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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting-February 28, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, February 28, 1978, at 4 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber.
The secretary catled the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Robert E. King
Frank S. Lewis
Ralph H. Poehner
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
ABSENT:
Jeanne Foth
John S. Mooneyham
(Mr. Mooneyham was present until it was
determined a quorum existed without him,
so he left to keep another appointment.)
STAFF:
H. E. Bergen, Executive Director
Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, and the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of February 7, 1978, were approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Dr. Puder, and
carried, Vouchers Nos. 34 through 41 (Voucher Register dated February 28, 1978)
were approved for payment.
PROJECTS
a) Project Status Reports - 1) California Republic Bank: Mr. Oberholzer
reported relocations still in progress, but expected to be completed soon; 2) Hotel:
Mr. Foster reported nothing further to report on this project, except that schematic
drawings will be due in April; 3) Shopping Center: Mr. Foster reported no further
news on this project; and 4) Plaza Agreement: Mr. Foster read his memo to the Agency
dated February 28, 1978, stating that this agreement had been signed by all parti-
cipants, and that Mr. Jee of Bakersfield Associates had been notified, and advised
he would begin immediately to re-negotiate bids for construction.
b) New Building, 21st and "0" Streets - Mr. Foster reported the Design Review
Board had reviewed Mr. Wilson Call's plans and recommended approval. It was noted
this project is situated within the area of the proposed shopping center. However,
all requirements of the Agency's standards having been met, Mr. King moved to accept
the Design Review Board's recommendation to approve the plans as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried.
GENERAL
a) Statement of Economic Interest - Mr. Foster explained the necessity for
completion of this statement; forms were passed out to members; and staff was
requested to supply members with a copy of their last year's statement.
b) Agreement for Legal Services (Renewal) - Mr. Foster explained this was a
renewal of the current agreement between the Agency and Eugene B. Jacobs' law firm.
Mr. King was presented a copy of the agreement by Mr. Foster. Following discussion,
Mr. King moved, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Redevelopment Agency
Chairman be authorized to execute RA4-78, "AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES," in behalf
of the Agency.
Chairman Casper advised members that Mr. Jacobs had been offered a job in
the office of Housing and Urban Development in Washington to administer a new Urban
Development Action Grant Program (UDAG).
c) California Water Service Agreement - Mr. Foster reviewed the terms of
this agreement for a water line which will provide water for the necessary fire
sprinklers, as required by Agency standards, to the new Hall Ambulance Service
building at 21st and "0" Streets, at an estimated cost of $6,922.
Following discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to approve Agreement No. RA5-78,
and authorization for execution of the agreement by the Agency Chairman.
Mr. King seconded the motion, which carried.
d) City Council Request for Parkin9 Study/Plan - Mr. Foster read his memo
to the Agency dated February 28, 1978, regarding the Council's request for Agency
action on development of a parking plan.
Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved the Agency's Development Committee
(Messrs. King, Lewis and Casper) meet with the Council's Business Development and
Parking Committee to get more information, and reaffirm the needs, at the earliest
possible date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Poehner and carried. The Agency
further requested that members of City staff and a representative of the Downtown
Business Association be present at the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the
Bake rsfield Redevelopment Agency