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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1984 - MINUTES CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11 , 1984 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bogert, in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Tuesday, December 11 , 1984, at 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Birer, Foster, Maryanov, Smith and Mayor Bogert Absent: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1 . A.D. 148 - SEWERS IN REMAINDER OF CITY Recommendation: That the Council adopt actions necessary in connection with formation of Assessment District 148 to provide sewers in areas known as A & F, and set hearing for January 16, 1985. Director of Community Development reported that of the nine potential areas for sewers, seven met the hardship criteria for exemption ; and that procedural steps were necessary in order to meet the time constraints and utilize the bids which have (56) been received. Councilman Foster stated that he would abstain. Resolutions 15356 through 15362, relative to the assessment district proceedings, including rejection of bids for exempted areas, were presented ; after which, it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Smith, and unanimously carried, Foster abstaining, that Resolutions 15356 through 15362 be adopted. 2. PA2 - CONVENTION CENTER FINANCING - LOAN TO AGENCY Recommendation: That the Council authorize loan to the Redevelop- ment Agency in connection with certain property acquisition rela- tive to the Convention Center Project; and amend the budget to appropriate funds in amount of $600,000. Redevelopment Director reported that there is one fee parcel and four leasehold interest parcels, three of which are in negotia- (624) tions and moving forward ; that the fourth leasehold interest is in bankruptcy and there is a huge difference between the appraised value and the asking price, as well as conflicts between owners and persons purporting to own it; that eminent domain proceedings are recommended to be entered into by December 14 and funds deposited with the Court; and that the Redevelopment Agency is requesting loan from the City for this purpose. City Manager noted that the loan would be funded through the sale of the bonds. Councilman Maryanov stated that due to his interest in real property across the street, he would abstain. Councilman Smith stated that he would also abstain. Resolution 15363, authorizing the $600,000 loan, and Resolution 15364, amending the budget to appropriate funds, were presented; after which, it was moved by Birer, seconded by Foster, and unani- mously carried, Maryanov and Smith abstaining, that Resolutions 15363 and 15364 be adopted. Council Minutes 12-11-84 Page 2 3. P.D. 145 - ANDREAS COVE PROJECT Consideration of reopening hearing on preliminary approval of P.D. 145, on December 19, 1984. Director of Community Development reported there has been a lot of correspondence requesting opportunity to speak on this project; that the hearing was closed on December 5, and action continued to December 19; and questioned if the Council wished to reopen the hearing and let it be known in advance of that date; that the Council considered both the preliminary P.D.D and the certifi - cation of the Final EIR, although a hearing was not required on the EIR; and that the Council may wish to certify the EIR, or direct that additional information, which it feels is lacking, be entered into that document in order for the Council to believe it has all the information it needs to make a decision. (116 It was the consensus of the Council that the hearing be reopened, and persons allowed to address either the EIR, or the preliminary plan. City Attorney stated that action may be taken on the EIR without having to take action on the preliminary plan at the same time. It was moved by Foster, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, Maryanov and Smith abstaining, that the hearing be reopened on December 19, 1984. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk