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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting January 26, 1982
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper on Tuesday, January 26, 1982 at 4:05 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers. The secretary called the roll as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Jeanne Foth, Vice Chairman
Richard Bilas
John Mooneyham
Gene Winer
Glenn Puder (4:33 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Frank Lewis
STAFF PRESENT:
Philip Kelmar, Executive Director
Richard Russell, Deputy Executive Director
W. D. Higginbotham, Jr., Treasurer
Richard Oberholzer, City Attorney
David Kennon, Economic Development Coordinator
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1981 and Public Hearing
of December 16, 1981 were approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
Voucher Approval - Upon motion made by Dr. Bilas, seconded by Mr.
Mooneyham, Vouchers 123 through 153 totaling $79,497.36 were approved for
payment.
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence from Mr. Doug Anglen of Anglen & Moreland Development,
dated January 14, 1982, was read by the Secretary. Anglen & Moreland
Development propose the construction of a multi-story, glass building with
parking, on property located on Truxtun between H & Eye Streets. The letter
requested the Agency grant Anglen & Moreland an exclusive right to negotiate.
Discussion was held later in the meeting.
Correspondence from Mr. Thomas L. Schriber of John S. Griffith & Co.,
dated January 13, 1982, was read by the Secretary. In June of 198t, John S.
Griffith & Co. presented the City with a "good faith" check for $500,000.
The check was to prove their interest in building a downtown shopping mall.
Mr. Schriber requested the refund of John S. Griffith & Co.'s deposit of
$500,000. Discussion was held later in the meeting.
The Secretary read correspondence from Mr. John Diatte, President of
South Valley Homes, Inc. in which Mr. Diatte requested an extension of 30
days. Discussion was held later in the meeting.
PROJECTS
A. At the January 6, 1982 Council Meeting (minutes submitted to
Agency), Mr. Kelmar reported on the status of the proposed shopping center.
He reported that as a result of May Co.'s decision not to participate in
the mall, the developer no longer has a financially viable project, and
therefore would be unable to meet its obligations under the Joint Develop-
ment Agreement (JDA). Mr. Kelmar recommended the Council terminate future
proceedings under the JDA. He proposed the Council instruct staff to
expeditiously complete the Downtown General Plan, and either discontinue
negotiations regarding a shopping center until the plan is completed and
accepted, or accept proposals from interested developers while staff
completes the plan. Mr. Kelmar proposed the Council consider modifying
parking requirements in the redevelopment area and also study the possi-
bility of developing parking structures in order to encourage and
facilitate new development in the downtown area.
As a result of Mr. Kelmar's report, Council adopted a resolution
presented by Councilman Ratty, in which the Redevelopment Agency is
directed to pursue the concept of a downtown shopping center with inter-
ested developers while staff completes the development plan.
Regarding Mr. Kelmar's recommendation on parking, the matter was
referred to the Council's Business Development and Parking Committee and
the Agency's Parking Committee jointly.
Mr. Kelmar reported that he has met with Mr. Hugh Sill regarding a
long-term parking lease for the Sill parking lot located at 18th & Eye
Streets. On January 28th, Mr. Kelmar will be meeting with consultants to
try to put together a proposal to bring back to Mr. Sill.
Regarding correspondence from John S. Griffith & Co. (developer)
requesting a refund of their $500,000 deposit, Mr. Oberholzer recommended
the Agency adopt a resolution which he has prepared. The resolution
provides the Agency keep the $500,000 deposit until the developer provides
evidence justifying the return of the deposit. The resolution also would
direct the City Attorney notify the developer that such justification for
the return of the deposit is to be submitted within 30 days.
Ms. Foth then made a motion to adopt the resolution and direct the
City Attorney notify the developer that justification as to the return of
the $500,000 deposit be made within 30 days. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Winer, and carried as follows:
Ayes: Casper, Foth, Bilas, Winer, Mooneyham
Noes: None
Absent: Puder, Lewis
B. Mr. Kennon reported staff has been involved in negotiations with
the hotel developer, and most major issues have been resolved. The
developer has had final meetings regarding the agreement with their
attorneys, and recommendations should be submitted to Mr. Kennon tomorrow.
Mr. Kennon stated staff will be meeting with Mr. Coomes in a few days, and
hopefully will soon finalize the DDA. A special meeting will then be
called for review of the DDA.
C. Discussion of this item was postponed pending the arrival of Mr.
Doug Anglen.
D. Regarding the Office Towers project on 20th and K Streets, Mr.
John Diatte, President of South Valley Homes, Inc. requested an extension
of 30 days. Mr. Diatte stated the architects will need the additional
time to finish their work on this project.
Mr. Kennon recommended the Agency grant South Valley Homes, Inc. a
30 day extension.
Upon motion by Mr. Mooneyham, South Valley Homes, Inc. was granted an
additional 30 days for the Office Towers project. The motion was seconded
by Ms. Foth, and carried as follows:
Ayes: Casper, Foth, Bilas, Winer,
Noes: None
Absent: Puder, Lewis
Mooneyham
GENERAL
A. Report No. 10: Analysis and Report of Housing Needs in the
Central City was submitted to the Agency members for their information.
The report deals with housing needs in the Central City and relates to the
preliminary goal for housing, which was adopted by the Agency in August.
Mr. Kennon stated this report is a followup of that preliminary goal.
There were no comments from the Agency members regarding Report No. 10.
Mr. Kennon made a brief presentation addressing the Specific Plan
Development for designated areas in the Central City. A chart depicting
the various areas in the redevelopment area was presented to the Agency.
DR. PUDER ARRIVED AT 4:33 P.M.
Report No. 18: Commercial Revitalization Program was submitted to
the Agency for their consideration. Mr. Kennon indicated that at the
last meeting, the initial draft of the report was provided which set
guidelines of the rehabilitation program. Contained in that report were
five basic strategies that should become the elements of the Rehabilitation
Loan Program. They are: 1) technical assistance loans; 2) direct loans;
3) guaranteed loans; 4) interest subsidies; and 5) tax exempt notes for
large rehabilitation projects. Report No. 18 has been distributed to over
100 organizations and individuals (a list of those people was submitted
along with the report). Staff is requesting the Agency review the plan,
make any recommendations relative to it, and then transmit it to Council
for their review and approval.
Mr. Casper asked if $150,000 has been budgeted for this current year
and $300,000 for 1982-83, and if those funds are coming from Community
Development Block Grant programs.
Mr. Kennon stated that at this point the funds will be coming from
the Community Development Block Grant program.
After further discussion, Dr. Puder made a motion to recommend the
City Council review this program, and that the Commercial Rehabilitation
Loan Program be adopted as the basic strategy for the City's Commercial
Revitalization Program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and
carried as follows:
Ayes: Casper, Foth, Bilas, Winer, Mooneyham, Puder
Noes: None
Absent: Lewis
At this time, Mr. Russell introduced Mr. Paul Shillcock, Principal
Planner, as a new member of the staff.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Oberholzer commented on the Resolution of Necessity to acquire
property on 17th Street between L and M Streets by Eminent Domain. This
matter was discussed at a joint public hearing of the Council and Agency
on December 16th (minutes of this meeting were submitted to Agency members).
In summary, Bell Tower Associates, who are reconstructing the Old
Church Plaza, has requested the Agency acquire, by Eminent Domain if
necessary, the parcel of property located on the southwest corner of 17th
and M Streets and sell this parcel back to Bell Tower Associates. Bell
Tower Associates proposed to construct a parking structure between L and M
Streets, which includes the above mentioned parcel. Mr. Oberholzer reported
that the owner of this parcel has been notified of the Agency's intention
to adopt the Resolution of Necessity, and of the public hearing regarding
this matter. Mr. Oberholzer stated a Resolution of Negative Declaration for
the sale and development of the above mentioned property was adopted as a
result of the December 16th joint meeting.
Mr. Winer stated he would not participate in any discussion or voting
regarding this issue because of a conflict of interest.
Chairman Casper opened the hearing for oral or written comments from
persons regarding the Resolution of Necessity to acquire property by Eminent
Domain. No oral or written comments being received, either in favor or
objecting to, the public hearing was closed for deliberation and action.
Dr. Bilas stated he has criticized this procedure of acquisition by
Eminent Domain. He stated he feels badly that there were no comments made
either in favor or against this issue. Also, Dr. Bilas stated that he
personally tried several times to contact the owner of the subject property
and also the owner's attorney, but was unsuccessful at his attempts.
Dr. Bilas then made a motion to adopt a Resolution Declaring the
Necessity for the Acquisition of Real Property by Eminent Domain. Dr. Puder
seconded the motion, which was approved and carried by the following roll
call vote:
Ayes: Casper, Foth,
Noes: None
Absent: Lewis
Bilas, Mooneyham, Puder
Mr. Winer sustained from voting on this issue.
ADDENDUM - Design Review Board Recommendations
Mr. Cal Bidwell presented the following Design Review Board recom-
mendations:
A. September 1, 1981 meeting - Recommended approval of sign on
southwest corner of 20th and Chester Streets, Imperial Savings.
Mr. Mooneyham made a motion to approve signage for Imperial Savings.
Ms. Foth seconded the motion.
B. December 1, 1981 meeting - Design Review Board has recommended
denial of signage for the Foliage Farm and ?alafel Restaurant due to signs
being oversized, Approval of sign for Garden Cafe recommended.
Dr. Puder made a motion to approve action of Design Review Board on
signage requests by Foliage Farm (denied), Garden Cafe (approved), and
Falafel Restaurant (denied). The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham.
C. January 5, 1982 meeting - Remodeling of building at 1101 19th
Street denied at this time by Review Board. Mr. Bidwell reported appli-
cant wishes to appeal decision, but was unable to attend today's meeting.
It is suggested this matter be held unti]l the next Agency meeting.
Signage for Jacques for Men recommended for approval. Signage for
Sandwich Shop, denial recommended due to oversize sign. Approval is
recommended for signage for Pacific Telephone.
Upon a motion by Mr. Winer seconded by Ms. Foth, that action being
taken regarding the remodeling of the building at 1101 19th Street is to
be deferred to the February 23, meeting.
D. January I9, 1982 meeting - Signage for American National Bank
recommended for approval The renovation of building on 1101 18th Street
recommended for approval.
Ms. Foth made a motion to approvesignage for American National Bank
and renovation of building on 1101 18th Street. Mr. Mooneyham seconded
the motion.
The above motions on the Design Review Board recommendations were
approved and carried as follows:
Ayes: Casper,
Noes: None
Absent: Lewis
Foth, Bilas, Mooneyham, Winer, Puder
PROJECTS - Continued
D. Mr. Doug Anglen of Anglen & Moreland Development presented plans
of a proposed office building on the property located across the street
from the Police Department. The building is proposed as an eight story
high, 113,6b0 square foot structure, with an all glass exterior. The
parking spaces required to serve this facility would not be visible from
the street, and would be contained within the building.
Dr. Puder inquired about the existing municipal parking that is now
available.
Mr. Anglen responded that this matter could be negotiated between
Anglen & Moreland Development and the Redevelopment Agency, but that the
parking for the structure would include replacement parking for the exist-
ing public parking.
At this time, Mr. Anglen is requesting a 90 day exclusive right to
negotiate for development of the above mentioned property.
Upon motion made by Dr. Bilas, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, Anglen &
Moreland Development was granted a 90 day exclusive right to negotiate.
The motion was approved and carried as follows:
Ayes: Casper, Foth, Bilas, Mooneyham, Winer, Puder
Noes: None
Absent: Lewis
Ms. Foth advised that she has a real estate license and is presently
working out of Watson Realty.
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment
Agency, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Casper at 5:05 p.m.
VINCENT CASPER, Chairman
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
Martha Compton for Roberta Allison,
Secretary to the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency