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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/84 MINUTES RA MINUTES 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. 2 o 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 BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, NOVEMBER 14, 1984 Page 2 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. 3 o 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. BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, NOVEMBER 14, 1984 - Page 3 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 3 o 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. BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, NOVEMBER 14, 1984 - Page 4 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. ~~ency ARTHUR L. ROCKOFF~_~rman Bakersfield Redeve/I~ent Agency