HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 31-89RESOLUTION NO. 31-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND SUBGRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 89-665 has
authorized the establishment of a National Historic Preservation
Grants-in-Aid Program providing matching funds to the State of
California, its political subdivisions, eligible non-profit
organizations, and individuals for historic preservation survey,
registration, and planning; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is
responsible for the administration of the program within the
state, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing appli-
cation under the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State
Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to
certify by resolution the approval of applications and the avail-
ability of local matching funds prior to submission of said
applications to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
City of Bakersfield:
Approves the filing of an application for the
National Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid
assistance for Section 25 project; and
Appoints the Economic Development Director or his/
her authorized agent to coordinate, process, and
execute all contracts, agreements, amendments, and
ancillary documents within the scope of the attached
application; and
Agrees that all required local matching funds will
be provided for the project.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a
regular meeting thereof held on February 15, 1989 , by
the following vote:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED February 15, 1989
CLARENCE E. MEDDERS
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
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Office of Historic Preservation
Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Amount Requested $52,549
GRANT APPLICATION
California National Historic Preservation Fund Program
Survey, Planning, National Register and Certified Local Government
BACKGROUND
A. Grant Program: X Survey X Planning
National Register
Certified Local Government (CLG).
B. CLGs Only: Date of Certification:
2. Applicant: City of Bakersfield
(City, county, non-profit preservation organization
or qualified individual.)
NOTE: To be eligible, applicants under the CLG Grant Program must
be certified by the Office of Historic Preservation prior to grant
application deadline.
Contact Person: Donna Barnes
Address:
Phone:
515 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3765
3. Legislative District(s)
Congressional No(s):
State Senate No(s):
State Assembly No(s):
of Project:
20th Name of Representative:
16th Name of Representative:
33rd Name of Representative:
William Thomas
Don Rogers
Trice Harvey
On September 29, 1982, the City of Bakersfield adopted the
Bakersfield Historic Preservation Ordinance which allowed for the
creation of the Historic Preservation Commission. The nine member
Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on
Describe the past and current preservation program efforts (public
and/or private) in the community upon which the project will have
impact. (1 paragraph only)
issues related to the preservation of historically, architecturally
and culturally significant resources. Since its inception, the
Commission has certified two cultural resource surveys in downtown
Bakersfield. A third survey of East Bakersfield is currently in
the process of final certification by the Commission and City
Council. On January 18, 1989, the City Council approved funding
and work performance for a fourth cultural resource survey to be
conducted in a portion of Section 25, Northern Division. The
cultural resource survey provides an excellent framework for cur-
rent plans and efforts to formulate the Section 25; Historic
District, complete with design guidelines and planning standards.
The proposed historic district will be Bakersfield's first, and was
initiated by the neighborhood's residents. When completed, the
survey will contribute to create approximately two square miles of
documented cultural resources. The proposed district boundaries
connect with the existing Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment
Project study area. This study area is addressed in the Downtown
General Plan Redevelopment Element, Historic Preservation
Component. The component describes the history of the downtown
area, addresses historic properties, discusses architects and
builders, and outlines assumptions, goals, and objectives. The
entire element including the Historic Preservation Component is now
being revised. To supplement these activities, the Bakersfield
Historic Preservation Ordinance is also being revised. The new
ordinance is considered state of the art and is modeled after the
City of San Diego and Tampa, Florida. The flexibility of the ordi-
nance allows for the formation of individual historic districts
with specific guidelines and criteria developable for each individ-
ual area's special characteristics.
PROJECT PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION
Describe the project purpose, scope, methods and specific tasks to
be performed. Address the appropriate program area(s) below rele-
vant to the type grant you are requesting. CLGs should also
address one or more of the following (use a continuation sheet if
necessary).
Survey (Identification Standards II and III)
(1) What is (are) the historical context relevant to the
project? How will they be developed?
The project's historical context is the first land released for
development by the Kern County Land Company adjacent the City of
Bakersfield. The company controlled the western and southern
fringe areas of the City of Bakersfield. Known as Section 25,
Northern Division, the neighborhood contains residential and
limited commercial properties. Geographic boundaries include
Truxtun Avenue to the south, "F" Street to the east, 24th Street
to the north, and Oak Street to the west. The area contains
some of the best examples of fine turn-of-the century homes
found anywhere in Bakersfield. Several homes are designed by
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noted architects such as Clarence Cullimore, Richard J. Neutra,
and Ernie Kump. As a result, the area features a variety of
architectural styles warranting historic district merit.
Knowledge about historic context is documented in the Historic
Resource Component of Bakersfield's 2010 General Plan.
Development of the Section 25, Northern Division, neighborhood
began in the 1880's when some of the city's more affluent
citizens settled there. In the 1900's to the 1910's these large
estates were infilled with more modest single family homes.
Development was also encouraged by the construction of Kern
County's new hospital completed at the extreme west end of the
area in 1896. Public transportation to the hospital was pro-
vided by the Bakersfield Kern Railroad trolley which housed its
trolleys across from the hospital on Oak Street. The City's
athletic field was also located along Oak Street. People gath-
ered there to play various sports such as baseball and football.
Today, over 375 structures have been documented as being
architecturally in tact and of pre-1941 construction, enabling
justification for these structures to fall under criteria set
for historic building inventory surveys. These preliminary sur-
veys were performed in conjunction with the Bakersfield 2010
General Plan Historic Resource Component. In addition to arc-
hitectural significance, other types of historic resources exist
making the area culturally rich and even more significant had
these resources been removed.
This particular neighborhood is being targeted as Bakersfield's
first historic district in response to publicly initiated
requests. The Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission has
heard these requests and intends to pursue the necessary steps
for historic district formation. To initiate this process, a
revised draft historic preservation ordinance has received
preliminary approval and is now subject to city-wide review.
This process is anticipated to take approximately three months
until final approval is obtained.
Identification activities proposed as a part of the total
project would be developed to include a continuation of the
historic survey process over a period of time, due to the very
large number of historic properties. All data would be recorded
on the Historic Resource Inventory Forms (DRP 523) and the
Historic Resources Data Encoding Sheets (DPR 660). The first
portion of survey work began this January, 1989, when the
Bakersfield City Council approved funding for the work program.
This initial survey area accounts for approximately 70 struc-
tures in a 24 block area. Over 300 structures remain for total
survey inventory completion.
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(2) What characteristics of the area warrant this proposal?
The abundance and quality of various historical, cultural and
architectural resources in this unique Bakersfield area warrant
the proposed survey and establishment of the City's first his-
toric district. Coupled with these characteristics is the fact
that directly east of this area two previous cultural resource
surveys have been performed.
This area was developed for the most part after the arrival of
the railroad and after the oil boom of the 1900's. This land
was part of the vast Kern County Land Company property and had
been held back for years, partly due to its close proximity to
town, and to its poor building potential. The land had been
part of the old middle fork of the Kern River with the Panama
Slough and Reeder Lake running through the middle of it.
Reeder Lake was a body of shallow water formed by lowlands which
backed up water to the old slough. It was full in the winter and
marshy in the summer. Reeder Lake was approximately located in
the area where present day Jastro Park is located. (The park
was established in 1907.) During the 1880's and 1890's many
canals were put in place which diverted water from the Kern
River. With the depletion of some waters by canals, and other
reinforcing of riverbanks, the land was made somewhat useful.
In 1896, the County built its hospital at the end of 19th Street
near Oak Street. This facility opened the door for further
development in the area. The Land Company by coincidence was
also divesting itself of land at the time, thus the development
of the area from 22nd Street to the Santa Fe tracks. Earlier,
in 1891, the Kern County Land Company opened a small tract
roughly between "F" Street and "A" Street, and California Avenue
and 17th Street. Part of this area south of the tracks is now
Bakersfield High School and another part is the Mercy Hospital
complex. Another very small tract, the Brower Tract, opened up
in 1889. This was located between "D" and "F" Streets and 17th
and 19th Streets and was partially designed for the Brower House
(no longer there).
Today over 375 pre-1941 buildings stand in the area, represent-
ing a neighborhood which was and still remains a valuable cul-
tural resource as Bakersfield's city limits continue to grow.
(3) What resource types will be included?
Resource types to be included in the survey consist of residen-
tial dwellings, commercial buildings, and remnants of the 19th
century such as trees, fences, barns, design patterns from the
old Kern Hospital grounds, and indentification of significant
architects.
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The area is a well-defined neighborhood composed largely of
single family dwellings. Limited commercial structures are
located in the outer boundaries of the neighborhood and compli-
ment the scale and integrity of the area. Some of the City's
best examples of turn-of-the-century homes can be found here and
it is one of the few areas left which retains its small town
character.
The area is being targeted as Bakersfield's first historic dis-
trict because of its abundance of resources, but also for the
implementation of future preservation planning guidelines. Once
the area is designated and specific guidelines are developed,
review of all proposed exterior construction and reconstruction
plans will have to be approved by a review committee. The com-
mittee will be a part of the Historic Preservation Commission.
(4) What historical period(s) will be covered?
The survey intends to cover all pre-1941 historical periods.
Specific time periods begin in the 1890's when initial develop-
ment started to pre-1941, the 50 year cut off date. Evidence of
remnants prior to 1890 also appear to be possible as seen in the
initial inventory.
Specific historic periods relevant to the area involve the fol-
lowing time frames:
1 - 1890 to 1905 signifies the areas initial development;
2 - 1906 to 1925 signifies the areas secondary development
Stage;
3 - 1926 to 1.941 the third and final era of development.
National Register (Registration Standard IV):
This section not applicable.
(1) What is (are) the historic context(s) relevant to the
project? How will they be developed?
(2)
What type(s) and
Individual
number of nomination(s) will be prepared?
Districts Thematic
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(3) What is the estimated number of contributing resources the
District or Thematic Nomination.
(4) What are the characteristics of the resources to be
addressed?
(5) What characteristics of the area or individual resources
warrant this proposal?
(6) What historic period will be covered?
C. Planning (Planning Standard I):
(1) What is the plan, report, or guideline to be produced?
A preliminary survey has demonstrated that the Section 25,
Northern Division area has potential historic district merit.
Generally the neighborhood contains well maintained buildings in
good condition. Approximately 375 buildings constructed,
pre-1941, exist in the area. There are also single family and
multiple family residential dwellings and limited commercial
structures built after 1941. Proposed historic district bounda-
ries are Oak Street to the west, 24th Street to the north,."F"
Street to the east and Truxtun Avenue to the south.
Concerns expressed to the Bakersfield Historic Preservation
Commission from area residents were primarily focused around
incompatible architectural styles encroaching into their neigh-
borhood and growth and land use pressures from the downtown area.
The goal is to produce a preservation plan with established
design guidelines to help encourage and preserve the character
and integrity of this historic area. This plan and design
guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction are what is
to be produced in an organized format. By developing such a
product, the City of Bakersfield would be able to offer design
guidelines for new, older and historic properties to ensure
proper design and compatability of these properties. Design
expectations to assist in site planning, design characteristics,
architectural features, materials and colors, landscaping, and
open space will allow a valuable tool to ensure the retention
of the historic neighborhood whether it be residential or
commercial. Retention of the environment as a whole is the best
method of experiencing the character of a historic neighborhood.
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The preservation plan is proposed to augment the existing general
plan and would become the primary planning document for the
Section 25 neighborhood. Specific contents in the plan will
deal with the following topics:
(a)
History of the Area - The Section 25 neighborhood
history will be researched to enable a general under-
standing of the community's past, and to provide future
perspectives.
(b)
Historic Survey Inventory - The ultimate goal is to com-
plete the inventory and documentation of all historic
resources in Section 25. This information is to be
recorded onto "State" forms.
(c)
History Survey Strategy - Efforts to utilize the assis-
tance of capable volunteers from the community will be
outlined. A professional historian acting as survey coor-
dinator would guide this process.
(d)
(e)
(f)
Plan Graphics - Depictions of the various architectural
styles found in the area are envisioned. Base maps and
aerial photographs would supplement the plan.
Planning Assumptions and Program Goals and Objectives
This section will outline planning assumptions and estab-
lish short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
Program Coordination and Implementation - Recommendations
for program coordination and implementation and the
various roles between Section 25 residents, the public
sector and the private sector will be formulated. This
coordination would demonstrate how the plan and its
implementation would affect relations between the
Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission Agency, the
Central District Development Agency, the Planning
Commission and the City Council.
(g)
(h)
Capital Improvements/Program Budget - This section would
identify program budgets and improvements, such as new
streetlights, monument entry signs, new landscaping,
sidewalks, and possibly a historic mini theme park.
Develop Design Expectations - Design guidelines for prop-
erty owners who require information on rehabilitation and
historic preservation in Section 25 would be developed
specifically targeting the needs in the area.
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(2) What is (are) the historical context that will form the
basis of the plan? How will they be developed?
Historic, cultural and architectural resources in this unique
Bakerfield area warrant the proposed survey and establishment of the
City's first historic district. Coupled with these characteristics
is the fact that directly east of this area two previous cultural
resurce surveys have been performed.
This area was developed for the most part after the arrival of
the railroad and after the oil boom of the 1900's. This land
was part of the vast Kern County Land Company property and had
been held back for years, partly due to its close proximity to
town, and to its poor building potential. The land had been
part of the old middle fork of the Kern River with the Panama
Slough and Reeder Lake running through the middle of it.
Reeder Lake wa~ a body of shallow water formed by lowlands which
backed up water to the old slough. It was full in the winter
and marshy in the summer. Reeder Lake was approximately located
in the area where present day Jastro Park is located. (The park
was established in 1907.) During the 1880's and 1890's many
canals were put in place which diverted water from the Kern
River. with the depletion of some waters by canals, and other
reinforcing of riverbanks, the land was made somewhat useful.
In 1896, the County built its hospital at the end of 19th Street
near Oak Street. This facility opened the door for further
development in the area. The Land Company by coincidence was
also divesting itself of land at the time, thus the development
of the area from 22nd Street to the Santa Fe tracks. Earlier,
in 1891, the Kern County Land Company opened a small tract
roughly between "F" Street and "A" Street, and California Avenue
and 17th Street. Part of this area south of the tracks is now
Bakersfield High School and another part is the Mercy Hospital
complex. Another very small tract, the Brower Tract, opened up
in 1889. This was located between "D" and "F" Streets and 17th
and 19th Streets and was partially designed for the Brower House
(no longer there).
Today over 375 pre-1941 buildings stand in the area, represent-
ing a neighborhood which was and still remains a valuable cul-
tural resource as Bakersfield's city limits continue to grow.
(3) Who will use the plan, report, etc. produced?
The preservation plan will be an invaluable tool for all citizens
of Bakerfield interested in the Section 25 historic district.
Anticipated specific interest groups who would utilize and request
copies of the finished document are governmental agencies, area
residents, realtors, developers, planners, historic preserva-
tionists and others interested in the district's creation and
plan implementation.
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(4) What is the number, size and nature of the product?
It is estimated that approximately 1000 individual copies of the
preservation plan would have to be produced in order to meet
the demands of the public and private sectors. To maximize
reproduction efficiency, the plan's format would be developed
on 8.5" x 11" size paper stock. The plans production goals
would be to adopt for the public's use a "user friendly"
document, complete with a history of the area, historic survey
inventories, survey strategies, graphics, assumptions, goals and
objectives, program coordination and implementation, and capital
improvements and design guidelines.
Describe the method and extent of public participation (one
paragraph).
Volunteers to perform various tasks during the term of the
survey will be sought from the existing neighborhood.
Information obtained from area residents will be used in data
completion, analysis, and documentation. Volunteers will be an
integral part of the survey. Their familiarity with the local
area will enhance the quality of the survey. A spokesperson for
the area has already been selected. Additional information will
be sought by city staff in the form of letters sent to each
property owner who owns property in the proposed historict
district.
What is the breath of impact of the proposed project:
Statewide Regional X Local
Describe the project impact (1 paragraph).
The importance of this survey and subsequent historic district
designation plays an important role in the future preservation
of Bakersfield's historic values and resources. The history of
Bakersfield is not particularly well represented in its build-
ings and structures due to a number of disasters. The Fire of
1889 in downtown Bakersfield destroyed many of the City's origi-
nal buildings. The largest disaster to befall Bakersfield in
contemporary times was the July 21, 1952 earthquake and its
August 22 after shock which literally changed the face of the
city. Therefore, existing residential neighborhoods, like
Section 25, containing structures built in the 1890's are impor-
tant historic, architectural, and cultural resource aspects of
Bakersfield. The project's impact would be recognized city wide
as the first area to become a historic district initiated by its
residents. Once established all building applications relating
to property in the district would be subject to review, so that
the proposed work would not adversely affect the exterior archi-
tectural features or relationship and congruity in the desig-
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nated historic district. As a regulatory tool this review
process will protect the neighborhoods character, diverse archi-
tectural styles and the historic values of designated properties
from alterations that are incompatible, and from construction
methods and materials of inferior quality and appearance.
B. Regional or Local Impact Projects: If the applicant is not a
planning or redevelopment agency, how will the project be for-
mally incorporated into the official local planning process (1
paragraph, be specific).
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of nine (9)
members. Each council member appoints one member and the Major
appoints two members. All members serve three(3) year terms and
each member serves until his or her successor is duly appointed
and qualified. The Commission has the power and duty to compile
and maintain a comprehensive inventory of cultural resources and
to adopt specific guidelines for the designation of cultural
resources including landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts. In addition the Commission has the following powers
which are intergrated into the city's official local planning
process:
(1) Review and comment upon the conduct of land use, housing,
redevelopment, municipal improvements, and other types of
planning and programs undertaken by any agency or department
of the City, the County, or State, as they relate to the
cultural resources of the City.
(2) Review and comment upon all applications for permits, envi-
ronmental assessments, environmental impact records, environ-
mental impact statements, and other similar documents,
pertaining to cultural resources, or related neighboring
property.
(3) Adopt prescriptive standards to be used by the Commission
in reviewing applications for permits to rehabilitate, construct
an addition, change, alter, modify, remodel, remove, or signifi-
cantly affect any cultural resource.
(4) Approve, modify or disapprove, in whole
applications for permits pursuant to Section
chapter.
or in part,
15.72.070 of this
(5) Render advice and guidance, upon the request of a property
owner or tenant, on the financial and physical aspects of the
restoration, alteration, rehabilitation, landscaping or mainte-
nance of any cultural resource including landmark site, historic
district, or neighboring property within public view.
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OR
C.
(6) Participate in, promote, and conduct public information,
educational, and interpretive programs pertaining to cultural
resources.
(7) Establish criteria and conduct or cause to be conducted a
comprehensive cultural resource survey of properties within the
boundaries of the City. Publicize, maintain and periodically
update survey results.
(8) Adopt procedural rules for the designation of cultural
resource sites identified in local cultural resource surveys and
identify sites eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, in accordance with the requirements i the National
Historic Preservation Act, Section 101(c)(2).
(9) Recommend to the Planning Commission and City Council
procedures to facilitate the use of survey results in the City's
planning process.
These powers are a part of the revised Bakersfield Historic
Preservation Ordinance.
Statewide Impact Projects: How will this project assist the
State Office of Historic Preservation in meeting its comprehen-
sive statewide planning requirements?
The City of Bakersfield, a regional center in the southern San
Joaquin Valley, is one of California's fastest growing cities.
This rapid new growth requires the City to recognize its varied
and colorful past. Implementing a project of this magnitude
within the largest city located in the southern San Joaquin
Valley would enhance the State Office of Historic Preservation
effort in meeting its regional and statewide planning
objectives.
Which of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Archeology and Historic Preservation will this project address?
X Planning X Identification X Evaluation
__ Registration (See enclosed Standards).
The project will address the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Archeology and Historic preservation in a combina-
tion of preservation planning, identification, and evaluation
standards. The preservation planning aspect of the project will
address all historic resource types in the Section 25 area.
Information about historic properties needs to be identified to
form a cohesiw~ historic district whose historic context is pub-
licly recognizable. Once determined this historical importance
can be used to provide a guide in the future land use management
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and development of the area. Identification activities will
include the background research and survey activities for
pre-1941 properties in Section 25. Since approximately 375
structure of this type have been preliminary identified the
identification activities will use more detailed survey
techniques. The evaluation process will address the next step
after identification activities. Evaluation will determine the
significance of identified properties and specifically include
the actual inventory process of historic properties that meet
pre-1941, the 50 year cut off criteria. The evaluation process
would ultimately create a local resource survey inventory which
would be distributed to the state upon completion.
PERSONNEL
What are the names addresses, and telephone numbers of project
supervisor and principal investigators? Please enclose resumes.
Do they meet the professional standards required in 36 CFR 617
X Yes __ No. If not, how will these requirements be met?
(See enclosed professional standards and certification form).
* Mr. Chris Brewer, the project's principal investigator is a
Register Professional Historian.
City staff members can be contacted at:
515 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3765
PRODUCTS
Describe and estimate as accurately as possible the nature and
quantity of the products to be produced.
The proposed project and end product is composed of two parts which
include identification and evaluation activities and also planning
activities. These two separate products are described below.
Identification and Evaluation Activities - The proposed contin-
uation of the Historic Building Survey for the Section 25 area
represents an on-going effort toward the recognition of local
historic buildings and structures. It is imperative that the
survey be thorough, relevant and accurate in providing informa-
tion regarding these properties. The survey results will repre-
sent a clear and descriptive analysis of each building structure,
and culture resource deemed to be significant. Approximately
375 resources are estimated to exist based on a preliminary
windshield survey. Currently the Fourth Year Cultural Resource
Survey is underway in a portion of Section 25.
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To properly survey an area for historic and cultural resources,
a number or activities must occur. These are:
(1) Review of existing preliminary surveys, documents, and other
data pertaining to the survey area. Careful evaluation of these
resources effecting a clear picture of district patterns or
other cultural elements not normally recognized in routine
analysis;
(2) Solicitation of volunteers to perform various tasks during
the term of the survey. Volunteers will be trained and utilized
in data compilation, analysis, and documentation. Volunteers
will be an integral part of the survey. Their familiarity with
property procedures as well as the local area will enhance the
quality of the survey.
(3) Volunteers and consulting staff will be assigned specific
areas of the survey. Each will be provided with essential data,
maps, and other pertinent information.
(4) The survey process, data compiled and initial input to draft
survey forms will be monitored to ensure accuracy. Without a
concise set of data, the survey will be subject to inaccuracies.
Consistency to input data is imperative to a good survey.
(5) The survey data will be entered into a data-file in essen-
tially the same format at that of Survey Form DPR 523 (the
state's form). DPR 523 is the primary survey form used in all
state sponsored surveys. When coupled with DPR 660 (the
state's main data form) the building information compilation will
be complete. Initially entered into computer files, the infor-
mation will be printed out on hard copy preliminary forms for
review. The results will be prepared in such a way as to be
integrated in a computerized data management system compatible
%~ith the office of Historic Preservation.
(6) Once each file is reviewed by the commission sub-committee
and found to be accurate, the data will be entered onto the
official forms (DPR 523 & DPR 600). When the survey is
completed, all forms will be submitted to the State Office of
Historic Preservation for final acceptance.
(7) Reproduction of the final cultural resource inventory will
be required for various governmental agencies and for the public.
It is estimated that approximately 100 copies will be needed.
(8) Upon completion of the inventory, brochures available to the
public for self-conducted tours will be a project goal.
Approximately 500 of these brochures would be requested for pub-
lic distribution.
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Preservation Planning Activities - The preservation plan will be
an invaluable tool for all citizens of Bakersfield interested in
the Section 25 historic district. Anticipated specific interest
groups who would utilize and request copies of the finished doc-
ument are governmental agencies, area residents, realtors,
developers, planners, historic preservationists and others
interested in the district's creation and plan implementation.
It is estimated that approximately 1000 copies of the preserva-
tion plan would have to be produced in order to meet the demands
of the public and private sectors. To maximize reproduction
efficiency the plans format would be developed on 8.5" x 11"
size paper stock. The plans reduction goals would be to adopt
for the public's use a "user friendly" document, complete with a
history of the area, historic survey inventories, survey
strategies, graphics, assumptions, goals and objectives, program
coordination and implementation, capital improvements and design
guidelines.
BUDGET
9. A. Amount of funds requested
$52,549
Amount of matching share
$52,549
(Must equal or exceed amount requested)
Cost
Categories
Rate Used Cash
To Calculate From
Cost Grant
Other In-Kind
Cash Services Total
Salaried
Employees
Per Hr. x
of hours
John F. Wager, Jr.
(Administrator)
$39.26 x 42 hrs.
$ 1,649 $ 1,649
Art Hartenberger
(Supervisor)
$32.02 x 208 hrs.
6,660 6,660
Andre Harvey
(Graphic Technician)
Cynthia Rowland
(Clerk Steno I)
$15.24 x 248 hrs.
$8.20 x 208 hrs.
3,780 3,780
1,705 1,705
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Project
Coordinator
Donna Barnes
(Assistant Planner)
Volunteers
$24.17 x 475 hrs.
$10.25 x 208 hrs.
11,481
2,132
11,481
2,132
*Rates per hour include fringe benefits.
Supplies
Photographic
Supplies/
Procesing
Aerial photos
B/W photos
historic photos
= $3,000
Other Supplies graphics
and Materials
= $1,500
Printing Cost 50 pp. @ .15¢
x 1000 plans
= $7,500
Contract Employees
Professional Consultant Fee
Service $55,549 = $40,549 (15,000)
Other
Contracts
Indirect Cost
Direct $ Per Indirect Program
Hour Salary Costs Hours
Jake Wager
Art Hartenberger
Donna Barnes
Cynthia Rowland
Andre Harvey
29.52 x .138 x 42 = $ 171
24.25 x .138 x 208 = 696
18.31 x .138 x 475 = 1,200
8.20 x .138 x 208 = 235
12.19 x .138 x 248 = 417
TOTAL
$34,830
$ 3,000
$ 1,500
$ 7,500
$55,549
$2,719
Total Project Cost
Federal Share
Non-Federal Share
Overmatch (if any)
$105,098
52,549
52,549
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C. Source of Non-Federal Match:
10.
(1)
Donor:
Source:
Kind:
Amount:
City of Bakersfield
City Staff
In-kind serices & Indirect costs
$37,549
(2)
Donor:
Source:
Kind:
Amount:
City of Bakersfield
Consultant
General Fund
$15,000
(3) Donor:
Source:
Kind:
Amount:
Project Schedue: Attach the completed project schedule (enclosed).
Thirty days after notice of
What is the project beginning date: grant award SHPO.
12-14 months after SHPO
What is the project ending date: contract signed.
GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Return this checklist with the grant application form.
X Complete and accurate application form.
X Resolution from governing body authorizing the application and
designating the authorized representative responsible for exe-
cuting all documents (sample included, individuals need not
file a resolution). *Scheduled for approval on the 2/15/89
City Council agenda.
X Certification of Professionalism.
X Resumes of Principal Personnel.
X All applicable maps (required for survey and National Register
Grants).
X Cover letter from authorized representative.
X Agreement from key city or county planning agency to utilize
the resulting product. (Required for local or regional pro-
jects if applicant is not the key planning agency.)
X Proposed Project Schedule.
CLGs only: copy of Certification Agreement.
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NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
SUBGRANT PROGRAMS
CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONFORMANCE
SURVEYS AND PLANNING COMPONENT
(CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SURVEY, NATIONAL REGISTER OR PLANNING)
WESTCHESTER, SECTION 25
PROJECT NAME
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TITLE OF GOVERNING BODY, NON-PROFIT OR INDIVIDUAL
CITY OR COUNTY OF BAKERSFIELD
I certify that all research, investigations survey, nomination studies
and reports prepared as part of this grant assisted project will be
professionally prepared by individuals meeting the professional quali-
fications specified in the Federal Register Vol. 48, No. 190,
September 29, 1983. All such work will be done according to the
Secretary of the In~erior's Standards for Archeology and Historic
Preservation. Any ~ori[ not meetin~ sa~d standards will not be
reimbursed. /
JOHN F. WAGER, JR. \
Name ~ ~
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Title
January 30, 1989
Date
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SAMPLE RESOLUTION
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
SUBGRANT PROGRAM
SURVEYS AND PLANNING COMPONENT
(CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SURVEYS, NATIONAL REGISTER OR PLANNING)
CITY OF COUNTY OF BAKERSFIELD
RESOLUTION NO.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL
(OFFICIAL TITLE OF THE GOVERNING BODY-CITY, COUNTY, BOARD, ETC.)
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 89-665 has authorized
the establishment of a National Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid
Program providing matching funds to the State of California, its
political subdivisions, eligible non-profit organizations, and indi-
viduals for historic preservation survey, registration, and planning;
and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is
responsible for the administration of the program within the state,
setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application under
the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State
Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by
resolution the approval of applications and the availability of local
matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the (City Council, Board
of Supervisors, Directors, etc.):
Approves the filing of an application for the National
Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid assistance for Section 25
project; and
Appoints the Economic Development Coordinator or his/her
authorized duty as the agent to coordinate, p'r-~cess, and
execute all contracts, agreements, amendments, and ancillary
documents within the scope of the attached application.
3. Agrees that all required local matching funds will be
provided for the project.
Passed this
day of
, 19
Signature
Date
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE
NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
SUBGRANT PROGRAM
Categories of work from approved Project Scope: Progress and Products
by Quarter
1st Quarter
1. Identification and Evaluation Activities - Preliminary inventory
activities, secure base maps, data, solicit and select volunteers.
Preservation Planning - Begin development of area history,
continue review process of the revised Historic Preservation
Ordinance, obtain property owner identification and solicit
property owner historical information in the proposed historic
district.
2nd Quarter
1. Identification and Evluation Activities Identify specific
property sites and categorize into subject groups.
Preservation Planning - Research activities utilizing project
volunteers will be underway. The preparation of various graphic
illustrations and photography will be a part of this quarter's
work.
3rd Quarter
1. Identification and Evaluation Activities - Approximately one-third
of the cultural resource work program will be completed.
Preservation Planning - Planning assumptions, goals and objectives
will be developed. Programs for project implementation between
private and public sectors will be described at this point in the
project.
4th Quarter
1. Identification and Evaluation Activities - Approximately one-third
survey data is completed.
Preservation Planning - Identification of program budgets and cap-
ital improvements will be completed. Development of the design
expectations will also be completed.
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11. Cetification of Conformance
I certify that this subgrant will be administered and work will
be performed in accordance with the Grant Application and
Procedural~Gui~e and Secre%tar~of Interior's Standard for
Archeology ~nd|Historic Preservation and other in
· ' ~ ~ ol' a~'~ structions and
guidelines dr lded by OHP eferenced in the guide.
Name of Aut{orized?prese~ative
Date
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RESUME
JANUARY 20, 1989
CHRISTOPHER D. BREWER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION/LOCAL HISTORY
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL HISTORIAN,
Business Address:
CONSULTANT
C.C.P. H,
Brewer's Historical Consultants
P.O. Box 96, 1718 So. Kaweah
Exeter, California 93221
i. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982-
Owner, Brewer's Historical Consultants;
providing historic preservation consultation
and local historical research assistance to
public and private sectors in California.
£978-1982
Engaged by the Kern County Museumin a number
of technical and management positions
including. that of Acting Director.
responsibilities included management of a 14
acre outdoor museum complex, historical and
preservation research, implementation of
presetetlon and conservation programs,
supervision of 15 to 30 paid snd volunteer
staff, anelysis and development of policy and
procedures, conducting organizational
development studies, end other duties as
required.
II. EDUCATION
Master of Arts
Public Administration
Certificate in
Public Administrstion
Bachelor of Arts
Public Administration
Associate of Arts
California State College
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bskersfield~ CA 93309
California State College
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield~ CA 93309
California State College
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield~ CA 93309
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield~ CA 93305
ACADEMIC HONORS
Pi Alpha Alpha; Charter Member~ 1982~ Secretsry
Soaps Scholar; Soaps Praetor~ University of Southern
California~ 1983-4 {Doctoral Program)
IV: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED (selected sample}
Historic Building survey and evaluation~ Highwsy 33 widening
proJect~ Firebaugh area~ CALTRANS~ 1989
Member~ Master Plan Task Force~ Kern County Muaeum~ 1987-
Daly Plumbing Building (Bakersfield Cash Register)
Bakersfield~ CA; Private individual; consultation on
historic preservation and renovation of building, Point cf
Historical Interest; National register applioation~ 1986-
Consultant to City of Bakersfield~ Baker Street Historic
Building Survey~ 1987-1988
Shsfter Hotel proJect~ Shafter~ CA; Private non-profit
organization; consultation on historic preservation and
building renovation~ National register application. 1985-8
Consultant to City of Bakersfield~ Year 2010 General Plan
Updste~ Historic Preservation Element~ 1985-1988
Consultant to City of Bakersfieldt Historic and Cultural
Resources Surveys I and II~ 1983-1985
Consultant to City of Bakersfield~ Garces Memorial Circle
ProJect~ Environmental Impact Report~ Historic and Cultural
Resources sections~ 1984-5
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (continued)
Consultant to Kern
relocation project;
Manager. 1984
County Museum, Mammouth Mine Stamp Mill
site and relocaticn planning and project
Consultant to Shafter Historical Society, Shafter Santa Fe
Depot Project; relocation site planning, restoration
planning, National Register of Historic Places listing; CCHS
award of Merit 1983. 1981-1987
Hotel Tulare, Tulare, CA; Private investment group;
consultation on historic preservation and renovation of
building, National register and Tax Act certification
applications. Project complete, terminated due to fire. 1983
Standard Oil Building,
group; consultation on
of building, National
applications. 1982
Bakersfield, CA; Private investment
historic preservation and renovation
register and Tax Act certification
Century Building (Tevis Block/ Kern County Land Company
Building) Bakersfield, CA; Private investment group;
consultation on unreinforced masonry building, historic
preservation and renovation of building, National register
and Tax Act certification applications. 1982
Union Ice Plant Number 6, Bakersfield, CA; Private
investment group; consultation on unreinforced masonry
building, historic preservation and renovation of building,
State Point of Historic Interest, National register and Tax
Act certification applications. 1982-4
Old Stone House, Tehachapi, CA; Private investment; National
Register of Historic Places. 1980-7
Research and development of numerous other historic landmark
projects in Kern County. 1977-88
V. PUBLICATIONS
Bakersfield and Kern Picture Album; with Donald Pipkin, 1986
Historic Building Survey, City of Bakersfield, 1984
Historic Building Survey, Downtown residential areas, City
of Bakersfield, 1985
Bakersfield and Kern Directory, 1899, reprint, 1987
Bakersfield Fire Department Souvenir album, 1906, reprint
1987
Historic Building Survey, Baker Street Corridor, City of
Bakersfield, 1988
PUBLICATIONS (continued)
Shotguns on Sunday, 30th Anniversary Edition; Joseph Doctor;
edited edition~ with Donald Pipkin~ 1988
Kern's Historic Landmarks; pending~ 1989
Bakersfield and Kern County Picture Album II; with Donald
Pipkin~ 1989 pending
Plus additional published articles
JOHN F. WAGER, JR.
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONs
OBJECTIVE
3511 Parsley Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(805) 397-3584
To Secure a challenging and responsible position in
the public sector. To continue the development of
administrative skills used in local government. To
offer my services in areas where my abilities, education
and experience would have valuable application and would
provide an opportunity conducive to continued growth and
advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Background embraces successful experience in these
areas:
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
- Multi-party negotiations
- Organization and coordination
- Supplying and exchanging information
-.Building interpersonal and community relations
- Problem solving
Ability to:
learn quickly,
communicate effectively,
develop and implement housing programs,
work with people and groups of diverse
interests, negotiate effectively.
California State University, Fullerton, California
Graduated January 1977, Bachelors Degree in Political
Science with emphasis in Public Administration
Downey City Management Club - Vice President
(1985 to present)
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
(NAHRO)
Southern California Housing Round Table Steering Committee
Chair - Programs Committee
(May 184 - July 1985)
Southeast Los Angeles County Private Industry Council
Chair - Adult Training Committee
Member -Governance Planning and Administration Committee
(1986 to present)
INTERESTS
Travelling Books Scuba Diving
Camping Theatre Amateur Soccer
Fishing Tennis
JOHN F. WAGER, JR.
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
10/88 - Present
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Economic Development Director
Under general direction of the City Manager this position
is responsible for the development and administration of
the City's Redevelopment Program; and the development and
implementation of the City's Economic Development Program.
The primary administrative duties are as follows:
Supervision of redevelopment project managers; coordinator
of resources relating to downtown revitalization as well as
preservation of historically or culturally significant
sites; supervision of FAA funded Airport Improvement Program.
The position also monitors the laws and activities of all
federal, state and local agencies relating to Economic
Development/Redevelopment, Historic Preservation and Airport
Management. The position is also responsible for the prep-
aration of reports to both City Council and the Central
District Development Agency relating to the functions as
described.
7/85 - 10/88
CITY OF DOWNEY
Redevelopment Manager
Transferred by appointment to new position. The duties
include participating in the planning, organizing and
administration of the City's redevelopment programs;
(residential, commercial and industrial); coordinating land
acquisition and relocation activities; participating in
negotiations; conferring with property owners and community
groups; directing activities of consultants; preparing
financial analysis of proposed project; directing redevel-
opment amendment process.
2/84 - 7/85
Housing Manager
The duties included: administration of the City's CDBG
allocation; City budget preparation; and, the administra-
tion of the Apollo Neighborhood Service Center (13 tenants,
24,000 square feet of office space). Other duties have
included assisting the director of Community Development
with the Commercial Revitalization Demonstration Project.
Special projects have included an analysis of the City's
census tracts by income and ethnicity and development of a
JOHN F. WAGER, JR.
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
2/84 - 7/85
Cont'd
Breakfast Business Seminar series. Supervised staff of
twelve people (2 professional, 1 para-professional,
1 clerical and 8 vocational).
NOTE:
Duties include those listed under Manager of
Housing/Human Services (currently classified as
Housing Specialist II, as a result of
reclassification).
2/83 - 2/84
Manager of Housing/Human Services
Administer Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program (HRAP).
Monitor Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Promote and
maintain effective communication with federal, state and
county agencies involved in Housing and Community
Development. Monitor charges to CDBG funds by other city
departments. Special projects included development of an
Operations Manual; and, development of a workshop discussing
landlord/tenant relationships.
NOTE: Duties and responsibilities also include those
listed below under Housing Rehabilitation Specialist.
2/82 - 2/83
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
Develop and implement new Housing Programs. Supervise
Paint & Fix-Up Crew and coordinate work schedule.
Coordinate activities of building inspector and other
staff assigned to the HRA Program. Market housing'
programs. Act as liaison with the private lender, escrow
company and the contractors involved in the HRA program.
Assist residents in solving landlord/tenant disputes.
Special projects have included planning and organizing
surplus food commodities distribution.
1/80 - 2/82
CITY OF BELLFLOWER
Housing Improvement Program (Coordinator)
Those duties included the following: responsibility for
all aspects of the Community Development efforts in the
city, such as, the Commercial Revitalization Program;
assisting HUD in implementing a set-aside of Section 8
Certificates; preparation of the annual Grantee
Performance Report. Position also included supervising
housing staff; arbitrating disputes arising out of con-
struction contracts; act as liaison with federal agencies
and financial institutions; and, coordinate marketing
effort.
JOHN F. WAGER, JR.
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
1/78 - 12/79 HOUSING AUTHORITY, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist II and I
10/77 - 1/78
HOUSING AUTHORITY, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Estimator/Layout Specialist
5/77 - 10/77 HOUSING AUTHORITY, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Housing Counselor Trainee
ARTHUR H. HARTENBERGER
RESUME
JANUARY, 1988
Born:
Wife:
Children:
Residence:
Education:
PROFESSIONAL
August 28, 1938, Corvallis, Oregon
Linda Jean Hartenberger
Jennifer (seventeen years of age)
4019 Flintridge Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306
805/871-6660
Compton College, Compton, California
California State University at Long Beach, California
- B.A. in Geography
University of California at Riverside, Riverside,
California - Graduate Work in Geography and Urban Planning
EXPERIENCE:
1982 Present: Principal Planner for Economic Development/Redevelop-
ment Division, City of Bakersfield (also Acting Director in Director's
absence). Responsible for implementation of the redevelopment element
of the City of Bakersfield General Plan. Co-authored the Redevelopment
Plan for Downtown Bakersfield (a two year planning effort) which was
adopted by the City Council. As a result of this comprehensive plan-
ning program significant new projects are becoming a reality. These
include (all of which I am or was the Project Coordinator): the
recently completed Downtown Public Library, Chamber of Commerce Build-
ing, Clarion Convention Center Hotel/Civic Auditorium, Kern County
Administrative Building and the completed seven-level city public
parking structure.
A number of other projects including specific economic development
plans (Baker Street Corridor Specific Plan, for example) have also
been my responsibility. Also, I authored the Bakersfield Historic
Preservation Ordinance and the recently adopted City-Wide Litter
Ordinance. Presently, I serve as the Design Review Board Coordinator
for the Central District Development Agency.
This position involves a close working relationship with private
developers, lending ~nstitutions, citizen action groups, the Downtown
Business Association, East Bakersfield Business Association and various
other organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of
Realtors.
1971 to 1982: Director of Planning for the City and Borough of Juneau.
Responsible for all social, physical and economic planning programs
throughout the Capitol City area. These programs include, but were not
limited to, neighborhood development, environmental studies and analysis,
land use studies, waterfront development, zoning, land use management
policy pt~nning in conjunction with the state and federal government,
natural resource development, historic preservation, and capital improve-
ment planning and implementation. Served in this capacity for three City
Managers and supervised thirteen to fifteen employees.
Arthur H. Hartenb~
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MEMBER:
American Planning Association (Since 1964)
American Public Works Association
Association of American Geographers
Planning Association of Alaska (President from 1979 to 1981)
The Joint Federal-State Land Use Planning Commission for Alaska
Advisory Committee, Governor Appointment
Alaska Statewide Policy Advisory Committee on Water Quality (1978-80)
Alaska State Planninc~ Advisory Council (Governor's Representative
1969-70) '
Montana State Council of Higher Education (1968 - Governor's
Representative)
Montana Rural Area Development Committee (Vice Chairman 1968)
Association of Montana Planning Boards (President 1968)
LOCAL AFFILIATIONS:
Lutheran Church of Prayer
Beautiful Bakersfield
Society for the Prevention of Cruelity to Animals
California Living Museum
Kern County Historical Society
REFERENCES:
Bill Ayers, President, Ticor Title, Bakersfield, California (805/395-3700)
Curtis Darling, Attorney, Bakersfield, California (805/325-5075)
Keith H. Miller (Former Governor of Alaska), Chairman of the Alaska
(Federal) Transportation Commission, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
(907/279-1451)
Peter Mosesian, President, MosesJan Development Corporation, Bakersfield,
California (805/327-9470)
Christopher R. Pook, ?resident, Chairman of the Board, Toyota Grand
Prix of Long Beach (213/437-0341)
Ken Reed, Downtown Business Association, Bakersfield, California
(805/325-5892)
Mary K. Shell, Member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors (805/861-2171)
Ben Stinson III, President, Stinson Stationers, Bakersfield, California
(805/323-7611)
George Ullman, President, Hollywood Savings & Loan Corporation,
Beverly Hills, California (213/463-2739)
Dr. Kenneth Wong, Bakersfield, California (805/322-1700)
Doug Yavanian, Executive Director, Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce,
Bakersfield, California (805/337-4421)
Lrthur H. Hartenbe
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This position involved extensive knowledge of and interaction with
various state and federal governmental agencies. It also required
working closely with state legislators, local assemblymen, planning
commissioners and various citizen action groups including local and
regional land developers.
1970 to 1971: Assistant Chief Planner for Daniel, Mann, Johnson and
Mendenhall, Portland, Oregon. Responsible for the development of the
Study Design for Alaska's Statewide Land Use Plan. This work was con-
tracted for by the Office of the Governor, Division of Planning and
Research. Other responsibilities involved the preparation of various
economic market demand studies for a number of private clients. Daniel,
Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall is one of the largest planning, engineering
and architectural companies in the United States and has been for the
past 45 years.
1969 to 1970: State Planning Coordinator, Office of the Governor,
Division of Planning and Research, Juneau, Alaska. Responsible for the
administration and overall direction of the Governor's State Planning
Program. This included the administration of the Federal Housing and
Urban Development Program at the borough, city and village level through-
out Alaska.. Was also the Administrator of the Statewide Water and
Sewer Comprehensive Planning Program which covered an area of over
500,000 square miles. Prepared the study design and workable program
for Alaska's Statewide Land Use and Transport Planning Program. Developed
and operated the activities of Governor Miller's State Planning Advisory
Council at the federal, state and local government levels. Prepared
and assisted in the adoption of the Governor's new comprehensive
state and borough planning legislation which was enacted into law during
the 1970 Alaska State Legislative Session.
1967 to 1969: Director of Planning for the Plannin~ Division of the
Montana State Department of Planning and Economic D~veloDmen%, Helena,
Montana. Established the first functioning local, regional and state
planning agency within the framework of Montana State Government.
Organized numerous city-county planning commissions throughout the State.
Administered the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD 701) Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program to the State's~
communities. Prepared various economic development incentive programs
for local governments.
1964 to 1967: Associate Planner for San Bernardino County Planning
Commission, San Bernardino, California. Assisted in the development
of the Countywide General Plan. Was designated as the Chief Planner
for the Master Plan of Streets and Highways for San Bernardino County
in cooperation with the California State Department of Highways.
Assisted in the preparation of Community Master Plans throughout the
County.
PRESENTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS
DONNA BARNES
3872 Dalehurst Drive · Bakersfield, California 93306 · (805) 871-7964, 326-3765
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ASSISTANT PLANNER, Economic Development/Redevelopment Division, City of Bakersfield. Knowledgeable and
experienced in methods used in planning, zoning, land aquisition and environmental studies. involved in project
design and management for redevelopment efforts. Active in developing and implementing specific plans for the
community. Working as staff advisor for the Historic Preservation Commission. 1986 - Present
PLANNING TECHNICIAN, Economic Development/Redevelopment Division, City of Bakersfield. Responsible for
performing high level planning work,' including the fiscal, social and economic implications of such planning. Organiz-
ed research findings into written, graphic and design form. Developed reports and recommendations for the
Redevelopment Agency, Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions. Compiled and analyzed data for special
planning studies on land use, transportation, environmental issues and individual project development. Conducted
public participation activities; specialized and routine. 1982 - 1986
PLANNING INTERN, Economic Development/Redevelopment Division, City of Bakersfield. Conducted surveys for land
use, environmental conditions and public opinion. Researched property restrictions and ownership. Primary tasks
included report writing, graphic presentation, field inspections and data collection, 1981 - 1982
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN, Greenhorn Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest. Supervised, maintained and
improved group relationships for program enrollees in a variety of camp environments. Monitored high use recrea-
tional areas, promoting proper forest facility usage and regulations, Participated as a member of a wildland fire
suppression crew. Seasonal employment. 1979 - 1981
PLANNING INTERNSHIP, Planning and Zoning Department, City of Escondido. Established existing trends in
apartment to condominium conversions for future study. Researched specific topics pertaining to conversion (owner-
ship, legals, assessments, conversion size, land use). Did illustrative mappings and field surveys. San Diego State
University, senior seminar project. 1980 - 1981
EDUCATION
San Diego State University. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Environmental Geography; Minor in Urban Economics.
Courses in Environmental Planning. May 1981
Warren Technical Occupational Center. Golden, Colorado. Completed a one year Urban Horticulture Program,
specializing in ornamental crop propagation and landscape planning. June 1975
INTERESTS
Have completed several undergraduate courses pertaining to Real Estate, Public Administration and Land Studies.
Enjoy Aerobics Exercise and Outdoor Recreational Activities.
Involved in organizing community opposition to environmentally sensitive proiects.
REFERENCES available upon request
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HISTORIC DISTRICT AND PRESERVATION
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