HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 21, 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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