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Bakersfield, California, July 5, 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., July 5, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin,
Watson, Araujo, Dunn
Absent: None
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Minutes of
Regular Meeting of June 20, 1988, were approved.
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PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Ron Scharp, 1414 - 18th Street, spoke regarding the
Community First Bank Project and posed the following questions:
1. What part in this project does the Redevelopment Agency play?
2. What legal powers can be invoked by the Agency if property
owners cannot come to terms with the developer? 3. Does the
Redevelopment Agency have the funds to relocate, reimburse for
business loss, and assist tenants in relocations? (This issue
was further discussed under Agency Statements on Page 6)
Gerald B. Clifford, 1830 Truxtun Avenue, stated that he
has no objections to any type of development in the downtown
area, and is supportive of Greg Bynum's Project with Community
First Bank.
Angus D. Crites spoke in support of Greg Bynum's Project
with Community First Bank.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Warrant Nos.
452 to 471 inclusive, in the amount of $180,951.22 were approved
by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg,
Paynter, Rubin, Watson,
None
None
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, communication
received from Billie D. Smith, Northern California and Northern
Nevada Pipe Trades Council, dated June 21, 1988, requesting the
Agency adopt a resolution establishing a Prevailing Wage
Requirement was received and referred to the Relocation and
Public Relations Committee.
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REPORTS
Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development
Committee, read Report No. 88-15 regarding formalization of
guidelines for developers submitting projects for consideration
as follows:
The Development Committee met on June 23 to
discuss the formalization of guidelines for
the submission of projects, by developers,
for consideration by the Central District
Development Agency. The Agency had guide-
lines which were historically included in
Requests for Proposals (RFP's) and the
purpose of the discussion was a review of
these guidelines for recommendation to the
Agency.
After considerable discussion, guidelines,
by category, were established which will
provide developers a clear indication of
the submission requirements in order to
initiate review of a proposed project by
the Agency. The adoption of the guidelines
will insure fair and equitable treatment
for all developers submitting projects to
the Agency.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development
Committee Report No. 88-15 was accepted and the Guidelines were
approved with the amendment by deleting the word "recent" in the
third paragraph of the Developer Summary Guidelines.
Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development
Committee, read Report No. 88-16 regarding the guidelines for
review of proposed projects by the Central District Development
Agency as follows:
The Development Committee met on June 23 to
discuss establishing guidelines for review
of proposals for development submitted to
them. Such guidelines are the logical
outgrowth of the formalization of guidelines
for submission of projects by developers.
The purposes of the guidelines are to
guarantee developers fair and equitable
treatment when the Central District
Development Agency reviews a proposed
project, and also an insurance that all
possible aspects of a project are reviewed
to protect the public resources which the
Agency allocates.
After thorough review of all available
information on review techniques, the
guidelines were determined to be relevant
and significant. It is recommended that
these guidelines be adopted by the Agency
as presented.
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Agency Member Kronenberg suggested that the Development
Committee set up a "procedure" to bring back a report to the
Agency indicating that projects meet the guidelines and, there-
fore, the Agency can formally accept and file that report.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Development
Committee Report No. 88-16 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
Agency Member Killmer, Chairperson of the Development
Committee, read Report No. 88-17 regarding the criteria for open-
ing and closing a "window" as follows:
The Development Committee met on June 23 to
discuss establishing criteria for dealing
with proposed redevelopment projects which
may negatively impact upon a similar project
where the Agency is a participant.
Because the Central District Development Agency
has limited resources, it is in the Agency's
best interests that each project in which we
participate has the highest chance of succeeding.
These criteria were developed to manage the
Agency's development funds wisely, as well as to
provide assurance to all developers about the
Agency's commitment to each project in which it
is involved.
After thorough review of all available information
on review techniques, the criteria were determined
to be relevant and significant. It is recommended
that these guidelines be adopted by the Agency
as presented.
Agency Member Kronenberg suggested that if the Agency
finds a "substantive negative impact" the Agency should formally
make a "finding after review" and accept and file that kind of
report. He also suggested that the wording be changed in the
criteria.
Deputy City Attorney stated that the policy should be
clear.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Development
Committee Report No. 88-17 was referred back to the Development
Committee.
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Agency Member Dunn, read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-41 regarding transferring the temporary advertising
(signs, banners, and balloons) permit process to the City
Building Division as follows:
On June 23, 1988, the Design Review Committee
discussed the issue of Temporary Advertising
Signs, Banners, and Balloons. In the past,
prior to the establishment of the Central
District Development Agency (CDDA) and the
Design Review Committee, the City Building
Division processed all Temporary Sign Permits.
However, with the creation of the new Agency,
the matter has been the responsibility of the
Committee. The current procedure is time
consuming for both applicants and the Design
Review Committee, as well as the Agency.
In this regard, the Committee is recommending
that the Agency approve the transferring of
this process back to the City Building Division.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-41 was accepted and recommendations
were implemented.
Agency Member Kronenberg suggested that the Building
Division provide the Agency with a yearly report regarding tem-
porary sign permits.
City Manager Hawley stated that staff would take care of
that request.
Agency Member Dunn, read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-42 regarding application submitted by Danny Lipco for tem-
porary signage (balloon) for Emporium Western Store at 1031 19th
Street as follows:
On June 23, 1988, the Design Review Committee
reviewed an application by Danny Lipco for
temporary signage (blue jean balloon) for the
Emporium Western Store located at 1031 19th
Street.
The Committee approved the application as
submitted and recommends that the Agency do
likewise.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-42 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
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Agency Member Dunn, read Design Review Committee Report
No. 88-43 regarding application submitted by Gottschalks for
temporary banners for building located at 20th Street and Chester
Avenue as follows:
On June 23, 1988, the Design Review Committee
reviewed the application by Gottschalks for
signage (temporary banners) at a building
located at 20th and Chester.
The Committee approved the application for two
banners 48' x 4' 3" to be placed on the 20th
Street and Chester Avenue side for a period
starting on July 1, 1988 through July 15, 1988.
The Committee recommends that the Agency also
approve this application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-43 was accepted and the recommendations
were implemented.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff presentation regarding funding
of Central District Development Agency.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp provided an oral report
and reviewed the cash flow.
Revision and clarification of budget
format and presentation.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Revision and
clarification of budget format and presentation was referred to
the Development Committee for review and recommendation to the
Agency.
Prioritizing projects and activities
of the Central District Development
Agency for Fiscal Year 1988-89.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, staff was
directed to develop a list of projects in which the Agency has
indicated interest, and present this list to the full Agency to be
prioritized.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
On-going communications between the
Central District Development Agency
and the City Council. (Dunn)
Agency Member Dunn stated that she would like to have
communication between the Agency and the City Council on an
on-going basis.
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Assistant City Manager Pulskamp suggested the following
alternatives to the Agency to improve communications with the
Council:
1. A committee from the Agency meet with a
committee from the Council on a regular
basis.
2. The full bodies of the Agency and Council
could meet.
3. Direct staff to update Council regarding the
Agency.
4. Place items on the Council Agenda.
5. Agency Members could be placed on the
Council Agenda to speak.
6. Workshops.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp suggested that a commit-
tee meeting could be most effective, where each committee would
report back to the full bodies.
The Agency is very interested in meeting with the
Council and directed staff to ask the Council how they would
to meet with the Agency.
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The Agency expressed their appreciation for the work
done by Assistant City Manager Pulskamp and wished him well in
his new endeavors.
Staff will be contacting Ron Scharp to answer his
questions presented during Public Statements regarding the
Community First Bank Project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no
Agency, upon a motion
adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
further business to come before the
by Agency Member Kronenberg the meeting was
CHAIRPERSON of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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