OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TO: FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Alan Tandy, City Manager AT September 7, 2012 SUBJECT: General Information Miscellaneous News The month of August was very busy for the Rabobank Arena, Convention Center and Theater. SMG reported two of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Dragons performances were sold out and overall circus attendance was the highest it has been in 10 years. A news release from SMG is enclosed. City staff will be holding a community meeting regarding the Planz Park pool on Thursday, September 13 th starting at 5:30 p.m. in the South High School cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m. A news release is enclosed. Doug McIsaac, the newly appointed Community Services Department Director, will begin his tenure with the City on Monday. We look forward to having him on board! Another reminder, Bakersfield native and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Jake Varner will be honored at a community event at Central Park on Saturday, September 8 th starting at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. Event Information Maná Sept. 13 th at 8 p.m. Rabobank Arena Tickets: $38-$148 The Park At River Walk 2012 Concert Series featuring the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Sept. 15 th at 8 p.m. Bright House Networks Amphitheatre Tickets: $10
General Information September 7, 2012 Page 2 Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: The Streets Division work schedule for the week of September 10, 2012; and A letter from Bright House Networks regarding potential changes to its programming. RS:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk
For Immediate Release September 5, 2012 Contact: Ed Dorsey, Assistant General Manager/Director of Events, 661-852-7304 edorsey@rabobankarena.com RABOBANK ARENA & THEATER WRAP UP HIGHLY-SUCCESSFUL AUGUST (Bakersfield, CA) The summer of 2012 ended with numerous sold out performances at Rabobank Arena and Theater, capping off a very busy summer at all SMG-managed venues. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show to Rabobank Theater on August 18. The sold out event was part of Hart s current Let Me Explain tour throughout the United States, and generated positive reviews from fans who were fortunate to attend. The month ended with a record-breaking engagement of Feld Entertainment s Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Dragons August 29 September 2. The engagement included several sold out performances and generated record-breaking numbers. Feld Entertainment will return to Rabobank Arena November 8-11 with Disney On Ice s presents 100 Years of Magic. Tickets for Disney On Ice are currently on sale. ### About SMG Bakersfield: SMG manages Rabobank Arena, Theater & Convention Center, Bright House Networks Amphitheatre and San Joaquin Community Hospital Ice Center of Bakersfield. All venues are owned by the City of Bakersfield. About SMG: Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities worldwide, including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, convention, congress and exhibition centers, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and over 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering company SAVOR, currently serving more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information, visit www.smgworld.com.
City Manager s Office MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 6, 2012 CONTACT: Chris Huot Administrative Analyst III (661) 326-3775 CITY TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS AMENITY OPTIONS FOR PLANZ PARK The City of Bakersfield will host a community meeting to present potential options for replacement amenities at Planz Park on Thursday, September 13, 2012 in the South High School cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ward 1 Councilmember Rudy Salas and Ward 7 Councilmember Russell Johnson are scheduled to be in attendance, as well as staff from various City departments. The existing swimming pool has been dormant since late 2009 due to budget reductions and will require significant repairs to resume operations. Neighborhood residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide their input regarding the options to be discussed. The community feedback received at the meeting will be presented to the City Council Community Services Committee members at a subsequent meeting. The presentation will include: The current status of amenities at Planz Park Concepts and options for replacement amenities at Planz Park Q&A/Feedback session for citizens to provide input to City staff for future planning of amenities at the park. # # # City of Bakersfield City Manager s Office 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 (661) 326-3751 Fax (661) 324-1850
Page 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION WORK SCHEDULE Week of Sept. 10, 2012 Sept. 14, 2012 Resurfacing/Reconstructing streets in the following areas: Reconstructing streets in the area Manley Ct & Angela Way Sealing streets in the area East of Fairfax Resurfacing streets in the area south of 34 th St between Chester Ave & Union Ave Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Curb & Gutter and ag-base being installed on Bedford Green between 184 & 178 Miscellaneous concrete repairs throughout the city THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Week of September 10_2012_Work Schedule
Page 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, September 10, 2012 Between So. H St. & Union Avenue Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Between 99 Hwy. & So. H St. Ming Ave. & Panama Ln. Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. H St. Wednesday, September 12, 2012 City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. So. H St. & Union Ave. City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. So. H St. & Union Ave. Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr. Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. Madison Ave. & Hale St. Thursday, September 13, 2012 Between Carr St. & California Ave. Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. California Ave. & Montclair St. Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd. Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, September 14, 2012 Between Ming Ave. & White Ln. Buena Vista Rd & Old River Rd. Between Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Ming Avenue & Adidas. Between Panama Ln. & Birkshire Rd. Gosford Rd. & Stine Rd. NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning personnel will be assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. This also applies when a large number of street sweeper are in Fleet for repairs which is the current case. Areas that have been missed during this time will be swept at the end of the month. Week of September 10_2012_Work Schedule