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Bakersfield, California, February 21, 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, 1501Truxtun Avenue, at
3:00 p.m., February 21, 1989.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson
Paynter.
Deputy City Clerk Zaragoza called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Araujo, Kitlmer, Kronenberg,
Rubin
Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Watson
Paynter,
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member
the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1989
Kronenberg, Minutes
were approved.
of
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Warrant Nos. 182
to 208 inclusive, in the amount of $57,676.41 were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter,
Rubin
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Agency Members
Dunn, Watson
REPORTS
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design
Review Committee, read Report No. 89-2 regarding an application
by Alfonso De Alba (Azteca Shoe Store) for new signage at 1419
19th Street as follows:
The Design Review Committee, on February 9,
1989, reviewed the application by Azteca
Shoe Store for new signage at a builOing
located at 1419 19th Street.
The sign is 8' x 5' in size, white background
with red letters reading "Azteca Shoe Store"
and constructed with plastic material.
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The Committee
submitted and
as well.
approved the application as
recommends that the Agency do
Upon a motion by
Committee Report No. 89-2
were implemented.
Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review
was accepted and the recommendations
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of Ihe Design
Review Committee, read Report No. 89-3 regarding an application
by Guarantee Shoe Center for exterior building color change and
revised signage for a structure located at 2101 Chester Avenue as
follows:
On February 9, 1989 the Design Review Committee
reviewed the application by Guarantee Shoe
Center for exterior building color change and
revised signage for a structure located at 2101
Chester Avenue.
The exterior color change consists of four
different shades of Lavender Cloud, Cranberry
Wine, Brandy Wine, and Aqua Green. The signs
facing 21st Street and Chester Avenue are
8' x 8' in size and reads Guarantee Shoe
Center. The sign colors are the same and are
coordinated with the building colors.
The Committee approved the application as
submitted and recommends that the Agency
do likewise.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review
Committee Report No. 89-3 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design
Review Committee, read Report No. 89-4 regarding an application
by Tips and Toes Nail Salon for approval of additional new
signage at 1517 21st Street as follows:
On February 9, 1989 the Design Review Committee
reviewed the application by Tips and Toes Nail
Salon for approval of new signage at a building
located at 1517 21st Street.
The sign is 9'3" in length by 3' in width.
The sign letters are a cut out foam plastic
material with a rust textured brick color.
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The Committee recommends approval of the sign
as submitted. It is recommended that the
Agency also approve this application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review
Committee Report No. 89-4 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design
Review Committee, read Report No. 89-5 regarding an application
by Brokers of Bakersfield for signage at a building located at
923 17th Street as follows:
On February 9, 1989 the Design Review Committee
considered the application by Brokers of
Bakersfield for signage at a building located
at 923 17th Street.
The two signs are 2' x 6' in size. The duraply
sign will be wall mounted with a 2" x 2" wood
frame. Colors will be tan and brown.
The Committee approved the two signs as submitted,
one to be placed above the other on the front
masonary wall. The top of the upper sign shall be
a least 8' above the sidewalks.
The Committee recommends that the Agency also
approve this sign application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review
Committee Report No. 89-5 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
NEW BUSINESS
Oral presentation by Ran Brummett
regarding Route 178 Corridor Study,
and discussion of one-half cent sales
tax.
Mr. Ran Brummett, Kern COG, briefed the Agency on the
178 Corridor Study and displayed a map showing the project.
Mr. Brummett explained the proposed Measure "A," and
stated that Measure "A" would provide a minimum of 2 million dol-
lars a year to the City of Bakersfield for its local streets and
roads. The 178 Corridor Study is one of the projects that will
be constructed from funds from Measure "A" if it is passed.
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Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the Agency
stated their support of endorsing the passage of the one-half
cent sales tax.
Award of bid for 19th and Chester Avenue
Improvement Plan.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, award of bid for
19th and Chester Avenue Improvement Plan was referred to the
Design Review Committee.
Agency Member Araujo requested that a representative
from the Downtown Business Association attend the Design Review
Committee meeting on Thursday, February 23, 1989.
Agency Member Paynter requested that a representative
from the Public Works Department attend the Design Review
Committee meeting on Thursday, February 23, 1989.
Approval of Contract No. RA89-2 with
Granite Construction for offsite
improvements in conjunction with the
City Center Project.
Economic Development Director Wager briefed
on the bids received for the offsite improvements in
with the City Center Project.
the Agency
conjunction
Upon a motion
the amount of $117,991
the other bid rejected,
execute the contract.
by Agency Member Killmer, the low bid in
from Granite Construction was approved,
and the Executive Director authorized to
Paul Shillcock, Principal Planner, stated that Staff has
discussed the issue of moving the curb out two feet on 17th
Street with the Developer. The Developer will be discussing this
concern with his Engineer and will report back to Staff.
Agency Member Paynter asked that Staff follow-up on this
issue and report back to the Agency.
Discussion of the Brown Act.
Agency Member Kronenberg stated that 1he Agency
expressed some concern as to whether a Closed Session should be
an item on every Agenda and if "approval of the agenda" prior to
beginning each meeting would be a useful, practical process.
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Assistant City Attorney Daniel stated that the
Attorney's Office continues to recommend that the "Closed
Session" not be pieced on the Agenda each time; and there
necessity to approve the Agenda prior to the start of the
meeting.
is no
He stated that approving the Agenda prior to the meeting
is not a requirement of the Brown Act, and feels posting the
Agenda is sufficient.
Assistant City Attorney Daniel also stateO that placing
a "Closed Session" on every Agenda and orally announcing the Code
Section is allowable under the Brown Act. He Stated that the
problem the Attorney's Office has with this is that it is not the
most conservative approach. He said there are several ways to go
into a Closed Session and there is an issue as to whether or not
proper notice has been given to the public.
Assistant City Attorney Daniel stated that in order to
avoid any possibility of a law suit, a Closed Session should only
be placed on the Agenda when there is an issue, and it should
state the code section.
Agency Member Killmer asked Staff to review placing a
Closed Session on every Agenda more thoroughly.
Agency Member Kronenberg requested Staff to contact
California Redevelopment Association to find out how many
Redevelopment Agencies use this technique.
the
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Economic Development Director Wager stated that Agency
Members Dunn, Kronenberg, Paynter, and Staff members Art
Hartenberger and Jake Wager will be visiting Stockton,
California. The purpose of the trip is to exchange information
with Stockton Redevelopment officials.
Agency Member Kronenberg requested Staff be sure the
American National Bank building is inspected by the Building
Department before the Police Department uses it.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b) regarding the
Clarion Hotel Project.
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Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the Agency
adjourned to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) regarding
potential litigation involving the Clarion Hotel Project at 4:03
p.m. The Agency reconvened at 4:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
Agency, upon a motion by Agency
adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
business to come before the
Member Killmer, the meeting was
CHAIRPERSON of the Central District Development
Agency of the City or' Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETAR~r of ['-he Central District Development
Agency ot' the City or' Bakersfield
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