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Home My WebLink About12/6/2000 - STAFF REPORTS MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Chairman Kleindienst, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, September 20, 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: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on September 15, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities) -See items on Page 6 of agenda this date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Oden, seconded by Reller-Spurgin, and unanimously approved that the Minutes of July 19 and August 2, 2000, be approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None LEGISLATIVE ACTION: A. PA2139 - PRAIRIE SCHOONER PROPERTY Recommendation: That the Agency approve an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with Walter Properties, LLC. on a 5.7-acre agency owned parcel at the corner of Andreas Road and Calle El Segundo, the "Prairie Schooner" property. Executive Director withdrew the matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary MINUTES OF CITY OF PALM SPRINGS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OCTOBER 18, 2000 A Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palm Springs, California, was called to order by Vice-Chair Reller-Spurgin, in the Council Chamber, 3200 Tahquitz Canyon Way, on Wednesday, October 18, 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, and Reller- Spurgin Absent: Chairman Kleindienst REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA: City Clerk reported that the agenda was posted in accordance with Council procedures on October 13, 2000. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION (All Entities)- See items on Page 8 of agenda this date. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Oliver Cagle, 1300 Bristol Street North, Newport Beach, stated that if there were any questions regarding item A, he would be available for comment. LEGISLATIVE ITEMS: A. PA9C - BURNETT DEVELOPMENT Recommendation: That the Agency approve an exclusive agreement to negotiate with Burnett Development Corporation for the purchase and development of an 19.07 acre Agency-owned and a 22.21 acre City-owned parcel to facilitate the development of a single-family home development located near the corner of Sunrise Way and San Rafael Road. A409C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report, no further report was added. Resolution 1112 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Oden and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R1112 be adopted. B. PA2139 —WALTER PROPERTIES Recommendation: That the Agency approve an exclusive agreement to negotiate with Walter Properties, LLC., on a 5.7 acre Agency-owned parcel at the corner of Andreas Road and Calle El Segundo. A----. Executive Director withdrew the matter. CRA Minutes 10-18-00,Page 2 C. PA613 — GROUP ONE SERVICES & INGRID BADDOUR ASSOCIATES Recommendation: That the Agency approve an exclusive authorization and right to sell, lease, exchange or option with Group One Services and a one party compensation agreement with Ingrid Baddour for reservoir and Casa Del Camino properties located at the southwest corner of Stevens Road and North Palm Canyon Drive. A410C &A411 C. Redevelopment Director reviewed the staff report. Agency Member Jones stated that while he does not favor the use of eminent domain, he would approve the broker agreements. Agency Member Hodges questioned why the agreements were for certain lands, and the status of other Agency-owned properties. Redevelopment Director stated that as each property gets an offer it will come forward to the Agency; and that the property inventory for the Agency is not that great. Agency Member Hodges stated that in order to create enthusiasm and to properly market the properties they need to be listed with realtors; that an Agency sign indicating the property is for sale does not create the motivation needed for property sales; and that it may be a new approach needs to be taken to market surplus Agency property. Redevelopment Director stated there is an advantage to listing property with an Agent. Agency Member Jones questioned if the use of the property had been discussed with the surrounding properties. Redevelopment Director stated that neighborhood meetings were held approximately one year ago and that the neighborhood was comfortable with a resort type development. Vice Chair Reller-Spurgin stated that whenever a project comes forward the Agency would appreciate knowing the neighborhood's input; and added that the Agency had requested that surplus Agency property be listed with a broker. Agency Member Hodges questioned how much surplus property was still in the Agency inventory. Redevelopment Director stated that there are about 6 properties in the Desert Highland Gateway area; a lot near Ramon Road and a lot on Las Vegas; that the rest of the property is City-owned lots and is being used for open space or houses City buildings. Resolution 1113 as recommended was presented; after which, it was moved by Hodges, seconded by Jones, and unanimously carried, Kleindienst absent, that R1113 be adopted. CRA Minutes 10-18-00,Page 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice-Chair declared the meeting adjourned. PATRICIA A. SANDERS Assistant Secretary