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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/77 MINUTES RA-13- MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting June 28, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, June 28, 1977, at 4 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Jeanne Foth Robert E. King, Frank S. Lewis ABSENT: John S. Mooneyham Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn Do Puder, Vice Chairman STAFF: Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director Denny Haynes, Treasurer MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 1977 (postponed from May 24), were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 67 through 72 (Voucher Register dated June 7, 1977) were approved for payment. b) Selection of Auditor - Ms. Foth reported it was the consensus of the Agency's Finance Committee that it would be to the Agency's advantage to use the same auditing firm as the City, and so recommended. Following discussion, Mr. Lewis moved, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Com- pany be employed to audit the records of the Agency for the 1976-77 fiscal year in accordance with their letter of proposal dated May 26, 1977. c) Approval of Budget - Mr. Haynes reviewed the proposed Agency budget for fiscal year 1977-78. Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved to approve the budget as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried. d) Budget Transfer - Mr. Haynes reported a budget transfer would be neces- sary due to an unanticipated loss in the operation of the "K" Street Parking Garage. He stated these funds were available in Object No. 4200 (Other Outside Services and Charges--S1,200), and Object No. 6100 (Unapplied Appropriations-- $9,800). On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. King, and carried, this transfer of $11,OO0 to Object No. 3800 (Rental, Outside Organizations) was approved. PROJECTS a) Status of Projects - Shopping Center: Mr. Foster reported a conversa- tion with Mr. Dan Donahue of Griffith Company just prior to this meeting revealed meetings this week and next week with stores' representatives who are currently making marketing studies of Bakersfield. Mr. Donahue stated he is still quite optimistic. Hotel: Mr. Jacobs is still in the process of re-doing the disposi- tion and development agreement for this project. California Republic Bank: Mr. Foster reported there is agreement between the Agency and the developer, the developer is working with the bank, and according to Mr. Jacobs the pieces are falling together to complete the disposition and development agreement for this project. b) Plaza Agreement - Mr. Foster reported all participants are in agreement, and the contract is being circulated for signatures. Construction will commence within 30 days of signing of the contract, with completion within 60 days of com- mencement, according to the contract. GENERAL a) First Federal Savings & Loan Plan - Mr. Foster advised the Agency that the Design Review Board recommended approval of First Federal's remodeling plan at their 18th Street location. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. King, and carried, the Agency approved the plans. b) Amendment to Design Standards - Mr. Foster explained the change neces- sary in the Agency's "Design for Development" standards was to allow enforcement. Following discussion, Mr. Lewis moved that the paragraph headed "STRATEGY" be changed to read: "The following Specific Design Standards shall apply to all new construction, remodeling, rehabilitation and rebuilding of a major nature (over 50%); and to a change of occupancy or use; and to all new signs; and to existing signs to be altered, replaced or moved. The degree of application of these standards shall approximate the degree or scope of work being done, but at the discretion of the Agency"; and that the next heading should be changed to read: "SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS," omitting the words "objectives of the." Ms. Foth seconded the motion, which carried. c) Next Meeting Date - Due to a conflict with vacations, the July meeting will be moved ahead one week from July 26, to July 19, 1977. d) Correspondence - Mr. Foster read a letter to the Agency from Mr. Tony Wells, General Partner, The Development Groupe, Inc., dated June 22, 1977, in which Mr. Wells referred to his earlier petition for assistance in the purchase or use of the parking facility at the northwest corner of 17th and "K" Streets. Following discussion, the Agency directed staff to send a copy of Mr. Wells' letter to the Chairman of the City Council's Business Development and Parking Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. VINCENT CA~ER, Chai/r/~f~n Bakersfield RedevelOpment Agency Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency