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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Aug. 5, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information
Notable Items
The Recreation & Parks
Department is making
significant progress in
ramping up its new Park
Ranger program, which the
Council approved in March
to help keep our parks and
investments in the parks
safe. Director Rick Anthony is
pleased to announce that Michael Dobbs has been hired as the program’s first Ranger Supervisor and he
will help select the new
Rangers moving forward. He
has 24 years of law
enforcement experience,
serving at the Lerdo Jail facilities with the Kern
County Sheriff's Office before retiring as a Detention Lieutenant.
“My ultimate goal as a professional is to work alongside a team who desire to
excellently serve the people of our community,” Michael said. “Life is an adventure and living each day to the fullest is important to me. I plan to bring my passion for life
and people to work each day and influence others to do the same.”
Michael (top left) came by City Hall North on Wednesday, August 3, along with one of the new Ranger trucks, complete with striping and branding. They will certainly
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stand out in the community while on patrol!
With more than 200 available positions, the City’s Human Resources Department is hosting its first job fair later this month, offering prospective candidates the opportunity to learn more about the jobs as well as apply and talk directly with
representatives from all City departments. The job fair will be held on Friday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bakersfield Community House at Mill Creek Park (2020
R Street).
The City’s Solid Waste Division will host a pair of pop-up bulky item drive-thru events on Saturday, August 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. The events will be held at Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road) and at 4200 Panorama Drive. The July events collected nearly 28,000 pounds of trash.
These events are part of Bakersfield’s Clean City Initiative and are funded by the
Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N.
With the new school year right around the corner, Public
Works is busy making sure streets are smooth for parents dropping off their children and for pedestrians and bike
riders. A repaving project is currently underway (above
and right) to improve streets in front of schools or on the
route to schools. Seven schools in six City Wards are part
of the project:
• Prosperity Elementary (Ward 1)
• Owens Intermediate (Ward 2)
• Roosevelt Elementary (Ward 2)
• Thorner Elementary (Ward 3)
• Patriot Elementary (Ward 4)
• McAuliffe Elementary (Ward 5)
• and Actis Junior High (Ward 6)
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Along with the repaving of streets, curbs, gutters and ramps are being upgraded to
meet ADA compliance. Public Works is also implementing traffic calming measures to reduce speeds by restriping roads with slightly narrower vehicle lanes, adding marked
bicycle areas, enhanced crosswalks and flashing signs informing drivers they are speeding and to slow down. The project, which is paid for through state SB 1 funds, is
expected to be complete by August 12, ahead of when most schools are back in session.
Looking to find forever homes for dogs and cats, along
with easing current capacity, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center is teaming up with KGET for its annual Clear the Shelters event. Clear the Shelters is a nationwide event, coordinated by NBC. It’s scheduled to take
place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, August 27 at the
BACC (201 S. Mount Vernon Avenue). A handful of
promos for the event have already been airing on KGET.
More information on the event can be found at KGET’s
website.
On Friday, August 5, the City of Bakersfield’s 14 interns were recognized for completing
their internships, the first group to do so as part of the inaugural Youth Jobs Internship Program. The group received certificates of completion from Mayor Karen Goh and
City staff (right and below) as their proud families looked on in the Council Chambers.
This summer the City – in partnership with the
Kern Community Foundation and funded by
the Governor’s California Volunteers
program – launched the program to give
local students experience working with City
government and to help create a pipeline of
future government employees. When the program opened, we received nearly 200
applications. We are now preparing for the upcoming City Hall Fellowship Program for
college-level applicants, which is also part of the
$5.39 million Youth Jobs Program.
The City Clerk’s Office is
accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Bakersfield Youth Commission:
• Ward 3: regular appointment
• Ward 4: regular appointment
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• Ward 5: regular and alternate appointments
• Ward 6: regular and alternate appointments
All applicants must be City residents, high school students, and have as close to a 3.0 GPA as possible. Applicants can apply in either the Ward in which they live and/or
the Ward where their high school is located.
Spectrum Pacific West, LLC (“Spectrum”) has announced that channels 139 and 1146 will rebrand from TVG to FanDuel TV on or around September 1. Spectrum will also
launch EarthX TV Satellite Feed on channels 139 and 1399 starting on or around September 7.
To view a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels.
Reports
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, July 24 – 30,
2022.
Events
Family Fun Nights: Luau Night, 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, August 5 at McMurtrey Aquatic
Center (1325 Q Street).
Free Pickleball clinic, 8 – 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 6 at Jastro Park (2900 Truxtun
Avenue).
Free Pickleball clinic, 8 – 9:30 a.m., Sunday, August 7 at Haggin Oaks Park (9100
McInnes Boulevard).
Concerts by the Fountain: The Majestics, 7 – 9 p.m., Thursday, August 11 at The
Marketplace (9000 Ming Avenue).
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
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022
CONTACT: Joe Conroy
Public Information Officer 661-326-3074
JConroy@bakersfieldcity.us CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO HOST FIRST JOB FAIR
Candidates can learn about and apply for more than 200 positions throughout the City
The City of Bakersfield is excited to announce its first Job Fair, giving prospective
candidates the opportunity to learn about and apply for more than 200 open
positions throughout the City.
The Human Resources Department will host the job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 at the Bakersfield Community House at Mill Creek Park (2020 R Street).
“This is a truly an amazing time to join the City and be part of shaping the future of
our community,” Human Resources Director Christi Tenter said. “This recruitment fair
will allow prospective candidates to see how they may contribute to current projects
and have a chance to speak with current team members who are in positions they
may be interested in applying for.”
Job seekers can speak directly to representatives from City departments including:
• City Attorney’s Office
• City Clerk’s Office
• City Manager’s Office
• Development Services
• Economic & Community
Development
• Finance
• Fire
• Human Resources
• Police
• Public Works
• Recreation & Parks
• Technology Services
• Water Resources
There are temporary and full-time positions available. Benefits are available for full-
time positions including paid vacation and holidays, competitive health benefits,
retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive rewards.
Candidates are encouraged to bring their résumés!
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The City will offer two FREE pop-up bulky item
drop-off events!
Help Keep our City Clean!
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, August 13
8 a.m. to noon
4200 Panorama Drive &
Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road)
Be prepared to unload your items yourself
Residential items ONLY
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 ACCEPTED
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
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¡La Ciudad ofrecerá dos eventos para recibir
sus artículos grandes GRATIS!
¡Ayude a mantener nuestra
ciudad limpia!
EVENTO ESPECIAL
Sábado 13 de agosto
8 a.m. al mediodía
En los estacionamientos de 4200 Panorama Drive
y Kaiser Permanente Sports Village (9001 Ashe Road)
Esté preparado para descargar sus artículos usted mismo
SOLO artículos residenciales
City Manager’s Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850
EJEMPLOS DE ARTÍCULOS ACEPTABLES / NO ACEPTABLES
Eventos para recibir artículos grandes
ACEPTABLES NO ACEPTABLES
Muebles
Colchones
Somieres
Grandes
electrodomésticos
Electrónica
(desechos
electrónicos:
televisores,
monitores,
computadoras,
impresoras, etc.)
Calentadores de
agua
Parrillas para
barbacoa (sin
tanques de
propano)
Tanques de
propano
Materiales de
construcción /
escombros (incluido
el hormigón)
Cualquier artículo
con refrigerante
(unidades de A / C,
refrigeradores, etc.)
Artículos que pesen
más de 300 libras
Desperdicios
domésticos
peligrosos
Desperdicios líquidos
Materiales peligrosos
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THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Saturday
August 27, 2022
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Bakersfield
Animal Care Center
201 S. Mt Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 832-PETS • www.bakersfieldacc.us
The goal is to #ClearTheShelters by finding forever homes
for as many animals as possible.
ALL ADOPTION FEES WAIVED
August 1-31, 2022
DesocuparLosAlbergues.com
#DesocuparLosAlbergues
ClearTheShelters.com
#ClearTheShelters
Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report
For the week of 7/24/2022-7/30/2022
City Council and/or Public Requests
• None
City Source Requests
• None
Projects Completed by RRT
1. The Park at River Walk (Mobile Restrooms)
• The RRT disassembled and transported the mobile restrooms, that were used for
the concert event, from TPRW to the Corp. Yard.
2. Jefferson Park (Pool Perimeter Fence Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT secured the pool perimeter fence that was cut open due to vandalism.
3. Jastro Park (WWII Veterans Memorial)
• The RRT relocated an electrical line due to the construction of the new World
War II Veterans Memorial Project. In addition, the RRT trenched and installed new
electrical conduit and pull boxes with concrete apron.
4. Beale Park (Drinking Fountain Replacement)
• The RRT installed a new concrete foundation north of the restroom building, for
the new drinking fountain that will be installed.
5. Beach Park (Restroom Sink Replacement – Vandalism)
• The RRT removed and replaced the sink in the men’s restroom due to vandalism.
6. Union Avenue & 9th ST (Encampment Clean-Up)
• The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless
encampments set up in the alley between 9th St. & 11th St.
• Trash was disposed of by Code Enforcement.
7. Bike Trail @ China Grade Loop (Bollard Post Installation – Vandalism)
• The RRT fabricated and installed a new safety bollard post due to vandalism.
Miscellaneous:
1. Truxtun Avenue (Weed Removal)
• The RRT removed weeds and dry brush on the south side east of Quail Ridge Dr.
2. Jastro Park (WWII Veterans Memorial)
• The RRT removed a large tree stump and large concrete debris that were
discovered during the excavation process of the new monument project.
3. Jefferson Park (Pool Perimeter Fence Repair – Vandalism)
• The RRT secured the pool perimeter fence due to ongoing vandalism.
Weekly Data:
Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. The Park at River Walk Mobile Restrooms 7/24/2022 35 28 0 0
Jefferson Park Pool Perimeter Fence Repair 7/24/2022 6 3 $105.35 0
Jastro Park Electrical Modifications
7/26/2022 4 2 0
7/27/2022 70 50 $1,342.53 0
7/28/2022 25.5 21 0 0
Beale Park Drinking Fountain Project 7/28/2022 9 9 $257.77 0
7/29/2022 30 25 $535.32 0
Truxtun Ave. Weed Removal 7/27/2022 40 20 0 0
Jastro Park Tree Stump/Debris Removal 7/29/2022 10 10 0 0
Jefferson Park Pool Perimeter Fence Repair 7/30/2022 10 10 0 0
Beach Park Restroom Sink Replacement 7/30/2022 6 3 $269.39 0
Bike Trail @ China Grade Lp. Bollard Post Replacement 7/30/2022 10 5 0 0
Union Ave. & 9th St. Encampment Clean-Up 7/30/2022 10 10 0 0
Totals: Projects Completed: 10 265.5 196 $2,510.36 0
Ongoing Projects
1. Greystone Park (Trash Enclosure Modification)
• The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a new cover on the existing
trash enclosure. 2. BPD Training Facility (New Training Obstacles)
• The RRT will continue with the new training course obstacles next week.
Next Week
City Source Request
• None
City Council and/or Public Request
• None
Priority Projects
• RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless
encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings.
• Beale Park, Drinking fountain project.
Training
• None
See Attached Photos
Jastro Park (Electrical Modification)
Beale Park (Drinking Fountain Project)
Beach Park (Restroom Sink Replacement)
Bike Trail @ China Grade Loop (Bollard Post Replacement)
SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Bakersfield Condors
661-324-PUCK (7825)
www.bakersfieldcondors.com
Bakersfield Symphony
661-323-7928
www.BSOnow.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 29 – Pitbull with Sean Paul 8:00 PM
$499.95-$29.95 On Sale Now
October 8 – Gloria Trevi 8:00 PM
October 21 – Cody Johnson 7:30 PM
$125, $65, $55, $50, $45 On Sale Now
$150, $125, $99, $75, $55 On Sale Now
October 30 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 1 P/5 P
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 28 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 7:00 PM
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
$84, $54, $34, $29, $24 On Sale Now
October 29 – Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero 11A/3P/7P
November 5 – Walker Hayes & Parmalee 8:00 PM
$55.50, $45.50, $35.50 On Sale Now
May 25, 2023 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM
$179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now
September 11 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 2:30 PM
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
Adults $20-$55, Kids $10-$28 On Sale Now
$95, $75, $55, $35, $25, $15 On Sale Now
September 17 – WWE Saturday Night Main Event 7:30 PM
September 10 – Hot Wheels Monster Trucks 12:30/7:30 PM
Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com
$55, $45, $40 On Sale NowDecember 2 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:30 PM
February 4 – BSO: Family Matinee 2:00 PM
$55, $45, $40 On Sale NowNovember 5 – BSO: American Composers 6:30 PM
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
February 5, 2023 – Los Temerarios 8:00 PM$225, $189, $125, $95, $70, $65, $45 On Sale Now
$55, $45, $40 On Sale Now
March 4 – BSO: Verdi’s Requiem 6:30 PM
$125, $95, $75, $35 On Sale Now
August 25 – Lost 80’s Live 7:30 PM
August 13& 4 – Collector Con 11:00 AM
August 21 – Frankie Valli 7:00 PM
$9 Saturday, $5 Sunday On Sale Now
$95, $80, $60 On Sale Now
$89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50 On Sale NowOctober 2 – Paramore 7:30 PM
September 4 – Quebradita Time 8:00 PM
October 8 – BSO: Opening Night 6:30 PM
$95, $75, $65, $45, $35 On Sale Now
August 26 – Koe Wetzel 7:30 PMPrices vary On Sale Now
September 17 – Ub40, The Wailers, Maxi Priest 7:00 PM$85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale Now