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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/20 KBB AGENDA13 W. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting 12:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2020 28 JUN —9 AM 9: 31 Keeplill "e "Beawh,l ,EEB —ERICA BEA„T�,U, AmuATE City Hall — North dAni.k�f ;cLU iai f :.LLitih 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Conference Room A Bakersfield CA, 93301 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 POSTED ON Agenda I. Roll Call and Introductions—Jessica Felix (3 minutes) Clerk's Office v of SPECIAL NOTICE `_eld Public Participation and Accessibility y' s53 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 ... 12:00 PM, Friday, February 14, 2020 Keep OMBeaufful City Hall — North < r J 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A Bakersfield CA, 93301 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