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M I I~ U T E S
BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - September 23, 1975
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency wes called
to order by Chairman Vincent Casper on September 23, 1975, at 4 p.m. ~n the City
Council Chamber.
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
Bill Lee
STAFF:
H. E. Bergen, Executive Director
Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Denny Haynes, Treasurer
MINUTES
Chairman Casper noted a necessary correction to the Minutes of the
August 26, 1975 Regular Meeting, as follows:
Under the heading "Projects," Item b, a typographical error
shows an amount of $1OOO,OOO, which should be corrected to
read $100,0OO.
Otherwise, the Minutes were approved as mailed.
FINANCE
a) Approval of Vouchers for Payment - On motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded
by Mr. Taber, and carried, six vouchers listed on Voucher Register dated Septem-
ber 22, 1975, presented by Mr. Haynes, were approved for payment.
PROJECTS
a) Authorization for Agreement for Development of Hotel - Mr. Foster apprised
Agency members of staff's meetings and discussions with Mr. Robert L. Schwartz,
President of Hotel Development Consultants, Inc. of Enc~no regarding possible
development of a hotel in the redevelopment area near the Civic Auditorium. He
stated that Mr. Eugene B. Jacobs' office had thoroughly investigated Mr. Schwartz
and found him to be a legitimate entrepreneur, and successful in his business.
Mr. Foster requested authorization by the Agency to enter into an agreement with
Mr. Schwartz' firm to perform services necessary to secure the commitment of a
hotel company to manage and operate a "first-class" hotel of between 300 to 400
rooms and/or to participate in the joint-venture development and construction of
the hotel.
Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Stewart,
and carried, the Agency authorized staff to enter into an agreement with Mr. Robert
L. Schwartz, President, Hotel Development Consultants, Inc., as outlined above, for
compensation in the amount of SI,5OO.OO to be paid upon signing of the agreement
(representing a sum equivalent to expenditures and expenses in securing the commit-
ment of the hotel company); and compensation in the amount of $5,OOO.OO to be paid
only if and when a commitment is received from a hotel company; making a total of
$6,5OO.OO if both phases of the agreement ere completed.
Mr. Loron Hodge of the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce was present and
advised members of the need for a first-class hotel in Bakersfield, and pointed
out possible advantages of having it located near the Civic Auditorium. Dr. Puder
asked Mr. Hodges what the chances might be for the Chamber of Commerce reimbursing
the Agency for the $6,500 out of the Bakersfield Industrial Growth Fund. Mr. Hodge
said he would look into it.
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b) Five Additional Parking Spaces for Wells Fargo - On motion by Dr. Puder,
seconded by Mr. Taber, and carried, Resolution No. RA13-75, "A Resolution of the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Consenting to an Agreement for Use of Parking in
the "K" Street Parking Garage," was adopted.
c) Plaza Aqreement - Mr. Foster reported he had received a copy of the
"Plaza Agreement" between Arcon and United California Bank for construction of an
open landscaped plaza in the area between UCB's building and Arcon's improvements
(formerly a portion of K Street), for an amount totaling $11,462.00.
GENERAL
a) Appraisal - Portion of Block 272 - The second appraisal has been received
and the attorney's office w~ll make recommendation for setting a "just" compensa-
tion on this property within approximately two weeks. This may necessitate a
Special Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Rede-
valopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
VINC~¥ CASPER, Chairman ,:~
Bakersfield Redevelopment ~r~cy