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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/1983 - MINUTES�96 r MINUTES OF ' CITY OF PALM SPRINGS „ COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCILS ` NOVEMBER 23, 1983 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs and an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, were called to order by Mayor/Chairman Bogert, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz- McCallum Way, on Wednesday, November 23, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem stated that the joint meeting of the Agency and the City Council was for the purpose of considering and acting upon the Redevelopment Plans for the South Palm Canyon Redevelopment Project and the Ramon-Bogie Redevelopment Project, and the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Reports on said plans. ROLL CALL: Present: Members Doyle, Foster, Maryanov, Smith and Bogert Absent: None (NOTE: Acting as the Redevelopment Agency, the following action was taken) LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1. PA #3 & PA #4 - TAX INCREMENT PASS-THROUGH AGREEMENTS Recommendation: That the Agency approve agreements with DWA, Coachella Valley Mosquito Abatement District, Palm Springs " Cemetary District, and the County of Riverside regarding Pass- Through of tax increment revenue for South Palm Canyon and Ramon-Bogie Redevelopment Projects; Note that DWA agreement also covers Projects Areas 5, 6, and 7. V John Terell reported that agreements called for a graduated pass-through of tax increment revenues on a schedule which (124) changes with each $5 million dollars of cumulative tax revenue and returns a 100% pass-through upon reaching $25 million; that the County approved agreement is similar with the exception that " a different percentage for the pass-through formula is included, i .e. , a steeper gradation reaching 100% pass-through in excess of $20 million; that the agreement with the Desert Water Agency provides for pass-through of the bond indebtedness tax in excess of 1% of property tax rate on all redevelopment projects. „ In answer to question by Council , John Terell stated that the agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control District has not yet been received, but follows along the same format. Resolutions 170 through 177 were presented, approving two •_ agreements with each agency, one for each project area; after - which it was moved by Smith, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried that Resolutions 170 through 177 be adopted. Acting as the City Council , Resolutions 14790 and 14791 approving City participation in agreements with the County of Riverside were presented; and it was moved by Smith., seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 14790 and 14791 be adopted. CRA & CC 11/23/83, Page 2 JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. SOUTH PALM CANYON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Redevelopment Director submitted the following exhibits for the record: a) Exhibit 1: Affidavit of Publication of Legal Notice of Joint Hearing; b) Exhibit 2: Certificate of Mailing Notice to Property Owners; CONT'D and (124) c) Exhibit 3: Certificate of Mailing Notice of Hearing to Taxing " Jurisdictions as required by Section 33349 of the Health and r : Safety Code. Mayor explained the procedures to be followed during the conduct , . of the hearing; stating that persons wishing to give testimony would first be sworn and subject to questions through the chair; requested a show of hands of those wishing to give testimony, r . either• for or against either the Redevelopment Plan or the EIR; and stated that a transcript would be made of the proceedings, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. At which time he declared the hearing open. ' Court Reporter proceeded to swear in staff members, Agency legal . : counsel; and witnesses desiring to give testimony. Legal Counsel , Gregory Sanders, stated that evidence will be introduced for consideration by the Council/Agency in connection with findings and determinations that would be made in the adoption of an ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan; and that the findings and determinations are contained in Section 33367 of the Health and Safety Code and generally as outlined in the procedural outline for the hearing, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. There being no objections, certification of official actions, as read by Redevelopment Director, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, was entered into the record as ' Exhibit 4. Redevelopment Director referred to and summarized pertinent parts of the Report of the Agency to the Council , which is the basic supporting documentation for the plan and ordinance which wi ➢l adopt it; noting that the plan has previously been submitted to the Agency/Council and reviewed by said bodies and available for public inspection. He recited contents of the report, summarizing blighting influences and consultation with taxing agencies. And stating that eight residents attended a hearing on a meeting on November 9, 1983, and eleven property owners attended a meeting on November 15, 1983, and that thirty telephone inquiries and additional meetings occurred on November 22, 1983, with property owners and tenants who were concerned. He stated that the result of the meeting of November 15, indicated concerns by that group and request than the Agency determine priority order of the assistance relative to traffic improvements. Ile stated that it is a commitment within the plan and the Agency/Counci ➢ will be asked to approve it. lie stated that the report to the Agency was entered into the record as Exhibit 5 and that Exhibits 5a and 5b relate to consultations with fiscal review committee including the agreement reached with the County of Riverside. He read County Auditor Controller letter to the Agency as a part thereof, CRA 91 CC 11/23/83, Page 3 John lerelI summarized the Environmental Impact report starting with initial actions in June, 1983 including suggested comments that the "Huddle Springs" restaurant at the intersection of Mesquite and Palm Canyon Drive is of architectural significance and, although there was no specific preservation requirement, that efforts be made to have that incorporated into a project on that site , if possible. He stated that the Tribal Council , basically, agreed with the findings of the Environmental Impact report; and the Planning Commission' s recommendation is to certify the completion of the report. „ Legal Counsel reviewed the Redevelopment Plan indicating its parts, major goals (A through J) ; proposed redevelopment actions also numbered A through J, important features of the plan including methods for• acquisition of property; relocation assistance, and replacement housing for low and moderate income housing persons and families, land uses consistent with the General Plan, financing methods, City aid and cooperation with the Agency to carry out the plan; and noted that the effective term of the plan is 30 years. John Terell stated that three written comments were received. One from Ben Camargo objecting to the goals and objectives in their entirety. A letter from the American Hotel , objecting to the plan; in particular, the widening of South Palm Canyon Drive. A letter from the Tribal Council indicating its Resolution 8383, agreeing with the findings of the Planning ' Commission of September 28, 1983, in that the proposed plans for the areas, also Ramon-Bogie, conform to the General Plan and it endorses the major goals of the plan. Mrs. Erminia Derlengia„ submitted a letter, after which Mr. Terell read it in full, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. In answer to question by Agency/Council , Redevelopment Director stated that a large part of the letter from Mrs. Derlengia relates to potential widening of the street envisioned by the City and CalTrans for some time; that whether the street is ever widened through redevelopment projects, it is still in accordance with the General Plan, traffic studies and actions by CalTrans; and there is a distinct possibility that it would '1 occur in the future regardless of the Redevelopment Project, and that widening, per se, is not a redevelopment action, but the intent of the Redevelopment Plan is to provide financial assistance. Robert Broder„ 220 Avenida Palmera, stated that he did not object to the Redevelopment Project, per se, but that a widening of South Palm Canyon will increase noise by bringing it closer to his hotel ; and that there should be an alternate route for truck traffic on Palm Canyon Drive. The following persons spoke in opposition: Ted McKinney, 755 E. Sunny Dunes, relative to widening of South Palm Canyon Drive, noted that other streets are more essential than the widening of Palm Canyon, i .e. , Camino Real and Belardo. Jeremy Crocker, 330 W. Arenas, stated that the Environmental " Impact Report was written for five redevelopment: areas and did not properly consider the project. `�Eff CRA & CC 11/23/83, Page 4 Barbara Moore, 654 S. Palm Canyon Dr. , stated that it will not be long before Ramon Road must be widened and questioned why the General Plan is recommended to be amended to eliminate the extensions of Mesquite and Sunny Dunes; it will be necessary to travel three miles in order to accomplish one mile. In answer to question by Council/Agency, City Manager stated that issue regarding Mesquite, this matter is before the Planning Commission at this time and a specific recommendation has not been forwarded to the Council . There was no further oral testimony. In answer to question by Council/Agency, City Manager stated that there are a number of formal proceedings required; that goals of the potential redevelopment project are very general and outline several areas that might be looked at in the future; that there will not be any money available and the project will be dormant until increment financing becomes available to do something; that all goals of the Redevelopment Project cannot be accomplished at one time; that a future Council/Agency will have to determine what needs to be done depending on 'the dollars available; that ten to twelve years from now, various aspects may not be deemed appropriate; that action sets in motion a process in which funds and bonding can take place in the future; that there will be other meetings in the future to decide specific proposals within the project area, and persons within the project area will be a part of that process. He stated that bottom line is that CalTrans controls Highway 111 and the City can provide input, but that Call-rans has the final authority. ' There being no further appearances or oral testimony, Mayor/Chairman declared the hearing closed. City Clerk read title of Resolutions 178, certifying the Environmental Impact Report, and 179, relative to use of tax allocations; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 178 and 179 be adopted. City Clerk read title of Council Resolutions 14792, acknowledging receipt of the report, and 14793, certifying the Environmental Impact Report; after which, it was moved by Foster, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, that • Resolutions 14792 and 14793 be adopted. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried that any and all protests be overruled. Resolution 14794, relative to use of tax allocation., was read by title by the City Clerk; after which it was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that Resolution 14794 be adopted. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, that in order to assist in alleviating traffic congestion on South Palm Canyon Drive, the Community Redevelopment Agency recommends as tax increment revenues become available, they be used to assist, as necessary, with funding the development of a bridge over Tahquitz Creek at Belardo Road prior to assisting in the funding of the widening oi' South Palm Canyon Drive, except for that portion of the Highway from Sunny Dunes Road to Mesquite Avenue which may be required to effectuate the development of a hotel on the Cameron Center site, be adopted. 400 CRA 0 CC , 11/23/83, Page 5 City Clerk read title of Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH PALM CANYON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. y ' It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Foster, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived, and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. Here Councilman Foster was excused from the meeting. 3. RAMON-BOGIE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT HEARING , Redevelopment Director submitted the following exhibits for the v record: a) Exhibit l: Affidavit of Publication of Legal Notice of Joint Hearing; b) Exhibit 2: Certificate of Mailing Notices and statement, to each assessee in the project area; c) Exhibit 3: Certificate of Mailing Notice of Hearing to Taxing PA3 &i 4 Jurisdictions as required by Section 33349 of the Health and (124) Safety Code. Mayor explained the procedures to be followed during the conduct of the hearing; stating that persons wishing to give testimony would first be sworn and subject to questions through the chair; requested a show of hands of those wishing to give testimony, either for or against either the Redevelopment Plan or the EIR; and stated that a transcript would be made of the proceedings, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. At which time he declared the hearing open. Court Reporter proceeded to swear in staff members, Agency legal counsel , and witnesses desiring to give testimony. y. City Attorney stated that evidence will be introduced for consideration by the Council/Agency in connection with findings and determinations that would be made in the adoption of an ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan; and that the findings and determinations are contained in Section 33367 of the Health and Safety Code and generally as outlined in the procedural outline for the hearing, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. There being no objections, certification of official actions, as read by Redevelopment Director, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, was entered into the record as Exhibit 4. Redevelopment Director referred to and summarized pertinent parts of the Report of the Agency to the Counci'I which is the basic supporting documentation for the plan and ordinance which will adopt it; noting that the plan has previously been " submitted to the Agency/Council and reviewed by said bodies and available for public inspection. He recited contents of the report, summarizing blighting influences and consultation with " taxing agencies. He noted that there were no meetings with groups as none seemed to be needed for this particular project area. He stated that the report to the Agency was entered into the record as Exhibit 5 and that Exhibits 5a and 5b relate to consultations with fiscal review committee including the agreement reached with the County of Riverside. He read County ' Auditor Controller letter to the Agency as a part thereof. , CRA & CC 11/23/83, Page 6 John Terell referred to and briefly summarized the Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan which was prepared in accordance with State and EIR procedures, noting that the document addresses various segments and includes mitigation measures, where appropriate; and noting that three comments were > received, and responses thereto indicated, and materials submitted for the record. City Attorney referred to and summarized Redevelopment Plan, noting that the plan includes tax, legal description, maps, and other proposed actions in major goals, means of financing, limits bonds to $100 million and term of the project area to thirty years. Y Redevelopment Director stated that the Tribal Council has submitted letter agreeing with the major goals and read letter from the County Auditor/Controller and stated that no other written comments have been received. Mayor inquired if anyone wished to be heard in favor or in opposition. Paul Johnson, 570-580 Williams Road, stated that traffic is already heavy on Ramon Road, and that the area is an asset to the community, but people are moving to areas outside the City to the East because of high "taxes"; that street improvements are needed, and that tumbleweeds blow across the airport causing debris and other materials to be placed on his property and the City should clean it; and stated that the streets in the area have never been slurried or repaired, ' There were no further appearances or oral testimony, at which time it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that the hearing be closed. City Clerk read title of CRA Resolution 180 and 181 relative to certifying the Environmental Impact Report, and use of tax allocation; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Doyle, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Resolutions 180 and 181 be adopted. City Clerk read title of City Council Resolution 14795, acknowledging receipt of documents, and Resolu. ion 14796, certifying the Environmental impact Report; after which, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Resolutions 14795 and 14796 be adopted. It was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that any and all protests be overruled. City Clerk read title of Resolution 14797, relative to use of tax allocations; after which, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that Resolution 14797 be adopted. City Clerk read title of the ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RAMON-BOGIE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Maryanov, and unanimously carried, Foster absent, that further reading be waived and the Ordinance be introduced for first reading. r• 403 CRA & CC 11/23/83, Page 7 ' ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 9:30 p.m. , Mayor/Chairman declared the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, November 30, 1983, at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room, City Hall . JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk r v •V W I 1� 1� . 1 `4 I 1 i1 1 rf r'