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Home My WebLink About06/09/23 KBB REGULARKeep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting 12:00 PM, Friday, June 9, 2023 City Hall — North, 1600 Truxtun Ave., 15S Floor, Conf. Rm. A, Bakersfield CA, 93301 The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community. .. Chairperson: Theresa Olson Vice Chairperson: Sophia Felix Keep Bakersfield Beautiful KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE Agenda I. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — Chairperson (2 minutes) II. Public Statements — (2 minutes max per person) A. Agenda Item Public Statements B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements III. Approval of Friday, May 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes — Chairperson (2 minutes) IV. New Business A. Anti -Litter PSA Campaign Factors to Promote Behavior Change — Heather Pennella/California State University, Bakersfield (10 minutes) B. Present DMV Litter/Illegal Dump Advertisement Featuring KBB —Jessica Felix (2 minutes) C. Upcoming KBB Presentation Opportunities for Local Youth — Sophia Felix and Jessica Felix (5 minutes) D. Status Update on 2023 KBBC Goals — Chairperson & Goal Leads (10 minutes) E. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Staff (2 minutes) F. Update to Mayor's Community Appearance Index Being Held on Friday, June 16, 2023 — Heather Pennella (1 minute) V. City of Bakersfield Staff Comments — (2 minutes) VI. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments (8 minutes) VII. Adjournment —Chairperson POSTED ON Jo i by City Clerk's Office City of Bakersfield by ry e w C..,,, c s Cr Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting 12:00 PM, Friday, May 12, 2023 City Hall — North,1600 Truxtun Ave., 151 Floor, Conf. Rm. A, Bakersfield CA, 93301 The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community. Chairperson: Theresa Olson Vice Chairperson: Sophia Felix KeepSakersfieldBeautiful KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE Minutes I. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — Vice Chairperson Sophia Felix: 12:05 p.m. KBBC Members Present: Heather Pennella — Mayoral Alternate, Noe Garcia — Ward 1, Zechariah Garcia —Ward 2 Alternate, Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Vice Chairperson Sophia Felix — Ward 4 Alternate, Harwant Gill — Ward 7, Paul Yanez —Ward 7 Alternate. KBBC Members Absent: John Enriquez — Mayoral, Manuel Ramirez — Ward 1 Alternate, Vacancy — Ward 2, Ray Scott — Ward 3, Chairperson Theresa Olson — Ward 3 Alternate, Matthew Martin — Ward 5, Vacancy — Ward 5 Alternate, Sue England — Ward 6, Tai Quan — Ward 6 Alternate KBB Advisory Board Member Present: Cathy Butler - Chairperson City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Goh, Jessica Felix — KBBC Coordinator, Nathan Gutierrez — Management Assistant, Elizabeth Villanueva — Deputy City Attorney, Luda Fishman — Solid Waste Director, James Leonard — Solid Waste Assistant Director, Abel Torres — Solid Waste/Clean City initiative Supervisor, Ignacio Garcia — City Fellow. Public Present: Rosie Mercado — Bakersfield Recycling Services Inc. CEO. II. Public Statements— (2 minutes max per person) A. Agenda Item Public Statements: None. B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements: Bakersfield Recycling Services Inc. CEO Rosie Mercado, gave an overview of her business and is interest in community engagement opportunities with City Solid Waste and KBB. III. Approval of April 14, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes — Vice Chairperson Sophia Felix Motion: Brooks Douglass Seconded By: Zechariah Garcia Approved: Unanimously. IV. New Business A. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Staff: Tabled. B. KBBC Give Big Kern Update —Vice Chairperson 1. Jessica Felix reported that KBB raised $950 through Give Big Kern Day on May 2, 2023. C. Recap Saturday, April 22, 2023: Great American Cleanup (GAC) — Brooks Douglass, GAC Chairperson Overall, Brooks Douglass was pleased with the event turnout and thanked City staff. Generally, the group appreciated the new event layout and new volunteer shirt layout. The following points came from a roundtable discussion on how the event could be improved. Volunteer registration: a. Create an easier process to relay volunteer information to supply room distribution staff and volunteers. b. Create a more streamlined process for volunteer coordination on the day of the event. c. Mayor's GAC High School Challenge a) Create a directional video. b) Create a site for frequently asked questions. Designate locations for volunteers to pile litter/illegally dumped items for staff to haul: a. Staff/KBB to distribute cleanup assignment map with locations where volunteers are expected to leave bags/piles. 3. Shirts a. Keep volunteer shirts in a different color than Staff and KBBC/KBB Advisory. b. Get more adult small and medium shirts and less adult sized 3X and 4X shirts. 4. Yokuts Park as a venue a. Get VIP type porta potty trailers for all attendees to use. b. Consider expanding the youth area. 5. Group photo a. Mark sightlines for crowd to understand photographer's perspective. b. Get microphone/megaphone to announce the photo opportunity and organize the crowd. 6. Food service a. Use only compostable or recyclable concessionaire items. b. Increase lunch lines to lessen time spent waiting. c. Start food as early as possible. d. Stop food lines during the national anthem, otherwise keep the food line open. e. Consider more food options for individuals with diet restrictions. 7. Awards & recognition ceremony a. Start the ceremony sooner at 11 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 11:30 a.m. at the latest. b. Distance the generator from the stage/picnic tables to alleviate the smell of fumes. 8. Vendors a. Consider thank you bags for in -kind and volunteer vendors. Task: Nathan Gutierrez — Requested data from the Great American Cleanup event for youth development. D. Vote to Schedule the 2155 Annual Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 20 or Saturday, April 27 — Vice Chairperson Motion to Schedule the next GAC for Saturday, April 27, 2024: Brooks Douglass Seconded By: Paul Yanez Approved: Unanimously. E. Vote to Schedule KBBC Community Appearance Index (CAI) on Saturday, June 24, 2023 Starting at 9:00 a.m. at City Solid Waste Division, 4101 Truxtun Avenue, Building A — Vice Chairperson Motion to schedule for June 24, 2023 and receive CAI training videos in advance in lieu of training together at Solid Waste, and allow up to July 3, 2023 to submit data to staff: Zechariah Garcia Seconded By: Brooks Douglass Approved: Unanimously. Task: KBBC requested CAI training videos. F. Anti -Litter PSA Campaign Factors to Promote Behavior Change — Heather Pennella, KBBC/California State University, Bakersfield Heather Pennella reached out to the president of CSUB and CSUB library for help. Heather anticipates gathering more information ahead of the next KBBC meeting. G. Reminder: KBB Subcommittee & Advisory Board Reports —Vice Chairperson KBBC subgroup leaders were reminded to submit their respective meeting reports on a regular basis. V. City of Bakersfield, KBBC, and Advisory Board Comments (8 minutes) A. Cathy Butler: Informed she will not be able to attend the June KBBC meeting. She intends to have an advisory board meeting and report in June. B. Zechariah Garcia: Shared that the application process for the Ward 2 KBBC vacancy continues. C. Heather Pennella: Offered to help Zechariah Garcia with the Ward 2 CAI survey as she lives in Ward 2. VII. Adjournment — Vice Chairperson Sophia Felix: 1:03 p.m. Keep Bakersfield Beautiful KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE 2023 KBB Committee Goals, Objectives, and Desired Outcomes KBBC Goals Approved February 10, 2023 I. Education/Image Subcommittee: Chairperson Sophia Felix, Members — Brooks Douglass, Jessica Felix A. Educate Community About Compost, Especially in Relation to SB 1383. B. Educate the Community About Proper Disposal of Various Batteries. C. Do More School Presentations. D. Strategize Purchases to Make the KBB Outreach Booth More Inviting and Engaging. 1. Potential objectives a) recycling game b) collection box for batteries c) thoughtful swag II. Social Media Committee: Chairperson Zechariah Garcia, Members — Sue England, Harwant Gill, Jessica Felix A. Present KBBC Members to the Public More. III. Waste Reduction & Recycling Subcommittee: Chairperson Ray Scott, Members — Harwant Gill, Paul Yanez A. No Additions IV. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee: Co -chairpersons Brooks Douglass and Heather Pennella, Members — Theresa Olson, Paul Yanez A. No Additions V. Beautification and Community Improvement Subcommittee: Co -chairpersons Brooks Douglass and Heather Pennella, Members —Theresa Olson, Paul Yanez A. No Additions VI. Litter Subcommittee: Chairperson John Enriquez, Members — Brooks Douglass, Heather Pennella, Representatives of City (including Mayor Goh and Jessica Felix), County, and State A. No Additions VII. Great American Cleanup Committee: Chairperson Brooks Douglass, Vice Chairperson Theresa Olson, KBBC, KBB Advisory Board, Jessica Felix A. No Additions Other Ongoing/Annual KBB Programs, Activities, and Events Education/Image Subcommittee A. Promote KBB Slogan: Part of the Crew B. After School Program Presentation C. Other Youth Outreach Presentations & Programs D. Social Media Committee Content Support E. KBB Webpage Content Support F. Grant Writing Support G. Recognition & Awards Opportunities Support 1. KBB to recognize KBB volunteers 2. Others to recognize KBB as an organization, KBB appointees/volunteers/collaborators H. Promote Beautiful/Special Aspects of Bakersfield 11. Social Media Committee A. KBB Facebook B. KBB Instagram C. KBB Playlist on City YouTube III. Waste Reduction & Recycling Subcommittee A. E-waste Collection Events B. Event Recycling C. Locally Promote Keep California Beautiful K —12 Recycling Challenge D. Other Waste Reduction Events & Calendar IV. Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee A. Promote City Bakersfield Mobile App Use for Graffiti Abatement B. Partner with Bakersfield Police Department and City General Services Division on How the Graffiti Abatement Subcommittee Can Best Support BPD and General Services V. Beautification & Community Improvement Subcommittee A. Traffic Control Utility Box Murals 1. Recommend mural locations. 2. Recommend mural themes. 3. Recommend mural prioritization. 4. Create mural recognition. B. Tree Plantings 1. Include Old Town Kern 2. Include Caltrans jurisdiction collaborations. 3. Include County jurisdiction/private collaborations for Bakersfield Gateway signage along northbound Highway 99. C. Flower Plantings D. Greenfield Walking Group Garden Support E. Seeds of Inspiration Garden Support F. Garden Grant Support G. Virginia and Alfred Harrell Foundation Downtown Grant Maintenance Support 1. Sand and paint designated pedestrian trash cans. 2. Sand and paint/stain designated public benches. H. Beautiful Business Recognition Program VI. Litter Subcommittee A. Adopt A Street B. Litter Prevention PSAs C. Cleanups 1. Include collaborations with County. 2. Include collaborations with State. 3. Include collaboration(s) with GET Bus VII. KBB Advisory Board A. Yard of the Season B. Illegal Signage Removal C. Consider Collaborating With City of Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission D. Special Projects TBD by KBBC Vill. KBB Committee Required and Optional Annual Events A. April: Keep America Beautiful Great America Cleanup* 1. Mayor's Great American Cleanup High School Challenge 2. KBB Harvey L. Hall Volunteer of the Year Awards B. June: KAB Community Appearance Index* C. September (TBD by State): California Coastal Cleanup D. October (Nationally on the 4th Saturday): Make Difference Day E. November (Nationally on the 15th): America Recycles Day* F. December (Locally on the 151 Thursday): Christmas Parade G. TBD Clean City Ambassador Program Support *Mandatory for Keep America Beautiful Affiliation