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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/80 MINUTES RA M I N UTE S BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting June 24, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, June 24, 1980, at 4 p.m. ~n the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Robert E. King Frank S. Lewis John S. Mooneyham ABSENT: Jeanne Foth, Vice Chairman Glenn D. Puder Gene Winer STAFF PRESENT: H. E. Bergen, Executive Director Dennis Needham, Deputy Executive Director Richard 0berholzer, Assistant City Attorney Cal Bidwell, Building Director Melvin Tooker, Development Services Coordinator W. D. Higginbotham, Finance Operations Manager Ron Lundy, Senior Accountant, Finance Jim Gilchrist, Community Development & Housing Coordinator Dave Kennon, Principal Planner, Community Development MINUTES FINANCIAL Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 1980 were approved as mailed. a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 147 through 164 (Voucher Register dated June 24, 1980), totaling $185,972.88, were approved for payment. b) 1980-81 Budget - Mr. Needham reviewed the proposed 1980-81 Agency budget. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the 1980-81 Redevelopment Agency Budget was approved, as presented, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lewis, Mooneyham, King and Casper None Foth, Puder and Winer c) Selection of Auditor - Mr. Bergen stated that at the June 4, 1980 Council meeting, the Council requested the Agency to notify them prior to entering an agreement for the annual audit; however, since the Agency had not had a meeting before the next Council meeting on June 18, 1980, he apprised the Councll of the fact that it would be necessary for the Agency at their meeting on June 24, 1980 to act on the annual audit, He told the Council that in discussions with the Agency Chairman and with several Agency members that there seemed to be no strong feeling on the selection. Mr. Bergen told the Council that since the Agency had selected Fox & Company as the Bond Auditors, in conjunction with the Shopping Center Project, staff felt it would be more practical and acceptable from an auditing standpoint for the Agency to have the same auditor this year for the bond proposal and their annual audit, and so recommended. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency accepted a letter of proposal from Fox & Company dated May 23, 1980 to audit the Agency's business for fiscal year 1979-80, and autho- rized the Chairman to execute the agreement. Mr. Bergen stated that he would notify the Agency in advance as to the Council's selection of auditor for auditing of the City's business for the next fiscal year. PROJECTS a) Shopping Center 1) Status on Bonds and U.D.A.G. - Mr, Needham reported that the bond con- sultants have their documents drafted, and will be ready to go when the appraisers' figures become available by July 3rd. Mr. Needham stated that a prime lender is currently wilting to lend for a $33,000,000 addition to the Glendale Gallerla, which indicates the developer should have no trouble financing the project. Mr. Needham stated he didnlt think an Urban Development Action Grant was needed as up-front financing at this time. He noted that a joint meeting of the Agency and Council would probably be needed between the middle and end of July for action on the bonds and other business. b) Hotel - Mr. Needham reported he had no further information on this project. c) Parking - Mr. Needham stated negotiations were continuing with Mr. Hugh Sill for his property at 18th and "Eye" Streets for a parking facility. GENERAL a) Design Review Board Recommendations - Mr. Bidwell discussed the Board's recommendation for approval on Items 1, 2 and 3, as follows: 1) Kern County Employees Federal Credit Union Building (existing signage), 1717 Truxtun - Although installed without approval, this signage is within Agency standards, and the Board recommended approval. 2) Santa Barbara Savings Building (temporary signage), 1701 Chester Avenue - Application was for two "for lease" signs at second floor level. The Board recommended allowance of one sign on the north wall, to be removed by August 20, 1980. 3) Pacific Telephone (addition to antenna), 1532 - 20th Street - The Board recommended allowing a 20' addition to the Antenna System at the NE corner of 20th and "Eye" Streets, but with the condition that the existing tower not in use be removed concurrently with the installation. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Mooneyham, seconded by Mr~ King, and carried, the Design Review Board's recommendations as stated above were approved. 4) Design Review Board Appointment - Mr. Bidwell asked the Agency to act on the Board's previous recommendation for the appointment of Mr. Walt Williams in accordance with the Downtown Business Association's letter of recommendation dated April 21, 1980. On motion by Mr, Lewis, seconded by Mr. King, and carried~ Mr. Walt Williams was appointed a member of the Design Review Board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Kevin Servatius. b) Housing Mortgage Bond Issue - Mr. Kennon presented and explained a resolution for the Agency's consideration to provide construction financing under the provisions of Sections 33750-33799 of the California Health and Safety Code, for a comprehensive housing program for the central city area. He dis- cussed the need for housing in the urban core area, and noted that State law obligates the Agency to replace the 30 homes which will be moved or demolished on the shopping center project site. Mr, Kennon explained that adoption of the resolution is not a commitment, and that any proposed projects would have to be brought before the Agency and the Council for prior approval, Mr, King suggested the resolution be modified in Section 4, to include "...to take such action as may be necessary to report back to the Agency on the methods to carry out the intent and purpose of this resolution." Following discussion, on motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, Resolution No. RA2-80, "A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUC- TION FINANCING UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 33750 TO 33799, INCLUSIVE, OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD," was adopted, as modified, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: King, Mooneyham, Lewis and Casper None Foth, Puder and Winer c) N.A.H.R.O. Annual Meeting - Mr. Needham apprised Agency members of this meeting to be he~d in Santa Barbara July 20-22, 1980, and stated reserva- tions would be made for those ~nterested in attending. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. ~II~CENT CASP£1~, Chairman Bakersfield Redevelopment ~e~ncy Bernice E. Stewar~, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency