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Bakersfield, California, November 7, 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., November 7, 1988.
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Watson.
City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Araujo, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin,
Watson, Dunn (seated at 3:08 p.m.)
Absent: Agency Member Killmer
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1988, and Special Meeting of
October 17, 1988 were approved as amended.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Kathy Butler, Downtown Business Association,
following letter into the record:
Chairman Watson:
Members of the downtown business community see
an excellent opportunity to connect the need
for a cultural center to the need for historical
preservation and the need for downtown
rehabilitation.
We are aware that there has been great interest
shown by various segments of our community in
the potential for rehabilitation of our downtown
historic landmark, the Fox Theater.
We wish to express that downtown business people
often mention such potential restoration in
connection with the development of a cultural
center in the core area downtown. We feel that
very serious consideration of this option should
be a part of the study involved in establishing
a cultural center.
Thank You,
Kathy Butler
Executive Vice President
Downtown Business Association
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BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Warrant Nos. 088
to 097 inclusive, in the amount of $52,394.88 were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin,
Watson
None
None
Agency Members Dunn, Killmer
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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REPORTS
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation
and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-10 regarding a
Citizens' Advisory Committee to explore a Downtown Arts Center as
follows:
On March 7, 1988, the Agency authorized this
committee to pursue formation of a citizens
committee to explore an Arts Center project.
During the past several months, the Relocation
and Public Relations Committee has had
numerous discussions with various individuals
and organizations to gather information about
such an arts center and how best to involve
the community in its development and ongoing
operation.
On October 20th of this year, all area arts
organizations were invited to meet with our
committee to determine the level of interest
among themselves in an arts center. The
response was most enthusiastic.
Ail participants agreed that the need exists
for such a facility and that it needs to be
located downtown.
~ecause of the level of interest exhibited to
date, this Committee recommends the Agency
approve the formation of a Citizens' Advisory
Committee on a Downtown Arts Center. In
addition, we recommend the Agency direct the
Relocation and Public Relations Committee to
draft recommendations regarding the structure,
goals and objectives, and representation on
such a Citizens' Advisory Committee and submit
them to the Agency for approval within one
(1) month.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Relocation
and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-10 was accepted and
the recommendations implemented.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg,
Rubin was appointed to serve as the liaison between
the Citizens' Advisory Committee.
Agency Member
the Agency and
Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Relocation
and Public Relations Committee, read Report No. 88-11 regarding
an appointment of a representative from the Arts Community to the
Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Redevelopment Element as
follows:
The Agency, at its October 17, 1988 meeting,
approved a Citizens' Advisory Committee to
provide ongoing input into the update of the
Redevelopment Element. This Citizens' Advisory
Committee would consist of representatives
from a number of organizations plus an at-large
member.
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Due to the level of support by the arts community
of a downtown arts center and its potential effects
upon future redevelopment efforts, this Committee
recommends that a representative from the arts
community be appointed to this Citizens' Advisory
Committee.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Relocation
and Public Relations Committee Report No. 88-11 was accepted and
the recommendations implemented.
Agency Member Paynter, Chairperson of the Design Review
Committee, read Report No. 88-57 regarding an application by H &
H Canvas for Golden Empire Ambulance Company for awnings at a
building located at 801 18th Street as follows:
On October 20, 1988 The Design Review
Committee reviewed the application by
H & H Canvas on behalf of Golden Empire
Ambulance Company for awnings at a
building located at 801 18th Street.
The application was approved as presented
and will consist of three awnings facing
18th Street and one awning facing "Q"
Street. The material to be used is "green
canvas" NO. 664 with "white tassels" at the
corners. Future signage for the building
will be reviewed separately by the Committee.
The Design Review Committee recommends that
the Agency approve this application.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter,
Committee Report No. 88-57 was accepted and the
implemented.
Design Review
recommendations
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Dunn asked what the status was on the
Resolution that the CDDA approved allowing the Agency or repre-
sentatives from the Agency to meet on an ongoing basis with the
City Council.
City Manager Hawley stated that he discussed this with
several Councilmembers. The Councilmembers had not decided if
they would meet as a whole or refer this to a Council committee.
Staff was directed to follow-up on this matter and
report back to the Agency at the next meeting.
Agency Member Kronenberg welcomed Economic Development
Director Wager on behalf of the Agency.
Agency Member Kronenberg stated that once the election
is over and the Agency moves forward, he hopes that the Agency
can be judged on its own record.
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Agency Member Paynter asked staff for the status of the
Disposition Development Agreement (DDA) negotiations with Mr.
Greg Bynum.
Economic Development Director Wager updated the Agency
on this issue.
Agency Member Paynter urged staff to meet with Mr. Bynum
so things keep moving forward as rapidly and as conveniently as
possible.
Agency Member Araujo questioned the fact that it has been
over 30-days since the fire at Walker's store. She said there
still seems to be quite-a-bit of debris. She stated that a
follow-up should take place.
Fire Chief Needham stated that a demolition permit has
been issued for that building and demolition should begin soon.
Chairperson Watson suggested that additional information
be added to the quarterly report on projected revenues and expen-
ditures.
Agency Member Araujo feels staff and the Committee work-
ing on the 19th and Chester Avenue Project should work together
to get the tree planting program started.
Agency Member Paynter stated that an open meeting was
scheduled for November 17, 1988, with staff for recommendations,
pictures, etc. for the tree planting project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Agency, upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, the meeting
was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON of ~e
Development Agency
Bakersfield
Central District
of the City of
ATTEST:
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bakersfield
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