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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/06/88 MINUTES RA164 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988 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., June 6, 1988. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg, Paynter, Watson, Rubin (seated at 3:01) Absent: Agency Member Killmer MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1988, and Special Meeting of May 26, 1988, were approved. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Warrant Nos. 418 to 442 inclusive, in the amount of $126,446.93 were approved by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg, None Agency Members, Killmer, Rubin Paynter, Watson PUBLIC STATEMENTS Michael Callagy, 5700 Stockdale Highway, asked the Agency to seriously consider the proposal by Terry Moreland for a downtown mall that will be presented at this meeting. REPORTS Agency Member Rubin, read Development Committee Report No. 88-11 regarding a contract between the Central District Development Agency and Kane, Ballmer and Berkman for legal services as follows: On June 1, 1988, the Development Committee met and discussed the proposed contract for legal services to be provided by the law firm o~ Kane, Ballmer and Berkman. This item was referred to the Committee during the Agency meeting o~ May 23. After review of the proposed contract, a sample billing invoice with attachments and a discussion with Agency counsel, it is recommended that the contract be executed contingent upon agreement by Kane, Ballmer and Berkman to the following stipulations: Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988 - Page 2 165 That the firm use lower echelon staff for required legal work whenever possible; and That the billing invoice include a breakdown by project as well as an indication of staff time by the quarter hour. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Development Committee Report No. 88-11 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Rubin read Development Committee Report No. 88-12 regarding the Central District Development Agency budget for Fiscal Year 1988-89 as follows: On June 1, 1988, the Development Committee met to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 1988-89 budget for the Central District Development Agency. After a presentation by Deputy Executive Director Pulskamp regarding major aspects of the budget, specific questions were asked regarding several points. After considerable discussion, it was the rec- ommendation of the Development Committee that the budget be approved with the following change: The proposed budget should reflect a change in payment for improvements to the Civic Auditorium from the current 80% - 20% responsibility by the Agency to an equal sharing of the costs by the City and the Agency. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Development Committee Report No. 88-12 was accepted with an amendment to page 13 of the proposed CDDA budget "Performance Measurements to include item No. 9. "Inauguration of a plan for the development of housing within the district boundaries," and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Araujo stated she voted "No" because she disagreed with the way the budget was presented. Staff was directed to get more specific with the Performance Measures of the CDDA proposed budget for the Agency's review. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-35 regarding an application submitted by A. E. Stuart for signage of a building located at 2000 Chester Avenue (The Shoe Collection), as follows: On May 19, 1988 the Design Review Committee considered a request from A. E. Stuart for signage of a building located at 2000 Chester Avenue (The Shoe Collection). The Committee approved the application as submitted by applicant and recommends the Agency do likewise. 166 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988 - Page 3 Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-35 was approved and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-36 regarding an application by Alan's - Kern Jewelry and Loan for remodel of front area of a building located at 1207 through 1217, 19th Street as follows: On May 19, 1988, the Design Review Committee formally reviewed the application by Alan's Kern Jewelry and Loan for remodel of front area of a building located at 1207 through 1217 - 19th Street. The Committee approved the application as submitted by Mr. Marvin Lipco. The Committee also recommends to the Agency this application approval. Signage program to be submitted for consideration. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-36 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 88-37 regarding the reconsideration of a portion of construction plans and interior furnishing for the Clarion Hotel as follows: The Design Review Committee on May 19, 1988, reconsidered a portion of the construction plans including certain interior furnishings on the Clarion Hotel. The Project Manual approved by the Agency in July 1987 requires the owners to approve any changes which were indicated as bid alternatives. The referenced changes were bid alternatives, and approval was given by the owners. It is the responsibility of the Agency to determine the consistency of the proposed changes with the Project Manual. The proposed changes were presented by AIRCOA. The Committee found them to be consistent with the previously approved Project Manual. In this regard, the Committee recommends that the Agency approve the requested changes. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 88-37 was accepted and recommendations implemented. Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988 - Page 4 167 NEW BUSINESS Specific plan from Bynum and Associates for the participation by property owners or tenants in the Community First Bank project. There was no discussion on the Specific plan. Mr. Greg Bynum requested a 90-day extension on the Development Agreement Right-to-Negotiate because of the newly announced Moreland project. He felt the Moreland project could be competitive with his project, and feels that a decision to proceed with the DDA at this time without adequate time to consider the Moreland project would be inappropriate. Mr. Bynum also requested to meet with the Development Committee to explain his position with respect to the 90-day extension. Agency Member Kronenberg made a motion to consider the 90-day extension request by Greg Bynum as an item that arose after the agenda was prepared and requires action at this meeting. The motion was approved. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the 90-day extension requested by Greg Bynum and Associates was approved. Chairperson Watson recessed the meeting at 3:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p.m. Oral Presentation by Terry Moreland for a Downtown Shopping Center. Agency Member Paynter abstained from all discussion due to possible conflict of interest. Terry Moreland asked the Agency for a 4-year Exclusive Right-to-Negotiate for a proposed Downtown Shopping Center. Mr. Moreland presented and explained the plans for the shopping mall in downtown. He stated that this center would bring back several businesses from the Southwest. The idea of a major catalyst like this downtown is to promote the whole development of the area. He also stated that they will not be the only own- ers in this complex. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin the proposal by Terry Moreland for a Downtown Shopping Center was referred to the Development Committee. Upon the request of Assistant City Attorney Daniel, the Agency directed the City Clerk to retain the tapes of any Agency meeting in which the proposed Downtown Shopping Center Mall is being discussed. Agreement No. RA88-12 Indemnity Agreement with Ticor Title Insurance. Assistant City Attorney Daniel explained the necessity of the Indemnity Agreement required by Ticor Title before a title policy for the construction loan can be issued on the City Center Project. 168 Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988 Page 5 Upon a motion by Agency Rubin, Agreement No. RA88-12 was approved and the Executive Director authorized to execute the agreement. AGENCY STATEMENTS Chairperson Watson asked Agency members to consider the possibility of changing the Agency Bylaws to provide for once-a- month meetings. This issue to be discussed further in the future. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp announced that the County has invited the Agency to tour the Hall of Records on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp informed the Agency that an item regarding the Shortage of Funds for the Agency will be on the Council Agenda on Wednesday, June 8. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp advised the Agency that a permit for the Clarion Hotel was issued on Friday, June 3. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding Terry L. Moreland vs. City of Bakersfield. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding Rudnick vs. Cit~ of Bakersfield et al. Chairperson Watson adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. CHAIRPERSON of t~ Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of two ~en-tral District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz