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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/7/2000 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY February 16,2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Meindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, February 16, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., at which time,the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, RellerSpurgin, and Chairman l9eindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on February 11,2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)-See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of January 5, 19 and February 2, 2000 be approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 1. Not Used 2. HOUSING: Recommendation: That the Agency approve an amendment to the contract with David Paul Rosen and Associates to include the preparation of a City s Housing Element and a comprehensive affordable housing strategy, not to exceed $99,300. Final Contract amendment in a form approved by the Agency Counsel. A0393C. CDBG and Housing Coordinator reviewed the staff report and added that the agreement has been approved by the Agency Counsel. Agency Member Hodges questioned if any of the elements had previously been completed and what was the cost. CDBG and Housing Coordinator stated that $19,000 has been expended on a portion of the reporting. CRA Minutes 2-16-00, Page 2 Agency Member Hodges questioned why the allocation was not funded in the budget. Executive Director stated that the study was overlooked in the budget process. Agency Member Jones questioned if a consultant was used for the last study. Director of Planning & Zoning stated that the study was done in the 80's and a consultant was used. Chairman questioned if the State dictated that a consultant be used or if the study could be performed in-house. Director of Planning & Zoning stated that usually a contract is let for the study; that there is no one in-house that can do the job; and that there is substantial work that Is specialized. Agency Member Jones stated that the Agency has talked briefly in the past about this consultant and this study; that the data used is 10 years old; that the previous study was to examine the concentration of affordable housing in certain areas; that when questions were raised regarding the study the Agency was told that there should not be too many questions raised, and that there may be legal Issues; and that he has a problem with that type of response. Agency Member Reller-Spurgin questioned if Agency Member Jones would advise that It would be more prudent to do an RFP for the consultant. Agency Member Jones stated that he does have a problem with the credibility; that while he is not disputing the need for the study, it would be preferable for staff to do It; and that if staff is recommending an outside consultant due to the specialization needed he would agree to that; but that he personally does not have confidence In the proposed consultant. Agency Member Oden questioned If data was used from the last census. CDBG and Housing Coordinator stated it was. Agency Member Oden stated that if data from the census is used It will not be current; that the new census data will be available in 2002103; that he would be concerned to request staff do a job that they are not qualified to do; and that the prudent thing would be to hire the consultant. Resolution 1095 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges, and carried by the following vote that R1095 be adopted. AYES: Members Oden, Hodges, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Welndienst NO: Jones CRA Minutes 2-16-00, Page 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APRIL 5,2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, In the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, RellerSpurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on March 31,2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)-See items on Page 5 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. Not used 2. Not used 3. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM Recommendation: That the Agency approve a contract services agreement with Ralph Dennis for$50,000 to perform as construction superintendent of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. A400C. CDBG & Housing Specialist reviewed the staff report and added that the agreement would be subject to final language by the Agency Counsel. Agency Member Hodges questioned the term of the contract and added that it is a good program for the City. CDBG& Housing Specialist stated that the term of the contract would be 18 months. Chairman questioned where the funding would be obtained. CDBG& Housing Specialist stated that the funds were available in Housing. Agency Member Oden concurred with Agency Member Hodges. Resolution 1096 as recommended was presented;after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by RellerSpurgin and unanimously carried that R1096 be adopted. CRA Minutes 45-00, Page 2 ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY April 19, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 5:30 p.m., at which time, the City Attorney announced items to be discussed in Closed Session, and at 7:00 p.m., the meeting was convened in open session. ROLL CALL: Present: Agency Members Jones, Hodges, Oden, RellerSpurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on April 14, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)-See items on Page 4 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: 1. McKENZIE, WAGNER&ASSOCIATES Recommendation: That the Agency approve an agreement with McKenzie, Wagner&Associates to appraise two parcels near the corner of Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road for$5,500. A401 C. Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report, no further report was given. Resolution 1097 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried that R1097 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary