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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, May 23, 1988 157 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 23, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Araujo, Killmer, Watson, Dunn, Paynter, Kronenberg (seated at 3:02 Absent: Agency Member Rubin MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, minutes of the Special Meeting of May 4, 1988, Regular Meeting of May 9, 1988 and Continued Meeting of April 18, 1988 were approved. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Warrant Nos. 400 to 417 inclusive, in the amount of $188,373.16 were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Watson None Agency Member Rubin Kronenberg, Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Communication received from Julie Hall Logan, Arts Council of Kern, P.O. Box 1244, dated May 3, 1988, regarding the formation of a public panel to study the feasibility of a downtown "Performing Arts Center" was received and referred to the Relocation and Public Relations Committee. REPORTS Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development Committee, read Report No. 88-10 regarding sale of Agency prop- erty located at 2022 "L" Street as follows: On May 12, 1988, the Development Committee met and discussed the proposal from Crosspoint Communications to purchase a parcel of Agency owned land situated behind the Kern County Mental Health Association office at 2022 "L" Street. This matter was initially referred to the Development Committee in November, 1987. The action taken at that time was to instruct Crosspoint Communications to have an appraisal completed and submitted for consideration. Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1988 - Page 2 The required appraisal was completed and a value of $7,800 was established. In consideration of that appraised value and the restoration of the subject property to the tax rolls, it is the recommendation of the Development Committee that the subject property be sold at the appraised price. It is further recommended that it be stipulated that all fees involved in the transfer of the property be paid by the purchaser. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development Committee Report No. 88-10 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-33 regarding an application by Clifford, Jenkins, and Brown ~or signage on a building located at 1430 Truxtun Avenue (Bank of America Tower Building) as follows: On May 5, 1988 the Design Review Committee formally reviewed the application for signage at the Bank of America Building located at Truxtun and Chester Avenue. The Committee approved the new signage as submitted by Milazzo and Associates, dated April 12, 1988. The Committee also recommended that the south facing fascia area, scarred by the previous sign, be cleaned prior to the installation of the new sign. The Committee recommends that the Agency approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-33 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Oral Report on status of the negotiated settlement between Terry Moreland, The Moreland Corporation, and the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield. Deputy City Attorney Marino stated that all signatures have been received on the settlement. Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development Committee, read Report No. 88-9 regarding the necessary budget amendment for payment of legal fees as follows: On May 12, 1988, the Development Committee met and discussed a proposed budget amendment to provide the funds necessary to pay legal fees involved in the Moreland lawsuit. Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1988 Page 3 159 Staff presented a report outlining the bills paid to date, those still outstanding, and current budget appropriations. The report also included a proposal for a reallocation of funds to provide for the payment of outstanding bills and estimated expenditures for the balance of the Fiscal Year. It is the recommendation of the Development Committee that the proposal be approved as presented and staff be instructed to take all steps required to facilitate this action. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development Committee Report No. 88-9 was accepted and recommendations imple- mented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-34 regarding an application by Herbert R. Martin for repainting a building at 1031 21st Street as follows: On May 5, 1988, the Design Review Committee reviewed the application by Herbert Martin for repainting a building located at 1031 2tst Street. The Committee recommends to the Agency that the application for repainting be approved as presented by Mr. Martin. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-34 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Schedule Special Meeting Agency Member Watson scheduled a Special Meeting of the Agency on Thursday, May 26, 1988 at 11:30 a.m. to be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Approval of Resolution No. RA4-88 of the Central District Development Agency o~ the City of Bakersfield authorizing the Executive Director to approve the expenditure of additional funds not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) on each occasion for miscellaneous changes ordered for the Civic Auditorium Expansion Project. Agency Member Killmer suggested that the Resolution be amended by adding the following to paragraph No. 2: "Such miscellaneous change orders shall not, when aggregated, exceed five percent (5%) of total project cost." 160 Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1988 - Page 4 Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Resolution No. RA4-88 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield was adopted as amended by the following vote: Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Watson Noes: None Absent: Agency Member Rubin Kronenberg, Agreement with BSK and Associates for construction inspection services for the reroofing of the Civic Auditorium in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. This item was deleted from the agenda. Agreement for Legal Services with Kane, Ballmer, and Berkman. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Agreement for Legal Services with Kane, Ballmer, and Berkman was referred to the Development Committee for review and report back to the Agency. Subordination Agreement with City Center Partners/Mosesian Development Corporation for the City Center Commercial Office Project. This item was deferred to the meeting of May 26, 1988. Estoppel Certificate, Agreement, and Assignment with City Center Partners/Mosesian Development Corporation for the City Center Commercial Office project. This item was deferred to the meeting of May 26, 1988. Approval of Agreement No. RA88-7 with Sentinel Insulation Inc. for Asbestos Removal - Civic Auditorium. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Agreement No. RA88-7 with Sentinel Insulation Inc. was approved and the Executive Director authorized to execute. Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, staff was directed to place on the next agenda "Review of agreement between the CDDA and the City of Bakersfield for expenditures on the Civic Auditorium." Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1988 - Page 5 16] CLOSED SESSION Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson, the Agency adjourned to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding Rudnick vs. City of Bakersfield et al. at 3:35 p.m. The Agency reconvened at 4:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn the meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m. ~.---. CHAIRPERSON of3~a~ Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz