Contact
Public Works Department
2700 “M” Street, Suite 400
Bakersfield, CA 93301
P: 661-862-5100
Keep Kern Beautiful Committee
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Keep Kern Beautiful Committee Meeting is Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Public Services Building's Public Meeting Room on the 1st Floor: 2700 M Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
These Committee Meetings are open to the public for Kern County residents who are interested in community clean-up efforts and beautification projects.
Meeting Recordings
- 02-15-2023 via Microsoft Teams
- 01-18-2023 via Microsoft Teams
- 12-21-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 11-16-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 10-19-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 08-17-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 07-20-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 06-15-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 05-18-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 04-20-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 03-16-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 02-16-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 01-19-2022 via Microsoft Teams
- 12-15-2021 Special Meeting via Microsoft Teams
- 12-15-2021 via Microsoft Teams
- 11-17-2021 via Microsoft Teams
- 09-03-2021 via Microsoft Teams
Committee Members
| Committee Member | Position | Supervisorial District | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Harrison | Primary Member / Chairperson | 1 | April 13, 2021 | February 9, 2027 |
| Gary Ananian | Alternate Member | 1 | June 8, 2021 | February 9, 2027 |
| Joel Mackay | Primary Member | 2 | January 28, 2025 | February 9, 2027 |
| Steven McDaniel | Alternate Member | 2 | February 11, 2025 | February 9, 2027 |
| Olivia Franzen | Primary Member | 3 | January 10, 2023 | February 9, 2027 |
| David Kadel | Alternate Member | 3 | April 27, 2021 | February 9, 2027 |
| Max Goossen | Primary Member | 4 | November 5, 2024 | February 9, 2027 |
| VACANT | Alternate Member | 4 | ||
| Christopher McGehee | Primary Member | 5 | May 11, 2021 | February 9, 2027 |
| VACANT | Alternate Member | 5 | ||
| Alicia A. Gutierrez | Committee Coordinator |
Overview
Mission
Keep Kern Beautiful (KKB) serves to protect and beautify our natural environment by means of community engagement, education, and empowerment.
Vision
The KKB’s vision is to inspire a culture of environmentally responsible citizens within the communities of the County of Kern, focusing on areas such as:
- Prevention of Litter and Illegal Dumping
- Reduction of Waste
- Promotion of Recycling
- Beautification and Greening
The KKB Committee serves to recommend to the Kern County Board of Supervisors, policies, programs, and specific efforts, which promote the mission statement of KKB, and to actively participate in the implementation of various programs and projects to achieve KKB’s mission statement and vision.
Legal Authority
Established by Board of Supervisors Resolution 2021-024 dated February 9, 2021.
Membership Qualifications
Five members and five alternate members to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Each Supervisor shall appoint a member and alternate member to represent their district. A member is eligible to be reappointed if he or she attends at least sixty percent (60%) of KKBC meetings annually.
Term
Two-year term.
Duties
It shall be the responsibility of the committee to:
- Engage in a long-term planning process through which it identifies major issues and establishes recommendations for the Board of Supervisors for policies and procedures to promote the beautification of Kern County, improve recycling, and reduce litter
- Promote public awareness of the goals and operations of the committee and to enhance public confidence and improve community relations with respect to the committee’s projects
- Advise/assist the Board of Supervisors in conducting public education and community outreach for Kern County residents regarding the mission of the committee
Meeting Place and Time
Public Services Building's Public Meeting Room, 1st Floor
2700 M Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Regular meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Compensation
Members shall serve without compensation.
Oath of office is required. No Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests, No Ethics Training required.