HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, May 9, 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., May 9, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Watson, Dunn,
Kronenberg
Absent: Agency Member Killmer
Araujo,
Paynter, Rubin
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Ken Reed, Board of Directors, Downtown Business
Association, spoke regarding the May 3, 19th Street Workshop.
Mr. Reed stated that they are very enthusiastic to see the first
steps taken to carry out the physical improvements of the down-
town streetscape.
Mr. Reed also stated that those present at the May 3
meeting expressed that they would like the Agency to arrange for
two or three qualified Downtown Business Association representa-
tives to meet with the Agency to review various important aspects
of the intersection designs as the details are prepared.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Warrant Nos. 375
to 399 inclusive, in the amount of $2,636.01, were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Watson, Dunn,
Kronenberg
None
Agency Member Killmer
Araujo,
Paynter, Rubin,
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, communication
from the Bakersfield Art Foundation, P.O. Box 1911, dated
March 19, 1988, expressing interest in having representation on
the panel investigating the creation of an Arts Center, was
received and referred to the Development Committee.
REPORTS
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-29 regarding signage for a building
at 2000 Chester Avenue (The Shoe Collection), as follows:
On April 21, 1988 the Design Review Committee
considered a request from the subject applicant
for reconsideration of replacement signage
for the building located at 2000 Chester Avenue.
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The Committee agreed to reconsider the
previously approved signage. In this regard,
the Committee recommends that the Agency
approve the reconsideration request by
Mr. Gross.
Upon a motion by Agency Member
Committee Report No. 88-29 was accepted,
implemented.
Paynter, Design Review
and the recommendations
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson oX the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-30 regarding signage for a building
located at the southeast corner oX 23rd and "M" Streets as
follows:
On April 21, 1988 the Design Review Committee
reviewed the application ~or signage at a
structure located at 23rd and "M" Streets.
The Committee approved the signage and building
color scheme as submitted. In addition, the
signage should not exceed 32 square feet, per
code regulation. All signs are to be o~
pro~essional quality.
The Committee submits this report ~or approval
by the Agency.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-30 was approved.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-31 regarding signage for a building
located at 1430 Truxtun Avenue (Bank o~ America Tower) as
follows:
On April 21, 1988 the Design Review Committee
reviewed the application tor signage at a
building located at 1430 Truxtun Avenue.
The Committee approved a temporary sign for
Signs Unlimited which will replace the existing
"For Lease" sign. The new sign is not to
exceed 4' x 4' in size and be no taller than
48" above the retaining wall at the back side
o~ the landscape planter. This sign shall be
a double race sign.
The Committee recommends that the Agency
approve this report.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-31 was approved.
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Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-32 regarding Master Tree Planting
Plan for Downtown as follows:
On April 21, 1988, the Design Review Committee
reviewed a presentation from Don Hoggatt, of
the City Public Works Department, regarding
preliminary landscape plans for Chester Avenue
and existing landscape development standards
for the Downtown.
Upon receiving this presentation, the Design
Review Committee recommends to the Central
District Development Agency a "Master Tree
Planting Plan for Downtown" be prepared.
Further, it is recommended that the Development
Committee consider the formulation o~ such a
plan in its discussion of downtown improvements,
and if that Committee concurs, the Central
District Development Agency should request
the Public Works Department, of the City
of Bakersfield, to prepare this plan. Said
plan should include implementation and
maintenance costs, and be prepared at the
earliest possible time.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-32 was referred to the Development
Committee.
Agency Member Rubin read Development Committee Report
No. 88-8 regarding proposed downtown improvements as follows:
On May 9, 1988, the Development Committee
met to discuss proposed downtown improvements
and the input received at the workshop held
on May 2, 1988, for downtown business persons
and property owners.
After thorough discussion of all aspects
proposed, it is the recommendation of the
Development Committee that the Agency
immediately undertake the improvement ot
the intersection o~ Chester Avenue and
19th Street in accordance with the
recommendations for street surface
treatment and landscaping included in
the Archiplan proposal. The materials
and varieties of landscaping will be in
keeping with the standards currently being
established by the Design Review Committee.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, the recommenda-
tions stated in Development Committee Report No. 88-8 were
accepted.
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NEW BUSINESS
Presentation by Kane, Ballmer and
Berkman regarding representation
of the Central District Development
Agency in legal matters.
Mr. Bruce Tepper, partner in the law firm of Kane,
Ballmer and Berkman, explained the background of their law firm
and named cities that they represent. Mr. Tepper briefed the
Agency on their area of expertise in litigation in redevelop-
ment.
Mr. Glen Waserman, partner in the law firm of Kane,
Ballmer and Berkman, spoke regarding their expertise in business
and projects they have worked on.
Deputy City Attorney Daniel recommended immediate
appointment of the firm Kane, Ballmer and Berkman.
Chairperson Watson made a motion to refer the contract
for legal services from the law firm of Kane, Ballmer and Berkman
to the City Attorney's Office for review, and to come back to the
Agency at the next meeting.
Approval of Resolution No. RA3-88
of the Central District Development
Agency o~ the City of Bakersfield
approving and adopting an Indemnity
Agreement between Ticor Title
Insurance Company and the Central
District Development Agency.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Resolution No.
RA3-88 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Watson, Dunn, Araujo, Paynter,
Kronenberg,
None
Agency Member Killmer
Rubin,
Status report on rehabilitation/
demolition of the Tegler Hotel.
Paul Shillcock, Interim Economic Development Director,
stated that they were not able to contact the agent from the
County Health Department, or the owner of the Tegler Hotel.
Mr. Shillcock also stated that the Building Department has not
received the release from the the County Health Department at
this time, therefore, no building permit can be issued.
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Chairperson Watson requested that an updated memorandum
regarding the Tegler Hotel be provided to the Agency prior to
the next Agency meeting.
Reconsideration of a portion of
construction plans and interior
furnishing for architectural
review on Clarion Hotel.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, reconsideration of
a portion of construction plans and interior furnishing for
architectural review on Clarion Hotel was referred to the Design
Review Committee.
Agency Member Paynter invited anyone from the public who
is interested in reviewing the plans to attend the next Design
Review Committee meeting.
Agency Member Kronenberg requested that the construction
plans and interior furnishings on the Clarion Hotel be available
at the Economic Development office ~or review.
Status report on Community First
Bank Project.
Mr. Gregory Bynum presented the conceptual model and
gave an overview ot the Community First Bank Project. Mr. Bynum
requested a 30-day extension on the Exclusive Right to Negotiate.
Mr. Watson clarified that the 30-day extension would
begin from May 2, 1988.
Approval ot Agreement No. RA88-5,
Amendment to the Exclusive Right
to Negotiate between the Central
District Development Agency and
Gregory D. Bynum and Associates.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Agreement
No. RA88-5, was approved.
Chairman Watson stated for the record that Agency Member
Rubin abstained from voting due to possible conflict of interest.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp introduced Paul
Shillcock as the Interim Economic Development Director.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp suggested that the issue
of extending the Redevelopment Area boundaries be referred to the
Development Committee ~or further study.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the issue of
extending the Redevelopment Area boundaries was referred to the
Development Committee.
Agency Member Araujo made a motion to ask Chairperson
Watson to write a letter of congratulations to the persons
involved in the Library project.
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Agency Member Kronenberg requested that a status report
on the Moreland Lawsuit be placed on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no
Agency, upon a motion
adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
further business to come before the
by Agency Member Kronenberg the meeting was
CHAIRPERSON of the Central District
Development Agency o~ the City of
Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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