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Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1991
Minutes of the Continued Meeting of the Central
District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield,
California, held in the Planning Department Conference Room of
City Hall at 3:00 p.m., May 28, 1991.
The meeting was reconvened by Vice Chairperson Ruddell
at 3:05 p.m.
Vice Chairperson Ruddell advised that the meeting had
been recessed to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing two
legal matters during which no action occurred.
Vice Chairperson Ruddell turned the meeting over to
Chairperson Rubin at this time.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Rubin.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Rubin, Ruddell, Araujo, Gaskill (seated
at 3:05), Paynter
Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Sceales
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mr. Bruce Keith, 6104 Preston Court, representing the
Downtown Business Association, spoke regarding the goals for
1991, which are marketing of downtown, improvement of the overall
downtown appearance, and historical preservation. He also
discussed how those goals are being accomplished, what is ongoing
and what has been done in the past year. Mr. Keith provided the
Agency Members with a packet of information which included
newsletters, a calendar of events coming up in June, a City
Hostess Newcomers Directory, a Fox Theatre brochure, and the
Downtown/Westchester Press.
Ms. Cathy Butler, representing the Downtown Business
Association, 1401 19th Street, announced that the DBA is bringing
back the Fourth of July Parade. She invited the Agency Members
to participate.
Mr. Charles Drew, representing the Downtown Business
Association, 1401 19th Street, spoke regarding the CDDA Budget.
He expressed his concerns regarding the elimination of personnel
and asked for clarification regarding the operating expenses.
Additionally, with regard to revenue from taxes, he asked what
impact the unreinforced masonry issue will have on the Agency's
budget if a significant number of property owners decide to have
their property revalued.
City Manager Hawley advised that Mr. Drew's issues
would be addressed during the next item on the Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Central District Development Agency's
Proposed Redevelopment Annual Budget for
Fiscal Year 1991-92.
City Manager Hawley reviewed the Budget. Additionally,
he, Finance Director Klimko and Economic Development Director
Wager responded to questions and concerns from various Agency
Members.
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City Manager Hawley stated that, in response to the
inquiry made by Mr. Charles Drew of the Downtown Business
Association, this budget assumes certain revenues from tax
increment, and it does not take into consideration a major change
due to the unreinforced concrete masonry buildings.
After much discussion, upon a motion by Agency Member
Ruddell the Central District Development Agency recommended
approval and authorized the transmittal of the proposed
Redevelopment Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 1991-92 to the City
Council for adoption.
A~ENCY STATF.~ENTS
Agency Member Araujo asked if there is any facade money
available and, if so, where is it included in the budget.
Economic Development Director Wager responded it
proposed in the City's budget, under the CDBG budget, that
$15,000 is reserved for the purpose of offering a facade
improvement program in the downtown.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, Chairperson Rubin adjourned the meeting at approximately
3:50 p.m.
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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