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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting-February 22, 1977
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, February 22, t977, at 4 p.m.,
in the City Council Chamber.
The secretary called the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Jeanne Foth
Frank S. Lewis
Ralph H. Poehner
ABSENT:
Robert E. King
Dr. Glenn O. Puder
James L. Stewart
STAFF: Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Denny Haynes, Treasurer
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 1977, were approved
as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and
carried, Vouchers Nos. 40 and 41 were approved for payment. (Voucher Register
dated February22, 1977.)
b) Purchase of Camera - Mr. Foster expressed the need for a camera. When
the Agency purchases property, photographs of the structures and property are
required to be on file with the Agency. The lens must be good because the
enlarged photographs may have to be used as court evidence after the structures
are demolished. The Design Review Board requested street shots for their efforts
also. This would normally be budgeted in July. Mr. Foster requested a transfer
of $150 for the purchase of a camera. Mr. Lewis moved that the Agency approve
the purchase of a 35mm slide camera, not to exceed $200. Following discussion,
it was the consensus of members that efforts should be made first to see if a
camera might be available on loan from another City department or agency. Staff
was instructed to report their findings at next month's meeting. Mr. Lewis
withdrew his motion.
PROJECTS
a) Plaza Update - Mr. Foster noted that the problem on this agreement is
who is going to maintain the Plaza. He said he had expected to be able to report
some progress; however, one of the parties involved in the decision-making is on
vacation until next week. Mr. Foster said this would continue to be an item on
the agenda until it is resolved.
GENERAL
a) Design Review Board - Chairman Casper read the list of nominees for
this Board:
Appointed by the Downtown Business Association:
David R. Cartnal (Licensed Architect)
Ernest L. McCoy (Licensed Architect)
Robert L. Clement (Landscape Architect)
James D. Womack (Building Contractor)
Dean Gay (Businessman)
Leland Noble (Businessman)
Appointed by the Planning Commission:
Tim Banks (Member of the Planning Commission)
On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the above
were approved for membership on the Bakersfield Design Review Board.
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b) Trip to Glendale Galleria - Mr. Foster noted h~s report to the
Agency on the Glendale Galleria tr~p on Friday, February Il, 1977. Chairman
Casper asked if anyone wished to add anything. Mr. Poehner, speaking to the
press, expressed his displeasure that a Bakersfield Californian newspaper
article had made light of the Glendale junket. Agency members are non-paid,
but three members took a day of their time, at the developer's expense and
invitation, to tour the Glendale facility. The article quoted a non-involved
citizen as saying the Galleria was not financially successful, when, in truth,
it is a very successful operation with $10,000,000 gross the first three months,
and 70-million gross expected the first year. These figures are much higher
than originally expected by the developer. Mr. Poehner felt the Californian
should report facts, not heresay, and show a little more respect for Agency
members who serve without compensation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
Bake~/d Rede~bSpment Agency
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency