HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 7, 1988
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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