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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