HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.06.2024Bakers eld Notes
The Sound of What's Happening!
Eric Galvan
Notable Items
Water Department reduces river ows for required
maintenance
The City's Water Department has started reducing water ows on
the Kern River to perform maintenance and address operational
needs from the Stockdale Highway River Bridge to the east.
During last year's historic water year, the Kern River observed ow
rates that had not been seen in nearly 40 years. Because of the high
ow rates, debris caused damage and wear to weirs, which requires
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inspections and repairs that can only be
performed under dry conditions.
Maintenance near the Park at River Walk
at the Bellevue Weir is needed to ensure
the safe and controlled operation of the
Kern River, as required by the United
States Army Corps of Engineers and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA).
Weir repair and sediment removal will begin in October 2024 once
the area becomes accessible.
City seeks public feedback on Active Transportation
Plan
As the City continues efforts to create a
long-term vision for a safe Citywide
pedestrian and bicycle plan, we're looking
to the public to provide feedback to let us
know what you want to see.
The City's Public Works Department is
seeking feedback for its Active
Transportation Plan through an online
interactive map that allows users to let us know what improvements
they would like to see.
Anyone interested can download and view the current report and
provide feedback to City staff.
PROVIDE FEEDBACK
Spray parks to remain open as hot temperatures persist
Bellevue Weir looking toward Stockdale
Highway.
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Some great news as we're dealing with more heat.
The City's Recreation & Parks Department is extending spray park
operations due to high temperatures.
All spray parks were scheduled to close for the season on Labor Day,
but Rec. & Parks has decided to provide the community with
additional options to cool off.
As of Thursday, Sept. 5, spray parks will be open weekdays from 3-6
p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
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Rec. & Parks makes upgrades at University Park
Residents who utilize University Park will soon be treated to a
handful of upgrades.
The City's Recreation & Parks Department has begun installing a
new sidewalk on the south end of the park, along the playground and
dog park, connecting to existing sidewalks.
Rec. & Parks will also install tness equipment and water fountains in
the future.
The sidewalk improvements will cost $48,000 and are made possible
thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (Measure N).
CPR & First Aid training being offered for $5
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Kern County Homeownership Conference Sept. 14
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Click photos for links.
GBLA Eviction Process Workshop sessions set for Sept.
18, 21
Click photos for link.
Traf c Advisory
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Closure planned for Union Avenue-Hwy 204
intersection
A repaving project on Union Avenue will
require a temporary partial closure at the
Union Avenue and Highway 204
intersection next week.
The closure on northbound Union Avenue
at Highway 204 will begin at 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 8 and is expected to last until
6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9.
Crews will be repaving the intersection.
During this work, drivers are asked to avoid the area, or plan for
addition travel time.
Detours will be in place as follows:
Drivers heading north on Union will need to use Highway 204 to
Q Street, then Espee Street to Union Avenue.
Drivers heading east on 21st Street will only be allowed to turn
south onto Union Avenue.
There will be no access westbound through the intersection from
21st Street.
*Note: Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled
without notice due to inclement weather and other unforeseen
conditions.
Service Awards
Week of Sept. 1
Dena Esparza, Public Works, 20 years
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Pedro Martinez, Public Works, 20 years
Macy Iacopetti, Development Services,
5 years
Reports
City Council Agenda Highlights, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Recreation & Parks Park Ranger Weekly Report, Aug. 25-31, 2024
Events
Friday, Sept. 6
Movies in the Park, "Space Jam," at dusk at the Mesa Marin Sports
Complex, 10315 Highway 178
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Wednesday, Sept. 11
9/11 Memorial Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., Bakers eld Fire Station
15/Bakers eld Police sub-station, 1315 Buena Vista Road
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