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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting--November 14, 198~
The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency was called to
order by Chairman Rockoff on Wednesday, November 14, 1984 at 5:00 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Secretary called the roll
as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Barton
James Childs
Chris Christensen
Rollie Moore
Thomas Payne
Art Rockoff
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Donald Ratty
MINUTES
Upon a motion by Agency Member Childs, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of September 12, the Continued Meeting of September 27,
and the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1984 were approved as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE
Agency Member Payne stated that he will abstain from any action
dealing with the Galleria project due to a conflict of interest
previously stated.
Communications received from the Downtown Business Association
dated October 25, 1984 in support of the Galleria project
and their position on Redevelopment.
2. Communication received from Gordon Bell dated November 14, 1984,
regarding the status of financing for the hotel project.
Agency Member Christensen stated that the Agency should have been
made aware of this information when it was received.
Mr. Kennon explained that the meetings that were held in the
interim period were special meetings and continued meetings. The
correspondence is usually held for the next regular scheduled meeting.
He further stated that if correspondence is received prior to the
distribution of the agenda for any Agency meeting, scheduled or other-
wise, it will be included in that agenda.
REPORTS
1. Oral report from hotel developer regarding financing for
the project.
Mr. Kennon stated that staff anticipated the appearance of
Mr. Gordon Bell, who has been involved in ongoing meetings with
Security Pacific officials regarding the financing for the hotel.
He stated that hopefully the City will receive definite information
as to the status of their financing.
Mr. Harvey Means, Attorney representing AIRCOA, stated that the
delay has not been the responsibility of the developer. He commented
that the developer plans to go ahead with the project and, hopefully,
the meeting which is to be held on November 15 can provide the
project funding. He stated that a representative of AIRCOA will be on
hand at the December 12, 1984 Agency meeting.
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Oral report with presentation material from Redevelopment
staff discussing future developments and Redevelopment Agency
efforts.
Mr. Kennon stated that on August 15, the City Council adopted the
General Plan Redevelopment Element, and within that Plan there are a
number of scenarios and implementation strategies that are delineated
and recommended. He stated that some of the projects are the Convention
Center Hotel, the Galleria, "K" Street office retail complex proposed
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for 18th and "K" , and the Downtown Retail Center. Specific Plans
were also identified with the most important being the Route 178
Specific Plan. He explained that an agreement has been entered into
with consultants between Kern COG, the City and CalTrans that will
result in an engineering and planning study in conjunction with the
development of a Route 178 Specific Plan. The Intermodal Transportation
Facility which is proposed for the Santa Fe right-of-way between
"H" Street and "L" Street is a preliminary proposal submitted at the
request of the State Department of Transportation. In addition to
the hotel project, staff is proposing that an improvement program
for "Q" Street between California and Truxtun Avenue be implemented
to upgrade the environment to create a better gateway into the
project area near the proposed Convention Center Hotel. Specific
improvement plans for Chester Avenue, 19th Street and "H" Street
are being proposed. He stated that there has been considerable
interest by property owners and developers in the California Avenue
Corridor area for development.
Agency Member Christensen questioned where the money would come
from for this type of development.
Mr. Kennon stated that the monies will come from the private
sector; through convention financing, because the Agency has no
ability to consider participation in that area. He stated that
the major concern from the Agency's viewpoint should be that any
development in that area would be a benefit to the downtown, and be
in conformance with the adopted General Plan Element for downtown.
The City can assist by providing expertise in dealing with banks or
lenders in the community that could provide assistance or financing
resources to other developers.
Ms. Martha Walters, citizen, questioned if the members were
concerned about where the monies were coming from. She stated that
this information should be given to anyone, but not at the expense to
the taxpayers. She stated that the Agency is not in the business of
trying to acquire financing, and in this case, there is no reason to
be involved, and therefore, expressed objection to spending money that
is not available.
Agency Member Christensen requested a breakdown of all the costs
regarding what would be furnished to the developers of the California
Avenue development, and the total cost that would be spent by the
various departments in the City in the next five years in bringing
about the development of this.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(a) Approval of Vouchers No. 83 thru 112 totaling $281,835.11.
(b) Approval of Design Review Board recommendations:
1. Signage for Sports Country, 2010 Chester Avenue,
Design Review Board recommends approval.
2. Signage for Delaney's Restaurant, 1200 Truxtun Avenue,
Design Review Board recommends approval.
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Signage for Bakersfield American Hearing Aid Co.,
1414 18th Street, Design Review Board recommends
approval with the condition of wood on both sides
of the door.
Storefront renovation for Community First Bank,
1408 18th Street, Design Review Board recommends
approval.
Storefront renovation for Cai-Western Properties,
Brower Bldg., 1527 19th Street, Design Review
Board recommends approval.
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6. Landscaping for Byrum & Kimble, Inc., 1931 Chester Ave.,
Design Review Board recommends approval.
7. Storefront renovation for Henley's Photo, 2000 "H" Street
Design Review Board recommends approval.
Agency Member Barton made a motion to adopt items (a) and (b)
of the Consent Calendar. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Rockoff, Barton, Childs, Christensen, Moore, Payne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ratty
REPORTS CONTINUED
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Staff report on the required changes to the Disposition and
Development Agreement and schedule of events for the
Galleria project.
Agency Member Payne stated that he will abstain from any involve-
ment in the matter due to a conflict of interest previously stated.
Mr. Kennon stated that pursuant to the Agency's request at the
last meeting regarding the status and scheduling for the Galleria
report, staff has developed a Project Evaluation and Review Technique
(PERT) chart. He stated that this will help to define the four
specific activities that must occur in order to follow through with
the implementation of the project. He stated that the first is the
changes to the DDA regarding the First Implementation Agreement or
the adoption of that document. The consultants should have a report
back to staff on November 23 regarding the need of that change. Item
number two deals with the letter from the Bank of America that frees up
the developer's financing for the project. The bank indicates that
if the developer meets their schedule, they should have a response
back to the Agency by December 10.
Agency Member Christensen made a motion to have a verbatim copy
of the statements within a 24-hour period. The motion was carried.
Mr. Kennon explained that the third item deals with the agreement
with the developer for relocating the Hall of Records structure. He
stated that the consultants are in the process of studying the physical
and fiscal feasibility of relocation as per the agreement. The agree-
ment with the County for the purchase of the Hall of Records would
have to be modified if the building cannot be relocated. If it can be
relocated, then the issue will go before the Board of Supervisors.
The fourth issue dealing with the possible need for a Resolution of
Necessity would probably come before the Agency in January.
Agency Member Moore stated that in regard to the public statement
that was made, it is important that the public not go away with the
impression that all of the items that were read off were from
Redevelopment Agency funds. He stated that most of the Agency's funds
are tied up until 1990, but many of the projects that were referenced
to are private sector projects where there is no request for partici-
pation by the Agency. Some are State funds in which the Agency will
get assistance to complete projects such as the 178 Specific Plan.
Executive Director Caravalho stated that the plans submitted
effectuate the General Plan that was adopted by the Agency. The
report places some priority in terms of the projects that are currently
being emphasized by the Agency, many of which the Agency has some
financial participation, and in other areas the Agency provides
assistance in working with various agencies, such as the "H" Street
grade separation, which is hoped to be 90% funded by other resources.
He stated that the purpose of this process is to keep the Agency
and public aware that these projects are currently being considered
and their priority.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Agency, Agency
Member Christensen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
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ARTHUR L. ROCKOFF~_~rman
Bakersfield Redeve/I~ent Agency