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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 7, 1988 125 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., March 7, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watson. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Araujo, Kronenberg, Rubin, Watson Paynter (seated at 3:01) Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the minutes o~ the Regular Meetings of February 1, 1988, and February 16, 1988, were approved with a correction. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Richard Monje presented a letter requesting that the Agency waive the requirement that the general contractor provide a bond for the City Center Project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson, this item was referred to the Development Committee. The motion was approved with Agency Member Araujo abstaining. Cathy Butler, Downtown Business Association, read into the record correspondence from Janice Cheek, Chairperson, Downtown Business Association, as follows: We would look forward to the public workshop which has been suggested in order to discuss the direction of, and funds available for, improvements to the 19th and Chester intersection and vicinity. It is important that such a workshop be held on a weekday at a time which is convenient for retailers to attend. We understand that the workshop has been suggested for Tuesday March 15th, which would be convenient if it can be held about 6:00 p.m. Since we assume that the CDDA is seeking local business and property owner input we would ask that any alternative dates also be from Monday to Thursday about 6:00 p.m. Ms. Butler also extended an invitation to the Agency Members to the California Downtown Association Conference, to be held in Oxnard, March 23-26. Ms. Butler noted that the Downtown Business Association started in 1971 and the California Downtown Association has grown to represent well over 100 cities. If the Agency is interested, the City Clerk has been given the infor- mation. 126 Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1988 - Page 2 BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE to 291 the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Warrant Nos. 269 inclusive, in the amount of $157,541.11 were approved by amount of $2,000 Agency Members Araujo, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin, Watson None Agency Members Dunn, Killmer Agency Member Watson requested any vouchers in the or over be consolidated with an explanation. REPORTS Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-9 regarding signage application for a structure located at 1929 Truxtun Avenue as follows: On February 18, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Don Chin for signage for a building located at 1929 Truxtun Avenue. The Committee recommends approval of a two line sign on the Truxtun building frontage in accordance with photographs on file with the application dated February 18, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-9 was approved. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-10 regarding application submitted by the Ivy Restaurant for permission to place tables and chairs on the sidewalk on Chester Avenue. On February 18, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the subject application. The Committee recommends approval of the placement of three small tables and six chairs on the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the restaurant on the Chester Avenue frontage. This request is permitted for a six month trial period, subject to review at the end of that time. The Committee recommends approval of the application dated February 18, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-10 was approved. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee read Report No. 88-11 regarding application for signage, exterior building color, and replacement landscaping for structure located at the corner of 20th and Chester Avenue (old Korb's Store). On February 18, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened ~or the purpose of reviewing the application by Minh Voss for signage, exterior building color and replacement landscaping for building at corner of 20th Street and Chester Avenue (Old Korb's Store). Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1988 - Page 3 The Committee recommends approval of the application as submitted with signs on Chester Avenue and 20th Street, color and size dimensions per submittal. Also, the exterior finish of the building should be brought up to acceptable standards by application of color coat over the existing plaster, the securing of the wood trim and replacement of missing wood members and painting the entire building. New entrance doors are to be installed per the submitted sketch plan. The existing awnings are to be removed from the building. Finally, the landscaped tree missing from the Chester Avenue sidewalk (frontage) is to be replaced by another tree which will be determined by the City Public Works Department. The Committee recommends approval of this application dated February 18, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-11 was approved. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairman of the Relocation and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-3 regarding the formation of a Citizen's Committee to explore a downtown performing arts center as follows: Based on our February 10th Committee meeting, we have come up with the following recommendation: To broaden citizen participation in the redevelop- ment process, the Relocation and Public Relations Committee is proposing the creation of various citizen committees to focus upon potential projects in downtown Bakersfield. One such project would be a Performing Arts Center. To thoroughly explore the feasibility of such a center, and to bring the various community repre- sentatives together to explore ideas and resources, a "blue ribbon" panel of qualified individuals would be appointed by the Agency. Additional citizen committees can explore projects that fit existing needs in the central city as well as complement new needs created by projects currently in progress. Every project will focus attention upon downtown as the center of activity within Bakersfield. By creating these citizen panels the Agency would tap the energies of many talented citizens who could assist the CDDA in remaking downtown into a multi- faceted, dynamic area. This involvement may create a sense of "ownership" about the future of downtown as well as sharpen the Agency's decision-making process. The Relocation and Public Relations Committee requests approval of this report and authorization to pursue formation of a citizens' committee to explore a Performing Arts Center project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Relocation and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-3 was approved. 128 Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1988 - Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Civic Auditorium Expansion and Remodel. Agency Member Rubin reported that the Development Committee met and reviewed the various options and it was the considered opinion of the Committee to resubmit the project for rebidding. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin bids for Civic Auditorium Expansion and Remodel were rejected. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter new bids will be referred to the Development Committee for review prior to accept- ance of the bids by the Agency. Workshop for Downtown Improvement Plan. The Agency tentatively scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 1988, at 6:00 p.m. for a workshop for Downtown Improvement Plan. Agency Member Araujo requested that a "thank you" letter be sent to Ms. Helda Magnus for the donation of two trees on Arbor Day. Cathy Butler updated the Agency on the "barrel planting" project downtown. Agency Member Kronenberg requested a "Closed Session" be placed on the next agenda for an update on Litigation. Agency Member Araujo requested a status report on the Tegler Hotel for the next agenda. Agency, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m. CHAIRMAN of th~--Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City o~ Bakersfield bz