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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/11/1986 - MINUTES r MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 11 , 1986 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, was called to order by Mayor/Chairman Bogert, in the Large Conference Room, City Hall , 3200 Tahquitz-McCallum Way, on Tuesday, March 11 , 1986, at 3 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Council/Agency Members Birer, Foster, Maryanov, and Mayor/Chairman Bogert Absent: Council/Agency Member Smith (Mr. Smith entered the meeting shortly after the roll call ) (Note: The meeting was conducted in joint session in order to facili- tate companion actions required of both bodies) PUBLIC COMMENTS - None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1 . AUTO SALES CENTER - PA4Bll Recommendation: That the Council and the Agency, adopt certain actions relative to the Auto Center: Economic Development & Housing Coordinator reported that the two parcels (8+ and 5+ acres) are shown as Lots 1 and 2 on PM 18787, and the proposed actions do not relate to the back acreage ; that the land write down is $2.40 per square foot, with each dealer paying $2.40 per square foot for acquisition; that the proposed loan from the Sewer Fund would be repaid, at an interest rate of 8%, over a period of five years through tax increment and new sales tax the City will receive based on existing dealer sales levels, according to sales tax projections of these two dealers only, without any projection for increased profits for two years. City Manager stated that public hearings were held February, 1986; that the Council/Agency has been governed by the idea that this is a key investment, that the loan payoff will be in 5-6 years, that there will be a net taxable income to the City of about $500,000 annually, that the project would not be in Palm Springs without the land write down, that the deal is extremely fair to the City and to the dealer, and that it is not unusual to make a short-term loan from reserve surpluses. He stated that he could not recommend such a loan from the General Fund at this time. Economic Development & Housing Coordinator stated that the project is not eligible for tax exempt bond financing. The following resolutions were presented: Agency: a) Res 399 approving proposed acquisition and sale of land for an auto center. b) Res 400 approving dedication of tax increment for said auto center. c) Res 401 approving a loan from the City to provide funding for the auto center. Council & CRA Minutes �)zip 3-11-86, Page 2 1 . AUTO SALES CENTER (Continued) d) Res 402 amending the budget. e) Res 403 approving DDA with Epsteen (Agr #146) f) Res 404 approving DDA with Frink (Agr #147) It was moved by Smith, seconded by Qirer, and unanimously carried, Foster and Maryanov abstaining, than Resolutions 399 through 404 be adopted. Council : a) Res 15803 approving proposed acquisition and sale of land for an auto center. b) Res 15804 approving dedication of tax increment for said auto center. c) Res 15805 approving a loan from the City to provide funding for the auto center d) Res 15806 amending the budget. e) Res 15807 approving DDA with Epsteen. f) Res 15808 approving DDA with Frink. It was moved by Smith, seconded by 8irer, and unanimously carried, Foster and Maryanov abstaining, that Resolutions 15803 through 15808 be adopted. 2. CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Recommendation: That the Council approve contract with McDevitt and Street Company for the construction of the Convention Center; and that the Agency concur therein. Economic Development & Housing Director reported that the master developer has requested that the Council/Agency approve a formal contract for the construction of the Convention Center, which will be submitted to satisy USF&G condition and permit the release of construction funds. (139) As a result of question by the Council as to why the company had signed agreement with the hotel at a fee of 4%, and was submitting agreement for the Convention Center at a fee of 41,%, verbal negotiation occurred between the Council/Agency and Tom Stocksdale of McDevitt & Street, and a brief recess was held to prepare appropriate language, the proposed agreement was amended to Articles 5 and 6, as follows: Article 5. "5.2 Upon final completion of all work. . . . . . .all savings realized. . . . . . split as follows: 50% to Owner and 50% to Contractor. In no event shall the Contractor's share of savings exceed $100,000. " and Article 6. "6. 1 In consideration of the performance. . . . . .a Contrator' s fee as follows: Four percent (4%) . . . . " Council & CRA Minutes 3- I1-86, Page 3 2. CONVENTION CENTER (Continued) Resolutions 15809 and 405 were presented :, after which, it was moved by Maryanov, seconded by Birer, and unanimously carried, that Resolutions 15809 and 405 be adopted. ADJOURNMENT ' there being no further business, Mayor/Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. JUDITH SUMICH City Clerk & Asst. Secretary