HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/87 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, November 16, 1987
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., November 16, 1987.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watson.
The City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Rubin, Watson
Absent: Agency Member Araujo
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of November 2, 1987, were approved.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Wayne Keller, Business Manager of IBEW Local 428, spoke
as a representative of present and former employees of Premier
Electric, requesting that final payment be withheld on the Civic
Auditorium Storage Addition Contract No. RA7-87 until Premier
Electric complies with California Public Works Laws contained in
Labor Code Section 1771.
Lawrence Guay, 1675 Chester Avenue, spoke regarding the
proposed Bergen and Guay Office Project at the northwest corner of
Truxtun and Eye Street, stating that due to lack of interest by the
City, they are now beginning a new project at a different downtown
location, although they still retain an interest in the present
site. He suggested that a termination date be placed on the City
Center Project and that other developers be so informed.
Agency Member Rubin stated for the record that in re-
sponse to Mr. Guay's inference that the C.D.D.A. has been politi-
cized by two City Councilmembers, he would like it known that he
has not been contacted by anyone, and doubts any other Agency
Members have either, and he views that type of activity as highly
improper.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Agency Member Rubin made a motion to approve Warrant
No. 138 and Nos. 140 to 147 inclusive, excluding Warrant No. 139
to Colombo Construction pending deliberation by the Agency on
Notice of Completion for Contract No. RA7-87.
Agency Member Dunn requested for review by the Agency
a list of training seminars for staff during the 1987-88 fiscal
year budget.
Wayne Keller, Business Manager of IBEW Local 428, was
recognized to speak regarding the issue of withholding payment on
Contract No. RA7-87.
Agency Member Rubin's motion to approve Warrant No. 138
and Nos. 140 to 147 inclusive, excluding Warrant No. 139 to Colombo
Construction pending deliberation by the Agency on Notice of Com-
pletion for Contract No. RA7-87 was approved by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Dunn, Rubin, Watson
Agency Members Killmer, Paynter
Agency Member Araujo
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Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, communication from
Downtown Business Association President Fred McKenna, 1401 19th
Street, No. 101, dated October 16, 1987, regarding establishment
of a mini-mart with an off-sale alcoholic beverage license on
Chester Avenue, was received and referred to staff.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, communication from
Gary Fields, Labor Research Group, Inc., 8400 Enterprise Way, Oak-
land, dated November 6, 1987, regarding complaint against Premier
Electric for failure to pay prevailing wages to its employees,
was received and referred to staff.
REPORTS
Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review
Committee, read Design Review Committee Report No. 87-8 regarding
new Gottschalks signage on existing Brock's Department Store at
Chester Avenue and 20th Street as follows:
On November 5, 1987, the Design Review Committee
convened for the purpose of reviewing the applica-
tion by Stanford Signs on behalf of Gottschalks for
new signage on the existing downtown Brocks store
at Chester Avenue and 20th Street.
Specifically, the proposal is to place new Gott-
schalks signs on the east, north and west facing
sides of the building. All three signs are pro-
posed to 5' x 53' in size. These signs are to be
removed and placed on the new East Hills Mall
Store.
The Committee recommends approval of this applica-
tion dated October 30, 1987, for a period of one
year or to November 5, 1988, at which time these
three (3) signs will be removed and placed on the
new East Hills Mall Store. Additional new signs
for the downtown store will be reviewed at that
time for approval. Also, the Gottschalks sign on
20th Street will be allowed to exceed the thirty-
five (35) foot height in order to be placed above
the top row of windows.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the recommenda-
tions in Design Review Committee Report No. 87-8 were approved.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design Review
Committee, read Design Review Committee Report No. 87-9 regarding
application by Patricia A. Merritt for signage for clothing store
at 1511 19th Street as follows:
On November 5, 1987, the Design Review Committee
convened for the purpose of reviewing the applica-
tion by Patricia A. Merritt for signage for a
clothing store at 1511 19th Street.
The proposal is to place a 3'x7' sign saying, "P
F Clothes" directly over the front door of the
store.
The Committee recommends approval of this applica-
tion (as presented) dated October 20, 1987.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the recommenda-
tions in Design Review Committee Report No. 87-9 were approved.
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Upon a request by City Clerk Williams, Chairman Watson
recessed the meeting for five minutes. The meeting was recon-
vened.
Agency Member Wayne Killmer, Chairman of the Development
Committee, read Development Committee Report No. 87-1 regarding a
request by Crosspoint Communications to purchase Agency-owned pro-
perty as follows:
On October 19, 1987, the Development Committee met
to discuss the request by Crosspoint Communications
to purchase Agency-owned property. The referenced
property is behind the Kilburn Center located at
2022 "L" Street (see attachments 1 and 2).
This property was part of the acquisition by the
Agency of the former Easlings Paint facility and
was completed as part of the City's "land banking"
effort. Since its purchase, the building was re-
furbished and is leased to the Kern County Mental
Health Association.
Crosspoint Communications is requesting the pur-
chase of the vacant parcel to facilitate through
traffic from 21st Street to the alley between 20th
and 21st Streets.
This committee instructed staff to have Crosspoint
Communications complete an appraisal (at their ex-
pense) by a qualified, independent, MAI appraiser
and to submit that appraisal to the Agency. Cross-
point was further informed that the Agency will
review that value and if determined adequate,
will approve the sale.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the recommenda-
tions in Development Committee Report No. 87-1 were approved.
Agency Member Wayne Killmer, Chairman of the Development
Committee, read Development Committee Report No. 87-2 regarding
Proposed Bergen/Guay Office Tower as follows:
The Development Committee met on October 26, 1987,
to review and discuss the proposed Bergen/Guay
Office Tower proposal.
The discussion was related to the information sub-
mitted by the developer, Bergen/Guay.
It was determined that the cost of the project to
the Agency is greater than is justifiable and that
the financing arrangement has a disproportionately
high requirement for Agency funds.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the Develop-
ment Committee that the proposal, as submitted to
the CDDA, be rejected.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the recommenda-
tions in Development Committee Report No. 87-2 were approved.
Agency Member Wayne Killmer, Chairman of the Development
Committee, read Development Committee Report No. 87-3 regarding
Water Element in the 19th Street Specific Plan as follows:
The Development Committee met on Monday,
26, 1987, to discuss the inclusion of a
element" in the 19th Street Plan.
October
"water
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Research has been completed by staff regarding ini-
tial cost, maintenance problems, etc. This infor-
mation was provided to members of the Committee for
review prior to the meeting.
After discussion of the beneficial and detrimental
aspects of such as undertaking, it was the determi-
nation of the committee that:
(1) The initial cost and the maintenance and up-
keep expenses were excessive;
(2)
The available funds could be better utilized
for aspects of the plan that would not entail
similar maintenance costs and problems; and
(3)
It would not be a prudent investment of public
funds, however, if substantial property-owner
participation was forthcoming, a re-evaluation
of the proposal would be completed.
Based on the current level of property owner par-
ticipation and other pressing needs which exist in
the downtown, it is the recommendation of this com-
mittee that the proposed water element not be in-
cluded in the initial development phase of the 19th
Street Plan.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, the recommenda-
tions of Development Committee Report No. 87-3 were approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Notice of Completion, Storage Addition to
the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium -
Contract No. RA7-87.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp stated that in response
to the complaint by Research Consultant Gary Fields against Pre-
mier Electric on Contract No. RA7-87, staff has received a letter
from the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement requesting the
City to send them $16,401.96 in leiu of paying the contractor.
The problem of wages is then between the contractor and the State.
Agency Member Rubin made a motion that the $16,401.96
requested by the Division of Labor Standards be withdrawn from the
Colombo Warrant No. 139 and sent to the State of California Divi-
sion of Labor Standards Enforcement with the remainder of Warrant
No. 139, $18,896.03, remitted to Colombo Construction.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Notice of Com-
pletion Cor the storage addition to the Civic Auditorium, Contract
No. RA7-87, was approved.
Agency Member Rubin's motion to have the $16,401.96 re-
quested by the Division of Labor Standards withdrawn from the
Colombo Warrant No. 139 and sent to the State of California Divi-
sion of Labor Standards Enforcement with the remainder of Warrant
No. 139, $18,896.03, remitted to Colombo Construction, was approv-
ed by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Dunn,
None
Agency Member Araujo
Killmer, Paynter,
Rubin, Watson
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Lender Consent Agreement for "K" Street
Garage.
Curtis Darling, co-owner of the "K" Street Garage pro-
perty, was allowed to speak regarding the Agreement.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, the Lender Con-
sent Agreement for the "K" Street Garage was approved and the
Executive Director authorized to execute the Agreement.
Maintenance of Vacant and Abandoned
Buildings.
Agency Member Dunn stated for the record that the reason
she has a personal interest in maintenance of vacant and abandoned
buildings is because the Agency's goals for downtown require on-
going, active ordinance enforcement and new ordinances are needed
to force the non-existance of unsightly property in downtown, in-
cluding buildings with out-of-state, out-of-city landowners.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, staff was directed
to draft appropriate ordinances and design review guidelines to
insure adequate maintenance of unoccupied buildings.
Discussion regarding Appointment of Chair-
person for Relocation and Public Relations
Committee.
Upon Chairman Watson's request, discussion regarding
Appointment of Chairperson for Relocation and Public Relations
Committee was deferred to the meeting of December 7, 1987.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
~ Central District
Development Agency of the City
of Bakersfield
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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