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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/85 MINUTES RA MINUTES 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 ] o 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 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 27, 1985 - Page 2 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. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 27, 1985 Page 3 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., 2 o 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 // , /' _/,.. )/ Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency