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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/80 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Special Meetin9 October 13, 1980 A Special Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, October 13, 1980, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, to consider action on a resolution and an agreement for the purpose of processing an application for funds to Caltrans jointly with the Golden Empire Transit District for an Intermodal Transit Facility, Parking and Commercial Development. The secretary called the roll as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Jeanne Foth, Vice Chairman Frank S. Lewis (4:25 p.m.) John S. Mooneyham Dr. Glenn D. Puder Gene Winer ABSENT: Robert E. King STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Needham, Deputy Executive Director Philip Kelmar, Treasurer Richard Oberholzer, City Attorney Melvin Tooker, Development Services Coordinator Dale Hawley and Ed Schulz, Public Works Department Jim Gilchrist, Dave Kennon and Stan Grady, Community Develop- ment & Housing Department OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Harry Tow, Quad Consultants Messrs. Ivo Keyser and Bill Kelly, Golden Empire Transit District Mr. Lawrence E. Guay, Developer Ms. Margaret Leach, Kern Council of Governments ITEM I: INTERMODAL TRANSIT FACILITY, PARKING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Needam stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider a resolution and an agreement to start the process of an appllcatlon for funds from Caltrans for the possible eventual construction of an Intermodal Transit Facility, Parking and Commercial Development. a) Presentations: Mr. Kennon reviewed that in November of 1979, both the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency agreed to the City's participation in a planning study with the Kern Council of Governments to explore the transportation needs of the Bakersfield area; and stated that after several months of study it was deter- mined that there was a critical need in the central business district for improved transit service. Mr. Kennon noted that the proposed facility would accommodate the GET system, the inter-cities service which the County is expanding, the dial-a-ride vans for the handicapped, and taxi service; plus a shuttle bus service to Meadows Field airport and Amtrak railroad station. He also stated that this meeting was not to approve the concept of the proposed project. Mr. Tow stated his firm had undertaken the job of locating a satisfac- tory site for the terminal and had selected one square block bordering on 19th and 2Otb, "K" and "L" Streets; with a second square block directly east of "L" Street for ancillary commercial and parking facilities. He stated that SB-620 funds might be available for the transit terminal. Mr. Tow said the criteria used to select the site considered centrality of location, easy access from freeways and streets, and cost of the property. He noted it was also accessible to downtown businesses and offices, the proposed new shopping center and hotel, and the convention center. Mr. Keyser reported that as far back as 1974, his staff had felt a need for a central downtown terminal, and had included it in their 1976 short- range plans. He stated he believed recent legislation (SB-1879) would fit their needs, and stated the District would not anticipate coming to the Agency for money at this point in time. He noted that GET District is currently planning for expansion of its headquarters and shops at a location on Golden State Highway. MR. LEWIS ARRIVED at 4:25 P.M. Mr. Guay stated he is not involved at this stage, but he hopes to be the developer of this two-block project, which would be developed in three stages: 1) The GET transit facility, 2) The retail development, and 3) The parking structure. He stated he would provide cost estimates at the time of the presentation of preliminary drawings. b) Resolution: Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, Resolution No. RA7-80, "RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD INDICATING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN MULTI- MODAL TRANSIT TERMINAL FOR THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD," and a step-by-step process which would be followed by the Agency, was adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Foth, Lewis, Mooneyham, Puder, Winer and Casper None King c) Agreement: Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Winer, Agreement No. RA6-80, by and between the Agency and GET for the purpose of making joint applications to certain State and Federal agencies for funds to design and construct a Multi-modal Transit Terminal and Ancillary Commercial and Parking Facilities, was approved, and the Chairman authorized to sign, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Foth, Lewis, Mooneyham, Puder, Winer and Casper None King Chairman Casper noted this Agreement is subject to review and approval by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Casper stated this being a Special Meeting,~o other business would be conducted, and adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m. .~NCENT C]q'S~, Chairman Bake rsf i el d Re~d~ze~opmen t Ag~n cy Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency