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Bakersfield, California, October 5, 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, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, at 3:00
p.m., October 5, 1987.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Watson.
The Deputy City Clerk called the roll as follows:
Present: Agency Members Araujo, Paynter, Rice, Rubln, Watson
Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Klllmer
MINUTES
Upon a motmon by Agency Member Rubin, the minutes of
Regular Meetings of September 8 and 21, 1987, and the Recessed
Meeting of September 14, 1987, were approved.
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BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Warrant Nos. 71
to 96 inclusive, ~n the amount of $104,104.07, were approved by
the following vote:
Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Paynter,
Noes: None
Absent: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer
Rice,
Rubin, Watson
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, correspondence
from Doug Mlnner, Century 21Mlnner Realty, 1307 Columbus Street,
dated June 22, 1987, requesting to purchase City-owned property
(Parcel No. 1) on 21st Street between "L" and "M" Streets was
received and referred to the Development Committee.
REPORTS
Agency Member Paynter, Chairman of the Design
Committee, read Design Review Committee Report No. 87-4
The Ivy Restautant as follows:
Review
regarding
On September 28, 1987, the Design Review Committee
reviewed the request by The Ivy Restaurant to place
two small tables on the sidewal~ adjacent to the
subject restaurant.
They had no objection to this request and recom-
mended that an Encroachment Permit be granted by
the City Tratfic Division.
Committee
mented.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review
Report No. 87-4 was accepted and recommendations imple-
Agency Member Rice, Cha]rperson of the Relocation and
Public Relations Committee, read Relocation and Public Relations
Committee Report No. 87-1 regarding establishing goals, objec-
tives, structure and meeting times as follows:
Committee members met for the purpose of establish-
ing well-defined policies and procedures for eom-
mittee operations. The Committee recommends
approval of the following:
CO}V~ I TTEE GOAL
The Relocation and Public Relations Committee shall
be responsible for:
*The positive portrayal of all redevelopment
efforts as sanctioned by the CDDA;
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*A referral source for citizen comment and input;
*The stimulation of pro-active development news in
all media;
*Positive public impact as reflected by City relo-
cation efforts;
*Provide legal research and education in conjunc-
tion with City staff, to accurately assist reloca-
tion efforts.
MEETINGS
The committee shall meet bimonthly, the second and
fourth weeks of each month. At each meeting, the
agenda shall consist
*Agency referrals on agenda items;
*Responses to all public inquiries;
*Pro-active media planning (see objectives);
*Member interaction reports
STRUCTURE
While all CDDA members will continually act as re-
source and contact point for the citizens of BaKers-
field, the Relocation and Public Relations Commit-
tee shall have primary responsibility for proactive
public contact. In conjunction with city staff,
the committee shall regularly address the follow-
ing:
*Statements to public and press regarding redevel-
opment e[[orts;
*Initial interaction w~th special interest groups
on topics pertaining to the committee;
*All formal contact received by the general public,
i.e., letters to the Agency.
OBJECTIVES
While public responsiveness has, shall, and will
continue to be the goal of all City officials, the
committee will also actively seek to reach out into
the community. To this effect, the following
objectives are set:
1. Two new releases per month, released to local
med~a on agenda items;
2. Attendance by at least one committee member at
DBA meetings and all others associated with re-
development;
Development of a media information kit with
history, profiles, strategic long-range plan
and redevelopment efforts;
4. Regular input into City Council newsletter and
"blueprints";
5. Proactive bookings on TV and radio talkshows;
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Development of a long-term PR/Promo campaign
aimed at a "positive downtown" and "things are
happening" angle (look at us now . be a part
of downtown);
7. Direct media follow-up on inappropriate or mis-
leading stories;
8. Written response to all public inquiries and/or
letters to Agency·
This committee submits this report for approval and
Implementation of its recommendations·
Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Relocation and
Public Relations Committee Report No. 87-1 was accepted and recom-
mendations implemented.
DEFERRED BUSINESS
Agency Member Paynter, Chairman oI the Design Review
Committee, read Design Review Committee Report No. 87-3 regarding
Design Review of Rudolph A. Agabashian property at 1022 Truxtun
Avenue as follows:
On SeptemBer 14, 1987 the Design Review Committee
convened for the purpose of reviewing the applica-
tion for S~te Plan Review, Class "C" Project sub-
mitted by Rudolph A. Agabashian.
As per Section 17.53.040D and 17.26.027C the pro-
posal is subject to approval by the Central Dis-
trict Development Agency. Specifically, the
proposal ls to change the use of the structures
from residential to commercial use within the
existing Civic Center (CC) zone.
The Committee recommends approval of
tion dated August 19, 1987, with the
ditions described in Attachment "A".
this applica-
following con-
It is recommended that the CDDA accept this report
and implement the recommendations contained within.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rice,
Committee Report No. 87-3 was accepted and the
implemented.
Design Review
recommendations
NEW BUSINESS
A & D B~cycle Shop - 1124 19th Street -
Signage.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Payunter, signage for the
A & D Bicycle Shop was referred to the design Review Committee·
Rudy Torres - 1600 "F" Street, Law Offices,
Exterior.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, the
Rudy Torres' law offices was referred to the Design
mittee.
exterior of
Review Cum-
Contract renewal with Katz, Hollis, Coren
& Associates, Inc., Financial Consultants
for the Central District Development Agency.
Upon a motion ay Agency Member Rice, the Contract renew-
al with Katz, Hollis, Coren & Associates, Inc., was approved and
the Executive Director authorized to execute the Contract.
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Status Report on 19th Street Specific Plan
Assistant City Manager Pulskamp
progress of the 19th Street Specific Plan
lowing points:
gave a verbal report on
Project, noting the roi-
City staff will take an item to the City Council
requesting that approximately $250,000.00 of gas
tax funds be conceptually approved for use on
the 19th Street Improvement Project.
Staff will develop a brochure outlining the 19th
Street Specific Plan proposal and financial plan
to be mailed to merchants and property owners
alo.ng with a ballot to determine their desire to
participate in the project.
Status Report on Bergen and Guay Project
Economic Development Director Kennon gave an update on
the Bergen and Guay Project.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Issues and Objectives of Design Review
Committee
Design Review Committee Chairman Paynter stated that a
meeting is set far Thursday, October 8, 1987, for the purpose of
defining objectives of the Design Revlew Committee.
Change of Central District Development
Agency meeting times.
Agency Member Araujo expressed concern that merchants
are unable to attend Central District Development Agency meetings
during the day.
Agency Member Rice made a statement, informing members
of the Agency and staff of her resignation from the Central
Distr~ct Development Agency effective October 6, 1987, due to a
job transfer to Dallas, Texas.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Agen-
cy, Chairman Watson adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
CHAIRMAN of the Central District
Development Agency of the City
of Bakersfield
SECRETARY of the Central District
Development Agency of the City of
Bal(erst'ield
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