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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/80 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting - July 22, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, June 22, 1980, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Jeanne Foth, Vice Chairman John S. Mooneyham Gene Winer ABSENT: Robert E. King Frank S, Lewis Dr. Glenn D. Puder STAFF PRESENT: H. E. Bergen, Executive Director Dennis Needham, Deputy Executive Director Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney Cal B~dwell, Building Director Melvin Tooker, Development Services Coordinator W. D. Higginbotham, Finance Operations Manager Jim Gilchrist, Community Development & Housing Coordinator David Kennon, Principal Planner, Community Development Eugene B. Jacobs, Agency Special Counsel OTHERS PRESENT: Mr, Tom Eveland, Attorney for the Chinese Church Mr. Tim Stormont, Architect for the Chinese Church Mr, Roger Schlesinger, Representative for the Brower Building MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 1980, and of the Special Meeting of June 30, 1980, were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, Vouchers Nos, 1 through 10 (Voucher Register dated July 22, 1980), totaling $105,972.36, were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) Shopping Center 1) UDAG Application - Mr, Needham reported that following the Agencyls meeting, a Joint Workshop of the Agency and City Council would be held, as well as a Special Meeting of the City Council, both concerning the UDAG Application. Mr. Oberholzer explained the sequence of the meetings. Mr, Needham introduced a resolution which staff recommended the Agency adopt. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, RESOLUTION NO. RA4-80, "RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL AND IMMEDIATE SUBMISSION OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING," was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Foth, Mooneyham, Wirier and Casper None King, Lewis and Puder (Mr. Nate Krevitz complained from the audience that they could not hear what was being said. Chairman Casper repeated the title of the resolution, stating that it had been adopted by the Agency.) 2) Letter of Proposal for Appraisal Services - Mr. Needham reviewed a letter dated July 16, 1980 received from Mr. Logan L. Young of Appraisal Enterprises proposing assistance in the appraisal of fixtures and equipment on the shopping center site. He stated that the currently contracted appraiser for this work (who recommended Mr. Logan for assis- tance) has been unable to complete these appraisals due to staff prob- lems. Mr, Needham stated it is staff's recommendation that Appraisal Enterprises' services be contracted in order to complete these appraisals. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Wirier, and carried, the Agency approved using the services of Appraisal Enterprises to assist Mr. David Graham in the completion of the fixtures and equipment appraisals on the shopping center site, as proposed in Mr. Logan's letter, for an amount not to exceed $4,020. GENERAL a) Chinese Church~ Northeast Corner 20th and "0" Streets - Mr. Bidwell explained that Mr. Tim Stormont, architect, had requested approval by the Design Review Board at their July 15th meeting of plans for an addition to their Church; however, the Design Review Board's meeting was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. The Church requested to appear before the Agency in order to prevent a delay. Mr. Bidwell reviewed the plans, which were for a 3,000 sq. ft., two- story addition. Mr. Bidwell stated that the project met Agency standards. Ms. Foth questioned the urgency of the project, since it is within the proposed shopping center boundaries. Mr? Tom Eveland, attorney, explained the immediate need for the additional classroom and nursery. Chairman Casper inquired as to how far along the project is at this time. Mr. Stormont stated it was now ~n the preliminary stages, but would be ready in about a month. Mr. Eveland noted that he had contacted Messrs. Needham and Jacobs regarding locations towards possible relocation, but was advised that relocation could not take place until bonds had been sold on the shopping center project. Following discussion, and on the advice of counsel, Ms. Foth moved, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved plans for the addi- tion and remodel of the Chinese Church as presented. b) Brower Building, Southeast Corner 19th and "Eye" Streets - Mr. Bidwell explained that this project was also on the Design Review Board's agenda for the meeting that was cancelled due to ~ack of a quorum July 15, 1980. A colored rendering was available for the Agency's perusal, showing remodeling and painting as proposed by Mr. Schlesinger. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved plans for the painting and remodeling of the Brower Building as presented. c) Bell Tower Associates ~ Mr, Needham reviewed a letter from Bell Tower Associates dated July 14, ]980~ requesting the Agency's assistance in helping them obtain Lot 1 of Block 288 within the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. Mr. Winer asked to be allowed to abstain from discussion on this subject due to a possible conflict of interest. This left the Agency without aquorum to act. Chairman Casper asked that the letter be referred to staff, and that Mr. Needham look into the possibility of a Special Meeting for consideration of this request. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency VINCENT CASPE~/~ Chairm~/'~ Bakersfield R~edevelo./~/e~tAgency