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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/88 MINUTES RA122 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. the 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