avenue, between Commercial Way and State Route 99, to allow the contractor to
complete paving and striping operations along Truxtun Avenue. Alternating
northbound and southbound lanes will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and
6 a.m. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times while work is
underway. All lanes will reopen in time for the morning commute. The closures are
expected to last through Friday, June 21, 2013.
Brimhall Road
The lane closure we mentioned last week on Brimhall Road, between Coffee Road
and Calloway Drive, is being extended through Friday, June 28, 2013. The outside
westbound lane of Brimhall Road, along with the outside right-turn lane on Coffee
Road, will be closed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow the
contractor to construct a storm drain system. The closure is scheduled to last
through the month of June. One westbound lane will remain open at all times
while work is underway. Eastbound lanes will not be impacted. All lanes of Brimhall
Road will reopen at 4:30 p.m.
Council Referral Responses
Councilmember Maxwell:
o Partnering with Environmental Consultant; and
o Pie Charts regarding TRIP Revenue.
In response to a referral made on June 5th, we are providing two pie
charts (attached). The first pie chart shows the anticipated local funding
needs by project, totaling up to the current estimated figure of $270
million. It also shows the estimated borrowing needs to complete the
Centennial Corridor project are estimated to be approximately 68% of the
total estimated borrowing needs.
The second pie chart shows how the estimated annual debt service for
the four projects measures up, compared to the total annual road
purpose revenue projected for Fiscal Year 2013-14. The chart shows the
estimated debt service figure of $14 million would take up about 31% of
the total projected annual revenues of $44,406,200.
Councilmember Johnson:
o Resolution regarding Internet Cafés
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Events
Beale Band Concerts
The next concert will be held this Sunday, June 16th at 8:00 p.m., and it includes
some pre-concert entertainment at 7:00 p.m. If the weather is as cool as
predicted, it should be a very pleasant evening for everyone to come out to a
concert in the park.
Rabobank Theater Bright House Networks Amphitheater
Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo
& Cheap Trick w/ Brynne Marie
Friday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $33 - $88
Boz Skaggs and Michael McDonald
Wednesday, June 19th at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38 - $98
Mark your calendars for:
Air Supply on June 29th; and
The Summerland Tour on June 30th
Reports
For your information, we enclose the following:
The April and May Monthly Reports from the Recreation and Parks
Department; and
Streets Division work schedule for the week of June 17th.
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cc: Department Heads
Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Misty Glasco
Marketing & Events Specialist
Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Office: (661) 852-7237
MGlasco@VisitBakersfield.com
www.VisitBakersfield.com
June 13, 2013
New Visitors Guide Unveiled
Glossy Publication Highlights Fun Ways to Explore Bakersfield
Just in time for summer, the new Bakersfield Visitors Guide has arrived, featuring countless ways to
explore Bakersfield.
Expanding on its “More to Explore” concept, the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau has
designed its new Visitors Guide around several key areas for visitors to explore. For example,
Explore Bakersfield’s Famous Food. It has been featured in Saveur Magazine, Smithsonian,
Travel+Leisure, and the New York Times, and the new Visitors Guide has a comprehensive
listing of local restaurants.
Explore the Bakersfield Sounds (plural). Bakersfield is a city of music. Many visitors enjoy seeing
where the Bakersfield Sound began, and others come for our local jazz offerings or to pay
homage to hometown group Korn.
Explore Bakersfield’s Art Scene. From its the burgeoning Arts Alive District, public art, four
unique museums, and a vibrant performing arts community, Bakersfield has an array of
offerings throughout the year.
The new Bakersfield Visitors Guide also has ways to explore Bakersfield’s great outdoors, its
agricultural bounty, and historic neighborhoods. Produced in a 50-page, glossy magazine-style
format, the Visitors Guide provides fun, usable, and hands-on information to explore Bakersfield.
“We developed the Visitors Guide in response to what visitors asked us about, and what interests
them the most,” said David Lyman, Manager of the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We
took what visitors want to know about our city and created a very useful, and user-friendly, guide to
Bakersfield.”
In addition to detailed listings of local hotels, annual events, and attractions, the new Bakersfield
Visitors Guide also offers “20 Free Things to Do in Bakersfield” and “10 Snapshot Spots,” both in
response to frequent visitor requests.
Designed and published by Lunar Cow Design, the new Bakersfield Visitors Guide is the official
destination publication for Bakersfield. Look for it soon at city hotels and local attractions and
amenities. Copies are available at the Visitor Information Center at 515 Truxtun Avenue in front of the
Amtrak station. It also is available in digital book form online at www.VisitBakersfield.com .
“Like us” on Facebook to stay informed of more ways to explore Bakersfield.
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 4, 2013
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: April 2013 Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION:
April Monthly Total Attendance: 84,617 (Includes all programs, reservations
and volunteers combined for the month.)
o Beale Park & Saunders Park Playground Rehabilitation Project – Scheduled
Council award in June.
o Fertilizer Injector at State Farm Sports Village – Injection system has been
approved by Environmental, Public Works and Recreation and Parks and is
installed; however, will not operate until Phase II turf is established.
o Mill Creek Park and Parking Lot – Construction began in February. NOC filed
in April beginning maintenance period.
o Sister Cities Phase B – Rebid is complete, however, results are well over
budget.
o Unimproved Median Island Study – Project is complete and in one-year
maintenance period. Days accruing towards completion were stopped in
April. Working with contractor to insure compliance before restarting
maintenance period.
o Bright House Networks Amphitheatre – 2013 River Walk Concert Series
o Average White Band – April 13th, 1276 in attendance.
o Special Event Reservations:
o April 3rd – Beach Park, American Heart Association National Walking
Day – 100 Guests
o April 6th – TRPW, KSI Industries Walk – 300 Guests
o April 7th – Jastro Park, VFW Fair – 300 Guests
o April 13th – Kern River Parkway Trail, Bike for Bakersfield Ride – 200
Guests
o April 13th – Kern River Parkway Trail, March of Dimes Walk – 100 Guests
o April 13th – Yokuts Park, American Lung Association Walk – 200 Guests
o April 14th – Beach Park, Clubes de Peru Soccer – 200 Guests
o April 20th – KC Veterans Memorial, KC Veterans Poker Run – 100
Guests
o April 27th – TPRW, Valley Achievement Walk – 500 Guests
Total Attendance: 35, 202 – Reservations/Special Events
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
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AQUATICS:
o Total attendance for City aquatic programming is 14,061 which is a 42.4%
increase as compared to the same time last year of 9,872. The increase
was due to the increase in the high schools swim teams, swim meets, lap
swim and trainings. McMurtrey was also closed one day on April 29th for
repair and maintenance.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 8,249
compared to last year’s 5,682. This 45.2% increase is due to the
increase in attendance for the high school swim teams, swim meets,
lap swim, Waterpark Lifeguard class and Water Safety Instructor
Class.
100 Mile Club:
o The 100 mile lap swim club is currently made up of 353 active
members that swam 12,496.54 miles this month. The club has swum a
combined total of 115,370 miles. One year ago the club had 294
active members and swum a total of 96,890 miles!
Waterpark Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Courses:
o Two classes were conducted this month by our Aquatic Trainers. On
April 5th – April 14th we held a Waterpark Lifeguard class with 14
participants and on April 20th – 28 a Water Safety Instructor class with
14 participants.
Jefferson Pool:
o High school swim team attendance at Jefferson Pool for the month
of April totaled 1,464. Three high school swim meets were also
hosted this month.
Silver Creek Pool:
o High school swim team attendance at Silver Creek Pool for the
month of April totaled 2,818. There were also three swim meets at
the pool this month.
Make A Splash Program:
o The Make A Splash drowning prevention program provided Parent
CPR and First Aid Training to 6 adults with preschool ages children this
month. Staff also presented Water Safety Presentations to 1530
children at 28 different schools.
o Volunteer/Donation Total: $2,583.00
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
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APRIL MONTHLY REPORT
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Other Aquatics Highlights:
Some of the activities currently taking place at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center
include:
Lap Swimming Diving
100 Mile Club SCUBA
Water Walking CPR & First Aid Classes
Deep Water Intervals Aqua Conditioning
High School Swimming, Diving & Swim Meets
Waterpark Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Classes
Total Attendance: 14,061
ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of
April was 31,655. Monthly attendance increased by 8% as compared to same
time last year due to growing participation in the League of Dreams.
Adaptive Programming:
Adaptive Softball
Adaptive softball Spring League ended on Thursday, April 25th with each team
receiving a trophy and championship t-shirts
Adaptive Youth Tennis
In collaboration with Kern County Tennis Association (KCTA), the Adaptive Youth
Tennis Program started this month at Jastro Tennis Courts. KCTA provides the
coaches, tennis rackets and balls for this program.
League of Dreams-Adaptive T-Ball
League of Dreams did not have to charge anyone to participate in t-ball this year
due to their fund raising efforts. This raised the participation level from 164
participants last year to 211 this year.
Athletic Programming:
Adult Softball
With all the spring rain, we had 35 make-up games to schedule before May 17th. This
means Patriots South and MLK Fields were used Monday through Friday for make-up
games in addition to Mesa Marin, Beach and Wayside.
Connor Concession reported earning $9,262.26 in sales at the Mesa Marin Sports
Complex.
Softball Tournaments
Relay for Life slow pitch tournament was held on April 20th & 21st with 21 teams
participating.
National Softball Association (NSA) tournament was held 27th & 28th with 12 teams
participating. This tournament was an under 10 girls and under 14 girls Youth Fast
Pitch.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
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Second Annual ” Quality of Life” Presentation & St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk
The 2nd Quality of Life Presentation was on Thursday, April 11th at the CSUB Student
Union multi-purpose room on campus. The lecture was given by Ken Dyar, Director
of Physical Education and After-School Programs for the Delano Union School
District.
Pee Wee T-Ball and T-Ball League
There are 30 volunteer coaches working in this program.
A mandatory parent’s meeting was held April 2nd at Corp Yard to give parent’s
1st practice was held on April 16th at Silver Creek Park.
Opening Day was Saturday, April 20th at Sliver Creek Park with all games at
9:00am. Picture Day was Saturday, April 20th and the leagues will end on
Saturday, June 1st.
o Volunteer/Donation Total: $9,992.40
Other Athletics & Adaptive Programming News:
Pee Wee Sports was held April 6th through April 20th with 14 participants at Silver
Creek Park this month; participants focused on track & field, soccer, and t-ball.
Celebrate 5K Fun Run/Walk was held on Saturday, April 27th with 89 runners and 26
volunteers.
Some of the activities staff are currently working on include
Summer Adult Softball League
o Pee Wee Camp
o Softball Tournament Rentals
o Junior Sports Camp
o Pee Wee Sports
o Tennis Classes
o Beginners Golf Clinic
o League of Dreams – Adaptive T-
Ball
o Skateboarding Camp
o Basketball Camp
o Pee Wee Tennis
o Soccer Camp
Total Attendance: 31,655
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
o Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 2,573.
Attendance decreased by 32% from last April. The decrease was due to over
1,000 less children attending the after school program and less participants in
basketball gym.
Dog Obedience
o The class was a success. There were a few issues with stickers in the grass but Park staff
handled the problem.
Garden
o The center received a donation of two (2) fruit trees from a grant obtained from the
Beautiful Bakersfield Committee.
o Staff is teaching the participants about nutrition and soil composition.
o Volunteer/Donation Total: $790
Total Attendance: 2,573
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
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SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY:
Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 524, compared to 576 in
2012. There were no rentals for Silver Creek Community Center in April.
After School Fun
Attendance: Weekly Average: 10 Monthly: 220
Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 602 as compared
to last year of 650 . There were no rentals for the Saunders Recreational Facility for the
month of April.
o Hockey Program
o Drop in program, revenue for month totaling $520
o April 6th Tournament, revenue for month totaling $ 336
Total Revenue/Silver Creek & Saunders
o $2,617
Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 1,126
PARKS:
R Street Condominium/Mill Creek
o South entry landscape and parking lot project was found to have low pressure and
insufficient volume (gallons per minute) to support the new landscape. Staff
investigated and found the water service size was 5/8”, not the 1” reflected on the
plans. Parks personnel contacted Cal Water.
Kern River Parkway
o Encampment clean-up Phase I completed on 4/3 and 4/4, clean-up resumed again
on 4/17-19 which was requested by Code Enforcement.
o Tree Division staff assisted Code Enforcement with the clean-up, spending a total of
seven (7) days removing and hauling debris from the area. The monthly “trees
trimmed” report will reflect the impact to our trimming services due to this project.
TPRW
o Amphitheater seating remodel began Monday, April 8, 2013.
Pin Oak Park
o On April 8, 2013 a few concrete issues were addressed between reservation area and
restroom.
o On April 29, 2013, a contractor closed off breeze way at Pin Oak Park Blvd. to Twelve
Oak Ct.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
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WALL REPAIRS
1. None
o Trees
o Trees Trimmed: 34 Clearance: 147 Removals: 39
o Service Tickets received: 275 Completed: 279
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Open Swim Begins June 3rd
Water Spray Parks opened May 4th! Hours of operation are seven days a week 12-7pm
through September 2nd, then weekends only beginning September 7th – 29th.
o Beale Park
o Greystone Park
o Jastro Park
o Jefferson Park
o MLK Park
o Planz Park
o Saunders Park
o Wayside Park
Beale Band Concerts Sundays in June - 9th, 16th, & 23rd from 7-9pm
Music Fest 2013 at Silver Creek Park on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm
o June 18th – Bunky Spurling (blues)
o June 25th – 1916 (Celtic Rock)
o July 2nd – Thee Majestics (Old School)
o July 9th – Soulajar (Jazz Funk)
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: June 14, 2013
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
From: Dianne Hoover, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: May 2013 Monthly Report
ADMINISTRATION:
May Monthly Total Attendance: 40,490 (Includes all programs, reservations
and volunteers combined for the month.)
o Bright House Amphitheater – Restroom modifications have begun.
Temporary restrooms are in place.
o Bright House Networks Amphitheatre – 2013 River Walk Concert Series
o Hotel California – May 11th, 1, 162 in attendance.
o Special Event Reservations:
o May 8th – Yokuts Park, Sierra Service Center Day of the Teachers –
1,000 Guests.
o May 9th – Yokuts Park, City of Bakersfield Employee Appreciation
Breakfast – 800 Guests
o May 18th – Central Park, Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association
Picnic -1,500 Guests.
o May 18th – Patriots Park, Bakersfield Association of Realtors
Picnic/Softball – 300 Guests
o May 18th – Yokuts Park, Carters Walk 4 CURED Walk – 500 Guests
o May 23rd – KC Veterans Memorial, Honor Flight Fundraiser – 100
Guests
o May 26th – KC Veterans Memorial, KC Veterans Memorial Foundation
Memorial – 100 Guests.
Total Attendance: 30,546 – Reservations/Special Events
AQUATICS:
o Total attendance for City aquatic programming is 8,059 which is a 5.4%
decrease as compared to the same time last year of 8,516. The decrease
was due to the pools being closed for two days for maintenance after the
big storm this month.
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
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McMurtrey Aquatic Center:
o Monthly attendance at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center was 5,554
compared to last year’s 5,650. This 1.7% slight decrease was due to
the pool being closed two days this month.
100 Mile Club:
o The 100 mile lap swim club is currently made up of 369 active
members that swam 11,975.90 miles this month. The club has swum a
combined total of 116,659 miles. One year ago the club had 286
active members and swum a total of 96,423 miles!
Waterpark Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Courses:
o Two classes were conducted this month by our Aquatic Trainers. On
May 3rd – May 19th we held a Waterpark Lifeguard class with 17
participants and on May 20th – 26th a Water Safety Instructor class
with 16 participants. Staff has been busy interviewing and hiring new
staff for the summer.
Jefferson Pool:
o High school swim team attendance at Jefferson Pool for the month
of May totaled 267.
Silver Creek Pool:
o High school swim team attendance at Silver Creek Pool was for the
month of May totaled 988. There was also one swim meet at the
pool this month.
Make A Splash Program:
o The Make A Splash drowning prevention program provided Parent
CPR and First Aid Training to 6 adults with preschool aged children
this month. Staff also presented Water Safety Presentations to 1250
children at 20 different schools.
Spring Splash Event:
o Spring Splash was held on Memorial Day-Monday, May 27th at the
McMurtrey Aquatic Center from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. There were 494
people enjoying the pools, slides, and playing various games.
o Volunteer/Donation Total: $70.00
Other Aquatics Highlights:
Some of the activities currently taking place at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center
include:
Lap Swimming Diving
100 Mile Club SCUBA
Water Walking CPR & First Aid Classes
Deep Water Intervals Aqua Conditioning
High School Swimming, Diving & Swim Meets
Waterpark Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Classes
Total Attendance: 8,059
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
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ATHLETICS:
o Adult, Youth, Fitness and Adaptive Programs total attendance for the month of
May was 29,450. Monthly attendance decreased by 3% as compared to same
time last year due to one less day of spring softball held in May due to the way
the calendar fell.
Athletic Programming:
Adult Softball
The Spring Softball League ended on May 24th with 29 divisions receiving 1st and
2nd place trophies and championship t-shirts for the 1st place teams. Four
divisions held championship games to determine first and second place.
Thanks again to Kern Trophy for donating all 58 trophies for the Spring League.
There are 192 teams in the Summer League with 114 Men’s teams and 78 Coed.
This is an increase from last summer’s 173 teams.
There was a Manager’s Meeting and Umpire’s Training held on Thursday, May
23rd. The two week evaluation games started on May 28th.
Connor’s Concession reported earning $6,210.62 in sales at the Mesa Marin
Sports Complex.
Softball Tournaments
An ASA Military Appreciation softball tournament was held at the Mesa Marin
Sports Complex on May 18th & 19th with 25 teams participating.
The Bakersfield Association of Realtors held a tournament at Patriots North &
South on May 18th with 8 teams participating.
Pee Wee –T-Ball & T-Ball League
Pee Wee and T-Ball Leagues continued playing games on Saturdays at Silver
Creek Park this month. The season will end on June 1st with an awards ceremony
for all the participants and the volunteer coaches.
Includes 30 volunteer coaches working in this program.
Tennis Classes
Pee Wee Tennis classes were held this month at Jastro Park.
Junior Drills Tennis classes were held this month at Silver Creek Park.
Adaptive Programming:
Adaptive Youth Tennis
In Collaboration with Kern County Tennis Association (KCTA), the Adaptive Youth
Tennis Program completed their class this month at Jastro Tennis Courts.
KCTA provides the coaches, tennis rackets, and balls for this program.
League of Dreams-Adaptive T-Ball
League of Dreams did not have to charge anyone to participate in t-ball this
year due to their fund raising efforts. This raised the participation level from 164
participants last year to 211 this year.
League of Dreams completed their league on Sunday, May 19th with a special
awards ceremony. All 211 players received a trophy and the “Angel Volunteers”
were recognized for volunteering their time for this special league.
Volunteer/Donation Total: $10,132.40
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Other Athletics & Adaptive Programming News:
Some of the activities staff are currently working on include
Summer Adult Softball League
o Pee Wee Camp
o Softball Tournament Rentals
o Junior Sports Camp
o Pee Wee Sports
o Tennis Classes
o Beginners Golf Clinic
o Skateboarding Camp
o Basketball Camp
o Pee Wee Tennis
o Soccer Camp
Total Attendance: 29,450
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:
o Overall attendance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center was 2,752.
Attendance decreased by 7% from last May. The decrease was due to less
adults attending the afternoon fitness gym and less participants in the
basketball gym.
Camp King
o Six (6) new staff members were hired as Camp Counselors for the Camp King Program.
Dog Obedience
o Eight (8) dogs graduated from the dog obedience Program.
o Participants were pleased with the clean-up of stickers at Windsor Park where the
program takes place.
Build –A-Bike Program
o The center is going to begin a program for teens to enroll into the Build-A-Bike Program
due to the high demand. Several donations were given toward the program by Bike
Bakersfield, Sniders Bike Shop and private individuals.
Total Attendance: 821
SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER/SAUNDERS MULTI-USE FACILITY:
Silver Creek Community Center
Total attendance for Silver Creek Community Center was 1,234, compared to 648 in
2012.
After School Fun
Attendance: Weekly Average: 10 Monthly: 220
Saunders Recreational Facility
o Total overall attendance for the Saunders Recreational Facility was 926 as compared
to last year of 0 . There was one rental for the Saunders Recreational Facility for the
month of May.
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o Hockey Program
o Registered: 47 Participants Total Attendance: 188
o Youth Hockey Program
o Registered: 12 Participants Total Attendance: 48
o Soccer Program
o Registered: 10 Teams Total Attendance: 440
Total Revenue/Silver Creek & Saunders
o $4,481.10
Total Attendance for Silver Creek & Saunders Recreational Facility : 2,160
PARKS:
TPRW
o Boat ramps were installed at the east and west lakes to accommodate the Water
Department’s Aquatic Harvester.
o Remodeling of Amphitheater seats resumed on 5/20/13.
o Contractor to begin installing sleeves in turf near the amphitheater to accommodate
BHNA temporary fencing for concerts. Work was complete on 5/23/13.
o Trenching took place for power to the restroom trailers and light poles.
Kern River Encampment Clean-up
o Tree staff assisted Code Enforcement in the encampment clean up. Staff spent a
total of 2 ½ days removing and hauling debris from encampment in Kern River to
Bena landfill.
Mesa Marin Sports Complex
o The scoreboard installation project started with City staff the week of May 16th. City
electricians began tracing the conduits installed below concrete for future use once
the scoreboard project commenced.
Storm Damage Summary
o Area 3 – focused on clearing debris and tumbleweeds left by the wind storm on May
4th. Several streets were affected, however, our staff concentrated on targeting the
areas considered unsafe for traffic or pedestrians.
o Area 5 – On May 6th, crews assisted with storm clean up. A total of 128 man hours
were used for cleanup.
o Tree staff has addressed tumbleweeds and fallen limbs at over 70 locations within the
city due to the wind storm on 5/5/13. Staff delivered 59 loads totaling 64,820 pounds
or 26 tons of tumbleweeds to Bena Landfill.
Beach Park
o Banks Pest Control has completed their rodent control at Beach Park this month. The
next park in line is Yokuts Park. A Banks Pest Control employee trained City staff on
how PERK works so staff can continue rodent control at other City parks.
WALL REPAIRS
1. The following locations have been repaired:
o Gosford @ Westwold
o Stockdale @ El Rio
o Mt. Ridge @ Sandstone
o Mt. Ridge @ McKee
We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
MAY MONTHLY REPORT
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1. Letters for Stockdale @ El Rio and Gosford require additional painting and letters for
Gosford @ Westwold will have the letters returned since the stucco work is complete.
2. Mt. Ridge and Sandstone “Cobblestone” sand blasted granite sign tiles are expected to
be ready for installation by the second week of June.
Trees
o Trees Trimmed: 65 Clearance: 140 Removals: 29
o Service Tickets received: 327 Completed: 334
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS:
Discounted Open Swim at City Pools $1 – July 5 & 17 1-5 p.m. & 1-4 pm at Silver Creek
Water Spray Parks opened May 4th! Hours of operation are seven days a week 12-7pm
through September 2nd, then weekends only beginning September 7th – 29th.
o Beale Park
o Greystone Park
o Jastro Park
o Jefferson Park
o MLK Park
o Planz Park
o Saunders Park
o Wayside Park
Music Fest 2013 at Silver Creek Park on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 pm
o July 2nd – Thee Majestics (Old School)
o July 9th – Soulajar (Jazz Funk)
Movies in the Park – Sponsored by BHNA/Free Admission – Friday Night Movies Begin at
Dusk.
o June 14th – The Lorax at TPRW
o June 21st – Madagascar 3 at MLK
o June 28th – Rango at Silver Creek Park
Dedication of the new Mill House at Mill Creek is scheduled for June 20th at 4:30 p.m.
Week of June 17_2013_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of June 17, 2013 – June 21, 2013
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Preparing various streets in the area south of Palm Ave and west of “H” St for reconstruction /
resurfacing (HUD funded area)
Blade sealing various streets in the area between Union Ave and Alta Vista from Niles St to Bernard
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Construction of spray pad at Siemon Park
Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city
Building temporary parking lot at north end of Sports Village phase 2 using asphalt grindings
Concrete work in the area north of Flower St and east of Alta Vista in preparation for street
reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area)
Miscellaneous sewer repairs found during video inspection.
Preparing site at Sister City phase B
Concrete work on various streets in the area south of E. California Ave and west of MLK Blvd in
preparation for street reconstruction / resurfacing (HUD funded area)
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. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the
end of the month.
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, June 17, 2013
City areas between 99 Hwy. & Stine Rd. – Panama Ln. & Taft Hwy.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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, June 19, 2013
City areas between Workman St. & Sterling Rd. – 58 Hwy. & Baja Dr.
Between Morning Dr. & Park Dr. – College Ave. & Willis Ave.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Old River Rd. – White Ln. & Panama Ln.
Between Old River Rd. & Gosford Rd. – White Ln. & Pacheco Rd.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
City areas between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Ashe Rd. & Gosford Rd.
Between El Portal/Laurelglen Blvd. & Ashe Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Between Ashe Rd. & Stine Rd. – Ming Ave. & So. Halfmoon/Edgemount Dr.
Between Coffee Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.) – White Ln. & So. Halfmoon/Olympia Dr.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd.
Between Old River Rd. & Coffee Rd. – Ming Ave. & Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr.
Between Ridge Oak/Westwold Dr. & White Ln. – Old River Rd., east to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Asperata Dr. – Gosford Rd,, west to the PG&E easement.
Between White Ln. & Cederwood Dr. – Stine Rd. & Wilson Rd. (ext.)