ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: June 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Freeway Litter Program
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-244 with The Open Door Network (not to exceed $477,640 and to extend term to June 30, 2027) to continue litter abatement services;
2. Memorandum of Agreement with Kern Council of Governments to provide continuation of funding ($225,000) for the Freeway Litter Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Amendment and Memorandum of Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
On May 1, 2013, Council adopted the "Freeway Litter Program" and approved associated agreements with The Open Door Network, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG). These agreements allow Caltrans and Kern COG to provide the funding for freeway litter removal services, while The Open Door Network crews performed the work.
Item 1 -Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-244 with The Open Door Network:
On December 17, 2025, the City Council a pproved agreement with The Open Door Network to provide litter abatement services that are within Caltrans jurisdiction.
Proposed Amendment No. 1 will extend the term of the agreement by one year and will expire on June 30, 2027. The agreement provides f or a one -year renewal at the discretion of the City and would add $477,640 to the agreement. If approved, the revised not to exceed compensation would be $716,458.
Item 2 - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kern COG:
Kern COG has provided funding for freeway litter removal services since the program's inception. The proposed MOA continues the partnership between Kern COG, The Open Door Network, and the City to meet the Council's goal of beautification of the City. The MOA provides $225,000 of funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this amended agreement will come from Caltrans ($252,640) and Kern COG ($225,000). Thus, there will be no impact on the City’s General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memorandum of Agreement-DRAFT
2. Amendment with Exhibit