Selma board reviews downtown trash-can plan; phase 1 to use BID funds, phase 2 tied to Clean California grant
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Staff presented a proposed downtown trash-and-recycling placement map with art-wrapped receptacles in high-traffic corridors. Phase 1 would be paid from the BID budget; phase 2 depends on a Clean California grant submitted Nov. 1. Board asked staff to obtain exact prices and coordinate with Public Works on ADA and emptying frequency.
The Selma City Downtown advisory board reviewed a draft map and concept for new downtown trash-and-recycling receptacles, including specialty art-wrapped cans at key corners and standard bins in other locations.
Jose showed an interactive map indicating proposed placements; his recommendation used roughly 100-foot spacing in high-traffic areas and 150-foot spacing elsewhere. He said the red dots on the map indicate art-wrapped cans (vinyl-wrapped panels) and that the board should coordinate with Public Works on precise siting, tree locations and ADA clearance. Board members recommended placing receptacles near trees when feasible to reduce sidewalk clutter and asked staff to request Public Works' design specifications.
Jose said phase 1 procurement would be paid from the BID budget and that planning staff had applied for a Clean California grant (submitted Nov. 1) that, if awarded, could fund phase 2 installation in other downtown blocks. He promised to return with vendor quotes, invoices and frequency-of-service information from the trash contractor to address possible overflow concerns.
The board did not approve vendor contracts at the meeting; members concurred that staff should coordinate with Public Works to finalize placement and return with exact costs for approval.