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Bakers eld Notes
The Sound of What's Happening!
Friday, March 29, 2024
Notable Items
Security measures being tested at City Hall South
This week the City of Bakers eld began
testing new security measures at City
Council meetings at City Hall South, which
include bag checks and a walk-through
metal detector.
At the upcoming April 10 City Council
meeting, staff will recommend City Council
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adopt a Physical Security Resolution to enhance safety in City
buildings.
The City of Bakersfield - Government
on Wednesday
Beginning today, March 27, the City will be testing new security measures a
South.
These will include bag checks and a walk-through metal detector before en
If you can’t take it onto a plane or into Mechanics Bank Arena, you can’t tak
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Jenni Byers named Economic &
Community Development Director
The City of Bakers eld has named Jenni
Byers as Director of the Economic &
Community Development Department.
Byers, a Bakers eld native, had previously
served as ECD Assistant Director then
Acting Director effective May 2023.
Jenni has nearly 20 years of experience
working in the public sector for three
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different jurisdictions - City of Porterville, City of Lakeport and the
City of Bakers eld.
“Jenni will be a great ECD Director; she has shown strong leadership
as both Assistant Director and Acting Director,” said Christian Clegg,
Bakers eld City Manager.
City, Columbia University seeking input on Agrivoltaics
The City of Bakers eld continues to focus on economic development
and is always seeking innovative ways to better our community.
In partnership with Columbia University’s Capstone team, the City is
looking to understand community and organizational perceptions of
Agrivoltaics, exploring potential bene ts and challenges.
Agrivoltaics combines solar energy production with agricultural
activities, aiming for ef cient land use and resiliency.
Please take a few minutes to ll out our short survey so your
perspectives can be represented.
Your responses will help guide the direction of this research to best
meet community needs.
Agrivoltaics Survey
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⚾Hit the Brewery Trail, win Dodgers tickets! ⚾
The new Major League Baseball season is
here and the Boys in Blue are ready to
entertain fans at Dodger Stadium in Los
Angeles.
Thanks to Visit Bakers eld, fans of the
Bakers eld Kern County Brewery Trail
could be amongst those watching the
Dodgers play at home this season.
This week Visit Bakers eld announced it
will give away four (4) tickets to a Dodgers
home game this season. All you have to do is download the Brewery
Trail Pass, stop by a participating location and check-in to be entered
for a chance to win.
Contest Details
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Rec. & Parks' T-ball league proves to be popular with
160 players
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Future baseball and softball players are getting their start this spring
with the Recreation & Parks Department's T-ball league.
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The league was on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but
returned this year, with games having started March 9 at Silver
Creek Park.
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This season 160 children, ages 3 to 7, signed up to play in the league,
the most in 10 years.
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There are two leagues involved in the league: Pee-Wee T-ball for
those 3-5 years old and T-ball for those 5-7 years old.
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The season is scheduled to wrap up Saturday, April 13.
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Kroll Park sidewalk improvements complete
This week our Recreation & Parks Department wrapped up a
sidewalk improvement project at Kroll Park, making it easier for
everyone to move around and enjoy the park's amenities.
The sidewalk improvements come weeks after two new shade and
swing structures were installed at the Kroll Park playground.
Both projects were made possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital
Services Measure (Measure N). The sidewalk replacement cost
about $35,500, while the shade and swing structure cost just under
$62,000.
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Bakers eld Police make donation to MADD
The Bakers eld Police Department's recent motor competition
proved to be bene cial for one local charity.
Following the motor competition at the Park at River Walk, BPD
donated $2,500 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Kern
County. The donation came from a portion of the proceeds raised at
the competition.
In a social media post, BPD said, "Today we donated funds to MADD
to support their purpose to combat drunk/drugged driving, underage
drinking, and their mission to support victims affected by these
crimes."
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PG&E makes $10,000 donation to Keep Bakers eld
Beautiful
With the Great American Cleanup right around the corner, Keep
Bakers eld Beautiful got an extra boost to help with their efforts.
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On Friday, Paci c Gas & Electric presented the Bakers eld
Foundation for KBB with a $10,000 check at Mill Creek.
On hand for the presentation were Bakers eld Mayor Karen Goh,
Vice Mayor Andrae Gonzales (Ward 2), the City's Park Rangers and
members of KBB.
Following the presentation, a litter cleanup was held, where 35 trash
bags were lled.
Keep Bakers eld Beautiful seeking sponsors for 2024
Great American Cleanup
The 21st Annual Great American Cleanup
with Keep Bakers eld Beautiful and 3rd
Annual Mayor's Great American Cleanup
High School Challenge are scheduled for
Saturday, April 27.
Thousands of people are anticipated to
show their love for Bakers eld by
volunteering that day. For more information about how to volunteer
and/or sponsor this beloved Bakers eld community service event,
please visit the Great American Cleanup event page. Thank you for
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wanting to be part of the crew making a positive impact in our
community.
Become a GAC sponsor!
Request For Quali cations released seeking support for
General Plan Update
The City of Bakers eld has released a
Request For Quali cations (RFQ) from
Community-Based Organizations (CBO) to
support and conduct community outreach
and engagement related to the Bakers eld
2045 General Plan Update project.
The City will partner with up to four CBOs
through a contract agreement not to
exceed $5,000 each, for a total of $20,000. The purpose of this
desired agreement and formation of the Community-Based
Outreach Team is to facilitate collaboration between CBOs and the
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City to assist in community engagement and information-gathering
efforts related to Bakers eld RISE.
The City recognizes that CBOs possess a deep understanding of
Bakers eld communities due to their grassroots involvement, direct
interactions with residents, and localized knowledge stemming from
their active engagement within the community. The City seeks CBO
partnerships to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach to
community engagement that re ects residents' diverse perspectives
and needs city-wide.
General Plan 2045
Request For Quali cations
Join the Kern River Bike Patrol!
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Recreation & Parks 2024 Youth Color Run
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Employee Service Awards
Week of March 24
Erik Flores, Technology Services, 10
years
Miguel Martinez, Public Works, 10
years
Robert Romero, Recreation & Parks, 10
years
Juan Zamora, Development Services, 10 years
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Reports
Recreation & Parks Dept. Support Team for Operations, Rangers
and Maintenance (STORM) weekly report, March 17-23, 2024
WARN Notice, Triple Canopy, effective May 31, 2024
Events