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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGFNCY
Regular Meeting-October 23, 1979
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, October 23, 1979 at 4 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Jeanne Foth
Frank S. Lewis (Arrvd. 4:40 p.m.)
3ohn S. Mooneyham
Ralph H. Poehner, Vice Chairman
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
ABSENT:
Robert E. King
STAFF PRESENT:
M. A. Tooker, Development Services Coordinator
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
Philip Kelmar, Treasurer
Jim Gilchrist, Community Development & Housing Coordinator
David Kennon, Principal Planner
Calvin Bidwell, Building Director
OTHERS PRESENT:
Edward A. Holden, A.I.C.P.
Lowell Patt, Leslie Graves Development Company
Chris Brewer, Historical Consultant
MINUTES
Minutes of the Joint Meeting and Workshop, September 26, 1979, were
approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham,
and carried, Vouchers Nos. 21 through 32 (Voucher Register dated October 23, 1979),
totaling $8,351.71, were approved for payment.
b) Selection of Bond Consultant - Mr. Kelmar, Agency Treasurer, requested
Agency approval to send out a letter for proposals from bond consulting firms in
connection with lease revenue bond issue for the proposed shopping center project.
When replies are received, he will meet with the best of those replying; then will
return to the Agency with information to help facilitate their selection. Chairman
Casper stated it was the consensus of the group that Mr. Kelmar should proceed as
outlined.
c) Petty Cash Fund - Mr, Tooker explained the need for immediate avail-
ability of small amounts of cash from time to time, for such things as postage,
Greyhound Bus delivery of "rush" materials from Agency legal counsel in Los Angeles,
etc. Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $25
be established, and that staff be authorized to reimburse the fund as necessary.
The motion was seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried.
PROJECTS
a)
California Republic Bank:
l)
Certificate of Completion - Mr. Oberholzer noted a letter from Guay &
Danielson dated October 15, 1979 requested that in accordance with the
Participation and Development Agreement (RA8-77), that the Agency
furnish them with a Certificate of Completion.
It was Mr. Oberholzer's recommendation that the Agency authorize the
Chairman to issue a Certificate of Completion when staff determines
that the conditions of the Agreement have been met, and upon the terms
the staff deems appropriate to protect the interests of the Agency and
the City. Ms. Foth so moved, seconded by Mr, Poehner, and the motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Casper, Foth, Mooneyham, Poehner and Casper
None
Lewis and King
Approval of Signage - Mr. Bidwell reported on proposed signage for
the California Republic Bank Building. At the first elevation, First
American Title Company requested approval for a s~gn (east side)
which is within the Agency Standards; and the Bank requested approval
for four signs at the highest elevation (4-stories) on all sides of
the structure. The Bank's signs are larger than the allowable, but
Mr. Bidwell explained that Agency Standards were adopted basically
with one to two-story buildings in mind. He stated that the letters
would be four feet high, but would fit the structure.
Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Poehner,
and carried, the Agency approved First American Title Company's
signage as presented.
Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved the Agency grant a variance of
Agency Standards and approve California Republic Bank's signage as
presented. Mr. Poehner seconded the motion, which carried.
b)
Shopping Center:
1)
Public Hearing on Draft E.I.R. - Mr. Tooker reviewed the sequence of
events so far, and the schedule of actions remaining in the preparation
of the D.E.I.R. for the Proposed Third Amendment to the Amended
Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project.
Chairman Casper stated, "The purpose of the Public Hearing is to
receive comments, both verbal and written, concerning the Draft Environ-
mental Impact Report for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project
and Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan, and all comments to be received
at this time should be related only to the Draft Environmental Document
as it relates to environmental issues." He then declared the Public
Hearing open, and asked if there were any persons present who wished
to comment on the D.E.I.R. There was no response, so he repeated the
question. Chairman Casper recognized Mr. Chris Brewer who stated he
was an Historical Consultant, representing himself, and although he
had submitted a written response, he would like to state that it was
not complete, and would suggest further investigation be made into the
historical aspects. Chairman Casper asked if he had any additional
information he wanted to add at this time. Mr. Brewer responded,
"No, all I wanted to say is that my written report was not complete."
There being no further requests to comment, Chairman Casper declared
the Public Hearing closed, and asked if any Agency member wished to
comment.
Agency Member FRANK LEWIS arrived at this time (4:40 p.m.).
Members' questions were answered by Mr. Holden whose firm prepared
the D.E.I.R. Mr. Tooker stated that all written comments would be
answered. Mr. Holden stated that all comments received were mitigable,
and that his staff would prepare the final document which will be
placed on the Agenda of the Special Meeting scheduled for November, 6,
1979, at which time it will be forwarded to the City Council for
their consideration.
2) Submission of Proposed Third Amendment to Planning Commission - Fol-
lowing discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis,
Resolution No. RA5-79, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY RECEIVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION," was adopted by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Casper,
NOES: None
ABSENT: King
ABSTAIN: Poehner
Foth, Lewis, Mooneyham and Puder
(Has business interest in area.)
3)
Replacement Housing Plan - Mr. Tooker explained that this Plan was
being distributed to members today for review, and would be on the
Agenda for action at the Special Meeting scheduled for November 6,
1979. He stated it also would be discussed, among other things, at
a meeting planned for Monday, November 5, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Y.M.C.A. Building, to which residents, property owners, tenants,
business owners and others within the boundaries of areas to be added
and the proposed shopping center boundary would be invited. Dr. Puder
suggested staff advise the City Councilmen and Planning Commissioners
of the meeting. Chairman Casper directed the secretary to call Agency
members in advance of this Public Meeting.
c) Downtown Parking - Mr. Oberholzer reported he had just received the
appraisals on the Sill and Hoenshell properties, but had not had time to review
them.
d) Housing Proposal - Mr. Lowell Part of Leslie Graves Development Company
presented a proposal from his Company for an 80-unit condominium complex. His
proposal was for a location between 18th and 19th Streets, south of Centrat Park,
outside the Redevelopment Project Area boundaries~
Mr. Patt reviewed his Company's past performance and financial back-
ground, and stated they were willing to meet and discuss the Agency's needs for
replacement housing and consider alternatives.
Following discussion, Ms. Foth proposed this be placed on the Agenda
for consideration at the Regular November Meeting. Agency members concurred.
GENERAL
a) N.A.H.R.O. Annual Fall Workshop - Mr. Casper apprised members of this
workshop scheduled for November 10-13, 1979 in San Jose, and advised members to
contact the secretary for reservations if interested.
b) League of California Cities Meeting - Mr. Tooker noted this meeting
scheduled for November 13, 1979 at the Quality Inn near the LAX Airport, is for
the purpose of discussing effective legislative representation in Sacramento for
California Community Redevelopment Agencies. He advised members to contact the
secretary for reservations if interested.
c) Special Meetin. g - Chairman Casper stated there was a need for a Special
Meeting to be held Tuesday, November 6, 1979 at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber
for the purpose of taking actions necessary in the Downtown Redevelopment Projects.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman
Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
~ VJJ~_I~T -C~SP~R, Ch, airman
Bakersfield R~'de.y//elopment ~e~ncy
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency