OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER July 16, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager CC / CH SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items This week Bakersfield Fire Department deployed firefighters to respond to the River Fire in Mariposa County (top right). One of 212 engines assigned to the River Fire, Bakersfield Fire’s OES 412 (bottom right) was deployed on July 11 and is tasked with protecting homes in the area. As of July 14, the fire had burned 9,500 acres and was 28% contained. Firefighters continue to aggressively attack the fire even as dangerous heat persists. Low humidity, tree torching, wind- driven runs and frequent spot fires continue to challenge firefighters involved in containing the River Fire. Bakersfield firefighters can be expected to be committed to this incident for as many as two weeks. Crews from the Recreation & Parks Department are completing Top: The River Fire in Mariposoa County; bottom: some repairs at the east lake at Bakersfield Fire’s OES 412 crew made up of (left to The Park at River Walk this week, right) Capt. Scott Drake, Engineer Lance Osborne, and requiring them to lower the water Firefighters Sean Rogers and Jorge Godinez. General Information July 16, 2021 Page 2 level there. The lake will be returned to its normal level once the repairs are completed, using canal water that was released further downstream and rediverted back, resulting in no net loss of water. It’s expected to take two weeks before repairs are completed. The City continues to grow. Development Services reports that we are currently out- pacing last year’s single-family home building permits issued to-date, and in June, the City issued 110 such permits. Compared to the same point in 2020, there have been 32 more permits issued so far in 2021: 614 through June (year-to-date) compared to 582 last year. Despite the pandemic, single-family home building didn’t slow down, with more new single-family home permits issued last year (1,450) than in any of the previous five years. The City invites the public to an in-person Open House on July 22nd at MLK Community Center to learn more about the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program which funds development and infrastructure programs to accomplish environmental, health, and economic benefits in the most disadvantaged communities. The City’s Solid Waste Division hosted two pop-up large trash item drop-off events on Saturday, July 10 at Planz Park and Riverlakes Ranch Community Center. Between the two locations, 183 vehicles came through and the City collected almost 25,000 pounds of trash items: • The Planz Park location received almost 16,000 pounds of trash, another 660 pounds of recycling materials, and 12 mattresses; • The Riverlakes Ranch Community Center location received 13,120 pounds of trash, 760 pounds of recycling and 17 mattresses. These events funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure as part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative. Traffic Advisories General Information July 16, 2021 Page 3 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 July 19 through the evening of July 22. The closure is needed for falsework grading of the stem and soffit. 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 Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, June 2021. Recreation & Parks Department monthly report, June, 2021. Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, July 4-10, 2021. Events Movie in the Park: “Little Giants” (1994), Friday, July 16 at Mesa Marin Sports Complex (10315 Highway 178). The movie starts at dusk. Concerts by the Fountain, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 22, at The Marketplace Bakersfield (9000 Ming Avenue, at Haggin Oaks Boulevard). BAKERSFIELD TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES PLAN The City of Bakersfield and TCC Community Collaborative Team invites you to an in-person Open House to learn more about the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program and how to be involved in TCC plan and project development. THURSDAY, JULY 22ND MLK Community Center 1000 S Owens St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Time: 2:30pm – 6:30pm b Format: Open House - Stop by anytime Spanish interpretation will be available If you can’t come by, a Virtual Open House will be held Friday, July 23rd, 12:00pm to 1:00pm Join the Virtual Open House via Zoom at: For all press inquiries contact: Cecelia Griego, Project Manager https://bakersfieldcity.zoom.us/j/98860298034 [email protected] To join by Phone call: 1.669.900.6833 (661) 326-3788 Meeting ID 98860298034# The purpose of Open House is help community members get familiar with the TCC Program and the types of community projects it can fund. Additional workshops will be held the next three months, where we will need your help to prioritize community projects, policies, and programs within the TCC Focus area that include portions of the Downtown, Old Town Kern, Oleander, Sunset, and Lakeview communities. To sign-up for updates on the TCC Plan visit https://bakersfieldtccplan.org Comunidades Climáticas Transformadoras de BAKERSFIELD La Ciudad de Bakersfield, y el Equipo Colaborativo Comunitario lo invita a una exposición informativa para aprender sobre el programa Comunidades Climáticas Transformadoras (TCC) y como involucrarse en el desarrolló de proyectos y el Plan TCC. Jueves, 22 de Julio Centro Comunitario MLK 1000 S Owens St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Hora: 2:30pm – 6:30pm To sign-up for updates on the TCC Plan visit Format: Open House - Stop by anytime to https://bakersfieldtccplan.orgFormato: Exposición Abierta – Visítenos en cualquier momento provide your feedback on the TCC Plan Habrá interpretación en español ToSi nosign puede-up for acompañarnos, updates on the habrá TCC una Plan exposición visit https://bakersfieldtccplan.orgabierta virtual el viernes, 23 de Julio de 12:00pm- 1:00pm Para todas consultas de prensa: Únase a la exposición virtual atreves de Zoom: Cecelia Griego, Gestor de Proyecto https://bakersfieldcity.zoom.us/j/98860298034 [email protected] Para integrarse por teléfono: 1.669.900.6833 (661) 326-3788 ID de Junta 98860298034# El propósito de la exposición es ayudar a los miembros de la comunidad a familiarizarse con el programa TCC y los tipos de proyectos comunitarios que pueden ser financiados. Se llevarán a cabo talleres adiciónales durante los próximos tres meses, donde necesitaremos su ayuda para priorizar proyectos, políticas y programas comunitarios dentro del área de enfoque de TCC que incluyen parte de las comunidades del Centro, Old Town Kern, Oleander, Sunset, y Lakeview. Para inscribirse para recibir actualizaciones sobre el Plan TCC visite https://bakersfieldtccplan.org Revitalizar el Centro de Bakersfield: Vivir, Trabajar, Jugar forma parte de las Inversiones del Clima de California, una iniciativa estatal que destina miles de millones de dólares de Cap- and-Trade para la reducción de gases de efecto invernadero, fortalecimiento de la economía y mejoramiento de la salud publica y el medio ambiente especialmente en comunidades en desventaja. The American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard Program is designed to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguards. Participants will improve swim strokes and learn valuable life saving skills. Basic swim skills are necessary. Please remember to bring your towel and a swim suit. McMurtrey Pool Activity #259009 Ages: 11—15 years Monday/Wednesdays A1. 8:00 a.m.— 8:50 a.m. or B1. 3:00 p.m.—3:50 p.m. Session: July 19—August 11 Fee: $54 Resident/ $64 Non-Resident Thanks to a grant program from Kaiser Permanente and American Red Cross there will be limited spots for income-eligible participants that will cost only $5. Apply for a grant online at www.bakersfieldparks.us. McMurtrey Aquac Center 1325 Q Street (661) 852-7430 www.bakersfieldparks.us MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2021 Report Contact: Timothy Huynh,Chief Program Officer EM: [email protected] PH: (714) 836-7188 x132 Number Served to Date (10/26/2020 through 06/30/2021) Service Goal 300 % of goal 233% Number of Individuals Served 700 Number of Households Served 700 Number of New Enrollments During the Month 66 Program Exits Number of Exits 579 Number of Exits to Unknown Destinations 408 Number of Exits to Known Destinations 171 % of Destinations that are Unknown 70% % of Destinations that are Known 30% Exits to Permanent Housing 56 Permanent housing (other than RRH) for formerly 16 homeless persons Rental by client, with RRH or equivalent subsidy 2 Rental by client in a public housing unit 5 Rental by client, with other ongoing housing subsidy 10 Owned by client, with ongoing subsidy 0 Rental by client, no ongoing housing subsidy 6 Staying or living with family, permanent tenure 15 Staying or living with friends, permanent tenure 2 Exits to Temporary Housing 15 Staying or living with family, temporary tenure 5 Staying or living with friends, temporary tenure 3 Host Home (non-crisis) 0 Transitional housing for homeless persons (including