HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/89 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, January 16, 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., January 16, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunn.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Rubin, Watson,
Araujo, Paynter (seated at 3:05 p.m.)
Absent: None
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of December 19, 1988 and Regular Meeting of
January 3, 1989, were approved.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Bruce Keith, 1820 Brundage Lane, Suite C, spoke on
behalf of the Downtown Business Association regarding the 19th &
Chester Streetscaping Project. He stated they are very pleased
with what is being prepared and look forward to seeing this pro-
ject implemented. They would like to see an overall
streetscaping plan for downtown.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson, Warrant Nos. 154
to 155 inclusive, in the amount of $175,207.23 was approved by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer,
Paynter, Rubin, Watson
None
None
None
Kronenberg,
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Communication
received from Mr. Steve Ruggenberg, Golden Empire Transit
District, dated January 9, 1989, regarding nominations to the
Citizens Advisory Committee; and communication received from
Mr. Thomas A. Arciniega, California State University Bakersfield,
dated January 9, 1989, regarding nominations to the Citizens
Advisory Committee, were received and placed on file.
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REPORTS
Status report on Community First Plaza.
Mr. Greg Bynum provided a status report on the Community
First Plaza. He outlined schematic drawings of the project and
answered questions.
Mr. David Milazzo, Project Architect, explained the
architectural design of the project and answered questions.
Economic Development Director Wager stated that the
Development Committee would be meeting on January 19, 1989 and
Mr. Bynum or a representative would be at that meeting.
Center for the Arts Citizens Advisory
Committee.
Agency Member Rubin presented an oral report
regarding the Center for the Arts Citizens
Advisory Committee. He stated that the CDDA
is currently engaged in determining the
feasibility of a Center for the Arts that will
be reflected upon in Kern County as a whole.
The purpose is to raise the artistic cultural
and intellectual life of the community and to
raise community pride. In addition, a Center
for the Arts would be a very significant magnet
to help the decision makers in industry to
decide to locate here.
Several meetings have been held with an
Ad Hoc Committee consisting of representation
from the various arts organizations within the
community. The committee decided not to identify
a location for the center at this time. It was
also felt that they should seek out a county-wide
effort. Agency Member Rubin further stated that
the National Foundation for the Arts has matching
funds available for the organizations, such as
this, who can develop a project that would be
blended with both private and public agency monies.
The Ad Hoc Committee feels that they should seek
out a feasibility study that would involve the
support of the City; Board of Supervisors; school
districts; and municipalities in the outlying
areas. Agency Member Rubin outlined the feasibility
study. He stated that a letter and questionnaire
will be going out to the various arts and cultural
organizations in the community soliciting their
feeling about such a center for the arts. The
questionnaire will also determine to what extent
they currently use existing facilities. Additional
meetings will be planned and he felt they are
looking at a long term project.
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Oral report by City Attorney regarding
legal expenses.
Assistant City Attorney Daniel stated there are some
unanticipated legal expenses being incurred by the Agency. He
feels there is currently no danger of excess expenditures and
there is enough money to take care of the unanticipated expenses.
The three areas of unanticipated legal expenses at this time are
the Clarion Hotel; the Rudnick case; and, the Moreland settlement
accusations. At this time, the Attorney's Office feels this will
not cause the Agency to run over their budget.
Agency Member Killmer requested that a "Closed Session"
be placed on the next Agency agenda to address the Moreland issue
and any other issues that might be pertinent that involve possi-
bility of litigation or legal action involving the Agency.
NEW BUSINESS
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
of Work for the following project:
Asbestos Abatement - Bakersfield Civic
Auditorium, City of Bakersfield Contract
No. 88-7, was completed on January 6,
1989.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson, the City Clerk
was authorized to record the Notice of Completion and release
appropriate securities.
Approval of plans and specifications
for the construction of streetscape
improvements and intersection
reconstruction at Chester Avenue and
19th Street.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the plans and
specifications were approved.
Approval of Agreement No. RA89-1,
Inter-agency Loan Agreement with City
of Bakersfield for cash flow requirement
purposes as in 1988-89 Budget.
Agency Member Araujo made a motion to approve Agreement
No. RA89-1.
Agency Member Kronenberg stated that on Page 2 of the
Agreement under "Acceleration on Default" it reads, "or the
issuance of any attachment or execution against any asset of
Agency would be a cause for default" and he felt that "any" was
rather broad. He asked if that meant any other than what the
Agency has already pledged as collateral?
Chairperson Dunn asked for the vote.
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Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Agreement No.
RA89-1 was approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer,
Noes: None
Abstain: Agency Members Kronenberg, Watson
Absent: None
Paynter, Rubin
Agency Member Kronenberg abstained from voting because
he had not received an answer to his question from staff.
Agency Member Watson abstained from voting because he
wanted to hear the comments by staff on the question asked by
Agency Member Kronenberg.
Measure "A" proposal for a one-half
percent sales tax to fund County-wide
transportation projects.
Mr. Ron Brummet was recognized to speak before the
Agency.
Mr. Ron Brummet, Assistant Director for Kern Council of
Governments, provided a brief overview of Measure "A," and
answered the Agency's questions.
Upon a motion by Chairperson Dunn, Measure "A" was
referred to the Development Committee.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Killmer stated that Agency members
attended a meeting regarding the Brown Act. A recommendation
was made during that meeting that "Closed Session" be part of the
Agenda. Agency Member Killmer suggested that "Closed Session" be
added to future Agency agendas.
Agency Member Paynter stated that at the Brown Act meet-
ing, it was discussed that the first item on the agenda should be
the "Approval of the Agenda."
Assistant City Attorney Daniel stated that the
Attorney's Office has concluded that placing "Approval of Agenda"
and "Closed Session" on the agenda is not a requirement of the
Brown Act and he does not recommend implementation at this time.
He stated that neither of these practices are illegal. He felt
there is an issue as to whether or not they are preferred prac-
tices.
Chairperson Dunn requested that discussion on whether or
not the Agency wants to approve the agenda prior to each meeting
be placed on the agenda.
Staff was directed to provide the tape recording of the
meeting held regarding the "Brown Act" to Assistant City Attorney
Daniel for review.
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Staff was directed to prepare a report regarding placing
"Closed Session" as a regular item on the agenda; how it would be
affected or affect the Brown Act; and, a list of the pro and cons
of instituting such a factor in the Agency agenda.
Staff was directed to review the issue of "Agenda
Approval" and if the reason for Closed Session needed to be
stated prior to approving the agenda.
Agency Member Kronenberg asked staff if January 17,
1989, was still the date that Barry Construction would start
disassembling the construction equipment at the Clarion Hotel
site, if financing was not in place?
Fire Chief Needham stated that January 17, 1989, was
correct, and Barry Construction was going to start preparing to
remove all equipment. No evidence of financing has taken place.
Fire Chief Needham also stated that AIRCOA will be plac-
ing new fencing around the site and the Police Department will be
upgrading their patrolling.
Chairperson Dunn stated that a new position "Agency
Liaison Person" has been created. The function of the Agency
Liaison Person will be to coordinate directly with the Economic
Development Director. The new position will be filled by Agency
Member Killmer. The Liaison Person's responsibilities will be to
report to the Agency on the accomplishments and implementation
schedules of the various issues that emanate from the Agency to
the Staff.
Chairperson Dunn stated the committees and committee
members for 1989-90 are as follows:
Housing and Relocation Committee.
Mel Rubin, Chairperson
Victoria Araujo
Diane Dunn
Development Committee
Robert Watson, Chairperson
Wayne Killmer
Diane Dunn
Design Review Committee
Paul Kronenberg, Chairperson
Victoria Araujo
William Paynter
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business to come before the Agency, the meet-
ing was adjourned at 4:45 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
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