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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.12.20244/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 1/26 Bakerseld Notes The Sound of What's Happening! Friday, April 12, 2024 Notable Items Residents meet to provide input on potential Kern River Bike Patrol Looking to add support on the Kern River multi-use trail, the City and its Park Rangers are currently gauging interest from the community in creating a bike patrol. Bakerseld Notes 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 2/26 On Thursday, nearly two dozen residents attended an informational meeting at the R Street Community House, hearing from Park Rangers Manager Billy Owens and Tim Viall, with the American River Bike Patrol in Sacramento. The local bike patrol would be community-led with support from the City and County of Kern. The bike patrollers would provide emergency bike repair, rst aid, and trail safety and serve as trail ambassadors, helping trail users nd their way and enjoy their trail experience safely. The Recreation & Parks Department is currently taking feedback for the bike patrol through an online interest form. Click the button below to ll it out. Bike Patrol Interest Form 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 3/26 City, Blue Zones launch Love Your Park campaign, event set for Saturday This weekend the City, our Recreation & Parks Department, Blue Zones Project Bakerseld and other local parks districts will gather to kickoff the Love Your Park campaign at Lowell Park. In greater Bakerseld, there are 90 parks, including more than 60 maintained by the City. A number of those are underutilized, for various reasons, and we'd like to change the perceptions. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 4/26 Part of the goal behind the Love Your Park campaign is to make our parks a hub of activity and promote health and well-being for future generations. Join us Saturday, April 13 at Lowell Park (800 4th Street) from 9-11 a.m. MLK Community Center plays host to BCSD basketball program The City's Recreation & Parks Department is continuing its partnership with the Bakerseld City School District, offering free athletics programs. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 5/26 Currently, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center hosts an afterschool basketball program. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 6/26 As many as 80 students from Fremont, Jefferson, Longfellow, Pauly and Bessie Owens elementaries participate in the program, which takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 7/26 "It's been a great experience for the kids. It teaches them teamwork, great work ethic, how to work in a group with each other, winning and losing in the proper manner and the proper sportsmanship," said Ty Hamlin, Owens Elementary campus supervisor. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 8/26 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 9/26 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 10/26 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 11/26 Concrete pouring begins for Jastro Park pickleball courts The new pickleball courts at Jastro Park are coming along nicely. This week crews began pouring concrete as the resurfacing project continues. The complete removal and replacement of the courts began in January and is expected to be complete in May. The project was delayed due to inclement weather. This $926,000 project was made possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N). 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 12/26 Combating vandalism, new fencing installed at Jefferson Park In an effort to combat ongoing vandalism, the City's Recreation & Parks Department has replaced a chain link fence around the Jefferson Park pool with a new wrought iron fence. Along with the fence, new ADA-compliant sidewalks have been installed around the outside perimeter of the pool fence. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 13/26 The project totaled a little more than $570,000 and was made possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N). BEFORE 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 14/26 AFTER McMurtrey slides pass safety inspection, ready for summer! Summer is creeping up on us and will be here before you know it. When you're ready to cool off, you'll be able to do so while enjoying the slides at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center. This week, State of California Safety Engineers conducted an annual structural and operational inspection of the two slides at McMurtrey, giving both their certications. The inspection included a walkthrough of the facility, a detailed assessment of each slide, a lifeguard demonstrated spinal rescue, and a review of records.   4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 15/26 More than 275 vaccines given to pups at April drive- thru clinic More than 150 dogs were able to get updated vaccines, microchips and licenses at the latest low-cost drive-thru dog vaccination clinic put on by the Animal Control Division. Animal Control reported 151 dogs at the event on April 6 with 277 vaccines being administered. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 16/26 In all, 91 licenses were provided along with 38 microchips. The next low-cost drive-thru dog vaccination clinic is scheduled for May 4 at Beach Park, 3400 21st Street. It will be the last clinic until October due to rising temperatures. South High students learn about career opportunities with BFD This week current members of the Bakerseld Fire Department met with potential future reghters at South High School. On Wednesday, reghters from Bakerseld Fire Station 5 attending South High's annual career day, speaking with several students who plan on pursuing a career in the re service. Several students, who never considered a reghter career, gained insight into what the job entails and may now consider the eld as a career option. Said Bakerseld Fire Battalion Chief and Public Information Ofcer Tim Ortiz of the department's goal: "We are in search of good people with servant’s hearts. We can train anyone to become a good reghter." City, Columbia University seeking input on Agrivoltaics 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 17/26 The City of Bakerseld 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 benets and challenges. Agrivoltaics combines solar energy production with agricultural activities, aiming for efcient 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 ⚾Hit the Brewery Trail, win Dodgers tickets! ⚾ You only have a few more days to try to win four tickets to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers! 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 18/26 Thanks to Visit Bakerseld, fans of the Bakerseld Kern County Brewery Trail could be amongst those watching the Dodgers play at home this season. Earlier this month Visit Bakerseld 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. The contest ends at 3 p.m. April 15. Contest Details 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 19/26 Keep Bakerseld Beautiful seeking sponsors for 2024 Great American Cleanup The 21st Annual Great American Cleanup with Keep Bakerseld 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 Bakerseld by volunteering that day. For more information about how to volunteer and/or sponsor this beloved Bakerseld community service event, please visit the Great American Cleanup event page. Thank you for wanting to be part of the crew making a positive impact in our community. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 20/26 Become a GAC sponsor! Request For Qualications released seeking support for General Plan Update The City of Bakerseld has released a Request For Qualications (RFQ) from Community-Based Organizations (CBO) to support and conduct community outreach and engagement related to the Bakerseld 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 City to assist in community engagement and information-gathering efforts related to Bakerseld RISE. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 21/26 The City recognizes that CBOs possess a deep understanding of Bakerseld 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 reects residents' diverse perspectives and needs city-wide. General Plan 2045 Request For Qualications Recreation & Parks 2024 Youth Color Run 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 22/26 Bakerseld Fireghters fundraisers this month 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 23/26 High-Speed Rail Authority hosting open house in Bakerseld 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 24/26 Trafc Advisories Temporary closures planned next week for 19th, R and N streets Beginning next week, parts of R Street, 19th Street and N Street will be closed temporarily as the California Water Service performs work in the area. 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 25/26  Work will start at 8:30 a.m. each day on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16. Closures will be required as follows: R Street between 20th and 19th Street 19th Street between R and N Streets N Street between 20th and 19th Streets This portion of the project is expected to be completed by end of day Tuesday.  Detours will be in place at the nearest street before the closures. Trafc delays are expected as a result of the project and road closures. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during the closures and to plan for additional travel time if driving through the area. Reports Brundage Lane Navigation Center Monthly Report, March 2024 Events Saturday, April 13 Love Your Park campaign kickoff, 9-11 a.m., Lowell Park, 800 4th Street 4/12/24, 4:13 PM Bakersfield Notes 04.12.2024 https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97bb9c86607645f9b61ced0a4e8fe164/print 26/26