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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
R,egular Meeting - May 23, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, May 23, 1978, at 4:30 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, Vice Chairman
ABSENT: Robert E. King
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
MINUTES
STAFF:
H. E. Bergen, Executive Director
Dewey Sceales, Deputy Executive Director
Philip Keimar, Treasurer
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
Alex Buechler, Plan Check Engineer, Building Department
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1978, and the Special Meeting
of May 9, 1978, were approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Poehner,
Vouchers Nos. 53 and 54 (Voucher Register dated May 23, 1978) were approved for
payment.
b) Status 1978-79 Budget - Mr. Bergen reported due to uncertainties surround-
ing Proposition 13, it would be more appropriate to consider the budget after
June 6, 1978.
c) Budget Amendment to Provide Parking Plan Fund - Mr. Kelmar advised funds
were available in the fund balance, and needed to be appropriated. Following dis-
cussion, Mr. Lewis moved, seconded by Ms. Foth, and carried, the Agency authorized
amendment of the 1977-78 budget, appropriating $35,000 to fund the Downtown Parking
Plan to be conducted by Quad Consultants. This action requires approval by the
City Council.
d) Audit Proposal - Mr- Kelmar noted receipt of a "proposal to audit" from
Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Company. He stated their past performance, for both City
and Agency, had been very satisfactory, and stated it would be economically favor-
able to retain one firm, Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved the Agency retain
Elmer Fox, Westheimer & Company to audit the financial statements of the Agency
for the year ending June 30, 1978, in accordance with their letter of proposal
dated April 24, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried.
PROJECTS
a) California Republic Bank Final Plans - Mr. Sceales explained that although
the final plans for the office complex portion of this project had in essence been
approved, it would be necessary to make it official. Following discussion, on
motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Final Plans for the
Office Complex of the California Republic Bank Project were approved.
b) Proposed Hotel Project Status - Mr. Bergen stated there was nothing new to
report on this project; however, he noted that Mr. Eugene Jacobs, Agency Counsel
(Los Angeles), would not be going to Washington, D. C. on a full-time basi~s at this
time as earlier announced (at this time he may serve the government on a consulting
basis), and he will be available to work with the Agency on its projects. Mr. Bergen
stated Mr. Jacobs plans to attend the next regular Agency meeting to report on the
status of this project.
c) Plaza Completion - Mr. Bergen announced that Plaza construction is now
complete.
GENERAL
a) Design Review Board Recommendations - Mr. Buechler presented drawings
and photographs, and the Board's recommendations, in each of the following cases:
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3)
Paint Puddle Siqns - Following discussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded
by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency approved the variance in Mr. Hough's
pcoposed signage for his building located on Chester Avenue between 19th
and 20th Streets, as submitted.
Bargain City Clothing Sign - Following' discussion, on motion by Mr.
Mooneyham, seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, the Agency approved the
plans for Mr. Shin's building at 19th and "K" Streets, as submitted.
Chester Avenue Paint & Body Shop Signs - Following discussion, on motion
by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency approved the
Board's recommendation that Mr. Cline be allowed 30 days to bring all
signs into conformance with Design for Development standards by removing
the painted signs on the north side of his building on Chester Avenue
between 23rd and 24th Streets.
4) A. B. Dick Company Remodel Plans - Following discussion, on motion by
Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved
the proposed improvement plans, as presented. Location is at 18th and
"M" Streets.
5) 'Medical Pharmacy Building - Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis
seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved the basic
structure and site plans for this new one-story building to be located
at 1915 - 17th Street, as presented.
6) Proposed Amendment to Design for Development Standards - Mr. Buechler
passed out copies of a proposed.amendment clarifying signage allowable
per front foot of building occupancy, and defining the "area of a sign."
Mr. Buechler stated the Board considered this amendment necessary to
faciI~tate interpretation of the Standards for signs. Following dis-
cussion, on motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried,
the Agency approved the amendment as presented.
b) Assignr~nt of Treasurer's Duties - Mr. Bergen reported that Mr. Kelmar
had been assigned the responsibilities in the Charter of auditor-controller, and
therefore is Treasurer of the Agency, filling the vacancy caused by the death of
Mr. Denny Haynes.
c) Correspondence Re Fall-Out Shelters - Mr. Sceales apprised the Agency of
receipt of a letter dated May 3, 1978, from the Kern County Office of Emergency
Services regarding concern over demolition of older buildings, with basements which
were licensed fall-out shelters; and the fact that "...subsequent new structures
constructed in place thereof fail to consider rebuilding with basements." Mr.
Sceales stated the City could only encourage the replacement of basements, however,
could in no way make it mandatory. He recommended the Agency accept the letter,
and place on file. The Agency concurred.
d) Mr. Kirby BIodget - Mr. Blodget was present in the audience, and requested
permission to address the Agency. He passed out copies of a proposal for a "Truxtun
Professional Building," which was presented orally at the Agency's meeting of
April 25, 1978. Mr. Blodget, agent for Mr. Peter P. Mosesian (attorney-developer),
stated he planned to attend the next Agency meeting, and would be available to
answer any questions regarding his cl~ent's proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before ~he Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5/l~.m.
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Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency