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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/83 MINUTES RA ~.~ I NUT E S BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting-February 9, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Barton on Wednesday, February 9, 1983 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: James J. Barton Chris Christensen Art Rockoff Thomas Payne Vernon Strong MEMBERS ABSENT: John Means MINUTES Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 20, 1983 were approved as mailed. AGENCY STATEMENTS Mr. Rockoff asked staff if the budget indicated in the staff report is an annual budget and the budget titled "Actual" is only for six months. Mr. Klimko indicated that was correct. Mr. Rockoff asked if the "K" Street garage's loss is shown in the Redevelopment Agency's operations. Mr. Klimko stated that the loss is reflected in the first schedule referred to which is fund 62, reimbursement. It is listed as $135,000 for the current year and for the first six months nothing has been reimbursed. Mr. Rockoff questioned if the land and improvements in fund 62 represent the monies that have been budgeted in the landbanking program. Mr. Klimko explained that this represents all monies budgeted for landbanking for the various improvements such as $667,000 for two properties. He stated that this represents only the cash outlay not including any assumed liabilities. REPORTS Mr. Kelmar stated that in keeping with the adopted policy of landbanking, he is proposing two additional property acquisitions. The first is situated at 2022 "L" Street. This property is located directly nortb of the City-owned parking lot and, with its acqui- sition, would give the Redevelopment Agency well over 50 percent control of the entire block. The second acquisition is 1212-16 19th Street. The purchase of this property would give the Agency a foothold in the block where blight problems must be addressed in order for future major redevelopment to occur. Mr. Kelmar indicated that the price for both properties is $285,000. Mr. Rockoff made a motion to accept Mr. Kelmar's recommendation. The motion was carried. AYES: Barton, Christensen, Rockoff, Payne, Strong NOES: None ABSTAINS: None NEW BUSINESS a) Approval of conceptual drawings and site plan for proposed Convention Center Hotel. Pursuant to certain requirements of the Disposition and Develop- ment Agreement and the First Implementation Agreement, the hotel developer has submitted conceptual drawings of the proposed hotel facility. The purpose of this review is to provide an opportunity for the Redevelopment Agency to review those plans and approve the basic concepts proposed within those plans. These plans were reviewed by the Agency's architectural consultants, Millard Archuleta, Eddy, Paynter Associates. Mr. Thomas McBride of Hedrick/McBride Development Co. and Mr. Beideman were present to give a presentation regarding the concepts and site plans for the hotel. Mr. Kelmar asked Mr. ~cBride to explain the manner in which the coffee shop and restaurant are situated in the hotel. Mr. McBride explained the sections and parts of the restaurant and coffee shop. He stated that Sheraton wants 33% of the coffee shop and restaurant to be kitchen area, but in this project there is only 30 percent. Mr. McBride commented that the lobby is 70' x 70' and would be a "living" lobby to allow hotel guests to fully utilize its amenities. He stated that this hotel will not have any ~orage problems because they are adding 3,000 square feet of storage space. Mr. Paynter of Millard Archuleta, Eddy, Paynter Associates was present and stated that they have reviewed the plans to verify that they meet the requirements of the Disposition and Development Agreement. He stated that the number of parking spaces is in compliance with the City. He further explained that the plans of the proposed hotel is a commercial-type hotel, and will pro- vide all the necessary services for this type of hotel. Mr. McBride commented that when trying to prepare the con- ceptual plans of the hotel, there were a number of things to take into consideration; the Disposition and Development Agreement; the Building Department Code, the Sheraton codes; the State of Cali- fornia has their code plus other energy requirements. Mr. Rockoff questioned how the design impacts traffic flow on Truxtun Avenue. Mr. McBride stated that many alternative patterns have been discussed, but that the proposed entrance and exit are the most efficient. Mr. Rockoff asked staff if they have considered the impacts of the traffic. Mr. Kennon stated that the various impacts and capacity of the streets serving the hotel were studied during the EIR process, and it was determined that traffic circulation and design is adequate. Mr. Christensen questioned where the parking for the hotel is located and what will be the impact to the Auditorium with the increased requirements by adding 320 rooms plus the personnel. Mr. McBride explained that the parking studies show that the parking meets the requirements for this hotel. He explained that parking demand is in cycles. The hotel will not always be at capacity. Mr. Charles Graviss was present and explained that the service and entranceways will remain the same to the Auditorium. Mr. Christensen made a motion to approve the site plan and basic concepts of the proposed hotel facility and to indicate the review of the qualifications of the designing architect indicated that he and his firm have acceptable qualifications. The motion was carried. AYES: Christensen, Rockoff, Payne, Strong, Barton NOES: None ABSTAINS: None Mr. Christensen questioned Mr. McBride as to an approximate time for breaking ground. Mr. McBride stated that it is anticipated approximately August or September of 1984. b) Agreement between City of Bakersfield, Redevelopment Agency and Kress Building Associates to lease 50 parking spaces in proposed parking structure at "K" and 18th Streets. As a condition of the proposed sale of tax-exempt bonds for the purpose of rehabilitating the Kress Building, the owners of that structure have agreed to enter into an agreement to lease parking from the proposed parking structure planned for 18th and "K" Streets. Mr. Oberholzer stated that at the time Mr. Diatte asked the City for support, it was suggested that there be a conditional agreement for this rehabilitation upon the part of Kress. He stated that Kress has agreed to assign monies to the City if they default. If the 18th and "K" parking structure is completed by July 1, 1986, the City can require Kress to lease from the City up to 50 parking spaces. The cost will be determined by the Redevelop- ment Agency. Mr. Rockoff made a motion to approve the Agreement between the City of Bakersfield, Redevelopment Agency and Kress Building Associal:es to lease 50 parking spaces in the proposed parking structure at 18th and "K" Streets. The motion was carried. AYES: Rockoff, Payne, Strong, Barton, Christensen NOES: None ABSTAINS: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment: Agency, Mr. Christensen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. Roberta F. Gafford,~/~ecretary Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ~A~ES J. ~gARTON, Chairman Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency