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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.23.20242/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 1/16 Notable Items City continues to see reduced water usage by customers The City's Domestic Water System continues to see lower water use compared to previous years despite continued residential growth thanks to conservation and new standards for residential developments. Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 Bakerseld Notes 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 2/16 Water Resources Department data shows that domestic water use was lower over the last 12 months than it was over the same period in 2020 (top right). That includes signicant reductions even over the summer months when irrigation is at its highest. Over the last year, the lowest usage was in March (77.69 gallons per capita) and usage peaked in July (227.24). March of 2023 also had the highest percentage of water savings over that time, 35% per capita (bottom right). In December 2021, the City and its Water Resources Department issued mandatory water restrictions for all City of Bakerseld Domestic Water System customers. Those restrictions remain in place. In addition to customers following those restrictions, the City's Turf Replacement Program and changes to landscaping requirements for new residential developments have also contributed to reduced water needs for our community. We appreciate everyone's efforts to reduce unnecessary water use! Water Resources HQ turf replacement underway The City offers a Turf Replacement program to the public, to both residential and industrial business customers. The City has also taken advantage of this program to reduce its own water usage. Rebates & Conservation Kits Domestic water use comparison (per capita), 2022-2023 vs. 2020. Metered percent savings by month (per capita), 2023. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 3/16 The City's Water Resources Department is setting the example, too, updating the landscaping at its ofces on Buena Vista Road. Water Resources is replacing approximately 28,500 square feet of non- functional turf at the property (see below). The Recreation & Parks Department has also identied another approximately 89,000 square feet of turf in medians in the surrounding area to be replaced as well, promoting the use of drought-tolerant landscaping to the public. The project at Water Resources is expected to be completed by spring of 2024. Water Resources HQ before and after turf removal. In 2022, the City's Recreation & Parks Department completed a project to remove 44,000 square feet of turf along Rosedale Highway and replaced it with drought-tolerant turf and plants, reducing the irrigation needs in those areas (at right). And in 2023, another 9,352 square feet of turf at eight entry medians was also replaced (see below). Rosedale Highway after turf replacement in highway median. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 4/16 A residential entry before and after turf replacement. Mill Creek winter maintenance ongoing The winter months offer a chance for Water Resources crews to perform annual maintenance on equipment. This year, crews rebuilt seven lift heads for Mill Creek at Central Park, 17th Street and California Avenue (see below). The lift heads help control the water height of the water features at the park. Trash and debris have also been removed from Mill Creek during this time. Crews work to repair and replace lift heads at Mill Creek at Central Park. More than 1,000 racers participate in USA BMX Golden State Nationals 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 5/16 The weekend of Feb. 16 - 18, Visit Bakerseld welcomed the USA BMX Golden State Nationals. Nearly 1,100 BMX racers along with their families converged on Metro BMX in Bakerseld. With the top eight nishers of their class category qualifying to represent the USA at the 2024 UCI BMX World Challenge, this was the largest competitor eld in the track’s racing history. Local hotel occupancy was up nearly 20% over the same non-race weekend last year. Mayor Karen Goh meets with USA BMX Golden State Nationals participants. CIF wrestling championships return to Bakerseld! Racers at the USA BMX Golden State Nationals held at Bakerseld's Metro BMX the weekend of Feb. 16 - 18. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 6/16 It's another big weekend as Visit Bakerseld welcomes the California Interscholastic Federation Boys' and Girls' State High School Wrestling Championships back to Bakerseld this week. The action continues through Saturday, Feb. 24 at Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center, the home of high school wrestling. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 7/16 Bakerseld has hosted the boys' wrestling championships since 2004. In 2019, the girls' wrestling championships were added, expanding the previous two-day event into a three-day wrestling extravaganza that makes this one of the City's busiest weekends. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 8/16 It promises to again be another banner time for local hotels and restaurants as wrestlers, their families and supporters converge on California's ninth-largest city. Local hotels typically report an average occupancy increase of around 40% during the CIF championship weeks. In 2022, Bakerseld won the bid to host the CIF Wrestling Championships though 2026. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 9/16 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 10/16 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 11/16 Enhancements coming to Lowell Park A project to bring enhancements to the amenities at Lowell Park (800 4th Street) is currently underway. Recreation & Parks started the project on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The project will bring improvements to the sidewalk at the park as well as new tness equipment areas and is funded by the Public Safety & Vital Services (PSVS) Measure, also known as Measure N as it "enhanc[es] amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and attract visitors." The enhancements will also improve ADA accessibility. The two projects will cost a combined $86,000 and are expected to be completed in the next four to ve weeks. The rest of the park will remain open and unaffected during construction. 2/23/24, 3:23 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 12/16 Local group gets sign as adopters of Stonecreek Park The City's Recreation & Parks Department continues to see success with its Adopt-A-Park program. On Friday, the local group Atrevete Vive Mejor, was given its ofcial sign as adopters of Stonecreek Park in Ward 7. Groups participating in the program typically organize cleanups at their adopted park, helping keep parks healthy and clean for the entire community. Groups are asked to complete 16 combined hours a month cleaning up parks and get an ofcial sign after six months. Adopt-A-Park 2/23/24, 3:24 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 13/16 Bakerseld Youth Jobs Program City Hall Apprenticeship Program 2/23/24, 3:24 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 14/16 Recreation & Parks CPR training classes available 2/23/24, 3:24 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 15/16 Facebook Employee Service Awards Week of Feb. 19 Becky Nickell, Police Dept., 10 years Nathan Gutierrez, City Manager's Ofce, 5 years Stanley Quintos, Public Works Dept., 5 years Reports City Council Agenda Highlights, Feb. 28, 2024. 2/23/24, 3:24 PM Bakersfield Notes 02.23.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bc78fdfac23c4a8bb7fd27ea4e55f9ca/print 16/16 BPD Special Enforcement Unit monthly report, January 2024. Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, Feb. 11 - 17, 2024. DirecTV Programming Change letter, Feb. 12, 2024. Events Tuesday, Feb. 27 Bakerseld Fire Dept. disaster drill, 9 a.m. at the Olive Drive Fire Training Facility (5642 Victor Street). Operations will be open to the media; please RSVP to Bakerseld Fire PIO Tim Ortiz.