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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/82 MINUTES RAMINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting---March 23, 1982 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Mr. Mooneyham on Tuesday March 23, 1982 at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The Secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Clausen Rollie Moore John Mooneyham Frank Lewis Gene Winer MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Bilas STAFF PRESENT: Philip Kelmar, Executive Director Richard Russel, Deputy Executive Director W. D. Higginbotham, Jr., Treasurer Richard Oberholzer, City Attorney David Kennon, Economic Development Coordinator MINUTES I.linutes of the Special Meeting of March 23, 1982 and the Special Meeting of March 9, 1982 were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL A motion was made by Mr. Lewis to approve voucher numbers 168 through 188 totaling $6,269.99, was seconded by Mr. Winer and approved for payment. CORRESPONDENCE Upon request by Mr. Mooneyham, the Secretary read a letter from Hugh Sill, President of Sill Properties, Inc., addressed to Mr. Kelmar regarding the sale of property located on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye Streets in downtown Bakersfield. Mr. Kelmar explained the letter from Mr. Sill indicating that the property owners are willing to sell the property to the City for $410,000. Mr. Kelmar stated that the Council recognized the problem with parking downtown in 1978 and hired consultants (Quad Consultants) to conduct studies concerning the solution(s) to the parking problem. As a result of the studies, it was indicated that the best solution would be the acquisition of properties and the development of parking structures. Mr. Kelmar indicated this is an important first step in realizing that goal. Mr. Lewis questioned if the City has a current appraisal or if a new appraisal should be acquired. Mr. Kelmar stated that the last appraisal was made in 1979 and that it should be updated by the same individuals. Mr. Lewis questioned staff concerning the number of parking spaces within the lot. Mr. Kelmar stated that approximately 200 to 215 spaces would be acquired with the development of this property. Revenue bonds could be used to construct a parking garage in which approximately 100 spaces could be leased out on a long-term basis. Mr. Lewis made a motion to authorize the appraisal of the subject property located on the corner of 18th and Eye Streets. Mr. Winer seconded the motion which was approved as follows: AYES: Clausen, Moore, Mooneyham, Lewis, Winer NOES: None ABSENT: Bilas PROJECTS Mr. Kennon made a brief presentation regarding the Hotel project for the downtown. Staff will receive updates on the appraisals of the properties on the 30th of March. This information will then be transmitted to the consultants who will generate a series of reports which are required by state law to allow the Agency and City Council to set a public hearing to approve the project. Guay and Bergen Project Mr. Larry Guay, developer, made a brief presentation to the Redevelopment Agency describing his company's project proposed for development at 18th and "K" Streets utilizing certain city-owned property presently developed as a municiple parking lot. Mr. Guay indicated that the project would consist of a ground level bank facility, a multi-level parking structure above the entire site with an office tower located on the westerly portion of the project extending above the proposed parking structure. The total project would provide approximately 50,000 square feet of leasable space and would provide approximately 300 parking spaces within the parking structure for use as public parking. The proposal as presented by Mr. Guay would involve the joint development of the parking facilities and office tower. Mr. Lewis asked what kind of time frame is anticipated for the project. Mr. Guay explained that once the Disposition and Development Agreement is drafted and approved by the Agency and City Council, it will take about six months for the architect to complete the plan. Approximately 90 days from the date of approval construction will begin and it will take a year to fourteen months to complete. Mr. Lewis asked if there would be any loss to the City of Bakersfield, and Mr. Guay replied that the City has no out-of-pocket expense, no selling of bonds or raising money to buy property. He stated that the City will contribute the tax increments generated by the project, and income from the parking, and that is basically the lease payment per year. Mr. Guay stated that the project cost of the entire project would be approximately $8,500,000. Mr. Lewis made a motion to have the proposal submitted for review and report back to the Agency. Mr. Winer seconded the motion which was approved as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clausen, Moore, Mooneyham, Lewis, Winer None Bilas PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Kennon stated that in 1976 the Health and Safety Code was changed to require agencies adopting new projects or plans after that date to set aside 20% of the tax increments of those projects for assisting or providing low or moderate income housing. In 1981 the Agency received $479 in set-aside revenue. The resolution submitted to the Agency states that the Agency recognizes the need for housing in the Central City and will begin to set aside the 20% of tax increments pursuant to Health and Safety Code. Mr. Lewis asked whether the criteria for housing is only for the downtown or for the City of Bakersfield. Mr. Kennon stated that it can be used outside or inside the Project Area, but that the project or the use must be declared by the Agency as having a direct, and significant impact on the project area. Mr. Kennon stated that staff is in the process of generating a housing strategy for the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Mooneyham opened the hearing for any oral or written comments from persons regarding the Resolution concerning housing. Mr. Dick Foster expressed his concern for housing in the downtown and stated that one of his clients would like to develop 181 units of senior citizen housing. He further stated that any efforts being done in the down- town will help those people who don't like to drive five miles to work. Mr. Mooneyham closed the public hearing and opened the hearing for discussion by the Agency members. Mr. Winer made a motion to adopt the Resolution No. 3-82 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency recognizing the need for housing in the Central City and adoption of certain measures that would provide resources for low and moderate income housing in the Central City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33334.2 and 33334.5. Ms. Clausen seconded and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Clausen, Moore, Mooneyham, Lewis, Winer NOES: None ABSENT: Bilas Design Review Board Mr. Bidwell presented the signage for the First Lady, located at 2006 Chester Avenue. The Design Review Board recommended that the Agency accept the signage for this building. Mr. Winer made a motion to accept the signage for the First Lady. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which was approved and carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Mr. Mooneyham adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. CHAIRMAN Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Roberta All i-so~,, Secretary Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency