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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 129 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 21, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Dunn. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin Absent: Agency Member Watson MINUTES City Clerk Williams stated for the record that there are no minutes on the agenda for approval. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Warrant Nos. 292 to 335 inclusive, in the amount of $194,882.23 were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin Absent: Agency Member Watson REPORTS Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairman of the Relocation and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-4 regarding Solicitation of Bids for Publication of "Blueprints" as follows: A recent letter to the Agency from Sierra Printers, Inc., requested an opportunity to submit a bid for the printing and publication of "Blueprints," the quarterly newsletter spotlighting development projects in the central city. Upon review of this request, this committee recommends the Agency open the bidding process to all firms interested in providing editing, layouts, graphics, typesetting, photography, and printing services relative to the publication of "Blueprints." Procedures for bidding to the Agency are identical to those pertaining to the City: upon development of a detailed list of services being sought, the City Purchasing Department will prepare a solicitation for bids to be run in the newspaper. All bids will be sealed and returned to Purchasing. They, in turn, will be forwarded to Agency staff and reviewed by this committee, which will forward a recommendation to the Agency. Therefore, the Relocation and Public Relations Committee recommends the Agency adopt an open bidding process to seek a contractor for the production of "Blueprints" and that the contract be for one (1) year. The solicitation for bids will occur annually, following procedures of the City Purchasing Department, with review of bids and recommendation for the awarding of the contract coming from this committee. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Relocation and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-4 was accepted. 130 Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 2 Agency Member Committee, read Report objectives as follows: Killmer, Chairman of the Development No. 88-5 regarding establishing goals and On March 11, 1988 the Development Committee met and reviewed the proposed Goals and Objectives for the Committee. After considerable discussion, four goals were established and a number of policies agreed to which clearly define activities necessary to accomplish those goals. The approved Goals and Objectives are attached and included in this report by reference. It is the recommendation of the Development Committee that these Goals and Objectives be adopted by the Central District Development Agency. CENTRAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Mission Statement Recommend long term goals and objectives commensurate with available resources and develop and maintain an up-to-date strategic plan ~or the allocation of those resources. GOAL 1: Recommend a strategic plan for redevelopment and update on an annual basis. Policy 1: Conduct planning and strategy meetings on an "as needed" basis to monitor and assess the progress in implementing the strategic plan. Policy 2: Oversee a quarterly report of the financial condition of the Redevelopment Agency. Policy 3: Review and make recommendations on changes o~ land use designations within Agency boundaries. Implementation Goal 2: Review potential development to determine conformance with strategic plan for resource allocation. Policy 1: Act as a catalyst to bring together the necessary resources to facilitate projects that will enhance the economic, intellectual, and cultural lice of the community. Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 3 131 Policy 2: Act as catalyst to facilitate the development of a wide range of housing opportunities in the central city. Policy 3: Work to implement a plan utilizing project area committees (PAC's) or special project committees made up of both Agency members, staff and community members. Policy 4: Review potential development to determine conformance with strategic plan for resource allocation. Provide initial review for all redevelopment projects within the area and make recommendations to the Agency regarding the value to the community, conformance with the strategic plan, and ability to bring the project to fruition. Policy 5: For all projects referred to the Development Committee by the full agency, the Committee will provide direction and advice regarding the cost, Agency participation, scope of the project and development standards to the negotiating staff. Policy 6: The Development Committee will monitor major projects to achieve the greatest leverage possible for limited Agency resources. Goal 3: Each major project will be reviewed by the Committee to establish the level of legal and economic risk to the Redevelopment Agency and the City of Bakersfield. Goal 4: The Development Committee will from time to time review the potential use of the redevelopment process in other areas within the corporate boundaries of the City as a Economic Development/Redevelopment or revitalization tool. Additionally, the Committee will investigate the potential value to furthering the redevelopment of the central City through the strategic expansion of the original project area. Agency Member Killmer made a motion to approve Development Committee Report No. 88-5. Agency Member Araujo stated for the record, she would like to be able to feel that the Agency Members are part of a whole and since members cannot attend other committee meetings by law, she would like to know what is going on in the planning process, especially since nothing has happened in Bakersfield in a long time. 132 Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 4 In response to a request by Vice-Chairperson Dunn, Assistant City Manager Pulskamp stated Agency Members would be receiving quarterly financial reports. Agency Member Araujo stated she objects to "Policy 3, Goal 2" and would like to have this policy removed. Agency Member Rubin made an amended motion to approve Development Committee Report No. 88-5 with the following amend- ments: Change the word "establish" to "recommend" in the Mission Statement. Change the word "establish" to "recommend" in Goal 1. Agency Member Rubin's amended motion to approve Development Committee Report 88-5, with corrections was approved, with Agency Member Araujo voting no. Agency Member Araujo stated she objected to Policy Goal i as noted, and Policy 3 o~ Goal 2. Agency Member Killmer, Chairman of the Development Committee, read Report No. 88-6 regarding waiver of the perform- ance bond required by the executed Owners Participation Agreement between the Agency and Mosesian Development Corporation as follows: On March 11, 1988 the Development Committee met and discussed the request for a waiver of the performance bond required by the executed Owners Participation Agreement between the Agency and Mosesian Development Corporation. This item was referred to the Development Committee during the Agency meeting of March 7, 1988. After considerable deliberations it was determined that such a waiver would establish a precedent that could negatively affect the accomplishments of the Agency in the future. The financial strength and extensive experience of the contractor could justify a waiver if it were not for the precedent setting aspect. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Development Committee that the requirement for the performance bond remain in effect in accordance with the Owners Participation Agreement. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Development Committee Report No. 88-6 was adopted. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-12 regarding Application for installation of monument sign for new Chamber of Commerce building located at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and "N" Street as follows: On March 10, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Leonard J. Schroeder for the installation of a monument sign for the new Chamber of Commerce Building at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and "N" Street. Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 5 133 The Committee recommends approval of the monument sign as submitted on the application plans dated March 10, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-12 was adopted. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-13 regarding Application for free- standing "barrel type" flower planters at various locations throughout the Downtown Area as follows: On March 10, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose ot reviewing the application by Cathy Butler, on behalf of the Downtown Business Association for the placement of ~ree-standing "barrel type" flower planters at various locations throughout the downtown area. The Committee recommends concept approval of the subject project and has referred this matter to the appropriate City department to expedite the Encroachment Permit pending the Agency's approval on March 21, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-13 was accepted. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-14 regarding application for Temporary signage for City Center Project located at 17th Street and "L" Street as follows: On March 10, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose oC reviewing the application by Richard Monje on behalf of Mosesian Development Corporation for temporary construction signage for the City Center Pro3ect. The Committee recommends approval of this application dated March 10, 1988, for temporary construction signage not to exceed 8 feet by 8 feet in area, and the height not to exceed 12 feet. The location of the signage will be determined by the construction process. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report 88-14 was approved. Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-15 regarding Application for signage at building located at 1617 - 19th Street as follows: On March 10, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Harold Sanborn for signage at Sanborn's Fashion Boutique. The Committee recommends approval of the signage painted on the awning per application photos dated February 3, 1988. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-15 was approved. 134 Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 6 Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-16 regarding Application for signage and installation of new mansard fascia on roof of building located at 908 - 21st Street. On March 10, 1988, the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Charles Klassen on behalf of the Jenk's Tire Company. The Committee recommends that the existing sign and support tower be removed. The Committee also recommends approval of a new fascia band not to exceed 24 inches in height to cover the existing exposed roof edge and existing signs. Also, a "Jenk's Tire Company" sign plus a "Goodyear" sign is approved on the new fascia on the 21st Street side and "Jenk's Tire Company" signs are approved on the east and west side elevations of the new building fascia. Upon a motion by Agency Killmer, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-16 was accepted with the correction to read "...24 inches in height..." instead of "...24 feet in height..." NEW BUSINESS Plans and Specifications for removal of asbestos material in Civic Auditorium. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp made introductory remarks. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Plans and Specifications for removal ot asbestos material in Civic Auditorium were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Agency Members: Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin Absent: Agency Member Watson Approval of Agreement No. RA88-4, Civic Auditorium Expansion and Remodel. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp presented the results of the bid opening. Ken Kalla, Architect from Renfro Russell answered questions regarding construction work on rooms. & Assoc. the new meeting Approval of Agreement No. RA88-4 Expansion and Remodel, Bakersfield Civic Auditorium. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, low bid from Colombo Construction, in the amount of $2,784,542, (excluding the meeting rooms so AIRCOA can negotiate with Berry Construction Company) for Civic Auditorium expansion and remodel, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Agency Members: Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin, Absent: Agency Member: Watson Status Report on Rehabilitation of old Tegler Hotel. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp gave a brief status report on the problem at the Tegler Hotel. Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1988 - Page 7 135 Vice-Chairperson Dunn requested a report back to the Agency in 30 days. Agency Member Paynter expressed his appreciation to Interim City Manager Dale Hawley for Audit Report prepared by Chief Needham. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Vice-Chairperson Dunn adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m. CHAIRMAN of the ~entral District Development Agency of the City o~ Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City o~ Bakersfield bz