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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 10, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The first of two department budget workshops will take place this upcoming
Monday, May 13th at noon in the City Council Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue.
Council will hear presentations from the General Government divisions (City
Manager, Technology Services, HR, Risk Management), the City Attorney’s Office,
Visit Bakersfield, AEG/Rabobank Arena, the Finance Department, and the Fire
Department. The budget calendar is currently available to view online on the City
Manager’s webpage. Upcoming department presentations will also be posted as
they are completed.
https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/city_manager/city_budget.htm.
The second budget workshop will take place on June 3rd, also at noon, then
followed by the June 5th Public Hearing for the proposed budget during the regular
5:15 p.m. Council meeting, and finally budget adoption on the Friday, June 28th
Council meeting.
Please be advised that the multi-use path between Alfred Harrell Highway and
Morning Drive will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, May 13th – 14th, from 7:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for repaving work. The attached release regarding this closure is
attached and contains contact information details.
Please find attached a memo from Development Services Director, Jacqui Kitchen, regarding the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan and the 2020-2025 Assessment of Fair
Housing. Also attached is the flyer for three community meetings seeking to gain feedback from residents on the 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan.
As a reminder, the Bakersfield Fire Department will be hosting the First Annual
Bakersfield Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1 located at 2102 H Street. There will be live equipment demonstrations,
antique and modern engines on display, and activities for families.
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Our City said farewell to two valuable staff
members this week. In addition to the departure
of Assistant City Manager Steve Teglia we also see
the retirement of Terry McCormick, Recreation
Supervisor II after 34 years of service with the City
of Bakersfield. Terry is currently Vice Chair of the
Bakersfield Sister City Project and was instrumental
in working with Councilmember Gonzales on the
first Sister City Festival at the Sister City
Gardens. Over the years, Terry has been known
city wide for special event logistics – even the
Christmas Parade relies on her skills to get
everyone signed up, lined up and moving. She
makes sure agendas and notes are ready for
every ribbon cutting and every event. She has supervised movies in the park,
concerts, day camps, Saunders facility and Silver Creek. In the past, she served as a
Park Supervisor and hired many of the park employees that are now Park
Supervisors. Terry is the “Go-To” person for decorations, party planning, catering,
and all around knowledge of the citizens of Bakersfield. The silver lining here is that Terry has agreed to volunteer with the Mayor’s office as needed. Best wishes to
both!
In recognition of Public Service Recognition Week, the City of Bakersfield’s Employee Incentive Team hosted the annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast. Thank you to
all of our city employees for their continued dedication to improving the quality of life in our community!
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Yesterday, Deputy Chief John Frando of the Bakersfield Fire Department and Rachel
Rivera of the Police Community Relations Unit both presented on behalf of the City
to the Kern Disability Collaborative regarding emergency services for people with
disabilities. Both presenters emphasized the Smart911 program and the ability for
residents to opt-in to the online profile to have the ability to share more information
with first responders in an emergency. Other topics of interest were prevention and
preparedness planning for persons with disabilities. These collaborative meetings are
a valuable networking tool for different agencies to share information and efforts on
providing services for persons with disabilities.
Next week is National Police Week. The Bakersfield Police Department and law
enforcement members throughout the County have planned events to honor those
who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community. Please see
that attached memo for event information.
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Traffic Advisories
Around-the-clock closure for Olive Street at 24th Street Nighttime closures along corridor on Sunday night
The contractor for the 24th Street Improvement Project will need to close Olive Street at
24th Street for two weeks beginning Wednesday afternoon, May 8. Signage will be
posted directing residents to Oak Street during the closure. This is an around-the-clock
closure and is needed for the installation of the new storm drain system in this area.
Motorists should stay alert and watch for new traffic patterns while traveling through the
24th Street corridor next week.
On Sunday night, May 12th, the contractor plans to shift eastbound traffic onto the new
pavement along the north side of 23rd Street between D and M Street. This work will take
place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Two eastbound lanes will still be
available to traffic following the traffic shift. Roadway excavation is expected to begin
next week along the south side of 23rd Street to complete the new drainage system in
this area.
The contractor will also be working on 24th Street, between the Kern River Bridge and Oak Street, on Sunday night. This work will also take place between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00
a.m., and includes closing the outside lane, restriping this section of roadway, and placing temporary concrete barrier rail to make room for roadway construction along
the north side of the road. Two thru lanes will be available for westbound traffic following this work.
Temporary Closure of the Kern River Parkway Scheduled for Week of May 20
Kern County Water Agency will be performing vegetation removal work along the Kern
River Parkway Multi-Use Path on Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This work will require the closure of the path from Allen Road to the
west for approximately 2.7 miles. This work is being completed to remove brush and plant growth encroaching along the shoulders of the path in this area. Once
completed, the full width of the path will be restored for all users.
Reports
Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 13th
Event Notifications
Event Calendar for the Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Bakersfield Class of
2019, in partnership with the City of Bakersfield Police Department, invites you to
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attend the Innocent Victims of Gang Violence Awareness Event and Memorial on
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Lowell Park, located at 800 4th Street. The event will run
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a resource fair during that time, and a
memorial ceremony at 11:00 a.m. with a bench dedication and guest speakers.
As a reminder, the City of Bakersfield Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan study online
interactive survey map is available for input up to July 15th. This important survey will
help staff get resident feedback in addition to data collected over the year. The
map can be accessed online here: https://bakersfield.altaplanning.cloud/#/step-
one/
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Proposed Budget
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget Schedule
•May 8,2019/5:15 p.m.–Budget Overview Presentation
•May 13,2019/12 p.m.-General Government,City Attorney’s Office,VisitBakersfield,AEG/Arena,Finance Department and Fire Department
•June 3,2019/12 p.m.-Police Department,Water Resources,Public Works,Development Services and Recreation and Parks
•June 5,2019/5:15 p.m.–Public Hearing for FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget
•June 28,2019/5:15 p.m.–Budget Adoption
All meetings to be held at City Council Chambers, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
Public Works Department
Nick Fidler – Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Connor
Friday, May 10, 2019 Street Superintendent
(661) 326-3111
BIKE PATH CLOSURE
The City of Bakersfield Streets Division will be closing a portion of the bike path
between Alfred Harrell Highway and Morning Drive to repave the path. Work will
be performed next week Monday, May 13th and Tuesday, May 14th between
7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and may be extended if needed.
Signs will be posted near the work site. The City thanks the public for their
patience while this work is completed.
For further information call (661) 326-3111 during the hours of 7:00 AM till 4:00 PM
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City of Bakersfield • Public Works Department • 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California • 93301(661)
326-3724 • Fax (661) 852-2120
B A K E R S F I E L D
Development Services Department
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 9, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jacquelyn R. Kitchen, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: 2020 – 2025 Consolidated Plan and 2020 – 2025 Assessment of Fair Housing
On April 3, 2019, the Development Services Department initiated the creation of the 2020 – 2025 Consolidated
Plan (ConPlan) and the 2020 – 2025 Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). These two documents will serve as the
basis for receiving and investing federal resources in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities in Bakersfield
overAtheAnextAfiveAyears;AasAwellAasAguideAtheACity’sAeffortsAtoAaffirmativelyAfurtherAfairAhousingA( FFH)AinA
accordance with the Fair Housing Act and other federal and state regulations.
To assist in developing the ConPlan and AFH, the City has retained the services of LeSar Development
Consultants (LDC), whose staff has helped develop 25 ConPlans inAtheAlastA25Ayears.ALDCAwillAassistAtheACity’sA
community engagement and outreach efforts, collect relevant data, produce drafts of the ConPlan and the AFH,
and support City staff in plan presentation, finalization, and submission.
Background – Consolidated Plan
As an Entitlement Grantee Jurisdiction, the City receives funding for community and economic development
from the federal government in proportion to its population, extent of poverty, and other socioeconomic
and demographic data. To receive such funding, the City must submit a ConPlan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every five years. A ConPlan is both the official application to HUD
for funding and the strategic document for investing such funds.
HUD funds that are granted to the city each year are:
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – CDBG is a flexible funding source that can be used
for both housing and non-housing activities, including neighborhood revitalization, workforce and
economic development, community and nonprofit facilities, and infrastructure and public services in
low-moderate income communities.
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) – HOME is used for building, acquiring, and rehabilitating
affordable housing for rent and homeownership. It may also be used for direct rental assistance to
low-income residents.
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) – ESG funds programs and services supporting homeless
individuals and families. This includes operating shelters, providing essential services to shelter
residents, offering Rapid Rehousing, and preventing homelessness.
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) – HOPWA supports low-income people living
with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing affordable housing opportunities.
At current funding levels, the City anticipates a total allocation of over $30 million during the 2020 – 2025
ConPlan period.
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ConPlans include a Needs Assessment, which provides a community profile and documents community and
economicAdevelopmentAneeds,AMarketA nalysis;AwhichAcharacterizesAaAjurisdiction’sAhousingAmarketAandA
barriers to affordable housing; and Strategic Plan, which outlines how a jurisdiction will address community
and economic development needs. Every year, including the first year of the ConPlan, jurisdictions must
prepare an Annual Action Plan that describes the activities to be funded for the following year. These
sections, especially the Needs Assessment, are informed in large part by community members and
organizational stakeholders. To solicit their input, the City stages a robust community engagement period
guidedAbyAtheACity’sACitizenAParticipationAPlan.
Background – Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
The Fair Housing Act and other federal regulations require HUD to administer housing and community
development programs in a manner to advance fair housing goals. In addition, recognizing the importance of
encouragingAjurisdictionsAtoAdoAmoreAtoAadvanceAfairAhousingAgoals;ACalifornia’sAGovernorABrownAsignedA BA
686 into law in 2018, which requires all California jurisdictions to comply with the Assessment of Fair
Housing (AFH) rule despite its suspension by HUD. Therefore, the AFH must be completed as part of a
jurisdiction’sAHousingAElement, althoughAtheACity’sAnextAHousingAElementAisAnotAdueAuntilAJanuary 15, 2024,
LeSar Development Consultants will complete the fair housing plan in compliance with State law so it can be
incorporated into the Housing Element when it is due.
Community Engagement
The first step in developing the ConPlan and AFH is engaging the constituents and organizational
stakeholders in a participatory process to better understand community needs, preferred investments, and
barriers to fair housing choice. This process includes three components: community workshops, stakeholder
consultations, and an online survey.
Along with an informational workshop at the Planning Commission meeting on June 20, 2019, three
community workshops will be held to inform the public and solicit their input on ConPlan and AFH
development:
Baker Street Community Room
1015 Baker Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
June 17, 2019
5:30 PM
Greenfield Family Resource Center
5400 Monitor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307
June 18, 2019
3:00 PM
Bakersfield Senior Center
530 4th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
June 19, 2019
12:00 PM
The City will conduct consultations with organizational stakeholders during the week of June 17, 2019, with
focus group discussions by topic: affordable housing, economic development, community development,
homelessness, and community services. Organization interviews will also be conducted and will include the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern, Kern County Public Health Department, Kern Council of
Governments, Kern County Homeless Collaborative and Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance.
An online survey, offered in both English and Spanish, will be made available May to July 2019 and will
further contributeAtoAtheACity’sAcommunityAengagementAefforts.ATheAsurveyAwillAallowAcommunityAmembersA
who are not able to attend workshops or consultations to provide their feedback on the ConPlan and AFH.
ConPlan and AFH Development
The City expects initial drafts of both the ConPlan and AFH to be completed no later than December 2019.
Final drafts will be completed no later than January 2020. This timeline allows ample time for the City to
conduct the required month-long public comment in February-March 2020 and public hearings at City
Council in April 2020. The documents will be submitted to HUD by May 15, 2020.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
2020 – 2025 Consolidated Plan
We are seeking your feedback! The City of Bakersfield receives
millions of dollars in federal funds to invest in and improve our
communities. These funds are used to support housing-related
projects, to improve the community’s infrastructure, and to
promote economic development for people in our community.
Some of the past projects include:
Assistance to community centers and parks;
Small business startup classes to promote job creation;
Homeless shelter programs and homeless outreach;
Fair housing services to address discrimination
Grants for home accessibility improvements;
Curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage improvements;
Actions to support an increase in affordable housing; and
Programs and services to ensure safe and stable housing for
persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Getting the community’s input is the first step to drafting the
2020 – 2025 Consolidated Plan, a document that identifies
community needs and outlines the strategy for addressing those
needs. It is also the City’s official application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for federal
funds.
Community workshops! Three (3) community workshops will be
held to inform the public on the Consolidated Plan process and
solicit input on community needs. Translation services will be
provided upon request, please call (661) 326-3765 and all facilities
are accessible to the disabled.
Opportunities
to get involved:
Monday, June 17
5:30 PM
Baker Street Community
Room
1015 Baker Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Tuesday, June 18
3:00 PM
Greenfield Family
Resource Center
5400 Monitor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Wednesday, June 19
12:00 PM
Bakersfield Senior Center
530 4th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93304
All are
welcome!
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
MEMORANDUM
The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect
the lives and property of the people we serve.
Compassion • Accountability • Professionalism
To: Alan Tandy, City Manager
Mayor Karen Goh and City Council Members
All City Department Heads
From: Lyle D. Martin, Chief of Police
Date: May 1, 2019
Subject: National Police Week Memorial Ceremonies
National Police Week is May 12-18, 2019.
Please accept this invitation to join Bakersfield Police staff and law enforcement
members throughout Kern County as we honor law enforcement officers who made the
ultimate sacrifice while serving their community.
Memorial services are scheduled as follows:
Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 a.m.
Bakersfield Police Department Ceremony
1601 Truxtun Avenue
*front entrance of the police building
Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office Ceremony
Sheriff’s Office Memorial Monument
1350 Norris Road
Thursday, May 16th at Noon
County-wide Memorial Ceremony
Kern County Peace Officers’ Memorial
1415 Truxtun Avenue
The ceremonies will last approximately 30 minutes each.
Week of May 13_2019_Work Schedule
STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of May 13, 2019 – May 17, 2019
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Paving Bike Path between Alfred Harrold Hwy and Manor St
Reconstructing various streets between Pacheco and Fairview from H to Hughes (SB1)
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned sewer and storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection
Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the City
Concrete work on California Median Island between Oak and H Street
Constructing a sump on 1st Street and V Street
Working on Bus Stop on Ming in front of Valley Plaza along with other priority location per GET
Concrete at various GET Bus Stop throughout the City of Bakersfield
Widening Planz Rd east of Cottonwood to Hale St
STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, May 13, 2019 Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Between Calloway & El Toro Viejo – Ribston Ave & Belmac Ave Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. “H” St.
Between McCutchen & Taft Hwy – Mountain Ridge & Ashe Rd Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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.
Week of May 13_2019_Work Schedule
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.
Isla Verde north of W. Columbus Thursday, May 16, 2019 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.
Lake Ming & Alfred Harrold area along with Bedford Greens area Friday, May 17, 2019
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – Allen Rd. & Old River Rd.
Between Old River Rd. & Gosford 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.)
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
sweepers are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month only when possible.
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Week of April 22nd
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 23 – Condors vs Colo Game 3 7:00 PM
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April 26 – US Army Bowl 6:30 PM
$15, $12 On Sale Now
April 27 – Condors vs Colo Game 4 7:00 PM
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April 28 – Condors vs Colo Game 5 (If Necessary)5:00 PM
$39, $29, $24, $20, $17, $12 On Sale Now
May 18 – Carrie Underwood 7:00 PM
$96, $66, $46 On Sale Now
May 28 – New Kids On The Block 7:30 PM
$29.50 to $159.50 On Sale Now
August 23 – Toby Keith w/Ned LeDoux 8:00 PM
$147, $97, $75, $65, $45 On Sale Now
September 13 – Ghost w/Nothing More 7:30 PM
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April 23 – Sammy Hagar & The Circle 7:00 PM
$156, $106, $76, $66, $46 On Sale Now
May 11 – Symphony 7:30 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 26 – Gurdas Maan 7:00 PM
$35 On Sale Now
June 2 – Jeff Dunham 3:00 PM
$49.50 On Sale Now
June 13 – Third Eye Blind 7:30 PM
$79.50, $39.50, $25 On Sale Now
August 11 – Jackson Browne 7:30 PM
$129, $79, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
October 1-2 – Nick Jr. Live!6:00 PM
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June 14 – Bobby Brown + Bell Biv DeVoe 8:00 PM
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