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II. Public Statements — Heather Pennella (2 minutes max per n/7
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III. Approval of Minutes for March and April Regular Meetings— Heather Pennella (2 minutes)
IV. Deferred Business
A. Recap April Recycling Drive-Thrus—Jessica Felix (2 minutes)
B. Shopping Cart Ordinance Inquiry Referral Update —Viri Gallardo-King (2 minutes)
C. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Coca-Cola Pedestrian Recycling Receptacle In -Kind Grant Update:
Request Motion to Gift Receptacles to GET Bus for Public Use with KAB approval — John Enriquez (3
minutes)
D. KBBC Tasks Status Updates— Heather Pennella (2 minutes max)
1. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Update—John Enriquez
a. April activity
b. Request motion for new grant terms proposal for grantor
Special Projects and Programs Funding Update—Jessica Felix (6 minutes)
1. Request motion to redirect Old Town Kern funds due to dissolving this special project
2. Review community garden water usage
a. Request motion to redirect eligible KBB funds for water usage
Mayors KAB Community Appearance Index— Mayor/John Enriquez/Heather Pennella (2 minutes)
V. New Business
A. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Affiliation Status With KAB— Kevin Barnes (1 minute)
B. Schedule KBBC KAB's Community Appearance Index— Heather Pennella (2 minutes)
1. Update Routes for Ward 2 and Ward 3
C. City of Bakersfield Wastewater Can't Flush Campaign— Rosanne Padley IS minutes)
D. Volunteer Liability and Image Waiver — Jessica Felix (1 minute)
E. Approval of Written Report(s)— Heather Pennella (10 minutes max)
1. Litter Subcommittee—John Enriquez, Chair
a. KBBC Adopt An Area Agreement for portions of Chester Ave. and Garces Cir. Renewal
2. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee: Meets 1B1 Monday monthly,
12 PM, Padre Hotel, Farmacy Cafe— Monica Cater, Chair
3. Education/Image Subcommittee — Sophia Felix,Chair — No Regular Meetings.
4. Waste Reduction and Recycling Subcommittee — Ray Scott,Chair — No Regular Meetings.
5. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Meets 2n° Friday monthly, 11 AM, City Hall - North,
Conference Room A — Bob Lerude, Chair
6. Advisory Board —Cathy Butler, Chair
a. Motion to Approve Yard of the Season
Social Media Ad Hoc Committee—Crystal Pinthong— No Meeting.
VI. Staff Comments—(5 minutes max)
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Member Comments (10 minutes max)
VIII. Adjournment— Heather Pennella
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Roll Call — Heather Pennella: 12:04 PM
• KBBC Members Present: John Enriquez— Mayor's Appointee, Heather Pennella — Mayors
Alternate Appointee, Anastasia Lester — Ward 1, Norma Jackson — Ward 2 Alternate, Ray Scott —
Ward 3, Jenifer Pitcher — Ward 3 Alternate, Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Nate Meeks — Ward 4
Alternate, Crystal Pinthong— Ward 5, Sophia Felix— Ward 6 Alternate
• KBBC Members Absent: Anna Smith — Ward 1 Alternate, Monica Cater— Ward 2, Matthew Martin
— Ward 5 Alternate, Bob Lerude— Ward 6, Paul Yanez— Ward 7, Theresa Olson — Ward 7 Alternate
• City Representatives Present: Brianna Carrier — City Manager's Office (CMO), Nathan Gutierrez—
CMO, Jessica Felix— Solid Waste Division/KBBC Coordinator, Vin Gallardo-King — City Attorney's
Office
• Advisory Board Members Present: Cathy Butler — Chair
• Others Present: Fernando Aguirre— Bakersfield Rotary Club, Tom Burch— Bakersfield Rotary Club
and Retirees Pickup, Tony Martinez — Rebuilding Together Kern County
II. Public Statements— Heather Pennella: None
III. Approval of Minutes for Feb. Regular Meeting — Heather Pennella
Motion to approve: Ray
Second: Brooks
Ayes: Unanimous approval
IV. Deferred Business
A. KBBC Tasks Status Updates— Heather Pennella
1. Ongoing Goals —Tabled
2. Community Gardens — See item IV. C. 1.
3. Garden Fest — See item VII.
4. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant: John said the Southwest Carpenters will continue to
paint trash cans on March 30. Jessica requested a new grant proposal for the April or May
agenda.
5. After School Presentations: Sophia said Brooks, Jessica, Stephanie Nava (formerly of Kern
Green) and she have started doing presentations. The next presentation is set for March 21 and
then a pre-school in April.
6. Old Town Kern: Tabled —Jenifer will update by the May agenda.
B. Assign New KBBC Goals to Subcommittees to Create Objectives and Outcomes for KBBC Approval
— Heather Pennella
Goals attached.
Jessica: You approved the goals, but you need to assign leadership to achieve these goals.
1. Social Media Ad Hoc Committee—Tabled
2. Social Media Awareness Campaigns—Tabled
3. Social Media Advertising — Tabled
4. Online Calendar — Brooks: Purpose to list subcommittee meetings, events and other
items that KBB Committee members may attend: Tabled —Jessica will showcase KBB website
features to show what is available but not utilized to see if the existing calendar feature will meet
the purpose before discussing the creation of a new system or program.
5. Get Permission to Open a Kern Community Foundation profile from the Bakersfield
Foundation so that KBB would be eligible for Give Big Kern and other donor opportunities. —The
deadline for Give Big Kern 2019 already passed.
Task: Staff will see if someone from the Bakersfield Foundation or City Hall needs to take the lead on
opening a Kern Community Foundation profile, or if Jessica can do it. The profile would make KBB eligible
for donations in that network. The Give Big Kern donations program is the motivation behind the profile
creation request.
6. General KBB Fundraiser—Heather: As presented at the March City Council Meeting, the
KBBC needs to prioritize fundraising unrestricted dollars. Heather also wants to see KBBC members
lead an activity in the ward they are appointed to represent.
7. Calloway Road Tree Planning— John will lead if COB jurisdiction.
8. Follow up Tree Planting in Caltrans Jurisdiction — John will lead.
Task: Confirm that planting location is City of Bakersfieldjurisdiction before proceeding.
9. Highway 99 NB Bakersfield sign Tree Planting—John will lead.
30. Beautiful Business Recognition: Heather and John will lead.
C. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update—Jessica Felix
We could use another $5 — $30K in monetary sponsors for the Great American Cleanup (GAC). Solid Waste is
prepared to close the gap if necessary by adding a recycling ad on the volunteer shirt. The shirt vendor that
typically wins the bid increased prices dramatically but is still likely to win the shirt bid with less than $5 per shirt.
Old Town Kern for April or May Agenda.
1. Staff Requests Motion to Transfer Part of KAV608 Mural Maintenance and/or KAV623 KBB
After School Program for KAV608 KBB Promotions/Advertising, i.e. Social Media and Great
American Cleanup and for KAV624 KBB Community Gardens, i.e. Water Service
Motion to transfer half of KAV608 Mural Maintenance to KAV624 for Community Garden Water Service: Ray
Second: Anastasia
Ayes: Approved unanimously
Task: Per Kevin review water bills at upcoming meeting. Jessica noted that summer months are typically higher.
V. New Business
A. 18" Annual Great American Cleanup Ad Hoc Committee Update —Jessica Felix
New volunteers coming forward, short on money at the moment, but the budget can be adjusted if need be.
matters but event is a go. New eventbrite online registration with a March 30 deadline.
1. Volunteer Crew Captain Meeting, March 18 from 6-7 PM in Council Chambers
2. Vote to Select Harvey L. Hall Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
a. Motion to recognize Trans -West, Southwest Carpenters, Kern County
Superintendent of Schools Maintenance & Operations, Carla Perez of Seeds
Inspiration Community Garden, students of Williams School, and the Kern Adult
Program: Ray Scott
Second: Matthew
Ayes: Approved unanimously
3. Event Overview
Start at volunteer site then go to Yokuts Park for the celebration. At the park, first the
group photo then lunch then the recognition ceremony.
4. KBBC Member Assignments
See email for details. Brooks and Jenifer will help Paul with parking awareness outreach with
neighboring businesses in advance of the event. Crystal, Heather, Cathy, Theresa, and Norma will
help with the KBB booth. Mayor and Matthew will visit volunteers in action to thank them and
take photos for social media.
B. KBB Earth Month Activities — Jessica Felix
See presentation attached for a list.
C. Approval of Written Report(s) — Heather Pennella: No Reports
1. Litter Subcommittee— John Enriquez, Chair — No Meeting. Next meeting: May 21, 1 P
at Caltrans.
2. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee— Monica Cater, Chair — No
Meeting. No Report.
3. Education/Image Subcommittee— Sophia Felix, Chair — No Meeting. No Report.
4. Waste Reduction and Recycling Subcommittee — Ray Scott, Chair —No Meeting. No
Report.
S. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Meets 2n6 Friday monthly, 11 AM, City Hall - North,
Conference Room A — Bob Lerude, Chair
6. Advisory Board— Cathy Butler, Chair — No Meeting. No Report.
a. Request motion for KBBC to select Yard of the Season — N/A
VI. Staff Comments
• Nathan Gutierrez: He is a new Management Assistant in the City Managers Office. He had been working
at the County.
• Jessica Felix: Luda Fishman transferred out of Solid Waste into Water.
• Kevin: Solid Waste did approximately 10,000 illegal dump cleanups in one year.
• Mayor: Thank you Jessica and Heather for the KBB presentation for City Council on March 6.
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Member Comments
• Cathy: Yard of the Season could use a letter of consideration to give people time to declare whether or
not they want recognition.
• Matthew & Theresa: We need red KBB polo shirts.
• John Enriquez: Downtown Business Corporation installed $25K in pedestrian trash receptacles [funded by
Keep America Beautiful] by giving them to Golden Empire Transit (GET). GET installed them by downtown
bus stops. Next meeting with Caltrans on March 26 at 1 PM.
• Tony: The Portrait of a Warrior Gallery downtown will do a reveal at 11 AM tomorrow.
VIII. Adjournment— Heather Pennella: 1:08 PM
responsibility for improving their community.
Chair: Heather Pennella Vice -Chair: Nate Meeks
Minutes
Roll Call and Introductions — Heather Pennella 12:07 PM
• KBBC Members Present: John Enriquez — Mayor's Appointee, Heather Pennella — Mayor's Alternate
Appointee, Anastasia Lester— Ward 1, Monica Cater— Ward 2, Ray Scott — Ward 3, Jenifer Pitcher— Ward
3 Alternate, Nate Meeks — Ward 4 Alternate, Matthew Martin — Ward 5 Alternate, Bob Lerude — Ward 6,
Paul Yanez — Ward 7
• KBBC Members Absent: Anna Smith — Ward 1, Brooks Douglass— Ward 4, Crystal Pinthong— Ward 5,
Sophia Felix— Ward 6 Alternate, Theresa Olson — Ward 7 Alternate
• City Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Gain, Viri Gallardo-King, Brianna Carrier, Nathan Gutierrez,
Jessica Felix
• Others Present: Jorge Guillen, Danny Reyes, Gabriel Garcia, Sean Wexler
I. Public Statements— Heather Pennella
• Blair Budai: Homeless Helpers Kern County did its 14`h litter cleanup last weekend. Budai coordinated with
a shopping cart retrieval companyto return 15 carts to stores. Retirees Pickup volunteers picked up litter.
The Mission At Kern County and Slice of Italy provided food to volunteers. Budai will have a meeting with
Solid Waste to discuss how to keep good condition shopping carts out of the landfill.
Task: Viri will follow up on status of Councilmember Porlier's referral on a shopping cart ordinance inquiry.
Jenifer noted how these kinds of ordinances have been viewed as a win-win for shopping cart property
owners and other local governments.
III. Approval of Minutes for March Regular Meeting — Heather Pennella: Tabled
IV. Deferred Business
A. 18" Annual Great American Cleanup Recap — Mayor and KBBC
• Mayor: Thanks to all. The mayor visited some volunteer sites in addition to the Yokuts Park celebration.
• Heather: The honorees seemed really touched. Good job to those working on the ceremony. Thanks to
Mayor Gob for photos and going live on social media. Thanks to Matthew for transporting Mayor Goh.
Thanks to Jessica for coordinating the event.
• Bob: There were a lot of events that day. KBB needs to look ahead to next year to try to have less
competing events. A couple of people complained that they did not get follow up calls quickly enough.
Bob said some of us board members should help Jessica field phone calls. Bob witnessed how much
Jessica had to juggle phone calls for basic information.
o Jessica: We had a lot less admin support this year. But KBB did have a helpful frequently asked
questions video on Facebook. Logistically a hard deadline for volunteer registration makes sense
but in the spirit of community involvement the deadline is soft. The last 2 weeks leading up to
the event, Jessica prioritizes on-time registrants, vendors, sponsors, and award winners before
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Minutes
Roll Call and Introductions — Heather Pennella 12:07 PM
• KBBC Members Present: John Enriquez — Mayor's Appointee, Heather Pennella — Mayor's Alternate
Appointee, Anastasia Lester— Ward 1, Monica Cater— Ward 2, Ray Scott — Ward 3, Jenifer Pitcher— Ward
3 Alternate, Nate Meeks — Ward 4 Alternate, Matthew Martin — Ward 5 Alternate, Bob Lerude — Ward 6,
Paul Yanez — Ward 7
• KBBC Members Absent: Anna Smith — Ward 1, Brooks Douglass— Ward 4, Crystal Pinthong— Ward 5,
Sophia Felix— Ward 6 Alternate, Theresa Olson — Ward 7 Alternate
• City Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Gain, Viri Gallardo-King, Brianna Carrier, Nathan Gutierrez,
Jessica Felix
• Others Present: Jorge Guillen, Danny Reyes, Gabriel Garcia, Sean Wexler
I. Public Statements— Heather Pennella
• Blair Budai: Homeless Helpers Kern County did its 14`h litter cleanup last weekend. Budai coordinated with
a shopping cart retrieval companyto return 15 carts to stores. Retirees Pickup volunteers picked up litter.
The Mission At Kern County and Slice of Italy provided food to volunteers. Budai will have a meeting with
Solid Waste to discuss how to keep good condition shopping carts out of the landfill.
Task: Viri will follow up on status of Councilmember Porlier's referral on a shopping cart ordinance inquiry.
Jenifer noted how these kinds of ordinances have been viewed as a win-win for shopping cart property
owners and other local governments.
III. Approval of Minutes for March Regular Meeting — Heather Pennella: Tabled
IV. Deferred Business
A. 18" Annual Great American Cleanup Recap — Mayor and KBBC
• Mayor: Thanks to all. The mayor visited some volunteer sites in addition to the Yokuts Park celebration.
• Heather: The honorees seemed really touched. Good job to those working on the ceremony. Thanks to
Mayor Gob for photos and going live on social media. Thanks to Matthew for transporting Mayor Goh.
Thanks to Jessica for coordinating the event.
• Bob: There were a lot of events that day. KBB needs to look ahead to next year to try to have less
competing events. A couple of people complained that they did not get follow up calls quickly enough.
Bob said some of us board members should help Jessica field phone calls. Bob witnessed how much
Jessica had to juggle phone calls for basic information.
o Jessica: We had a lot less admin support this year. But KBB did have a helpful frequently asked
questions video on Facebook. Logistically a hard deadline for volunteer registration makes sense
but in the spirit of community involvement the deadline is soft. The last 2 weeks leading up to
the event, Jessica prioritizes on-time registrants, vendors, sponsors, and award winners before
late registrants. She also noted that Eventbrite was the new GAC registration process this year. It
created some delays in follow up because some registrations did not reach her directly like the
majority did. Those volunteers had to reach out with the correct concern that they were being
overlooked. They were able to provide a registration number to Jessica which Eventbrite
generated. Jessica in turn was able to have the webmaster retrieve the registrations with those
numbers.
o Matthew noted Good Voice is a phone tree system that could be helpful.
o Jenifer Pitcher suggested a GAC intern.
• Task: Brianna will send Jessica COB internship information from HR. It needs department approval.
o Mayor Goh and Paul: Large locations that individuals and groups can be sent to could help lessen
coordination logistics. Jessica agreed and shared this approach has been used in the past.
However, the Solid Waste hot spot scout only found one location that warranted 100 volunteers.
Monica: The photos looked professional. Heather thanked Tom Webster, City Webmaster for taking
them.
Task: Next year KBBC members get a deadline to submit hot spot locations. Locations must be public property.
B. April Earth Month Activities— Heather Pennella: More information on KBB website.
o April 13: KBB Downtown Beautification and Cleanup with Rotary Club
o April 20: Strata Credit Union Community Recycling Day — Solid Waste is one of the drive-thru
recycling collectors.
o April 27: Kern Schools Community Recycling Day — Solid Waste is one of the drive-thru recycling
collectors.
o April 27: BC Garden Fest— KBBC members will volunteer to work a booth 9 AM -4 PM.
C. KBBC Tasks Status Updates— Heather Pennella:
John: The Carpenters Union will work trashcans for the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant on the April
27
D. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update—Jessica Felix
The report was generated April 1, but the numbers are in flux right now with GAC and transfers as
voted on at the last meeting. Old Town Kern will be reviewed in May.
E. KBB Social Media Review — Jessica Felix — Tabled — Jessica needs to practice how to share analytics
view with KBBC.
Jenifer: Is Hootsuite an option? Jessica answered that staff looked into this. Although the Bakersfield
Police Department (BPD) uses it, it is not an option yet for KBB. The volume of social media traffic
between BPD and KBB is not comparable. BPD has a much larger and much more engaged following.
Jessica thinks that apps and scheduled posts should meet KBB's purposes now.
F. KBB Website Review—Jessica Felix
Jessica pointed out the online calendar feature already existing that KBBC members seemed to be
unaware of hence their requests for an online calendar. Heather noted that KBBC members need to get
more familiar with KBB website.
V. New Business
A. Keep America Beautiful(KAB) Community Appearance Index — Mayor and KBBC
Task: Heather and John will present dote for Mayor's and KBBC will choose its date at the May meeting.
B. Approval of Written Report(s) — Heather Pennella
1. Litter Subcommittee — John Enriquez,Chair — March Report Attached.
Tree Foundation of Kern, County of Kern, and KBB volunteers from World Mission Society Church of God will start
at planting trees at the Bakersfield welcome sign along Hwy 99 on the south end of town on Sunday, May 19.
Jessica wants to know the media plan forthis highly visible project in advance.
2. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee— Monica Cater, Chair—No
Meeting. No Report — has not met yet. Anticipate a meeting for Tuesday, May 7 meeting at
noon.
3. Education/Image Subcommittee — Sophia Felix,Chair — No Meeting. No Report.
4. Waste Reduction and Recycling Subcommittee — Ray Scott, Chair — No Meeting. No
Report.
S. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Meets 2"a Friday monthly, 11 AM, City Hall -North,
Conference Room A— Bob Lerude, Chair— Report Tabled.
6. Advisory Board—Cathy Butler, Chair—No Report.
Motion to accept Litter Subcommittee Report: Ray
Second:Paul
Ayes: Approved unanimously
VI. Staff Comments
• Jessica: Thanks to all who came out for GAC as a volunteer and to those who helped find sponsorships.
Now through summer is a good time to talk to me about what you want to do in the fall and moving
forward.
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Member Comments
• Ray: Rotary Club volunteers will spread mulch, plant trees, and spruce upflowerbeds in designated
sections of Garces Circle and City planters this April.
• John: The Kern Adult Program Cleanup will do its next downtown cleanup on April 29. The Tree
Foundation of Kern will place 50 potted trees downtown thanks to a grant in May.
• Anastasia: While volunteering at the Cesar Chavez School garden during GAC, someone expressed to her
concern that the garden is not watered in the summer and thusly the students are unable to benefit from
it for an entire season. She wants to know how to follow up on this concern.
o Jessica suggested it that it may be a district decision.
o Matthew suggested writing an email to the district.
• Heather: Echo Jessica's GAC gratitude and thanking Jessica.
VIII. Adjournment— Heather Pennella 1:03 PM
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
June 1, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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SUBJECT: General Information
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➢ The Bakersfield Police Department hosts Principled Policing Training on a monthly
basis for staff and a limited number of community members. Principled Policing was
the first Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) -certified course
on procedural justice and implicit bias in the nation. The next training date is June
19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with lunch provided. RSVPs are required to attend.
Contact Sergeant Keli Paulk at (661) 326-3910 if you are interested in attending.
Seating is limited.
➢ Attached you will find the monthly Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP)
Status Report for the month of June. The report gives a summary of each TRIP project
in construction, in design, and under review. Completion percentages and pictures
of projects are also included.
➢ In response to Councilmember Parlier's referral regarding abandoned shopping
carts, the City Attorney's Office did some research, reviewed our current shopping
cart ordinance and discovered that members of the public can now report
abandoned shopping carts by calling 1-800-252-4613 or reporting it online at
cartretrievol.net.
As such, the referral has been cleared with Councilmember Parker's consent and
the City's website will soon include a link to cortretrieval.net in order to simplify the
process and for easy access to the public.
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Meeting with Caltrans
Litter Committee Notes for
Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 1:00 pm
at Caltrans Offices, 1226 Olive Drive, Bakersfield
The meeting was called to order at 1:04 pm by Chairman John Enriquez
1. Welcome and Introductions
Self introductions were made around the table. John Liu and Jason Maio were present from Fresno
via satellite connection.
2. Bakersfield Entry Sign Update
Don Woodard reported that a Cal Fire grant to the Tree Foundation will be used at the undeveloped
Kern Delta Park to plant 49 new trees. Copies of the plan were provided. Melissa Iger of the Tree
Foundation will buy irrigation materials, which parks will install. The Tree Foundation will use volunteers
to plant the trees. John Enriquez reported that the World Mission Society Church of God will volunteer
to do the work, but the start date is uncertain. We are aiming for all this to be completed in the spring.
Cal Trans asked about encroachment on the sign. Don reported that the electric lines to the sign will be
taken into consideration with irrigation 15 feet back from the sign. Water will be coming from the Senior
Center. 15 -gallon trees will be planted. Proposition 68, California Cultural and Natural Resources
(CCNR) Grant funds will be sought by the county to develop Kern Delta Park. Plans include a soccer
field, more trees, pathways, and significant cost related to water requiring a big line. The proposal will
be for $2.5 million for % of the project. The county should know in May whether the proposal will be
moving forward. If it is, someone will visit the project site in order to give the county approval to move
forward with a full application. As proposed, the soccer park will have artificial turf and lights. The Park
and Ride will be used for parking as originally planned. The artificial turf may need to be watered to
avoid excessive heat, but evening use is anticipated.
Another grant to the CCNR will be used to develop improvements at Heritage Park. Improved areas will
include the amphitheater, the skate park, and restrooms. As part of this effort they will need volunteers
to plant 8 trees. They are working on the Fragrance Garden as well, planting gazanias right now, but no
shrubs to discourage homeless encampments. There will be a Community Pride Wall at the back of the
preschool facing the park.
3. Adopt a Street Update
Adopt -A -Street Program, Supervisor Mario Jimenez showed new signage for the Keep Bakersfield
Beautiful Adopt -A -Street Program. 5 new signs are up so far. There were questions about what streets
were adopted. Kevin Barnes suggested that Jessica Felix at the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful office could
provide information and the requirements to anyone interested.
4. Southwest Carpenters Union Downtown Cleanups and Community Service
Josh Taylor of the Southwest Carpenters Union described a bit about himself and the need to
encourage more young people to consider a carpentry career. The SW Carpenters Union has 1,000
members locally. They believe in giving back to the community so have worked on downtown cleanups
for the last 3 months. He noted that the trash situation has improved and that they want to do more.
5. Rebuilding Together Kern County Update
Rebuilding together Kern County, Tony Martinez reported there were 140 affiliates nationwide, 17 in
California. Ours is the only one in central California but focuses only on Kern County for projects. He
reported on their numerous projects to date, many supporting veterans, and mentioned that they are
always looking for new ideas.
6. Caltrans Project Update
Multiple projects funded by Caltrans and Thomas Roads (TRIP) were discussed. Patience was
requested during the next 4 to 5 years as these many freeway projects are completed. It was noted that
lots of sound walls have artistic components. It was also noted that the Westside Parkway should
transfer from the City of Bakersfield to Caltrans this Fall. At the end, we should have a nice freeway
system locally. There was some discussion of the difficulty navigating freeways with constant lane
changes, and insufficient directional signage. Caltrans explained their new system of line delineation
which should help out. It was noted that one of the reasons lit signs to help direct traffic are not
operational is because the homeless steal the batteries. John Liu reported that Caltrans is looking for
money to extend homeless contracts for trash removal and expand those to weeding. Overall it was
noted that the trash situation on the freeways has improved, except at areas of homeless
encampments.
7 & 8. Freeway Litter Partnership Update and Committee Member or Public Comments
Andrew Miles from the Bakersfield Homeless Center (BHC) reported that the bag count for 2018 prior
to the new crews was 32,009 bags. In more good news, on April 3r° there will be a press conference to
announce a new sponsor of the Downtown Street Ambassador Program. Kevin Barnes reported that on
April 10" there will be 2 more 4 person crews, making for 32 people (up from 24) on beautification
crews. Andrew stated that additional Caltrans funds have aided BHC in streamlining procedures. Daily
staffing is 50 individuals on freeways in 3 programs.
John Enriquez reported that John Liu and Andrew appeared on the Moneywise radio program and did a
greatjob.
Derek Morris reported that the Veterans Outreach Program has 4 new crew members, replacing 4 who
took 6 weeks off to get Class A and heavy equipment operator licenses. There is an RFP out looking
for groups who want to work a crew of 12 vets, 32-40 hours a week.
Kevin Barnes reported that GAC is on April 6", interested groups should sign up with Jessica Felix. The
city may use homeless workers to help with bulky waste cleanups and may work with Derek too.
John Noriega reported 9 clients and 3 staff of the Kern Adult Program were cleaning downtown
yesterday and will participate in the GAC.
Michelle Burns-Lusich reported that the County of Kern is moving Keep Kern County Beautiful (KCBB)
to the Public Works department. The organizational paperwork is going to County Counsel soon and
Heidi Carter-Escudero was introduced as the new KCBB coordinator. Saturday April 13" will be a bulky
waste day at 3 locations: Kern Medical Center, the Fairgrounds, and the Roberts Lane Transfer Station.
The bulky waste transfer station is now open 3 days a week at 1900 Roberts Lane at the County Roads
Yard. They accept residential waste only, no building supplies.
Blair Budai reported that the last cleanup on Saturday from 9-1, was his group's 14" cleanup. A total of
95 shopping carts, 88 filled with trash, have been collected. The county picks up the carts, but they get
thrown away. He wants to get those recycled instead.
The Retirees Group reported that Cottonwood Road at Pacheco is just an awful dumpsite. They can
hardly make a dent in it.
Erica Johnson found a new "sister' in service to the homeless to work with. She expressed ongoing
frustration with communicating with homeless service entities. She was urged to attend the homeless
collaborative meeting on Wednesday.
Mayor Karen Goh thanked everyone for all they do
The meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.
The next meeting will be May 21, 2019.
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Meeting with Caltrans
Litter Committee Notes
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 1:00 pm
at Caltrans Offices, 1226 Olive Drive, Bakersfield
1. Welcome and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm. Attending from Fresno for Caltrans were
Joel Martin, John Liu, and Jason Lau. Guest Aaron Aguirre, City of Freson Public Works
Manager, was also in attendance from Fresno via video conference.
2. Boys to Manhood Community Service — Bakersfield City School District — David
McCrary and Lewis Neal
David McCrary thanked everyone for the invitation to the meeting, and he introduced his
Bakersfield City School District colleagues He reviewed the affirmation and overall goals
of the program, which include how to make good choices, understand the world around
you, and increase awareness. Another goal was to impower through interactions and
community service. They emphasize that it "starts with you", to make "young men into
great men". He showed a video of their recent downtown cleanup, featuring John
Enriquez. There were 60 volunteers 3rd -6 1h grade, who cleaned 6 areas downtown. They
hope to offer summer programs and are looking for resources so they can follow kids to
high school. Many kids thought it was the greatest day of their lives. Heather Pennella,
who also participated, added that she was impressed with the kids and their leadership.
John Enriquez reported that their next project should be in June, maybe planting trees
and flowers.
3. Bakersfield Entry Sign Tree Planting —World Mission Society Church of God -
Arnie Sanchez
Arnie Sanchez said that the weather turned out well in the end after some real concern.
Their church is participating in Save the Earth from A -Z, a UN program with specific
goals. Their young leaders met to find projects they wanted to do on UN climate action,
to be proactive and to focus on sustainable goals. Arnie thanked those who came out to
the event. Volunteers arrived at 9:30 am to set up, and a 10 -minute downpour began at
10:00 am. There were 96 volunteers, who planted 49 trees including staking them up.
He presented a plaque to John Enriquez for helping to organize the day. Jessica Felix
reported that Facebook and Instagram posts about the event were coming. She needs
paperwork on the United Nations MOUS desired to see if they can be signed by the City
of Bakersfield. Mr. Sanchez would love to have them from all three partners, so the
County of Kern and the Tree Foundation as well, to verify their effort.
4. Mayor's Litter Index Survey — May 28, 2019 — Heather Pennella
This annual requirement for Keep Bakersfield Beautiful will be occurring on May 28,
2019. Heather Pennella invited everyone interested to come to the Mayor's office that
day at 8:00 am, for an orientation followed by about 2 hours of survey work in a city
vehicle and private cars as needed. Brooks Douglass reported the survey was a great
way to see places in Bakersfield that you would not normally see. A sign-up sheet was
circulated.
5. Caltrans Project Update — Caltrans
Jay Asistin and Frank Salyards reported for Caltrans that 178 east and west to Fairfax
were being given new landscape and pullouts, which should be done by November 19.
Installation of the black cages are almost done around the electrical and water
equipment to deter the homeless from stealing parts. The 58 widening project is running
"real tight" to schedule as is the 99 project. Jay reported the homeless center crew has
been great. Some are prepping for fire season in the Kern River Canyon. 9 crews are
working to use up the $500,000 in additional funds, which must be used by June 30,
2019. Additional people have been added to crews to use up the funds.
Out every single day:
Crew 1 is on the main lines
Crew 2 is on ramps
Crew 3 is on backsides dealing with litter (sometimes with city crews)
Crew 5, 6, 7, &, 8 work on vegetation
There will be an early June meeting to see if some new funds can be allocated.
6. Freeway Litter Partnership Update
Becky Napier from Kern COG reported that the assigned Sheriff Deputy supervising
the crew on the state highways will be reassigned instead to the Lerdo Jail, so that
program cannot continue. They are working with County Public Works on another
way to get that $50,000 in funding to the County for cleanups. Kern COG is happy
with the funds being used on any state highway in Kern County.
Sal Moretti reported that he and John Liu and Public Works are working with legal
counsel on this issue right now, however they are not sure it will be completed by
July 1s'. The route to the Bena Landfill will be a priority.
Jay Asistin reported that the Veteran's Outreach program still has just one veteran
hired by Caltrans, but they are awaiting openings. There is no sunset date on the
program.
Committee Member or Public Comments
Sal Moretti reported that the Board of Supervisors should be signing off on Keep
Kern Beautiful in June. Heidi Carter-Escudero was hired to run it and a grand
unveiling of the new program is planned for November.
Cathy Butler reported on the new block -to -block program to encourage
communication and pride in downtown Bakersfield.
Tom Burch reported the Retirees group will be cleaning up the Brundage alley
between H and F streets with the support of a city truck tomorrow from 7-9 am,. Last
week they worked around the airport.
Jessica Felix reported that more volunteers are needed.
Aaron Aguirre from the city of Fresno reported their RFP modeled on our
Caltrans/Homeless Center program is a week away from and should begin this fall.
John Liu reported that they are trying Anti -litter messages as something new with the
electric signs on freeways. Currently they and have up THE ONLY CURE FOR
LITTER IS YOU. Prior to that, the message was DON'T TRASH CALIFORNIA. They
hope this will help with public education.
John Enriquez asked John Liu what it would take for the new Park and Ride off
Mohawk to be named after Mayor Harvey Hall, and Mr. Liu stated that the legislature
could approve that.
Residents of 1,000 Olive Drive reported on their feral cat problem related to the
Caltrans yard. Sal suggested contacting Animal Control for this escalating problem
throughout the county.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for June
25,2019
Beautification and Community 13
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Meeting: Beautification and Community Improvement
Subcommittee
Meeting Date: 05.06.19 at 12:00
Attendees:
Monica Cater
Jessica Felix
Rosalba Ruiz
Gema Perez
Theresa Olson
Norma Jackson
1.0 ADMIN
1.1 Introductions
1.2 Monthly Meeting: Time / Location: KBB Beautification and Community Improvement
Subcommittee will meet on the first Monday of the month at 12 pm at Farmacy Cafe.
Monica will send out a calendar invitation to all subcommittee members.
2.0 Active Projects
2.1 Old Town Kern Project
• Status Update:
- According to the KBB budget spreadsheet, the Old Town Kern Project has a
balance of $13,700, roughly broken out to: $3k - utility box murals, $5k —
trash can grant, and $5k miscellaneous projects.
- Out of (6) utility box murals, 3-4 are complete and 2-3 are pending permits.
Jessica will follow up with artists on pending permit process.
- Trash cans have not been purchased yet. According to Jessica, Jennifer
Pitcher had ongoing discussions with the Mission at Kern County to service
trash cans, Monica will follow up with Jennifer on her POC from the
Mission. Jessica will send Monica the "Adopt an Area Agreement." Jessica
and Monica will follow up with KBB Board on how trash installation process
worked downtown at next board meeting.
Point Person — Monica Cater
2.2 Community Gardens
- Greenfield Walking Group Status Update (5224 Jonah Street— Ward
Garden recently finished up their winter cleanup and planting.
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A yearly celebration will be hosted at the garden on 5/25/2019 from 8 -
10 am, Jessica will post this event on KBB social media.
Garden group meets at the garden the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm,
followed by a regular garden cleanup that following Friday.
Issues discussed included garden tools and green trash cans that go
missing. Jessica mentioned following up with the city on trash
replacements.
Garden group was receptive about KBB sharing their upcoming events
and monthly meetings on KBB social media.
Point Persons - Rosalba Ruiz and Gema Perez
Seeds of Inspiration Community Garden (405 Eye Street- Ward 2):
- Jessica communicated that this garden had a volunteer group that tends
to ebb and Row, security has been an issue in the past (shed got broken
into), and recently Carla Palm was designated on the adoption
agreement.
Monica will follow up with Carla on attending the next monthly
subcommittee meeting.
Point Person -Carla Palm
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Minutes
Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee, KBBC
March 8, 2019
Call To Order 11:03
2. Introductions: Stephen Montgomery. KBBC Advisory Board, acting chair, Rawson Jones, Kern County General
Services; Graffiti, (for Karl Hunt) Ivan Escobedo, Kern County General Services,Pony Martinez, President Rebuilding Together
Kern County, Bryan Paddock, Bakersfield General Services.
3.. Agency/Individual updates: Roseann & Ivan, reported Moods in Panorama Park got tagged, efforts to remove the
graffiti damaged the art. Artist Bryan paddock indicated that the work had no protection coating and restored the work. The
county has been tusking Boy Scouts, earring merit badges, but at times it is difficult to use them effectively as the county is often
addressing small single items like a single tag on a stricture. They do best when painting, say a wall, with large graffiti examples.
They were handed offtc Karl Hunt.
With random tags the city doesn't have big projects to give them. they haven't considered using high school kids who
may need civic engagement to needed fulfil curriculum requirements. Bryan, however, said last year they worked on a 99
freeway overpass and have adopted a wall at Foothill High School. A new tag on the Beale Park amphitheater stage has been
reported,
Tony noted that when he was the chair of the graffiti subcommittee, a few years ago we had over 20 attending. (Now I
wish I'd indicated he might not have wanted to say that.: ) "Now I don't see many who should be here attending."
Tony is the new president of Rebuilding Together Kern County with. A seven member board. When he attended
national conference in Seattle in November he listening to other reps from other states, they have budgets of mi [lions of dollars
but sub -groups that make decision making difficult. Tony wants to keep group small to make decision making easier. They have
gotten support from political leaders including Kevin McCarthy. They were nominated for the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
award. That will get them exposure. They just brought a volunteer pro photographer on board to help with publicity.
4.Mura[s update: Bryan: 32 erase greeting needs to mention the mobile app Tony noted a programmer who developed a graffiti
app advised the city to adopt it. They declined saying they would do their own. That didn't work well and have contracted for
another from outside source.
Bryan: Califomia banned a chemical formerly in paint stripper, Now currently available paint remover has a different
formula. Ivan is going to test it out to we how well it works.
When Tony was with the BPD, about 1999, 2000, he developed "Stop Graffiti Now" but City Manager Tandy didn't like it,
however Police Chief Rector did. Tony asked what other cities did that worked. It was murals.
5 Adjournment: 11 46 Stephen Montgomery, for Robert Lerude
Next meeting: April 12, 2019 at 1 I a.m., City Hall North conference room A
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Advisory Board
Report by Advisory Board Chair Cathy Butler
Minutes
Meeting Date and Location:
Wednesday, June 5th, 9:00 a. m.
1330 Truxtun Avenue #A (DBA Office)
Attendance:
Present: Cathy Butler, John Enriquez and Theresa Edmonson Olson
Absent: Tony Martinez, Midge Jimerson, and Steve Montgomery
OLD BDS/NESS:
.Yard of the Season
Cathy Butler arranged for Mayor Gob to present the Yard of the Season for Spring
at the City Council meeting scheduled for Friday, June 28th, 5:15 p.m. The
recognition will go to Jack and Elizabeth Romain, 7604 Feather River. Jack will not
be able to attend but Elizabeth will be present to be recognized. Cathy Butler will
be on vacation, therefore Theresa Edmonson Olsen will meet the owner at the
Council Chambers to welcome her and escort her to her seat and introduce Mrs.
Romain to Mayor Gob before the meeting starts.
Theresa will be looking for another yard for Summer and will try to have by our
next KBB Advisory Meeting on July 2nd. Cathy Butler announced we will need new
Yard of the Season signs starting for Fall 2019. Theresa said she makes yard signs
and for as little as $15 at Southwest Sign Company and will check on the cost for the
Yard of the Season signs.
.Illegal Shmage
John and Therese have noticed a decrease in we sale home signs and hope that it
continues. John said a lot of the signs that are up now are from the promoters for
events at the Fox Theater. John and Cathy are on the Fox Board and will discuss
with the manager.
. Support for "Rebuilding together Kern County'
Theresa saw Tony Martinez the other day and offered help with this project. Tony
said they are still working on this project will contact Theresa if need help.
. SBI Funding for freeway cleanup
John announced KERNCOG designated $50,000 and Caltrans $250 for a total of
$300,000 for freeway cleanup.
Block to Block Project
Cathy Butler announced the first meeting of the 25 block captains were installed by
Mayor Gob last week Block Captains will now be distributing questionnaires to
neighbors and returning to DBA/DBDC for review at the next Block to Block meeting
on Thursday, June 27t^. DBA is working this month to secure another 25 block
captains and is an ongoing project.
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 2^d at 4 p.m. DBA Office 1330 Truxtun #A