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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Re~lular Meeting - April 25, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, April 25, 1978, at 4 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber.
The secretary called the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Robert E. King
Frank S. Lewis
John S. Mooneyham
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
ABSENT: Jeanne Foth
Ralph H. Poehner, Vice Chairman
STAFF:
H. E. Bergen, Executive Director
Dewey Sceales, Deputy Executive Director
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
Cai Bidwell, Building D~rector
Chairman Casper announced that Mr. Dewey Sceales, Planning Director, had
been appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Agency to fill the vacancy caused
by Mr. Dick Foster's resignation.
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 1978 were approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham,
and carried, Vouchers Nos. 50, 51 and 52 (Voucher Register dated April 25, 1978)
were approved for payment.
PROJECTS
a)
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2)
Status Reports:
California Republic Bank - Mr. Oberholzer reported the City had received
the deed from the Bank quitclaiming their portion of "Eye" Street to
the City.
Mr. Oberholzer also reported that evidence of financing had not as yet
been provided by the developer, but phone conversation from the developer
advised it would be forthcoming within the next few days. Following
discussion, on motion by Mr. King, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried,
the Agency authorized the City Attorney's office to convey the property
involved in this project to the Bank when the attorneys feel that all
requirements of Joint Development Agreement RA9-77, dated December 21,
1977, have been met.
Plaza Construction - Mr. Sceales advised the contractor had completed
his work on this project. The City now has to install the curbs, gutters,
and sidewalks; which, according to Mr. Dale Hawley, Public Works Director,
should be completed within the next couple of weeks.
3)
GENERAL
a)
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Hotel - Mr. Oberholzer stated he had received an estimate for an appraisal
on the proposed hotel site property from Karpe Fisher Company; however,
he stated he had requested a second proposal from Egan Gost & Associates,
which should be forthcoming probably sometime next week. (Staff was
authorized in the March meeting to retain the services of an appraiser
for this project, for an amount not to exceed $6,000.)
Design Review Board Recommendations:
One-Block Renovation Project - Mr. Oberholzer reported that a considerable
amount of publlc opinion had been expressed questioning the spending of
funds allocated for this project, and that one property owner in the
selected block had withdrawn his support; therefore, the Design Review
Board recommended not going forward with this project at this time.
Crocker National Bank Parking Lot Sign -Mr. Bidwell advised the Design
Review Board had reviewed and recommended approval of this sign. Fol-
lowing discussion, on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. King, and
carried, the Agency approved a free-standing, horizontal, 24 sq. ft.
sign for the Crocker National Bank Parking Lot.
3)
Tune-Up Master's Signs - Mr. Bidwell advised the Design Review Board
had reviewed and recommended approval of these signs, i.e., a free-
standing, non-revolving, 77 sq. ft. sign; and three facia signs with a
slight variance in square footage from Agency standards. Following
discussion, on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. King, and carried,
the Agency approved four signs for Tune-Up Master's shop.
4)
Proposed Amendment to "Design for Development" Standards - Mr. Bidwell
stated this item was not ready for action at this time, and requested
it be deferred until the next meeting.
b) Appointment to Design Review Board - Mr. Bidwell advised of receipt of a
letter dated April 24, 1978, from the Downtown Business Association requesting an
"alternate" member be appointed to the Design Review Board. When originally formed,
Mr. Ken Sorenson was appointed alternate member. Following resignation by Mr. Dave
Cartnal, Mr. Sorenson became an active member. During the interim period, there
had been no alternate member, which on several occasions could have been utilized.
The Downtown Business Association recommended appointment of Mrs. Nancy Henry,
licensed Interior Designer, to fill this vacancy. Following discussion, on motion
by Mr. Lew~s, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, Mrs. Henry was appointed an alternate
member of the Design Review Board.
c) Amended Procedures of Environmental Quality Act - Mr. Sceales stated
these amended procedures were received from Agency's counsel, and had been reviewed
by the City Attorney's office; and that adoption was required by May 7, 1978 in
order to be in compliance with State law. On motion by Mr. King, seconded by Mr.
Mooneyham, and carried, RESOLUTION NO. RA1-78, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING AMENDED PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
RESOURCES AGENCY," was adopted.
d) Proposal to Lease Air Rights 0v er City Parking Lots - Mr. Kirby Blodget
(Realtor), Agent for Mr. Peter P. Mosesian (Attorney-Developer), reviewed his
client's proposal for a lease of the air rights over two City parking lots (one
located at Truxtun and "H" Streets, the other at "K" and "L" Streets). Mr. Blodget
explained that the initial plans called for only three stories; however, new plans
are for six stories, which include the street level City's public parking, two
private parking levels, two levels of office space, and a restaurant, cocktail
lounge and health club on the sixth floor.
Mr. Blodget introduced Mr. John Mueller (AIA) and Mr. Greg Martin
(Designer Architect) of the firm Lusich, Patrick, Henderson, Mueller & Associates,
Inc. who presented colored renderings, pertinent statistical data, and answered
questions from Agency members.
Mr. Sceales advised that this same presentation had been given the pre-
vious day in the City Manager's office to himself, Messrs. Kelmar, Bidwell and
Hawley of the City staff; and Mr. Murray Kane, Agency Counsel.
Chairman Casper introduced Mr. Scott Thomas who will be attending the
Redevelopment Agency meetings on behalf of the Bakersfield Board of Realtors.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Agency,
Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
.... ~.~, /~~ Bakersfield Redevelo~frfent Agency
Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary
to the Redevelopment Agency