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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/89 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, September 18, 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., September 18, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunn. Assistant City Clerk Gafford called the roll as follows: Present: Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Rubin Agency Members Watson, Araujo Kronenberg, Paynter, Calendar: CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Approval of Warrant Nos. 052 to 071, inclusive, in the amount of $130,049.91 . b. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 1989, for approval. Consent Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Items a and b of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Rubin None None Agency Members Araujo, Watson Kronenberg, Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Paynter, REPORTS Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-31 regarding an application by San Joaquin Bank for landscaping plan, change of color, and signage to a building located at 17th and "L" Streets as follows: The Design Review Committee on September 7, 1989, reviewed an application by San Joaquin Bank for landscaping, change of color to the building facade, and signage at their building located on 17th and "L" Streets. Specifically, the landscaping plan will include 36" box tulip trees on 17th Street and "L" Street with tree grates and additional crape myrtle trees along the south property line. The new color of the .building will be a custom tint "Pearlstone" (grey/white). New signs will be installed on the south, east, north, and west side elevations. The letter size will be 16" x 24" and each is a backlit anodized metal channel letter. The application was approved as presented. The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this application. 42 Bakersfield, California, September 18, 1989 - Page 2 Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-31 was accepted. Upon a motion by recommendations of Design were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, the Review Committee Report No. 89-31 Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-32 regarding an application by Jerry Van Curen and Vince DeMarco for materials and color for a building located at 2210 Chester Avenue as follows: On September 7, 1989, the Design Review Committee reviewed an application by Jerry Van Curen and Vince DeMarco for materials and color for a building located at 2210 Chester Avenue. A new color-coat stucco will be applied to the north elevation of the Guardian Federal Savings building and will match the existing color of the building. This treatment to the exposed brick wall meets safety standards for the structure. The application was approved as submitted. The Committee recommends that the Agency approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-32 was accepted. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the recommendations of Design Review Committee Report No. 89-32 were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-33 regarding an application by City Center Partners, formerly the Mosesian Development Corporation, for revision to City Center Landscaping Plan as follows: The Design Review Committee, on September 7, 1989, continued its review of the proposed revisions to the City Center Landscaping Plan. Specifically, the revisions called for placing six Evergreen Pear trees along the 18th Street Parking Structure (north wall) in the two-foot planting strip; placing one additional pedestrian bench, which will be situated at the "L" Street corner of the office tower; and screening the transformer located adjacent to the northwest corner of the office tower with a vine covering. The application was approved as submitted. 43 Bakersfield, California, September 18, 1989 - Page 3 In addition, the Committee heard a report from the partnership about a proposed public art alternative fox the water wall area on the parking structure. City Center Partners was directed to provide a sample and develop more information on cost and timing for a report 'to the Committee at its first meeting in October 1989. The Committee stressed that the approved landscaping for the water element area is temporary only. The Committee recommends that the Agency approve the revisions to the landscaping plan. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-33 was accepted. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the recommendations of Design Review Committee Report No. 89-33 were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-34 regarding an application by Mustang Software to replace existing signage at 915 17th Street as follows: The Design Review Committee on September 7, 1989, reviewed the application by Mustang Software for signage at a building located at 915 17th Street. The application was approved to replace the existing sign on the front of the building. An additional request for the freestanding sign was not approved unless the applicant chooses to relocate it because of the 25-foot minimum distance requirement from the interim (side) property line stipulated in City Ordinances. If unchanged, the applicant is encouraged to remove this sign because of its current unsightly appearance. The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve the application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-34 was accepted. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the recommendations of Design Review Committee Report No. 89-34 were implemented. NEW BUSINESS Agreement No. RA8 9 - 9 with Williams-Kuebelbeck & Associates, Inc., for professional services relating to Clarion Hotel Project. Economic Development Director Wager provided a staff report. 44 Bakersfield, California, September 18, 1989 - Page 4 For the record, Chairperson Dunn asked Mr. Wager to tell the Agency how he sees Mr. williams' services to be a benefit to this project. Economic Development Director Wager responded by stating that one of the discussions with Mr. Williams related to the value of a project in two respects; one as a cost to build and the other one would be revenues flowing from that and to make that analysis, and from that analysis flows the process that the Agency may wish to consider in terms of marketing this property to other developers and how to best package that. One of the views that were talked about is the DDA does allow for or treats the disposal of this particular property, meaning the improvements and the land. In talking with the City Attorney, one of the issues that we have to be very, very careful about is did we do our very best to market this property in accordance with the value that existed in terms of the hard improvements in place and also keeping in mind the revenues that would flow from that? Mr. Williams offers a particular expertise in that area that staff simply does not have. Chairperson Dunn asked Mr. Wager if we had not had his input here to use so far, how was the City prepared to deal with the event of the City taking back the Clarion and actually marketing it? How were you going to do that originally? Economic Development Director Wager responded by stating it was his approach to the Executive Director and his specific request to the Executive Director that we look for somebody with these exact type of skills. He stated he was not sure he would describe it as an inadequacy, but certainly our effectiveness and our experience in marketing projects of this scope. The fact that it is a distressed project, there are not too many people working for public agencies who have that kind of expertise as to properly package and market a project of this magnitude. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, staff was directed to prepare the necessary agreement for professional services and the Executive Director was authorized to execute all necessary documents thereto. AGENCY STATEMENTS Economic Development Director Wager distributed a memo to CDDA members in response to Agency Member Kronenberg's request at the last meeting for the total expenditures on the continuing microwave communications equipment. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding pending litigation involving the Clarion Hotel Project. Agency Member Dunn adjourned to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed Session at 3:30 p.m. 45 Bakersfield, California, September 18, 1989 - Page 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. CHAIRPERSON of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield kdsc