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Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1988
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., June 6, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg, Paynter,
Watson, Rubin (seated at 3:01)
Absent: Agency Member Killmer
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1988, and Special Meeting of May
26, 1988, were approved.
BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Warrant
Nos. 418 to 442 inclusive, in the amount of $126,446.93 were
approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Kronenberg,
None
Agency Members, Killmer, Rubin
Paynter, Watson
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Michael Callagy, 5700 Stockdale Highway, asked the
Agency to seriously consider the proposal by Terry Moreland for
a downtown mall that will be presented at this meeting.
REPORTS
Agency Member Rubin, read Development Committee Report
No. 88-11 regarding a contract between the Central District
Development Agency and Kane, Ballmer and Berkman for legal
services as follows:
On June 1, 1988, the Development Committee
met and discussed the proposed contract for
legal services to be provided by the law
firm o~ Kane, Ballmer and Berkman. This
item was referred to the Committee during
the Agency meeting o~ May 23.
After review of the proposed contract, a
sample billing invoice with attachments
and a discussion with Agency counsel, it
is recommended that the contract be
executed contingent upon agreement by Kane,
Ballmer and Berkman to the following
stipulations:
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That the firm use lower echelon staff
for required legal work whenever
possible; and
That the billing invoice include a
breakdown by project as well as an
indication of staff time by the
quarter hour.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Development
Committee Report No. 88-11 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Rubin read Development Committee Report
No. 88-12 regarding the Central District Development Agency
budget for Fiscal Year 1988-89 as follows:
On June 1, 1988, the Development Committee
met to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year
1988-89 budget for the Central District
Development Agency.
After a presentation by Deputy Executive
Director Pulskamp regarding major aspects
of the budget, specific questions were
asked regarding several points. After
considerable discussion, it was the rec-
ommendation of the Development Committee
that the budget be approved with the
following change:
The proposed budget should reflect
a change in payment for improvements
to the Civic Auditorium from the
current 80% - 20% responsibility by
the Agency to an equal sharing of the
costs by the City and the Agency.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Development
Committee Report No. 88-12 was accepted with an amendment to page
13 of the proposed CDDA budget "Performance Measurements to
include item No. 9. "Inauguration of a plan for the development
of housing within the district boundaries," and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Araujo stated she voted "No" because she
disagreed with the way the budget was presented.
Staff was directed to get more specific with the
Performance Measures of the CDDA proposed budget for the Agency's
review.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design
Review Committee, read Report No. 88-35 regarding an application
submitted by A. E. Stuart for signage of a building located at
2000 Chester Avenue (The Shoe Collection), as follows:
On May 19, 1988 the Design Review Committee
considered a request from A. E. Stuart for
signage of a building located at 2000 Chester
Avenue (The Shoe Collection).
The Committee approved the application as
submitted by applicant and recommends the
Agency do likewise.
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Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-35 was approved and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-36 regarding an application by
Alan's - Kern Jewelry and Loan for remodel of front area of a
building located at 1207 through 1217, 19th Street as follows:
On May 19, 1988, the Design Review Committee
formally reviewed the application by Alan's
Kern Jewelry and Loan for remodel of front
area of a building located at 1207 through
1217 - 19th Street.
The Committee approved the application as
submitted by Mr. Marvin Lipco. The Committee
also recommends to the Agency this application
approval. Signage program to be submitted for
consideration.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-36 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-37 regarding the reconsideration of
a portion of construction plans and interior furnishing for the
Clarion Hotel as follows:
The Design Review Committee on May 19, 1988,
reconsidered a portion of the construction
plans including certain interior furnishings
on the Clarion Hotel.
The Project Manual approved by the Agency in
July 1987 requires the owners to approve any
changes which were indicated as bid alternatives.
The referenced changes were bid alternatives,
and approval was given by the owners. It is
the responsibility of the Agency to determine
the consistency of the proposed changes with
the Project Manual.
The proposed changes were presented by AIRCOA.
The Committee found them to be consistent with
the previously approved Project Manual.
In this regard, the Committee recommends that
the Agency approve the requested changes.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Committee Report No. 88-37 was accepted and recommendations
implemented.
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NEW BUSINESS
Specific plan from Bynum and Associates
for the participation by property owners
or tenants in the Community First Bank
project.
There was no discussion on the Specific plan.
Mr. Greg Bynum requested a 90-day extension on the
Development Agreement Right-to-Negotiate because of the newly
announced Moreland project. He felt the Moreland project could
be competitive with his project, and feels that a decision to
proceed with the DDA at this time without adequate time to
consider the Moreland project would be inappropriate.
Mr. Bynum also requested to meet with the Development
Committee to explain his position with respect to the 90-day
extension.
Agency Member Kronenberg made a motion to consider the
90-day extension request by Greg Bynum as an item that arose
after the agenda was prepared and requires action at this
meeting. The motion was approved.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the 90-day
extension requested by Greg Bynum and Associates was approved.
Chairperson Watson recessed the meeting at 3:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4:00 p.m.
Oral Presentation by Terry Moreland
for a Downtown Shopping Center.
Agency Member Paynter abstained from all discussion due
to possible conflict of interest.
Terry Moreland asked the Agency for a 4-year Exclusive
Right-to-Negotiate for a proposed Downtown Shopping Center.
Mr. Moreland presented and explained the plans for the shopping
mall in downtown. He stated that this center would bring back
several businesses from the Southwest. The idea of a major
catalyst like this downtown is to promote the whole development
of the area. He also stated that they will not be the only own-
ers in this complex.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin the proposal by
Terry Moreland for a Downtown Shopping Center was referred to the
Development Committee.
Upon the request of Assistant City Attorney Daniel, the
Agency directed the City Clerk to retain the tapes of any Agency
meeting in which the proposed Downtown Shopping Center Mall is
being discussed.
Agreement No. RA88-12
Indemnity Agreement with Ticor
Title Insurance.
Assistant City Attorney Daniel explained the necessity
of the Indemnity Agreement required by Ticor Title before a title
policy for the construction loan can be issued on the City Center
Project.
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Upon a motion by Agency Rubin, Agreement No. RA88-12 was
approved and the Executive Director authorized to execute the
agreement.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Chairperson Watson asked Agency members to consider the
possibility of changing the Agency Bylaws to provide for once-a-
month meetings. This issue to be discussed further in the future.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp announced that the
County has invited the Agency to tour the Hall of Records on
Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp informed the Agency that
an item regarding the Shortage of Funds for the Agency will be on
the Council Agenda on Wednesday, June 8.
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp advised the Agency that
a permit for the Clarion Hotel was issued on Friday, June 3.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section
54956.9(a) regarding Terry L.
Moreland vs. City of Bakersfield.
Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section
54956.9(a) regarding Rudnick
vs. Cit~ of Bakersfield et al.
Chairperson Watson adjourned the meeting to Closed
Session at 4:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON of t~ Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of two ~en-tral District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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