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Home My WebLink About06/26/79 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meetinc, I June 26, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, June 26, 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 Jeanne Foth Frank S. Lewis John S. Mooneyham Ralph H. Poehner, Vice Chairman Dr. Glenn D. Puder ABSENT: Robert E. King STAFF PRESENT: Dennis S. Needham, Deputy Executive Director Philip Kelmar, Treasurer Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney Jim Gilchrist, Community Development & Housing Coordinator Melvin Tooker, Development Services Coordinator Chas. Graviss, Manager, Auditorium-Recreation Eugene B. Jacobs, Agency Special Counsel OTHERS PRESENT: Messrs. L. Guay and C. Danlelson, Guay & Danielson Mr. Robert Schwartz, Hotel Development Consultants, Inc. Mr. Robert Sobel, Sobel/Roth Architects Mr. Richard Ivy, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Mr. Clarence Westra, Property Owner MINUTES Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 15, 1979, and Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 1979, were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 79 through 87 (Voucher Register dated June 26, 1979), totaling $~0,463.94, were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) Regional Shopping Center: 1) 2) Schedule of Actions - Mr. Needham noted a date change on Item 6, from July 10 to July 24, on this schedule which was given each member. Traffic Flow Study - Mr. Needham introduced Mr. Dick Ivy, Project Engineer for Barton-Aschman Associates, who outlined his Company's proposal, as requested by the Agency, for an off-site traffic flow study in conjunction with the proposed shopping center project. Mr. Needham pointed out that the Joint Development Agreement states the Developer is responsible for on-site flow, while the City is responsible for off-site flow of traffic, so the internal and adjacent street systems coincide. b) Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, that Barton-Aschman proceed with their proposal as presented, at a cost not to exceed $5,000, and that the Chairman be authorized to execute the Agreement. Hotel: 1) Conceptual Drawing - Mr. Needham introduced Mr. Danielson of the developing firm who stated his appearance before the Board was to present the conceptual drawings for this project as he had promised at the Agency's April meeting. He introduced Mr. Bob Sobel of Sobel/Roth Architects who reviewed the sketches and drawings for the (approximately) 15~story, 350-room, first-class hotel. Plans call for 1,500 spaces of parking; which Mr. Jacobs explained could be financed in various ways, i.e., tax increment, parking revenues (charges for parking in the structure), Federal funds, or a combina- tion of these. Mr. Danielson stated he would appreciate input from the Agency, the Council and staff regarding the concept. Mr. Graviss, Auditorium-Recreation Manager for the City was asked what he thought about the project as presented. He stated he'd been waiting for this for a long time; he also has hopes for a lO,O00-seat sporting arena ~n the not too distant future. Mr. Nel~o Foxx of the Chamber of Commerce was asked his op~nlon. He stated this has been desperately needed in Bakersfield. Ms. Jeri Bruce of the Convention Bureau also spoke in favor of the concept. Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved that the developer go forward with this concept as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried. 2) Refund of Deposits - Mr. Needham explained the necessity for refunding deposits placed with the City for the proposed hotel on the original site across from the Civic Auditorium. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, staff was authorized to refund Mr. Daniel L. Fritz his deposit of $12,500. A letter of credit from Barclays Bank in the amount of $12,500 in favor of Mr. Robert L. Schwartz expired on February 1, 1979, therefore no refund is necessary. Deposits from the present participants will be required at a later date. c) Parking: 1) Parking Committee Report - Mr. Frank Lewis, member of the Agency's Parking Committee, read the Committee's report dated May 30, 1979, regarding their review of the Phase 4, Final Report, prepared by Quad on the Downtown Parking Plan Study. Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved the Agency accept the report, and, as recommended by the Parking Committee, it be forwarded to the City Councit for its consideration of the various alternatives recom- mended for the alleviation of the downtown parking problem. The motion was seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried. Also, Ms. Foth moved, as recommended by the Parking Committee, to proceed with the addition of another level of parking on the "K" Street Parking Structure, provided it is financially feasible. Mr. Mooneyham seconded the motion, which carried. d) Section 8 Housing - Mr. Needham reported that the City of Bakersfield is eligible for 60 units of Section 8 Housing. He stated he had been contacted by Mr. Tim Gannon, local developer, who had plans for a project on a site located in the area of Stine Road and Belle Terrace, and which is totally vacant. Mr. Gilchrist explained the Section 8 Housing Program to members, and answered their questions. Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, to enter into a Negotiation Agreement with Mr. Gannon for this project. Mr. Clarence Westra voiced his objection to the project from the audience, and asked to speak. Chairman Casper recognized Mr. Westra, who stated his objection was based on the fact that he owned property located within 2 to 2½ blocks from the proposed project, he felt this type of project was never maintained properly, and he did not approve of the use of eminent domain for a project of this type. Following lengthy discussion, Ms. Foth withdrew her motion, and Mr. Mooneyham withdrew his second of the motion. Mr. Mooneyham then moved that the Agency enter into a Negotiation Agreement with Mr. Gannon for this project. There was no second to the motion, and Chairman Casper stated the motion there- fore would not be considered. GENERAL a) Design Review Board Recommendations - Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, both existing signs (Toy Circus and Sill Parking Lot) which were held over from the last meeting for members to personally view, were approved. Correspondence: 1) Resignation from Design Review Board - Mr. Needham read a letter dated June 8, 1979 from Mr. Dean Gay, Chairman of the Design Review Board, stating that, "My tenure as a Director of the Downtown Business Associa- tion has terminated, and since I will not be serving on that body, I feel that it would be better that I not continue on the Design Review Board, thereby allowing a member of the D.B.A. to be on the Design Review Board in my place." Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved to accept Mr. Gay's letter of resignation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried. Staff was directed to send Mr. Gay a letter of thanks for his service. 2) Nomination to the Design Review Board - Mr. Needham read a letter dated June 26, 1979 from the DBA nominating Mr. Paul Nelson to fill the vacancy on the Design Review Board caused by Mr. Gay's resignation. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Mr. Paul Nelson was appointed to the Bakersfield Design Review Board. 3) Legislation - Mr. Needham reviewed correspondence from Mr. Cal Hollis, the Agency's financial consultant, regarding recent and proposed leglslation affecting redevelopment agencies. 4) Disclosure of Economic Interest - Agency Member Ralph Poehner handed two copies of a letter to the Secretary (one to be delivered to the Council) in which he stated that in accordance with Section 33130 of the Health and Safety Code regarding disclosure, he wished to disclose his "...direct or indirect financial interest in property that may be included in the proposed expanded boundaries of the Downtown Redevelop- ment Project Area." c) Fresno Trip - Mr. Needham reported on the trip to Fresno June 12th by a group of Councilmen, Planning Commissioners, Agency members and staff. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ~//V I NCENT (~PER,YC~man Bakersfi~rld Red~/~opment Agency