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Recruitment for police Community Advisory Panel
The Bakers eld Police Department is forming a Community
Advisory Panel to provide input into department policies and
procedures, provide insight into our community’s concerns, and
educate our community about the Bakers eld Police Department.
The CAP advisory body will provide input and perspective in
developing those policies, procedures and other issues.
Applications for appointments to the CAP are being accepted now
and can be found on the City's website in English, Spanish and
Bakers eld Notes
The Sound of What's Happening!
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Punjabi. Additional information about the CAP and the selection
process can also be found there in all three languages.
The applications should be returned by Wednesday, Oct. 26 to the
front desk at the Bakers eld Police Department (1601 Truxtun
Avenue), or via email to CAP@bakers eldpd.us.
Earthquake simulator comes to Bakers eld Fire
Department
This week millions of residents in the state took part in the 2022
Great California ShakeOut, an event designed to help individuals
prepare for an earthquake and reminding them to Drop, Cover and
Hold On.
To help in that preparation, the California Governor’s Of ce of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) stopped by the Bakers eld Fire
Department’s Station 1 with an earthquake simulator, allowing
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visitors to experience rst-hand a magnitude 7.0 earthquake for 40
seconds.
This was the rst time the simulator has come to Bakers eld.
Along with the simulator, Cal OES offered helpful resources and
directed visitors to download the MyShake app, which alerts users of
earthquakes and provides information to prepare for a natural
disaster.
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“We thought it was a great opportunity to partner with Cal OES and
give the public the awareness of what an earthquake feels like. They
have some great information on what to do to prepare for an
earthquake, what to do in event of an earthquake while it’s
happening and also what to do afterwards,” said Bakers eld Fire
Chief John Frando.
Nearly 35,000 pounds of trash
collected at large item drop-off
events
The City of Bakers eld's Solid Waste
Division collected 34,540 pounds of trash
at a pair of pop-up large item drop-off
events held on Oct. 8 at the Kaiser
Permanente Sports Village and 4200
Panorama Drive.
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More than 160 vehicles visited the two locations. Almost 31,000
pounds of trash were collected at the KPSV location alone.
These events are part of Bakers eld’s Clean City Initiative and are
funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also
known as Measure N .
In 2022, nearly 2,000 vehicles have dropped off 182,740 pounds of
trash, 7,660 pounds of recycling, 555 mattresses, 146 tires, and more
than 1,000 e-waste items at these events!
Kaiser Permanente Sports Village community
workshop
The City of Bakers eld's Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a
community workshop for the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village on
Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Old Wible Fire Hall
(7320 Wible Road).
Residents are encouraged to come out to learn more about the
future of the Sports Village and provide feedback to help shape the
future of this amenity!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park open house
The City of Bakers eld's Recreation & Parks Department will host an
open house for the public to come discuss potential alternatives for
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the renovation and activation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Come let us know what you think!
BLNC Garden of Hope ribbon cutting
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The Brundage Lane Navigation Center and the City of Bakers eld
celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Garden of Hope and Mural
at the BLNC on Monday, Oct. 17.
This project was born out of a brainstorming of ideas for the BLNC's
Leadership Bakers eld community project.
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The new garden will also supply the BLNC's 10-week culinary arts
program - which launched earlier in 2022 - with fresh vegetables . A
class of three became the rst to graduate from the program in June,
learning skills that will be used in local commercial kitchens and even
at the BLNC itself.
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The project also includes a beautiful mural welcoming new clients
and visitors at the BLNC along the entrance walkway and facing the
garden.
The mural was painted by Creative Crossing Co-Create in
collaboration with Leadership Bakers eld Team 2 and the BLNC.
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Garden of Hope and mural unveiling at BLNC!Garden of Hope and mural unveiling at BLNC!
National Customer Service Week at Technology
Services
The City's Technology Services Department took the opportunity to
celebrate National Customer Service Week during the week of
October 10. National Customer Service Week was established in
1982 by the Professional Association for Customer Engagement
(formally known as International Customer Service Association
[ICSA]) and proclaimed a national event by the U.S. Congress in
1992. National Customer Service Week is celebrated the rst full
week of October. Its primary purpose is to recognize the job that
customer professionals do 52 weeks a year. It conveys to many
businesses, government agencies, and industries that customer
service is critical in running a business.
Technology Services celebrated with daily games, food, and gifts for
participation. It was an chance to enjoy one another by just having
fun while serving our customers.
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The City's Technology Services Department celebrated National Customer Service Week the week
of October 10
Halloween events and announcements
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Employee Service Awards
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Week of Oct. 16
Matthew Hilliard, Bakers eld Police Dept.,
30 years
Paul Alvarado, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5
years
Marc Eyherabide, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5
years
Wesley Howard, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
Christian Marquez, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
George Meert, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
John Mello III, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
Jordan Meyer, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
Robert Morgan, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
Christopher Mullich, Bakers eld Fire Dept., 5 years
Daniel Ramirez, Public Works Dept., 5 years
General Plan Update
GPU Climate Action Plan community workshop
scheduled
City staff working on the General Plan Update will host a virtual
workshop on Bakers eld'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 Bakers eld, 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.
Any questions can be sent to bakers eld2045@bakers eldcity.us
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Climate Action Plan community workshop yers in English (left) and Spanish (right)
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.bakers eld2045.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.
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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.bakers eld2045.com
Traf c Advisories
Freeway closure planned for northbound Hwy 99 to
eastbound Hwy 58
Nighttime closures have been scheduled
for the northbound State Route 99 to
eastbound State Route 58 Connector. The
closures will take place between 10 p.m.
and 5 a.m. from October 23 to October 27.
These closures are needed for falsework
installation. California Highway Patrol will
be monitoring the construction zone.
During the closures, northbound to eastbound motorists will be
detoured to exit State Route 99 at Ming Avenue, travel west on Ming
Avenue, north on Wible Road, east on Brundage Lane, south on H
Street, then enter the eastbound State Route 58.
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.
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Nighttime closure planned for northbound Hwy 99
lanes
Nighttime closures have been scheduled for all lanes of northbound
State Route 99 between Ming Avenue and State Route 58. The
closures will take place between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. from October 23
to October 27. These closures are needed for the installation of
falsework. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the
construction zone.
During the closure, motorists will be detoured to exit at Ming
Avenue. Travel west on Ming Avenue, north on Wible Road, west on
California Avenue, then re-enter the northbound 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.
Overnight closure planned for southbound Hwy 99
lanes
Nighttime closures have been scheduled for all lanes of southbound
State Route 99 between Stockdale Highway and Ming Avenue. The
closures will take place between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. from October 23
to October 27 for falsework installation. California Highway Patrol
will be monitoring the construction zone.
During this closure, motorists will be detoured to exit at Stockdale
Highway, travel east on Stockdale Highway, south on Wible Road,
west on Ming Avenue, then re-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.
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Reports
Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, Sept. 2022.
Code Enforcement Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 8 - 14,
2022.
Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly
report, Oct. 9- 15, 2022.
Events
Saturday, Oct. 22
Bakers eld Police Department Memorial Run, 6 a.m. to noon at
the Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway).
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Buddy Walk, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beach
Park (3400 21st Street).
Kern Kiwanis "Bag Brawl" Cornhole Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. at Silver Creek Park (7011 Harris Road).
Sunday, Oct. 23
Judgement Day Half Marathon, 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Sam Lynn
Ballpark (4009 Chester Avenue).
Tuesday, Oct. 25
Climate Action Plan community workshop, 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
Register here.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
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Kaiser Permanente Sports Village community workshop, 6:30 to
8 p.m. at the Old Wible Fire Hall (7320 Wible Road).
Thursday, Oct. 27
Halloweentown, 2 to 4 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Center (1000 S. Owens Street).
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Open House, 2 to 6 p.m. at Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1000 S. Owens
Street).
HalLAWeen, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bakers eld Police Department
(1601 Truxtun Avenue).
Trunk or Treat, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Silver Creek Community
Center (7011 Harris Road).
"Scooby-Doo" (2002), 7:30 p.m. (following Trunk or Treat) at
Silver Creek Community Center (7011 Harris Road).
Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center