HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/2012 RDA MINUTESREGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
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BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 3, 2012
Conference Room A, City Hall North, 1600 Truxtun Ave
Regular Meeting — 4:00 p.m.
ACTION TAKEN
Present; Agency Members Pickett, Bentley, Knapp,
Ordiz, Prince, Sidhu, Chairperson Koman
Clerk Obert announced that at staff's request, item 7.a. has
been removed from the agenda.
Deputy City Attorney Joshua Rudnick provided staff
comments regarding the removal of item 7.a. Attorney
Rudnick stated that the recent Supreme Court decision
upheld the Dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies, AB26x1.
As a result, the Redevelopment Agency will dissolve as of
February 1, 2012. It is anticipated the City Council will
become the Successor Agency and ensure that all former
Agency obligations are met.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Mayor Harvey Hall expressed his appreciation to each
Agency Member and presented individual gifts to members.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of the November 14, 2011 Regular Meeting.
b. Approval of department payments from November 4,
2011 to December 16, 2011 in the amount of
$720,618.68.
C. Financial Audit Reports for the Bakersfield
Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2011.
1. Component Unit Financial Report
2. Management Letter.
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ACTION TAKEN
3. CONSENT CALENDAR con't
Agency Member Ordiz abstained from voting on item 3.b.,
payment to Wallace & Smith, check number 538606, but
approved the remaining payments.
Motion by Bentley, seconded by Ordiz, to approve Consent APPROVED
Calendar items 3.a. through 3.c.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
5. REPORTS
a. Update status of Baker Street Mixed Use Project.
ED /CD Director Donna Kunz provided a staff report.
b. Update status of Mill Creek Area Projects.
ED /CD Director Donna Kunz provided a staff report. Agency
Member Knapp asked a question regarding property
located on California Avenue. Kunz responded to additional
member questions.
C. Update status of Prop 1 C projects.
ED /CD Principal Planner Darnell Haynes provided slideshow
presentation.
6. DEFERRED BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution establishing the dates of meetings for the
Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency for the months of
January through December 2012.
Clerk Obert announced that at staff's request, item 7.a. has PULLED
been pulled from the agenda.
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ACTION TAKEN
7. NEW BUSINESS con't
b. Election of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency
Chairperson and Vice - Chairperson for Calendar Year
2012.
Motion by Knapp, seconded by Sidhu to approve Koman as APPROVED
Chairperson.
Motion by Ordiz, seconded by Prince, to approve Pickett as APPROVED
Vice - Chairperson.
C. Resolution regarding forgiveness of loans to public
bodies as required by AB936.
Motion by Bentley, seconded by Pickett, to approve the APPROVED
Resolution regarding forgiveness of loans to public bodies as RES. RA 001 -12
required by AB936.
d. Assignment and Assumption of Disposition and
Development Agreement No. RA09 -001 (Creekview
Villas).
Motion by Prince, seconded by Knapp, to approve the APPROVED
Agreement. RA 09- 001(A)
8. AGENCY STATEMENTS
Agency Member Bentley gave comments and thanked
ED /CD Director Donna Kunz and her staff for their efforts.
Agency Member Sidhu thanked the Agency for welcoming
him as a member. Made comments about the improvement
of life for new residents.
Agency Member Prince made comments and thanked
Agency for their vision.
Agency Member Ordiz stated he was looking forward to
seeing what donations from private agencies will come in
the future.
Agency Member Knapp gave ED /CD Director Donna Kunz
and her staff recognition for a job well done.
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8. AGENCY STATEMENTS con't
Agency Member Pickett gave recognition of
Redevelopment Agency staff and expressed his
disappointment over the dissolution of the Agency.
Chairperson Koman gave thanks to all Agency Members,
Redevelopment Agency staff and City Manager Tandy.
9. CLOSED SESSION
None
10. WORKSHOP
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
Agency,�fhair Koman adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p,m.,
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