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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Dec. 30, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
City offices will be closed Friday, December 31, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Residential trash services will NOT be impacted by the closure.
Notable Items
The Bakersfield Police Academy celebrated the graduation of more than
two dozen cadets last week. A graduation
ceremony for the 25 new officers was held
on Thursday, December 23 at Bakersfield
First Assembly of God church (right), not far
from the Academy facility. Friends
and family were on-hand to
celebrate and pin badges on the new
officers. This is the fifth academy class
funded by the Public Safety & Vital
Services (PSVS) Measure as the City
continues its efforts to add new
officers to the department. The next
academy class is tentatively set to
start in March 2022.
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Congratulations to this graduating class and welcome to the department!
Anyone interested in learning more about the Bakersfield Police Department or about
how to join should visit JoinBPD.us.
The Media Team from the City’s Technology Services Department has created a Year-in-Review video for a look back at the accomplishments and advances made by the
City, its departments and staff during 2021. The video can be viewed on the City’s
YouTube channel, as well as on all of our social media platforms starting December
31.
The Recreation & Parks Department held a special Santa’s Winter Wonderland event at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
last week (right & below). Santa was available for photos and
Christmas presents were provided by Toys for Tots, the Austin Charles
Family and City of Bakersfield
employees. Around 500 presents
were given out, along with more
than 300 lunches, which were
provided by the Kern County
Superintendents of Schools. In total,
we estimate that more than 1,000
people attended this event!
The Recreation & Parks Department hosted
a Kwanzaa Event at the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Community Center (right & pg. 3) on
Wednesday, December 29. The celebration
featured performances by the Teye Sa
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Thiosanne African Drum & Dance Company, Eyo the Stiltwalker, African folktales and
a Harambee African Art Gallery.
The Annual Polar Bear Plunge at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center is set for Saturday,
Jan. 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. Anyone 7-years-old or older can participate. Registration starts
at 10:30 a.m. and all plungers must be registered no later than 11:30 a.m. It costs $5
to plunge and you can buy a sweatshirt for $25 (supplies limited).
After it was closed in late November for annual winter maintenance, the McMurtrey Aquatic Center will re-open for lap swim on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. The hours for lap swim are Monday through
Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., as well as 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. On Saturdays, lap swim is available from 9 a.m. to noon.
Some great news from the
Recreation & Parks Department: Deer Peak Park's playground is now open! The playground (right)
had been closed since August as part of a $316,000
playground improvement
project, replacing equipment
that was more than 22 years
old.
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Registration for the Spring adult softball seasons through the City’s Recreation & Parks
Department opens on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. There are men’s and co-ed leagues
available. The season will begin on February 14 with evaluation games played
through February 28. League games will follow starting March 1. Games will be played
on multiple nights each week, but teams will play once a week.
Pickleball clinics return next month at Jastro Park! Learn how to play the fastest
growing sport in the U.S. at a four-day beginner’s clinic held on the first four Mondays
in January. Instruction includes overall strategy as well as shot types, serves and more! The cost is $104 per person and online registration is now open.
Visit Bakersfield is still accepting applications for its first Bakersfield Restaurant Week!
Restaurant Weeks are celebrated in many cities throughout the U.S. and we are excited to bring this successful promotion to Bakersfield. Space for this exciting event
– which will provide restaurants with free promotion and advertising – is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Dates for the inaugural Restaurant Week will be
announced later.
If you are an owner of a Bakersfield-based restaurant who is interested in free
promotion and advertising as part of Bakersfield’s Restaurant Week, please reach out
to info@visitbakersfield.com.
As the City looks to increase affordable housing opportunities, we’ve created a virtual
workshop through the Bakersfield Affordable Housing Strategy.
The goal of the workshop is to help the City better understand the needs of the
community, utilizing the feedback to help develop our affordable housing strategy.
Surveys will be available until
Jan. 14, 2022.
The annual Holiday Grease Collection event is underway!
Through Jan. 7, 2022, residents
are asked to bring any used
cooking oil and grease to one of
two drop-off locations for proper
disposal. Pouring the oil and/or
grease down home drains can
result in clogged pipes, leading to backups and costly repairs. This free service
provides a place to dispose of the oil and grease in a safe and environmentally
friendly way.
The City Council is recruiting nine individuals to serve on the Bakersfield Public Safety & Vital Services Measure Citizens Oversight Committee.
The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to review the expenditure of revenues
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generated by the tax imposed by Measure N. It also provides independent
verification that the revenues collected pursuant to the measure are expended in
such a manner that is consistent with the priorities of the measure.
• The term is for three years, which expires in February of 2025.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the City.
• Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office or on the City’s
website.
• The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Jan. 5, 2022.
Bi-weekly Streets Report, Jan. 3 – 14, 2022.
Events
Annual Polar Bear Plunge, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.
Holiday Lights at CALM Bike Ride, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at Hart Park (starts
at Kiddyland Drive by the bike trail).
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center.
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
MEDIA ADVISORYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021
CONTACT: Joe Conroy
Public Information Officer 661-326-3074
JConroy@bakersfieldcity.us UPCOMING CITY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULES
Residential trash pickup services will not be impacted by Christmas or New Year’s holidays
During the weeks of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the City of Bakersfield
will conduct its residential trash and recycling collection services as normal. The
pickup schedules will not be changed due to the holidays, and all trucks will run
normally – Monday through Friday – without interruption.
Commercial trash and recycling services – which are normally completed on
Saturdays – will be delayed one day as a result of the Christmas and New Year’s
holidays. All commercial trash, recycling and green waste services will be completed
on the Sunday following each holiday: Dec. 26, 2021 and Jan. 2, 2022.
The Mt. Vernon Green Waste Facility will be closed both Christmas and New Year’s
days (Dec. 25, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022), re-opening at 6 a.m. on Tuesday following
each holiday.
Christmas trees may be recycled at the Mt. Vernon Green Waste Facility 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday from Dec. 26, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022 – with the exception of
New Year’s Day. The Green Waste Facility is located two miles south of Highway 58
on South Mt. Vernon Avenue.
Christmas trees can also be recycled 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week from Dec.
26, 2021 to Jan. 10, 2022 at either the Bakersfield College south parking lot at the
corner of Haley and University, or the Kern County Fairgrounds parking lot at the
corner of Belle Terrace and P Street.
Please remove all ornaments, bulbs, lights, and plastic or metal stands before
dropping them off.
Christmas trees may also be placed in your green waste container by cutting the
tree down to fit inside the container. The tree must allow the lid to close
completely. All ornaments, bulbs, lights, plastic and metal stands must be removed
from the tree. Those items may be placed in the tan trash container.
For more information, please contact the Solid Waste Division at 661-326-3114.
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Saturday January 1st, 2022
Ages 7 & Up
Must be 48 inches to ride the slide
Event starts at 11:00am
Participants must check-in no later than 11:30am.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
$5 to Plunge; $25 for Sweatshirt (limited quantities)
Pre-Registration begins on December 17th
Registration opens on January 1st at 10:30am.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
1325 Q Street
661-852-7430
www.bakersfieldparks.us
Co-Sponsor
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.
Participate in the City of Bakersfield’s online
community conversation about housing!
¡Participar en la conversación comunitaria
en línea de la ciudad de Bakersfield sobre
la vivienda!
ਹਾਊਿਸੰਗ ਬਾਰੇ ਿਸਟੀ ਆਫ ਬੇਕਰਸਫੀਲਡ ਦੀ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ
ਕਿਮਊਿਨਟੀ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਿਵੱਚ ਭਾਗ ਲਓ।
The Bakersfield Affordable
Housing Strategy will create
more housing options for
our community. It is focused
on creating and preserving
housing to meet the needs
of lower income residents
and workers who are being
priced out.
Your feedback will help us
develop a strategy that
meets the needs of everyone
in our community.
La Estrategia de Vivienda
Económica de Bakersfield
creará más opciones de vivienda
para nuestra comunidad. En
particular, se enfoca en la
creación y conservación de
viviendas para satisfacer las
necesidades de los residentes y
trabajadores de ingresos bajos
que están siendo desplazados.
Sus comentarios nos
ayudarán a desarrollar una
estrategia de vivienda
económica que satisfaga las
necesidades de todos en
nuestra comunidad.
ਬੇਕਰਸਫੀਲਡ ਅਫੋਰਡੇਬਲ ਹਾਊਿਸੰਗ
ਰਣਨੀਤੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਲਈ ਹੋਰ
ਿਰਹਾਇਸ਼ੀ ਿਵਕਲਪ ਿਤਆਰ ਕਰੇਗੀ।
ਖਾਸ ਤੌਰ ‘ਤੇ, ਇਹ ਘੱਟ ਆਮਦਨ ਵਾਲੇ
ਵਸਨੀਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤਾਂ
City of Bakersfield Holiday Grease Collection Event
Monday November 29, 2021 through Friday, January 7, 2022
FREE for Residents
Closed: Christmas, December 24 and New Year’s, December 31
Cooking oil and grease drop-off locations and time:
Wastewater Treatment Plant 3, 6901 McCutchen Road
NORSD Main Office, 204 Universe Avenue
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(661) 326-3249
Wastewater Treatment Plant 3
6901 McCutchen Road
(661) 326-3249
NORSD Main Office 204 Universe Avenue (661) 399-6411
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
JANUARY 5, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING
Please note the following:
• The California Department of Public Health has mandated that everyone in California wear a mask in indoor public
spaces. The order is in effect December 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022.
• Council public comment policies will change effective January 1, 2022. Public statements will now be divided
between “Agenda Item Public Statements” and “Non-Agenda Item Public Statements.” All persons desiring to
address the Council on an item listed on the agenda will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, 20 minutes total
per agenda item. Note: The Consent Calendar as a whole constitutes one agenda item. All persons desiring to
address the Council on a general item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that is not
listed on the agenda will speak during the Non-Agenda Item Public Statements portion of the meeting. Speakers
will be limited to two (2) minutes per person, 20 minutes total for all non-agenda item statements.
CANCELLED: REGULAR MEETING – 3:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING – 5:15 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
Items 7j-m. Annual Compliance Reports for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (All Wards) California Government Code Section
66006 requires that local agencies make information available for public review for certain programs and projects.
Reports available for public review include Bridge Crossings and Major Thoroughfare Fees, Planned Drainage Area Fees,
Planned Sewer Area Fees and Transportation Impact Fees. The public review period has concluded and staff recommend
approval of the reports.
Prepared by: Anthony Valdez, Assistant to the City Manager cc: Department Heads
City Manager’s File
City Clerk’s File
News Media File
Bi-Weekly Streets Schedule January 14th 2022
STREETS DIVISION – WORK SCHEDULE Week of January 3, 2022 – January 14, 2022
Miscellaneous Streets Division projects:
Video inspection of City owned sewer and storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes
Repairing damaged sewer line found during video inspection
Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the City
Concrete work when weather permit in Oleander
Cleaning and preparing alleys to be resurfaces
Patching throught the City
Bi-Weekly Streets Schedule January 14th 2022
STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE
Monday, January 3, 2022
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.) – Calloway & Coffee Rd
Tuesday, January 4 2022
Between California Ave. & Brundage Ln. – Oak St. & Union Ave. Between Renfro Rd. & Jenkins Rd. – Stockdale Hwy. & Kern River Boundary.
Stockdale Ranch Area South of Stockdale Hwy Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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. – Fountain Dr. & Raval St.
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Allen Rd. & Buena Vista Rd.
Westbluff Ct off of Panorama
Thursday, January 6, 2022
City areas between Kentucky St. & Quincy St. – Owens St. & Virginia St.
Between Union Ave. & Washington St. – E. Truxtun Ave. & Brundage Ln. Between Gosford 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 7, 2022
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Allen Rd. – Pensinger & Panama Ln.
Between Buena Vista Rd. & Mountain Vista Dr. – Panama Ln. & Berkshire 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.
Bi-Weekly Streets Schedule January 14th 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
Between So. “H” St. & Union Avenue – Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd.
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) – Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave.
Between Calloway & El Toro Viejo – Ribston Ave & Belmac Ave
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Between 99 Hwy. & So. “H” St. – Ming Ave. & Panama Ln.
Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdalena Ave., west of So. “H” St. Between McCutchen & Taft Hwy – Mountain Ridge & Ashe Rd
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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.
Between New Stine & Mountain Ridge – Panama & Berkshire Thursday, January 13, 2022
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 New Stine & Ashe Rd. – Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd.
Between Panama Ln & Berkshire – Mountain Ridge & Stine Rd
Between Stockdale Hwy. & Joseph Dr. – McDonald Way & N. Stine Rd. Friday, January 14, 2022
Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. – Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd.
Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. – Belle Terrace & Adidas.
Between Panama Ln. & Berkshire Rd. – Ashe Rd. & Mountain Ridge
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 sweepers 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.
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
$66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now
May 25 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
March 12 – Banda MS 8:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
$156, $116, $86, $66, $46 On Sale 12/16
April 9 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM
February 4&5 – Condors vs Colorado 7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
February 18 – Harlem Globetrotters 7:00 PM
$20 to $100 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
February 11&12 – Condors vs Henderson 7:00 PM
June 16 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM
$113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now
January 14 – Condors vs Stockton 7:00 PM
January 15 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
January 19 – Condors vs Tucson 6:30 PM
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
January 22 – Condors vs San Jose 7:00 PM
$50-$175 On Sale 12/17
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
January 29 – La Adictiva/La Septima Banda 8:00 PM
January 21 – JoJo Siwa 7:00 PM
$66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now
$40, $30, $25, $20, $19, $12 On Sale Now
December 29 – Condors vs Ontario 6:30 PM
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
April 22 – Rise Against w Pennywise 7:30 PM
April 2 – BSO: Peter and the Wolf 2:00 PM$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
May 7 – BSO: Navarro & Maher 1 6:00 PM$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
$36 On Sale 12/15
May 14 – Daniel Habif 7:00 PM
$150, $59, $39 On Sale NowMay 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM
$145, $125, $95, $55, $35 On Sale Now
$95.75, $75.75, $55.75, $35.75 On Sale NowJanuary 23 – Bert Kreischer 7:00 PM
$64.50, $54.50, $44.50 On Sale Now
$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now
$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now
March 19 – George Lopez 8:00 PM
February 20, 2022 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM
March 5 – BSO: Dvorak & Beethoven 6:00 PM
$20-$78 On Sale Now
February 19 – Baby Shark Live! 2:00 PM$55, $45, $35 On Sale Now
$125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now
February 15 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM
February 11 – Frankie Valli 8:00 PM
$69.50, $49.50, $32.50 On Sale 12/17April 9 – Midland 7:30 PM