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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/87 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, August 17, 1987 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield, California, held the Venus Room of the Civic Auditorium, 1001 Truxtun Avenue, at 3:35 p.m., August 17, 1987. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watson. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Ki]lmer, Paynter, Rice, Rubin, Watson Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Patrick MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1987, were approved. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Patty Griffin, 1910 "L" Street, spoke regarding the 19th Street Specific Plan, requesting additional research for alterna- tive sources of revenue in order to alleviate some of the respon- sibility of the property owners to fund the project. Assistant City Manager Pulskamp provided background in- formation on meetings held with staff and the Downtown Business Association. Agency Member Rice requested that all Agency Members ceive a copy of the packet from the 19th Street Specific Plan meeting of staff and the Downtown Business Association. re- BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, communication from Agency Member Patrick, 12130 Wimbledon Way, dated July 29, 1987, submitting her resignation from the Central District Development Agency effective September 1, 1987, was received and referred to the Mayor's office by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Killmer, Paynter, None Agency Members Dunn, Patrick Rice, Rubin, Watson (Bills are continued following Unfinished Business.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Utility Easement from Pacific Gas and Electric for the Clarion Hotel Site, Lot 8 of Block 332. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Utility Easement from Pacific Gas and Electric for the Clarion Hotel Site, Lot 8 of Block 332, was accepted and the Executive Director was authorized to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. BILLS (Continued) Upon a motion by Agency Member Rice, Warrant Nos. 20 to 34 inclusive, in the amount of $72,493.16, were approved. Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1987 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Adoption of Resolution No. RA9-87 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield approving and authorizing execution of an acquisition agreement between the Agency and the City of Bakersfield. (Bakersfield Downtown Redevelopment Project) Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Resolution No. RA9-87 of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Killmer, Paynter, Rice, Rubin, None Agency Members Dunn, Patrick Watson Banducci Enterprises northeast corner of "P" Street and Truxtun Avenue in- stallation of a 46-inch wide by 84-inch high Directory Board wall sign. Building Director Bidwell made a presentation of the Banducci Enterprise project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Rice, Banducci Enterprise was granted approval for installation of a Directory Board wall sign by the following vote: Ayes: Agency Members Killmer, Paynter, Noes: None Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Patrick Rice, Rubin, Watson The Ivy Restaurant 1804 Chester Avenue - replacing existing awning, painting front of building and changing the signage. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the Ivy Restau- rant was granted approval for improvements to their building by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Killmer, Paynter, None Agency Members Dunn, Patrick Rice, Rubin, Watson Cinema 19 1224 19th Street - repaint front elevation, relocate entrance doors and add used simulated brick. Building Director Bidwell made a presentation of the Cinema 19 project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Cinema 19 was granted approval for improvements to their building by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Agency Members Paynter, Rice, Agency Member Killmer Agency Members Dunn, Patrick Rubin, Watson Proposed Interior Design, including mater- ials/furnishings, for Clarion Hotel. Partner tion of Aircoa representatives Joe Messina, Managing General of the Hotel project, and Debbie Lambreth gave a presenta- the design and materials of the Clarion Hotel. (Action on this Item appears on Page 3). Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1987 - Page 3 Proposed Landscaping Plan for Clarion Hotel and Ballroom. Joe Messina of Aircoa made a presentation of the land- scaping plan for the Hotel project. Agency Member Rubin requested an increase in the number of large trees to be used in the project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Ki]lmer, Interior Design, including materials/furnishings, Hotel was approved. the Proposed for the Clarion Upon a motion by Agency Member Rice, the Proposed Land- scaping Plan for the Clarion Hotel and Ballroom was approved sub- ject to final approval by the Design Review Committee. Proposed Exterior Signage and Exterior Lighting Plan for Clarion Hotel and Ballroom. Joe Messina of Aircoa made a presentation of the exter- ior signage and lighting plan for the Hotel project. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the proposed exterior signage and exterior lighting plan for the Clarion Hotel and Ballroom was approved. Proposed Interior Design, including materials/furnishings, of Civic Audi- torium remodel and new construction areas. Don Renfrow of Renfrow/Russell Associates explained the planned changes to the Civic Auditorium in conjunction with the new Hotel. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, interior design, including materials/furnishings, Auditorium remodel and new construction areas was the proposed of the Civic approved. Schedule hearing for September 8, 1987, for consideration of Resolution of Necessity regarding 1300 17th Street (assessors parcels 6-172-03 and 04) and 1314 17th Street (assessors parcel 6-172-05). Deputy City Attorney Daniels gave an explanation of the condemnation process regarding purchase of property by the City. Agency Member Rice requested all material and correspon- dence regarding the City's offer on property located at 1300 and 1314 17th Street be made available to Agency Members by the time of the Hearing on September 8, 1987. Richard Monje of Mosessian Development answered ques- tions for Agency Members. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, a date of September 8, 1987, was set for a Public Hearing for consideration of Resolution of Necessity regarding 1300 17th Street (assessors parcels 6-172-03 and 04) and 1314 17th Street (assessors parcels 6-172-05). Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1987 Page 4 AGENCY STATEMENTS City Manager Caravalho suggested that at the September 8, 1987 meeting, a specific project be selected for a Workshop. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. ATTEST: CHAIRMAN of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield SECRETARY of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield