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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meetln9 May 22, 1979
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, May 22, 1979 at 4 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber of City Hall.
The secretary called the roll as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman ABSENT: None
Jeanne Foth
Robert E. King
Frank S. Lewis
John S. Mooneyham
Ralph H. Poehner, Vice Chairman
Dr, Glenn D. Puder
STAFF PRESENT;
FINANCIAL
Dennis S. Needham, Deputy Executive Director
Philip Kelmar, Treasurer
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
Mel Tooker, Development Services Coordinator
Dewey Sceales, Planning Director
Calvin Bidwell, Buildin§ Director
Dale Hawley, Public Works Director
W. D. Higginbotham, Finance Operations Manager
a) Voucher Approval ~ On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and
carried, Voucher No. 78, in the amount of $300 (Voucher Register dated May 22,
1979), was approved for payment,
b) Letter of Proposal to Perform Agency Annual Audit - A letter dated
May 11, 1979 from Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Company proposed an audit of the Agency's
business for fiscal year 1978-79, for an amount not to exceed $1,450. Following
discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency
approved retention of Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Company to perform the audit, and '
authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement.
PROJECTS
a) Regional Shopping Center - Mr. Needham displayed a schematic drawing,
presented by John S. Grifflth & Company, of the proposed Regional Shopping
Center, and e×p]ained major store iocations, parking, ingress, egress, etc. A
reduction of the drawing was given each Agency member.
Parking ~ Mr. Needham reported the following regarding parking:
1)
Additional Levels to Parking Structures - A proposal was received from
Guay & Danielson for the addition of a third leve! of parking to the
California Republic Bank structure currently under construction. The
estimate was for $321,428 (70 additional spaces). Mr, King stated a
decision on this should be made prior to completion of the project.
Mr, Needham stated there are still problems to be resolved in the
negotiations for an additional leve! of parking on the "K" Street
Parking Garage.
Mr, Needham suggested having the Agency's financial consultant determine
ways and means of financing some of the downtown parking needs; however, Mr.
Kelmar was asked, and replied in the affirmative, if his staff could make this
determination.
Mr. King reminded members that the Downtown Parking Plan Study was a
Council project, and the Parking Authority would have to find their own funding.
Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved that the Agency's Parking Committee
meet and review Quadls Downtown Parking Plan Study in depth, taking into considera-
tion the parking needs and priorities as well as the financial aspects, and report
back to the Agency. Mr, Poehner seconded the motion, which carried.
Mr. King, Chairman of the Agency's Parking Committee, requested legal
counsel be present at the Committee meeting, and that staff provide the necessary
financial data ahead of the meeting.
c) Traffic Flow Study - Mr. Needham advised members that Barton-Aschman
Associates, Inc. representatives will be in Bakersfield May 30 and 31, and he
will report back on their meeting at the next Agency meeting.
d) Hotel - Mr. Needham reported that Guay & Danielson, developers for the
proposed hotel, have signed an agreement w~th Sobel/Roth Architects (of New York
and Houston), who are working on a conceptual drawing of the project for presenta-
tion at the Agency's June 26th meeting.
GENERAL
Correspondence:
1)
Bell Tower Associates - Mr. Needham reviewed correspondence received
from Mr. William Kuhs of Bell Tower Associates noting their inability
to communicate with Mr. Gilbert Burns regarding Lot 1, Block 288, which
he owns, and which Bell Tower would like to acquire to use for parking
for a project under development by them (Old Church Plaza). Mr. Kuhs'
letter requested the Agencyls assistance in acquiring Mr. Burns' property.
Chairman Casper introduced Mr. Wilbur Rickett who spoke in behalf of
Bell Tower, stating their need for the property, and emphasizing their
futile efforts in trying to contact Mr. Burns.
2)
Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved that staff, with counsel, prepare
a letter to Mr. Burns, advising him of the facts as presented before
the Agency at this meeting, and stating that action by the Agency is
being deferred until the next meeting, and recommend that Mr. Burns
respond to Mr. Kuhs' attempt to communicate with him. Mr. Mooneyham
seconded the motion, which carried.
Mortgage Funding - Mr. Needham reviewed correspondence, and other
literature received, relating to the latest legislation and informa-
tion on this subject.
3)
H.R. 3712~ Ullman Bill - Mr. Needham discussed this bill to amend
Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the
interest on mortgage subsidy bonds will not be exempt from Federal
Income Tax.
4) Other Legislation - Mr, Needham reviewed other correspondence regarding
yarious legislation of interest.
5)
Miscellaneous - Mr. Needham reviewed a letter from Mr. Gene Jacobs'
office regarding the procedural steps which must be taken during
preparation of the Bakersfield Downtown Redevelopment Project Environ-
mental Impact Report; and also a letter from Mr. Cal Hollis with his
comments on the Eastside Draft E.I.R.
b) Fresno Trip - Mr. Needham reported a bus had been chartered for the
planned trip to Fresno by Agency members, Counci! members, Planning Commissioners,
and staff, for the purpose of viewing their redevelopment projects. It was the
consensus of the group that Tuesday, June 12, would be a good day for the trip;
or if that doesn't get sufficient response, try for Tuesday, June 19.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting~.t 5:30 p.m.
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Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency