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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/77 MINUTES RA MINUTES 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¥