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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/88 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, December 19, 1988 223 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. Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1988 - Page 2 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. Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1988 Page 3 225 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 226 Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1988 - Page 4 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. Bakersfield, California, December 19, 1988 - Page 5 227 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 ATTEST: SECRETARY--of fh~ ~ent~al District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz