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Home My WebLink About12/30/2015AT/CH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER December 30, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager Subject: General Information Happy New Year 2016 Notable Items:  City offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday, December 31st and January 1st, in observance of New Year’s Day.  Please note there will be no trash pickup on January 1st. Instead, trash pickup will be held the following day. The same schedule applies to recycling collection as well.  Christmas trees can be recycled at the Mt. Vernon Green Waste Facility. The facility’s address is 2601 South Mt. Vernon Avenue; the hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (closed New Year’s Day). Trees may also be placed in your green waste container, but only if they are cut down to fit inside the container (the lid must close completely).  Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) recently announced its 2015 Regional Award Winners, and we were pleased to learn that the City will receive two awards for the following activities: o Richard A. Maxwell Public Safety Award: Bakersfield Police Department for reducing response times and increasing community outreach by implementing a series of recommendations from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. o Transportation Award: Completion of the State Route 178/Morning Drive Interchange TRIP Project. General Information December 30, 2015 Page 2 Regional Awards of Merit recipients, as determined by a Kern COG Board subcommittee, honor individuals, organizations, and programs for making major contributions to the area’s quality of life through innovative and cooperative efforts. The annual Awards Program is scheduled for March 3rd. A thank you goes out to staff from multiple departments who were and continue to be instrumental in the success of the activities being recognized by Kern COG.  On December 24th the Bakersfield Fire Department (BFD) and Bakersfield Firefighters' Relief Association’s Christmas Eve Task Force visited sites around the city where Firefighters delivered gifts, companionship, and good cheer to children and adults in shelters, hospitals, and other public assistance facilities. This event has been held for 29 straight years, and is funded and staffed by off-duty BFD Firefighters and their families. Reports:  Streets Division work schedule for the week of January 4th Event Notifications:  Event Calendar for Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center  Polar Bear Plunge at McMurtrey Aquatic Center: Plunge into the pool on New Year’s Day starting at 11:00 a.m. There is a charge of $5.00/person; $20.00 for a warm sweatshirt. Hot chocolate is available for free.  Animal Vaccine, Licensing, and Microchip Clinics: The City will continue to offer low-cost vaccine, licensing, and microchip clinics through the upcoming year. Attached you will find the 2016 schedule and information. AT:CG cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk Week of January 4_2016_Work Schedule Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of January 4, 2015 – January 8, 2016 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Maintenance Grind & Pave on Planz Rd between Wible Rd and So “H” St Maintenance Grind & Pave on Manor St between Panorama and River Bridge Base work and paving at Sports Village Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city Sidewalk installation at Sports Village Working on Brick repairs at Centennial Plaza Concrete Repairs to various Bus Stops throughout City limits Concrete work in the area of California Ave to Verde from “A” St to Chester (HUD Area) Concrete work in the area of Madison to Cottonwood from Casa Loma to Brook St (HUD Area) Concrete improvements at Park at River Walk BHNA Concrete work in the area of California Ave to Brundage from Union Ave to Railroad Tracts east of Martin Luther King Blvd (HUD Area) NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of street sweeper are in Fleet for repairs. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month only when possible. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of January 4_2016_Work Schedule Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, January 4, 2016 Between Golden State & 16th St. -- “F” St. & Oak St. /kern River Boundary Between 34th St. & 30th St. – Chester Ave. & San Dimas St. Between San Dimas St. & Beale Ave. – 34th/Bernard St. & Niles St. Between Olive Dr. & Riverlakes Dr. (ext.) – Riverlakes Dr. & Coffee Rd. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Between Panorama Dr. & Bernard St. -- Union Ave. & Loma Linda Dr. Between River Blvd. & E. Columbus St. – Panorama Dr. & Columbus St. Between College Ave. & Azalea Ave. – Mountain Dr. & Raval St. Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd. Thursday, January 7, 2016 City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St. Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Panama Ln. & Pacheco Rd. (alignment) City areas between Progress Rd. & Old River Rd. – Meadow Falls Dr. & Rose Creek Dr. Friday, January 8, 2016 Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Harris Rd. & Panama Ln. Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. Between 178 Hwy. & Paladino Dr. – W. Columbus St. & Morning Dr. City areas between Sterling Rd. & Morning Dr. – 178 Hwy. & College Ave. Between Valley St. & Lene Pl. -- 178 Hwy & Hickory Dr. Between 178 Hwy. & Reynard Rd. – Kern Canyon Rd. & McKenna St. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Wy. & N. Stine Rd. BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM (Excluding Event Days) CHARGE-BY-PHONE 1-888-929-7849 GROUP SALES INFORMATION 661-852-7309 SEASON TICKET INFORMATION Bakersfield Condors 661-324-PUCK (7825) www.bakersfieldcondors.com Bakersfield Symphony 661-323-7928 www.BSOnow.org Bakersfield Community Concert Association 661-589-2478 www.bakersfieldcca.org UPCOMING EVENTS December 11 – Condors vs San Diego 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now December 26 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now December 27 – Condors vs San Diego 5:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 2 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 8 – Condors vs San Antonio 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 9 – Condors vs Ontario 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 15 – Condors vs Texas 7:00 PM January 22-23 – Monster X Tour 7:30 PM $40, $20, $17, $15, $10 On Sale Now January 22 – Condors vs Manitoba 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 25 – Condors vs Manitoba 7:00 PM $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now February 14 – WWE Live 1:00 PM $95, $65, $50, $35, $25, $15 On Sale 12/11 February 15 – Harlem Globetrotters 2:00 PM $85, $50, $40, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now $35, $25, $20, $16, $12 On Sale Now December 14 – George Kahn (BCCA)7:30 PM BCCA event December 11-13 – Nutcracker $34, $30, $28 On Sale Now January 8 – Disney Live 3:30 & 6:30 PM $56, $32, $23, $18 On Sale Now Februrary 6 – Symphony 7:30 PM $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now February 11 – The Producers 7:30 PM $55, $40, $30 On Sale 12/12 February 12 – Valentines Love Jam 7:30 PM $69.50, $52.50, $42.50, $37.50, $32.50 On Sale Now March 10 – Ragtime: The Musical 7:30 PM $55, $40, $30 On Sale 12/12 March 12 – Symphony 7:30 PM $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now April 6 – Blue Man Group 7:30 PM $65, $50, $35 On Sale 12/12 April 25 – Joe Bonamassa 8:00 PM $125, $99, $89, $79, $69 On Sale Now April 27 & 28 – Shen Yun 7:30 PM $120, $110, $100, $80, $70, $60 On Sale Now May 17 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM $105, $65, $45 On Sale Now www.rabobankarena.com - www.bhnamphitheatre.com Vaccine and licensing fees on back January Saturday 1/2/16 9 a.m. – Noon The Park at River Walk 11200 Stockdale Hwy. February Saturday 2/6/16 9a.m.-Noon Jefferson Park 801 Bernard St. March Saturday 3/5/16 9 a.m.-Noon Beale Park 500 Oleander Ave. April Saturday 4/2/16 9a.m.-Noon Wilson Park 2400 Wilson Rd. May Saturday 5/7/16 9 a.m.-Noon Lowell Park 800 4th St. June Saturday 6/4/16 9 a.m.-Noon Stiern Park 5201 Monitor St. July Saturday 7/2/16 9 a.m.-Noon Saunders Park 3300 Palm St. August Saturday 8/6/16 9 a.m.-Noon Heritage Park 2320 Mt. Vernon Ave. September Saturday 9/10/16 9 a.m.-Noon Stonecreek Park 8515 Akers Rd. October Saturday 10/1/16 9 a.m.-Noon Central Park at Mill Creek 600 19th St. November Saturday 11/5/16 9 a.m.-Noon Planz Park 1601 Planz Rd. December Saturday 12/3/16 9 a.m.-Noon Challenger Park 5700 Akers Rd. City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division 2016 Vaccine, Licensing & Microchip Clinics WHY Should You License Your Dog? California requires all dogs over the age of three months are vaccinated and licensed as a rabies control measure. However, there are other reasons why you should license your pet, such as: A license provides proof that your pet has been vaccinated for rabies, which is a fatal viral disease that can be prevented by vaccination. Anyone finding a lost dog can contact Animal Control and through the license number, find the owner. Proof of rabies vaccinations can prove useful if your pet is involved in a bite incident. Easy Steps to Follow for Vaccinating & Licensing At the low-cost monthly clinics your dog can be vaccinated for a reduced fee. A license must be purchased at the clinics when receiving the rabies vaccine. You may also have your dog vaccinated by a licensed Veterinarian then purchase the license at a location listed below. If your dog is altered, provide proof along with the rabies certificate with payment to the City of Bakersfield and a license will be issued. Vaccine fees: Rabies Vaccine: $8.00 DAPP vaccine: $7.00 Bordatella vaccine (Kennel Cough): $10.00 All 3 vaccines: $20.00 License Fees: Spayed or Neutered: 1 year license-$15.00 3 year license-$30.00 Natural Dogs: 1 year license-$60.00 3 year license-$120.00 Senior Rates (62 and older): Dogs MUST be spayed or neutered for discount! 1 year license- $5.00 3 year license-$15.00 Temporary License: Dog MUST be dog spayed or neutered within 60 days 1 Year License: $15.00 1 Year Senior License: $5.00 Where to purchase a license Animal Control office City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center 1501 Truxtun Ave. #339 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. 661-326-3436 661-832-PETS (7387) Mon-Fri, 8-4 Tues-Sat, 10-4 Or visit us on the web at: http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/acc/index.html