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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/21 KBB AGENDAKeep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting KeepBaiaersfie�dBeautifiJl 12:00 PM, Friday, December 10, 2021 - -- City Hall - North 21 DEC -7 AM 10= 13 1600 Tru-tun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Roo R Bakersfield1 CA, 9330 A�(ERSF-tELD C `Y • The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community. ...„.4 POSTED ON Chairperson: Paul Vane. Vice Chairperson= Crystal Pinthong 1 a_ � — -pi. it Agenda by City Clerk's Office City of Bakersfield I_ Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — Chairperson (2 minutes) 11_ Public Statements - Chairperson (2 minutes max per person) (r 111_ Approval of November 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes - Chairperson (2 minutes) IV_ New Business A. Wednesday, April 6, 2022: KBB 20- Anniversary Luncheon [Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Affiliate Certified on October 5, 2001] - Chairperson (15 minutes) 1_ Vote to Name Event: 20th Anniversary Celebration 8. Awards Luncheon 2_ Luncheon Program Final Graft Deadline, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 3_ Marketing 4_ Budgets 8, Joint Fundraising for the Anniversary S. Great American Cleanup (GAC) a. Vote to approve sponsor proposal package (handout) b_ Coiscuss ticket sales to attend April 6, 2022 event, e.g_ pricing, sales period, and method B_ Saturday, April 30, 2022: 19th Annual GAC - Chairperson (5 minutes) 1. 12 PM Tues_, Dec_ 14, 2021: Meeting in City Hall -South, Caucus Room C_ Recap Thursday, 0ec. 2, 2021: Bakersfield Christmas Parade - Chairperson (2 minutes) 0_ Special Projects and Programs Funding Update - Staff (2 minutes) E_ Vote to Schedule KBBC Special Meeting for 8 AM - 12 PM on Sat., Jan. 8, 2022 at Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1560 Pine St_ or Sat_ Jan. 22 at Worklogic HR, 5016 California Ave. - Chairperson (3 minutes) 1. Elections: KBBC Chair and Vice Chair, Advisory Board Chair and Members 2. KBBC Vacancy(s) F. Approval of Written Reports - Chairperson (8 minutes) 1. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee November Report: Monica Cater 2. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee November Report: Monica Cater a_ Vote to select utility box muralist for Chester Ave. 8< M St_ 3. Litter Subcommittee November Report: John Enriclu- 4_ Waste Reduction 8, Recycling Subcommittee November Report: Ray Scott V. Staff Comments (S minutes) VI_ KBBC and Advisory Board Comments (10 minutes) VII_ Adjournment - Chairperson Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular KeepBakersfieldBeaugul Meeting RRVM• 12:00 PM, Friday, November 12, 2021 City Hall — North 1600 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Conference Room A Bakersfield CA, 93301 �� f The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community. Chairperson: Paul Yanez Vice Chairperson: Crystal Pinthong Minutes I. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — Paul Yanez • Call to Order: 12:04 p.m. Roll Call o Committee Members Present: Chairperson Paul Yanez — Ward 7, John Enriquez — Mayoral Appointee, Heather Pennella — Mayoral Alternate Appointee, Monica Cater — Ward 2, Ray Scott — Ward 3, Sophia Felix — Ward 4 Alternate, and Theresa Olson — Ward 7 Alternate. o Committee Members Absent: Vice Chairperson Crystal Pinthong — Ward 5 Alternate, Anastasia Lester— Ward 1, Anna Smith — Ward 1 Alternate, Zechariah Garcia — Ward 2 Alternate, Jenifer VanAlstein — Ward 3 Alternate, Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Matthew Martin — Ward 5, Sue England — Ward 6, and Bonnie Gillette -Turner —Ward 6 Alternate. o City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Viri Gallardo-King — Deputy City Attorney II, Brianna Carrier—Assistant to the City Manager, and Jessica Felix — KBBC Coordinator/Solid Waste Community Relations Specialist. o Others Present: Mercedez Land, Bakersfield College Student. II. Public Statements — Paul Yanez A. Correspondence received: None III. Approval of October 8, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes — Paul Yanez Motion: Ray Scott Second: Heather Pennella Motion: unanimously approved IV. New Business A. Wednesday, April 6, 2022: KBB 2011 Anniversary Luncheon (Keep America Beautiful Affiliate Certification October 5, 2001) — Paul Yanez 1. Select 201h Anniversary Luncheon Event Name a. Tentative Name: 20' Anniversary Awards and Luncheon b. Other names are welcome and let Paul Yanez and Jessica Felix know. 2. Longevity Awards - Deferred 3. Set Luncheon Program - Deferred 4. Marketing a. An email was sent out to the Great Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce in October 2021 for the Save the Date. b. The flyer for the announcement for sponsorships was rescheduled from a November 2021 email blast to December 2021. Task: Jessica Felix to send Ray Scott email contacts of prior sponsors. c. Save the data flyer link can be used on Facebook. d. To post live links on Instagram you must have 10,000 followers. There is a link to the KBB landing page on the Instagram bio page. Task. Jessica Felix to post Save the Date on Instagram for the next 4 months. e. Jessica Felix goes over how to access the KBB landing page and sponsorship tiers. Staff prefers donations by check, however PayPal is also an option. Make sure sponsors memo its for KBB 20th anniversary and GAC. KBBC idea to have a form for sponsors to fill out to confirm sponsorship for the hardcopy sponsor package and website. Task: Jessica Felix will contact Tom Webster regarding the ability for the sponsor and K88 to have confirmation of sponsorship instantaneously. 5. Budgets & Fundraising for the 20th Anniversary Luncheon & Great American Cleanup (GAC) a. Currently working on the cost for the luncheon. The venue is set at $2,000.00. B. Saturday, April 30, 2022: 19th Annual GAC — Paul Yanez 1. 2:00 PM Thursday, November 18: Meeting in City Hall — South, Mayor's Conference Room Task: Paul Yanez will ask Mayor Goh if meetings can be moved to 12 p.m. starting in December. 2. There are positions that still need to be filled prior to the meeting and what is expected at GAC. 3. Paul showed the open positions to the committee to see if anyone wanted to volunteer. a. Zoom/online meetings may be scheduled if no voting occurs and it's just for planning purposes. C. Clean California Initiative & Grant Opportunity: Brianna Carrier 1. Local grant program will open in December 2021 and close in February 2021. a. Purpose of program is to prevent litter, illegal dumping, and encourage people to do more cleanups. b. Currently looking at city -owned property like Kentucky Street in Old Town Kern. C. Property cannot be purchased for this program. d. Tentative project areas: Lake Street Canal in Old Town Kern, Remanence Road Property, and Belle Terrace behind Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School. e. City Manager's Office is wanting a letter of support from KBBC and assistance with cleanup activities at the project area(s). D. Thursday, December 2, 2021: Bakersfield Christmas Parade — Paul Yanez 1. Approval Request to Purchase New Banner(s) Motion to approve up to $300 for a banner(s) for the Christmas parade: Ray Scott Second: Theresa Olson Motion: unanimously approved a. Options are all 3 logos (City of Bakersfield Solid Waste Division, Clean City Initiative, and KBB) on one banner or 3 different banners. 2. Solid Waste, Clean City Initiative and KBBC will be partner together. 3. Greg 011ivier wants some vehicles in the parade this year. 4. Time of the event to be determined. E. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Paul Yanez and Jessica Felix 1. Jessica Felix showed the budgets/funding on PowerPoint to the Committee. 2. Staff received the GET Bus waste baskets. Today, GET plans to sign the agreement and pick up the waste baskets. F. Schedule January 2022 KBBC Retreat — Paul Yanez 1. Tentative dates: January 8, 2021, or January 22, 2021 (both Saturdays) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Motion to approve January 8, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the KBBC retreat: Monica Cater Second: Ray Scott Motion: unanimously approved G. Recap Saturday, October 16, 2021: 17' Annual Make a Difference Day — KBBC 1. There are photos on Instagram and Facebook from the event. Jessica Felix showed the photos online to KBBC. 2. Ward 7 had 30 to 40 volunteers at the gardens. 3. It's estimated that there were over 200 volunteers that day. H. Approval of Written Reports — Paul Yanez and Monica Cater Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee October Report: Monica Cater a. Three solar lights were installed at Greenfield Walking Group Garden. b. One solar light for Seeds of Inspiration has been purchased by another sponsor rather than through KBB. The light has not been installed yet. C. The 10 GET Bus waste baskets arrived. Six will be placed by GET within the City in Old Town Kern and they will have 4 extras for replacements as needed. 2. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee October Report: Monica Cater a. Approval Request for Chester Ave. & Truxtun Ave. Utility Box Mural Theme i. The theme would be "Downtown the Heart of a Vibrant Community". b. Approval Request for Chester Ave. Utility Box Murals Project Motion to approve the posting for 1 to 8 boxes along the Chester Ave. corridor. That selected artist(s) would have 3 month to complete their mural(s): Heather Pennella Second: Ray Scott Motion: unanimously approved 3. Litter Subcommittee September Report: John Enriquez a. Clean California Initiative budget: 10,000 to 11,000 people over the next 3 years with the funding and special project for Bakersfield. Motion to approve the Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee, Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee and Litter Subcommittee Reports: Monica Cater Second: Theresa Olson Motion: unanimously approved V. Staff Comments • Jessica Felix: Please think of GAC and how you would like to volunteer for it. In January, KBBC will select the new chair and vice chairperson. If interested. let Jessica know. • Brianna Carrier: At the next City Council Meeting there will be a presentation at 3:30pm on the Downtown Street Corridor enhancement study. There is a consultant on board for the City of Bakersfield. Viri: There was a meeting with the Planning Commission on expanding the mutli-use path (bike trail) from Truxtun and Calloway to Snow RD (approximately 6 miles). VI. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments • Theresa Olson: Glad we are back at it because we need it. • John Enriquez: Thanked Jessica Felix and Paul Yanez for their help with the project with State Farm Agency. On October 31, 2021, there were 20 volunteers from the River and Way Church to help with a cleanup downtown. • Heather Pennella: Impressed with what's going on and thanked everyone. Feels like the organization is going forward in a positive way. • Monica Cater: Going to start a Friends of Jastro Park group through City of Bakersfield Adopt A Park program. Meeting on December 9, 2021, at 5 p.m. if interested in joining. • Sophia Felix: Still are not allowed into the schools in person. An option at one school is to compact the presentation and do it through Zoom. • Ray Scott: Saturday, November 13, 2021, is America Recycles Day at Mechanics Bank Arena from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. VII. Adjournment— Paul Yanez 1:15 p.m. Beautification and Community 13 Improvement Subcommittee W KeepBs'---- ld leaufrful KEEP -EB ICA BEAUTi E UL AE E i LATE Meeting: Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee Meeting Date: 11.01.21 at 12:00 ATTENDEES: Monica Cater Paul Yanez Jessica Felix Old Town Kern • TREES — KBB had previously discussed partnering with the Tree Foundation of Kern to provide pots for tree planting on 19th Street near Luigi's Restaurant. However since then, Luigi's has already planted street trees near their business. The original plan was the tree foundation would enter into agreement with the business, provide the trees, and establish an agreement with the city on maintenance, KBB was to provide pots, mulch, and volunteers for planting. Jessica resent the drafted agreement with the tree foundation to Monica in early September 2021. Monica will reengage with the tree foundation to see if there is still interest in partnering and planting along the rest of the 19" Street corridor. • GET BUS TRASH CANS —KBB had approved purchasing 10 trash cans for 6 GET Bus locations in Old Town Kern, the 4 additional trash cans would be available to replace the 6, as needed. GET Bus is expected to install the trash cans and maintain them. Jessica Felix reached out to Michelle Mendenhall with the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department on September 29, 2021 to verify the existing permits allowed for waste baskets to be bolted at the 6 locations GET Bus will install them (Soutbound: Baker & Niles, Baker & Montgomery, Baker & East 21St, Baker & Monterey and Nortbound: Baker & East 211t, Baker & Monterey, and Baker & Pacific). An agreement is ready for a GET Bus representative to sign so the trash cans can be released for their use. Community Gardens • SEEDS OF INSPIRATION GARDEN — KBB approved funding for (1) solar light to be installed at the garden. The solar light has arrived and an installation date is pending. The garden will have a volunteer opportunity on October 16, 2021 for Make a Difference Day. The garden is also partnering with all local Lowe's Home Improvement stores for October 20th and 2111 volunteer days. Lowes will be fulfilling some of the garden's wish list requests, however which items are currently unknown. The garden also mentioned a potential donor who may gift a Lowe's gift card for supplies. Paul to follow up with Seeds of Inspiration on their light installation. Lowe's built raised planter beds and installed lattice fencing along the perimeter of the garden. • GREENFIELD WALKING GROUP GARDEN - KBB approved funding for (3) solar lights to be installed at the garden. Paul is coordinating with the garden on the light pole installation date, however we are hoping for an install date for Make a Difference Day (10/16/21). Paul will also Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee 13 W KeepBul NEEP AMERICA BEAUTIf UL Afit LIATE look into having before & after photos of the project impact at night. Greenfield Walking Group is pleased with the new lights and are looking to raise additional funds for more lights. 5 Year Lone Term Goals • Assist the Greenfield Walking Group Community Garden complete their pathway project • Assist the Seeds of Inspiration Garden complete their accessible garden pathway project • Partner with the Seeds of Inspiration Garden on securing their tools and equipment • Partner with the Tree Foundation of Kern on identifying areas for concentrated tree planting projects Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee Meeting: Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee Meeting Date: 11.01.21 at 12:00 ATTENDEES: Monica Cater Paul Yanez Jessica Felix 13 Mw KeepBakersfleldBeaudful KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIE UI AEF -ATE Utility Boxes • M + 19"' Street — Theme: Local Flora & Fauna, KBB Board approved funds via the mural maintenance funds. The Graffiti Subcommittee will request the KBB Board approve the theme of "Local Flora & Fauna" at the next KBB Board Meeting. Board approved the theme request and call to artist post has been issued. City Hall - Theme: TBD, KBB Board approved funds via the mural maintenance funds. The Graffiti Subcommittee to discuss potential theme at the next meeting. Subcommittee recommending the City Hall box be included in the Chester Corridor project, Monica to follow up with Mayor Goh on comments for this plan. Chester Corridor—Theme: TBD, funds potentially available through the Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation Small Grant award. Jessica will send Monica information on the grant and previous submission information. The Graffiti Subcommittee discussed the merits of a single artist: a strong style with consistency in a concentrated area, a significant artist commission to be awarded a prominent area and multiple boxes vs the merits of multiple artists: developing relationships with multiple artists to support the Chester corridor project and other commissions in the city, and opportunity for multiple artists. The Graffiti Subcommittee will request feedback from the KBB Board at the next board meeting and further develop the requirements at the next subcommittee meeting. Subcommittee to submit the following for KBB Board consideration and vote for the Chester Corridor Project: - Theme: Downtown Bakersfield, the heart of a vibrant community - Murals for 1- 8 boxes along the Chester Avenue between Truxtun and 24th Street - Duration: 3 months for all boxes 5 Year Lone Term Goals • Fundraise and advertise with the goal of painting at minimum 5 new utility boxes per year • Identify locations for new utility box murals, propose themes for boxes, and rank boxes in priority for new projects • Partner with BPD and General Services on how the Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee can best support their organizations Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Meeting with Caltrans Litter Subcommittee Report Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 1:00 pm Via WebEx Welcome and Introductions The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm. In attendance were Jessica Felix, Mayor Karen Goh, Maria Montoya, John Enriquez, Carola Enriquez, John Liu, Brooks Douglass, Cody Miller, Curt Hatton, Douglas McNeice, Edward Offereding, Heather Pennella, Jay Asistin, Sal Moretti, Paul Yang, Alicia Gutierrez, Beau Alanis, Steve Montgomery, Clay Lomax and Derek Morris. 2. Caltrans Weekly Litter Report and Look Ahead — John Liu John referred his remarks for the Clean California update. 3. Clean California Update — Caltrans John announced that the focus of the showcase grant would be the Garces Circle area. A walk through will be organized to solicit additional input on the ideas for the area. The recordings of the Thursday, November 13 Local Agency Meeting, as well as prior workshops, are available at the California Clean website. Caltrans is working hard to hire the budgeted maintenance employees. John reminded us that there is a $300 Million pot for local agency projects up to $5 Million, so he hopes many competitive grant requests will be coming in from Bakersfield and Kern County. 4. Caltrans Project Update — Caltrans Clay Lomax said most projects requiring lane closures in the area were done, except for some work at the junction of Hwy 58 and Hwy 99. Highway 99 will be four lanes in each direction very soon from Olive Drive to the junction of 58 and 99. Clay said the new connector between Ming Avenue and 99 should open soon and the onramp northbound off Wible Road would be permanently closed by next summer. The Centennial Corridor from Mohawk to Westchester should be complete by early 2023. It will take 300 working days to lower the roadway under bridges to accommodate trucks. 5. Adopt a Highway Update — Cody Miller Cody reported that rebates of up to $250 per month per adoption group can be processed now for November and December. Less amounts are available for off ramps and just one side of a road. Some groups will use the funds to purchase snacks or meals for their volunteers to show appreciation. Maria Montalvo was introduced as the new South Region Adopt a Highway coordinator. 6. Illegal Dumping — John Enriquez John Enriquez asked John Liu if Illegal dumping was a problem on the state right of way. He said it was very bad. Clean California Saturday free dump days to be offered, may provide a solution. Local projects to be proposed could cover litter removal more often along highways or in new areas to combat the problem. April 16th will be advertised as a free dump day statewide. Sal remarked that the Rapid Response Teams cannot clean private property where a lot of illegal dumping occurs. Mayor Goh said she gets lots of calls about dumpsites. She said we must change our culture, not just clean up the same areas again and again. Sal reported that an increase in dump fees will increase funding for 5 crews to deal with illegal dumping. Jay said that there seems to be more dumping at on and off ramps where crews are seen working, particularly on Hwy 178. We need to educate the public about this problem. He reported that Bakersfield does one cleanup of the Westside Parkway, and Caltrans does two, for a total of three a week. Jay hopes to see big improvements in the appearance of highways under Clean California. 7. Freeway Litter Partnership Update Derek Morris said the Veterans Outreach program was still in recruitment mode and hopes to plan another project in Bakersfield which will make an impact. He is seeking training opportunities for veterans as well. 8. Subcommittee Member and Public Comments Alicia reported that the Keep Kern Beautiful board will have Brown Act training soon. Jessica shared Keep America Beautiful litter survey findings that suggest people are generally aware that litter is pollution and a problem, but there is a disconnect in how litter impacts individuals. Planning for the 19th Annual Great American Cleanup will start Thursday. Jessica/Steve will send a link to the group regarding recycling food and new recycling laws. Sal reported that he is trying to get one point person at various county departments to make sure Clean California opportunities are maximized. Beau reported on upcoming church volunteer activities, including canned food and coat drives. They may want to do a cleanup in September. Heather reported that April 6th will be the Keep Bakersfield Beautiful 20th Anniversary celebration luncheon. 9. The meeting was adjourned at 1:58 pm. Next Meeting: TBD in 2022 Submitted by Carola Enriquez, Volunteer