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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/91 MINUTES RA171 Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, at 3:00 p.m., February 19, 1991. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ruddell. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Absent: Agency Members Ruddell, Sceales, Dunn, Paynter Agency Member Rubin Gaskill, Araujo, Agency Member Gaskill was introduced and welcomed as a new member to the Central District Development Agency. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: ae Approval of Warrant Nos. 212 to 230, inclusive, in the amount of $22,410.96. Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting and Special Meeting of January 9, 1991, and the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1991, for approval c. REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. Design Review Application No. 91-5 submitted by Action Signs for The Joyful Brush for signage on building located at 2006 Chester Avenue. Design Review Application No. 91-6 submitted by Action Signs for Balloons R Us for signage on building located at 2000 Chester Avenue Design Review Application No. 91-7 submitted by Action Signs for Valley of the Dolls for signage on building located at 1416 20th Street. Design Review Application No. 91-8 submitted by A. E. Stuart for M.G.S. Shoes for signage on building located at 1510 19th Street. Agency Member Araujo made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items a. through g., with the removal of Item ¢., regarding uncollectable accounts receivable, for separate consideration. At the request of Agency Member Paynter, Economic Development Director Wager explained the warrants for American Protective Services, Inc., regarding security guard services for the Convention Center Hotel. 172 Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1991 - Page 2 Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Items a, b, d, e, f, and g of the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Item c., were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Paynter, Ruddell, Sceales, Gaskill None None Agency Member Rubin Noes: Abstain: Absent: c. Uncollectable Accounts Receivable. Agency Member Araujo made a motion to approve this as a separate item and requested that Economic Development Director Wager address it for the record. Economic Development Director Wager advised the total amount of the uncollectable accounts receivable is $18,566.67, of which $14,400.00 relates to the Mental Health Association. He further advised that it is the feeling among staff that this amount is uncollectable and would engender harsh feelings in trying to collect the funds. With respect to the balance of the uncollectable accounts receivable, Economic Development Director Wager advised it relates to the Truxtun Tower Association. He stated it is the consensus of staff that a considerable amount of resources and energy would be expended trying to pursue this in court, and it would probably cost more than the Agency would collect. Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Item c., Uncollectable Accounts Receivable, was approved and the Finance Director was authorized to write off, as uncollectable accounts receivable, $14,400.00 from the Mental Health Association and $4,166.67 from the Truxtun Tower Association, totaling $18,566.67, by the following call vote: roll Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Sceales, None None Agency Member Rubin Dunn, Paynter, Gaskill Ruddell, REPORTS Agency Member Paynter read Design Review Committee Report No. 91-3 regarding appointment of final member to City Center Art Project Committee as follows: On February 7, 1991, the Design Review Committee made the final recommended appointment to the City Center Art Project Committee. Sandra Rowe has agreed to fill the position of non-local artist. Ms. Rowe is from the Los Angeles area. She specializes in large installations. Her most recent accomplishments include the design and placement of three billboards, throughout the L. A. area, for the 1990 Los Angeles Art Festival. Ms. Rowe also teaches art at the Cal Poly, Pomona. Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1991 - Page 3 The Design Review Committee was also updated on the progress of the City Center Art Competition. The art project committee has met and approved the final guidelines, instructions and application for the City Center Art Project Competition. These guidelines will be sent to all artists who have expressed an interest in participating in the competition. To date, the museum has received 138 inquiries from artists. The art committee will select three art piece proposals for owner to choose from. An October 1991 public unveiling date is anticipated for project completion. Judith Sealy, Bakersfield Art Museum Director, will serve as the administrator of the competition. Agency staff will be kept closely informed as the project progresses. Staff will periodically brief the Design Review Committee and the Central District Development Agency of art competition status. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report 91-3 was accepted. NEW BUSINESS Adoption of Resolution No. RA1-91 of the Central District Development Agency authorizing the Executive Director of the Central District Development Agency to sign certain documents. Economic Development Director Wager recommended the deletion of the word "his" before "designee" on the second line of Paragraph 1. of the Resolution. Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Resolution No. RA1-91 of the Central District Development Agency was adopted, with the deletion of the word "his" before "designee" on the second line of Paragraph 1., by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Paynter, Ruddell, Sceales, Gaskill None None Agency Member Rubin Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1991 - Page 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, the meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m. CHAI~PER~O~ of the VCentral District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY-o-f ~he ~ntral District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ndw