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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/21/2000 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY May 17,2000 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, May 17,2000, 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, Reller-Spurgin, and Chairman Kleindienst Absent: None REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: Assistant Secretary reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 12,2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)-See items on Page 9 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of April 5, 2000 be approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. PROJECT AREA CONSOLIDATION Recommendation: That the Agency/Council combine nine project areas to two to simplify the accounting and reporting process required under State Law. Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report and added that agreement had been reached with the Ague Caliente Band of Cahuilia Indians;that only one piece of correspondence had been received; that the correspondence was from Riverside County Flood Control District; that the concerns had been addressed and recommended approval. Chairman/Mayor declared the hearing open. Tom Davis, Tribal Planning Director stated that the Tribal Council does support the consolidation and the approval of the agreement and looks forward to working on Section 14 in the future. Howard Lapham, Palm Springs, stated that the consolidation is needed; that the MOU between the Ague Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the City should be approved; that Section 14 is the largest revenue producer for the City; that an Advisory Board to the Community Redevelopment Agency should be created to assist the Agency; that the many organizations do have advisory boards that result in avoided debt and funds for expansion; and added that the establishment of the board is allowable under State Statue. There being no further appearances, Mayor declared the hearing dosed. CRA Minutes 05-17-00,Page 2 Agency/Councilmember Jones stated that an Advisory Board had been recommended in the past; that the agreement was to meet and discuss the Issue; that the discussion has not yet been held and requested the matter be scheduled for discussion. Agency/Councilmember Hodges concurred with Agency/Counclimember Jones. Chairman/Mayor questioned the dudes of such Advisory Board. Agency/Councilmember Jones stated that the Advisory Board would oversee the operation of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Agency/Councilmember Oden stated that discussion for the formation should be scheduled for an upcoming Study Session. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT, THE RAMON-BOGIE PROJECT, THE SOUTH PALM CANYON PROJECT, THE OASIS PROJECT, THE NORTH PALM CANYON PROJECT, THE HIGHLAND- GATEWAY PROJECT,AND PROJECT AREA 9; and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT, THE BARISTO-FARRELL PROJECT,AND THE CANYON PROJECT after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and the Ordinances be introduced for first reading. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: B. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING-SECTION 14 Recommendation: That the Agency/Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ague Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the City of Palm Springs and the Community Redevelopment Agency. A4220. Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report and added that this action is a companion to the previous matter, that the MOU resulted in resolution of concerns and will assist in the process of working cooperatively. Resolution 1098 (Agency) and Minute Order 6614 were recommended (Council) after which; It was moved by Hodges, seconded by Jones, and unanimously carried that R1098 and MO6614 be adopted. CRA Minutes 05-17-00,Page 3 C. RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION VISTA CHINO Recommendation: That the Agency authorize the dedication of a portion of property owned by the Agency as right-of-way for street and public purposes on Vista Chino. Director of Redevelopment reviewed the staff report and added that there has been complaints in the neighborhood related to sidewalks; and that this will facilitate the completion. Chairman/Mayor stated that there might be some "missing link" grants that may assist with the funding. Agency/Coundlmember Oden questioned if the trees would be eliminated. City Engineer stated that the trees would be trimmed, but hopefully not eliminated. Resolution 1099 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Oden, seconded by Hodges, and unanimously carried,that R1099 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 31, 2000 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Mayor Kleindienst, in the Large Conference Room, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, May 31, 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/Cou nci[members Jones, Hodges, Oden, Reller- Spurgin, and Chairman/Mayor Kleindienst Absent: None The meeting was opened with the Salute to the Flag. REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on May 26, 2000. HOUSING AUTHORITY: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: FINANCING AUTHORITY: - No Business Remain in Session as the City Council; convene as the Community Redevelopment Agency. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY OF PALM SPRINGS: LEGISLATIVE ACTION: A. PROJECT AREA CONSOLIDATION Recommendation: That the Agency/Council combine nine project areas to two to simplify the accounting and reporting process required under State Law. Director of Redevelopment stated that the Ordinances were introduced on May 17, 2000; and that adoption would allow implementation before the end of the fiscal year. City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1583 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TAHQUITZ-ANDREAS PROJECT, THE BARISTO-FARRELL PROJECT, AND THE CANYON PROJECT; and CRA/CC Minutes 05-31-00, Page 2 City Clerk read Title of Ordinance 1584 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT, THE RAMON-BOGIE PROJECT, THE SOUTH PALM CANYON PROJECT, THE OASIS PROJECT, THE NORTH PALM CANYON PROJECT, THE HIGHLAND-GATEWAY PROJECT, AND PROJECT AREA NO. 9 after which; it was moved by ,Reller-Spurgin, seconded by Oden, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and that 01583 and 01584 be adopted. B. SCAQMD RULES 1191, 1192 & 1193 Recommendation: That the Council approve support for the South Coast Air Quality Management District proposed Rules 1191, 1192 and 1193. Mayor stated that as a member of the governing body for air quality issues; that these matters are of great importance for the Community; that the Rules proposed will enhance the requirements for clean-air vehicles; that there is opposition by diesel fuel operators, but that there is not a direct effect initially on those users; that there will be funds available for buy downs, but not enough funds for complete conversion and that he would request Council support and the authority to read the approved resolutions into the Air Quality Management District records. Resolution 19796 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously carried that R19796 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman/Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS City Clerk