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Home My WebLink About02/26/80 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting-February 26~ 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, February 26, 1980 at 4 p.m, in the City Council Chamber. .THe secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman ABSENT: Robert E, King Jeanne Foth, Vice-Chairman Ralph H. Poehner Frank Lewis John Mooneyham Dr. Glenn D. Puder STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Needham, Deputy Executive Director Philip Kelmar, Treasurer Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney Melvin Tooker, Development Services Coordinator Jim Gilchrist, Housing and Community Development Coordinator David Kennon, Principal Planner, Community Development OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Harry Tow, Quad Consultants Mr. R. C. Hoenshell, Property Owner MINUTES mailed. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1980 were approved as FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 81 through 106 (Voucher Register dated February 26, 1980), totaling $18,894.28, were approved for payment. b) Certified Public Accountant's Report - Mr. Kelmar reviewed the report from Fox & Company which stated that they had examined the financial statements of the Agencyls various funds for fiscal 1978-79, and ".,.nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was not in compliance with applicable sections of the Government Code and the Health and Safety Code..." Mr. Kelmar stated the audit was performed in accor- dance with the Guidelines prepared by the Controller of the State of California. MR. MOONEYHAM ARRIVED AT 4:10 P.M. c) Bond Sales - Mr. Needham stated that meetings had been held with consul- tants, appraisers, etc., with staff to coordinate their efforts in gathering information necessary for the preparation of a prospectus for the bond sales in conjunction with the Shopping Center Project. Mr. Needham stated there would probably be two bond sales--the first possibly toward the end of April or in May. He said it is taking longer than expected, and although the market for bond sales is not known, staff will continue working to bring all information to the Agency in March in order that the method with which to proceed on can be determined. PROJECTS a) Shopping Center: 1) U.D.A.G. Pre-Application - Mr Needham reported approval had been received from KernCOG on this Pre-Application, and that it is being reviewed by H.U.D. and the State. He noted that grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Replacement Housing - Mr. Kennon reported he had contacted Reeder Corporations in answer to their inquiry regarding replacement housing, and they seemed primarily interested in just what kind of help the Agency could provide in puting together a project. He noted that none of the developers contacted have been interested in the sites available to the City, but are interested in what the Agency puts together. 3) Acquisition Team Meeting - Mr. Needham reviewed the points covered in the meeting held February 72, 1980 from 8 a.m, until 12 noon. Another meeting of the financial consultants is scheduled for March 5th to discuss the bnnd issue, time schedule, and alternative methodology for issuing lhe bonds. 4) Fixture Appraisal - Mr. Tooker discussed th~: need for, and the task of, the fixture appraiser. He said that a proposal received pre- viously from Mr, Gil Strang~ for this service was considered quite high. He said in discussion with local appraisers, etc., that Mr. Mat Graham was most used in this area, and was highly recommended. Following discussion, on motion by Ms, Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved to contract with Mat Graham Company, 12055 Ventura Place, Studio City, CA 91604, for fixture appraisals on an "as needed" basis. Mr, Tooker noted that a local man, Mr, Henry McCullen, 2313 Oakwood, was also highly recommended, but lacks the necessary redevelopment experience; however he could, and may, be used by Mr. Graham as appropriate. Superior Court Ruling on Law Suits - Mr, Oberholzer stated that the judge found no basis for the conflict of interest suit filed against Councilmen Payne and Ratty by a propertyowner in the Shopping Center Project area. The case was dismissed, however Mr, Oberholzer stated it might be appealed. b) Hotel - Mr. Needham reported that the exclusive right to negotiate awarded to the Developers had expired, that they were reorganizing, and would possibly be back before the Agency within the next month or two with a project. c) l) Downtown Parking: Sill and Hoenshell Lots - Mr, Needham reported he had met with Mr, Sill, and that Mr. Sill had not made a decision about his property yet, and would get back to the City on this. An offer was made by letter from the City Attorney's Office to Mr, Sill and Mr, Hoenshell for their property, A reply has not been received from Mr, Hoenshell, Mr, Hoenshell was in the audience, and requested to speak. He was recognized by Chairman Casper, He stated his property had been in his family since 1888, and that he didn't care about selling unless an offer of $200,000 was made. 2) Additional Level "K" Street Parking Garage ~ Mr, Needham apprised members that Wells Fargo Bank's response [February 19, 1980) to his letter sent to all parties of the agreement for that structure, was that I',,,we do not anticipate the need for any additional parking in the future." Mr, Needham stated that no other responses had been received, On the subject of the Garage, ~r, Needham noted that a recent article in the local paper reported the Garage ".,,running $45,000 a year in the red," He wished to clarify that the $45,OO0 a year deficit was a direct result of Proposition 13, which was not in effect at the time the agreement was executed, nor was it anticipated. He stated other figures in the article as also being incorrect. He stated the only reason for the Agency's interest in adding a level of parking to the structure was because the people leasing wanted it. d) G,E,T, Bus Terminal - Mr, Harry Tow reported on the progress of this project stating that application for funding for a planning grant had been made in 1979, and that upon completion of the planning studies, an application will be submitted for a construction grant, Currently several sites are being considered, GENERAL a) Design Review Board: 1) Bell Tower Associates - Mr. Bidwell explained this proposed signage was temporary and met Agency requirements, 2) California Water Service Company - Mr. Bidwell stated this wall sign at 19~0 Eye Street meets Agency standards, 3) Two-Story Office Building - This new construction on the southwest corner of 21st and Eye Streets was counter-approved by Building Department, and applicant was requested to return with landscaping plans prior to occupancy. Following discussion and review of drawings, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, Items 1, 2 and 3 above were approved as recommended by the Design Review Board, 4) Weill Building - Mr. Bidwell reported this request was for approval of eight separate 2~ x 10' fixed signs which exceed the allowable footage by 25%. Mr. Bidwell explained that the Design Review Board felt a waiver of the standards was merited due to the height of the building, neatness (frames already in place)~ and the low wattage, etc. The Board's recommendation for approval carried the condition "...that all proposed copy be uniform in lettering, size and color; and must be submitted to the Board for approval prior to installation." Following discussion, on motion by Ms, Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency elected to hold this item until the next meeting to allow time for review, b) Padre Hotel - Chairman Casper stated there was nothing to report on this item. c) Community Development Administrators - This statewide organization of redevelopment agencies was formed recently to meet the challenge of Proposition 13, AB-66, and Proposition 4, following an agreement reached with the League of California Cities to create a formal contractual relationship between the two entitites. Mr. Gilchr~st recommended membership in the organization, and volun- teered to be the Director's designee to work with the group, Following discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to approve the expenditure of $500, initial membership fee in the Community Development Administrators, with Mr. Dennis Needham as member, and Mr. James Gilchrist as his Designee, as recommended by staff, The motion was seconded by Dr, Puder, and carried, d) Reappointments - Messrs, Poehner and Lewis were reappointed by Mayor Hart to three-year terms on the Agency Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p,m. Bernice E. Stewart~ Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency VINCENT CA~'P-~J;(, Chai r~a/D/ Bakersfield Redevel~g~?.ng~nt Agency