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MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
AGENDA
MEETING 4:00 P.M
Development Services Building
1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield California
First Floor Conference Room
SPECIAL NOTICE
Public Participation and Accessibility
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On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20, which includes
a waiver of Brown Act provisions requiring physical presence of the Commission or the public
in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on guidance from the California Governor's Office and Department of Public Health, as
well as the County Health Officer, in order to minimize the potential spread of the COVID-19
virus, the City of Bakersfield hereby provides notice that as a result of the declared federal,
state, and local health emergencies, and in light of the Governor's order, the following
adjustments have been made:
1. The meeting scheduled for September 15, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Development
Services Building, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield California, First Floor Conference
Room, will have limited public access to preserve social distancing.
2. Consistent with the Executive Order, Commission members may elect to attend the
meeting telephonically or via Zoom meeting app and to participate in the meeting to the
same extent as if they were physically present.
3. The public may participate in each meeting and address the Historic Preservation
Commission as follows:
• If you wish to comment on a specific agenda item, submit your comment via email
to the Economic and Community Development Department at
ecdc@bakersfieldcity. us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the Commission
meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item number your comment
pertains to.
• If you wish to make a general public comment not related to a specific agenda
item, submit your comment via email to the Economic & Community Development
Department at ecdc@bakersfieldcity.us no later than 1:00 p.m. prior to the
Commission meeting.
A. ROLL CALL
B. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the February 18, 2020, meeting for approval.
D. CLOSED SESSION
None
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of Jastro Park Stage Restoration Project
Recommendation: Staff recommends discussion and submit comments to City of
Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department.
J. COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
qg, fitopher Boyle,
Development Services Director
If anyone wants more information on any of these agenda items, call Cecelia Griego, Economic Development
Principal Planner; Economic & Community Development Department at (661) 326-3788.
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CORRESPONDENCE
None
F.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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REPORTS
None
H.
OLD BUSINESS
None
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of Jastro Park Stage Restoration Project
Recommendation: Staff recommends discussion and submit comments to City of
Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department.
J. COMMISSIONER STATEMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
qg, fitopher Boyle,
Development Services Director
If anyone wants more information on any of these agenda items, call Cecelia Griego, Economic Development
Principal Planner; Economic & Community Development Department at (661) 326-3788.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020
MINUTES
Chair Stussy called the regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to order
on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the First Floor Conference Room, 1715
Chester Avenue, Development Services Building. Roll call was as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cathy Butler
Stephen Humphreys
Stephen Montgomery
Susan Stussy
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cheryl Long
STAFF PRESENT: Cecelia Griego
Joshua Rudnick
Christina Oleson
Christine Gutierrez
Jason Cater
PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve minutes from the November 19, 2019 meeting.
Minutes approved: Motion made by Commissioner Montgomery; Second by
Commissioner Butler. APPROVED: All Ayes
CLOSED SESSION:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Commission received a request for information from Kern County General Services
on Hart Park Peacock House. Commissioner Montgomery stated that he is in the process
of providing information to the County.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
REPORTS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
Selection of Historic Preservation Commission Committee Members:
a. The Commission voted to appoint Commissioner Butler and Humphreys to the
Cultural Resources Committee: Chair Stussy nominated and the Commission
voted all ayes.
b. The Commission voted to appoint Commissioner Butler and Humphreys to the
Architectural Committee: Chair Stussy nominated and the Commission voted
all ayes. .
2. Mills Act Letter of Support
a. Commission was presented with a re -draft of the template letter.
b. Commissioner Butler made mention of a scheduled meeting at the Guild
House on March 2 at 4:00 regarding the Mills Act to engage interest from
neighborhoods to form a district. The letters would be provided for signatures
on petition and to answer questions. Also at 5:30, a property owners meeting
(Mixer) would be held at the Guild House.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Historic Plaque installation on the Moronet Building
a. Initially, Ken Hooper spoke with the Manager of the Moronet Building on the
situation with the installation. It was stated that the owner of the building
did not want the plaque installed on the building, it was preferred to be
installed in the lobby. At this time, 1.5 years later, the response from the
owner is the same. We are still waiting for permission to install the plaque
on the building.
b. The name of the owner is needed to approach personally. City can assist
by researching the owner's name and contact Ken Hooper with the
information.
2. Historic Preservation Commission Education and Outreach Updates
a. A new tablecloth will be ordered for events. Logo has been cleaned up for
a brighter stamp. It will be black with white lettering and logo. Should be
available in May.
b. The website is now current with all updates. A Mills Act link with basic
information has been added to the website.
c. Name badges for new commissioners will be ordered with the tablecloth.
d. Education and training on historic preservation topics for Commissioners
and City staff will be available through webinars in the FY20/21. They can
take place in the Development Services first floor large conference room.
e. Updates to the Rehabilitate Bakersfield Right Handbook: Commissioner
Montgomery will continue on the revision and will be giving the Commission
reports on the progress.
COMMISSION STATEMENTS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. by Commissioner Stussy.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Meeting Date: September 15, 2020 Agenda Section: New Business Agenda Item: I - 1
TO: Historic Preservation Commission
FROM: Economic and Community Development Department
DATE: September 4, 2020
SUBJECT: Review of Jastro Park Stage Restoration Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Staff recommends discussion and submit comments to City of
Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with powers and duties in Bakersfield Municipal Code 15.172.040, the
Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission is authorized to review and correspond with
City departments as to matters as they relate to the cultural resources of the community.
Within the scope of this authority, the City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks
Department is requesting input and consultation with your Commission on proposed
improvements on the stage at Jastro Park.
Jastro park was constructed in 1917 on two square blocks of land donated by the Kern
County Land Company. Most of the landscaping was initially donated by Henry A. Jastro
in 1925, for whom the park is named. Henry A. Jastro was a prominent citizen in Kern
County's history as a long-time member of the Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Bakersfield,
and general manager of the Kern County Land Company. In accordance with Jastro's
will, in 1927, the Jastro family donated and erected the bandstand stage at Jastro Park.
Above the bandstand stage are the words "From Henry A. Jastro to the People of
Bakersfield." The stage was designed by famed local architect Charles H. Biggar.
Charles H. Biggar of Bakersfield was responsible for the creative design of many
outstanding buildings in Metropolitan Bakersfield and the County of Kern, some of which
are designated cultural resources on the local and national registers. His achievements
include: the Bakersfield High School Campus, the original Bakersfield Junior College
Campus, East Bakersfield High School, the First Baptist Church, the Kern County General
Hospital, the Bakersfield Californian building and many others.
JASTRO PARK STAGE RESTORATION PROJECT
At this time, the Recreation and Parks Department is requesting consultation on the
proposed improvements to enhance the facility's aesthetics and accessibility. Site
photos, including a rendering of ADA improvements, is attached. The scope of the
project being considered will include the following:
• ADA sidewalk improvements from the street to the facility
• ADA access ramp to the rear stage entrance.
• Repairs and replacement of broken/ missing rails and spindles.
• Roof repairs
• Repainting of the facility
• Electrical/Lighting repairs.
• Stage flooring repairs
Staff recommends discussion and submit comments to City of Bakersfield Recreation
and Parks Department.
Attachment A - Site Photos and Rendering
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