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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
April 30, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The City’s annual budget process will formally begin during next week’s 5:15 p.m. City Council meeting. The City Manager’s Office and Finance staff will present the
overview of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget, which covers the City’s fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2021. After this initial kickoff, there will be two department
workshops (May 10 and June 7) during which staff from each department will present
their proposed budgets for next fiscal year. The budget is scheduled to be adopted
during the June 16 City Council meeting. As you will see next week, our budget team
will highlight several major initiatives, projects and staffing requests that are anticipated to continue to raise the quality of life for residents and provide enhanced
services to the public. Staff has been working to develop the budget since early January and is eager to share the proposal with the Council and the public. All
budget presentations made over the course of the next month and a half will be added to the City’s budget web page after they are made to the City Council. All of
the meetings in which the budget will be discussed can be streamed via the City’s web site and are expected to be aired on KGOV TV.
In partnership with the Kern County Department of Public Health and Kern Medical, a COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street) gym on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
clinic will offer Pfizer vaccinations to anyone 16-years-old and older. Anyone interested can make an appointment through MyTurn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-
4255, though appointments are not required.
The City’s Solid Waste Division will host a pair of
pop-up bulky item drive-thru events on
Saturday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to noon. The events
will be held at the parking lots of Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road)
and at the Maya Cinemas (1000 California
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Avenue). The last events, held on April 17, collected more than 20,000 pounds worth of trash items. These events are part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative and are
funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure.
The Water Resources Department reminds everyone that water conservation is something everyone can help with as dry conditions persist through the spring.
According to the City’s Water Resources Department, snowpack in the Kern River watershed – which provides for a vital source of local water supply – is projected to
be only 17% of average this year. Last year, the snowpack was 43% of average, so we
are now in our second dry year.
Bakersfield residents have done a great job of conserving water over the recent years
and are encouraged to diligently conserve outside water use from now into the
Fall. Many may not be aware of the City’s conservation programs, resources and tools
that are available to them to help maximize their water savings. The City’s Water
Resources Department has a variety of resources listed on its Water Conservation
webpage, including information about drought conditions, conservation tips and
more.
The City’s Animal Care Center will host its monthly low-cost vaccine and licensing clinic on Saturday, May 1 at Lowell Park (800 4th Street) from 9 a.m. to noon. This event
will be drive-thru style and precautions will be in place due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
On Wednesday, April 28, City Public Works and Recreation & Parks staff became
aware of flooding impacting the bike path east of Manor Street near the Panorama Bluffs (below left). Crews were dispatched immediately to assess the situation and
determined a break in a water line above the path was responsible. City staff worked with the County to get the water shut off and then began cleaning the impacted
area of water, mud and other debris (below middle). The path was cleared and ready for full use again by Thursday, April 29 (below right).
The City of Bakersfield was one of 12 communities to take part in the Build Organize Optimize Strengthen Transform (BOOST) pilot program through the Institute for Local
Government (ILG) and California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) in 2020. The 18-
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month program – which provided technical assistance to under-resourced local governments for climate-based programs – is now completed.
BOOST participants received support and assistance in navigating complex issues and
create healthier, more vibrant communities. As part of the pilot program, Bakersfield benefitted from technical support to help implement our Transformative Climate
Communities (TCC) program, to complete its Sustainable Transportation Equity Program (STEP) grant application and to help the Planning Division secure a Local
Early Action Plan (LEAP) grant.
The Bakersfield Police Department, in collaboration with Motor City and Bakersfield
College Automotive program, will host a Catalytic Converter Etching event on
Saturday, May 1 at Motor City’s facility at 5800 Wible Road. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., staff
will help participants etch an owner-applied number to their catalytic converter in
hopes of deterring criminals from stealing the part. Students in the Bakersfield
Automotive program will perform the etching. This event is by appointment only;
appointments can be made by calling the BPD Community Relations team at 661-
326-3053, or emailing BPDCommunity@bakersfieldpd.us.
After 30 years of service with the Bakersfield Fire Department, Deputy Chief Trevor Martinusen has retired. He completed his final day today, April 30. Having served
many roles with the department over that time, Deputy Chief Martinusen said his most
rewarding assignments have been being part of five recruit academies, teaching
future firefighters as both Training Captain and Training Chief.
We thank Deputy Chief Martinusen for his service and will miss his leadership, knowledge and expertise. The City wishes him the all the best in retirement and his
future endeavors. Traffic Advisories
Nighttime closure at Stockdale Highway and North Stine Road
A nighttime closure has been scheduled for the intersection of Stockdale Highway and
North Stine Road. This intersection will be closed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
from May 2 through May 6. The closure is needed for falsework erection.
During the closure, residents can detour around the work zone by using McDonald Way
or Real Road to enter or exit the neighborhood. All other traffic will be routed around the
area using Oak Street and California Avenue.
Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen
circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any
inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public.
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Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, May 5, 2021.
Brownfield Assessment Grant report.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team report, April 18, 2021. Events
Pop-up large item drop-off events, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 1 at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road) and Maya Cinemas (1000 California
Avenue).
Low-cost pet vaccination and licensing clinic, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 1 at
Lowell Park (800 4th Street).
Catalytic Converter Etching event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at 5800 Wible
Road. Event is by appointment only: 661-326-3053, or
BPDCommunity@bakersfieldpd.us.
MLK Walking Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
(1000 S. Owens Street).
COVID-19 vaccination clinic, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Community Center gym (1000 S. Owens Street). Appointments are preferred, but not required.
Colorado Eagles at Bakersfield Condors, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 at Mechanics
Bank Arena. Limited in-person attendance.
Colorado Eagles at Bakersfield Condors, 6 p.m. Friday, May 7 at Mechanics Bank Arena. Limited in-person attendance.
The City will offer two FREE pop-up bulky item
drop-off events!
Help Keep our City Clean!
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, May 1
8 a.m. to noon
Parking lots of Maya Cinemas (1000 California Ave) &
Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road)
Be prepared to unload your items yourself
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTED/NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS
Pop-up Bulky Item Drop-off Events
ACCEPTED NOT ACCPETED
Furniture
Mattresses
Box springs
Major appliances
Electronics (e-waste:
TVs, monitors,
computers, printers,
etc.)
Water heaters
BBQ grills (no
propane tanks)
Propane tanks
Construction
materials/debris
(including concrete)
Any item with
refrigerant (A/C
units, refrigerators,
etc.)
Items weighing more
than 300 pounds
Household
hazardous waste
Liquid waste
Hazardous materials
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¡La Ciudad ofrecerá dos eventos para recibir
sus artículos grandes GRATIS!
¡Ayude a mantener nuestra
ciudad limpia!
EVENTO ESPECIAL
Sábado 1 de mayo
8 a.m. al mediodía
En los estacionamientos de Maya Cinemas (1000 California Ave)
y Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road)
Esté preparado para descargar sus artículos usted mismo
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
EJEMPLOS DE ARTÍCULOS ACEPTABLES / NO ACEPTABLES
Eventos para recibir artículos grandes
ACEPTABLES NO ACEPTABLES
Muebles
Colchones
Somieres
Grandes
electrodomésticos
Electrónica
(desechos
electrónicos:
televisores,
monitores,
computadoras,
impresoras, etc.)
Calentadores de
agua
Parrillas para
barbacoa (sin
tanques de
propano)
Tanques de
propano
Materiales de
construcción /
escombros (incluido
el hormigón)
Cualquier artículo
con refrigerante
(unidades de A / C,
refrigeradores, etc.)
Artículos que pesen
más de 300 libras
Desperdicios
domésticos
peligrosos
Desperdicios líquidos
Materiales peligrosos
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Terry, Chief of Police
Robert Pair, Sergeant Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 rpair@bakersfieldpd.us
The Bakersfield Police Department partners with our community to protect the lives and property of the people we serve.
Compassion • Accountability • Professionalism
For Immediate Release April 29, 2021
The City of Bakersfield Animal Control unit would like to invite city
residents to a low cost vaccine clinic on Saturday, 5/1/21, at Lowell Park,
800 4th Street from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be a drive through event. The
following safeguards and precautions will be in place: 1. Clinic stations will be set up on R Street. 2. Please remain in your vehicle and staff will make contact to distribute forms and
provide directions on how to complete. 3. Customers without vehicles will be asked to complete the form and return at a designated time for services. 4. Bi-lingual staff will be available. 5. We do not provide vaccines for cats at the outdoor clinics.
6. All customers will be required to wear masks when interacting with Animal Control staff, medical staff or volunteers. We look forward to serving the community and providing resources for local families and their pets. Your patience and understanding during this
new process is much appreciated.
For more information and updates, please contact the Animal Control
office at 661-326-3436 or look us up on the web at
https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/520/Clinics
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
May 5, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
Based on guidance from the California Governor’s Office and Department of Public Health, as well as the County Health
Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the upcoming City Council meeting will have
limited public access. Councilmembers may elect to attend remotely and the public may view a live video stream of the
meeting at https://bakersfield.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or through the local government channel (Kern County
Television). Detailed Public Participation Instructions are included in the Agenda package, and include opportunities to
submit comments via Email, Voicemail or through in-person appearance (social distancing procedures will be in place).
SPECIAL MEETING – 2:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel (All Wards)
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m. (CANCELLED)
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
• Item 6a. Bakersfield Police Department Community Collaborative (All Wards) Staff will present on the Bakersfield
Police Department-Community Collaborative (BPD-CC) – an initiative to solicit and formalize community-sourced
recommendations for policing reform, policing capacity, and building trust and greater partnership between BPD and
the Bakersfield Community.
• Item 6b. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget Overview (All Wards) Staff will present an overview of the upcoming
proposed budget and budget workshops including highlights of major initiatives, new position requests, capitol
budget, revenue and expenditures.
CONSENT CALENDAR - AGREEMENTS
• Item 8m. Home Accessibility Grant Program (All Wards) Each year the City’s Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program reserves funds for the Home Accessibility (HA) Grant Program. The Program provides grants to fund
minor housing renovations that will improve accessibility in privately-owned residential structures for low-income
residents who are physically disabled. There are unspent funds from the Fiscal Year 2019-20 program that staff
recommends adding to the current fiscal year agreement. This revised agreement will allow the City’s residents to
continue receiving the much needed handicap accessibility improvements through an annual services contract with
an experienced and licensed contractor.
• Item 8n. 22nd Street Lofts Affordable Housing Project (Ward 2) The 22nd Street Lofts Limited Partnership was
formed by HACK and Golden Empire Affordable Housing Inc. to establish a three-story residential structure with
parking at 811 22nd Street. The complex will be restricted to senior-citizens making 30% AMI or less, including 2 units
set aside for homeless seniors. The total cost of construction is estimated to be $5,563,000, while the total project
is estimated to be $7,037,366. Staff recommends allocation of $1,475,000 in HOME Investment Partnership funds
and $99,049 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for this project.
• Item 8p. Windmere Street future park site (Ward 2) The developer of 40 acres of land generally located west of
Windemere Street and north of Panama Lane was required to reserve land to be used for future park purposes. The
City and Summit Capital Ventures, Inc (Developer) wish to enter into a purchase agreement in the amount of
$303,550 for the purchase of the remaining 4.67 acres of land needed to complete the park in this development.
HEARINGS
• Item 10a. Draft Action Plan (All Wards) The Draft Action Plan outlines the activities to be undertaken by the City to
address community development, economic development, housing, and homeless needs listed in the Consolidated
Plan 2025 (ConPlan). This hearing is a routine matter and required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee met to review and recommended projects
for funding in the FY 2021-22 Action Plan. Staff concludes that the proposed Action Plan meets all regulatory
requirements and recommends that the Council accept the report and authorize the City Manager to execute all
documents required to submit the Action Plan to HUD.
• Item 10b. Appeal regarding a proposed development at Reina and Old Farm Roads (Ward 5) An applicant has
proposed the development of a 26.08 acre site at Reina Road and Old Farm Roads. The project proposes: (1) 24
residential lots ranging in size from 10,001 square feet to 17,999 square feet on 8.04 acres; (2) a “remainder” lot
developed with the existing church on 17.52 acres; and (3) a sump lot on 0.52 acres. A ministerial “site plan review”
and environmental review process was approved by Staff and the Planning Commission; however, the approvals
were appealed by Montbattan Homeowners. Staff recommends adoption of Resolutions denying the appeals.
• Item 10c. Master Fee Schedule update (All Wards) State law requires new fees and charges and increases in existing
fees and charges to be adopted by ordinance or resolution following a public hearing. The adoption of new and
increased fees and charges is necessary for the City to recover the reasonable estimated cost of providing the services
for which the fees are charged. City staff have reviewed the existing fees and based on continued increases in
employee benefit costs (CalPERS) as well as other costs escalations, an across the board cost of living adjustment
(COLA) is being proposed of 1.5%. The increase is based on the change to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the
region since the last full review of the City’s fees. There are a few exceptions to the COLA increase where the increase
in the cost to provide services is higher than the COLA increase and there are some departmental fees that are
proposing no increase.
Approved: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager JK Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Administrative Analyst III
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jacqui Kitchen, Assistant City Manager and Acting Economic & Community Development
Director (Staff contact: Cecelia Griego, Economic Development Principal)
DATE: April 28, 2021
SUBJECT: Summary of Accomplishments under the US EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant
In 2017, the City of Bakersfield received a Brownfield Assessment Grant ($300,000) from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. The funds were used for developing an inventory of potential
brownfield sites, prioritizing redevelopment sites, conducting community outreach activities, conducting
site assessments and area planning related to brownfield sites. The focus areas for the grant were
downtown and the industrial areas near the Bakersfield Airport and the Hwy 58 corridor. Environmental
Site Assessments (ESAs) were completed on multiple properties in our community believed to be prime
opportunities for redevelopment. The grant period was from 10/01/2017 – 10/31/2020. We received an
extension to 10/31/2021 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The contractors who implemented the grant
activities were Stantec and Kosmont Companies.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Community Outreach
• Convened a brownfields advisory committee (BAC) to solicit meaningful input on the City’s grant
implementation process. BAC met 12/6/2016, 01/24/2018, and 10/20/2018 to update public on
status and solicit input.
• Developed and distributed project fact sheets and site nomination forms.
Brownfield Inventory and Prioritization
• Developed a GIS-enabled brownfield site inventory of four priority areas: downtown, 34th Street
corridor, Highway 58/Mt. Vernon corridor, and the Airpark area.
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Stantec completed eligibility determination forms and completed Phase I ESAs for 12 properties.
Stakeholders consisted of private citizens and non-profit/City groups including Boys and Girls
Club of Kern County, Mercy Properties, Bakersfield Senior Center, Bakersfield Homeless
Navigation Center and Bakersfield ARC (BARC). Please refer to attached Table 1 summarizing
sites assessed, activities completed, and project achievements and outcomes.
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Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
• Stantec completed regulated building materials surveys (asbestos building materials and lead
paint) at four properties. Please refer to Table 1.
Area-Wide Planning
• The cornerstone of the City’s EPA brownfield assessment grant is the South Union Avenue
Corridor Revitalization plan created by Stantec and Kosmont with significant collaboration,
support, and input from with the City and project stakeholders. The study area is a 150-acre
portion of Bakersfield along Union Avenue and generally bounded to the south by White Lane,
to the north by Wats Drive, and to the east by the Bakersfield Municipal Airport. The plan
examines existing conditions, analyzes property and market conditions, and establishes a set of
community enhancement strategies to revitalize the area and put abandoned properties back
into productive use. Reuse and improvement strategies focus on improvements to the built
environment, establishing a supportive regulatory and policy framework, and building long-term
partnerships between government agencies and community stakeholders to advance the
community’s revitalization goals. The overarching goal is to reposition the corridor for increased
economic prosperity and providing a better quality of life for residents and businesses. The final
version if the plan can be viewed at:
https://www.bakersfieldcity.us/255/Brownfield-Site-Reuse-Program
LOOKING FORWARD
The City has applied for another three-year FY2021 EPA brownfields assessment grant ($600,000) as a
coalition with Kern County Public Health Services Department, Housing Authority of the County of Kern,
and the Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation. If awarded, grant funding will be used to
advance redevelopment strategies and priorities identified under the FY2017 grant, and serve to further
develop a sustainable brownfields revitalization program for the City.
The next round of grant fund will focus on the same target areas (TAs) that were the focus for an initial
grant awarded to the City in 2017. The Downtown Target Area is the oldest and first developed area of
Bakersfield, the commercial center of the metro area, and the planned location for the HSR station. The
Airport TA is located south of the Downtown TA and centered on Bakersfield Municipal Airport. The
area is a key priority area for development of commercial and industrial uses that can help diversify
Bakersfield’s economy. The Hwy 58 industrial corridor, east of the Downtown Target area, includes
active and former industrial uses. Brownfields in the three TAs range from large vacant former industrial
lots to smaller former manufacturing sites, gas stations, auto shops, and dry cleaners.
The TA neighborhoods were selected for the FY2017 grant and now for the FY2021 grant because they
offer connectivity to other recent/planned investments, including the CA HSR project, within Economic
Opportunity Areas the City’s focused areas for redevelopment, the Centennial Corridor highway
connector, the Brundage Lane Navigation Center, and the Mill Creek Linear Park; represent some of the
most economically and environmentally disadvantaged neighborhoods in the City, (c) include
leverageable infrastructure, and (d) have been the focus for recent planning processes. These factors
provide a strong foundation for revitalization of these areas, enhance the potential for projects to
attract private investment, and focus revitalization on City neighborhoods having the greatest social,
economic, and welfare needs.
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Specific revitalization strategies will vary for each neighborhood:
Airport TA: advance the priorities identified as part of an area-wide reuse planning study for the S.
Union Ave. Corridor Revitalization Plan completed as part of the FY2017 grant.
The Airport TA includes the K&D Salvage Site, the 9.5-acre site is a former scrap metal and auto salvage
facility. The site was the subject of environmental investigations by CA Department of Toxic Substances
Control (DTSC) beginning in 1990. DTSC records identify contaminants of concern and a removal action
was completed by DTSC in 2003-2004. The removal action included consolidating contaminated soil and
capped with asphalt. The site is a priority due to its size, its prominent location on the main N-S road
passing through the center of the Airport Focus Area and only 1 block south of the interchange with
Highway 58. There are no current reuse plans for the site (and completion of a reuse plan will be a
priority for the FY2021 grant, if awarded). The westernmost 7 acres of the site (west of the containment
cell) adjoining S. Union Ave. could potentially be developed for some industrial, commercial, or public
use which would enable this site after over 30 years being vacant to serve a useful purpose for the
community.
Downtown TA: there are major (and in some instances historic) buildings that are well suited for
adaptive reuse. The strategy for these sites and buildings will be to use the FY2021 EPA grant to collect
building material samples and test to confirm if hazardous substances are present to quantify
abatement costs (removing a source of uncertainty representing a barrier to redevelopment) and where
appropriate, complete market studies to document demand for desired uses and to aid developers in
securing funding. These buildings have the potential to be adapted for reuse as affordable housing
projects, as well as to support mixed use projects that will provide additional local jobs. The large
amount of vacant land also creates opportunities to support projects that will not only serve to advance
community goals for creating additional public greenspace but which will also serve as a key amenity
and catalyst for other desired housing and commercial developments in the surrounding blocks.
At the southern end of the Downtown TA, the Bakersfield Senior Center, constructed circa 1952, is a
priority because of the importance to the community of the BSC and the services it offers Bakersfield
seniors, and the plans to renovate, expand, or rebuild the facility in conjunction with a major affordable
housing development for seniors in the downtown area.
Future Bakersfield Homeless Center site (Former Calmat Company Asphalt Plant) is currently a vacant
2.94 acre former industrial is located within the Downtown Focus Area. Historical uses of the site
include a trucking company and at least two asphalt batch plant operations. The site is a priority as it
was recently identified as the preferred future site for the Bakersfield Homeless Center, which by 2024
will need to relocate move from its current facility at 1600 E. Truxtun Ave., which will be demolished for
construction of the HSR line through Bakersfield.
Hwy 58 industrial corridor TA: this TA includes the Brundage Lane Navigation Center. The eastern 10
acres of the site is unpaved, and has been vacant 1952. The site is a priority because of the City’s recent
investment in the property and the potential for the eastern portion of the site to accommodate a
significant affordable housing or commercial development. The FY2021 grant will be used to help define
and advance reuse plans for the east parcel. There is also interest from the surrounding community on a
focused area plan to explore possible reuse opportunities and improved public infrastructure.
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Table 1: Summary of Site Assessment Activities, FY2017 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
Site Address
Owner/
Stakeholder Phase I ESA
Additional
Activities Project Outcomes
814 Monterey Street Boys and Girls
Club of Kern
County
X --
Assessments
supported
expansion of the
Boys and Girls Club
of Kern County 820 Monterey Street
2421 Haley Street Patel Bharat
(private owner)
X --
Assessment
performed to
support transfer of
property; final
disposition
unknown
231 Quantico Avenue
Mercy Properties
California X --
Assessment
supported sale and
rehabilitation of
property for
affordable housing. 1885 Madison Street
1900 East Brundage
Lane
Calcot/City of
Bakersfield X
Regulated
building
materials
survey
(asbestos and
lead paint)
Assessment
supported City
purchase of
property and
transformation to
Brundage Lane
Navigation Center
(homeless support
services).
530 4th Street
Bakersfield Senior
Center X
Regulated
building
materials
survey
(asbestos and
lead paint)
Assessment
supported
renovation of
Bakersfield Senior
Center.
610 4th Street
624 4th Street
2212 South Union
Avenue
Bakersfield ARC
(BARC) X --
Assessment
supported proposed
lot-line adjustments
and sale of a portion
of the BARC
property.
2212 South Union
Avenue
2212 South Union
Avenue
RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 4/18/21-4/24/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• Haggin Oaks Park – park bench repair.
Projects Completed by RRT
1. White Ln. & South H St. (encampment clean-up)
• The RRT cleaned up a homeless encampment between White Ln and South H St
at the railroad track area. Seven encampments were removed and trash was
loaded into roll-off bins provided by the City’s Solid Waste Department.
• Work began and was completed on 4/20/2021.
2. Planz Rd. between Akers & Stine Rd. (encampment clean-up)
• The RRT cleaned-up a total of four homeless encampments.
• Work began and was completed on 4/20/2021.
3. Kern River Bike Path between N. Chester Ave. and Manor St. (encampment clean-up)
• The RRT along with Code Enforcement and Water Department, cleaned up
various illegal encampments located along the river bank.
• 22 Sites were addressed.
• Trash loads were placed inside roll-off trash bins provided by the City’s Solid
Waste Department.
• Work began on 4/21/2021 and was completed on 4/22/2021.
Miscellaneous
1. Wayside Park (restroom fire damage repairs)
• The RRT continued with the bathroom repairs. Work on the interior continues.
• 4/18/2021- Painted partition stalls and completed minor tile repairs.
• 4/19/2021- Installed new toilets, urinals, and sinks along with plumbing connections.
• 4/20/2021- Continued installation of toilets, urinals and sinks.
• 4/21/2021- Continued installation of sinks and hardware.
2. Haggin Oaks Park (park bench repairs)
• The RRT repaired a damaged park bench located near the playground on the south side of the park.
3. Park Security Light Posts (transport to storage)
• The RRT moved 18 park security light posts from General Services building at the
Corp. Yard and transported them to Lowell shop storage room.
4. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Stadium (portable restroom set-up)
• The RRT opened the facility and connected the portable restroom trailers for a
scheduled reservation on 4/24/21.
5. San Miguel Grove Parking Lot (pipe gate repairs)
• The RRT made repairs to the pipe gate at the north east corner of the parking lot.
6. Siemon Park (new trash enclosure)
• The RRT fabricated and installed new doors for the newly installed trash
enclosure.
Ongoing Projects
1. Siemon Park (new trash enclosure)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a cover for the new trash enclosure.
2. Greystone Park (trash enclosure modification)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication of a new cover on the existing trash enclosure.
3. McMurtrey Aquatics Center (wrought iron fence modification)
• The RRT will schedule wrought iron fence modification on west side concession
area to prevent illegal entry.
4. Wayside Park (restroom fire damage repairs)
• The RRT staff started the demolition and repair of the fire damaged bathrooms due to vandalism at Wayside Park on 2/9/2021 and will continue work this week.
5. Jastro Park (new trash enclosure)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a security cover and gates
for the new trash enclosure.
6. Beale Park (new trash enclosure)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a security cover and gates
for the new trash enclosure.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Wayside Park Restroom Fire Damage Repairs
4/18/2021 4/19/2021 4/20/2021
4/21/2021
30 48 18
10
30 20 10
10
$32.89 $388.60 $71.05
$141.74
0
White Ln. &
South H St. Encampment Clean-up 4/20/2021 19.5 19.5 0 0
Planz Rd &
Akers Rd Encampment Clean-up 4/20/2021 6.5 6.5 0 0
Kern River Encampment Clean-up 4/21/2021
4/22/2021
64.5
20
70
20
0
0
0
0
Haggin Oak Park Park Bench Repairs 4/22/2021 10 10 $26.56 0
Siemon Park New Trash Enclosure Doors 4/22/2021 4/23/2021
4/24/2021
10 34
36
15 42
45
$1,040.07 $338.07
0
0 0
0
Lowell shop Park Security Light Post Transport 4/23/2021 7.5 10 0 0
Kaiser Permanente Portable Restroom Set-up 4/24/2021 4 4 0 0
0
Totals: Projects Completed: 8 318 Hrs. 312 Hrs. $2,038.98 0 lbs.
Next Week
City Source Request
• None
City Council and/or Public Request
• None
Priority Projects
• RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless
encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings.
• Siemon Park, trash enclosure project.
Training
• None
See pictures below
Wayside Park Restroom Fire Damage Repairs
Kern River Bike Path Encampment Clean-up (Before)
Kern River Bike Path Encampment Clean-up (After)
Siemon Park New Trash Enclosure
San Miguel Grove Parking Lot Pipe Gate Repair