HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/87 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, July 6, 1987
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield, California, held
the Council Chambers of City Hall at 3:00 p.m., July 6, 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 Members Patrick, Rice
MINUTES
Agency Member Paynter stated that he did not attend the
Closed Session of the June 15, 1987, meeting and asked that the
Minutes be amended.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Ken Reed, Member of the Board of Directors of the Down-
town Business Association, 1401 19th Street, Suite 101, and Chair-
man of the Steering Committee of the 19th Street Specific Plan,
distributed 19th Street Specific Plan information kits and spoke
regarding the project.
BILLS
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, seconded by
Agency Member Killmer, Warrant Nos. 324 to 351 inclusive, in the
amount of $478,621.25, were approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Agency Members Killmer, Paynter,
None
Agency Members Patrick, Rice
Rubin, Watson, Dunn
NEW BUSINESS
Project: Eli's Jewelry - 1438 19th
Street - Remodel exterior building and
add a 6 foot canopy to the entire width
(approximately 24 ft.). The sign con-
tainer will remain with only the copy
changed.
Building Inspector Fidler gave a brief overview of the
project.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin,
Member Killmer, the remodeling project for Eli's
adopted by the following vote:
seconded by Agency
Jewelry was
Ayes: Agency Members Killmer, Paynter,
Noes: None
Absent: Agency Members Patrick, Rice
Rubin, Watson, Dunn
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, seconded by Agency
Member Paynter, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1987,
were approved as amended.
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Proposed Agreement with Security Land
and Right of Way to provide acquisi-
tion and relocation services for the
City Center Project.
Economic Development Director Kennon spoke and answered
questions regarding this Agreement.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, seconded by
Agency Member Rubin, the Agreement with Security Land and Right
of Way was approved and the Executive Director authorized to exe-
cute the Agreement.
Development
Enterprises
located at
Avenue.
Proposal from Banducci
to expand Office Complex
"F" Street and Truxtun
Jim Banducci of Banducci Enterprises spoke briefly about
the project.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Dunn, seconded by Agency
Member Rubin, solicitation of owner participation for the proposed
Banducci Enterprises Office Complex was approved.
Analysis of the proposed Bergen & Guay
office development project located on
the northwest corner of Eye and Truxtun
Avenue.
Lawrence Guay, a partner In Bergen & Guay, made a pre-
sentation of the project.
Derek Holdsworth of KSA Architects presented the design
of the project.
Chairman Watson stated that he wanted to make it clear
that the Agency is looking in the future to be is sure adequate
parking is available for people when new buildings are built.
Chairman Watson stated that he wanted to make it clear
that the Agency is interested in looking at any project, but when
a project is looked at, financing is a criteria.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, seconded by
Agency Member Paynter, it was approved to solicit the participa-
tion of the present property owners of the proposed development
site and direct staff to negotiate an Exclusive Right to Negotiate
with Bergen & Guay for the proposed development of the northwest
corner of Eye and Truxtun.
Agency Member Rubin clarified his vote, stating he voted
"no" because he had inadequate information.
Chairman Watson clarified that this Agency action is
just a negotiation. If the Agency comes up with a policy dec~sion
in a different form, even ~ncluding the money issue, it will be in
a position to kill the project.
Presentation Eminent Domain
City Attorney Oberholzer gave a presentation explaining
eminent domain.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting
to come
at 4:32
before the Agen-
p.m.
ATTEST:
CHAIRMAN of
Development
Bakersfield
the Central District
Agency oi' the City of
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
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