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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
September 6, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager
SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The City is excited to announce that we have received a two-year extension of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan Permit, through August 2021. This
important permit streamlines construction and development throughout the City by
allowing developers to simply pay a habitat impact fee and eliminating the need for
developers to go through the expensive and lengthy process of applying for
individual permits through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Apple Pay is now live at the City Treasury! The City is
always looking for ways to make things easier for
residents and business owners, and this new payment
option will help accomplish that. Apple Pay can be
used to securely pay many bills to the Treasury without
using a physical credit card. The Treasury is located on
the first floor of City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue.
The Treasury already accepts Google Pay as well.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on the
Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements Project!
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los
Angeles Section has selected the project as the 2019
Roadway and Highway Project of the Year and the
award will be presented at the Section’s annual
meeting and luncheon in Long Beach on October 5.
The project will also receive an Excellence Award at the ASCE South San Joaquin
Branch annual banquet in Bakersfield in September.
The Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements Project added a lane in each
direction and made other improvements to Truxtun Avenue between Empire Drive
and Elm Street. Construction began in January 2018 and was completed in
September 2018, four months ahead of schedule. The project previously received the
Project of the Year Award from the Central California Chapter of the American Public
Works Association.
General Information
September 6, 2019
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful organized a Downtown Clean-up on Saturday, August 31.
Assemblyman Vince Fong, Mayor Goh, and Councilman Andrae Gonzales
volunteered their time, as did staff from the Bakersfield Police Department. In all, 200
volunteers showed up to clean up the Downtown area. There is also a First Saturday
cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Crews are
meeting at the parking lot of the Fox Theater.
Sadly, the Bakersfield Police Department said
goodbye to one of their own at a funeral service this
week for Detective Kevin Hock, whose watch
ended on August 25. Hock served in a number of
roles since joining the department as an officer in
1995, including K-9 handler, detective and SWAT
member. His service at Riverlakes Community
Church was widely attended, a testament to the
fact that his absence will be sorely felt.
I will be on vacation from Friday, September 6
through Monday, September 9. During my absence
Assistant City Manager Chris Huot will be in charge.
The office will have my contact information in the
event of an emergency.
Traffic Advisories
Nighttime closures scheduled for State Route 99 and Real Road
Nighttime lane closures have been scheduled for the two inside lanes on both
northbound and southbound State Route 99 from Sunday, September 8 through
Thursday, September 12, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., each night. Southbound closures
will extend from California Avenue to just south of State Route 58. Northbound closures
will be in place from Ming Avenue to just north of State Route 58. One lane will remain
open in each direction while work is underway. All lanes will re-open in time for the
morning commute.
General Information
September 6, 2019
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This work is part of Centennial Corridor Phase 3, which includes widening the westbound
State Route 58 bridge across State Route 99. The closures are needed to install shoring for
bridge column footings within the freeway median.
The contractor also plans to close Real Road between Stockdale Highway and Elcia Drive
each night, Sunday through Thursday, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Real Road
will be open to daytime traffic throughout the week. The nighttime closures are needed
to install shoring for the new bridge that will cross Real Road.
This work may be cancelled and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather
or other unforeseen circumstances. Please slow down and watch for construction
workers and equipment while driving through the area. The Thomas Roads Improvement
Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
Nighttime closures on Truxtun Avenue next week
Truxtun Avenue will be closed in the vicinity of the Westside Parkway on- and off-ramps
during nighttime hours from Tuesday, September 10 through Thursday, September 12. This
is a full closure and will impact both directions of travel between the hours of 9 p.m. and
5 a.m. each night.
The eastbound off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue will also be closed while this work is underway.
The westbound freeway on-ramp will remain open. Motorists can detour around the
closure by using California Avenue or Rosedale Highway. All lanes will re-open in time for
the morning commute.
The closure is needed to allow the contractor to remove forms from the bridge and begin
work on the final finish for the new bridges crossing Truxtun Avenue.
Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice. For information,
please visit our website at www.BakersfieldFreeways.us.
Reports
TRIP Status Report.
Streets Division work schedule for the week of September 9.
Event Notifications
Bakersfield Fire Department and Bakersfield Police Department 9/11 Memorial
Ceremony.
Event Calendar for the Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
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TRIP projects are moving rapidly through the various stages of project
development. This report is to provide a periodic up-to-date snapshot of each project’s recent major
activities and progress. If you have questions, or need additional information, please contact Janet
Wheeler at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3491. Regular project updates are also available on the TRIP website
at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements Project!
We’ve been notified that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los Angeles Section has
selected the project as the 2019 Roadway and Highway Project of the Year. The award will be
presented at the Section’s annual meeting and luncheon in Long Beach on October 5. The project
will also receive an Excellence Award at the ASCE South San Joaquin Branch annual banquet in
Bakersfield in September.
The Truxtun Avenue Operational Improvements Project added a lane in each direction and made
other improvements to Truxtun Avenue between Empire Drive and Elm Street. Construction began
in January 2018 and was completed in September 2018, four months ahead of schedule. The project
previously received the Project of the Year Award from the Central California Chapter of the
American Public Works Association.
PROJECT STATUS
24th Street Improvement Project
Contractor: Griffith Company
42% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
Access to and from the north side of 24th Street remains closed at Spruce Street, Pine Street, Cedar
Street, and Alder Street.
Drainage work was completed on the south side of 23rd Street at L Street and M Street in August. The
contractor is removing and rebuilding curb, gutter and sidewalk along both sides of 23rd Street within
the commercial section of the corridor. This work will continue through September in preparation of
paving 23rd Street in early fall. Drainage work will then begin on westbound 24th Street.
Wall construction continued along the south side of 24th Street between the A Street alley and C Street
and along the north side of 24th Street at Olive Street. These walls are nearly complete.
Work planned for the 24th Street/Oak Street intersection in September is expected to include
significant weekend lane closures. Dates will be announced as they are scheduled.
September 2019
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
September 2019
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Centennial Corridor
All phases of the Centennial Corridor project are now under construction. Final completion is anticipated
in summer 2022.
Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
88% complete; anticipated completion: fall 2019
This phase constructs new bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future westbound
exit from Centennial Corridor (State Route 58) to Mohawk Street and widens the existing eastbound
bridges crossing the Kern River and Truxtun Avenue to accommodate the future mainline.
The contractor completed the bridge deck for the widened Kern River Bridge and concrete has been
placed for the approach slabs to the widened bridge as well as for the new bridge that will carry
westbound traffic from the Centennial Corridor to Mohawk Street. Crews are working on the barrier rails
on both bridges.
The Westside Parkway eastbound on-ramp from Mohawk Street remains closed as crews make
improvements and widen the ramp. Motorists wanting to travel eastbound from Mohawk Street will
need to use Truxtun Avenue during the closure.
Electrical and fiber optic work continues at various locations.
Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
44% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2020
The approach slabs and concrete barriers on the new northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State
Route 58 connector bridge were constructed last month and the bridge is complete. Concrete paving for
the ramps on either side of the bridge will be completed in the coming weeks. Installation of new lighting
systems and metal beam guardrail should begin later in the month. The new connector bridge is
expected to open in October.
Construction of the retaining wall along the outside shoulder of northbound State Route 99 continues.
This wall will allow northbound State Route 99 to be widened between State Route 58 and Ming Avenue.
The installation of shoring adjacent to the Ming Avenue on-ramp was completed in August, allowing
for the construction of a cast-in-place concrete retaining wall at this location.
Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
13% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2021
This phase of Centennial Corridor reconstructs the westbound State Route 58 to southbound State
Route 99 loop ramp at the State Route 58/State Route 99 interchange. To maintain westbound-to-
southbound access, a temporary ramp will be built prior to reconstructing the loop ramp. The project
also shifts the southbound State Route 99 entrance to the Ming Avenue off-ramp northward and
constructs a barrier-separated connector to Ming Avenue.
Excavation activities continue and the dirt is being hauled to other areas along the mainline where it
will be used for future embankment construction. Work on various drainage systems is also underway.
Construction began on the Belle Terrace Pump Plant in August.
TRIP Status Report
September 2019
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In September, the contractor anticipates starting construction on the widening of the westbound State
Route 58 bridge over State Route 99. The contractor also plans to start work on a new structure that will
cross over the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp as part of the re-designed Ming Avenue off-ramp.
Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
2% complete; anticipated completion: summer 2022
Construction has started on the Centennial Corridor Mainline. This phase will provide the direct
freeway connection between State Route 99 and the Westside Parkway.
Clearing and grubbing activities continue along the mainline corridor.
The contractor began constructing various retaining walls along the corridor in August and screen wall
construction is underway in various areas. Wall construction will continue through September.
Pile driving for the new bridges at Real Road will begin in the coming weeks and excavation for the
new bridge at La Mirada Drive will also begin in September. La Mirada Drive is closed at the alignment;
motorists can use Marella Way to cross the corridor.
State Route 43/Stockdale Highway Roundabout
Contractor: Griffith Company
21% complete; anticipated completion: spring 2020
This project replaces an existing 4-way stop with a roundabout at the State Route 43 (Enos Lane) and
Stockdale Highway intersection.
The contractor finished paving the shoofly, which provides access to and from State Route 43 south of
Stockdale Highway, and has shifted traffic onto the new pavement. State Route 43 access is closed on
the north side of Stockdale Highway through the end of the year. Motorists can use Heath Road to travel
between Rosedale Highway and Stockdale Highway during this closure.
Crews are currently working on drainage and roadway grading behind temporary concrete barrier rail.
Drainage, with the exception of a new drainage basin, is expected to be completed in September. Crews
will begin placing aggregate base and will work on installation of curb, gutter, and the splitter islands in
the coming weeks.
TRIP Status Report
September 2019
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PROJECT PHOTOS
Top left: Blankets were placed on the widened Kern
River Bridge deck while the concrete cured
Top right: Grading for the approach slab on the
future westbound off-ramp bridge to Mohawk Street
Middle left: Crews construct the concrete barrier on
the new northbound SR 99 to eastbound SR 58
connector bridge
Middle right: Placing concrete for the approach slabs
at the northbound SR 99 to eastbound SR 58
connector bridge
Bottom left: Shoring was installed in August to allow
for the construction of a new retaining wall along
northbound State Route 99 near the Ming Avenue
on-ramp
TRIP Status Report
September 2019
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Top left: Excavation work continues at the Elcia
Retention Basin
Top right: Crews placed concrete for the footing of
the new Belle Terrace Pump Plant in August
Middle right: Large roadway projects generally
include extensive drainage work, and crews working
on the Bakersfield Freeway Connector are installing
a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe east of Real Road
Bottom left: As dirt is excavated in some areas, it is
used elsewhere on the project, including this new
bridge embankment for the Real Road Bridge
Bottom right: Along the Centennial Corridor
Mainline, crews are forming the footings for multiple
retaining walls
TRIP Status Report
September 2019
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Top left: Crews install new pavement on SR 43, just south of Stockdale Highway
Top middle: Construction of a shoofly will provide access to and from SR 43 south of Stockdale Highway
Top right: Temporary concrete barrier rail protects the work zone during this phase of construction on the new SR
43/Stockdale Highway roundabout
Bottom left: Masonry crews work on new walls for the 24th Street Improvement Project
Bottom right: Crews install new curb and gutter along the 23rd Street/24th Street corridor
Week of September 9_2019_Work Schedule
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STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE
Week of September 9, 2019 – September 13, 2019
Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas:
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Knudson between Olive to South City limits.
Maintenance Grind & Pave on Riverlakes between Hageman and Olive Dr
Sealing streets in the area south of Stockdale Hwy between Ashe and Gosford
Paving Streets in the area between Riverlakes and Coffee from Hageman and Olive.
Blade sealing on Seven Standard between Santa Fe and 99.
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
Constructing a sump on 1st Street and V Street
Asphalt work on various GET Bus Stop throughout the City of Bakersfield
Concrete work in the Oleander HUD area
Concrete work in the Wilson Rd HUD area
Concrete work in the East Belle Terrace area HUD 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 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 September 9_2019_Work Schedule
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STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, September 9, 2019
Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary
Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St.
Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St.
Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Calloway & Coffee Rd.
Tuesday, September 10, 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, September 11, 2019
City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave.
City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. – So. “H” St. & Union Ave.
Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. – Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr.
Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. – Madison Ave. & Hale St.
Between New Stine & Mountain Ridge – Panama & Berkshire
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Between Carr St. & California Ave. – Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. – California Ave. & Montclair St.
Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. – Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd.
Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. – No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. – New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd.
Between New Stine & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd.
Between Panama Ln & Berkshire – Mountain Ridge & Stine Rd
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Way & N. Stine Rd.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Mountain Ridge
Fire Station 15/Police Sub-Station
1315 Buena Vista Road
Join us in honoring and remembering those heroes that paid
the ultimate sacrifice.
Flowers are available to place on the monument for a small donation.
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September 13 – Ghost w/Nothing More 7:30 PM
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September 21 – Premier Boxing Champions 3:00 PM
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September 15 – Collector-Con 11:00 AM
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October 1-2 – Nick Jr. Live!6:00 PM
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November 2&3 – Jon Pardi 7:30 PM
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November 5 – Blue Man Group 7:30 PM
$70, $55, $35 On Sale 9/13
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January 7 – Sesame Street Live 6:00 PM
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