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Home My WebLink About09/07/2012OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Septei TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager A� SUBJECT: Generallnformation Miscellaneous News • The month of August was very busy for the Rabobank Arena, Conve and Theater. SMG reported two of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & "Dragons" performances were sold out and overall circus attendar highest it has been in 10 years. A news release from SMG is enclosed. • City staff will be holding a community meeting regarding the Planz f Thursday, September 13th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the South High Schc beginning at 5:30 p.m. A news release is enclosed. • Doug Mclsaac, the newly appointed Community Services Departm� will begin his tenure with the City on Monday. We look forward to hc board! • Another reminder, Bakersfield native and 2012 Olympic Gold M� Varner will be honored at a community event at Central Park c September 8th starting at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the p� Event Information ✓ Mana Sept. 13th at 8 p.m. Rabobank Arena Tickets: $38-$148 ✓ The Park At River Walk 2012 Concert Series featuring the Bakersfield Symphoi n _ _ � � rLi,. _ � r� - - - GenE Sep Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: ➢ The Streets Division work schedule for the week of September 10, � and ➢ A letter from Bright House Networks regarding potential changes programming. RS:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk � B A K E R S F I E L Q P: 661.852.7300 I F: b6L8d1.4904 I RABOBANKARENA.COM I 70U7 TRU]CTUH AYENUE I BAKERSFIEL�, CA 93' or Immediate Release eptember 5, 2012 ontact: d Dorsey, Assistant General Manager/Director of Events, 661-852-7304 dorsev�rabobankarena.com RABOBANK ARENA & THEATER WRAP UP HIGHLY-SUCCESSFUL AUGUST (Bakersfield, CA) — The summer of 2012 ended with numerous sold out performances at Ra Arena and Theater, capping off a very busy summer at all SMG-managed venues. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show to Rabobank Theater on August 18. The sold event was part of Hart's current "Let Me Explain" tour throughout the United States, and gen positive reviews from fans who were fortunate to attend. The month ended with a record-breaking engagement of Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey� Circus "Dragons" August 29 — September 2. The engagement included s sold out performances and generated record-breaking numbers. Feld Entertainment will ret� Rabobank Arena November 8-11 with Disney On Ice's presents "100 Years of Magic." TickE Disney On Ice are currently on sale. ### About SMG Bakersfield: SMG manages Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center, Bright House Neiworks Amphitheatre and Sar Community Hospital Ice Center of Bakersfield. All venues are owned by the City of Bakersfield. About SMG: Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities worldwitle, including aren stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, convention, congress and exhibition centers, science centers and a v other venues. Across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and over arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking an programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through its cc and catering company SAVOR, currently serving more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smqworld.com. � B A IC E I� S F I E L D City Manager's Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 6, 2012 MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Chris Huot Administrative Analyst (661) 326-3775 CITY TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS AMENITY OPTIONS FOR PLANZ PARK The City of Bakersfield will host a community meeting to present potential o replacement amenities at Planz Park on Thursday, September 13, 2012 in the S School cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ward 1 Councilmember Rudy ` Ward 7 Councilmember Russell Johnson are scheduled to be in attendance, staff from various City departments. The existing swimming pool has been since late 2009 due to budget reductions and will require significant repairs t operations. Neighborhood residents will have the opportunity to ask ques� provide their input regarding the options to be discussed. The community 1 received at the meeting will be presented to the City Council Communit� Committee members at a subsequent meeting. The presentation will include: • The current status of amenities at Planz Park • Concepts and options for replacement amenities at Planz Park • Q&A/Feedback session for citizens to provide input to City staff � planning of amenities at the park. .. . .. Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE Week of Sept. 10, 2012 — Sept. 14, 2012 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Reconstructing streets in the area Manley Ct & Angela Way Sealing streets in the area East of FairFax ResurFacing streets in the area south of 34t" St between Chester Ave & Union Ave Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Curb & Gutter and ag-base being installed on Bedford Green between 184 & 178 Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, September 10, 2012 Between So. "H" St. & Union Avenue — Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) — Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Between 99 Hwy. & So. "H" St. — Ming Ave. & Panama Ln. Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. "H" St. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. — Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr. Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. — Madison Ave. & Hale St. Thursday, September 13, 2012 Between Carr St. & California Ave. — Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. — California Ave. & Montclair St. Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. — Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd. Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. — No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. — Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Fridav, September 14, 2012 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. — Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. — Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. — Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. bright house NETWORKS 3701 North Sillect Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93308 Tel (661) 634-2260 Fax (661) 395-3378 '�� : August 31, 201Z Mr. Alan Tandy �;�� Manager City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Tandy: Joseph R. Schoenstein Division President Bakersfield Division .�'�� '_r�. ,5 -.. ti�. �� From time to time our agreements with cable channels and television stations corr renewal. While we do not anticipate any loss or disruption of service, regulations reqi notify you of the possibility of losing programming. Please be advised, therefore, agreements with BBC America, Cooking Channel, Current N, DIY, Encore, Encor Encore Drama, Encore Family, Encore Love, Encore Suspense, Encore Westerns, Food GoIN, Game Show Network (GSN), Great American Country, MC (Music Choice), N NHL Center Ice, Ovation, Playboy, Sprout, Starz, Starz Cinema, Starz Comedy, Starz Ec in Black, Starz Kids & Family, TuTV Bandamax, TuN De Pelicula, TuTV De Pelicula and Youtoo TV remain in effect on a month to month basis, but we may have to ceasE in all formats if our authority to continue is withheld. For more information on Bright House Networks programming, please call 1-661-32� visit our website at `�y ��.�trouse.c�, �. Sir�cerely, �_. �� ; ,��°_._�- . � � Joseph R. Schoenstein Division President