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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meetin9 - March 22, 1977
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, March 22, 1977, 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 D. Puder
STAFF: Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Denny Haynes, Treasurer
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 1977, were approved
as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and
carried, Vouchers Nos. 42 through 51 (Voucher Register dated March 22, 1977) were
approved for payment.
b) Final Payment for 01d Elks Building Demolition ~ On motion by Mr. Lewis,
seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Treasurere was instructed to pay the
contractor when demolition of the Old Elks Building is completed in accordance
with Contract No. RA1-77.
PROJECTS
a) Report on Proposed Shopping Center - Mr. Dan Donahue, President, John S.
Griffity & Company, developers of the proposed shopping center, reported on his
progress in obtaining three major stores for the proposed project. He stated his
optimism for the project, and requested a 60-day agreement to negotiate exclusively.
Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried,
staff was instructed to prepare the document to become effective immediately.
b) Old Elks Building - Parking - Mr. Foster stated that the demolition of
this building was nearing completion, and that a proposed project which would
encompass this property could be as close as nine months away. Chairman Casper
noted three alternatives for use of this lot for parking in the interim:
Alternative 1: Permanently pave and install meters at a cost of approximately
sg,000.
Alternative 2: Lay oil mix, and Public Works Department install meters and
wheel stops at a cost of approximately $2,400.
Alternative 3: Lay oil mix, and allow 2-hour maximum free parking, at a cost
of approximately $2,400.
Mr. Foster stated that staff recommends Alternative No. 2. Following
discussion, Mr. Poehner moved, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, that the Agency
recommend City Council approve staff's recommendation of Alternative No. 2 for
temporary parking on the old Elks Building site.
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GENERAL
a) Workshop on "Improving the Design Review Process" - Mr. Foster explained
that by attending this workshop, what can be done legally by the Bakersfield
Design Review Board can be determined. On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr.
Poehner, and carried, the Agency authorized payment of expenses for attendance of
Mr. Foster and Mr. Ken Hoagland, City Attorney, at the University of California
Extension's workshop in Berkeley on April 1, 1977.
b) Plaza Agreement - The maintenance portion of this agreement was re-
written and submitted for signatures. When these are obtained, construction will
begin immediately.
c) Resignation - Mr. James L. Stewart submitted his resignation from the
Board to Mr. H. E. Bergen, Executive Director, to become effective upon the day
of receipt, which was March 8, 1977.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Bernice E. S'te~art, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency