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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - October 25, 1977
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, October 25, 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
John S. Mooneyham
Ralph H. Poehner (arrived at 4:15 p.m.)
ABSENT: Robert E. King
Dr. Glenn D. Puder, Vice Chairman
STAFF:
Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Denny Haynes, Treasurer
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
MINUTES
Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting and Public Hearing of September 21,
1977, and Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, 1977, were approved as
mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Foth, and
carried, Vouchers Nos. 11, 12 and 13 (Voucher Register dated October 25, 1977)
were approved for payment.
b) Bond Attorneys - Mr. Haynes explained the Agency's need to employ counsel
for legal services. He reviewed the background of the firm of O'Melveny & Myers.
Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved the Agency approve the employment of O'Melveny
& Myers as Bond Counsel to render legal services necessary for the proposed
issuance and sale of tax allocation notes, in accordance with their Letter of
Proposal to the Agency dated October 7, 1977 (RA6-77). The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lewis, and carried.
c) Financial Consultants - Mr. Haynes reviewed the Agency's need to employ
a consultant firm, and presented pertinent information regarding the firm of
Blythe Eastman Dillon & Company. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis,
seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved the employment of
Blythe Eastman Dillon & Company as financial consultants to assist in the sale of
tax allocation notes, in accordance with their Letter of Proposal to the Agency
dated October 7, 1977 (RA7-77).
PROJECTS
a) California Republic Bank Project - Mr. Foster apprised the Agency of
the following three items requiring their action:
1)
Resolution of Necessity: Mr. Oberholzer explained Eminent Domain Law
requires that property owners be advised, by first class mail, of the
Agency's intent to adopt a Resolution of Necessity; and that they be
notified of the time and place that such resolution would be considered.
It was the consensus of Agency members that this meeting, when concluded,
be continued to Thursday, November 10, 1977, at 4 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber for the purpose of consideration of adoption of a Resolution of
Necessity. Mr. Oberholzer was authorized to so advise the property
owners involved in the California Republic Bank Project.
2)
Relocation Agreement - Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth,
seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, RA5-77, "AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE CONSULTANT," with Port & Flor was approved.
3)
Preliminary Plans - Conceptual Plans for this project were approved
by the Agency on September 27th. Preliminary Plans were presented
for Agency perusal. Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth,
seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Agency approved the Prelimi-
nary Plans for the California Republic Bank Project. Further, the
Agency recommended consideration be given by the developers for a
connecting walkway into the second level in addition to the steps.
b) Status of Hotel Proiect - Mr. Foster stated the possibility for a joint
public hearing on this project just prior to, or just after, Christmas.
c) Plaza Agreement - Mr. Foster reported he had talked by phone to Mr.
William George of United California Bank in Los Angeles just prior to this
meeting, and Mr. George had only a few minor questions regarding the agreement.
GENERAL
a) Design Review Board Recommendations - Mr. Foster reviewed drawings sub-
mitted by Architect Len Schroeder for the Banducci Project, a general office
building on the northeast corner of Truxtun and F Streets. Following discussion,
on motion by Mr. Mooneyham, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Agency
approved the plans as submitted, and as recommended by the Design Review Board.
Correspondence:
1)
Letter from Philip C. Blanton, Attorney - Mr. Foster reviewed Mr.
Blanton's letter of October 6, 1977, inwhich Mr. Blanton requested the
Agency's help for his firm, in obtaining property at 1818 - 16th Street
(Shorty Jernagan's Garage). Following discussion, Mr. Poehner moved
that the Agency accept Mr. Blanton's letter, with hopes that those
involved could work out a satisfactory transaction. Mr. Lewis moved to
amend the~tion, stating that if there was an impasse, then the Agency
would make itself available to help resolve any differences. The
amended motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried.
Letter from Hall Emergency Medical Services - Mr. Foster reviewed Mr.
Hall's letter of October 20, 1977, requesting the Agency bear the cost
(approximately $10,000) of a new water line to the site of his construc-
tion. This line is necessary according to the water company to provide
adequate water for an automatic fire sprinkler system which is a require-
ment of the Agency's standards. Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved
that the Agency accept Mr. Hall's letter and refer it to staff for
Jnvestigation and recommendation. Mr. Lewis seconded the motion, which
carried.
c) N.A.H.R.O. Workshop - Mr. Foster noted this would be a valuable workshop,
ko be held in Sacramento, November 12, 13 and 14, 1977, on Housing, Community
Development and Redevelopment. Staff will make arrangements for those attending.
d) Shopping Center Status - Mr. Poehner asked Mr. Foster for an update on
the proposed shopping center project. Mr. Foster stated there was nothing new
to report; developers are continuing to talk with major stores. The Agency re-
quested some direct communication from the developer on this project.
ADJOURNMENT
Their being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper recessed the meeting at 5 p.m. to reconvene on
Thursday, November 10, 1977, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Bakersfield Redevelopr~nt A§ency
Bernice [. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bakersfield Redevelopment A§enc¥