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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., December 19, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
Deputy City Clerk Zaragoza called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin,
Watson, Araujo (seated at 3:08 p.m.)
Absent: Agency Member Dunn
Upon a motion
the regular meeting of
MINUTES
by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of
November 21, 1988 were approved.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Warrant Nos. 107
to 141 inclusive, in the amount of $178,348.83 were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin,
Watson
Agency Members Araujo, Dunn
None
None
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
REPORTS
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation
and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-12 regarding
the establishments of Relocation Grievance Procedures as follows:
On September 6, 1988, the Central District
Development Agency directed this committee
to establish an Appeals Board to be used
in relocation activities. For the past
three months, committee members have reviewed
the Agency's current relocation grievance
procedures and have also solicited input from
staff and redevelopment counsel.
Based upon this input, as well as examining
procedures from other redevelopment agencies,
this committee is submitting a new relocation
appeals process which will better involve
staff, the Relocation and Public Relations
Committee, the Agency and the Board of Building
Appeals. The Board of Building Appeals, as
mandated by the Municipal Code of the City of
Bakersfield, acts as the Relocation Appeals
Board for this Agency.
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The procedures being submitted for approval
are based upon those used by the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles. However,
the time requirements have been reduced in
several steps of the procedures to allow the
appeals process to move forward while allowing
the public adequate time to appeal any decisions.
The Relocation and Public Relations Committee
recommends these attached procedures be adopted
by this Agency.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Kronenberg, Relocation
and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-12 was accepted and
the recommendations were implemented.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-63 regarding the Design Guidelines
for Downtown Project Area as follows:
On November 17, 1988 the Design Review Committee
conducted a Public Workshop on the issue of Design
Guidelines for the Downtown Project Area. The
workshop was held at the Civic Auditorium and
attracted approximately 30 participants.
Issues that were discussed included signage, awnings,
landscaping including tree and planters, building
materials/colors, street/lighting and property
maintenance.
Attached is a copy of the statements that were
made by the participants at the Public Workshop.
In conclusion, the Design Review Committee and
Staff intends to take these statements into
consideration in drafting the Design Review
Guidelines which will be a part of the Urban
Design Component of the Redevelopment Plan
Update. No formal action is necessary at this
time by the Agency other than to be aware of
these interesting and valid concerns.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-64 regarding an application submit-
ted by Heath and Company to replace existing signage for PG & E
at a building located at 1918 "H" Street as follows:
On December 1, 1988 the Design Review Committee
considered the application by Heath and Company
to replace existing signage for PG & E at a
building located at 1918 "H" Street.
The Committee approved the application as sub-
mitted on November 18, 1988. The new sign work
includes three logo signs, two facing "H" Street
and one facing 20th Street.
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The Committee recommends approval of this
application to the Agency.
Upon a motion by Councilmember Paynter,
Committee Report No. 88-64 was accepted and the
were implemented.
Design Review
recommendations
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-65 regarding an application submit-
ted by Bruce Keith for Joe and Christine Banducci for facade ren-
ovation including painting, a new mansard extension, window
replacement, brick veneer, and sidewalk improvements at a build-
ing located at 1025 18th Street as follows:
The Design Review Committee on December 1, 1988
reviewed the application by Bruce Keith for Joe
and Christine Banducci for facade renovation at
a building located at 1025 18th Street. The
application approved as presented included
exterior painting, a new mansard extension, window
replacement, brick veneer and sidewalk improvements.
The Committee recommends that the Agency approve
the application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-65 was accepted and the recommendations
implemented.
NEW BUSINESS
Staff Presentation - Redevelopment Overview.
Staff provided the Agency with a brief Redevelopment
Overview presentation. A video, "Redevelopment a Success Story"
and a slide presentation were shown.
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
of work for asbestos abatement at the
Civic Auditorium, Contract No. RA88-20
with Baker Pacific Corporation.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the Secretary
was authorized to record the Notice of Completion and release
appropriate securities by the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter,
Rubin, Watson
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Agency Member Dunn
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Annual Report of Financial Transactions
of the Central District Development
Agency to the State Controller.
Agency Member Araujo suggested that an extra effort be
made to provide housing in downtown.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Staff was
directed to present the Annual Report to the City Council.
Goals and prioritization of Central
District Development Agency Projects.
Chairperson Watson stated that it's not the Agency's
objective to have the City Council establish the Agency's priori-
ties or goals.
Agency Member Kronenberg stated that Agency's goals and
priorities can be used as a form of discussion.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the Chairs of
the Central District Development Agency's standing committees
were designated to act as representatives for meeting with the
City Council's Urban Development Committee on January 20, 1989.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Chairperson Watson requested that a member of the
Redevelopment Staff be familiar with the warrants and be prepared
to answer Agency questions.
Chairperson Watson asked Staff to place the nomination
of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson on the next agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(c) to discuss
possible litigation regarding the
Clarion Hotel.
Upon a motion by Chairperson Watson, the Agency
adjourned to the City Manager's Conference Room for Closed
Session at 4:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:00 p.m.
Upon a motion by Chairperson Watson, Staff was directed
to send a notice to the developers to comply with the Disposition
and Development Agreement.
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ADJOURNMENT
No further business to come before the Agency, upon a
motion by Agency Member Killmer, the meeting was adjourned at
5:01 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON of ~ Central District Development
Agency of the City of Bakersfield
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SECRETARY--of fh~ ~ent~al District Development
Agency of the City of Bakersfield
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