HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/74 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, May 8, 1974
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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