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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/78 MINUTES RA MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting - March 28, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, March 28, 1978, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Frank S. Lewis John S. Mooneyham Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn D. Puder ABSENT: Jeanne Foth Robert E. King STAFF: Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1978, and Minutes of Special Meetings of March 9, 15, and 21, 1978, were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 42, 43, 44, 45, 48 and 49 (Voucher Register dated March 28, 1978, were approved for payment. Mr. Lewis requested additional information on Vouchers Nos. 46 and 47, relocation payments to Mr. Larry Keller. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 46 and 47 were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) California Republic Bank - Mr. Oberholzer had anticipated receipt of a deed from the Bank granting the underlying rights to that portion of "Eye" Street adjacent to their property to the City; however, since it did not arrive by meeting time, Mr. Oberholzer stated he would therefore take ~t directly to the City Council when received. b) Plaza Status - Mr. Foster reviewed his memo to the Agency dated March 28, 1978, advising that a contract between Bakersfield Associates and d. E. Stanley had been signed for construction of the Plaza. Work must be started within ten days, and be completed 45 days later. c) Hotel Project: Preliminary Plans - Mr. Foster presented the preliminary plans submitted by Mr. Robert Schwartz, Vice President of Metro Plaza Incorporated. He pointed out they are the same as the conceptual plans, and the only dif- ference from the original idea was deletion of the office structure and the parking to support it. Following perusal of the plans and discussion, Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the preliminary plans as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham and carried. Site Appraisal - Mr. Foster reviewed his memo to the Agency dated March 28, 1978, regarding the need for an update on costs of acquisition, demolition and relocation for the proposed project. He stated staff recommended authorization by the Agency for this appraisal in order to provide more substantial information to the property owners, to know the amount of bonds to sell, and to keep things moving on schedule. Following discussion, on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, staff was authorized to retain the services of an appraiser for a current appraisal of the property in the hotel project area, for an amount not to exceed $6,000. d) One-Block Renovation Project - Mr. Foster reviewed his memo to the Agency dated March 28, 1978, regarding the Design Review Board's request for authorization to employ the services of an architectural firm to prepare a colored rendering to show property owners in the selected block (on 19th Street between "L" and "M") just what a little cosmetic facelifting can do to improve their buildings. Mr. Foster stated he had met with approximately two-thirds of the property owners, and reported they were very enthused at the prospect of improving their block, but were insistent upon doing both sides of the street. Mr. Gaines, of the architectural firm of Harding-Gaines, also attended the meeting, and submit- ted a proposal. Following d~scussion, Mr. Mooneyham moved that the Agency authorize the City Attorney to prepare, for the Chairman's approval, an agreement between the Agency and Harding-Gaines for services at $40 per hour, not to exceed $5,000 (or $2,500 for only one side of the street) for a colored rendering (cosmetic facelifting only), with the stipulation that the rendering would become the property of the Agency. Mr. Poehner seconded the motion, which carried. GENERAL a) Parking Plan Status Report - Mr. Foster reported staff is working with the Committee on this, and should be back in about 30 days with a report. b) Proposals: A letter dated March 21, 1978 was received from Mr. Kirby B1odget (Claude R. Blodget Real Estate) proposing a lease of air rights over two City parking lots located on the north side of Truxtun Avenue between "H" and "Eye" Streets; and the south side of 18th Street between "K" and "L." Mr. Blodget stated he would be working as Agency for Mr. Peter P. Moseslan, Attorney-Developer, to negotiate a lease to construct a multi- level professional office building over each of the parking lots. A letter from Guay & Danielson dated March 27, 1978, proposing to desJgn, construct and manage a three-level parking garage on Block No. 284 bounded by Truxtun and 17th Street, "H" and "Eye" Streets. Included in this development would be the extension of parking over "Eye" Street for an overall total of 655 parking spaces. Following discussion, Dr. Puder moved to refer the two letters to staff for further study and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before J>h/e Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meetin~O p.m. VINCENT CASPE~/Chai Bakersfield R~develop~_~t Agency Bernice E, Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency