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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
May 24, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
City Offices will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Regular
curbside trash, recycling, and greenwaste pick-up service will not be interrupted by the
holiday.
Notable Items
An important step has been taken in the highly anticipated update to the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. The City’s existing General Plan was adopted
in 2004 and provides the vision and priorities for how the City is to develop over the
next few decades. In recent years, the community has expressed interest in
updating that Vision and in updating the Plan to conform to new State Guidelines.
Therefore, on May 10th, 2019, Development Services Staff issued a “Request for
Proposal” (RFP) seeking qualified consultants to prepare a “General Plan Update
Strategy & Options” document. This RFP kicks off the first phase of the Update
process, and is an important first step in evaluating the scope of the project. The RFP
requests that the consultant 1) provide at least three options to approach the
upcoming update to the City’s General Plan and 2) the anticipated schedule and
cost for each option.
The General Plan Update process will be a multi-year project led by the
Development Services Department and overseen by the City Manager’s Office.
Next steps include evaluation of the consultant proposals, and an update to the
City Council Planning & Development Committee later this summer.
This week, the City launched the “Don’t Create a Monster – Think Before You Flush”
campaign. Efforts to spread awareness on this important issue include a creative
PSA video posted to social media, posting on the City’s main website, the attached
press release, and requesting assistance of local media outlets. The goal is to reduce
the amount of unflushables in the city’s sewer systems, which can cause costly
damage to home plumbing lines and tangle and disable City treatment machinery.
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City staff have also compiled a resource bank for free and available use by the
public and media to help spread awareness. These resources include video b-roll
from local sewer lift stations, video interview of our Streets Supervisor, posters for
schools, daycares, offices, and apartment buildings. Staff encourages the public to
make use of these resources to help conserve residential property and City
infrastructure. Resource available at the following link:
https://bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/public_works/sewer/cant_flush_us_resources.htm
Recreation and Parks staff recently completed work installing irrigation and planting
vines along the State Route 99 sound wall just north of the Hosking interchange. It
has been a Council priority to beautify and enhance these busy and highly-traveled
sections of highway to help leave a favorable impression to travelers as they pass
through our City. Special thanks to our crews for their work over the past two weeks
in installing this project. See photos on the following page.
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Tomorrow is opening day of the City’s spray parks!
The parks will be open daily from 1:00-6:00 p.m. until Labor Day. Locations includethe following parks: Beale, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Greystone, Jastro, Jefferson,
Planz, Saunders, Siemon, Wayside and Tarina Homes Sports Complex at Mesa Marin.
*Note: The Saunders spray park will not open this weekend due to mechanicalissues.
Council Referrals
Councilmember Bruce Freeman
o Budget referral response regarding replacement of blacktop medians on
Ming Avenue, New Stine Road, and Truxtun Avenue.
Councilmember Andrae Gonzales
o Budget referral response regarding tree canopies for City medians.
Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan
o Budget referral response regarding the repainting of median ends in
northwest Bakersfield.
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Traffic Advisories
Around-the-clock closure for E Street between 22nd Street and 23rd Street
The contractor for the 24th Street Improvement Project plans to close E Street between
22nd Street and 23rd Street on Tuesday, May 28th. This section of the street is scheduled to
remain closed until June 4th. Motorists can detour around the closure by using F Street.
The section of D Street that is currently closed will be re-opened prior to the E Street
closure. The closures are needed for drainage work.
Nighttime closures on Westside Parkway and Truxtun Avenue Eastbound Westside Parkway on-ramp from Mohawk to close for two months
Nighttime lane closures have been scheduled for striping activities on the Westside
Parkway and Truxtun Avenue on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30.
Intermittent closures will be in effect for all lanes on eastbound Westside Parkway
between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. At least one lane will be open to traffic while
work is underway. In conjunction with this work, the contractor will close the eastbound
loop on-ramp from Mohawk Street. The ramp closure is expected to remain in effect for
two months while the contractor constructs a second lane for this ramp. Motorists
wanting to travel eastbound from Mohawk Street will need to use Truxtun Avenue during the two-month closure.
The contractor also plans to remove the temporary concrete barrier rail and complete
the final striping on Truxtun Avenue between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights. This work will require full closures in the vicinity of the new bridges
between the Westside Parkway on- and off-ramps. The westbound on-ramp will remain open, but the eastbound off-ramp will be closed while this work is underway. Motorists
will need to use California Avenue or Rosedale Highway to detour around these nighttime closures.
Reports
AT&T U-verse programming changes
Streets Division work schedule for the week of May 27th
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Event Notifications
Operation Splash, cosponsored by Kaiser Permanente, will take place on Monday,
May 27th at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Bring the family for an afternoon of pool fun from 1:00-4:00 p.m. $4.00/person or $13.00 for groups of 4. Chances to win fun prizes
and to learn about water safety and healthy drink tips!
The City of Bakersfield is applying for a Proposition 68 grant for new park development in a Ward 1 neighborhood located just west of Union Avenue
between Pacheco and Panama. The public is invited to provide input at three
community meetings held at 6800 Brahma Street on the following dates:
o May 30th, 6:00 p.m.
o June 1st, 10:00 a.m.
o June 12th, 10:00 a.m.
The grant is due August 5th and award announcements are expected in early 2020.
More information is available online at www.bakersfieldcity.us/LBPark
Event Calendar for the Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
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/
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!
Public Works Department
Nick Fidler – Public Works Director
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caryn Claiborne
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Wastewater Supervisor II
(661) 326-3249
Don’t Create a Monster: Think Before You Flush
Disposable wipes have been causing problems in communities around the country
and Bakersfield is no exception. Wipes used for changing diapers, personal hygiene,
housecleaning, and more — cause major problems when flushed down toilets.
Though many of these products are labeled “flushable” they are anything but.
Because they don’t break down the way toilet paper does, disposable wipes clog
homeowner and City sewer pipes, put stress on the wastewater collection and
treatment equipment, and cause cities to spend thousands on premature equipment
repair and replacement. Wipes snag on any imperfection in sewer pipes, catch
passing debris and grease, and create a “large tangle” that will grow to plug the
pipe. They also get drawn into sewer-line and wastewater treatment plant pumps
and clog and damage them.
The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department has partnered with the Marine
Conservation Society, United Kingdom to bring awareness in a memorable way. The
Don’t Create a Monster – Think Before You Flush Public Outreach Campaign raises
awareness to only flush toilet paper down the toilet.
Go to www.CantFlush.US for more information, printable resources, and videos. We
have provided links to raw interview footage with Mike Connor, City’s Streets Division
Superintendent and B roll from two of our lift stations. The footage is being made
available to local media for editing in any web or broadcast related to the issue.
Contact the City of Bakersfield Wastewater Division at (661) 326-3249 for more
information.
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City of Bakersfield • Public Works Department • 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California • 93301
(661) 326-3249 • Fax (661) 852-2120
Week of May 27_2019_Work Schedule
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of May 27, 2019 – May 31, 2019
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
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 between Cottonwood and E. Mt. Vernon
Concrete work in the Oleander HUD area
THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
Week of May 27_2019_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, May 27, 2019 No sweeping service due to Holiday.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
City areas between Olive Dr. & Downing Ave. – Coffee Rd. & Knudsen Dr./Mohawk St., including
Patton Wy. From Weldon Ave. to Meany Ave.
Between W. Columbus St. & 34th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Morning Dr to Masterson – Bluffshadow to Hwy 178
Beween Union Ave. & Madison St. – Casa Loma Dr. & White Ln.
Between Westwold Dr. & So. Laurelglen Blvd. – Gosford Rd. & Woodglen Dr.
Rancheria Rd north of 178 also Miramonte south of 178
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Between Coffee Rd. & Verdugo Ln. – Brimhall Rd., south to the Kern River boundary.
Cul-De-Sacs, west of Windsong St., between Brimhall Rd. & Thistlewood Ct.
City areas between Rosedale Hwy. & Stockdale Hwy. – Verdugo Ln. to the west City Limit.
Between Jenkins Rd. & Allen Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Birkenfeld Ave.
Between Hosking Rd. & Astro Ave. – So. “H” St & Union Ave.
Between Mckee north to City limits – East of Union Ave
Thursday, May 30, 2019
All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule.
Friday, May 31, 2019
All sweepers are assigned to sweeping streets that are not on a set sweeping schedule.
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.
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM
(Excluding Event Days)
CHARGE-BY-PHONE
1-888-929-7849
GROUP SALES INFORMATION
661-852-7309
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
Broadway In Bakersfield
661-852-7308
Week of May 13th
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 15 – Condors vs San Diego Gm 7 (If Necess)7:00 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
$66.50, $56.50, $46.50, $26.50 On Sale Now
October 20 – J Balvin 8:00 PM
$353, $132, $102.95, $72.95, $62.95, $42.95 On Sale 5/17
November 1 – Disney On Ice 7:00 PM
$70, $42, $28, $25, $19, $16, $12 On Sale 5/21
November 2 – Disney On Ice 11A/3P/7P
November 3 – Disney On Ice 1 PM/5PM
$70, $42, $28, $25, $19, $16, $12 On Sale 5/21
$70, $42, $28, $25, $19, $16, $12 On Sale 5/21
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
July 24 – James Charles 7:30 PM
$52.50 On Sale Now
July 27 – Funk N’ Bakersfield 7:30 PM
$119, $99, $79, $59, $39 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
$99 (VIP), $65, $55, $45, $35, $29, $23, $18 On Sale Now
June 14 – Bobby Brown + Bell Biv DeVoe 8:00 PM
$119, $89, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
August 1 – Slightly Stoopid 6:00 PM
$60, $40 On Sale 5/17
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