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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - June 27, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairman Casper, Tuesday, June 27, 1978, at 4 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
The secretary called the roll as follows:
PRESENT:
Vincent Casper, Chairman
Jeanne Foth
Frank S. Lewis
Ralph H. Poehner, Vice Chairman
ABSENT:
Robert E. King
John S. Mooneyham
Dr. Glenn D. Puder
STAFF:
H. E. Bergen, Executive Director
Dewey Sceales, Deputy Executive Director
Richard Oberholzer, Assistant City Attorney
Calvin Bidwell, Building Director
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 1978, and the Special Meeting
of June 21, 1978, were approved as mailed.
FINANCIAL
a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Ms. Foth, seconded by Mr. Lewis,
Vouchers Nos. 55 through 62 (Voucher Register dated June 27, 1978) were approved
for payment.
PROJECTS
a) Proposed Metro Plaza Hotel Status - Mr. Bergen read a memo from Agency
Special Counsel Eugene B. Jacobs, dated June 27, 1978, which advised extending
to November 1, 1978, the time within which the Developer of the hotel is required
to show evidence of permanent financing. Mr. Bergen stated that in view of the
recent passage of Proposition 13, the Agency could not proceed with this project
as currently proposed. He stated this extension of time is necessary for the
Developer to restructure his financing, and noted it would be necessary for the
Agency to reassess the implications of Proposition 13. Feasibility reports are
currently being reviewed for the Agency's use. Mr. Bergen stated the only
alternative to granting some delay is to terminate proceeding at this point.
Mr. Bergen advised that all of the property owners should be contacted
and informed of these later developments.
Following discussion, Ms. Foth moved to extend the time to November 1,
1978 for the Developer to present evidence of permanent: financing. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried. This recommendation will be taken to
the City Cobncil.
b) California Republic Bank Project Status - Mr. Oberholzer reported the
property had been conveyed to the Bank, and the permits for this project issued
today.
GENERAL
a) Design Review Board Recommendations - Following discussion, Mr. Poehner
moved that Items 1 (Robert Dennison-sign relocation); 2 (Vest Drug-marquee);
3 (Herb Walker-remodel); 5 (Hall Ambulance-sign); and 6 (American National
Bank-remodel); all meeting the required Agency standards, be approved. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried.
Item 4 (Tune-Lip Master-illegal signs) was discussed by Mr. Bidwell
wh~ ~r~s~nf~d DhotoaraDhs showina the il]eoal sions. Fo]lowino discussion~ Mr.
Poehner moved that no signs other than those previously approved be allowed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried.
Item 7 ("Counter Approval") - Mr. Lewis stated he concurred with the
recommendation of the Design Review Board that in the interest of saving the
applicant's time, projects meeting specification be allowed approval on presen-
tation at the Building Department counter; therefore, he moved the Agency
authorize the Building Director to act in its behalf in approving certain
projects which in his judgement adhere to Agency standards, or are substantially
in agreement with the intention of the Agency. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Poehner, and carried. All projects approved at the counter will be brought
before the Agency for their information.
b) Appointment to Design Review Board - A letter dated June 23, 1978, from
the Downtown Business Association was read by Mr. Bidwell, with the recommenda-
tion for the appointment of Mr. Richard Ramkey to fill the vacancy on the Design
Review Board caused by the resignation of Mr. Lee Noble. On motion by Mr. Lewis,
seconded by Mr. Poehner, and carried, Mr. Richard Ramkey was appointed a member
of the Design Review Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelop-
ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
~N~NT CASPEP~! Cha, rm/a/n /
BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPmenT AGENCY
Bernice E. SteWart, Secretary
to the Redevelopment Agency