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Home My WebLink About06/22/82 MINUTES RAMINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting .... June 22, 1982 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Lewis on Tuesday, June 22, 1982 at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The Secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Lewis, Chairman Richard Bilas Judy Clausen Randal Richardson Rollie Moore Gene Winer ABSENT: John Mooneyham, Vice- Chairman STAFF PRESENT: Philip Kelmar, Executive Director Richard Oberholzer, City Attorney Richard Russell, Deputy Executive Director W. D. Higginbotham, Treasurer Calvin Bidwell, Building Director David Kennon, Economic Development Coordinator MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 25, 1982 were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL Voucher Approval - On a motion by Mr. Bilas, seconded by Mr. Winer and carried, Vouchers 247 through 262 totaling $1,064.52 were approved for payment. SCHEDULED PUBLIC STATEMENTS 1. Mr. Larry Guay was present and gave a status report on his proposed office/commercial project at 18th and "K" Streets. He stated that he met with the Agency's consultants and staff, and at that meeting Mr. Botti, the financial consultant, outlined ten points of concern within the proposal. Mr. Guay stated that since the meeting, he has revised the economic analysis and cost, and is anticipating an outline for the ground lease and an outline of the parking which is proposed. He further stated that he is discussing terms for a lease with prospective tenants, and is continuing to discuss the financing of the project with prospective lenders and investors. Also at that meeting it was agreed that a ground rent of $62,000 a year would be paid that when coupled with tax increment and parking revenue, cover the debt service on 300 parking spaces that the Agency will lease without any cost to the City. 2. Mr. Bob Miller, Project Director for Bell Tower Associates, made a brief status report on the Old Church Plaza project, and stated that the parking structure is about 30 days away from completion. Although there is a problem with portions of the public right-of-way, the major entrance on Truxtun Avenue has been completed. He explained the problem of the sidewalks are too narrow, with portions filled with blacktop, Mr. Miller made a request that the Agency consider sharing the cost of making these necessary improvements along 17th Street and "M" Street. Mr. Kelmar commented that many hours of meetings and discussion were held with the developer prior to the development, and that it was concluded that the only assistance that the City would get involved with was tax exempt financing for the construction of the project and assembling the site for the parking structure if this was necessary. Mr. Moore made a motion to move this letter back to staff for their study and review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Winer and carried. AYES: Lewis, Bilas, Moore, Clausen, NOES: None ABSENT: Mooneyham Richardson, Winer REPORTS Mr. Kennon made a graphic presentation to the Agency regarding the issue of Historic Preservation. Mr. Kennon stated that historic preservation relates to preserving what the City feels are important resources to individu- als and important resources to the community. He explained that preservation would achieve awareness of the City's heritage and work towards the reuse of the existing built environment, and could be an important part in the upgrading of many neighborhoods. NEW BUSINESS 1. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Redevelopment Agency, Kern Council of Governments, and Golden Empire Transit District for the purpose of Conducting a Study of Public Transit Needs in the Central City was submitted to the Agency members. The MOU will allow the retention of consultants to develop the subject study; to produce an analysis and description of the City's public transit needs; how the system can best serve the City; the development of a public transit terminal and recommendations on its location. Mr. Richardson questioned whether this is a part of the proposed general plan of the Central City. Mr. Kennon stated that the issue and plans for transit will be a signifi- cant portion of the General Plan Element for the downtown. After brief discussion regarding the appointment of the Economic Develop- ment Coordinator as a representative for the City in this study, the motion was made by the Chairman to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and desig- nate the Economic Development Coordinator as the City's Co-Manager for the project study. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lewis, Clausen, Moore, NOES: None ABSENT: Mooneyham Richardson, Winer, Bilas 2. Mr. Kelmar made a presentation concerning the acquisition and the planning and use of the American National Bank property located at 19th and "K" Streets. He presented an update regarding the negotiations with Bank of America and explained that this new process of land banking is an alternative that would enable the City to avoid the controversy that exists regarding em- inent domain and acquiring private property, Mr. Kelmar stated that the process of land banking would involve acquiring parcels of land and offering it for development; in this manner the City could accept proposals for development, indicating to developers what the City would like to have on the property. The property of American National Bank consists of three parcels located between "K" and "L", 18th and 19th Streets. Mr. Kelmar stated that this property fits into the 9-block plan that has been submitted to the Agency and City Council by Mr. Bob Eddy. He explained that there would be a $255,000 down payment with a five year note at 12%. There is 30,000 square feet in the structure. Mr. Bilas stated that there would be no guarantee that developers would want to use the subject land. Mr. Casper was present and stated that land banking is not new to Rede- velopment, and said that it would be a good approach toward attracting developers to Bakersfield. Mr. Larry Guay explained that if an excellent piece of property such as this parcel being discussed were sold to a private investor and it was leased for ten years, that it would be hard to acquire the property, because of eco- nomics, for future development. Mr. Ben Phipps, contractor, was present and expressed that he agreed with Mr. Bilas' opinion in that the Bank of America building was not worth the amount that has been offered. He further stated that he disagreed with the negotiations because there is no attraction to the downtown area; parking; vacancy factor; and that the property might not be used for a long time. ~A¥~er further discussion Mr. Moore made a motion that the City purchase the American National Bank property. Mr. Winer seconded the motion which was approved by the following vote: AYES: Lewis, Clausen, Winer, Richardson, Moore ~. NOES: Bilas ABSENT: Mooneyham 3. The proposed 1982-83 Redevelopment Agency Budget was submitted to the Agency for their review. 4. Mr. Bidwell was present to explain the recommendations made during the May 4, 1982 meeting of the Design Review Board. A motion was made by Mr. Winer to accept the recommendations set forth by the Design Review which are as follows: Approval of signs for Casper's Mens Store, upon reducing them to required standards. Approval of signs for Radio Shack & Computer Center, upon reducing them to required standards. Approval to repaint the Radio Shack & Computer Center. Approval of Guadalajara Jewelers' sign above the canopy to be reduced in size to comply with standards and the sign below the canopy to be a ~ign suspended below the canopy and not more than six square feet in size. Approval of building renovation at 1101 18th Street with the condition that trees required in plan be 24 inch box "Panicled Goldenrain trees", and that each planter well shall be served by a permanent irrigation system. Approve American National Bank, 1300 22nd Street sign. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote: AYES: Lewis, Clausen, Moore, Richardson, Bilas, Winer NOES: None ABSENT: Mooneyham ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Mr. Winer made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second by Mr. Moore at 5:35 p.m. Roberta Gafford, ~e~fetary Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency MR. ~N~ LEW~S,-li~hairman - Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency