HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/20 KBB AGENDAKeep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting
12:00 PM, Friday, September 11, 2020
City Hall — North
1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A
Bakersfield CA, 93301
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Chair: Nate Meeks Vice -Chair: Crystal Pinthong
Minutes
I. Roll Call and Introductions — Jessica Felix
• Meeting Called to Order: Crystal Pinthong 12:02 PM
• KBBC Members Present: John Enriquez — Mayor Karen Goh (video), Heather Pennella — Mayor Karen
Goh (video), Anastasia Lester — Ward 1(video), Ray Scott — Ward 3 (video), Jenifer Pitcher — Ward 3
(video), Brooks Douglass — Ward 4 (video), Crystal Pinthong, Vice -Chair— Ward 5 (phone), Matthew
Martin — Ward 5 (phone), Bob Lerude — Ward 6 (video), Sophia Felix — Ward 6 (video), Paul Yanez —
Ward 7 (video), Jessica Felix — Staff Coordinator/Secretary (video, in person)
• KBBC Members Absent: Anna Smith — Ward 1, Monica Cater— Ward 2 (video), Norma Jackson — Ward
2, Nathan Meeks, Chair — Ward 4, Theresa Olson — Ward 7
• City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Chrissy Oleson, Deputy City Attorney I (video), Brianna
Carrier, Administrative Analyst III (video, in person), Greg 011ivier, Assistant Director, City Solid Waste
Division (computer audio)
• Others Present: Michael Hinojos, student, Bakersfield College and Karina Mendez, County of Kern
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
September 11, 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 September 11, 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:
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• 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, September 9, 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@bakersfieIdcity.us no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 9, 2020. Comments are limited to 2 minutes.
• 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: None
III. Approval of August Regular Meeting Minutes — Crystal Pinthong
Motion: Brooks
Second: Bob
Ayes: Motion passed unanimously
IV. Deferred Business
A. Covid-19 Volunteer Cleanup Requests/Activity Support Update — Crystal Pinthong
The Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee cannot officially organize public activities due to City of
Bakersfield coronavirus guidelines. KBBC members like other members of the community may
coordinate their own cleanups independently of the KBBC if they follow social distancing guidelines.
KBB and the City may be able to offer some support, i.e. gloves, trash bags, and bag hauling. Paul said
that Councilmember Chris Parlier will reach out to staff about guidelines.
1. Truxtun Lake cleanup, Saturday, September 12: Heather will lead Brooks and John.
2. To be determined if KBBC members will organize Make A Difference Day activities downtown
and the KBBC founded community gardens on Saturday, Oct. 24.
V. New Business
A. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update —Jessica Felix: Update provided. Sponsored garden
water bills were the only expenses.
B. Request Motion to Cancel October Regular Meeting — Crystal Pinthong
Motion to cancel October with the understanding that a special meeting will be called should a
pressing development occur: Matthew
Second: John
Ayes: Motion. passed unanimously
C. Keep California Beautiful (KCB) Affiliate Report — Ray Scott, KCB President/KBBC Ward 3
Due to Covid-19, the K-12 Challenge will probably cancel the campus recycling contest. Instead,
sustainable art project options will be made available for students learning from home. On Nov. 10, KCB
will have a press conference for Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and America Recycles Day (Nov. 15). Ray will
provide the submission process for active KBB volunteers who are also veterans to be recognized with a
certificate of appreciation.
D. Approval of Written Report(s) —Crystal Pinthong
Motion to approve the Litter Subcommittee report: Heather
Second: Bob
Ayes: Motion passed unanimously .
1. Litter Subcommittee (Meets Bimonthly): John Enriquez, Chair
The next meeting is Oct. 20 at 1 PM online.
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2. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee (Meets Monthly): Monica Cater,
Chair: None
3. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee (Meets as Needed): Bob Lerude, Chair
a. Utility box mural updates for Old Town Kern, the Auto Mall, and downtown
L Vote for Old Town Kern artwork for utility box mural at Baker & Sumner St.
Motion to combine options 2 (3 Basque children) and 3 (Basque game) for the one
box: Brooks
Second: Matthew
Ayes: Motion passed unanimously
ii. Vote for Auto Mall mural request of Councilmember Chris Parlier: Tabled
iii. Arts Council of Kern artist recruitment proposal to assist KBBC for murals: The arts
council will help the KBBC get the word out to artists about KBB mural projects at no
cost to the KBBC.
iv. Private sponsor for Mill Creek area: To be determined.
VI. Staff Comments: None
VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments
• Cathy: The KBB Advisory Board has not been meeting. There might be a meeting next month.
• Bob: Thanked Steve for hosting the Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee meeting on Zoom earlier today.
• Sophia: She wants to revamp the KBB After School Program to make it available to students at home
with their families. Sophia will approach Bakersfield City School District. Brooks will approach Rosedale
Union School District.
• John: Thanked Cathy for helping him to clean up downtown around the Fox Theater. John will
volunteer to pressure wash the colored concrete outside the Fox Theater starting tomorrow at 6 AM.
• Heather: Thanked Jessica for maintaining a social media presence for KBB.
• Brooks: Offered to request in-kind billboard advertising as another way to have KBB present in the
community.
VIII. Adjournment—Crystal Pinthong 1:01 PM
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting
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their community.
Chair: Nate Meeks Vice -Chair: Crystal Pinthong
Agenda
Roll Call and Introductions — Jessica Felix (3 minutes)
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
December 4, 2020 Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee Special Meeting
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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 special meeting scheduled for December 4„ 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, December 2, 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,
December 4, 2020. Comments are limited to 2 minutes.
• 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
III. Approval of September Regular Meeting Minutes — Nate Meeks (2 minutes)
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IV. New Business
A. KBBC Member Changes — Nate Meeks (2 minutes)
B. Request Motion to Schedule January 2021 Special Meeting (Retreat) — Nate Meeks (3 minutes)
C. Truxtun Lake Cleanup, Sat., Sept. 12 — Heather Pennella (2 minutes)
D.' Make A Difference Day, Sat., Oct. 17 —John Enriquez and Ray Scott (2 minutes)
E. America Recycles Day, Sat. Nov. 7 — Ray Scott (2 minutes)
F. Approval of Written Report(s) — Nate Meeks (15 minutes)
1. Litter Subcommittee (Meets Bimonthly): John Enriquez, Chair
2. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee (Meets as Needed): Bob Lerude, Chair
a. Utility box mural updates for Old Town Kern, the Auto Mall, and downtown
i. Vote for artists for 4 downtown traffic control box murals
ii. Vote for artist(s) for 1 Auto Mall mural
V. Staff Comments (5 minutes)
VI. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments (10 minutes)
VII. Adjournment — Nate Meeks
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Old Town Kern Utility Box Artist. Proposal
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Meeting with Caltrans
Litter Subcommittee Notes
Presented by John Enriquez, Subcommittee Chair
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 1:00 pm
Via WebEx
1. Welcome and Introductions
Jason Miao, the office chief for Caltrans, asked for all participating
members to introduce themselves. In attendance were Melissa Iger,
Sal Moretti, John Liu, Jason Miao, Mayor Karen Goh, John Enriquez,
Jessica Felix, Mark Standriff, Zechariah Garcia, Becky Napier, Greg
011ivier, John Noriega, Clay Lomax, Cody Miller, Domenico Caminiti,
Edward Offerding, Jay Asistin, Joel Martin, Zac Meyer, and Teresa
Guzman.
2. Tree Foundation of Kern Shafter Project — Melissa Iger
Melissa is waiting to hear if they will be selected to work on a project
in Shafter. Although she has not heard back yet, she feels optimistic.
There is a $5,000 consulting fee, which will go towards creating a
friendly atmosphere for water. They are looking to find a $50,000
match. Sal promised he would follow-up and see why there needs to
be a match.
3. Keep Kern Beautiful Update — Zechariah Garcia
Zechariah stated that they have been focusing on their virtual
cleanups. They had over 160 volunteers registered, and 136 hours
were pledged. They are planning to do a mural project in Shafter. On
October 7, County Public Works held various multi -waste events.
They anticipate having more multi -waste events every month next
year throughout Kern County. They have yet to receive their
certification, but they have received support from the 5 supervisorial
districts.
4. Caltrans Weekly Litter Report and Look Ahead — John Liu, Caltrans
There are crews working near the Grapevine. They gave a
presentation in Sacramento about the homeless cleanup crew and
that was well received. Ultimately, they would like to see a statewide
model for the program implemented. Liu is not sure if there will be
any follow-up, but he is hopeful. John Liu stressed that their budget is
not ideal, and that the staff is going to be stretched thin, especially
because they will be in charge of the Westside Parkway starting next
year. Mayor Goh and John Liu intend to be in communication with
assembly members for help.
5. Caltrans Project Update — Caltrans
Clay stated that construction has continued because the weather has
been good, and they will start work on Highway 99. The Belle Terrace
Bridge is completed, and hopefully will be open within the next 30 -
40 days. Columns have been built for the 99 and 58 connection. On
the 58 they are continuing to do work near Cottonwood. They are
hoping to get work done on the pavement from Cottonwood to the 99
soon, and work is being completed on the Centennial Corridor.
Jay stated that his job is to stay ahead on all the work and to keep
safety in mind. Jay had a comment for Sal, which was that they have
been keeping the crews extremely busy, because there is a lot of
trash in the county areas. The trash, bags normally amount to around
90 bags for any given area they work. Mayor Goh wanted an update
on the 99 and California encampment. Jay let her know that the
situation is being handled, but they cannot remove the shelter. The
Mayor requested a photo be taken that showed the progress of the
encampment. Of the 13 largest areas in California, Bakersfield has
the lowest number of homelessness per capita; however, the Mayor
said Bakersfield needs to keep striving to be great, not merely good.
The Mayor also shared that people can be submitted into the
homeless shelter by referral.
6. Freeway Litter Partnership Update
Derek provided an update that they are working to offer opportunities
for vulnerable communities. Teresa stated that they have full crews in
Bakersfield and Visalia, and they have some people phasing out in
the Bakersfield area, so they are looking for applications for
replacements. Full crews consist of 12 individuals. Jessica noted that
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful seems to be getting a new sponsor for the
Westside Parkway. Caltrans has been working on clearing up areas
that were neglected during lockdown, and due to social distancing
implementations.
Sal provided an update that they have some flexibility with their
crews. Sal reached out to John Liu and said he would provide any
help he may need.
7. Committee Member or Public Comments
Steve Nelson was not present.
Mark commented that the Mayor elect of Fresno is recovering from
Covid-19. They have had a number of cleanup events in Fresno. On
Halloween they had an event called "Keep Fresno Bootiful," which
was an initiative that encouraged people to dress up in costume and
clean up around Fresno. There was a cleanup planned for this
weekend, but because the state has gone back into the purple tier for
Covid-19, it is unclear whether the cleanup will still be happening.
Miguel from Fresno Public Works Department explained that as of
March, they have picked up 6,000 bags of trash. They have collected
over 48 tons of trash from the freeways.
Mark informedthe attendees of the meeting that he will be moving
onto a new job. Mark said they would like to set up his own meetings
for Keep Fresno Beautiful with Caltrans. This is likely Mark's last
meeting with Keep Bakersfield Beautiful, because he wants to focus
on helping Keep Fresno Beautiful.
Jessica provided an update about submissions for murals that are
due by December. The artists will be paid $400 per mural.
8. Adjournment at 2:10 pm.
Next Meeting: January 2021, Date TBA