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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/75 MINUTES RA-36- MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting - December 16, 1975 The Agency's Regular Meeting for November was cancel]ed, and December's meeting moved forward one week to December 16th to avoid con- flicting with the holidays. The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Vincent Casper on December 16, 1975, at 4 p.m in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chalrman Bill Lee Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn D. Puder ABSENT: Robert E. King James L. Stewart Theron Taber STAFF: Harold Bergen, Executive Director Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director Phil Kelmar (for Denny Haynes, Treasurer) MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 1975, and the Special Meeting of November 10, 1975, were approved as submitted. FINANCIAL a) Approval of Vouchers - On motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Lee, and carried, Voucher Nos. IO through 14, as listed on Voucher Register dated December 16, 1975, copy attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof, were approved for payment. b) 1974-75 Financial Report - A copy of the Redevelopment Agency Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1974-75 was given each member, and as explained by Mr. Kelmar, was the result of earlier authorization by the Agency. Mr. Kelmar reviewed the report, and answered questions from members. PROJECTS a) Griffith Shopping Center - Mr. Foster reported on correspondence received from the Agency's special counsel advising the need for the Agency to obtain an economic appraisal of the feasibility of the proposed Griffith Shopping Center, and a proposed budget for establishing relocation costs. Following discussion, the following motions were made and carried: On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Agency authorized an economic appraisal be made by John F. Gray, not to exceed $1,500, relating to the tax increment status before and after develop- ment based upon the existing tax base, the base after clearance of buildings, and the assessed value of the development. On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, the Agency authorized a proposed budget for establishing relocation costs be made by Port & Flor, not to exeeed $1,5OO, to provide a close estimate of the Agency's cost of relocating businesses in the shopping center a rea. On motion by Mr. Lee, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Agency authorized an appraisal audit, not to exceed $1,000, which was requested by the Finance Director, to be used in negotiations with Griffith. -37- b) Expansion of Project Boundary - Mr. Bergen reviewed two reso]utions prepared by the Agency's special counsel for submlsslon to the City Counci! by the Agency with recommendation for adoption. These resolutions, if adopted, would enlarge the existing project area. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, the Agency approved submission to the City Council, with recom- mendation for adoption, the following two resolutions: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AMENDING AND REDESIGNATING THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AREA." "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD DIREC- TING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT CHANGED BOUNDARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY THE ADDITION OF LAND SELECTED FROM WITHIN THE AMENDED AND REDESIGNATED DOWNTOWN REDEVELOP- MENT SURVEY AREA, AND TO PREPARE AN AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE PROJECT." GENERAL a) Design Standards for Downtown Redevelopment Area - Mr. Foster reviewed the need for these standards, and a "draft" copy was given each member for review and future action. b) Report on B.I.G. Committee - Chairman Casper reported he and Dick Foster had appeared before this Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Committee felt the $6,5OO the Agency provided in order to proceed on a convention hotel center was within their realm, so they agreed to reimburse the Agency for this amount. The Committee has one special request, that is--if possible, recover it for them if the hotel project does become a reality. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come befor? the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 5 p/./m. ~ VINCENT CASPER ;-~ha i rma~)/'J Bakersfield Rede~elopm~' Agency Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment ~ency