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Home My WebLink About01/13/23 KEEP BAKERSFIELD BEAUTIFUL SPECIALKeep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Special Meeting 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 2024 JAN 2515 F Street, Bakersfield CA, 93301 'rah i The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals t6 taki greater responsibility for improving their community. Agenda 2023 Chairperson: Theresa Olson 2024 Chairperson: 2023 Vice Chairperson: Sophia Felix 2024 Vice Chairperson: PM 4: 48 �13 Y CLER: , 22 .. KeepBakersfieldBeautifuI I. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — 2023 Chairperson (2 minutes) II. Housekeeping Notes — 2023 Chairperson (1 minute) III. Public Statements — (2 minutes max per person) A. Agenda Item Public Statements KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE POSTED ON 61Ill 1�,_Lq by City Clerk's Office City of Bakersfield ' � by�� e _— IV. Approval of Friday, December 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes — 2023 Chairperson (2 minutes) V. New Business A. KBBC Vote to Elect 2024 Chairperson and 2024 Vice Chairperson — 2023 Chairperson (2 minutes) B. KBBC Vote to Elect 2024 Advisory Board Chairperson and Members — 2024 Chairperson (2 minutes) C. Review KBBC Committees, Ongoing/Recurring Events/Activities, and Programs — 2024 Chairperson (10 min.) D. 2024 Chairperson Appoints 2024 Subcommittee Chairpersons — 2024 Chairperson (3 minutes) E. Review 2023 KBBC Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes — 2024 Chairperson (10 minutes) F. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Staff (10 minutes) 1. Request vote to spend up to $6,000 to repeat anti -litter digital billboards. 2. Update: Clean California Incentive Program $11,000 Pending January 2024 deposit for KBB. Approved uses exclude food and beverage. 3. Request vote to spend up to $1,000 for red KBB sweatshirts with white imprint for KBBC members, KBB Advisory Board members, and key City representatives. 4. Request vote to seek quotes and spend up to $500 for KBB branded reflector safety vests 5. Request vote to earmark $5,000 contribution from California Water Service for Community Gardens as follows: $2,500 for water service, $1,250 for Eye Street community garden, and $1,250 for Jonah Steet garden (exclude swag, beverage, and ready-made food). G. Potential $15,000 Grant From Clean California for Completing a Clean California Neighborhood Transformation Beautification Project — Rick Anthony, KBBC (10 minutes) a. Vote to scheduled preferred spring date. b. Propose timeline for stakeholders and locations. H. Keep California Beautiful End Littering Demonstration Grant Project Opportunity —Jessica Felix (5 minutes) I. Keep America Beautiful National Conference, February 12 — 14, 2024 in San Diego — Ray Scott (5 minutes) J. Vote to Approve 2024 Give Big Kern Participation and Propose Fundraising and Outreach Strategies — 2024 Chairperson (10 minutes) Break Meeting — 2024 Chairperson (15 minutes) VI. Share 2023 KBB Anecdotal Highlights — All (15 minutes) VII. Remarks and Recognition — Mayor Karen Goh (5 minutes) Vill. Brainstorm and Set KBBC 2024 KBB Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes — 2024 Chairperson (60 minutes) IX. 21" Annual Great American Cleanup (GAC), Saturday, April 27, 2024 — GAC Chairperson Manny Ramirez (5 minutes) A. Vote to set Great GAC social media budget up to $500.00. B. Request to Schedule City Council KBBC Workshop for March or April. X. Deferred Business A. 215t Annual GAC, Saturday, April 27, 2024 — GAC Chairperson Manny Ramirez (20 minutes) 1. Vote to approve GAC & Mayor's GAC High School Challenge flyer(s) 2. Vote for GAC KBB branded promotional giveaway item maximum budget and items, such as drawstring backpacks, totes, sunglasses, pencils, and pens. 3. Vote for GAC television and radio advertising maximum budget 4. Review reservations and task list. S. Review volunteer registration and liability waiver options 6. Schedule next GAC meeting. B. Pacific Gas and Electric Company $10,000 Sponsorship and Request to Volunteer — 2024 Chairperson (3 minutes) C. Ongoing Discussion: Anti -Litter PSA Campaign Factors to Promote Behavior Change — Heather Pennella, KBBC (10 minutes) D. Request Vote to Change How KBBC Compiles Required KAB Community Appearance Index in 2024 — 2024 Chairperson (5 minutes) E. City of Bakersfield Youth Commission Collaboration Proposal Project With KBBC — Nathan Gutierrez (3 minutes) F. Update: KAB Cigarette Butt Container Grant & KBB Gift Acceptance Form — KBBC (2 minutes) XI. City of Bakersfield Comments (2 minutes) XII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments (8 minutes) XIII. Adjournment — 2024 Chairperson Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Committee (KBBC) Regular Meeting 12:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2023 City Hall — North, 1600 Truxtun Ave., V Floor, Conf. Rm. A, Bakersfield CA, 93301 W13 The mission of Keep Bakersfield Beautiful (KBB) is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community. i KeepBakersfieldBeautiful KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE Minutes Chairperson: Theresa Olson Vice Chairperson: Sophia Felix I. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Introductions — Chairperson: Meeting Called to Order 12:12 PM KBBC Members Present: Heather Pennella — Mayoral Alternate Appointee, Zechariah Garcia — Ward 2, Ray Scott — Ward 3, Theresa Olson — Ward 3 Alternate, Brooks Douglass — Ward 4, Vice Chairperson Sophia Felix — Ward 4 Alternate, and Paul Yanez — Ward 7 Alternate. KBBC Members Absent: John Enriquez — Mayoral Appointee, Noe Garcia — Ward 1, Manuel Ramirez — Ward 1 Alternate, Vacancy Ward 2 Alternate, Matthew Martin — Ward 5, Yahya Kazi — Ward 5 Alternate, Sue England — Ward 6, Tai Quan —Ward 6 Alternate, and Harwant Gill — Ward 7. Advisory Board Members Present: Chairperson Cathy Butler and Evelyn Young-Spath. City of Bakersfield Representatives Present: Mayor Karen Goh, Jessica Felix — KBBC Coordinator, Elizabeth Villanueva — Deputy City Attorney I, Luda Fishman — Solid Waste Director, and James Leonard — Solid Waste Assistant Director. Others Present: Marah Meek and Mary Jean Russell. II. Public Statements A. Agenda Item Public Statements: None B. Non -Agenda Item Public Statements: None III. Approval of Friday, November 17, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes — Chairperson Motion to approve: Brooks Douglass Second: Paul Yanez Motion passed unanimously IV. Deferred Business A. Vote to Select Project Proposal for $15,000 Grant from Clean California for Completing a Clean California Neighborhood Transformation Beautification Project to Take Place This Spring — Staff, KBBC Rick Anthony presented options to collaborate with Lowell Park as an improvement site. Evelyn Young-Spath, Mary Jean Russell, and Marah Meek presented options to collaborate with the Eye Street garden as an improvement site. Brooks Douglass presented options for school garden bed kits at various sites. Motion for $5,000 toward Eye Street Garden, $5,000 toward school campus garden bed kits/landscaping, and $5,000 toward Lowell Park improvements: Ray Scott Second: Zechariah Garcia Motion passed unanimously B. Pacific Gas and Electric Company $10,000 Sponsorship and Request to Volunteer — Chairperson: Tabled V. New Business A. Recap: Bakersfield Christmas Parade, Thursday, December 7, 2023 — Paul Yanez Paul Yanez shared that overall, it ended up being a great time. He thanked Brooks Douglass, Theresa Olson, Greenfield Walking Group, Larsen Family, Motor City, Gary Hageman, Jessica Felix, and others for helping to make it possible. The group advised to wait on social media posts about it. Ray Scott requested written thanks to truck, trailer, and hay donors. B. Vote to Select Venue for January Special Meeting (Retreat), Saturday, January 13, [2024] from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Chairperson Motion to hold it at 2515 F Street: Ray Scott Second: Paul Yanez Motion passed unanimously C. Special Projects and Programs Funding Update — Staff: Tabled 1. Vote to buy KBB branded red sweatshirts for KBBC members, KBB Advisory board members, and select other individuals D. Vote to Approve Reports — Chairperson 1. Social Media Committee Meeting November 8, 2023 Report by Zechariah Garcia 2. Advisory Board November 9, 2023 Report by Cathy Butler Motion to approve: Heather Pennella Second: Brooks Douglass Motion passed unanimously E. City of Bakersfield Youth Commission Collaboration Proposal Project With KBBC — Nathan Gutierrez: Tabled F. 215i Annual Great American Cleanup (GAC), Saturday, April 27, 2024 — Chairperson 1. Vote for GAC Committee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Motion for Manny Ramirez as chairperson and Ray Scott as vice chairperson: Brooks Douglass Second: Paul Yanez Motion passed unanimously 2. Vote for GAC volunteer t-shirt color and imprint color Motion to select aqua blue with white imprint color: Ray Scott Second: Paul Yanez Motion passed unanimously 3. Vote for GAC KBB branded promotional giveaway item maximum budget and items (drawstring backpacks, totes, sunglasses, pencils, and pens: Tabled 4. Vote for GAC television and radio advertising maximum budget: Tabled 5. Schedule next GAC meeting: Tabled 6. Review volunteer registration and liability waiver options: Tabled 7. Review GAC & Mayor's GAC High School Challenge flyer: Tabled 8. Review reservation requests and tasks list: Tabled VI. City of Bakersfield Staff Comments: • Jessica Felix: She said that John Enriquez appreciated the greeting card from the group. VII. KBBC and Advisory Board Comments • KBBC Chairperson Theresa Olson: The January Regular Meeting is cancelled. • Zechariah Garcia: A template letter is available to promote free cigarette butt containers for businesses to help prevent pedestrian litter. • Cathy Butler: She thanked Heather Pennella for leading Bakersfield Christian High School volunteers at the Fox Theater this week. • Heather Pennella: She thanked Cathy Butler and John Enriquez for helping to coordinate the Bakersfield Christian High School volunteers. Vill. Adjournment —Chairperson 1:12 PM