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Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1988
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., February 16, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watson.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Agencymembers Paynter (seated at 3:01 p.m.), Rubin,
Watson, Dunn (seated at 3:03), Killmer,
Kronenberg
Absent: Araujo
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Russell A. Byrd, 2601 17th Street, spoke regarding
proposed use of a car Piston Parking to be used in Downtown
Bakersfield.
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BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Warrant Nos.
to 268 inclusive, in the amount of $6,317.03 were approved by
the tollowing vote:
254
Ayes:
Noes:
Agencymembers Paynter, Rubin,
Kronenberg
Araujo
Watson, Dunn, Killmer,
REPORTS
Agencymember Killmer, Chairman of the Development
Committee, read Report No. 88-4 regarding a request for
Conditional Use Permit to allow a massage service in CC Zone as
follows:
On February 4, 1988, the Development Committee met
to review and discuss the request ~or a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to allow a massage service within a
CC Zone. This item had been referred to the
Development Committee during the CDDA meeting o~
February 1, 1988.
During the period between the CDDA and Development
Committee meetings the applicant requested that
consideration be postponed until she had obtained
the license required by the City of Bakersfield
Police Department. When that has been completed,
the application for CUP will be reviewed by the
Development Committee.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Paynter, Development
Committee Report No. 88-4 was accepted.
Agencymember Paynter, Chairman ot the Design Review
Committee, Read Report No. 88-8 regarding signage (Coldwell
Banker Real Estate Signs) for buildings at 1931 Chester Avenue
and the J. C. Penney store at 19th Street and Chester Avenue as
follows:
On February 4, 1988, the Design Review Committee
convened for the purpose of reviewing the application
by Sign Systems, Inc. for subject signs.
Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1988 - Page 2
The Committee recommends approval of a standard
Coldwell Banker Real Estate sign in the Old Bank
America building, not to exceed 24" x 30" in size
and applied on a white background as required. One
sign is allowed on 20th Street and one sign is
allowed on Chester Avenue. The top of the sign
should not exceed 9' in height.
The Committee also recommends approval of a stan-
dard Coldwell Real Estate Sign in the Old J. C. Penney
building. The Real Estate Signs should not exceed
24" x 30" in size and should be inside the glass
window at an appropriate height for visibility below
the awning. Two signs are approved, one facing
Chester Avenue and the other facing 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-8 was adopted and recommendations imple-
mented with the following amendments:
In the second and third paragraphs, replace the
words "For Sale" Sign with the words "Real Estate"
Sign.
Agencymember Kronenberg, Chairman
Public Relations Committee, read Report No.
releases of Agency actions, as ~ollows:
of the Relocation and
88-1 regarding news
As part of the goals and objectives of this commit-
tee, and approved by the Agency, news releases are
being issued to the local media.
To date, releases have been prepared for the
appointment of new Agencymembers; announcing the
recent Central District Development Agency workshop
on the 2010 General Plan; the recommendation made
to the Agency regarding Gregory D. Bynum and
Associates to develop the Community First Bank pro-
ject; and the approval between the Agency and Bynum
and Associates of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate.
Each news release is distributed to twenty-five
(25) various organizations and individuals.
It is hoped that stimulation of pro-active develop-
ment news to all media will assist in creating a
positive image of the CDDA's redevelopment efforts.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Kronenberg, Relocation and
Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-1 was accepted.
Agencymember Kronenberg, Chairman of the Relocation and
Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-2 regarding corre-
spondence to Agency, as follows:
As part of the goals and objectives of this commit-
tee, and approved by the Agency, each piece of cor-
respondence is being received by the committee and
appropriate responses drafted for a reply.
It is hoped that this action will provide a viable
tool to respond to the concerns and views of the
community and aid in creating a positive image of
the CDDA's redevelopment efforts.
Bakersfield, California, February, 16, 1988 - Page 3
This committee submits this report for approval.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Kronenberg, Relocation and
Public Relations Committee Report was accepted.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp gave an update regarding
the re-bidding process of the Clarion Hotel.
Upon a request by Chairman Watson, the issue of a
Workshop for Downtown Improvement Plan will be placed on the
agenda for the meeting of March 7, 1988.
NEW BUSINESS
Bidding Process for the production of
BLUEPRINTS, the Central District
Development Agency newsletter.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Killmer, the issue of the
Bidding Process for the production of BLUEPRINTS was referred to
the Public Relations Committee.
Overview of the Redevelopment Agency 2010
General Plan workshop pertaining to the
Downtown Redevelopment Element.
Upon a motion by Agencymember Killmer, the issue of the
Overview of the Redevelopment Agency 2010 General Plan workshop
was referred to the Planning Commission with the addition of the
word "structure" in second paragraph to read as follows:
"Floor Area Ratio problem (F.A.R.) - Do not use
parking structure as a part of F.A.R., ."
Status Report on the City Center Project
by the Developer.
Richard Monje, Representative of Mosesian Development,
gave an update on the progress of the City Center Project.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Watson recessed the meeting to a Closed Session
at 3:40 P.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
regarding pending litigation, Terry L. Moreland
vs. City of Bakersfield.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
S~C~TA~¥ ~f t~e Central Di~tric~
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
CHAIRMAN of the~Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield