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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/74 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 14, 1974 -5- Minutes of a special meeting of the Bakersfield Rede- velopment Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 3:00 P. M., March 14, 1974. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Vincent Casper. The Secretary called the roll as follows: Present:Vincent Casper, Vice-Chairman Bill Lee Ralph H. Poehner James Stewart Theron Taber Absent: Robert E. King, Chairman Dr. Glenn D. Puder Mr. Eugene Jacobs, Special Counsel to the Redevelopment Agency, explained to the Agency members the reason for the exten- sion of time from March 15, 1974 to May 15, 1974, for the "Exclu- sive Offer to Negotiate" with John S. Griffith Company and the need for a contract to establish the basic purchase price for the development of a downtown shopping center. Approval of Extension of Time from March 15, 1974 to May 15, 1974 for "Exclusive Offer to Negotiate" with John S. Griffith Company for the development of a downtown shopping center. Upon a motion by Mr. Taber, Extension of Time from March 15, 1974 sire Offer to Negotiate"with John S. Griffith Company for the development of a downtown shopping center, was approved. Approval of Contract with Keyser- Marston & Associates of San Francisco. Upon a motion by Mr. Taber, seconded by Mr. Poehner, Contract for $2,500.00 with Keyser-Marston & Associates of San Francisco, California, to study the basic purchase price of the downtown shopping center site as proposed by John S. Griffith Company and that said Contract be processed through and under the Contract with Eugene B. Jacobs, Special Counsel to the Agency, was approved. seconded by Mr. Poehner, to May 15, 1974, for "Exclu- -6- Bakersfield, California, March 14, 1974 - Page 2 Mr. Jacobs explained the need for filing Certificate of Completion in full or in parts, with Arcon, Inc. Approval of Certificate of Completion, in full or in parts, with Arcon, Inc. Upon a motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Poehner, "Certificate of Completion," in full or in parts, to Arcon, Inc. as to its development in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project, with the exception of the public plaza portion of the development; and that the Community Development Director be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Completion," in full or in parts, to Arcon, Inc. as to its development on the completion of the public plaza, was approved. H. E. Bergen, Community Development Director, explained the need for temporary parking facilities for the Bank of America pending construction of the parking garage. Approval of authorization for Community Development Director to lease parking facilities. Upon a motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Lee, Community Development Director was authorized to lease parking facilities not to exceed $10/space in the vicinity of the Bank of America/Arcon, Inc. development in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project to be leased to the Bank of America, was approved. Vice-Chairman Casper called a brief recess. Mr. Jacobs explained, in detail, the actions needed to proceed with the construction of a parking garage adjacent to the Bank of America complex and alternatives for awarding the contract. Mr. Jacobs suggested the Agency adopt both alterna- tives, enabling them to make the final decision when all facts are available, and recommended the following actions: Adoption of Resolution No. RA1-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ascertaining and determining the General Prevailing Hourly Wage Rates of certain trades and crafts for Contracts. Bakersfield, California, March 14, 1974 - Page 3 -7- Upon a motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Poehner, Resolution No. RA1-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ascertaining and determining the General Prevailing Hourly Wage Rates of certain trades and crafts for contracts, was adopted. Adoption of Resolution No. RA2-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency making certain findings and determina- tions with respect to the acquisition of land in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and to the design and construction by the Agency of a 249-space, publicly-owned Parking Garage; and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the acquisition of land and for the negotiation of a Contract for the design and construction of the Parking Garage with Unicon Parking Structures, Inc. and return to Agency for approval. Upon a motion by Mr. Taber, seconded by Mr. Stewart, Resolution No. RA2-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency making certain findings and determinations with respect to the acquisition of land in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and to the design and construction by the Agency of a 249-space, publicly-owned Parking Garage; and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the acquisition of land and for the negotiation of a contract for the design and construction of the Parking Garage with Unicon Parking Structures, Inc. and return to Agency for approval, was adopted. Adoption of Resolution No. RA3-74 approving and adopting procedures for the invitation for Bids and for the award of a Contract for the construc- tion of the K Street Parking Garage in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Project, and authorizing the Community Development Director to advertise for Bids for such construction and to award a Contract therefor. Upon a motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Stewart, Resolution No. RA3-74 approving and adopting procedures for the invitation for Bids and for the award of a Contract for the con- struction of the K Street Parking Garage in the Downtown Bakers- -8- Bakersfield, Californi~ March 14, 1974 - Page 4 field Redevelopment Project, and authorizing the Community Devel- opment Director to advertise for Bids for such construction and to award a Contract therefor, was adopted. Adoption of Resolution No. RA4-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency consenting to and authorizing the execution of a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Lee, Resolution No. RA4-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency consenting to and authorizing the execution of a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Bakersfield, was adopted. Adjournment. There being no further business to come Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was 4:00 P. M. before the adjourned at VICE-CIi~I~RMAN ~.f t~e Baker'~field Redeve l?~p~t Agency ACTING A~SISTANT SECRETARY to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency ma