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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/74 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, May 8, 1974 -9- Minutes of ment Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at P. M., May 8, 1974. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert E. King. The Secretary called the roll as follows: Present: Vincent Casper, Vice-Chairman Robert E. King, Chairman Bill Lee Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn D. Puder James Stewart Theron Taber Absent: None Community Development Director Bergen and Mr. Mark D. Breakstone, Attorney from Special Counsel Eugene Jacob's office, discussed the Redevelopment Agency's By-Laws regarding election of officers. It was determined that this item would have to be held over until the next ~egular meeting, which is scheduled for 8:00 P. M., Wednesday, May 29, 1974, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Community Development Director Bergen, informed the Agency members of the recommendation by Arthur D. Little, Inc. for creation of a Community Development Agency. This Agency will include the Department of Redevelopment, Department of Planning and Department of Building; the Community Development Director will head this Agency and have administrative supervision of the three departments. The recommendation was approved by the City Council on May 6, 1974. Mr. Eugene Jacobs, Special Counsel to the Redevelopment Agency, explained to the Agency members, that due to State law the Redevelopment Agency will have to adopt procedures for preparation of Environmenfal Impact Reports in connection with any projects that the Agency might undertake. a special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelop- 4:00 -10- Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1974 - Page 2 Adoption of Resolution No. RA5-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency adopting procedures for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the regulations of the California Resources Agency adopted on December 17, 1973. Upon a motion by Mr. Casper, seconded by Mr. Stewart, Resolution No. RA5-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency adopting procedures for implementation of the California Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970 and the regulations of the California Resources Agency adopted on December 17, 1973, was adopted. Mr. Jacobs stated that in regards to the bidding on the construction of the "K" Street Parking Garage that the Redevelopment Agency can legally go directly to Unicon Parking Structures, on a negotiated bid, for a precast modular garage, but the City Council stressed that they would prefer to see a bid on a conventional, poured in-place garage. Mr. King stated that speaking as an individual, he would like to make sure that the plans that are put out to bid will enable - any qualified general contractor to make a bid for a conventional structure and the Agency would also have an additional proposal for a precast modular garage, which can be compared. Mr. Jacobs stated that is exactly what you are doing. Community Development Director Bergen stated that he is generally in favor of a poured in-place construction, but it is incumbent on the Agency to evaluate both types of construction. Mr. Jacobs stated that in fairness to bidders it is to be made perfectly clear in the documents that both systems of possible bidding are occurring at the same time. Adoption of Resolution No. RA6-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approving Plans and Specifications for the construction of the K Street Parking Garage and authorizing the Community Development Director to advertise for competitive bids for the construction of said Garage according to said Plans and Specifi- cations. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1974 - Page 3 -il- Upon a motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Lee, Resolution No. RA6-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency approving Plans and Specifications for the construction of the K Street Parking Garage and authorizing the Community Development Director to advertise for competitive bids for the construction of said Garage according to said Plans and Specifications, was adopted. Chairman King excused himself from the meeting. Mr. Jacobs reported on the proposal by Unicon Parking Structures, Inc. for the design and construction of the "K" Street Parking Garage. Mr. Jacobs explained the reason for the need to adopt a Resolution for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the construction of the "K" Street Parking Garage. Adoption of Resolution No. RA7-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency authorizing the Community Development Director to prepare the necessary Environmental Document for the con- struction of the "K" Street Parking Garage. Upon a motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Stewart, Resolution No. RA7-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency authorizing the Community Development Director to prepare the necessary Environmental Document for the construction of the "K" Street Parking Garage, was adopted. Mr. Jacobs explained to the Agency members the reason for the extension of time from May 15, 1974 to August 15, 1974, for the "Exclusive Offer to Negotiate" with the John S. Griffith Company for the development of a downtown regional shopping center. Approval of Extension of Time from May 15, 1974 to August 15, 1974 for "Exclusive Offer to Negotiate" with the John S. Griffith Company for the development of a downtown regional shopping center. Upon a motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Poehner, of Time from May 15, 1974 to August 15, 1974, for "Exclusive Extension -12- Bakersf~Id, Cali£ornia~ May 8, 1974 - Page 4 Offer to Negotiate" with the John S. Griffith Company for the development of a downtown regional shopping center, was approved. Mr. Jacobs explained the recommendation for amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Project by expanding the project area boundaries. Adoption of Resolution No. RA8-74 of the Bakers£ield Redevelopment Agency recommending that the City Council and the Planning Commission commence proceedings to amend the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project by expanding the project area boundaries. Upon a motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Taber~ Resolution No. RA8-74 of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency recommending that the City Council and the Planning Commission commence proceedings to amend the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project by expanding the project area boundaries, was adopted. Vice-Chairman Casper announced that a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency will be held Wednesday, May 29, 1974 at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 P.M. '~'I-IAIR~'Of th>~ersfield Redevelopment '~ A~eficy to the Redevelopment Agency