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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/84 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting-February 22, 1984 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Rockoff on Weduesday, February 22, 1984, at 5:03 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: James Childs Chris Christensen Rollie Moore Thomas ~ayne Art Rockoff MEMBERS ABSENT: Donald Ratty MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Christensen, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 19~4, were approved as presenaed. AGENCY STATEMENTS Chairman Rockoff questioned the status of the hotel project. Mr. Kennon responded that the developer is working on his letter of credit. The developer has been negonianing with several triple or double A rated banks. As soon as the developer has secured the letter of credit, the acquisition and relocation process will be initiated. Agency Member Payne stated that he thought the hotel would be a Sheraton Hotel until representatives of Aircoa indicated that it would be a Clarion Hotel. Mr. Kennon stated that discussions were held wi~h the representatives of Sheraton in which they indicated they were desirous of being involved in che project, but no final relationship was developed. He stated that the developer had indicated to staff and upon at least one occasion before the full Agency, tha~ the hotel would not be a Sheraton. Mr. Kennon further explained that the developer has indicated that the hotel will be a Clarion Convention Hotel. Mr. Kennon indicated that with the strength of Aircoa, of acquiring a Sherason license if they had a desire to do so. also based upon discussions with the Sheraton Corp. they were capable This comment was Agency Member Christensen questioned the status of the Galleria project. Mr. Kennon stated that the developer is having discussions with lenders. Mr. Moreland has indicated that he has received interest from several groups, and has hired bond consultants and counsel for the purpose of putting together a bond if the opportunity for this type of financing for the project occurs. Mr. Kennon further stated that the County has agreed to lease two stories of the first phase building with the option on four more. Agency Member Christensen questioned Lhe status of the Hall of Records. Mr. Kennon stated that disucssions have been held with Tim Gannon regarding relocating, preserving and restoring the structure. He stated that the developer is still interested, however, he is reluctant ~o spend a large amounn of money for planning and engineerlng services without knowing the final outcome of the project. Agency Member Childs questioned if the Agency has acquired the Nail oz Records. Mr. Kennon indicaued that the Agency made an offer to the Councy in which they have nou officially responded. Ne commented that the Board of Supervisors signed a resolution stating they would sell the Hall of Records. Agency Member Childs requested tha~ staff inquire on the status of this offer. Mr. Kennon stated that they have indicated that it is ready to come out of the County Council's office as of February 21, 1984. Agency Chairman Rockoff requested that a representative of the hotel appear at the next Agency meeting to inform the members of the status of the project and its efforts. Mr. Kennon indicated that at the next meeting the developer will give an update on the lending program along with a presentation of the proposed hotel operation. Mr. Kennon gave an update on the 18th and Eye Parking Structure and stated that opening ceremonies would be held on March 16, 1984, and operation will begin on March 19. He stated that 596 spaces have been requested. Agency Member Christensen questioned the total number of spaces available in the garage. Mr. Kennon responded that there are 544 spaces. The operators and consul- tants have indicated that the City can overbook the garage by 20 percent. Eighty- six parking spaces have been reserved for short-term shopper parking. Agency Member Childs questioned the cost per space. Mr. Kennon stated that solicitation for leasing space in the structure was based on $30 a month which would be an approximate initial fee. Agency Member Moore questioned if the $30 a month is for a businessman for validation of its customers. Mr. Kennon stated that there is a discount usually involved in the validation program which has not been established. The discount would involve the 86 spaces for short-term parking. CONSENT CALENDAR (a) Approval of Vouchers NO. 236 through 245 totaling $22,119.39. Upon a motion by Agency Member Childs, Item (a) of the Consent Calendar was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Rockoff, Moore, Payne, Barton, Childs, Christensen NOES: None ABSENT: Ratty NEW BUSINESS 1. 18th and Eye Street Parking Structure Contract Change Order No. 2. Upon a motion by Agency Member Barton, Contract Change Order No. approved by the following vote: AYES: Rockoff, Moore, Payne, Barton, Childs, Christensen NOES: None ABSENT: Ratty 2 was 2. 18th and Eye Street Parking Structure Contract Change Order No. 3. Upon a motion by Agency Member Moore, Contract Change Order No. approved by the following vote: AYES: Rockoff, Moore, Payne, Barton, Childs, Christensen NOES: None ABSENT: Ratty was 3. Request from Betty J. Taylor, owner of the Potato Shed, for eight parking spaces in the 18th and Eye Street Parking Structure. Agency Member Childs made a motion to refer this matter to staff for recommendation. Agency Member Barton stated that with the new businesses wanting to locate downtown as a result of the structure, he suggested that the new businesses be given priority in regard to parking and leasing of space. He explained that a lot of the old businesses are not required to have parking, and the new businesses are not able to find parking, and therefore, are requi~ed to pay a penalty. Agency Member Barton made an amendment to Mr. Childs' motion that new businesses be given priority in this issue. The motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Rockoff, Moore, Payne, Barton, Childs, Christensen NOES: None ABSENT: Ratty ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency, Agency Member Christensen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. BakerSfield Redevelopm~t ~ency ARTHUR L. ROCKOFF, C~lrman Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency