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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting-February 27, 1985
The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Rockoff on Wednesday, February 27, 1985 at 5:10
p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Secretary called the roll as
follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Barton
James Childs
Chris Christensen
Mark Dickerson
Rollie Moore
Art Rockoff
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald Ratty
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Moore, the Minutes of the
Continued Meeting of February 6, 1985 were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
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Communication received from Thomas C. Lingo, of the Morgan
Corporation, dated February 7, 1985, regarding support of
the Truxtun Galleria project.
I~pon a motion by Agency Member Moore, the correspondence from
Thomas C. Lingo was received and placed on file.
AGENCY STATEMENTS
Executive Director Caravalho introduced Mary Strenn as the new
Deputy City Manager.
Agency Chairman Rockoff stated that March 13 is the date set for
the public hearing on the Galleria project and also the Kern River
Plan and suggested there be a format for the public hearing.
Agency Member Christensen suggested that a separate date be set
aside for the Redevelopment Agency meetings because the projects
require a lot of time.
Agency Member Childs questioned if staff at one time was directed
to research the possibility of changing the Redevelopment Agency meeting
dates.
Executive Director Caravalho stated that staff responded, and
the Council decided not to change the dates.
Agency Membeu Moore commented that the situation of two very
important hearings being held on the same night does not happen
very frequently and, therefore, would not warrant the change in meeting
dates.
Agency Member Moore made a motion that each individual be limited
to three minutes, and if it is a lengthy presentation, it could be
submitted in writing and each individual could speak only one time.
Agency Member Childs indicated that he could not support the motion
because the Agency has set a precedent for letting individuals speak
frequently at the podium.
City Attorney Oberholzer stated that the Ordinance provision for
hearings for the City Council states that 30 minutes is allowed for
proponents and 30 minutes for opponents and a ten minute summation
period for each side. He suggested that the same could take place
for the Redevelopment Agency, and the individuals wishing to speak
would sign up prior to the meeting.
Agency Member Moore restated his motion that the Agency divide
the public hearing into two sections, one for proponents and the
other for opponents allowing each individual to approach the podium
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one time.
Agency Member Dickerson questioned if it is necessary to include
the ten minute summation period.
City Attorney Oberholzer stated that it is not necessary because
these are the rules for City Council hearings.
Agency Member Dickerson made an amendment to Agency Member Moore's
motion to include a summation time of approximately ten minutes.
In response to Agency Member Moore's question, City Attorney
Oberholzer stated that because of the nature of the hearing, a
representative of the Moreland Corporation would probably make the
summation for the developer, and the Agency would have to ask
who wants to be recognized for summation of the opponents.
Agency Member Dickerson withdrew his amended motion.
Agency Member Childs made a motion for a five-minute recess in
order to review the information on the City Ordinance. The motion was
defeated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Rockoff, Barton, Childs
NOES: Christensen, Dickerson, Moore
ABSENT: Ratty
Executive Director Caravalho stated that the Agency has the
discretion to modify the decision at the time of the meeting.
Agency Member Childs expressed concern that the Ordinance allows
for individuals to re-address the Agency at any time, and Agency
Member Moore's motion does not allow for that provision.
Agency Chairman Rockoff clarified that Agency Member Moore's
motion has nothing to do with what takes place after the public
portion.
Agency Member Moore stated that after the public portion is
completed the meeting would continue as any other meeting would.
Agency Member Christensen made a motion to call
which was defeated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Christensen, Moore
NOES: Rockoff, Barton, Childs, Dickerson
ABSENT: Ratty
for the question,
Agency Member Dickerson made a substitute moti,on that this
hearing process be consistent with the City Council Ordinance that
30 minutes be allowed for proponent statements, 30 minutes be allowed
for opponent statements, and ten minutes for summation for proponents
and ten minutes for opponents and use this as the normal practice,
and that the time period for each individual will be computed based on
the number of individuals wishing to speak. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Rockoff, Barton, Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ratty
REPORTS
1. Report from the hotel developer regarding the status of
the proposed Convention Center Hotel.
Mr. Harvey Means, Attorney for AIRCOA, stated that a letter was
distributed to the Agency Members from Mr. Gordon Bell on the status
of the financing. The final approval of the financing should be
acted on in two weeks.
Agency Member Childs questioned if there were penalties associated
with this in the DDA.
Mr. Kennon stated that no penalties are warranted at this time.
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Agency Chairman Rockoff suggested that the developer keep in
contact with staff on the progress of the financing.
Agency Member Christensen requested that the Agency Members
be informed as soon as any decisions are made.
Report from staff regarding the restructuring of the down-
town Facade Grant Program into a revolving program for
Fiscal Year 1986-87.
Mr. Kennon stated that staff has had a series of meetings with
the DBA and other groups involved in this program, and a report will
be prepared as to the resolution of those meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(a) Approval of Vouchers No. 178 thru 194 totaling $31,268.96.
(b) Approval of Design Review Board recommendations:
1. Signage for Emporium Western Store, 1031
Design Review Board recommends approval.
19th St.,
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Addition of third level on the existing parking
structure at 17th and "K" Streets, Design Review
Board recommends approval.
3· Color scheme for MCI Antenna, Bank of America building,
Design Review Board recommends approval.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Barton, items (a) and (b)
Consent Calendar were approved by the following vote:
AYES: Rockoff, Barton, Childs, Christensen, Dickerson, Moore
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ratty
of the
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
Agency, Agency Member Moore made
at 6:00 p.m.
to come before the Redevelopment
a motio~o adjourn the meeting
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