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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/85 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES CONTINUED MEETING -- DECEMBER 18, 1985 tinued Acting City Hall Council Chambers. This meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was con- from Decembeer 11, 1985. It was called to order at 5:00pm by Chairman James Childs on Wednesday, December 18, 1985 in the The Secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Childs Christensen Dickerson Moore Smith Salvaggio MEMBER ABSENT: Ratty B. MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of November 20, 1985 as sented was approved unanimously. E. REPORTS City Manager George Caravalho indicated that the Litter the Downtown report was merely a progress report. pre- in WORKSHOP ON THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA Economic Development Director Dave Kennon gave an overview of the redevelopment process. Agency Member Dickerson inquired about in lieu fee parking in downtown. Asked for interpretation. Economic Development Director Dave Kennon explained that this is an alternative for businesses wishing to develop or become estab- lished in the Downtown and who cannot meet the normal parking require- ments. Deputy City Manager Mary L. Strenn indicated that this is a very difficult process and that unfortunately there are some busi- nesses that can only operate with the "in-lieu" fee. Ms. Strenn explained that there are no new businesses being brought in to the "in-lieu" program. Instead, the City is having them look into the surface lots or parking deck for parking problems. At this point in time, the City is not promoting the "in-lieu" fee. -1- Agency Member Mark Dickerson proposed a motion to direct staff to either advertise the use of the parking structure or use public service announcements with the media to try to gain further utilization of the parking structure. Acting Chairman Childs asked staff what ing advertising for the parking structure. Economic Development Director Dave Kennon responded to the question by saying that the City has participated with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) in their advertising campaigns. The City not directly selling or buying advertising for the parking structure. That is the responsibility of the management company hired to do the management of the parking structure. Mr. Kennon also indicated many businesses in the Downtown use the parking structure in their own advertising ads or by participating in our validation program. Acting Chairman Childs asked staff to inform the management company of the Agency's concern of the level use of parking. Agency Member Dickerson asked staff to make some recommenda- tion on how to approach the subject of utilization of the parking structure. Agency Member Dickerson expressed that he feels the location between "K" and 17th in the downtown area. Street. is being done regard- is Street is the primary spot for additional parking He expressed concern about moving it to 19th NEW BUSINESS 1. Assembly Bill AB-265 A motion made by Agency Member Moore to adopt Resolution No. 3-85, "Resolution of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Declaring the Intent of the Agency to Implement Certain Projects, Programs and Activities" was unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Agency Members Childs, Christensen, Moore, Salvaggio and Smith None Dickerson, Absent: Agency Member Ratty -2- 2. Redevelopment Agency Newsletter Deputy City Manager Mary Strenn gave a brief report regarding what the newsletter would entail, if approved. She indicated that it would allow people and businesses to keep up with what the Agency is doing. This newsletter would involve redevelopment projects as well as development or construction projects elsewhere. A motion to approve the proposal submitted by Communications Plus to produce the Redevelopment Agency Newsletter was made by '~ Acting Chairman Childs and was approved unanimously. F. Adjournment A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved unanimously at 6:04 p.m. /~re~o~// I~l'~k~, Secretary Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Chairman Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency -3-