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Home My WebLink About07/02/2021CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 2, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information City Offices will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Curbside trash and recycling services will be delayed one day. Independence Day Holiday  The City is proud to bring back its annual Independence Day Celebration, including a free to attend fireworks show at the Park at River Walk on Sunday, July 4. Sponsored by the Robert Grimm Family Foundation, the fireworks show will start at 9:15 p.m. and will be live streamed on 23ABC’s website, TurnTo23.com, or by downloading their app for Roku, Apple TV or Fire TV if you prefer to watch from home.  The use of illegal fireworks always rises as we get closer to the Independence Day holiday, and the Bakersfield Fire Department expects this year to be no different. In addition to patrols by Arson investigators and officers from the Bakersfield Police Department, the Fire Department has added new ways for the public to report the use of illegal fireworks. The public can report illegal fireworks to the Bakersfield Fire Department through midnight, Wednesday, July 6 using any of these methods: • Through the Bakersfield Mobile app (FREE on Android and iOS devices) • Online through our special web portal • Via email at firework@bakersfieldfire.us • Or by calling our illegal fireworks hotline at 661-868-6070 (8 p.m. to midnight on July 3 & 4 only) General Information July 2, 2021 Page 2 Only fireworks that carry the “safe and sane” designation from the California State Fire Marshal are permitted to be used in the City. Illegal fireworks include anything that flies in the air or explodes. Anyone found using an illegal firework faces a fine of $1,000 per incident. During the holiday weekend last year, the Bakersfield Fire Department responded to 2,533 fireworks-related calls and issued $86,000 in fines. Notable Items  The Brundage Lane Navigation Center’s kitchen program has started! Since opening in October 2020, pre-packaged meals were being delivered in order to keep guests safe from potential COVD-19 exposure. Now, the kitchen has been completed by the Public Works Department’s General Services team and is in full use! Starting on Thursday, July 1, the kitchen started serving three meals a day (right and below), and in the future will serve as a classroom for a culinary training program run by BLNC operators, Mercy House.  The City’s Solid Waste Division will host two pop-up large trash item drop-off events next weekend. They will be held on Saturday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lots of Planz Park (1601 Planz Road) and Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Drive). So far, these events – funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure as part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative – have been very popular with the community, collecting nearly 183 tons of trash since launching in January.  Public Works Department staff recently completed a lighting project at two of the bridges over the Kern River Parkway Trail. City Electricians installed bright LED fixtures (right) at the Stockdale Highway and the Allen Road bridges to light the path under these bridges at night. These lights will improve the security at these locations and hopefully the comfort General Information July 2, 2021 Page 3 of pedestrians and cyclists using the trail at night (right).  As a reminder, due to the summer heat, there will be no low-cost pet vaccination clinics held in July and August. The Bakersfield Animal Control Field Services team will resume the clinics in September.  Registration for the Recreation & Parks Department’s summer camps is now open! Residents can sign their 8- to 11-year-old children up for camp at either Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (Camp King) or Silver Creek Community Center (Camp Silver Creek). The camps run July 12 through July 30 and spots are limited for both camps.  City crews are currently working on the third park access improvement project, starting a parking lot rehabilitation project at Wilson Park this week (below). The entire project, which started in May, includes planned improvements at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Siemon Park, as well as the recently completed work at Patriots and Grissom Parks. Funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure (Measure N), this project includes renovating parking lots and service roads with American Disability Act improvements. The parking lots will therefore be closed at various stages during the completion of those improvements and the entire project is expected to be finished this month. The City appreciates the public’s understanding while these improvements are completed. Upon completion, these projects will enhance user experience and access to these parks. General Information July 2, 2021 Page 4  The Human Resources Department public lobby and service counter are getting a new look. Work is underway to enhance the first floor space in City Hall North to create a welcoming environment for prospective employees and to better serve our existing team members. This is one of several initiatives being undertaken as part of the City’s overall recruitment and retention strategy. Improvements include a new monitor (below left) that provides important recruitment, benefit and employment information, as well as employee recognition. Other updates include branding elements to create a welcoming environment (below right). The work is not interfering with our steady recruitment activity and is expected to be completed very soon. Reports  Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, June 20-26, 2021. Events  Movie in the Park: “The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000), Friday, July 2 at Wilson Park (2400 Wilson Road). The movie starts at dusk.  Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show, Sunday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m. at the Park at River Walk. Will also be streamed live on 23ABC’s website and digital platforms. 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 ### 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 ### July 12- July 30 from 7am - 4pm. $363 for the full 3 weeks. Ages 6-11, new participants will be required to bring in a birth certificate. AFTER ONLINE REGISTRATION: You will be receiving a call from a City employee to schedule an in-person appointment to finish the registration process. The appointment must be a made before 7/7/21 or the child/children will be removed from the roster and the next person on the waitlist will be added. Silver Creek Office will open on Monday, June 28 to assist with any questions over the phone, (661) 665-8033 Activity: 230022 Section: 01 Camp Silver Creek SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER CAMP KING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER July 12- July 30 from 8am - 2pm. $50 for the full 3 weeks. Ages 6-11, new participants will be required to bring in a birth certificate. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: July 1, 2021 and July 6, 2021 @ 6PM. Parents or Legal Guardians must attend ONE meeting. If parent does not attend, the child/children will be removed from roster and the next person on the waitlist will be added. (661) 322-9874 Activity: 233001 Section: 01 ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR BOTH CAMPS BEGINS JUNE 28TH AT 12PM.LIMITED SPOTSAVAILABLE. RECREATION & PARKS RRT Weekly Report For the week of 6/20/2021-6/26/2021 City Council and/or Public Requests • Taft Hwy. - Tumbleweed clean-up on south side east of Gosford Rd. City Source Requests • None Projects Completed by RRT 1. The Park at Riverwalk (BBQ Grill Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced 4 BBQ grills throughout the park. 2. Jefferson Park (Pool Fence Repairs) • 6/20/2021- The RRT made temporary fence repairs at the southeast side of the fence, that was cut open due to vandalism, until the contractor is able to complete fence material repairs. • 6/21/2021- The RRT made temporary fence repairs at the southwest side of the fence, that was cut open due to vandalism, until the contractor is able to complete fence material repairs. 3. Coffee Rd. & Rosedale Hwy. (Encampment Clean-up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement Officers with an encampment clean-up located along the east side canal fence line. 4. Chester Avenue (Bollard Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced a damaged safety bollard post at the east side bike path entrance. 5. Taft Hwy./Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (Tumbleweed Clean-up) • 6/24/2021- The RRT removed existing tumbleweeds and dry brush on the southside of Taft Hwy and on the Northeast side of Ashe Rd. due to tumbleweeds blowing into the citizen’s front yards. Three loads of tumbleweeds were taken to Bena Landfill for disposal. Total weight 17,700 lbs. 6. Silver Creek Park (BBQ Grill Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced 1 BBQ grill. 7. Seasons Park (BBQ Grill Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced 1 BBQ grill. 8. Westwold Park (BBQ Grill Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced 1 BBQ grill. 9. Grissom Park (BBQ Grill Replacement) • The RRT removed and replaced 2 BBQ grills throughout the park. Miscellaneous 1. Amtrak Station (New Greyhound Bus Terminal) • The RRT completed the concrete demo of existing non-operable arrival fountains at west end as part of the new bus terminal project. 2. Patriots Park (Trash Receptacle) • The RRT removed a damaged trash receptacle rack and concrete slab, at the southeast side of the park. 3. City Spray Parks (Maintenance) • The RRT assisted with blowing and cleaning up trash around the City’s ten spray park locations. 4. Silver Creek Recreation Center (Chair Rack Assembly) • The RRT assembled two new chair racks at the Recreation Center located at Silver Creek Park. Ongoing Projects 1. Greystone Park (Trash Enclosure Modification) • The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a new cover on the existing trash enclosure. 2. McMurtrey Aquatics Center (Wrought Iron Fence Modification) • The RRT will schedule wrought iron fence modification on west side concession area to prevent illegal entry. Weekly Data: Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. Riverwalk Park BBQ Grill Replacement 6/20/2021 6/21/2021 6/22/2021 18 12 30 18 12 30 0 0 Jefferson Park Pool Fence Vandalism Repair 6/20/2021 6/21/2021 12 5 12 2.5 0 0 Coffee Rd & Rosedale Hwy Encampment Clean-up 6/21/2021 7.5 7.5 0 0 Chester Ave Bollard Vandalism Replacement 6/21/2021 10.5 10.5 0 0 Stone Creek Park BBQ Grill Replacement 6/23/2021 12 8 0 0 Challenger Park BBQ Grill Replacement 6/23/2021 12 8 $214.30 0 Amtrak Station Concrete Demo 6/23/2021 28 37 0 0 Patriots Park Trash Receptacle Removal 6/23/2021 2 3 0 0 City Spray Parks Maintenance 6/24/2021 6 6 0 0 Kaiser Permanente Sports Village Tumbleweed Removal 6/24/2021 6/25/2021 44 30 54 30 $156.15 $242.10 6,940Lbs 10,760Lbs Silver Creek Recreation Ctr. Chair Rack Assembly 6/26/2021 12 9 0 0 City Parks BBQ’S assemble and installation project. 6/26/2021 28 37 0 0 Totals: 12 Projects Completed: 12 269 Hrs. 284.5 Hrs. $612.55 17,700 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. • Training • None See pictures below The Park at Riverwalk BBQ Replacement Jefferson Park Pool Fence Vandalism Repairs Kaiser Permanente & Taft Hwy Tumbleweed Removal After Tumbleweed Clean up Silver Creek Recreation Center Chair Rack Assembly City Parks – BBQ Grill Replacement Silver Creek Park Seasons Park Westwold Park Grissom Park MOVIE BEGINS AT DUSK FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 2ND. BRING YOUR PICNIC GEAR, LAWN CHAIRS, BLANKETS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS! SNACKS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. MOVIE IN THE PARK PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO MAINTAIN 6 FEET SOCIAL DISTANCING FROM OTHER PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS. July 2nd Wilson Park RECREATION & PARKS ITS GOING TO BELlam-azing June 4th River Walk Ward 4 June 11th Lowell Ward 1 June 18th Jefferson Ward 2 June 25th Greystone Ward 5 July 2ND Wilson Ward 6 July 9th Silver Creek Ward 7 July 16th Mesa Marin Ward 3 July 23RD River Walk Ward 4 MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN JUNE & JULY. BRING YOUR PICNIC GEAR, LAWN CHAIRS, BLANKETS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS! SNACKS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. THESE EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. MOVIES IN THE PARK PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO MAINTAIN 6 FEET SOCIAL DISTANCING FROM OTHER PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE STAY HOME IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.