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Home My WebLink About10/28/2210/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 1/20 Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, October 28, 2022 Notable items 2022 California Economic Summit Bakerseld Notes 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 2/20 The City of Bakerseld this week had the great honor of hosting the California Economic Summit, bringing in civic leaders from all over the state. This event - held Oct. 27 and 28 - provided the opportunity for us to show off why our residents think Bakerseld is so special. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 3/20 The City of Bakerseld is proud to have had the opportunity to host this great event and our California neighbors! 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 4/20 The Economic Summit gathers in a different California location each year, helping turn important regional ideas into statewide action. Past examples include more than $6.5 billion in broadband expansion, a nearly $1.5 billion investment in wildre resistance, $600 million for the Community Economic Resilience Fund, and $500 million for the California Dream for All homeownership program. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 5/20 Attendees visited the Mechanics Bank Theater & Convention Center to learn about how the City is making a difference in the lives of its residents, and how Bakerseld is a global leader in energy, renewables, and agriculture, as well as a variety of other key industries. BFD 20th Anniversary reghters 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 6/20 BFD reghters celebrate 20th anniversaryBFD reghters celebrate 20th anniversary On Oct. 28, 2002, the Bakerseld Fire Department welcomed their newest recruits to the team. On Oct. 28, 2022, seven remained, celebrating 20 years with the department. A.J. Clark, Shawn Jallo, Timothy Patterson, Jason Queen, David Seibt, Scott Smith and Mike Taylor celebrated the anniversary Friday, Oct. 28. “When I came here. This was my forever department,” Taylor said. “20 years has own by. I can't even imagine what the next ten is going to be like,” said Clark. Here from Taylor and Clark about their experiences with the department in the video at right. BPD Memorial Run The Annual Bakerseld Police Department Memorial Run was held Saturday, Oct. 22 at The Park at River Walk, honoring all BPD ofcers who have died in the line of duty. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 7/20 Visitez Bakereld! A group of French high school students were guests of Visit Bakerseld on Monday afternoon (Oct. 24). Visit Bakerseld Manager David Lyman shared some love and answered questions about our city with 25 high school students and three adults from Montpelier, France. They had completed the Bakerseld Sele Trail just a few minutes earlier, so each of them walked away with either a Bakerseld T-shirt and hat combo or a Bakerseld Yeti. The session ended with a rousing rendition of "Les Marseillais" followed by a group photo in front of the Bakerseld sign on Truxtun 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 8/20 Avenue that declared “Bienvenue á Bakerseld” (Welcome to Bakerseld). 25 high school students and three adults from Montpelier, France learned about our City at Visit Bakerseld this week. Bakerseld keeping busy! As predicted by research rm PredictHQ, last weekend was an especially busy time in Bakerseld. In addition to the 30th Hod Rod Reunion at Famoso Dragstrip (right), three events sponsored by Visit Bakerseld were also on last weekend’s events calendar: October 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 9/20 Classic at Kern County Raceway Park, USA BMX Fall Nationals at Metro BMX, and Via Arté Italian Street Painting Festival at The Markteplace (next slide). Those events translated into increased business for local hotels, with several properties reporting being at or near sell-out. According to Visit Bakerseld, the occupancy rate for Bakerseld- area hotels last Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 6.5% higher than the same period in 2021. Average Daily Rate (ADR) was up 5.78% over the same period in 2021, and RevPAR, or Revenue Per Available room, was up 12.67%. That higher revenue translates into more Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue owing to local governments. And the increased number of visitors meant greater levels of spending in local restaurants and other businesses. BLNC construction update 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 10/20 Construction is underway for the Brundage Lane Navigation Center’s expansion (below). In December 2021, the City Council approved an expansion of the facility from a 150-bed facility to 269. Along with more beds, the on-site kennel will grow from 15 spaces to 50; more medical exam rooms will be added; a recuperative center will be created; and more space will be created to add case workers. Construction crews have built walls, begun the process of setting framework for doors and are installing electrical components. The $6.01 million project – funded through the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure and American Rescue Plan Act funds – is scheduled to open in January, 2023. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 11/20 The Brundage Lane Navigation Center expansion project is underway and expected to be completed by Jan. 2023. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village community workshop The Recreation & Parks Department held a community workshop for the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Old Wible Fire Hall, offering area residents an opportunity to share their thoughts on the future of the park. Community members offered suggestions and ideas for what they wanted to see at KPSV as development continues. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 12/20 The Recreation & Parks Department held a community workshop for the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village on Oct. 26. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park community workshop The Recreation & Parks Department hosted an open house on Thursday, Oct. 27 for the public to come discuss what they want to see for the future of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Lots of great feedback was received. We appreciate your help in planning for the future of this great amenity! 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 13/20 City staff and park visitors discuss the future of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at a revitalization workshop. Bakerseld ranked 46th-best Halloween city in U.S. If you haven't already, you better stock up on Halloween candy to give out on Monday as Bakerseld has the third-highest percentage of potential trick-or-treaters in the country! That, according to a study from WalletHub ranking the top U.S. cities for the spooky holiday. Bakerseld landed at No. 46 with a 44.81 score based on several factors including Halloween fun (46th) and Halloween weather (30th). New York City topped the list with a score of 67.34. Be sure to check out the events the City hosted this week below, too! City Halloween events Hal-LAW-een at Bakerseld Police Department 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 14/20 More than 2,800 kids came through the Bakerseld Police Department's annual Hal-Law-een event at headquarters on Thursday, Oct. 27. The City Manager's Ofce had a section of the event, going with a Superhero/Gotham City theme! Check it out below! Halloweentown at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 15/20 The Recreation & Parks Department got in on the spooky fun as well, hosting its annual Halloweentown at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Families came out dressed in their costumes and got to play games, win some prizes and collect some early candy and treats! The Recreation & Parks Department's annual Halloweentown at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park was held on Oct. 27. 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 16/20 Employee Service Awards Week of Oct. 19 Jennifer Evans, Bakerseld Police Dept., 25 years A.J. Clark, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Shawn Jallo, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Terrie Morning, Finance Dept., 20 years Timothy Patterson, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Jason Queen, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 17/20 David Seibt, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Scott Smith, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Michael Taylor, Bakerseld Fire Dept., 20 years Kevin Fidler, Bakerseld Police Dept., 15 years Miguel Guzman, Public Works Dept., 10 years General Plan Update Last chance: Vote for GPU T-shirt design contest! This weekend is your last chance to vote on the three great nalist submissions for the General Plan Update's T-shirt design contest! The winning design will be featured on our GPU T-shirts moving forward, and the winning artist will receive will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card, a City RISE Swag Bag and two (2) T-shirts featuring their design! The nal designs can be seen below and 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. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design and for participating in this contest! 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 18/20 Finalist designs for the GPU T-shirt contest; vote at www.bakerseld2045.com Reports City Council Agenda Highlights, Nov. 2, 2022. Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Oct. 16 - 22, 2022. Events Friday, Oct. 28 CSUB Party in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m. at CSUB Alumni Park (9001 Stockdale Highway). The Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Led Zeppelin IV, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.; at The Fox Theater (2001 H Street). Saturday, Oct. 29 CASA of Kern Superhero Run, 7 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway). Sunday, Oct. 30 Monster Mash Dash 5k Run/Walk, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway). 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 19/20 Monday, Oct. 31 Cults & Classics: "George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead," doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7; at The Fox Theater (2001 H Street). Friday, Nov. 4 Flix Movies: "Our Friend," doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30 p.m.; at The Fox Theater (2001 H Street). 10/28/22, 2:56 PM Bakersfield Notes 10.28.2022 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ce09bf94d5d849dab007ea835bc23804/print 20/20