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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting-November 23, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper on November 23, 1976, at 4 p.m., in the City Council
Chamber.
The secretary called the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Robert E. King, Vice Chairman
Frank S. Lewis
Ralph H. Poehner
James L. Stewart
ABSENT: Jeanne Foth
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
STAFF:
Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
D. Haynes, Treasurer
C. Leach, Assistant City Attorney
Chairman Casper introduced Mr. Frank S. Lewis, new member to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Ray Pettit in October. Mr. Lewis is
owner of Ad-Vantage Advertising at 1706 Chester Avenue.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 1976, were approved
as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Stewart, and
carried, Vouchers Nos. 16 through 27 (listed on Voucher Register dated November 23,
1976) were approved for payment.
b) Redevelopment Agency Financial Report - A copy of the Agency's Financial
Report for Fiscal Year 1975-76 was distributed to members by Agency Treasurer
Denny Haynes, who presented a brief resume of the report.
PROJECTS
a) Proposed Downtown Shopping Center - At the request of Agency membership
during the October meeting, Mr. Dan Donahue, President, John S. Griffith &
Company, presented an update on the status of the proposed Shopping Center Project.
Also present were Mr. Tom Schreiber, a partner with Griffith; Mr. Bob Hatch of
Coldwell Bankers; and Mr. Keith Peterson of Charles Kober & Associates. Following
Mr. Donahue's presentation, these gentlemen joined him in answering questions from
Agency members. These representatives agreed to return (upon notification from
staff) in approximately 90 days for another update on this project.
GENERAL
a) Public Hearin9 - Conflict of Interest Code - Chairman Casper announced
this to be the time and place set for a Public Hearing on the Conflict of Interest
Code, and for the adoption by the Agency of a Conflict of Interest Code. He
declared the Public Hearing open, and asked if there were any persons present
who wished to comment. There being none, Chairman Casper declared the Public
Hearing closed. He than asked for presentation by the Agency staff. Mr. Leach,
Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the proposed document, and answered questions
from Agency members.
Following discussion, Mr. King moved for adoption of the Conflict of
Interest Code, as amended under Category 8, deleting Paragraph C-I, and adjusting
Paragraph C-2 to read C-I, and Paragraph C-3 to read C-2.
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b) Elks Building - Mr. Foster advised that the deed to the old Elks
Building had been received from H.U.D., and demolition is scheduled to begin
January 3, 1977..
c) December Meetin~ - Since the scheduled date for the regular meeting
in December conflicts with the holidays, it was the consensus of the group
that December's meeting would be held December 14, at 4 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
Mr. Foster reminded Agency members that in accordance with the
By-laws, election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman would be on December's agenda.
d) Design and Review Board - Mr. Foster handed Agency members a copy of
a draft "Downtown Revitalization Program," for control of remodeling of
buildings in the downtown project area. The concept was developed by the
Downtown Business Association, and suggested a Design and Review Board be
established. This item will be placed on December's agenda for considera-
tion or action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Bakersfield Redevelop~C't Agency
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfleld Redevelopment Agency