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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
August 13, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The ward redistricting process will begin with the first of four public hearings at next
Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The public is invited to provide input on the
process as the City looks to update Ward boundaries in coming months. The meeting
is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall
South (1501 Truxtun Avenue). The public hearing is expected to begin at 5:30 p.m.
The City of Bakersfield will receive nearly $4 million from the State to help address homelessness. The California Homeless Coordinating and Finance Council recently announced allocations of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3
(HHAP 3) funds, with Bakersfield set to receive $3,990,136.37 to address immediate homelessness challenges. The allocation was based on local Point-In-Time (PIT) count
totals of unsheltered populations.
The HHAP grants allow local governments to spend the funds based on local need and programming. Over the past two years, HHAP funds have been used by the City
to fund 40-bed expansions at the Mission at Kern County and at the Bakersfield Homeless Center, as well as help support individuals who have been placed in
housing. The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative received an allocation of $1,990,599.73 and the County of Kern received $1,857,893.08, for a total
of $7.84 million in HHAP funding for our region!
Congratulations to Bakersfield Fire Chief Anthony Galagaza, who has been
appointed by House Minority Leader and Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy
to the Medal of Valor review board. This is an amazing honor as the review board
makes recommendations to the President of the United States on who should receive
the Medal of Valor, “the highest national award a public safety officer can receive
for demonstrating extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty.”
In his statement announcing the appointment, Rep. McCarthy said, in part:
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“[Chief Galagaza] is widely recognized for his commitment to public service and has led the Bakersfield Fire Department with courage,
heart, and focus. He is a model citizen who has always put his community first.”
We are of course very proud of Chief Galagaza’s appointment, representing not only
the Bakersfield Fire Department, but the City of Bakersfield in this role. I am sure he will
serve honorably.
The Economic & Community Development Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Cater to Principal Planner with responsibility for the Affordable
Housing & Economic Vitality services of the Department. Jason just recently
celebrated his five-year anniversary with the City and has been actively engaged in
affordable housing projects throughout his tenure. He will manage a team of staff that
will facilitate the expansion of affordable housing projects through new tools and
resources that will come through the City’s Affordable Housing strategy that is nearing
completion.
More than 95% of City intersections with
traffic signals now feature pedestrian countdown timers [right], and we hope to
make that 100% very soon. Over the last
nine years, the City’s Public Works
Department has converted and installed
countdown timers at 416 such intersections, nearly all of the City’s 436
signalized intersections. (Timers were included with newer signalized
intersections already)
An agreement for a contractor to install countdown timers at the 15 remaining
locations in the City is on the Consent Calendar for the August 18 City Council
meeting. If approved, these timers will be installed at intersections near schools and
shopping centers and will be funded by a California Transportation Development
Act Article 3 (TDA Article 3) grant and local Utility Surcharge Funds.
The Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team continues to make a difference in addressing the impacts of homelessness along the Kern River Parkway Trail. Over the
first two weeks of August, the RRT completed abatement of eight encampments near the Uplands of the Kern park area. The RRT also processed another 12 encampments
near San Miguel Grove and locations near the Chester Avenue bridge and started abatements of the sites on August 11.
Flood Ministries assisted with outreach as encampments were posted, and the Police
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Department’s Impact Team also provided services as well. The Clean City Teams – funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure – have also been used to
clean the areas of encampment debris. What a great example of our teams and partnerships working together!
The Recreation & Parks Department has been cleaning things up and improving the look of some of our
great parks facilities. At Aera Park,
the “baseballs” located near the
fields and at the corner of Stockdale
Highway and Jewetta Avenue have
been repainted [below right].
And as entertainment begins to
return to our great venues, music acts
playing at the Dignity Health
Amphitheatre will do so under some
beautiful new signage! [below]
Visit Bakersfield has teamed up with the Fox
Theater to continue to build “The Sound of…” brand by displaying advertisements in the
lobby of the historic theater. Each panel [right]
promotes a different aspect of the current
marketing efforts: The Sound of Entertainment,
The Sound of The Unexpected, The Sound of
Adventure, and The Sound of Festivals.
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The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill 11 vacancies on the Youth Commission:
• Mayor appointment
• Ward 1: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 2: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 3: alternate appointment
• Ward 4: regular appointment
• Ward 6: regular and alternate
appointments
• Ward 7: regular and alternate
appointments
Applicants must be City residents, current high school students at the time of
appointment, and maintain as close to a 3.0 grade point average as possible.
Anyone interested in applying for these openings can do so at the City Clerk’s Office
at City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) or by downloading an application from the
City’s website here. All applications must be returned to the Clerk’s Office.
Traffic Advisories
State Route 178 weekend closure
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with Brosamer & Wall,
announces a 55-hour lane closure on State Route 178 and Southbound Buck Owens
Boulevard beginning the night of Friday, August 13, in the City of Bakersfield, for roadway
paving operations.
The following changes will occur, weather permitting:
• The #2 (right) lane of Westbound State Route 178 will be closed between
Buck Owens Boulevard and the Southbound State Route 99 on-ramp
starting the night of Friday, August 13 through the morning of Monday,
August 16.
o This closure will also include:
A full closure of Southbound Buck Owens Boulevard from
Riverside Drive to State Route 178 (approximately 250 feet). A
posted detour will be available.
The #3 (right) left turn lane from Northbound State Route 99
onto Westbound Rosedale Highway will be closed.
o Northbound Buck Owens Boulevard and the Southbound State
Route 99 on-ramp from Westbound State Route 178 will remain open.
Caltrans wants to remind drivers to stay attentive and undistracted while driving and to
be cognizant of workers and vehicles in Construction and Maintenance Areas and slow down while driving through Work Zones.
Caltrans would like to thank residents and commuters for their patience during this
project and remember to please “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
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Rescheduled: 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 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
on August 16. The closure is needed to pour the stem and soffit on Stockdale.
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.
Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Aug. 18, 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, July 2021.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Aug. 1-7, 2021.
Monthly TRIP status report, August 2021. Events
August Cruise Thru, Friday, August 13, from 7-9 p.m. at the Kern County Museum’s
Neon Courtyard (3801 Chester Avenue).
Pop-up large item drop-off events, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 14 at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road) and at 4200 Panorama Drive.
Concerts by the Fountain, High Octane Motown and R&B with Foster Campbell,
Thursday, August 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Marketplace Bakersfield (9000 Ming
Avenue, at Haggin Oaks Boulevard).
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
CONTINUUM OF CARE ALLOCATION
Alpine, Inyo, Mono Counties CoC $ 320,291.99
Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuolumne Counties CoC $ 1,264,704.34 Bakersfield/Kern County CoC $ 1,990,599.73
Chico, Paradise/Butte County CoC $ 1,894,811.47
Colusa, Glenn, Trinity Counties CoC $ 287,364.77 Daly/San Mateo County CoC $ 2,262,997.58
Davis, Woodland/Yolo County CoC $ 980,332.95
El Dorado County CoC $ 917,471.90
Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC $ 3,753,702.34
Glendale CoC $ 363,696.04
Humboldt County CoC $ 2,547,368.97
Imperial County CoC $ 2,114,825.12
Lake County CoC $ 610,650.14
Long Beach CoC $ 2,834,733.75
Los Angeles City & County CoC $ 84,199,375.07
Marin County CoC $ 1,547,579.04 Mendocino County CoC $ 1,174,902.85
Merced County CoC $ 909,988.45
Napa City & County CoC $ 481,934.67
Nevada County CoC $ 621,126.98
Oakland, Berkeley/Alameda County CoC $ 12,006,459.41
Oxnard, San Buenaventura/Ventura County CoC $ 2,497,978.15
Pasadena CoC $ 811,206.81
Redding/Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Del Norte, Modoc, Sierra Counties CoC $ 2,019,036.87 Richmond/Contra Costa County CoC $ 3,434,907.05
Riverside City & County CoC $ 4,207,199.87
Roseville, Rocklin/Placer County CoC $ 923,458.67 Sacramento City & County CoC $ 8,323,101.56
Salinas/Monterey, San Benito Counties CoC $ 4,047,053.88
San Bernardino City & County CoC $ 3,901,874.80 San Diego City and County CoC *$ 13,709,694.36
San Francisco CoC $ 12,025,916.40
San Jose/Santa Clara City & County CoC $ 14,526,887.93
San Luis Obispo County CoC $ 2,219,593.53
Santa Ana, Anaheim/Orange County CoC $ 10,267,303.85
Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County CoC $ 2,698,534.82
Santa Rosa, Petaluma/Sonoma County CoC $ 4,416,736.69 Stockton/San Joaquin County CoC $ 3,937,795.40
Tehama County CoC $ 431,047.16
Turlock, Modesto/Stanislaus County CoC $ 2,878,137.80 Vallejo/Solano County CoC $ 1,722,691.94
Visalia/Kings, Tulare Counties CoC $ 1,592,479.78
Watsonville/Santa Cruz City & County CoC $ 3,243,330.53
Yuba City & County/Sutter County CoC $ 1,079,114.59
CITY ALLOCATION
Anaheim**$ 10,290,351.69
Bakersfield $ 3,990,136.37 Fresno $ 7,524,257.15
Long Beach $ 5,682,194.20
Los Angeles***$ 143,640,000.00 Oakland $ 24,066,822.52
Riverside $ 8,433,288.22
Sacramento $ 16,683,570.18
San Diego *$ 27,480,939.20
San Francisco $ 24,105,823.85
San Jose $ 29,118,995.18
Santa Ana**$ 10,290,351.69 Stockton $ 7,893,269.76
COUNTY ALLOCATION
Alameda $ 11,206,028.78
Alpine $ - Amador $ 298,939.19
Butte $ 1,768,490.70
Calaveras $ 259,825.65 Colusa $ 78,227.08
Contra Costa $ 3,205,913.24
Del Norte $ 257,031.82
El Dorado $ 856,307.11
Fresno $ 2,976,819.66
Glenn $ 79,623.99
Humboldt $ 2,377,544.38
Imperial $ 1,973,836.78
Inyo $ 202,552.25
Kern $ 1,857,893.08
Kings $ 349,228.02 Lake $ 569,940.13
Lassen $ 64,257.96
Los Angeles $ 82,328,410.88
Madera $ 526,635.86
Marin $ 1,444,407.10
Mariposa $ 83,814.73
Mendocino $ 1,096,575.99
Merced $ 849,322.55
Modoc $ 6,984.56 Mono $ 96,386.93
Monterey $ 3,381,924.17
Napa $ 449,805.69 Nevada $ 579,718.52
Orange $ 9,582,816.93
Placer $ 861,894.76 Plumas $ 64,257.96
Riverside $ 3,926,719.88
Sacramento $ 7,768,228.13
San Benito $ 395,326.12
San Bernardino $ 3,641,749.82
San Diego*$ 12,795,714.74
San Francisco $ 11,224,188.64 San Joaquin $ 3,675,275.71
San Luis Obispo $ 2,071,620.63
San Mateo $ 2,112,131.08 Santa Barbara $ 2,518,632.50
Santa Clara $ 13,558,428.74
Santa Cruz $ 3,027,108.50
Shasta $ 1,155,246.30
Sierra $ 16,762.95
Siskiyou $ 319,892.87
Solano $ 1,607,845.81
Sonoma $ 4,122,287.57
Stanislaus $ 2,686,261.95
Sutter $ 409,295.24
Tehama $ 402,310.68 Trinity $ 110,356.06 Tulare $ 1,137,086.44 Tuolumne $ 537,811.15 Ventura $ 2,331,446.28
Yolo $ 914,977.42
Yuba $ 597,878.37
***No more than 45 percent of the total allocation for cities will be awarded to an individual city.
HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION (HHAP) ROUND 3 BASE ALLOCATIONS
*Indicates jurisdictions approved to use 2017 PIT counts per HSC § 50216 (j). All other jurisdiction allocations are based on
2019 PIT counts.
**When more than one eligible city is within the same PIT count area, the proportionate share of funds shall be
equally allocated to those cities.
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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
AUGUST 18, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Item 4. Various Items (All Wards)
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
• Item 4a. Re-affirming Sister City Wakayama, Japan(All Wards) Bakersfield Sister City is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization that serves as Bakersfield’s link to the international community and especially to the governments and
citizens of Bakersfield’s six Sister Cities. A proclamation will be presented to Regina Pryor, President of Bakersfield
Sister City Project Corporation, re-affirming the 1961 resolution, which named Wakayama, Japan as a Sister City of
Bakersfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR – AGREEMENTS
• Item 8l. Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank (All Wards) The CAPK Food Bank is the largest
emergency food distributor in Kern County, serving the nutritional needs of the most vulnerable Bakersfield residents
– low-income and poor children, families, single-parent households, vulnerable and disabled persons, seniors, the
homeless and others. Staff recommend expending $1,200,000 of the City of Bakersfield’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus CARES funds to expand the CAPK Food Bank. The funds will be used to expand the
warehouse from 20,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet, buildout three loading docks, install a new 18,000 square
feet refrigerator, install a new 18,000 square feet freezer and install solar panels.
CONSENT CALENDAR – BIDS
• Item 8ah. Pedestrian Countdown Timers (Wards 2-6) Over the past nine years, the City has converted and installed
pedestrian countdown timers at 416 signalized intersections. The City successfully applied for a California
Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA Article 3) grant to install timers at 15 signalized intersections with
high pedestrian volumes near shopping centers and schools. Staff recommends accepting the bid and approving a
contract with Pelagic Engineering ($59,130) for construction of this project. Staff also recommends appropriating
$5,000 in local Utility Surcharge Fund balance to the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Program budget
for this project.
• Item 8aj. Multi-use path on Pacheco Road from Stine Road to Wible Road (Ward 6) As part of City’s ongoing efforts
to expand pedestrian and bicycle paths, as well as maximize the utilization of canal open space, the City has partnered
with Kern Delta to construct a multi-use path along Pacheco Road from Stine Road to Wible Road. Staff recommends
accepting the bid and approving a contract with Griffith Company ($268,557) for construction of the project. Staff
also recommends appropriating $439,020 in Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
Funds and a $15,000 Utility Surcharge Fund Balance to pay for the project.
HEARINGS
• Item 10a. Redistricting Hearing (All Wards) This will be the first in a series of four public hearings on redistricting
ward boundaries. Staff will provide a presentation on the redistricting process involving ward boundaries followed
by an opportunity for the public to provide input.
Approved: Chris Huot, Assistant City Manager CH Prepared: Anthony Valdez, Administrative Analyst III
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Department of Recreation and Parks
Date: August 12, 2021
To: Christian Clegg, City Manager
From: Rick Anthony, Director of Recreation & Parks
Subject: 2021 July Monthly Report ADMINISTRATION
July Summary Highlights:
July was another busy month as we continue to navigate the uncertainties of an ongoing pandemic. Summer camps were relatively successful in-spite of one incident
and limited attendance. Our swim facilities and splash pads continue to be a
refreshing respite from the oppressive heat for many families.
The well at Beach Park was successfully repaired and the grass is returning to green.
Kudos to Park maintenance staff for their innovation and diligence to ensure that all the
trees survived by manually watering them regularly during the outage.
Public Safety & Vital Services
• Cleaned up homeless encampment at River Walk Park along the bike
path.
• Repaired chain link fence along pool at Jefferson Park.
• Assembled and installed BBQ grills at Patriots Park.
• Secured new v gutter concrete slabs within Wilson Park parking lot.
• Reinstalled shade sails at Aera Park.
• Assisted in assembly of hockey tables and a foosball table at MLK Park.
• Cleaned up tumble weeds and dry brush at Auburn St. and La Sella Ct.
• Cleaned up illegally dumped refuse behind bleachers at baseball
diamond at MLK Park.
• Removed furniture at City Hall North and relocated the furniture to
Sumner.
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• Assisted in the repair of playground equipment at Wilderness Park.
• Assisted area 6 with trash cleanup and removal of mud inside both
fountain pools at The Park at River Walk.
• Re-secured restroom entry gates at Jastro Park.
• Replaced damaged windscreens at baseball diamond field at Mesa
Marin Sports Complex.
• Re-enforced present irrigation backflow device enclosure at Weill Park.
• Installed new security gate for parking lot entrance at San Miguel Grove.
• Removed a downed tree and debris blocking the road at Hageman
and Mill Ridge Drive.
• Fabricated and installed a lock box to prevent vandalism at Jefferson
Park.
• Assisted A6 with the sanitization and clean-up at River Walk Park in
preparation of a country music concert.
• Installed new windows and secured the restroom facilities at Siemon
Park as part of their Restroom Modification project.
• Cleaned up homeless encampment at Beale Park.
• Assisted A3 with locating and repairing an irrigation line at Saunders
Park.
• Secured and modified an electric meter box to protect against vandalism at Saunders Park. Wall Repairs:
In Progress:
1. 8400 Windjammer Dr @ Olive Dr.
2. SS of Norris Rd @ Quail Creek Rd
3. 600 19th Street – Mill Creek Park Wall
4. 4100 block of Pascara St – “San Lauren” wall sign 5. S/E corner of Buena Vista Rd & Campus Park Dr. – “Chandler Ranch” wall
sign 6. Stine @ Baybrook, S of the intersection
7. Brookside Dr. ES, N/of Laurelglen 8. 811 Calle Del Sol St. @ Zyphyr Ln & Sterling Rd
9. Quailcreek & Claro de Luna (Monticello) wall sign 10. New Stine Rd & Wilson
11. Q St. & 18th St – SE Planter 12. Calle Hermosa @ Gosford Rd Reservations:
• 72 park reservations and an estimated 15,592 guests in attendance for the month of July.
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PARKS UPDATES Area 1
• Tree Maintenance – Area 6 staff assisted with clearing blocked signal light at
the intersection of Coffee Rd. and Granite Falls Dr. on 7/19/21. Area 2
• Kern Canyon Rd – Staff cleared area of tumbleweeds and litter.
• Chase Ave. – Staff cleared area of tumbleweeds and litter.
• Jastro Park – Staff pressure washed and disinfected reservation areas twice in the month of July.
• Mesa Marin Park – Staff pressure washed and disinfected reservation areas once this month.
• Police Department/Downtown Station – Staff trimmed and cleaned planters at South parking lot.
• Softball Maintenance/Prep – Staff prepped fields at Patriots Park on 6/18/21 and 6/19/21. Area 3
• Beach Park:
• On 7/23/21, Bakersfield Well and Pump completed the irrigation well pump repairs and reinstalled the pump.
• On 7/24/21, Area 3 staff worked on irrigation repairs following the repair and reinstallation of the irrigation well pump.
• Corporation Yard:
• On 7/24/21, staff removed 13.7 tons of green waste from the
Corporation Yard dump area.
• On 7/30/21, staff removed 2.71 tons of green waste from the
Corporation Yard dump area and 7.15 tons of green waste
from Union Avenue dump site. Area 6
• The 4th of July fireworks show was held at TPRW. Staff removed all shade sails
at Area park. Staff cleaned the stage at the Amphitheatre and put out
additional trashcans for this event.
• The East Lake at TPRW was drained to perform maintenance on inlet screens.
Staff performed additional maintenance on shoreline to prevent further
erosion issues. Staff also cleaned the creek that flows in front of the
Amphitheatre while the water was off.
• A concert was held at TPRW Amphitheatre on July 30th. Staff pressure washed
the entire Amphitheatre and cleaned all the seats.
• Staff delivered 3 mobile restrooms and the ticket booth for the concert at
TPRW. Staff also worked overtime on Saturday to return mobile restrooms and
ticket booth to storage.
• Staff trimmed all trees at Fire station 10.
• BPD graduation was held at TPRW Amphitheatre on July 9th. Staff pressure
washed the Amphitheatre and cleaned the seats for this event.
• Movies in the park was held at TPRW on July 23rd. Staff cleaned the
amphitheater, stage, and seats for this event.
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Trimming:
• Trees Trimmed: 95 Clearance: 77 Removals: 8 RECREATION
Total monthly attendance for all programs, reservations and volunteers combined for the
month of July totaled 37,839 as compared to last year’s total of 2,384 (due to Covid-19)
Aquatic Programming & Attendance: 17,248 The aquatics area is currently offering core summer programs at all four City
pools. Programs offered in summer 2021 include: youth swim clinics, swimming lessons for all ages, public recreation swim, July Friday family night swim at
McMurtrey, Junior Lifeguarding classes, lap swimming and water walking McMurtrey Aquatic Center
• Monthly attendance at McMurtrey Aquatic Center for the month was 10.835.
• Public Recreation Swim - Recreation open swim total attendance was
3,245 for nine swim days. Due to low staffing levels, public recreation swim is offered Saturdays and Sundays only at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center. The program will run June 26th through August 15th from 2 to
4:30 p.m.
• Swim Lessons - There were 3,941 daily visitors at McMurtrey for swim
lessons. A total of 236 participants took part in July swim lesson sessions
at McMurtrey.
• Lap Swimming - The City of Bakersfield lap swimming program
continues to be a popular resource for fitness. A total of fifteen lap
swim sessions are available to community members each week;
advance reservations are no longer required for the program.
• Total Lap Swim Visits for July: 2,160
• New Programs for Summer 2021
• Friday Family Night Swim- Two special evening recreation swim
sessions were offered on July 23rd and 30th from 6 – 9 p.m. at
McMurtrey Aquatic Center. The evening swim options were a
great success and provided more than 1,000 participants with
a safe and fun experience.
• Saturday Swim Lessons- A new weekend swim lesson option
was added into the summer 2021 programming schedule at McMurtrey. A total of 23 participants took part in the Saturday
morning lessons at McMurtrey in July. Silver Creek Pool
• Silver Creek Pool attendance for the month of July was 3,874
• Two swim lesson sessions took place in the month of July. Total swim
lesson participants for the month:191
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• Recreation swim was held on Fridays throughout the month. The program will run July 2 to August 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Silver Creek
monthly recreation swim attendance: 459.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Pool
• Recreational swim for MLK Pool was 739.
• Two swim lesson sessions took place in the month of July. Total swim
lesson participants for the month: 29
• Recreational swim was held at MLK Pool on Mondays and
Wednesdays throughout the month. The program will run June 28
through August 11 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. MLK monthly recreation swim
attendance: 263. Jefferson Pool
• Jefferson Pool attendance for July was 1,800
• Two swim lesson sessions took place in the month of July. Total swim
lesson participants for the month: 57
• Recreation swim was held at Jefferson Pool on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. The program will run June 29 through August 12 from 12 to
1:30 p.m. Jefferson monthly recreation swim attendance: 639 First 5 Kern Make A Splash Grant
• Thanks to funding from First 5 Kern, age-eligible swim lesson
participants were able to receive a Waterbabies or Preschool swim class at $5; the regular price for swim lessons are $54 for a session.
Participants can receive one discounted swim lesson session, per child during summer 2021. The grant also provided water safety education
and resources to swim lesson spectators. Up to date, more than 150 participants have received a discounted lesson through the First 5 Kern
grant. Kaiser Permanente Grant:
• Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash- Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash: discounted swim lessons at Jefferson, MLK and McMurtrey
became available for sessions offered in July. Staff saw an increase in swim lesson participation for school-aged children when discounted
grant lessons became available. We are thankful to our sponsors who help the City eliminate the financial barriers that impact participation
in important swim programs. All 10 discounted Junior Lifeguarding
classes were filled thanks to Kaiser Permanente funding. The healthy
beverage and water safety education component of the grant was
provided to guardians observing lessons. Guardians received take
home materials that included: water watcher tags, healthy beverage
recipe cards, Rethink Your Drink magnets, water safety brochures and
coloring pages.
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Athletics/Attendance: 3,200
July’s total attendance was 3,200 for sports programming. The decrease
from the previous month can be attributed to no softball tournaments
being held in the month of July.
Adult Softball
• The Summer Softball Season is winding down and will be completed by
the second week of August. The summer session was a success, and all
first-place teams will receive a championship shirt and trophy to
commemorate the season. Fall league registration will open on August 2. We are currently experiencing an umpire shortage and are
actively recruiting/training future umpires. Softball Tournaments
• We did not host a tournament in July. The Bakersfield summer heat usually makes for a slow month. Our next tournament is scheduled for
August 21 and 22. Pickle Ball Clinic
• A beginner’s clinic will now be offered on Wednesday mornings at Jastro Park in September (8, 15, 22 and 29). This class is the same as our
previously offered evening class. We are hopeful the new time frame will reach another group eager to learn the sport. The class is $104 per
person and all participants must provide their own paddle. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center/Attendance: 1,633
• Superintendent of Schools Free Meal Program:
• 377 Grab N Go meals were distributed to children ages 2-18,
Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
• Camp King
• Camp King began on July 12 and ended on July 30th. There
were 26 campers from ages 6-11 that attended camp. Camp
operated from 8am-2pm M-F with campers participating in
activities that included S.T.E.M., swimming, gardening, yoga,
movies, and other activities that focused on the campers
social and emotional wellbeing.
• Mayor Goh paid the camp a visit and spoke to the campers
about water conservation, education and healthy activities.
• Camp ended with a carnival and movie for the campers!
• Facility Usage
• The Weight/Fitness rooms were opened to the public for the
first week of the month, with participants adhering to all safety
and COVID -19 protocols.
• The City of Bakersfield Economic and Community
Development Department held a community meeting in the gym with 29 participants in attendance
• All Camp King staff had camp orientation on July 8th. Recreation and Parks Director Rick Anthony and Assistant
Director Darin Budak were in attendance and addressed the staff.
Department of Recreation and Parks July 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Silver Creek/Saunders Recreational Facility Attendance: 166
• Silver Creek Community Center:
Silver Creek Camp Started July 12th and went through July 23rd. The rest
of our programs in the facility remained closed to the public the entire
month of July to limit the community spread of COVID-19.
• Silver Creek Camp - due to the camp closing early, we only had
a 2-week camp rather than a 3-week camp with 9 in
attendance.
• Saunders Recreational Facility:
Saunders continued to be open in the month of July with drop-in Hockey.
The program operates on Tuesday 7:30 – 8:30pm.
• Drop-In: 56 Participants Total Attendance: 76 Revenue:
$280 COVID-19 SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP)
• In light of the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration issued by the City of
Bakersfield on March 19, 2020, the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks
Department has created a “COVID-19 Special Use Permit”, to help churches, fitness gyms, and sport associations comply with “social
distancing” and other operating requirement mandated by the State. The process will provide businesses an opportunity to temporary
operate in designated parks throughout the city. The new COVID-19 Special Use Permit process will be available through
the duration of the City’s local Emergency Declaration; and it is designed to help businesses move outdoor quickly, while also ensuring
the public’s health and safety. Businesses are responsible for compliance with any and all other federal, State, County orders and
regulations. Special Event Reservations/Attendance: 15,592
City Events
July 2: Movies in the Park, Recreation & Parks Wilson Park, Guest 71
July 3: Animal Control, Vaccination & Licensing Clinic Silver Creek Park, 9am to 12pm, Guest 100
July 9: Movies in the Park, Recreation & Parks Silver Creek Park, Guest 59
July 16: Movies in the Park, Recreation & Parks Mesa Marin Park, Guest 75
July 23: Beale Band Concerts, Recreation & Parks TPRW Park, Guest 200 Upcoming/Ongoing Events:
• For additional activities and events offered through the Recreation and Parks
Department, please visit the website at www.bakersfieldparks.us.
Department of Recreation and Parks July 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
Kern River/CSUB Encampment Clean-Up (Before/After)
Department of Recreation and Parks July 2021 Monthly Report
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We enhance the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships.
San Miguel Grove Parking Lot Entry Gate Repair
Mesa Marin Sports Complex Fence Windscreen Replacement
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 8/1/2021-8/7/2021
City Council and/or Public Requests
1. Mt Ridge Dr. & Taft Hwy. (Tumbleweed & Illegal Trash Clean-Up)
• The RRT removed illegal trash dumping and existing tumbleweeds that were
located on the east side of Mt. Ridge Dr. south of Taft Hwy.
• One load was taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 2,660
lbs.).
City Sourced Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. Bike Path @ Chester Avenue (Bollard Replacement)
• 8/1/2021 – The RRT removed and replaced two safety bollard posts, due to
vandalism, at the bike path entrance on the west side of Chester Ave.
• 8/3/2021 – The RRT removed and replaced one safety bollard post, due to
vandalism, at the bike path entrance on the east side of Chester Ave.
2. Bike Path Pedestrian Bridge @ Uplands of Kern River (Bollard Replacement)
• The RRT replaced two missing safety bollard posts, due to vandalism, one at each
side of the pedestrian bridge crossing at Uplands of the Kern River.
3. Kern River Parkway (Drinking Fountain Repair)
• The RRT attempted to repair and shut off a leaking drinking fountain, due to
vandalism, east of Mohawk St. adjacent to the kiosk shelter east of exercise
equipment. A new drinking fountain will need to be ordered and installed upon
delivery.
4. Mechanics Bank Fountain (Drain Grate Repair)
• The RRT made repairs to damaged mounting hardware bolts and re-installed a
drain grate in the lower level of the fountain, that was removed due to vandalism.
5. Hughes Ln. & Blue Mountain Way (Railroad Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with encampment clean-ups located on both the north and south sides of the railroad tracks under the Hwy. 99 bridge.
• Three large sites were addressed.
• A total of 3 loads were taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 13,480 lbs.).
6. Uplands of the Kern River (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with encampment clean-ups located off of
Chester Ave., between the Kern Riverbed and the bike path at Uplands.
• 3 Sites were addressed.
• A total of 4 loads were taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight
20,400 lbs.).
7. MLK Park Community Center & Pool Facility (Entry Gate Modification)
• 8/5/2021 – The RRT secured the security entry gates to the community center and
pool facility, due to vandalism.
• 8/6/2021 – The RRT installed a new security lock box at the community center and
pool facility entry gates.
8. The Park at Riverwalk (Amphitheater Seat Removal)
• The RRT temporarily removed the end amphitheater seats of each row, as part of
the new handrail and concrete stairway installation project.
• The amphitheater seats were stored inside the park maintenance yard and will be
re-installed once the project is completed.
Miscellaneous
1. Lowell Park Shop (Safety Bollard Modification)
• The RRT fabricated and modified safety bollard posts for future use of vandalized
bollards.
2. Truxtun Avenue (Bike path)
• The RRT responded to shut off the irrigation water supply, due to a broken line.
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.
3. Mesa Marin Sports Complex (Perimeter Fence Windscreen Replacement)
• The RRT will be replacing the ball diamond fence windscreens at all four fields.
• Work will continue only on weekends until the project is completed.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs.
Bike Path
Chester Ave. Bollard Post Replacement 8/1/2021 20 10 0 0
Bike Path
Uplands of Kern Bollard Post Replacement 8/1/2021 10 5 0 0
Kern River Parkway Irrigation Repair 8/2/2021 10 10 $8.81 0
Mechanics Bank
Fountain Drain Grate Repair 8/2/2021 6 6 0 0
Bike Path
Chester Ave. Bollard Post Replacement 8/3/2021 6 6 0 0
Lowell Shop Bollard Post Modification
8/1/2021
8/2/2021
8/3/2021
10
8
11
5
4
11
0
0
0
0 0
0
Truxtun Ave. Backflow Device Shut Off 8/3/2021 2 1 0 0
Kern River Parkway Drinking Fountain Repair 8/3/2021 4.5 4.5 0 0
Hughes Ln. &
Blue Mountain Railroad Encampment Clean-Up 8/4/2021 57.5 50 $303.30 13,480Lbs
Mt. Ridge Dr. &
Taft Hwy. Illegal Dumping Removal 8/4/2021 15 12.5 $147.15 2,660Lbs
Uplands of Kern
River Encampment Clean-Up 8/5/2021 36.5 42 $459.00 20,400Lbs
MLK Park Com
Ctr. & Pool Fac. Entry Gate Repair 8/5/2021
8/6/2021
14
20
7
10 $140.73 0
0
The Park at
Riverwalk Amphitheater Seat Removal 8/7/2021 70 60 $265.64 0
Totals: Projects Completed: 13 300.5 hrs. 244 hrs. $1,324.63 36,540 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 Attached Photos
Hughes Ln. & Blue Mountain Way Railroad Encampment Clean-Up
Mt. Ridge Dr. & Taft Hwy. Illegal Dumping Clean-Up
Bike Path/Uplands of Kern River Encampment Clean-Up
After Encampment Clean-Up
MLK Park Community Center & Pool Facility Entry Gate Modification
The Park at Riverwalk Amphitheater Seat Removal
MCMURTREY AQUATIC CENTERLap swim & water Walking ScheduleEffective August 16, 2021DaysTimeM-Th 5:30am - 7:30amM-Th 10:00am - 1:00pmM-Th 6:30pm - 8:30pmFriday5:30am - 7:30amFriday10:00am - 1:00pmSat9:00am - 12:00pmMcMurtrey Aquatic Center: (661) 852- 7430
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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 Kari Pressler
at the TRIP office, (661) 326-3700. Regular construction updates are also available on the TRIP website
at BakersfieldFreeways.us
MILESTONES
Began the second pour for the stem and soffit on the eastbound (EB) portion of the Stockdale
Highway Undercrossing (UC).
Westbound (WB) SR 58 to southbound SR 99 connector was moved to a temporary alignment
allowing for the construction of the new loop ramp and tunnel.
Began erecting falsework for the WB Commerce Drive Viaduct.
PROJECT STATUS
Centennial Corridor
Phase 1 - Kern River Bridge Improvements
Contractor: Security Paving Company
This phase constructed bridges across Truxtun Avenue and the Kern River for the future WB Centennial
Corridor (SR 58) exit to Mohawk Street and widened the existing EB bridges at the Kern River and Truxtun
Avenue to accommodate the future freeway lanes.
This phase of the Centennial Corridor has been completed.
Phase 2 – Belle Terrace Operational Improvements
Contractor: Granite Construction
This project consists in general of improvements on SR 99, the Belle Terrace Overcrossing (OC),
the northbound (NB) SR 99/EB SR 58 connector, and local roads. The improvements on SR 99 include
addition of a NB auxiliary lane from the Ming Avenue On-ramp to the NB SR 99/EB SR 58 Connector
ramp and improved signing. The existing Belle Terrace OC will be replaced, and the NB SR 99/EB SR 58
Connector will be reconstructed. Improvements on the local roads include realigning Alamo Court and
Wible Road and raising Belle Terrace.
This phase of the Centennial Corridor has been completed.
August 2021
TRIP Status Report
TRIP Status Report
August 2021
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Phase 3 – Bakersfield Freeway Connector
Contractor: Security Paving Company
68% complete; anticipated completion: Early 2022
This phase of Centennial Corridor reconstructs the WB to SB loop ramp at the SR 58/SR 99 interchange.
The project also constructs a new barrier-separated off-ramp to Ming Avenue from SB SR 99.
• Drainage work continued at various locations within the project site.
• Began construction of the remaining tunnel below SR 58.
• Placement of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) at southbound (SB) SR 99 to
Ming Avenue future off ramp.
• Southbound to Ming off-ramp (EB and WB) have been closed for reconstruction of the ramp.
Phase 4 – Mainline
Contractor: Security Paving Company
50% complete; anticipated completion: Early 2023
This phase constructs the freeway and multiple bridge structures between State Route 99 and the
Westside Parkway.
• Continued construction of the Marella Way OC.
• Installation of reinforcing steel and concrete pours continued for the stem and soffit on the EB
portion of the Stockdale Highway UC.
• Various walls and drainage systems remained under construction throughout the project.
• Placement of CRCP at future EB SR 58 to Ming Avenue off ramp.
• Ming Avenue to NB SR 99 remained closed for the reconstruction of the ramp.
Upcoming Projects
Hageman Bike Path
Contractor: TBD
This project consists of a new 0.40 mile long two directional 10 feet wide Class I bike path with 2’ wide
shoulders on each side. The bike path will begin at the east side of Standard Street cul-de-sac and run
east along the south side of the State Route 99 and State Route 204 connector up until the east side of
the State Route 99. The bike path continues east along the State Route 204 off-ramp to Buck Owens
Blvd and ends at Buck Owens Blvd. The bike path will have an all-weather paved surface allowing for
two-way bicycle and pedestrian movement.
Rosedale Highway Widening Project
Contractor: TBD
This project widens Rosedale Highway from Calloway Drive to Verdugo Lane from 2 lanes to 3 lanes in
each direction. The project involves reconstructing the existing median to accommodate the
additional lane in each direction. It will also include construction of sidewalks in the east-bound and
west-bound directions and installation of curb and gutter where it does not exist in the westbound
TRIP Status Report
August 2021
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Top: Placement of hot mix asphalt (HMA) on the
temporary alignment of the WB SR 58 to SB SR
99 connector.
Left: Continuously Reinforced Concrete (CRCP)
pour along the SB SR 99 shoulder.
Bottom: Placement and compaction of class II
base for stamped concrete along roadway
alignment.
direction. The project will include right turn pockets to Verdugo Lane and Calloway Drive. The project
length is 0.50 miles long.
PROJECT PHOTOS
TRIP Status Report
August 2021
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Top: Mainline view of the future EB SR 58 at
La Mirada bridge.
Left: Contractor pouring the leveling pad for
Retaining Wall 70, a mechanically stabilized
earth (MSE) retaining wall. This retaining wall
separates the grade differential between NB
SR 99 to WB SR 58 Connector and the Ming
Avenue to NB SR 99 on-ramp.
The City will offer two FREE pop-up bulky item
drop-off events!
Help Keep our City Clean!
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, August 14
8 a.m. to noon
4200 Panorama Drive &
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 14 de agosto
8 a.m. al mediodía
En los estacionamientos de 4200 Panorama Drive
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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SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 9 – Myke Towers 8:00 PM
October 2, 2021 – Luke Combs 7:00 PM
November 28, 2021 – Gabriel Iglesias 7:00 PM
$199. $149, $90, $70 On Sale Now
$88 to $22 On Sale Now
$147, $97, $75, $65, $45, $32 On Sale Now
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
May 25, 2022 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
April 9, 2021 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM
June 16, 2022 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
$82, $70, $52, $40 On Sale Now
$43 to $128 On Sale Now
$39 to $199 On Sale Now
August 15, 2021 - Grupo Firme 8:00 PM
September 25 – Hank Williams Jr 8:00 PM
Sept 9, 2021 – Los Angeles Azules 8:00 PM
August 12, 2021 – Justin Moore 8:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
January 21, 2022 – JoJo Siwa 7:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
October 10 – Brett Young 8:00 PM$52, $32 On Sale Now
October 16 – Grupo Canaveral 8:00 PM
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$110, $90, $80, $75, $65, $40 On Sale Now
October 9 – BSO: Bruch & Dvorak 6:00 PM
February 15, 2022 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM
May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM$150, $59, $39 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$20-$78 On Sale Now
December 3 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:00 PM
$125-$40 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
November 14, 2021 – Cirque Musica Holiday 5:00 PM
November 6 – BSO: Mozart & More 6:00 PM
$85, $65, $50, $35 On Sale Now
September 25 – Bronco 8:00 PM
$99, $79, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now
September 10 – Daughtry 8:00 PM
September 8 – Chicago 8:00 PM
$62, $52, $42, $32 On Sale Now
$50 ($25 Child) to $200 On Sale Now
September 11 – Praise In The Park 2:00 PM
$85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale Now
October 16 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zep Eve 8:00 PM