HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/89 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, April 3, 1989
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield, California, held
at the Civic Auditorium, Venus Room, 1001 Truxtun Avenue, at 3:00
p.m., April 3, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunn.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Rubin, Watson
Absent: Agency Members Kronenberg, Araujo
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 20, 1989 were approved.
of the
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Warrant Nos. 227
to 245 inclusive, in the amount of $10,361.64 were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Paynter,
None
None
Agency Members Araujo, Kronenberg
Rubin, Watson
REPORTS
Agency Member Watson, Chairperson of the Development
Committee, read Report No. 89-1 regarding Community First Plaza
as follows:
On November 28, 1988, the Central District
Development Agency approved an extension to
an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Gregory
D. Bynum and Associates for the proposed
Community First Plaza redevelopment project.
Since that time, this committee has met
regularly with staff and developer to monitor
the progress of this project. To date, Mr.
Bynum has complied with all requirements of
our agreement and has kept all parties
informed about the various aspects of this
complex proposal.
Unfortunately, since the time the Agency began
negotiations with Mr. Bynum, several market
forces beyond the control of either the Agency
or the developer have worked against the project.
The commercial office market in greater Bakers-
field has become sluggish, creating a significant
decrease in rental rates which, in turn, have
impacted the basic economic requirements for such
a project to succeed.
This committee has received a written request
from Mr. Bynum to extend the Exclusive Right to
Negotiate to allow both he and the Agency
additional time to find alternative means to
make Community First Plaza a viable downtown
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redevelopment effort. Committee members are
confident the developer has made a good-faith
effort to advance the project and believe the
additional time requested will benefit both the
Agency and Mr. Bynum.
This Agency's goal is to achieve a major
revitalization in our central city. At this
time, the market forces present additional
obstacles to this objective. The Development
Committee, however, feels strongly that Mr.
Bynum's project has the potential to ignite
some additional development in the downtown
core. Because of this belief, the Development
Committee recommends the Agency grant Mr.
Bynum's request for a 90-day extension to the
Exclusive Right to Negotiate from its current
expiration date of April 3, 1989.
In regards to the deposit made after the initial
approval of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate,
out-of-pocket expenses by the Central District
Development Agency have reduced the deposited
amount from $25,000 to $9,276.50 as of March 24.
It is the Committee's recommendation that the
developer replenish the deposit up to a new
total of $15,000; we would further recommend
that staff would be required to periodically
review the deposited amount; and that if, at
any time the account falls below $5,000 the
developer would again be required to add funds
to return the deposit to $15,000.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson,
Committee Report No. 89-1 was accepted and the
were implemented.
Development
recommendations
Agency Member Rubin, Chairperson of the Housing,
Relocation, and Communications Committee, read Report No.
establishing committee goals and objectives as follows:
89-3
Committee members have reviewed the goals and
objectives of the Relocation and Public Relations
Committee which preceded this committee. To
reflect the addition of housing responsibilities,
these updated goals and objectives are being
submitted to the Agency for approval.
COMMITTEE GOALS
The Housing, Relocation and Communications
Committee shall be responsible for:
*Supporting housing development consistent with
the legislative requirements of elements within
the Agency's jurisdiction;
*Acting as a source of appeal in the relocation
process;
*Portraying positive redevelopment efforts to
the media and the community-at-large.
OBJECTIVES
Housing
Prepare a summary of available programs
to be available to developers interested
in building or renovating housing stock
within the Agency's jurisdiction.
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Work closely with staff to monitor City-
assisted housing rehabilitation within
the Agency's jurisdiction.
Study and recommend changes to the housing
element of the Redevelopment Element.
Relocation
Examine new legislation which may affect
the Agency's existing relocation procedures,
and recommend any changes to the Agency.
2. Monitor any relocation appeal filed with
the Agency.
Communications
1. Authorize written responses to each public
statement or correspondence received by
the Agency.
Provide regular input into the "Blueprints"
newsletter.
3. Review news releases to local media on
items affecting Agency projects.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Housing,
Relocation and Communications Committee Report No. 89-3 was
accepted and the recommendations were implemented.
Agency Member Paynter read Design Review Committee
Report No. 89-8 regarding an application submitted by Truxtun
Radiology Medical Group for replacement signage for a building
located at 1817 Truxtun Avenue as follows:
On March 23, 1989 the Design Review Committee
reviewed an application by Truxtun Radiology
Medical Group for replacement signage for a
building located at 1817 Truxtun Avenue.
Specifically, the Committee approved the
replacement of an existing 3' x 8' plywood non-
illuminated sign with a 3' x 5' illuminated
wall sign constructed of metal and plastic
materials. The color of the sign will be gray,
magenta, and white.
The Committee recommends that the Agency also
approve this application as submitted.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 89-8 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
Agency Member Paynter read Design Review Committee
Report No. 89-9 regarding an application submitted by Banducci
Enterprises for signage at a building located at 1830 Truxtun
Avenue as follows:
The Design Review Committee, on March 23,
1989, reviewed the application by Banducci
Enterprises for signage at a building located
at 1830 Truxtun Avenue.
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Specifically, the Committee approved the
application as submitted which will involve
the installation of one single face 30 square
foot (3' x 10') wall directory illuminated sign
of 4' height. The sign is located on the south
facing side (Truxtun Avenue) of the office
building directly west of the main pedestrian
entrance.
The Committee also recommends the Agency approve
this application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 89-9 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Memorandum from City Attorney's Office
regarding results of Brown Act Survey.
Assistant City Attorney Daniel reviewed the survey and
stated that the City Attorney's Office recommends that the Agency
stay with the current format.
Agency Member Paynter recommended that the Agency stay
with the current policy.
Chairperson Dunn stated the Agency has the flexibility
of adding an item to the Agenda on the day of the meeting and
everyone is in agreement to keep the Agenda format as it is.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Watson asked that the Attorney investigate
the possibility of the Design Review Committee having authority
to approve signs without bringing them back to the Agency.
Chairperson Dunn requested that this item be placed on
the next Agenda.
Agency Member Killmer thanked Fire Chief Needham for
working with the Agency during the past several months, and he
congratulated Mr. Jake Wager on his promotion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, upon a motion by Chairperson Dunn, the meeting was
adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON 6f the Central District Development
Agency of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of the Central District Development
Agency of the City of Bakersfield
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