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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 137 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., April 4, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Dunn. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin Absent: Agency Members Killmer, Watson MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the Regular Meetings ot March 7, 1988 and March 21, approved. minutes ot 1988 were PUBLIC STATEMENTS Ken Reed, Downtown Business Association, 1401 19th Street, read into the record, correspondence from the Downtown Business Association, as follows: Dear Chairman Watson: Downtown business and property owners made their priorities abundantly clear at the workshop session held at the Kress Building on March 29th. They are anxious to have the CDDA initiate a streetscaping program commencing at 19th and Chester without further delay. They favor proceeding immediately with the recom- mended approach to intersection rehabilitation indicated in the Archiplan Urban Design Collaborative plan dated April 1987 (except, as they stated at the meeting, without the clock tower at this time). We are recommending that such action be taken now. Insofar as available funds allow, should proceed outward from this intersection. streetscaping central city core We realize that implementing the intersection plan requires that several steps be taken before actual construction can begin. We have assumed that it could take up to 60 days to have the bids in hand, and 30 additional days to award the project to the contractor. We would hope that the CDDA would require that the contractor commence construction within 30 days of the award. Since over $40,000 of the funds generated by the property owners was spent by the agency on the Archiplan plan, we would look forward to having the design criteria outlined in this plan initiated now. Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 - Page 2 As you are aware, business and property owners working in conjunction with the Archiplan consult- ants during a series of meetings hammered out the streetscaping plan in considerable detail. However, the city subsequently greatly reduced the participation it had proposed. As I am sure you realize, the level of frustration expressed by so many at the meeting reflected the many hours of effort that they devoted to that project before learning of the city's proposed change. We believe that it is also important for the agency to continue annual funding of a downtown streetscaping program in subsequent years, with a minimum commitment by the agency to fund rehabili- tation o~ at least one additional intersection each year. We also believe that the agency should release Facade Improvement funds annually in the amount not less than $75,000 per year. Sincerely, Ken Reed Chairman, 19th Street Committee Fred McKenna President Agency Member Rubin recommended the letter be re~erred to the Development Committee for review and recommendation. City Manager Hawley indicated that he has talked to the Public Works Department, who is reviewing the Archiplan Plan to see if it can be broken down into different phases. The work will be done by the Public WorKs Department. City Manager Hawley will provide a time schedule for this work, at the next CDDA meeting. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Warrant Nos. 336 to 367 inclusive, in the amount of $48,805.35 were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg, None Agency Members Killmer, Watson Paynter, Rubin REPORTS Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-5 regarding the development of media seminar as ~ollows: At its March 25, 1988 meeting, the Relocation and Public Relations Committee examined committee goal implementation. Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 - Page 3 139 As one of the goals of the committee, the Agency adopted the "development of a media information kit with history, profiles, strategic long range plan, and redevelopment efforts." To ~urther develop this idea, and to educate the local media about the history and process of redevelopment, a media seminar is being organized. This seminar would provide specific information about the goals and objectives of the Agency, how redevelopment works, the history of redevelopment in Bakersfield, and the nature of redevelopment financing. The seminar will assist members of the local media in interpreting the often complex nature o~ redevelopment and provide reporters, producers, and editors with a basic understanding of why redevelopment was begun in Bakersfield and what it seeks to accomplish. The seminar could be in a workshop setting with Agency members in attendance; in addition a media kit would be distributed for future reference. As this concept develops the Agency will be kept informed. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Relocation and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-5 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-6 regarding the development of landscaping standards in downtown as follows: At its March 25, 1988 meeting, the Relocation and Public Relations Committee discussed the issue of landscaping standards. The recent contribution by Mrs. Hulda Magnus of two trees that were planted on Chester Avenue is the latest example of the interest being taken in landscaping downtown. Along with the recent flower plantings by the Downtown Business Association and several new redevelopment projects ready to begin, it is apparent that businesses and individuals could benefit from guidance on the types of trees and plants which would work well in our downtown environment. The Relocation and Public Relations Committee recommends the Agency refer this matter to the Design Review Committee for development of land- scape standards for the downtown area to be incorporated in the Redevelopment General Plan Element. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-6 was recommendations implemented. Relocation accepted and 140 Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 - Page 4 Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-17 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1031-19th Street as follows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Danny Lipco for signage at the building located at 1031 19th Street (Emporium Western Store). The Committee approved the application as submitted on March 21, 1988. This approval requires that the "red boot" replica be removed from the roof and placed in the redesigned landscape planting area in the form of a monument sign supported on a 6 inch pipe. The Committee requests the Agency to approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-17 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-18 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1831 Truxtun Avenue as follows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee met to review the application by Wes Bradford for a wall sign at the building located at 1831 Truxtun Avenue, (Clifford-Bradford Insurance Agency). The Committee approved the application dated March 18, 1988 as submitted. The Committee recommends to the Agency the approval of the application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-18 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-19 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1230-18th Street as follows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee reviewed the application by Ray Murphy for signage at the building located at 1230 18th Street (Hickory House Restaurant). The Committee approved the application dated March 11, 1988 as presented with the provision that the applicant make repairs to the building facia on the west building elevation and replace the missing letters on the sign on the south side facia. This work should be coordinated with the City Building Division. Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 - Page 5 The Committee recommends to the Agency the approval of this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-19 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-20 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1929 Truxtun Avenue as follows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee met to review the application by Don Chin for signage at a building located at 1929 Truxtun Avenue, (M.B. Building). The application dated March 22, 1988 for a monument sign was approved as submitted. The Committee recommends that the Agency approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-20 was approved and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson o~ the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-21 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1917 Eye Street as ~ollows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Bruce Chism for signage at the building located at 1917 Eye Street (Chism Jewelers). Specifically the Committee approved the application which calls ~or the re-installation o~ the Chism Jewelry Sign on the Hay Building east elevation in accordance with the drawings and photographs submitted. The surrounding metal sign ~rame is to be painted in aluminum color to match the aluminum store front framing. The existing blue background color on the sign is approved. The Committee recommends that this application, dated March 22, 1988 be approved by the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-21 was approved and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-22 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 2000 Chester Avenue as follows: On March 24, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by A.E. Stuart for signage at a building located at 2000 Chester Avenue, (The Shoe Collection). Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1988 Page 6 The Design Review Committee approved the application as submitted with foam letters, plastic faced, provided the letters are finished with metal sides and a trim cap is provided on the individual letters. The Committee recommends approval this application to the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-22 was accepted and recommendations implemented. NEW BUSINESS Selection of date for next workshop. After lengthy discussion, Agency Members scheduled the next CDDA workshop, to discuss cash flow and budget issues, for April 18, 1988 at 5:00. For clarification, Deputy City Attorney Marino advised Agency Members to adjourn today's meeting to a time certain, Monday, April 18, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. Thereby rescheduling the regular meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Agency appointment to Advisory Council of Economic Development Corporation. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Diane Dunn was nominated to the Advisory Council of Economic Development Corporation. Agency Member Paynter asked staff to review the appear- ance of Dave's Deli and report back to the Agency with an immedi- ate plan for improving the appearance of the building. Agency Member Kronenberg requested that a "Closed Session" be placed on the next agenda to discuss any pending Litigation. There being no further business to come before the Agency, Vice-Chairperson Dunn adjourned the meeting to 5:00 p.m. April 18, 1988. VI~E-CHAIRPERSON of t~-Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz