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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting--May 22, 1985
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Chairman Rockoff on Wednesday, May 22, 1985 at
5:02 p.m. in the City Hall 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 Childs, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 24, 1985 were approved as presented.
REPORTS
Report from the hotel developer regarding the status of
the financing and development of the proposed Convention
Center Hotel.
Mr. Harvey Means, attorney for Aircoa, stated that he received
a telephone call from Gordon Bell in which he indicated that he would
be in contact with the Agency by the end of May regarding the
financing for the project. He stated that the financing has not
been completed due to the interest drop which has been occurring.
He stated that Mr. Bell is reluctant to move with too much haste
at this time for fear that it will result in higher interest costs
than are necessary.
2. Oral report from staff regarding the status of developer
selection for the proposed Downtown Retail Center.
Deputy City Manager Strenn stated that staff has been going
through a process of reviewing potential developers for a downtown
mall. Part of this review includes a background check on particular
developers, their relationships with other agencies and the com-
munity, and their ability to perform on schedule. A visit has been
made with one of the developers, and discussions were held regarding
their projects and the local situation as well as the financial
arrangement that staff feels would be necessary. She stated that
staff has requested that the developer be present at the June 26
Agency meeting.
Agency Member Dickerson questioned if the developer would be
presenting his proposal at that time.
Deputy City Manager Strenn responded that the developer would
present his firm's background and track record, their financial
standing, and would also make a presentation with regard to projects
they have completed.
Agency Member Childs questioned if staff will be visiting more
than one developer.
City Manager Caravalho explained that the real problem is the
competition at Valley Plaza and its expansion because the developers
and department stores are more interested in an existing situation.
He stated that staff is still talking with a number of people but
focusing on one individual that seems to indicate a real willingness
to do a project that the City is interested in.
BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, MAY 22, 1985 - page 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
(a) Approval of Vouchers No. 250 through 261 totaling $219,918.70.
(b) Approval of Design Review Board recommendations:
Facade improvements and canopy for the Potato Shed
at 1804 Chester Avenue. Design Review Board
recommends approval.
2. Landscaping for the Moronet Building at 1522 - 18th
Street. Design Review Board recommends approval.
3. Signage for Cassie & Company at 18th and "L" Street.
Design Review Board recommends approval.
Upon a motion by Agency Member Moore, items (a) and (b) of
Consent Calendar were approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Dickerson, Moore, Rockoff, Barton, Childs, Christensen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ratty
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ADJO[,RNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment
Agency, Agency Member Childs made a motion to adjourn the meeting
at 5:12 p.m.
/ ~Gr'~eg~/~l[,~m~o, Secretary
Bake~s~le'Id Redevelopment Agency
Bakersfield Redeve 1 op~n~'~gency