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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/82 MINUTES RA MINUTES 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