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Chair: Nate Meeks Vice -Chair: Crystal Pinthong
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Agenda
I. Roll Call and Introductions—Jessica Felix (3 minutes) Clerk's Office
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June 12, 2020 Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee Regular Meeting
On March 18, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which includes a waiver of Brown Act provisions
requiring physical presence of the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) members or the public in light of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as well as the Kern County
Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, the City of Bakersfield hereby provides
notice that as a result of the declared federal, state, and local health emergencies, and in light of the Governor's order,
the following adjustments have been made:
1. The meeting scheduled for June 12, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. will have limited public access.
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, KBBC members may attend the meeting via Zoom or telephonically to
participate in the meeting to the same extent as if they were physically present.
3. The public may participate in this meeting and address the KBBC as follows:
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email to the City Clerk
at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2020. Please clearly
indicate which agenda item number your comment pertains to. Comments are limited to 2 minutes.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda item, submit your comment
via email to the City Clerk at City_Clerk@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10,
2020. Comments are limited to 2 minutes.
• Alternatively, you may comment by calling (661) 326-3100 and leaving a voicemail of no more than 2
minutes no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 prior to the KBBC meeting. Your message
must clearly indicate whether your comment relates to a particular agenda item, or is a general public
comment. If your comment meets the foregoing criteria, it will be transcribed as accurately as possible. All
comments may not be read during the meeting, but they will be in the public record of the meeting.
II. Public Statements—Jessica Felix (2 minutes max per person)
A. Correspondence received
Ill. Approval of February Regular Meeting Minutes — Nate Meeks (2 minutes)
IV. Deferred Business
A. Update KBBC Tasks, Goals, and 5 Year Plan — Nate Meeks (5 minutes)
1. Request motion to alter Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation grant terms
B. KBBC Special Meeting on Sat., Jan. 25 at Worklogic HR, 5016 California Ave. —Nate Meeks (10 minute)
1. Online Giving Resources for KBB Via the Bakersfield Foundation
Designation of KBBC Projects and Programs to Subcommittees, and Advisory Board
2. Each Ward/Mayoral Appointee Presents a Needs) in Their Ward to Begin to Develop KBB
Activities in the Wards 5/he Represents
3. Other
V. New Business
A. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update—Jessica Felix (2 minutes)
B. Keep America Beautiful & Keep California Beautiful Update— Ray Scott (4 minutes)
1. 2020 National Conference
a. 2019 President's Circle Award
2. 2020 Covid-19
a. Good Standing
i. Meeting Requirement Reduced to Quarterly
ii. Community Appearance Index
iii. Great American Cleanup Deadline Extended to Oct. 18, 2020
3. Other
C. 19"Annual Great American Cleanup Planning— Nate Meeks (3 minutes)
D. Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Award Nomination —Monica Cater (1 minute)
1. Category: A Better Bakersfield
2. Reasons: 2019 Great American Cleanup, downtown cleanups, and Make A Difference Day
3. Awards Gala, Friday, October 23 at Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center
E. Old Town Kern Utility Box Mural Update — Artist Jorge Guillen: Bob Lerude/Jessica Felix (3 minutes)
F. Approval of Written Reports) —Nate Meeks (10 minutes max)
1. Litter Subcommittee: Meets Bimonthly, 1 PM, Caltrans 1226 Olive Dr. —John Enriquez, Chair
2. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee: Meets 1" Monday of the month,
12 PM, Padre Hotel, Farmacy Cafe— Monica Cater, Chair
3. Education/Image Subcommittee: Irregular Meetings—Sophia Felix, Chair
4. Waste Reduction and Recycling Subcommittee: No Meetings—Ray Scott, Chair
5. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Meets 2ntl Friday Monthly, 11 AM, City Hall - North,
Conference Room A — Bob Lerude, Chair
a. Update utility box mural themes by location
6. Social Media Committee: Irregular Meetings—Crystal Pinthong, Chair
7. Advisory Board: Monthly Meetings — Cathy Butler, Chair
a. Yardofthe Season
VI. staff Comments (5 minutes)
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments (10 minutes)
VIII. Adjournment—Nate Meeks
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Meeting ...
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The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving
their community.
Chair: Nate Meeks Vice -Chair: Crystal Pinthong
Minutes
Roll Call and Introductions— Nate Meeks 12:00 PM
• Committee Members Present: Chair Nate Meeks— Ward 4 Alternate, Vice -Chair Crystal Pinthong — Ward S, John
Enriquez — Mayoral Appointee, Anastasia Lester— Ward 1, Norma Jackson — Ward 2 Alternate, Sophia Felix —
W and 6 Alternate, Jessica Felix — Staff Coordinator
• Committee Members Absent: Heather Pennella— Mayoral Alternate Appointee, Anna Smith— Ward 1 Alternate,
Monica Cater— Ward 2, Ray Scott— Ward 3, Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Bob Lerude — Ward 6, Paul Vanez — Ward
7, Jenifer Pitcher— Ward 3 Alternate, Matthew Martin— Ward 5 Alternate, Theresa Olson— Ward 7 Alternate
• Advisory Board Members Present: Chair Cathy Butler
• City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Christina Oleson, Deputy City Attorney, Anthony Valdez,
Administrative Analyst III (covering for Brianna Carrier)
• Others Present: Marvin Fuller of M&S Security, Heidi Carter-Escudero of Kern County Public Works/Keep Kern,
Shamook Garcia of K-12 home school program, Beautiful, Bakersfield College Students: Patricia Tello; Miguel
Jimenez; Dujour Sams
II. Public Statements — Nate Meeks
• Marvin Fuller: He is interested in sponsoring a utility box mural on Chester Avenue or Eye Street if he can
designate the artist and theme. He needs to follow up with Jessica Felix outside of this meeting for process
details and Bob for location and theme preferences.
III. Approval of January Special Meeting Minutes — Nate Meeks
Motion to approve: Bob
Second: Paul
Ayes: Approved unanimously
IV. Deferred Business
A. KBBC Special Meeting on Sat., Jan. 25 at Worklogic HR, 5016 California Ave. —Nate Meeks
1. Online Giving Resources for KBB via the Bakersfield Foundation: Mayor Gob said Finance will
allow this but the process is to be determined. Mayor Goh will include me in a meeting about the
details.
2. Designation of KBBC Projects and Programs to Subcommittees, Ad Hoc Committees, and
Advisory Board: Tabled
Each Ward/Mayoral Appointee Presents a Need(s) in Their Ward to Begin to Develop KBB
Activities in the Wards S/he Represents: Tabled
V. New Business
A. 19ih Annual Great American Cleanup Planning—Jessica Felix
1. Volunteer Coordination & Administrative Support: Jessica, Heather
a. Monday, March 16 from 6 PM —7 PM (Set Up 4:30, Breakdown by 7:30 PMI Volunteer Crew
Leader Meeting: Jessica
b. GAC challenge guidelines for high schools in Kern County: Heather
i. Potential City youth Commission support: Brianna/Chrissy
Ii. Challenge needs to be developed for approval at March KBBC meeting, otherwise it
needs to wait for the 201" annual event.
c. Upcoming booth opportunities: Jessica
i. Kern High School District Career Expo on March 5 at the arena. Nate, Paul, Sophia,
Norma, and Jessica will cover the booth in shifts.
2. Community Relations, PSAs, & Advertising: Jessica, Heather, Brooks
a. Community calendar update: Ray—absent
b. Potential school app request for GAC announcements: Sophia— request submitted
c. Rotarian challenge presentation:Jenifer/Ray — both absent but Jessica noted that Jenifer
presented to them and they intend to volunteer for GAC.
3. Press and Social Media Relations: Jessica, Crystal
a. KBAK CBS Feb. 19 morning live shot
b. Live streaming options
4. Sponsor Relations & Recognition: KBBC
a. Update: Jessica — more sponsors are needed, deadline extended to March 9 for maximum
printed recognition, late sponsors may be eligible for other recognition
b. Update Volunteer KBBC members: Paul— Thanks to Councilmember Chris Parlier,a
sponsorship from SoCal Gas for $500 is underway. Anastasia: Thanks to Councilmember
Willie Rivera for committing to personally donate $1,000.
5. VIP Relations: Jessica, Heather, Cathy
a. Proclamations & resolution requests: Jenifer/Bob — Crystal will represent KBB to accept a
County Proclamation for Great American Cleanup Month during the 9 AM session ofthe
County Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, March 31.
6. Parking/Good Neighbor Relations: Jessica, Paul— Needs parking notification letter by mid-
March for neighboring businesses. Paul may want to use Bakersfield Police Explores as parking
attendants.
7. Food & Beverage: Jessica — She approached Cooks From the Valley.
a. Barbecue lead update: Matthew—absent
Youth Games & Activities: Anastasia —Activities with support from Ikea and Dr. Martin
Luther. King,Jr. Community Center are moving forward. AmeriCorps for volunteers, face -
painting, and other activity booths may participate. Community Connection for Childcare
may allow items to be borrowed.
B. Other— N/A
B. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Jessica Felix: Tabled
C. Approval of Written Report(s) — Nate Meeks: No written reports.
1. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Meets 2nd Friday Monthly, 11 AM, City Hall - North,
Conference Room A— Bob Lerude, Chair: No written report but
a. Approve utility box mural themes by location
Motion to approve artist, Jorge Guillen to get approval from City Community Development to
do 2 utility box murals featuring Basque people as presented and to give Jorge the option to
overhaul his 3r° utility box mural proposal featuring the Basque flag by eliminating the flag to
feature traditional Basque pastimes instead. If he does a Basque pastime proposal, then
Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee may approve it to move forward for City Community
Development approval.: Anastasia
Second: Bob
Ayes: Approved unanimously
Bob and Cathy noted that they began touring downtown for possible utility box
mural themes related to box locations as agreed. They have not yet used the logo
of eligible mural locations that Jessica provided. They want to add locations to the
log. They will combine their list with the log.
Task: Jessica provides updated log to all KBBC and Advisory Board per Paul's request.
VI. Staff Comments
• Jessica: KBB City Council presentation for Feb. 19 was rescheduled to March 11. She also told the college
students present that college students may volunteer to run KBB booths at events.
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments
• John: Next Litter Subcommittee Meeting with Caltrans is February 18 at 1 PM at Caltrans Corporation Yard.
John also handed out a downtown cleanup schedule.
• Nate: He announced to the college students that their classmates are welcome to attend KBB meetings.
• Sophia: After School presentations are underway with 3 scheduled for next week. A presenter is needed for 4
PM at Feb. 21 at Frank West Elementary School. Nate can cover it.
VIII. Adjournment— Nate Meeks 1:07 PM
February 14, 2020
Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee Minutes
Minutes by: Subcommittee Chair Bob Lerude
Meeting was called to order at 11:05 a.m. Introductions were made. Present were
Crystal Pinthong, Steve Montgomery, Norma Jackson, Karl Hunt and Bob Lerude.
Area updates- Karl from Kern County General Services said James Schirette was
hired. Currently it is a frustrating time due to graffiti and code enforcement issues.
Rosamond, Boron and Mojave are being kept supplied with materials to abate
graffiti. They are getting the work done within 24 hours of the notification. Karl
said he only has one person working regularly to abate graffiti and that is mostly in
Kern County Parks. Keep Keir Beautiful has started but it will take some time
before he sees improvements throughout the County. The Roads Department for
Kern County is still handling graffiti abatement on road signs and within the road
jurisdiction. Currently the County is in the process of "re -branding".
Norma indicated problems with crime (cars being broken into) in Ward 2.
Crystal wanted to know about approval of murals through this committee. I
explained how many times we are asked for our recommendation on murals for the
electrical boxes.
Steve said he is meeting with Cathy Butler, Councilperson Chris Parlier, and John
Enriquez regarding legislation for local laws/ordinances, In Hart Park a grant for
$500,000 was received for the Adobe Building. Steve also discussed the murals in
alleys in East Bakersfield around Holtby, Oleander, Ist and Verde streets. Steve
discussed the paint being used and how we should have a standard of what paint is
used by the artists painting murals. I explained we don't have those types of
standards. I explained we do approve the content/design for the murals.
We discussed we should think about the goals for our sub -committee and speakers
for future meetings and bring that information to the next meeting in March.
Meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Meeting with Caltrans
Litter Subcommittee Notes
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 1:00 pm
at Caltrans Offices, 1226 Olive Drive, Bakersfield
1. The meeting was called to order at 1:04 pm. The Chairman welcomed everyone
to introduce themselves. Attending from Fresno via teleconference were Jason
Miao, Rafaela Leal, Angela Bohlander, John Liu, Aaron Aguirre, and Mark
Stanford.
2. The County Freeway Litter Update was provided by Sal Moretti, County of Kern,
Supervisor David Couch's Office. Sal reported that the County now has
agreements with Kern COG, Caltrans, and the Bakersfield Homeless Center
(BHC). Only one remains to be formally signed. The funding from Kern COG and
Caltrans will be used to hire people from the BHC to clean all state roads in the
County, although there are some stipulations from the funders as to exactly what
roadways can be cleaned. There will be some long trips to Tehachapi and
Ridgecrest for the crew. One crew will start right away to spend dollars that must
be spent by June 30, 2020 by working one day a week.
3. The Downtown Street Ambassador Program Update was provided by Andrew
Miles, Labor Development Manager, Bakersfield Homeless Center. The work
was completed under the last privately provided funding at the end of December
with three crews working. The City contract picked up January 1, 2020 for a year
with options. Six two -person crews are working with one working supervisor. In
all, 13 individuals are working on downtown cleanups, and they also do Old Town
Kern. The crews can respond to hot spots more quickly now as they work in
dedicated sections. The crew assigned to that area can be quickly relocated to
handle the identified problem, then resume regular tasks. The new schedule is
Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 11:00 am. Workers meet at the BHC to get
the truck with pressure washer and tank. The workers can provide outreach as
needed. Area businesses are given a door hanger announcing their frontage has
just been cleaned by the program. The door hanger provides the number to call
for a refresh. The supervisor moves between crews on the gator, and trash is
taken to a designated dumpster behind City Hall South. Trees are watered as
needed and illegal signs are also removed along with the removal of all debris.
Andrew was proud to announce that the Street Ambassadors won the Downtown
Traveling Trophy to display at BHC this year. The award was presented by the
Downtown Business Association. Andrew reported that since 2009, 122
individuals have moved from the program to full time jobs. There were 56 new
people in the program in 2019, and 82 are presently employed. The program will
have its own space soon. More information will follow.
4. The Great American Cleanup update was provided by Jessica Felix, Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful. Jessica passed out information on the 19th Annual Great
American Cleanup. She said they are seeking sponsors and volunteers, and
hope to focus on 50-100 locations, with some emphasis on the west side.
Jessica would like suggestions for cleanups that day. If possible, ideas for
sponsors, volunteers or work sites should be to her by March 16th. IKEA will host
an area for kids in conjunction with City Parks and Recreation with $1000 in raffle
prizes. Although most volunteers perform cleanup duties, hundreds are involved
in putting on the event, and with special projects. Andrew will arrange for any
leftover food to go the BHC.
5. Caltrans Project Update. John Liu reported that Deanna Hornback has retired.
Taking her place as District 6 Adopt -a -Highway Coordinator is Rafaela Leal
assisted temporarily by Angela Bohlander. Caltrans will work on the Westside
Parkway sponsorships before the Parkway is taken over by Caltrans late in 2020.
There will be more discretion on the Caltrans budget than was first feared. One
thing John wants to do is increase all grants to cover the increase in minimum
wage. More budget meetings are forthcoming so John will know more shortly.
Andrew inquired whether Rt 119 has been deemed adoptable after recent
construction and follow up safety review. Caltrans believed that culvert project
was complete but will check.
Sal asked about the Governor's interest in homelessness. John reported that it
is the Governor's #1 priority. He is looking for State property that local entities
could lease for temporary housing, etc.
Robb Ball had a question about the landscaping plan on Highway 99 through
Bakersfield. John said he'd find out more and report back to us.
6. Freeway Litter Partnership Update
The veterans cleanups for Caltrans are still ongoing, 4 weeks a month with one
of those being spent in Delano.
Everyone was encouraged to call the Rapid Response number about any
homeless encampments.
Sal wants to coordinate a media event with Caltrans once all the contracts are
signed.
Aaron Aquirre reported that the City of Fresno contracts are all signed to go to
vendors March 2 to man 4-5 person crews.
Mark Stanford reported that Keep Fresno Beautiful was thrilled to participate in
the Keep America Beautiful National Conference. They got some great ideas.
They have some big events completed, such as 125 volunteers on Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Day, and a partnership with Tree Fresno to plant trees along trails
on February 29'". They are working with various churches on Serve Fresno Day,
where people will volunteer instead of going to church.
7. Committee Member or Public Comments
Jessica reported that the Lazzerini Family will again be sponsoring cleanup of the
bike trail.
Jay Asistin asked if there was a way to coordinate efforts on homeless
encampments, so that they don't just move from the river to the closest Caltrans
locations.
Kern Adult School has resumed downtown cleanups after the winter off
according to John Noriega.
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God reported they were ready
to plan their next big project and explained why community service is so
important to their church.
Heidi Carter Escudero reported the County would be doing its first Community
Appearance Index Surveys next month. Kern County will be covered in 5 zones.
The results will be used to identify the top 5 cleanup spots. Zone 5 is made up of
County pockets in and around the City of Bakersfield. Keep Kern Clean is under
the Public Works Department and can accept in-kind donations but is not in a
position yet to solicit funds.
Tom Burch reported that the Retirees recently marked 7 years of cleanups,
covering 350 Wednesdays. Tomorrow's cleanup will be at the Municipal Airport.
They average 6 volunteers each session.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 2:09 pm.
Submitted by Carola Rupert Enriquez, Volunteer Secretary
Next Meeting: April 21, 2020
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB)
Advisory Board
Report by Advisory Board Chair Cathy Butler
Minutes
Meeting Date and Location:
Monday, February 3, at 11:00 a.m.
1675 Chester Avenue, #110 (Downtown Business Association Office)
Attendance:
Present: Cathy Butler, John Enriquez (by phone), Theresa Edmonson Olson, Stephen
Montgomery
Absent: Tony Martinez
Guest: Melanie Farmer and Councilmember Chris Parlier (Vice Mayor)
OLD BUSINESS:
Illegal signs
A meeting was held with Councilmember Chris Parlier to discuss illegal signage.
John Enriquez discusses what took place in Santa Clarita that helped
with their problems of illegal signs. Chris will work with Cathy to set
up a meeting with KBB Advisory Board, City Attorney and Code Enforcement.
Block to BIocM
_Melanie Farmer discussed the homeless, drugs, and mental illness we are experience
not only downtown but allover our City. Melanie is working with Andrae
Gonzales but welcomed the thoughts and ideas from Chris. We'll invite both the
Councilman and Vice Mayor to a future Block Captain meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
. Auto Mall:
Councilmember Chris Parlier announced he was meeting after our meeting with the
Auto Mall Dealers and the City regarding issues in their area. We informed Mr.
Parlier at the KBB Strategic Planning session we discussed murals on the electrical
boxes or dealership walls that face the freeway. He said he was pleased and would
pass along to the dealers.
There being no further business ended at 10 a.m.
Cathy Butler
KBB Advisory Chair
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB)
Advisory Board
Minutes
Meeting Date and Location:
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:30 U.M.
1675 Chester Avenue, #110 (DBA Office)
Attendance:
Present: Cathy Butler, Theresa Olsen, Tony Martinez and Steven Montgomery
Absent: John Enriquez Guest: Jordan Barker, ADR Services
OLD BUSINESS:
Yard of the Season - once on KBB Website promote - residential magazines
Illegal signs - Councilmember Chris Parlier working on this
Block to Block- Meeting tomorrow report from City on Downtown
Urban Development plans along with funding
. Old Town Kern - 3 Homes across from Luigi s -Sat. April 25
. Potential support funding, supplies resources $2,500 to $5,000 per home
1. Association of Realtors - Dedication to Midge Boydston Jimerson
. Funds and realtors volunteering - Clean up on GAC day with the
Realtors as a project so ready to come in the following week for Rebuild
Kern. Theresa will check with realtors sponsoring and taking on one of
the homes.
2. ADRServices-Jorden Barker
. Help with facade - funding support - picked the second home they are
interested in sponsoring
3. Luigps -Tony and Cathy will meet with Lynette this week regarding
Luigi s future plans and will they support the third home.
Cathy will check with fohn, Melissa and CouncilmemberAndrae Gonzales
regarding future plans along King St. and 191h SL for trees, flowers and
watering
. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful -
. Potential help with wood chips and Carla Perez Palm with Seeds of
Inspiration can help with Seedlings
. Tree Foundation - potential help with trees but needs irrigation or
commitment to watering
NEW BUSINESS:
. Auto Mall:
Chris Parlier working on electrical boxes and potential of murals.
. Train Depo in Old Town Kern
Stephen announced there were plans to tear down the Old Train Depo, but
currently working with Councilmember Andrae Gonzales in potentially "Saving the
Depo"
Adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Cathy Butler, KBB Advisory Chair