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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.14.234/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 1/22 Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, April 14, 2023 Notable Items City launches Retail & Restaurant survey The City's Economic & Community Development Department has created a Retail & Restaurant Survey to nd out from our residents what types of businesses they want to see in Bakerseld. Bakerseld Notes 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 2/22 Data collected will be used to identify retail strengths, as well as opportunities to bring desired amenities to Bakerseld. Take the survey today and let us know which retailers and restaurants you'd like to see come to Bakerseld! The survey is available until April 21. Restaurant & Retail Survey - Eng. Restaurant & Retail Survey - Esp. City Summer Youth Jobs Program now accepting applications The Bakerseld Youth Jobs Program is now accepting applications for its summer jobs. The program is a partnership between the Kern Community Foundation and the City of Bakerseld to hire hundreds of students from around the city in positions providing public and community services. Survey: bit.ly/40RLb5T The inaugural Youth Jobs Program City Hall Fellowship students with Mayor Karen Goh (center) during a ceremony inside City Council Chambers at City Hall South in Aug. 2022. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 3/22 Applications are open for three types of paid summer jobs – a City Hall Summer Internship for high school students ages 16-18, a Parks Mobile Recreation Internship for ages 16-30, and a Non-Prot Internship for those 18-30. All positions are paid and come with a mentor and professional development workshops. The City Hall Summer Internship provides local youth the opportunity to work alongside City Departments on important projects. Interns will shadow City employees and help with administrative duties. Funding comes from a $5.39 million dollar grant from California Volunteers, Ofce of the Governor. Since launching in April of last year, nearly 75 youths have participated in the Bakerseld Youth Jobs Program. Youth Jobs Program application Urban Greening Project awarded $1.4M in state grant funding A transformative Urban Greening Project in Southeast Bakerseld has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in grant funding from the California Natural Resources Agency. The Citadel Urban Greening Project will bring more than 2,000 new trees and plants, improved lighting, a natural shade canopy for 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 4/22 sidewalk users and reactivate the eld area at a 4.13-acre sump near the corner of E. Belle Terrace and Citadel Street. “This grant is vitally important to our efforts in improving this area and creating new recreation opportunities for the neighborhood,” Recreation & Parks Director Rick Anthony said. “The area is currently being used as a sump, and this project will transform it into a more usable space for our residents to enjoy while also helping reduce air pollution in the area.” Urban Greening Project awarded $1.4M in state Urban Greening Project awarded $1.4M in state …… Bakerseld efforts to address homelessness recognized in national publication Concept design (subject to change) 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 5/22 The City of Bakerseld and the Public Works Department's efforts to address homelessness were part of the cover story in the April edition of the American Public Works Association's "Reporter" publication which is read nationally by public works professionals. Bakerseld's efforts are mentioned on page 72 in the article titled "Compassion and innovation drive the role of public works in addressing US unhoused crisis." Public Works Director Gregg Strakaluse was quoted, explaining how the department transformed the former Calcot ofces into the Brundage Lane Navigation Center and later the recently completed expansion. You can read the story by clicking the link below, or skip to the local reference here. Read the story Bakerseld Police Dept. training obstacle course now open at Yokuts Park Future members of the Bakerseld Police Department will now have a new training course to utilize as they prepare for a career in law enforcement. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 6/22 The City's Recreation & Parks Department, in coordination with BPD, recently completed work on a new obstacle course at Yokuts Park. The course will allow academy cadets to practice on and prepare for the POST agility testing at their convenience. The training course consists of ve elements: Obstacle course agility run Body drag Chain link fence climb Solid fence climb 500-yard run The Recreation & Parks Rapid Response Team initially built a wall, fence, and horse obstacles at the park, in addition to running path concrete markers. A permanent running path has also been created as part of the project, which is funded by the Bakerseld Police Dept. JoinBPD.us 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 7/22 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 8/22 Bakerseld goes to Sacramento A City of Bakerseld contingent of Mayor Karen Goh, Asst. City Manager Gary Hallen, Asst. to the City Manager Anthony Valdez, and Admin. Analyst Juan Heredia attended the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit on April 13 and 14 to meet with other leaders and advocate on the City's behalf. 12th Annual Send a Kid to Camp luncheon April 21 The Bakerseld Fireghter’s Burn Foundation will host its 12th Annual Send a Kid to Camp luncheon on Friday, April 21 at Outback Steakhouse (5051 Stockdale Highway) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $25 donation gets you lunch including an entrée (chicken or steak), a drink, salad and a side. Not only that - you will get a serving of “Onion Pedals” and service provided by your Bakerseld Fireghters! Proceeds from this event will send local burn survivors (ages 5-16) to a special week-long, residential summer camp. The camp provides fun games, activities and enables peer interaction, an important aspect of burn recovery. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 9/22 Call 661-834-7850 to reserve your table. Lunch is also available to go - call 661-624- 2184 for takeout orders. Applications accepted for Hometown Heroes Banner Program 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 10/22 Application information: https://rb.gy/thebie Great American Cleanup is April 22! 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 11/22 Register: KeepBakerseldBeautiful.us Employee Service Awards Week of April 9 Jeffrey Alvarez, Recreation & Parks Dept., 15 years Arturo Navarro, Recreation & Parks Dept., 15 years 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 12/22 Trafc Advisories Nighttime closures planned on WB Hwy 58 to SB Hwy 99 connector Closures have been scheduled for the westbound State Route 58 to southbound State Route 99 connector. These closures will take place nightly from Monday, April 17 through Thursday, April 20 for the release of falsework. The closures will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 13/22 During the closures, westbound motorists will be detoured to northbound State Route 99. From State Route 99 exit and turn left/west at California Avenue. Merge right 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. Overnight closures planned for SB 99 to Ming Avenue off-ramp Closures have been scheduled for the southbound State Route 99 to Ming Avenue off-ramp. This ramp closure will take place nightly from Monday, April 17 through Thursday, April 20 for the release of falsework. The closures will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. During the closures, motorists can exit at the Stockdale Highway off-ramp or White Lane off-ramp. California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the construction zone. 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. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 14/22 Reports Brundage Lane Navigation Center monthly report, March 2023. Charter Communications announced that effective May 16, 2023, the price for unreturned residential embedded multimedia terminal adapters (D3 and newer models, wired and wireless) will be reduced by $1 per month.  Events Friday, April 14 Flix Movies: "Ofcial Competition" doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Fox Theater (2001 S. H Street). 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 15/22 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 16/22 Saturday, April 15 Spring Into Action, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at The Park at River Walk (11200 Stockdale Highway). Pediatric CPR & First Aid training, 8 a.m. to noon at the Community House (2020 R Street). Pre-registration at McMurtrey Aquatic Center required. 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 17/22 Tuesday, April 17 4/14/23, 4:34 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.14.2023 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/524c8b4aaf3d457d886fc12bdf73ad57/print 18/22 Cults & Classics: "Reefer Madness," doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. at The Fox Theater (2001 S. 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