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Home My WebLink About02/19/2021CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Feb. 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information Notable Items  Following the successes of previous pop-up drive-thru trash drop-off events, the City’s Solid Waste Division is planning to hold more in the future, including a pair tomorrow. On Saturday, February 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, residents can drop off regular household items that don’t fit in their tan or blue carts at two locations: the parking lots at Aera Park (100 Jewetta Avenue) and Mechanics Bank Arena (1001 Truxtun Avenue). This weekend’s events are part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative, to help improve the look of the City for residents and visitors. Through the first two trash drop-off events of 2021, the City has already collected more than 60 tons of trash.  The Bakersfield Fire Department completed round 1 of its Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 10 (right and below). The department is currently in the lead, with another big donation day set for Wednesday, February 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To join the competition between the Bakersfield General Information Feb. 19, 2021 Page 2 Fire and Police Departments as well as the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Kern County Fire Department, register for an appointment online to donate. Be sure to use the sponsor code bbob when you register!  Visit Bakersfield Manager David Lyman recently took a look at the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Bakersfield’s hotels, specifically their occupancy rate and daily rates. It turns out despite some downturn, we’re faring better than the state and the rest of the country. Check out the entire report here.  The City is asking for community feedback about the Transformative Climate Communities Plan which will help revitalize the Downtown, Old Town Kern, Oleander, Sunset, and Lakeview communities. We’re accepting feedback through Sunday, February 28. Anyone interested in the plan can check it out here, see past community meeting videos about the plan and send feedback to the email provided on the website. Traffic Advisories  One-way directional traffic control planned for La Mirada Drive A one-way directional traffic control will be enforced on La Mirada Drive at the bridge beginning February 22. A single lane will remain open with flagging to direct traffic. The closure is scheduled between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is expected to be in place for a week to allow for the installation of railing on the La Mirada Drive bridge. 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.  One-way directional traffic control planned for Real Road A one-way directional traffic control will be enforced on Real Road, south of Stockdale Highway during daytime hours beginning February 22. A single lane will remain open with flagging to direct traffic. This closure is scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is expected to be in place for a week to allow for slope concrete paving work. 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.  Full closure planned on North Stine Road A full closure has been scheduled for North Stine Road. Beginning February 23, Stine Road will be closed north of Stockdale Highway. The closure is needed for bridge construction. Stine Road will remain closed for the duration of the Stockdale Bridge construction, which is estimated to be about 18 months. General Information Feb. 19, 2021 Page 3 During the closure, residents can detour around the work zone by using McDonald Way to enter and exit the neighborhood. 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.  Nighttime closure planned 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. on February 23, 24 and 25. The closure is needed for falsework installation. During the closure, residents can detour around the work zone by using McDonald Way or Real Road. 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  AT&T U-verse programming changes through April 2021.  WARN notice from California Resources Corporation. Events  Pop-up Drive-thru Trash Drop-off, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, February 20 at Mechanics Bank Arena (1001 Truxtun Avenue, enter parking lot from N Street) and Aera Park (100 Jewetta Avenue). The City will offer two FREE pop-up bulky item drop-off events! Help Keep our City Clean! SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, February 20 8 a.m. to noon Parking lots of Aera Park (100 Jewetta Ave) & Mechanics Bank Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave) 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 ### Battle of the Badges Bakersfield Community Blood Drive Location: DoubleTree by Hilton 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct Bakersfield, CA 93308 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Be a Hero and Save a Life by making an appointment to donate blood. Go to www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: bbob We are practicing CDC guidelines: *wearing a mask *hand sanitizing *temperature checking *social distancing *fresh PPE with each donor 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 200, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 February 18, 2021 The Honorable Karen K. Goh Mayor of the City of Bakersfield City Hall South 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Mayor@bakersfieldcity.us Via Email Re: California Resources Corporation Notice of Permanent Layoffs Dear Mayor Goh, Due to our ongoing restructuring following emergence from our Chapter 11 bankruptcy, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) is implementing a layoff. This notification is regarding the Company’s CRC Plaza facility at 900 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and other facilities in the Bakersfield area. Affected employees will receive Notice pay for 60 days starting on dates ranging from today through April 1, 2021 with such employees released from reporting for work during that period. Their employment with the Company will end after the 60-day Notice pay period, at which time they will be eligible to receive severance pay under the company’s severance plan. The Company anticipates that these layoffs will be permanent. It is anticipated that approximately 50 positions will be impacted by the layoff at these facilities in your jurisdiction. The job classifications impacted are detailed in the attached notice that was provided to affected employees. This notice is based on the best information currently available to us. Affected employees will not have any bumping rights; in other words, they will not have the right to take another staff member’s job. The affected employees are not represented by a union. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (562) 999-8501 or dan.watts@crc.com. Sincerely, Daniel S. Watts Vice President – Compensation and Benefits Notice to Affected Employees Delivered via Email Dear <<Employee name>>, As you were recently informed, in light of petroleum demand impacts from COVID-19 and our resulting lower activity levels, California Resources Corporation (the “Company”) is implementing a layoff. This government required notice is to confirm that your position at the Company’s CRC Plaza facility at 900 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311 is included in this layoff and as such, you will receive Notice pay for 60 days starting <<notice start date>>, even though you are released from reporting for work during that period, and your employment with the Company will end on <<notice end date>> . The Company anticipates that these layoffs will be permanent; however, you will be eligible to apply for any job with the Company that becomes available in the future. Please be advised that you have no bumping rights (i.e., you cannot take a position currently occupied by another employee). A total of 55 positions are anticipated to be impacted by the layoff at this facility with 60-day notice periods commencing on various dates through October 1, 2020. The job classifications and number affected include: Admin Asst (1), AP Specialist (1), Automation Tech (2), Dir Accounting (1), Engineer Data (1), Engineer Prod/Ops (5), Engineer Reservoir (7), Engineering Tech (5), Geologist (4), Geophysicist (1), Geoscience Tech (4), HR Analyst (1), HR Coord (2), HSE Tech (1), Land Specialist (1), Engineer Prod/Ops (2), Mgr Subsurface (1), Operations Advisor (2), Petrophysicist (2), Regulatory Advisor (1), Safety Advisor (3), Security Advisor (1), Supv Automation (1), Supv Mech Integrity (1), Well Analyst (4). This notice is based on the best information currently available to us. You will be notified separately regarding benefits available to you under the Company’s Notice and Severance Pay Plan and outplacement services. Please be advised that you have no bumping rights (i.e., you cannot take a position currently occupied by another employee). If you have lost your job or been laid off temporarily, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI). More information on UI and other resources available for workers is available at www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019. Additional dislocated worker assistance may also be available to you through the California Employment Development Department (“EDD”). To locate the service delivery area serving your location, please call telephone number (916) 654-7799 or contact your local EDD office. We are extremely grateful for the effort and commitment demonstrated by all CRC employees as we provide affordable, reliable and secure energy to Californians. Should you have any questions, please send an email to AskPRC@crc.com or contact Shawnna Edmond (shawnna.edmond@crc.com or 661-414-3865). Sincerely, People Resource Center The People Resource Center California Resources Corporation | CRC People Operations | Email: AskPRC@crc.com 27200 Tourney Road, Suite 200 | Santa Clarita | CA 91355