HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.23.2024Bakers eld Notes
The Sound of What's Happening!
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Notable Items
Grease collection service now offered year-round at
three locations
The popular annual grease collection service is now being offered
year-round to Bakers eld residents.
This week the City launched the free year-round service, allowing
residents to drop off used cooking grease and dispose of it in a safe
way.
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Residents can drop it off between 8 a.m.
and 3 p.m. each day, Monday through
Friday (except for holidays).
The drop-off locations are:
The City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant 3
(6901 McCutchen Road)
The North of the River Sanitary District
main of ce (204 Universe Avenue)
Kern UCO (4031 Alken St, Ste A5)
Residents are asked to collect their used
cooking oil and grease in sealed containers
before dropping it off at the locations.
City water customers continue conservation efforts
The City of Bakers eld Water Resources Department reports that
Domestic Water System customers continued conserving water in
July 2024 compared to the same month four years ago.
In July, customers used 7% less water than they had in 2020, the last
full year without mandatory water restrictions. Last
month customers used 246.79 gallons per capita, a reduction of
nearly 20 GPC (266.24 in 2020).
From August 2023 through July 2024 customers cut their water
used compared to 2020 every month except January when there was
just a 5% increase over 2020.
Mandatory water restrictions have been in place for DWS
customers, including no watering of lawns 48 hours after a rain
event, since December 2021. Those restrictions remain in place at
this time.
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Bakers eld named a 2023 Tree
City
The City of Bakers eld is proud to
announce it has been named by the Arbor
Day Foundation as a 2023 Tree City USA in
recognition of the City’s commitment to
effective urban forest management. This
prestigious designation is a testament to
the City's dedication to preserving and
enhancing its green spaces.
To achieve Tree City USA status,
Bakers eld had to meet four requirements
set by the Arbor Day Foundation:
maintaining a tree board or department;
having a tree care ordinance; dedicating an annual community
forestry budget of at least $2 per capita; and hosting an Arbor Day
observance and proclamation.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day
Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the
National Association of State Foresters. It aims to promote the
importance of trees and encourage cities to invest in their urban
forests.
Bakers eld's commitment to maintaining its urban forest not only
bene ts its residents but also contributes to a healthier environment
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for all. Trees provide numerous bene ts such as clean air and water,
energy conservation, and wildlife habitat.
Bakers eld joins more than 3,400 other communities across the
United States recognized as Tree City USA communities. This
designation is a source of pride for the City and highlights its
dedication to preserving its urban forest.
For more information on the Tree City USA program, please
visit www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.
Youth Jobs Program Fellowship
application deadline extended
Any youth looking to get their foot in the
door with local government or want to
begin a career in civil service should
consider applying for the Bakers eld Youth
Jobs Program.
The program is made possible thanks to
California Volunteers and the Kern
Community Foundation.
The deadline to apply for the program has been extended to
midnight on Aug. 23, 2024.
The program is open to anyone 18- to 30-years-old.
Individuals selected will work in one of a number of City
departments and earn $25 an hour.
APPLY!
Transaction blackout period planned for Aug. 22-Sept. 3
as City updates ERP system
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The City of Bakers eld continues to update
its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system, bringing improvements to how the
City processes a number of services for the
public, including payments, business
licensing, permits and more. Having
completed the rst phase of the launch,
Phase II is expected to launch in September
2024.
On Sept. 3, the City’s new Clariti
Community Development Software will go
live.
The launch of this new system – part of the Oracle package launched
in March 2024 – will require a six-business-day “blackout” period
during which certain functions will be unavailable. The blackout
period is set to begin at 5 p.m. (close of business) on Aug. 22 and last
through Sept. 2. This transition is an important step in improving the
City’s delivery of services and streamlining operations.
Functions that will be unavailable during the blackout include
payments for business licenses, special events and/or business
permits, planning, building and Public Works applications, building
permits, inspections, and pet licensing. City of Bakers eld cashiering
stations – including at City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) – will
be of ine and unavailable for taking any of the transactions listed
above during the blackout.
Online and in-person payments for Solid Waste and Wastewater
billing will continue as normal. Business transactions for the City of
Bakers eld Animal Care Center will remain operating as normal.
The Clariti Community Development Software replaces the
Community Development portion of the ERP system Naviline, which
the City has used since the 1990s. Naviline has served as a
centralized software system used to provide support for all nancial
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functions, community development and utility billing functions. The
City began the process of replacing Naviline in Fall 2022 with the
goal of creating more streamlined, ef cient and effective services.
This allows the City to streamline work processes across
departments and divisions, reducing the need for systematic, time-
consuming and paper-driven workarounds.
The remaining ERP system replacement projects – including Human
Resources/Payroll and Utility Billing – are expected to be completed
by Spring 2025.
The City thanks the public for its patience and understanding as
these improvements are completed.
Contacts
For building permit and inspection inquiries, please
email DEVBld@bakers eldcity.us
For planning applications and projects, please
email DEVPln@bakers eldcity.us
For business licenses and special permits, please
email AdmFin@bakers eldcity.us
For re prevention permits and inspection inquiries, please
email Prevention@bakers eld re.us
For Public Works permits and inspection inquiries, please
email PWADM@bakers eldcity.us
GET Bus seeking public input on transit service
Golden Empire Transit (GET bus) is hoping to increase its ridership
and is looking for the public's input to help achieve that goal.
GET Bus has launched a community survey geared towards people
who have not used its services. The survey is designed to gather
insights and suggestions on how GET bus can encourage more
people to use public transit effectively.
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The survey can be found at http://get2024survey.com or through the
QR code and in the yer below. The survey will be active through the
end of August.
Save the Date! Third-annual Job Recruitment Fair set
for Aug. 30!
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Cool off at Spray Parks through Labor Day!
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City's spray parks are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, Tuesday through Sunday
through Labor Day on Sept. 2.
Service Awards
Week of Aug. 18
Michael Olson, Bakers eld Fire, 20
years
Charles Babbitt, Development Services,
5 years
Joe Conroy, City Manager's Of ce, 5
years
Terry Tripp, Public Works, 5 years
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Reports
Bakers eld City Council Agenda Highlights, Aug. 28, 2024
WARN Notice, California Resources Corporation and Aera Energy,
LLC, Aug. 21, 2024
Recreation & Parks Park Ranger Weekly Report, Aug. 11-17, 2024
Events
Friday, Aug. 30
Third Annual City of Bakers eld Job Fair, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mechanics
Bank Theater & Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave.
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