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Special Meeting - February 25, 1975
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A special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
was called to order by Chairman Vincent Casper on February 25, 1975,
at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
The Secretary called the roll as follows~
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Ralph H. Poehner
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
James L. Stewart
Theron Taber
ABSENT: Robert E. King, Vice Chairman
Bill Lee
STAFF:
Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Phil White, Building Department
Dewey Sceales, Planning Department
Mark Breakstone, Law Offices of Eugene Jacobs
CORRESPONDENCE
Proposal to Purchase and Develop Parcel C. James Aloe
Weston~ Trustee - Chairman Casper called on Mr. Mar~ Breakstone
from the Agency's legal consultant's office for review of this
proposal. (A copy of a memorandum on this proposal addressed to
Agency M~mbers, dated February 25, 1975, from H. E. Bergen, Execu-
tive Director of the Redevelopment Agency, was given to each member
present.) Mr. Breakstone reviewed the proposal submitted by Weston,
i.e., a purchase price of $100,000, a 1~ story building, 6,156 sq.
ft. banking facility to be leased and occupied by Wells Fargo Bank.
Mr. Breakstone recommended the Agency reject Weston's
offer, explaining that the proposal doesn't appear to be the highest
and best use of the property because, 1) it is not compatible with
surrounding development; 2) it will not produce the tax increment
which he feels should come from this property; 3) interest has been
shown by others for puting Parcel C to higher use, and these should
be investigated. Mr. Breakstone noted that Weston still has the
"right of first refusal," and can in the future submit an equal or
better proposal than others which might be received.
Mr. Breakstone noted representatives for Weston were in
the audience, and Chairman Casper asked if they wished to present
any pertinent facts. Mr. Lawrence Guay introduced himself and
Mr. Carl Danielson. He stated that the 14,000 sq. ft. of Parcel C
was too small to consider anything more than a 1~ story building,
and that it would not be good economics to do so, as there is consi-
derable vacant office space in the area now. Mr. Guay noted they
do feel that with this proposal the City has a chance to get banking
facilities which will add to the attractive environment developed
there to-date.
Chairman Casper asked Mr. Foster if he had anything to
add, and he said the staff believes as stated by Mr. Breakstone that
this proposal should be rejected at this time for the reasons stated.
Mr. Stewart motioned that Weston's proposal to purchase
and develop Parcel C be rejected, subject to reconsideration at a
later date after review of other proposals. This motion was
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seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart and Taber
NOES: None
ABSENT: King and Lee
Mr. Danielson of Weston asked how long would it be before
the Agency would make a firm commitment. Mr. Stewart suggested
that if results were not firm by the next meeting, a time limit
should be established. All members concurred.
REPORTS
a) Legal Service Agreement - Mr. Foster asked the Agency to
act on the First Amendment to Agreement for Legal Services which
was presented and agreed upon at December's meeting, but which was
not acted upon. On motion by Mr. Taber, seconded by Mr. Stewart,
the First Amendment to Agreement No. 74-121 was adopted by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart and Taber
NOES: None
ABSENT: King and Lee
b) 1975-76 Budget - Mr. Foster stated he will prepare a
Redevelopment budget for the next meeting. If any members have
questions or suggestions on or before that time, he will be glad
to hear from you.
c) Article on Redevelopment - A copy of an article entitled,
"West Coast Roundtable: Centers No Magic Cure for Downtown Blues,"
was given each member. Mr. Foster commented it was excellent read-
ing, and noted the article spoke highly of the John S. Griffith
and Eugene Jacobs Companies.
d) Pacific Telephone Company - Mr. Foster said he had been
notified by PT&T that they wanted to remain at their location at
22nd and L Streets.
e) Parking Garage Status - Mr. Breakstone reported the pro-
ject speeding rapidly towards completion, however there will be a
number of documents to be entered into between the banks and the
Agency, i.e., a parking operations agreement involving UCB, Bank
of America and the City; an easement agreement for drive-in banking
facilities; an agreement between UCB and Arcon re the vacated por-
tion of K Street which is to be treated in terms of the plaza--
trees, sidewalks, benches, etc. Also, a change order was neces-
sitated to provide water and waste lines for future restroom
facilities for the attendant at the garage, and two additional
change orders are forthcoming relating to proper backup space,
and dirt work required by the contractor. These are to be presen-
ted at the next meeting. Mr. Foster added that the inspector had
advised him the project was 30 days to completion.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Casper reminded members of
in Costa Mesa this week on Thursday, February
the one-day seminar
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NEW BUSINESS
a) Resolution No. RA1-75 - Mr. Breakstone presented a reso-
lution for the Agency's approval for adoption of relocation rules
and regulations. A copy of these rules and regulations were given
to members at a Workshop held on February 11.
Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded
by Dr. Puder, Resolution No. RA1-75, "Resolution of the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency Adopting Relocation Rules and Regulations for
Implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law," was
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart and Taber
NOES: None
ABSENT: King and Lee
b) Resolution No. RA2-75 Chairman Casper reviewed a reso-
lution changing the Agency's regular meeting day. On motion by
Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Taber, Resolution No. RA2-75, a resolu-
tion of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency amending its by-laws
to change the date and time for its regular meetings to the fourth
Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., was adopted by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart and Taber
NOES: None
ABSENT: King and Lee
c) Housing Advisory and Appeals Board - Mr. Breakstone asked
for the Agency's approval by motion to request the City Council to
establish a Housing Advisory and Appeals Board to which the Agency
could assign relocations appeals for hearing. Following discussion,
on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Stewart, approval was
granted to request the City Council to establish a Housing Advisory
and Appeals Board, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart and Taber
NOES: None
ABSENT: King and Lee
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at
4:55 p.m. by Chairman Casper.
Bakersfield Redevelop~9~t Agency
Bernice E. SCewart
Secretary to the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency