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Home My WebLink About12/27/2019AT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER December 27, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. There will be no trash pick-up on Wednesday, January 1st and curbside trash service will be delayed by one day for the holiday. Notable Items Staff continues its outreach efforts regarding the search for a suitable location for a future Emergency Homeless Shelter. To that end, we have created a video presentation similar to the presentation given at our two community outreachmeetings earlier this month. It can be viewed here: http://bit.ly/39bmZRw. And again, if the community wishes to learn more about the project and the site search,they can find that information here: http://bit.ly/34fmhPs. They may also send their comments on the project to CommunityOutreach@bakersfieldcity.us. Thosemessages will be relayed to the City Council for consideration. The City will also hold a third community outreach meeting on January 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. at the Mechanics Bank (formerly Rabobank) Convention Center. The public is invited to attend the meeting and offer comments and ask questions of Staff about the project. This comes after two previous community meetings were held in December. General Information December 27, 2019 Page 2 The Recreation & Parks Department’s Rapid Response Team has been busy recently, cleaning up a number of encampment and illegal dumping sites. The RRT clearedtwo sites at Yokuts Park (above: before, during and after), clearing nearly 11,000 pounds of trash. The team also addressed 13 encampment sites at San MiguelGrove, as well as one site of illegal dumping on the street and sidewalk on Camino Media. The RRT also has a number of ongoing projects underway, including irrigationmodifications at Stiern Park; pool modification work at the Silver Creek Pool (repairs and adding a new supply water line); replacing damaged pool lights at theMcMurtrey swimming pools; and repairing a backed-up sewer line at the restroom at Patriots Park. After more than 30 years with the Bakersfield Police Department, Chief Lyle Martin has officially retired. Friday, December 27th, was his last day on duty, retiring after serving three years as Chief. The Department held a send-off ceremony for him that morning, featuring speeches from Mayor Karen Goh, City Manager Alan Tandy and Assistant Chief Greg Terry, who will serve as interim Chief until a permanent selection is made. During the ceremony, Chief Martin received his retirement badge (top left) and other gifts. The ceremony also featured the Department’s honor guard (below) and a ceremonial gauntlet (bottom left). Congratulations to Chief Martin on an outstanding career and good luck in your retirement! General Information December 27, 2019 Page 3 Traffic Advisories UPDATED: Westside Parkway lane and ramp closures The schedule has been updated for the nighttime closures on the eastbound Westside Parkway off-ramp to Truxtun Avenue. The work will now be performed on Thursday, December 26th and Friday, December 27th, weather permitting. The closure is expected to be in place between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night. Eastbound motorists will need to exit the Westside Parkway at Mohawk Street to connect with Truxtun Avenue. The westbound on-ramp will remain open, but will be operating with only one lane. Truxtun Avenue will remain open to traffic in both directions. Reports U-Verse price change notification letter. Event Notifications Recreation & Parks’ Polar Bear Plunge is set for Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Pre-registration is currently open. Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank (formerly Rabobank) Arena, Theater & Convention Center. Co-Sponsor McMurtrey Aquatic Center 1325 Q Street 661-852-7430 www.bakersfieldparks.us Splash into the New Year by taking an icy plunge into the activity pool at McMurtrey Aquatic Center! Participants can go down the slide into icy water and swim 25 yards, or they can choose to jump in and swim 25 yards before climbing out onto dry land to enjoy some hot chocolate. Wednesday, January 1st Ages 7 & Up Event starts at 11:00am REGISTRATION DETAILS $5 to Plunge; $20 for Sweatshirt Pre-Registration begins on December 16th Registration the day of begins at 10:30am and closes at 11:30am. All Participants must check-in no later than 11:30am. BOX OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 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 Broadway In Bakersfield 661-852-7308 Week of December 9th UPCOMING EVENTS December 13&14 – Condors vs Grd Rapids7:00 PM $38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now December 15 – CSUB Hockey vs UCI2 PM $10 On Sale Now December 29 – Cirque Musica Holiday6 PM $99, $79, $59, $39, $29 On Sale Now December 31 – Condors vs Ontario5 PM $38, $28.50, $23, $19, $16, $12 On Sale Now January 25 – Monster Trucks 1:30/7:30 PM $43, $24, $21, $19, $14 On Sale Now February 17 – Harlem Globetrotters2:00 PM $90, $70, $54, $42, $33, $25, $18 On Sale Now February 20 – Blake Shelton 7:00 PM $109, $89, $69, $49 On Sale Now March 2 – KISS 7:30 PM $39.50 to $1000 On Sale Now March 12&13 – AXEL By Cirque Du Soleil7:30 PM $130 to $35 On Sale Now March 14 – AXEL By Cirque Du Soleil4 & 7:30 PM $130 to $35 On Sale Now March 15 – AXEL By Cirque Du Soleil1:30 PM $130 to $35 On Sale Now March 17 – JoJo Siwa w/The Belles7:00 PM $66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now June 22 – Hillsong Worship 7:30 PM 49.50, 44.50, 39.50, 27.50, 20.00 On Sale 12/13 December 13-15 – The Nutcracker $40 to $10 On Sale Now December 16 – Cirque Dreams Holidaze7:30 PM $65, $50, $35 On Sale Now January 4 – Willy Nelson & Family 8:00 PM $150, $132, $92, $72, $52 On Sale Now January 7 – Sesame Street Live 6:00 PM $63, $38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now January 8 – Sesame Street Live 10:30 AM $63, $38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now January 8 – Sesame Street Live 6:00 PM $63, $38, $33, $28, $23, $18 On Sale Now January 24 – George Lopez 8:00 PM $56.50, $36.50 On Sale Now February 17 – The Bachelor Live 7:00 PM $153, $75, $55, $48, $38 On Sale Now March 14 – Dustin Lynch 8:00 PM $54, $34 On Sale Now March 31 – Dancing With The Stars Live!8:00 PM $79.50, $59.50, $35.50 On Sale Now April 8 – Baby Shark Live!6:00 PM $55, $45, $35 On Sale Now April 26 – Brett Young 8:00 PM $52, $32 On Sale Now May 6 – Celtic Woman 7:00 PM $150, $69, $39 On Sale Now www.mechanicsbankarena.com - www.spectrumamphitheatre.com THEATER