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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 143 Minutes of the Continued 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 5:00 p.m., April 18, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson. Deputy City Clerk Zaragoza called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Watson, Araujo, Killmer, Paynter, Rubin Kronenberg Absent: Agency Member Dunn MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, minutes of the Special Meeting of March 29, 1988 and Regular Meeting of April 4, 1988 were approved. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Warrant Nos. 368 to 374 inclusive, in the amount of $1,153.41, were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Watson, Araujo, Killmer, Kronenberg None Agency Member Dunn Paynter, Rubin, REPORTS Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development Committee, read Report No. 88-7 regarding streetscape improve- ments ~or downtown as follows: The Development Committee met on April 13, 1988, to discuss streetscape improvements for the downtown core area. This action was the next step on the planning and implementation process begun at the Central District Development Agency workshop held on March 29, 1988. A number of constraints and ideas were discussed and staff presented rough cost estimates for installation of various proposals. The alternatives discussed will be presented by staf~ and the Committee will continue to evaluate the proposals and coordinate with the Design Review Committee which is currently establishing standards for streetscape improvements. 144 Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 - Page 2 City Manager, Dale Hawley, displayed preliminary plans for landscaping Chester Avenue from 19th Street (north and south) and explained alternatives. Mr. Hawley stated that no action would be taken until meeting with the property owners and Downtown Business Association. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development Committee Report No. 88-7 was accepted, recommendations imple- mented, and staff directed to pursue these plans, meet with the necessary interested parties and move forward to create this sit- uation as quick as possible. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-23 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1623 19th Street as follows: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Sal Bagbobo for signage for a structure located at 1623 19th Street (Thai Restaurant). The application was approved permitting a 3' x 6' size sign with a metal frame and plastic facing for the entire face of the sign. This sign shall be centered on the front facade of the building. All other existing signs shall be removed. The Committee recommends the approval of this application to the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-23 was accepted as corrected, and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-24 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1910 Chester Avenue as ~ollows: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Humberto Aguliar for signage for a structure located at 1910 Chester Avenue (Italia Jewelers). The application was approved as presented by the applicant. In addition, a permanent window sign was also approved on the south side, ~ront window reading "Italia Jewelers". This window sign shall cover no more than one-third of the window area. The Committee recommends the approval of this application to the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-24 was accepted, and recommendations implemented. Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 - Page 3 145 Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-25 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1730 Chester Avenue as follows: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened ~or the purpose of reviewing the application by Sign Systems Inc., for signage at a building located at 1730 Chester Avenue (Great Western Building). The Committee approved the placement of two "For Lease" signs for Charles Tingy and Associates not to exceed 24" x 30" in size. One sign is to be located on the lower window facing 18th Street and the second sign is to be placed in the window facing Chester Avenue directly under the existing sign as presented in the applicant's photographs. This application is recommended ~or approval by the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-25 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-26 regarding an application for signage for a structure located at 1200 19th Street as follows: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee convened for the purpose of reviewing the application by Omar Ali for signage at a building located at 1200 19th Street (Bakersfield Hotel/Vista Village Market). The Committee approved a temporary sign, 18" x 8' in size to be painted on the 19th Street side ot the building. This sign approval is temporary, pending an overall rehabilitation plan for the building. The Committee requests a meeting with the Bakersfield Hotel owner and a representative of the Historic Preservation Commission to work out an overall rehabilitation plan for the hotel dealing with graffiti, cleaning the building, painting the exterior, signage, and general clean up of the premises. The Committee will report back to the Agency with a further report on this aspect of the project. The Committee recommends that the temporary sign be approved. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-26 was accepted and recommendations implemented. 146 Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 - Page 4 Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-27 regarding a letter of support for the need of the Property Maintenance Ordinance as follows: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee reviewed the draft Property Maintenance Ordinance. They agreed to recommend to the full Agency that the following letter be sent to the Mayor and City Council. Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: The Central District Development Agency has carefully reviewed the preliminary draft o~ the Property Maintenance Ordinance. In this regard, the Agency recommends concept approval of this Ordinance which is currently under consideration by the City Planning Commission. The support for this Ordinance is contingent upon an additional review by the Agency when the Ordinance is placed in its final form. Inadequate property maintenance continues to be a constant source of blight in the Downtown Redevelopment Area. Poor maintenance fosters existing blight and hampers the Agency's e~forts to attract new business into the downtown. It also adversely affects programs for the retention and rehabilitation o~ existing businesses and historic neighborhoods. Deficiently maintained property jeopardizes both attraction and retention programs, while stagnating downtown's economic base. The Central District Development Agency appreciates the opportunity to review the proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance and recommends its adoption into law as soon as possible. Very truly, Robert Watson Chairman In conclusion, the Design Review Committee also would like copies o~ this letter sent to the Planning Commission, Downtown Business Association, Chamber of Commerce, Board ot Realtors, and the East Bakersfield Business Association. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-27 was accepted, and recommendations implemented. Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 Page 5 Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-28 regarding an application for signage for a building located at 1609 19th Street as fol.l~ws: On April 7, 1988 the Design Review Committee completed its review of the application by Samuel Wai Chin Tam for signage at a building located at 1609 19th Street (Oriental Arts Center). The Committee approved the application as submitted with the inclusion of a painted border frame of the same color as the sign. In addition, when and if the "Downtown Facade Program" is re-established, the applicant must within six months submit an application for "facade improvement" at which time the color of the building, projecting conduit stubs, and permanent signage can be re-evaluated by the Committee. The Committee requests that the Agency approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-28 was accepted. NEW BUSINESS Status report on rehabilitation/ demolition of the Tegler Hotel. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, updated the Agency stating that the County Health Department has taken all available actions to require the property owner to correct a rodent infestation problem at the Tegler Hotel. In accordance with the Health Department regulations, it is the owner's responsibility to provide a pest free structure before any structural rehabili- tation can be permitted. The Tegler's owner has submitted build- ing plans to the Building Department, but no building permit will be issued until the Tegler is certified as being pest free by the County Health Department, it is expected that this certification will be made in the near future. The Agency cannot legally take any action that will be binding on the owner at this time. Chairperson Watson requested an update at the next Agency meeting. Status report on Community First Bank. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp updated the Agency stating that negotiations continue between Mr. Bynum and Associates and the affected property owners regarding the Community First Bank Project. Mr. Pulskamp said formal offers for purchase of the individual properties have been delivered to all property owners. The Agency granted Mr. Bynum an Exclusive Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 - Page 6 Right to Negotiate, which was executed on February 1, 1988, that allowed the Developer 90 days to present to the Agency a plan for participation by the property owners. A complete status report on this project will be on the Agenda for May 2, 1988. Status report on Dave's Deli. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp updated the Agency stating that part of Dave's Deli had been destroyed by a fire on March 31, since that time the building has been boarded up by the owners. The building was posted on April 1, by the Building Department and the owner has 90 days to complete repair work or demolish the building. The owner has to obtain a building or demolition permit within 60 days. To date, the owner has not applied for a building permit to begin repair work. Downtown Improvement District (DID) Budget for Fiscal Year 1988-89. Economic Development Director, Dave Kennon, submitted the Downtown Improvement District Budget for FY 1988-89 to the Agency for review and answered questions. Reinstatement of Facade Improvement Program. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, stated that the Facade Improvement Program was established by the Agency in 1985. The program assisted in renovating store fronts within the Redevelopment Area. Through this program the Agency awarded grants and these grants did not have to be paid back. This program was discontinued when the money for the program was considered for use for the 19th Street Specific Plan. The 19th Street Specific Plan did not progress, and therefore, Staff recommends that the Facade Improvement Program be reinstated with the same guidelines and the same amount of City money, $75,000. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the reinstate- ment of the Facade Improvement Program was approved. Staff presentation regarding funding of Central District Development Agency. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, gave a presenta- tion of the finances of the Agency, and reviewed the updated Year-to-Year Cash Analysis. Staff asked the Agency to advise them on what they want to accomplish over the next few years, to direct staff to calcu- late the costs, and to direct staff to work with the financial experts to develop a plan of action. Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1988 - Page 7 149 Agency Member Killmer suggested to the Agency that they consider, in the near future, projecting what they feel are the projects that they should be looking into in the next two to five years, identify what the intent and purposes are, costs, and find a method of funding. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding Terry L. Moreland vs. City of Bakersfield. Chairperson Watson, adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 6:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. CHAIRPERSON o~ t~he Central District Development Agency of the City o2 BaKersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central Distr~ct Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz