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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting-October 26, 1982
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
was called to order by Chairman Lewis on Tuesday, October 26,
1982 at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The Secretary
called the roll as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Frank Lewis, Chairman
John Hooneyham
Judy Clausen
2ollie Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Bilas
Randall Richardson
STAFF
Philip Kelmar, Executive Director
Richard Russell, Deputy Executive Director
Richard Oberholzer, Clty Attorney
W. D. Higginbotham, Jr., Treasurer
David Kennon, Economic Development Coordinator
Cal Bidwell, Building Director
MINUTXS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 28, 1982 were
approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
Voucher Approval - On a motion by Mr. Mooneyham, seconded by
Mr. Moore, vouchers 73 through 90 totaling $8,514.56 were approved
for payment.
CORRESPONDENCE
Upon request of Chairman Lewis, the Secretary read a letter
from John Diatte of Kress Building Associates regarding the
utility service to the Kress Building.
Mr. Mooneyham made a motion to refer the correspondence to
staff for study and to return to the Agency with recommendations
if necessary. Mr. Moore seconded the motion which was carried.
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Clausen,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
Moore
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution to purchase "Sill" Property.
Mr. Oberholzer stated that within the resolution is a
threat of condemnation. He stated that it is the request of the
Sill Property owner that the acquisition of the property by the
Redevelopment Agency be done under the threat of condemnation, and
that certain tax advantages would be available to the sellers under
those circumstances. Hr. Oberholzer further explained that the
resolution provides that the Agency is directing City staff to
acquire the property, and in the event that it is not possible to
acquire the property by way of negotiations, then staff is in-
structed to initiate eminent domain proceedings.
Ms. Clausen made a motion to approve the resolution directing
City Attorney to negotiate for acquisition of property or institute
proceedings in eminent domain for properties owned by the Sill
family at 18th Street between "H" and Eye Streets. Mr. Mooneyham
seconded the motion which was followed by a roll call vote.
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Clausen,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
Moore
2. Agreement for the purchase of Sill Parking Lot.
This agreement is for the negotiated purchase of the Sill
Property on 18th Street between "H" and Eye Streets wherein the
Agency will pay $370,000 and the Downtown Business Association
will contribute an additional $40,000 in the form of $20,000
cash and a note for the balance.
Mr. Oberholzer stated that
agreement with Sill Properties,
escrow by November 30.
if the Agency approves the
Inc., it is expected to go
into
Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the Agreement with Sill
Properties, Inc. for the purchase of the Sill Property located on
18th Street between "H" and Eye Streets. Ms. Clausen seconded
the motion which was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Clausen,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
Moore
Status Report on Hotel Project
Dave Kennon gave an oral report on status of the agreement
and design of the hotel. Mr. Kennon stated that all parties re-
sponsible for reviewing the hotel agreement have reviewed and
indicated their approval of the agreement. He stated that the
Agency's special counsel is generating the final documents and
will transmit those to the developer :for his signature. He
further stated that staff is anticipating a public hearing on
November 16 that will be a joint public hearing, in which the
Implementation Agreement and other documentation will be con-
sidered by the Agency and Council.
Ms. Clausen made a motion to have staff schedule a joint
public hearing for November 16, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. to review
the Implementation Agreement and other documentation concerning
the proposed Convention Center Hotel. Mr. Mooneyham seconded the
motion which was carried.
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Clausen,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
Moore
4. Leasing agent for American National Bank property.
Two recognized commercial/industrial leasing agents were
contacted and proposals solicited. A completed proposal was
received from Charles Tingey Associates.
Mr. Kelmar stated that in terms of trying to lease out that
property, the City didn't feel it had the capabilities for market-
ing property of that size and, as a result, staff requested
proposals from two of the largest firms in the community that
do the requested services. He further stated that the firm of
Charles Tingey Associates responded, and the other firm did not.
Staff has reviewed the proposal and finds it to be satisfactory.
Upon a motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Clausen, the
Agency selected Char]es Tingey Associates as leasing agents
for properties owned by the Agency which the Agency wishes to
lease.
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Clausen,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
Moore
5. Design Review Board
Mr. Bidwell was present and stated that recommendations
have been made from the Design Review Board regarding the
projects iisted below.
a) Shoe Center, 2101 Chester Avenue Approve signage.
b) The Beef & Beanery Restaurant, 1919 "K" Street
Approve signage and exterior renovation.
c) Titan Arcade, 1819 Chester Avenue - Approve signage.
d) Kern Deli, 1817 Chester Avenue - Approve signage.
e) Ted's Plaza, 1530 19th Street - Approve signage.
f) Old Church Plaza Parking, 17th and "M" Streets-
Approve signage.
g) Instant Printing, 21st and Eye Streets - Deny do to
excessive size.
h) Towne Photo Supply, Inc., 1609 19th Street - Deny
do to excessive size.
i) Darlene's New and Used Clothes, 1617 19th Street -
Deny do to excessive size.
j) Bank of America, 1440 Truxtun Avenue - Approve signage.
k) Awnings for Office Building, northeast corner of 17th
and "K" Streets - Approve signage.
1) Roger E. Sandoval, D.D.S., 1905 17th Street - Approve
signage.
m) Kandarian Electronics, 1930 "L" Street - Approve signage.
Mr. Mooneyham made a motion to
made by the Design Review Board for
Moore seconded the motion which was
approve the recommendations
the above projects. Mr.
carried.
AYES: Lewis, Mooneyham, Moore,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bilas, Richardson
C~ausen
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Redevelop-
ment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
Roberta F. Gafford~,~Secretary
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency