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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/76 MINUTES RA-17- MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting July 15, 1976 The Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency had been moved ahead a week to July 15, 1976. This Regular Meeting was called to order by Chairman Vincent Casper at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Jeanne Foth Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn D. Puder ABSENT: Robert E. King Ray Pettit James L. Stewart MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 1976, were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 43 through 46 (listed on Voucher Register dated dune 30, 1976; and Voucher No. 1 (listed on Voucher Register dated July 15, 1976), were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) Series of Resolutions Necessary to Expand Boundaries - Chairman Casper explained the necessity for these resolutions, and they were acted upon as follows: On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA5-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION," was adopted. On motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA6-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL," was adopted. On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA7-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVING THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSMITTAL; AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION THEREFOR," was adopted. On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA8-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF," was adopted. On motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA9-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECEIVING THE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ADDITION OF LAND TO THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT,~' was adopted. On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA10-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED ADDITION OF LAND TO THE DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF SAID REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, was adopted. -18- On motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RAll-76, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENTING TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION AND MAILING OF NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING," was adopted. b) New Development Proposal - Mr. Foster reported on details of a proposed project being considered for the southwest corner of Chester Avenue and 17th Street. He stated two developers, DEVCO of San Francisco and Audax Corporation based in Santa Barbara, are working on the project. GENERAL a) August Meeting - Rather than have two meetings in August, Chairman Casper announced the Regular Meeting date of August 24, would be moved ahead a week to August 17, 1976, in order to accommodate a required hearing on the E.I.R. for boundary expansion, which must be held prior to the joint Council/Agency Public Hearing on Thursday, August 19, 1976. b) Agency Counsel's New Representative ~ Chairman Casper introduced Mr. Doug Hart of Eugene B. Jacobs~ staff in Los Angeles; and Mr. Hart explained the "Schedule of Actions" required to expand the boundaries of the downtown Bakers- field Redevelopment Project. c) Statement by Dr. Glenn Puder - Chairman Casper announced that Dr. Puder would like to make a statemei~t. Dr. Puder stated: "Partly in light of the,fact that the local press recently carried news of the possibility of a new business development outside the downtown area, but more particularly since the Downtown Redevelop- ment Agency is moving rapidly toward the presentation of specific plans for downtown redevelopment to the City Council, I propose that this is the proper time that the people of this fine community, and especially those interested and involved in the business sector of the downtown area, be informed and assured that the Agency, indi- vidually and collectively, is dedicated to the commencement of this imperatively needed downtown business development center; and that the Agency has been, is, and will move with all possible dispatch, consistent with the regulated steps to be taken, to the soon begin- ning of the project in visible and definite form. In other words, the Agency fully anticipates the very early announcement of a pro- ject of a downtown development which is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Bakersfield." Following discussion, Mr. Poehner moved the Agency accept Dr. Puder's statement as the Agency's policy, and that it be made a part of the Minutes, since it expresses the feelings of the entire Board. Dr. Puder seconded the motion, which unanimously carried. Dr. Puder requested thls statement be made available to the newspaper, and transmitted in a letter to the Downtown Business Association. d) Bicentennial Committee of Bakersfield - Dr. Puder reported that Mr. Pettit advised him that the Bicentennial Tree Committee has raised a sum of money (in excess of $1,000), and that the Committee has voted to utilize it for the placement of trees along Chester Avenue from Truxtun to 21st Street. Dr. Puder said this should also be mentioned in the Agency's letter to the D.B.A. He also recommended a letter of thanks from the Agency to Mr. Pettit. Ray ADJOURNMENT /' There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjourne, n.n~at/4:30 p.m. ~C~-~.~-~ ,.~'~'~.~-~ Bo ke r s f i el ~ Redevel opm/~Z' Agency Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the /~/' Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency