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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/78 MINUTES RA MINUTES 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) 1) 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) ]) 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