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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/89 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 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., June 19, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunn. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Dunn, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin, Araujo Killmer (seated at 3:08 p.m.) Absent: Agency Member Watson MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 5, 1989 were approved. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Cathy Butler, 1401 - 19th Street, #101, Executive Vice President of the Downtown Business Association, invited the Agency to the 19th and Chester celebration to be held on July 20, 1989, Street Fair, at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Butler stated that the designs for 19th and Chester by Archiplan had banners hanging from the traffic lights. She requested funds from the Facade Improvement Fund be used to pur- chase two 8 foot canvas banners at an approximate cost of $2,200.00, to be hung from the traffic light poles. She submit- ted a letter to Economic Development Director Wager regarding this request. Ms. Butler stated that the banners will be permanent. Agency Member Kronenberg asked Ms. Butler to contact Art Hartenberger, Principal Planner, and submit the information regarding the banners to him. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the request for banners for 19th and Chester was referred to the Design Review Committee. Agency Member Kronenberg asked that a staff member from the Building Department be present at the Design Review Conu~ittee meeting. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Warrant Nos. 321 to 338 inclusive, in the amount of $154,059.96 were approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin None None Agency Member Watson Noes: Abstain: Absent: REPORTS Agency Member Killmer read Development Committee Report No. 89-4 regarding discount offer relating to 17th and "K" Streets parking structure as follows: 24 Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 - Page 2 On Wednesday, June 7, 1989, the Development Committee was presented with a request from Milton Younger and Curtis Darling to con- sider Central District Development Agency (CDDA) acceptance of a discount offer. As background to this matter, in 1985 the CDDA sold the 17th and "K" Street parking structure to the above referenced individuals. The sale price at that time was $850,000 with a $75,000 down payment and the balance due over the next thirty years at ten percent interest. During the first fifteen years the payment schedule was based on a negative amortization. Based on the purchaser's interest in cashing out the promissory note, an analysis was made of the present dollar value on the balance re- maining, as calculated that amount is $992,000. The purchaser has offered to cash out the pro- missory note by September 1, 1989, for $850,000. Should it require a longer period, the purchaser agrees to continue with the current monthly payment; and in addition, pay seven percent interest on the $850,000 for each month past September through December. In order to preserve the discount option through March 1, 1990, the purchaser further agrees to pay a premium twelve percent interest for each additional month past December 31 through March 1. The Development Committee's recommendation is to accept the purchaser's offer and direct the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents. Agency Member Killmer amended the report by changing the following in the second paragraph ...pay seven and one half per- cent per annum .... instead of...pay seven percent interest .... Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development Committee Report No. 89-4 was accepted as amended, and the recom- mendations were implemented. Agency Member Paynter abstained from voting and any dis- cussion on Development Committee Report No. 89-5. Agency Member Killmer read Development Committee Report No. 89-5 regarding an agreement for professional services (cost estimate) for the Clarion Hotel as follows: On Friday, June 16, 1989, the Development Com- mittee met to consider engaging the services of a firm which would provide technical assistance to the Central District Development Agency. The three firms who responded to a staff inquiry are as follows: New Directions Enterprises, Inc. Contact: C. Robert Frapwell, AIA Adamson Associates Contact: Nicholas J. Butcher Lee Saylor, Inc. Contact: Sean Fennell Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 Page 3 On June 7, staff interviewed the three firms listed above. That same day staff met with the Development Committee to report on the three interested firms. The Committee deferred making a recommendation and directed staff to make some additional inquires. The Committee's interest centered on qualification and expert witness testimony. Based on the infor- mation provided, it is this Committee's recommend- ation that the firm of Lee Saylor Inc. be hired to provide the technical services in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Agency Member Killmer amended the report by adding the following: "This would be pursuant to legal modifications made by the City Attorney's Office." Approval of Agreement No. RA89-5 with Lee Saylor, Inc. for professional services (cost estimate) for the Clarion Hotel. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development Committee Report No. 89-5 was accepted as amended, the recom- mendations were implemented, and the Executive Director was authorized to execute the Agreement. Chairperson Dunn requested that this issue be placed on the July 17, 1989, Agenda. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-21 regarding an application by Banducci Enterprises for final landscaping approval for the project at the northwest corner of 18th and "K" Streets as follows: On June 8, 1989, the Design Review' Committee reviewed the application by Banducci Enter- prises for final landscaping approval for a project to be located at the northwest corner of 18th and "K" Streets. The Committee approved the landscaping plan as submitted with a note that the tree planters shown on 18th Street and "K" Street be moved from the center of the sidewalk to the area adjacent to the curb, per City Public Works standards. The applicant also needs to relocate the bicycle parking spaces off the sidewalk area and onto his property. The Committee recommends that the Agency also support this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Committee Report No. 89-21 was accepted, were implemented. Kronenberg, Design Review and the recommendations Agency Member Paynter abstained from discussion of Design Review Committee Report No. 89-22 due to possible conflict of interest. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-22 regarding an application by Supreme Investors Inc., for landscaping modifications for a building located at 16th and "H" Streets as follows: Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 - Page 4 On June 8, 1989, the Design Review Committee reviewed the application by Supreme Investors, Inc., for landscaping modifications to a building located at 16th and "H" Streets. Specifically the Committee approved the instal- lation of 9 palm trees of various heights at various locations adjacent to the building on the parcel (existing designated landscape areas). The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-22 was accepted, and the recommendations were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-23 regarding an application by Barry Townsend for change of color, facade modifications and landscaping plan for a building located at 1524 21st Street as follows: On June 8, 1989, the Design Review Committee approved the application as submitted. Specifically the Committee approved the facade modifications including color changes, and the landscaping plan for the structure and adjacent parking lot. The structure will consist of a dark red brick with a tahoe blue metal roofing. The Committee will review the signage plan at a later date. In this regard, the Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this plan. Agency Member Kronenberg amended the report to include the following: "...reviewed the application by Barry Townsend for a change of color, facade modifications and landscaping for a building located at 1524 21st Street. The Committee approved the application as submitted." Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-23 was accepted as amended, and the recommendations were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-24 regarding an application by Nam Van Bui for repainting and replacement signage for a building located at 2014 Chester Avenue as follows: The Design Review Committee on June 8, 1989, reviewed the application by Nam Van Bui for repainting and replacement signage for a building located at 2014 Chester Avenue (Best Furniture). The Committee approved the application as submitted. The sign (individual letters) will be 24 inches in height painted red, and centered on the front of the building. The Chester Avenue facade will be painted an off- white in color. The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve the application. Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 - Page 5 Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-24 was accepted, and the recommendations were implemented. Adoption of Resolution No. RA2-89 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield changing the order of business in the Agency By-laws. City Clerk Williams explained the addition of the Consent Calendar to the order of Business as outlined within proposed Agency By-laws. the Agency Member Araujo objected to the change in the Agency By-laws. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Resolution No. RA2-89 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Rubin Agency Member Araujo None Agency Member Watson Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Past due balance of Mental Health Association, 2022 "L" Street. Economic Development Director Wager provided an update. Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, the past due balance of Mental Health Association, 2022 "L" Street and the issue of a structuring policy regarding rental of Agency build- ings was referred to the Development Committee to report back at the July 17, 1989, Agency Meeting. Stage Drapery for Civic Auditorium. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the Olesen Co., in the amount of $71,288.12 was accepted, other bids rejected. low bid from and the AGENCY STATEMENTS Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the CDDA meeting scheduled for July 3, 1989, was canceled. Agency Member Kronenberg reported that he and Agency Member Rubin met with Councilmembers McDermott and Smith, Ad Hoc Committee, and discussed the work program for the Agency for this year. Councilmembers expressed continued interest on Agency pro- gress and work toward completion on the Hotel Project. They also discussed the issue of housing downtown. Agency Member Paynter asked when the Agency would be getting the report on the Clarion Hotel Project. Executive Director Hawley stated that the report would be available this week, and copies would be delivered to the Agency. Z8 Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1989 - Page 6 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m. CHAIRPERSON of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz