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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/79 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting-August 29, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, which was postponed from August 28th, was called to order by Chairman Casper, Wednesday, August 29, 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 Ralph H. Poehner ABSENT: Robert E. King John S. Mooneyham Dr. Glenn D. Puder STAFF PRESENT: Dennis S. Needham, Deputy Executive Director Philip Kelmar, Treasurer Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney Melvin A. Tooker, Development Services Coordinator OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Daniel W. Donahue, President, John S. Griffith & Company MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, 1979 were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 8 through 16 (Voucher Register dated August 29, 1979) totaling $44,243.34, were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) Regional Shopping Center ~ Mr. Needham advised that the Developer had submitted an Addendum to the Joint Development Agreement to the Agency's Special Legal Counsel for review. It contains new financial information regarding phased parking facilities for the project, requiring no immediate need for Federal financing. Mr. Needham introduced Mr. Donahue of the developing company who brought the Agency up~to-date on what has transpired the last several months, noting that the project is still on schedule. Mr. Donahue presented Chairman Casper with a "Letter of Credit" drawn on Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $100,000, representing hls Company's "good faith" in the project. Mr. Donahue stated he would be back within 30 days with more information. b) Hotel ~ Mr. Needham reported Mr. Jacobs' office and the Developer are working on a "Negotiation Agreement" between the Developer and the Agency. (The Agency previously authorized the Chairman to execute--see Minutes 7/24/79.) Mr. Needham stated a "draft" Joint Development Agreement is in Mr. Jacobs' office, and should be available for Agency consideration within 60 days. Downtown Parking: 1) Quad Consultant's Letter (7/31/79) Re Parking Program Implementation - Mr. Needham reviewed Quad's letter advising that their work on the Downtown Parking Plan Study has been completed, and requesting an opportunity to assist in assuring that the program is implemented. (A current fee schedule, on their time-and-materials basis, was attached.) 2) Council's Business Development and Parking Committee Report No. 5-79 - Mr. Needham reviewed thls report, and read the next to last paragraph which stated: "The Committee recommends that Council authorize the Redevelopment Agency to consider the purchase of this lot '18th and EyeI and the attached lot at 18th and "H" Streets as a redevelopment project, which would be considered Phase I of this specific project; and recommends that this property be purchased by the Agency, and that the Agency expand its boundaries appropriately to include that property which would benefit from the purchase of this property; and construc- tion of a third deck above ground-level parking structure as Phase Il." Following discussion, Mr. Poehner moved staff be authorized to obtain an appraisal on the two pieces of property, discuss the appraisal amounts with the owners (Sill and Hoenshell), staff study the feasi- bility of this land purchase for a potential parking facility~ and report back to the Agency. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried. 3) "K'' Street Parking Garage Additional Level - Mr. Needham reported that information had been researched on City parking lots (location, rates, use, etc.), and had been forwarded to the Agency's financial consultant. He has drafted a letter to the Bank of America and forwarded it to the Agency's legal counsel for perusal and comment. When approved, it will be sent to Mr. William Farnsworth, Property Manager, BA Premises Corporation in San Francisco for his consideration in assessing the proposed additional level to the "K" Street Parking Garage. We hope to have a reply from Mr. Farnsworth before the next Agency meeting. in the meantime, Mr. Needham stated staff and consultants will be working with Bank of America, ARCON, United California Bank and Yells Fargo to pursue a solution to the parklng problem in this area. d) G.E.T. Bus Terminal - Mr. Tooker read a memo dated August 23, 1979 from Mr. Needham to the Agency noting that a planning grant has been approved for an inter-modal transit terminal and associated parking. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA1-79, "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY STAFF, INCOOPERATION WITH THE GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT AND KERN COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR A CAPITAL FUNDING GRANT FOR AN INTER-MODAL TRANSIT FACILITY WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING," was adopted. e) Old Church Plaza - Mr. Needham noted that a letter from Bell Tower Associates dated August 7, 1979, again requests the Agency, "...give considera- tion to the acquisition of Lot 1, by eminent domain with a resale thereof to Bell Tower Associates to allow for the construction of adequate parking for Old Church Plaza." Chairman Casper's response dated August 23, 1979 advised that Bell Tower Associates had not responded to the Agency's financial counsel's request for a Performa of the project in order that a full evaluation might be made; and until such time a professional evaluation is received, there can be no further recommendations made to the full Agency membership for their considera- tion. GENERAL a) Design Review Board Recommendation (1420 - 19th Street Remodel) - Mr. Bidwell discussed this proposed project and provided colored renderings for Agency perusal. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, this proposed remodeling project was approved as recom- mended by the Design Review Board. ADJOURNME/IT There being no further business to come bef~the Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5.15' p.m. f~_~j ...~.~ . Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency