HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, June 20, 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., June 20, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
Deputy City Clerk Gafford called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Rubin, Watson,
Araujo
Absent: Agency Member Paynter
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Minutes of
Regular Meeting of June 6, 1988 were approved as corrected.
the
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Bruce Keith, Second Vice-President, DBA, 1820 Brundage
Lane, No. C, read a prepared statement regarding prioritizing
major projects downtown as follows:
The Downtown Business Association believes
it's imperative the C.D.D.A. undertake
steps as soon as possible to establish an
orderly process for the receipt of redevelop-
ment proposals and their prioritization. To
succeed in any endeavor it is important to
prioritize one's activities relative to one's
goals and resource limits.
With redevelopment, money, tenants and land
are limited resources. The C.D.D.A. only
has so much money to spend on new projects
each year. New offices can only be absorbed
by the market so fast and desirable sites
are limited.
To achieve the goal of redeveloping Downtown,
it is imperative that the C.D.D.A. adopt a
policy which will serve to prioritize projects.
Possible elements of that policy mights be
as follows:
Projects that require less C.D.D.A. money
than others should be given a higher
priority.
When the C.D.D.A. has given a developer an
exclusive right to negotiate with property
owners, No other developers should be
given such rights until the original developer
has been deemed to have succeeded or to
have Called.
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The properties within the development area
should be surveyed and evaluated as to
those areas that are in the most need to
those areas that are in the least need.
Then the projects that include those areas
in the most need should be prioritized
ahead of those in the least need.
As structured now, a developer may approach
the C.D.D.A. at any time with a project
proposal.
A policy should be adopted which sets a date
annually when the C.D.D.A. will receive
proposals. These proposals might include
the following:
Announce the availability of funds for
redevelopment. The specific amount
available should be identified.
b. Establish a deadline for acceptance of
proposals.
Develop a "Project Evaluation Procedure"
so projects can be scored and ranked.
This procedure should be made available
to developers so they can use it in the
development of their proposals.
When a proposal has been accepted and
funds reserved for it, establish
performance milestones that a developer
must meet to maintain his exclusive rights.
If a developer fails, the funds identified
for that project could be carried forward
and made available to the next cycle of
funding, or they could be offered to another
developer who had submitted a proposal for
the same funding cycle.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
This item was deferred until clarification from staff on
Warrants from Adams, Duque & Hazeltine.
REPORTS
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation
and Public Relations Committee read Report No. 88-7 regarding the
recommendation to accept bid from Griffin Communications for the
annual contract to produce "Blueprints" as follows:
On March 21, 1988, this Agency adopted an
open bidding process to seek a contractor
for the production of "Blueprints," the
Agency's quarterly newsletter. Such a
process required that this Committee review
all bids and present a recommendation
for the awarding of a contract.
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A formal bid solicitation procedure was
instituted by the City's Purchasing Department
which sought bids from all interested vendors.
Two bids were received as follows, based upon
a quarterly publication of 3,000 copies per
issue.
Sierra Printers 1-color
2-color
$1,462.00
1,631.00
Griffin Communications
2-color
1,748.00
Current issues are two-color publications.
The Agency is not under obligation to choose
the lowest bid, but instead, may consider
other factors in selecting a vendor.
The bid received from Griffin Communications
was only slightly higher than that of Sierra.
The Committee recognizes the quality of work
performed by Griffin Communications to date
in producing "Blueprints" and the close working
relationship that city staff and the vendor
have developed. The Committee also considered
vendor location within the redevelopment area.
Because of these reasons the Committee is
recommending the Agency accept the bid from
Griffin Communications and let the contract
be for one (1) year.
Approval of Contract No. RA88-14
with Griffin Communications.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Relocation
and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-7 was accepted and
recommendations implemented.
Agency Member Rubin, read Development Committee Report
No. 88-13 regarding Moreland Corporation proposed downtown
retail/office complex as follows:
During the CDDA meeting of June 6, 1988,
Mr. Terry Moreland provided an oral
presentation on a proposed retail/office
complex to be located on a site bounded
approximately by Chester Avenue, 19th, "M",
and 23rd Streets. This proposal was referred
to the Development Committee at that time.
The Committee met on June 9, 1988, with the
developer and staff to consider the project.
Mr. Moreland again orally presented his
concept and discussed various aspects of the
project in detail. The Committee, working
with Mr. Moreland and staff, attempted to
establish a conceptual agreement that would
provide the basis for an Exclusive Right to
Negotiate as requested by the developer.
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The Committee and Mr. Moreland were unable
to reach an agreement on terms since the
developer was unwilling to comply with the
normal requirements of an Exclusive Right
to Negotiate and, therefore, the developer
has withdrawn the project from further
consideration at this time.
Agency Member Rubin recognized Mr. Terry Moreland to
speak.
and work
wants to
Terry Moreland stated that they are willing to sit down
out whatever can be done to satisfy the City if the City
go forward with the magnitude of this project.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp stated he did not
participate in the negotiations, Attorneys for the City and
Mr. Moreland negotiated. The Development Committee provided
staff with certain parameters to negotiate. The City made an
offer of a one-year Exclusive Right to Negotiate and a $100,000
deposit. According to City Attorney Daniel, Mr. Wegis said he
would withdraw their proposal and that he was not interested in
further negotiations.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, the Development
Committee will meet with Developer Terry Moreland for further
discussion on his proposal.
Agency Member Dunn, read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-38 regarding an application by Alan's - Kern Jewelry and
Loan for signage of a building located at 1207 through 1217 19th
Street as follows:
On June 9, 1988, the Design Review Committee
met to review the application by Alan's - Kern
Jewelry and Loan for signage of a building
located at 1207 through 1217 19th Street.
The Committee approved multiple signs for the
shops located in a building at 1207 through
1217 19th Street.
The Committee recommends that the Agency also
approve the signage application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-38 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
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Agency Member Dunn read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-39 regarding an application by Ray Yinger for signage at a
building located at 1600 "F" Street as follows:
The Design Review Committee on June 9, 1988,
reviewed the application by Ray Yinger for
signage at his building located at 1600 "F"
Street.
The Committee approves a new sign of equal
width to be placed above the existing sign.
Sign should be equally spaced above the
horizontal joint lines as existing sign is
below.
It is recommended by the Committee that the
Agency approve the sign application as
previously described.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-39 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Dunn read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-40 regarding an application by Lambourne Travel for new
canopy at a building located at 1230 17th Street as follows:
The Design Review Committee, on June 9, 1988,
formally reviewed and approved the application
by Lambourne Travel (Jim Woltz) for installation
of a new canopy, blue canvas, to be installed
over a metal ribbed frame at their building
located at 1230 17th Street.
The Committee recommends that the Agency also
approve this canopy application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-40 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Killmer made a motion to request that the
Design Review Committee prepare some standards that the Agency
can adopt regarding signage and canopys and other things that
would fall in the guidelines of what is legal and appropriate for
the development district. The motion was approved.
Chairperson Watson requested that the issue of guide-
lines for the Design Review Committee regarding approval of
signage and canopys be placed on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Agreement No. RA88-13, Indemnity
Agreement with City Center
Partners/Mosesian Development
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Agreement No.
RA88-13 was approved and the Executive Director authorized to
execute the agreement.
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BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Deputy City Attorney Slocumb requested that the Agency
go into Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section
54596.9 to discuss the billings of pending litigation.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer all Warrants
except those from Adams, Duque and Hazeltine were approved by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Araujo,
Watson
None
Agency Member Paynter
Dunn,
Killmer, Kronenberg, Rubin,
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp stated that the
Manager's Office will contact each Agency Member to set a time
for a tour of the Civic Auditorium to view the work that has been
completed.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Araujo requested that prioritization of
projects and the form of presenting the Budget be placed on the
next agenda.
Agency Member Dunn requested that the Agency and Staff
explore the possibility of establishing a systematic process for
on-going communication with the City Council and that this item
be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
Agency Member Kronenberg requested that staff provide
the Agency with its potential exposures regarding its negotia-
tions with Terry Moreland, if the Agency deviates from what is
traditionally done under the exclusive right to negotiate
standards.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairperson Watson recessed the meeting to Closed
Session at 4:00 p.m. pursuant to Government Code Section 54596.9
regarding Pending Litigation. The meeting reconvened at 4:25
p.m.
Chairperson Watson stated that no action was taken in
the Closed Session.
Upon a motion by Agency Killmer, all warrants from
Adams, Duque & Hazeltine were approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Araujo,
Watson
None
Agency Member Paynter
Dunn,
Killmer, Kronenberg, Rubin
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AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Rubin spoke regarding the memorandum from
City Attorney Saalfield regarding malpractice of the Moreland
lawsuit. He stated if there was a lack of due diligence or pro-
fessionalism from the law firm representing the Agency, he feels
that the City should proceed with the malpractice lawsuit even
though the chances of winning are less than 50 percent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg the meeting was
adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON of Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
ATT E S T:
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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