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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBQ Regular Meeting
City Hall — North, 1600 Truxtun Ave., 1t Floor, Conference Rm. A, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Agenda
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions— Chairperson
11. Public Statements— Chairperson
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|V. Deferred Business
A. Vote toDetermine 2O22 Give Big Kern Strategy, February35 RegistrationDeadUne—Staff
B. KQBCGoals, Special Projects, andProgramna—Chairperazn
1. Review Revised SmYear ofFive-Year Plan and Update New/Revised Goals
Vote to Accept 2022 Five Year Plan
C. KBBC Requests Next Update to Bakersfield City Council for 5:15 PM Session on March 2 or March 16 —Staff
V. New Business
A. Wednesday, April 6, 2022: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful 20th Anniversary Luncheon — Paul, Ray
1. Marketing Ideas and Updates
a. Social Media Campaigns for Anniversary and Great American Cleanup (GAC)
b. Billboard Campaigns for Anniversary&GA[
c. Vote to Designate Funding for Mailing Sponsorship and/or Volunteer information
2. Update April 6,2O22,Event Ticket Sales Method ($5Oper ticket, $1,OOOper table)
3. Anniversary Budget & Joint Fundraising for the Anniversary 0'GAC
a. Anniversary Budget Update
i. Caterer selection approval
b. Joint Sponsors Update
4. Longevity Award Nominations for Review for Approval in March for April Ceremony — Staff
B. Saturday, April 3(l2022: 191h Annua|GAC—Chairperson
1 Next meeting: 12 PM, Tuesday, February 15, 2022: Meeting in City Hall — South, Caucus Room
C. Special Projects andProgranosFundingUpdate-5taff
D. Approva|ofVVrittenReports—[hairperson
1. Litter Subcommittee January Report: John Enriquez
I. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee January Report: Monica Cater
]. Advisory Board February Report: Cathy Butler
VI. Staff Comments
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VIII. Adjournment — Chairperson
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Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting
12:00 PM, Friday, January 14,2022
City Hall — North, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A, Bakersfiel
CA,93301
The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take
greater responsibility for improving their community.
Chairperson: Paul Yanez Vice Chairperson: Vacant
Chairperson Elect: Brooks Douglass Vice Chairperson Elect: Theresa Olson
Minutes
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions— Paul Yanez
• Call to Order: 12:04 PM
• Roll Call
o Committee Members Present: Chairperson Paul Yanez - Ward 7, Heather Pennella - Mayoral
Alternate Appointee, Monica Cater - Ward 2, Ray Scott - Ward 3, Brooks Douglass - Ward 4, and
Theresa Olson - Ward 7 Alternate.
• Committee Members Absent: John Enriquez -Mayoral Appointee, Vacancy - Ward 1, Anna Smith
- Ward 1 Alternate, Zechariah Garcia - Ward 2 Alternate, Jenifer VanAlstein - Ward 3 Alternate,
Matthew Martin - Ward 5, Vacancy - Ward 5 Alternate, Sophia Felix - Ward 4 Alternate, Sue
England - Ward 6, and Bonnie Gillette -Turner - Ward 6 Alternate.
• City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Goh, Viri Gallardo-King - Deputy City
Attorney 11, Brianna Carrier - Assistant to the City Manager, Jessica Felix - KBBC Coordinator/Solid
Waste Community Relations Specialist, and Renee Plotner — KBBC Secretary/Solid Waste
Administrative Analyst, Clean City Initiative Coordinator.
11. Public Statements— Paul Yanez
A. Correspondence received: None
111. New Business
Task: December Regular Meeting minutes will be approved at the retreat on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
A. Wednesday, April 6, 2022: Keep Bakersfield Beautiful 20th Anniversary Luncheon [Keep America
Beautiful (KAB) Affiliate Certified on October 5, 2001] — Brooks Douglass
Marketing Ideas and Updates
a. The billboards will be used at both events for marketing purposes.
b. Social media advertising will be used for the Great American Cleanup and the
luncheon.
* KBBC members and City staff need to get together to create a video(s) for the
advertising component.
c. Paid email blasts were sent out through the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce.
d. Funding is still needed for Facebook and/or Instagram ads.
e. The location for luncheon will be Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention
Center
Discuss Ticket Sales to Attend April 6, 2022, Event, e.g., Pricing, Sales Period, and
Method
0 Paul Yanez can create the paper tickets if needed or structure of
Eventbrite for digital tickets.
Task. Brianna Carrier will circle back with the Finance Department regarding ticket sales however she
needs to know the price of each ticket and what method will be used.
Task. Ticket pricing to be set at KBBC Special Meeting on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
b. The City usually doesn't use quick money apps like Venmo, Cash App,
etc. Payments are usually taken as cash or checks written out to the
Bakersfield Foundation.
c. On the KBBC landing page, there is a PayPal option along with the
sponsorship confirmation form. Solid Waste can also generate an
invoice for the sponsors/business once payment is received.
Task. Jessica Felix will contact Technology Services and the Finance Department regarding creating a
drop -down sponsor level option for PayPal.
d. If someone is going to pay using PayPal, make sure to let Jessica Felix
know so she can inform the Bakersfield Foundation.
e. An idea is to put a link for the PayPal account on the email template that
will be sent out to sponsors/businesses.
3. Budget & Joint Fundraising for the Anniversary & Great American Cleanup (GAC)
a. Joint sponsors update
• Board members need to do their part and ask businesses to join KBBC at both
events.
• Current fundraising goal is $50,000 and right now it's close to $10,000.
Task: As businesses are contacted, KBBC members need to make sure to update the sponsorship spreadsheet or
send the information to Paul Yanez or Brooks Douglass so they can update it.
• Brooks Douglass broke down the number of sponsors/businesses to 8 or 9
contacts per KBBC member.
Task: Brooks Douglass will email the listing breakdown to KBBC.
• There is a tab on spreadsheet for any businesses that are considered maybes.
• A good rule of thumb is to send out an informed email to the business/sponsors
first then follow-up with a phone call.
Task: Paul Yanez will send an email template that was used before for sponsorship requests to KBBC.
Task. Heather Pennella will draft a couple different email templates with the link to the PayPal account that can be
used for potential sponsors.
• Give Big Kern is another way that KBBC could partner, and the deadline is
February 25, 2022.
• Idea of making a councilmember challenge to sponsor a table at the event.
Task: Each KBBC member will reach out to their councilmember regarding the councilmember challenge.
b. Anniversary budget update
B. Saturday, April 30, 2022: 19th Annual GAC —Brooks Douglass
1. 12 PM, Tues., January 11, 2022: Meeting in City Hall —South, Caucus Room
a. If you are assigned to a task, make sure to have a plan to complete it.
b. Next planning meeting is February 15, 2022.
c. The Mayor's High School Challenge
• The challenge is for each high school to come up with the greatest number of
volunteers.
• The high school with the most volunteers will get some sort of money and/or
recognition.
• Registration will begin February 2022.
Task: Jessica Felix will talk to Greg 011ivier and Technology Services regarding setting up registration for the high
schools.
C. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Brooks Douglass and Jessica Felix - deferred
D. City of Bakersfield Requests KBBC Approval for Letter of Support for Clean California Initiative Grant
Opportunity— Brianna Carrier
1. 4 potential project locations: Citadel St. between E. Belle Terrace and Madi Gras Ct.,
Sumner St. from Baker St. to E. Truxtun Ave., Garces Circle, and Monterey St. from Alta
Vista Dr. to Brown St.
a. Draft of letter is a commitment by KBBC members for ongoing maintenance and
upkeep of these areas.
b. Letter of commitment will need to be on KBBC or Solid Waste letterhead.
Task: KBBC members to review draft and discuss at retreat on Saturday January 22, 2022.
E. Approval of Written Reports — Brooks Douglass
1. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee December Report: Monica Cater
Subcommittee request to apply for KAB Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grant
opportunity
• Instead, voting for the KAB Cigarette Litter Collection Stands will occur at the
KBBC Special Meeting on Saturday, January 22, 2022.
• Deadline to submit the grant is Saturday, January 22, 2022.
• Private locations would be responsible for using a cigarette litter recycling
program and to empty the cigarette litter collection stands.
Task: Monica Cater will be working on the grant application for the Chester Ave. corridor.
2. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee December Report: Monica Cater
a. The artist has been contacted about the M St. & 19th St. intersection utility box
mural.
3. Waste Reduction & Recycling Subcommittee November Report: Ray Scott
Motion to approve the Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee,
Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee, and Litter Subcommittee Reports: Paul Yanez
Second: Ray Scott
Motion approved: unanimously
2022 Elections and Appointments for KBBC and Advisory Board — Paul Yanez
• This item was moved to the top before item IILNew Business A.
KBBC Votes for KBBC Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, KBB Advisory Board Chairperson, and
KBB Advisory Board Members
Motion to nominate Brooks Douglas as KBBC Chairperson: Ray Scott
Second: Theresa Olson
Motion approved: unanimously
Motion to nominate Theresa Olson as KBBC Vice Chairperson: Ray Scott
Second: Brooks Douglass
Motion approved: unanimously
Motion to nominate Cathy Butler as KBB Advisory Board Chairperson: Ray Scott
Second: Theresa Olson
Motion approved: unanimously
Motion to nominate Steve Montgomery, John Enriquez, and Tony Martinez, as
KBB Advisory Board Members: Ray Scott
Second: Theresa Olson
Motion approved: unanimously
2. KBBC Chairperson -Elect Appoints KBBC Subcommittee Chairpersons — deferred
IV. Staff Comments
Jessica Felix: Looking forward to working with Brooks Douglass and Theresa Olson in chair compacities
and the retreat on Saturday. Thanked Paul Yanez for his work as the Chairperson.
Renee Plotner: Congratulations to those who are appointed and looking forward to all the great things
KBBC will do this year.
Brianna Carrier: Thanked Paul Yanez for his time as the Chairperson. Public Works has a new director.
Another grant opportunity is coming called, "The Urban" grant and application deadline is March of
2022.
• Mayor Karen Goh: Thanked everyone for caring for the community.
V. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments
• Paul Yanez: Thanked everyone for their support last year. Proud to be on the committee and appreciate
everyone. Opportunity for a grant called "Cared for Kids," April 1, 2022, deadline. Focus of the grant is
regarding education in the schools.
• Ray Scott: Thank God it's Friday.
• Theresa Olson: Thanked everyone for being nominated as Vice Chairperson. She learns something new
every year. Enjoyed working with everyone.
• Cathy Butler: Had a good Block to Block Committee meeting with some good ideas.
• Brooks Douglass: Thanked Paul Yanez for jumping in and leading us. Also thanked him for his part in the
Christmas parade. Happy New Year to everyone and looking forward to what this year brings.
• Heather Pennella: Thanked Paul Yanez for leading using during these awkward times. Congratulations to
Brooks Douglass and Theresa Olson. Thanked Monica Cater for all her work in the community in Ward 2.
We all have a common goal to make the city better.
• Monica Cater: Thanked Heather Pennella and Paul Yanez. Congratulations to Brooks Douglass and
Theresa Olson. Children First are doing a cleanup on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and need bags. Paul
Yanez will deliver a case from KBB to the event at 8 AM. Brooks Douglass will volunteer at the event.
VI. Adjournment — Paul Yanez 1:18 PM
engage individuals to take greater responsibility for
improving their community.
Chairperson: Brooks Douglass Vice Chairperson: Theresa Olson
Minutes
I. Call to Order, Roll Call, Introductions and Housekeeping — Brooks Douglass
• Call to Order: 8:27 AM
• Roll Call
a Committee Members Present: Chairperson Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Vice
Chairperson Theresa Olson — Ward 7 Alternate, Heather Pennella — Mayoral Alternate
Appointee, Monica Cater — Ward 2, Zechariah Garcia — Ward 2 Alternate, Ray Scott —
Ward 3, Sue England —Ward 6, and Paul Yanez —Ward 7.
o Committee Members Absent: John Enriquez — Mayoral Appointee, Vacancy — Ward 1,
Anna Smith — Ward 1 Alternate, Jenifer VanAlstein — Ward 3 Alternate, Sophia Felix —
Ward 4 Alternate, Matthew Martin —Ward 5, Vacancy —Ward 5 Alternate, and
Bonnie Gillette -Turner— Ward 6 Alternate.
o City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Goh, Greg 011ivier — Acting
Solid Waste Director, Viri Gallardo-King — Deputy City Attorney 11, Brianna Carrier -
Assistant to the City Manager, and Jessica Felix — KBBC Coordinator/Solid Waste
Community Relations Specialist.
11. Public Statements — Brooks Douglass
A. Correspondence Received: None
Ill. Approval of December 10, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes — Brooks Douglass
Motion: Ray Scott
Second: Paul Yanez
Motion approved: Unanimously
IV. Remarks — Mayor Karen Goh
Mayor Goh thanked everyone for their commitment to the community through Keep
Bakersfield Beautiful. She emphasized that she would like the KBBC to consider how to
inspire others to keep Bakersfield beautiful. She also presented a plaque from KBB and
the City to Paul Yanez for serving as the 2021 chairperson.
V. Deferred Business
A. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Staff: Tabled balance updates
1. Vote to Earmark Pacific Gas and Electric Company Sponsorship
2. Vote for Max Budget for Social Media Boosts/Advertising for KBB 201h
Anniversary & GAC
Motion to earmark $3,000 of Pacific Gas and Electric Company sponsorship in
KAV634 for the KBB 20th Anniversary Luncheon and Great American Cleanup and
$400 of available fund(s) for 20t' Anniversary Luncheon up to the end of March and
Great American Cleanup social media marketing possibly through April: Heather
Second: Zechariah Garcia
Motion approved: Unanimously
3. Budgets & Fundraising Update for the KBB 20th Anniversary Luncheon & Great
American Cleanup (GAC)
■ Ray presented a quote from Aramark. Staff requested a minimum of
3 quotes.
Vote to Approve Letter of Support from KBBC for City of Bakersfield Clean California
Initiative Grant Opportunity — Staff
Motion to approve letter of support for City of Bakersfield Clean California
Initiative grant opportunity as presented by Brianna Carrier: Ray Scott
Second: Paul Yanez
Motion approved: Unanimously
VI. New Business
A. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee Requests Approval to
Apply for Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Cigarette Litter Collection Stands Grant
Opportunity —Monica Cater
Motion to apply for 20 cigarette butt containers for public use on public
property and 30 cigarette butt containers for public use on private
property: Zechariah Garcia
Second: Heather Pennella
Motion approved: Unanimously
B. Vote to Approve 2022 Give Big Kern Participation and Propose Strategy, February 25
Registration Deadline — Ray Scott, Staff
Motion to participate in this fundraiser program again for the same
elements as last year in addition to support for the KBB 20th Anniversary
Luncheon and 19th Annual GAC: Ray Scott
Second: Sue England
Motion approved: Unanimously
Task: Put on February Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion and choices on fundraiser
program options.
C. KBB 201h Anniversary Luncheon, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (KAB Affiliate Certification
October 5, 2001) — Ray Scott, Paul Yanez
1. Vote to Set Longevity Awards Process
• Luncheon 11:30 AM —1:00 PM
o Awards Program 1 hour
Mayor and City Council Members present awards.
Lifetime Achievement Award (20 Years of Service Award) — Distinct award
type, perhaps crystal
Volunteer Award —certificate and plaque
o Possibly up to 4 more awards— certificate and plaque
o No sponsor awards
Task. Staff to make nominations to KBBC at KBBC February Regular Meeting. Then KBBC members ask
Council for opinion on nominations. KBBC votes for honorees at March KBBC Regular Meeting.
Motion to accept longevity awards process: Monica Cater
Second: Paul Yanez
Motion approved: Unanimously
2. Vote to Set Ticket Process, e.g., Donation/Pricing, Available Period, and Method
Motion for $50 per ticket or $1,000 per table with PayPal as a payment
method and online ordering option, e.g. Eventbrite to make available for
purchase in February: Ray Scott
Second: Paul Yanez
Motion approved: Unanimously
Task. Brianna and Jessica to collaborate with Technology Services
3. Vote for Designated Funding to Email and/or Mail 20th Anniversary Luncheon &
GAC Sponsorship and/or Volunteer Information —Tabled
D. Saturday, April 30, 2022: 19th Annual GAC — Ray Scott, Paul Yanez
1. Vote to Set Event Day Program/Timeline
• 8:00AM-1:00PM
0 7:00 AM Last Minute Volunteer Registration/Supplies Pick Up
(not for public promotion)
0 8:00 AM —10:00 AM Volunteer Various Locations
0 10:00 AM —1:00 PM Yokuts Park
■ 10:00 AM Start Games and Booths
■ 11:00 AM Start Lunch
■ 12:00 PM Start Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Motion to accept event day program/timeline: Ray Scott
Second: Zechariah Garcia
Motion approved: Unanimously
2. Vote to Approve Save the Date Draft
Task. Further revision requested for approval in February
Task: TBD April 8 as sponsor logo submission deadline
Task. Set April 22 as soft volunteer deadline to get supplies and cleanup assignment in advance
3. Vote to Approve GAG Flyer Draft
Task: Further revision requested for approval in February
4. Vote to Approve Mayor's GAC High School Challenge Flyer Draft
Task: To be included as a standalone flyer and/or with GAC main flyer, to review and approve in
February
5. Eventbrite/Online Volunteer Registration
a. vote to approve GAC volunteer registration process —Tabled for
February
b. vote to approve Mayor's GAC High School Challenge registration
process and rules — Ray Scott, Greg 011ivier— Tabled for
February
E. Approval of Annual Report — Brooks Douglass
1. Litter Subcommittee Annual Report: John Enriquez
Motion to accept report: Heather Pennella
Second: Ray Scott
Motion approved: Unanimously
F. Request Next KBBC Update to Bakersfield City Council on March 2 or March 16 —
Brooks Douglass
Motion for 5:15 PM preference: Ray Scott
Second: Paul Yanez
Motion approved: Unanimously
Task: Follow up at February meeting
G. Discussion on Meeting with City of Bakersfield Departments to Pay KBB for Litter and
Beautification Projects in City Jurisdiction
1. Brianna Carrier: City Manager is interested to hear ideas. There maybe a
way to use upcoming funding from the County for litter and illegal dump
cleanups and/or upcoming Clean City Ambassador program that could
benefit KBB.
2. Brooks Douglass: Perhaps $15 from City per cleanup by KBB volunteers.
3. Ray Scott: Believes paid services to KBB should not be something that KBB
pursues as a fundraising mechanism for KBB.
Task. Brianna and Viri will follow up with KBB after Brianna speaks with City Manager about
funding ideas
H. Keep California Beautiful (KCB) & KAB Update — Ray Scott, KCB President
1. The K-12 Recycling Challenge will start statewide in February. KCB will buy a
table at the KBB 201h Anniversary Luncheon. The head of Keep America Beautiful
has been invited to the KBB 20th Anniversary Luncheon.
VII. Break Meeting — Brooks Douglass
Vill. KBBC Member Contribution(s) — Brooks Douglass
A. KBBC members are encouraged to participate in a KBB subcommittee/committee.
IX. Designate Subcommittee and Committee Chairpersons — Brooks Douglass
Brooks designated the following people to be the chairperson of the corresponding subgroups.
1. Litter Subcommittee: John Enriquez
2. Beautification & Community Improvement Subcommittee: Monica Cater
3. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Zechariah Garcia
4. Waste Reduction & Recycling Subcommittee: Ray Scott
5. Education/Image Subcommittee: Sophia Felix
6. Social Media Committee: Sue England
7. GAC Planning Committee: Ray Scott & Paul Yanez
8. KBB 20th Anniversary Planning Committee Ray Scott & Paul Yanez
X. KBBC Goals, Special Projects, and Programs — Brooks Douglass — Tabled to February meeting
A. Review Revised 5th Year of Five -Year Plan and Update New/Revised Goals
1. Vote to Accept 2022 Five Year Plan
XI. Staff Comments
• Jessica Felix: Thanked everyone for coming out on a Saturday. This is going to be a really
great year. Looking forward to working with everyone.
• Greg 011ivier: Appreciate the time and effort everyone has put into KBBC. Impressed and
honored to be a part of KBBC.
• Viri Gallardo-King: Like Greg, she's impressed every year by KBBC. Thanked everyone for
allowing her to be a part of the group. It feels like it is going to be a great year.
• Brianna Carrier: Like Viri, she's impressed by KBBC. She's more acclimated to her position
now and looks forward to helping to find solutions on how to achieve KBBC goals for the
community.
• Mayor Karen Goh: Exceptional group and proud of all the KBBC members. Continue to work
together to change the culture. Make it a priority to inspire others to mirror what KBBC
members are doing. Thanked everyone and Brooks Douglass and Theresa Olson for stepping
up. Also thanked Paul Yanez.
XII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments
• Theresa Olson: Engaging our community is our biggest goal and spreading the word of what
KBBC is about.
Sue England: Excited about what she needs to do as the KBB Social Media chairperson and
agrees that getting the word out about KBBC is important.
Cathy Butler: Fresno has 300 historic buildings and Bakersfield has 20. An idea is having
preservation as part of the beautification aspect of KBB. The idea is to honor some of these
historic buildings at the City Council. The City received a grant and is hiring a consultant that
will start in April. The City is looking into coming up with a cultural survey of homes that are
50 years and older. A study done in the 1980's showed that 60% of those buildings are gone.
Excited to walk the streets of Bakersfield.
• Zechariah Garcia: Appreciative of being a part of KBBC and the support from the members.
• Heather Pennella: Thanked everyone for their hard work. Navigated COVID very well and
kept working towards the future. Thanked the Mayor to be able to serve on the committee.
Can't wait to get back in cleanups and the education side of it.
• Paul Yanez: Thanked everyone and looking forward to the new year. Thanked Brooks
Douglass and Theresa Olson for stepping up and leading KBBC in the new year. Looking
forward to working with everyone again.
• Ray Scott: Privilege to talk about Bakersfield at Keep America Beautiful National Conference.
KBB is an example for other affiliates. Thanked everyone to make this happen.
• Steve Montgomery: Part of KBB should be respecting our assets, e.g. Kern River and the old
train depot.
• Monica Cater: Learned a lot in the past 6 years serving on KBBC and what it means to give
back to your city. Looking forward to next year's retreat.
• Brooks Douglass: Thanked Greg and Jessica for the food. Thanked everyone for their time and
attending the retreat. The City makes KBBC work and appreciate everyone. Will reach out to
those that couldn't make it. Two more KBBC vacancies are anticipated. Please reach out to
friends and families to see if they are interested. Requirement is that you must live in the City
of Bakersfield.
XIII. Adjournment— Brooks Douglass 12:00 PM
Support for the City of Bakersfield's
Clean California Local Grant
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To Whom It May Concern:
KeepBakersfieldBeautiful
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE
Committee 914em6ers.-
Chair Brooks Douglass, Ward 4
Vice Chair Theresa Olson, Ward 7 Alternate
John Enriquez, Mayoral Appointee
Vacancy, Ward I
Monica Cater, Ward 2
Ray Scott, Ward 3
Matthew Martin, Ward 5
Sue England, Ward 6
Paul Yanez, Ward 7
Heather Pennella, Mayoral Alternate
Anna Smith, Ward I Alternate
Zechariah Garcia, Ward 2 Alternate
Jenifer VanAlstein, Ward 3 Alternate
Sophia Felix, Ward 4 Alternate
Vacancy, Ward 5 Alternate
Bonnie Gillette -Turner, Ward 6 Alternate
Jessica Felix, Coordinator
It is my understanding the City of Bakersfield is applying for grant funds through the California
Clean California Local Grant Program. The grant application includes cleaning and beautifying
public space, creating more safe routes to school, and adding elements to maintain these
areas to prevent and reduce litter and illegal dumping. Improving these areas will promote a
positive image of our beautiful city and encourage residents to take pride in their surroundings.
Our organization, Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB), is a City Council appointed committee of
community volunteers representing each ward. KBB works together to improve the ecological
and aesthetic value of our city through the proper handling of solid waste, litter control and
prevention, beautification, education, and the recruitment of volunteers who will make a positive
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difference in our community.
We fully support the City's grant application for the betterment of these neighborhoods. If the
City of Bakersfield receives these grant funds, we believe these projects will reduce litter in
underserved areas and promote more walkable environments. Additionally, KBB is willing to
take part in the maintenance of these projects by including the project areas in regularly
scheduled clean-up efforts, These efforts are made possible through KBB members,
community volunteers, and clean-up materials provided by the City's solid waste division.
We look forward to these potential improvements within our community. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Brooks Douglass, Committee Chair
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
City of Bakersfield, Solid Waste Division
4 101 Truxtun Avenue, Building A
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: 661-326-3539 Fax: 661-852-2121
Email: kbb@bakersfieldcity.us
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Meeting with Caltrans
Litter Subcommittee Minutes
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 1:00 pm
Via WebEx
1. Welcome and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm. In attendance were Heather Pennella,
John Liu, Alicia A. Gutierrez, Curt Hatton, Edward Offerding, Jan Asistin, Jessica Felix,
Joel Martin, Karen Goh, Joel Martin, Brooks Douglass, Melanie Miller, RayAnn Cruz,
Robb Bell, Michelle Burns-Lusich, Steve Montgomery, John Liu, Sal Moretti, Beau
Alanaz, Curt Patton, Cody Miller, and Greg 011ivier
2. Potential Grant — Sal Moretti
John Liu, Jason Maio, and Sal spoke about a county litter cleanup project, but felt it was
not a match for the Clean California grants. Instead, a litter abatement contract between
Employers Training Resource (ETR) and Caltrans will be pursued to cover Kern County
State routes only. Melanie Miller is the contact with ETR. John Liu explained that
although there is money for additional City and County cleaning, getting additional staff
to perform the work has been difficult.
3. Caltrans Weekly Litter Report and Look Ahead — John Liu, Caltrans
John reported that there were 12 or so entry level service assistants being hired plus a
supervisor. Six have been hired with the supervisor and 6 others still to be obtained.
The showcase project will be State Route 204 at the Garces Circle area. Fencing,
murals, and other projects that avoid the need for Environmental Impact Reports or
impinging on the historical nature of the circle are planned. Also, from Union to Route
58 murals are envisioned at the Truxtun Avenue overpass with added bike lanes.
At the Union and California interchange, cobles and fencing are anticipated.
At Pacheco at the railroad bridge fencing will be added for security.
4. Clean California Update — Caltrans
Curt Hatton reported the proposal deadline for local grants is February 1, 2022. He
urged people not to wait to the last minute to apply. There were 300 people at the last
workshop and teams are ready to evaluate programs proposed in District 6.
Clean California would like to partner with Keep Bakersfield Beautiful on its April events
so he will contact Jessica.
Dump Days will be planned to collect household waste statewide. There is a multi -year
agreement with Kern County to help sponsor Dump Days in rural areas. Sacramento
wants each district to host Dump Days on state properties as well. Madera County will
be the first to start, so we can develop the events in other counties on what is learned
there. The statewide Dump Day for all counties will be held on April 16, 2022. John
Enriquez asked if additional lighting could be added to the Garces Circle Project. Curt
says they will try to enhance lighting from the top of the bridge to avoid the need for
additional utilities. The Garces Circle is in the city right-of-way.
5. Caltrans Projects Update — Caltrans
Clay Lomax is not available today.
6. Adopt a Highway Update — Cody Miller
Since August 5,s, 2021, there have been 5 new adoptees in the Southern region of
California. A social media campaign is planned to advertise the Adopt a Highway
stipend. 4 applications are pending. Maria Montoya is the new South Region
coordinator. Mayor Karen Goh said to send Jessica Felix the stipend information to
share.
7. Freeway Litter Partnership Update
Jay Asistin reported covering a lot of ground with new Adopt -a -Highway participants and
grant employees. Homeless problems are lessening overall, except for some hot spots.
John Liu reported that under the Special People's Program, the Veteran's Program will
have two more crews coming soon. These crews can work city or county roadways.
Mayor Goh thanked Caltrans for their attention to the Oleander and California issues.
Rob Ball reported the annual Kern COG budget is status quo.
8. Committee Member or Public Comments
Alicia Gutierrez reported that Keep Kern Beautiful will be encouraging individual
cleanups in the county on January 22, 2022. There will be a Taft community cleanup on
January 22 from 8 -10 am, to include bulky waste collection from 10 am to 2 pm.
RayAnn Cruz reported that she is the representative for Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield
for the Veteran Services Program. Derek Morris will focus on the Los Angeles area.
Jessica reported that there will be a strategy meeting for Keep Bakersfield Beautiful to
prepare an agenda for the year.
Beau Alanaz reported on the December 26 cleanup and tree planting at the South
Bakersfield entry sign. On January 30 the church will host a canned food drive.
Brooks Douglas introduced himself as the new chairman of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful.
The mayor reported almost daily calls on the Garces Circle, so she's glad to have a
project there.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm. Next Meeting: TBD
Minutes by Volunteer Carola Enriquez
Keep Bakersfield Beautiful
Advisory Board
Minutes
Meeting Date and Location.
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 - I1:00 a.m.
Dagny's - 20th & Eye Street
Attendance:
Committee: Cathy Butler, John Enriquez, Steven Montgomery, and Theresa Olsen
Ideas movingorward:
Recognitions Suggestions for future:
. Yard of Season -start this summer - Sustainable
. Business Beautification
. Historic Buildings
.Preservation
. Renovation
. Murals
. Building Recognition
Identify areas for beautification -
Target for October California Economic Summit
. Trees, Flowers, Lighting, etc.
. Block to Block Captains - suggestion of ideas for downtown
areas for improvements - Teamwork
Adjourned 11:50 a.m.
Cathy Butler,
KBB Advisory Chair