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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAR - OCT 1972 MINUTES RA108 Bakersfield, California, March 29, ~972 Minutes of a special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 4:30 P. M., March 29, 1972. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, followed by roll call by the secretary. Present: Robert King, Chairman William C. Lee Ralph H. Poehner James L. Stewart Absent: Vincent Casper Dr. Glenn Puder Theron Taber Minutes of the previous meeting of July 6, 1972 were approved as presented. Mr. King stated that the purpose of holding the meeting is to discuss the status of the Downtown Redevelopment Agency as it relates to the proposed Bank of America Building and turned the meet- ing over to Mr. Gene Jacobs, consultant, for comment. Mr. Jacobs stated that they had been working with the Bank of America for several months relative fo developing a bank site on the corner of Truxfun and Chester Avenues, with the same developer to construct retail shops and a ten or eleven story office tower. He explained to the members of the Agency what fhe Bank of America has in mind for creation of a Redevelopment Project Plan. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried, that the Community Development Director be authorized to enter into an Agreement to negotiate exclusively for a Participation Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Arcon, Inc for development of the Bank of America Block at Chester and Truxtun Avenues in the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. If was moved and seconded that Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. RA 1-72 recommending that the City Council and City Planning Commission commence proceedings on a Downtown Redevelopment ~roject Area and thai the City Council direct the City Planning Commission to repeal and cancel the selection of the bound- aries for the Empire Square Redevelopment Project area, repeal and 109 Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1972 - Page 2 cancel the Preliminary Plan tor that Project, and to so notify the Redevelopment Agency. This motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: King, Lee, Poehner, Stewart Noes: None Absent: Casper, Puder, Taber During discussion of the preparation of the plans for a public parking garage in the redevelopment project area, Mr. King asked Mr Jacobs if the tees would be less to go through the archi- tect who is designing the rest of the project, rather than having a contract with a local architect. Mr. Jacobs stated it would not cost any less, the rates are standard. However, money would be saved, as the architect is prepared to go ahead with the design completely without payment from the Agency until it is prepared to pay, so in that sense it will be cheaper. Mr. King asked how they would know that a local architect wouldn't be willing to do the same thing unless they asked him. Mr. Jacobs stated that Arcon is making it one of the conditions of the transaction. They have indicated that in the contract they will, in all probability, make it tect to assist on this. Mr. Stewart asked a requirement to join with a local archi- if they did not have not a local archi- tect associated with them on the project now and Mr. Jacobs stated he doesn't know that they have as of today. Mr. Bergen commented that the record should who is the developer for the Bank of America Building, that designing the garage was a condition of the proposal, so that they can be assured it its integrated with the rest of the project; they didn't leave the decision open on the architect. Mr. Stewart stated that he would like very much to put a condition on the Agency's end to the effect that there be a local architect involved in this project. All members present agreed that the local architects should not be by-passed. Mr. Jacobs stated they will make that a conditions ot the negotiations. show Arcon, Inc., had stated Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1972 - Page 3 I~ was moved, seconded and carried~ that the Community Development Director be authorized to prepare an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Arcon, Inc. for Arcon, Inc. to design and prepare plans, with the association of a local architect, for a public parking garage in the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area and to present such Agreement as soon as possible to the Redevelop- ment Agency for approval. Mr. Jacobs discussed briefly the proposed schedule for adoption of the Redevelopment Plan as it concerns the City Council and each Department. There being no further business to come be- £ore the Agency~ the meeting was adjourned at 4:59 P.M. ~z~ CH~f~RMAN of~h~Redevel~nt Agency ASSISTANT S~CRETARY-6f ~the Re~[evelopment Agency 110 11l Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1972 ment P.M., Minutes of a special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelop- Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 4:30 July 6, 1972. In the absence of Chairman King, Vice-Chairman Vincent Director, Agency. It to Negotiate was then moved, seconded and carried that the Agreement Exclusively between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bakersfield and John S. Griffith & Company, with letter dated June 28, 1972 modifying Paragraph 5 be approved, and the Community Develop- ment Director authorized to execute said Agreement and letter extend- ing Casper called the meeting to order, followed by roll call. Present: Vincent Casper William C. Lee Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn Puder James L. Stewart Theron Taber Absent: Robert King, Chairman Minutes of the previous meeting of March 29, 1972 were approved as presented. Mr. Eugene Jacobs, consulting attorney for the Redevelop- ment Agency, explained in a letter to the City Manager in May, 1972, that John S. Griffith & Company, submitted an exclusive offer to negotiate for the development of a downtown shopping center in Bakers- field. For some time Mr. Jacobs has been seeking a developer with the faith and optimism in downtown Bakersfield to expend his own money to initiate a development program. This company has been involved in developing other such projects in southern California and is a very responsible contractor. They feel the market is here and have shown a great interest in the project. During a six month's period, until January 15, 1973, they will endeavor to put a project together. Mr. Jacobs recommended that the City Manager, as Community Development be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the 112 Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1972 - Page 2 the time for signature to a period of fifty (50) days after the date of signature by Developer. Pursuant to proposed Schedule for Adoption of Redevelop- ment Plan, and after a detailed explanation of each Resolution by Mr. Jacobs, it was moved, seconded and carried that the following Resolutions be adopted: Resolution No. RA 2-72 authorizing Transmittal of Proposed Redevelopment Plan to Planning Commission. Resolution No. RA 3-72 approving Report to City Council on Proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and authorizing Transmittal of Proposed Redevelop- ment Plan and Report to the City Council. Resolution No. RA 4-72 Adopting Rules Governing Participation and Preferences in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and authoriz- ing Transmittal of said Rules to the City Council. Resolution No. RA 5-72 consenting to Joint Public Hearing and authorizing publication and Mailing of Notice of Joint Public Hearing. Date established as August 7, 1972. Mr. Jacobs discussed the proposed development of the Bank o~ America Site at Chester and Truxtun Avenues in the Bakersfield Downtown Redevelopment Project. He stated that Arcon, Inc. is very close to starting construction, plans are well on the way, and build- ing could begin very rapidly as soon as all the legal details are cleared away. He recommended that the Community Development Director be authorized to enter into the Owner Pa~icipation Agreement, sub- ject to the approval of the City Attorney, who is the general counsel of the Agency. Details for the design and construction of the park- ing garage can be worked out at a later point. Mr. Hoagland, City Attorney, stated that both Mr. Bergen he had been working along with Mr. Jacobs and all of the other familiar with all aspects and parties for a number of months and they are of the Agreement. 113 Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1972 - Page 3 It was moved, seconded and carried that the Community Development Director be authorized to execute, subject to final negotiations, the Owner Participation Agreement by and between the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, Bank of America and Arcon, Incorporated. Mr. Bergen commented that another meeting of the Bakers- field Redevelopment Agency would probably be scheduled within two weeks as there are other agreements to be considered by the Agency. Adjournment. There being no further business to come before the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency, the meeting was adjo~ed at 5:10 P.M. Redevelopment Agency MARIAN S. IRVIN Assistant Secretary of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency 114 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M., August 7, 1972. In the absence of Mayor Hart, Vice-Mayor Whittemore called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dr. Glenn Puder of the First Presbyterian Church. The City Clerk called the roll as follows: Present: Councilmen Heisey, Medders, Rees, Thomas, Whittemore Absent: Mayor Hart. Councilmen Bleecker, Rucker Minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 1972 and special meetings of July 28 and July 31, 1972 were approved as presented. Special Joint Meeting of the Council and the Redevelopment Agency called for the purpose of conducting a joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project. VICE-MAYOR WHITTEMORE: This is the time set for the special joint meeting of the Council and the Redevelopment Agnecy of the City of Bakersfield called for the purpose of conduction a joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project, pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California. This is the time and place set for such joint publie hearing as specified in the Joint Notice of Public Hearing published pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law. AGENCY CHAIRMAN ROBERT KING: Will the secretary of the Redevelopment Agency please call the roll. Present: King, Casper, Poehner, Puder, Stewart, Taber Absent: None VICE-MAYOR: The record contains the following documents: a. The proposed Redevelopment Plan for the downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project. b.The redevelopment Agency Report to the City Council on the proposed Redevelopment Plan. c. Rules governing Participation and Proferences by owners, operators of Businesses and Tenants in the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project 415 Bakersfield, California, August ?, 1972 - Page 2 d. The report and recommendation o£ the City Planning Commission, recommending approval of the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project. I now declare the public hearing open for the City Council of the City of Bakersfield. Ladies and Gentlemen, in order that we may have an orderly meeting and make the most ef£icient use of our time here, I am going to ask that everyone who participates in this hearing observe a few simple rules. In order to assure that everybody who wishes to speak will have an opportunity to be heard, the Council and the Agency will follow the following rules: a. The written agenda will govern the course of the meeting. Copies of the Agenda are available in case you did not take one at the door. b. All persons who desire to be heard will have an opportunity to speak. c. Be£ore commencing to speak~ you will be sworn in by the City Clerk. d. Before you start to speak, please give your name and address and the organization, if any, which you are representing at this hearing. e. In order that everyone will be able to hear those who are speaking, we want to urge you to speak clearly and directly into the microphone. AGENCY CHAIRMAN: I declare the public hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bakersfield. VICE-MAYOR: Under the law, it is my responsibility to preside over this joint public hearing. We shall now have the presentation of the Agency. At this time I would like to call on the Community Redevelopment Director of the Agency to introduce the persons who will participate for the Agency and have them stand and be sworn in. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (City Manager Bergen): For the record, I am Harold Bergen, the City Manager. The persons who will be participation this evening will be myself, City Attorney Kenneth Hoagland, Director of Planning Sceales, and Eugene Jacobs, the Agency's special Counsel. (The Agency participants were sworn in as a body by the City Clerk.) 116 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 Page 3 Mr. Berge~ stated that he has heard many references to the funding of this particular project by the Federal Government and wished to say that no federal funding is involved in any manner. Mr. Jacobs stated that for many years almost all urban renewal in California was done through federal funding. Almost without exception, it was required that a federal grant be used to buy every parcel of property in a project area, ultimately relocate or tear down the buildings, put in the public improvements and them sit with the empty land available to developers, hoping they would come to the lack of the availability of federal funds that full clearance projects were not adaptable in and buy it. Due and due to the fact in most cities, many cities in Southern California have entered into the type of project where the idea is to design, but not buy any land in the project unless there was a developer prepared and ready to develop. In doing this, the boundaries would cover an area sufficient in size to do everything possible to encourage and motivate development by the owners in the project. This kind of project is referred to as a back to back escrow project, to be worked out with the ~ners, selling to the new developers almost immediately in back to back escrew; being off the ta~ roll for as short a period of time as possible and being able to start the project only if the new development was of sufficient size to just- ify the use of bonding and tax increments. There are no federal funds in this project, no federal participation whatsoever. There is no contemplation of any and the project can be developed without federal funds. Mr. Jacobs outlined the project boundaries, stating that this area would be primarily oriented to public and office building areas, particularly related to the Civic Center. It is hoped by the Redevelopment Agency that a developer can come in and possible develop a neighborhood regional shopping center in the area lying north and east. The Redevelopment Agency has entered into and exclusive agree- ment to negotiate with John S. Griffith Co. and this company is now spending a great deal of time wiih a great deal of optimism toward putting together a major regional shopping center in the area. If that shopping il? Bakers£ield, California, August 7, 1972 Page center materializes, then the project or a new project will be started in the would also have some o£fice orientation, revitalization o£ the retail area. boundaries will be expanded, northeastern area, which primarily going to the Mr. Jacobs considers the corner of Chester and Truxtun Avenues to be the number one corner in Bakersfield. This block has been lying vacant for some time. The Agency has been negotiating with the Bank of America for several months and a transaction will be coming before the City Council in the very near future, as soon as the final negotiations have been worked out with the Bank of America. In his judgment, this will be a great catalyst £or bringing back downtown Bakersfield. This might have been done sooner if it had not been £or the very bad financing condition during the last two years. The major technique which overcomes the need for £ederal funds is what is referred to as tax increment. Such increment financing is allowed by the Cali£ornia Constitution since 1951. Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan prior to August 21, 1972, will permit the March 1, 1972 assessment roll to be used as the tax base and any increases in assessed valuations will go to the Redevelopment Agency exclusively to repay the debts incurred for the project. The Redevelopment Plan sets forth basically the legal powers and authority available to the Agency. The power of eminent domain is available but is rarely used on most of these projects as there is great emphasis placed on the developments going forward from the petitioners themselves. The Redevelopment Plan permits the vacation of streets, changing any traffic patterns which may be necessary to revitalize this area, the method of financing in more detail, and the fact that the Planning Commission has recommended this project and the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Bergen added that the only street vacation that is contemplaed in this project is the closing of "K" Street from Truxtun Avenue to 17th Street, with l?th Street being returned to two way traffic movement in both directions. As Community Redevelopment Director, Mr. Bergen then stated that this would conclude the staff presentation. 118 Bakersfield, California, August ?, 1972 - Page 5 The Vice-Mayor asked the City Clerk to read all written communications received in objection to the adoption of the Plan in the order set forth on the Agenda, and the City Clerk reported that no written communications had been received objecting to the adoption of the Plan. VICE-MAYOR: At this time we will have the oral statements and questions by persons in objection to the adoption of Plan in this order: a. Real property Owners in the Project Area. b. Tenants in the Project Area. c. Organizations in the Project Area. d. Others. At this time the Cauncil will hear oral statements from Real Property Owners in the Project Area. After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Mr. James Vizzard, co-owner of a law office at 1801Truxtun Avenue, stated t~at he hasn't made a sufficient study of the entire matter to take a stand on the project as a whole, but he and his partners do have a very strenuous objection to being included in the boundaries of this proposed project. If the project is for the purpose of revitalization, it seems inconsistent to him to include the developed property south of Truxtun and west of G Street in the redevelopment area. More than 50% of this area is devoted to office buildings which are relatively new. His investment is around $200,000 market value now, and the various attorneys and doctors offices and insurance offices in the area have already been revitalized by their own efforts and investments. He can't see any advantage to these professional men being included in this area, the only object and purpose of it would be to throw in improved property, then if there is an increase in land values, to double taxes. There is no benefit to him whatsoever to being part of the so-called shopping center which would increase taxes in order to help ~he owners of run-down property in the area. If there is going to be a downtown improvement, the proposed area should stay downtown, and not include people who have already spent their money, make their investments and who do not want to be in any situation where there would even be a threat of condemnation. There is no provision in the law now which would begin to compensate a property Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 - Page 6 owner for being torn up by the roots from an established business and forced to move elsewhere. He requested that his business not be uprooted and moved several miles from £he Court House, because if this situation arises, he might as well go out in the County somewhere and not pay City taxes. After being sworn in by the City Clerk, Allan McFarland, attorney and co-owner with Mr. Vizzard of property on Truxtun Avenue, expressed his objections to the public hearing being held in August. It is one of the poorest months of the year to hold a meeting of this scope and importance as most of the people in the area are on vacation, and could not attend this meeting tonight. He heard Mr. Jacobs say action must be taken tonight, he doesn't like rash decisions, something of this magnitude and importance should not be voted upon in a hurry. In his opinion, this area was put into the redevelopment area for no other reason than to give the Redevelopment Agency a larger tax base. There are nothing but professional buildings in this area, they do not depend upon walk-in traffic. They requested not to be included in the proposed revitalization area two or three years ago and are now back asking the same thing. They are orientated to the Court House, the City Hall and the Police Building, so that they can walk back and forth to service their clients. The doctors are there because of the proximity of the Mercy Hospital. They do not need this redevelopment, they are not commer- cially orientated towards the center of town. If the people in the downtown~ea need this, that is up to them, but he do~s not want to be included in the redevelopment area. Mr. Gerald Clifford who stated he has a co~trolling interest in a quarter block on the corner of "F" and Truxtun Avenue, partial interest in property on 16th and G Streets on the southeast and north- east corners, asked i~ this area is included in the redevelopment area, and a prospective developer utilizes the present structures or takes the present structures reimbursing him for the property, would the taxes to up immediately because his property was within this area. 120 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 - Page 7 Mr. Jacobs stated there would not be any increase in taxes for this project. The Agency has no intention whatsoever of purchase any of the properties west of G Street, in fact it is the desire of the Agency that those properties all be developed on their own just as Mr. McFarland and Mr. Vizzard have done. The first thing they should do is to come into Mr. Bergen's office and enter into a very simple participation agreement with the Agency which would assure them that their property would not be purchased. Mr. King commented that in order to reassure these gentlemen, he would say that the Redevelopment Agency has no taxing authority whatsoever, it is unlike a Water Agency or a Special District. This Agency, regardless of what plan is adopted, can levy no taxes, nor will it levy taxes on any property in the redevelopment agency plan. Mr. Jacobs added that the Agency would just be receiving taxes that would normally be levied on property and the property that is paying taxes will not be aware of any difference, unless the area becomes so revitalized that all properties in it will increase in value. Mr. Clifford stated that it would mean his property would increase in value because all other properties in the area had increased because of the revitalization. He would only be true to his own thinking to say that if he were repaid for his property, he would take the money and go elsewhere, there are plenty of places to reorganize a business and settle down. It in his opinion that this is a good thing and he has no objections to the proposed Redevelopment Agency Plan. There were no further objections to the adoption of the Plan. No one else spoke in opposition. Vice-Mayor Whittemore asked the City Clerk to read all written communications received in favor of the adoption of the Plan. The Clerk reported that no written communications in favor of the adoption of the Plan had been received. Vice-Mayor Whittemore asked for oral statements and questions by persons in favor of the adoption of the Plan. No one requested permission to speak. Vice-Mayor Whittemore then declared the 121 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 - Page 8 public hearing closed for the purposes of the City Council. Agency Chairman King declared the public hearing closed for the purposes of Agency. Mr. Jacobs stated that the Agency does not desire to tear up the roots of attorneys or doctors and send them three or four miles the from the Court House or from the others to move into the downtown House. Upon his recommendation, downtown core. They hope to motivate core and close to the Court this hearing was set for August 7th only after it was felt that the Agency had something real to go on with the Bank of America and there was a reason for establishing a project. Negotiations were entered into and this date in August was set many weeks ago, taking into account all the notices necessary. Vice-Mayor Whittemore asked if the Agency decided to discuss and consider taking action at this time. Agency Chairman King replied that the Agency did and asked if any members of the Agency desired to ask questions or request further clarification of the proposed Plan. If there were none, he would call for a resolution either in favor or opposed to the Plan. Upon a motion by Mr. Casper, Resolution No. RA-6-72 of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Bakersfield approving the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project and recommending to the Council of the City of Bakersfield that the Plan be adopted, was adopted by the following roll call Ayes: Agency Members King, Noes: None Absent: None Mr. King stated that and the Council the Resolution vote: Casper, Lee, Poehner, Puder, Stewart, Taber he hereby transmits to the City Clerk of the Agency approving and recommending that the Council adopt the proposed Redevelopment Plan. The Vice-Mayor asked if any members of the Council desired to ask questions or wished any further clarification of the proposed Plan. Councilman Rees stated he would think that basically this form of negotiation has to be reduced to simple forms that the average 122 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 - Page 9 citizen can understand. Stating that he is an average citizen he asked Mr. Jacobs if it would be likely that these professional offices will be included in the district, have no increase in their assessed valuation or their taxes, be completely unaffected, even if the program is successful. Mr. Jacobs replied that if no further development takes place in the project area, there would be no increase in taxes merely by the adoption of this Plan. But being close to the number one corner of Bakersfield, if the Bank of America building leads to other buildings of the same quality, if a major regional shopping center is successfully constructed immediately adjacent and northeast of this area, then without question property values will increase in the area. Not an increase in taxes, but an increase in property values which could ultimately reflect itself in an increase in taxes. This has been the reaction in any area where revitalization has occurred. Mr. Hoagland added that any increase in the valuation o£ property in that area could happen if the activity increased regardlss of this project, as can be seen from the many doctor's offices that went in along Truxtun Avenue between "F" Street and the Mercy Hospital. What Mr. Jacobs is saying is that if the Bank of America building causes more property to be developed along that area, then probably there would be increases in taxes because the valuation of the property has increased due to increased productivity, but not by the development of the Rdevelopment Plan per se, the assessed valuation will only increase because of the increased desirability. After additional Council discussion, Councilman Heisey moved that the City Clerk read the ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the first time by title only. only, Ordinance No. 2033 New Series of California, approving and adopting the Downtown Bakersfield Redevelopment Project. first reading. The City Clerk read by title the City of Bakersfield, Redevelopment Plan for the This was considered ]23 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1972 - Page 10 Councilman Heisey stated he was delighted to see this Redevelopment Plan advance as far as it has and it will be done without federal financing which he was very much opposed to from the inception of the Redevelopment Agency. It was borne with a great many misgivings on the part of many members of the Council and he thinks it is on the right course that will insure community support and accomplish what the community would like to see done. There being no further discussion, Agency Chairman King adjourned the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and asked that the members be excused at this time. Upon a motion by Councilman Rees, the joint meeting of the City Council with the Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposed Redev~lopment Plan was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. / ~ C-~ I R~ t he ~/o.O,~e~e lopment Agency ASSISTANT SECRETARY of t'de Redevelopment Agency 124 Bakersfield, California, October 24, 1972 Minutes of a special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at twelve o'clock noon, Tuesday, October 24, 1972, to receive for considera- tion, Environmental Impact Report on Blocks 286 and 287 of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert King followed by roll call by the Secretary. Present: Absent: Robert E. King, Chairman Vincent Casper, Vice-Chairman James L. Stewart Theron Taber Bill Lee Ralph H. Poehner Dr. Glenn Puder City Manager Report is being Impact merit Agency, the Planning Commission, and the City Council consideration and a copy should be filed with the Agency's and made comments heard. Bergen advised that the Environmental submitted to the members of the Redevelop- for Secretary available to any interested parties. Chairman King stated that the Agency would welcome from the public at this time. No one requested to be meeting was adjourned until twelve 30, 1972. Upon a motion by Mr. Taber, seconded by Mr. Stewart, the o'clock noon, Monday, October ~f, CHAIRMAN of X~kh~e Rede~//~ '~g~ncy ASSISTANT'SECRETARY-of the~Redevelopment Agency 125 Bakersfield, California, October 30, 1972 Minutes of a special meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at twelve o'clock noon, Monday, October 30, 1972, to file Environmental Impact Report, with any amendments, on Blocks 286 and 287 of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Vincent Casper. The secretary called the roll as follows: Present:Vincent Casper, Vice-Chairman Bill Lee Ralph H. Poehner James L. Stewart Theron Taber Absent: Robert E. King, Chairman Dr. Glenn Puder The Chairman stated that the meeting was open for comments from the audience. Mrs. Joy Lane, Research Analyst for Project Land Use Task Force, read a statement by the Project Land Use Task Force regarding inadequacy of proposed Environmental Impact Report for Arcon, submitted statement Inc. and Bank of America Office and Retail Complex, and copies to the Agency. Upon a motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Taber, the was received and referred to the staff for response at adjourned meeting to be 9:30 P. M., October 30, Hall. held following the City Council Meeting at 1972, in the Council Chambers Adjournment. of the City Upon a motion by Mr. Poehner, seconded by Mr. Stewart, the meeting was adjourned until 9:30 P. M., October 30, 1972. V~-~A~R~i~N~f the ~elopmen~ Agency STANT SECRETARY of the Redevelopment Agency