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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/14/2210/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 1/20 Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, October 14, 2022 Notable items MLK Community Center Bike Program Bakerseld Notes 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 2/20 The Build-A-Bike afterschool program at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center has returned after a two-year hiatus. The program - which was rst introduced in 2007 - allows students to take home a refurbished bike after working in the MLK Community Center bike shop. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 3/20 Students work for four days, about two hours each day, learning basic bike maintenance, repairs and bike safety before earning their own bike. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 4/20 The program takes donations from the community and also utilizes bikes from the Bakerseld Police Department, which will hand over seized bikes. Any student wishing to take part in the program can contact the  MLK Community Center  and be placed on a waiting list. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 5/20 Once a student completes the program and is ready to ride off with their bike, they are given a bike kit, which consists of a helmet, lock and pump. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 6/20 More than 230 vaccines given at low-cost clinic Animal Control Field Services held its monthly low-cost drive- through vaccination clinic on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Silver Centennial Park. Pet owners brought 124 dogs to the park for 237 total vaccinations and 73 licenses. Dogs can also be microchipped free of charge with the purchase of a license. Animal Control also gave 86 rabies vaccinations, 94 vaccinations for distemper and 57 for Bordetella. The next clinic is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 at Wilson Park (2300 Wilson Road). 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 7/20 October low-cost drive-thru pet vaccination clinic at Centennial Park The 2023 low-cost clinic schedule is also available now! 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 8/20 2023 Pet vaccination clinic schedule and information Bakerseld is keeping busy! Bakerseld will experience unusually high impacts from events next week, based upon new research from PredictHQ. According to the October 2022 Event Index, the week of Oct. 16 will be an especially busy one in Bakerseld. In fact, Bakerseld is among cities with the highest Event Index scores in October. Learn more about our busy October on the Visit Bakerseld Blog. Beale Park courts update underway A renovation of the Beale Park basketball and tennis/pickleball courts is underway! Work includes the complete removal and replacement of the two concrete courts, replaced with new post tension concrete slabs. The new courts will also include new colored acrylic court surfacing and equipment hardware like those seen at other recently updated locations. The tennis courts will also incorporate pickleball courts. Hot Rod Reunion is one reason Bakerseld will be among the busiest cities for events the week of Oct. 16. Proto credit Famoso Raceway 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 9/20 This project is made possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N and is expected to be completed in about two months. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 10/20 A PSVS-funded renovation at Beale Park will bring new basketball, tennis and pickleball courts to the public 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 11/20 Bakerseld Fire Department Academy informational workshop The Bakerseld Fire Department took part on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in an informational workshop at Bakerseld College for students interested in pursuing careers in reghting. Brian Bowman, the Public Information Ofcer for the re department, spoke to the students about how to put together a strong resume when applying to the academy, preparing for the oral interview, as well as taking the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), and where to nd a free test prep course. Costume donations needed! Bakerseld College hosted an informational workshop on careers in reghting on Oct. 11 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 12/20 Employee Service Awards Week of Oct. 9 Jaime Morales, Public Works Dept., 10 years Edgar Rodriguez, Public Works Dept., 10 years 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 13/20 General Plan Update Voting now open for GPU T-shirt design contest The Development Services Department received more than two dozen submissions for the General Plan Update's T-shirt design contest and staff has now narrowed the eld to the top three designs to be voted on by the public! The designs that were selected by staff for the nal vote were submitted by: Jodee Kitchen Mara Arevalo-Diaz Tristan Pham You can vote for your favorite design at www.bakerseld2045.com or by clicking here. Voting ends Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. The winning design will be featured on T-shirts worn by City staff to promote the General Plan Update, and the winning artist will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card, a City RISE Swag Bag and two (2) T-shirts featuring their design! The runners up will each receive a City RISE Swag Bag and a T-shirt with the winning design. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design and for participating in this contest! Finalist designs for the GPU T-shirt contest; vote at www.bakerseld2045.com 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 14/20 Housing Opportunities Workshop Open House Open house workshops will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18 as part of the City's Housing Element Update. The City will use the Housing Element Update to identify where future housing should be located over the next eight years. Two open house events will be held on Tuesday: from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Development Services Department (1715 Chester Avenue) in the rst oor conference room. Spanish translation will be available on request. Housing Opportunities Public Comment Open House yers in English (left) and Spanish (right) GPU Climate Action Plan community workshop scheduled City staff working on the General Plan Update will host a virtual workshop on Bakerseld's rst Climate Action Plan at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Participants can provide feedback to staff about how to create a sustainable Bakerseld, brainstorming ideas and prioritizing strategies to reduce emissions and more. Learn more about this planning effort and engage in discussions by attending this workshop! Please register for the workshop here. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 15/20 If you have questions, please contact bakerseld2045@bakerseldcity.us Climate Action Plan community workshop yers in English (left) and Spanish (right) Trafc Advisories Closure planned on Zerker Road Zerker Road between 7th Standard Road and Snow Road will be closed for repaving on Saturday, Oct. 15.  The closure is expected to begin at 1 a.m. and last until 8 p.m. the same day. Detours will be in place during the closure as follows: Northbound drivers on Allen Road will be diverted east on Snow Road to Calloway Drive, then north to westbound 7th Standard Road. Southbound drivers on Zerker Road will be diverted east on 7th Standard to Calloway, then south to eastbound Snow Road. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 16/20 The only access to Bailey Street will be from the north end at 7th Standard Road. Trafc delays are expected as a result of this work. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, or to allow for extra travel time through the area and to use caution when doing so.  The City thanks the public for its patience and understanding during the completion of these improvements. Please Note: Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions. Freeway closure planned for westbound Hwy 58 to southbound Hwy 99 connector and lane closures planned on Hwy 99 A night closure has been scheduled for the westbound State Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 connector. This closure will take place on October 16 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. During this time southbound State Route 99 will also have lane closures between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue. The closure is needed for work on pavement joints. During the closure, westbound-to-southbound motorists will be detoured to northbound State Route 99 to exit at California Avenue. At California Avenue go west to enter the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp. 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. Freeway closure planned for northbound Hwy 99 to eastbound Hwy 58 connector and lane closures planned 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 17/20 on Hwy 99 Lane closures have been scheduled for northbound State Route 99 between Ming Avenue and Stockdale Highway. The closure will take place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on October 17. During this time, the northbound State Route 99 to eastbound State Route 58 connector will also be closed. These closures are needed for the striping and work on pavement joints. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. During the closures, northbound to eastbound motorists will be detoured to exit at California Avenue, travel west to enter the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp, south on State Route 99, and enter the eastbound State Route 58 connector. 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. Lane closures planned for northbound and southbound lanes of Hwy 99 Lane closures have been scheduled for northbound and southbound State Route 99 between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue. These closures will take place between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. October 18 through October 20 for striping and work on pavement joints. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. One lane will remain open in each direction while the work is underway. 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. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 18/20 Reports City Council Agenda Highlights, Oct. 19, 2022. Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 1 - 7, 2022. Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 2 - 8, 2022. Events Friday, Oct. 14 Bakerseld Greek Food Festival, 4 to 10 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (401 Truxtun Avenue). Flix Movies, "I'm Your Man" (2021), 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Theater (2001 H Street). Event calendars for the Fox Theater's Flix Movie series and Cults & Classics series Saturday, Oct. 15 Bakerseld Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (401 Truxtun Avenue). 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 19/20 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's, 8 a.m. at The Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway). Renegade Promenade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bakerseld College (1801 Panorama Drive). Sunday, Oct. 16 Bakerseld Greek Food Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (401 Truxtun Avenue). Tuesday, Oct. 18 Housing Opportunities Workshop Open House, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Development Services Department (1715 Chester Avenue), rst oor conference room. Housing Opportunities Workshop Open House, 4 to 6 p.m. at Development Services Department (1715 Chester Avenue), rst oor conference room. 10/14/22, 2:06 PM Bakersfield Notes https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/86bbde11e0174500afe6db0668f5c199/print 20/20 Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center