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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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